Uniden DSS7915 - Manuals

5 Terminology used in this Manual Standby The handset is not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [ /flash ] or [ ] is not pressed, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present. CID Caller ID is available from your Telephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis. With...

6 Product Overview Features: 5.8GHz DSS Expandable System Expands up to 0 Handsets Caller ID* Caller ID on Call Waiting Name Tag (POP ID) Distinctive Ring Advanced Phonebook Features: Store Up to 00 Names for each station Alphabetical Search Distinctive Ring by Party Transfer Single Listing or Entir...

7 Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset 1 4 7 8 0 9 5 6 2 3 abc ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz def tone speaker hold oper mute int,com 2 1 3 5 4 6 7 8 11 12 1920 2122 13 17 18 15 14 16 9 10 1 4 7 8 0 9 5 6 2 3 abc ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wx...

8 Base 23 26 27 24 25 Base Charging Contacts [find hs] (find handset) key Charge LED DC IN 9V Jack TEL LINE Jack 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

9 Using the Interface Reading the Handset 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 Talk The privacy icon appears when Privacy mode is turned on. Talk The mute icon appears when you mute th...

0 The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: Handset Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off)/ day of the week and time / battery icon Handset ID and Banner Number of new Caller ID calls received (If there are no new Caller ID messages, the Handse...

Entering Text from your Phone You 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 field, the phone displays the first letter printed on the number key. Press the number key twice to display ...

2 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...

3 Installing the Rechargeable Battery Use only the Uniden BT-446 or BT-750 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install a battery: Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downwar...

4 Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 9V jack.Connect the AC adaptor to a continuous power supply (i.e., an outlet that is not controlled by a switch). Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward. Make sure that the charge LED illumin...

5 Installing the Belt Clip Line up the holes on each side of the handset. To attach the belt clip, insert into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks. To remove the belt clip, pull either side of the belt clip to release the tabs from the holes. Connecting to the Phone Lin...

6 Changing the Dial Mode (Australian Model Only) Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dial- ing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses...

7 Setting the Day & Time To change the day and time shown in the display, follow the steps listed below. Note: If you don’t press any keys for two minutes when setting the date and time, the phone will exit the menu. Press the MENU soft key. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DAY & T...

8 Activating Distinctive Ring You can assign special ring 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 Distinctive ring to that number, the phone uses it so you know who is calling. To turn on Distinctiv...

9 Activating the Key Touch Tone Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this tone on or off. Press the MENU soft key. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu.Move the cursor to select ON or OFF.Press the OK soft key. You will hear a...

20 Setting up Voice Mail If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. The new message LED flashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. If you have programmed your access number into your phone, you can simply press the [ ] soft k...

2 Programming One-Touch Voice Mail Access You can program your voice mail access number to the [ ] soft key on a station so you can get your messages at the touch of a button. Your voice mail service provider will supply you with the access number. This number may be simply a phone number.To edit th...

22 Adding Accessory Handsets Your phone supports up to a total of ten (0) cordless handsets. (Model DSS7905 accessory handset sold separately.) Accessory handsets do not need to be connected to a phone jack. You can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connec...

23 Registering DSS7905 Accessory Handsets Your phone supports a total of ten (0) 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 registe...

25 Setting up the Phonebook Your phone allows you to store up to 00 names in your handset phonebook. Your phone shares memory between your phonebook and CID with a total of 00 entries. Once you store 00 phonebook entries, CID information will not be stored and will only display at time of new incomi...

26 Assign a distinctive ring tone for this entry (Distinctive Ring). You can attach a personalized ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Move the cursor to highlight one of the 20 different ring tone options. As you highlight each ring tone, you...

27 Once the call has connected you will then do the following. Press [ ] . Use [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function key to select the desired entry. Press the Dial soft key. Finding a Phonebook Entry Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order. To scroll through the phonebook, press [ ] and th...

28 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook You 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 no...

29 Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station You can transfer stored phonebook entries from one handset to another without having to re-enter names and numbers. You can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once. When the phone is in standby, press [ ] . Press the COP...

30 Customizing Your Phone Changing the Handset Banner Each handset will display a banner name once it is registered to the base. The default banner is Handset #, Handset #2, etc. You can change the name your phone displays by changing the banner display. If you have more than one handset, you can us...

3 Selecting a Ring Tone You may choose from 0 melodies or 0 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ring tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies Ringers Beethoven’s Symphony #9 [Beethoven9] Flicker For Elise [Elise] Clatter We Wish You A...

32 Activating AutoTalk AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cra- dle. You do not have to press any keys to answer the call. Press the MENU soft key Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTO TALK submenu.Select ON or OFF, and press the OK soft key. Yo...

33 Using your Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speakerphone Making a call Remove the handset from the charging cradle.Press [ /flash ] . Listen for the dial tone.Dial the number. OR Remove the handset from the charging cradle.Dial the number. Press [ /flash ] . )2)3)4) )2)3) Remove the h...

34 Making a call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby, press [ ] to open the phonebook. Scroll through the list with the [ ] or [ ] on the four-way function keys until you find the phonebook entry you want to call. (See Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 27).Press [ /flash ] or [ ] on the ...

35 Using Caller ID, Call Waiting 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 Waiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and the...

36 Making a call from a Caller ID Record When the phone is in standby, press [ ] (on the right side of the four-way key) to open the Caller ID list. Use [ ] or [ ] to find the Caller ID record you want to dial. Press [ /flash ] or [ ] on the handset to dial the number. Or Press [ /flash ] on the han...

37 Using Call Waiting If you have Call Waiting service and a second call comes in when you are on the phone, a call waiting tone will sound. (If you subscribe to Caller ID on Call Waiting, the handset displays the name and phone number of the waiting call.) For Australian Model: Press [ /flash ] and...

38 Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset. With the phone in standby, press the REDIAL soft key to open the redial list. Use [ / ] to scroll through the redial list. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash ] or [ ] on the handset to dial...

39 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low, high). With the phone in standby, use [ / ] on the four-way function key to adjust the ringer vol- ume. Adjusting the Speaker Volume Ear speaker...

40 The handset will remain in “T-coil” mode for all future calls or until the “T-coil” mode is turned off. To turn off the “T-coil” mode perform the following steps on your handset: While on a call: Press and hold [mute] for at least 5 seconds or until a beep tone is heard. The “T-coil” mode icon wi...

4 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. You can easily join a call already in progress. Press [ /flash ] or [ ] on the handset to join the call. To hang up, r...

42 Using Special Features Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) While the phone is ringing, press the MUTE soft key on the handset to mute the ringer for this call. The phone will ring again normally on the next call. (The handset must be off the cradle to mute the ringer.) Muting the Microphone Mute tu...

43 Using the DirectLink Feature A pair of handsets (or two pairs of handsets at one time) can function as two-way radios. This fea- ture is called DirectLink and will not interfere with the base’s ability to make or receive telephone calls while in use. To activate, you must set both handsets to the...

44 Intercom Making an Intercom Page You can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line. With the phone in standby, press [int’com/hold] . Use [ ] or [ ] to select the handset you want to talk with, and then press the OK soft key. If you select ALL, all other registered ...

45 Room Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a handset in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a microphone. Another handset can be set to function as a remote speaker, allowing you to monitor sounds in the room. Press the MENU soft key and enter ROOM...

46 Tone Dialing Switch Over If your telephone company requires pulse dialing, you can switch to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menu...

47 Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 32° F to 22° F (0° C to 50° C) AC Adapter Part Number Base: AAD-04S(M) or AAD-04SCharging Cradle: AAD-600S(M) or AAD-600S Input Voltage Base: 240V AC, 50Hz Charging Cradle: 240V AC, 50Hz Output Voltage Base: 9V DC @ 350mACharging Cradle: 9V DC @ 20...

48 Battery Replacement and Handling With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year. To order replacement batteries, please contact Uniden’s Parts Department. The contact information is listed on the back cover page. Cleaning the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, ...

50 Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset in the following instances: You lose a handset and purchase a new one. When you try and register to your existing base you get regis- tration failure. You are unable to register any handsets to the base. You had a base which...

52 Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call our Customer Hotline. See back cover page for contact information. Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won’t illuminate when the handset is ...

54 Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. Follow the suggestions below if your phone gets wet. Exterior If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. Interior If moisture ...

55 Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warn...

56 Uniden works to reduce lead content in our PVC coated cords in our products and accessories. Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the follow...

57 Digital Security Code .................. 5 DirectLink.................................... 43 Distinctive Ring ........................... 8 E Earpiece Volume ........................ 39 Entering Text from the Phone ..... H Handset Banner.......................... 30 Hanging up ......................

62 One Year Limited Warranty DSS7915, DSS7915+1 Corded Phone Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 00 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited Warranty is only valid in the original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRA...