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MD7161 User Guide Menu Features Summary 36 Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview 37 Recording Your Greeting 38 Review Your Announcement 39 Delete Your Announcement 39 Setting the Clock ...40 About Mailboxes...41 Listen to Messages 41 Adjust Playback Volume 43 Delete a Specific Message 43 Delete All Messages in a Mailbox 43 Recording a Memo 44 Call Screening ...44 Message Window Display 45 v
MD7161 User Guide Menu Features Summary 36 Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview 37 Recording Your Greeting 38 Review Your Announcement 39 Delete Your Announcement 39 Setting the Clock ...40 About Mailboxes...41 Listen to Messages 41 Adjust Playback Volume 43 Delete a Specific Message 43 Delete All Messages in a Mailbox 43 Recording a Memo 44 Call Screening ...44 Message Window Display 45 v
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Base unit speaker 2. Page 4. Time set option 10. Menu options 8. In Use LED 6. Answering machine control keys 12. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 Handset cradle 3. Charging LED 5. Change option 9. Mailboxes 11. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Message display 7.
Base unit speaker 2. Page 4. Time set option 10. Menu options 8. In Use LED 6. Answering machine control keys 12. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 Handset cradle 3. Charging LED 5. Change option 9. Mailboxes 11. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Message display 7.
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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 MD7161 User Guide Installing the Base Unit IMPORTANT!
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MD7161 User Guide Adjust Handset Volume Press the VOL keys on the right side of the handset to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. Volume up\down When you reach the maximum or minimum setting, a double beep will sound. 15
MD7161 User Guide Adjust Handset Volume Press the VOL keys on the right side of the handset to adjust the listening volume to a comfortable level. Volume up\down When you reach the maximum or minimum setting, a double beep will sound. 15
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...last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 Press the OFF/CANCEL key to 32 digits). 2. Use the scroll keys to 0 by using the handset volume keys. The ringer volume will sound when you reach the beginning or the end... of the redial list. 3. A double beep will return to dial the highlighted number. Redial Function 1. 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...
...last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 Press the OFF/CANCEL key to 32 digits). 2. Use the scroll keys to 0 by using the handset volume keys. The ringer volume will sound when you reach the beginning or the end... of the redial list. 3. A double beep will return to dial the highlighted number. Redial Function 1. 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...
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Press the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 9) to save the setting. 29 Ringer Tone 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. The handset prompts you adjust the setting. Scroll to and select the desired option. 4. At the lowest setting, the display shows the ringer off icon. 4. The current ringer volume ... Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. The current ring tone plays and the volume bar increases or decreases each time you to save the setting. Scroll to and select RINGER VOLUME. Press the SEL/MENU key to select INTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL. 3. Scroll to the desired...
Press the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 9) to save the setting. 29 Ringer Tone 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. The handset prompts you adjust the setting. Scroll to and select the desired option. 4. At the lowest setting, the display shows the ringer off icon. 4. The current ringer volume ... Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. The current ring tone plays and the volume bar increases or decreases each time you to save the setting. Scroll to and select RINGER VOLUME. Press the SEL/MENU key to select INTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL. 3. Scroll to the desired...
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MD7161 User Guide Key Tone 1. Select ON or OFF using the scroll keys. 4. Press the SEL/MENU key to and select KEY TONE. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to save the setting. 30
MD7161 User Guide Key Tone 1. Select ON or OFF using the scroll keys. 4. Press the SEL/MENU key to and select KEY TONE. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to save the setting. 30
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... see your language, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 3. Press pbk until you are at the standby screen. 2. MD7161 User Guide Display Language 1. Press SEL/MENU to and select ENGLISH, FRENCH, or SPANISH. 4. ENGLISH=>INGLES=>ANGLAIS SPANISH=>ESPANOL=>ESPAGNOL FRENCH=>FRANCES=>...FRANCAIS 6. Scroll to save the setting. 31 Press the SEL/MENU key. 5. Press the SEL/MENU key to and select LANGUAGE. 3. NOTE: If you accidentally change your ...
... see your language, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 3. Press pbk until you are at the standby screen. 2. MD7161 User Guide Display Language 1. Press SEL/MENU to and select ENGLISH, FRENCH, or SPANISH. 4. ENGLISH=>INGLES=>ANGLAIS SPANISH=>ESPANOL=>ESPAGNOL FRENCH=>FRANCES=>...FRANCAIS 6. Scroll to save the setting. 31 Press the SEL/MENU key. 5. Press the SEL/MENU key to and select LANGUAGE. 3. NOTE: If you accidentally change your ...
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..., the MESSAGE LED on your base unit blinks when you may switch to temporary tone dialing during a call . Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. MD7161 User Guide Dialing Method 1. Scroll to voicemail service from blinking (for rest of the call. Once pressed, tone will return to pulse dialing for ...pulse dialing, you have a new message. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. NOTE: When the phone is set for the next call by pressing *. After you subscribe to TONE or PULSE. 4. Message Waiting Indicator If you hang up, the...
..., the MESSAGE LED on your base unit blinks when you may switch to temporary tone dialing during a call . Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. MD7161 User Guide Dialing Method 1. Scroll to voicemail service from blinking (for rest of the call. Once pressed, tone will return to pulse dialing for ...pulse dialing, you have a new message. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. NOTE: When the phone is set for the next call by pressing *. After you subscribe to TONE or PULSE. 4. Message Waiting Indicator If you hang up, the...
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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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... announces, "Answering machine off," and the POWER light is off , after 10 rings the system prompts the caller to "Please enter your system. MD7161 User Guide Before setting the features for your answering system turned off . The prompt is turned on the feature. 34 NOTE: If leave your new answering system, make...
... announces, "Answering machine off," and the POWER light is off , after 10 rings the system prompts the caller to "Please enter your system. MD7161 User Guide Before setting the features for your answering system turned off . The prompt is turned on the feature. 34 NOTE: If leave your new answering system, make...
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... your choices). • Press TIME to hear the current setting, and to save a new setting. • Press CHANGE until you delete them. MD7161 User Guide Answering System Feature Overview You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up the features in sequence. (See the Feature Summary on... to set (Refer to confirm your messages until you hear your desired setting. • Press TIME to ...
... your choices). • Press TIME to hear the current setting, and to save a new setting. • Press CHANGE until you delete them. MD7161 User Guide Answering System Feature Overview You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up the features in sequence. (See the Feature Summary on... to set (Refer to confirm your messages until you hear your desired setting. • Press TIME to ...
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Choose a two-digit number from a remote touch-tone phone. MD7161 User Guide Menu Features Summary SYSTEM ANNOUNCES "Record outgoing message" "Set security code" *50 "Set audible message alert" *Off On "Set announce only" *Off On "Set base ringer" *On Off "Set number of rings" 2 *4 6 Toll saver *Indicates default setting 36 DESCRIPTIONS/DIRECTIONS Record a message that callers will hear when your...
Choose a two-digit number from a remote touch-tone phone. MD7161 User Guide Menu Features Summary SYSTEM ANNOUNCES "Record outgoing message" "Set security code" *50 "Set audible message alert" *Off On "Set announce only" *Off On "Set base ringer" *On Off "Set number of rings" 2 *4 6 Toll saver *Indicates default setting 36 DESCRIPTIONS/DIRECTIONS Record a message that callers will hear when your...
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...your call again. NOTE: If you choose not to answer your call , turn the announce feature on or off. (The system comes set to "Answering System Feature Overview" for more information.) 37 The normal pre-recorded greeting says: "Hello. I 'm unable to accept messages....to record your name, number, and a message after the tone." Please leave your own greetings, the system provides prerecorded messages. Thank you." MD7161 User Guide Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview You can record both an outgoing message and an announce-only message. • Use the normal greeting...
...your call again. NOTE: If you choose not to answer your call , turn the announce feature on or off. (The system comes set to "Answering System Feature Overview" for more information.) 37 The normal pre-recorded greeting says: "Hello. I 'm unable to accept messages....to record your name, number, and a message after the tone." Please leave your own greetings, the system provides prerecorded messages. Thank you." MD7161 User Guide Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview You can record both an outgoing message and an announce-only message. • Use the normal greeting...
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... any MAILBOX (1, 2, 3) button to the desired answer mode (normal or announce-only) repeatedly press MENU until the system announces "Record outgoing message." 2. With the system set to stop recording. to leave a message for the currently selected answer mode (normal or announce-only). To leave a message for Tim, press 2 now...
... any MAILBOX (1, 2, 3) button to the desired answer mode (normal or announce-only) repeatedly press MENU until the system announces "Record outgoing message." 2. With the system set to stop recording. to leave a message for the currently selected answer mode (normal or announce-only). To leave a message for Tim, press 2 now...
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...the correct day. 4. Press CHANGE to advance the years in increments of the week, followed by "To set the correct day and time at a time. -OR- The system announces the year. 9. MD7161 User Guide Setting the Clock NOTE: A flashing "CL" in the message window indicates that you must... set day and time, press TIME/SET." 2. Press the CHANGE button repeatedly until the system announces the correct hour. When ...
...the correct day. 4. Press CHANGE to advance the years in increments of the week, followed by "To set the correct day and time at a time. -OR- The system announces the year. 9. MD7161 User Guide Setting the Clock NOTE: A flashing "CL" in the message window indicates that you must... set day and time, press TIME/SET." 2. Press the CHANGE button repeatedly until the system announces the correct hour. When ...
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... erases all old messages and memos in a Mailbox 1. If volume is playing to delete only that mailbox. 43 Press DELETE while a message is set to a comfortable level. The system announces, "Please select mailbox." 2. The system beeps three times when you cannot hear incoming messages. Press DELETE.... Delete All Messages in that message. Press the desired mailbox button. MD7161 User Guide Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL 5 or VOL 6 to adjust playback volume to level 1, you reach the highest or lowest volume...
... erases all old messages and memos in a Mailbox 1. If volume is playing to delete only that mailbox. 43 Press DELETE while a message is set to a comfortable level. The system announces, "Please select mailbox." 2. The system beeps three times when you cannot hear incoming messages. Press DELETE.... Delete All Messages in that message. Press the desired mailbox button. MD7161 User Guide Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL 5 or VOL 6 to adjust playback volume to level 1, you reach the highest or lowest volume...
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... call . 3. If you record a longer memo, 99 flashes until you do not wish to hear incoming messages. The system announces, "Please select mailbox." 2. MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up to 99 seconds. Set the volume level to 1 if you finish. 3. To stop recording and answer the call . 44... Set the base unit playback volume to a level greater than 1 to store as they are left. 2. Call Screening NOTE: This feature is only available from the ...
... call . 3. If you record a longer memo, 99 flashes until you do not wish to hear incoming messages. The system announces, "Please select mailbox." 2. MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up to 99 seconds. Set the volume level to 1 if you finish. 3. To stop recording and answer the call . 44... Set the base unit playback volume to a level greater than 1 to store as they are left. 2. Call Screening NOTE: This feature is only available from the ...
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... 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) 40-99 A On or Of (steady for one second) CL normal display --- (flashing) TO INDICATE: No messages in any setting is changed to on or off Clock...
... 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) 40-99 A On or Of (steady for one second) CL normal display --- (flashing) TO INDICATE: No messages in any setting is changed to on or off Clock...