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DSS3455
DSS3455+1
DSS3455+2
and DSS3435+1
Owners Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Basic Setup............................................................ 17 Table of Contents Setting the Day and Time ................................ 17 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting .................17 Table of Contents ................................................... 1 Activating Distinctive Ring................................. 17 Welcome.................................................................. 4 Activating the Key Touch Tone......................... 18 Terminology Used in
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Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only)............... 28 Answering a Transferred Call ............................ 38 Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) .................... 29 Using Special Features........................................ 38 Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) ....... 29 Do Not Disturb (All Calls)................................... 38 Using Your Phone ................................................ 30 Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)..................... 38 Keypad Lock ...
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Reviewing Messages ....................................... 52 Changing the Digital Security Code.................. 61 Screening Calls................................................. 54 Traveling Out of Range..................................... 61 Recording a Conversation................................ 54 Common Issues................................................ 61 Recording a Voice Memo.................................. 55 Liquid Damage ................................................ 64
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone with integrated answer machine. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. When the base unit is connected to AC power and a telephone line, it can support up to 4 handsets. Using extra handsets, you can establish a 3-way conference call (2 handsets and an outside line), while two other handsets are making an intercom call. You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office where AC
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Terminology Used in this Manual Accessory This phone system is expandable: DirectLink If you have accessory handsets on Handset one base supports a total of four your system, you can use two handsets. The accessory handset is handsets as 2-way radios. a handset that is compatible with this model. Global Apply to registered handsets and settings the base. If you change something Base The main part of the phone that under the global menu, you change connects to your phone line and lets it for all
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Product Overview Main Phone Features Answering System Features • 2.4GHz Digital Expandable System expands up to Digital Tapeless Recording 4 Handsets Up to 12 Minutes of Recording Time Integrated Digital Answering System Personal or Pre-recorded Outgoing Messages Caller ID* Day and Time Announcement - Caller ID on Call Waiting* Remote Message Retrieval - Distinctive Ring** by Party Toll Saver - Name Tag** (POP ID) - Caller Name Conversation Recording Identification Voice Memo
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1. Handset Antenna Parts of the Handset 2. Headset Jack Cover 3. Beltclip Hole 4. Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer 5. Handset Battery Compartment 6. New Message LED 7. Handset Earpiece 8. LCD Display 9. [menu/clear] key 10. [redial/pause] key 11. [ / flash] key (talk/flash) 12.[] key (phonebook) 13. [*/tone/<] key 14. [xfer/intercom] key 15. [select/ ] key (select/messages) 16.[] key (up) 17.[] key (end call) 18.[] key (caller ID) 19.[] key (down) 20. [#/>] key (pound) 21.[] key (speaker) 22. Han
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Parts of the Answering System Base DSS3435 1. Base charging 9. Message counter 15. in use LED 23. [flash] key contacts LED 16. [find hs] key (find 24. Base microphone 2. charge LED 10. [on/off] key handset) 25. TEL LINE phone jack 3. Base speaker (answering system on/off) 17. [dnd] key (do not 26. DC IN 9V power jack 4. [greet] key (record 11. [ /select] key disturb) greeting) (skip/select) 18. [int'com] key 5. [set] key 12.[] key (play/stop) (intercom) 6. [menu/clock] key 13. Base antenna 19. [
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Parts of the Answering System /Dual-keypad Base DSS3455 1. Base charging 9. Message counter 15. in use LED 22. [speaker] key contacts LED 16. [memo/call rec] key 23. [flash] key 2. charge LED 10. [on/off] key 17. [hold/int'com/xfer] 24. [redial/pause] key 3. Base speaker (answering system on/off) key (hold/intercom/ 25. [memory] key 4. [greet] key (record 11. [ /select] key transfer) 26. Base microphone greeting) (skip/select) 18. [mute/find hs] key 27. TEL LINE phone jack 5. [set] key 12.[] key
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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. Standby The ringer off icon indicates that the ringer is turned off. The mute icon appears when you mute the Talk handset. The call record icon appears while recording Talk R a conversation. The boost icon appears whe
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The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby, the display shows the following items: Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor or pointer on the display and access the most commonly used features at the touch of a button. By moving this key to the left, you open the phonebook. Move the key to the right to access Caller ID information. To use this four-way key, place your thumb over the key on the handset and move to the four po
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Entering Text from Your Handset You 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. Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to display the third. Capital letters are displayed first, then lower case letters, then the number on the key. If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter
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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 power outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise such as motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. Don't place the base in direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures. The battery may not charge
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5. Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack. Tuck 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. Installing the Battery Follow the steps below to install the handset battery. 1. Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the finger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward t
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Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset 1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. CAUTION: To avoid risk of fire and shock, only use the Uniden AAD-041S AC adapter. 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. 4. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that the AC adapter is plugged in and the handset makes good contact with the charging contacts. 5. Cha
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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). Changing the Dial Mode (Australian Model Only) Your phone can communicate with the telephone network in two different ways: tone dialing or pulse dialing. These days, most phone networks use a method called tone dialing, so your phone comes programmed for tone dialing. If your phone company uses pulse d
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Basic Setup Setting the Day and Time To change the day and time shown in the display, follow the steps listed below. Note: If you don't press any keys for two minutes when setting the day and time, the phone will exit the menu. 1. Press [menu/clear]. Select the GLOBAL SETUP menu, and then the DAY & TIME submenu option. 2. Move the cursor to select the day of the week, and then [select/ ]. 3. Move the cursor to set the hour, and then press [select/ ]. 4. Move the cursor to set the minute, and the
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Activating the Key Touch Tone Key Touch Tone is the tone your keypad makes when keys are pressed. You can turn this tone on or off. 1. Press [menu/clear]. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the KEY TOUCH TONE submenu. 2. Move the cursor to select ON or OFF. 3. Press [select/ ] . You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Name Tag (POP ID) The Name Tag feature works with the Caller Display number from Caller ID. A subscription to the Caller ID service is required from your network provide
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Adding Accessory Handsets Your phone supports up to four 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. All the handsets ring when a call is received. Compatible Handsets Your phone is compatible with the DSS3405 additional handset. If you purchase an accessory handset, you must register the handset to the b
