Memorex MPH6925 User Manual

Cordless Telephone

MPH6925

Owner's Manual

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Charging the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cleaning the Battery Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Choose the Dialing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Wall Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mounting on a Standard Wall Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting Up Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

• Adjusting Ringer Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ringer Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ringer Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Making and Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Storing a Number in Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Entering a Pause in Memory Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Storing Mixed Tone/Pulse Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Dialing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• One-touch Dialing (SPEED DIAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Chain Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Erasing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Replacing a Stored Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Selecting a Different Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Using the Flash Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Using the Page Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Traveling Out-of-Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . 9

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The Memorex®MPH 6925 900 MHz cordless phones are designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.

▼ Features

• 900 MHz Extended Range Technology

• 20 Channel Autoscan

• 10-Number Memory Dialing

• Speed Dial

• Desk or Wall Mountable

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Handset Volume Control

• 24 Digit Redial

• Page

• Instant Talk

• Auto Disconnect

• 7 Hours Talk Time

• Hearing Aid Compatible

Introduction

The MPH 6925 features include Instant Talkand Auto Disconnect. Instant Talkallows you to answer a call

by just removing the handset from the base so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons. Auto Disconnect allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.

The Mega Clear Plus true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology, together with 20 different channels, provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversations.

The Mega Secure feature electronically locks your phone when the handset is in the base.

To get the most from your phone, please read this reference guide thoroughly. Also, be sure to complete the product registration form and mail it in.

Memorex

is a registered trademark of the Memorex Telex N.V.

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Controls and Functions

1. Handset Speaker

2. TALK/BATTLED - indicates when phone is in use or

the battery is low

3. FLASH- accesses call waiting (if available)

4. TALK- answers or places calls

5. VOL/RING - sets the ringer tone and earpiece volume

6. ✱/TONE - switches to tone dialing in pulse dial mode

7. REDIAL/PAUSE - redials the last number / adds a

timed pause in a memory dialing sequence

8. Handset Antenna

9. MEMORY - enters or recalls numbers in memory

10. SPEED DIAL - accesses stored numbers in memory

locations 1 for one-touch dialing

11. OFF - hangs up a phone call / mutes the ringing

tone temporarily

12. CHANNEL - selects another channel for

clearer reception

13. Handset Microphone

14. Phone Line Jack

15. DC Power Input

16. CHARGE/IN USE LED - indicates the phone is in

use or the handset is charging

17. PAGE/FIND - locates the handset

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Installation

Charging the Battery Pack

The rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery pack must be fully charged before using your phone for the first time.

Before plugging the phone line into your new phone, you must charge the battery for approximately 15-20 hours without interruption.

1. Remove the handset battery cover.

2. Plug the battery’s cable into the handset.

The plastic connectors will fit together only one way. Make sure the battery’s connector is properly aligned. Use only the battery pack (model BT-904) supplied with your phone.

3. Replace the battery cover.

▼ Charging the Handset

Place the handset on the base to charge. (Place the

handset upright in the charging cradle with the keypad facing forward.)

▼ Low Battery Indicator

When the battery pack in the handset is low and needs to be charged, the TALK/BATT LED flashes every 3 seconds.

If this occurs while you are on the phone, you will hear a tone. Complete your call as quickly as possible, and return the handset to the base for charging.

▼ Cleaning the Battery Contacts

To maintain a good charge, it is important to clean all battery contacts on the handset and base about once a month. Use a pencil eraser or other contact cleaner. Do not use

any liquids or solvents.

Selecting a Location

Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the “Installation Considerations” included in the “Precautions and Important Safety Instructions”.

Important: Do not place the power cord in an area where it may create a trip hazard or become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

Choose the Dialing Mode

1. Press and hold FLASHuntil you hear a confirmation tone.

2. To set the dial mode for pulse dialing, press #.

Or to set the dial mode for tone dialing, press ✱/TONE. A confirmation tone sounds to indicate the setting is complete.

Make sure your battery pack is fully charged before choosing the dial mode.

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Contacts

Wall Installation

▼ Mounting on a Standard Wall Plate

The phone is designed to be mounted on a standard wall plate.

1. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN 9V input jack on

the base.

2. Place the AC adapter cord inside the left molded channel cord holder.

3. Plug a telephone cord into the TEL LINEjack on the base.

4. Place the telephone cord into the right molded channel cord holder and plug the other end of the cord into the wall jack. (Remember, the phone must be

fully charged before you can use it.)

5. Place the base on the two posts of the wall plate and slide downward to secure.

6. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.

Use only the Memorex AC adapter that came with the phone.

Setting Up Your Phone

Adjusting Ringer Controls

▼ Ringer Tone

1. While the phone is not in use, press VOL/RING.

2. The phone has two ringer tones. Press VOL/RING

again until you hear the ringer tone you want.

▼ Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume

1. While you are on a call, press VOL/RING.

2. The phone has three receiver volume levels, Normal,

High and Loud. Press VOL/RINGagain until you hear the volume level you want. When you hang up, the phone keeps the last volume setting selected.

▼ Ringer Mute

The OFF key can be used temporarily to mute the ringer tone. When the handset is off the base and the phone is ringing, press the OFF key and the ringer tone will be temporarily silenced. The ringer tone will return to normal starting with the next incoming call.

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Using Your Phone

Making and Receiving Calls

Storing a Number in Memory

Your MPH 6925 phone has 10 memory locations for storing important telephone numbers.

1. Remove the handset from the

base and press MEMORY. The TALK/BATT LED flashes and you hear a beep.

2. Enter the phone number you want to store (up to 16 digits).

You have 30 seconds after pressing MEMORY to enter the number you wish to store. Otherwise, an error tone will sound.

3. Press MEMORY and enter a number (0-9) on the keypad for the memory location you want to use.

You hear a long beep and the TALK/BATTLED goes out indicating the number has been stored successfully.

If you select any keys other than 0-9, the handset will beep rapidly and no number will be stored.

You cannot store numbers in SPEED DIAL. Refer to “One-Touch Dialing”.

Entering a Pause in Memory Dialing

If you would like to use a phone number stored in memory to access voice mail, for example, you can store a pause in the phone number sequence.

To use this function, follow steps 1 and 2 in “Storing a Number in Memory”, then press the REDIAL/PAUSEbutton on the handset to place a pause in the phone number sequence.

Remember, the phone number you wish to store cannot have more than 16 digits, including the pause. (The PAUSE button counts as one digit.)

Follow the remaining steps in the “Storing a Number in Memory” section to complete the operation.

Answer call

Make call

Hang up

Redial

Ringer Mute

Handset on Base

When the phone rings, remove the handset from the base. (Instant Talk)

1. Remove the handset from the base and press TALK.

2. The TALK/BATT LED flashes and lights.

3. Listen for the dial tone.

4. Dial the number. Press OFF or return the handset to the base. (Auto Disconnect)

1. Remove the handset from the base and press TALK.

2. Listen for the dial tone.

3. Press REDIAL/PAUSEto dial the last

dialed number.

None

Handset off Base

Press TALK, any number key, ✱/TONE, or #.

1. Pick up the handset and press TALK.

2. The TALK/BATT LED flashes and lights.

3. Listen for the dial tone.

4. Dial the number. Press OFF or return the handset to the base. (Auto Disconnect)

1. Pick up the handset and press TALK.

2. Listen for the dial tone.

3. Press REDIAL/PAUSEto dial the last

dialed number.

Press OFF when ringing.

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Storing Mixed Tone/Pulse Numbers

If your phone is set up for pulse dialing, you can store a mixed mode number (up to 16 digits) to easily access long distance services.

1. Remove the handset from the base and press MEMORY. The TALK/BATT LED flashes and you hear a beep.

2. Enter the number to be dialed in pulse mode.

3. Press the ✱/TONE button on the handset. The ✱/TONEbutton counts as one digit and enters a pause.

4. Enter the number(s) to be dialed in tone mode.

5. Press MEMORY and a number (0-9) on the keypad for the memory location you wish to use. You hear a long beep and the TALK/BATTLED goes out.

Dialing a Stored Number

To dial a phone number stored in memory, press TALK, then press MEMORYand the memory location (0-9). Your phone will dial the stored number.

If you select a memory location that does not have a stored number, the handset will beep rapidly and the phone will not dial.

One-touch Dialing (SPEED DIAL)

Your phone is equipped with “One-touch SPEEDDIAL” for instant dialing. It is used to dial the phone number stored in memory location 1. (See “Storing a Number in Memory”.) To instantly dial the phone number stored in memory location 1, simply press SPEED DIAL. (There is no need to press TALK. The phone will automatically dial.) If you press SPEED DIALand a phone number is not stored in memory location 1, the phone will beep rapidly and will not dial.

Chain Dialing

After dialing a number you may be requested to enter a special access code, for example, when performing a banking transaction.

1. Store the access code into one of the memory locations (0-9).

2. Dial the main number.

3. Press MEMORY and the memory location of the access code at the appropriate time.

Erasing a Stored Number

1. Remove the handset from the base.

2. Press MEMORY twice.

3. Press the memory location number (0-9) you want to clear. You hear a long beep confirming that you have erased the number.

Replacing a Stored Number

Remember, your MPH 6925 phone has 10 memory locations, represented by the numbers 0-9 on the keypad. If you store a phone number in one of these locations, then attempt to store a different number in the same location later, the new number will replacethe previous one.

Selecting a Different Channel

If you encounter interference while using your phone, you can manually change the phones channel for clear operation. Interference can come from appliances or other phones in your home. This function works only when the phone is in use. The CHANNEL button on the handset allows you to choose between 20 factory set channels. During the course of a conversation, if you hear static or noise which makes it difficult to hear, press CHANNEL. The TALK/BATT LED flashes, indicating the phone is changing to another channel.

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Using the Flash Button

Use FLASH for accessing services such as call waiting. (You must subscribe to Call Waiting Service from your phone company to use this feature.) If you receive a call during your conversation, press the FLASH button on the handset. Press FLASH again to return to the previous call.

Using the Page Feature

The Page feature sends a signal from the base to the handset causing it to beep. This is useful for locating the handset when it is away from the base. To use this feature, press PAGE/FINDon the base.

The handset beeps for 60 seconds. (Press the PAGE/FIND button to get a continuous beep.)

The paging feature does not work when the phone is in use.

On the handset press any key to end the page.

Traveling Out-of-Range

As you begin to move too far from the base unit, you hear a clicking sound. As you travel further, the noise increases. If you travel out-of-range, your call terminates.

Troubleshooting

If your MPH 6925 cordless telephone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps.

Caution: Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Servicing must be performed by qualified personnel.

Problem

CHARGE/IN USE LED won’t come on when handset is placed in the base.

The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.

Can’t make or receive calls.

Handset doesn’t ring or receive a page.

Suggestion

•Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and wall outlet.

•Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base.

•Make sure that the charging contacts on the handset and on the base are clean.

•Move the handset and/or base to a different location away from metal objects or appliances and try again.

•Press CHANNEL to help eliminate background noise.

•Check both ends of the telephone line cord.

•Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the base and a wall outlet.

•Disconnect the AC adapter for a few minutes, then reconnect it.

•Make sure that the handset is not too far from the base.

•The Nickel-Cadmium battery pack may be weak. Charge the battery for 15-20 hours.

•The handset may be too far away from the base.

•Place the base away from appliances or metal objects.

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