Name: Uniden DSS8955
Brand: Uniden
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Welcome

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.

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Table of Contents2
Welcome5
Installing the Phone6
- Choosing the Best Location6
- Installing the Battery7
- Connecting the AC Adapter8
  - To the Base8
  - To the Charging Cradle (for Multi-Handset Packs Only)8
- Charging the Handset9
- Connecting to the Phone Line10
- Testing the Connection11
- Installing the Belt Clip12
- Expanding Your Phone13
  - Adding Accessory Handsets13
  - Registering Accessory Handsets13
- Wall Mounting the Base14
Getting to Know Your New Phone16
- Features16
  - Answering System Features16
- Terminology Used in this Manual17
- Manual Conventions17
- Parts of the Handset18
- Parts of the Base19
Using the Interface20
- Reading the Display20
- Using the Four-Way Function Key21
- Using the Menus21
- Entering Text from Your Phone22
Basic Setup23
- Activating Personal Ring (Handset Only)23
- Activating the Key Touch Tone23
- Name Tag24
- Insert 024
Setting up the Phonebook25
- Creating Phonebook Entries25
- Finding a Phonebook Entry26
- Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry26
- Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook27
- Deleting a Single Phonebook Entry27
- Deleting All Phonebook Entries27
- Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Station28
Customizing Your Handsets29
- Changing the Handset Banner29
- Selecting a Ring Tone29
- Activating Autotalk30
- Activating any Key Answer30
- Activate Handset Keypad Lock30
Using Your Phone31
- Making a Call from the Phonebook32
  - Chain Dialing from the Phonebook32
- Switching to the Handset Speakerphone During a Call32
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting, and Redial Lists33
- Using the Caller ID List33
- Making a Call from a Caller ID Record33
- Deleting Caller ID Numbers34
- Using Call Waiting34
- Redialing a Number35
- Deleting a Redial Record35
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume36
- Adjusting the Ringer Volume36
- Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)36
- Adjusting the Earpiece Volume36
- Adjusting the Speaker Volume37
- Adjusting the Audio Tone (Handset Only)37
Finding a Lost Handset38
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer38
- Placing a Call on Hold38
- Conferencing38
- Transferring a Call39
  - Answering a Transferred Call39
Using Special Features40
- Privacy Mode40
- Using the Intercom40
  - Making an Intercom Page40
  - Answering an Intercom Page41
- Muting the Microphone41
- Installing the Optional Headset42
Setting up the Answering System43
- Recording a Personal Greeting43
- Selecting a Greeting43
- Deleting Your Personal Greeting44
- Setting the Number of Rings44
- Setting the Day & Time45
- Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only)45
- Activating the Message Alert46
- Activating the Base Call Screen46
Using the Answering System47
- Turning Your Answering System on and off47
- Reviewing Messages48
- Screening Calls49
- Turning off the Message Alert Tone49
Maintenance51
- Specifications51
- Battery Information51
- Power Failures52
Troubleshooting53
- Common Issues53
- Resetting the Handset54
- Resetting the Handset Without the Base56
- Resetting the Handset Without the Base57
- Changing the Handset to Base Code58
- Changing the Line Mode for Multiple Extensions58
- Traveling out of Range58
- Liquid Damage58
Precautions59
- Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning59
- Important Safety Instructions59
Index63
Remote Operation Card65
Warranty67

Brand	Uniden
Model	DSS8955
Category	Telephone
Language	English

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