Digital 5.8 ghz cordless telephone system with answering machine (76 pages)
Summary of Contents for Motorola MD7251 Series
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MD7251 Series Expandable Cordless Telephone System 5.8 GHz Digital Users Guide...
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For product-related questions, please refer to the Warranty section. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola Product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions....................... iv Handset Overview ..................... 2 Base Unit Overview....................3 Charger Overview...................... 3 Getting Started ............................4 Battery Safety Instructions ..................4 Installing the Battery....................5 Charging the Handset Battery..................6 Installing the Base Unit ......................... 7 Basic Operations............................
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Speakerphone Operation ......................10 Adjust Handset Volume ........................ 11 Redial Function ..........................11 Mute Function ..........................11 Setting the Date and Time ......................12 Locate a Misplaced Handset......................12 Display Language.......................... 13 Customizing Your Handset ......................... 14 Ringer Volume ........................
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Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook ..................20 Editing a Phonebook Entry......................20 Delete a Single Phonebook Entry....................21 Caller ID/Call Waiting Caller ID...................... 21 Reviewing Caller ID Records ......................22 Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook ................... 23 Dialing from the Caller ID Log....................... 24 Deleting a Caller ID Record......................
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General warnings we need Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture or liquid. 2. To prevent electric shock, do not open the handset or base cabinet. 3. Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) between the battery contacts and charging conductors. 4.
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10. Your phone can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines, TV and radio sets, clock radios and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you position the base unit at least one metre from such appliances. 11.
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any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services. This device may be subject to ringing or bell tinkle when certain other devices are connected to the same line.
Charging the Handset Battery The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable NiMH 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 charge of eight hours should be sufficient.
Charging the Handset Battery The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable NiMH 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 charge of eight hours should be sufficient.
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Connect the base stand to the base unit by aligning the slots on each and pushing upward until the pieces click into place. Plug the phone cord into the wall jack and the power cord into an electrical outlet. To Phone Wall Jack To Power Outlet...
Basic Operations Handset Indicators Icon/Text Description Turns on when the microphone is muted MUTED Turns on when the ringer is muted Battery charging indicator (appears when handset is placed in the charging cradle) Base Unit LEDs Description On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is off- in use/ hook.
Making a Call Press the ON/FLASH key on the handset (or the key to use the speakerphone feature). When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. -OR- Enter the phone number, and then press ON/FLASH . The phone number appears on the display before it is dialed.
Adjust Handset Volume While on a call, press the cid pbk keys to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. Redial Function Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to 22 digits). Use the scroll keys to view the last 20 numbers dialed.
Setting the Date and Time Press SELECT/MENU . Scroll to and select DATE/TIME . Scroll to and select the option (TIME SETTING , DATE SETTING, DATE FORMAT) you wish to set. Use the keypad to enter the needed information. Press SELECT/MENU to store the information. Repeat steps three and four for each option.
Display Language Press SELECT/MENU . Scroll to and select LANGUAGE Scroll to and select your desired language (ENGLISH , FRANCAIS, or ESPANOL ). Press SELECT/MENU to save the setting. NOTE: If you accidentally change your language, follow these steps: Press OFF/CANCEL until you are at the standby screen. Press SELECT/MENU .
Customizing Your Handset Ringer Volume Press SELECT/MENU . Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP . Scroll to and select RINGER VOLUME . A sample of the set ring tone plays at the current volume setting. The bars on the display indicate the volume level. Use the up and down scroll keys to increase or decrease the volume setting.
Setting the Intercom Tone Press SELECT/MENU . Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP . Scroll to and select INTERCOM TONE . Use the scroll keys to view and play samples of each available intercom tone. Press SELECT/MENU when you find a tone you wish to choose. Naming Your Handset Press SELECT/MENU .
Setting the Auto Answer Feature The Auto Answer Feature setting allows your handsets to answer an incoming call (external or intercom) when the handset is removed from the charging cradle. Press SELECT/MENU . Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP . Scroll to and select AUTO ANSWER .
Customizing Your Base Unit Dialing Method Press SELECT/MENU . Scroll to and select BASE SETUP . Scroll to and select DIAL TYPE. Scroll to TONE or PULSE ** Press SELECT/MENU to save the setting. Deregister Handset Press SELECT/MENU . Scroll to and select BASE SETUP . Scroll to and select DEREGISTER HANDSET .
Phonebook Operations Your handset stores up to 40 numbers with names; each memory location holds up to 22 digits for the number and 14 characters for the name. Storing a New Entry Press pbk. - OR - Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select PHONEBOOK. Scroll to and select NEW ENTRY .
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NOTES: • If the phonebook is full, the handset will display PHONEBOOK FULL • While entering numbers, press and hold the PAUSE key to add pauses if necessary. Use the table below to enter names and special characters into the phonebook. NOTE: Press * to switch between upper (flashing box) and lower case (flashing underline) letters.
Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook When not on a call, press pbk, and the handset jumps directly into phonebook review mode. Use the up and down scroll keys to search through the phonebook entries, or enter the first character of the name and continue navigating. NOTE: Scrolling through the list shows names only.
Delete a Single Phonebook Entry 1. Press the pbk key and scroll to the desired entry. 2. Press MENU/SELECT . 3. Scroll to and select DELETE. On the display, CONFIRM? appears. 4. Press SELECT/MENU to confirm that you wish to delete the entry. OK appears on the display.
Reviewing Caller ID Records When your system stores new caller ID records, XX NEW CALLS appears on the display. Press the cid scroll key to review the records. - OR - Press SELECT/MENU . Scroll to and select CALLER ID LOG. Use the scroll keys to review the entries. NOTES: If you have multiple handsets registered to your base unit, the handsets share a •...
Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook Press cid Scroll to and select the entry you wish to store. Scroll to and select STORE. Edit the number at the ENTER NUMBER prompt. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. Press SELECT/MENU to save the entry.
Dialing from the Caller ID Log Press cid Scroll to the entry you wish to dial. NOTE: Press # to view alternate dialing formats (1+area code+number, area code+number, or number only). Press ON/FLASH or to dial the number. Deleting a Caller ID Record Press cid .
Special Features If you have at least two handsets registered to your base unit, you can use the intercom and call transferring features. Placing an Intercom Call Press INTERCOM on any handset. Scroll to and select the handset you wish to page. Answer the page by pressing ON/FLASH , or Press OFF/CANCEL on either handset to end the call.
Call Transfer During an outside call, you can transfer the call from one handset to another. Press INTERCOM on the handset with the outside call. Scroll to and select the handset you wish to call. You can announce the call, and then hang up to complete the transfer.
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For details, please contact Oricom International Pty. Limited in Australia / New Zealand on the phone number below : Oricom 1300 889 785...
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You must ensure that all and any repairs or servicing is handled at all times by a Distributor's Service Centre in accordance with the Distributor's Service requirements. In some cases, you may be requested to provide additional information concerning the maintenance of the Products by Distributor's Service Centres only, therefore it is important to keep a record of any previous repairs, and make them available if questions arise concerning maintenance.
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All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to customer normal use. Products rented on a temporary basis. Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. Note: The talk-time, stand-by time and total life cycle of the rechargeable batteries for your digital cordless telephone will depend on usage conditions and network configurations.
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