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Uniden DSS8955 User Manual

Uniden DSS8955
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Uniden DSS8955 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Lines1
Caller IDYes
Call WaitingYes
Battery TypeNi-MH
Answering MachineYes
FrequencyDECT 6.0
Answering SystemDigital
SpeakerphoneYes
TypeCordless

Summary

Installing the Phone

Choosing the Best Location

Guidelines for selecting an optimal placement for the phone base.

Installing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for inserting the handset battery pack.

Connecting the AC Adapter

Instructions for connecting the AC power adapter to the base and cradle.

Connecting to the Phone Line

Steps to connect the phone to the wall telephone jack.

Getting to Know Your New Phone

Phone Features Overview

Lists key features of the phone system and answering machine.

Answering System Features

Details specific capabilities of the integrated answering system.

Terminology Used in Manual

Explains terms and conventions used throughout the manual.

Parts of the Handset

Identifies and labels all components of the phone handset.

Parts of the Base

Using the Interface

Reading the Display

Explains the information shown on the handset and base displays.

Using the Four-way Function Key

How to navigate menus and access features using the four-way key.

Using the Menus

Describes how to access and navigate the phone's menu system.

Entering Text from Your Phone

Basic Setup

Activating Personal Ring

Assigns custom ringtones to specific callers in the phonebook.

Activating Key Touch Tone

Enables or disables the audible feedback for key presses.

Name Tag and Insert 0 Features

Name Tagging

Displays caller names from the phonebook based on Caller ID.

Insert 0 Feature

Adds '0' or '00' to the beginning of Caller ID numbers.

Setting Up the Phonebook

Creating Phonebook Entries

Steps to add new names and phone numbers to the phonebook.

Finding a Phonebook Entry

How to search for and locate stored phonebook contacts.

Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers

Saves incoming call or redialed numbers into the phonebook.

Deleting Phonebook Entries

Removes single or all entries from the phonebook.

Copying Phonebook Entries

Customizing Your Handsets

Changing the Handset Banner

Personalizes the display name for each handset.

Selecting a Ring Tone

Assigns different ring tones or melodies to each handset.

Handset Operation Modes

Activating AutoTalk

Allows answering calls by simply picking up the handset.

Activating Any Key Answer

Enables answering calls by pressing any key on the dial pad.

Using Your Phone

Making a Call

Procedures for making calls from the base speakerphone or handset.

Answering a Call

How to answer incoming calls on the handset or base.

Making a Call from the Phonebook

Dialing contacts stored in the phonebook.

Chain Dialing from Phonebook

Using stored phonebook entries for dial sequences like extensions.

Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists

Using the Caller ID List

Viewing received caller information and call history.

Using Call Waiting

Managing incoming calls while already on a conversation.

Redialing a Number

Quickly redialing the last dialed numbers.

Volume Adjustment

Adjusting the Ringer Volume

Setting the audible alert volume for incoming calls.

Adjusting Earpiece and Speaker Volume

Controlling audio volume for handset earpiece and speakerphone.

Hold, Conference, and Transfer

Placing a Call on Hold

Temporarily suspending a call while keeping the line active.

Conferencing Calls

Setting up multi-party conference calls.

Transferring a Call

Moving an active call from one station to another.

Using Special Features

Privacy Mode

Prevents other stations from joining your active call.

Using the Intercom

Communicating between handsets or base without using the phone line.

Muting the Microphone

Temporarily disabling the microphone during a call.

Installing Optional Headset

Information on connecting and using an external headset.

Setting Up the Answering System

Recording a Personal Greeting

Creating a custom outgoing message for the answering system.

Selecting a Greeting

Switching between personal and pre-recorded greetings.

Setting the Number of Rings

Configuring how many rings before the answering system answers.

Setting the Day & Time

Setting the clock for accurate message timestamps.

Using the Answering System

Turning Answering System On/Off

Activating or deactivating the answering system features.

Reviewing Messages

Listening to recorded messages from the base or handset.

Screening Calls

Listening to live messages as they are being recorded.

Operating System Remotely

Managing the answering system using a remote touch-tone phone.

Maintenance

Specifications

Technical details including operating temperature and part numbers.

Battery Information

Details on battery life, charging, and handling.

Low Battery Alert

Warning indicator for a critically low battery level.

Cleaning Charging Contacts

Procedure for cleaning the handset's charging contacts.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Solutions for frequently encountered problems with the phone.

Resetting the Handset

Steps to reset the handset to resolve registration or operational issues.

Resetting Handset Without Base

How to reset a handset when the original base is unavailable.

Changing Handset to Base Code

Modifying the connection code between handsets and the base.

Precautions and Safety

General Warnings

Important notices regarding product safety and environmental exposure.

Battery Safety Warnings

Safety advice concerning Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery handling.

Important Safety Instructions

General safety precautions for using the telephone equipment.

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