DSS3455 DSS3455+1 DSS3455+2 and DSS3435+1 Owners Manual OWNER'S MANUAL
Table of Contents Basic Setup............................................................ 17 Setting the Day and Time ................................ 17 Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting .................17 Activating Distinctive Ring................................. 17 Activating the Key Touch Tone......................... 18 Activating Name Tag (POP ID) ........................ 18 Activating the Insert 0 ..................................... 18 Adding Accessory Handsets...............................
Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only)............... 28 Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) .................... 29 Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) ....... 29 Using Your Phone ................................................ 30 Keypad Lock ........................................... ......... 31 Making a Call from the Phonebook.................... 31 Making a Call with Handset Speed Dial .............31 Making a Call with Base Speed Dial (Dual-keypad Base Only)........................................
Reviewing Messages ....................................... 52 Screening Calls................................................. 54 Recording a Conversation................................ 54 Recording a Voice Memo.................................. 55 Turning Off the Message Alert Tone ................. 55 Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home................................................... 56 Maintenance.......................................................... 57 Specifications.....
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.
Terminology Used in this Manual Accessory Handset This phone system is expandable: one base supports a total of four handsets. The accessory handset is a handset that is compatible with this model. Base The main part of the phone that connects to your phone line and lets you make and receive calls. CID Caller ID is available from your telephone provider.
Product Overview Main Phone Features Answering System Features • 2.
Parts of the Handset 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
Parts of the Answering System Base DSS3435 1. Base charging contacts 2. charge LED 3. Base speaker 4. [greet] key (record greeting) 5. [set] key 6. [menu/clock] key 7. [ ] key (delete) 8. [ /select] key (repeat/select) 9. Message counter LED 10. [on/off] key (answering system on/off) 11. [ /select] key (skip/select) 12. [ ] key (play/stop) 13. Base antenna 14. [ / ] key (volume up/down for speaker/ringer) 15. in use LED 16. [find hs] key (find handset) 17. [dnd] key (do not disturb) 18.
Parts of the Answering System /Dual-keypad Base DSS3455 1. Base charging contacts 2. charge LED 3. Base speaker 4. [greet] key (record greeting) 5. [set] key 6. [menu/clock] key 7. [ ] key (delete) 8. [ /select] key (repeat/select) 9. Message counter LED 10. [on/off] key (answering system on/off) 11. [ /select] key (skip/select) 12. [ ] key (play/stop) 13. Base antenna 14. [ / ] key (volume up/down for speaker/ringer) 15. in use LED 16. [memo/call rec] key 17.
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. Talk The mute icon appears when you mute the handset. R Talk The call record icon appears while recording a conversation.
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.
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.
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 properly.
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 to remove.
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.
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.
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.
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 provider.
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.
Charging Accessory Handsets The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The battery recharges automatically 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.
Registering DSS3405 Handsets To register DSS3405 handsets, 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 handset first clears its registration information from the base and then deletes the link to the base from its own memory. The handset will now display MODELS VARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL. If the handset cannot contact the base, it will display OUT OF RANGE. If this happens, see Resetting the Handset Without the Base on page 60. For instructions on registering the handset, see page 20.
4. Enter the number for this entry (STORE/EDIT NO.). Once you have stored a name, STORE/EDIT NO. appears next. Use the number keypad to enter the phone number; the phone number can contain up to 20 digits. If you need the phone to pause between digits when it’s dialing (for example, to enter an extension or an access code), press [redial/pause] to insert a two-second pause. You will see a P in the display. You can also use more than one pause together if two seconds is not long enough.
Finding a Phonebook Entry Press [ ] to open the phonebook, and then select DIAL/EDIT. Phonebook entries are stored in alphabetical order. To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z, press [ ] . To scroll through the phonebook from Z to A press [ ]. You can also use the letters on the number keys to jump to a name that starts with that letter. Press a number key ([2] through [0]) once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on.
3. If the phone number is already stored in memory, you will hear a beep, and THIS DATA IS ALREADY STORED!! appears in the display. The number will not be stored. Continue by following the steps for Creating Phonebook Entries on page 22. Deleting Phonebook Entries You can delete individual phonebook entries or delete all the phonebook entries at once. ]. 1. When the phone is in standby, press [ 2. To delete a single phonebook entry, move the cursor to select ]. DIAL/EDIT, and then press [select/ 3.
2. Move the cursor to select COPY, and then press [select/ ]. 3. Move the cursor to select the handset which you want to transfer the entries to and then press [select/ ]. 4. Move the cursor to select ONE MEMORY or ALL MEMORY, and then press [select/ ]. 5. If you select ALL MEMORY, ARE YOU SURE? appears on the display screen. Move the cursor to select YES, and then press [select/ ]. 6. If you select ONE MEMORY, find the phonebook entry you want to transfer and then press [select/ ]. 7.
press [redial/pause] to insert a two-second pause. You can also use more than one pause together if two seconds is not long enough. Each pause counts as one digit. 3. Press [memory] again, and then press the number key ([0] to [9]) where you want to store this phone number. You will hear a confirmation tone. Deleting Base Speed Dial Numbers 1. With the phone in standby, press [memory] twice. 2. Press the number key ([0] to [9]) that contains the phone number you want to delete.
Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset Only) You may choose from 10 melodies or 10 tones for your phone's primary ring tone. Each station can use a different ringer tone or melody.
Activating AutoTalk (Handset only) AutoTalk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. You do not have to press any keys to answer the call. 1. Press [menu/clear]. 2. Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOTALK submenu. 3. Select ON or OFF, and press [select/ ] . You will hear a confirmation tone. Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) Any Key Answer allows you to answer the phone by pressing any key in the twelve-key pad. 1. Press [menu/clear]. 2.
Using Your Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speaker phone From the base speaker phone Making a call 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Press [ / flash] . 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number. OR 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Dial the number. 3. Press [ / flash] . 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Press [ ]. 3. Listen for the dial tone. 4. Dial the number. OR 1. Remove the handset from the charging cradle. 2. Dial the number.
Keypad Lock Use Keypad Lock to disable key response. You can still answer calls, receive page and receive copy phonebook locations - keylock will reactivate after these operations. To lock the keypad Press and hold [*/tone/<] until you hear a confirmation tone. KEYPAD LOCKED appears. If any key is pressed when keypad is locked, TO UNLOCK KEYPAD PRESS & HOLD *KEY appears. To unlock the keypad Press and hold [*/tone/<] again. KEYPAD UNLOCKED appears. Making a Call from the Phonebook 1. 2. 3. 4.
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company, your phone will show you the caller's phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call Waiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you're on the line. Using the Caller ID List You can store up to 100 Caller ID numbers in each handset. Your phone shares memory between your phonebook and Caller ID entries.
Deleting Caller ID Numbers To delete only one Caller ID number, go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press [menu/clear]. When the phone asks you to confirm, select YES. To delete all the Caller ID numbers, press [ ] and then [menu/clear]. Select YES when asked if you want to Delete all. When you delete a Caller ID number, you delete it permanently.
Redialing a Number You can quickly redial the last 3 numbers dialed on each handset or the last number dialed on the dual-keypad base. From the dual-keypad base From the handset 1. Press [speaker]. 2. Then press [redial/pause]. 1. With the phone in standby, press [redial/pause] to open the redial list. 2. Use [redial/pause] or [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the redial list. 3. When you find the number you want to dial, press [ / flash] or [ ].
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume Adjusting the Ringer Volume You can choose from three ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low, and high) and four options (off, low, medium, and high) on the base. With the phone in standby, use [ ] or [ ] to adjust the ringer volume. Adjusting the Earpiece Volume You can choose from six volume levels for the earpiece. To adjust the earpiece volume while on a call, press [ (to make it louder) or [ ] (to make it softer).
Using the Clarity Boost Feature If you encounter interference while using your handset, you can manually improve the sound by setting the clarity booster to on. This works only when the handset is in use, so while you are on a call: 1. Press [menu/clear]. 2. Move the cursor to CLARITY BOOST, and then press [select/ ] . BOOST ON and B appear in the display. Use the same procedure to turn off clarity booster. BOOST OFF appears.
Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to four people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call consists of an outside line and two stations. A four-way conference call consists of an outside line, the base speaker phone, and two handsets. You can easily join a call already in progress. From the handset, press [ / flash] or [ ] to join the call. From the base, press [speaker]. You can hang up normally; the other station will still be connected to the call.
Answering a Transferred Call When a station receives a call transfer, it sounds a paging tone; handsets also show the ID of the station that is paging. To accept the call transfer: 1. To answer the page and speak to the transferring station, press [ / flash] or [xfer/intercom] on the handset. On the base, press [speaker] or [int'com] ([hold/int'com/xfer] on the dual-keypad base). 2. To accept the call and speak to the caller, press [ / flash] on the handset or [speaker] on the base. 3.
Muting the Microphone Mute turns off the microphone so the caller can't hear you. This only works while you are on a call. From the base From the handset 1. Press [mute] ([mute/find hs] on the dualkeypad base). The speaker LED blinks while muting is on. 2. To cancel muting, press [mute] or [mute/find hs] again. The speaker LED stops blinking. 1. Press [menu/clear]. 2. Move the cursor to select MUTE and then press [select/ ] . MUTE ON and appear in the display; . remains while muting is on. 3.
Using the DirectLink Communication Feature Using the DirectLink two-way communication feature, a pair of handsets can function as two-way radios. DirectLink communication does not interfere with the base's ability to make or receive telephone calls. You must set both handsets to use DirectLink communication before they can call each other.
Using the Intercom You can use the intercom to talk to another station without using the phone line. Making an Intercom Page From the base From the handset 1. With the phone in standby, press [int'com] ([hold/ int'com/xfer] on the dual-keypad base). All other stations will be paged. (On the dual-keypad base, press [1] through [4] to select the handset you want to talk with or press [*/tone] to page all stations.) 2.
Room/Baby Monitor This feature allows you to monitor sounds in another room. Place a station in the room you wish to monitor; it will function as a microphone. Any handset can be set to function as a remote speaker, allowing you to monitor sounds in the room. 1. Press [menu/clear] and enter the ROOM MONITOR menu. TO ROOM MONITOR appears in the display. 2. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the station you want to monitor. 3. Press [select/ ] .
Tone Dialing Switch Over (Australian Model Only) If your phone is set to pulse dialing, you can switch to tone dialing after the call connects. This feature is useful when you need tone dialing to use automated menu systems, such as telephone bank tellers, telephone prescription refills, customer support menus, etc. Make your call normally. Once your call connects, press [*/tone/<] on the handset or [*/tone] on the dual-keypad base. Any digits you enter from then on will be sent with tone dialing.
Setting Up the Answering System Your phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation or leave a voice memo.
Using the Answering System Interface Base operation When the phone is in standby, press [menu/clock] to scroll through the answering system setup menu options. Each menu option has voice prompt instructions; you can press the next key at any time during the instructions. After the last option, call screening, the system returns to standby if you press [menu/clock]. You can exit the system at any time by pressing [ ].
Setting the Number of Rings 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 six, nine or twelve rings. If you enable the Toll Saver (TS) setting, the answering system picks up after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings if there are none.
Setting the Day & Time If you do not set the clock on your answering system, your messages may not have the correct time and day stamp. You can set the day and time from the handset or the base. From the base From the handset 1. Press [menu/clock]. /select] or [ /select] until the correct day is announced 2. Press [ and the message counter shows the corresponding number (1 for Sunday, 2 for Monday, etc.). 3. Press [set] to select the day. /select] or [ /select] until you hear the correct hour 4.
Recording a Personal Greeting Your answering system comes with a pre-recorded outgoing message or greeting that plays when you receive a call: "Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone." You can record your own personal outgoing greeting. Your recorded greeting must be between two seconds and thirty seconds long. From the base From the handset 1. Press and hold [greet]. 2. The system announces, "Record greeting." Begin recording after the announcement. 3.
Deleting Your Personal Greeting You can delete your personal greeting from the base. You cannot delete the pre-recorded greeting. 1. With the phone in standby, press [greet]. 2. While the personal greeting is playing, press [ ] . 3. The system announces "Greeting has been deleted," and switches back to the pre-recorded greeting. Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only) You can choose how long callers have to record a message.
Activating the Message Alert The message alert feature sounds a short alert tone every 15 seconds whenever you have a new message. To turn on the message alert: From the base From the handset 1. Press [menu/clock] five times. The current setting (ON or OFF) appears on the base and it is announced. /select] or [ /select] to choose ON 2. Press [ or OFF. 3. Press [set]. A confirmation tone sounds, and the system announces the new setting.
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. From the base From the handset 1. Press [menu/clock] twice. The current security code appears on the base and it is announced. 2. Press [ /select] or [ /select] until the desired number appears.
Using the Answering System Turning Your Answering System On and Off From the base From the handset 1. With the phone in standby, press [on/off]. Turning 2. The system announces "Answering On System is on" and plays the current greeting. 3. The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the counter flashes, then you have new messages waiting. 1.
From the base From the handset Playing messages Press [ ]. The system announces the number of new and old messages. It announces the message number, plays the message, then announces the time and day it was received. Press [select/ ]. The system announces the number of new and old messages. Press [ /2] to play your messages. After playing the message, the system announces the time and day that message was received.
Screening Calls If you activate the call screening feature, you can listen to callers leaving a message without answering the phone (see Activating Call Screening on page 50). You can always hear callers from the base speaker. To screen an incoming call from the handset: • Press [select/ ] when the system is answering. If another handset is screening a call, you will hear a beep and you will not be able to screen the call. • To answer the call, press [ / flash] . • To stop screening the call, press [ ] .
Recording a Voice Memo The voice memo feature allows you to record messages that are between two seconds and four minutes long. You might want to use this feature to leave messages for other members of your household instead of written notes. Starting a memo Stopping a memo From the base From the handset 1. With the phone in standby, press and hold [memo/call rec] until you hear a beep. 2. The system announces "Record memo message." Begin your message after this announcement. 3.
Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home You can access your answering system while you are away from home to check, play, and delete messages, or even record a new greeting message or turn your answering system on and off. To operate from a remote location, use any touch-tone telephone, and follow these steps: 1. Call your telephone number and wait for the system to answer. If the answering system is off, it will answer after about 15 rings and sounds a series of beeps. 2.
Maintenance Specifications Operating Temperature AC Adapter Battery 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F) Part Number Base: AAD-041S Charging cradle: AAD-600S Input Voltage Base: 240V AC, 50 Hz Charging cradle: 240V AC, 50 Hz Output Voltage Base: 9V DC @ 350 mA Charging cradle: 9V DC @ 210 mA Part Number Capacity BT-909 3.6V DC @ 600 mAh Power Failures During a power failure, you will not be able to make or receive calls with the phone.
Battery Life With average use, your battery talk time will be approximately 8 hours and standby time will be approximately 7 days. For optimum performance, be sure to return the handset to the cradle after each call. If the handset is left off of the base, the actual talk time duration will be reduced respective to the amount of time the handset is off the cradle. Note: Do not place the power cord where it creates a trip hazard or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.
Change the Batteries Annually Even when the battery pack is not being used, it will gradually discharge over a long period of time. With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year. To order replacement batteries, visit www.uniden.com.au (Australian Model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand model). Clean the Battery Contacts To maintain a good charge, clean the charging contacts on the handset once a month. Dampen a cloth with plain water.
1. Press and hold [ ] and [#/>] for more than 5 seconds. Select DEREGISTER HS. 2. Select the handset you want to reset, then press [select/ ]. 3. The phone will ask you to confirm the deregistration. Select YES. The selected handset will clear its registration information from the base, and then delete the link to the base from its own memory. 4. When the base information is deleted, the handset displays MODELS VARY! CHARGE HANDSET ON THE BASE FOR REGISTRATION OR REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL. 5.
Changing the Digital Security Code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base. Your unit ships from the manufacturer with a preset security code. Resetting this code is not normally necessary. In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code or if you are instructed to change this code by a manufacturer’s Call Center Representative, you can change the code. To change the digital security code: 1.
Symptom Suggestion Can't make or receive calls. • • • • • • Severe noise interference. • • Make sure that you are not too far from the base. Make sure the line is not in use. If an outside call is already using a line, you cannot use that line to make another outside call. 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 and reconnect.
Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn't communicate with other handsets. • • Change the Digital Security Code (see Changing the Digital Security Code on page 61). Make sure that you have registered all handsets (see Registering Accessory Handsets on page 20). An extra handset can't join the conversation. • • Make sure there are not two handsets already using the conference feature. Make sure that another handset is not in privacy mode. Room Monitor does not work.
Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. • If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe off the liquid, and use as normal. • If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset battery compartment or vent openings on the base), follow the steps below: Handset Base 1. Remove the battery cover and leave it off for ventilation. 2.
Index Answering calls....................................... 30 Answering system................................... 44 Using the handset............................. 45 When away from home ..................... 56 Any key answer ..................................... 29 AutoTalk ................................................. 29 Baby monitor .......................................... 42 Banner..................................................... 27 Base Installing .........................................
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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 is only valid in the original country of purchase.
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