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UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng
8/10/01
5:25 PM
Page i
Cordless Telephone
MPH6996
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.

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  • Page 1 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM Page i Cordless Telephone MPH6996 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.
  • Page 2 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM 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.

  • Page 3: Control And Functions

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:34 PM Page iii Control and functions Handset antenna 19. Base microphone Handset battery compartment 20. Handset clip storage Handset earpiece 21. Message counter display LCD display 22. Charge/In use LED 5. Talk key 23. Play/Stop key Memory key 24.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setting up your answering system..............37 Using your answering system ................ 44 Additional Information Changing the digital security code..............50 Mounting the base unit on a wall ..............51 Note on power sources .................. 53 Troubleshooting....................54 Index....................... 56 Memorex Limited Warranty ................ 57...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM 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.

  • Page 6: Cordless Telephone Privacy

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM 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:...

  • Page 7: Important Electrical Considerations

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM 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.

  • Page 8: Radio Interference

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM 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.

  • Page 9: Read This First

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM 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.

  • Page 10: Step 1: Checking The Package Contents

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM 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 •...

  • Page 11: Step 2: Setting Up The Base Unit

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM 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 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS included in the PRECAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS brochure.

  • Page 12: Connect The Base Unit

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM Page 11 Step 2 (continued) Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 51. Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet.

  • Page 13: Choose The Dialing Mode

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM Page 12 Step 2 (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Polarity of the plug • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Preparing The Battery Pack

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM Page 13 Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before connecting the phone line. 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...

  • Page 15: When The Battery Charge Becomes Low

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM Page 14 Step 3 (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.

  • Page 16: Making Calls

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM Page 15 Making calls Dialing from standby Dial the phone number. (up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 800-919-3647 Press . “ ” flashes on the display. Then the volume setting appears for a few seconds. “...

  • Page 17: Dialing From Talk Mode

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM Page 16 Making calls (continued) Dialing from talk mode Pick up the handset. Press . “ ” and the volume setting appear on the display. Dial the phone number. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears.

  • Page 18: Receiving Calls

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:25 PM Page 17 Receiving calls Receiving a call Phone rings. When the handset receives a Caller ID message, following display appears. Press . “ ” and the volume setting appear on the display. To hang up, press or place the handset on the base.
  • Page 19 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 18 Receiving calls (continued) Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press Each time is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset earpiece volume During a telephone call, pressing will change the earpiece volume of the handset.

  • Page 20: Memory Storing

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 19 Memory storing You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names Press and hold until a tone sounds and “ ” is displayed. Press to scroll to the memory location where you would...
  • Page 21 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 20 Memory storing (continued) Use the number keys, , or keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 14 characters. • See the ”Steps for entering names and special characters“, page 21. •...

  • Page 22: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    Press to erase the wrong character, then enter the correct character. To delete all characters, press and hold For example, to enter Memorex: 1) Pick up the handset and press and hold 2) Enter a number or press to select a memory location number.

  • Page 23: Memory Dialing

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 22 Memory dialing Making calls with memory dialing Dialing from standby Press The handset displays your programmed memory locations. Press the 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...
  • Page 24 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 23 Memory dialing (continued) Display a Programmed Number Press , then use the keys to toggle between the name and the number displays. Program name Program number Dialing from talk mode Press "...

  • Page 25: Memory Editing

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 24 Memory editing Editing a stored name and/or phone number Press and hold until a tone sounds and “ ” is displayed. Press the keys or number keypad to select the memory location you would like to edit.
  • Page 26 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 25 Memory editing (continued) Use the number keypad, key to edit the phone number. The phone number cannot exceed 20 digits. (See page 20.) When the phone number is not to be edited, skip this step. Press The handset beeps and displays the confirmation screen.

  • Page 27: Memory Erasing

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 26 Memory erasing Erasing a stored name and phone number Press and hold until a tone sounds and “ ” is displayed. Press the keys or number keypad to select the memory location you would like to erase.

  • Page 28: Using The Page Feature

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 27 Using the Page Feature To locate the handset (while it’s off the base) Press on the base. The handset beeps for 60 seconds. Press any key on the handset or on the base, or return the handset to the base to cancel the page.

  • Page 29: Caller Id Features

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 28 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.

  • Page 30: When The Telephone Rings

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 29 Caller ID Features (continued) When the telephone rings 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).

  • Page 31: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 30 Caller ID Features (continued) Viewing the Caller ID Message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. Note If a call comes in via a telephone system that does not offer Caller ID service, no information is stored.

  • Page 32: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 31 Caller ID Features (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.
  • Page 33 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 32 Caller ID Features (continued) Deleting all Caller ID names/numbers Press Press , while the summary screen is displayed. Press to select “ ” or “ ”. Press When the pointer is at “ ”: A tone sounds and all stored Caller ID messages are deleted.

  • Page 34: Using The Caller Id List

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 33 Caller ID Features (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. Press Press to select the...

  • Page 35: Storing Caller Id Messages In Memory

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 34 Caller ID Features (continued) Storing Caller ID messages in Memory Messages shown in the Caller ID list can be stored for memory dialing. Using the incoming call information (i.e., Caller ID list), the phone number of the party on the Caller ID list can be stored in memory dialing.

  • Page 36: Using "Caller Id With Call Waiting" Service

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 35 Caller ID Features (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)"...

  • Page 37: The Answering Machine

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 36 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.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Your Answering System

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 37 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, MENU repeatedly press .
  • Page 39 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 38 The Answering Machine (continued) M Recording a personal outgoing message (Greeting) Press You hear the announcement “Greeting message”, and the message counter displays [ ]. The current greeting message will be played on the base speaker. Press to start recording your message.

  • Page 40: Setting The Time

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 39 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. Press twice.
  • Page 41 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 40 The Answering Machine (continued) Press to select the hour. Press until you hear the correct minute setting. The numbers through are displayed on the base as each minute is announced. Press to select the minute.

  • Page 42: Setting The Base Ringer Volume

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 41 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. Press four times. You hear the current ringer option ([ High, [ ] Low, [...

  • Page 43: Setting The Ring Time

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 42 The Answering Machine (continued) Setting the ring time The ring time setting allows you to set the number of rings the caller hears before your answering system plays the outgoing message. You can set the ring time to answer after two, four, or six rings.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Message Record Time

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 43 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.

  • Page 45: Using Your Answering System

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 44 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 are waiting for you. The flashing number represents the number of new messages, not total messages.

  • Page 46: Repeating A Message

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:26 PM Page 45 The Answering Machine (continued) Repeating a Message Press to review your messages. The number of stored messages are announced. After a message has played for a few seconds, press to replay the message.

  • Page 47: Deleting A Message

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 46 The Answering Machine (continued) Deleting a message To maintain maximum record time, it is a good idea to delete the old messages. Press to review your messages. Press anytime during the message to delete the message.

  • Page 48: Recording A Conversation

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 47 The Answering Machine (continued) Recording a conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are using your phone. During a conversation from the handset, press and hold The unit begins recording and the message counter displays [ A beep that can be heard by both...
  • Page 49 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 48 The Answering Machine (continued) You may select a command from the following chart: Command Function # then 1 Repeat a Message # then 2 Playing your Messages # then 3 Skipping a Message # then 4 Deleting a Message # then 5...

  • Page 50: Turn On The Answering System Remotely

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 49 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. Call your telephone number. Wait ten rings until the system answers.

  • Page 51: Additional Information

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 50 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.

  • Page 52: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 51 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. Snap the wall mount adapter into the notches on the base.
  • Page 53 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 52 Additional information (continued) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot. Rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. Flip the retainer from front to back. Slide it back into the slot so that the lip of the retainer is up and the oval is down.

  • Page 54: Note On Power Sources

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 53 Additional information (continued) Note on power sources Battery replacement and RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES handling When the operating time becomes short, NICKEL-CADMIUM even after a battery is recharged, please BATTERIES MUST BE replace the battery.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 54 Additional information (continued) Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom Suggestion The status light won't come on • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the when the handset is placed in base unit and wall outlet.
  • Page 56 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 55 Additional information (continued) Symptom Suggestion The answering system does not • Make sure the base unit is plugged in. work. • Make sure the answering system is turned on. The answering system does not •...

  • Page 57: Index

    UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 56 Index L, M, O Announce only feature ......43 Language ..........28 Answering system.......36 Making calls Deleting a message .......46 Dialing from standby......15 Playing a message ......44 Dialing from talk mode....16 Recording a conversation ....47 Redialing ........16 Remote access ......47 Making calls with memory dialing ..22...

  • Page 58: Memorex Limited Warranty

    D) Damage resulting from the improper connection to equipment of other manufacturers. This warranty does not cover: A) Cost incurred in the shipping of the product to and from the Memorex authorized repair facility listed. B) Damage or improper operation caused by the failure to follow the operating instructions provided with the product.
  • Page 59 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 58 Memo...
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  • Page 61 UC351BH (MPH6996) OM Eng 8/10/01 5:27 PM Page 60 Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 4,523,058 4,595,795 4,797,916 5,426,690 ©2001 Memorex Printed in China UCZZ01351BZ...

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