Uniden DSS7955, DSS7955+1, DSS7955+2

Installing.the.Optional.Headset

Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the

headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations.

Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department. See back cover

page for contact information.

Contents

Main Contents Page Page Page Terminology.used.in.this.Manual Product.Overview Features: Answering.Machine.Features: 7 Parts.of.the.Phone Handset 8 Base Using.the.Interface Reading.the.Handset.Display 10 Reading.the.Base.Display Icon Status Description 11 The.Standby.Screen Using.the.Four-way.Function.Key Using.the.Handset.and.Base.Menus Entering.Text.from.your.Phone Installing.the.Phone Choosing.the.Best.Location Wall.Mounting.the.Base Direct.Wall.Mounting Installing.the.Rechargeable.Battery Connecting.the.Base.and.Charging.the.Handset. Installing.the.Belt.Clip Connecting.to.the.Phone.Line. Testing.the.connection Changing.the.Dial.Mode.(Australian.Model.Only) Basic.Setup. Setting.the.Day.&.Time Activating.Caller.ID.on.Call.Waiting Activating.Distinctive.Ring.(Handset.only) Name.Tag Insert.0 Activating.the.Key.Touch.Tone.(Handset.only) Adjusting.the.LCD.Contrast Setting.the.Animation.Screen.(Handset.only) Adding.Accessory.Handsets Compatible.Handsets Charge.the.Accessory.Handset Registering.DSS7905.Accessory.Handsets Registering.DSS7805WP.Compatible.Handsets Resetting.the.Handsets Setting.up.the.Phonebook. Creating.Phonebook.Entries Page Finding.a.Phonebook.Entry Editing.Phonebook.Entries Storing.Caller.ID.or.Redial.Numbers.(Handset.only).in.the.Phonebook Erasing.Phonebook.Entries Copying.Phonebook.Entries.to.another.Station Customizing.Your.Phone Changing.the.Handset.Banner.(Handset.only) Selecting.a.Ring.Tone.(Handset.only) Melodies Ringers Activating.AutoTalk.(Handset.only) Activating.Any.Key.Answer.(Handset.only) Using.your.Phone From.the.base.speakerphone From.a.cordless.handset From.a.handset. speakerphone Making.a.call.from.the.Phonebook Chain.Dialing.from.the.Phonebook Making.a.call.with.Speed.Dial Switching.to.the.Handset.Speakerphone.during.a.Call Using.Caller.ID,.Call.Waiting.and.Redial.Lists Using.the.Caller.ID.List. Making.a.call.from.a.Caller.ID.Record Deleting.Caller.ID.Numbers. Using.Call.Waiting Redialing.a.Number Deleting.a.Redial.Record.(Handset.only) Adjusting.the.Ringer,.Earpiece.and.Speaker.Volume Adjusting.the.Ringer.Volume. Adjusting.the.Speaker.Volume. T-coil.(Handset.only). Finding.a.Lost.Handset Using.Hold,.Conference.and.Transfer Placing.a.Call.on.Hold Conferencing Transferring.a.Call Answering.a.Transferred.Call. Using.Special.Features Do.Not.Disturb.(All.calls) Muting.the.Ringer.(One.call.only) Muting.the.Microphone Privacy.Mode Using.the.DirectLink.Feature Intercom 47 Answering.an.Intercom.Page Room.Monitor Tone.Dialing.Switch.Over Page Setting.Up.the.Answering.Machine Features 51 Using.the.Answering.Machine.Interface Using.Handset.and.Base.Menus Handset.operation. . . 52 Your.Greeting . . 53 Selecting.a.Greeting.(Base.only) Deleting.your.Personal.Greeting.(Base.only) Setting.the.Number.of.Rings Setting.the.Record.Time.(or.Announce.only) Activating.the.Message.Alert. Activating.Call.Screening Setting.a.Security.Code or Personal Identication Number (PIN) Using.the.Answering.Machine Turning.your.Answering.Machine.On.and.Off Reviewing.Messages Page Screening.Calls Recording.a.Conversation Recording.a.Voice.Memo Message.Alert Remotely.Operating.Your.Answering.Machine Page Page Maintenance Specications 66 Battery.Replacement.and.Handling. Cleaning.the.Battery.Contacts Warning Page Troubleshooting Resetting.the.Handset Changing.the.Digital.Security.Code Traveling.Out.of.Range Common.Issues Page Page Liquid.Damage. Exterior Interior 73 Precautions!. Warning!. Rechargeable.Nickel-Metal-Hydride.Battery.Warning. 74 Important.Safety.Instructions. CAUTION 75 D Index A B C Page Page Page Page Remote.Operation.Card Page One.Year.Limited.Warranty