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DSS7905
Accessory Handset
Owner’s Manual
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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DSS7905 accessory handset and charger. You can place this fully featured cordless handset anywhere your home has AC power. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations may differ from the actual unit. Important! The DSS7905 accessory handset will not operate until it is registered to a Uniden main base. This manual describes how to set up your new handset; for more detailed instructions on
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Compatible Bases Your phone is compatible with the DSS79xx series (including DSS7960+1 two line phone) and the DSS78xx series. Please visit our website at; Australian model: www.uniden. com.au , New Zealand model: www.uniden.co.nz for the most up-to-date list of compatible bases. Note: Two-line operation is supported only when the handset is registered to a two-line base. Installing the Accessory Handset Checking the Package Contents Make sure your package contains the following items. If a
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Installing the Battery Follow the steps below to install the rechargeable battery pack. 1. Using the finger indentation, press in on the battery case cover and slide it down to remove it. 2. Plug the battery connector into the battery compartment jack. Be sure to match the red and black wires to the label near the jack. 3. Gently pull on the battery wires. If the battery connector comes loose, try connecting it again. 4. Replace the battery case cover and slide
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Charging the Accessory Handset The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack that automatically recharges 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. Caution: Use only the Uniden AAD-600S adapter. 2. Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward. 3. Make sure that the charge LED illuminates. If the LE
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For Base Models DSS79xx: To register to a DSS79xx series base, simply place the accessory handset in the base. While the handset is registering, HANDSET REGISTERING will appear in the LCD. When REGISTRATION COMPLETE. is displayed; the handset has been registered to the base. If REGISTRATION FAILED. appears, remove the handset from the base and try again. Note: The model number for your telephone base is located on the bottom of main base unit. For Other Base Models 1. Select your ba
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2. When REGISTRATION COMPLETE. is displayed; the handset has been registered to the base. If REGISTRATION FAILED. appears, please try these steps again.
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Resetting Handsets If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must first clear the registration information from the base and the handset. 1. Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds, until the SYSTEM RESET menu appears. 2. Select the DEREGISTER HS submenu. WHICH HANDSET? appears in the display. 3. Move the cursor to select the handset ID to be de- registered from
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s u l P y Using the Interface Parts of the Handset 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 14 10 15 16 11 def 1 abc 3 2 17 ghi mno 4 jkl 6 5 5 7 pqrs tuv wxyz 9 8 tone 12 oper 0 18 , redial 13 intcom 19 speaker hold pause 20 21 22 1. Handset Antenna 17. [ ] 10. [ /flash] 2. Headset Jack (down) key (talk/flash) key Cover 18. [#] 11. [ ] 3. Beltclip Hole (pound) key (phonebook) key 4. Speakerphone 19. [redial/pause] 12. [*/tone] key Speaker and key 13. [ ] Ringer 20. [int’com/hold] (speaker) key
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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 The talk icon appears while on a call. Talk The privacy icon appears when Privacy Talk mode is turned on. The call record icon appears while Talk recording a conversation (Answering System base only). The mute icon appears when you mute Talk the handset. The speaker icon appears when the Talk handset speakerphone is in use.
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Using the Four-way Function Key Your handset has a Up four-way function key that allows you to move the cursor (or highlighted area) on the display and access the most View the View the phonebook Caller ID commonly used features 1 abc def 2 3 at the touch of a button. By Four-way moving this key to the left, Function Key you open the Phonebook. Move the key to the Down right to access Caller ID information. To use this four-way key, place your thumb over the key on the station and
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If two letters in a row use the same number key, enter the first letter , then use [right] or [left] on the four-way function key to move the cursor to the next position to enter the second letter. For example, to enter “Movies”: Number of times key is pressed 1. Press [6] once to enter M. 2. Use [right] on the four-way function key to move the cursor to the right. 3. Press [6] six times to enter o. 4. Press [8] six times to enter v. 5. Press [4] six times to enter i. 6. Press [3] five
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Using Your Accessory Handset Making and Receiving Calls Using the handset Using the speakerphone Making a 1.Remove the handset 1. Remove the handset call from the charger. from the charger. 2. Dial the number. 2. Dial the number. 3. Press [ /flash] 3. Press [ ]. Answering 1. Pick up the handset. 1. Pick up the handset. a call (If AutoTalk is on, the (If AutoTalk is on, the phone will answer phone will answer when when you remove you remove the handset the handse
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(but it will still display when the call comes in). Note: You must subscribe to Caller ID and Call Waiting through your telephone provider. Press [ ] to open the Caller ID list. The first thing you will see is the summary screen. From the summary screen, you have the following options: Scroll through the list To scroll through the list from A to Z, press [ ]. To scroll through the list from Z to A press [ ]. Jump to entries Press the number key corresponding beginning with
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Press [ ]to enter the phonebook. Once in the phonebook, you have the following options: Scroll through the To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z, entries press [ ]. To scroll through the phonebook from Z to A press [ ]. Jump to entries Press the number key corresponding to the beginning with a letter you want to jump to. particular letter Press the NEW soft key and follow the Store a new entry directions. 1. Find the entry you want to copy. Copy entries to 2. Press the OPTI
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Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on the handset. 1. With the phone in standby, press [redial/pause] or the REDIAL soft key to open the redial list. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the redial list. 3. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ /flash] or [ ]. Note: You can also press [ /flash] or [ ] before you open the redial list. In this case, press [redial/pause]. Muting the Ringer (One Call Only) While the handset is
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Using Hold, Conference, Transfer and Intercom Put a call on hold Press [int’com/hold]. If you leave a caller on hold for more than five minutes, the call will be disconnected. To return to the party on hold, press [ /flash] or [ ]. Join a call in To join a call already in progress, press progress [ /flash] or [ ]. You can hang up normally; the other station remains connected to the call. Transfer a call Press [int’com/hold]; the call will automatically be placed on hold. Use
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Accessing Your Answering Machine If your base has an answering machine, you can use your handset to get your messages and change your answering machine setup. To access the answering machine, press the soft key. The answering machine announces the number of new and old messages and then waits for your next command. You have the following options: Play messages Press [ /2]. The system announces the time, and number of new and old messages. Repeat a message Press [|<
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Accessing Voicemail If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can program your access number into your handset and access your voice mail at the touch of a button. 1. Press the MENU soft key. Select HANDSET SETUP and EDIT VOICE MAIL submenu. 2. Enter your personal access number (up to 20 digits). 3. If you need to have the phone wait before sending the next digits, press [redial/pause] to insert a two-second pause in the dialing sequence. For a longer pause, press the key multi
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Battery Replacement and Handling With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. When the talk time becomes short, even after the battery is recharged, please replace the battery. A replacement Uniden adapter or battery may be purchased by visiting our website at; Australian model: ww.uniden.com.au , New Zealand model: www.uniden.co.nz WarningTo avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, use only BT-446 battery pack with your phone. Ca
