Motorola SD4550 User Manual

S D 4 5 5 0

2.4 GHz Digital Expandable

Telephone System

Expandable

Up To 8 Devices

User Guide

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola SD4550 series telephone. Take a moment to ensure that your purchase includes each of the items pictured.

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

www.motorola.com/warranty/cordless

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.

Welcome

Handset Overview

1 Volume Controls 2 LCD Display 3 Left and Right Soft Keys 4 Up and Down Scroll 5 Phone On/Switch Lines 6 Redial list of the last 5 numbers dialed 7 Switch from upper to lower case letters 8 Use handset as intercom 9 Microphone 10 Connect to other registered devices 11 Removes Last Number Entered/Entries in

Phonebook/Caller ID List

12 End Call/Cancel Function 13 Headset/Earphone Jack 14 Handset Antenna, Ringer and Voicemail

Message Indicator

Base Overview

Welcome

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Table of Contents

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

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

Base Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

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

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

Battery Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installing Backup Batteries (optional) . . . . . . . . .3

Standby Screen Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Standby Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Using the Navigation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Registering Your Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Deregistering a Handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Personalizing Your Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Ringer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the Ring Tone and Ring Volume . . . . . . . . 9

Setting Key Beeps On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Naming a Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setting Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the Language Option. . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using Your SD4550. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Making a Call from the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Answering/Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the Volume During a Call . . . . . . . . . . 17

Making a Call Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . 18

Switching Between the Handset

and Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Placing a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset . . . . . . . . . .20

Saving a Number in the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . .21

Adding a New Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Adding Numbers to the Phonebook

from Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Sorting the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Calling a Number from the Phonebook . . . . . .23

Editing a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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

Inserting Pauses in a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Reviewing Caller ID Call List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using Automated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Conference Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 9

Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Intercom Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Handset to Handset Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Transferring a Call from One Handset

to Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Unannounced Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Announced Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Handset as a Walkie Talkie . . . . . . . . 34

Monitoring a Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

openLCR™ Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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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.

• 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.

• Never insert objects of any kind into the product slits 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 duri ng an electrical storm. Use a surge protector to protect the equipment.

• Do not use this cordless phone to report a gas leak, especially if you are in the vicinity of the gas line.

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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 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

battery into the battery compartment.

Note: The battery cable is correctly installed when the red wire is on the left hand side.

3 Replace the battery door.

4 Attach the optional Belt Clip.

Getting Started

Installing Backup Batteries (optional)

Install four AAA alkaline batteries (not included) for use as power backup in case of outage.

With the front of the base facing you, carefully remove the right side panel, exposing the battery compartment.

1 Press the cover latch to remove the battery

compartment cover.

2 Insert four AAA alkaline batteries as directed on the

compartment.

3 Replace the cover by inserting the tabs of the cover

into the slots on the base station. Press down until the cover clicks into place.

Note: The backup batteries discharge somewhat during each power outage. If your power fails often or for more than an hour, you should replace the batteries to ensure they are fresh whenever they are needed.

Standby Screen Overview

Your SD4550 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

1 Date and time

2 Device Name 3 Talk Line Information 4 Left soft key options 5 Right soft key options 6 Mute call symbol 7 Battery strength meter

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

When the handset or base station speakerphone is on

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Getting Started

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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.

Using the Navigation Keys

Use the up and down scroll keys to navigate through menu items, settings, phonebook entries, Caller ID and redial lists.

The handset display uses an arrowhead to indicate the current selection. The up and down b arrowhead indicates additional options above and below the selected item. Press the up and down scroll keys navigate through lists.

Setting Up

Registering Your Handset

You can register up to 8 devices (handsets, cameras, or Cell Dock) to a base unit.

To register your new handset:

1 Press the right soft key to select menu. 2 Scroll to Register. 3 Press SELECT. 4 Press and hold PAGE button on base unit until the

base beeps.

Note: If you exceed the registration limit of 8 devices, the handset display reads Unable to Register.

Setting Up

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