Motorola MA550 User Manual

MA550 Series

Cordless Phone

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Y our Motorola MA550 at a glance:

Adjust volume

Format phone number to

include or omit area code

or 1+ area code

Cancel a command;

delete phone numbers

interference or static

Redial last number called

hang up

Mute or unmute;

Use if you hear

(up to 32 digits)

Turn ringer on (up) or off (down)

Make or answer a call; hang up

Scroll Store phone number

in memory Earphone jack

Use for call waiting and 3-way calling

Place call on hold

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guide, or for product-related questions,

please contact:

1-800-353-2729 U.S.A.

1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)

Or visit us online: www.motorola.com/cordless

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service, and permits us to contact you should your Motorola product require an update or other service. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.

To register your product online, visit:

www.motorola.com/warranty/cordless

1-800-461-4575 Canada

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.

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to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Motorola may make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in this manual at any time.

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Contents

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

Important Safety Instructions..... vii

FCC and Interference

Information.................................... xiii

Getting Started................................ 1

Battery Safety Instructions .................. 2

Charging the Battery........................... 3

Setting Up the Phone.......................... 6

Installation...................................... 11

Installing the MA550 Cordless Phone

on a Desk.. .. ... ................................... 12

Installing the MA550 Cordless Phone

on a Wall..................... ... .. ................. 13

Installing or Removing the Belt Clip.. 17

How to Use.....................................19

How to Locate a Lost Handset.......... 20

Using Voice Mail ............................... 21

Storing a Number into Memory . .. ...... 22

Storing a Caller ID Number

nto Memory....................................... 25

Dialing a Number from Memory ........ 26

Storing and Calling

Emergency Numbers ........................ 27

Reviewing and Deleting Numbers

from Memory..................................... 28

Reviewing Caller ID Records............ 29

Dialing a Number from Caller ID ....... 30

Deleting Caller ID Records ............... 31

Troubleshooting............................33

Motorola Limited Warranty..........37

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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:

Reduce risk of fire and shock by

 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.  Do not use this product near water (for example, near a

bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).

 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Place the

power cord so that it will not be walked on.

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 Never insert object s of any kind into the product slit s as

that may result in fire or shock.

 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

 Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work

is required, contact the Motorola address found in the back of this user’s guide.

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

¡ Avoid using during an electrical storm. Use a surge

protector to protect the equipment.

¢ Do not use this cordless phone to report a gas leak,

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especially if you are in the vicinity of the gas line.

Caution! To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 A W G or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.

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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 from the wall. Then retrieve the unit by unplugge d cord s.

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

• The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Installation Guidelines

 Read and understand all instructions and save them for

future reference.

 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

product.

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 Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink or shower.

 Operate this phone using only the power source that is

indicated on the marking label. If you are unsure of the power supply to your home, consult with your dealer or local power company .

 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or

table. This product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

 Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation.

 Clean this product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use

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chemicals or cleaning agents to clean this phone.

 Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using

other power supplies may damage the unit.

¡ Because cordless phones operate on electricity , you

should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.

¢ To avoid interference to nearby appliances, do not place

the base of the cordless phone on or near a TV, microwave oven, or VCR.

Caution! To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the base unit at least 20 cm from nearby persons.

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FCC and Interference 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 connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

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FCC Information

Notification of Local T elephone Company

On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the form US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.

The digits represented by ## in the product identifier indicate the Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) for this equipment. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices

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connected to one line should not exceed 5. T o be cert ain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, contact your local telephone company.

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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 tarif fs. 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 qualified installer.

Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line.

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The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C/RJ11W or RJ14C/RJ14W).

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Rights of the Telephone Company

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.

Where prior notice is not practical and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service immediately . In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must:

 Promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance;  Afford you the opportunity to correct the situation;

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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.

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Interference Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

 This device may not cause harmful interference.  This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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