Motorola SD4590 User Manual

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2.4 GHz Digital Numérique 2,4 GHz

Expandable Corded/ Cordless Telephone System with Base Speakerphone, Keypad, and Answering Machine

Système téléphonique extensible avec ou sans fil Base avec micro, haut-parleur, clavier et répondeur

User Guide

Guide de l'utilisateur

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Welcome

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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.

Welcome

Handset Overview

1 Volume Controls 2 LCD Display 3 Left and Right Soft Keys 4 Up and Down Scroll 5 Phone On/Flash 6 Redial list of the last 5 numbers dialed 7 Switch from upper to lower case letters 8 Turn on speakerphone 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 (2.5 mm) 14 Handset Antenna, Ringer and Voicemail

Message Indicator

2 3

4 5

7 8 9

13 12

Base Unit Overview

1 Answering Machine Controls

Play/stop message Skip backwards Skip forwards Delete message

2 Phone On/Flash 3 Left Softkey 4 Up and Down Scroll 5 Right Softkey 6 End Call/Cancel Function 7 Redial list of the last five numbers

dialed

8 Removes Last Number Entered/Entries

in Phonebook/Caller ID List

9 Connect to other registered devices 10 Turn on Speakerphone

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11 Locate Handset(s) 12 Record a Memo/Message Forwarding 13 Volume Up and Down 14 Speakerphone 15 Speaker LED

Handset Charger Overview

Charge LED

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

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

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

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

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

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

Battery Meter Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the Corded Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Base Unit and Charger Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using the SD4590 on a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . 5

Using the Wall Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Removing the Base Unit from the

Wall Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Removing the Wall Mount from the Base Unit . 6

Connecting the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Expansion Handset Charger . . . . 9

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Telephone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Standby Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Navigation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Ringer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting the Ring Tone and Ring Volume . . . . . . .13

Setting Key Beeps On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Naming a Handset or Base Station . . . . . . . . . . .15

Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing . . . . . . . . . .19

Using Your SD4590. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Making a Call from the Handset or Base Unit . . .20

Answering/Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Adjusting the Volume During a Call . . . . . . . . . . .21

Making a Call Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . .22

Switching Between the Handset and

Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Placing a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset . . . . . . . . . 24

Saving a Number in the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . 25

Private Phonebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Shared Phonebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adding a New Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adding Numbers to the Phonebook from

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dialing a Number from the Phonebook . . . . . . 27

Editing a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Deleting a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Inserting Pauses in a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Reviewing Caller ID Call List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Automated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Answering Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Turning the Answering Machine On or Off . . . 32

Recording an Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . 33

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Changing the Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Erasing the Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting the Number of Rings Before the

Answering Machine Picks Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Using Call Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Setting the Security ID Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using the Answer Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Checking Messages from the Base Station . . .38

Checking Messages from the Handset . . . . . .39

Recording a Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Checking Messages Remotely from a

Touch-Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Conference Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Intercom Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Handset to Handset Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Transferring a Call from One Handset

to Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Unannounced Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Announced Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the Handset as a Walkie Talkie . . . . . . . . 46

Monitoring a Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Room Monitoring with the SD4504

Wireless Camera (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

openLCR™ Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Registering a New Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Industry Canada (IC) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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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:

To reduce the risk of fire and shock:

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 guide.

8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

Important Safety Instructions

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.

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 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 your dealer or local power company.

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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.

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 isn’t 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, refrigerator, or VCR.

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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.

• 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 Handset and Base Unit Batteries

Handset 1 Remove stickers from battery door if present. 2 Press the indentation on the battery door, and slide

downwards to remove.

3 Plug the battery connector into receptacle, and insert

the battery into the compartment.

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

4 Replace the battery door. 5 Attach the Belt Clip (optional).

Getting Started

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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.

2 Insert 4 AAA alkaline batteries into the

battery compartment.

3 Insert the tabs of the cover into the slots on the base

station and press down until the cover clicks into place.

Note: The corded handset will work during a power outage with or without the backup batteries.

Battery Meter Icon

Use the battery meter icon to determine the battery strength of the backup batteries in the base unit and the handset’s rechargeable battery pack.

Note: It is time to charge the handset battery when you see a flashing “Batteries Low” icon and/or hear an intermittent beep.

The backup batteries in your base unit will discharge during a power outage. If you experience numerous power outages, or the power is out for more than one hour, you should replace the batteries to ensure they are fresh.

Installing the Corded Handset

Connect the coiled phone cord to the bottom of the base unit and the bottom of the corded handset.

No Batteries Installed

Batteries Low

Medium

Full

Getting Started

Base Unit and Charger Installation

Your SD4590 base unit can be placed on a flat surface or mounted to a wall.

Using the SD4590 on a Flat Surface

1 Place the base unit on a flat surface convenient to a

phone jack and an electric outlet. (See “Connecting the Base Unit” on page 7 for location suggestions.)

2 Connect the phone cord into the back of the base unit

and the phone jack.

Using the Wall Mount Bracket

1 Place the wall mount bracket on the base as

illustrated.

2 Slide the bracket forward gently until it clicks

into place.

Getting Started

Follow the directions below if you decide to remove the wall mount.

Removing the Base Unit from the Wall Bracket

Push the base unit up until it is clear of the screws on the telephone jack.

Removing the Wall Mount from the Base Unit

Push down on the wall mount to remove it from the phone.

Connecting the Base Unit

1 Select a location convenient to both an electrical

outlet and a phone jack.

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.

Getting Started

Connecting the Expansion Handset Charger

Your expansion handset does not require a phone line. Just charge the battery and register it to the base. To set up your Motorola Expansion Handset:

1 Insert the power cord into the bottom of the charging

base.

2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

3 Place the handset in the charging base. The LED is

solid red when the handset is charging.

Note: The initial battery charging time for your new handset is at least 12 hours.

Telephone Overview

Your SD4590 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 Answering device information 5 Left soft key options 6 Right soft key options 7 Mute call symbol 8 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.

Left

soft key

Scroll

Left

soft key

Scroll

Right soft key

Setting Up

Personalizing Your Handset

Personalize your base unit and handset by selecting unique ring tones, adjusting the ring volume for day or night time, and assigning a name to the handset.

Ringer Options

Follow the steps listed to set one ring tone for incoming calls and another ring tone for numbers stored in your phonebook. (You must have Caller ID service to use this feature.) The Ringer option has five submenus:

• Day Volume: ringer volume - factory default 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Off, Low, Medium, High)

• Night Volume: Ringer volume - factory default 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Off, Low, Medium, High)

• Ringer Tone: 15 musical ring tones

• Phonebook Tone: 15 musical ring tones

• Key Beeps: On, Off, Link to Ringer*

* Link To Ringer Feature

When selected, your key beeps and ringer volume will correspond to your ringer settings. For example, if you select Night Volume/low, your key beeps and ringer volume are low between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Setting Up

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.).

5 Select desired option. 6 Press Change. Each tone/volume plays as you

press Change.

7 Stop at desired tone/volume to set. 8 Press Done. 9 Press Exit to return to Standby Screen or press

scroll keys to view different menu options.

RINGER SUBMENU OPTIONS

Day Volume: Ringer volume from

6:00 AM to 9:00 PM (off, low, medium, high)

Night Volume: Ringer volume from

9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (off, low, medium, high)

Ringer Tone: 24 ring tones Phonebook Tone: 24 ring tones Key Beeps: On, Off, Link to Ringer

Setting Key Beeps On or Off

1 Press Menu. 2 Scroll to Ringer. 3 Press Select. 4 Scroll to Key beeps. 5 Press Change to view options (Off, On, Link to Ringer).

Stop at the desired option.

6 Press Done to save changes. 7 Press Exit to return to Standby Screen.

Setting Up

Naming a Handset or Base Station

When you register a handset, it is assigned a default name of Handset(X). The X represents 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)).

1 Press Menu. 2 Scroll to Name handset. 3 Press SELECT. 4 Enter new name using keypad (up to12 characters).

The flashing underline shows cursor position.

Use DELETE the cursor.

to backspace and erase characters to left of

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