Memorex MPH6935 Owner's Manual

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MPH6935_OM Eng
3/12/02
3:15 PM
Page i
Cordless Telephone
MPH6935
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.

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.

Features

• 900 MHz Technology
• 3-line Backlit Display
• Face Up Charging
• 32 Digit Redial
• Page / Find
• Handset Earpiece and Ringer
Volume Control
• Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID
• 30 Number Caller ID Memory
This cordless telephone features include Instant Talk and Auto Disconnect.
Instant Talk allows you to answer a call by just removing the handset from the base
so you don't have to waste time pushing buttons. Auto Disconnect allows you to
hang up by simply returning the handset to the base.
The Mega Clear true compander circuitry virtually eliminates background noise. This
innovative technology provides you with the best possible reception during all your
conversations.
To protect you against misbilled calls which might result from your phone being
activated by other equipment, this cordless telephone has a digital security system
which automatically selects one of approx. 260,000 digital security codes for the
handset and base. Also, the Mega Secure feature electronically locks your phone
when the handset is on the base.
To get the most from your phone, please read this owner's manual thoroughly.
Also, be sure to complete and mail the product registration form.
• 10 Memory Dial Locations
• Pulse / Tone Dialing
• 7 Hour Talk Time /
14 Day Standby Time
• Hearing Aid Compatible
• 20 Channel Autoscan
• Bilingual Language
• Speed Dial
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  • Page 1: Introduction

    After reading the manual, please keep it in a safe place and refer to it when necessary. Introduction Thank you for choosing this Memorex® cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance.
  • Page 2: Control And Functions

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:15 PM Page iii Control and Functions 1. Handset antenna 11. Select key 2. Beltclip holes 12. Volume/Cursor up key 3. Handset battery compartment 13. Speed Dial key 4. Handset earpiece 14. Off key 5. LCD display 15.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing the digital security code...32 Mounting the base unit on a wall ...33 Note on power sources ...34 Maintenance ...34 Troubleshooting...35 I.C. Notice ...36 Index ...37 Memorex Limited Warranty...38 Page 3 Getting Started Basics Telephone Features Caller ID Features Additional...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:06 PM 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.
  • Page 5: Cordless Telephone Privacy

    Cordless telephone privacy Note: Cordless telephones are radio devices. Communications between the handset and base of your cordless telephone are accomplished by means of radio waves which are broadcast over the open airways. Because of the inherent physical properties of radio waves, your communications can be received by radio receiving devices other than your own cordless telephone unit.
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    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:06 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 7: Radio Interference

    TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
  • Page 8: Read This First

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:06 PM 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 9: Step 1: Checking The Package Contents

    • AC adapter (AD-310) • 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. Page 9...
  • Page 10: Step 2: Setting Up The Base Unit

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:06 PM 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.
  • Page 11: Connect The Base Unit

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:06 PM Step 2 (continued) Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 33. 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.
  • Page 12: Choose The Dialing Mode

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:06 PM Step 2 (continued) Notes • Use only the supplied AD-310 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. •...
  • Page 13: Step 3: Preparing The Battery Pack

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:06 PM Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before connecting the phone line. CHARGE/IN USE LED Page 13 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 14: When The Battery Charge Becomes Low

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:06 PM 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 15: Making Calls

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Making Calls Dialing from standby Dial the phone number. (up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 800-919-3647 Press . “ TALK/FLASH 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.
  • Page 16: Receiving Calls

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Receiving Calls Receiving a call Phone rings. When the handset receives a Caller ID message, the following display appears. Press . “ TALK/FLASH volume setting appears on the display. To hang up, press in the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 17: Handset Ringer And Earpiece Volume

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press L or M. Each time L or M is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset earpiece volume During a telephone call, pressing L or M will change the earpiece volume of the handset.
  • Page 18: Memory Storing

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Memory Storing You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names Press SELECT When an empty memory location is selected, “ ” is displayed. The cursor flashes indicating that the display is ready for the name to be entered.
  • Page 19 MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Memory Storing 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 • Use the DELETE/CHANNEL •...
  • Page 20: Steps For Entering Names And Special Characters

    To DELETE/CHANNEL 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 L, M to select a memory location number.
  • Page 21: Memory Dialing

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Memory Dialing Making calls with memory dialing Dialing from standby Press MEMORY The handset displays your programmed memory locations. Press the L and M keys to select the memory location you would like to dial. For example if the M key is pressed once, the pointer moves down to the next memory location number.
  • Page 22 MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Memory Dialing Display a Programmed Number Press , then use the MEMORY and the number displays. Program name Note When the stored phone number has 15 or more digits, “a” is displayed next to the 13th digit. #/ s Press to see the extra digits and...
  • Page 23: Memory Editing

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Memory Editing Editing a stored name and/or phone number Press and hold MEMORY “ ” is displayed. Press the L or M keys or number keypad to select the memory location you would like to edit. Press SELECT The following screen appears with the memory...
  • Page 24: Memory Erasing

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Memory Erasing Erasing a stored name and phone number Press and hold MEMORY “ ” is displayed. Press the L or M keys or number keypad to select the memory location you would like to erase.
  • Page 25: Speed Dial Feature

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Speed Dial Feature You can store your most frequently dialed number in the speed dialing location. The speed dialing allows you to dial a number with one key press. (There is no need to press .
  • Page 26: Caller Id Features

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/13/02 2:37 PM 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 27: When The Telephone Rings

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Caller ID Features When the telephone rings When phone rings, the 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 28: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:07 PM Caller ID Features Viewing the Caller ID message list The Caller ID list stores information for up to 30 incoming calls - even unanswered calls. Press . The summary screen appears. CID/MENU When there are new messages you have received, “...
  • Page 29: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:08 PM Caller ID Features 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 30: Using The Caller Id List

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/13/02 2:37 PM Caller ID Features 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 CID/MENU Press L or M to select the phone number that you want to dial.
  • Page 31: Using "Caller Id With Call Waiting" Service

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:08 PM Caller ID Features 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 32: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 33: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:08 PM Additional Information Mounting the base unit on a wall Standard wall plate mounting This phone can be mounted on any standard telephone wall plate. [Direct wall plate mounting] If you don't have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: •...
  • Page 34: Note On Power Sources

    Please contact your place of purchase for a replacement battery. Warning: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the Memorex battery model and Memorex adapter model specifically designated for this product. Power Failure...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/13/02 2:37 PM Additional Information Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom CHARGE/IN USE light won't come on when the handset is placed in the • Make sure the handset is properly seated in the base unit.
  • Page 36: I.c. Notice

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:08 PM Page 36 Additional Information (continued) I.C. Notice Industrial Canada Information 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.
  • Page 37: Index

    MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:08 PM Index Battery pack Preparing and charging ...13 Replacement and handling ...34 Caller ID service Calling from the Caller ID list...30 Deleting the Caller ID list...29 Storing the data of the Caller ID list to Memory ...30 Viewing Caller ID message list ...28 Caller ID with Call Waiting ...31 Connection ...11...
  • Page 38: 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 39 MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:08 PM Page 39 Memo...
  • Page 40 MPH6935_OM Eng 3/12/02 3:08 PM Memorex is an ENERGY STAR and like similar models, comply with the Energy Star a more energy efficient porduct. ENERGY STAR Covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,511,761 5,434,905 5,650,790 5,717,312...

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