Uniden WDSS 5335, WDSS 5335 manual

WDSS 5335 WDSS 5335+1 WDSS 5335+2 Series Owner ’ s Manual OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

1 T able of Contents Welcome ....................................................................... 4 T erminology Used in this Manual ............................. 5 Manual Conventions ................................................ 5 Product Overview ........................................................ 6 Features: ..........................[...]

2 Using Y our Phone ...................................................... 30 Making a Call from the Phonebook ........................ 31 Chain Dialing from the Phonebook ........................ 31 Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call .......................................................... 31 Using Caller ID, Call W aiting, and [...]

3 Using the Answering System ................................... 47 T urning Y our Answering System On and Off ......... 47 Reviewing Messages ............................................. 48 Screening Calls ...................................................... 49 T urning Off the Message Alert T one....................... 49 Operating the Answeri[...]

4 W elcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit.[...]

5 Standby The handset is not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [ /ash] or [ ] on the handset is not pressed, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present. CID Caller ID is available from your T elephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service and a display on your cordless phone, you will be ab[...]

6 Product Overview Features: 5.8GHz Wide Band Digital T echnology Expandable System Expands up to 8 Handsets Integrated Digital Answering Machine Caller ID*: Caller ID on Call W aiting Name T ag (Pop ID) Personal (Distinctive) Ring Store 30 Caller ID Numbers Advanced Phonebook Features: Store 70 Phonebook Entries Alphabetical Search Personalized Ri[...]

7 Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset 1 5 6 7 8 15 17 19 20 21 22 10 12 13 14 2 3 4 11 16 9 18 Headset Jack Cover Belt clip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message LED Handset Earpiece LCD Display [menu/clear] key [ ] key (up) [ /ash] key ([...]

8 24 23 25 35 27 28 29 30 36 37 38 39 26 31 32 33 34 Base speaker Base charging contacts Base microphone Message counter LED [vol - ] key [vol +] key 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. [greet] key (record/greeting) [nd hs] key (nd handset) [on/off] key (answering system on/off) [ ] key (repeat) [ ] key (delete) 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. [ ] key (skip) in use [...]

9 Using the Interface Reading the Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description Standby/T alk The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low , and empty .  1(( Standby The ringer off icon indicates that the ring[...]

10 The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby , the handset display shows the following items: *CPFUGV 0GY%+&  1(( Ringer off icon (when the ringer is of f) / battery icon Handset ID Number of new Caller ID calls received Using the Four-way Function Key Y our handset has a four-way function key [...]

1 1 Entering T ext from Y our Handset Y ou can use the number keypad on your handset to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key . When you press the number key in a text entry eld, the phone displays the rst letter printed on the number key . Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to [...]

12 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise su[...]

13 W all Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate (for Australia). Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet. Plug the telephone cor[...]

14 Direct W all Mounting If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. T ry to mount your phone within 1.5m of a working pho[...]

15 Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT -909 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install the handset battery . Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the nger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. Plug the battery cable into the battery jack. [...]

16 Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. CAUTION: T o avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden AAD-041S AC adapter . Connect the AC adapter to a standard 240V AC wall outlet. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing for[...]

17 Connecting to the Phone Line Once the battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone jack. T o telephone outlet T o TEL LINE T elephone cord (supplied) T o telephone outlet T o TEL LINE T elephone cord (supplied) High Speed Internet If your phone line has High Speed Internet please ensure you ar[...]

18 T esting the Connection T ry making a call. If your call does not connect or you cannot get a dial tone, try the following steps: Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the DC IN 9V jack and a standard power outlet. Check to make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don’t see the “battery full” icon, check to make sur[...]

19 Basic Setup Activating Personal (Distinctive) Ring Y ou can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you’ve assigned a personal ringer to that number , the phone uses it so you know who is calling. T o turn the personal ring on or of f, fol[...]

20 Name T ag Name T agging works with the caller display number from Caller ID. Y ou will need to subscribe to the Caller ID feature with your phone company for Name T agging to work. When the phone rings, the received caller display number is compared to numbers stored in the phonebook. If there is a match then any name sto red with the phonebook [...]

21 Adding Accessory Handsets Y our phone supports up to eight (8), including any handsets supplied with your phone. Accessory handsets do not need to be connected to a phone jack. Y ou can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger . All the handsets ring when a call is received. Compat[...]

22 Registering WDSS 5305 Accessory Handsets Y our phone supports a total of eight (8) cordless handsets. Handset(s) supplied in the box with the phone base are pre-registered at the factory . If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. When charged, pre-registered [...]

23 Resetting Handsets 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. T o clear the registration information, please follow these steps: Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds, until the SYSTEM RESET menu appea[...]

24 Setting Up the Phonebook Y our handset can store up to 70 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. Y ou can also use the phonebook entries to store a group of numbers ([...]

25 Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). Y ou can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Use [ ] and [ ] to select one of the 7 different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring T one on page 28 for a complete list of ring tones). As you scroll through the [...]

26 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Y ou can store Caller ID records or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later . Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number , then you will not be able to store it.) When the phone is in st[...]

27 Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset If you have more than one handset, you can transfer phonebook entries from one handset to another without having to re-enter names and numbers. Y ou can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once. When the phone is in standby , press [ ] . Move the cursor to select COPY , [...]

28 Customizing Y our Phone Selecting a Ring T one (Handset only) Y ou may choose from 4 melodies or 3 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each handset can use a different ringer tone or melody . The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies T ones Fur Elise (ELISE) Flicker We Wish Y ou A Merry Christmas (MERRY -XMAS) Clatter Aura Lee [...]

29 Activating AutoT alk (Handset only) AutoT alk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. Y ou do not have to press a button to answer the call. Press [menu/clear] . Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOT ALK submenu. Select ON or OFF , and press [select/ ] . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. Acti[...]

30 Using Y our Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speaker phone Making a call Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Press [ /ash] . Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number . OR Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Dial the number . Press [ /ash] . 1) 2) 3) 4) 1) 2) 3) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Pre[...]

31 Making a Call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby , press [ ] to open the phonebook. Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT , and then press [select/ ] . Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 25). Press [ /ash] or [ ] to dial the number . Note: Y ou can also press [ /ash] or [ ] before yo[...]

32 Using Caller ID, Call W aiting, and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company , your phone will show you the caller ’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call W aiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you[...]

33 Deleting Caller ID Numbers T o delete only one Caller ID number , go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press [menu/ clear] . When the phone asks you to conrm, select YES. T o delete all the Caller ID numbers, go to the Caller ID list and press [menu/clear] . Select YES when asked if you want to DELETE ALL. Note: [...]

34 Redialing a Number Y ou can quickly redial the last 5 numbers dialed on each handset. With the phone in standby , press the [redial/pause] to open the redial list. Use [ ] and [ ] or [redial/pause] to scroll through the redial list. When you nd the number you want to dial, press [ /ash] or [ ] on the handset to dial the number . Note: • [...]

35 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Adjusting the Ringer V olume Y ou can choose from four ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low , medium, and high) and four options (off, low , medium, and high) on the base. With the phone in standby , use [ ] or [ ] on the handset or [vol +] or [vol - ] on the base to adjust the ringe[...]

36 Adjusting the Audio T one If you aren’t satised with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio T one of the earpiece while on a call. Y our phone gives you three audio tone options: low , natural and high; the default setting, Natural T one, is recommended for hearing aid users. Audio tone adjustments only apply to the earpi[...]

37 Using Conference and T ransfer Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to three people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call consists of an outside line and two handsets. Y ou can easily join a call already in progress. Press [ /ash] or [ ] to join the call. T o hang up, return the handset to the cradle [...]

38 Only the rst handset to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call. If the transfer page is not picked up within one minute, the operation will be canceled. Using Special Features Muting the Ringer (One call only) While the phone is ringing, press [ ] on the handset or [ ] on the base to mute the ringer for this call. The phone wi[...]

39 Move the cursor to CALL PRIV ACY , and then press [select/ ] . PRIV ACY MODE ON appears in the display for 2 seconds; appears and remains in the display until the feature is turned off. T o turn privacy mode off, repeat the procedure listed above. Using the Intercom Y ou can use the intercom to talk to another handset without using the phone lin[...]

40 Installing the Optional Headset Y our phone may be used with an optional headset. T o use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Y our phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department. See back cover page for contact information.)[...]

41 Setting Up the Answering System Y our phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. Features Digital T apeless Recording Up to 14 Minutes of Recording T ime Call Screening Personal or Pre-recorded Outgoing Messages • • • • Day and T ime Announcement Remote Message Retrieval T oll Saver Records Up to 59 me[...]

42 Using the Answering System Interface Handset operation Y ou can use your handset to operate your answering system from anywhere in your home. When the phone is in standby , press [select/ ] on the handset to access the answering system. REMOTE ANSWERING MACHINE OPERA TION appears on the handset display , and the system announces the number of ne[...]

43 Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. Y ou can set the ring time to answer after six, nine, or twelve rings. If you enable the T oll Saver (TS) setting, the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages[...]

44 Recording a Personal Greeting Y our answering system comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.” Y ou can record your own personal outgoing greeting. Y our recorded greeting must be between two seconds and thi[...]

45 Deleting Y our Personal Greeting Y ou can delete your personal greeting from the base. Y ou cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting. From the base: With the phone in standby , press [greet] . While the personal greeting is playing, press [ ] . The system announces “Greeting has been deleted,” and switches back to the pre-recorded greeting. S[...]

46 Activating the Message Alert The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. T o turn on the message alert: From the handset: Press [menu/clear] . Select the ANSW . SETUP menu, and then the MESSAGE ALERT submenu. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF . Press [select/ ] . Y ou will hear a con[...]

47 Using the Answering System T urning Y our Answering System On and Off From the base From the handset T urning On With the phone in standby , press [on/off] . The system announces “Answering System is on” and plays the current greeting. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory . If the counter ashes, then you ha[...]

48 Reviewing Messages The base message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory . When you have new messages, the message counter and the new message LED on the handset ash. The answering system plays your new messages rst. After you listen to all of your new messages, you can then play your old messages. Y ou can review your [...]

49 Screening Calls If you activate the call screening feature, you can listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone (see Activating Call Screening on page 46). Y ou can always hear callers from the base speaker. T o screen an incoming call from the handset: Press [select/ ] when the system is answering. If another handset is scre[...]

50 Operating the Answering System While Y ou Are Away from Home Y ou can access your answering system while you are away from home to check, play , and delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or turn your answering system on and off. Note: The answering machine will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to the c[...]

51 Remote Commands Command Function Command Function [#] then [1] Repeat a message* [# ] then [5] Stop operation [#] then [2] Play incoming messages [# ] then [6] Answering system on [#] then [3] Skip a message [# ] then [9] Answering system off [#] then [4] Delete a message [#] then [0 ] Help * If you press [#] then [1] in the rst four seconds [...]

52 Maintenance Specications Operating T emperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) AC Adap ter P art Numbe r Base: AAD-041S Charging Cradle: AAD-600S Input V oltage Base: 240V AC, 50 Hz Charging Cradle: 240V AC, 50 Hz Output V oltage Base: 9V DC @ 350mA Charging Cradle: 9V DC @ 210mA Battery Part Number BT -909 Capacity 3.6V DC @ 600mAh Note[...]

53 Battery Replacement and Handling With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year . T o order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden’s Parts Department. The contact information is listed on the back cover page. Cleaning the Battery Contacts T o maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset [...]

54 Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low , the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power . When LOW BA TTERY appears in the display and the phone is in standby , none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the charging cradle.[...]

55 T roubleshooting Resetting the Handset Y ou may need to reset your handset in the following instances: When you want to change the digital security code. Y ou lose a handset and purchase a new one. Y ou get the message Registration Failed when you try to register the handset. Y ou are unable to register any handsets to the base. When you registe[...]

56 Resetting the Handset Without the Base If your original base is not available for some reason (for example, it is lost or somehow incapacitated), you can still reset the handset and use it with another base. Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds. Move the cursor to select BASEUNA V AILABLE and then press [select/ ] . BASE UNA V AILAB[...]

57 Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps rst. If these steps do not solve your problem, please visit our website customer support page at www .uniden.com.au for Australia, www .uniden.co.nz for New Zealand Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed i[...]

58 Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. Make sure that you are not too far from the base. Make sure that your handset is registered to the main base unit. Charge the battery in the handset for 15 to 20 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging cradle. Change the Digital Security Code (see Changing the Digital [...]

59 Symptom Suggestion There is no sound on the base or handset speaker during call monitoring or message review . Adjust the speaker volume on the base or handset. Make sure the call screen feature is set to on. • • Cannot access answering system from a remote phone. Make sure you are using the correct PIN number . Make sure that the touch-tone[...]

60 Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe of f the liquid, and use as normal. If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset batte[...]

61 Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: W arning! Uniden Australia and Uniden New Zealand DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. T o reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery W arning This equi[...]

62 Index A Answering calls............................ 30 Answering system ....................... 41 Using the answering system interface ................................ 42 When away from home............. 50 Any key answer ........................... 29 AutoT alk ....................................... 29 B Base Installing ......................[...]

63 O Out of range................................. 56 P Personal identication number (PIN) ....................................... 46 Personal ring ............................... 19 Phonebook .................................. 24 Copying entries......................... 27 Creating new entries................. 24 Deleting entries...............[...]

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68 Remote Operation Card CUT Remote access away from home 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press # and enter your PIN code. The answering machine announces the number of messages stored in memory and the voice prompts. 3. T o quit, hang up the phone. T urn on the answering machine remotely 1. Call y[...]

69 CUT T ask Key Repeat a Messag e Play Incomin g Messag es Skip a Messag e Delete a Messag e Stop Operati on Answerin g System On Answerin g System Off Help CUT T ask Key Repeat a Messag e Play Incomin g Messag es Skip a Messag e Delete a Messag e Stop Operati on Answerin g System On Answerin g System Off Help CUT T ask Key Repeat a Messag e Play [...]

70 One Y ear Limited W arranty Important: 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 is only valid in the original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF W ARRANTY : Uniden warrants to the original r e t a i l o w n e r f o r th e du r [...]

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