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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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... of this equipment is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. 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 this information must be provided to the telephone company. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement This Motorola cordless phone complies with Canadian...
... of this equipment is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. 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 this information must be provided to the telephone company. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement This Motorola cordless phone complies with Canadian...
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... or television that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five. 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be...
... or television that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five. 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be...
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... protect them from the wall outlet before cleaning. Follow all instructions. 2. Unplug this product on the product. 3. Do not place this product from overheating, these openings must not be placed in the back or bottom of fire, electric shock, and injury, ...base unit and handset are provided for ventilation. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable surface, such as a bed, sofa, or rug. Use a damp cloth for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). 5. MD7161 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone...
... protect them from the wall outlet before cleaning. Follow all instructions. 2. Unplug this product on the product. 3. Do not place this product from overheating, these openings must not be placed in the back or bottom of fire, electric shock, and injury, ...base unit and handset are provided for ventilation. Read and understand all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable surface, such as a bed, sofa, or rug. Use a damp cloth for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool). 5. MD7161 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone...
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Charging LED 5. Message display 7. Time set option 10. In Use LED 6. Menu options 8. Mailboxes 11. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Answering machine control keys 12. Change option 9. Base unit speaker 2. Handset cradle 3. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 Page 4.
Charging LED 5. Message display 7. Time set option 10. In Use LED 6. Menu options 8. Mailboxes 11. MD7161 User Guide Base Unit Overview 1. Answering machine control keys 12. Change option 9. Base unit speaker 2. Handset cradle 3. Volume controls Delete On/Off Record/Memo Skip message/Speed playback Repeat message/Slow playback 3 Page 4.
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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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Speakerphone Operation Each handset has a built-in the base unit to end the call . This feature allows you subscribe to call waiting: Press the ON/FLASH key to answer the second call . If you 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 answer a call . Ending a Call Press the OFF/CANCEL key or place the handset in speakerphone. Press ON/FLASH again to return to the first call . To switch between speakerphone and the handset, press the v key. 14
Speakerphone Operation Each handset has a built-in the base unit to end the call . This feature allows you subscribe to call waiting: Press the ON/FLASH key to answer the second call . If you 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 answer a call . Ending a Call Press the OFF/CANCEL key or place the handset in speakerphone. Press ON/FLASH again to return to the first call . To switch between speakerphone and the handset, press the v key. 14
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This adjustment is answered or the ringing stops. Use the scroll keys to 0 by using the handset volume keys. A double beep will return to dial the highlighted number. Redial Function 1. The ringer volume will sound when you reach the beginning or the end of the redial list. 3. 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...
This adjustment is answered or the ringing stops. Use the scroll keys to 0 by using the handset volume keys. A double beep will return to dial the highlighted number. Redial Function 1. The ringer volume will sound when you reach the beginning or the end of the redial list. 3. 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...
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... display shows the ringer off icon. 4. Use the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to save the setting. 29 Press SEL/MENU. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press the SEL/MENU key to the desired ringer volume. Scroll to and select RINGER VOLUME. Scroll to select INTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. The current ring tone plays and the volume bar increases or decreases each time...
... display shows the ringer off icon. 4. Use the scroll keys or enter a digit (0 through 6) to save the setting. 29 Press SEL/MENU. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Press the SEL/MENU key to the desired ringer volume. Scroll to and select RINGER VOLUME. Scroll to select INTERCOM CALL or OUTSIDE CALL. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. The current ring tone plays and the volume bar increases or decreases each time...
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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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... announce only, callers hear your answering system is turned on. When the system is turned on or off. Choose how many times the phone will ring before the system answers. 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...
... announce only, callers hear your answering system is turned on. When the system is turned on or off. Choose how many times the phone will ring before the system answers. 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...
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... accept messages. I 'm unable to callers, but you ." Refer to record your own greetings, the system provides prerecorded messages. The normal pre-recorded greeting says: "Hello. 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 to give information to answer your call , turn the announce feature on or off. (The system comes set which...
... accept messages. I 'm unable to callers, but you ." Refer to record your own greetings, the system provides prerecorded messages. The normal pre-recorded greeting says: "Hello. 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 to give information to answer your call , turn the announce feature on or off. (The system comes set which...
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... stop recording. Press any MAILBOX (1, 2, 3) button to leave a message for Tim, press 2 now; NOTE: The system records your greeting to allow callers enough time to leave a message for calling. or, just wait for the beep.") Remember to leave a few seconds at the end of your announcement only for Karen, press 1 now; to select a mailbox. 3. To confirm or change the answer mode, refer to the desired answer mode...
... stop recording. Press any MAILBOX (1, 2, 3) button to leave a message for Tim, press 2 now; NOTE: The system records your greeting to allow callers enough time to leave a message for calling. or, just wait for the beep.") Remember to leave a few seconds at the end of your announcement only for Karen, press 1 now; to select a mailbox. 3. To confirm or change the answer mode, refer to the desired answer mode...
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... are left. 2. The message window displays the length of the message recorded prior to you finish. 3. If you record a longer memo, 99 flashes until you picking up the call . 3. Press and release MEMO. Press the ON/FLASH button on the handset to stop recording, press mailbox again. Set the base unit playback volume to a level greater than 1 to hear incoming messages. MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up to 99...
... are left. 2. The message window displays the length of the message recorded prior to you finish. 3. If you record a longer memo, 99 flashes until you picking up the call . 3. Press and release MEMO. Press the ON/FLASH button on the handset to stop recording, press mailbox again. Set the base unit playback volume to a level greater than 1 to hear incoming messages. MD7161 User Guide Recording a Memo You can record a memo up to 99...
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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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... key on any of the dial pad keys on HANDSET2 to answer the intercom call. The screen on a call, 1. The X represents the order (1, 2, 3, 4) in which the handset was registered to the base unit. (See the user guide for the expansion handset for more information.) Intercom Calls When not on both handsets displays INTERCOM. 4. Press INT or OFF/CANCEL on the display. 2. Enter the number of range, or you receive an outside call while attempting an intercom call . MD7161 User Guide...
... key on any of the dial pad keys on HANDSET2 to answer the intercom call. The screen on a call, 1. The X represents the order (1, 2, 3, 4) in which the handset was registered to the base unit. (See the user guide for the expansion handset for more information.) Intercom Calls When not on both handsets displays INTERCOM. 4. Press INT or OFF/CANCEL on the display. 2. Enter the number of range, or you receive an outside call while attempting an intercom call . MD7161 User Guide...
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... phone, contact your phone. 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. • Make sure the battery is no dial tone on that the batteries need charging. If there is properly inserted and fully charged. MD7161 User Guide...
... phone, contact your phone. 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. • Make sure the battery is no dial tone on that the batteries need charging. If there is properly inserted and fully charged. MD7161 User Guide...
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Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to re-establish its base. Wait approximately 60 seconds for Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its link with the base. 54 Disconnect the power to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the handset battery. 3. MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact your base unit from the telephone jack...
Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to re-establish its base. Wait approximately 60 seconds for Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its link with the base. 54 Disconnect the power to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the handset battery. 3. MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact your base unit from the telephone jack...