MD760 Series User Guide Digital 5.
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Table of Contents Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Battery Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents vi Using the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting the Volume During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Inserting Pauses in a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using Automated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Using the Answering Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Setting Up the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Turning the Answering Machine On or Off . . . . . . . 39 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setting Up Your Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setting the Number of Rings Before the Answering Machine Picks Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting the Security ID Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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: Safety Info Reduce risk of fire and shock by 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.
Safety Info x 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.
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, or VCR.
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FCC Information This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with 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.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. FCC Info If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to 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.
• Inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 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 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: FCC Info • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is "receiving" the interference). • Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and the receiving antenna.
Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets the FCC standards for hearing aid compatibility.
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Getting Started Before you can use your telephone to make or answer calls, you must charge the battery. This section provides the step-by-step instructions you will need. 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.
Getting Started Charging the Battery 2 1 Remove the battery door. 2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment. 3 Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in the battery compartment and replace the battery door. 4 Plug the power cord into the back of the base and into an outlet.
5 Rest the handset in the base so the charging LED lights. 6 For the initial charge, charge the battery for at least 16 hours. Charging Note: Every time a battery is plugged in, the phone must be charged in the base for at least 10 seconds for the phone to properly restart.
Installing Backup Batteries Four AAA alkaline batteries (not included) can be installed into the base as backup in case of a power outage. 1 With the back of the base facing you, press the cover latch to remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert four AAA alkaline batteries as directed on the compartment. 3 To replace the compartment cover, insert the tabs of the cover into the slots on the base station and press down until the cover clicks into place.
Using the Handset The handset display, soft keys, and navigation keys are used to select the various features and functions of the handset. This section describes how to use these components so you can set up your preferences. For step-by-step instructions on setting personal preferences, see “Setting Up.” Using the Handset Display The main display: When the handset is not in use, the standby screen is displayed.
The menu display: In a menu display, points to the currently selected item, and b indicates there are more items above and below the currently selected item. Using the Soft Keys Getting Started Two 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 this guide, soft key functions are shown as the function name. For example, if a step instructs you to “select MENU,” do so by pressing the soft key below MENU.
Using the Navigation Key The navigation key is used to scroll up and down through menu items, lists of settings, caller ID and redial lists, and the phonebook.
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Once your MD760 is fully charged and ready for use, you can install it on a desktop or mount it to a wall. This section provides the step-by-step instructions you will need to install the phone. Installation Installation Installing the Phone on a Desk Once the battery is fully charged, plug the phone cord into the back of the phone and then into the phone jack on the wall.
Installation Installing the Phone on the Wall 10 The wall mount of your MD760 is located in the base of the phone. It works best with a wall mount bracket, which is available at most electronic stores. 1 Carefully slide and lift the wall mount from the base. 2 Turn the wall mount over so the key slot is facing upward. Align the holes of the wall mount with the feet of the base and push gently until the wall mount fits snugly into place.
3 5 Installation 4 Plug the power cord into the back of the base and into an electrical outlet. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base. Line up the tabs on the wall mount bracket with the holes on the back of the wall mount. Snap the wall mount firmly into place.
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Setting Up Once your expansion handset has been fully charged, you can set your own preferences. Personalizing Your Handset Setting Up You can personalize each handset by setting unique ring tones, adjusting the ringer volume for day and night, and naming each handset so you can distinguish one from another. Setting the Ring Volume If you want the volume of your ringer to differ from daytime to nighttime, you can set a separate day volume and night volume. 1 Select MENU.
Setting the Ring Tone If you subscribe to a caller ID service, you can set a specific ring tone for numbers stored in your handset’s phonebook and another for all other incoming calls. 1 Select MENU. Setting Up 2 Scroll to Ringer and select SELECT. 3 Scroll down to Ring Tone, which sets the ring tone for incoming calls. 4 Select CHANGE to scroll through the ring tones. Each tone plays as you select CHANGE. Stop at the ring tone you want to set.
4 Select CHANGE to scroll through the options (ON, OFF, or LINKED to RINGER). When your choice displays, select SELECT. Note: For the LINKED to RINGER option, key beeps are on when the ringer is on, and off when the ringer is off. Whenever the handset is resting in the charging cradle, the charging LED illuminates. You can control the brightness of the charging LED. 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select CHARGING LED. Setting Up Setting the Charging LED 2 Select the brightness level you prefer.
Setting Up Naming a Handset When you register a handset, it is assigned a default name of Handset(x), where x can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8. You can change the name to something more useful, for example a location (Kitchen) or someone’s name (Evan). 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). 1 Select MENU.
The following table shows how many times to press each button on the handset to enter letters and special characters. 1 space A D G J M P T W Number of Presses 2 3 4 – * , B C ( E F ) H I # K L / N O ‘ Q R S U V ? X Y Z 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setting Up Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The first letter of the entry is an uppercase letter. To change the entry from uppercase to lowercase, press *. A flashing square indicates that you are in the uppercase text entry mode.
Setting Up Storing Area Codes for Caller ID You can store up to 5 area codes to make it easy to dial numbers from your list of caller ID calls. 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.
4 Select FORMAT to scroll through the formats. Stop at the format you want to set for the area code, then scroll down to move to the next area code. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to store up to 4 more area codes. When you are finished, select DONE. 6 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen, or scroll to a different menu option. To set the date and time on the answering machine, see “Using the Answering Machine.” 1 Select MENU.
Setting the Language 1 Select MENU. 2 Scroll to Language and select SELECT. 3 Scroll until points to the language you want. Setting Up 4 Select DONE. 5 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen, or scroll to a different menu option. Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing Your handset uses touch tone dialing by default. Do not change this setting unless touch tone service is not available in your area. 1 Select MENU. 2 Scroll to Tone/Pulse. 3 Scroll or press CHANGE to switch between Tone and Pulse.
Making a Call Y Using the Handset EL IM INA R Using the Handset Press ON. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. OR Enter the phone number, then press ON. This lets you see the phone number on the display before the number is dialed. During a call, a timer on the display shows the length of the call. When you are finished talking, press OFF to hang up. Press ON or HANDSFREE to answer using the speakerphone. If you have call waiting service, press ON to answer the second call.
Inserting Pauses in a Number INA R Y When you call a number featuring a pause, the phone waits 3 seconds before transmitting the next digits in the dialing sequence. This is useful, for example, when you have to dial 9 to get a dial tone or for accessing a voicemail system. EL IM PR Using the Handset To insert a pause within a number, press the pound key (#) twice. A “P” is displayed on the handset display.
Using Automated Dialing EL IM INA R Y You can retrieve numeric information (like a PIN or credit card number) from the phonebook during a phone call. This feature is useful when using automated response system. For example, if you frequently access your bank account information over the phone, you can store your account number and PIN in the phonebook, and then access them during the call instead of entering them manually each time.
Using the Speakerphone Y To make a call using the speakerphone, press HANDSFREE and dial the number. INA R For optimal speakerphone sound quality, make sure the belt clip is on. This raises the handset up so it is not lying flat (the speakerphone is on the back of the handset). When the speakerphone is on, V appears on the handset display. To adjust the speakerphone volume, press the volume up or volume down key on the side of the handset.
Redialing a Number Y When a call is on hold, you can use the intercom features (see the “Using the Intercom” section). EL IM INA R To redial the last number dialed, press ON and then press REDIAL. To redial one of the last 5 numbers you dialed: 1 Press REDIAL 2 Scroll until points to the number you want to redial. 3 Press DIAL or ON or HANDSFREE. Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset PR To page a missing handset, press PAGE on the base station.
Using the Phonebook Storing a New Number EL IM 2 To store a number in the base phonebook, select SHARED. To store a number in the handset phonebook, select PRIVATE. 3 Scroll to NEW ENTRY and select SELECT. 4 Enter the name (up to 12 characters). The flashing underline shows the input cursor position. Select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor. PR Using the Handset 1 Select PHONEBK. 26 INA R Y Storing numbers in the phonebook makes it easy to dial numbers you call frequently.
Number of Presses 2 3 4 – * , B C ( E F ) H I # K L / N O ‘ Q R S U V ? X Y Z EL IM INA R 1 space A D G J M P T W 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The first letter of the entry is an uppercase letter. To change the entry from uppercase to lowercase, press *. A flashing square indicates that you are in the uppercase text entry mode. A flashing cursor indicates that you are in the lowercase text entry mode.
Storing a Recently Called Number Y 1 Press REDIAL. The display shows the last five numbers you dialed, with the most recent number at the top. 3 Press STORE. INA R 2 Scroll until points to the number you want to store. 5 Scroll down until the phone number displays in the Number: field. Select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor if modifications need to be made. EL IM Using the Handset 4 Enter the name (up to 12 characters).
3 Scroll down until the Number field is displayed. 4 Scroll down. Y If changes need to be made, select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor. EL IM INA R 5 To set the tones of incoming calls for this number, select CHANGE. A tone plays each time you select CHANGE. Stop at the ring tone you want to set. 6 Select DONE. Editing a Phonebook Entry 1 Select PHONEBK. 3 Select OPTIONS. 4 Scroll down to EDIT and select SELECT.
8 Select DONE. Deleting a Phonebook Entry Y 1 Select PHONEBK. 3 Select OPTIONS. INA R 2 Scroll down until points to the phonebook entry you want to delete. 4 Scroll down to DELETE and select SELECT. Sorting the Phonebook EL IM Using the Handset Phonebook entries are stored in the order in which they were saved by default. However, you can set the phonebook to sort entries alphabetically. Once sorted, a phonebook cannot be unsorted or reset to its previous list order.
PR Using the Handset EL IM INA R Y When in the shared phonebook, to copy an entry to your private phonebook, select COPY TO PRVT.
Calling a Number from the Phonebook 1 Select PHONEBK. Y 2 Scroll down until points to the phonebook entry you want to call. INA R To search numerically, press the numbers of the phonebook entry that you want to dial. 3 Press ON or HANDSFREE. EL IM PR Using the Handset To speed dial, select PHONEBK, enter the location number, and then press ON.
Using Caller ID EL IM INA R Y If you subscribe to caller ID service, the caller’s name and/or number are displayed when you receive an incoming call. If information on the caller is not available, or if you do not subscribe to caller ID service, INCOMING CALL is displayed. Reviewing the List of Caller ID Calls The handset can store up to 40 caller ID records. 1 Scroll down to view the recent calls list. The most recent call is listed first. 2 Scroll to review more calls.
Multihandset Functions Y The following multihandset functions require at least 2 (up to 8) handsets registered to the base station. EL IM Using the Handset INA R You can expand your phone system by adding Motorola MD Series expansion handsets (up to 8). Expansion handsets do not require connection to a phone line. You can place the handset and its charging base anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available.
If you have multiple handsets, a list of handsets is displayed. Y 2 Scroll to and select the handset you want to page. EL IM INA R 3 Select PAGE. The other phone is paged. To answer a page, press OK. If your page is not answered after two minutes, or if the person you are paging selects EXIT or presses OFF, NO ANSWER is displayed on your handset and paging stops. 4 To end an intercom session, press OFF.
Transferring Calls to Other Handsets 1 Select HOLD. Y 2 Press INTERCOM. INA R If you only have one additional handset, pressing INTERCOM automatically pages the handset. Continue to step 5. 3 Scroll to and select the handset to which you want to transfer the call. 4 Select PAGE. 6 Select UNHOLD. The call is transferred to the other handset and all three individuals are on the call.
Monitoring a Room EL IM INA R 2 On that handset, select MENU. Y Room monitoring allows you to place a handset in a room and listen to the sounds in that room from another handset. 1 Place a handset in the room to be monitored. 3 Scroll to MONITOR ROOM and select SELECT. READY TO MONITOR ROOM is displayed. 4 On the handset you want to listen from, press INTERCOM. If you only have one additional handset, pressing INTERCOM automatically pages the handset.
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Using the Answering Machine The answering machine stores up to 15 minutes of messages and/or memos. You can listen to your messages from the base station, from the handset, or remotely. You can also set your phone to automatically forward answering machine messages to another phone number. The answering machine at a glance: Answering Machine Setting Up the Answering Machine You can set up the answering machine from a handset or the base station.
2 Scroll to and select ANSWER ON/OFF. Answering Machine 3 Scroll to and select ON or OFF and then select DONE.
Setting the Date and Time To set the date and time, press and the DAY/CHECK, HOUR, and MINUTE buttons on the base until the correct setting is heard. Setting Up Your Outgoing Message You can record a personal outgoing message (OGM) that plays when you receive a call but cannot answer. If you do not record a personal message, a prerecorded greeting will play. Recording an Outgoing Message To record an outgoing message from the base, press and hold ANNCE. Release the button to stop recording.
4 Select YES. To erase an outgoing message from the base, press ANNCE to play the message. As the message plays, press DEL. Setting the Number of Rings Before the Answering Machine Picks Up You can specify how many times you want your phone to ring before the answering machine picks up the call. 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH SETUP. 2 Scroll to and select RING NUMBER. 3 Scroll to and select 3, 4, 5, 6, or TOLLSAVER and then select DONE.
Setting Voice Prompts If you have a Canadian model MD760, you can set your voice mail prompts to either English or French. 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH SETUP. 2 Scroll to and select VOICE PROMPT. 3 Scroll to and select either ENGLISH or FRENCH. Recording a Memo To record a message that you can play back later, press and hold MEMO on the base station. Release the button to stop recording.
4: ANSWER ON/OFF 5: MEMO 7: REPEAT MENU 0: ERASE Checking Messages Remotely If you have a touch-tone phone, you can access your messages remotely. 1 Call your home. 2 When the answering machine picks up the call, press * and then enter your security ID number. A synthesized voice prompts you with instructions. Answering Machine 3 To skip the voice prompts and operate the base station directly, press the appropriate number key on the phone.
Message Forwarding Your Motorola phone can be set to automatically forward answering machine messages to another phone number. To set up the phone number: 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH SETUP. 2 Scroll to and select FORWARD MSGS. 3 Scroll to and select SET FWD NUMBER. 4 Enter the phone number to which you want to forward messages and then select DONE. If a pause is required, press the pound key (#) twice. 5 Scroll to and select FORWARD ON/OFF. 6 Select ENABLE and then select DONE.
Screening Calls You can screen a call by allowing the answering machine to pick up and listening to the message as it is being recorded. 1 When RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGE is displayed, select SCREEN. Answering Machine 2 To answer the call, press ON. To stop listening to the incoming message, press OFF.
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