Uniden DSS8900 Series - Manuals

Page 2 - Welcome; Terminology Used in this Manual

1 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DSS8905 accessory handset and charging cradle. You can place this fully featured cordless handset anywhere your home has AC power. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations may differ from the act...

Page 3 - Compatible Bases; This handset is compatible with Uniden's 5.8 GHz Digital; Installing the Accessory Handset; Checking the Package Contents; Make sure your package contains the following items. If any

2 Compatible Bases This handset is compatible with Uniden's 5.8 GHz Digital Expandable phone system: the DSS8900 series. Please visit our website at; Australian model: www.uniden.com.au , New Zealand model: www.uniden.co.nz for the most up-to-date list of compatible bases. Installing the Accessory H...

Page 4 - Installing the Battery; Use only the Uniden BT-446 rechargeable battery pack supplied; Installing the Belt Clip; Insert the tabs on the sides of the belt clip into

3 Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT-446 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Installing the Belt Clip Insert the tabs on the sides of the belt clip into the holes on either side of the handset. Press the belt clip down until it clicks into place. (Tug on the c...

Page 5 - Charging the Accessory Handset; Use only the Uniden AAD-600S(M) AC adapter with the charging; charge

4 Charging the Accessory Handset The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack that automatically recharges when the handset is placed in the charging cradle. Use only the Uniden AAD-600S(M) AC adapter with the charging cradle. What if the charge LED doesn’t light up? Reseat the handset; mak...

Page 6 - To register to a DSS8900 series base:; registering, HANDSET REGISTERING appears in the LCD.

5 Installing the Optional Headset Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use a headset, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Headsets may be purchased by visiting the customer support page on the website; www.uniden.com.au for Australia and www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand. Re...

Page 8 - Using the Interface; Parts of the Handset; new message

7 Using the Interface Parts of the Handset Twelve-key dial pad [ ] key (down) [ ] key (caller ID/right) [menu/select] key [ /mute] key (messages/mute) [ ] key (end call) [#] key [ ] key (speaker) Microphone Charging contacts [ / ] key [ ] key (up) new message LED Earpiece Display (LCD) [clear/int’co...

Page 9 - Reading the Display; ringer off

8 Reading the Display Call duration Handset ID and banner Number of new Caller ID calls received The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off.The privacy icon appears when the Privacy Mode is turned on.The speaker icon appears when the speaker phone is in use.The mute icon appears whi...

Page 10 - press the number key in a text entry field, the phone displays

9 Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. By moving this key to the left, you open the phonebook. Move the key to the right to access Cal...

Page 12 - Using Your Accessory Handset; Making and Receiving Calls

11 Using Your Accessory Handset Making and Receiving Calls With the earpiece With the speaker phone Make a call Pick up the handset from the 1) cradle.Dial the number. 2) Press 3) [ /flash] . Pick up the handset 1) from the cradle.Dial the number. 2) Press 3) [ ] . Answer a call Pick up the handset....

Page 13 - Using Caller ID and Call Waiting; Using Call Waiting

12 Using Caller ID and Call Waiting If you subscribe to Caller ID, you can store up to thirty Caller ID numbers in each handset. Caller ID records are stored from newest to oldest. Once your Caller ID list is full and you receive an incoming call, the oldest record will be automatically deleted to m...

Page 14 - Using the Phonebook; Your handset can store up to seventy names and numbers in

13 Using the Phonebook Your handset can store up to seventy names and numbers in your phonebook. When all the phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete some of the existing ones.Press [ ] to enter the...

Page 16 - Using Hold, Conference, Transfer and Intercom

15 Using Hold, Conference, Transfer and Intercom Put a call on hold Press [clear/int’com] . If you leave a caller on hold for more than five minutes, the call will be disconnected. To return to the party on hold, press [ /flash] or [ ] . Join a call already in progress To join a call already in prog...

Page 17 - Accessing Your Answering System; If your base has an answering system, you can use your handset; Screening Calls; If your base has an answering system, you can listen to callers

16 Accessing Your Answering System If your base has an answering system, you can use your handset to get your messages and change your answering system setup. The answering system plays your new messages (that you have not listened to yet) first. If you have no new messages, the system plays your ol...

Page 18 - Accessing Voicemail; Move the cursor to EDIT VOICE MAIL and press; Maintenance; Battery Life; Low Battery Alert; When the battery pack is very low, the display shows LOW

17 Accessing Voicemail If your base doesn't have an answering system and you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can program your handset to automatically dial the access number. Press 1) [menu/select] . Move the cursor to HANDSET SETUP and press 2) [menu/select] . Move the cursor to EDIT VOICE M...

Page 19 - Battery Replacement and Handling; Clean the Battery Contacts; you may discolor the surface and damage the finish.

18 Battery Replacement and Handling With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. If the talk time becomes short even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by visiting our website at; Australian model: www.u...

Page 20 - MEMO

Page 23 - One Year Limited Warranty

22 One Year Limited Warranty DSS8905 IMPORTANT : Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. WARRANTOR : Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited Warranty only available in original country of purchase. ELEMENT OF WARRANTY : Uniden warrants to...