Uniden DSS7955+1, DSS7955+2 Using the Answering Machine Interface, Using Handset and Base Menus

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Using the Answering Machine Interface

Using Handset and Base Menus

You can set up your answering machine's primary features from the base or handset. The menu options of the base have voice prompt.

When the phone is in standby, press the MENU soft key and then scroll down and select ANSW. SETUP. Press the OK soft key. Use [] or [] to scroll through the answering machine setup menu options. Select the option by pressing the OK soft key.

To exit the menu and return to standby, press [] on the handset and [/exit] on the base.

Handset operation

You can use your handset to operate your answering machine from anywhere in your home. When the phone is in standby, press the soft key on the handset to access the answering machine. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the handset display, and the answering machine announces the time, and number of new and old messages. Keep the following things in mind when you use your handset to access your answering machine:

You can enter a command at any time during the announcements.

After the first announcement, you have 30 seconds to enter your first command before the answering machine returns to standby.

If you receive a call, the remote operation is cancelled.

During the remote operation REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERATION appears on the base.

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Contents DSS7955 DSS7955+1 DSS7955+2 Contents Using your Phone Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial ListsAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece Speaker Volume Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and TransferPrecautions Using the Answering Machine One Year Limited WarrantyRemotely Operating Your Answering Machine Maintenance TroubleshootingWelcome Terminology used in this Manual Answering Machine Features FeaturesProduct Overview Parts of the Phone Handset37. #/ key Tone/ key BaseFlash/find handset key Reading the Handset Display Using the InterfaceIcon Status Description Reading the Base Display Standby Screen Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset and Base MenusEntering Text from your Phone Installing the Phone Choosing the Best LocationWall Mounting the Base Direct Wall Mounting Installing the Rechargeable Battery Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line Installing the Belt ClipTesting the connection Changing the Dial Mode Australian Model Only Setting the Day & Time Basic SetupActivating Caller ID on Call Waiting Name Tag Activating Distinctive Ring Handset onlyInsert Setting the Animation Screen Handset only Adjusting the LCD ContrastActivating the Key Touch Tone Handset only Charge the Accessory Handset Adding Accessory HandsetsCompatible Handsets Registering DSS7905 Accessory Handsets Resetting the Handsets Registering DSS7805WP Compatible HandsetsCreating Phonebook Entries Setting up the PhonebookEnter the name for this entry Edit Name Enter the number for this entry Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing Phonebook EntriesErasing Phonebook Entries Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Handset onlySelecting a Ring Tone Handset only Melodies RingersActivating AutoTalk Handset only Activating Any Key Answer Handset onlyUsing your Phone Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call Making a call from the PhonebookChain Dialing from the Phonebook Making a call with Speed DialUsing Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists Using the Caller ID ListMaking a call from a Caller ID Record Deleting Caller ID NumbersFor Australian Model Using Call WaitingFor New Zealand Model Redialing a Number Deleting a Redial Record Handset onlyAdjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Speaker Volume Coil Handset onlyUsing Hold, Conference and Transfer Finding a Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold ConferencingTransferring a Call Answering a Transferred CallUsing Special Features Do Not Disturb All callsMuting the Ringer One call only Muting the MicrophonePrivacy Mode Using the DirectLink FeatureIntercom Making a DirectLink CallExiting a DirectLink Call Making an IntercomRoom Monitor Answering an IntercomTone Dialing Switch Over Installing the Optional Headset Setting Up the Answering Machine Using Handset and Base Menus Using the Answering Machine InterfaceHandset operation Your Greeting From the base From the handsetSelecting a Greeting Base only Deleting your Personal Greeting Base onlySetting the Number of Rings Setting the Record Time or Announce onlyActivating the Message Alert Activating Call ScreeningUsing the Answering Machine Turning your Answering Machine On and OffReviewing Messages Answering Machine OperationRepeatedly Screening Calls Recording a Conversation Recording a Voice Memo Message AlertRemotely Operating Your Answering Machine Remote Commands Command FunctionPage Maintenance SpecificationsBattery Replacement and Handling Cleaning the Battery ContactsLow Battery Alert Talk and Standby TimesTroubleshooting Resetting the HandsetCommon Issues Symptom SuggestionChanging the Digital Security Code Traveling Out of RangeSymptom Suggestion Symptom Suggestion Handset Liquid DamageBase Precautions Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery WarningImportant Safety Instructions Index PIN Memo Memo Memo Remote Operation Card Away from home Machine remotelyTask Key One Year Limited Warranty Improperly installedUniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited