Digital Spread
Spectrum provides
the longest range,
the clearest sound
and the best privacy.
•This symbol
3
AVOID -
connecting
more than
phones as ringing
may be impaired
AVOID multi power boards.
CHARGE the new phone
for 17 - 20 hrs.
AVOID Moisture
Don’t overload the
power outlet.
indicates important
operating and
servicing instructions.
•The earcap of this
telephone may attract
and retain small
metallic objects.
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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
AVOID Microwave ovens
AVOID moisture
AVOID Computers
CHOOSE a central location
AVOID other cordless
telephones
Note: Ringing will not be impaired by
adding extra cordless handsets.
QUICK START GUIDE
S tart
Here!
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.
For wall mounting, see “Mounting the Base Unit on
a Wall” on page 6.
2) Connect the AC adapter to the AC ADAPTER
jack and to a standard AC wall outlet.
AC adapter
(supplied)
3) Connect the telephone
line cord to the TEL LINE
jack and to a telephone
socket on the wall.
New Zealand
Australia
To AC outlet
To telephone
socket
Telephone line cord (supplied)
To AC adapter
To TEL LINE
Make sure the AC
Adapter/s remains
switched ON at all
times. Use only
the Uniden AC
Adapter/s supplied
with this unit.
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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. Do Not use
Alkaline, Lithium, or
non-rechargeable
batteries. Using
incorrect batteries
could damage or limit
the performance of
this unit.
•Recharge your phone
on a regular basis by
returning the handset
to the charger after
each phone call.
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Installing the AA batteries
1) Press down on the battery cover release and slide the
cover down until it comes off.
2) Install the batteries supplied with your phone, observing
correct + - polarity.
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”.
2) Make sure the charge LED illuminates. If the LED does not illuminate, check to see that
the AC adapter is plugged in and switch on. Clean the handset and base charge contacts
with a pencil eraser.
• After installing the batteries in the handset, charge your handset at least 17-20 hours.
During a power cut
or if the AC Adapter
is switched off,
this telephone
will not operate.
Controls and Functions1
Uniden Company Philosophy3
Welcome3
Features4
Checking the Package Contents5
Terminology5
Mounting the Base Unit on a Wall6
Battery Maintenance6
Installing the Beltclip7
Headset Installation8
Display and Icons8
About Soft Key Function9
DSS2455/DSS2465 Flow Chart10
About the Menu12
Setting up the Menu15
BASICS23
Making and Receiving Calls23
Placing a Call on Hold24
Redialing a Call24
Adjusting the Earpiece and Handset Speaker Volume26
Clarity Booster26
Ringer Mute (temporarily)27
Mute Microphone27
Traveling Out-of-Range27
Flash and Call Waiting28
New Message LED28
PHONEBOOK29
Storing Phone Numbers, Names,
Distinctive Rings, and Speed Dial29
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Steps for Entering Names and Special Characters31
Viewing the Phonebook33
Making Calls Using the Phonebook34
Speed Dialing34
Editing or Erasing a Stored Name, Phone Number,
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. Using
extra handsets (optional), you can establish a 4-way conference call (2 handsets-Base Speaker Phone-an outside
line, or 3 handsets-an outside line). Additionally, with 4-way conference using 2 handsets, another 2 handsets can
establish an intercom call. You can now place a fully featured cordless handset anywhere in your home or office
where AC power is available to connect the handset chargers.
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
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FEATURES
Great features of this cordless phone include:
• Designed and Engineered in Japan
• 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
• Integrated Digital Answering Machine
• Multi (4) Handset Capable (2 handsets Included (DSS2465 only))
• Long Range (up to 1km)
• Dual Keypad (Backlit on Handsets)
• Digital Duplex Speakerphones on Handset and Base
Advanced Alpha Display Caller ID Features:
• Alpha Memory Dialling
• POP ID - Caller Name Identification*
• 16 Indi vidua l Caller Tone Allocation (8 Rings/8 Melodies)
• 100 Caller ID * Memories with Phonebook
• 4 Line Backlit Full Dot Matrix LCD Display with Clock
• Maxi-Sound - Extra Loud Handset Volume Control
• Intercom/Announce Call Transfer
• Handset Conferencing (for example, 2 handsets + Base + Outside Call)
• Two-Way Communication between Handsets Anywhere without the Base
• Conversation Record
• And More!
* Caller ID and POP ID features work only if you subscribe to the service provided by your local telephone company.
There is usually a fee for this service.
#
Range may vary depending on environmental and/or topographical conditions.
#
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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.
Uniden New Zealand Limited Service Division
Ph : 0800 4 UNIDEN
(0800 4864 336)
We can also be reached
at www.uniden.co.nz
TERMINOLOGY
Throughout this manual, terms such as Standby and Talk Mode are used. Below is the terminology explanation.
Standby Mode - The handset is not in use, is off the cradle, and or has not been pressed.
A dial tone is not present.
Talk Mode - The handset is not in the cradle and or has been pressed enabling a dial
tone. “Talk” appears on the display.
DirectLink - Two way communication between the handset anywhere without the base.
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MOUNTING THE BASE UNIT ON A WALL
3mm
10cm
35mm
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.
• Use screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall material where the base unit will
be placed.
1) Insert two mounting screws into the wall (with their appropriate anchoring device),
10cm apart. Allow about 3mm between the wall and screwheads for mounting the phone.
2) Snap the desk top/wall mount bracket into the notches on the base bottom.
3) Plug the AC adapter into the AC ADAPTER jack on the telephone and then into a
Standard AC wall outlet.
4) Plug the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the telephone and then into
the telephone socket on the wall.
5) Align the mounting slots on the base with the mounting posts on the wall.
6) Then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated.
This phone also can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate (for Australia).
1) Snap the desk top/wall mount bracket into the notches on the base bottom.
2) Refer to step 3 through 6 to mount the base.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Battery use time (per charge)
Fully charged (17-20 hours charge time)
• Up to 7 hours continuous use (up to 5 hours when the clarity booster is on)
• Up to 14 days when the handset is in the standby mode (up to 24 hours when in DirectLink mode)
Recharge your phone on a regular basis by returning the handset to the charger after each phone call.
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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” 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.
Low Battery
Cleaning the battery charging contacts
To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean the charging
contacts on both the handset and the base unit once a month.
Use a dry cloth or pencil eraser to clean.
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.
Caution
• Use only “AA” rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
• Do not remove the batteries from the handset to charge them.
• Never throw the batteries into a fire, disassemble them, or heat them.
• Do not remove or damage the battery casing.
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.
contacts
INSTALLING THE BELTCLIP
To attach the beltclip
Insert the beltclip into the holes on each side of the handset. Press down until it clicks into place.
To remove the beltclip
Pull both sides of the beltclip to release the tabs from the holes.
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HEADSET INSTALLATION
Handset ID and Banner
Number of new Caller ID calls received
Battery icon
Soft keys
(These will not be displayed while the handset is charging in the cradle.)
Ringer off icon (when the ringer is Off)
Day of the week and time (hh:mm/A/P)
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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.
DISPLAY AND ICONS
Example of the standby mode display
ICONSTATUSDESCRIPTION
Standby/Talk
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Battery icons indicate the handset battery status. This icon cycles
depending on the battery status (empty, low, medium, and full).
indicates that the batteries installed are not for use with this
phone, remove the batteries immediately.
Standby
StandbyHandset Remote soft key is used to play an incoming message remotely.
TalkMute icon appears when you mute the handset.
TalkSpeaker icon appears when the handset speaker phone is used.
TalkRecording icon appears while recording a conversation.
Ringer off icon indicates that ringer is set to Off.
ABOUT SOFT KEY FUNCTION
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Soft key 1Soft key 2Soft key 3
Talk 999:59
1234567890
MUTEMENU
CALL WAIT
Soft key 1Soft key 2Soft key 3
Talk 999:59
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MUTEMENU
Soft key 1Soft key 2
In the standby modeIn the talk mode
Soft key functions consists of soft key icons and soft keys (No. 1, 2, and 3). Each soft
key corresponds to the icon displayed above, and each icon will be changed depending
on the operation. Press the corresponding soft key to enter a menu, or select an item.
In this manual, we refer to this combination of icons and keys as the soft key.
For example, you will use the soft keys when you want to:
- Access the main menu
- Access Caller ID messages stored
- Store or edit phone numbers
- Redial one of the last three numbers dialed from the handset
- Etc….Note: The soft key icons will not appear while charging the handset.
(Australia model)(New Zealand model)
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DSS2455/DSS2465 FLOW CHART
• From the standby mode
Caller ID
▲
Redial History
or
Phonebook
▼
BACKBACKOK
Select a menu,
then press the
OK soft key.
Setup the menu:
• See page 37 for Caller ID.
• See page 24 for Redial.
• See page 29 for Phonebook.
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PB
MENUCID RDL PB
Play incoming
messages remotely
(see page 52).
M
DirectLink Mode
E
Handset Setup
N
Answ. Setup
U
BACKOK
OK soft key
To enter
DirectLink mode
press [ENTER]
BACKBACKENTER
ENTER soft key
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CANCELDirectLink
DirectLink soft key
Go to DirectLink operation
(see pages 16, 57).
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CANCELDirectLink
CANCEL soft key, then OK.
Normal standby mode
▼
DirectLink Mode
Handset Setup
Answ. Setup
OK soft key
<HANDSET SETUP>
▲
Ringer Volume
or
Ringer Tones
▼
Distinct. Ring
Auto Talk
Anykey Answer
Banner
Contrast
OK soft key
Setup the menu
(see pages 16-18).
▼
OKBACK
OKBACK
• From the Talk mode
DirectLink Mode
▼
Handset Setup
Answ. Setup
BACKOK
OK soft key
<ANSW. SETUP>
▲
Security Code
or
Ring Time
▼
Record Time
Message Alert
Call Screen
Answer Mode
OK soft key
Setup the menu
(see pages 19-20).
Handset Setup
▼▼
Answ. Setup
Global Setup
OK soft key
<GLOBAL SETUP>
▲
Name Tag
or
Insert 0
▼
Day & Time
OKBACK
OK soft key
Setup the menu
(see pages 21).
“Insert 0” is available only for
New Zealand model.
Answ. Setup
Global Setup
OKBACK
System Reset
OK soft key
<SYSTEM RESET>
▲
Deregister HS
or
Replacing Base
▼
OKBACK
BACKBACKOK
OK soft key
Setup the menu
(see page 22).
Talk 999:59
1234567890
OKBACK
MUTEMENU
• Press the MUTE soft key to
mute a call (see page 27).
• Press the MENU soft key,
then select:
- “Booster On” to improve
the sound quality
(see page 26).
- “Recording” to record the
conversation (see page 51).
CALL WAIT
- “Caller ID” to view Caller
ID list (see page 38).
- “Phonebook” to view
phonebook locations
(see page 33).
- “Redial History” to view
the last three numbers
dialed (see page 24).
• Press the CALL WAIT soft key
to access the Call Waiting (see
page 28) (Australia only).
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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.
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ABOUT THE MENU
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.
Summary of the Main Menu and Submenu
Two Way Communication between the Handsets Anywhere without the
Base (DirectLink)
Select this menu to enter the Two Way Communication between the Handsets Anywhere
without the Base (DirectLink) mode. If you have 2 or more handsets, a pair of handsets
work as transceivers. Use them at a shopping mall to stay in contact with family and
friends. To use this feature, you must set the two handsets to the DirectLink mode first
(see page 16).
DirectLink menu only applies when you have 2 or more handsets.
Handset Setup
All settings must be set separately for each handset in the Handset Setup menu.
Submenu nameDescription
Ringer VolumeAdjust the ringer volume (see page 16).
Ringer TonesAdjusting the ringer tone (see page 17).
Distinct. RingSet the distinctive ring (see page 17). “Distinctive Ring” allows you to
(Distinctive ring)preset memory locations with a designated ring tone. When an incoming call
is received and the Caller ID information matches the information in one of
the memory locations, the distinctive ring that has been stored for that
particular Caller will sound.
If you have set multiple memory locations with distinctive rings,
switching the setting to “Distinctive Off” will result in no distinctive ringing.
All incoming calls will have a normal ring tone. Switching to “Distinctive On”
will activate all programmed distinctive ring memory locations.
Submenu nameDescription
Auto TalkAllows 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).
Anykey AnswerAllows 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).
BannerCustomize the name of your handset, and display it in the LCD in the standby
mode. For example, you can name the handset “John” (see page 18).
ContrastAdjust the handset LCD brightness for better viewing (10 levels) (see page 18).
Answering Setup
This menu allows you to set up Answering Machine settings from your handset. You can
also set these setup menus from the base (see page 44).
Submenu nameDescription
Security CodeSelect a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code. A PIN code is
required to play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter
a two-digit PIN code (see page 19).
Ring TimeAllows 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
4, 6, or 9 rings. Setting “TS” (Toll Saver), the answering system picks up
after 6 rings if you have new messages, and after 9 rings if there are none
(see page 19).
Record TimeSet the duration for recording the incoming messages. You have three record
time options. The options “1 minute” or “4 minutes” set the duration for
recording the incoming messages. “Announce only” answers the call with the
preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving
a message (see page 19)
Message AlertLets you know when you have a new incoming message by sounding a short
alert tone (see page 20).
Call ScreenSet the call screening feature to On or Off (see page 20).
Answer ModeSet your answering system to On or Off (see page 20).
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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 nameDescription
Name Tag (POP ID)Display the stored name with the Caller ID telephone number, if the displayed
Insert 0Add “0” or “00” to the number, when you receive the Caller ID message
(New Zealand only)(see page 21).
Day & timeSet the day and time of your display (see page 21).
Caller ID telephone number is exactly the same as a number stored in the
phone book (see page 21).
System Reset
This menu is used to clear the handset ID from the base, or the base ID from
the handset.
Submenu nameDescription
Deregister HSClear the handset ID from the base. Use this menu, for example when
Replacing BaseClear the base ID. Use this menu, for example, if you wish to deregister
you change the digital security code (see page 22).
the base to use the handset with another base of the DSS series
(DSS2415/DSS2455/DSS2465 series) (see page 22).
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SETTING UP THE MENU
Entering the Menu
1) Press the MENU soft key in the standby mode.
2) Use /
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 /
then press the OK soft key to enter.
In the submenu, /
▲ or ▼ to move the pointer to a
▲ or ▼ to select a desired submenu,
▲ or ▼ is used to select an item. Press the OK soft key to
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DirectLink Mode
Handset Setup
Answ. Setup
BACKOK
confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press the BACK soft key. For
detailed instructions, see the following sections for the desired submenu.
5) To exit the menu, press .
•If any of the following occurs during the menu operation, the operation will be cancelled.
- Press .
- Press or .
- Charge the handset.
- Receive an outside/intercom call or page.
•If the handset remains idle for 30 seconds, the phone will return to the standby mode.
For Answering Setup
menu, you can also
set them from the
base (see page 44).
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•If you select “Ringer
Volume Off”,
icon appears in
the display.
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 DirectLinkmode. You will hear a confirmation tone, and
“DirectLink Mode Complete” appears.
3) To return back to the normal mode, exit the DirectLink
mode. To exit the DirectLink mode, press the CANCEL
soft key, then the OK soft key, or return the handset to the cradle.
To enter
DirectLink mode
press [ENTER]
BACKBACKENTER
Handset Setup
Setting a Ringer Volume
1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Ringer Volume” submenu
(see “Entering the Menu” on page 15).
2) Press /
(Ringer Volume Off, Ringer Volume Low, or
Ringer Volume High). You will hear a ringer or
melody at the Selected volume (if you select “RingerVolume Off”, no ringer or melody will sound).
3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
▲ or ▼ to adjust the ringer settings
Ringer Volume
High
BACKOK
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Selecting a Ringer Tone
1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Ringer Tones” submenu (see
“Entering the Menu” on page 15).
You can choose from 8 ringers or 8 melodies:
- Ringers [Flicker, Clatter, Soft Alert, Wake Up, Light Bug,
Beep Boop, Tone Board, Chip Chop]
- Melodies [Beethoven’s Symphony #9 (Beethoven9), For
Ringer Tones
Flicker
Clatter
Elise (Elise), We Wish You A Merry Christmas (MerryXmas), Home Sweet Home (Hm Swt Hm), Lorri Song #6 (Lorri Song), When the Irish
Eyes Are Smiling (Irish Eyes), Aura Lee, Let Me Call You Sweet Heart (Sweetheart)]
2) Press /
▲ or ▼ to move the pointer. You will hear the ringer or melody as
you scroll through the options.
3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Distinctive Ringer Setup
1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the
“Distinct. Ring” submenu (see “Entering the Menu”
on page 15).
2) Press /
▲ or ▼ to select “On” or “Off”.
3) Press the OK soft key. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Distinctive Ring
On
Off
BACKBACKOK
Setting the Auto Talk
1) Enter the “Handset Setup” menu, then the “Auto
Talk” 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.
Auto Talk
On
Off
BACKBACKOK
If you set the ringer
volume to Off ,
OKBACK
the ringer tone will
not sound.
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