DSS3405
ADDITIONAL HANDSET
OWNER'S MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden DSS3405
accessory handset and charger. You can place this fully featured
cordless handset anywhere your home has AC power.
Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation
purposes. Some illustrations may differ from the actual unit.
Caution: The earcap of this telephone may attract and retain
small metallic objects
Important!
The DSS3405 accessory handset will not operate until it is
registered to a Uniden main base. This manual describes how to
set up your new handset; for more detailed instructions on
operating your new handset, please refer to the manual supplied
with your base.
Terminology Used in this Manual
Base
Charger
Accessory
Handset
Standby
Station
Talk
The main part of the phone that connects to your
phone line and lets you make and receive calls.
A cradle that charges an accessory handset. It
connects to power but not to a phone line.
A handset that works with an expandable phone
base.
Accessory handsets must be registered to a base.
The handset is not in use. If it is off the cradle, no
line has been activated. No dial tone is present.
Any handset or the base.
A telephone line has been activated on the handset
or the base, enabling a dial tone.
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Compatible Bases
This handset is compatible with Uniden's 2.4 GHz Digital
Expandable phone system: the DSS3415, DSS3455 and DSS3435
series. Visit www.uniden.com.au (Australian model) or
www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand model) for the most up-to-date list
of compatible bases.
Installing the Accessory Handset
Checking the Package Contents
Make sure your package contains the following items. If any
items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.
• Cordless Handset • Charging Cradle
• AC Adapter, model #AAD-600S • Rechargeable NiMH Battery
Input: 240V AC 50 Hz Pack, model #BT-909
Output: 9V DC 210 mA Capacity: 600 mAh,3.6V
• Belt Clip • Printed Material
Installing the Battery
Follow the steps below to install the
rechargeable battery pack.
1. Using the finger indentation, press in on
the battery case cover and slide it down
to remove it.
2. Plug the battery connector into the
battery compartment jack. Be sure to
match the red and black wires to the label
near the jack.
3. Gently pull on the battery wires. If the
battery connector comes loose, try
connecting it again.
4. Replace the battery case cover and slide
it up until it clicks into place.
Note: Use only the Uniden BT-909 rechargeable battery
pack supplied with your cordless telephone.
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Installing the Belt Clip
Line up the tabs with the holes on each side
of the handset. Press the belt clip down until
both tabs click into place. To remove the belt
clip, pull both sides of the clip to release the
tabs from the holes.
Installing the Optional Headset
Your phone may be used with an optional
headset. To use a headset, insert the headset
plug into the headset jack. Headsets may be
purchased by contacting Uniden. See
warranty on inside back cover for contact
information.
Charging the Accessory Handset
The handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack that
automatically recharges when the handset is placed in the
charger.
1. Connect the AC adapter to
DC IN 9V
the 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 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 on
the charging cradle.
charge
4. Charge the handset battery pack for at least 15-20 hours before
using your new handset for the first time.
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Registering the Handset
You must register the handset to the base before you can use it.
Only one handset can be registered at a time. (If an accessory
handset has ever been registered to a base, you must reset the
handset before you can register it to a new base).
For DSS34 Series Bases
(DSS3415, DSS3455, DSS3435)
To register to a DSS34 series base,
place the accessory handset in the
base. While the handset is registering,
HANDSET REGISTERING appears 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.
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Resetting the Handset
If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a
handset with another one, you must first clear the registration
information from the base and the handset.
1. Press and hold and
for at least 5 seconds, until
the SYSTEM RESET menu
appears.
2. Select the DEREGISTER
HS submenu by pressing .
WHICH HANDSET? appears in the display.
3. Use or to select the handset ID to be de-
[][]
registered from the list, and then press .
DEREGISTER HS appears.
4. Press to move the cursor to YES, and then press
[]
[select/ ]
[ ] [#/>]
[select/ ]
[select/ ]
. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Resetting the Handset Without the Base
If the original base the handset was registered to is not available for
some reason (for example, it is lost or somehow
incapacitated), you can still reset the handset and use it with
another base.
1. Press and hold and for at least 5 seconds, until the
SYSTEM RESET menu appears.
2. Press to move the cursor to REPLACING BASE and then
3. Press to move the cursor to YES, and then press
4. Register the handset to the new base.
[]
press . REPLACE BASE appears.
[select/ ]
[]
[select/ ].
deletes its own link to the base without trying to contact the base.
[ ] [#/>]
You hear a confirmation tone, and the handset
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Using the Interface
Parts of the Handset
1. Antenna
2. Headset jack
cover
3. Belt Clip hole
4. Speakerphone
speaker and
ringer
5. Battery
compartment
6. New message
LED
7. Earpiece
8. LCD display
9.
[menu/clear ]
10.
[redial/pause ]
11.
[ /flash ]
(talk/flash)
12. (phonebook)
[]
13.
[*/tone/<]
14.
[xfer/intercom]
(transfer/intercom)
15.
[select/ ]
(select/messages)
16. (up)
[]
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17. (end call)
[]
18. (Caller ID)
[]
19. (down)
[]
20. (pound)
[#/>]
21. (speaker)
[]
22. Microphone
23. Charging
contacts
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
battery
Standby/Talk
Standby
Talk
R
B
P
Talk
Talk
Talk
Talk
The icon indicates the handset
battery status: full, medium, low, and empty.
ringer off
The icon indicates that the ringer is
turned off.
mute
The icon appears when you mute the
handset.
call record
The icon appears while recording
a conversation.
The icon appears when the Clarity
boost
Boost feature is activated.
The icon appears when the handset
speaker
speakerphone is in use.
The icon appears when Privacy
privacy
Mode is turned on.
The Standby Screen
When the phone is in standby, the display shows the following:
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. Press the left side of
the key to open the phonebook. Press
the right side to open the Caller ID list.
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To use this four-way key, place your thumb over the key on the
handset and move to the four positions to get the feel of how it
moves and operates
.
Using the Handset Menus
To open the menu, press . Select the option you
want by pressing the four-way function key. This will move the
cursor; the option currently selected has a triangle beside it.
Activate the selected option by pressing . Pressing
[menu/clear]
again will go back to the previous menu. To exit the
menu and return to standby, press .
If you do not press a key within 30 seconds, the phone will
time out and exit the menu. When setting the day and time,
the time-out period is extended to two minutes.
[menu/clear]
[select/ ]
[]
Making and Receiving Calls
With the earpiece With the speakerphone
1.Remove the handset from
the cradle.
2. Dial the number.
3. Press .
[]
Make a
call
1. Remove the handset from
the cradle.
2. Dial the number.
3. Press .
[ /flash ]
Answer
a call
Hang
Up
*If AutoTalk is on, the phone answers when you remove the handset from the charging cradle.
**If Any Key Answer is on, you can press any key in the twelve-key pad.
1. Pick up the handset.*
2. Press .**
[ /flash ]
[]
Press or return the
handset to the cradle.
1. Pick up the handset.*
2. Press .
[]
[]
Press or return the
handset to the cradle.
Using Caller ID and Call Waiting
If you subscribe to Caller ID, you can store up to 100 Caller ID
records. Your phone shares memory between your phonebook and
Caller ID entries. If you have 100 phonebook entries, Caller ID
records won't be saved (but will display when the call comes in).
[]
Press to open the Caller ID record list. The first thing you will
see is the summary screen. From the summary screen, you have
the following options:
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Scroll through the
records
Jump to records that
start with a certain
letter
Store a record in the
phonebook
Dial a record
Delete a record
Delete all records
Exit the Caller ID list
To scroll through the records from A to Z, press .
To scroll trough the records from Z to A press .
Press the number key corresponding to the letter
you want to jump to.
Find the record you want to store and press
[select/ ]
Find the entry you want to dial and press
[]
or .
Find the entry you want to dial and press
[menu/clear]
Press .
Press or press again if you are on a call.
.
.
[menu/clear]
[] [ ]
[]
[]
[ /flash ]
Using Call Waiting
If you subscribe to call waiting, a tone sounds if a call comes
in when you are on the phone. If you subscribe to Caller ID on
call waiting, the Caller ID information of the waiting call appears on
the display. Press and then on
For Australian model: [ /flash] 2
the handset to switch between callers.
For New Zealand model: [ /flash]
Press on the handset to switch
between callers.
Redialing a Number
To redial one of the last 3 numbers dialed on the handset, press
[redial/pause]
list. Use repeatedly or and to find the
number you want to dial, and then press or . (You
can also press or and then to redial
the last number dialed.)
when the phone is in standby. This opens the redial
[redial/pause] [ ] [ ]
[ /flash]
[ /flash ] [ ], [redial/pause]
[]
Using the Phonebook
You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the phonebook.
Your handset shares memory between your phonebook and Caller
ID entries. When all the phonebook entries are full, you will hear a
beep and MEMORY FULL appears. You cannot store any
additional names and numbers unless you delete some of the
existing ones.
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Press [ ] to enter the phonebook. Once in the phonebook,
you have the following options:
Scroll through
the entries
Jump to entries
that start with a
certain letter
Store a new
entry
Copy entries to
another handset
Dial an entry
Delete an entry
Delete all entries
Close the
phonebook
To scroll through the phonebook from A to Z, press . To
scroll through the phonebook from Z to A press . (If the
phone is in standby, move the cursor to DIAL/EDIT, and then
[select/ ]
press to display the summary screen.)
Press the number key corresponding to the letter you want to
jump to. (If the phone is in standby, move the cursor to
DIAL/EDIT, and then press to display the
summary screen.)
Move the cursor to STORE NEW, then press .
1. Move the cursor to COPY and press .
2. Select the handset you want to copy the entries to and
[select/ ]
press .
3. Select ONE MEMORY or ALL MEMORY and press
[select/ ]
4. If you choose ONE MEMORY, find the entry you want to
copy and press . If you choose ALL MEMORY,
ARE YOU SURE? appears. Move the cursor to select YES,
then press .
1. Move the cursor to DIAL/EDIT and press .
2. Find the entry you want to dial.
3. Press or .
1. Move the cursor to DIAL/EDIT and press .
2. Find the entry you want to delete.
3. Press .
Move the cursor to DELETE ALL and press .
Press or press again if you are on a call).
.
[select/ ]
[ /flash ] [ ]
[menu/clear]
[]( [ ]
[select/ ]
[select/ ]
[select/ ]
[]
[]
[select/ ]
[select/ ]
[select/ ]
[select/ ]
Adjusting the Volume
Ringer
Volume
Earpiece
Volume
Speaker
Volume
Choose from three ringer volume settings (off, low, and
high). With the phone in standby, use and to adjust
[] []
the ringer volume.
Choose from six volume levels for the earpiece. While on a
call, press to make the earpiece volume louder or
[] []
to make it softer.
Choose from six volume levels for the handset
speakerphone. While on a call, press to make the
speaker volume louder or to make it softer.
[]
[]
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Hold, Conference, Transfer, and Intercom
[xfer/intercom ]
Put a call on
hold
Join an inprogress call
Transfer a call
Cancel a
transfer
Accept a
transferred
call
Make an
intercom page
Cancel a page
Answer an
intercom page
Press .If you leave a caller on hold for
more than five minutes, the call will be disconnected.
To return to the party on hold, press or .
To join a call already in progress, press or
[]
. You can hang up normally; the other station
remains connected to the call.
[xfer/intercom ],
Press the call is placed on hold. Use
[] []
or to select the station you want to transfer
the call to, and press . (To page all
stations at once, select ALL.) When the other station
answers, you can talk to the station; the outside call
remains on hold. If the other station accepts the call,
you will be disconnected.
To cancel the transfer and return to the call, press
[ /flash ] [ ]
To answer the transfer page and speak to the
transferring station, press or
[xfer/intercom ]
caller, press again.
With the phone in standby, press .
Use or to select the station you want to
talk with, then press . (If you select ALL,
all other stations will be paged.)
To cancel the intercom page, press .
Press or . If AutoTalk is on,
the handset automatically answers the page when
you remove it from the cradle.
or .
[ /flash ]
[] []
[ /flash ] [xfer/intercom]
[select/ ]
[ /flash ]
. To accept the call and speak to the
[select/ ]
[ /flash ] [ ]
[ /flash]
[xfer/intercom]
[]
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)
While the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer for
this call. The phone will ring again on the next call. (The
handset must be off the cradle to mute the ringer.)
[]
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Muting the Microphone
To mute the microphone so the caller can't hear you, press
[menu/clear]
[select/ ]
procedure to cancel muting.
. Move the cursor to select MUTE and then press
. MUTE ON and appear in the display. Repeat the
Privacy Mode
To prevent other stations from interrupting a call, press
[menu/clear]
then press . PRIVACY MODE ON and P appear in
the display. Repeat the procedure to turn off privacy mode.
. Move the cursor to select PRIVACY MODE and
[select/ ]
Adjusting the Audio Tone
If you aren't satisfied with your phone's audio quality, you can
adjust the Audio Tone of the earpiece. While on a call, press
[select/ ]
natural and high. (The default setting, Natural Tone, is
recommended for hearing aid users.) When the desired option
appears on the display, stop. After two seconds, the displayed
audio tone is set, and the display returns to normal.
to cycle through the three audio tone options: low,
Using the Clarity Boost Feature
If you encounter interference while you are on a call, you can
manually improve the sound by turning on the clarity boost
feature. Press , move the cursor to select
CLARITY BOOST, and then press . BOOST ON and
B appear in the display.
Use the same procedure to turn off clarity boost feature,
BOOST OFF appears.
[menu/clear]
[select/ ]
Accessing Your Answering Machine
If your base has an answering machine, you can use your
handset to get your messages and change your answering
machine setup. To access the answering machine, press
[select/ ]
new and old messages and then wait for your next command.
You have the following options:
. The answering machine announces the number of
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[/2]
Play messages
Repeat a message
Skip a message
Delete a message
End message
review
Record a memo
Turn the answering
machine on or off
Record a greeting
Listen to Help
Exit and hang up
Press . The system plays the message
then announces the time and day the
message was received.
[/1]
Press |<< to go to the start of the current
message. Press |<< repeatedly to go
back to a previous message.
[/3]
Press >>| to go to the beginning of the
next message.
While a message is playing, press Ø . The
message is permanently deleted.
[/5]
Press to stop the message playback.
[7] [ /5 ]
Press to start recording. Press or
[7]
to stop.
[6]
Press to turn the answering machine on.
[9]
Press to turn it off.
[ 8 ] [ /5 ]
Press to start recording. Press or
[8 ]
to stop.
[0]
Press to hear the Help prompts.
[]
Press to exit the system and return to
standby.
[/1]
[/4]
Screening Calls
If your base has an answering machine, you can listen to
callers as they leave a message. Press when the
[select/ ]
system is answering to listen to the caller without answering
the phone.
Accessing Voice Mail
If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can program your
handset to automatically dial the access number.
1. Press .
2. Move the cursor to HANDSET SETUP and then press
3 Move the cursor to EDIT VOICE MAIL and then press
[menu/clear]
[select/ ]
[select/ ]
.
.
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4. Enter your access number (up to 20 digits).If you need the
phone to wait before sending the next digits, press
[redial/pause ]
pause, press multiple times. Each pause
counts as one digit.
5. Press when you are finished.
Once you program your access number, press to
dial your voice mail service. For NZ model the Telecom Voice Mail
Access number is pre-programmed into and speed dial
location 4.
[select/ ]
to insert a two-second pause. For a longer
[redial/pause ]
[select/ ]
[select/ ]
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 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 again. KEYPAD UNLOCKED appears.
[*/tone/<]
[*/tone/<]
Maintenance
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 charging
cradle, 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.
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Low Battery Alert
When the battery pack is very low, the display shows LOW
BATTERY and the empty battery icon. If the phone is in
standby, none of the keys will operate. If you are on a call,
complete your conversation as quickly as possible, and return
the handset to the charging cradle.
Battery Replacement and Handling
With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. If
the talk time becomes short even after the battery is recharged,
please replace the battery by contacting Uniden.
See warranty on inside back cover for contact information.
Warning
To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from
fire or electrical shock, use only the BT-909 battery pack.
Caution:
- This equipment contains a rechargeable Nickel-MetalHydride battery.
- Do not remove the batteries to charge them.
- Never throw the battery in a fire or disassemble or heat it.
- Do not remove or damage the battery casing.
- Do not short-circuit the battery.
- Do not charge the battery used in this equipment in any
charger other than the one designed to charge this battery
as specified in the owner's manual. Using another charger
may damage the battery or cause the battery to explode.
- Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly.
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. Gently rub the damp cloth
over the charging contacts until all visible dirt is
removed. Dry the contacts thoroughly
before returning the handset to the
charging cradle.
Caution: Do not use any chemical products (benzene, alcohol,
paint thinner, etc.), or you may discolor the surface and damage
the finish.
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MEMO
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MEMO
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Warranty
UNIDEN DSS3405 Cordless Phone
Limited One Year Warranty
Note:
Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty.
Warrantor:
Elements of Warranty:
this warranty, its DSS3405 Cordless Phone (hereinafter referred to as the Product) to
be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or
exclusions set out below.
Warranty Duration:
be of no further effect ONE (1) Year 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 authorized 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, (F) Installed, programmed or
serviced by anyone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent, or (G) Where the
Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition.
Parts Covered:
Accessories:
Statement of Remedy:
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 and 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 AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER
THE CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT.
Procedure for obtaining performance or warranty:
does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight
prepaid, with evidence of original purchase, (eg. a copy of the sales docket), to the
warrantor at:
Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498
Uniden New Zealand Limited
Warranty only available in original country of purchase
Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of
This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and
This warranty covers for 1 year, the Handset and Charge Unit only.
Batteries, AC adaptor etc are covered for 90 days.
In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty
In the event that the Product
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Service Division
345 Princes Highway,
Rockdale, NSW 2216 Auckland
Fax (02) 9599 3278
www.uniden.com.au www.uniden.co.nz
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTD
Service Division
150 Harris Road, East Tamaki,
Fax (09) 274 4253
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©2006 Uniden Australia Pty Limited, Uniden New Zealand Limited. Printed in China.
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