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Using the Answering System

Reviewing Messages

The message counter on the base LCD displays the number of messages stored in memory. When you have new messages (that you have not listened to yet), [] on the base and the new message LED on the handset flash. The answering system plays your new messages first. If you have no new messages, the system plays your old messages. You can review your messages from the base or from the handset:

				From the base				From the handset

		Press [		]. The system announces the		Press [ /mute]. The system announces the
	Playing new	number of new and old messages, then plays				number of new and old messages, then plays the
	messages	the first new message followed by the day and				first new message followed by the day and time
		time it was received. Then the system plays the				it was received. Then the system plays the new

		new messages in the order they were received.				messages in the order they were received.

	Repeating	Press [ ] once to go to the beginning of the				Press [1] once to go to the beginning of the
		current message. Press [ ] repeatedly to go				current message. Press [1] repeatedly to go back
	a message
		back to a previous message.				to a previous message.


	Skipping	Press [ ] to go to the beginning of the next				Press [3] to go to the beginning of the next
	a message	message.				message.

	Deleting	While a message is playing, press [ ].				While a message is playing, press [4].
	a message	The message is permanently deleted.				The message is permanently deleted.

	Deleting all	While the phone is in standby, press [			] . When	Not available.
		the system asks you to confirm, press [			]
	messages
		again. All messages are permanently deleted.


	Playing old	After you listen to your new messages, press				After you listen to your new messages, press
	messages	[	] again to play your old messages.			[ /mute] again to play your old messages.

	Ending the	Press [		] to stop the message playback and		Press [5] to stop the message playback.
	message					Press [		] to exit the system and return to standby,
		return to standby.

	review					or press [2] to restart the message playback.

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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