Motorola sd4581, DIGITAL CORDLESS PHONE WITH ANSWERING MACHINE AND KEYPAD IN BASE-SD4581, SD4581 - C50 Advanced Digital Cordless Phone User Manual

For a large-print version of this guide, or for product-related questions,
please contact:

• 1-800-353-2729 U.S.A.

• 1-800-461-4575 Canada

• 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)

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Welcome

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola SD4580
series telephone. Take a moment to ensure that your
purchase includes each of the items pictured.

Product registration is an important step toward enjoying

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Handset Overview

1 Volume Controls
2 LCD Display
3 Left and Right Soft Keys
4 Up and Down Scroll

1

14

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Welcome

Base Unit

Left

soft key

Phone On/

Switch lines

End call/
Cancel function

Scroll up or
down on display

Right
soft key

Page

Handsets

Skip backwards

Delete message

Skip forwards

Play/Stop message

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Table of Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Handset Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

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Using the Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using the Navigation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Registering Your Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Deregistering a Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Adjusting the Volume During a Call . . . . . . . . . . 20

Making a Call Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . 21

Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone 21

Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Placing a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Saving a Number in the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . .24

Private Phonebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Shared Phonebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 5

Adding a New Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Adding Numbers to the Phonebook from Redial 26

Sorting the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7

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Setting the Number of Rings Before the Answering

Machine Picks Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using Call Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Setting the Security ID Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Answer Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Checking Messages from the Base Station . . 39

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Monitoring a Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

openLCR™ Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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Important Safety Instructions

Follow these safety precautions when using your cordless phone to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury to persons or property:

• Keep all slits and openings of the phone unblocked. Do not set the phone on a heating register
or over a radiator. Ensure that proper ventilation is provided at the installation site.

• Do not use while wet or while standing in water.

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Unplug this 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 fr om the wall. Then retrieve the unit by
unplugged cords.

• The product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

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Getting Started

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.

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Installing the Batteries

Handset

1 Press the indentation on the battery door, and slide

downwards to remove.

2 Plug connector into receptacle, and insert the

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Getting Started

Base Unit

The base station uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not
included) for optional backup power.

1 Press the cover latch with a screwdriver to lift and

remove the battery cover.

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Installing the Base Unit

Removing the Wall Mount Bracket

1 Push on the release button on the bottom of the base

unit to release the wall mount.

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Getting Started

Setting Up Your Phone

1 Select location convenient to both an electrical outlet,

and phone jack.

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2 Insert the phone cord into back of base unit and into

the wall phone jack.

3 Plug other end of phone cord into back of base unit.
4 Hang wall mount bracket on phone wall plate.
5 Plug power cord into power outlet.

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Getting Started

Handset Overview

Your SD4580 has a display on the Handset and the Base
Unit. When they are not in use, the display shows the
Standby Screen.

Standby Screen Information

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Using the Soft Keys

Use the left and right soft keys to select the functions
listed directly above the keys on the display. The
functions available change as you move from one screen
to the next.

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Setting Up

Registering Your Handset

You can register up to 8 devices (handset s, cam eras, or
Cell Dock) to a base unit.

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Deregistering a Handset

Caution: You will deregister all handsets from the base
unit and render your cordless telephone system
inoperable until at least one handset is reregistered to the
base unit.

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Personalizing Your Handset

Personalize your new handset by selecting unique ring
tones, adjusting the ring volume for day and night time,
and assigning a name to distinguish one handset
from another.

Ringer Options

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Setting the Ring Tone and Ring Volume

1 Press Menu.

2 Scroll to Ringer.
3 Press Select.
4 Scroll through list of options. (Day Volume, Night

Volume, Ringer Tone, etc.)

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Setting Key Beeps On or Off

1 Press Menu.

2 Scroll to Ringer.
3 Press Select.
4 Scroll to Key beeps.

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Naming a Handset or Base Station

When you register a handset, it is assigned a default
name of Handsets(X). The X represent the list of devices
registered to the base unit. (e.g., Handset(1), Camera(2),
etc.) The number assigned at registration remains part of
the name (e.g., Handset(1)).

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The chart below shows how many times to press each
button on the handset to enter letters and special
characters (e.g., Press 7 three times to enter R). Use the
up and down scroll keys to backspace to
make corrections.

Note: To shift from upper to lower case letters,

press *.

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Setting Date and Time

If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the date and time set
automatically with the next incoming call. Use the
following steps to manually set the date and time.

1 Press Menu.

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8 Scroll to next field.
9 Press Change to select date format (MM/DD, DD/MM)
10 Scroll to next field.
11 Enter the current date.
12 Press Done.
13 Press Exit to return to Standby Screen.

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Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing

Your phone is set for touch tone dialing. Do not change
the setting unless touch tone service is not available in
your area.

1 Press Menu.

2 Scroll to Tone/Pulse.

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Using Your SD4580

Using Your SD4580

Making a Call from the Handset or
Base Unit

Press . When you hear the dial tone, dial

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Answering/Ending a Call

Press to answer an incoming call. Press ON or
Handsfree to answer using the speakerphone.If you have
call waiting service, press to answer the second call.

Press to end the call.

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Using Your SD4580

Making a Call Using the Speakerphone

1 Press HANDSFREE.
2 Dial the number.

Note: For optimal speakerphone quality, when using the
handset, make sure the belt clip is on. This raises the
handset up so it is not lying flat (the speakerphone is on

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Placing a Call on Hold

1 Press HOLD.

2 To return to the call, press

UNHOLD or . When a

call is on hold, the intercom features are available.

Redialing a Number

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Using Your SD4580

Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset

Press PAGE on the base unit.
All handsets registered to the base unit beep.

Press ,

EXIT or OK on a handset to stop paging that

handset, or press PAGE on the base unit to stop paging

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Saving a Number in 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.

Storing numbers in the phonebook makes it easy to

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Using Your SD4580

Shared Phonebooks

The shared phonebook is accessible by all handsets and
stores up to 49 names and numbers. Each handset has
its own phonebook. The phonebook can hold 50 names
and numbers.

Adding a New Entry

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Adding Numbers to the Phonebook from Redial

Press REDIAL. The display shows the last numbers you
dialed, with the most recent number at the top.

1 Scroll to the number you want to save.

2 Press

STORE.

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Using Your SD4580

To modify the number,
7 Press Delete to backspace and erase characters to

left of blinking cursor.

8 Press Done when entry is correct to save.

Note: You can also store a number in the phonebook from
the Caller ID list.

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Calling a Number from the Phonebook

1 Press Phonebk.

2 Scroll to entry you want to call.
3 Press or Handsfree.

Editing a Phonebook Entry

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Using Your SD4580

Deleting a Phonebook Entry

1 Press Phonebk.

2 Scroll to the entry you want to delete.
3 Press Options.
4 Scroll to Delete.
5 Press Select.

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If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the caller’s name
and/or number are displayed when you receive an
incoming call. If no Caller ID information was sent from
the phone company, or you do not subscribe to Caller ID
service, the display shows Incoming Call.

Reviewing Caller ID Call List

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Using Your SD4580

Using Automated Dialing

You can retrieve previously entered information from the
phone book (such as a PIN or credit card number) during
a phone call without have to re-enter additional numbers.

1 While on a call, scroll the entry that you want to recall.

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Answering Machine

Answering Machine

You new answering machine stores up to 15 minutes of
messages and/or memos. Listen to your messages from
the base unit, the handset, or remotely. Use the base unit
or a handset to setup the answering machine.

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6 Press EXIT to return to the SETUP DEVICE menu. Press

EXIT again to return to the standby screen.

Recording an Outgoing Message (OGM)

You can record a personal outgoing message greeting
that plays when you receive a call and you do not answer

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Answering Machine

Changing the Outgoing Message

1 Go to the SETUP DEVICE menu.

2 Scroll to

OUTGOING MSG.

3 Press

SELECT.

4 Scroll to CHANGE OGM.

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Erasing the Outgoing Message

Note: You cannot erase the default message.

1 Go to the

SETUP DEVICE menu.

2 Scroll to

OUTGOING MSG.

3 Press SELECT.

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Answering Machine

5 Press DONE.
6 Press

EXIT to return to the SETUP DEVICE menu. Press

EXIT again to return to the standby screen.

Using Call Screening

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Setting the Security ID Number

Use you security ID number to remotely access your
messages from any touch-tone phone.

1 Go to the

SETUP DEVICE menu.

2 Scroll to SECURITY ID.
3 Press

SELECT.

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Answering Machine

Using the Answer Machine

Checking Messages from the Base Station

Press i to play and stop messages
Press g to skip forward
Press

h to skip backward

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Checking Messages from the Handset

1 Press MENU.

2 Scroll to

MESSAGES.

3 Press

SELECT.

4 Scroll desired function.

2:Play/Stop

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Answering Machine

Recording a Memo

Press MEMO on the base station to record a message that
you can playback later.

Checking Messages Remotely from a Touch-Tone Phone
For your convenience, cut this page out and take it with

Call your base unit. When the
machine answers, press

* and

enter your three digit security ID

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Advanced Features

Advanced Features

Many of the advance features require at least 2 registered
handsets to the base unit.

You can expand your phone system by adding Motorola
MD Series expansion accessories (up to a total of 8

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Conference Calling

If one handset is already on a call, the display on other
handsets registered to the same base unit shows
Line in use.

Once a second handset is added to the call, the display
on all handsets shows On conference.

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Advanced Features

Using the Intercom

Intercom Setup

Set up a handset or base unit to automatically answers an
intercom page after 1 or 3 rings. All

handsets are set to

No

Auto Answer

at the factory .

Change the factory setting using

the steps below.

OPTIONS

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Handset to Handset Intercom

1 Press Connect to.

2 Scroll to the desired handset .

Note: The Connect to button automatically pages the
base unit if there is only one handset registered.

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Advanced Features

Transferring a Call from One Handset
to Another

Unannounced Transfer

1 Press HOLD.

2 Press Handsfree.

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Announced Transfer

1 Follow steps 1 through 3 above.

2 Press OK to answer the page. You can now speak with

the person on the other handset.

3 Press UNHOLD. The call is transferred to the other

handset and all three individuals are on the call.

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Advanced Features

Using the Handset as a Walkie Talkie

The walkie talkie feature lets you talk handset to handset
even when the handsets are out of range from the base
unit. When a handset is in walkie talkie mode, you cannot
make or receive phone calls. You must complete steps 1
and 2 for both handsets to use walkie-talkie mode

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Monitoring a Room

Room monitoring allows you to place a handset in a room
and listen to the sounds in that room from another
handset.

1 Place a handset in the room to be monitored

2 On the handset you want to listen from, press

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Advanced Features

The handset that was set up for monitoring automatically
answers the page. The microphone on that handset is
turned on, and the speaker is turned off. The handset you
are monitoring from shows Monitoring (handset name).

You can also use the base unit for monitoring by following
the instructions above from the base unit.

To turn off monitoring, press CANCEL or OFF on either

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FCC Information

This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements
adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA).

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network
must comply with applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be

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Note:

• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

• Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility
commission, public 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 does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have
questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a

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• Inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set
forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone
company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to
maintain uninterrupted service.

Interference Information

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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference with one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television
that is "receiving" the in terference).

• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommuni cations
equipment and the receiving antenna. Connect the telecommunications equipment into an

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Warranty

Motorola Limited Warranty

for Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software Purchased in th e 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 Product s ("Accessories"), and Motorola software contained on
CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use wi th these Pr oduct s ("Software") to be free from defects i n materials

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Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or
neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.) to the surface of the product resulting from misuse; (b)
contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or food; (c)
use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage
or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage.

Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola
branded or certified Products, Accessories, Sof tware or other peripheral equipment are excluded
from coverage.

Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation,

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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 conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre­owned or new Products, Accessories or parts. No data, software or applications added to your Product, Accessory or
Software, including but not limite d to person al cont acts , games and r inger ton es, will be reinst all ed. To avoid losing such
data, software and applications please create a back up prior to requesting service.

How to Get Warranty Service or Other Information

In the USA, call: In Canada, call:
1-800-353-2729 1-800-461-4575

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OF INFORMATION OR DATA, SOFTWARE OR APPLICA TIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR
IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABI LITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIE S OR SOFTW ARE T O
THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the l i mitation or exclusion of incidental or consequent ial damages, or
limitation on the length of an imp lied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may al so have o the r ri ghts that vary from st ate t o st a te or f rom one jur i sdiction to
another.

Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola
software such as the exclusive rights t o reproduce and distrib ute copies of the Motor ola software. Mot orola software may

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