Motorola MD4250 User Manual

E32 Series

Cordless Phone
Digital 2.4 GHz

Model Family: MD4250

Users Guide

For a copy of a large-print version of this guide, or for
product-related questions, please visit us online:

www.motorola.com/cordless

Or contact us at:

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

1-800-461-4575 Canada

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

Copyright © 2006 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by
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permission from Motorola, Inc.

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obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide
without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including but not limited 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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trademark of Motorola, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

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Table of Contents

FCC Information ......................................................................................................................iv

Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................. viii

Welcome ...................................................................................................................................1

Handset Overview .............................................................................................................2

Base Unit Overview ...........................................................................................................3

MD4250 Caller ID Display Overview..................................................................................4

How to Use This Guide............................................................................................................ 5

Getting Started ........................................................................................................................6

Battery Safety Instructions.................................................................................................6

Installing the Battery ..........................................................................................................7

Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit.............................................................................8

Installing the Mounting Bracket (optional) .........................................................................9

Connecting the Base Unit ................................................................................................10

Charging the Handset Battery..........................................................................................11

Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................12

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Handset Indicators........................................................................................................... 12

Base Unit LEDs................................................................................................................ 12

Making a Call ................................................................................................................... 13

Answering Calls ............................................................................................................... 13

Ending a Call ....................................................................................................................13

Speakerphone Operation ................................................................................................. 14

Adjust the Handset Volume............................................................................................. 14

Redial Function ................................................................................................................14

Mute Function ................................................................................................................. 14

Locate a Misplaced Handset ........................................................................................... 15

Customizing Your Handset ................................................................................................... 16

Changing Your Language Setting .................................................................................... 16

Changing Your Ringer Tone ............................................................................................. 17

Changing Your Ringer Volume......................................................................................... 17

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Changing the Key Beep Setting....................................................................................... 18

Changing the Dialing Method ..........................................................................................19

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Registering a New Handset .............................................................................................19

Naming Your Handset ......................................................................................................20

Using the Room Monitor Feature......................................................................................... 21

Using the Phonebook ............................................................................................................22

Adding a Phonebook Entry...............................................................................................22

Deleting a Phonebook Entry.............................................................................................24

Caller ID/Call Waiting ID ...................................................................................................24

Reviewing Caller ID Records............................................................................................25

Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook ...................................................................... 25

Dialing from the Caller ID Log ..........................................................................................26

Deleting a Caller ID Record .............................................................................................. 26

Deleting All Caller ID Records ..........................................................................................26

Using the VIP Melody Feature .........................................................................................27

Using the Intercom Feature ..................................................................................................28

Intercom Calls ..................................................................................................................28

Warranty .................................................................................................................................29

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FCC Information

FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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FCC Declaration of Conformity

Motorola, Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000,
declares that this cordless phone complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules as Class B digital
devices.

Canadian Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement

This Motorola cordless phone complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the
Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). On the bottom of this equipment is a label that
contains, among other information, a product identifier in format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this
information must be provided to the telephone company.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected
to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in
response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0).
To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total
RENs, contact the telephone company.

For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has
the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g.,
03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

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This equipment uses the following USOC jack: RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to
the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the 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.

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 this equipment causes harm to
the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that the temporary
discontinuance of services may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will
notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the
FCC if you believe it is necessary.

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.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Motorola,
Inc. at 1-800-353-2729. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may request that you disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is solved.

This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation
of the cordless phone does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will

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disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

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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For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when
used with the belt clip supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Industry Canada CS-03 Declaration of Conformity

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone
interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.

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Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, or

swimming pool).

5. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, such as a table, shelf, or stand. The

product may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided for

ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by
placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa, or rug. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.

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7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where it can

be stepped on.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset.

They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

10. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Instead, take it to

an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other
than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.

12. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or

electric shock.

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13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service

facility under the following conditions:

• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled onto the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires
extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal
operation.

• If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged.

• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

14. Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a

remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

15. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

16. Only put the handset of your telephone next to your ear when it is in normal talk mode.

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola MD4250 cordless phone. Check the contents
listing on the product packaging to ensure that your purchase includes each of the items
listed.

Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product.
Registering helps facilitate warranty 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:

http://broadbandregistration.motorola.com

Product registration is not available in 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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Handset Overview

1. Volume controls

2. LCD display

3. Talk

4. Menu/Select

5. Change number format

6. Mute/Delete

7. Temporary tone dialing

8. Phonebook

9. Redial

10. Microphone

11. Flash

12. Intercom

13. Insert Pause/Shortcut to ringer volume controls

14. Cancel action

15. Speakerphone

16. Up and down scroll keys

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Base Unit Overview

1. Page button

2. In use/Voice mail LED

3. Charge/Page LED

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MD4250 Caller ID Display Overview

1. Date the call was received

2. Ringer status

3. Time the call was received

4. Caller’s phone number

5. Name of caller

6. Order of the call record

7. Number of messages waiting

8. Indicates a new caller ID record

NOTE: Caller ID information is supplied only if you subscribe to the service with your
telephone company.

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How to Use This Guide

This guide makes use of two fonts to distinguish between FUNCTIONS and

FEATURES/OPTIONS.

• FUNCTION keys are found on the handset and allow you to perform actions such

as placing calls (TALK), ending calls (CANCEL), and opening your phonebook
(PBK).

•

FEATURES/OPTIONS are only visible on the display. You to must press the MENU/SEL

key to access features such as

FEATURES/OPTIONS font also indicates system messages (e.g. Hold Base Page).

The MENU/SEL key is located beside the TALK key.

Ringer Tone, Language, and Ringer Volume. The

NEWAM

PM

REPT MEM #

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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 and/or explosion.

• CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery with an incorrect

battery type. Use only the battery that came with your phone or an authorized
replacement recommended by the manufacturer.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.

• The rechargeable batteries that power this product must be disposed of properly and

may need to be recycled. Refer to your battery’s label for battery type. Contact your
local recycling center for proper disposal methods.

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Installing the Battery

1. Remove any stickers or inserts, if present.

2. Remove the battery door by pressing down on

the indentation and sliding downward.

3. Plug the battery connector into the receptacle.

(Make sure the black wire is on the right.)

4. Insert the battery into the battery

compartment.

5. Replace the battery door

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Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit

Avoid excessive moisture,
extremely low temperatures,
and dust

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Avoid microwave ovens

Avoid television sets and
other electronic equipment

Avoid other cordless telephones

Select a central location

Avoid personal computers

Avoid noise locations like windows
on streets with heavy traffic

Avoid heat sources, such as
radiators, air ducts, and direct sunlight

Installing the Mounting Bracket

1. Push forward on the mounting bracket to remove it from the bottom of your base unit.

2. Turn the mounting bracket upside down.

3. Align the tabs of the mounting bracket with the slots on the bottom of the base unit.

4. Push the mounting bracket forward, sliding it into place. There is a click when it is

seated correctly.

(optional)

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Connecting the Base Unit

1. Connect the phone and power cords to the back of the base unit.

2. Plug the phone cord into a wall jack and the power cord into an electrical outlet.

3. Place the base on a sturdy surface, or mount it to a telephone wall jack.

To wall mount the base unit, align the base unit with the mounting studs on the wall jack.
Slide the base unit down on the mounting studs until it locks into place.

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Charging the Handset Battery

The handset of your cordless phone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges
automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit.

The initial battery charge time is 10–12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge
of eight hours should be sufficient. Be sure to place the handset in its base when not in use
to insure maximum daily performance.

If your handset displays a LOW BATTERY message, or the handset appears completely
inactive (i.e., the LCD is blank and does not activate when you press the keys), charge the
handset.

NOTE: When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting, and speakerphone
features will not work. The features are fully functional after you recharge the battery.

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Basic Operations

Handset Indicators

Indicator Description

Mute ON

NEW

LOW BATTERY Handset battery is low and should be charged

Turns on when the microphone is muted

Turns on when a new call is received and added to the call log

Turns on when the ringer is muted

Base Unit LEDs

LED Description

in use/voice mail

Charge/page

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On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is off­hook. Flashes when there is new phone company voice mail

On when the handset is charging in the base. Flashes when the
base is paging registered handsets.

Making a Call

Press TALK on the handset or the v key to use the speakerphone feature. When you hear
the dial tone, dial the number.

-OR-

Enter the phone number, and then press TALK or v. The phone number appears on the
display before it is dialed. Press MUTE/DELETE to make corrections. Press CANCEL to
delete the entire number.

Answering Calls

Press TALK, or v.

If you subscribe to call waiting:
Press FLASH to answer the second call. Press FLASH again to return to the first call.

Ending a Call

You can end a call by pressing TALK, CANCEL, or placing the handset in the base unit.

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Speakerphone Operation

Your handset has a built-in speakerphone. This feature allows you to have hands-free
conversations. To switch between the speakerphone and the handset, press the v key.

Adjust the Handset Volume

While you are on a call, press the VOL
the handset to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level.
The volume level appears on the display.

Redial Function

1. Press REDIAL to access the redial list.

2. Use the scroll keys to view the last three numbers dialed.

3. Press TALK or v to dial the desired number.

4. Press the CANCEL key to exit the redial review list without dialing a number.

Mute Function

NOTE: The mute feature is only available during a call.

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1. Press MUTE/DELETE.

2. Press MUTE/DELETE again to return to normal two-way conversation.

Mute ON appears on the display.

keys on the left side of

Volume

up

Volume

down

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NEWAM

CALL

PM

REPTMEM #

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Locate a Misplaced Handset

From the base unit, press the PAGE key to locate lost handsets. The
handsets will beep and

To end the page, press TALK or v on the handset, or press PAGE
again on the base unit.

NOTE: Pressing CANCEL on a handset stops the paging for that
handset only.

Paging From BASE appears on the display.

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Customizing Your Handset

Changing Your Language Setting

1. Press MENU/SEL.

2. Scroll to and select

3. Scroll to and select

4. Press 1 for

5. Press MENU/SEL

6. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen.

NOTE:

If you accidentally change the language option, follow the steps below:

1. Press CANCEL twice to ensure that you are at the standby menu.

2. Press MENU/SEL three times to reach the

3. Press 1 for

4. Press MENU/SEL

5. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen.

Handset Setup.

Language.

ENGLISH (Eng), 2 for FRENCH (Fra), or 3 for SPANISH (Esp).

to save the setting.

ENGLISH (Eng), 2 for FRENCH (Fra), or 3 for SPANISH (Esp).

to save the setting.

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Language menu.

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Changing Your Ringer Tone

1. Press MENU/SEL.

2. Scroll to and select

3. Use the up and down scroll keys to play samples of each tone.

4. Press MENU/SEL to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen.

Ringer Tone.

Changing Your Ringer Volume

Press the #/PAUSE key for quick access to the ringer volume controls.

OR

1. Press MENU/SEL.

2. Scroll to and select

3. Scroll to and select

4. Press 1 for

5. Press MENU/SEL to save the new setting.

6. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen.

Handset Setup.
Ringer Volume.

Hi, 2 for Low, 3 for Off.

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Changing the Key Beep Setting

1. Press the MENU/SEL key.

2. Scroll to and select Set Key Beeps.

3. Press 1 for On or 2 for Off.

4. Press the MENU/SEL key to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen.

Setting Your Local Area Code

In many areas, you can make a local call by dialing the seven-digit number. As the demand for
phone numbers increases, customers must dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
Use the steps below to set your local area code.

1. Press the MENU/SEL key.

2. Scroll to and select Area Code.

3. Enter your three-digit local area code.

4. Press the MENU/SEL key to save the setting.

5. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen.

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Changing the Dialing Method

1. Press MENU/SEL.

2. Scroll to and select

3. Scroll to and select

4. Press 1 for

5. Press MENU/SEL

6. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen.

NOTE: When the phone is set for pulse dialing, you may switch to temporary tone dialing
during a call by pressing *. Once pressed, tone will be used for rest of the call. After you
hang up, the phone will return to pulse dialing for the next call.

Registering a New Handset

You can register up to four handsets to your base unit. The handset included with the base
unit is pre-registered. Use the steps below to register new or replacement handsets.

1. Press MENU/SEL.

2. Scroll to and select

3. Scroll to and select

4. A confirmation message appears when the registration is successful.

Handset Setup.
Set Tone/Pulse.

Tone or 2 for Pulse.

to save the setting.

Handset Setup.
Registration. Hold Base Page Key Until Beep appears on the display.

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Naming Your Handset

1. Press MENU/SEL.

2. Scroll to and select

3. Scroll to and select

4. Use the keypad to enter the new name for your handset (up to 15 characters).

5. Press MENU/SEL to save the setting.

Handset Name.

Handset Setup.

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Using the Room Monitor Feature

Before you can use a handset to monitor a room, ensure that the ROOM MONITOR feature is
enabled. You can enable the feature on one or all of your handsets using the steps below.

Enabling the Room Monitor Feature

1. Press MENU/SEL.

2. Scroll to and select

3. Scroll to and select

4. Press 1 for YES or 2 for NO.

5. Press MENU/SEL to save the setting.

6. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen.

Monitoring a Room

1. Place a registered handset (e.g., HANDSET 2) in the room you wish to monitor. Make

sure the Room Monitor feature is enabled.

2. From a different handset (e.g., HANDSET 1), press MENU/SEL.

3. Scroll to and select ROOM MONITOR. ENTER (1— 4) appears.

4. Enter the number (1 through 4) of the handset (HANDSET 2) that you placed in the

room you wish to monitor. ROOM MONITOR appears.

5. Press TALK or CANCEL to end monitoring.

Room Monitor.
Enable Monitor.

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Using the Phonebook

Each handset can store up to 50 numbers with names. Each memory location holds up to 20
digits for numbers and 15 characters for the name.

Adding a Phonebook Entry

1. Press PBK.

2. Enter a location (01 to 50), or use the scroll keys to find an open location.

3. Press PBK.

4. Enter the contact’s name. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to make corrections.

5. Press PBK to save the name.

6. Enter the contact’s telephone number. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to make

corrections.

7. Press PBK to save the number. The handset returns to the standby screen.

NOTE: The steps for editing a stored number are the same steps for entering a number in
memory.

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Enter Name appears on the display.

Enter Tel Number appears on the display.

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Use the table below to enter names and special characters into the phonebook.

Buttons Number of Presses

1 space _ * !

2 A B C (

3 D E F )

4 G H I $

5 J K L /

6 M N O ;

7 P Q R S

8 T U V ?

9 W X Y Z

# # P # P

NOTE: To add a pause in the number, press #/PAUSE key twice.

1 2 3 4

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Deleting a Phonebook Entry

1. Press PBK.

2. Enter the desired location, or scroll to the desired entry.

3. Press MUTE/DELETE.

4. Press MUTE/DELETE again to delete the entry, or press CANCEL to exit the menu

without deleting the entry.

Caller ID/Call Waiting ID

Your handset is also capable of displaying caller ID information in conjunction with a call
waiting alert signal (Call Waiting/Caller ID).

With Call Waiting/Caller ID, the caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to
answer the incoming call or continue with your current conversation. Your system holds up to
50 caller ID entries.

When you receive new caller ID information, your handset shows NEW in the first line of the
display.

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company to use the feature.

Delete? appears on the display.

service with your local telephone

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Reviewing Caller ID Records

To review caller ID records, press the up or down scroll keys. When your system stores new
caller ID records, NEW appears on the display. After you review all of the new records, the
NEW message disappears from the display.

Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook

1. Press the up or down scroll key to access the desired caller ID record.

To view alternate phone number formats, press the FRMT key until the desired format
appears. The display will cycle through the available dialing options (1 + area code +
number, area code + number, number only, etc.).

2. Press PBK

NOTE: If the system is unable to detect a name or number,
display. If a name is not included with the caller ID information (e.g.,

only the number is stored.

to store the displayed number. A confirmation beep sounds.

UNABLE TO STORE appears on the

BLOCKED or UNKNOWN),

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Dialing from the Caller ID Log

Press the up or down scroll key to access the caller ID records.

1.

2. Scroll to the entry you wish to dial. Press FRMT repeatedly to change the dialing format

(1 + area code + number, area code + number, number only, etc.).

3. Press TALK

or v to dial the number.

Deleting a Caller ID Record

Press the up or down scroll key to access the caller ID records.

1.

2. Scroll to the entry you wish to delete.

3. Press MUTE/DELETE.

4. Press MUTE/DELETE

Delete Call Id? appears on the display.

to delete the record.

Deleting All Caller ID Records

Press the up or down scroll key to access the caller ID records.

1.

2. Scroll to the entry you wish to delete.

3. Press and hold MUTE/DELETE.

4. Press MUTE/DELETE

to delete all caller ID records.

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Using the VIP Melody Feature

You can assign a distinct ringer tone, or VIP Melody, to ten contacts from the phonebook
memory.

1. Press MENU/SEL.

2. Scroll to and select

3. Scroll to and select

4. Use the up and down scroll keys to view the

available,
melody and the contact information appear on the display.

NOTE: If you wish to clear a

5. Press MENU/SEL to choose a

6. Use the up and down scroll keys to view entries in the phonebook memory.

7. Press MENU/SEL to store a phonebook entry to a

8. Use the up and down scroll keys to choose a melody that will play for this

location. The number of the melody appears on the display, and the melody plays.

9. Press MENU/SEL to save the setting.

**EMPTY** appears on the display. If the location is assigned, the assigned

Handset Setup.
VIP Melody.

VIP Melody locations. If the location is

VIP Melody location, press MUTE/DELETE twice to clear an entry.

VIP Melody location. "Select Memory" appears briefly.

VIP Melody location.

VIP Melody

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Using the Intercom Feature

If you have at least two handsets registered to your base unit, you can use the intercom
feature. Each handset is named

handset was registered to the base unit.

Handset X. The X represents the order (1, 2, 3, 4) in which the

Intercom Calls

1. When not on a call, press the INT key on any handset. Enter (1-4) Handset appears on the

display.

2. Enter the number of the handset you wish to page (e.g., to call HANDSET 2, press 2).

3. To answer the page, press INT, TALK, or v on the handset. The screen on both

handsets displays

4. Press TALK, INT, or CANCEL on either handset to end the call.

Intercom.

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Warranty

Motorola Limited Warranty for Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software Purchased in the 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 Products ("Accessories"), and Motorola software contained
on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products ("Software") to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined below. This limited warranty is
a consumer's exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola Products, Accessories, and Software
purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada, which are accompanied by this written warranty:

Products and Accessories as defined above, unless o therwise provided for below. Length of coverage: o ne (1)
year from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product unless otherwise provided for below.

• Decorative Accessories and Cases. Decorative covers, bezels, PhoneWrap
Length of coverage: limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer
purchaser of the product.

• Monaural Headsets. Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wired
connection. Length of coverage: limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first
consumer purchaser of the product.

• Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Re placed. Length of co verage: The balance of the
original warranty or for ninety (90) days from the date returned to the consumer, whichever is longer.

• Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the co py of the software (e.g.

Exclusions
Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are

excluded from coverage.

Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that
leak are covered by this limited warranty.

CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Length of coverage: ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.

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covers and cases.

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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, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.

Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment,
installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, or its authorized
service centers, are excluded from coverage.

Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered,
or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d)
nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage.

Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products, Accessories or Software due to any
communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products, Accessories or Software is
excluded from coverage.

Software Embodied in Physical Media. No warranty is made that the software will meet your requirements or will
work in combination with any hardware or software applications provided by third parties, that the operation of the
software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected.

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Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media. Software that is not embodied in physical media (e.g. software that
is downloaded from the internet), is provided "as is" and without warranty.

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Who is Covered
This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser only.

What will Motorola Do?
Motorola, at its option, will repair, or replace any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this

warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories
or parts. No data, software, or applications added to your Product, Accessory or Software, including but not limited
to personal contacts, games, and ringer tones, will be reinstalled. 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
TTY 1-888-390-6456 TTY 1-888-390-6456

For accessories and software, please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they
are used. You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories, or Software, at your expense, to a
Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or
other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of your service provider,
if applicable; (d) the name and location of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your
address and telephone number.

What Other Limitations Are There?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE,
WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE

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PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY OR SOFTWARE, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF
BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL
LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS,
ACCESSORIES, OR SOFTWARE TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or from one
jurisdiction 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 to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software.
Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the Products associated with such
Motorola software. No other use, including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola software or exercise of
the exclusive rights reserved for Motorola, is permitted.

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E32 Series

Cordless Phone
Digital 2.4 GHz

Model Family: MD4250

530241-001
02/06