Using the Interface, Reading the Display, Base | Uniden DSS8955

Using the Interface

Using the Interface

Reading the Display

Handset

In standby

Handset ID and banner

Number of new

Caller ID calls received

Note: The handset does not display the day and time.

Base

In standbyStatus of your answering system

Day of the week		Answer ON OFF

and time

Number of new

Caller ID calls received

Message counter

During a call

Call duration

	During a call			Status of your
				answering system
				Answer ON OFF
	Call duration			Answer ON OFF
	Call duration			Message counter

The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off.

The privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.

The speaker icon appears when the speaker phone is in use.

The mute icon appears while the microphone is muted.

The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low, and empty.

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Uniden DSS8955+2, DSS8955+1, DSS8955+3 manual Using the Interface, Reading the Display, Handset Standby, Base

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 Location Installing the Battery To the charging cradle for multi-handset packs only Connecting the AC adapterTo the base Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line TEL Line jack Testing the Connection Installing the Belt Clip NOW YOU are Ready to USE Your Phone Expanding Your Phone Adding accessory handsetsRegistering accessory handsets Wall Mounting the Base Removing the wall-mount bracket Wall plate Getting to Know Your New Phone FeaturesAnswering system features Terminology Used in this Manual Manual Conventions Parts of the Handset Flash key talk/flash Key end call Key downKey # key Redial/pause key Mute key Parts of the Base Using the Interface Reading the DisplayHandset Standby Base Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Menus Entering Text from Your Phone Basic Setup Activating Personal Ring Handset onlyActivating the Key Touch Tone Press menu/select Name Tag Insert Setting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook Entries Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Deleting 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 Using Call Waiting Deleting Caller ID NumbersFor Australian Model For New Zealand Model Redialing a Number Deleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer VolumeAdjusting the Earpiece Volume Muting the Ringer One call only Adjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Handset only Using Hold, Conference and Transfer Finding a Lost HandsetPlacing a Call on Hold Conferencing Transferring a Call Answering a transferred call Using Special Features Privacy ModeUsing the Intercom Making an intercom Muting the Microphone Answering an intercom Installing the Optional Headset Selecting a Greeting Setting Up the Answering SystemRecording a Personal Greeting Setting the Number of Rings Deleting Your Personal Greeting Setting the Day & Time Setting the Record Time or Announce only Activating the Message Alert Activating the Base Call Screen Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and OffFrom the base From the handset Answer on/off Reviewing Messages Screening Calls Turning Off the Message Alert ToneOperating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Dialing in to your answering system If you want to Press # then Maintenance SpecificationsBattery Information Battery life Power Failures Low battery alertCleaning the charging contacts Battery replacement and handling When you have this Try Problem TroubleshootingCommon Issues Checking the battery pack connection see When you have this Problem Try Resetting 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 access away from home Remote Operation Card Task Key ONE Year Limited Warranty Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited