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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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... information must be provided to an incoming call. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in response to the telephone company. 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 cordless phone complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the...
... information must be provided to an incoming call. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in response to the telephone company. 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 cordless phone complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the...
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... harmful interference to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the cordless phone does not disable your alarm equipment. Use of other accessories may consist of any combination of devices subject only to a telephone interface. If this product. x For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied or designated...
... harmful interference to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the cordless phone does not disable your alarm equipment. Use of other accessories may consist of any combination of devices subject only to a telephone interface. If this product. x For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied or designated...
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MD7161 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of the base unit and handset are provided for ventilation. Use a damp cloth for example, near or over a radiator or heat register....instructions marked on the product. 3. To protect them from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use this product from overheating, these openings must not be placed in the back or bottom of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following: 1. xi This product should not be blocked...
MD7161 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of the base unit and handset are provided for ventilation. Use a damp cloth for example, near or over a radiator or heat register....instructions marked on the product. 3. To protect them from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use this product from overheating, these openings must not be placed in the back or bottom of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following: 1. xi This product should not be blocked...
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Message display 7. Base unit speaker 2. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 Mailboxes 11. Menu options 8. Change option 9. Time set option 10. Page 4. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Handset cradle 3. Charging LED 5. Answering machine control keys 12. In Use LED 6.
Message display 7. Base unit speaker 2. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 Mailboxes 11. Menu options 8. Change option 9. Time set option 10. Page 4. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Handset cradle 3. Charging LED 5. Answering machine control keys 12. In Use LED 6.
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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 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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MD7161 User Guide Answering Calls Press ON/FLASH, v, or any digit key (0 through 9) to have hands-free conversations-just stand the handset upright on a table or desktop. This feature allows you subscribe to call waiting: Press the ON/FLASH key to answer the second 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 end the call . If you to answer a call . Speakerphone Operation Each handset has a built-in the base unit to the first call .
MD7161 User Guide Answering Calls Press ON/FLASH, v, or any digit key (0 through 9) to have hands-free conversations-just stand the handset upright on a table or desktop. This feature allows you subscribe to call waiting: Press the ON/FLASH key to answer the second 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 end the call . If you to answer a call . Speakerphone Operation Each handset has a built-in the base unit to the first call .
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This adjustment is answered or the ringing stops. Use the scroll keys to 0 by using the handset volume keys. 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 view the last five numbers dialed. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 Press the OFF...
This adjustment is answered or the ringing stops. Use the scroll keys to 0 by using the handset volume keys. 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 view the last five numbers dialed. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to exit the redial review list without dialing a number. 16 Press the OFF...
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... the setting. 29 Use the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to select INTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL. 3. Scroll to sample the ring tones. 5. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press SEL/MENU. The current ringer volume appears on the display. 3. At the lowest setting, the display shows the ringer off icon. 4. The current ring tone plays and the volume bar increases or decreases each time you to the desired ringer volume. Ringer Tone 1. Scroll...
... the setting. 29 Use the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to select INTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL. 3. Scroll to sample the ring tones. 5. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press SEL/MENU. The current ringer volume appears on the display. 3. At the lowest setting, the display shows the ringer off icon. 4. The current ring tone plays and the volume bar increases or decreases each time you to the desired ringer volume. Ringer Tone 1. Scroll...
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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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Turn the base ringer on , the base beeps once every 10 seconds 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 message that callers will hear when your announcement, but cannot leave a message. Choose a two-digit number from a remote touch-tone phone. Choose how many times the phone will use to access ...
Turn the base ringer on , the base beeps once every 10 seconds 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 message that callers will hear when your announcement, but cannot leave a message. Choose a two-digit number from a remote touch-tone phone. Choose how many times the phone will use to access ...
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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. I 'm unable to answer 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 want the system to record messages from callers. The pre-recorded announce-only message says: "Hello, I 'm unable to answer your call again. MD7161 User Guide Outgoing Messages and Announcements...
The normal pre-recorded greeting says: "Hello. To set which announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a call right now. I 'm unable to answer 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 want the system to record messages from callers. The pre-recorded announce-only message says: "Hello, I 'm unable to answer your call again. MD7161 User Guide Outgoing Messages and Announcements...
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... beep.") Remember to leave a few seconds at the end of your greeting to allow callers enough time to leave a message for Tim, press 2 now; Press MEMO. If you assign different mailboxes to different people, be sure to "Answering System Feature Overview." 38 or, just wait for the currently selected answer mode (normal or announce-only). MD7161 User Guide Recording Your Greeting 1. To leave a message for calling...
... beep.") Remember to leave a few seconds at the end of your greeting to allow callers enough time to leave a message for Tim, press 2 now; Press MEMO. If you assign different mailboxes to different people, be sure to "Answering System Feature Overview." 38 or, just wait for the currently selected answer mode (normal or announce-only). MD7161 User Guide Recording Your Greeting 1. To leave a message for calling...
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.... 2. MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up the call . 3. Press the mailbox button to select a mailbox in which to stop recording, press mailbox again. If you record a longer memo, 99 flashes until you do not wish to 1 if you finish. 3. Press the ON/FLASH button on the handset to store the memo. To stop recording and answer the call . 44 Set the volume level to hear incoming messages. The...
.... 2. MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up the call . 3. Press the mailbox button to select a mailbox in which to stop recording, press mailbox again. If you record a longer memo, 99 flashes until you do not wish to 1 if you finish. 3. Press the ON/FLASH button on the handset to store the memo. To stop recording and answer the call . 44 Set the volume level to hear incoming messages. The...
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... in programming mode or initializing 45 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 remote operation System is 90 seconds) New message number during message playback Indicates volume...
... in programming mode or initializing 45 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 remote operation System is 90 seconds) New message number during message playback Indicates volume...
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... the call , the screen displays UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN. 49 The screen on the display. 2. Enter the number of the dial pad keys on either handset to the base unit. (See the user guide for the expansion handset for more information.) Intercom Calls When not on any of the handset you receive an outside call while attempting an intercom call . Each handset is out of range, or you wish to page (e.g., to answer the intercom call HANDSET2...
... the call , the screen displays UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN. 49 The screen on the display. 2. Enter the number of the dial pad keys on either handset to the base unit. (See the user guide for the expansion handset for more information.) Intercom Calls When not on any of the handset you receive an outside call while attempting an intercom call . Each handset is out of range, or you wish to page (e.g., to answer the intercom call HANDSET2...
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The phone doesn't work at www.motorola.com/cordless. PLACE IN CHARGER on that the batteries need charging. 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. If there is...
The phone doesn't work at www.motorola.com/cordless. PLACE IN CHARGER on that the batteries need charging. 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. If there is...
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... Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to the base unit. 5. Wait a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the power to re-establish its base. Re-install the battery. 6. Disconnect the handset battery. 3. If you still hear other calls while using your phone • Disconnect your local telephone company. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in a different telephone. MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact your base unit...
... Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to the base unit. 5. Wait a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the power to re-establish its base. Re-install the battery. 6. Disconnect the handset battery. 3. If you still hear other calls while using your phone • Disconnect your local telephone company. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in a different telephone. MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact your base unit...