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MD4250 User Guide Table of Contents FCC Information ...iv Important Safety Instructions viii Welcome ...1 Handset Overview ...2 Base Unit Overview ...3 MD4250 Caller ID Display Overview 4 How to Use This Guide...5 Getting Started ...6 Battery Safety Instructions 6 Installing the Battery ...7 Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit 8 Installing the Mounting Bracket (optional 9 Connecting the Base Unit 10 Charging the Handset Battery 11 Basic Operations ...12 i
MD4250 User Guide Table of Contents FCC Information ...iv Important Safety Instructions viii Welcome ...1 Handset Overview ...2 Base Unit Overview ...3 MD4250 Caller ID Display Overview 4 How to Use This Guide...5 Getting Started ...6 Battery Safety Instructions 6 Installing the Battery ...7 Selecting a Location for Your Base Unit 8 Installing the Mounting Bracket (optional 9 Connecting the Base Unit 10 Charging the Handset Battery 11 Basic Operations ...12 i
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MD4250 User Guide Handset Indicators...12 Base Unit LEDs...12 Making a Call ...13 Answering Calls ...13 Ending a Call ...13 Speakerphone Operation 14 Adjust the Handset Volume 14 Redial Function ...14 Mute Function ...14 Locate a Misplaced Handset 15 Customizing Your Handset 16 Changing Your Language Setting 16 Changing Your Ringer Tone 17 Changing Your Ringer Volume 17 Changing the Key Beep Setting 18 Changing the Dialing Method 19 ii
MD4250 User Guide Handset Indicators...12 Base Unit LEDs...12 Making a Call ...13 Answering Calls ...13 Ending a Call ...13 Speakerphone Operation 14 Adjust the Handset Volume 14 Redial Function ...14 Mute Function ...14 Locate a Misplaced Handset 15 Customizing Your Handset 16 Changing Your Language Setting 16 Changing Your Ringer Tone 17 Changing Your Ringer Volume 17 Changing the Key Beep Setting 18 Changing the Dialing Method 19 ii
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... should not be followed to reduce the risk of the base unit and handset are provided for cleaning. 4. Use a damp cloth for ventilation. Do not place this product on a soft surface such as a table, shelf, or stand. viii MD4250 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions...
... should not be followed to reduce the risk of the base unit and handset are provided for cleaning. 4. Use a damp cloth for ventilation. Do not place this product on a soft surface such as a table, shelf, or stand. viii MD4250 User Guide Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions...
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... outlets and extension cords, as this product where it to rest on . 9. MD4250 User Guide 7. Opening or removing parts of any kind into this product. Do not...be operated only from the type of fire or electric shock. Incorrect reassembly can result in the base or handset. ix Never push objects of fire or electric shock. 10. This product should be stepped on the ... risks. Do not allow anything to an authorized service facility. Never spill liquid of the base or handset other than specified access doors may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in ...
... outlets and extension cords, as this product where it to rest on . 9. MD4250 User Guide 7. Opening or removing parts of any kind into this product. Do not...be operated only from the type of fire or electric shock. Incorrect reassembly can result in the base or handset. ix Never push objects of fire or electric shock. 10. This product should be stepped on the ... risks. Do not allow anything to an authorized service facility. Never spill liquid of the base or handset other than specified access doors may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in ...
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MD4250 User Guide 13. Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to an authorized service facility under the following the operating instructions. Only put the handset of other than cordless) during an electrical storm. Adjust ... the wall outlet and refer servicing to normal operation. • If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 14. Unplug this product from lightning. 15.
MD4250 User Guide 13. Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to an authorized service facility under the following the operating instructions. Only put the handset of other than cordless) during an electrical storm. Adjust ... the wall outlet and refer servicing to normal operation. • If the product has been dropped and the base and/or handset has been damaged. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 14. Unplug this product from lightning. 15.
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Talk 4. Microphone 11. Flash 4 5 16 15 12. Speakerphone 16. Volume controls 2. Menu/Select 5. Insert Pause/Shortcut to ringer volume controls 14. Up and down scroll keys 7 13 8 12 9 11 10 2 2 MD4250 User Guide Handset Overview 1. LCD display 3. Redial 10. Cancel action 15. Mute/Delete 7. Intercom 6 14 13. Temporary tone dialing 2 8. Phonebook 3 9. Change number format 1 6.
Talk 4. Microphone 11. Flash 4 5 16 15 12. Speakerphone 16. Volume controls 2. Menu/Select 5. Insert Pause/Shortcut to ringer volume controls 14. Up and down scroll keys 7 13 8 12 9 11 10 2 2 MD4250 User Guide Handset Overview 1. LCD display 3. Redial 10. Cancel action 15. Mute/Delete 7. Intercom 6 14 13. Temporary tone dialing 2 8. Phonebook 3 9. Change number format 1 6.
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MD4250 User Guide How to Use This Guide This guide makes use of two fonts to perform actions such as Ringer Tone, Language, and Ringer Volume. .../SEL key to access features such as placing calls (TALK), ending calls (CANCEL), and opening your phonebook (PBK). • FEATURES/OPTIONS are found on the handset and allow you to distinguish between FUNCTIONS and FEATURES/OPTIONS. • FUNCTION keys are only visible on the display. The FEATURES/OPTIONS font also indicates...
MD4250 User Guide How to Use This Guide This guide makes use of two fonts to perform actions such as Ringer Tone, Language, and Ringer Volume. .../SEL key to access features such as placing calls (TALK), ending calls (CANCEL), and opening your phonebook (PBK). • FEATURES/OPTIONS are found on the handset and allow you to distinguish between FUNCTIONS and FEATURES/OPTIONS. • FUNCTION keys are only visible on the display. The FEATURES/OPTIONS font also indicates...
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...when you recharge the battery. 1111 NOTE: When in the base unit. It charges automatically whenever the handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. If your cordless phone is in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting, and speakerphone features will not work. The ...charge of your handset displays a LOW BATTERY message, or the handset appears completely inactive (i.e., the LCD is 10-12 hours. Be sure to place the handset in its base when not in use to insure maximum daily performance. MD4250 User Guide Charging the Handset Battery The handset of eight hours...
...when you recharge the battery. 1111 NOTE: When in the base unit. It charges automatically whenever the handset is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. If your cordless phone is in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting, and speakerphone features will not work. The ...charge of your handset displays a LOW BATTERY message, or the handset appears completely inactive (i.e., the LCD is 10-12 hours. Be sure to place the handset in its base when not in use to insure maximum daily performance. MD4250 User Guide Charging the Handset Battery The handset of eight hours...
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Flashes when there is new phone company voice mail On when the handset is charging in use/voice mail Charge/page Description On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is offhook. MD4250 User Guide Basic Operations Handset Indicators Indicator Description Mute ON Turns on when the microphone is muted NEW Turns on when a new call is received and added to the call log LOW BATTERY Handset battery is low and should be charged Turns on when the ringer is muted Base Unit LEDs LED in the base. Flashes when the base is paging registered handsets. 12 12
Flashes when there is new phone company voice mail On when the handset is charging in use/voice mail Charge/page Description On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is offhook. MD4250 User Guide Basic Operations Handset Indicators Indicator Description Mute ON Turns on when the microphone is muted NEW Turns on when a new call is received and added to the call log LOW BATTERY Handset battery is low and should be charged Turns on when the ringer is muted Base Unit LEDs LED in the base. Flashes when the base is paging registered handsets. 12 12
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... to use the speakerphone feature. If you hear the dial tone, dial the number. -OREnter the phone number, and then press TALK or v. Ending a Call You can end a call . The phone number appears on the handset or the v key to the first call by pressing TALK, CANCEL, or placing the... handset in the base unit. 1133 Press MUTE/DELETE to delete the entire number. Answering Calls Press TALK, or v. MD4250 User Guide Making a Call Press TALK on...
... to use the speakerphone feature. If you hear the dial tone, dial the number. -OREnter the phone number, and then press TALK or v. Ending a Call You can end a call . The phone number appears on the handset or the v key to the first call by pressing TALK, CANCEL, or placing the... handset in the base unit. 1133 Press MUTE/DELETE to delete the entire number. Answering Calls Press TALK, or v. MD4250 User Guide Making a Call Press TALK on...
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... Press the CANCEL key to dial the desired number. 4. Press MUTE/DELETE again to return to access the redial list. 2. Adjust the Handset Volume While you to have hands-free conversations. Press REDIAL to normal two-way conversation. 14 14 Use the scroll keys to a comfortable... level. Volume up Volume down Redial Function 1. MD4250 User Guide Speakerphone Operation Your handset has a built-in speakerphone. This feature allows you are on the left side of the handset to adjust the listening volume to view the last three numbers dialed. 3.
... Press the CANCEL key to dial the desired number. 4. Press MUTE/DELETE again to return to access the redial list. 2. Adjust the Handset Volume While you to have hands-free conversations. Press REDIAL to normal two-way conversation. 14 14 Use the scroll keys to a comfortable... level. Volume up Volume down Redial Function 1. MD4250 User Guide Speakerphone Operation Your handset has a built-in speakerphone. This feature allows you are on the left side of the handset to adjust the listening volume to view the last three numbers dialed. 3.
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NOTE: Pressing CANCEL on the base unit. MD4250 User Guide Locate a Misplaced Handset From the base unit, press the PAGE key to locate lost handsets. To end the page, press TALK or v on the handset, or press PAGE again on a handset stops the paging for that handset only. 1155 The handsets will beep and Paging From BASE appears on the display.
NOTE: Pressing CANCEL on the base unit. MD4250 User Guide Locate a Misplaced Handset From the base unit, press the PAGE key to locate lost handsets. To end the page, press TALK or v on the handset, or press PAGE again on a handset stops the paging for that handset only. 1155 The handsets will beep and Paging From BASE appears on the display.
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... ENGLISH (Eng), 2 for FRENCH (Fra), or 3 for SPANISH (Esp). 4. Press CANCEL twice to and select Handset Setup. 3. NOTE: If you are at the standby menu. 2. Press MENU/SEL to save the setting. 6. MD4250 User Guide Customizing Your Handset Changing Your Language Setting 1. Press MENU/SEL. 2. Scroll to ensure that you accidentally change the...
... ENGLISH (Eng), 2 for FRENCH (Fra), or 3 for SPANISH (Esp). 4. Press CANCEL twice to and select Handset Setup. 3. NOTE: If you are at the standby menu. 2. Press MENU/SEL to save the setting. 6. MD4250 User Guide Customizing Your Handset Changing Your Language Setting 1. Press MENU/SEL. 2. Scroll to ensure that you accidentally change the...
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... each tone. 4. Use the up and down scroll keys to the standby screen. OR 1. Scroll to and select Handset Setup. 3. Scroll to and select Ringer Tone. 3. Press MENU/SEL to and select Ringer Volume. 4. MD4250 User Guide Changing Your Ringer Tone 1. Press MENU/SEL. 2. Scroll to save the setting. 5. Press CANCEL to...
... each tone. 4. Use the up and down scroll keys to the standby screen. OR 1. Scroll to and select Handset Setup. 3. Scroll to and select Ringer Tone. 3. Press MENU/SEL to and select Ringer Volume. 4. MD4250 User Guide Changing Your Ringer Tone 1. Press MENU/SEL. 2. Scroll to save the setting. 5. Press CANCEL to...
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Once pressed, tone will return to save the setting. 6. Scroll to your base unit. Registering a New Handset You can register up , the phone will be used for Pulse. 5. Scroll to the standby screen. Press CANCEL to return to and select Set Tone/Pulse. 4....Handset Setup. 3. Press MENU/SEL. 2. The handset included with the base unit is successful. 1199 Press 1 for Tone or 2 for rest of the call. Scroll to temporary tone dialing during a call . Hold Base Page Key Until Beep appears on the display. 4. MD4250 User Guide Changing the Dialing Method 1. NOTE: When the phone...
Once pressed, tone will return to save the setting. 6. Scroll to your base unit. Registering a New Handset You can register up , the phone will be used for Pulse. 5. Scroll to the standby screen. Press CANCEL to return to and select Set Tone/Pulse. 4....Handset Setup. 3. Press MENU/SEL. 2. The handset included with the base unit is successful. 1199 Press 1 for Tone or 2 for rest of the call. Scroll to temporary tone dialing during a call . Hold Base Page Key Until Beep appears on the display. 4. MD4250 User Guide Changing the Dialing Method 1. NOTE: When the phone...
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MD4250 User Guide Naming Your Handset 1. Scroll to and select Handset Name. 4. Scroll to and select Handset Setup. 3. Use the keypad to enter the new name for your handset (up to save the setting. 20 20 Press MENU/SEL to 15 characters). 5. Press MENU/SEL. 2.
MD4250 User Guide Naming Your Handset 1. Scroll to and select Handset Name. 4. Scroll to and select Handset Setup. 3. Use the keypad to enter the new name for your handset (up to save the setting. 20 20 Press MENU/SEL to 15 characters). 5. Press MENU/SEL. 2.
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...2. Press MENU/SEL. 2. Scroll to and select ROOM MONITOR. Place a registered handset (e.g., HANDSET 2) in the room you wish to monitor. ENTER (1- 4) appears. 4. Scroll to and select Room Monitor. 3. MD4250 User Guide Using the Room Monitor Feature Before you wish to monitor. Enabling the... Room Monitor Feature 1. Press 1 for YES or 2 for NO. 5. Enter the number (1 through 4) of the handset (HANDSET 2) that you placed in the room you...
...2. Press MENU/SEL. 2. Scroll to and select ROOM MONITOR. Place a registered handset (e.g., HANDSET 2) in the room you wish to monitor. ENTER (1- 4) appears. 4. Scroll to and select Room Monitor. 3. MD4250 User Guide Using the Room Monitor Feature Before you wish to monitor. Enabling the... Room Monitor Feature 1. Press 1 for YES or 2 for NO. 5. Enter the number (1 through 4) of the handset (HANDSET 2) that you placed in the room you...
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... same steps for the name. Press PBK. 2. Enter the contact's name. Adding a Phonebook Entry 1. Enter Name appears on the display. 6. The handset returns to find an open location. 3. Enter Tel Number appears on the display. 4. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to make corrections. 5. Press PBK ...to save the name. Enter the contact's telephone number. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to make corrections. 7. MD4250 User Guide Using the Phonebook Each handset can store up to 20 digits for numbers and 15 characters for entering a number in memory. 22 22 Each memory location holds up to...
... same steps for the name. Press PBK. 2. Enter the contact's name. Adding a Phonebook Entry 1. Enter Name appears on the display. 6. The handset returns to find an open location. 3. Enter Tel Number appears on the display. 4. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to make corrections. 5. Press PBK ...to save the name. Enter the contact's telephone number. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to make corrections. 7. MD4250 User Guide Using the Phonebook Each handset can store up to 20 digits for numbers and 15 characters for entering a number in memory. 22 22 Each memory location holds up to...
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... displayed so you receive new caller ID information, your handset shows NEW in conjunction with a call or continue with your current conversation. Your system holds up to the desired entry. 3. When you can decide whether ... 24 NOTES: • You must subscribe to Caller ID/Call Waiting service with your local telephone company to exit the menu without deleting the entry. MD4250 User Guide Deleting a Phonebook Entry 1. Delete?
... displayed so you receive new caller ID information, your handset shows NEW in conjunction with a call or continue with your current conversation. Your system holds up to the desired entry. 3. When you can decide whether ... 24 NOTES: • You must subscribe to Caller ID/Call Waiting service with your local telephone company to exit the menu without deleting the entry. MD4250 User Guide Deleting a Phonebook Entry 1. Delete?
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... location. Use the up and down scroll keys to view entries in the phonebook memory. 7. Press MENU/SEL to store a phonebook entry to and select Handset Setup. 3. Press MENU/SEL to choose a VIP Melody location. If the location is available, **EMPTY** appears on the display. The number of the melody ... VIP Melody. 4. Press MENU/SEL. 2. Scroll to clear an entry. 5. Use the up and down scroll keys to ten contacts from the phonebook memory. 1. MD4250 User Guide Using the VIP Melody Feature You can assign a distinct ringer tone, or VIP Melody, to view the VIP Melody locations.
... location. Use the up and down scroll keys to view entries in the phonebook memory. 7. Press MENU/SEL to store a phonebook entry to and select Handset Setup. 3. Press MENU/SEL to choose a VIP Melody location. If the location is available, **EMPTY** appears on the display. The number of the melody ... VIP Melody. 4. Press MENU/SEL. 2. Scroll to clear an entry. 5. Use the up and down scroll keys to ten contacts from the phonebook memory. 1. MD4250 User Guide Using the VIP Melody Feature You can assign a distinct ringer tone, or VIP Melody, to view the VIP Melody locations.