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MD7161 User Guide Battery Safety Instructions 4 Installing the Battery 5 Charging the Handset Battery 6 Installing the Base Unit 7 Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit 8 Wall Mounting (Optional 9 Basic Operations 11 Handset Display Indicators 11 Base Unit LEDs...12 Making a Call...13 Answering Calls ...14 Ending a Call ...14 Speakerphone Operation 14 ii
MD7161 User Guide Battery Safety Instructions 4 Installing the Battery 5 Charging the Handset Battery 6 Installing the Base Unit 7 Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit 8 Wall Mounting (Optional 9 Basic Operations 11 Handset Display Indicators 11 Base Unit LEDs...12 Making a Call...13 Answering Calls ...14 Ending a Call ...14 Speakerphone Operation 14 ii
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MD7161 User Guide Adjust Handset Volume 15 Temporary Ringer Adjustments 16 Redial Function ...16 Deleting a Redial Listing 17 Mute Function ...17 Locate a Misplaced Handset 18 Phonebook Operations 19 Storing a New Entry 20 Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook 23 Editing a Phonebook Entry 24 Delete a Single Phonebook Entry 24 Caller ID/Call Waiting ID 25 Reviewing Caller ID Records 26 iii
MD7161 User Guide Adjust Handset Volume 15 Temporary Ringer Adjustments 16 Redial Function ...16 Deleting a Redial Listing 17 Mute Function ...17 Locate a Misplaced Handset 18 Phonebook Operations 19 Storing a New Entry 20 Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook 23 Editing a Phonebook Entry 24 Delete a Single Phonebook Entry 24 Caller ID/Call Waiting ID 25 Reviewing Caller ID Records 26 iii
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.... MD7161 User Guide FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola, Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares that this information must be provided to the telephone company. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement This Motorola cordless phone complies with Canadian ICES-003. To be certain of the number of this equipment is used to the line, as Class B digital...
.... MD7161 User Guide FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola, Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares that this information must be provided to the telephone company. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement This Motorola cordless phone complies with Canadian ICES-003. To be certain of the number of this equipment is used to the line, as Class B digital...
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... an indication of the maximum number of devices subject only to the requirement that is "receiving" the interference). If this product. MD7161 User Guide If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of Conformity This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Industry Canada CS-03 Declaration of the cordless phone does not disable your telephone...
... an indication of the maximum number of devices subject only to the requirement that is "receiving" the interference). If this product. MD7161 User Guide If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of Conformity This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Industry Canada CS-03 Declaration of the cordless phone does not disable your telephone...
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... must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a table, shelf or stand. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To protect them from the wall outlet before cleaning. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on an... to reduce the risk of the base unit and handset are provided for ventilation. Do not use this product on the product. 3. Use a damp cloth for example, near or over a radiator or heat register. MD7161 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should never...
... must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a table, shelf or stand. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To protect them from the wall outlet before cleaning. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on an... to reduce the risk of the base unit and handset are provided for ventilation. Do not use this product on the product. 3. Use a damp cloth for example, near or over a radiator or heat register. MD7161 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should never...
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Menu options 8. Mailboxes 11. Base unit speaker 2. Charging LED 5. Message display 7. Time set option 10. Change option 9. Answering machine control keys 12. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Page 4. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 Handset cradle 3. In Use LED 6.
Menu options 8. Mailboxes 11. Base unit speaker 2. Charging LED 5. Message display 7. Time set option 10. Change option 9. Answering machine control keys 12. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Page 4. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 Handset cradle 3. In Use LED 6.
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MD7161 User Guide Installing the Base Unit IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: • Choose a central location for your base unit. • Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets, and microwave ovens. • In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, install base units as far apart as possible. • Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight. • Avoid excessive moisture, dust, or extreme cold. 7
MD7161 User Guide Installing the Base Unit IMPORTANT! FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM: • Choose a central location for your base unit. • Install your base unit and extension handsets away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets, and microwave ovens. • In locations where there are multiple cordless telephones, install base units as far apart as possible. • Install your telephone equipment away from heat sources and sunlight. • Avoid excessive moisture, dust, or extreme cold. 7
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MD7161 User Guide Base Unit LEDs* LED Description in use On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is off-hook charge On when the handset is charging in its base mailbox 1, 2, 3 Flashes when there are new messages in the corresponding mailbox Solid when only old messages are in the corresponding mailbox Turns on when the answering system is on *The charge-only bases have only the Charge LED 12
MD7161 User Guide Base Unit LEDs* LED Description in use On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is off-hook charge On when the handset is charging in its base mailbox 1, 2, 3 Flashes when there are new messages in the corresponding mailbox Solid when only old messages are in the corresponding mailbox Turns on when the answering system is on *The charge-only bases have only the Charge LED 12
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If you to answer the second call. Speakerphone Operation Each handset has a built-in the base unit to answer a call. This feature allows you subscribe to call waiting: Press the ON/FLASH key to have hands-free conversations-just stand the handset upright on a table or desktop. MD7161 User Guide Answering Calls Press ON/FLASH, v, or any digit key (0 through 9) to end the call. Ending a Call Press the OFF/CANCEL key or place the handset in speakerphone. To switch between speakerphone and the handset, press the v key. 14 Press ON/FLASH again to return to the first call.
If you to answer the second call. Speakerphone Operation Each handset has a built-in the base unit to answer a call. This feature allows you subscribe to call waiting: Press the ON/FLASH key to have hands-free conversations-just stand the handset upright on a table or desktop. MD7161 User Guide Answering Calls Press ON/FLASH, v, or any digit key (0 through 9) to end the call. Ending a Call Press the OFF/CANCEL key or place the handset in speakerphone. To switch between speakerphone and the handset, press the v key. 14 Press ON/FLASH again to return to the first call.
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... the redial list. 3. Use the scroll keys to 32 digits). 2. Redial Function 1. Press the ON/FLASH or v key to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 Press the OFF/CANCEL key to dial the highlighted number. MD7161 User Guide Temporary Ringer Adjustments When the handset is ringing, to silence the ringer, press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE, or adjust the ringer level to its normal setting once the call is temporary.
... the redial list. 3. Use the scroll keys to 32 digits). 2. Redial Function 1. Press the ON/FLASH or v key to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 Press the OFF/CANCEL key to dial the highlighted number. MD7161 User Guide Temporary Ringer Adjustments When the handset is ringing, to silence the ringer, press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE, or adjust the ringer level to its normal setting once the call is temporary.
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... the display. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select RINGER TONE. Use the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to save the setting. 29 MD7161 User Guide Ringer Volume 1. Press the SEL/MENU key to the desired ringer volume. Scroll to and select the desired option. 4. The handset prompts you adjust the setting. Ringer Tone 1. Press SEL/MENU. Press the SEL/MENU key to sample the ring tones. 5. Scroll to select INTERCOM CALL...
... the display. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select RINGER TONE. Use the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to save the setting. 29 MD7161 User Guide Ringer Volume 1. Press the SEL/MENU key to the desired ringer volume. Scroll to and select the desired option. 4. The handset prompts you adjust the setting. Ringer Tone 1. Press SEL/MENU. Press the SEL/MENU key to sample the ring tones. 5. Scroll to select INTERCOM CALL...
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MD7161 User Guide Using the Answering System Your telephone's integrated answering system uses audible prompts that give you access to the system features and help you set up the device. • Press the MENU button to access system features (e.g., set base ringer, set security code). • Press the CHANGE button to correct settings. • Press the TIME button to hear the time currently saved in the system, change the time/day/month/year, and store new settings. NOTE: You can exit any feature by pressing any mailbox button. 33
MD7161 User Guide Using the Answering System Your telephone's integrated answering system uses audible prompts that give you access to the system features and help you set up the device. • Press the MENU button to access system features (e.g., set base ringer, set security code). • Press the CHANGE button to correct settings. • Press the TIME button to hear the time currently saved in the system, change the time/day/month/year, and store new settings. NOTE: You can exit any feature by pressing any mailbox button. 33
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Choose a two-digit number from a remote touch-tone phone. Choose how many times the phone will use to access features and functions from 40 to announce only, callers hear your answering system is turned on or off. When the system is turned on, the base beeps once every 10 seconds when new messages are received. Turn the base ringer on . MD7161 User Guide Menu Features Summary SYSTEM ANNOUNCES "Record outgoing message" "Set security code" *50 "Set audible message alert" *Off On "Set announce...
Choose a two-digit number from a remote touch-tone phone. Choose how many times the phone will use to access features and functions from 40 to announce only, callers hear your answering system is turned on or off. When the system is turned on, the base beeps once every 10 seconds when new messages are received. Turn the base ringer on . MD7161 User Guide Menu Features Summary SYSTEM ANNOUNCES "Record outgoing message" "Set security code" *50 "Set audible message alert" *Off On "Set announce...
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... to accept messages. The normal pre-recorded greeting says: "Hello. I 'm unable to answer your own greetings, the system provides prerecorded messages. To set to "Answering System Feature Overview" for more information.) 37 MD7161 User Guide Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview You can record both an outgoing message and an announce-only message. • Use the normal greeting when you want the system to record messages from callers. Thank you." Please call , turn the announce...
... to accept messages. The normal pre-recorded greeting says: "Hello. I 'm unable to answer your own greetings, the system provides prerecorded messages. To set to "Answering System Feature Overview" for more information.) 37 MD7161 User Guide Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview You can record both an outgoing message and an announce-only message. • Use the normal greeting when you want the system to record messages from callers. Thank you." Please call , turn the announce...
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or, just wait for the beep.") Remember to leave a few seconds at the end of your announcement only for the currently selected answer mode (normal or announce-only). to select a mailbox. 3. NOTE: The system records your greeting to allow callers enough time to leave a message for Karen, press 1 now; To confirm or change the answer mode, refer to stop recording. To leave a message for Chad, press...
or, just wait for the beep.") Remember to leave a few seconds at the end of your announcement only for the currently selected answer mode (normal or announce-only). to select a mailbox. 3. NOTE: The system records your greeting to allow callers enough time to leave a message for Karen, press 1 now; To confirm or change the answer mode, refer to stop recording. To leave a message for Chad, press...
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MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to hear messages as an incoming message. 1. The message window displays the length of the message recorded prior to you picking up to hear incoming messages. If you record a longer memo, 99 flashes until you do not wish to 99 seconds. To stop recording and answer the call . 44 Set the base unit playback volume to a level greater than 1 to store...
MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up to four minutes long to hear messages as an incoming message. 1. The message window displays the length of the message recorded prior to you picking up to hear incoming messages. If you record a longer memo, 99 flashes until you do not wish to 99 seconds. To stop recording and answer the call . 44 Set the base unit playback volume to a level greater than 1 to store...
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is pressed Current remote access code while setting Announce only mode Displayed when any mailbox Memory is full or the total number of messages is 99 Duration of announcement or memo recording (maximum length of announcement is in remote operation System is 90 seconds) New message number during message playback Indicates volume level selected when VOL+ or VOL- MD7161 User Guide Message Window Display WINDOW DISPLAYS 0 0-99 F Counting 1 to 99 99 (flashing) 1-8 (steady for one second...
is pressed Current remote access code while setting Announce only mode Displayed when any mailbox Memory is full or the total number of messages is 99 Duration of announcement or memo recording (maximum length of announcement is in remote operation System is 90 seconds) New message number during message playback Indicates volume level selected when VOL+ or VOL- MD7161 User Guide Message Window Display WINDOW DISPLAYS 0 0-99 F Counting 1 to 99 99 (flashing) 1-8 (steady for one second...
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... attempting an intercom call, the screen displays UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN. 49 ENTER HANDSET # appears on the display. 2. Press INT or OFF/CANCEL on either handset to call HANDSET2, press 2). 3. Enter the number of the handset you wish to page (e.g., to end the call. The X represents the order (1, 2, 3, 4) in which the handset was registered to your base unit, you can use the intercom and call transferring features. MD7161 User Guide Special Features...
... attempting an intercom call, the screen displays UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN. 49 ENTER HANDSET # appears on the display. 2. Press INT or OFF/CANCEL on either handset to call HANDSET2, press 2). 3. Enter the number of the handset you wish to page (e.g., to end the call. The X represents the order (1, 2, 3, 4) in which the handset was registered to your base unit, you can use the intercom and call transferring features. MD7161 User Guide Special Features...
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No dial tone • First, try all • Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and an electrical outlet. • Make sure the phone cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the battery is no dial tone on the display indicates that phone, contact your phone. The phone doesn't work at www.motorola.com/cordless. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions...
No dial tone • First, try all • Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and an electrical outlet. • Make sure the phone cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the battery is no dial tone on the display indicates that phone, contact your phone. The phone doesn't work at www.motorola.com/cordless. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions...
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MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in the order listed): 1. Common Troubleshooting Steps for the handset to respond, do the following (in a different telephone. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to the base. 2. If it does not seem to re-establish its base. Disconnect the handset battery. 3. Disconnect the power to the base unit. 5. If you still hear other calls while using your...
MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in the order listed): 1. Common Troubleshooting Steps for the handset to respond, do the following (in a different telephone. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to the base. 2. If it does not seem to re-establish its base. Disconnect the handset battery. 3. Disconnect the power to the base unit. 5. If you still hear other calls while using your...