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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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Page 4. Message display 7. Answering machine control keys 12. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 In Use LED 6. Time set option 10. Mailboxes 11. Base unit speaker 2. Change option 9. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Charging LED 5. Menu options 8. Handset cradle 3.
Page 4. Message display 7. Answering machine control keys 12. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 In Use LED 6. Time set option 10. Mailboxes 11. Base unit speaker 2. Change option 9. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Charging LED 5. Menu options 8. Handset cradle 3.
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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 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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A double beep will return to 0 by using the handset volume keys. Press the ON/FLASH or v key to 32 digits). 2. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to dial the highlighted number. Press the OFF/CANCEL ... you reach the beginning or the end of the redial list. 3. Use the scroll keys to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 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...
A double beep will return to 0 by using the handset volume keys. Press the ON/FLASH or v key to 32 digits). 2. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to dial the highlighted number. Press the OFF/CANCEL ... you reach the beginning or the end of the redial list. 3. Use the scroll keys to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 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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...or OUTSIDE CALL. 3. The handset prompts you adjust the setting. Press SEL/MENU. Use the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to sample the ring tones. 5. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 9) to the desired ringer volume. Press ...the SEL/MENU key to and select RINGER VOLUME. Scroll to save the setting. The current ringer volume appears on the display. 3. At the lowest setting, the display shows the ringer off icon. 4. Scroll to save the setting. 29 MD7161...
...or OUTSIDE CALL. 3. The handset prompts you adjust the setting. Press SEL/MENU. Use the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to sample the ring tones. 5. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 9) to the desired ringer volume. Press ...the SEL/MENU key to and select RINGER VOLUME. Scroll to save the setting. The current ringer volume appears on the display. 3. At the lowest setting, the display shows the ringer off icon. 4. Scroll to save the setting. 29 MD7161...
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Press the SEL/MENU key to and select KEY TONE. 3. Scroll to save the setting. 30 Select ON or OFF using the scroll keys. 4. MD7161 User Guide Key Tone 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2.
Press the SEL/MENU key to and select KEY TONE. 3. Scroll to save the setting. 30 Select ON or OFF using the scroll keys. 4. MD7161 User Guide Key Tone 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2.
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Press the SEL/MENU key. 3. Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. 31 Press the SEL/MENU key to ensure you are at the standby screen. 2. MD7161 User Guide Display Language 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press pbk two times. 4. Press pbk until you accidentally change your desired language. NOTE: If...language, follow these steps: 1. Scroll to and select ENGLISH, FRENCH, or SPANISH. 4. Scroll to and select LANGUAGE. 3. Press OFF/CANCEL twice to save the setting. Press the SEL/MENU key. 5. ENGLISH=>INGLES=>ANGLAIS SPANISH=>ESPANOL=>ESPAGNOL FRENCH=>FRANCES=>FRANCAIS 6.
Press the SEL/MENU key. 3. Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. 31 Press the SEL/MENU key to ensure you are at the standby screen. 2. MD7161 User Guide Display Language 1. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press pbk two times. 4. Press pbk until you accidentally change your desired language. NOTE: If...language, follow these steps: 1. Scroll to and select ENGLISH, FRENCH, or SPANISH. 4. Scroll to and select LANGUAGE. 3. Press OFF/CANCEL twice to save the setting. Press the SEL/MENU key. 5. ENGLISH=>INGLES=>ANGLAIS SPANISH=>ESPANOL=>ESPAGNOL FRENCH=>FRANCES=>FRANCAIS 6.
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Once pressed, tone will return to voicemail service from blinking (for rest of the call by pressing *. NOTE: When the phone is set for the next call. Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Message Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to pulse dialing for pulse dialing, you have a new... when you may switch to and select CLEAR MSG WAIT. 3. Press SEL/MENU to turn off the message LED. 32 After you hang up, the phone will be used for one occurrence only): 1. Scroll to and select DIAL TYPE. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to TONE or PULSE...
Once pressed, tone will return to voicemail service from blinking (for rest of the call by pressing *. NOTE: When the phone is set for the next call. Press SEL/MENU to save the setting. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Message Waiting Indicator If you subscribe to pulse dialing for pulse dialing, you have a new... when you may switch to and select CLEAR MSG WAIT. 3. Press SEL/MENU to turn off the message LED. 32 After you hang up, the phone will be used for one occurrence only): 1. Scroll to and select DIAL TYPE. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to TONE or PULSE...
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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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...," and the POWER light is on. • The system announces, "Answering machine off," and the POWER light is turned on the feature. 34 MD7161 User Guide Before setting the features for your new answering system, make sure it is off. Your outgoing message or announcement does not play, and the caller cannot...
...," and the POWER light is on. • The system announces, "Answering machine off," and the POWER light is turned on the feature. 34 MD7161 User Guide Before setting the features for your new answering system, make sure it is off. Your outgoing message or announcement does not play, and the caller cannot...
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... be up to four minutes long. • To access a feature, press and release MENU until you hear the system announce the feature you wish to set (Refer to the Feature Summary for a listing of all menu items.) NOTE: You can exit any feature by pressing any mailbox button.... MD7161 User Guide Answering System Feature Overview You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up the first feature, and then move on the following page for a description of the features and...
... be up to four minutes long. • To access a feature, press and release MENU until you hear the system announce the feature you wish to set (Refer to the Feature Summary for a listing of all menu items.) NOTE: You can exit any feature by pressing any mailbox button.... MD7161 User Guide Answering System Feature Overview You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up the first feature, and then move on the following page for a description of the features and...
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Choose a two-digit number from a remote touch-tone phone. Choose how many times the phone will ring before the system answers. When the system is set to 99. When the message alert feature is turned on. Set the code you have new messages and after four rings ...when new messages are received. 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...
Choose a two-digit number from a remote touch-tone phone. Choose how many times the phone will ring before the system answers. When the system is set to 99. When the message alert feature is turned on. Set the code you have new messages and after four rings ...when new messages are received. 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...
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The normal pre-recorded greeting says: "Hello. To set which announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a call right now. MD7161 User Guide Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview You can record both an outgoing message and an announce-only message. • Use the ...Thank you want the system to record messages from callers. Refer to record your call , turn the announce feature on or off. (The system comes set to receive messages from callers. • Use an announce-only greeting when you ." I 'm unable to answer your own greetings, the system provides ...
The normal pre-recorded greeting says: "Hello. To set which announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a call right now. MD7161 User Guide Outgoing Messages and Announcements Overview You can record both an outgoing message and an announce-only message. • Use the ...Thank you want the system to record messages from callers. Refer to record your call , turn the announce feature on or off. (The system comes set to receive messages from callers. • Use an announce-only greeting when you ." I 'm unable to answer your own greetings, the system provides ...
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With the system set to stop recording. to leave a message for Tim, press 2 now; The system plays back your greeting to allow callers enough time to tell callers in your announcement only for calling. MD7161 User Guide Recording Your Greeting 1. After you for the currently selected answer mode (normal or announce-only). If...
With the system set to stop recording. to leave a message for Tim, press 2 now; The system plays back your greeting to allow callers enough time to tell callers in your announcement only for calling. MD7161 User Guide Recording Your Greeting 1. After you for the currently selected answer mode (normal or announce-only). If...
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... year one at a time. -OR- The system announces the clock setting. 40 The system announces the year. 9. Press the TIME button. 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...
... year one at a time. -OR- The system announces the clock setting. 40 The system announces the year. 9. Press the TIME button. 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...
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... button. The system beeps three times when you cannot hear incoming messages. Press DELETE while a message is set to level 1, you reach the highest or lowest volume setting. Press DELETE. Delete a Specific Message NOTE: Deleted messages cannot be recovered. The system erases all old messages... and memos in a Mailbox 1. MD7161 User Guide Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL 5 or VOL 6 to adjust playback volume...
... button. The system beeps three times when you cannot hear incoming messages. Press DELETE while a message is set to level 1, you reach the highest or lowest volume setting. Press DELETE. Delete a Specific Message NOTE: Deleted messages cannot be recovered. The system erases all old messages... and memos in a Mailbox 1. MD7161 User Guide Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL 5 or VOL 6 to adjust playback volume...
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After the system announces "Now recording," speak towards the base microphone. Set the base unit playback volume to a level greater than 1 to store the memo. NOTE: The system will save the portion of your memo, up to 99 seconds. MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up the call . 3. If you...
After the system announces "Now recording," speak towards the base microphone. Set the base unit playback volume to a level greater than 1 to store the memo. NOTE: The system will save the portion of your memo, up to 99 seconds. MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up the call . 3. If you...
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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 needs to be set System is answering a call or... is in programming mode or initializing 45 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 ...
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 needs to be set System is answering a call or... is in programming mode or initializing 45 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 ...