Motorola MD671 User Guide

Motorola MD671 - Digital Cordless Phone Manual

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    MD670 Series Digital 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone System User's Guide >
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    version of this guide, or for productrelated questions, please call: 1-800-353-2729 in the USA 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) On the Web: www.motorola.com/cordless MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the
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    comply with applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. Notification of
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    has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this cordless phone does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. • Notice must be given
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    Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference user is encouraged to try to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna
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    this product to be serviced only by Motorola or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void not only the user's authority to operate the equipment, but also the limited warranty. Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets the FCC
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    . If service or repair work is required, contact the Motorola address found in the back of this user's guide. 8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. 9. Avoid using during an electrical storm. Use a surge protector to protect the equipment. 10. Do not use this cordless phone to report
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    Instructions Unplug this cordless phone immediately from an outlet if: • The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • Liquid has been spilled into the product. • The product has been exposed to rain or water. Do not retrieve the handset or base until after you have unplugged the power and phone
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    Important Safety Instructions 8. Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit. 9. Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that is not cordless in case the power in your home goes out. 10.
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    2 Important Safety Instructions 6 Getting Started 12 Choosing a Location 12 Connecting the Base Station 12 Optional Backup Battery Pack 13 Installing the Battery Pack in the Handset 14 Charging the Handset 15 Connecting the Phone Line 15 Mounting the Base Station on a Wall 16 Base Station
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    (handsfree operation 29 Using Call Waiting 30 Message Waiting 30 Muting a Call 30 Putting a Call on Hold 31 Saving a Name/Number in the Phonebook 31 Base Station Phonebook 31 Handset Phonebooks 31 Inserting Pauses in a Phone Number 32 Saving a Caller ID or Redial Number in the Phonebook
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    Using Expansion Handsets . . . . . 43 Advanced Features 44 Using Conference Calling 45 Using the Intercom 46 From the Base Station to All Handsets 46 From the Base Station to a Specific Handset . . . . 46 From a Handset to the Base Station 47 From a Handset to a Handset 47 From a Handset to
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    battery pack, as described in this user's guide. Choosing a Location The location should be: • Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer, or another cordless phone. • In a high and central location with no obstructions, such as walls. If you hear noise while using the handset
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    read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 8. The base station uses the backup battery to power the handset for up to 2½ hours during a power outage. Note: You cannot use the base station when the backup battery is in use, only the handset. The backup battery pack can also replace a low battery in
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    Started Installing the Battery Pack in the Handset Important: Before installing or handling batteries, read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 8. 1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the recess and sliding the cover down and off the handset. 2. Insert the battery into the compartment
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    12 hours. Note: When the handset battery needs charging, l flashes and LOW BATTERY displays on the handset. Charging LED Connecting the Phone Line Note: Do not connect the base station to the phone line until the handset is fully charged. 1. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on
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    Station on a Wall 1. Plug the power cord into the back of the base station and into an electrical outlet. 2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base station. Plug the other end into the phone jack. 3. Line up the tabs on the wall mount bracket with the
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    Left Soft Key Microphone Menu Key Right Soft Key Clear Speakerphone Button (on/off) Redial Intercom/Page Handset 031612o.eps Flash Volume Buttons Handset Controls Left Soft Key On/Flash Speaker Phone Button (handsfree) Menu Key Right Soft Key Volume Buttons Off/Cancel Intercom 17
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    are not in use, the standby screen displays. Base Station Standby Screen Example 2 NEW CALLS VSU Left Soft Key Menu Right Soft Key Function Function Handset Standby Screen Example Time Ringer Off Battery Meter Wm 4:26 PM VSU Left Soft Key Menu Right Soft Key Function Function 18
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    , pressing the left soft key (REDIAL), opens the list of previously dialed phone numbers. When in the MENU list, use the soft keys to scroll (t use the soft keys (< and >) to scroll through the selections. This guide shows soft key presses as the function followed by a, for example, press REDIAL
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    Setting Up Your Base Station and Handset Setting Up Your Base Station and Handset Setting the Time on the Handset Note: The time displays only on the handset, not the base station. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll to SET TIME, then press OK (a). 3 Using the keypad, enter the time (2 digits each
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    (English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French). Note: When setting options on the base station, select BASE SETTINGS from the MENU. When setting options on the handset, select HANDSET SETTINGS from the MENU. Setting the Ringer Volume If you set the volume to the lowest level, OFF, the base station and/or
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    Setting the Ringer Tone You can set a ringer tone for incoming calls. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll (a) to BASE SETTINGS or HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK (a). 3 Scroll (a) to RINGER MELODY or RINGER TONE, then press OK (a). 4 Scroll (a) through the ring tones. Each tone plays as you scroll
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    , or scroll (a) to another option. Setting the Contrast This option adjusts the display contrast. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll (a) to BASE SETTINGS or HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK (a). 3 Scroll (a) to CONTRAST, then press OK (a). 4 Press the left or right soft key (a) to adjust the contrast
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    Changing the language on one, does not change the language on the other. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll (a) to BASE SETTINGS or HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK (a). 3 Scroll (a) to LANGUAGE, then press OK (a). 4 Press the left or right soft key (a) to select ON or OFF, then press OK (a). 5
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    to return to the standby screen, or scroll (a) to another option. Setting Low Battery Tone (handset only) This option alerts you when the battery charge is low. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll (a) to HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK (a). 3 Scroll (a) to LOW BATT TONE, then press OK (a). 4 Press
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    is out of range from the base station. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll (a) to HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK (a). 3 Scroll (a) to RANGE TONE, then press OK (a). 4 Press the left or right soft key (a) to select ON or OFF, then press
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    , then press v. This lets you see the phone number on the display before the number is dialed. The speakerphone v lights up and LINE IN USE and jX (where X is the handset number) display on the base station when on a call. During a call, a timer on the display shows the amount of time on
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    Buttons Making and Ending a Call Using the Handset Action 1 Pick up the handset and press ON. The keypad lights up when the handset is on. 2 When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. or Enter the phone number, then press ON. This lets you see the phone number on the display before the number
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    . Volume Buttons Note: This procedure is the same for adjusting the handset speakerphone and the headset while on a call. Using the Speakerphone on the Handset (handsfree operation) Action Press SPEAKER PHONE. The SPEAKER PHONE button lights up and HANDSFREE ON displays briefly. 29 Using the Basic
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    first call. Message Waiting If you have voice mail service from your telephone company, the VOICEMAIL LED on the base station blinks when you have a new message. Muting a Call Action 1 Press MUTE (a) when on a call. MICROPHONE MUTED displays. 2 Press MUTE (a) again to unmute the call. 30 Using the
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    for only 5 seconds. 2 To return to the call, press v on the base station or ON on the handset. Note: A call can remain on hold for up to 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, CALL ON HOLD RING BACK! displays. You have 30 seconds to return to
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    standby screen, enter the phone number, then press PHNBK station or OFF for 2 seconds on the handset to return to the standby screen. Inserting Pauses in a Phone Number Action When you want to insert a you call a number with a pause, the phone waits a few seconds before transmitting the next digits
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    . Calling a Number from the Phonebook Action 1 From the standby screen, press PHNBK (a). 2 Scroll (a) to highlight the name/number, then press SELECT (a). 3 Press ON from the handset, or Press v from the base station to dial the number. 33 Using the Basic Functions
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    Deleting Phonebook Entries Action 1 From the standby screen, press PHNBK (a). 2 Scroll (a) to highlight the entry to delete. 3 Press EDIT (a), then press DEL (a). 4 Press THIS (a) to delete the highlighted entry, or press ALL (a) to delete all entries in the phonebook. If you select THIS, the
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    (a) to save your changes. 8 Press and hold CLEAR on the base station or OFF on the handset to return to the standby screen. Redialing a Number The base station and each handset saves the last 10 dialed phone numbers in memory. Action 1 From the standby screen, press REDIAL (a). The number on the top
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    on the handset to return to the standby screen. Using Caller ID If you subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone company, the phone can display the handset and the base station. After you review the calls, the standby screen displays. Note: The number of new calls displayed on the handset
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    (a). 3 Scroll (a) through the list to view other records. Dialing a Number from Caller ID Action With a caller ID record displayed, press ON from the handset, or v from the base station. Saving a Caller ID Number in the Phonebook Action 1 With the caller ID number displayed, press SAVE (a). 2 At the
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    YES to delete all entries. Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset Action 1 Press INTERCOM from the base station or handset. 2 Scroll (a) to highlight the handset number or GLOBAL PAGE (to page all handsets), if needed, then press OK (a). The selected handset rings. 3 Press CLEAR on the base station, or
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    memory. Adding, editing, or deleting entries in the base station or handset does not affect any other handset or the base station. Your phone system can store up to 50 names/ numbers. Each entry can store up to 32 digits for a phone number, and up to 16 characters for the name. At the ENTER
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    has a headset jack for an optional accessory headset. The headset must be compatible with your handset. To use a headset, connect the plug on the headset cord to the jack on the handset. When you use a headset, the microphone on the handset is muted to limit interference from background noise. 40
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    Setting Up Optional Charging Bases and Expansion Handsets You can add 5 expansion handsets to your system, for a total of 6 handsets. Expansion handsets do not need to be plugged into a phone line. Instead, install the battery pack, as described on page 14, then plug the power cord into the back of
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    up to 5 expansion handsets to the base station, for a total of 6 handsets. If you try to register a 7th handset, Unable to Register displays. The handset that came with your phone is already registered as Handset 1. You need to register only new handsets you add to your phone system. Note: Install
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    beep, and then returns to the standby screen. Personalizing and Using Expansion Handsets To personalize (set ring tones, time) expansion handsets, refer to the instructions beginning on page 21 of this user's guide. To use expansion handsets, refer to the instructions beginning on page 27 of this
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    • Conference call • Talk on the intercom between handsets and between handsets and the base station • Transfer calls to a handset or the base station To order expansion handsets, call: 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) On the Web: www.motorola.com/cordless 44 Advanced Features
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    can be on a conference call at the same time. Action To join a conference call from a handset, press ON or SPEAKER PHONE. To join a conference call from the base station, press v. To disconnect from a conference call, press OFF on the handset, or press v on the base station. 45 Advanced Features
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    on the base station. From the Base Station to a Specific Handset Action 1 Press INTERCOM on the base station. 2 Scroll (a) to the handset you want to call (for example, HANDSET 2), then press OK (a). INTERCOM FROM BASE displays on the handset. 3 To end the intercom call, press INTERCOM on the
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    OK (a). 3 To end the intercom call, press INTERCOM on the base station, or OFF on the handset. From a Handset to a Handset Action 1 Press INTERCOM on the handset. 2 Scroll (a) to the handset you want to call, (for example, HANDSET 2), then press OK (a). 3 To end the intercom call, press OFF on the
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    OFF. Transferring Calls Unannounced Transfer from the Base Station or a Handset Action 1 Press XFER (a). 2 Scroll (a) to the desired destination (BASE or HANDSET X, where X is the handset number), then press OK (a). You can answer the ringing handset or base station like any incoming call. 3 To end
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    the call on hold, then press MENU (a). 2 Press INTERCOM. 3 Scroll (a) to the desired destination (BASE or HANDSET X, where X is the handset number), then press OK (a). 4 When the base station or handset answers, announce there is an active call on hold waiting to be transferred. 5 Press OFF on the
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    ? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service ("Products"), Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products
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    and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage. Batteries. Only batteries whose Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories
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    ; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage. Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products, Accessories or Software due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the
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    the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used. You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale
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    WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER MOTOROLA BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
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    Notes
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MD670 Series
Digital 5.8 GHz
Cordless Telephone System