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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.

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 3: Control And Functions

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 9:02 AM Page iii Control and Functions SET/RINGER MENU CHARGE / IN USE DELETE PLAY / STOP PAGE MEMO ANSWER FIND ON /OFF 1. Handset antenna 2. Beltclip holes 3. Handset battery compartment 4. Handset earpiece 5.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Table of Contents Introduction... 1 Features ...1 Control and functions...2 Important safety instructions ...4 Important electrical considerations ...6 Getting Started Read This First ... 8 Step 1: Checking the package contents ... 9 Step 2: Setting up the base unit ... 10 Step 3: Preparing the battery pack...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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.

  • Page 6: 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.

  • Page 7: Important Electrical Considerations

    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.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Read This First

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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

    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. 8:56 AM Page 9...

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

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 12: Connect The Base Unit

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Step 2 (continued) Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 47. Notes Place the power cord where it will not create a trip hazard, or where it could become chafed and create a fire or electrical hazard.

  • Page 13: Choose The Dialing Mode

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Step 2 (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.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Preparing The Battery Pack

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before connecting the phone line. 8:56 AM Page 13 Press and slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of the unit. Connect the battery pack connector...

  • Page 15: When The Battery Charge Becomes Low

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 17: Receiving Calls

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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.

  • Page 18: Handset Ringer And Earpiece Volume

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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.

  • Page 19: Memory Storing

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 20 UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 21: 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 22: Memory Dialing

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 23 UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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.

  • Page 24: Memory Editing

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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.

  • Page 25: Memory Erasing

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Memory Erasing Erasing a stored name and phone number Press and hold MEMORY “ ” is displayed. Press the L or M keys or the number keypad to select the memory location you would like to erase.

  • Page 26: Speed Dial Feature

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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...

  • Page 27: Caller Id Features

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 28: When The Telephone Rings

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 29: Viewing The Caller Id Message List

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 30: Deleting Information From The Caller Id List

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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.

  • Page 31: Using The Caller Id List

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 32: Using "Caller Id With Call Waiting" Service

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 33: The Answering Machine

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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 34: Setting Up Your Answering System

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine Setting up Your Answering System Using the Menu Mode The Menu mode allows you to set the following Answering System functions. MENU "Time" MENU "Security Code" MENU "Ring Time" MENU "Record Time" MENU "Message Alert"...

  • Page 35: Setting The Time

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine 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 SKIP REPEAT through are displayed on the base as each hour is announced.

  • Page 36: Setting The Ring Time

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine 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...

  • Page 37: Selecting The Message Record Time

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine 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 38: Setting The Message Alert Tone

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine 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.

  • Page 39: Setting The Base Ringer Volume

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine Setting the base ringer volume You have three ringer options. One allows you to turn the ringer off. The other two are volume levels. Note When you have set the base ringer to off and the handset is on the base, you will still hear the ringer from the handset.
  • Page 40 UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine Setting Your Outgoing Message (Greeting) When you receive a call, the answering system automatically plays either a preset message or your own greeting. Notes • You can record a greeting up to 30 seconds long.

  • Page 41: Using Your Answering System

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine 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.

  • Page 42: Repeating A Message

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine Repeating a Message Skipping a message Press to review your messages. The number of messages PLAY/STOP is announced. Press at anytime to skip to the next message. SKIP Each time is pressed, the system scans forward one message. If you have...

  • Page 43: Voice Memo

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine Deleting a messages To maintain maximum record time, delete the old messages. Press to review your messages. PLAY/STOP Press anytime during the message to delete the message. DELETE You hear a tone and the message is deleted.

  • Page 44: Recording A Conversation

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine Recording a conversation You can record up to 10 minutes of conversation while you are using your phone. Notes • A recorded conversation is treated as a typical message and will be added to the stored messages.
  • Page 45 UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine 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...

  • Page 46: Turn On The Answering System Remotely

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 The Answering Machine 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. You hear a tone.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Mounting The Base Unit On A Wall

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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.

  • Page 49: Note On Power Sources

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Additional Information Note on power sources Battery replacement and handling 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.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Additional Information Troubleshooting If your phone is not performing to your expectations, please try these simple steps first. Symptom The status LED light won't come on when the handset is placed in the base unit. The audio sounds weak and/or scratchy.
  • Page 51 UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 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.

  • Page 52: I.c. Notice

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:57 AM Page 51 Additional Information (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.

  • Page 53: Index

    UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Index 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...32 Battery pack Preparing and charging ...13 Replacement and handling ...48 Caller ID service Calling from the Caller ID list...30...

  • Page 54: 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.
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  • Page 57 UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 Memorex is an ENERGY STAR and like similar models, comply with the Energy Star a more energy efficient product. 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 5,794,152...

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