DSS 2155/ 2165 Digital Spread Spectrum provides the longest range, the clearest sound and the best privacy.
INSTALLATION & SAFETY Choosing the best location for your DSS2155/DSS2165 When choosing a location for your phone there are a number of appliances the phone should not be near, and areas you should avoid. This symbol indicates important operating and servicing instructions.
This page is a very condensed version of the Owners 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 DSS2155/DSS2165 . Start Here! Quick Start Guide Installing the Base Unit (DSS2155/DSS2165) AC Adaptor cord plug the AC Adaptor into AC Adaptor cord Raise the antenna. Make sure the AC Adaptor remains switched ON at all times.
Quick Start Guide Installing the Batteries in the Handset/s Press the battery cover and slide it off. ION UT CA e, fir 60 T8 Connect the battery plug to the socket at the rear of the battery compartment. Make sure the plug is the right way round. Press firmly until it clicks into place. Position the battery in the compartment and slide the cover into place. NOTE DSS2165 only - Place the handsets on either the Base Unit or the Charge Cradle and charge them uninterrupted for 12 hours.
Quick Start Guide Making a Call Pick up the Handset and press talk to low/off line Dial the phone number OR Dial the phone number - then press talk To hang up - press talk OR Place the Handset on the base Unit. 28/09 12:30 JIM STATEN 01 02 9599 3355 memory Answering a Call flash/ reg vol talk Handset on Base Unit: Remove the Handset from the base and speak (Auto Talk). Handset off the Base Unit: Pick up the Handset, press talk and speak.
Quick Start Guide Initial Settings Ring Time - the number of rings before the Answering System answers the call Set Ring Time to T/S (= 9 rings) RING TIME 2/4/TS REC TIME ANN/4/1 Record Time - the length of time a caller may record a message Set Record Time to 1 minute Using the Answering System To Play Your Message Press - new messages play first To Repeat a Message Press during playback of messages in ch us arg e/ e To Skip a Message ay -w e/3 tim Press anytime during playback to skip to the nex
CONTENTS OF YOUR OWNERS MANUAL CONTENTS Installation & Safety Quick Start Guide Installing the Base Unit Installing the Handset Batteries Making a Call Setting up the Answering System Using the Answering System Contents Controls & Functions Welcome Features Setting Up your Telephone Accessories Included in Your Package Installing the Belt Clip Headset Installation Battery Maintenance Adjusting Ringer & Earpiece Volume Using Your Phone Making and Receiving Calls Call Transfer Redialing a Call Travelling Ou
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 1 28/09 12:30 JIM STATEN 01 02 9599 3355 memory flash/ reg vol talk 1 2 abc 4ghi 5jkl 6 mno 7pqrs 8t u v 9 wxy 0 # * 3 cid rocket/ C.wait redial/P select 3 def delete/ page 17 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Headset jack Belt clip slot Battery compartment Memory key Talk key Rocket/C.
20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Aerial Telephone Line input AC Adaptor input Registration button Ringer Off/On Voice memo key Message display Volume control keys Delete key Play key Time/3-way Answer On/Off key Mute Redial/Pause key Page/Int’com key 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 C.
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DSS2155/DSS2165 digital cordless telephone. This phone is designed for reliability, long life and outstanding performance utilising the latest in 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology. INTRODUCTION TO YOUR NEW PHONE COMPANY PHILOSOPHY 4 To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people’s lives throughout the world.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE TIP To get the most from your phone, please read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly. Be sure to complete and mail the product consumer support card. AC Adaptor DSS2155 (1) DSS2165 (2) Rechargeable Battery DSS2155 (1) DSS2165 (2) Telephone Cord Adaptor (1) (Australia Only) Telephone Cord (1) NOTE If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE Battery use time (per charge) NOTE Use only the genuine Uniden Battery supplied with your phone. Replacement batteries are From fully charged 7.5 hours continuous use. 4 days when the Handset is in the standby mode. A full charge will take at least 12 hours if Low Battery is displayed - however the phone will be ready for a short call after one hour. When the battery charge becomes low If the phone is not in use, Low Battery flashes and the keys will not operate.
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS Basic phone operation When Handset On Base When Handset Off Base 28/09 12:30 Using the Base 01 voice memo JIM STATEN 02 9599 3355 button volume greeting memory flash/ reg in use/ speaker charge play delete vol talk pin cid times/3-way ans on/off 1 2 abc 4ghi 5jkl 6 mno 7pqrs 8t u v 9 wxy 3 def 1 2abc 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 3 def mute * redial/P tone select 0 oper flash # 0 rocket/ C.
CALL TRANSFER During a call, you can transfer the call to another optional handset NOTE If the called handset is not answered within 20 seconds, the call will return to the original Handset. NOTE If the base is not answered within 30 seconds the call will return to the original Handset. (maximum 7 handsets). 1. Press . 2. Press [handset No. ( 1 7 (]. The Handset number is shown on the right side of the display. 3. Press 4. Called second Handset rings. 5.
Press again REDIAL 3 95983577 3rd ‘most recent number dialed’ is displayed. 4. Press and the number will be dialed. TALK LOUD 1 TALK LOUD 1 NOTE Only the last number dialed can be accessed after talk has been pressed. Redial from talk mode 1. Press . 2. Press - the last number dialed will be displayed and redialed. 95993355 Redial from the Base Unit Only numbers dialed from 1. To call the last number dialed from the Base Unit, press 2. Press - the last number dialed will be redialed. 3.
STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND NAMES With the Handset NOTE Numbers stored in one handset cannot be accessed from additional handsets. NOTE When storing a number, always include your area code (eg: 02), so name tagging will operate. (refer page 16) NOTE The pause feature is useful for long distance calling, credit card dialing, or sequences that require a pause between digits. Memory Dialing allows you to dial a number using just a few key strokes. You can store up to 59 phone numbers in the memory.
MAKING CALLS WITH MEMORY DIALLING Memory Dialling from Standby NOTE Numbers stored in one handset cannot be accessed from additional handsets. 1. Press once, the handset displays your programmed memory locations. 2. Press and or enter a two-digit number ( 0 1 5 9 ( to select the memory location you would like to dial. 3. Press - the displayed number is dialed.
EDITING A STORED NAME AND PHONE NUMBER 1. Press and hold is displayed. until MEMORY STORE MEMORY STORE 01 FRED 2. Press (0 1 and or enter a two-digit number 02 JOHN SMITH 5 9 ( to select the memory location you would like to edit. 3. Press select - the screen displays the memory location number you have selected. 4. Press press or EDIT MEMORY 01 DELETE MEMORY 01 GO BACK to select ‘Edit Memory’, then . STORE NAME 01 5. Press , # , or delete to edit the name.
NOTE If the Rocket Dial does not have a stored number, the MAKING CALLS WITH ROCKET DIAL When the phone is in the standby mode, simply press Rocket Dial memory location is instantly dialed. . The number stored in the Handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial. ERASING A STORED NAME AND PHONE NUMBER 1. Press and hold STORE is displayed. NOTE Press and hold until a short beep, press again for delete until MEMORY 2.
0 INTERCOM NOTE If additional Handsets have been registered to the base, [handset No. ( 1 7 (] all Handsets will beep when paged. 2 way radio feature (using an optional handset) 2 way communications between the Handsets using the intercom feature, can be achieved without the base anywhere, anytime. 3 WAY CONVERSATION NOTE Pressing on the Handset will leave a 2-way conversation between the Handset and the outside caller.
REGISTRATION The Handset/s supplied with your DSS2155/DSS2165 have already been registered. For additional Handsets it is very important to allocate each Handset a different number to enable functions such as Call Transfer. Registration Process If a Handset is registered at any time as Handset 1, all other Handsets will need to be registered again from Step 1. Follow this process for each additional Handset (DSS2105) that needs to be registered to the Main Base or for registering your Main Handset. 1.
CALLER ID Caller ID information may not be displayed immediately. You must subscribe to the Caller ID service from your local telephone company to use these features. 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. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time and the number of calls. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing.
Viewing the Caller ID Message List The Caller ID list stores information for up to 60 incoming calls-even unanswered calls. 1. Press - the summary screen is displayed. The screen shows the number of new messages and total messages. 2. Press to display the latest Caller ID message. 3. Press to see the next message, or press to see the previous message. 4. Press again to return to standby.
Using the Caller ID List Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. The DSS2155/DSS2165 stores up to 60 messages. 1. Press - select the phone number that you want to dial by pressing or . 2. Press - the displayed phone number will be dialled automatically. Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing NOTE If a message has already been stored in the selected memory number location, a confirmation screen is displayed. Press to indicate “Yes”.
ANSWER SYSTEM You can use your answering system to leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you’re away from your phone. Features Digital Tapeless Recording 15 minutes of Recording Time Selective Greeting (Outgoing Message) Remote Message Retrieval and Room Monitor Toll Saver Digital Tapeless Recording allows you to quickly review, save or delete the messages.
Selecting the message record time: You can set your answering system to record a message up to one or four minutes long. One minute option : move the REC TIME switch to 1. Four minutes option : move the REC TIME switch to 4. Announce only feature: The announce only feature plays an outgoing message, but it will not allow the caller to leave a message. Move the REC TIME switch to the ANN position. The message counter LED displays when the system is on standby.
Repeating a message 1. Press to review the message. The number of stored messages is announced. 2. After a message has played for a few seconds, press to repeat the message. 3. Press at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby. The message counter LED shows the total number of messages still on the system. Skipping a message: 1. Press to review the message. The number messages is announced. 2. Press at anytime to skip to the next message. 3.
Setting the Date and Time 1. Press announced. 2. Press for 2 seconds until a confirmation beep sounds and the current day is or 3. Press 4. Press to store the selected day. The current hour is then announced. or 5. Press 6. Press 7. Press to select the required hour. to store the selected hour. The current minute is then announced. or 7. Press 6. Press to select the required day. to select the required minute. to store the selected minute. The current AM/PM setting is then announced.
Remote access away from home: You can operate your answering system from a remote location using any touch-tone telephone. Use this function to check for recorded messages, play or delete messages, record a new outgoing message - or - monitor sounds in the room. 1. Call your telephone number. 2. While the greeting message is played, press # and your PIN code within 2 seconds. If the answering system is off, let it ring 10 times. When the tone sounds, press # and your PIN code within 2 seconds. 3.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Talk flashes No dial tone Re-register the handset - see page 15. Disconnect some telephones.
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 WARRANTY ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its DSS2155/DSS2165 (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.
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