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- Page 1 MD480 Series Digital 2.4 GHz Expandable Cordless Telephone System with Answering Machine User’s Guide >...
- Page 3 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) On the Web: www.motorola.com/cordless MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003.
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Page 4: Handset Controls
Handset Controls Raise volume Lower volume Left soft key Turn handset on to make a call Talk handsfree using speakerphone Microphone Scroll up or down on display Right soft key Turn handset off to hang up Earphone jack Redial Use handset as intercom... -
Page 5: Base Station Controls
Base Station Controls Left soft key Speakerphone On button Handsfree Redial Soft Keys The left and right soft keys perform the function displayed. For example, pressing the left soft key while PHONEBK is displayed, opens your list of phone numbers and names. Scroll up Right soft key or down on... -
Page 6: Fcc And Interference Information
FCC and Interference Information This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. - Page 7 Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. • The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C/RJ11W or RJ14C/RJ14W).
- Page 8 Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by Motorola or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void not only the user's authority to operate the equipment, but also the limited warranty.
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Page 9: Important Safety Instructions
Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 7. Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is required, contact the Motorola address found in the back of this user’s guide. 8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. - Page 10 Unplug this cordless phone immediately from an outlet if: • The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • Liquid has been spilled into the product. • The product has been exposed to rain or water. Do not retrieve the handset or base until after you have unplugged the power and phone from the wall.
- Page 11 8. Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit. 9. Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that is not cordless in case the power in your home goes out.
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Page 12: Table Of Contents
Contents Handset Controls ......2 Base Station Controls ......3 Soft Keys . - Page 13 Setting the Language ......29 Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing ....29 Using the Basic Functions.
- Page 14 Deregistering all Handsets ....58 Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada ....59...
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Page 15: Getting Started
Getting Started To set up your Motorola digital cordless phone system: 1. Install optional backup batteries in the base station and plug into a power outlet (page 14). 2. Plug in charging bases for expansion handsets (page 15). 3. Install batteries in handsets (page 15). -
Page 16: Powering The Base Station
Powering the Base Station Important: Before installing or handling batteries, please read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 9. The base station uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries for optional backup power (batteries are included with some models). To install the batteries: 1. -
Page 17: Setting Up The Charging Bases
Setting Up the Charging Bases If you have expansion handsets, they do not need to be plugged into a phone line. Simply plug the power cord into the back of the charging base and into an outlet wherever you want to place the handset. Installing Batteries in the Handsets Important: Before installing or handling batteries, read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 9. -
Page 18: Charging The Handsets
Charging the Handsets Place the handset in the base station or charging base. The charging LED is solid red when the handset is charging. For the initial charge, charge the battery for at least 12 hours. charge Phone Line Connection Do not connect the base station to the phone line until the handset is fully charged. -
Page 19: Wall Mounting The Base Station
Wall Mounting the Base Station The base station can be mounted on a wall instead of placed on a flat surface such as a table or desk. 1. Remove the twist-tie from the phone cord. Do not unfold the cord. 2. -
Page 20: Removing The Base Station And Wall Mount
6. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the back of the base station. 7. Plug the power cord into a power outlet if it is not already plugged in. 8. Insert the guide rail on the wall mount into the slot on the bottom of the base station and push until it snaps into place. -
Page 21: Using The Displays
Using the Displays Your phone has a display on the handset and the base station. When they are not in use, the display shows the standby screen. Handset Display Time Handset 04:26 name 6 Calls Number of Caller ID records PHONEBK Left soft key function Base Station Display... -
Page 22: Using The Soft Keys
Using the Soft Keys The 2 soft keys are used to select the functions shown above them on the display. The functions change as you move from one screen to the next. In this guide, soft key functions are shown as the function name followed by CHANGE Handset Display... -
Page 23: Setting Up Your Phone
Setting Up Your Phone Registering an Expansion Handset You can have up to 4 handsets registered to a base station.If you try to register a 5th handset, to Register displays. Handsets that come with your phone system are already registered. You only need to register handsets if you buy expansion handsets to add to your phone system. -
Page 24: Personalizing Your Phone System
Personalizing Your Phone System You can personalize each handset and base station by setting unique ring tones, adjusting the ring tone volume for day and night time, and assigning a name so you can distinguish one handset from another. Setting the Ring Tone and Ring Volume You can set a ring tone for incoming calls from numbers that are stored in the phonebook, and a different ring tone for other incoming calls. -
Page 25: Setting Key Beeps On Or Off
Action CHANGE 6 Press ring tones. Each tone plays as you select CHANGE want to set. 7 Scroll down ( c ) to advance to the Phonebook Tone. This is the sound for incoming calls from numbers stored in your private phonebook. -
Page 26: Naming A Handset Or Base Station
Action 4 Press selections. When your choice of LINKED to RINGER SELECT Note: When set to key beeps are on when the ringer is set to on, and off when the ringer is set to off on the base station or handset. Naming a Handset or Base Station When you register a handset, it is assigned a default name of Handset(x), where x can be 1, 2, 3, or 4. -
Page 27: Entering Text On The Handset
Action 3 Use the keypad to enter the new name (up to12 characters). The flashing underline shows the input cursor position. Press DELETE characters to the left of the input cursor. See below for information on how to enter text. DONE 4 Press EXIT... -
Page 28: Storing Area Codes For Caller Id
Storing Area Codes for Caller ID Note: This section applies only if you subscribe to caller ID service from your local phone company. You can store up to 5 area codes to make it easy to dial numbers from your list of caller ID calls. Each area code can be: •... - Page 29 Action MENU 1 Press Loc area code 2 Scroll to SELECT 3 Enter the first area code. FORMAT 4 Press formats. Stop at the format you want to set for the area code, then scroll down ( c ) to move to the next area code.
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Page 30: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Action 1 Press 2 Scroll to SELECT 3 Enter the time (2 digits are required for the hour and 2 digits for the minutes, so use a leading 0 for 1-digit values). 4 Press and pm. Note: This applies only if using a 12-hour clock. -
Page 31: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Action MENU 1 Press Language 2 Scroll to 3 Press c until want to set. DONE 4 Press EXIT 5 Press screen, or c to scroll to a different menu option. Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing Your phone is set to touch tone dialing. -
Page 32: Using The Basic Functions
Using the Basic Functions Making a Call Press ON. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. Enter the phone number, then press ON. This lets you see the phone number on the display before the number is dialed. During a call, a timer on the display shows the amount of time on the call. -
Page 33: Making A Call Using The Speakerphone
When you are not on a call, use the volume keys to change the day (6 am–9 pm) or night (9 pm–6 am) ringer volume. The time of day as set on the phone determines whether you are adjusting the day or night volume. -
Page 34: Making A Call Using The Base Station
Making a Call Using the Base Station The procedure for making a call using the base station is the same as making one from the handset. However, when you dial from the base station, it functions in speakerphone mode only. Adjusting the Speakerphone Volume Press the volume up or volume down key (see page 30). -
Page 35: Redialing A Number
Redialing a Number To redial the most recently dialed number: Action 1 Press ON. 2 Press Redial. To redial one of the last 5 numbers you dialed: Action 1 Press Redial. 2 Press until want to redial. Dial 3 Press If a number in the redial list matches a number in your phonebook, the phonebook name and number display in the redial list instead of just the phone... -
Page 36: Saving A Number In The Phonebook
Saving a Number in the Phonebook Storing numbers in the phonebook makes it easy to dial numbers you call frequently. You can enter numbers directly into the phonebook or add them from the caller ID or redial list. You can also select to save the number in private or shared phonebook. - Page 37 Action 5 Enter the phone number (up to 24 digits). DELETE Press erase characters to the left of the blinking cursor. DONE 6 Press To store a recently called number in the phonebook Action 1 Press Redial. The display shows the last 5 numbers you dialed, with the most recent number at the top.
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Page 38: Sorting The Phonebooks
Sorting the Phonebooks The private and shared phonebooks can be sorted alphabetically and independently of each other. Once sorted, a phonebook cannot be unsorted, or reset to its previous list order. Note: The shared phonebook can only be sorted from the base station. Action 1 Press 2 Press... -
Page 39: Editing A Phonebook Entry
Action 3 Press ON or Handsfree. Note: To perform a “speed dial”, press PHONEBK , the location number, then press Editing a Phonebook Entry When editing a phonebook entry, you can change uppercase letters to lowercase letters. Action PHONEBK 1 Press 2 Press until to edit. -
Page 40: Deleting A Phonebook Entry
Action 7 Modify the number. 8 Press Deleting a Phonebook Entry Action 1 Press 2 Press want to delete. 3 Press 4 Scroll to Inserting Pauses in a Number At the position where you want to insert a pause, press # twice, with a pause, the phone waits 3 seconds before transmitting the next digits in the dialing sequence. -
Page 41: Automated Dialing
Automated Dialing You can retrieve previously entered information from the phonebook (such as a PIN or credit card number) during a phone call without having to re-enter the numbers. Action 1 While on a call, press the entry you want to recall. DIAL 2 Press 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 as many times as... -
Page 42: Reviewing The List Of Caller Id Calls
Reviewing the List of Caller ID Calls The handset can hold up to 40 caller ID records. Action 1 Press most recent call is listed first. 2 Press 3 To call the number, press ON or Handsfree. To reformat the number before you call it, press FORMAT example, if a number you want to call is stored with the area code (10 digits), but you do not use the area... -
Page 43: Store A Caller Id Number In The Phonebook
Store a Caller ID Number in the Phonebook Action 1 From the caller ID list, press STORE 2 Scroll ( ) to 3 The caller’s name displays in the Name: field. You can modify the name before storing it. 4 When the name is correct as you want to store it, press 5 The caller’s phone number displays in the Number: field.You can modify the number... -
Page 44: Deleting Caller Id Calls
Deleting Caller ID Calls Action 1 From the caller ID list, press 2 Scroll ( caller ID entry) or all caller ID calls) and press Note: If deleting all calls, press Delete All? 3 Press list. Delete ) to (to delete the current Delete All prompt. -
Page 45: Answering Machine
Answering Machine The answering machine stores up to 15 minutes or record time of messages and/or memos. You can listen to your messages from the base station, from the handset, or remotely. You can set up the answering machine from either a handset or the base station. -
Page 46: Outgoing Message (Ogm) Greeting
Outgoing Message (OGM) Greeting You can record a personal outgoing message greeting that plays when you receive a call and you do not answer the phone. If you do not record a personal greeting, a prerecorded greeting plays when you receive a call. Recording an Outgoing Message (OGM) Action 1 Go to the... -
Page 47: Erasing The Outgoing Message
Action EXIT 5 Press standby screen, or press different feature. Note: To play the current outgoing message, Play OGM select menu. Erasing the Outgoing Message Note: You cannot erase the default message. Action Ans mach setup 1 Go to the Outgoing Msg 2 Scroll ( ) to... -
Page 48: Setting The Number Of Rings Before The Answering Machine Picks Up
Setting the Number of Rings Before the Answering Machine Picks Up Action 1 Go to the 2 Scroll ( SELECT 3 Scroll ( press 4 Press standby screen or feature. Using Call Screening You can screen incoming calls so you can decide to answer the call or allow the answering machine to answer the call. -
Page 49: Setting The Security Id Number
Setting the Security ID Number The security ID number allows you to remotely access your messages from any touch-tone phone. Action Ans mach setup 1 Go to the Security ID 2 Scroll ( ) to SELECT 3 Enter a 3-digit number and press EXIT 4 Press standby screen, or press... -
Page 50: Using The Answer Machine
Using the Answer Machine Checking Messages from the Base Station Action Press i Press g Press h Press f Checking Messages from the Handset Action 1 Press Messages 2 Scroll ( press 2:Play/Stop 3:Skip 4:Answer On/Off 5:Memo 7:Repeat menu 0:Erase to play and stop messages to skip forward to skip backward... -
Page 51: From A Touch-Tone Phone
Checking Messages Remotely from a Touch-Tone Phone Action 1 Call your base station. 2 When the answering machine picks up the call, press (star) then enter the security ID. A synthesized voice prompts you with instructions. 3 To skip the voice prompts and operate the base station directly, press the appropriate number key on the phone. - Page 52 Notes ...........
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Page 53: Advanced Features
2 (up to 4) handsets registered to the base station. You can expand your phone system by adding Motorola MD Series expansion handsets (up to a total of 4 handsets). Expansion handsets do not require connection to a phone line. You can place the handset and its charging base anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available. -
Page 54: Conference Calling
Conference Calling If one handset is already on a call, the display on other handsets registered to the same base station Line in use shows Once a second handset is added to the call, the display on all handsets shows maximum of 2 handsets can be on a conference call at the same time. -
Page 55: Using The Intercom
Using the Intercom Intercom Setup You can set up a handset or base station so it automatically answers an intercom page after 1 or 3 rings. All handsets are set to No Auto Answer at the factory. Perform the following procedure on each handset to change this setting. -
Page 56: Handset To Handset Intercom
Handset to Handset Intercom Action 1 Press Intercom. 2 From the list of handsets, press points to the handset you want to page, or Select All Note: If you have only 1 handset, pressing the Intercom button automatically pages the base station and vice-versa. -
Page 57: Transferring A Call From One Handset To Another
Transferring a Call from One Handset to Another Unannounced Transfer Action HOLD 1 Press 2 Press Intercom. 3 Scroll to the handset you want to transfer the call to and press Note: If you have only 1 handset, pressing the Intercom button automatically pages the other handset, and vice-versa. -
Page 58: Using The Handset As A Walkie Talkie
Using the Handset as a Walkie Talkie The walkie talkie feature lets you talk handset to handset even when the handsets are out of range from the base station. When a handset is in walkie talkie mode, you cannot make or receive phone calls You must complete steps 1 and 2 for both handsets to use walkie-talkie mode. -
Page 59: Monitoring A Room
Monitoring a Room Room monitoring allows you to place a handset in a room and listen to the sounds in that room from another handset. Action 1 Place a handset in the room to be monitored. 2 On that handset, press Monitor Room 3 Scroll to SELECT... -
Page 60: Deregistering All Handsets
21 for registration information). Caution: Read and perform the following instructions carefully. Missing or performing a step incorrectly renders your cordless telephone system inoperable. Action 1 Delete or listen to all voice mail messages, if necessary, to clear the IN USE/voice mail indicator. -
Page 61: Motorola Limited Warranty For The United States And Canada
United States and Canada Motorola Limited Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service (“Products”), Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold... - Page 62 (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...
- Page 63 Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated;...
- Page 64 This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
- Page 65 Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software.
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