Motorola MD7161-2 User Guide

Motorola MD7161-2 - Digital Cordless Phone Manual

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    E51 Series Digital Cordless Phone 5.8 GHz Expandable Model Family: MD7161 Users Guide
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    For a copy of a large-print version of this guide, or for productrelated questions, please visit us online: Or contact us at: www.motorola.com/cordless 1-800-353-2729 U.S.A. 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) Copyright © 2006 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of
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    User Guide Table of Contents FCC Information vii FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device vii FCC Declaration of Conformity viii Canadian Compliance viii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement viii Industry Canada CS-03 Declaration of Conformity x Important Safety Instructions
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    User Guide Battery Safety Instructions 4 Installing the Battery 5 Charging the Handset Battery 6 Installing the Base Unit 7 Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit 8 Wall Mounting (Optional 9 Basic Operations 11 Handset Display Indicators 11 Base Unit LEDs...12 Making a Call...13 Answering
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    MD7161 User Guide Adjust Handset Volume 15 Temporary Ringer Adjustments 16 Redial Function ...16 Deleting a Redial Listing 17 Mute Function ...17 Locate a Misplaced Handset 18 Phonebook Operations 19 Storing a New Entry 20 Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook 23 Editing a Phonebook Entry 24
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    MD7161 User Guide Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook 27 Dialing from the Caller ID Log 28 Key Tone ...30 Display Language 31 Dialing Method...32 Message Waiting Indicator 32 Using the Answering System 33 Turning the Answering System On or Off 34 Answering System Feature Overview 35 iv
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    MD7161 User Guide Menu Features Summary 36 Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview 37 Recording Your Greeting 38 Review Your Announcement 39 Delete Your Announcement 39 Setting the Clock ...40 About Mailboxes...41 Listen to Messages 41 Adjust Playback Volume 43 Delete a Specific Message
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    MD7161 User Guide Remote Access...46 Remote Voice Menu Access 46 REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS 47 Special Features 49 Intercom Calls ...49 Call Transfer ...50 Conference Call ...51 In Case of Difficulty 52 Warranty 55 Technical Specifications 59 vi
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    MD7161 User Guide FCC not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device
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    MD7161 User Guide FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola, Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares that this cordless phone devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
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    MD7161 User Guide For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Motorola, Inc. at 1-877-466-8646. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
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    MD7161 User Guide If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the 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
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    MD7161 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions
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    MD7161 User Guide 7. This product should be operated only from the type of power shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
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    MD7161 User Guide 13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following base and/or handset has been damaged. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 14. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an
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    MD7161 User Guide Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola MD7161 series telephone. Check the contents listing on the product packaging to ensure that your purchase includes each of the items listed. Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product.
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    MD7161 User Guide Handset Overview 1. Earpiece 2. LCD display 3. Select/Menu 1 4. Caller ID/Scroll down 5. Headset jack (2.5 mm) 6. Phone On/Flash 7. Speakerphone 2 8. Temporary tone dialing key 3 9. Redial/Pause 4 16 10. Mute/Delete 5 15 11. Microphone 12. Intercom 6 14 7 13.
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    MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Base unit speaker 2. Handset cradle 3. Page 4. Charging LED 5. In Use LED 6. Message display 7. Menu options 8. Change option 9. Time set option 10. Mailboxes 11. Answering machine control keys 12. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/
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    MD7161 User Guide Getting Started Battery Safety Instructions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery. The battery contains toxic materials that could be released, resulting in injury and/or explosion. • CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery with an
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    MD7161 User Guide Installing the Battery 1. Remove any stickers or inserts, if present. 2. Remove the battery door by pressing down on the indentation and sliding downward. 3. Plug the battery connector into the receptacle. (Make sure the black wire is on the left.) 4. Insert the battery into the
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    MD7161 User Guide Charging the Handset Battery The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit or charger. The initial battery charge time is 10-12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance
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    MD7161 User Guide Installing the Base Unit IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: • Choose a central location for your base unit. • Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets, and microwave
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    MD7161 User Guide Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit 8
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    MD7161 User Guide Wall Mounting (Optional) 1. Feed the phone and power cords through the top of the mounting bracket. 2. Connect the phone and power cords to the openings on the bottom of the base unit. 3. Align the tabs of the mounting bracket with the slots on the
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    MD7161 User Guide 4. Plug the phone cord into the wall jack, and the power cord into an electrical outlet. 5. Mount the base unit on the wall jack. Position the base unit
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    MD7161 User Guide Basic Operations Handset Display Indicators Icon Description MUTE Turns on when the microphone is muted NEW Turns on when a new call is received and added to the call log Turns on when the ringer is muted r Indicates battery charge status 11
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    MD7161 User Guide Base Unit LEDs* LED Description in use On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is off-hook charge On when the handset is charging in its base mailbox 1, 2, 3 Flashes when there are new messages in the corresponding mailbox Solid when only old messages are
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    MD7161 User Guide Making a Call Press the ON/FLASH key on the handset, or the v key to use the speakerphone feature. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. -OREnter the phone number. The phone number appears on the display before it is dialed. If necessary, use the MUTE/DELETE key to make
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    MD7161 User Guide Answering Calls Press ON/FLASH, v, or any digit key (0 through 9) to answer a call. If you subscribe to call waiting: Press the ON/FLASH key to answer the second call. Press ON/FLASH again to return to the first call. Ending a Call Press the OFF/CANCEL key or place the handset in
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    MD7161 User Guide Adjust Handset Volume Press the VOL keys on the right side of the handset to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. Volume up\down When you reach the maximum or minimum setting, a double beep will sound. 15
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    User Guide Temporary Ringer Adjustments When the handset is ringing, to silence the ringer, press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE, or adjust the ringer level to 0 by using the handset volume keys. This adjustment is temporary. The ringer volume will return to its normal setting once the call is answered
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    MD7161 User Guide Deleting a Redial Listing 1. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key. 2. Scroll to the desired entry. 3. Press the MUTE/DELETE key. A confirmation beep sounds after the entry is deleted. 4. Press OFF/CANCEL to exit the review list. NOTE: If the redial memory is empty and REDIAL/PAUSE is
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    MD7161 User Guide Locate a Misplaced Handset From the base unit, press the PAGE key to locate lost handsets. The handsets will beep and BASE IS PAGING appears on the display. To end the page, press ON/FLASH, v, or any dial pad key (0 through 9, *, #) on the handset, or press PAGE again on the base
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    MD7161 User Guide Phonebook Operations Your handset can store up to 50 numbers with names. Each memory location holds up to 32 digits for the number and 16 characters for the name. NOTES: If you have multiple handsets registered to your base unit, the handsets share a common phonebook stored in the
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    MD7161 User Guide Storing a New Entry 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to PHONEBOOK. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 4. Scroll to and select STORE. 5. Enter the telephone number at the ENTER NUMBER prompt. 6. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. 7. Press the SEL/
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    MD7161 User Guide Use the table below to enter names and special characters into the phonebook. KEY 1 Number of Key Presses 23456 7 8 9 1 space 1 2ABC2 a b c 3 DE F 3de f 4GH I 4gh i
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    MD7161 User Guide NOTES: • If the phonebook is full, the handset will display PHONEBOOK IS FULL. • If the number you are saving is connected to an automated system, you may wish to insert pauses in the
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    MD7161 User Guide Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook When not on a call, press pbk, and the handset jumps directly into phonebook review PHONEBOOK. 3. Scroll to and select REVIEW. NOTE: When reviewing the phonebook, the second line of the display will show the phone number, up to 16 digits. For
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    MD7161 User Guide Editing a Phonebook Entry 1. Press the pbk key, scroll to the desired entry. 2. Press the SEL/MENU key. EDIT NUMBER appears on the display. Use the
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    MD7161 User Guide Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Your handset is also capable of displaying caller ID information in conjunction with a call waiting alert signal (Call Waiting/Caller ID). With Call Waiting/Caller ID, the caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call,
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    MD7161 User Guide Reviewing Caller ID Records When your systems stores new caller ID records, NEW appears on the display. Press the cid scroll key to review the records. - OR 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select CALL LOG. Use the scroll keys to review the entries. A double beep
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    MD7161 User Guide Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook 1. Press cid. 2. Scroll to the entry you wish to store. To view alternate phone number formats, press the # key repeatedly. The display will cycle through the available dialing options (1 + area code + number, area code + number, number
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    MD7161 User Guide Dialing from the Caller ID Log 1. Press cid. 2. Scroll to the entry you wish to dial. All Caller ID Records 1. Press cid. 2. Press and hold the MUTE/DELETE key. The handset prompts, DELETE ALL CALLS? 3. Press SEL/MENU to confirm, or OFF/CANCEL to exit without deleting. 28
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    MD7161 User Guide Ringer Volume 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select off icon. 4. Press the SEL/MENU key to save the setting. Ringer Tone 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select RINGER TONE. The handset prompts you to select INTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL. 3. Scroll to
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    MD7161 User Guide Key Tone 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select KEY TONE. 3. Select ON or OFF using the scroll keys. 4. Press the SEL/MENU key to save the setting. 30
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    MD7161 User Guide Display Language 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select LANGUAGE. 3. Scroll to and select ENGLISH, FRENCH, or SPANISH. 4. Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. NOTE: If you accidentally change your language, follow these steps: 1. Press OFF/CANCEL twice to ensure you are
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    MD7161 User Guide Dialing Method 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select DIAL TYPE. 3. Scroll to TONE or PULSE. 4. Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. NOTE: When the phone is set for pulse dialing, you may switch to temporary tone dialing during a call by pressing *. Once pressed, tone
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    MD7161 User Guide Using the Answering System Your telephone's integrated answering system uses audible prompts that give you access to the system features and help you set up the device. • Press the MENU button to access system features (e.g., set base ringer, set security code). • Press the CHANGE
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    MD7161 User Guide Before setting the features for your new answering system, make sure it is turned on. Turning the Answering System On or Off Press the (POWER) button to turn the system on or off. • The system announces, "Answering machine on," and the POWER light is on. • The system announces, "
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    MD7161 User Guide Answering System Feature Overview You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up the first feature, and then move on to set up the features in sequence. (See the Feature Summary on the following page for a listing of all menu items.) NOTE: You can exit any feature
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    MD7161 User Guide Menu Features Summary SYSTEM ANNOUNCES "Record outgoing message" "Set security code" *50 "Set audible message alert" *Off On "Set announce only" *Off On "Set base ringer" *On Off "Set number of rings" 2 *4 6 Toll saver *Indicates default setting 36 DESCRIPTIONS/DIRECTIONS Record
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    MD7161 User Guide Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview You can record both an only message says: "Hello, I'm unable to answer your call right now. Please call again. Thank you." To set which announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a call, turn the announce feature on or
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    MD7161 User Guide Recording Your Greeting 1. With the system set to the desired answer mode (normal or announce-only) repeatedly press MENU until the system announces "Record outgoing message." 2. Press MEMO. After you hear "Now recording" followed by a beep,
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    MD7161 User Guide Review Your Announcement When you have new messages or memos, the MAILBOX has less than 30 seconds of recording time left, it automatically turns off. The system will still answer after 10 rings, announce "Memory full, please enter your security code," then wait for the caller
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    MD7161 User Guide Setting the Clock NOTE: A flashing "CL" in the message window indicates that you must set the correct day and time at the base unit. 1. Press the TIME button. The system announces the time and day of the week, followed by "To set day and time, press TIME/SET." 2. Press the TIME
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    MD7161 User Guide About Mailboxes The answering machine has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch-tone phone can select the steadily. 1. Press the MAILBOX (1, 2, 3) button for the mailbox you want to review. The system announces the mailbox number, the number of new messages, and the number
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    MD7161 User Guide 2. Press REPEAT/SLOW during playback to hear a message again. If you press REPEAT/SLOW twice in the first two seconds of a message, the system will
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    MD7161 User Guide Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL 5 or VOL 6 to adjust playback volume to a comfortable level. The system beeps three times when you reach the highest or lowest volume setting. If volume is set to level 1, you cannot hear incoming messages. Delete a Specific Message NOTE: Deleted
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    MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store than 1 to hear messages as they are left. 2. Press the ON/FLASH button on the handset to stop recording and answer the call. 3. Set the volume level to 1 if you do not wish to hear incoming messages. NOTE: The
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    MD7161 User Guide Message Window Display WINDOW DISPLAYS 0 0-99  F Counting 1 to 99 99 (flashing) 1-8 ( is pressed Current remote access code while setting Announce only mode Displayed when any setting is changed to on or off Clock needs to be set System is answering a call or is in remote
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    MD7161 User Guide Remote Access You can use many features of the answering system remotely from a touch-tone phone. 1. Dial your telephone number. 2. When the system answers, enter your remote access code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and announces the number of new messages on the system.
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    ACCESS COMMANDS MD7161 User Guide FUNCTION COMMAND Delete message Press #9 while message is playing. Review announcement Press #7; system plays announcement, then beeps Turn system off Press #0; the system announces, "Answering machine off." Press #0 again to turn the system back on. Turn
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    MD7161 User Guide NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access, the voice menu will be announced. After the voice menu announcement, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the remote access call will automatically end. 48
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    , you can use the intercom and call transferring features. Each handset is named HANDSETX. The X represents the order (1, 2, 3, 4) in which the handset was registered to the base unit. (See the user guide for the expansion handset for more information.) Intercom Calls When not on a call, 1. Press
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    MD7161 User Guide Call Transfer During an outside call, you can transfer the call from one handset to another. 1. Press the INT key on the handset with the outside call. ENTER HANDSET # is displayed. 2. Enter the number of the handset to which you wish to forward the call. CALL FORWARDED appears on
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    MD7161 User Guide Conference Call Use the conference feature to enable two or more handsets to participate in the same outside call. 1. While the first handset is on an outside call, the second handset can press ON/FLASH or v. 2. A timer (e.g., CONF. 00:01:25) appears on the displays of both
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    MD7161 User Guide In Case of Difficulty The suggestions below should solve most problems you might encounter while using your phone. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, visit us on the web at www.motorola.com/cordless. The phone doesn't work at all • Make sure the power
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    MD7161 User Guide Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet. The handset does not ring when you receive a call • Make sure you have Ringer Volume sections.) • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the power
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    MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls while using your phone • Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, contact your local telephone company. Common Troubleshooting Steps for Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit
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    MD7161 User Guide Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty for Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software Purchased in the United States or Canada What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its cordless telephones ("Products"), Motorola-branded or
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    MD7161 User Guide Exclusions Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage. Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by
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    MD7161 User Guide Software Embodied in Physical Media. No warranty is made that the extends to the first end-user purchaser, only. What will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not
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    MD7161 User Guide For accessories 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
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    MD7161 User Guide Technical Specifications FREQUENCY CONTROL Crystal Controlled PLL synthesizer TRANSMIT FREQUENCY Base: 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz Handset: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz RECEIVE FREQUENCY Base: 2401.056 - 2482.272 MHz Handset: 5744.736 - 5825.952 MHz CHANNELS 95 channels NOMINAL EFFECTIVE
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    E51 Series Digital Cordless Phone 5.8 GHz Expandable Model Family: MD7161 525918-001 01/06
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E51 Series
Digital Cordless Phone
5.8 GHz Expandable
Model Family: MD7161
Users Guide