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    TM UNCDOONCTURMOELNLTED MD790 Series User Guide Digital 5.8 GHz Expandable Corded/Cordless Telephone System with Base Speakerphone, Keypad, and Answering Machine
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    on your purchase of a Motorola product! Handset Overview Ring indicator Adjust volume LLED oper # pause handsfree redial inter com 5.8 GHz DIGITAL Right soft key Earphone jack (2.5 connector) Cancel a command; hang up Redial last number called (up to 32 digits) Page other handset(s) i
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    Welcome Base Unit Controls Phone On/ Left Scroll up Right End call/ Switch soft or down soft Cancel lines key on display key function Play/stop message Speakerphone Skip backwards Skip forwards Delete message LLED Speaker LED Page Handset(s) Record a memo/ forward message(s) NTRO Volume
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    version of this guide (US only), or for product-related questions, please visit us online: www.motorola.com/cordless or contact us at Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your Motorola product require an NTRO update or other service
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    on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind manual at any time. UNCO ENT MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and PhoneWrap are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All CUM other product or service
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    Table of Contents Welcome i Important Safety Instructions viii FCC Information xi Getting Started 1 Battery Safety Instructions 1 Charging the Battery 2 Installing Backup Batteries 3 Installing the Corded Handset 5 Using the Phone 6 LLED Using the Phone Display 6 Using the Soft Keys 7
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    Calling a Number from the Phonebook 31 UNCO ENT Using Caller ID 32 Reviewing the List of Caller ID Calls 32 CUM Deleting Caller ID Calls 33 Intercom 35 DO Enabling Auto-Answer 36 Transferring Calls to Other Handsets 37 Conference Calling 37 Monitoring a Room 38 Using the Answering
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    Unit 43 Checking Messages from a Cordless Handset . . . . 44 Checking Messages Remotely 45 Message Forwarding 46 Screening Calls 47 LLED New Expansion Handsets 48 Registering a New Expansion Handset 48 Deregistering an Expansion Handset 48 UNCDOONCTURMOENT Motorola Limited Warranty 50 vii
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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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    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 operating instructions.
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    , in case the power in your home goes out. 10. To avoid interference to nearby appliances, do not place the base of the cordless phone on or near a TV, microwave oven, refrigerator, or VCR. Caution: To maintain compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines, place the base at least 20
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    modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. Notification of Local Telephone Company NTRO provide this information to your telephone company. CUM The digits represented by ## in the product identifier indicate the service provided by the telephone company. xi
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    service commission or corporation commission for information. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this cordless phone of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone
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    make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. Interference Information This device complies with comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to CUM Part 15 of installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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    -4 when ordering copies. DO The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by Motorola or its authorized service agents. CAUTION / WARNING: 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
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    FCC Info Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets the FCC standards for hearing aid compatibility. UNCDOONCTURMOELNLTED xv
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    to make or answer calls, you must charge the battery. This section provides the step-by-step instructions you will need. Battery Safety Instructions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery. The battery contains toxic materials that could be released, resulting in injury
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    Charging the Battery 1 Remove any stickers if present. 2 Remove the battery door. 3 Insert the battery into the battery compartment. 4 Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in the battery compartment and replace the battery door. UNCDOONCTURMOELNLTED 2 Getting Started
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    ds fr ee r ed ial in t er co m 5.8 GHz DIGITAL NTROLLED Charge LED UNCO ENT 6 Rest the handset in the base so the charging LED lights. CUM 7 For the initial charge, charge the battery for at least 16 hours. Note: Every time a battery is plugged in, the phone DO must be charged in the base for
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    1 With the back of the base facing you, press the cover latch to remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert four AA alkaline batteries as directed on the compartment. LLED 3 Replace the compartment cover by inserting the tabs of the cover into the slots on the base unit. NTRO
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    Installing the Corded Handset Connect the coiled cord between the corded handset and base as shown. UNCDOONCTURMOELNLTED 5 Getting Started
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    are used to select the various features and functions of the handset. This section describes how to use these components so you can set up your preferences. For step-by-step instructions on setting personal preferences, see "Setting Up." Using the Phone Display The main display: UNCONTROELNLTED When
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    them on the display. The functions change as NTRO you move from one screen to the next. In this guide, soft key functions are shown as the function name. UNCO ENT For example, if a step instructs you to "select MENU," DOCUM do so by pressing the soft key below MENU. 7 Getting Started
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    Using the Navigation Key The navigation key is used to scroll up and down through menu items, lists of settings, Caller ID and redial lists, and the phonebook. UNCDOONCTURMOELNLTED 8 Getting Started
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    MD790 series phone on a desktop or mount it to a wall. This section provides the step-bystep instructions you will need to install the phone. Installing the Phone on a Desk Once the battery is fully charged, plug the phone cord into the back of the phone and then into the phone jack UonNthewCaDll
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    Installation Installing the Phone on the Wall 1 Align the tabs on the mount with the tabs on the base unit. UNCONTROELNLTED 2 Slide the mount toward the rear of the base unit until DOCUM the mount clicks in place. 10
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    Installation 3 Plug the power cord into the back of the base and into an electrical outlet. 4 Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base. 5 Line up the tabs on the wall mount bracket with the holes on the back of the wall mount. Snap the wall mount firmly into
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    Setting Up Setting Up Once your cordless handset is fully charged, you are ready to set your preferences. Personalizing Your Phone Personalize your phone (your MD790 series phone is expandable up to 8 handsets) by setting unique ring tones, adjusting the ringer volume for day and night, and naming
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    Setting Up Setting the Ring Tone If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, you can set a specific ring tone for numbers stored in your handset's phonebook and another for all other incoming calls. 1 Select MENU. 2 Scroll to Ringer and select SELECT. 3 Scroll down to Ring Tone, which sets the ring
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    Setting Up Setting Key Beeps On or Off Each time you press a key there is a beep. You can turn this feature off (the default setting is on), or set it to beep only when the ringer is on. 1 Press MENU. 2 Scroll to Ringer. 3 Press SELECT. 4 Scroll
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    something more useful, for example a location (Kitchen) or someone's name (Ian). Naming a handset makes it easy to select the handset from a list (for example, to intercom another handset). If you name a handset, the handset number remains part of the name, for example, Kitchen(2). Follow the steps
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    The following table shows how many times to press each button on the cordless handset or base keypad to enter letters and special characters. Number of Presses Button 1 2 3 4 5 1 space - * , 1 2 A B C ( 2 Setting Up 3 D E F ) 3 4 G H I # 4 5 J K L / 5 6 M N O
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    : This feature should not be used in regions CUM where the same area code can be used to dial 10-digit local numbers or 11-digit long distance numbers. DO Disregard this setup if your phone will be used in such regions. Note: This section applies only if you subscribe to Caller ID service from
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    . Setting the Date and Time 1 Select MENU. 2 Scroll to Date/Time and select SELECT. LLED 3 Enter the time. (two-digits are required for both hour and minutes, so use a leading 0 for 1-digit values.) NTRO 4 If using a 12-hour clock, select AM/PM to switch UNCO ENT between am and pm. 5 Scroll down
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    to the standby screen, or scroll to a different menu option. Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing Your handset uses touch tone dialing by default. Do LLED not change this setting unless touch tone service is not available in your area. 1 Select MENU. NTRO 2 Scroll to Tone/Pulse. UNCO ENT 3 Scroll or
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    a Call Press , HANDSFREE, or pick up the corded handset to answer a call. From the base unit press , or HANDSFREE to answer using the speakerphone. Press HANDSFREE on the cordless handset to answer using the speakerphone. If you have call waiting service, press the second call. to answer 20
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    does occur, please contact your DSL service provider. Adjusting the Volume During a Call Louder LLED Softer UNCONTROENT Inserting Pauses in a Number When you call a number featuring a pause, the phone waits three seconds before transmitting the CUM next digits in the dialing sequence. This is
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    . This feature is useful when using an automated response system. For example, if you frequently access your bank account information over the phone, you can store your account number and PIN in the phonebook, and then access them during the call instead of entering them manually each time. 1 While
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    , press the volume up or volume down key. These keys are CUM located on the side of the handset or on the top of the base unit. DO To toggle between the handset (corded or cordless) and the speakerphone, press HANDSFREE. When you are finished talking, press and turn the speakerphone off. to
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    call is on hold, you can use the intercom features (see the "Using the Intercom" section). Using the Phone NTRO Redialing a Number UNCO ENT To redial the last a Lost or Misplaced Handset To page a missing handset, press PAGE on the base unit. All handsets registered to the base unit will start
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    Using the Phone PRELIMINARY To stop paging all handsets, press PAGE again on the base unit or press EXIT or on any handset. To stop paging an individual handset, press OK on the handset. UNCDOONCTURMOELNLTED 25
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    PRELIMINARY Using the Phone Using the Phonebook Storing numbers in the phonebook makes it easy to dial numbers you call frequently. You can enter numbers directly into the phonebook or add them from the Caller ID or redial list. Your cordless handset has its own phonebook, which can hold 50 names
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    Using the Phone PRELIMINARY The following table shows how many times to press each button on the cordless handset or base keypad to enter letters and special characters. Number of mode. DO 5 Scroll down. 6 Enter the phone number (up to 24 digits). Select DELETE to erase characters to the left
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    to erase characters to the left of the input cursor. (See, "Storing a New Number" for information on entering text) LLED 5 Scroll down until the phone number displays in the number field. Press DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor. NTRO 6 Scroll down. UNCO ENT 7 Press CHANGE
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    that you are in the uppercase text entry mode. A flashing cursor indicates that you are in the lowercase text entry mode. 5 Scroll down to the phone number field and modify as necessary. 6 Scroll down. 7 Press CHANGE to set the tones of incoming calls for this number. A tone plays each time you
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    PRELIMINARY Using the Phone Deleting a Phonebook Entry 1 Select PHONEBK. 2 Scroll down until  points to the phonebook entry you want to delete. 3 Select OPTIONS. 4 Scroll down to DELETE. 5 Press SELECT.
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    Using the Phone PRELIMINARY Copying a Phonebook Entry You can copy phonebook entries from your private numbers of the CUM phonebook entry that you want to dial. 3 Pick up the corded handset, press or HANDSFREE. DO To speed dial, select PHONEBK, enter the location number, press , HANDSFREE, or pick
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    service, but INCOMING CALL or No Data is displayed for all of your incoming calls, contact your telephone company. Reviewing the List of Caller ID Calls LLED The handset first. Using the Phone NTRO 2 Scroll to review more calls. UNCO ENT 3 Pick up the corded handset, press or HANDSFREE
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    Using the Phone PRELIMINARY Deleting Caller ID Calls 1 From the Caller ID list, select OPTIONS. 2 Scroll to DELETE (to delete the current Caller ID entry) or DELETE ALL (
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    registered to the base unit. You can expand your phone system by adding up to eight compatible Motorola MD790 series expansion handsets. Expansion handsets do not require connection to a phone line. You can place the handset and its charging base anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available
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    Phone PRELIMINARY Using the Intercom The handsets and base unit can be used as an intercom system, allowing you to talk to people in other parts of your home. 1 Press INTERCOM. If you only have one additional handset, pressing INTERCOM automatically pages the handset. If you have multiple handsets
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    PRELIMINARY Using the Phone Enabling Auto-Answer You can program a handset or base unit to automatically answer a page by turning on the speakerphone. The handsets are not programmed to do this by default. 1 Select MENU. 2 Scroll to and select INTERCOM SETUP. 3 Scroll to and select one of the
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    Using the Phone PRELIMINARY Transferring Calls to Other Handsets 1 Select HOLD. 2 Press INTERCOM. If you only have one additional handset, pressing INTERCOM automatically pages the handset. Continue to step 5. 3 Scroll to and select the handset to which you want to transfer the call. 4 Select
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    SELECT. READY TO MONITOR ROOM is displayed. 4 Press INTERCOM on the handset you want use Using the Phone to listen. If you only have one additional handset, pressing LLED INTERCOM automatically pages the handset. 5 Scroll to the handset you want to monitor, and select PAGE if you have multiple
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    and/or memos. You can listen to your messages from the base unit, from the handset, or remotely. You can also set your phone to automatically forward answering machine messages to another phone number. UNCDOONCTURMOELNLTED Volume Play/stop message Skip backwards Skip forwards Delete message Record
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    You can set up the answering machine from the cordless handset or the base unit. Turning the Answering Machine On greeting will play. UNCONTROENT Recording an Outgoing Message To record an outgoing message from the handset or base unit: CUM 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH
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    the Answering Machine Picks Up You can specify how many times you want your phone to ring before the answering machine picks up the call. 1 Select MENU and are no new messages. Using this feature, if you call long distance to check DO your messages and the phone does not pick up after the third
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    security ID number allows you to remotely access your messages from any touch-tone phone. 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH SETUP. 2 Scroll to and select SECURITY ID. 3 Enter your three digit security number and then select DONE. Recording a Memo To record a message that you can
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    Setting Recording Quality You can set your voice mail to record at higher sound quality with a shorter recording time, or for longer recording time with lower sound quality. 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select Ans Mach Setup. 2 Scroll to and select Record Quality. 3 Scroll to and select
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    Checking Messages from a Cordless Handset 1 Select MENU, then scroll to and select MESSAGES. 2 Scroll to and select the function you want. The functions are: 1: REVIEW 2: PLAY/STOP 3: SKIP 4: ANSWER ON/OFF 5: MEMO 7: REPEAT MENU UNCDOONCTURMOELNLTED 0: ERASE 44 Answering Machine
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    call, press * and then enter your security ID number. A synthesized voice prompts you with instructions. 3 To skip the voice prompts and operate the base unit directly, press the appropriate number key on the phone. The functions are: LLED Press 2 Press 3 Press 1 NTRO Press 4 UNCO ENT Press 5 CUM
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    Your Motorola phone can be set to automatically forward answering machine messages to another phone number. To set up the phone number: 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH SETUP. 2 Scroll to and select FORWARD MSGS. 3 Scroll to and select SET FWD NUMBER. 4 Enter the phone number
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    Screening Calls You can screen a call by allowing the answering machine to pick up and listening to the message as it is being recorded. 1 When RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGE is displayed, select SCREEN. 2 To answer the call, press . To stop listening to the incoming message, press .
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    beeps. UNCO ENT 5 Press OK to return to the handset screen. Deregistering an Expansion Handset CUM Caution: If you deregister all handsets from the base unit you will render your cordless telephone system inoperable DO until at least one handset is reregistered to the base unit. When deregistering
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    and release PAGE again. "Please register handset" displays. 4 Press OK to register another handset, or press EXIT. Note: When replacing handsets, you must deregister the old handset before replacing it with a new one. If you do not, the expansion slot used by the handset you wish to replace will be
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    , 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"), Motorolabranded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products ("Accessories"), and
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    are excluded from coverage. Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products.
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    Covered This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser, only. What will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge 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
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    WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. 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 OR SOFTWARE, OR
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    UNCONCTURMOELNLTED Visit our website at: DOwww.motorola.com/cordless 520112-001 02/05 MGBI
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TM
MD790 Series User Guide
Digital 5.8 GHz
Expandable Corded/Cordless Telephone
System with Base Speakerphone, Keypad,
and Answering Machine
UNCONTROLLED
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