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    MD680 Series Digital 5.8 GHz Cordless Telephone System with Answering Machine 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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    for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference with one
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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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    , do not place the base of the cordless phone on or near a TV, microwave oven, or VCR. Caution: To maintain compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines, place the base unit at least 20 cm from nearby persons. Battery Safety Instructions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture
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    1 FCC and Interference Information 2 Important Safety Instructions 6 Getting Started 13 Choosing a Location 13 Connecting the Base Station 13 Optional Backup Battery Pack 14 Installing the Battery Pack in the Handset 15 Charging the Handset 16 Connecting the Phone Line 16 Mounting the Base
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    the Vibrate Control (handset only 25 Setting the Low Battery Tone (handset only). . . . . 26 Setting the Range Tone (handset only 26 Setting /Number in the Phonebook 32 Base Station Phonebook 32 Handset Phonebooks 32 Inserting Pauses in a Phone Number 33 Saving a Caller ID or Redial Number
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    Using the Message Window 53 Checking Messages Remotely from a Touch-Tone Phone 55 Setting Up Optional Charging Bases and Expansion Handsets 57 Registering an Expansion Handset 58 Personalizing and Using Expansion Handsets . . . . . 59 Advanced Features 60 Using Conference Calling 61 Using the
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    63 From a Handset to a Handset 63 From a Handset to All Handsets and Base Station 63 Answering a Base Station to Handset Intercom Call 64 Transferring Calls 64 Unannounced Transfer from the Base Station or a Handset 64 Announced Transfer from the Base Station or a Handset 65 Motorola Limited
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    Getting Started Getting Started To set up your Motorola digital cordless phone, choose a location, connect the base station, and install the 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,
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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 into the jack on the
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    into the back of the base station and into an electrical outlet. 2. Plug one end of the telephone line 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 holes on the bottom
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    Menu Key Key Microphone Right Soft Key Charging LED Clear Speakerphone Button (on/off) 031617 Flash Intercom/Page Handset Answering Machine Controls Handset Controls Left Soft Key On/Flash Speaker Phone Button (handsfree) Menu Key Right Soft Key Volume Buttons Off/Cancel Intercom 18
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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 19
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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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    am and pm, then press SAVE (a). 5 Press OFF, to return to the standby screen. Personalizing Your Base Station and Handset You can personalize the base station and handset by setting unique ringer tones, adjusting the ringer volume, and setting the language (English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French
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    do not ring when you receive a call. When set to OFF, W displays. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll (a) to BASE SETTINGS or HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK (a). 3 Ensure RINGER VOLUME is highlighted, then press OK (a). 4 Press the left or right soft key (a) to increase or decrease the volume,
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    option turns the keypad tones on or off. When set to ON, the base station or handset beeps every time you press a key or button. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll (a) to BASE SETTINGS or HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK (a). 3 Scroll (a) to KEYPAD TONE, then press OK (a). 4 Press the left or right
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    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 . The language setting is unique to the base station and handset. Changing the language on one, does not change the language on the other.
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    return to the standby screen, or scroll (a) to another option. Setting the Vibrate Control (handset only) This option causes your handset to vibrate when you receive a call. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll (a) to HANDSET SETTINGS, then press OK (a). 3 Scroll (a) to VIBRATE CONTROL, then press OK
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    Setting Up Your Base Station and Handset Setting the 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 the left or right soft
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    Setting Up Your Base Station and Handset Setting the Tone/Pulse (base station only) This option sets the base station for either tone or pulse dialing. Action 1 Press MENU (a). 2 Scroll (a) to BASE
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    , then press v. This lets you see the phone number on the display before the number is dialed. The speakerphone icon 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
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    031617 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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    Note: This procedure is the same for adjusting the volume on 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. 30 Using the Basic
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    Using Call Waiting If you have call waiting service from your telephone company, you can put a call "on hold", to answer a second call. Action 1 Press ON on the handset or FLASH on the base station to answer a second call. While on the second call, f displays. 2 Press ON again to end the second call
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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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    room for new ones. 4 Press and hold CLEAR for 2 second on the base 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 pause, press PAUSE (a). The letter P displays. When you call a number with a pause, the
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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 on the handset, or Press v on the base station to dial the number. 34 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 press THIS, the
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    options. Press SPACE (a) to insert blank spaces. Press DEL (a) to delete the highlighted character. Press PAUSE (a) to insert a pause (P), character in a phone number. 6 Press BACK (a) to return to the previous screen. 7 Press SAVE (a) to save your changes. 8 Press and hold CLEAR on the base
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    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 line is the last number dialed. 2 Scroll (a) to highlight the
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    to caller ID service from your telephone company, the phone can display the caller's name and/or number when you receive an incoming call. If the phone company does not send caller ID information or you do not subscribe to caller ID service, the display shows Incoming Call. Reviewing the List of
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    Dialing a Number from Caller ID Action With a caller ID record displayed, press ON on the handset, or v on 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 ENTER NAME
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    Press YES (a) to delete all entries. Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset Action 1 Press INTERCOM on the base station or handset. 2 Scroll (a) to highlight the handset number or GLOBAL PAGE (all handsets), then press OK (a). The selected handset rings. 3 Press CLEAR on the base station, or press any
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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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    attach them. Using a Headset The handset 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
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    messages and/or memos, or up to 99 messages. You can listen to your messages from the base station, from the handset, or remotely from a touch-tone phone. The answering machine provides voice prompts and confirmations, as you press buttons to set and operate features. Answering Machine Controls On
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    the Answering Machine Setting the time on the answering machine does not change the handset time. Action 1 Make sure the answering machine is on. 2 Press above to set the hour, minutes, and AM or PM. The phone announces the current clock setting. Tip: When setting the minutes, press and hold CHANGE
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    announcement. Note: If you assign different mailboxes to different people, make sure your announcement tells callers to press 1, 2, or 3 on their touch-tone phone to leave their message in the correct mailbox. For example, press 1 to leave a message for Dave, press 2 to leave a message for Mary
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    up to 90 seconds long. 4 Press 1 of the mailbox buttons (M, N, or O) to stop recording. The phone plays back the announcement. To delete your announcement, press DELETE during playback. Reviewing the Outgoing Announcement Action Press and release MENU until you hear "Change announcement," then press
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    . Action 1 Make sure the answering machine is on. 2 Press and release MENU until you hear the feature you want to set. 3 Press CHANGE. The phone announces the feature's settings. 4 Press and release CHANGE to scroll through the feature's settings. 5 Press MENU to go to the next feature, or press
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    Refer to page 45 to record or change the announcement. This is the 2-digit code used to access the answering machine remotely from a touch-tone phone. Select a number from 40 through 99. 50* When set to On, the base station beeps every 10 seconds when you have a new message. Off* or
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    Description/Settings When set to On, you can hear incoming messages as the caller leaves them. Off or On*. Set the number of times the phone rings before the answering machine answers. 2, 4*, 6, or Toll Saver. The Toll Saver setting answers incoming calls after 2 rings if you have new messages, and
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    in that mailbox. At the end of the last new message, the phone announces, "End of messages." When available recording time is less than 5 minutes, the phone announces the remaining time. Listening to Messages Before playing a message, the phone announces the day of the week and time it was received
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    Using Call Screening Call screening is useful when you want to keep the phone line open for a call you are expecting. When someone starts to leave To answer the call, press ON on the handset. Note: If you pick up an extension phone during the outgoing announcement and the announcement does not stop,
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    Answering Machine Recording a Memo You can record a memo up to 4 minutes long that is stored as an incoming message. Action 1 Press RECORD. 2 Press 1 of the mailbox buttons (M, N, or O). 3 After the beep, speak toward the microphone. The message window displays the length of the message. 4 To stop
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    Answering Machine Using the Message Window The message window keeps you informed of the system's status, such as the number of new calls, length of messages, and volume level. The following table lists and describes the message window indicators. Indicator 0 Description There are no messages in
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    1 second) CL ↔ normal display - - Description Answering machine is in Announce Only mode. Displays when you change a setting from on or off. Clock is not set. Phone is answering a call, is in remote operation, is in programming mode, or is initializing. Answering Machine 54
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    , cut out this page and take it with you while you are away from home. Action 1 Dial your telephone number. 2 When the answering machine answers, enter your remote access code. The phone beeps once and announces the number of new messages. 3 Press K, then the number of the mailbox you want
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    to record a memo to the selected mailbox. Begin recording after the beep, press K F to stop recording. Press K A to turn off the answering machine. The phone announces "Machine off." Press K A again to turn it back on. Hang up to save messages. Note: If the answering machine is off when you
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    Up Optional Charging Bases and Expansion Handsets 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
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    that came with your base station is already registered as Handset 1. You need to register only new handsets you add to your phone system. Note: Install and charge the battery pack before you register a new handset. Action 1 Ensure the base station is off. Press v if necessary. 2 Press MENU (a) on
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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 28 of this
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    handsets, you can: • 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
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    IN USE. When a second handset joins the call, the other handset displays j and 2 or more extension numbers. A maximum of 2 handsets and the base station 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
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    the Intercom Note: When in intercom mode, the INTERCOM buttons on the base station and the handset light up and kX displays. Where X is the number of the handset being used. From the Base Station to All Handsets Action 1 Press INTERCOM on the base station. 2 Scroll (a) to GLOBAL PAGE, then press OK
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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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    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 PhoneWrap™ covers and cases. Monaural Headsets. Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a
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    maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage. Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola
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    ; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (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
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    and Software, please call 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
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    TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY
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User’s Guide >
MD680 Series
Digital 5.8 GHz
Cordless Telephone System
with Answering Machine