Uniden DSS8955+3, DSS8955+2 Using the Answering System, Turning Your Answering System On and Off

Page 47

Using the Answering System

Turning Your Answering System On and Off

			From the base		From the handset

	1)	With the phone in standby, press		1)	Press [menu/select].
		[	answer on/off].	2)	Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then
				2)	Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then
Turning On	2)	The system announces “Answering System			the ANSWER SETUP submenu.
Turning On		is on” and plays the current greeting.		3)	Move the cursor to select ON.
		is on” and plays the current greeting.
	3)	ANSWER ON appears on the base display.
	3)	ANSWER ON appears on the base display.		4)	Press [menu/select]. You will hear a
				4)	Press [menu/select]. You will hear a
					confirmation tone.

	1)	With the phone in standby, press		1)	Press [menu/select].
		[	answer on/off].	2)	Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then
				2)	Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then
Turning Off	2)	The phone announces “Answering System			the ANSWER SETUP submenu.
Turning Off		is off.”		3)	Move the cursor to select OFF.
		is off.”
	3)	ANSWER OFF appears on the base display.
	3)	ANSWER OFF appears on the base display.		4)	Press [menu/select]. You will hear a
				4)	Press [menu/select]. You will hear a
					confirmation tone.

Note: If the answering system announces “No remaining time” when you turn it on, the memory is full (the message counter also shows FL). The answering system can’t record any new messages until you delete some of the saved ones.

Using the Answering System

46

DSS8955 OM.indb 46

28/7/08 5:21:02 PM

Image 47

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 To the charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Connecting the AC adapterTo the base Charging the Handset TEL Line jack Connecting to the Phone LineTesting the Connection NOW YOU are Ready to USE Your Phone Installing the Belt ClipExpanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Wall Mounting the Base Wall plate Removing the wall-mount bracketGetting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features 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 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 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 Selecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal 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 contactsWhen you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Checking the battery pack connection see Problem Try When you have thisResetting 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 Operation Card Remote access away from homeTask Key ONE Year Limited Warranty Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited