Motorola MD760 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...MD760 Series User Guide Digital 5 8GHz Expandable Cordless Telephone System ...

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Page 3: ...i Welcome Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola product Your Motorola handset at a glance ...

Page 4: ...al 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 Copyright 2004 Motorola Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written perm...

Page 5: ...ments or changes in the product s described in this manual at any time MOTOROLA the Stylized M Logo and PhoneWrap are registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 6: ...iv Welcome ...

Page 7: ...Using the Soft Keys 6 Using the Navigation Key 7 Installation 9 Installing the Phone on a Desk 9 Installing the Phone on the Wall 10 Setting Up 13 Personalizing Your Handset 13 Setting the Ring Volume 13 Setting the Ring Tone 14 Setting Key Beeps On or Off 14 Setting the Charging LED 15 Naming a Handset 16 Storing Area Codes for Caller ID 18 Setting the Handset Date and Time 19 Setting the Languag...

Page 8: ...ebook 26 Storing a New Number 26 Storing a Recently Called Number 28 Storing a Caller ID Number 28 Editing a Phonebook Entry 29 Deleting a Phonebook Entry 30 Sorting the Phonebook 30 Copying a Phonebook Entry 30 Calling a Number from the Phonebook 32 Using Caller ID 33 Reviewing the List of Caller ID Calls 33 Deleting Caller ID Calls 33 Multihandset Functions 34 Using the Intercom 34 Enabling Auto...

Page 9: ...oing Message 41 Setting the Number of Rings Before the Answering Machine Picks Up 42 Setting the Security ID Number 42 Setting Voice Prompts 43 Recording a Memo 43 Using the Answering Machine 43 Checking Messages from the Base Station 43 Checking Messages from a Handset 43 Checking Messages Remotely 44 Message Forwarding 45 Screening Calls 46 Motorola Limited Warranty 47 ...

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Page 11: ...wimming pool 4 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Place the power cord so that it will not be walked on 5 Never insert objects of any kind into the product slits as that may result in fire or shock 6 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Do not disassemble this product If service or repai...

Page 12: ...nce 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3 Do not install this product near a bath tub sink or shower 4 Operate this phone using only the power source that is indicated on the marking label If you are unsure of the power supply to your home consult with your dealer or local power company 5 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table This product may fall ca...

Page 13: ...damage the unit 9 Because cordless phones operate on electricity you should have at least one phone in your home that isn t cordless in case the power in your home goes out 10 To avoid interference to nearby appliances do not place the base of the cordless phone on or near a TV microwave oven or VCR ...

Page 14: ...xii Safety Info ...

Page 15: ...e bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the form US AAAEQ TXXXX You must upon request provide this information to your telephone company The digits represented by in the product identifier indicate the Ringer Equivalency Number REN for this equipment The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone ...

Page 16: ...n 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 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance o...

Page 17: ...on is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against...

Page 18: ... different from that to which the receiving antenna is connected If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government ...

Page 19: ...xvii FCC Info Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets the FCC standards for hearing aid compatibility ...

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Page 21: ...re is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery with an incorrect battery type Use only the battery that came with your phone or an authorized replacement recommended by the manufacturer Keep batteries out of the reach of children Remove batteries if storing over 30 days Do not dispose of batteries in fire which could result in explosion The rechargeable batteries that power this product must...

Page 22: ...emove the battery door 2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment 3 Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in the battery compartment and replace the battery door 4 Plug the power cord into the back of the base and into an outlet ...

Page 23: ...e base so the charging LED lights 6 For the initial charge charge the battery for at least 16 hours Note Every time a battery is plugged in the phone must be charged in the base for at least 10 seconds for the phone to properly restart Charging ...

Page 24: ... compartment cover 2 Insert four AAA alkaline batteries as directed on the compartment 3 To replace the compartment cover insert the tabs of the cover into the slots on the base station and press down until the cover clicks into place Note The backup batteries discharge somewhat during each power outage If your power fails often or for more than an hour you should replace the batteries to ensure t...

Page 25: ...hese components so you can set up your preferences For step by step instructions on setting personal preferences see Setting Up Using the Handset Display The main display When the handset is not in use the standby screen is displayed Note Caller ID information is supplied only if you subscribe to caller ID service from your local phone company When the handset speakerphone is on V displays ...

Page 26: ... the currently selected item Using the Soft Keys Two 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 For example if a step instructs you to select MENU do so by pressing the soft key below MENU ...

Page 27: ...7 Getting Started Using the Navigation Key The navigation key is used to scroll up and down through menu items lists of settings caller ID and redial lists and the phonebook ...

Page 28: ...8 Getting Started ...

Page 29: ...n install it on a desktop or mount it to a wall This section provides the step by step instructions you will need to install the phone Installing the Phone on a Desk Once the battery is fully charged plug the phone cord into the back of the phone and then into the phone jack on the wall ...

Page 30: ... works best with a wall mount bracket which is available at most electronic stores 1 Carefully slide and lift the wall mount from the base 2 Turn the wall mount over so the key slot is facing upward Align the holes of the wall mount with the feet of the base and push gently until the wall mount fits snugly into place ...

Page 31: ...k of the base and into an electrical outlet 4 Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base 5 Line up the tabs on the wall mount bracket with the holes on the back of the wall mount Snap the wall mount firmly into place ...

Page 32: ...12 Installation ...

Page 33: ... differ from daytime to nighttime you can set a separate day volume and night volume 1 Select MENU 2 Scroll to Ringer and select SELECT Day Volume is displayed which sets the ringer volume from 6 AM to 9 PM 3 Select CHANGE to scroll through the settings off low medium high Each volume level plays as you select CHANGE Stop at the volume level you want to set To change the night volume scroll down t...

Page 34: ...ch tone plays as you select CHANGE Stop at the ring tone you want to set 5 Scroll down to PHONEBOOK TONE which sets the ring tone for numbers stored in your handset s phonebook Repeat step 4 to select a tone 6 Select DONE 7 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen or scroll to a different menu option Setting Key Beeps On or Off The handset beeps each time you press a key You can turn this featu...

Page 35: ...r is on and off when the ringer is off Setting the Charging LED Whenever the handset is resting in the charging cradle the charging LED illuminates You can control the brightness of the charging LED 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select CHARGING LED 2 Select the brightness level you prefer You can select ON OFF or NIGHT TIME OFF which turns the charging LED off from 9 PM to 6 AM Charging ...

Page 36: ...ame Evan Naming a handset makes it easy to select the handset from a list for example to intercom another handset If you name a handset the handset number remains part of the name for example Kitchen 2 1 Select MENU 2 Scroll to Name handset and select SELECT 3 Enter the name you want to use up to 12 characters The flashing underline shows the input cursor position Select DELETE to erase characters...

Page 37: ...rom uppercase to lowercase press A flashing square indicates that you are in the uppercase text entry mode A flashing cursor indicates that you are in the lowercase text entry mode 4 Select DONE 5 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen or scroll to a different menu option Button Number of Presses 1 2 3 4 5 1 space 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W X...

Page 38: ...al the area code to call numbers in this area code 10 digit format You have to dial the 3 digit area code 7 digit phone number to call numbers in this area code 11 digit format You have to dial the 1 3 digit area code 7 digit phone number to call numbers in this area code Important This feature should not be used in regions where the same area code can be used to dial 10 digit local numbers or 11 ...

Page 39: ...chine see Using the Answering Machine 1 Select MENU 2 Scroll to Date Time and select SELECT 3 Enter the time 2 digits are required for both hour and minutes so use a leading 0 for 1 digit values 4 If using a 12 hour clock select AM PM to switch between am and pm 5 Scroll down to move the next field 6 Select CHANGE to change the time format 12 or 24 hour clock Scroll down to move to the next field ...

Page 40: ... or scroll to a different menu option Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing Your handset uses touch tone dialing by default Do not change this setting unless touch tone service is not available in your area 1 Select MENU 2 Scroll to Tone Pulse 3 Scroll or press CHANGE to switch between Tone and Pulse 4 Select DONE 5 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen or scroll to a different menu option ...

Page 41: ...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 length of the call When you are finished talking press OFF to hang up Press ON or HANDSFREE to answer using the speakerphone If you have call waiting service press ON to answer the second call Adjusting the Volume During a Call ...

Page 42: ...ing a pause the phone waits 3 seconds before transmitting the next digits in the dialing sequence This is useful for example when you have to dial 9 to get a dial tone or for accessing a voicemail system To insert a pause within a number press the pound key twice A P is displayed on the handset display ...

Page 43: ...ing automated response system For example if you frequently access your bank account information over the phone you can store your account number and PIN in the phonebook and then access them during the call instead of entering them manually each time 1 While on a call scroll until points to the entry you want to recall 2 Press DIAL 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 as often as necessary to complete your tra...

Page 44: ... waiting press ON to answer the second call while using the speakerphone To adjust the speakerphone volume press the volume up or volume down key on the side of the handset To toggle between the handset and the speakerphone press HANDSFREE When you are finished talking press OFF to hang up and turn the speakerphone off Note Pressing Handsfree while in the caller ID list redial list or phonebook tu...

Page 45: ...o the number you want to redial 3 Press DIAL or ON or HANDSFREE If a number in the redial list matches a number in your phonebook the phonebook name and number display in the redial list Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset To page a missing handset press PAGE on the base station All handsets registered to the base station will start beeping To stop paging all handsets press PAGE again on the base ...

Page 46: ...wn phonebook which can hold 50 names and numbers The base has a 48 entry phonebook that is shared among all handsets Storing a New Number 1 Select PHONEBK 2 To store a number in the base phonebook select SHARED To store a number in the handset phonebook select PRIVATE 3 Scroll to NEW ENTRY and select SELECT 4 Enter the name up to 12 characters The flashing underline shows the input cursor position...

Page 47: ...ercase text entry mode A flashing cursor indicates that you are in the lowercase text entry mode 5 Scroll down 6 Enter the phone number up to 24 digits Select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor 7 Scroll down 8 To set the tones of incoming calls for this number select CHANGE A tone plays each time you select CHANGE Stop at the ring tone you want to set 9 Select DONE Button N...

Page 48: ...tering text 5 Scroll down until the phone number displays in the Number field Select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor if modifications need to be made 6 Scroll down 7 To set the tones of incoming calls for this number select CHANGE A tone plays each time you select CHANGE Stop at the ring tone you want to set 8 Select DONE Storing a Caller ID Number 1 From the caller ID l...

Page 49: ...Select OPTIONS 4 Scroll down to EDIT and select SELECT To edit the name select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor See Storing a New Number for information on entering text The first letter of the entry is an uppercase letter To change the entry from uppercase to lowercase press A flashing square indicates that you are in the uppercase text entry mode A flashing cursor indic...

Page 50: ...tries alphabetically Once sorted a phonebook cannot be unsorted or reset to its previous list order 1 Select PHONEBK and scroll to any phonebook entry 2 Select OPTIONS 3 Scroll down to SORT PHONEBK and select SELECT The option Alphabetically sort phonebk is displayed 4 Select YES or NO Copying a Phonebook Entry You can copy phonebook entries from your private phonebook to the shared phonebook and ...

Page 51: ...31 P R E L I M I N A R Y Using the Handset When in the shared phonebook to copy an entry to your private phonebook select COPY TO PRVT ...

Page 52: ...onebook 1 Select PHONEBK 2 Scroll down until points to the phonebook entry you want to call To search numerically press the numbers of the phonebook entry that you want to dial 3 Press ON or HANDSFREE To speed dial select PHONEBK enter the location number and then press ON ...

Page 53: ...d first 2 Scroll to review more calls 3 To call the number press ON or HANDSFREE To reformat the number before you call select FORMAT until the correct format displays For example if a number you want to call is stored with the area code 10 digits but you do not use the area code to call this number press FORMAT until the number appears without the area code 7 digits Deleting Caller ID Calls 1 Fro...

Page 54: ...vailable With multiple handsets you can Conference call Talk handset to handset on the intercom Set up handsets to automatically answer intercom calls Transfer calls form one handset to another Monitor a room To order expansion handsets call 1 800 353 2729 U S A 1 800 461 4575 Canada 1 888 390 6456 TTY Text Telephone Or visit us online www motorola com cordless Using the Intercom The handsets and ...

Page 55: ...et and paging stops 4 To end an intercom session press OFF Enabling Auto Answer You can program a handset or base station to automatically answer a page by turning on the speakerphone The handsets are not programmed to do this by default 1 Select MENU 2 Scroll to and select INTERCOM SETUP 3 Scroll to and select one of the following options AFTER 1 RING The handset automatically answers a page afte...

Page 56: ...ther handset speak once the page has been answered 6 Select UNHOLD The call is transferred to the other handset and all three individuals are on the call 7 Press OFF to disconnect Conference Calling Multiple handsets can participate in a call When only one handset is on a call LINE IN USE is displayed Once additional handsets join the call ON CONFERENCE is displayed To connect to a call from an ad...

Page 57: ... you want to listen from press INTERCOM If you only have one additional handset pressing INTERCOM automatically pages the handset 5 If you have multiple additional handsets scroll to the handset you want to monitor and select PAGE The handset being monitored automatically answers the page the microphone is turned on and the speaker is turned off MONITORING HANDSET NAME is displayed on the handset ...

Page 58: ...38 P R E L I M I N A R Y Using the Handset ...

Page 59: ...on from the handset or remotely You can also set your phone to automatically forward answering machine messages to another phone number The answering machine at a glance Setting Up the Answering Machine You can set up the answering machine from a handset or the base station Turning the Answering Machine On or Off 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH SETUP ...

Page 60: ...40 Answering Machine 2 Scroll to and select ANSWER ON OFF 3 Scroll to and select ON or OFF and then select DONE ...

Page 61: ...utgoing message from the base press and hold ANNCE Release the button to stop recording To record an outgoing message from the handset 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH SETUP 2 Scroll to and select OUTGOING MSG 3 Scroll to and select RECORD OGM 4 Select YES to record your message 5 When you are finished recording select END To replay your message select REPLAY Erasing an Outgoin...

Page 62: ...VER and then select DONE Toll Saver sets the answering machine to pick up the call after 3 rings when new messages are present or after 5 rings when there are no new messages Using this feature if you call long distance to check your messages and the phone does not pick up after the third ring you can hang up and avoid the toll charge because no new messages are waiting Setting the Security ID Num...

Page 63: ...ording a Memo To record a message that you can play back later press and hold MEMO on the base station Release the button to stop recording Using the Answering Machine Checking Messages from the Base Station Checking Messages from a Handset 1 Select MENU then scroll to and select MESSAGES 2 Scroll to and select the function you want The functions are 1 REVIEW 2 PLAY STOP 3 SKIP Press i to play and...

Page 64: ...ess and then enter your security ID number 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 The functions are Press 2 to play stop messages Press 3 to skip forwards Press 1 to skip backwards Press 4 to turn the answering machine on off Press 5 to record a memo Press 7 to repeat the menu...

Page 65: ...red press the pound key twice 5 Scroll to and select FORWARD ON OFF 6 Select ENABLE and then select DONE To activate message forwarding quickly press and release the MEMO button on the base The message FWD ANSWER ON is displayed With Message Forwarding activated the next time a message is received the answering machine will call the phone number you specified When you answer the call you will be p...

Page 66: ...en a call by allowing the answering machine to pick up and listening to the message as it is being recorded 1 When RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGE is displayed select SCREEN 2 To answer the call press ON To stop listening to the incoming message press OFF ...

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