Uniden DSS8955+3, DSS8955+2, DSS8955+1 manual DSS8955 OM.indb 28/7/08 52039 PM

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Activate Handset Keypad Lock	29
Using Your Phone	30
Making a Call from the Phonebook	31
Chain dialing from the phonebook	31
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone
During a Call	31
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists	32
Using the Caller ID List	32
Making a Call from a Caller ID Record	32
Deleting Caller ID Numbers	33
Using Call Waiting	33
Redialing a Number	34
Deleting a Redial Record	34
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and
Speaker Volume	35
Adjusting the Ringer Volume	35
Muting the Ringer (One call only)	35
Adjusting the Earpiece Volume	35
Adjusting the Speaker Volume	36
Adjusting the Audio Tone (Handset only)	36
Finding a Lost Handset	37
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer	37
Placing a Call on Hold	37
Conferencing	37
Transferring a Call	38

Answering a transferred call	38
Using Special Features	39
Privacy Mode	39
Using the Intercom	39
Making an intercom page	39
Answering an intercom page	40
Muting the Microphone	40
Installing the Optional Headset	41
Setting Up the Answering System	42
Recording a Personal Greeting	42
Selecting a Greeting	42
Deleting Your Personal Greeting	43
Setting the Number of Rings	43
Setting the Day & Time	44
Setting the Record Time (or Announce only)....	44
Activating the Message Alert	45
Activating the Base Call Screen	45
Using the Answering System	46
Turning Your Answering System On and Off	46
Reviewing Messages	47
Screening Calls	48
Turning Off the Message Alert Tone	48
Operating the Answering System
While You Are Away from Home	48
Setting a security code or
Personal Identification Number (PIN)	48

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Contents DSS8955 DSS8955+1 DSS8955+2 DSS8955+3 Table of Contents DSS8955 OM.indb 28/7/08 52039 PM Maintenance Specifications Battery Information Welcome Choosing the Best Location Installing the PhoneInstalling the Battery Connecting the AC adapter To the baseTo the charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Charging the Handset TEL Line jack Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the Connection NOW YOU are Ready to USE Your Phone Installing the Belt ClipAdding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Wall Mounting the Base Wall plate Removing the wall-mount bracketFeatures Answering system featuresGetting to Know Your New Phone Manual Conventions Terminology Used in this ManualMute key Parts of the HandsetFlash key talk/flash Key end call Key down Key # key Redial/pause keyParts of the Base Base Using the InterfaceReading the Display Handset StandbyUsing the Menus Using the Four-way Function KeyEntering Text from Your Phone Press menu/select Basic SetupActivating Personal Ring Handset only Activating the Key Touch ToneInsert Name TagCreating Phonebook Entries Setting Up the PhonebookEditing an Existing Phonebook Entry Finding a Phonebook EntryStoring Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Deleting a Single Phonebook EntryDeleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Customizing Your Handsets Changing the Handset BannerSelecting a Ring Tone Activating AutoTalk Activating Any Key AnswerActivating Handset Keypad Lock Using Your Phone Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call Making a Call from the PhonebookChain dialing from the phonebook Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID ListMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record For New Zealand Model Using Call WaitingDeleting Caller ID Numbers For Australian ModelDeleting a Redial Record Redialing a NumberMuting the Ringer One call only Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Adjusting the Earpiece VolumeAdjusting the Audio Tone Handset only Adjusting the Speaker VolumeConferencing Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset Placing a Call on HoldAnswering a transferred call Transferring a CallMaking an intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Using the IntercomAnswering an intercom Muting the MicrophoneInstalling the Optional Headset Setting Up the Answering System Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Number of RingsSetting the Record Time or Announce only Setting the Day & TimeActivating the Base Call Screen Activating the Message AlertAnswer on/off Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off From the base From the handsetReviewing Messages Dialing in to your answering system Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from HomeIf you want to Press # then Battery life MaintenanceSpecifications Battery InformationBattery replacement and handling Power FailuresLow battery alert Cleaning the charging contactsTroubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Checking the battery pack connection see Problem Try When you have thisResetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions Changing the Handset to Base CodeTraveling Out of Range Precautions Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions Memo Memo Memo Index Using the phonebook Message alert Mute Microphone Ringer Remote Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Key ONE Year Limited Warranty Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited