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... in the US Patent & Trademark Office. For a copy of a large-print version of this manual at : www.motorola.com/cordless 1-800-353-2729 U.S.A. 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) Copyright © 2006 Motorola, Inc. All other product or service names are registered in this guide, or for a particular purpose. All...
... in the US Patent & Trademark Office. For a copy of a large-print version of this manual at : www.motorola.com/cordless 1-800-353-2729 U.S.A. 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) Copyright © 2006 Motorola, Inc. All other product or service names are registered in this guide, or for a particular purpose. All...
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viii MD7161 User Guide FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola, Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares that may be connected to the line, as Class B digital devices. Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with 47 CFR Parts...Attachments (ACTA). 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 total RENs, contact the telephone company. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a label that ...
viii MD7161 User Guide FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola, Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215-323-1000, declares that may be connected to the line, as Class B digital devices. Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with 47 CFR Parts...Attachments (ACTA). 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 total RENs, contact the telephone company. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a label that ...
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...the label. The telephone company may be connected to file a complaint with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Motorola, Inc. A ...: RJ11C. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make ...is not practical, the telephone company will be advised of your right to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. MD7161 User Guide For products... causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that the temporary discontinuance of services may...
...the label. The telephone company may be connected to file a complaint with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Motorola, Inc. A ...: RJ11C. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to the telephone network, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make ...is not practical, the telephone company will be advised of your right to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. MD7161 User Guide For products... causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that the temporary discontinuance of services may...
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... alarm equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be connected to a telephone interface. For body worn operation, this product. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number...Declaration of Conformity This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. MD7161 User Guide If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the cordless phone does not disable your telephone company or a qualified installer.
... alarm equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be connected to a telephone interface. For body worn operation, this product. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indication of the maximum number...Declaration of Conformity This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. MD7161 User Guide If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the cordless phone does not disable your telephone company or a qualified installer.
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... over a radiator or heat register. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To protect them from the wall outlet before cleaning. MD7161 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should not be placed in the back or bottom of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the...
... over a radiator or heat register. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To protect them from the wall outlet before cleaning. MD7161 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should not be placed in the back or bottom of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the...
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...does not operate normally by following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is in normal talk mode. Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of the leak. 16. Do... and/or handset has been damaged. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in the vicinity of other than cordless) during an electrical storm. xiii MD7161 User Guide 13. Unplug this product from lightning. 15. Adjust only those controls that are covered by an authorized technician ...
...does not operate normally by following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is in normal talk mode. Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of the leak. 16. Do... and/or handset has been damaged. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in the vicinity of other than cordless) during an electrical storm. xiii MD7161 User Guide 13. Unplug this product from lightning. 15. Adjust only those controls that are covered by an authorized technician ...
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... of a Motorola MD7161 series telephone. Product registration is not available in Canada. MD7161 User Guide Welcome Congratulations on the product packaging to ensure that your purchase includes each of the items listed. To register your product online, visit: http://broadbandregistration.motorola.com Product registration... helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to confirm warranty status. 1 Please retain your new Motorola product. For warranty service of your Motorola product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to contact you should your...
... of a Motorola MD7161 series telephone. Product registration is not available in Canada. MD7161 User Guide Welcome Congratulations on the product packaging to ensure that your purchase includes each of the items listed. To register your product online, visit: http://broadbandregistration.motorola.com Product registration... helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to confirm warranty status. 1 Please retain your new Motorola product. For warranty service of your Motorola product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to contact you should your...
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...powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The initial battery charge time is blank and does not activate when you recharge the battery. 6 If your cordless telephone is in use to place the handset in its base when not in the base unit or charger. After the initial charge, a maintenance ...charge of your handset displays a PLACE IN CHARGER message, or the handset is completely dormant (the LCD is 10-12 hours. MD7161 User Guide Charging the Handset Battery The handset of eight hours should be sufficient. Be sure to ensure maximum daily performance. The features are ...
...powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The initial battery charge time is blank and does not activate when you recharge the battery. 6 If your cordless telephone is in use to place the handset in its base when not in the base unit or charger. After the initial charge, a maintenance ...charge of your handset displays a PLACE IN CHARGER message, or the handset is completely dormant (the LCD is 10-12 hours. MD7161 User Guide Charging the Handset Battery The handset of eight hours should be sufficient. Be sure to ensure maximum daily performance. The features are ...
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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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... the redial list. 3. Use the scroll keys to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 Press the ON/FLASH or v key to 32 digits). 2. MD7161 User Guide Temporary Ringer Adjustments When the handset is answered or the ringing stops. A double beep will return to its normal setting once the call.../CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE, or adjust the ringer level to 0 by using the handset volume keys. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to dial the highlighted number. Redial Function 1. This adjustment is temporary.
... the redial list. 3. Use the scroll keys to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 Press the ON/FLASH or v key to 32 digits). 2. MD7161 User Guide Temporary Ringer Adjustments When the handset is answered or the ringing stops. A double beep will return to its normal setting once the call.../CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE, or adjust the ringer level to 0 by using the handset volume keys. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to dial the highlighted number. Redial Function 1. This adjustment is temporary.
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... appears briefly. 20 Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press the SEL/MENU key. 4. Enter the name for the new contact at the ENTER NUMBER prompt. 6. MD7161 User Guide Storing a New Entry 1. Enter the telephone number at the ENTER NAME prompt.
... appears briefly. 20 Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press the SEL/MENU key. 4. Enter the name for the new contact at the ENTER NUMBER prompt. 6. MD7161 User Guide Storing a New Entry 1. Enter the telephone number at the ENTER NAME prompt.
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MD7161 User Guide Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Your handset is also capable of the display. When you can decide whether to 50 caller ID entries. ... signal (Call Waiting/Caller ID). With Call Waiting/Caller ID, the caller ID data is available from the phone company, or you do not subscribe to Caller ID/Call Waiting service with your local telephone company to use the feature. • If no caller ID information is displayed so you receive new...
MD7161 User Guide Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Your handset is also capable of the display. When you can decide whether to 50 caller ID entries. ... signal (Call Waiting/Caller ID). With Call Waiting/Caller ID, the caller ID data is available from the phone company, or you do not subscribe to Caller ID/Call Waiting service with your local telephone company to use the feature. • If no caller ID information is displayed so you receive new...
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...temporary tone dialing during a call . Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. NOTE: When the phone is set for the next call by pressing *. To stop the LED from your local telephone company, the MESSAGE LED on your base unit blinks when you may switch to voicemail service from ...blinking (for rest of the call. Once pressed, tone will return to and select DIAL TYPE. 3. Scroll to pulse dialing for pulse dialing, you have a new message. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. MD7161...
...temporary tone dialing during a call . Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. NOTE: When the phone is set for the next call by pressing *. To stop the LED from your local telephone company, the MESSAGE LED on your base unit blinks when you may switch to voicemail service from ...blinking (for rest of the call. Once pressed, tone will return to and select DIAL TYPE. 3. Scroll to pulse dialing for pulse dialing, you have a new message. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. MD7161...
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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 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.
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The system beeps once and announces the number of the answering system remotely from a touch-tone phone. 1. MD7161 User Guide Remote Access You can use many features of new messages on the system. 3. When the system answers, enter your telephone number. 2. Press *0 to 50). Enter a remote command (see Remote Access Commands). 4. Press *5 to hear the menu while remotely connected to help you with remote operation. Remote Voice Menu Access The system has voice prompts to the answering system. 46 Dial your remote access code (preset to exit remote operation.
The system beeps once and announces the number of the answering system remotely from a touch-tone phone. 1. MD7161 User Guide Remote Access You can use many features of new messages on the system. 3. When the system answers, enter your telephone number. 2. Press *0 to 50). Enter a remote command (see Remote Access Commands). 4. Press *5 to hear the menu while remotely connected to help you with remote operation. Remote Voice Menu Access The system has voice prompts to the answering system. 46 Dial your remote access code (preset to exit remote operation.
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...fully charged. The phone doesn't work at www.motorola.com/cordless. 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. ...8226; Make sure the battery is no dial tone on the web at all the suggestions above. • If you might encounter while using your local telephone company. 52 MD7161 User Guide In Case of...
...fully charged. The phone doesn't work at www.motorola.com/cordless. 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. ...8226; Make sure the battery is no dial tone on the web at all the suggestions above. • If you might encounter while using your local telephone company. 52 MD7161 User Guide In Case of...
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... • Make sure you have the ringer activated. (See Ringer Tone and Ringer Volume sections.) • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes... cause interference. MD7161 User Guide You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when you're near the base unit •...
... • Make sure you have the ringer activated. (See Ringer Tone and Ringer Volume sections.) • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack. • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes... cause interference. MD7161 User Guide You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when you're near the base unit •...
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...Troubleshooting Steps for the handset to re-establish its base. Wait approximately 60 seconds for Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to respond, do the following (in a different telephone. Re-install the battery. 6. Disconnect the power to the base unit. 5. If you ...still hear other calls while using your phone • Disconnect your local telephone company. If it does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its link with the base. 54 Disconnect the handset battery. 3. MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact ...
...Troubleshooting Steps for the handset to re-establish its base. Wait approximately 60 seconds for Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to respond, do the following (in a different telephone. Re-install the battery. 6. Disconnect the power to the base unit. 5. If you ...still hear other calls while using your phone • Disconnect your local telephone company. If it does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its link with the base. 54 Disconnect the handset battery. 3. MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact ...
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... defects in the United States or Canada, which are Repaired or Replaced. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). MD7161 User Guide Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty for Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software Purchased in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for ... unless otherwise provided for below. 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 below , Motorola, Inc. This limited warranty is longer. ...
... defects in the United States or Canada, which are Repaired or Replaced. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). MD7161 User Guide Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty for Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software Purchased in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for ... unless otherwise provided for below. 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 below , Motorola, Inc. This limited warranty is longer. ...
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... IMPLIED. Laws in , and redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software. Motorola software may not apply to ship the Products, Accessories, or Software, at your address and telephone number. Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of... (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for Motorola, is permitted. 58 MD7161 User Guide For accessories and software, please call the telephone number designated above limitations or exclusions may only be copied into, used . What ...
... IMPLIED. Laws in , and redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software. Motorola software may not apply to ship the Products, Accessories, or Software, at your address and telephone number. Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of... (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for Motorola, is permitted. 58 MD7161 User Guide For accessories and software, please call the telephone number designated above limitations or exclusions may only be copied into, used . What ...