Motorola MD471 user Manual

MD470 Series
Digital 2.4 GHz
Expandable Cordless Telephone System
Système téléphonique
sans fil évolutif numérique 2,4 GHz
User’s Guide >
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Handset Controls

Raise volume
Lower volume
Scroll up or down on display
Left soft key
Turn handset on
to make a call
Talk handsfree
using
speakerphone
Microphone
Right soft key
Turn handset off to hang up
Earphone jack
Redial
Use handset as intercom

Base Station Controls

Left soft key
Scroll up
Right soft key
or down on
Speakerphone
On button
display
Off button
Volume up
Volume d own
in use/ voice mail
charge/ page
Page handsets
page
mute
Mute
Handsfree
Redial
Intercom

Soft Keys

The left and right soft keys perform the function displayed. For example, pressing the left soft key while
PHONEBK
numbers and names.
is displayed, opens your list of phone

Industry Canada (IC) Information

This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada (IC) radio and terminal equipment technical specifications. This is confirmed by the certification/registration number found on the label on the bottom of the base unit. The abbreviation IC before the certification/registration number only signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity and that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment. The term “IC:” before the certification/
IC Information
registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specificatons were met.
The Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.0. The REN is useful in determining the maximum number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. The sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line may not exceed 5.
Before installing this cordless phone, you should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the telecommunications company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). You should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the rules and requirements in Industry Canada’s CS-03. 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.
For your protection, ensure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe
system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution:
Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate.
Note:
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.
You should not attempt to make such connections yourself.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to
Repairs
Repairs to this equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by Motorola. Any repairs or alterations made by the consumer, or any malfunctions of this equipment, may give the telecommunications company cause to request that you disconnect the equipment, and may void the limited warranty.
Privacy
Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone. Other devices, including other cordless telephones, may interfere with the operation of this cordless phone or cause noise during operation. Units without code access may be accessed by other radio communications devices.
Hearing Aid Compatibility
This telephone system meets Industry Canada standards for hearing aid compatibility.
Interference Information
This device complies with Industry Canada’s RSS-210. 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Industry Canada’s ICES-003. 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.
IC Information
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 radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).
Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and the receiving antenna.
Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
Industry Canada publishes several publications to assist consumers with solving interference problems, which are available from its offices or from its web site (strategis.gc.ca).
ITC02-173s

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:
1. 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.
2. Do not use while wet or while standing in water.
3. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
4. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Place the power cord so that it will not be walked on.
5. Never insert objects of any kind into the product slits as that may result in fire or shock.
6. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. 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.
8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
9. Avoid using during an electrical storm. Use a surge protector to protect the equipment.
10. Do not use this cordless phone to report a gas leak, especially if you are in the vicinity of the gas line.
Caution:
Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
Unplug this cordless phone immediately from an outlet if:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL
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 the unplugged cords.
The product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Installation Guidelines
1. Read and understand all instructions and save them for future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink, or shower.
4. 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.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. This product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. 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.
7. Clean this product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents to clean this phone.
8. Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
9. Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that is not cordless in case the power in your home goes out.
10. 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:
guidelines, place the base unit at least 20 cm from nearby persons.
To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure
Battery Safety Instructions
Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery. The battery contains toxic materials that could be released, resulting in injury.
•Caution:
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.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire, which could result in explosion.
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.
There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery

Contents

Handset Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Base Station Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Soft Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Industry Canada (IC) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Powering the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting Up the Charging Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing Batteries in the Handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Charging the Handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Phone Line Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wall Mounting the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing the Base Station and Wall Mount . . . . . . . 18
Removing the Base Station from the Wall Mount . . . 18
Using the Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Registering an Expansion Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Personalizing Your Phone System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Storing Area Codes for Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the Volume During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Making a Call Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . 32
Making a Call Using the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Switching Between the Handset and
Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Putting a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Saving a Number in the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sorting the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Calling a Number from the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . .38
Editing a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Deleting a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Inserting Pauses in a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Automated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Conference Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Transferring a Call from One Handset to Another . . .49
Using the Handset as a Walkie-Talkie . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Monitoring a Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Deregistering All Handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Motorola Limited Warranty for the
United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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Getting Started

To set up your Motorola digital cordless phone system:
1. Install optional backup batteries in the base
station and plug into a power outlet (page 13).
2. Plug in charging bases for expansion handsets (page 14).
3. Install batteries in handsets (page 14).
4. Charge handset batteries (page 15). A rechargeable NiCd battery powers each
Getting Started
handset. Charge the battery for about 12 hours before initial use.
5. Connect the base station to the phone line (page 15).
6. Register expansion handsets to the base station (page 21). Handsets that come with your phone system are already registered to the base.
7. Set the ring tone, date, time, and other features of your handset(s) and base station (page 22).
Place the Base Station:
Away from electrical appliances such as a TV,
personal computer, or another cordless phone.
In a high and central location with no obstructions, such as walls.
If you hear noise while using the handset near a microwave or another cordless phone’s base unit, move away from the microwave or base unit and closer to your handset’s base station.
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Powering the Base Station

Important: Before installing or handling batteries, please read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 9.
The base station uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries for optional backup power (batteries are included with some models). To install the batteries:
1. With the bottom of the base station facing you, press the cover latch with a screwdriver to lift and remove the battery cover.
2. Insert 4 AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment.
3. To replace the cover, insert the tabs of the cover into the slots and press down until the cover clicks into place.
4. Plug the power cord into the back of the base station and into an outlet.
Getting Started
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Setting Up the Charging Bases

If you have expansion handsets, they do not need to be plugged into a phone line. Simply plug the power cord into the back of the charging base and into an outlet wherever you want to place the handset.

Installing Batteries in the Handsets

Important: Before installing or handling batteries, read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 9.
1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the recess and sliding down and off the handset.
2. Plug the connector into the receptacle.
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3. Insert the battery into the compartment.
4. Slide and snap the battery cover back into place.
Black
Red
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Charging the Handsets

Place the handset in the base station or charging base. The charging LED is solid red when the handset is charging.
For the initial charge, charge the battery for at least 12 hours.
charge

Phone Line Connection

Do not connect the base station to the phone line until the handset is fully charged.
Getting Started
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Wall Mounting the Base Station

The base station can be mounted on a wall instead of placed on a flat surface such as a table or desk.
1. Remove the twist-tie from the phone cord. Do
not unfold the cord.
2. Untuck both ends of the cord.
3. Hold the folded cord at the center and insert it into the back of the wall mount bracket.
Getting Started
4. Plug the phone cord into the phone jack on the wall.
5. Hang the wall mount bracket on the phone wall plate.
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6. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the back of the base station.
7. Plug the power cord into a power outlet if it is not already plugged in.
8. Insert the guide rail on the wall mount into the slot on the bottom of the base station and push until it snaps into place.
Getting Started
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Removing the Base Station and Wall Mount

Removing the Base Station from the Wall Mount Push up on the wall mount to dislodge it and the base
station from the phone wall plate.

Removing the Base Station from the Wall Mount

Press the release tab located above the bottom screw hole on the wall mount.

Using the Displays

Getting Started
Your phone has a display on the handset and the base station. When they are not in use, the display shows the standby screen.
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Handset Display

Time
Handset
name
Number of
Caller ID
records
Left soft key function
04:26 PM 09/26
Handset (1)
6 Calls
PHONEBK MENU
Battery meterDate
9
Ringer off
^
Right soft key function

Base Station Display

Time
Base
name
Number of
Caller ID
records
Left soft key function
04:26 PM 09/26
Handset (1)
6 Calls
PHONEBK MENU
Battery meterDate
9
Ringer off
^
Right soft key function
Caller ID information is supplied only if you subscribe to caller ID service from your local phone company.
When the handset or base station speakerphone is on,
V displays.

Using the Soft Keys

The 2 soft keys are used to select the functions shown above them on the display. The functions change as you move from one screen to the next. In
Getting Started
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this guide, soft key functions are shown as the function name followed by
CHANGE (a).
a, for example,
Handset Display
Left soft key
function
Left soft key Right soft key
Right soft key function
Base Station Display
Getting Started
Left soft key
function
Left soft key
Right soft key function
Right soft key

Using the Navigation Key

c is used to scroll up and down through menu items, a list of settings, caller ID and redial lists, and the phonebook.
On the handset display, points to the currently selected item, and b indicates there are more items above and below the currently selected item.
Caller ID Log Ringer Loc Area Codes
BACK SELECT
 
Press c to scroll up or down on the display.
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Setting Up Your Phone

Registering an Expansion Handset

You can have up to 4 handsets registered to a base station.If you try to register a 5th handset,
to Register
Handsets that come with your phone system are already registered. You only need to register handsets if you buy expansion handsets to add to your phone system.
To register a new expansion handset that has never been registered to a base station before:
Action
Press OK (a).
Within 5 seconds of step 1, press and hold
PAGE on the base station for at least
6 seconds or until you hear a long beep and see the handset name, for example, Handset(2).
Note:
seconds after pressing you will need to start again at step 1.
Press OK
displays.
You must press and hold
OK
(a)
(a)
to return to the standby screen.
PAGE
. If you do not,
Unable
within 5
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Personalizing Your Phone System

You can personalize each handset and base station by setting unique ring tones, adjusting the ring tone volume for day and night time, and assigning a name so you can distinguish one handset from another.

Setting the Ring Tone and Ring Volume

You can set a ring tone for incoming calls from numbers that are stored in the phonebook, and a different ring tone for other incoming calls. The phonebook ring tone works only if you subscribe to caller ID service.
Action
Press MENU (a).
Scroll to Ringer and press SELECT (a).
The Day Volume displays. This is the ringer volume from 6 am to 9 pm. Press (
a) to scroll through the settings (off, low,
medium, high). Each volume level plays as you press volume level you want to set.
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Scroll down (c) to advance to the Night Volume. to 6 am. Press CHANGE (a) to scroll through the settings. Each volume level plays as you press the volume level you want to set.
Scroll down (c) to advance to the Ring Tone. This is the ring sound for incoming calls.
CHANGE (a). Stop at the
This is the ringer volume from 9 pm
CHANGE (a). Stop at
CHANGE
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Action
Press CHANGE (a) to scroll through the ring tones. Each tone plays as you select
CHANGE (a). Stop at the ring tone you
want to set.
Scroll down (c) to advance to the Phonebook Tone.
This is the sound for incoming calls from numbers stored in your private phonebook. You must subscribe to caller ID service for this ring tone to work.
Note:
The private phonebook is stored in each
handset.
Press CHANGE (a) to scroll through the phonebook tones. Each tone plays as you select
CHANGE (a). Stop at the
phonebook tone you want to set.
Press DONE (a).
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Press EXIT (a) to return to the standby screen, or c to scroll to a different menu option.
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Setting Key Beeps ON or OFF

You can turn ON or OFF the key beeps on the base station and handsets.
Action
Press
MENU
(a)
.
Scroll
(c)
to Ringer and press
(a)
.
Scroll
(a) Press
(c) to
CHANGE
Key Beeps and press
.
(a)
desired selection is displayed (
LINKED
(a)
.
to
RINGER
), then press
to scroll through until the
SELECT
SELECT
ON, OFF
SELECT
Note: When set to LINKED to RINGER, key beeps are ON when the ringer is set to ON and OFF when the ringer is set to OFF on the base station or handsets.
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, or
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Naming a Handset or Base Station

When you register a handset, it is assigned a default name of Handset(x), where x can be 1, 2, 3, or 4. You can change the name to something more useful, for example a location (Kitchen) or someone’s name (Susan). Naming a handset makes it easy to select the handset from a list (for example, to intercom another handset).
If you name a handset, the handset number remains part of the name, for example, Kitchen(2).
You can also change the name of your base station.
Action
Press MENU (a).
Scroll to Name handset or Name base, then press
Use the keypad to enter the new name (up
SELECT (a).
to12 characters). The flashing underline shows the input cursor position. Press
DELETE (a) to backspace and erase
characters to the left of the input cursor. See page 26 for information on how to enter text.
Press DONE (a).
Press EXIT (a) to return to the standby screen, or c to scroll to a different menu option.
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Entering Text on the Handset

Press each button on the keypad the indicated number of times to enter text, numbers, and other characters. For example, to enter R, press the 7button 3times.
Number of Presses
Button
1space– * , 1 2ABC( 2 3DEF ) 3 4GH I # 4 5JKL/ 5 6MNO ‘ 6 7PQRS7 8TUV?8 9WXY Z 9
1 2 3 4 5
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Storing Area Codes for Caller ID

Important:
where the same area code can be used to dial 10-digit local numbers or 11-digit long distance numbers. Disregard this setup if your phone will be used in such regions.
Note: This section applies only if you subscribe to caller ID service from your local phone company.
You can store up to 5 area codes to make it easy to dial numbers from your list of caller ID calls. Each area code can be:
7-digit format You do not have to dial the area code to call numbers in this area code.
10-digit format You have to dial the 3-digit area code + 7-digit phone number to call numbers in this area code.
11-digit format You have to dial the 1 + 3-digit area code + 7-digit phone number to call numbers in this area code.
For example, if you store 954 in 10-digit format, when you receive a call from that area code, the phone number is stored in your call list with all 10 digits. The number will then be in the correct format for you to dial directly from the call list without any reformatting.
This feature should not be used in regions
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Action
Press MENU (a).
Scroll to
Enter the first area code.
Press FORMAT (a) to scroll through the
Loc area code
and press
formats. Stop at the format you want to set for the area code, then scroll down (c) to move to the next area code.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to store up to 4 more area codes. When you are finished, press DONE (a).
Press EXIT (a) to return to the standby screen, or c to scroll to a different menu option.
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SELECT
(a).
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