DSS
2155/
2165
Digital Spread Spectrum
provides the longest range,
QUICK START
GUIDE
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.
CHOOSE -
a central location
AVOID -
Television sets and
other electronic
appliances
AVOID -
Other Cordless
phones
CHARGE -
the new phone
for 14 - 20 hrs
and raise the
antenna before
making a call.
AVOID -
Microwave
ovens
AVOID -
Moisture
AVOID -
Computers
AVOID -
moisture
DON’T -
overload the
power oulet.
(i)
AVOID -
multi
power boards
AVOID -
connecting
more than
3
phones as Ringing
PRECAUTIONS
may be impaired.
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)
Make sure the AC
Adaptor remains
switched ON at all
times.
Use only the Uniden
AC Adaptor supplied
with this unit.
AC Adaptor
AC Adaptor cord
AC Adaptor cord
Raise the antenna.
Charge Cradle
(DSS2165 only)
Plug the AC adaptor cord into the Charge
Cradle, then plug the AC Adaptor into
the wall power point.
plug the AC Adaptor into
Telephone Cord
AC Adaptor
(ii)
Quick Start Guide
Installing the
Batteries in
the Handset/s
Press the battery cover and slide it off.
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.
fire,
T860
CAUTION
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.
(iii)
Quick Start Guide
Making a Call
Pick up the Handset and press to low/off line
Dial the phone number
OR
Dial the phone number - then press
To hang up - press
talk
OR
Place the Handset on the base Unit.
talk
Answering a Call
Handset on Base Unit:
Remove the Handset from the base and speak
(Auto Talk).
Handset off the Base Unit:
Pick up the Handset, press and
speak.
To hang up - press again OR
place the Handset on the base unit.
talk
talk
talk
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Setting Up the Answering System
To Turn the Answering System On
Press - the pre-recorded
To Record Your Outgoing
Message.
Press and hold .
Record your greeting while speaking within
ans on/off
greeting will play and your system is
ready to accept calls.
greeting
After you hear a short tone,
release the key.
15cm of the base.
When finished, press again.
greeting
in use/
charge
time/3-way
ans on/off
mute
(iv)
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)
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
To Skip a Message
Press anytime during playback to
skip to the next message
The system beeps and begins to play
the next message.
RING TIME
2/4/TS
REC TIME
ANN/4/1
in use/
charge
time/3-way
ans on/off
mute
(v)
To Delete Messages
Delete one message:
Press during a message.
The system beeps and begins to play
the next message.
Delete all messages:
After reviewing all messages - press and
hold more than 4 seconds. A tone
sounds indicating messages have been
deleted.
in use/
charge
time/3-way
ans on/off
mute
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 Out of Range
Key Lock/Unlock
OF YOUR OWNERS MANUAL
Call Waiting/Flash
Storing Phone Numbers & Names
Making Calls with Memory Dialing
Editing a Stored Name & Phone Number
Rocket Dial
Storing and Editing Rocket Dial
Making Calls with Rocket Dial
Erasing a Stored Name & Phone Number
Paging/Intercom
3-Way Conversation
Registration
Caller ID
Name Tagging
Viewing Caller ID Message List
Deleting Information from Caller ID
Using the Caller ID list
Using Your Answering System
Setting Up Your Answering System
Using Your Answering System
Deleting Messages
Setting Date and Time
Remote Access
CONTENTS
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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Headset jack
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Belt clip slot
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Battery compartment
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Memory key
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Talk key
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Rocket/C.wait key
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Handset aerial
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Handset speaker
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Display screen
Flash/Registration key
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CID key
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Volume control keys
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Alpha Numeric keypad
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Delete/Page key
Select key
Handset Microphone
Redial/Pause key
Ring time switch
Record time switch
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RING TIME
REC TIME
2/4/TS
ANN/4/1
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Aerial
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Telephone Line input
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AC Adaptor input
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Registration button
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Ringer Off/On
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Voice memo key
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Message display
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Volume control keys
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Delete key
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Play key
Time/3-way
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Answer On/Off key
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Mute
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Redial/Pause key
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Page/Int’com key
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C.wait key
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Speaker key
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Hands free microphone
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Flash key
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Speaker
38
Alpha numeric keypad
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Repeat/Skip keys
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Pin key
41
Speaker LED
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In use/charge LED
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Greeting key
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Handset charge contacts
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Charge Cradle AC Adaptor
input (DSS2165 only)
Rear of Base Unit
Top of Base Unit
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voice memo
greeting
in use/
speaker
charge
pin
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ghi
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pqrs
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tone
0
flash
900MHz
DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM
delete
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tuv
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speaker
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play
times/3-way
ans on/off
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redial/p
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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.
COMPANY PHILOSOPHY
To bring outstanding wireless communication products to people’s lives throughout
the world.
FEATURES
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900MHz Digital Spread Spectrum Technology
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Integrated Digital Answering Machine
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Alpha display Caller ID
TO YOUR NEW PHONE
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Multi Handset (capable of up to 7 handsets)
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2 way Communication: Handset to Handset, without base
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3 way Communication: Handset to Base to Outside Caller
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Digital Speakerphone
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Backlit LCD
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Backlit Keypad on the Handset
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POP ID - Caller Name Identification
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60 Caller ID Memories
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59 Alpha Memory Dialing
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Maxi-Sound - Extra Loud Handset Volume Control
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Rocket Dial - One Touch VIP Dial
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One Touch Call Waiting
Handset Capable
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Date and Time Stamp
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Digital Spread Spectrum Technology
utilises a digital transmission
and a “wider frequency band” compared to a “single narrow band” 30/39 Standard
Analogue transmission. The result is a more secure conversation with the clarity of
digital sound, extended range and minimal interference from other cordless phones.
TM
Random Code
digital security automatically selects one of over 16 million
codes for the Handset and base. This feature prevents unauthorised calls as a result
INTRODUCTION
of your phone being activated by other equipment.
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TIP
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
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.
NOTE
If any of these items are
missing or damaged, contact
your place of purchase.
Rechargeable Battery
DSS2155 (1) DSS2165 (2)
Telephone Cord
Adaptor (1)
(Australia Only)
Belt Clip
DSS2155 (1)
DSS2165 (2)
INSTALLING THE BEL T CLIP
To attach the belt clip
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Press the beltclip against the rear of the
Handset until it clicks into place.
To remove the belt clip
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Gently pull one side of the
beltclip to release.
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AC Adaptor
DSS2155 (1) DSS2165 (2)
Telephone
Cord (1)
Plus - This Owner’s Manual
Consumer Support Card
and other printed materials
If you are using an optional
headset, you must still use
the handset keypad for
phone operations.
HEADSET INSTALLATION
Your phone may be used with an optional
headset.
To use this feature, simply plug the headset
into the headset jack.
headset
jack
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NOTE
Use only the genuine
Uniden Battery supplied
with your phone.
Replacement batteries are
also available through the
Uniden Parts Department.
NOTE
The built-in memory
backup can hold numbers
and names stored in the
memory even if the battery
pack is completely
discharged.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Battery use time (per charge)
From fully charged -
7.5 hours continuous use.
4 days when the Handset is in the
standby mode.
When the battery charge becomes low
If the phone is not in use, Low Battery flashes and the keys will not operate. If the phone
is in use, Low Battery flashes and the Handset beeps. Complete your conversation as
quickly as possible and return the Handset to the base unit for charging.
You cannot over charge the battery.
Low Battery
You may return the handset to the charger after each call
or when the battery is low.
Genuine handset batteries
The high quality rechargeable batteries supplied with your phone perform for up to two
years or more. In order to enjoy the best performance from your phone, we recommend
you replace your batteries every two years with a genuine Uniden Battery.
Simply order a replacement battery from:
Uniden Australia PTY Limited Uniden New Zealand Limited
Service Division Service Division
Ph: 1300 366 895 Ph: 0800 4 UNIDEN (0800 4 864 336)
www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz
Cleaning the battery contacts
To maintain a good charge, clean the battery contacts on the handset and base unit monthly
with a dry cloth or pencil eraser. Do not use any liquids or solvents.
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.
ADJUSTING THE RINGER AND EARPIECE VOLUME
Ringer tone and volume
The phone has four ringer tone and volume
combinations.
In the standby mode, press or on the
Handset repeatedly. The display shows the setting.
A HIGH A LOW B HIGH B LOW OFF
Earpiece volume
Pressing or during a call will change the
earpiece volume of the Handset. The telephone will
keep this setting for all calls and display the setting for
each call.
LOUD HIGH MID LOW
Base Ringer Switch
You can turn the base ringer on or off with the
base ringer switch.
Base Speaker Volume
To control the speaker volume of the base,
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press or as desired.
RINGER A HIGH
TALK LOUD 1
MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
Basic phone operation
When Handset On Base
1.
INCOMING CALL
Pick up Handset.
2.
TALK LOUD 1
3.
-
Auto talk answers the call
as soon as the Handset is
picked up.
To answer a call (phone ringing)
1.
Pick up handset.
2.
Enter the phone
number.
9599 3355
(example)
YOUR PHONE
Press .
3.
TALK LOUD 1
To make a call
4.
9599 3355
When Handset Off Base
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INCOMING CALL
Press .
2.
TALK LOUD 1
3.
-
1.
Pick up Handset
2.
Enter the phone number.
9599 3355
(example)
Press .
3.
TALK LOUD 1
4.
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Using the Base
voice memo
volume
greeting
play
delete
in use/
speaker
charge
pin
times/3-way
ans on/off
abc
def
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3
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page/int’com
tone
oper
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speaker
flash
C.wait
900MHz
DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM
1.
2.
1.
2.
speaker
Press .
Speak into the Base.
Press .
speaker
Enter the phone
number.
mute
Return the Handset to the
base (Auto Standby)
or
Press on the
To hang up
Handset.
Return the Handset to the
base (Auto Standby)
or
Press on the
Handset.
USING
speaker
Press .
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NOTE
If the called handset is not
answered within 20 seconds,
the call will return to the
original Handset.
CALL TRANSFER
During a call, you can transfer the call to another optional handset
(maximum 7 handsets).
1. Press .
2. Press [handset No. ].
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The Handset number is shown on the
right side of the display.
3. Press
4. Called second Handset rings.
5. Press on the second Handset and
Call Transfer is completed.
TRANSFER TO
HAND
TRANSFER TO
HAND 1
NOTE
If the base is not answered
within 30 seconds the call
will return to the original
Handset.
NOTE
If any button is pressed
before pressing ,
the last number dialed will
not redial.
NOTE
Calls can only be redialed
from the Handset they were
originally called from.
To transfer from handset to base unit.
1. Press
0
2. The caller is put on hold and the base rings.
3. Press the key on the base and Call
Transfer is completed.
To transfer from base unit to handset.
When the phone is in Speaker Phone mode, you can
transfer the call to the Handset.
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1
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1. Press
handset No.
.
2. The called Handset rings.
3. Press the key on the called Handset and
talk
the transfer is completed.
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TALK MID 1
-
INCOMING CALL
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TALK MID 1
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REDIALLING A CALL
The last three phone numbers dialled can be quickly redialled.
Redial from standby
1. Press .
The most recent phone number that was dialed will be displayed on the screen.
2. Press again and the 2nd most recent number dialed will be displayed.
3. Press again and the 3rd most recent number dialed will be displayed.
4. Press again to return to standby.
Example: Press
REDIAL 1
95993355
Press again
REDIAL 2
95979012
Most recent number dialled is
8
displayed.
2nd ‘most recent number dialed’
is displayed.
NOTE
Only the last number dialed
can be accessed after talk
has been pressed.
Only numbers dialed from
the Base Unit keypad will
be redialed from the Base
redial key.
Press again
REDIAL 3
95983577
3rd ‘most recent number
dialed’ is displayed.
4. Press and the number will be dialed.
TALK LOUD 1
Redial from talk mode
1. Press .
2. Press - the last number dialed
will be displayed and redialed.
TALK LOUD 1
95993355
Redial from the Base Unit
1. To call the last number dialed from the Base Unit, press .
2. Press - the last number dialed will be redialed.
3. To hang up, press .
TRAVELLING OUT OF RANGE
During a call, noise will increase if you move your handset too far from your base unit. If
the range limit of your base unit is exceeded, your call will terminate within 10 seconds.
KEY LOCK / UNLOCK
When the handset is in the standby mode, press
and hold for 5 seconds, a beep
confirms and the screen displays KEY LOCKED.
During the ‘Key Locked’ condition, the buttons
will only operate on an incoming call. T o unlock
the keys, press and hold for 5
seonds again.
KEY LOCKED
KEY UNLOCKED
CALL WAITING/FLASH
If the Call Waiting tone sounds during a call -
Australia: Press or , then to switch between callers.
New Zealand: Press to switch between callers.
rocket/
C.wait
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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.
STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND NAMES
With the Handset
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.
Since each step must be completed within 10 seconds,
it may be advisable to review these instructions before
starting.
1. Press and hold until
MEMORY STORE is displayed.
2. Press or to select the memory
location where you would like to store the
number.
3. Press - STORE NAME is displayed.
If this screen appears, the selected memory
location has a number already stored.
4. Use alpha numeric keys to enter the name.
The name cannot exceed 16 characters.
Use and to move the cursor
#
to the next letter - or to create a space.
Use to delete characters as
needed.
5. Press - STORE NUMBER is
displayed.
6. Use the number keypad to enter the phone
number. It cannot exceed 24 digits.
Use to enter a pause. The
screen displays P.
Each pause counts as one digit and
represents one and half second delay in
time between digits.
Use to delete digits as
needed.
7. Press - the Handset beeps and
displays the confirmation screen.
8. Press to return to standby mode
or select another location to programme.
MEMORY STORE
01 EMPTY
02 EMPTY
STORE NAME 01
STORE NUMBER 01
STORE NUMBER 01
0295993355
MEMORY 01 STORE
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MEMORY STORE
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
NOTE
Numbers stored in one
handset cannot be accessed
from additional handsets.
NOTE
When the stored phone
number has 14 or more
digits, + is displayed
next to the 12th digit.
Press to see the
#
extra digits and
to return.
MAKING CALLS WITH MEMOR Y DIALLING
Memory Dialling from Standby
1. Press once, the handset displays
your programmed memory locations.
2. Press and or enter a two-digit
0
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number to select the
1
(
9
5
memory location you would like to dial.
3. Press - the displayed number is
dialed.
Display a Memory Number or Name
#
Use and to toggle between the
names display and the numbers display.
Program name
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
03 KAY JONES
Program number
Memory dialing from talk mode
1. Press .
2. Press .
(
0
1
5
(
3. Enter a two-digit number
to select the memory location of the
desired phone number. The selected phone
number is displayed. Then the number is
dialed.
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01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
03 KAY JONES
TALK LOUD 1
0295993355
01 0295993355
02 0295738645
03 0205477631
TALK LOUD 1
-
TALK LOUD 1
00182326634488-
Chain Dialing
On certain occasions after dialing a number, you may be requested to enter an access code,
such as your account number for phone banking. You can enter this number into a memory
location for later use by doing the following:
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1. Store the access code into one of the memory locations following
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the steps STORING PHONE NUMBERS AND NAMES
2. Dial the party or service main number.
3. When you need to enter the special number, press followed by the two
digit memory location .
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0
1
(
9
5
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9
5
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EDITING A ST ORED NAME AND PHONE NUMBER
1. Press and hold until MEMORY STORE
is displayed.
2. Press and or enter a two-digit number
(
0
1
to select the memory location
(
9
5
you would like to edit.
select
3. Press - the screen displays the
memory location number you have selected.
4. Press or to select ‘Edit Memory’, then
press .
5. Press , , or to edit
#
delete
the name.
To edit only the phone number, skip this step.
6. Press - STORE NUMBER is displayed.
7. Use and the number keypad
#
to edit the phone number. The phone number
cannot exceed 24 digits. If you don’t want to
change the phone number, skip this step.
8. Press - the Handset beeps and
displays the confirmation screen.
9. Press to return to standby mode or
select another memory location to edit.
MEMORY STORE
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
EDIT MEMORY 01
DELETE MEMORY 01
GO BACK
STORE NAME 01
FRED
STORE NUMBER 01
0295993355
MEMORY 01 STORED
MEMORY STORED
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
NOTE
Memory location for the
Rocket Dial is independent
from memory location for
Memory Dial.
NOTE
You cannot store a name
to the Rocket Dial location.
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ROCKET DIAL
You can share your most frequently dialed number in the Rocket Dial location on each
Handset. The Rocket Dial allows you to dial a number with one key press (there is no need
to press . The phone will automatically dial the number stored).
STORING AND EDITING THE ROCKET DIAL
1. When the phone is in standby mode, press and hold until a short beep is sounded.
2. Use the number keypad to enter the Rocket Dial number. It cannot exceed 24 digits.
3. Press to save.
NOTE
If the Rocket Dial does not
have a stored number, the
Handset will beep rapidly
and the phone will not dial.
MAKING CALLS WITH ROCKET DIAL
When the phone is in the standby mode, simply press . The number stored in the
Rocket Dial memory location is instantly dialed.
ERASING A ST ORED NAME AND PHONE NUMBER
NOTE
Press and hold
until a short beep, press
again for delete
Stored Number.
1. Press and hold until MEMORY
STORE is displayed.
2. Press and or enter a two-digit
(
0
number to select the
1
(
9
5
memory location you would like to edit.
3. Press - the memory location
number that you have selected in the display
4. Press to move the pointer down to
DELETE MEMORY.
5. Press - the confirmation
screen is displayed.
6. Press to move the pointer to YES.
7. Press - MEMORY DELETED is
displayed.
8. After a few seconds the display returns to the
MEMORY STORE screen. You may select
another number to delete (return to step 2)
or press to return to standby.
PAGING/INTERCOM
MEMORY STORE
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
EDIT MEMORY 02
DELETE MEMORY 02
GO BACK
EDIT MEMORY 02
DELETE MEMORY 02
GO BACK
DELETE MEMORY ?
YES
NO
MEMORY 02
DELETED
MEMORY STORE
02 EMPTY
03 KAY JONES
NOTE
When an incoming call is
received during paging
from the Base, paging is
cancelled and the telephone
is switched to the incoming
call.
Handset to Handset paging
is not cancelled.
Pressing the page button will help to locate a Handset’ s
whereabouts.
DSS2165 - Both Handsets will beep when paged.
You can end the page by pressing
on either Handset
PAGING
PAGING BASE
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NOTE
If additional Handsets have
been registered to the base,
all Handsets will beep when
paged.
NOTE
Pressing on the
Handset will leave a 2-way
conversation between the
Handset and the outside
caller.
Pressing on
the Base Unit will leave a
3-way conversation
between the Handset and
Base Unit and the outside
caller.
When you are using the
Speaker Phone on the Base
Unit, you can not make a
3-way conversation.
0
(
1
[handset No. ]
7
INTERCOM
(
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
Between one Handset, the Base Unit and an outside caller; you are able to have a 3 way
conversation.
To make a call:
1. While talking on the handset to an outside caller, press on the Base Unit.
2. 3-way conversation is activated.
To hang up:
1. Press on the Handset.
2. Press on the Base Unit.
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If a Handset is registered at
any time as Handset 1, all
other Handsets will need to
be registered again from
Step 1.
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
Follow this process for each additional Handset (DSS2105) that needs to be registered to the
Main Base or for registering your Main Handset.
1. Remove the Handset from its charger
2. Press flash/reg on the Handset (Fig 1).
3. For Handset DSS2155 - Press the number 2 (Fig.2) to register as Handset 2 (Handset numbers
2-7 are available).
For Handset DSS2165 - Press the number 3 to register Handset 3 (Handset numbers 3-7
are available).
If you have additional
Handsets, repeat the same
process, but at Step 2 select
a number from 3 - 7 to
register the next handset.
The Registration process
needs to be completed within
15 seconds, 5 beep tones will
indicate that the time has been
exceeded. Please start the
process again.
After Registration the
Handset number is shown on
the Display screen either
during a call or while the
Handset is charging (Fig 4).
Fig 1.
Fig 3.
Fig 4.
HANDSET 1
NEW: 0
TOTAL: 0
Charging
REGISTER AS
HAND #2
Fig 2.
4. Place the handset in the Main Base Unit (Fig 3).
5. Press and hold the Registration button located on the
back of the Main Base unit near the DC power jack (Fig 3).
Hold the Registration button in until a long beep
confirms the handset has been registered.
TALK HIGH 1
On a Call
Handset
Registration
number
displayed
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Caller ID information may
not be displayed
immediately.
CALLER ID
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.
When the Telephone Rings
When the Caller ID message is received, the display shows the caller’s phone number along
with the date and time.
The incoming call information is stored in the Caller ID record. If the Caller ID service
included the caller’s name, the caller’s name appears on the display (up to 15 letters).
Date and Time received
(DD MM HH MM)
Caller’s name
Caller’s number
Some typical Displays:
When the phone number,
name and date are received
28/09 12:30pm 01
FRED
02 9599 3355
28/09 12:30pm 01
JIM STATEN
02 9599 3355
Number of calls
When invalid data
is received
INCOMING CALL
Private numbers will not be
recorded in the
Caller ID List.
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When a private number
is received
28/09 12:30pm 01
PRIVATE
When a call is coming from
overseas (New Zealand only)
28/09 12:30pm 01
OVERSEAS CALL
0000
When an unknown number
is received
28/09 12:30pm 01
UNAVAILABLE
When a call is coming from
a payphone (Australia only)
28/09 12:30pm 01
PAYPHONE
UNAVAILABLE
Name Tagging
If the displayed Caller ID telephone number is exactly the same as a number stored in memory,
then the stored name will also be displayed with the incoming Caller ID telephone number.
Oversea’s calls cannot be Name Tagged.
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
.
HANDSET 1
NEW: 1
TOTAL: 3
5/11 12:30 pm
FRED
02 9599 3355
NOTE
Caller ID information will
need to be deleted from each
handset separately.
Deleting Information from the Caller ID List
The DSS2155/DSS2165 stores up to 60 messages. If the phone receives the 61
the oldest one in the list is automatically deleted. Caller ID data can also be deleted manually.
Deleting a Caller ID message
1. Press - display the message to be
2. Press .
cid
deleted from the Caller ID list by pressing
or .
5/11 12:30
FRED
02 9599 3355
3. Press or to indicate “Yes” or “No”.
4. Press .
When you indicate ‘Yes’ -
a tone sounds and the Caller ID message is
DELETE MESSAGE?
YES
NO
deleted. The screen displays the next Caller
ID message.
When you indicate ‘No’ -
a tone sounds and the display returns to the Caller ID screen.
st
message,
pm
Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Press or to indicate ‘Yes’ or ‘No’
4. Press .
When you indicate ‘Yes’ -
a tone sounds and all stored Caller ID
messages are deleted.
When you indicate ‘No’ -
a tone sounds and the display returns to the Summary screen.
NEW: 01
TOTAL: 03
DELETE ALL?
YES
NO
TOTAL: 00
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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.
5/11 12:30 pm
FRED
02 9599 3355
TALK LOUD 1
0295993355
NOTE
If a message has already
been stored in the selected
memory number location,
a confirmation screen is
displayed.
Press to indicate “Y es”.
select
Press to overwrite.
Storing Caller ID messages in Memory dialing
The phone number of the party on the Caller
ID list can be stored in memory dialing.
1. Press - select the phone number to
be stored from the Caller ID list by pressing
or .
2. Press .
3. Press or or enter a two-digit
number to select the memory
(
0
location.
1
4. Press - a confirmation tone will sound.
The number is stored in memory, and the
screen displays the Caller ID list.
5. To add a name to the stored number refer to
page 10.
(
95
5/11 12:30 pm
FRED
0295993355
SELECT LOCATION
01 FRED
02 JOHN SMITH
5/11 12:30 pm
FRED
02 9599 3355
REPLACE MEMORY
YES
NO
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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. You’ll
never have to worry about a tape wearing out, jamming or resetting improperly.
The Integrated answering system is easy and convenient to use, but please read through all of
the instructions carefully.
Setting Up Your Answering System
Turning the answering system on/off:
1. To turn the answering system on, press .
The current greeting message will be played.
2. To turn the answering system off, press .
“Answering System Off” is announced.
Setting your greeting:
speaker
1
4
voice memo
greeting
pin
ghi
status
delete
abc
2
jkl mno
5 6
volume
play
time/3way
ans on/off
def
3
memory
redial/p
When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or
your own greeting.
Preset message:
The following message is pre-recorded “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone”
Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting):
1. Press and hold until you hear a tone.
Start recording your message immediately after
you hear the tone end.
2. When you finishing recording your message, press
or . A tone sound and your message
play back on the phone. You can record a greeting of up
to 30 seconds.
Choosing between the two outgoing messages:
1. Press to play the outgoing message.
2. Press again while the message is playing. This switches between the two
options.
speaker
1
4
voice memo
greeting
pin
ghi
status
delete
abc
2
jkl mno
5 6
volume
play
time/3way
ans on/off
def
3
memory
redial/p
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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:
RING TIME
2/4/TS
REC TIME
ANN/4/1
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.
Pre-recorded outgoing message for Announce only feature is:
“Hello, no one is available to take your call.” (twice)
speaker
voice memo
greeting
status
delete
volume
play
Selecting a PIN code:
To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two digit Personal
Identification Number (PIN) code . To select a PIN, perform the
following steps.
1. On the base, press and hold until a tone sounds and the LED displays 00.
2. To set the first number, press or repeatedly to scroll from 0 to 9. When
the desired number appears in the display, press .
3. To set the second number, press or to scroll from 0 to 9. When the
desired number appears in the display, press . Then the entered PIN code is
announced.
pin
(
9900
pin
(
pin
Selecting Ring Time Switch:
The ring time/toll saver switch allows you to set the number of
rings the caller hears before the answering system plays your
outgoing message.
You can set the switch to answer after two rings or after four
rings. Once the greeting has started, you can stop it when you
pick up the call at the handset or base. In the TS (toll saver)
RING TIME
2/4/TS
REC TIME
ANN/4/1
position, the answering system picks up after 6 rings if you
have new messages, and after 9 rings if there are none.
This way, if you call long distance to check your messages,
you can hang up after the seventh ring to avoid billing charges.
Using Your Answering System
Playing your messages
The base LED shows the number of total messages on the display. If the display is blinking,
then there are new messages waiting for you. After you play your new messages you can then
play old messages.
1. Press . The system announces the number of new and old messages, then the
incoming messages are played.
2. When all new messages have played, a tone is heard. The message counter LED stops
flashing to indicate that all of the new messages have been reviewed.
3. After you have reviewed all your messages, you can play your old messages again. Press
and follow the instructions above.
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
voice memo
greeting
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
speaker
1
4
pin
ghi
message.
3. Press at any time to stop reviewing
your messages and return to standby.
The message counter LED shows the total number
of messages on the system.
Deleting Messages
Deleting individual messages:
1. Press to review your message.
2. If you decide to delete a message, press
anytime during the message. The system beeps
and immediately goes to the next
message.
Deleting all messages:
Press and hold while the system is
in standby. A tone sounds when all messages are deleted.
If there are any messages you have not reviewed, you
cannot delete all messages at once. An error tone
occurs.
in use/
charge
delete
abc
2
jkl mno
5 6
volume
play
time/3-way
ans off
def
3
memory
Voice memo:
The voice memo function allows the user to record a
message (up to 10 minutes) on the base.
1. Press and hold until you hear a
voice memo
tone, the message counter LED blinks.
2. Speak into the microphone.
3. When you have finished, press
voice memo
or to stop recording.
The system returns to standby.
4. To play voice memo, press .
voice memo
speaker
pin
1
4
greeting
ghi
in use/
charge
delete
abc
2
jkl mno
5 6
volume
play
time/3-way
ans on/off
def
3
mute
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Setting the Date and Time
1. Press for 2 seconds until a confirmation beep sounds and the current day is
announced.
2. Press or to select the required day.
3. Press to store the selected day. The current hour is then announced.
4. Press or to select the required hour.
5. Press to store the selected hour. The current minute is then announced.
6. Press or to select the required minute.
7. Press to store the selected minute. The current AM/PM setting is then announced.
6. Press or to select the required AM/PM setting.
7. Press to store the selected AM/PM setting.
Checking the Date and Time
Press in Standby mode. The current date and time is announced through the speaker.
Setting the Time Stamp On/Off
1. Press , the current setting is displayed.
2. Press to set OFF.
3. Press to set ON.
4. Press to store the selected ON/OFF setting.
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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. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory. Then the
message playback automatically begins.
4. You may continue to listen to your message, or you may select a command from the
following chart.
Command Function
#
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
Press
then 1
#
then 2
#
then 3
#
then 4
#
then 5
#
then 6
#
then 7
#
then 8
#
then 9
#
then
Repeat a message
Play the messages
Skip a message
Delete a message
Stop message playback
Answering system ON
Voice memo record / stop
( up to 4 minutes recording time )
Greeting message record / stop
Answer system OFF
Room monitor
5. After all of your messages have played, or the playback time exceeds 4 minutes, you will
hear intermittent beeps indicating that the system is in the command waiting mode. You
may enter another command at this time from the chart above.
6. When you finish, hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically returns
to standby.
Remote room monitor:
You can call your answering system from any touch-tone phone and monitor sound in the room
where your base is installed.
1. Call your telephone number.
2. While the greeting message is played, press and your PIN code. If the Answering
System is off, let it ring 10 times. The tone sounds. Press and your PIN code.
3. The answering system announces the number of messages stored in memory. Then the
message playback automatically begins.
4. Press then to stop the messages.
#
#
5. Press then . You hear sounds in the room where your phone is installed.
5
After 15 seconds, the answering system returns to the Command Waiting mode.
#
6. Press then to monitor the room for another 15 seconds. Or select another
remote function. Or hang up to exit the system. The answering system automatically
returns to standby.
#
#
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Talk flashes
No dial tone
Re-register the handset - see page 15.
Disconnect some telephones.
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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
ELEMENT OF WARRANTY:
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. Warranty only available in the original country of sale.
WARRANTY DURATION
terminate and be of no further effect 12 months after the date of original retail sale. This
warranty will be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not maintained as
reasonable and necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits,
subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D)
Repaired by someone other than an authorised Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction
covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part
of a system not manufactured by Uniden.
PARTS COVERED
Handset only. All accessories (AC Adaptor, battery etc.) are covered for 90 days only.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY
this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor at its discretion, will
repair the defect or replace the product and return it to you without charge for parts or
service. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. THIS GUARANTEE IS IN ADDITION TO AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY
AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSUMER GUARANTEE ACT.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OR
WARRANTY
Product should be shipped or delivered, freight pre-paid, with evidence of original purchase
(eg. a copy of the sales docket), to the warrantor at:
: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the Base/Charging Unit and
: In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty, the
Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the
: This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall
: In the event that the product does not conform to
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION
345 Princes Highway,
Rockdale NSW 2216
Ph (02) 9599 3577 Fx (02) 9599 3278
Ph: 1300 366 895
www.uniden.com.au
Customers in other States should ship or deliver the Product freight pre-paid to their nearest
Uniden Authorised Repair Centre. See Unidens Website for the nearest Repair Centre.
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
SERVICE DIVISION
150 Harris Road,
East Tamaki, Auckland
Ph (09) 273 8377 Fx (09) 274 4253
Ph: 0800 4 UNIDEN
(864 336)
www.uniden.co.nz
WARRANTY
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THANK YOU
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