DSS 2455/ 2465 Quick Start Guide Digital Spread Spectrum provides the longest range, the clearest sound and the best privacy.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:32 AM Page i INSTALLATION & SAFETY Choosing the best location for your phone. When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone should not be near, and areas you should avoid. AVOID Television sets and other electronic appliances • This symbol indicates important operating and servicing instructions. AVOID Moisture CHARGE the new phone for 17 - 20 hrs. AVOID Microwave ovens AVOID moisture Don’t overload the power outlet.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 Start Here! 10:32 AM Page ii QUICK START GUIDE The Quick Start Guide is a very condensed version of the Owner’s Manual. It is designed to allow you to get your phone installed and operating as quickly as possible - however it does not attempt to explain any of the advanced features of the DSS2455 and DSS2465 series. Installing the Base Unit 1) Install the desk top/wall mount bracket into the notches on the base top for desk top mounting.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:32 AM Page iii 4) Set the base on a desk or tabletop. 5) Rise the antenna to a vertical position. Connecting the charger - DSS2465 only 1) Connect the AC adapter into the charging cradle and to a AC wall outlet. 2) Set the charger on a desk or tabletop, and place the handset in the charger with the keypad facing forward (see “Installing the AA batteries” below to install the batteries. • Use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:32 AM Page iv 3) Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. Charging the handset 1) Place the handset in the charging cradle with the keypad facing up. The DSS2455 and DSS2465 series will only work with “AA” Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. If you use any other type of batteries, the display will show “Use rechargeable battery only”. During a power cut or if the AC Adapter is switched off, this telephone will not operate.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:32 AM Page v CONTENTS INSTALLATION & SAFETY QUICK START GUIDE CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Controls and Functions Uniden Company Philosophy Welcome Features Checking the Package Contents Terminology Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall Battery Maintenance Installing the Beltclip Headset Installation Display and Icons About Soft Key Function DSS2455/DSS2465 Flow Chart About the Menu Setting up the Menu BASICS Making and Receiving Calls Placing a Call on Hold Redialing a Call
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UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 2 20. Base Speaker 33. Base Charging Contacts 21. (repeat)/SELECT Key 34. Base Antenna 22. (delete) Key 35. (skip)/SELECT Key 23. Key 36. In use LED 24. Message Counter Display 37. (play/stop) Key 25. Key 38. Key 26. (answer on) Key 39. (record) Key 27. Charge LED 40. Key 28. Key 41. Key 29. Key 42. (talk) Key/speaker LED 30. Key 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 31. Key 32. Key 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 3 UNIDEN COMPANY PHILOSOPHY To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people’s lives throughout the world. WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of this Uniden DSS2455 or DSS2465 series Multi Handset Cordless System telephone. This unit is different from conventional cordless telephones. It can support up to 4 handsets.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 4 FEATURES Great features of this cordless phone include: • Designed and Engineered in Japan • 2.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 5 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 your retailer.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 6 MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL You can mount your base directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Avoid electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall. • Mount your phone within distance of a working phone jack. • Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the weight of the base and handset.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 7 Low battery alert When the batteries are very low and need to be charged, the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power. The batteries need to be charged when: - The empty battery icon appears. Low Battery - “Low Battery” appears in the display. If the phone is in the standby mode, none of keys will operate. If you are on a call, complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the cradle.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 8 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.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 9 ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION In the standby mode In the talk mode (Australia model) SUN 12:00A Handset #1 New: 5 MENU CID RDL PB Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key 3 Talk 999:59 1234567890 MUTE MENU Soft key 1 Soft key 2 CALL WAIT Soft key 3 (New Zealand model) Talk 999:59 1234567890 MUTE MENU Soft key 1 Soft key 2 Soft key functions consists of soft key icons and soft keys (No. 1, 2, and 3).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 10 DSS2455/DSS2465 FLOW CHART • From the standby mode ▲ or ▼ Caller ID CID R e d i a l H i s t o r y RDL Phonebook PB BACK BACK OK Select a menu, then press the OK soft key. Setup • See • See • See the menu: page 37 for Caller ID. page 24 for Redial. page 29 for Phonebook. SUN 12:00A Handset #1 New: 5 MENU CID RDL PB M E N U DirectLink Mode ▼ Handset Setup Answ. Setup BACK OK DirectLink Mode ▼ Handset Setup Answ.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 11 • From the Talk mode ▼ DirectLink Mode ▼ Handset Setup Answ. Setup BACK OK Handset Setup Answ. Setup Global Setup BACK OK soft key ▲ or ▼ Security Code Ring Time Record Time Message Alert Call Screen Answer Mode BACK OK OK soft key Setup the menu (see pages 19-20). ▼ OK Answ.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 12 ABOUT THE MENU For Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset (Deregister HS) menu, make sure the line is not in use, and the handsets are within the range limits of the base. Most of the handset settings are set from the menu. The menu has 5 main menus (DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset) and submenus respectively.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM Submenu name Auto Talk Anykey Answer Banner Contrast 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 13 Description Allows you to answer the phone without pressing or . When the AutoTalk is set to On, simply remove the handset from the cradle and the phone automatically answers the call (see page 17). Allows you to answer the phone without pressing or . When the Anykey Answer is On, you can answer a call by pressing any number key, , or on the handset (see page 18).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 14 Global Setup If you change the setting in one of the handsets, you change the settings for all handset(s) in the Global Setup menu. Only one handset can change a setting at a time. Submenu name Name Tag (POP ID) Insert 0 (New Zealand only) Day & time Description Display the stored name with the Caller ID telephone number, if the displayed Caller ID telephone number is exactly the same as a number stored in the phone book (see page 21).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 15 SETTING UP THE MENU Entering the Menu 1) Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode. 2) Use / ▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to a desired main menu (DirectLink Mode, Handset Setup, Answ. Setup, Global Setup, and System Reset). 3) Press the OK soft key to enter the menu. To return to the previous screen, press the BACK soft key. 4) Use / ▲ or ▼ to select a desired submenu, then press the OK soft key to enter.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 16 DirectLink Mode Entering the Two Way Communication between the Handsets Anywhere without the Base 1) Enter the “DirectLink Mode” menu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15). 2) Press the ENTER soft key to enter the DirectLink To enter mode. You will hear a confirmation tone, and DirectLink mode “DirectLink Mode Complete” appears. press [ENTER] 3) To return back to the normal mode, exit the DirectLink BACK BACK ENTER mode.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:33 AM Page 17 Selecting a Ringer Tone 1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Ringer Tones” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 18 Setting the Anykey Answer Anykey Answer 1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Anykey On Answer” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15). Off 2) Press / ▲ or ▼ to change the selection, BACK BACK OK “On” or “Off”. 3) Press the OK soft key and you will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Banner If you don’t enter a banner, the phone will use the handset ID for the banner (for example: Handset #1).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 19 Answering System Setup Setting a PIN Code 1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Security Code” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15). 2) Enter a two-digit PIN code (01-99) using the number keypad ( ). Security Code 80 BACK OK 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Ring Time 1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Ring Time” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 20 Setting the Message Alert On or Off 1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Message Alert” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15). 2) Press / ▲ or ▼ to choose “On” or “Off”. Message Alert On Off BACK BACK OK 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Setting the Call Screen 1) Enter the “Answ. Setup” menu, then the “Call Screen” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 21 Global Setup Setting Name Tag (POP ID) 1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Name Tag” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15). 2) Press / ▲ or ▼ to change the selection, “On” or “Off”. 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Name Tagging On Off BACK OK Setting Insert Zero (New Zealand only) 1) Enter the “Global Setup” menu, then the “Insert 0” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 22 System Reset Deregister the Handset 1) Enter the “System Reset” menu, then the “Deregister HS” submenu (see “Entering the Menu” on page 15). 2) Press / ▲ or ▼ to select the handset ID to be deregistered from the list, then press the OK soft key. 3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone. Which Handset? Handset #1 Handset #2 BACK BACK OK When deregistration is complete, “Deregistration Complete” appears.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 23 MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS On the handset, you may also use the speakerphone while talking to an outside call. Using the handset speakerphone is called “hands-free conversation”. This feature allows you to easily communicate while performing other tasks, such as cooking. appears on the handset display during hands-free conversations. You can easily switch a call from normal conversation to “hands-free conversation”.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 24 PLACING A CALL ON HOLD 1) During a call, press on the base). Hold,to transfer Handset #2 Handset #3 (or Once 10 seconds has passed or when you press the call will be put on hold. , BACK 2) To talk to the caller, press or on a handset (or (talk) on the base). The phone will return back to the call. You can hold a call for 5 minutes, when 5 minutes has passed, the call is disconnected and the phone returns to the standby mode.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 25 Redialing from Talk Mode 1) Press or , then press the MENU soft key. 2) Select the number you dialed by following steps 2-3 in “Redialing from Standby Mode”. To return to go back, press the BACK soft key. 3) Press the DIAL soft key. 4) To hang up, press . Redialing from the Base 1) Press 2) Press (talk). 3) To hang up, press on the base. The last number dialed from the base is redialed. (talk).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 26 ADJUSTING THE EARPIECE AND HANDSET SPEAKER VOLUME • To adjust the base ringer or speaker volume, see page 43-44. You can select different volume levels for the handset earpiece and the handset speaker (4 levels: Low to Max). The volume can only be adjusted during a call. Press / ▲ or ▼ to select the volume settings. When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:34 AM Page 27 RINGER MUTE (temporarily) You can temporarily mute the handset and the base ringer tone. To mute the handset ringer tone, when the handset is off the cradle and the phone is ringing, press the MUTE soft key. To mute the base ringer tone, press on the base. The ringer tone will return to the previous setting starting with the next incoming call.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 28 FLASH AND CALL WAITING If the call waiting tone sounds during a call: You must subscribe through your local telephone company to receive Call Waiting Service. AUSTRALIA: Talk 0:09 0295679035 Press the CALL WAIT soft key. MUTE NEW ZEALAND: Press MENU CALL WAIT to switch between callers. To return to the original caller, press again. NEW MESSAGE LED The new message LED on the handset is designed to work with your answering system.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 29 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. STORING PHONE NUMBERS, NAMES, DISTINCTIVE RINGS, AND SPEED DIAL 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, press the CID RDL PB soft key.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 30 3) Press the STORE soft key, “Store/Edit Name” appears. • When the memory is full, you will hear a beep and “Memory Full” appears. You cannot store names and numbers. • The pause key counts as one digit. Pressing the PAUSE soft key more than once increases the length of the pause between numbers. Each pause represents a 2 second delay. • Distinctive ringing will only operate if you subscribe to the Caller ID service.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 31 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 ( ), the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 32 If you make a mistake while entering a name Use or to move the cursor to the incorrect character. Press the DELETE soft key to erase the wrong character, then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold the DELETE soft key. If the next character uses the same number key, you must press to move the cursor over. Otherwise the next time you press the number key, it changes the character that was previously set.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 33 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 even while the phone is in use. 1) Press the CID RDL PB soft key (or the MENU soft key during a call). 2) Press / ▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to “Phonebook”, then press the OK soft key.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 34 MAKING CALLS USING THE PHONEBOOK From Standby Mode While the telephone is automatically dialing a number form speed dial memory, the speaker phone function is disabled for a few seconds. 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the phonebook location to dial (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 33). 2) Press or 3) To hang up press Movies 0800123456789 Flicker /SPD2 BACK DELETE EDIT . The displayed number is dialed. .
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 35 EDITING OR ERASING A STORED NAME, PHONE NUMBER, DISTINCTIVE RING, AND SPEED DIAL 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, Phonebook : 50 press the CID RDL PB soft key. Search [A-Z/ / ] 2) Press / ▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to Store [STORE] “Phonebook”, then press the OK soft key. BACK BACK STORE 3) Press / ▲ or ▼, or the number keypad to view the phonebook locations (see “Viewing the Phonebook” on page 33). a.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 36 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 a special number in the phonebook location (refer to “Storing Phone Numbers, Names, Distinctive Rings and Speed Dial” on page 29).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 37 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 in the display before you answer the phone. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing. ID messages and Phonebook locations (including Speed Dials) up to 100 in total. A Caller ID message is not stored when phonebook locations.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 38 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 “Tal
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 39 DELETING INFORMATION FROM THE CALLER ID LIST Deleting a Caller ID message 1) When the phone is in the standby mode, view the Caller D e l e t e C a l l e r I D Yes ID information to be deleted (see “Viewing the Caller ID No List” on page 38). BACK BACK OK 2) Press the DELETE soft key. “Delete Caller ID” appears. 3) Press Once the Caller ID data has been deleted, the information cannot be retrieved. / ▲ or ▼ to choose “Yes”. 4) Press the OK soft key.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 40 USING THE CALLER ID MESSAGE LIST Calling a party from the Caller ID list From Standby mode • You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your phone is connected to a private branch exchange (PBX). • If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 41 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.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:35 AM Page 42 TURNING THE ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF • When the answering system is full, “ ” appears on the base. You should delete some messages so that the system can record new messages. 1) To turn the answering system On, press in the standby mode. After the announcement “Answering System is on”, the current greeting message will be played and you will hear a confirmation tone. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 43 Choosing between the two outgoing messages When the phone is in the standby mode, press . Press again when the outgoing message is played. Each time is pressed, the outgoing message is switched between the pre-recorded and the personal outgoing message. Deleting an outgoing message To delete the personal outgoing message, press The system announces “Greeting has been deleted”. while the message is playing.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 44 Adjusting the speaker volume level Press and hold / ▲ or ▼ on the base to scroll quickly through the volume levels. When the base speaker is in use, press / ▲ or ▼ on the base to adjust the volume. Press / ▲ for louder or / ▼ for softer. The numbers 1-10 appear on the base indicating the volume levels. 1 being the softest and 10 being the loudest. Using the menu mode The Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 45 Setting the Time Follow these steps to set the clock on the answering system to the correct time. 1) Press . 2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until the correct day is announced and the corresponding number (from “ ” Sunday to “ ” Saturday) appears. 3) Press to select the day. 4) Press /SELECT or /SELECT until you hear the correct hour setting. The numbers “ ” through “ ” appear on the base as each hour is announced. 5) Press to select the hour.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 46 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.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 47 Announce only feature The Announce only feature plays a pre-recorded outgoing message “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again.”, and it will not allow the caller to leave a message. To set “Announce only”, follow the steps on page 46. The outgoing message automatically switches to announce only message. To choose between the pre-recorded message or your own personal greeting, press , when the outgoing message is played.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 48 Setting the call screen You can screen calls when the Call Screen function is set to On. 1) Press six times. The current Call Screen setting (On or Off) appears on the base. 2) Press /SELECT or /SELECT to choose “ ” or “ ”. 3) Press . A confirmation tone sounds, and the system announces the new setting. You can mute the Call Screen temporarily. When the system is answering, press .
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 49 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 • If an outside call is received during this operation, the operation is canceled.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 50 Skipping a message 1) Press to review your messages. The number of stored messages is announced. 2) Press /SELECT at anytime to skip to the next message. Each time /SELECT is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have several messages, press /SELECT repeatedly to find the message you want to play. To quickly scroll through a message, press and hold /SELECT. The system advances through the playback at double speed.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 51 Voice memo The voice memo function allows the user to record messages (more than 2 seconds and within 4 minutes). 1) Press and hold . 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 , , or to stop recording. The system returns to standby. • The voice memo messages are recorded as an incoming messages.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:36 AM Page 52 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 operation card is provided for you to use while away from home (refer to page 67). Remote access away from home You can check, play, or delete messages, even record a new greeting message when you are away from home. Additionally, you can turn On or Off your answering system from a remote location.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM Command then then then then then 8/6/03 10:37 AM Function Repeat a Message* Playing incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Page 53 Command then then then then then Function Answering System On Memo Record/Stop ** Greeting Message Record/Stop ** Answer System Off Help Guidance * For Repeat a Message function, press # then within about four seconds to repeat the previous message, or press # then after about four seconds to repeat the current mes
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 54 Playing incoming messages • If you have new messages and old messages, only the new messages will be played. After you have reviewed your new messages, you can play your old messages by again pressing the soft key. Once you have listened to a new message, it then becomes an old message. • If you have new messages and old messages, only the new messages will be repeated.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 55 EXPANDING YOUR PHONE IMPORTANT: • If you purchase a DSS2405 extra handset, please register the handset to the DSS2455 or DSS2465 series base before use. The DSS2405 will not operate until it is registered. • If you change a setting of the Global Setup and Answering Setup menu in one of the handsets, you change settings for all the handsets. For all other features they must be set separately through each handset.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 56 REGISTER THE HANDSET If you purchase an extra handset, you need to register the handset to the main base before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. DSS2415 Main Base DSS2455/2465 Main Base Charger The handset ID for the supplied handset(s) was assigned at the factory, which has #1 (#1 and #2 for DSS2465) in the display. When you register additional handset to the base, the handset ID will be assigned.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 57 USING TWO WAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE HANDSETS ANYWHERE WITHOUT THE BASE (DIRECTLINK) To use this feature, you must enter the two handsets into the DirectLink mode first. To enter the DirectLink mode e See page 16 • During DirectLink mode, batteries use time when fully charged is as follows: - Up to 7 hours continuous use. - Up to 24 hours in the standby mode. • Placing the handset in the cradle causes the handset to exit the DirectLink mode.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 58 3-WAY CONFERENCING The phone permits 3-way conversations between the handset, base, and an outside line. When speaking on the handset 1) Press (talk) on the base to initiate the 3-way conversation. 2) To hang up, press (talk) on the base. The handset will still be connected to the call. When speaking on the base 1) Press or 3-way conversation. on the handset to initiate the 2) To hang up, return the handset to the cradle, or press the handset.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 59 INTERCOM/CALL TRANSFER FEATURE Intercom and Call Transfer features are available for your phone. • If the party is busy or out of range, you will hear a beep and the handset returns to the standby mode. • If any of the following occurs, the operation will be canceled. - Press or on the handset, and (talk) on the base. - Receive an outside/intercom call or page (while selecting the other handset).
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 60 Call Transfer Feature From handset to handset or to the base 1) During a call, press on the handset. Hold,to transfer 2) Select a handset or the base to transfer the call to Handset #2 within 10 seconds (refer to step 2 under “From handset Handset #3 to handset or to the base” in the intercom section). BACK BACK OK The call will automatically be placed on hold, and an intercom tone sounds.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 61 CHANGING THE DIGITAL SECURITY CODE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code. To change the digital security code: 1.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 62 NOTE ON POWER SOURCES Battery replacement and handling When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. Please use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Warning To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Uniden adapter model specifically designated for this product, and “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 63 TROUBLESHOOTING If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The charge LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed in the cradle. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy. Can’t make or receive calls. Can’t make an internal call. Suggestion • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base (or the charger (for DSS2465 only)) and wall outlet.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 Symptom The handset or the base doesn’t ring or can’t receive an intercom call. 10:37 AM Page 64 Suggestion • Charge the batteries in the handset for 17-20 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging cradle. • The handset may be too far away from the base unit. • Place the base unit away from appliances or metal objects.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 Symptom The handset or the base can’t join the conversation. The answering system does not work. Messages are incomplete. After a power failure, the outgoing message is deleted. No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone phone. Time stamp cannot be heard. If you still have a problem.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 66 INDEX 0-9 3-way conferencing ....................58 4-way conferencing ....................58 16 ring options ..........................17 A Announce only feature ................47 Answering system Deleting a message ..................50 Playing your messages ..............49 Recording a conversation ..........51 Remote access ..........................52 Repeating a message ................49 Skipping a message ..................50 Turning On/Off ......
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 67 REMOTE OPERATION CARD CUT REMOTE OPERATION CARD Remote access away from home Turn on the answering system remotely 1. Call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2. During the outgoing message, press # and enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory and the help guidance. 3. To quit, hang up the phone. 1. Call your phone and let it ring 15 times until you hear a beep. 2.
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 68 CUT Task 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 [ 68 ] Key
UP308BH (DSS2465) ENG OM 8/6/03 10:37 AM Page 69 WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N.
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