Uniden WDSS 5315 manual

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    WDSS 5315 WDSS 5315+1 Series Owner ’ s Manual OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

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    1 T able of Contents Welcome ....................................................................... 4 T erminology Used in this Manual ............................. 5 Manual Conventions ................................................ 5 Product Overview ........................................................ 6 Features ...........................[...]

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    2 Customizing Y our Phone .......................................... 28 Selecting a Ring T one (Handset only).................... 28 Activating AutoT alk (Handset only) ........................ 29 Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only) ............ 29 A c ti va t i n g C l ar it y B o o s t f or Al l C a l ls ( H a n d s e t O nl y ) ... 29 Using[...]

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    3 Precautions! .............................................................. 49 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery W arning ... 49 Index ........................................................................... 50 One Y ear Limited W arranty ....................................... 54[...]

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    4 W elcome Thank you for purchasing a Uniden Multi-Handset phone. Note: Illustrations in this manual are used for explanation purposes. Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit.[...]

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    5 Standby The handset is not in use. If the handset is on the cradle or [ /ash] or [ ] on the handset is not pressed, no line has been activated. No dial tone is present. CID Caller ID is available from your T elephone provider and is offered to users on a subscription basis. With this service and a display on your cordless phone, you will be ab[...]

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    6 Product Overview Features: 5.8GHz Wide Band Digital T echnology Expandable System Expands up to 8 Handsets Caller ID* Caller ID on Call W aiting Name T ag (Pop ID) Personal (Distinctive) Ring Store 30 Caller ID Numbers Advanced Phonebook Features Store 70 Phonebook Entries Alphabetical Search Personalized Ring by Party T ransfer Single Listing or[...]

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    7 Parts of the Phone The following illustrations show you all of the different parts of your phone. Handset 1 5 6 7 8 15 17 19 20 21 22 10 12 13 14 2 3 4 11 16 9 18 Headset Jack Cover Belt clip Hole Speakerphone Speaker and Ringer Handset Battery Compartment New Message LED Handset Earpiece LCD Display [menu/clear] key [ ] key (up) [ /ash] key ([...]

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    8 23 24 25 26 27 28 Base charging contacts in use LED [nd hs] key (nd handset) charge LED 23. 24. 25. 26. TEL LINE Jack DC IN 9V Jack 27. 28. Base[...]

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    9 Using the Interface Reading the Display The handset display uses icons to tell you the status of your phone. The table below lists the icons and what they mean. Icon Status Description Standby/T alk The battery icon indicates the handset battery status: full, medium, low , and empty .  1(( Standby The ringer off icon indicates that the ring[...]

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    10 The Standby Screen When the phone is in standby , the handset display shows the following items: *CPFUGV 0GY%+&  1(( Ringer off icon (when the ringer is of f) / battery icon Handset ID Number of new Caller ID calls received Using the Four-way Function Key Y our handset has a four-way function key [...]

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    1 1 Entering T ext from Y our Handset Y ou can use the number keypad on your handset to enter text by referring to the letters printed on each number key . When you press the number key in a text entry eld, the phone displays the rst letter printed on the number key . Press the number key twice to display the second letter and three times to [...]

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    12 Installing the Phone Choosing the Best Location When choosing a location for your new phone, here are some important guidelines you should consider: The location should be close to both a phone jack and a continuous power outlet (one which is not connected to a switch). The base and handset should be kept away from sources of electrical noise su[...]

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    13 W all Mounting the Base This phone can be mounted on any standard wall plate. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base top. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V jack. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel as shown. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 240V AC wall outlet. Plug the telephone cord into the TEL L[...]

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    14 Direct W all Mounting If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone 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. T ry to mount your phone within 1.5m of a working pho[...]

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    15 Installing the Battery Use only the Uniden BT -909 rechargeable battery pack supplied with your cordless telephone. Follow the steps below to install the handset battery . Press in on the handset battery case cover (use the nger indention for a better grip) and slide the cover downward to remove. Plug the battery cable into the battery jack. [...]

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    16 Connecting the Base and Charging the Handset Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. CAUTION: T o avoid risk of re and shock, only use the Uniden AAD-041S AC adapter . Connect the AC adapter to a standard 240V AC wall outlet. DO NOT use an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch. Place the handset in the base with the LCD screen facing for[...]

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    17 Connecting to the Phone Line Once the battery pack is fully charged, connect the telephone cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone jack. T esting the Connection T ry making a call. If your call does not connect or you cannot get a dial tone, try the following steps: Make sure the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the DC IN 9V jack an[...]

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    18 Basic Setup Activating Personal (Distinctive) Ring Y ou can assign special ringer tones to anyone in your phonebook. When your phone gets a call, it looks up the Caller ID information in your phonebook. If you’ve assigned a personal ringer to that number , the phone uses it so you know who is calling. T o turn the personal ring on or of f, fol[...]

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    19 Name T ag Name T agging works with the caller display number from Caller ID. Y ou will need to subscribe to the Caller ID feature with your phone company for Name T agging to work. When the phone rings, the received caller display number is compared to numbers stored in the phonebook. If there is a match then any name sto red with the phonebook [...]

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    20 Setting up V oice Mail If you subscribe to a voice mail service, you can use your phone to access your voice mailbox. The new message LED ashes whenever you have messages waiting in your voice mailbox. If you have programmed your access number into your phone, you can simply press [select/ ] to access your voice mail. When you subscribe to th[...]

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    21 Adding Accessory Handsets Y our phone supports up to eight (8) handsets, including any handsets supplied with your phone. Accessory handsets do not need to be connected to a phone jack. Y ou can now place a fully-featured cordless handset anywhere AC power is available to connect the handset charger . All the handsets ring when a call is receive[...]

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    22 Registering WDSS 5305 Accessory Handsets Y our phone supports a total of eight (8) cordless handsets. Handset(s) supplied in the box with the phone base are pre-registered at the factory . If you purchase an accessory handset, you need to register the handset before use. Only one handset can be registered at a time. When charged, pre-registered [...]

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    23 Resetting Handsets If you want to register the handset to a different base or replace a handset with another one, you must rst clear the registration information from the base and the handset. T o clear the registration information, please follow these steps: Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds, until the SYSTEM RESET menu appea[...]

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    24 Setting Up the Phonebook Y our handset can store up to 70 names and numbers in your phonebook. When all the phonebook entries are full, you will hear a beep and MEMORY FULL appears. Y ou cannot store any additional names and numbers unless you delete some of the existing ones. Y ou can also use the phonebook entries to store a group of numbers ([...]

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    25 Assign a personal ring tone for this entry (PERSONAL RING). Y ou can attach a special ring tone to each phonebook entry; the phone will use this ring tone when this person calls. Use [ ] and [ ] to select one of the 7 different ring tone options (see Selecting a Ring T one on page 28 for a complete list of ring tones). As you scroll through the [...]

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    26 Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook Y ou can store Caller ID records or redial numbers in the phonebook so you can use them later . Go to the Caller ID or redial list and select the number you want to store. (If the Caller ID information did not include the number , then you will not be able to store it.) When the phone is in st[...]

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    27 Copying Phonebook Entries to Another Handset If you have more than one handset, you can transfer phonebook entries from one handset to another without having to re-enter names and numbers. Y ou can transfer one phonebook entry at a time or all phonebook entries at once. When the phone is in standby , press [ ] . Move the cursor to select COPY , [...]

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    28 Customizing Y our Phone Selecting a Ring T one (Handset only) Y ou may choose from 4 melodies or 3 tones for your phone’s primary ring tone. Each handset can use a different ringer tone or melody . The available ring tones are listed below: Melodies T ones Fur Elise (ELISE) Flicker We Wish Y ou A Merry Christmas (MERRY -XMAS) Clatter Aura Lee [...]

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    29 Activating AutoT alk (Handset only) AutoT alk allows you to answer the phone simply by removing the handset from the cradle. Y ou do not have to press a button to answer the call. Press [menu/clear] . Select the HANDSET SETUP menu, and then the AUTOT ALK submenu. Select ON or OFF , and press [select/ ] . Y ou will hear a conrmation tone. Acti[...]

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    30 Using Y our Phone From a cordless handset From a handset speaker phone Making a call Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Press [ /ash] . Listen for the dial tone. Dial the number . OR Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Dial the number . Press [ /ash] . 1) 2) 3) 4) 1) 2) 3) Remove the handset from the charging cradle. Pre[...]

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    31 Making a Call from the Phonebook When the phone is in standby , press [ ] to open the phonebook. Move the cursor to select DIAL/EDIT , and then press [select/ ] . Find the phonebook entry you want to call (see Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 25). Press [ /ash] or [ ] to dial the number . Note: Y ou can also press [ /ash] or [ ] before yo[...]

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    32 Using Caller ID, Call W aiting, and Redial Lists If you subscribe to Caller ID from your phone company , your phone will show you the caller ’s phone number and name (if available) whenever a call comes in. If you subscribe to both Call W aiting and Caller ID, the phone also shows you the name and the number of any call that comes in while you[...]

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    33 Deleting Caller ID Numbers T o delete only one Caller ID number , go to the Caller ID list and select the number you want to delete. Press [menu/clear] . When the phone asks you to conrm, select YES. T o delete all the Caller ID numbers, go to the Caller ID list and press [menu/clear] . Select YES when asked if you want to DELETE ALL. Note: W[...]

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    34 Redialing a Number Y ou can quickly redial the last 5 numbers dialed on each handset. With the phone in standby , press the [redial/pause] to open the redial list. Use [ ] and [ ] or [redial/pause] to scroll through the redial list. When you nd the number you want to dial, press [ /ash] or [ ] on the handset to dial the number . Note: • [...]

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    35 Adjusting the Ringer , Earpiece and Speaker V olume Adjusting the Ringer V olume Y ou can choose from four ringer volume settings on the handset (off, low , medium, and high). With the phone in standby , use [ ] or [ ] on the handset to adjust the ringer volume. Adjusting the Earpiece V olume Y ou can choose from six volume levels for the earpie[...]

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    36 Adjusting the Audio T one If you aren’t satised with the audio quality of your phone, you can adjust the Audio T one of the earpiece while on a call. Y our phone gives you three audio tone options: low , natural and high; the default setting, Natural T one, is recommended for hearing aid users. Audio tone adjustments only apply to the earpi[...]

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    37 Using Conference and T ransfer Conferencing If you have more than one handset, up to three people can participate in a conference call. A three-way conference call consists of an outside line and two handsets. Y ou can easily join a call already in progress. Press [ /ash] or [ ] to join the call. T o hang up, return the handset to the cradle [...]

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    38 Only the rst handset to answer the transfer page will be connected to the call. If the transfer page is not picked up within one minute, the operation will be canceled. Using Special Features Muting the Ringer (One call only) While the phone is ringing, press [ ] to mute the ringer for this call. The phone will ring again on the next call. Mu[...]

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    39 Move the cursor to CALL PRIV ACY , and then press [select/ ] . PRIV ACY MODE ON appears in the display for 2 seconds; appears and remains in the display until the feature is turned off. T o turn privacy mode off, repeat the procedure listed above. Using the Intercom Y ou can use the intercom to talk to another handset without using the phone lin[...]

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    40 Installing the Optional Headset Y our phone may be used with an optional headset. T o use this feature, insert the headset plug into the headset jack. Y our phone is ready for hands-free conversations. (Headsets may be purchased by calling the Uniden Parts Department. See back cover page for contact information.)[...]

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    41 Maintenance Specications Operating T emperature 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) AC Adap ter P art Numbe r Base: AAD-041S Charging Cradle: AAD-600S Input V oltage Base: 240V AC, 50 Hz Charging Cradle: 240V AC, 50 Hz Output V oltage Base: 9V DC @ 350mA Charging Cradle: 9V DC @ 210mA Battery Part Number BT -909 Capacity 3.6V DC @ 600mAh Note[...]

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    42 Battery Replacement and Handling With average use, your phone’s battery should last approximately one year . A replacement Uniden battery may be purchased by visiting our website at www .uniden.com.au for Australian model, www .uniden.co.nz for New Zealand model. Cleaning the Battery Contacts T o maintain a good charge, clean the charging cont[...]

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    43 Low Battery Alert When the battery pack is very low , the phone is programmed to eliminate functions in order to save power . When LOW BA TTERY appears in the display and 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.[...]

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    44 T roubleshooting Resetting the Handset Y ou may need to reset your handset in the following instances: When you want to change the digital security code. Y ou lose a handset and purchase a new one. Y ou get the message Registration Failed when you try to register the handset. Y ou are unable to register any handsets to the base. When you registe[...]

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    45 Resetting the Handset Without the Base If your original base 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. Press and hold [ ] and [#] for at least 5 seconds. Move the cursor to select BASEUNA V AILABLE and then press [select/ ] . BASE UNA V AILAB[...]

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    46 Common Issues If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps rst. If these steps do not solve your problem, please visit our website customer support page at www .uniden.com.au for Australia, www .uniden.co.nz for New Zealand. Symptom Suggestion The charge LED won’t illuminate when the handset is placed [...]

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    47 Symptom Suggestion The handset doesn’t ring or receive a page. Make sure that you are not too far from the base. Make sure that your handset is registered to the main base unit. Charge the battery in the handset for 15 to 20 hours by placing the handset on the base or charging cradle. Change the Digital Security Code (see Changing the Digital [...]

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    48 Liquid Damage Moisture and liquid can damage your cordless phone. If the handset or base is exposed to moisture or liquid, but only the exterior plastic housing is affected, wipe of f the liquid, and use as normal. If moisture or liquid has entered the plastic housing (i.e. liquid can be heard in the phone or liquid has entered the handset batte[...]

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    49 Precautions! Before you read anything else, please observe the following: W arning! Uniden Australia and Uniden New Zealand DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. T o reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery W arning This equi[...]

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    50 Index A Answering calls............................ 30 Any key answer ........................... 29 AutoT alk ....................................... 29 B Base Installing ................................... 16 Parts of the base ........................ 8 W all mounting ........................... 13 Battery Installing ..........................[...]

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    51 R Redial Deleting a record ...................... 34 Making calls with ...................... 34 Ringer Choosing a handset ringer ....... 28 Muting ....................................... 38 Personal ring ............................ 18 T T ext, entering ................................ 1 1 T ransferring a call ........................ 37 V V oi[...]

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    54 One Y ear Limited W arranty W D S S 5 31 5, W D S S 5 3 15 +1 C o r d e d P h o n e I mp or t a n t : Ev i d e n ce o f o ri gi n a l pu rc h a s e i s r e q ui re d f o r wa r r a n ty s e r v i ce . W arrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited A.B.N. 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited W arranty is only valid in the original country of purch[...]

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    ©2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited/Uniden New Zealand Limited Part Code UPZZ01880BZ(0) Printed in China[...]