Uniden PowerMax 5.8Ghz-DSS5865 - 5855 User Manual PDF
Uniden PowerMax 5.8Ghz-DSS5865 - 5855 User Manual PDF
Uniden PowerMax 5.8Ghz-DSS5865 - 5855 User Manual PDF
Answering System
INSTALL THE HANDSET BATTERY CONNECT TO A PHONE LINE MAKE A CALL
When the handset battery pack is fully
Q U I C K S TA R T G U I D E
Remove the cover. Pick up the handset and press
charged, plug the telephone cord into talk/flash.
the base unit and then into a telephone
socket on the wall. Dial the phone number.
Plug in the battery
pack connector to OR
the socket. Dial the phone number then press
talk/flash.
Make sure the RED and BLACK wires To hang up, press end, or place the
match the RED and BLACK handset on the base.
engraving on the phone cace.
Replace the cover. ANSWER A CALL
Handset on the base:
Remove the handset from the base, TURN THE ANSWERING
or remove the handset from the base SYSTEM ON/OFF
PLUG INTO AC POWER and press talk/flash.
Each time answer on/off is pressed, the
Plug the AC adapter cord into Handset off the base: answer mode is switched between On and
the base unit and then to Press any number key, * /tone or # Off.
a standard AC outlet. (Any key Answer), or press
talk/flash and speak. SET GREETING MESSAGE
Hands - free: Press and hold greeting until you
Pick up the handset, press spkr and have an announcement.
speak. Release greeting.
Speaker Phone: Start recording your message.
Press (Talk) on the base and Position yourself as near to the base
speak. as possible.
Place the handset in the base. To hang up, press end, or place the When finished, press greeting or
handset on the base. .
To hang up Speaker Phone on the
base, press (Talk).
You must charge the battery pack
Note: continuously for 15-20 hours
before using the phone.
Q U I C K S TA R T G U I D E [1]
Contents
QUICK START GUIDE 1 Rocket Dial (One Touch Dialing) 29
WELCOME/FEATURES 3 Chain Dialing 30
Memory Dialing (base only) 30
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4
CALLER ID 31
GETTING STARTED 6 Viewing the Caller ID List 32
Read this First 6 Deleting Information from the Caller ID List 33
Checking the Package Contents 7 Using the Caller ID Message List 34
Setting up the Phone 8
Terminology 12 THE INTEGRATED ANSWERING DEVICE 36
Setting Menu Options 12 Turning the Answering System On/Off 36
Setting up your Answering System 37
BASICS 14 Using your Answering System 43
Making and Receiving Calls 14 Remote Operation 46
Redialing a Call 15
Ringer Volume Setup 16 EXPANDING YOUR PHONE 49
Ringer Tone Setting 16 How to Distinguish the Original Handset
Distinctive Ringer Setup 17 and the Second Handset 49
Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume 17 Registering the Second Handset 49
Mute Microphone 18 Call Transfer Feature 50
Traveling Out-of-Range 18 Second Handset Operation 50
Selecting a Different Channel 19 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 52
Find Handset 19 Changing the Digital Security Code 52
3-Way Conferencing 19 Installing the Beltclip 53
Transferring a Call 20 Headset Installation 53
Flash and Call Waiting 21 Note on Power Sources 54
New Message LED 21 Maintenance 54
PHONEBOOK 22 General Information 55
Storing Phone Numbers, Names, TROUBLESHOOTING 56
Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial 22 WARRANTY 58
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters 24
Viewing the Phonebook 26 REMOTE OPERATION CARD 59
Making Calls Using the Phonebook 27 INDEX 61
Speed Dialing 27
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number
Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial 28
[2]
Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden cordless telephone. This phone is designed
Welcome and engineered for reliability, long life and outstanding performance. To enjoy the best
performance from this phone’s features, please read this manual carefully and save it for
future reference.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
Features •
•
5.8 GHz Spread Spectrum Technology
Integrated Answering Device
•
•
Mute Feature
Flash and Pause
• Two Handset Expandability • Find Handset
• Hands Free Speakerphone in the Handset • Hearing Aid Compatible
• Dynamic Memory Location for Caller ID • Handset Earpiece, Handset Speaker and
Messages and Phonebook Locations Ringer Volume Control
(up to 100 numbers in total) • 10 Number Memory on the Base
• 3-Line, 16 Character Backlit Handset Display • Base Speakerphone with Keypad
• One Touch Dialing • Base Speaker Volume
• Call Transfer • 3-way Conference Operation
• 32 Digit Redial / 3 Last Number Redial Locations • Handset Remote Operation
(handset only) • Call Timer
• 10 Distinctive Ring Options • Name Tag
(6 ringers and 4 melodies)
W E L C O M E / F E AT U R E S [3]
Controls and Functions
1. Handset Antenna
2. Headset Jack Cover
3. Beltclip Hole
4. Handset Battery Compartment
5. New Message LED
1 5 6. Handset Earpiece
2 6 7. LCD Display
8. call id (Caller ID)/ (right cursor) Key
3 9. (Phonebook)/Rocket Dial/ (left cursor) Key
7 10. spkr (speaker) Key
17 26 11. (repeat)/1 Key
8 18 12. (delete) (for remote operation)/4 Key
9 19 13. /tone Key
10 20
11 14. redial/p (pause) Key
21
12 15. Menu/ (mute) Key
4 16. Handset Microphone
13 22 17. Talk/flash Key
14 23 18. + (up) Key
15 24
16 19. - (down)/remote Key
20. End Key
25 21. (skip)/3 Key
22. # Key
23. Xfer (transfer)/ del (delete) Key
24. Select/ch (channel) Key
25. Handset Charging Contacts
26. Hands Free Speaker
33 44
34 45
35 46
47
48
36 49
27. Base Antenna
50
28. Base Speaker 51
29. Status LED 37 38 39 40 52 53
30. Message Counter Display 42. (skip) Key
31. (repeat) Key 43. (delete) Key (DSS5865 only)
32. Answer on/off Key 44. Memo rec Key
33. Greeting Key 45. Mute Key 56
34. Redial/p (pause) Key 46. Set/ringer Key 54
35. Menu Key 47.
36. Base Charging Contacts
^ (up) Key
48. v (down) Key
37. Memory Key 49. (Talk) Key/Speaker LED 55
38. Flash Key 50. # Key
39. Find handset/transfer Key 51. Microphone 54. Charging Contacts (DSS5865 only)
40. /tone Key 52. Telephone Line Jack 55. Charge LED (DSS5865 only)
41. (play/stop) Key 53. DC Power Input 56. DC Power Input (DSS5865 only)
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS [5]
Read this First
This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps:
Step 1 (page 7)
Unpack the telephone and accessories.
Step 2 (page 8)
Next, choose the best location to set up the
base unit.
[6] G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
Checking the Package Contents
Make sure you have received the following items in the package. If any of these items
are missing or damaged, contact the Uniden Parts Department.
Also included:
• This Owner’s Manual
• Other Printed Material
* For operations and restrictions on the second handset, read “Expanding Your Phone”
on page 49.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [7]
Setting up the Phone
Do the following steps:
A. Installation and safety C. Connect the base unit
B. Install the battery pack
For maximum range:
• Keep the antenna free of A. Installation and safety
obstruction. Choose the best location for your phone. When choosing a location for your phone there
• When the handset is not are a number of appliances the telephone should not be near, and areas you should avoid.
in use place the handset
in an upright position. CHARGE -
the new phone
• Do not hold the handset Avoid heat sources, for 15 - 20 hrs.
where you would block Avoid noise sources
such as radiators, air such as a window by a
the signal. ducts, and sunlight
street with heavy traffic AVOID -
Moisture
Avoid television
sets and other Avoid microwave ovens
electronic
equipment
Avoid excessive Don’t - AVOID -
moisture, extremely overload the multi power
low temperatures, power outlet. boards.
dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock
Correct
Choose a central
location Avoid other cordless
telephones
3
phones as ringing
may be impaired
Incorrect Note: Ringing will not be impaired by adding extra
cordless handsets.
[8] G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
B. Install the battery pack
Charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before
plugging the phone line into your base unit.
1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the • Use only the Uniden
cover down until it comes off. battery (BT-446)
supplied with your
phone. Replacement
2) Connect the battery pack connector observing the correct batteries are also
available through
polarity (black and red wires) to the jack inside the the Service Division.
battery compartment. (See page 7.)
Do not exert any force on this connection. It could cause • Recharge your phone on
a regular basis by
damage to the battery or to the handset. The plastic returning the handset to
connectors will fit together in only one way. Once you the cradle after each
are certain that you have made a good connection, then phone call.
insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. • You can not over charge
Do not pinch the wires. the battery.
4) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad • This equipment will be
facing forward. inoperable when main
power fails.
• The earcap of this
telephone may attract
and retain small
metallic objects.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [9]
Battery use time (per charge)
Fully charged
• Up to 4 hours continuous use
• Up to 8 days when the handset is in the standby mode
When you charge the handset, Caller ID summary screen and the name
of the handset, HS1 appears. For DSS5865, if HS2 appears, you are
charging the handset No. 2.
contacts
[ 10 ] G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
C. Connect the base unit
1) Connect the AC adapter to the AC ADAPTER jack
and to a standard wall outlet.
“ ” appears on the base, and it will change
to “ ” after a few seconds. “ ” indicates that
there are no messages in your answering system.
2) Set the base and charger (for DSS5865 only) on a
desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the
base unit as shown.
3) Make sure the status LED illuminates. If the LED
does not illuminate, check to see that the AC
adapter is plugged in and that the handset makes
good contact with the base charging contacts.
4) After installing the battery pack in the handset, charge your handset at least 15-20
hours before plugging into the phone line. Once the handset battery pack is fully Place the power cord so
charged, connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack on the base and that it does not create
telephone wall outlet. a trip hazard or where it
could become chafed
and create a fire or
electrical hazard.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [ 11 ]
Terminology
Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the
terminology explanation.
Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, is off the cradle, and talk/flash or spkr have not
been pressed. A dial tone is not present.
Talk Mode - The handset is not in the cradle and talk/flash or spkr has been pressed
enabling a dial tone. “Talk” appears on the display.
[ 12 ] G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
Name Tag
If the displayed Caller ID telephone number is exactly the same as a number stored in
the phone book, then the stored name will also be displayed with the Caller ID telephone
number.
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute. • If more than one name
is are stored for the
same number, only the
name at the top of the
alphabetical listing will
2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “Name Tag“,
appear.
then press select/ch.
3) Press + or - to select “Name Tag On“ or “Name Tag Off“.
4) Press select/ch, and you will hear a confirmation tone.
5) Press end to exit.
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D [ 13 ]
Making and Receiving Calls
On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking on your phone. Using
the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature allows you to
• Refer to page 12 easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking. appears during
“Setting Menu Options” hands-free conversation.
to turn the Auto Talk
feature On if desired. You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to “hands-free conversation”.
Any key answer can be To switch a call, press spkr during the call.
used only when Auto
Talk is set to On.
From the Handset From the base
• The handset microphone Normal conversation Hands-free conversation
is located on the bottom To answer a call Handset on the cradle Press (Talk).
of the handset (see Pick up the handset (Auto Talk)
“Controls and Functions” or pick up the handset and
on page 4). Position press talk/flash.
yourself as near to the
handset as possible and Handset off the cradle Handset off the cradle
speak clearly. Press any number key, /tone, Press spkr.
• The base microphone is or # (Any Key Answer),
located under the base. or press talk/flash.
Position yourself as near
To make a call Handset off the cradle Handset off the cradle
to the base as possible
and speak clearly.
1) Press talk/flash. 1) Press spkr. 1) Press (Talk).
2) Listen for the dial tone. 2) Listen for the dial tone. 2) Listen for the dial tone.
3) Dial the number. 3) Dial the number. 3) Dial the number.
OR OR
Dial the number, then Dial the number, then
press talk/flash. press spkr.
Note: If a call is not established, you will hear a beep
and “Unavailable” will appear in the display.
To hang up Press end, or return the handset to the cradle (Auto Standby). Press (Talk).
To enter a pause When you dial the number, press redial/p. Pressing (Talk).
within the dialing “P” appears in the display, which represents a pause. When you dial the number,
sequence press redial/p.
[ 14 ] BASICS
Redialing a Call
The last three phone numbers dialed can be quickly redialed.
Redialing from Standby Mode
• If the number exceeds
1) Press redial/p. The phone number that was last dialed 32 digits, only the first
from the handset appears on the display. 32 digits are retained
2) Press redial/p again. Each press of redial/p will display 0295979035 in redial memory.
one of the last three numbers dialed. • If the redial memory is
empty, you will hear
3) Press talk/flash or spkr. The selected number is dialed. a beep.
4) To hang up, press end. 5452930
• If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds, the phone
returns to standby mode.
BASICS
• If you press end, the operation is canceled and the phone will
return to the standby mode. 6567983
Redialing from Talk Mode
1) Press talk/flash or spkr.
2) Press redial/p. The last number dialed from the handset
will be displayed and redialed.
3) To hang up, press end.
When using the redial feature in talk mode, only the last number
dialed will be displayed.
BASICS [ 15 ]
Ringer Volume Setup
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press menu/mute.
2) Press + or - to move the pointer to “Ringer Volume”.
• If you select “Ringer Off”, 3) Press select/ch.
“<Ringer Off>”
appears on the display 4) Press + or - to move the pointer through the ringer settings
when you make or (Ringer Off, Ringer Low, or Ringer High).
receive calls, or charge You will hear a ringer or melody at the selected volume.
the handset.
5) Press select/ch, you will hear a confirmation tone.
6) Press end to exit.
Ringer Mute (temporarily)
You can temporarily mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off
the cradle and the phone is ringing, press end. The ringer tone will
return to the previous setting starting with the next incoming call.
BASICS
then press select/ch.
If you press + in maximum volume level or - in lowest volume level, you will hear a beep.
BASICS [ 17 ]
Mute Microphone
You can temporarily turn Off the microphone so that the person you are
talking with cannot hear you.
• If you press end to
cancel muting, the call With the handset
is disconnected and the During a telephone call press and hold menu/mute to turn Off the
phone will return to the microphone, and “Mute” appears on the display. Press menu/mute
standby mode. again to cancel muting.
• If you press xfer/del on
the handset or find With the base
handset/transfer or During a telephone call press mute on the base to turn Off the
flash on the base while
muting, the muting is
microphone. Speaker LED on the base flashes. Press mute again, or
canceled. press (Talk) to cancel muting.
Traveling Out-of-Range
During a call, as you begin to move your handset too far from your base unit, noise increases.
If you pass the range limits of the base unit, your call will terminate within 30 seconds.
[ 18 ] BASICS
Selecting a Different Channel
If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the
phone’s channel for clear operation. This function works only when the phone is in use.
Press select/ch. “Scanning” appears on the display, indicating the phone is changing
to another channel.
Find Handset
To locate the handset, press find handset/transfer on the base
when the base is in the standby mode. The handset beeps for 60
seconds, and “Paging” appears on the handset display. • If the handset battery is
Paging is canceled when pressing any key on the handset or completely drained, the
BASICS
handset will not beep
find handset/transfer on the base. Additionally, if you receive when paging.
an incoming call, page is canceled.
• If you press xfer/del on
the 3-way conversation,
3-Way Conferencing error tone sounds.
The phone permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and an outside line. • During the 3-way
conversation, all the
When speaking on the handset base keys except
(Talk), volume v,
1) Press (Talk) on the base to initiate the 3-way conversation. ^
and mute are disabled.
2) To hang up, press (Talk) on the base. The handset will still • If the base and handset
do not connect in 30
be connected to the call. seconds, the operation
is canceled.
When speaking on the base
• The handset
1) Press talk/flash on the handset to initiate the 3-way conversation. speakerphone and base
2) To hang up, return the handset to the base, or press end on speakerphone can not be
used simultaneously
the handset. The base will still be connected to the call. with 3-way
conferencing.
BASICS [ 19 ]
Transferring a Call
• If you transfer a call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected.
The handset returns to the standby mode.
• Returning the handset to the base will not cancel the transfer.
• When the handset is Off the base, and if you place the handset On the base while the
transfer tone sounds, you can receive a transferred call by picking up the handset (When
the AutoTalk is On).
• If you press xfer/del (or find handset/transfer) while muting, the muting is canceled.
[ 20 ] BASICS
Flash and Call Waiting
If the call waiting tone sounds during a call:
AUSTRALIA: Press talk/flash (or flash on the base), then 2 to
switch between callers. You must subscribe
through your local
NEW ZEALAND: Press talk/flash (or flash on the base) to switch telephone company
between callers. to receive Call
Waiting Service.
To return to the original caller, press talk/flash (or flash on the
base) again.
BASICS
New Message LED
The New Message LED on the handset is designed to work with your
answering system. The LED flashes when you have new messages in
your answering system.
The LED stops flashing when all new messages are played back (see
“Using your Answering System” on page 43).
BASICS [ 21 ]
Phonebook
Phonebook allows you to dial a number using just a few key presses.
Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory location, and you can search
names in alphabetical order. You have a total of 100 locations that can be used for the
phonebook (including the Speed dials) and Caller ID messages.
• If any of the following occurs during a phonebook operation, the operation will be canceled.
-Press end. The phone will return to the standby mode (or the call will be disconnected).
-Press talk/flash or spkr.
-Charge the handset.
-Receive an incoming call, page, or transferring call (if you have the second handset)
(from the standby mode only).
• The idle time is 30 seconds. If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the
standby mode (or back to the call).
[ 22 ] PHONEBOOK
2) Press select/ch, “Store/Edit Name” appears.
PHONEBOOK
If you choose not to store the name/number as a Speed Dial, simply
number will replace the
select the “No Selectn” option.
old number, and the old
8) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone and number will be stored as
“Done!” appears on the display. a phonebook location.
PHONEBOOK [ 23 ]
Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters
Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press
of a number key (0-9), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case
letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
[ 24 ] PHONEBOOK
For example, to enter Uniden:
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press /Rocket Dial/.
The handset displays the number of phonebook locations you have stored,
and how to search and store the phonebook locations.
2) Press select/ch, “Store/Edit Name” appears.
3) Press 8 twice to select “U”.
4) Press 6 five times to select “n”.
5) Press 4 six times to select “i”.
6) Press 3 four times, then press call id/ to move the cursor to the right to
select “d”.
If the next character uses the same number key, you must press call id/ to move the cursor over.
Otherwise the next time you press the number key, it changes the character that was previously set.
PHONEBOOK
PHONEBOOK [ 25 ]
Viewing the Phonebook
Your phone stores names/numbers in the phonebook memory locations, and you can
search names in alphabetical order. You can view the phonebook during a call as well as
• “/SD” appears on the when the phone is in the standby mode.
display when you review
the Rocket Dial, and 1) Press /Rocket Dial/.
“/SPDn” appears when If you press /Rocket Dial/ during a call, the following
you review a Speed dial.
screen appears.
[ 26 ] PHONEBOOK
Making Calls Using the Phonebook
From Standby Mode
1) When the phone is in the standby mode,
press /Rocket Dial/.
Speed Dialing
PHONEBOOK
If you select a speed dial memory location (10 locations: SPD1 - SPD0) when storing a
phone number in the phonebook dial location, you can use the speed dialing feature.
When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold a number key (0-9) associated
with the speed dial. The number stored in the speed dial appears, then press
talk/flash or spkr. The phone number in the speed dial (SPD1 - SPD0) is dialed.
PHONEBOOK [ 27 ]
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone
Number, Distinctive Ring, and Speed Dial
1) When the phone is in the standby mode,
press /Rocket Dial/.
2) Press + or -, or the number keypad to view the phonebook
locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 26).
a. Editing the Stored Data
1) When the phonebook location to be edited appears,
press select/ch. “Store/Edit Name” appears.
2) Follow the steps 3 to 7 under “Storing Phone Numbers,
Names, Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial” on page 23
to complete the editing operation.
3) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone and
“Done!” appears on the display.
4) Press end to exit.
b. Deleting the Stored Data
1) When the phonebook location to be deleted appears,
press xfer/del. “Delete Memory?” appears.
[ 28 ] PHONEBOOK
Rocket Dial (One Touch Dialing)
You can store a number you dial often in the Rocket Dial. The rocket
dialing allows you to dial a number with one key press.
• Memory location for
Storing the Rocket Dial the Rocket Dial is
independent from the
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press memory location for
/Rocket Dial/. the phonebook.
PHONEBOOK
3) Press xfer/del.
4) Press + to move the pointer to “Yes”.
5) Press select/ch or xfer/del. You will hear a confirmation tone.
“Deleted!” appears in the display.
6) Press end to exit.
PHONEBOOK [ 29 ]
Chain Dialing
The memory locations in the handset are not limited to phone numbers. You can also
store a group of numbers (up to 20 digits), that you need to enter once your call
connects. This is referred to as Chain Dialing.
An example of this is a bank account number. Store the special number in the Phonebook
location (refer to “Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial” on
page 22). Once you have called your bank, and when you are prompted to enter the
account number, just as you do when viewing the phonebook location, view the special
number, then press select/ch.
CALLER ID
You must subscribe to Caller ID service to use this feature.
When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and
phone number on the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the
displayed number and store the information for memory dialing. • If you answer a call
before the Caller ID
Important: message is received
Memory locations for Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) (Example: before the
are common, you can store up to 100 in total. A Caller ID message is not stored when you second ring), the
Caller ID message will
have stored 100 of the phonebook locations. The earliest Caller ID message is overwritten not appear.
when you have stored 100 of the phonebook locations and Caller ID messages in total.
• When the call is received
• If any of the following occurs during Caller ID operation, the operation will be canceled. via a telephone company
-Press end. The phone will return to the standby mode (or the call will be disconnected). that does not offer
-Press talk/flash or spkr. Caller ID service, the
-Charge the handset. caller´s phone number
-Receive an incoming call, page, or transferring call (if you have the second handset) and name do not appear.
(from the standby mode only). (This includes some
• The idle time is 30 seconds. If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the international calls.)
standby mode (or back to the call).
• When the call is via a
1) When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number private branch exchange
along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID (PBX), the caller´s phone
number and name may
record. If the Caller ID service includes the not appear.
caller’s name, the name will appear on the
display. (up to 15 characters.)
You may receive any one of the following messages:
When invalid data is received “Incomplete Data”
When a private name or number is received “Private”
When a unknown name or number is received “unavailable”
When the mobile phone number and date are received “Mobile“
When a call is coming from a payphone (Australia only) “Payphone“
When a overseas call is received (New Zealand only) “OVERSEAS CALL“
2) When you pick up the phone, the display changes to “Talk”.
(Auto Talk feature is set to On.)
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Viewing the Caller ID List
The Caller ID list stores information for incoming calls – even unanswered calls. You can
store 100 of the Caller ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) in
The number of calls from total. You can view the Caller ID list during a call or when the phone is in the standby
the same Caller ID mode.
appears next to the
received time. Once you 1) Press call id/.
have reviewed the new The summary screen appears. The screen shows the number of
message, the number new messages and the total number of messages.
will be cleared
and disappears. 2) View the Caller ID messages by following these procedures.
To view the Caller ID messages in historical order (from new to old or from old to
new), repeatedly press - to scroll through the messages from the latest to the earliest,
or + to scroll back through the messages.
Or, to view the Caller ID messages with alphabetical search, press the number keypad
(2-9 and 0) with the letter associated with the first letter of the desired message.
Once you view the Caller ID list in alphabetical order, you cannot switch back to the historical order
(from new to old or from old to new) unless you exit and re-enter the operation.
• During a call, don’t press
end or the call will be 3) To finish the viewing operation, press call id/ (if you view the phonebook during a
disconnected. call) or end.
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Deleting Information from the Caller ID List
CALLER ID
Deleting a Caller ID message
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, and while the
incoming Caller ID information is displayed, press xfer/del. Once the Caller ID
“Delete Message?” appears. data has been deleted,
the information cannot
2) Press + or - to choose “Yes” or “No”. be retrieved.
3) Press select/ch or xfer/del.
4) Press end to exit.
When the pointer is at “Yes”: You will hear a confirmation tone, and the Caller
ID message is deleted. The next or previous Caller ID message is then displayed.
When the pointer is at “No”: The display returns to the Caller ID message.
2) Press xfer/del.
3) Press + or - to choose “Yes” or ¨No”.
4) Press select/ch or xfer/del.
5) Press end to exit.
When the pointer is at “Yes”: You will hear a confirmation tone, and all stored
Caller ID messages are deleted.
When the pointer is at “No”: The display returns to the summary screen.
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Using the Caller ID Message List
Calling a party from the Caller ID list
From Standby mode
• You cannot make a call 1) Press call id/. The summary screen appears. The screen shows
from the Caller ID list if
your phone is connected the number of new messages and the total number of messages.
to a private branch
exchange (PBX). 2) View the Caller ID message you want to dial (See “viewing the Caller ID List” on page
• If a call comes in via a 32).
Connecting
telephone system that 3) Press talk/flash or spkr. The displayed phone number 0295979035
does not offer Caller ID
service, no information dials automatically.
is stored. From Talk mode
1) Press talk/flash.
2) Press call id/. The summary screen appears.
3) View the Caller ID message you want to dial (See “viewing the Caller ID List” on
page 32).
4) Press select/ch. The displayed phone number will be dialed.
Adding Zero to Caller ID message (New Zealand only)
When you review Caller ID information while the Insert Zero option is set to On, "0" (for
8 or 9 digits number) or "00" (for 10 to 14 digits number) is inserted. Refer to page 13
"Insert Zero (New Zealand only)" to set the Insert Zero option to On or Off.
Storing Caller ID messages in the Phonebook/Rocket Dial
Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored in the phonebook. Using the incoming
call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number and name of the party on the
Caller ID list can be stored in memory.
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1) When the phone is in the standby mode, while the incoming
CALLER ID
Caller ID information is displayed, press /Rocket Dial/.
2) Press + or - to choose “Store in PB?” (Phonebook locations)
or “Store in SD?” (Rocket Dial location). To cancel Storing,
select “Cancel”.
3) Press select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone.
4) Press end to exit.
• You cannot store a Caller ID message in the phonebook if a phone number does not appear in the message.
• You cannot set the distinctive ring or speed dial in this step. If you would like to set these options, edit
the stored data.
• Even if the memory locations are full, the message will be stored in the Phonebook, however, the message
will be erased from the Caller ID List.
• If data is already stored in the Rocket Dial, the old data will be overwritten by the new data.
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The Integrated Answering Device
The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You
can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message,
or to announce a special outgoing message to callers when you’re away from your phone.
Features
• Digital Tapeless Recording • Approx. 10 Minutes of Recording Time
• Call Screening • Selectable Outgoing Messages
• Voice Prompts for Menu Setup Guidance • Time and Day Announcement
• Remote Message Retrieval • Toll Saver
• Conversation Recording • Voice Memo
• Remote Operation by the Handset • Message Alert
Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save, or
delete the messages you choose. You will never have to worry
about a tape wearing out, jamming, or resetting improperly.
The Integrated Answering System is easy and convenient to use,
but please read through all of the instructions carefully.
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Screen Incoming Calls
CALLER ID
You can screen calls when the answering system is On.
1) After the answering system answers, the base speaker will let you hear the calls as
the machine records the message.
2) To answer the call, press (Talk) or pick up the handset from the base (when • If the speaker volume is
AutoTalk is set to On). If the handset is away from the base, press talk/flash, spkr, set to “0”, you cannot
or any number key, /tone, or # (when AutoTalk is set to On). The answering use the call-screening
system will disconnect automatically. feature.
• You can adjust the base
speaker volume by
pressing volume or v
^
while screening a call.
ANSWERING DEVICE
T H E I N T E G R AT E D
Setting up your Answering System • If you set the answering
system to Off you
cannot screen a call.
Setting your outgoing message (Greeting)
When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either the pre-
recorded message or your own greeting.
Pre-recorded message
The following message is pre-recorded:
“Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.”
• Position yourself as
Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting) near to the base as
possible and speak
You can record a greeting up to 30 seconds long (more than 2 seconds).
clearly when recording
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press and hold greeting. your outgoing message.
2) Start your recording after the announcement “Record greeting”. The message counter
displays “ ”, then begins to count down.
3) When you have finished recording your greeting, press greeting or . You will hear
a confirmation tone and your recorded greeting plays back for you.
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Choosing between the two outgoing messages
When the phone is in the standby mode, press greeting. Press greeting again when the
outgoing message is played. Each time greeting is pressed, the outgoing message is
switched between the pre-recorded and the personal outgoing message.
You can also set the base ringer volume while the phone is ringing, press set/ringer
repeatedly to select the desired ringer volume.
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Adjusting the speaker volume level
When the base speaker is in use or in the standby mode, press
^ or v on the
base to adjust the volume. Press volume for louder or v for softer.
^
The numbers 0-9 appear on the base indicating the volume levels. 0 being the
softest and 9 being the loudest.
• If you press ^ in the
maximum volume level
(9) or v in lowest
Using the Menu Mode volume level (0), you
The Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions. will hear a beep.
• To scroll through the menu options, repeatedly press menu • Press and hold ^ or v
on the base in the standby mode. The system returns to on the base to scroll
ANSWERING DEVICE
standby after the last menu option. A confirmation tone quickly through the
T H E I N T E G R AT E D
volume levels.
sounds to indicate the standby mode.
• If you press talk/flash or spkr on the handset, or (Talk)
or on the base during the menu setup, the operation
will be canceled.
• If no keys are pressed within 30 seconds, the system beeps
and returns to the standby mode.
• You can use
^ or v to adjust the announcement volume
level during a voice prompt/guidance.
• If there is an incoming call, the operation is canceled.
• When you have completed the setting, press to exit the
menu mode, or menu to move to the next menu option.
For your convenience, voice prompts will guide you through the menu setup mode.
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Setting the Time
The clock on the answering system starts when power is supplied to the base. Follow these
steps to set the clock to the correct time.
1) Press menu.
• If no keys are pressed The system announces the current time. The message counter displays the day of the week
within 30 seconds, the (from “ ” Sunday to “ ” Saturday).
system beeps and
2) Press or until the correct day is announced and the corresponding number appears.
returns to the standby
mode. However, for 3) Press set/ringer to select the day.
setting the time, the 4) Press or until you hear the correct hour setting.
time is extended to two The numbers “ ” through “ ” appear on the base as each hour is announced.
minutes.
5) Press set/ringer to select the hour.
• Press and hold or 6) Press or until you hear the correct minute setting.
to quickly scroll
through the numbers on The numbers “ ” through “ ” appear on the base as each minute is announced.
the display. 7) Press set/ringer to select the minute.
• Time stamp will not be 8) Press or until you hear the correct AM or PM setting.
heard until you have set The message counter displays “ ” or “ ”.
the time. 9) Press set/ringer to select the AM/PM setting.
A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces “Time” and, the day and time are
announced for your review.
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Setting the Ring Time
The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your
answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after
four, six, or nine rings. Setting “TS” (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up after six
rings if you have new messages, and after nine rings if there are none. This way, if you
make a long distance call to check your messages, you can hang up after the second ring
to avoid billing charges.
1) Press menu three times.
The current ring time setting is announced (“ ” 4, “ ” 6, “ ” 9, “ ” Toll saver), and
it appears on the base.
2) Press or until the desired ring time appears.
ANSWERING DEVICE
3) Press set/ringer to select the new ring time.
T H E I N T E G R AT E D
A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces “Ring time” and the new ring time.
Selecting the message record time
You have three record time options. The options “1 minute” or “4 minutes” set the duration
for recording the incoming messages. “Announce only” answers the call with the preset
greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message.
1) Press menu four times.
You hear the current recording time (“ ” 1 minute, “ ” 4 minutes, “ ” Announce only),
and it appears on the base.
2) Press or until the desired message record time appears.
3) Press set/ringer to select the new recording time.
A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces “Record time” and the new record time. When using the
Announce only feature,
Announce only feature you may want to change
The Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message or your own personal outgoing message, if the
outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set “Announce message prompts the
caller to leave a
only”, follow the steps above. To choose between the pre-recorded message or your own message. The
personal greeting, press greeting when the outgoing message is played. Press greeting pre-recorded message
again to select the greeting of your choice. changes automatically.
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If you want to use your own greeting, you may want to change your greeting to omit the
prompt to leave a message. Refer to “Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting)” on
page 37.
The following message is pre-recorded:
“Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again.”
Setting the Message Alert
Message Alert feature lets you know when you have a new incoming message by sounding a
short alert tone.
If you set the Message Alert On, and when a new message is received, the Alert Tone will
sound every 15 seconds. Set the Message Alert to On or Off by using the menu key.
1) Press menu five times. The current setting (On or Off) is announced, and it appears on the base.
2) Press or to choose “ ” or “ ”.
3) Press set/ringer.
A confirmation tone sounds, the system announces “Message Alert” and the current setting you
have selected. When the first new message is received, the alert tone will begin to sound.
Turning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key
To quickly turn Message Alert Off, press any key on the base unit and the tone will
automatically deactivate. To reset, go back into the menu setup mode (steps 1 - 3 above).
Turning the Message Alert tone Off when you are away from your phone
When all new messages are played back using the remote playback feature (see page 46) the
Message Alert will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all messages are
played back.
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Using your Answering System
The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display
flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The answering system is designed to
play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your
old messages.
Playing your messages
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press .
The system announces the number of new and old messages while the message counter
displays only the number of new messages. The time and day that each message was
ANSWERING DEVICE
received is announced after the message is played. The message counter will then display
T H E I N T E G R AT E D
the number of current stored messages.
2) When all new messages have been played, you hear a beep and the system announces
“End of message”. The system returns to standby. After you have reviewed your new
messages, you can play your old messages by again pressing . Once you have listened
to a new message, it then becomes an old message. The old messages will be played in
the order in which they were received.
Repeating a message
1) Press to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced.
• To stop playing your
2) To repeat the current message, press after a few seconds of beginning the message. messages, press
To quickly scroll backwards through a message, press and hold . again at any time.
To repeat the previous message, press within a few seconds (about 4 seconds during • When the answering
remote operation) after a message begins playing. If you have several messages, press system is full, “ ”
repeatedly until you return to the message you want to replay. If the current message appears on the base.
You should delete some
is the first new message, the system plays back from the beginning of the current messages so that the
message (it does not go back into the old message group). system can record new
3) Press at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby. The message messages. (Refer to
counter shows the number of messages stored in memory. “Deleting a message”
on page 44.)
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Skipping a message
1) Press to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced.
2) Press at anytime to skip to the next message.
Each time is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several
messages, press repeatedly to find the message you want to play. To quickly scroll
through a message, press and hold . The system advances through the playback at
double speed.
3) Press at anytime to stop reviewing your messages and return to standby. The message
counter shows the number of messages stored in memory.
Deleting a message
To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages.
1) Press to review your messages.
2) Press at anytime during the message to delete the message.
You hear a confirmation tone and the message is deleted.
3) To delete all messages, press in the standby mode. Press again after the
announcement “To delete all messages, press delete again.”.
When you try to delete all messages without first listening to your new messages, you hear
several short beeps followed by an announcement “Please playback all messages”. This protects
you from accidentally erasing messages you have not yet reviewed.
Important:
When you press , you are permanently deleting the message. Once deleted, the message
cannot be replayed or retrieved.
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Voice memo
The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than 2 seconds and
within 10 minutes).
1) Press and hold memo rec. You hear a beep.
2) Start your recording after the announcement “Record memo message” and a confirmation
tone. The message counter displays “ ”.
3) When you have finished, press memo rec or to stop recording. The system returns
to standby.
• The voice memo messages are recorded as incoming messages.
• When the answering system is full, “ ” appears on the display and recording is terminated.
• If there is an incoming call, or if you press talk/flash or spkr on the handset or (talk) on the
ANSWERING DEVICE
base, the operation will be canceled.
T H E I N T E G R AT E D
Recording a conversation
You can record a conversation while you are using your phone (more than 2 seconds and
within 10 minutes).
1) During a conversation from the handset, press and hold memo rec on the base.
The unit begins recording and “ ” flashes on the message counter.
A beep, that can be heard by both parties, sounds during recording.
2) To stop recording, press or memo rec. You hear a confirmation tone.
• A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages.
• You cannot record a 3-way conversation, a conversation using the speakerphone or HandsFree conversation.
• When the answering system is full, “ ” appears on the display and recording is terminated.
• If you press end or xfer/del on the handset, the operation will be canceled.
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Remote Operation
You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone
telephone or the handset.
For your convenience a Remote access away from home
remote operation card is You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message when you
provided for you to use
are away from home. Additionally, you can turn On or Off your answering system from a
while away from home
(refer to page 59). remote location.
• Time stamp will not be heard until you have set the time. See “Setting the Time” on page 40.
• You must enter a command within 15 seconds of entering command waiting mode or the answering
system automatically hangs up and returns to standby.
• The system will only playback messages for four minutes and then it returns to command waiting mode.
To continue playing your messages, press # then 2 again within 15 seconds.
• If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times, you will hear a beep and the system will return to standby.
• During the remote operation, “ ” appears on the base.
1) Call your telephone number.
2) During the greeting message, press # and enter your PIN code within 2 seconds.
(See “Setting a Personal Security Code”, page 40).
3) The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored
in memory. You hear “To play incoming messages, press pound two. For help, press
pound zero”. You will hear intermittent beeps.
4) You may select a command from the following chart:
Command Function Command Function
# then 1 Repeat a Message # then 6 Answering System On
# then 2 Playing incoming Messages # then 7 Memo Record/Stop *
# then 3 Skipping a Message # then 8 Greeting Message Record/Stop *
# then 4 Deleting a Message # then 9 Answer System Off
# then 5 Stop Operation # then 0 Help Guidance
*For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, the first time you enter the
corresponding command, it starts the Recording function. If you want to stop the recording,
press # then 7 or 8.
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5) After the command has finished, you hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system
is in the command waiting mode. You may enter another command at this time from the
chart above.
6) When you are finished, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically
returns to standby.
Turn on the answering system remotely
If you have forgotten to turn On your answering system, you can turn it On remotely from
any touch-tone telephone.
1) Call your telephone number.
2) Wait fifteen rings until the system answers. You hear a beep.
ANSWERING DEVICE
3) Press # and then enter your PIN code within 2 seconds. The answering system announces
T H E I N T E G R AT E D
the day and time, and the number of messages stored in memory. You hear “To play
incoming messages, press pound two. For help, press pound zero”.
4) Press # then 6 to turn the answering system On.
5) Hang up the phone and subsequent calls will be answered by the system.
• If you press end before the answering system answers, the phone will return to standby.
• When the answering system does not answer within 7 seconds, you hear a beep and the phone will
return to standby.
• The base’s keypad is disable during remote operation.
• When you receive a call, the remote operation is canceled.
• You can change the handset volume and channel during a remote operation.
• During the remote operation “ ” appears on the base.
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Playing incoming messages
1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press -/remote on the handset.
“Remote Playback” appears on the handset display. The answering system announces
the current time and the number of messages stored in the memory. Messages will be
• If you have new messages played in the order in which they were received. The time and day that each message was
and old messages, only received is announced after the message is played.
the new messages will be
played. After you have 2) When the last message has been played, the system announces “End of message.” And the
reviewed your new system returns to standby.
messages, you can play
your old messages by
again pressing -/remote.
Once you have listened to
a new message, it then
becomes an old message.
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Expanding Your Phone
Your phone supports up to 2 handsets (the original handset and the second handset). You
can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect
the handset charger. Additionally, you can transfer an outside call to another handset.
• We refer to the DSS5805 handset and the DSS5865 handset No.2 as the second handset, and
DSS5855 handset and DSS5865 handset No.1 as the original handset in this section.
• Before use, you need to charge the battery pack for at least 15-20 hours, and for the DSS5805
handset, register the handset to the original base.
E X PA N D I N G Y O U R
You need to register the second handset before using (for DSS5805 only). To register
the second handset, simply place the second handset on the original base for at least
5 seconds. The status LED on the original base will flash indicating that registration is
PHONE
You cannot register the
occuring. After 5 seconds, the second handset will be registered. handset when the
original phone is in use.
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Call Transfer Feature
You can transfer an outside call to the additional handset, or receive a transferred call
from the additional handset.
• If you transfer a call and it is not picked up after 5 minutes, the call will be disconnected.
• For information on transferring a call between the original handset and base, see “Transferring
a Call” on page 20.
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Registration
For the DSS5865 handset No.2, you can use it with the DSS5865 base without registering
the handset. However, you need to register the DSS5865 handset No.2 each time you
change the digital security code of the original base. Follow the instructions under
“Registering the Second Handset” on page 49.
Operation
Making and receiving calls
• If you press talk/flash or spkr on the handset while the other handset is in use, you
will hear a beep and “Unavailable” will appear. The handset will return to the
standby mode. Only one handset can
• If you charge the second handset and pick it up at the same time when you pick the establish a call.
original handset from the base, the call may be transferred to the second handset.
Security code
You can change the digital security code, only from the original handset.
Memory locations (Redial memory/Dynamic memory locations)
Memory locations in the original handset and the second handset are independent.
Page
If you press any key on a handset while paging, the paging sound from the other handset
will stop as well.
3-way conversation
You can initiate the 3-way conversation with the second handset. However, a 3-way
conversation cannot be conducted between the second handset, original handset, and an
outside call.
E X PA N D I N G Y O U R
TAD
You can use remote handset features by the DSS5805.
PHONE
Others
• You can’t use or purchase the second handset as an alternative of the original handset.
• Save this owner’s manual. The DSS5805 owner’s manual describes only the instructions
specific to the second handset. For detailed operation, refer to this owner’s manual
(for DSS5855).
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Changing the Digital Security Code
The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the
base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. In the rare situation that you
You will need to re- suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the
register the second code. To change the digital security code, de-register the code, then register a different
handset each time you code.
change the digital
security code of the
original unit.
De-register the Digital Security Code
1) Remove the handset from the base. In the standby mode, press and hold xfer/del and
end for 10 seconds. You will hear a confirmation tone. “De-Register?” appears.
2) Press + to select “Yes”, then select/ch. You will hear a confirmation tone, and
“Deregistration Complete” appears.
• If you have not pressed any key for 30 seconds while in the de-registering operation, the
phone returns to the standby mode.
• While in the de-registering operation, if you receive an incoming call, page, or transferring call
(if you have the second handset), or charge the handset, or press talk/flash, spkr or end,
the operation is canceled.
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I N F O R M AT I O N
ADDITIONAL
Register the Security Code
1) Unplug the AC adapter.
2) Press and hold find handset/transfer on the base, while you plug in the AC
Adapter, hold find handset/transfer until the status LED on the base flashes.
3) Press talk/flash. “Handset Registering” appears.
When the operation is finished “Registration Complete” appears and the
status LED is no longer illuminated. You will hear a confirmation tone and the phone
returns to the standby mode. If the registration fails, "Registration Failed"
appears in the display. Try the steps above again.
E X PA N D I N G Y O U R
• You must complete the registration operation within 30 seconds, or the phone returns to the standby mode.
• During the registration operation, you cannot receive an incoming call, page, or make a call.
PHONE
To a t t a c h t h e b e l t c l i p
Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset.
Press down until it clicks.
To re m ove t h e b e l t c l i p
Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.
Headset Installation
Your phone may be used with an optional headset, the Uniden HS910.
To use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack.
Your phone is ready for hands-free conversations. Headset is available
through Uniden authorized retailers.
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Note on Power Sources
Battery replacement and handling
When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery.
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year.
Please contact your place of purchase or the Uniden Parts Department for a replacement battery. (See page 7)
Warning
To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden
battery and Uniden adapter specifically designated for this product.
Power Failure
During the period that the power is off, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the telephone.
Caution
• Use the specified Uniden battery pack (BT-446).
• Do not remove the battery from the handset to charge it.
• Never throw the battery into a fire, disassemble it, or heat it.
• Do not remove or damage the battery casing.
Maintenance
When the handset or base unit becomes dirty Caution
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinner,
When the charging contacts become dirty on both the handset and base unit benzene, alcohol, or other
Wipe with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser, if necessary. chemical products.
Doing so may discolor the
surface of the telephone
and damage the finish.
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I N F O R M AT I O N
General Information
ADDITIONAL
Operating temperature: 0 ºC to +50 ºC (+32 ºF to +122 ºF)
AC Adapter Information
AC Adapter part number: AAD-5855 for the base AAD-600S for the charger (DSS5865 only)
Input Voltage: 240V AC 50Hz 230-240V AC 50Hz
Output Voltage: 9V DC 350mA 9V DC 210 mA
8V DC 200mA
Battery Information
Battery part number: BT-446
Capacity: 800 mAh, 3.6V
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged
Talk mode duration: Up to 4 hours
Standby mode duration: Up to 8 days
If the handset is left off of the cradle, the actual Talk mode duration will
be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the cradle.
Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the cradle after each phone call. When the
operating time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage,
the battery should last about one year.
A replacement Uniden adapter and battery may be purchase at your local Uniden dealer or by contacting the
Service Division (See page 7).
Specifications, features, and availability of optional accessories are all subject to change without prior notice.
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Troubleshooting
If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first.
Symptom Suggestion
The status LED won’t illuminate • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
when the handset is placed in • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the cradle.
the cradle. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and cradle are clean.
The audio sounds weak • Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from metal
and/or scratchy. objects or appliances and try again.
• Press select/ch to help eliminate background noise.
• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
Can’t make or receive calls. • Check both ends of the base telephone line cord.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.
• Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it.
• Change the digital security code (See page 52).
• Make sure that you are not too far from the base.
The handset doesn’t ring or • The battery pack may be weak. Charge the handset in the cradle unit
receive a page. for 15-20 hours.
• The handset may be too far away from the base unit.
• Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.
Severe noise interference. • Keep the handset away from microwave ovens, computers, remote
control toys, wireless microphones, alarm systems, intercoms, room
monitors, fluorescent lights,and electrical appliances.
• Move to another location or turn off the source of interference.
The Caller ID does not display. • The handset was picked up before the second ring.
• The call was placed through a switchboard.
• Call your local telephone company to verify your Caller ID service is current.
• Charge the handset.
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Symptom Suggestion
The handset doesn’t communicate • Change the digital security code (See page 52).
with the base or the other handset. • Make sure that you have registered the second handset (DSS5805 only).
“Unavailable” message is • Make sure the other handset is not already in use. Both handsets cannot be
displayed on the LCD screen of in talk mode at the same time.
the handset. • Place the handset for at least 5 seconds to re-register to the main base.
• Make sure the handset is not too far from the main base when trying to use.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The second handset can’t join • Only one handset at a time can talk with an outside caller. To allow a different
the conversation. handset to talk to the caller, transfer the call to the other handset.
The answering system does not work. • Make sure the base unit is plugged in.
• Make sure that the answering system is turned on.
• Make sure that the message record time is not set to Announce only
(See page 41).
Messages are incomplete. • The incoming messages may be too long. Remind callers to leave a brief message.
• The memory may be full. Delete some or all of the saved messages.
After a power failure, the outgoing • Record your greeting again. The default message should remain.
message is deleted.
No sound on the base unit • Adjust the speaker volume on the base unit.
speaker during call monitoring
or message playback.
Cannot access remote call-in features • Make sure you are using the correct PIN number.
I N F O R M AT I O N
ADDITIONAL
from another touch-tone phone. • Make sure that the touch-tone phone you’re using can transmit the tone
for at least two seconds. If it cannot, you may have to use another phone to
access your message
If you still have a problem. • Call our Service Division at 1300 366 895 (Toll Free, Australia)
or 0800 4864 336 (Toll Free, New Zealand).
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WARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty
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
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its DSS5855/DSS5865
(herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or
exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and be of no further effect 12 months
after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not maintained as
reasonable and necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations
not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a
defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system
not manufactured by Uniden, (F) Warranty is only valid in original country of purchase.
PARTS COVERED: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Base Unit and Handset only. All accessories (AC Adaptor etc)are
covered for 90 days only.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in
effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge for
parts or service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE
CONSUMER GUARANTEE ACT.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR WARRANTY: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty,
the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase (eg. a copy of the sales
docket), to the warrantor at:
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION SERVICE DIVISION
345 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216 150 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland
Ph (02) 9599 3355 Fx (02) 9599 3278 Ph (09) 273 8383 Fx (09) 274 4253
Toll Free 1300 366 895 Toll Free 0800 4 UNIDEN (4 864 336)
We can also be reached on the We can also be reached on the
www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz
Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to their nearest Uniden Authorised Repair Centre
(Contact Uniden for the nearest Warranty Agent to you).
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Remote Operation Card
CUT
R E M O T E O P E R AT I O N
press # and enter your PIN code. PIN code.
The answering system announces 3. Press # then 5 to stop
the number of messages stored in the announcement.
memory and the help guidance. 4. Press # then 6 to turn the
3. To quit, hang up the phone. answering system on.
CARD
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CUT
Task Key
Repeat a Message
Playing incoming Messages
Skipping a Message
Deleting a Message
Stop Operation
Answering System On
Memo Record/Stop
Greeting Message Record/Stop
Answer System Off
Help Guidance
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Index
0-9 Channel ..................................19 R
3-way Conferencing ..................19 Clock ......................................40 Receiving a Call ........................14
10 Ring Options........................16 Conversation, Recording ............45 Redialing a Call ........................15
Registering the Second Handset ..49
A D Remote Access
Announce Only Feature ..............41 Digital Security Code ............6, 52 Away from Home ....................46
Answering System Distinctive Ringer ....................17 From your Handset ..................47
Deleting a Message ................44 Repeating a Message ................43
Playing Your Messages ............43 E, F, G, H, I
Ringer Volume ..........................16
Recording a Conversation ........45 Earpiece Volume ......................17
Rocket Dial ..............................29
Remote Access ......................46 General Information ..................55
Repeating a Message ..............43 Greeting ..................................37 S
Skipping a Message ................44 Hands Free ..............................14 Second Handset Operation..........50
Turning On/off ......................36 Headset Installation ..................53 Setting Up ................................8
AutoTalk ..................................12 Insert Zero ........................13, 34 Base Unit ..............................11
Handset ..................................9
B M, N, O
Skipping Message......................44
Base Speaker Volume ................39 Maintenance ............................54
Speed Dialing ..........................27
Battery Pack Making a Call ..........................14
Preparing and Charging ............9 Memory Dialing ........................27 T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Replacement and Handling ......54 Mute ......................................18 Transferring a Call ....................20
Beltclip ..................................53 Name Tag ................................13 Receive from the Second Handset..50
New Message LED ......................21 Transfer to the Second Handset..50
C One Touch Dialing ....................29 Troubleshooting ........................56
Caller ID..................................31 Outgoing Message ....................37 Voice Memo ............................45
Caller ID Service ....................31 Warranty..................................58
Calling ..................................34 P, Q
Deleting ................................33 Package Contents........................7
Storing ................................34 Phonebook ..............................22
Using....................................34 Editing..................................28
Viewing ................................32 Erasing..................................28
Call Transfer Feature ..................50 Making Calls ..........................27
Chain Dialing ..........................30 Storing ................................22
Viewing ................................26
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