2.4 ghz digital cordless telephone with answering machine (86 pages)
Summary of Contents for Motorola MD7260
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E52 Series Expandable Cordless Telephone System 5.8 GHz Digital Model Family: MD7260 Users Guide...
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1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change. MOTOROLA PROVIDES THIS GUIDE WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Table of Contents FCC Information... v Important Safety Instructions ... ix Welcome ... 1 Handset Overview ... 2 Base Unit Overview ... 3 Charger Overview ... 3 Getting Started... 4 Battery Safety Instructions... 4 Installing the Battery ... 5 Charging the Handset Battery... 6 Installing the Base Unit...
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Ending a Call ... 10 Speakerphone Operation ... 10 Adjust Handset Volume ... 11 Redial Function ... 11 Mute Function... 11 Setting the Date and Time ... 12 Locate a Misplaced Handset... 12 Display Language... 13 Customizing Your Handset... 14 Ringer Volume ...
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Deregister Handset... 17 Phonebook Operations ... 18 Storing a New Entry... 18 Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook ... 20 Editing a Phonebook Entry ... 20 Delete a Single Phonebook Entry... 21 Caller ID/Call Waiting Caller ID ... 21 Reviewing Caller ID Records... 22 Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook ...
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Listen to Messages ... 32 Adjust Playback Volume... 33 Delete a Specific Message ... 33 Recording a Memo ... 33 Call Screening ... 34 Remote Access... 34 Remote Voice Menu Access... 35 Remote Access Commands ... 36 Special Features ... 37 Placing an Intercom Call...
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement This Motorola cordless phone complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX.
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If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Motorola, Inc. at 1-877-466-8646. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is solved.
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If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the 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. CAUTION: To maintain compliance with the FCC's RF exposure guidelines place the base unit at least 20 cm (approximately one foot) from nearby persons.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
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10. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
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.
Base Unit Overview Base unit speaker Handset cradle Page button Menu options Charging/Paging LED Stop playback In use/Voice mail LED Mailboxes/Play messages Rewind/decrease 10. Fast forward/increase 11. Base LED display window 12. Memo/Record 13. Message delete 14. Volume controls Charger Overview Handset cradle Charge LED...
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 and/or explosion. • CAUTION: battery type. Use only the battery that came with your phone or an authorized replacement recommended by the manufacturer.
Installing the Battery Remove any stickers or inserts, if present. Remove the battery door by pressing down on the indentation and sliding downward. Plug the battery connector into the receptacle. (Make sure the black wire is on the left.) Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Replace the battery door.
Charging the Handset Battery The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit or charger. The initial battery charge time is 10–12 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of eight hours should be sufficient.
Basic Operations Handset Indicators Icon/Text Description Turns on when the microphone is muted MUTED Turns on when the ringer is muted Battery charging indicator (appears when handset is placed in the charging cradle) Base Unit LEDs Description On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is off- in use/ hook.
Making a Call Press the ON/FLASH key on the handset (or the v key to use the speakerphone feature). When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. -OR- Enter the phone number, and then press ON/FLASH. The phone number appears on the display before it is dialed.
Adjust Handset Volume While on a call, press the cid comfortable level. Redial Function Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to 22 digits). Use the scroll keys to view the last 20 numbers dialed. A double beep will sound when you reach the beginning or the end of the redial list.
Setting the Date and Time Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select DATE/TIME. Scroll to and select the option (TIME SETTING, DATE SETTING, DATE FORMAT) you wish to set. Use the keypad to enter the needed information. Press SELECT/MENU to store the information. Repeat steps three and four for each option.
Display Language Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select LANGUAGE Scroll to and select your desired language (ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, or ESPANOL). Press SELECT/MENU to save the setting. NOTE: If you accidentally change your language, follow these steps: Press OFF/CANCEL until you are at the standby screen. Press SELECT/MENU.
Customizing Your Handset Ringer Volume Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select RINGER VOLUME. A sample of the set ring tone plays at the current volume setting. The bars on the display indicate the volume level. Use the up and down scroll keys to increase or decrease the volume setting.
Setting the Intercom Tone Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select INTERCOM TONE. Use the scroll keys to view and play samples of each available intercom tone. Press SELECT/MENU when you find a tone you wish to choose. Naming Your Handset Press SELECT/MENU.
Setting the Auto Answer Feature The Auto Answer Feature setting allows your handsets to answer an incoming call (external or intercom) when the handset is removed from the charging cradle. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select AUTO ANSWER. Use the scroll keys to turn the feature ON or OFF.
Customizing Your Base Unit Dialing Method Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select BASE SETUP. Scroll to and select DIAL MODE. Scroll to TONE or PULSE. Press SELECT/MENU to save the setting. Deregister Handset Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select BASE SETUP. Scroll to and select DEREGISTER HANDSET.
Phonebook Operations Your handset stores up to 40 numbers with names; each memory location holds up to 22 digits for the number and 14 characters for the name. Storing a New Entry Press pbk. - OR - Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select PHONEBOOK. Scroll to and select NEW ENTRY.
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NOTES: • If the phonebook is full, the handset will display • While entering numbers, press the PAUSE key to add pauses if necessary. Use the table below to enter names and special characters into the phonebook. NOTE: Press * to switch between upper (flashing box) and lower case (flashing underline) letters.
Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook When not on a call, press mode. Use the up and down scroll keys to search through the phonebook entries, or enter the first character of the name and continue navigating. NOTE: Scrolling through the list shows names only. To see the number associated with the name, scroll to and select VIEW.
Delete a Single Phonebook Entry Press the pbk key and scroll to the desired entry. Press MENU/SELECT. Scroll to and select DELETE. On the display, CONFIRM? appears. Press SELECT/MENU to confirm that you wish to delete the entry. OK appears on the display.
Reviewing Caller ID Records When your system stores new caller ID records, XX NEW CALLS appears on the display. Press the cid - OR - Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select CALLER ID LOG. Use the scroll keys to review the entries. NOTES: •...
Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook Press cid Scroll to and select the entry you wish to store. Scroll to and select STORE. Edit the number at the ENTER NUMBER prompt. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. Press SELECT/MENU to save the entry.
Dialing from the Caller ID Log Press cid Scroll to the entry you wish to dial. NOTE: Press # to view alternate dialing formats (1+area code+number, area code+number, or number only). Press ON/FLASH or v to dial the number. Deleting a Caller ID Record Press cid .
Using the Answering System Your telephone’s integrated answering system uses audible prompts to provide access to the system’s features and help you set up the device. In order to access the answering machine features and change the settings, you must press the MENU button located on the base unit.
Base ringer Number of rings Setting Up Your Answering Machine To turn your answering machine on/off, to set the clock, or to choose the number of rings allowed before the system picks up a call, you will use the same basic steps. Press the MENU button on the base unit until you see the code (e.g., CL = clock) representing the feature you wish to set (see the Answering Machine Features Chart).
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TRY THIS FIRST You can practice setting up your answering machine with the following instructions for setting the answering machine clock. Repeatedly press the MENU button on the base unit until you see CL in the display window. The system announces the current date and time (e.g., Monday, 11:30 AM). Use the keys to change the day of the week.
Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview You can record both an outgoing message and an announce-only message. • Use the normal greeting when you want the system to record messages from callers. • Use an announce-only greeting when you want to give information to callers, but you do not wish to accept messages.
Recording Your Greeting If you assign different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press star plus the number (e.g., *1, *2, or *3) to leave their message in the appropriate mailbox. For example, "Thank you for calling. To leave a message for Karen, press *1 now; to leave a message for Chad, press *2 now;...
Review Your Announcement Repeatedly press MENU until A1 or A2appears in the display and the system announces “announcement one” or ”announcement two.” Press any MAILBOX button. The system plays the current greeting. NOTE: To record the Announce Only message, first turn the feature on, then repeat the steps above.
About Mailboxes The answering machine has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch-tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing *1, *2, or *3 while the system plays the outgoing announcement. NOTES: • If callers wish to leave a message in a specific mailbox, they must press * and the mailbox number (e.g., *2 for mailbox 2).
Listen to Messages A mailbox button will flash if you have new messages. If all messages in that mailbox are old, the key will glow steadily. Press the MAILBOX button for the mailbox you want to review. The system announces the mailbox number, the number of new messages, and the number of old messages.
Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL 5 or VOL 6 to adjust playback volume to a comfortable level. Delete a Specific Message NOTE: Deleted messages cannot be recovered. Press DELETE while a message is playing to delete only that message. Recording a Memo Press and release MEMO.
Call Screening Set the base unit playback volume to a level greater than 1 to hear messages as they are left. Press the ON/FLASH button on the handset to stop recording and answer the call. Set the volume level to 1 if you do not wish to hear incoming messages. NOTE: The system will save the portion of the message recorded prior to you picking up the call.
Remote Voice Menu Access The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operations. To hear the help menu, press * while remotely connected to the answering system. NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering remote access, the voice menu will be announced.
Remote Access Commands NOTES: • When the system is off, it answers after 10 rings and announces, “Please enter your security code.” Enter your remote access code. • If you do not press a key within 20 seconds, the system automatically ends the remote access call.
Special Features If you have at least two handsets registered to your base unit, you can use the intercom and call transferring features. Placing an Intercom Call Press INTERCOM on any handset. Scroll to and select the handset you wish to page. Answer the page by pressing ON/FLASH, or v.
Call Transfer During an outside call, you can transfer the call from one handset to another. Press INTERCOM on the handset with the outside call. Scroll to and select the handset you wish to call. You can announce the call and then hang up to complete the transfer.
In Case of Difficulty The suggestions below should solve most problems you might encounter while using your phone. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, visit us on the web at www.motorola.com/cordless. The phone doesn't work at all •...
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You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when you're near the base unit • Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet. The handset does not ring when you receive a call •...
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E52 Series Expandable Cordless Telephone System Digital 5.8 GHz 528212-001 03/06...