Uniden DSS8955 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume, Adjusting the Ringer Volume

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Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume

Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume

Adjusting the Ringer Volume

You can choose from four ringer volume settings (off, low, medium, and high) separately on each handset or the base.

1) With the phone in standby, press [] or []. The display shows the current volume level and the station sounds the ringer at that level.

2) Use [] to make the ringer volume louder or [] to make it softer or turn it completely off.

3) When you hear the ringer volume level you want to use, stop pressing keys. The station will use the new ringer volume starting with the next incoming call.

Note: If you set the ringer volume to OFF, the station won’t ring. The other stations will ring according to their individual settings.

Muting the Ringer (One call only)

While the phone is ringing, press [/mute] or [ ] on the handset, or [clear/mute] or [] on the base to mute the ringer for this call. The phone will ring again on the next call. (The handset must be off the cradle to mute the ringer.)

Adjusting the Earpiece Volume

You can choose from six volume levels for the handset earpiece. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press [] (to make it louder) or [] (to make it softer). The handset display shows the current volume level for the earpiece.

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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 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best LocationInstalling the Battery Connecting the AC adapter To the baseTo the charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line TEL Line jackTesting the Connection Installing the Belt Clip NOW YOU are Ready to USE Your PhoneAdding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Wall Mounting the Base Removing the wall-mount bracket Wall plateFeatures Answering system featuresGetting to Know Your New Phone Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsParts of the Handset Flash key talk/flash Key end call Key downKey # key Redial/pause key Mute keyParts of the Base Using the Interface Reading the DisplayHandset Standby BaseUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the MenusEntering Text from Your Phone Basic Setup Activating Personal Ring Handset onlyActivating the Key Touch Tone Press menu/selectName Tag InsertSetting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesFinding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing 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 Using Call Waiting Deleting Caller ID NumbersFor Australian Model For New Zealand ModelRedialing a Number Deleting a Redial RecordAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Muting the Ringer One call onlyAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Handset onlyUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Finding a Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a transferred callUsing Special Features Privacy ModeUsing the Intercom Making an intercomMuting the Microphone Answering an intercomInstalling the Optional Headset Setting Up the Answering System Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a Greeting Setting the Number of Rings Deleting Your Personal GreetingSetting the Day & Time Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert Activating the Base Call ScreenUsing the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handset Answer on/offReviewing Messages Screening Calls Turning Off the Message Alert ToneOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press # then Maintenance SpecificationsBattery Information Battery lifePower Failures Low battery alertCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handlingTroubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Checking the battery pack connection see When you have this Problem TryResetting 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 access away from home Remote Operation CardTask Key ONE Year Limited Warranty Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited