UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page i Cordless Telephone MPH6990 Owner's Manual Thank you for your purchase of this cordless telephone. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before using your cordless telephone to ensure proper use. After reading the manual, please keep it in a safe place and refer to it when necessary.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page ii Introduction Thank you for choosing this Memorex® cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 9:02 AM Page iii Control and Functions 1 4 2 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 3 Table of Contents Introduction..................................................................................................... 1 Features ............................................................................................................1 Control and functions......................................................................................2 Important safety instructions ......................................................................
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 4 Important safety instructions When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 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. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 5 E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Additional battery safety precautions Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the reference guide. 2.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 6 Important electrical considerations Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception. Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 7 Radio Interference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by an external source such as a TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 8 Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 10 to 12) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 13 to 14) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before using the phone. Step 4 (page 33 to 39) Finally, set the answering system.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 9 Step 1 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. • • • • • • • Base unit Handset Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) Telephone line cord AC adapter (AD-420) This Owner's Manual Other Printed Materials Important Please keep all packaging material for at least 90 days in case you need to return this product to your place of purchase or Memorex.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 10 Step 2 Setting up the base unit Do the following steps: • Choose the best location • Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG Step 2 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 11 (continued) Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 47. 1 2 3 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the base unit. Then raise the antenna to a vertical position.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG Step 2 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 12 (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. Tip If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Polarity of the plug Modular Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 13 Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before connecting the phone line. 1 2 3 4 Press and slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of the unit. Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG Step 3 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 14 (continued) Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • 7 hours continuous use. • 14 days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone eliminates functions to save power. If the phone is not in use, “Low Battery” flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, "Low Battery" flashes and the handset beeps.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 15 Making Calls Dialing from standby 1 Dial the phone number. (up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 800-919-3647 2 3 4 Press TALK/FLASH. “Talk” flashes on the display. Then the volume setting appears for a few seconds. Example: Volume level “High” The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. To hang up, press OFF or place the handset in the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 16 Receiving Calls Receiving a call 1 Phone rings. When the handset receives a Caller ID message, the following display appears. 2 3 Press TALK/FLASH. “Talk” and the volume setting appears on the display. To hang up, press OFF or place the handset in the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 17 Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press ▲ or ▼. Each time ▲ or ▼ is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset earpiece volume During a telephone call, pressing ▲ or ▼ will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 18 Memory Storing You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names 1 Press and hold MEMORY until a tone sounds and “Memory Store” is displayed. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to scroll to the memory location where you would like to store the number. Or press the keypad (0 to 9) to select the memory location where you would like to store the number. 3 Press SELECT.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Memory Storing 4 5 6 8:56 AM Page 19 (continued) Use the number keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 14 characters. • See the ”Steps for entering names and special characters“, page 20. • Use the /t/TONE and #/s to move the cursor to the desired position. * • Use the DELETE/CHANNEL key to delete characters as needed. • Press and hold DELETE/CHANNEL to delete all the characters. • If a name is not required, go to step 5. Press SELECT.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Memory Storing Page 20 (continued) Steps for entering names and special characters Refer to the letters on the number keys to select the desired characters. With each press of a numeric key, the displayed character appears in the following order: Upper case letters first, lower case letters next and finally the number corresponding to the key.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 21 Memory Dialing Making calls with memory dialing Dialing from standby 1 2 Press MEMORY. The handset displays your programmed memory locations. Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to select the memory location you would like to dial. For example if the ▼ key is pressed once, the pointer moves down to the next memory location number. Or press the number keypad to select the memory location you would like to dial.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Memory Dialing Page 22 (continued) Display a Programmed Number Press MEMORY, then use the and the number displays. */t/TONE or #/s keys to toggle between the name Program name Program number Note When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits, “a” is displayed next to the 13th digit. Press #/s to see the extra digits and /t/TONE * to return. Dialing from talk mode 1 2 3 Press TALK/FLASH. "Talk" and the volume setting appear on the display.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 23 Memory Editing Editing a stored name and/or phone number 1 2 3 Press and hold MEMORY until a tone sounds and “Memory Store” is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ keys or number keypad to select the memory location you would like to edit. Press SELECT. The following screen appears with the memory location number that you have selected in the display. For example, if you selected memory location number 1, the display shows memory 1 selected.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 24 Memory Erasing Erasing a stored name and phone number 1 Press and hold MEMORY until a tone sounds and “Memory Store” is displayed. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 24 Press the ▲ or ▼ keys or the number keypad to select the memory location you would like to erase. Press SELECT. Example: Memory 2 is selected Press ▼ to move the pointer down to “Delete Memory” . Press SELECT. The following confirmation screen appears. Press ▲ to move the pointer to “Yes”.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 25 Speed Dial Feature You can store your most frequently dialed number in the speed dialing location. The speed dialing feature allows you to dial a number with only one key press. (There is no need to press TALK/FLASH. The phone will automatically dial the number stored.) Storing and Editing the Speed Dial 1 Press and hold SPEED DIAL. The following screen appears. If this screen appears, there is a number already stored.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 26 Caller ID Features Caller ID When the telephone rings, the Caller ID feature allows you to view the caller’s name and phone number on the display before you answer the phone. The handset displays the phone number of the incoming call, the name, time, and the number of calls. Additionally, you can dial the displayed number and store the information for memory dialing.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Caller ID Features Page 27 (continued) When the telephone rings 1 When phone rings, the CHARGE/IN USE LED blinks. On the second ring, the display shows the caller’s phone number, along with the date and time. The incoming call information is stored. If the Caller ID service includes the caller’s name, it appears on the display (up to 15 letters).
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Caller ID Features Page 28 (continued) Viewing the Caller ID message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. 1 Press CID/MENU. The summary screen appears. When there are new messages you have received, “New” and the number of calls are displayed. The summary screen shows how many new calls are stored, along with the total of new and old calls stored in the list.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Caller ID Features Page 29 (continued) Deleting information from the Caller ID list Your phone stores up to 30 Caller ID messages. If more new calls are received, messages stored in the list are deleted beginning with the oldest message in the list. Data can also be deleted manually. Deleting a Caller ID message 1 2 3 4 5 Press CID/MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the message that you would like to delete. (See page 28.) Press DELETE/CHANNEL.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Caller ID Features Page 30 (continued) Using the Caller ID list Calling a party from the Caller ID list You can place a call from the Caller ID list. Your telephone stores up to 30 messages. 1 2 3 Press CID/MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the phone number that you want to dial. Press TALK/FLASH. The displayed phone number dials automatically. Note You cannot make a call from the Caller ID list if your phone is connected to private branch exchange (PBX).
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Caller ID Features Page 31 (continued) Using “Caller ID with Call Waiting” service “Caller ID” and “Call Waiting” are separate services. CIDCW (Caller ID on Call Waiting) performs the same as regular Caller ID on a Call Waiting number. You must subscribe to the "Caller ID with Call Waiting (CIDCW)" service from your telephone company before you can use the following features. The “Call Waiting” service can also be used independently.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 32 The Answering Machine The phone has a built-in answering system that answers and records incoming calls. You can also use your answering system to record a conversation, leave a voice memo message for others who use the phone, or to announce a special message to callers when you’re away from your phone.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 33 The Answering Machine (continued) Setting up Your Answering System Using the Menu Mode The Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions. • To scroll through the menu option, repeatedly press MENU. The system returns to standby after the last menu option. A confirmation tone sounds to indicate Standby Mode. • If any of the following occurs during menu setup, the system returns to standby.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 34 The Answering Machine (continued) Setting the Time The clock on the answering system starts when power is applied to the base. Follow these steps to set the clock to the correct time. 1 Press MENU. The system announces “Time” and the current time. The message counter displays the current numbers ( through ) indicating the day of the week. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press SKIP or REPEAT until the correct day is announced.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 35 The Answering Machine (continued) Setting a Personal Security Code (PIN) To play your messages from a remote location, you will need to enter a two-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) code (00-99). To select a PIN, perform the following steps: 1 Press MENU twice. “Security code” and the current PIN code is announced as it is displayed on the base. 2 3 Press SKIP or REPEAT until the desired number appears.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 36 The Answering Machine (continued) Selecting the message record time You have three record time options. The options “1 minute” , or “4 minutes” set the duration for recording the incoming messages. “Announce only” answers the call with the preset greeting or your personal greeting but prevents the caller from leaving a message. 1 Press MENU four times.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 37 The Answering Machine (continued) Setting the Message Alert tone The Message Alert feature lets you know you have new messages by sounding a short beeping tone. If you set the Message Alert to On and when a new message is received, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. Setting the Message Alert tone to On or Off by using menu key. 1 Press MENU five times.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 38 The Answering Machine (continued) Setting the base ringer volume You have three ringer options. One allows you to turn the ringer off. The other two are volume levels. 1 Press SET/RINGER. You hear the ringer at the current volume level ([ ] High, [ ] Low, [ Off), and it is displayed on the base. 2 3 ] Press SET/RINGER until the desired ringer option appears. The system displays new ringer volume.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 39 The Answering Machine (continued) Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. ▼ Preset message The following message is prerecorded: “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone.” Note See “Selecting the message record time”, on page 36 for how to set the announce only feature.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 40 The Answering Machine (continued) Using Your Answering System The message counter displays the number of messages stored in memory. If the display flashes, then there are new messages waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages. The phone is designed to play your new messages first. After you play all your new messages, you can then play your old messages.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 41 The Answering Machine (continued) Repeating a Message 1 2 3 Press PLAY/STOP to review your messages. The number of stored messages are announced. After a message has played for a few seconds, press REPEAT to replay the message. If you have several messages, press REPEAT repeatedly until you return to the message you want to replay. Press PLAY/STOP at any time to stop reviewing messages and return to standby.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 42 The Answering Machine (continued) Deleting a messages To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. 1 2 3 Press PLAY/STOP to review your messages. Press DELETE anytime during the message to delete the message. You hear a tone and the message is deleted. You can also delete all of the messages. 1 2 Press DELETE. You hear an announcement “To delete all messages, press delete again.” Press DELETE again.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 43 The Answering Machine (continued) Recording a conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are using your phone. 1 During a conversation from the handset, press and hold MEMO. The unit begins recording and [ ] flashes on the message counter. A beep that can be heard by both parties, sounds during recording. Note 2 If you receive a call waiting tone while recording a conversation, press TALK/FLASH to accept the waiting call.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 44 The Answering Machine 4 You may select a command from the following chart: Command # then 1 # then 2 # then 3 # then 4 # then 5 # then 6 # then 7 # then 8 # then 9 # then 0 * 5 6 (continued) Function Repeating a Message Playing Incoming Messages Skipping a Message Deleting a Message Stop Operation Answering System On Memo Record/Stop* Greeting Message Record/Stop* Answer System Off Help Guidance For Memo Record and Greeting Message Record function, th
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 45 The Answering Machine (continued) Turn on the answering system remotely If you have forgotten to turn on your answering system, you can turn it on remotely from any touch-tone telephone. 1 Call your telephone number. 2 Wait ten rings until the system answers. You hear a tone. 3 4 5 Press # and then enter your PIN code. The answering system announces the current time and the number of messages stored in memory.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 46 Additional Information Changing the digital security code The digital security code is an identification code used to connect the handset and the base unit. Normally, setting the code is not necessary. The first time you charge your handset, the security code is automatically set. (See page 8.) In the rare situation that you suspect another cordless telephone is using the same security code, you can change the code as follows.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 47 Additional Information (continued) Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. 1 2 3 4 Plug the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone outlet. Place the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 48 Additional Information (continued) Note on power sources Battery replacement and handling RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES When the operating time becomes short, even after a battery is recharged, please replace the battery. With normal usage, your battery should last about one year. Please contact your place of purchase for a replacement battery.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Additional Information Page 49 (continued) Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The status LED light won't • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into come on when the handset the base unit and wall outlet. is placed in the base unit. • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base unit. • Make sure the charging contacts on the handset and base unit are clean.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 50 Additional Information Symptom The answering system does not work. The answering system does not answer calls. Messages are incomplete. After a power of failure, the outgoing message is deleted. No sound on the base unit speaker during call monitoring or message playback. Cannot access remote call-in features from another touch-tone phone. (continued) Suggestion • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. • Make sure the answering system is turned on.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Additional Information Page 51 (continued) I.C. Notice Terminal Equipment Notice: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 52 Index A L, M, O Announce only feature ........................36 Answering system...............................32 Deleting a message..........................42 Playing a message............................40 Recording a conversation .................43 Remote access .................................43 Repeating a message .......................41 Skipping a message..........................41 Turning on/off....................................
UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 53 LIMITED WARRANTY—CORDLESS TELEPHONES We at MEMOREX believe you will be pleased with your new Cordless Telephone. Please read this Warranty carefully. Memorex warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects including original parts and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase in, and if used in, the United States.
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 56 Memorex is an ENERGY STAR® Partner and determines that this, and like similar models, comply with the Energy Star® guidelines for a more energy efficient product. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. Covered under one or more of the following U.S.
