Memorex mph 6955 User Manual

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Front Cover

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Contents

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

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

Included with Your MPH6955 Phone.............3

Controls and Functions........................4

Installation .................................5

• Charging the Battery Pack ..........................5

Charging the Handset .............................5

Low Battery Indicator .............................5

Cleaning the Battery Contacts .......................5

• Selecting a Location ..............................5

• Setting the Dial Mode Switch ........................5

• Desk or Tabletop Installation ........................6

• Wall Installation ..................................6

Setting the Handset Retainer for Wall Mounting ........6

Mounting on a Standard Wall Plate ..................6

Mounting Directly on a Wall ........................7

Setting Up Your Phone ........................8

• Raising the Antenna...............................8

• Adjusting Ringer/Volume Controls....................8

Ringer Tone and Volume...........................8

Setting the Handset Earpiece Volume .................8

Using Your Phone ............................8

• Making and Receiving Calls .......................8

• Storing a Number in Memory .....................8

• Entering a Pause in Memory Dialing ................9

• Storing Mixed Tone/Pulse Numbers ................9

• Dialing a Stored Number .........................9

• One-Touch Dialing ..............................9

• Chain Dialing..................................9

• Erasing a Stored Number........................10

• Replacing a Stored Number ......................10

• Selecting a Different Channel ....................10

• Using the Flash Button .........................10

• Using the Page Feature .........................10

• Traveling Out-of-Range .........................10

Troubleshooting ............................11

Specifications ..............................11

Introduction

The Memorex® MPH 6955 900 MHz cordless phones are designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance.

▼Features

• 900 MHz Extended Range Technology

• 40 Channel Autoscan

• 10-Number Memory Dialing

• 3 “One-Touch Priority” Keys

• Desk or Wall Mountable

• Tone/Pulse Dialing

• Handset Volume Control

• 32 Digit Redial

• Page

• AutoTalk™

• AutoStandby™

• 7 Hours Talk Time

• Hearing Aid Compatible

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

AutoTalk, AutoStandby, Random Code, and AutoSecure are proprietary trademarks of Uniden America Corporation.

The MPH 6955 features include AutoTalk and AutoStandby. AutoTalk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base so you don’t have to waste time pushing buttons or flipping switches. AutoStandby allows you to hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.

The UltraClear Plus true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This innovative technology, together with 40 different channels, provides you with the best possible reception during all your conversations.

To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being activated by other equipment, the MPH 6955 has Random Code™ digital security which automatically selects one of over 65,000 digital security codes for the handset and base. Also, the AutoSecure™ 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.

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Included with Your MPH 6955 Phone

Base Handset Rechargeable Battery

(Located inside handset)

AC Adapter

Telephone Cord

Also included:

• This Reference Guide

• IC Information

• Precautions and Important Safety Instructions

• Other Printed Material

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Controls and Functions

1. Handset Speaker

TALK/BATT LOW

2. the battery is low

TALK

9. Handset Microphone

10. Handset Antenna

11.

12.

13.

14.

15. DC Power Input

16. Phone Line Jack

17. Handset Retainer- holds handset in base for wall mounting.

18. Base Antenna

19.

20.

- answers or places calls

MEM

- enters or recalls numbers in memory

✱

/TONE

- switches to tone dialing in pulse dial mode

REDIAL

- redials the last number

PAUSE

- adds a timed pause in a memory dialing sequence

M1, M2, M3

- accesses stored numbers in memory

locations 1, 2, and 3 for one-touch dialing

FLASH

- accesses call waiting (if available)

VOLUME CHAN P/T

STATUS

- sets both the ringer and earpiece volumes

- selects another channel for clearer reception

switch - selects pulse or tone dialing

LED - indicates the phone is in use or the handset

is charging

PAGE

- locates the handset

LED - indicates when phone is in use or

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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. (For initial charging, the

battery pack will already be inside the compartment, but will not be plugged in.)

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

NOTE

3. Replace the battery cover.

▼Charging the Handset

Place the handset on the base to charge. (The

handset can charge in either the face-up or face-down position.)

properly aligned. Use only the battery pack (model BT-905) supplied with your phone.

▼Low Battery Indicator

When the battery pack in the handset is low and needs to be charged, the

BATT LOW

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

LED flashes every 3 seconds.

▼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” brochure.

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.

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Setting the Dial Mode Switch

Place the switch in the

position for tone dialing, or

position for

the pulse dialing.

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Desk or Tabletop Installation

1. Plug the AC adapter cord into the the base.

2. Wrap the AC adapter cord inside the molded strain-relief.

3. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the the base.

DC IN 9V

input jack on

TEL LINE

jack on

2. Flip the retainer over so the tab is facing up.

3. Slide the retainer back onto the base.

▼Mounting on a Standard Wall Plate

The phone is designed to be mounted on a standard AT&T or GTE wall plate.

1. Plug the AC adapter into the

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

3. Plug a telephone cord into the the base.

DC IN 9V

TEL LINE

input jack on the base.

jack on

4. Place the telephone cord into the right molded channel cord holder.

5. Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the telephone wall jack. (Remember, the handset must be fully charged

before you can use it.)

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.

7. Raise the antenna on the base.

Wall Installation

▼Setting the Handset Retainer for Wall Mounting

1. Remove the handset retainer on the base by sliding it upward.

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.

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7. Raise the antenna on the base.

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▼Mounting Directly on a Wall

If you do not have a standard wall plate, you can mount the phone directly on a wall. Before mounting your cordless telephone, consider the following:

• Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other

items behind the mounting location that could cause a hazard when inserting screws into the wall.

• Make sure the wall material is capable of supporting the

weight of the base and handset; otherwise, damage to the unit could result.

• Use #10 screws with anchoring devices suitable for the wall

material where the base will be placed.

1. Insert the screws, with their appropriate anchoring devices, 3 5/16 inches apart. Allow 3/16 o f a n inch between the wall and screw heads for mounting the phone.

2. Plug the AC adapter into the base.

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

4. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the the base.

5. Place the telephone cord into the right molded channel cord holder.

6. Place the base on the screws and push down until it’s firmly seated.

7. Plug the other end of the telephone line into the telephone wall jack. (Remember, the phone must be fully charged

before you can use it.)

8. 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.

9. Raise the antenna on the base.

TEL LINE

jack on

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