FCC Information ...iv Important Safety Instructions...viii Welcome ...1 Handset Overview ...2 Base Unit Overview ...3 MD4250 Caller ID Display Overview...4 How to Use This Guide...5 Getting Started ...6 Battery Safety Instructions...6 Installing the Battery ...7 Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit...8 Installing the Mounting Bracket (optional) ...9...
Page 5
Handset Indicators... 12 Base Unit LEDs... 12 Making a Call ... 13 Answering Calls ... 13 Ending a Call ... 13 Speakerphone Operation ... 14 Adjust the Handset Volume... 14 Redial Function ... 14 Mute Function ... 14 Locate a Misplaced Handset ... 15 Customizing Your Handset ...
Page 6
Registering a New Handset ...19 Naming Your Handset ...20 Using the Room Monitor Feature...21 Using the Phonebook ...22 Adding a Phonebook Entry...22 Deleting a Phonebook Entry...24 Caller ID/Call Waiting ID ...24 Reviewing Caller ID Records...25 Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook ...25 Dialing from the Caller ID Log ...26 Deleting a Caller ID Record ...26 Deleting All Caller ID Records ...26...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 8
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.
Page 9
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Motorola, Inc. at 1-800-353-2729. 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.
Page 10
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Industry Canada CS-03 Declaration of Conformity This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
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: Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Page 12
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where it can be stepped on.
Page 13
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled onto the product. •...
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.
MD4250 Caller ID Display Overview Date the call was received Ringer status Time the call was received Caller’s phone number Name of caller Order of the call record Number of messages waiting Indicates a new caller ID record NOTE: Caller ID information is supplied only if you subscribe to the service with your...
How to Use This Guide This guide makes use of two fonts to distinguish between FUNCTIONS and FEATURES/OPTIONS • FUNCTION keys are found on the handset and allow you to perform actions such as placing calls (TALK), ending calls (CANCEL), and opening your phonebook (PBK).
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: There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery with an incorrect battery type.
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 right.) Insert the battery into the battery compartment.
Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit Avoid excessive moisture, extremely low temperatures, and dust Avoid microwave ovens Avoid television sets and other electronic equipment Avoid other cordless telephones Avoid personal computers Select a central location Avoid noise locations like windows on streets with heavy traffic Avoid heat sources, such as radiators, air ducts, and direct sunlight...
Installing the Mounting Bracket Push forward on the mounting bracket to remove it from the bottom of your base unit. Turn the mounting bracket upside down. Align the tabs of the mounting bracket with the slots on the bottom of the base unit. Push the mounting bracket forward, sliding it into place.
Connecting the Base Unit Connect the phone and power cords to the back of the base unit. Plug the phone cord into a wall jack and the power cord into an electrical outlet. Place the base on a sturdy surface, or mount it to a telephone wall jack. To wall mount the base unit, align the base unit with the mounting studs on the wall jack.
Charging the Handset Battery The handset of your cordless phone is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit. 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 Indicator Mute ON LOW BATTERY Base Unit LEDs in use/voice mail Charge/page Description Turns on when the microphone is muted Turns on when a new call is received and added to the call log Handset battery is low and should be charged Turns on when the ringer is muted Description On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is off-...
Making a Call Press TALK 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 TALK or v. The phone number appears on the display before it is dialed.
Speakerphone Operation Your handset has a built-in speakerphone. This feature allows you to have hands-free conversations. To switch between the speakerphone and the handset, press the v key. Adjust the Handset Volume While you are on a call, press the VOL the handset to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level.
Locate a Misplaced Handset From the base unit, press the PAGE key to locate lost handsets. The Paging From BASE handsets will beep and appears on the display. To end the page, press TALK or v on the handset, or press PAGE again on the base unit.
Customizing Your Handset Changing Your Language Setting Press MENU/SEL. Scroll to and select Scroll to and select ENGLISH (Eng) Press 1 for Press MENU/SEL to save the setting. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen. NOTE: If you accidentally change the language option, follow the steps below: Press CANCEL twice to ensure that you are at the standby menu.
Changing Your Ringer Tone Press MENU/SEL. Ringer Tone Scroll to and select Use the up and down scroll keys to play samples of each tone. Press MENU/SEL to save the setting. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen. Changing Your Ringer Volume Press the #/PAUSE key for quick access to the ringer volume controls.
Changing the Key Beep Setting Press the MENU/SEL key. Scroll to and select Set Key Beeps. Press 1 for On or 2 for Off. Press the MENU/SEL key to save the setting. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen. Setting Your Local Area Code In many areas, you can make a local call by dialing the seven-digit number.
Changing the Dialing Method Press MENU/SEL. Handset Setup Scroll to and select Set Tone/Pulse Scroll to and select Tone Pulse Press 1 for or 2 for Press MENU/SEL to save the setting. Press CANCEL to return to the standby screen. NOTE: When the phone is set for pulse dialing, you may switch to temporary tone dialing during a call by pressing *.
Naming Your Handset Press MENU/SEL. Scroll to and select Scroll to and select Use the keypad to enter the new name for your handset (up to 15 characters). Press MENU/SEL to save the setting. Handset Setup Handset Name...
Using the Room Monitor Feature Before you can use a handset to monitor a room, ensure that the ROOM MONITOR feature is enabled. You can enable the feature on one or all of your handsets using the steps below. Enabling the Room Monitor Feature Press MENU/SEL.
Using the Phonebook Each handset can store up to 50 numbers with names. Each memory location holds up to 20 digits for numbers and 15 characters for the name. Adding a Phonebook Entry Press PBK. Enter a location (01 to 50), or use the scroll keys to find an open location. Enter Name Press PBK.
Page 36
Use the table below to enter names and special characters into the phonebook. Buttons NOTE: To add a pause in the number, press #/PAUSE key twice. Number of Presses space 23 23...
Deleting a Phonebook Entry Press PBK. Enter the desired location, or scroll to the desired entry. Press MUTE/DELETE. Press MUTE/DELETE again to delete the entry, or press CANCEL to exit the menu without deleting the entry. Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Your handset is also capable of displaying caller ID information in conjunction with a call waiting alert signal (Call Waiting/Caller ID).
Reviewing Caller ID Records To review caller ID records, press the up or down scroll keys. When your system stores new caller ID records, NEW appears on the display. After you review all of the new records, the NEW message disappears from the display. Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook Press the up or down scroll key to access the desired caller ID record.
Dialing from the Caller ID Log Press the up or down scroll key to access the caller ID records. Scroll to the entry you wish to dial. Press FRMT repeatedly to change the dialing format (1 + area code + number, area code + number, number only, etc.). Press TALK or v to dial the number.
Using the VIP Melody Feature You can assign a distinct ringer tone, or VIP Melody, to ten contacts from the phonebook memory. Press MENU/SEL. Handset Setup Scroll to and select VIP Melody Scroll to and select Use the up and down scroll keys to view the **EMPTY** available, appears on the display.
Using the Intercom Feature If you have at least two handsets registered to your base unit, you can use the intercom feature. Each handset is named handset was registered to the base unit. Intercom Calls When not on a call, press the INT key on any handset. display.
Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty for Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software Purchased in the United States or Canada What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its cordless telephones ("Products"), Motorola- branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products ("Accessories"), and Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products ("Software") to be free from defects in...
Page 43
(c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
Page 44
You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories, or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...
Page 45
Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software. Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software. No other use, including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola software or exercise of...
Page 46
E32 Series Cordless Phone Digital 2.4 GHz Model Family: MD4250 530241-001 02/06...