Checking the battery pack connection see | Uniden DSS8955+1 guide

Troubleshooting

	When you have this	Try...
	problem...	Try...
	problem...

		• Checking the battery pack connection (see page 6).
		• Charging the battery for 15 to 20 hours.
	A single handset can’t make	• Moving the handset closer to the base.
	or receive calls (but other	• Making sure the line is not in use. If an outside call is already using a line, you
	handsets can).	cannot use that line to make another outside call.
		• Resetting the handset (see page 55).
		• Changing the handset to base code (see page 57).

	A handset can make calls,
	but it doesn’t ring or receive	• Making sure the ringer isn’t turned off (see page 35).
	a page.

		• Keeping all handsets away from microwave ovens, computers, wireless LAN
	Severe noise interference.	station, remote control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms,
	Severe noise interference.	room monitors, fluorescent lights, and electrical appliances (see page 5).

		• Moving the base to another location or turn off the source of interference.

	The Caller ID does not	• Checking to see if the call was placed through a switchboard.
	The Caller ID does not	• Asking your telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current. There
	display.
	display.	may be a problem with your Caller ID service.
		may be a problem with your Caller ID service.

	I can’t register the handset at	• Charging the battery for 15 to 20 hours.
	I can’t register the handset at	• Resetting the handset (see page 55).
	the base.	• Resetting the handset (see page 55).
	the base.	• Changing the handset to base code (see page 57).
		• Changing the handset to base code (see page 57).

	The handset doesn’t	• Making sure that you have registered all handsets (see page 12).
	communicate with other
	communicate with other	• Changing the handset to base code (see page 57).
	handsets.	• Changing the handset to base code (see page 57).
	handsets.

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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 Location Installing 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 jack Testing the Connection Installing the Belt Clip NOW YOU are Ready to USE Your Phone Adding accessory handsets Registering accessory handsetsExpanding Your Phone Wall Mounting the Base Removing the wall-mount bracket Wall plate Features Answering system featuresGetting to Know Your New Phone Terminology Used in this Manual Manual Conventions Key # key Redial/pause key Parts of the HandsetFlash key talk/flash Key end call Key down Mute key Parts of the Base Handset Standby Using the InterfaceReading the Display Base Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Menus Entering Text from Your Phone Activating the Key Touch Tone Basic SetupActivating Personal Ring Handset only Press menu/select Name Tag Insert Setting Up the Phonebook Creating Phonebook Entries Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Storing 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 For Australian Model Using Call WaitingDeleting Caller ID Numbers For New Zealand Model Redialing a Number Deleting a Redial Record Adjusting the Earpiece Volume Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker VolumeAdjusting the Ringer Volume Muting the Ringer One call only Adjusting the Speaker Volume Adjusting the Audio Tone Handset only Placing a Call on Hold Using Hold, Conference and TransferFinding a Lost Handset Conferencing Transferring a Call Answering a transferred call Using the Intercom Using Special FeaturesPrivacy Mode Making an intercom Muting the Microphone Answering an intercom Installing the Optional Headset Setting Up the Answering System Recording a Personal GreetingSelecting a 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 From the base From the handset Using the Answering SystemTurning Your Answering System On and Off Answer on/off Reviewing Messages Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home Screening CallsTurning Off the Message Alert Tone Dialing in to your answering system If you want to Press # then Battery Information MaintenanceSpecifications Battery life Cleaning the charging contacts Power FailuresLow battery alert Battery replacement and handling Troubleshooting Common IssuesWhen you have this Try Problem Checking the battery pack connection see When you have this Problem Try Resetting 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 Card Task Key ONE Year Limited Warranty Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited