Uniden DSS8955+1 manual Finding a Lost Handset, Using Hold, Conference and Transfer, Conferencing

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Finding a Lost Handset

To locate a misplaced handset, press [int’com] on the base when the phone is in standby. Use [] or [] to select the handset you want to page, and then press [menu/select]. Select ALL to page all registered handsets. To cancel paging, press [int’com] on the base again.

Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and Transfer

Using Hold, Conference and Transfer

Placing a Call on Hold

1)During a call, press [clear/int’com] on the handset or [int’com] on the base to place the caller on hold. If you leave a caller on hold for more than ten seconds, the display screen will read, Line On Hold.

2)To return to the party on hold, press [ /flash] or [] on the handset or [] on the base. The phone will return to the holding party.

Notes: • You can only place a caller on hold for five minutes. Once five minutes has passed, that party’s line will be disconnected and the phone will return to standby.

• While a call is on hold, Caller ID and Call Waiting cannot be received.

Conferencing

 

Outside call

If you have more than one handset, up to four people can

 

 

 

participate in a conference call. A four-way conference call

 

 

consists of an outside line, two handsets, and the base

 

 

speakerphone. You can easily join a call already in progress.

 

 

1) Press [ /flash] or [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base

Handset #2

 

to join the call.

 

 

2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle or press [ ] on

 

 

the handset or [ ] on the base. The other party will still be

 

 

connected to the call.

 

 

 

Handset #1

Base speakerphone

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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 To the charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Connecting the AC adapterTo the base Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line TEL Line jackTesting the Connection Installing the Belt Clip NOW YOU are Ready to USE Your PhoneExpanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Wall Mounting the Base Removing the wall-mount bracket Wall plateGetting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features Terminology Used in this Manual Manual ConventionsKey # key Redial/pause key Parts of the HandsetFlash key talk/flash Key end call Key down Mute keyParts of the Base Handset Standby Using the InterfaceReading the Display BaseUsing the Four-way Function Key Using the MenusEntering Text from Your Phone Activating the Key Touch Tone Basic SetupActivating Personal Ring Handset only Press menu/selectName Tag InsertSetting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook EntriesFinding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook EntryDeleting all Phonebook Entries Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookDeleting a Single Phonebook Entry Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Selecting a Ring Tone Customizing Your HandsetsChanging the Handset Banner Activating Handset Keypad Lock Activating AutoTalkActivating Any Key Answer Using Your Phone Chain dialing from the phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallMaking a Call from the Phonebook Making a Call from a Caller ID Record Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsUsing the Caller ID List For Australian Model Using Call WaitingDeleting Caller ID Numbers For New Zealand ModelRedialing a Number Deleting a Redial RecordAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Muting the Ringer One call onlyAdjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Handset onlyPlacing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a transferred callUsing the Intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Making an intercomMuting the Microphone Answering an intercomInstalling the Optional Headset Selecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal 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 ScreenFrom the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Answer on/offReviewing Messages Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Dialing in to your answering systemIf you want to Press # then Battery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery lifeCleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handlingWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Checking the battery pack connection see When you have this Problem TryResetting the Handset Resetting the Handset Without the Base Traveling Out of Range Changing the Line Mode for Multiple ExtensionsChanging the Handset to Base Code Important Safety Instructions PrecautionsRechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning 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