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Uniden DSS7855+1 User Manual

Uniden DSS7855+1
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DSS7855
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Uniden DSS7855+1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandUniden
ModelDSS7855+1
CategoryCordless Telephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Terminology

Standby Mode

Defines the state when the handset is not in use.

Talk Mode

Defines the state when the handset is in use for conversation.

Controls & Functions

Display and Icons

Animation Displays (Handset only)

Soft Key Function

Setting up the Phone

Choose the best location

Guidelines for selecting an optimal placement for the base unit.

Connect the base unit

Steps for connecting the base unit to power and telephone line.

Install the rechargeable battery pack

Instructions for installing the battery into the handset.

Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall

Standard wall plate mounting

Method for mounting the base unit using a standard wall plate.

Direct wall mounting

Instructions for mounting the base unit directly to the wall.

Main Menu Options

Setting Menu Options

Entering the Menu

Procedure to access and navigate the phone's menu system.

DirectLink Mode

Explains using handsets as two-way radios.

Room/Baby Monitor

Using Room/Baby Monitor

How to monitor sounds in another room using the phone.

Handset Setup / Base Setup

Selecting a Ringer Tone

How to choose a ringer tone for the handset.

Distinctive Ringer Setup

Assigning specific ring tones to phonebook numbers.

Setting the Autotalk

Enables answering calls by picking up the handset.

Setting Anykey Answer

Allows answering by pressing any key.

Adjusting the LCD Contrast

Adjusting the brightness of the handset's LCD display.

Setting the Key Touch Tone

Turning the keypad tone on or off.

Answering System Setup

Record a Personal Outgoing Message

Recording a custom greeting for the answering system.

Selecting Your Greeting

Choosing between pre-recorded or personal outgoing messages.

Setting a Security Code

Setting a code for remote access to messages.

Setting the Ring Time

Configuring the number of rings before the answering system answers.

Setting the Record Time

Setting the duration for recording incoming messages.

Setting the Message Alert On or Off

Enabling an alert tone for unheard messages.

Setting the Call Screen

Listening to callers leave messages before answering.

Global Setup

Setting Day and Time

Setting the current day and time for the display.

Setting Caller ID on Call Waiting (CIDCW)

Displays incoming call info during an active call.

Setting the Dial Mode

Selecting between tone or pulse dialing.

De-register the Handset

Procedure to remove a handset from the base.

Making and Receiving Calls

Flash and Call Waiting

Placing a Call on Hold

Puts an active call on hold for a set duration.

Redialing a Call

Storing a Redial Record

Saving a number from the redial list to the phonebook.

Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume

Do Not Disturb (DND)

Mutes all ringers on the phone temporarily.

Mute Microphone

Temporarily mutes the handset microphone during a call.

Traveling Out of Range

Privacy Mode

Prevents interruptions from other registered handsets.

3 or 4-Way Conferencing

Phonebook (Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial)

Chain Dialing

Storing and dialing groups of numbers for automated access.

Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters

Viewing the Phonebook

Making Calls Using the Phonebook

Speed Dialing

Programming and using speed dial numbers for quick dialing.

Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number, Distinctive Ring and Speed Dial

Editing the stored data

Modifying existing phonebook entries.

Deleting the stored data

Removing phonebook entries from memory.

Copying Phonebook Locations

Caller ID and CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting)

Viewing the Caller ID List

Deleting a Caller ID Message

Deleting all Caller ID name/numbers

Using the Caller ID Message List

Calling a Party from the Caller ID List

Dialing a number directly from the Caller ID list.

Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook

The Integrated Telephone Answering Device

Answering System Setup

Turning the Answering System On/Off

Activating or deactivating the answering system.

Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting)

Recording or selecting the outgoing greeting message.

Using the Answering Setup Menu

Overview of settings available in the Answering Setup menu.

Using Your Answering System

Playing your messages

How to listen to recorded messages.

Repeating a message

Replaying the current or previous message.

Skipping a message

Moving to the next message or scanning through.

Deleting a message

Permanently removing messages from the system.

Voice memo (Base Only)

Recording a conversation

Recording a phone call or intercom conversation.

Screening a call

Listening to callers leave messages before answering.

Remote Operation

From the handset

Operating the answering system using a handset remotely.

Remote access away from home

Accessing the answering system from an external phone.

Expanding Your Phone

10 Handset Expandability

Information on expanding the phone with multiple handsets.

Connecting the Charger

Steps to connect the handset charger.

Register the Handset

Procedure for registering an additional handset to the base.

Using DirectLink Mode

DirectLink call

Using handsets as walkie-talkies for direct communication.

Intercom/Call Transfer Feature

Intercom

Communicating between handsets or with the base.

Call Transfer Feature

Transferring an incoming call to another handset or base.

Changing the Digital Security Code

Find Handset

Locating a misplaced handset using the base.

Headset Installation

Connecting an optional headset to the phone.

Note on Power Sources

Battery replacement and handling

Information on replacing and handling the handset battery.

Low Battery Alert

Indicates when the handset battery needs charging.

General Information

Troubleshooting

Liquid Damage

Memory List

One Year Limited Warranty

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