Uniden DSS8900 Series manual

DSS8905 Accessory Handset for DSS8900 Series[...]

1 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DSS8905 accessory handset and charging cradle. Y ou can place this fully featured cordless handset anywhere your home has AC power . Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations may differ from the actual unit. Important! The DSS8905 accessory hands[...]

2 Compatible Bases This handset is compatible with Uniden's 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable phone system: the DSS8900 series. Please visit our website at; Australian model: www .uniden.com.au , New Zealand model: www .uniden.co.nz for the most up-to-date list of compatible bases. Installing the Accessory Handset Checking the Package Contents Make s[...]

3 Installing the Battery UseonlytheUnidenBT -446rechargeablebatterypacksupplied with your cordless telephone. Installing the Belt Clip Insert the tabs on the sides of the belt clip into the holes on either side of the handset. Press the belt clip down until it clicks into place. (T ug on the clip to make sure it’s secur[...]

4 Charging the Accessory Handset The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack that automatically recharges when the handset is placed in the charging cradle. UseonlytheUniden AAD-600S(M) ACadapterwiththecharging cradle. What if the charge LED doesn’t light up? Reseat the handset; make sure the contacts on th[...]

5 Installing the Optional Headset Y our phone may be used with an optional headset. T o use a headset, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Headsets may be purchased by visiting the customer support page on the website; www .uniden.com.au for Australia and www .uniden.co.nz for New Zealand. Registering the Handset Y ou must register the h[...]

6 Resetting the Handset If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace ahandsetwithanotherone,youmustrstcleartheregistration information from the base and the handset. Press and hold 1) [ ] and [#] foratleastveseconds,untilthe SYSTEMRESETmenuappears. Select?[...]

7 Using the Interface Parts of the Handset T welve-key dial pad [ ] key (down) [ ] key (caller ID/right) [menu/select] key [ /mute] key (messages/mute) [ ] key (end call) [#] key [ ] key (speaker) Microphone Charging contacts [ / ] key [ ] key (up) new message LED Earpiece Display (LCD) [clear/int’com] key (clear/intercom) [ ] key (phonebook/left[...]

8 Reading the Display Call duration Handset ID and banner Number of new Caller ID calls received 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 in[...]

9 Using the Four-way Function Key Y our handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. By moving this key to the left, you open the phonebook. Move the key to the right to access Caller ID information. T o use this four-way key , p[...]

10 Iftwolettersinarowusethesamenumberkey ,entertherst letter , then use [right] on the four-way function key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter . For example, to enter the word "Movies": Press 1) [6] once to enter M . Use 2) [right] on the four-way function key t[...]

11 Using Y our Accessory Handset Making and Receiving Calls With the earpiece With the speaker phone Make a call Pick up the handset from the 1) cradle. Dial the number . 2) Press 3) [ /ash] . Pick up the handset 1) from the cradle. Dial the number . 2) Press 3) [ ] . Answer a call Pick up the handset. 1) (If AutoT alk is on, the phone answers w[...]

12 Using Caller ID and Call W aiting If you subscribe to Caller ID, you can store up to thirty Caller ID numbers in each handset. Caller ID records are stored from newest to oldest. Once your Caller ID list is full and you receive an incoming call, the oldest record will be automatically deleted to make room for the new record. T o open the Caller [...]

13 Using the Phonebook Y our handset can store up to seventy names and numbers in your phonebook. When all the phonebook entries are full, you willhearabeepandMEMORY FULL appears. Y oucannotstore any additional names and numbers unless you delete some of the existing ones. Press [ ] to enter the phonebook. Once in t[...]

14 Redialing a Number T oredialoneofthelastvenumbersdialedonthishandset, press [redial/pause] . This opens the redial list. Use [ ] and [ ] tondthenumberyouwanttodial,andpress [ /ash] or [ ] in standby , or press [menu/select] during a call. Muting the Ringer (One Call On[...]

15 Using Hold, Conference, T ransfer and Intercom Put a call on hold Press [clear/int’com] . If you leave a caller on holdformorethanveminutes,thecallwillbe disconnected. T o return to the party on hold, press [ /ash] or [ ] . Join a c all alr eady in progress T o join a call already in progress, press [ /as[...]

16 Accessing Y our Answering System If your base h as an answering system, you ca n use your hand set to get your messages and change your answering system setup. The answering system plays your new messages (that you havenotlistenedtoyet)rst.Ifyouhavenonewmessages,the system plays your old messages. Y ou h[...]

17 Accessing V oicemail If your base doesn't have an answering system and you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can program your handset to automatically dial the access number . Press 1) [menu/select] . Move the cursor to HANDSET SETUP and press 2) [menu/select] . MovethecursortoEDITVOICEMAIL andpress?[...]

18 Battery Replacement and Handling With normal usage, your battery should last about one year . If the tal k time bec omes short even afte r the batt ery is rec harged, please replace the battery . A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by visiting our website at; Australian model: www .uniden.com.au , New Zealand model: www .uni[...]

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22 One Y ear Limited W arranty DSS8905 IMPORT ANT : Evidenceof originalpurchase isrequired for warrantyservice. W ARRANTOR :  UnidenAustraliaPtyLimited    A.B.N.58 001865 498    UnidenNew ZealandLimited W arranty only available in original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF [...]

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