Uniden WDSS 5315 - Manual

6 Product Overview Features: 5.8GHz Wide Band Digital Technology Expandable SystemExpands up to 8 HandsetsCaller ID* Caller ID on Call WaitingName Tag (Pop ID)Personal (Distinctive) Ring Store 30 Caller ID NumbersAdvanced Phonebook Features Store 70 Phonebook EntriesAlphabetical SearchPersonalized R...

7 Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset 1 5 6 7 8 15 17 192021 22 10 1213 14 2 3 4 11 16 9 18 Headset Jack Cover Belt clip HoleSpeakerphone Speaker and RingerHandset Battery CompartmentNew Message LEDHandset EarpieceLCD Display [men...

8 23 24 25 26 27 28 Base charging contactsin use LED [find hs] key (find handset) charge LED 23.24.25.26. TEL LINE JackDC IN 9V Jack 27.28. Base

9 Using the Interface Reading the 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 Standby/Talk The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low, and empty. 1(( Standby The...

0 The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the handset display shows the following items: * C P F U G V 0 G Y % + & 1(( Ringer off icon (when the ringer is off) / battery iconHandset ID Number of new Caller ID calls received Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a four-way fun...

Entering Text from Your Handset 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 displa...

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 Wall Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top.Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack.Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown.Plug the AC adapter into a standard 240V AC wall o...

4 Direct Wall Mounting If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. Try to ...

5 Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT-909 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone.Follow the steps below to install the handset battery. Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove.Pl...

6 Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AAD-04S AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 240V AC wall outlet. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. Place the hands...

7 Connecting to the Phone Line Once the battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone jack. Testing the Connection Try making a call. If your call does not connect or you cannot get a dial tone, try the following steps: Make sure the AC adapter cor...

8 Basic Setup Activating Personal (Distinctive) Ring You can assign special ringer 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 personal ringer to that number, the phone uses it so you know who is callin...

9 Name Tag Name Tagging works with the caller display number from Caller ID. You will need to subscribe to the Caller ID feature with your phone company for Name Tagging to work.When the phone rings, the received caller display number is compared to numbers stored in the phonebook. If there is a mat...

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 [select/ ] to ...

2 Adding Accessory Handsets Your phone supports up to eight (8) handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. 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 connect the handset charger...

22 Registering WDSS 5305 Accessory Handsets Your phone supports a total of eight (8) 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 reg...

23 Resetting Handsets If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the registration information from the base and the handset.To clear the registration information, please follow these steps: Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at lea...

24 Setting Up the Phonebook Your handset can store up to 70 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.You can also use the p...

26 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...

27 Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset If you have more than one handset, you can transfer 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 standb...

28 Customizing Your Phone Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset only) You may choose from 4 melodies or 3 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each handset can use a different ringer tone or melody. The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies Tones Fur Elise (ELISE) Flicker We Wish You A Merry...

29 Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press a button to answer the call. Press [menu/clear] . Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu. Select ON or OFF, and press [select/ ...

30 Using Your Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speaker phone 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...

32 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 th...

34 Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 5 numbers dialed on each handset. With the phone in standby, press the [redial/pause] to open the redial list. Use [ ] and [ ] or [redial/pause] to scroll through the redial list. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash] or [ ] ...

35 Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from four ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low, medium, and high). With the phone in standby, use [ ] or [ ] on the handset to adjust the ringer volume. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You can ch...

36 Adjusting the Audio Tone If you aren’t satisfied with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece while on a call. Your phone gives you three audio tone options: low, natural and high; the default setting, Natural Tone, is recommended for hearing aid users. Audi...

37 Using Conference and Transfer 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 [ ] to join the call....

38 Only the first handset to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call. If the transfer page is not picked up within one minute, the operation will be canceled. Using Special Features Muting the Ringer (One call only) While the phone is ringing, press [ ] to mute the ringer for this cal...

39 Move the cursor to CALL PRIVACY, and then press [select/ ] . PRIVACY MODE ON appears in the display for 2 seconds; appears and remains in the display until the feature is turned off. To turn privacy mode off, repeat the procedure listed above. Using the Intercom You can use the intercom to talk t...

40 Installing the Optional Headset Your phone may be used with an optional headset. To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department. See back cover page for contact...

4 Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature 32° F to 22° F (0° C to 50° C) AC Adapter Part Number Base: AAD-04SCharging Cradle: AAD-600S Input Voltage Base: 240V AC, 50 HzCharging Cradle: 240V AC, 50 Hz Output Voltage Base: 9V DC @ 350mACharging Cradle: 9V DC @ 20mA Battery Part Number BT-909...

42 Battery Replacement and Handling With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year. A replacement Uniden battery may be purchased by visiting our website at www.uniden.com.au for Australian model, www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand model. Cleaning the Battery Contacts To mai...

44 Troubleshooting Resetting the Handset You may need to reset your handset in the following instances: When you want to change the digital security code. You lose a handset and purchase a new one. You get the message Registration Failed when you try to register the handset. You are unable to regist...

45 Resetting the Handset Without the Base If your original base is not available for some reason (for example, it is lost or somehow incapacitated), you can still reset the handset and use it with another base. Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds. Move the cursor to select BASEUNAVAILA...

46 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 visit our website customer support page at www.uniden.com.au for Australia, www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand. Symptom Suggestion The charge LED...

48 Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. 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. If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in ...

49 Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! Uniden Australia and Uniden New Zealand 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 ...

50 Index A Answering calls............................ 30 Any key answer ........................... 29 AutoTalk ....................................... 29 B Base Installing ................................... 6 Parts of the base ........................ 8 Wall mounting ........................... 3...

54 One Year Limited Warranty WDSS 5315, WDSS 5315+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 W...