Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DSS3455 Uniden
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Owner s Manual OWNER'S MANU AL DSS3455 DSS3455+1 DSS3455+2 and DSS3435+1.
T able of Content s T able of Contents ................................................... 1 Welcome.................................................................. 4 Product Overview ................................................... 6 Using the Interface .
[2] Selecting a Ring T one (Handset Only)............... 28 Activating AutoT alk (Handset only) .................... 29 Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) ....... 29 Keypad Lock ........................................... ......... 31 Making a Call from the Phonebook.
Reviewing Messages ....................................... 52 Screening Calls................................................. 54 Recording a Conversation................................ 54 Recording a V oice Memo.................................. 55 T urning Off the Message Alert T one .
Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone with integrated answer machine. This unit is dif ferent from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 4 handsets.
Accessory Handset Base CID CID/CW or CIDCW Charger This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of four handsets. The accessory handset is a handset that is compatible with this model. The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls.
[6] Product Overview Main Phone Features Answering System Features • 2.4GHz Digital Expandable System exp ands up to 4 Handsets • Integrated Digital Answering System • Caller ID* - Caller ID on .
[7] Part s of the Handset 1. Handset Antenna 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. S peakerphone S peaker and Ringer 5. Handset Battery Compartment 6. New Message LED 7. Handset Earpiece 8. LCD Display 9. key 10. key 1 1. key (talk/flash) 12. key (phonebook) 13.
Part s of the Answering System Base DSS3435 1. Base charging contact s 2. LED 3. Base speaker 4. key (record greeting) 5. key 6. key 7. key (delete) 8. key (repeat/select) 9. Message counter LED 10. key (answering system on/off) 1 1. key (skip/select) 12.
Part s of the Answering System /Dual-keyp ad Base DSS3455 1. Base charging contact s 2. LED 3. Base speaker 4. key (record greeting) 5. key 6. key 7. key (delete) 8. key (repeat/select) 9. Message counter LED 10. key (answering system on/off) 1 1. key (skip/select) 12.
S tandby/T alk S tandby T alk T alk T alk T alk T alk The icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low , and empty . The icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. The icon appears when you mute the handset. The icon appears while recording a conversation.
The St andby Screen Using the Four-way Function Key Using the Handset Menus When the phone is in standby , the display shows the following items: Y our 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.
Entering T ext from Y our Handset Y ou can use the number keypad on your phone 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 .
Inst alling the Phone W all Mounting the Base Choosing the Best Location CAUTION: T o avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AAD-041S AC adapter .
[14] 5. Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. T uck any excess cord into the center cavity of the bracket. 6. Plug the telephone cord into the telephone jack. 7. Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall. Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.
[15] Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connecting to the Phone Line High Speed Internet T esting the Connection 1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. 2. Connect the AC adapter to a standard 240V AC wall outlet. 3. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing forward.
[16] 2. Check to make sure the battery is fully charged. (If you don't see the "battery full" icon, check to make sure the battery is properly connected). 3. Change the dial mode (instructions below). Y our phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing.
[17] Basic Setup Setting the Day and Time T o change the day and time shown in the display , follow the steps listed below . 1. Press . Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DA Y & TIME submenu option. 2. Move the cursor to select the day of the week, and then .
[18] Activating the Key T ouch T one Key T ouch T one is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. Y ou can turn this tone on or off. 1. Press . Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH T ONE submenu. [menu/clear] 2. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF .
[19] Adding Accessory Handsets Comp atible Handset s Y our phone supports up to four handsets, including any handset s supplied with your phone. accessory handsets do not need to be connected to a phone jack. Y ou can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger .
Charging Accessory Handsets Registering Accessory Handsets The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically when the handset is placed in the charger . 1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a 240V AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
[21] Registering DSS3405 Handset s T o register DSS3405 handsets, simply place the accessory handset in the base. While the handset is registering, HANDSET REGISTERING will appear in the LCD. When REGISTRA TION COMPLETE is displayed, the handset has been registered to the base.
[22] Note: The handset first clears its registration information from the base and then deletes the link to the base from it s own memory . The handset will now display MODELS V ARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRA TION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL.
[23] 4. Enter the number for this entry (STORE/EDIT NO.). Once you have stored a name, STORE/EDIT NO. appears next. Use the number keypad to enter the phone number; the phone number can contain up to 20 digits.
Finding a Phonebook Entry Editing an Existing Phonebook Entry Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Press to open the phonebook, and then select DIAL/EDIT . Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order . T o scroll through the phonebook from A to Z, press .
3. If the phone number is already stored in memory , you will hear a beep, and THIS DA T A IS ALREADY STORED!! appears in the display . The number will not be stored. Continue by following the steps for on page 22. Y ou can delete individual phonebook entries or delete all the phonebook entries at once.
2. Move the cursor to select COPY , and then press . 3. Move the cursor to select the handset which you want to transfer the entries to and then press . 4. Move the cursor to select ONE MEMORY or ALL MEMOR Y , and then press . 5. If you select ALL MEMOR Y , ARE YOU SURE? appears on the display screen.
press to insert a two-second pause. Y ou can also use more than one pause together if two seconds is not long enough. Each pause counts as one digit. 3. Press again, and then press the number key ( to ) where you want to store this phone number . Y ou will hear a confirmation tone.
Selecting a Ring T one (Handset Only) Y ou may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone's primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ringer tone or melody .
[29] Activating AutoT alk (Handset only) Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) AutoT alk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. Y ou do not have to press any keys to answer the call. 1. Press . 2. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOT ALK submenu.
[30] Using Y our Phone Making a call Answering a call Hanging up From a cordless handset [ / flash] OR [ / flash] [ / flash] [] From a handset speaker phone [] OR [] [] [] From the base speaker phone (Dual Keypad Model Only) [speaker] [speaker] [speaker] 1.
[31] Keyp ad Lock Use Keypad Lock to disable key response. Y ou can still answer calls, receive page and receive copy phonebook locations - keylock will reactivate after these operations. T o lock the keypad T o unlock the keypad Press and hold until you hear a confirmation tone.
[32] Using Caller ID and Call W aiting Using the Caller ID List Making a Call from a Caller ID Record 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.
[33] Deleting Caller ID Numbers Using Call W aiting T o delete only one Caller ID number , go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press . When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. T o delete all the Caller ID numbers, press and then .
[34] Redialing a Number Deleting a Redial Record Y ou can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset or the last number dialed on the dual-keypad base. 1. Press . 2. Then press . If you want to delete a phone number from the handset's redial list, follow the steps below: 1.
Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Adjusting the Ringer V olume Adjusting the Earpiece V olume Adjusting the Speaker V olume Adjusting the Audio T one Y ou can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low , and high) and four options (off, low , medium, and high) on the base.
Using the Clarity Boost Feature Finding a Lost Handset Using Hold, Conference and T ransfer If you encounter interference while using your handset, you can manually improve the sound by setting the clarity booster to on. This works only when the handset is in use, so while you are on a call: 1.
[37] Conferencing T ransferring a Call If you have more than one handset, up to four people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call consists of an out side line and two stations. A four-way conference call consists of an outside line, the base speaker phone, and two handsets.
Answering a T ransferred Call Using Special Features Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) When a station receives a call transfer , it sounds a paging tone; handsets also show the ID of the st ation that is paging. T o accept the call transfer: 1. T o answer the page and speak to the transferring station, press or on the handset.
[39] Muting the Microphone Privacy Mode Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can't hear you. This only works while you are on a call. If you don't want other stations to interrupt your call, turn on privacy mode.
Using the DirectLink Communication Feature Making a DirectLink Call Exiting DirectLink Communication Using the DirectLink two-way communication feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink communication does not interfere with the base's ability to make or receive telephone calls.
Using the Intercom Y ou can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line. When the intercom page tone sounds, the display will show the ID of the station that is p aging. 1. From the handset, press or . If AutoT alk is on, the handset will automatically answer the page when you remove the handset from the cradle.
[42] Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a station in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a microphone. Any handset can be set to function as a remote speaker , allowing you to monitor sounds in the room.
[43] T one Dialing Switch Over (Australian Model Only) Inst alling the Optional Headset If your phone is set to pulse dialing, you can switch to tone dialing after the call connects.
[44] Setting Up the Answering System Y our phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. Y ou can also use your answering system to record a conversation or leave a voice memo.
[45] Using the Answering System Interface Base operation Handset operation When the phone is in standby , press to scroll through the answering system setup menu options. Each menu option has voice prompt instructions; you can press the next key at any time during the instructions.
Setting the Number of Rings The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message.
[47] Setting the Day & Time If you do not set the clock on your answering system, your messages may not have the correct time and day stamp. Y ou can set the day and time from the handset or the base.
Recording a Personal Greeting Selecting a Greeting Y our answering system comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.
[49] Deleting Y our Personal Greeting Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only) Y ou can delete your personal greeting from the base. Y ou cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting. 1. With the phone in standby , press . 2. While the personal greeting is playing, press .
[50] Activating the Message Alert Activating Call Screening The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. T o turn on the message alert: Y our phone allows you to listen to callers leaving you a message.
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) T o play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. From the base [menu/clock] [ /select] [ /select] [ /select] [ /select] [set] 1.
Using the Answering System Reviewing Messages T urning Y our Answering System On and Off The base message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory . When you have new messages, the message counter and the new message LED on the handset flash.
[53] From the base [] [ /select] [ /select] [ /select] [ /select] [ /select] [] [] [] [] From the handset Press . The system announces the number of new and old messages. It announces the message number , plays the message, then announces the time and day it was received.
Screening Calls If you activate the call screening feature, you can listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone (see on page 50). Y ou can always hear callers from the base speaker . T o screen an incoming call from the handset: Activating Call Screening • Press when the system is answering.
Recording a V oice Memo T urning Off the Message Alert T one The voice memo feature allows you to record messages that are between two seconds and four minutes long. Y ou might want to use this feature to leave messages for other members of your household instead of written notes.
[56] Operating the Answering System While Y ou Are Away from Home Y ou can access your answering system while you are away from home to check, play , and delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or turn your answering system on and off. T o operate from a remote location, use any touch-tone telephone, and follow these steps: 1.
Maintenance Specifications Operating T emperature 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F) Power Failures Part Number Base: AAD-041S Charging cradle: AAD-600S Input V oltage Base: 240V AC, 50 Hz Chargin.
Battery Life Low Battery Alert Battery Replacement and Handling With average use, your battery talk time will be approximately 8 hours and standby time will be approximately 7 days. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the cradle after each call.
Change the Batteries Annually Clean the Battery Cont act s T roubleshooting Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year .
[60] 1. Press and hold and for more than 5 seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS. 2. Select the handset you want to reset, then press . 3. The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select YES. The selected handset will clear it s registration information from the base, and then delete the link to the base from its own memory .
[61] Changing the Digit al Security Code T raveling Out of Range Common Issues The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base. Y our unit ships from the manufacturer with a preset security code. Resetting this code is not normally necessary .
Symptom Can't make or receive calls. Severe noise interference. The Caller ID does not display . The handset doesn't ring or receive a page. Y ou cannot register the handset at the base. Suggestion • Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn't communicate with other handsets. An extra handset can't join the conversation. Room Monitor does not work. The answering system does not work. T ime stamp cannot be heard. Messages are incomplete. There is no sound on the base or handset speaker during call monitoring or message review .
[64] 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 af fected, wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. • If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.
Index Answering calls....................................... 30 Answering system................................... 44 Using the handset............................. 45 When away from home ..................... 56 Any key answer ......................
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