Uniden DSS8955+1, DSS8955+2 manual Activating the Message Alert, Activating the Base Call Screen

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Setting Up the Answering System

Activating the Message Alert

The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every fifteen seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert:

1)Press [menu/select].

2)Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu.

3)Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.

4)Press [menu/select]. You will hear a confirmation tone.

Activating the Base Call Screen

With the call screen feature, you can listen to callers as they leave a message without answering the call.

1)Press [menu/select].

2)Select the ANSW. SETUP menu and then the CALL SCREEN submenu.

3)Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.

4)Press [menu/select]. You will hear a confirmation tone.

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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 base Connecting the AC adapterTo 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 PhoneRegistering accessory handsets Adding accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Wall Mounting the Base Removing the wall-mount bracket Wall plateAnswering system features FeaturesGetting to Know Your New Phone 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 a Single Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the PhonebookDeleting all Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station Changing the Handset Banner Customizing Your HandsetsSelecting a Ring Tone Activating Any Key Answer Activating AutoTalkActivating Handset Keypad Lock Using Your Phone Making a Call from the Phonebook Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a CallChain dialing from the phonebook Using the Caller ID List Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial ListsMaking a Call from a Caller ID Record 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 Recording a Personal Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemSelecting 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 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 handlingCommon Issues TroubleshootingWhen 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 Handset to Base Code Changing the Line Mode for Multiple ExtensionsTraveling Out of Range Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning PrecautionsImportant 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