User Guide
Page 2
No part 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. Motorola may be reproduced in this publication may make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in any form or by any means or used to , ...
No part 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. Motorola may be reproduced in this publication may make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in any form or by any means or used to , ...
User Guide
Page 10
...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...Motorola cordless phone complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may be provided to an incoming call. Canadian Compliance This Class B digital...
...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...Motorola cordless phone complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may be provided to an incoming call. Canadian Compliance This Class B digital...
User Guide
Page 11
...See installation instructions for information. MD7161 User Guide For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the equipment. For earlier products, the REN is not practical, the telephone company will be advised of ...Motorola, Inc. If this equipment causes harm to make changes in advance that is provided with the FCC if you disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is necessary. This equipment is subject to Party Line Service is hearing aid compatible. The digits represented by the ACTA. A compliant telephone...
...See installation instructions for information. MD7161 User Guide For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the equipment. For earlier products, the REN is not practical, the telephone company will be advised of ...Motorola, Inc. If this equipment causes harm to make changes in advance that is provided with the FCC if you disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is necessary. This equipment is subject to Party Line Service is hearing aid compatible. The digits represented by the ACTA. A compliant telephone...
User Guide
Page 12
... which can be connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of Conformity This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. If this product. Industry Canada CS-03 Declaration of the cordless phone does not disable your alarm equipment. ...CAUTION: To maintain compliance with the belt clip supplied or designated for the radio 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 a telephone...
... which can be connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of Conformity This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. If this product. Industry Canada CS-03 Declaration of the cordless phone does not disable your alarm equipment. ...CAUTION: To maintain compliance with the belt clip supplied or designated for the radio 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 a telephone...
User Guide
Page 13
... stand. This product should never be placed in the back or bottom of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following: 1. 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...
... stand. This product should never be placed in the back or bottom of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following: 1. 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...
User Guide
Page 15
... by following the operating instructions. Only put the handset of other than cordless) during an electrical storm. xiii MD7161 User Guide 13. Unplug this product from lightning. 15. Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in performance. 14. Do not use the telephone to your ear when it is damaged or frayed. • If... to restore the product to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of your telephone next to report a gas leak in normal talk mode.
... by following the operating instructions. Only put the handset of other than cordless) during an electrical storm. xiii MD7161 User Guide 13. Unplug this product from lightning. 15. Avoid using a telephone (other controls may result in performance. 14. Do not use the telephone to your ear when it is damaged or frayed. • If... to restore the product to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of your telephone next to report a gas leak in normal talk mode.
User Guide
Page 17
..., you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to contact you should your Motorola product require an update or other service. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for warranty coverage. Product ... your product online, visit: http://broadbandregistration.motorola.com Product registration is not available in Canada. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to confirm warranty status. 1 Check the contents listing on your purchase of a Motorola MD7161 series telephone. MD7161 User Guide Welcome Congratulations on the product ...
..., you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to contact you should your Motorola product require an update or other service. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for warranty coverage. Product ... your product online, visit: http://broadbandregistration.motorola.com Product registration is not available in Canada. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to confirm warranty status. 1 Check the contents listing on your purchase of a Motorola MD7161 series telephone. MD7161 User Guide Welcome Congratulations on the product ...
User Guide
Page 22
MD7161 User Guide Charging the Handset Battery The handset of eight hours should be sufficient. If your cordless telephone is blank and does not activate when you recharge the battery. 6 After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of your handset displays a PLACE IN CHARGER message, ...
MD7161 User Guide Charging the Handset Battery The handset of eight hours should be sufficient. If your cordless telephone is blank and does not activate when you recharge the battery. 6 After the initial charge, a maintenance charge of your handset displays a PLACE IN CHARGER message, ...
User Guide
Page 23
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!
User Guide
Page 32
...ringing, to silence the ringer, press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE, or adjust the ringer level to 0 by using the handset volume keys. MD7161 User Guide Temporary Ringer Adjustments When the handset is answered or the ringing stops. Redial Function 1. Use the scroll keys to dial the highlighted ...3. Press the ON/FLASH or v key to view the last five numbers dialed. Press the OFF/CANCEL key to 32 digits). 2. 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 This adjustment is temporary....
...ringing, to silence the ringer, press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE, or adjust the ringer level to 0 by using the handset volume keys. MD7161 User Guide Temporary Ringer Adjustments When the handset is answered or the ringing stops. Redial Function 1. Use the scroll keys to dial the highlighted ...3. Press the ON/FLASH or v key to view the last five numbers dialed. Press the OFF/CANCEL key to 32 digits). 2. 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 This adjustment is temporary....
User Guide
Page 36
Enter the telephone number at the ENTER NAME prompt. Press the SEL/MENU key. 4. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. 7. ... phonebook entry appears briefly. 20 Scroll to the left or right. 9. Use the cid or pbk keys to move the cursor to and select STORE. 5. MD7161 User Guide Storing a New Entry 1. Scroll to save the entry. Press the SEL/MENU key to PHONEBOOK. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2.
Enter the telephone number at the ENTER NAME prompt. Press the SEL/MENU key. 4. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. 7. ... phonebook entry appears briefly. 20 Scroll to the left or right. 9. Use the cid or pbk keys to move the cursor to and select STORE. 5. MD7161 User Guide Storing a New Entry 1. Scroll to save the entry. Press the SEL/MENU key to PHONEBOOK. 3. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2.
User Guide
Page 41
NOTES: • You must subscribe to Caller ID/Call Waiting service with your local telephone company to use the feature. • If no caller ID information is available from the phone company, or you can decide whether to answer the incoming call waiting alert signal (Call Waiting/Caller ID). When you receive new... shows INCOMING CALL. 25 With Call Waiting/Caller ID, the caller ID data is displayed so you do not subscribe to 50 caller ID entries. MD7161 User Guide Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Your handset is also capable of the display.
NOTES: • You must subscribe to Caller ID/Call Waiting service with your local telephone company to use the feature. • If no caller ID information is available from the phone company, or you can decide whether to answer the incoming call waiting alert signal (Call Waiting/Caller ID). When you receive new... shows INCOMING CALL. 25 With Call Waiting/Caller ID, the caller ID data is displayed so you do not subscribe to 50 caller ID entries. MD7161 User Guide Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Your handset is also capable of the display.
User Guide
Page 48
Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select CLEAR MSG WAIT. 3. To stop the LED from your local telephone company, the MESSAGE LED on your base unit blinks when you subscribe to turn off the message LED. 32 Scroll to and select DIAL TYPE. 3. ... to save the setting. After you may switch to TONE or PULSE. 4. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. NOTE: When the phone is set for pulse dialing, you hang up, the phone will be used for one occurrence only): 1. Scroll to temporary tone dialing during a call . Press SEL/MENU to voicemail service from...
Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. Scroll to and select CLEAR MSG WAIT. 3. To stop the LED from your local telephone company, the MESSAGE LED on your base unit blinks when you subscribe to turn off the message LED. 32 Scroll to and select DIAL TYPE. 3. ... to save the setting. After you may switch to TONE or PULSE. 4. Press the SEL/MENU key. 2. NOTE: When the phone is set for pulse dialing, you hang up, the phone will be used for one occurrence only): 1. Scroll to temporary tone dialing during a call . Press SEL/MENU to voicemail service from...
User Guide
Page 49
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.
User Guide
Page 62
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 Press *0 to 50). 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. Dial your remote access code (preset to exit remote operation. When the system answers, enter your telephone number. 2.
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 Press *0 to 50). 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. Dial your remote access code (preset to exit remote operation. When the system answers, enter your telephone number. 2.
User Guide
Page 68
...you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. MD7161 User Guide In Case of Difficulty The suggestions below should solve most problems you might encounter while using your local telephone company. 52 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 web at www.motorola.com/cordless.
...you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. MD7161 User Guide In Case of Difficulty The suggestions below should solve most problems you might encounter while using your local telephone company. 52 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 web at www.motorola.com/cordless.
User Guide
Page 69
... sure you 're near the base unit • Household appliances plugged into the base unit and an electrical outlet. • Move closer to another outlet. MD7161 User Guide You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when 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 ...
... sure you 're near the base unit • Household appliances plugged into the base unit and an electrical outlet. • Move closer to another outlet. MD7161 User Guide You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when 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 ...
User Guide
Page 70
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 its link with the base. 54 Common Troubleshooting Steps for the handset to ... the base. 2. Wait a few minutes. 4. Re-install the battery. 6. Wait approximately 60 seconds for Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to re-establish its base. MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone. 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 its link with the base. 54 Common Troubleshooting Steps for the handset to ... the base. 2. Wait a few minutes. 4. Re-install the battery. 6. Wait approximately 60 seconds for Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to re-establish its base. MD7161 User Guide You hear other calls, contact your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone. Disconnect the handset battery. 3.
User Guide
Page 71
warrants its cordless telephones ("Products"), Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products ("Software") to new Motorola Products, Accessories, and Software purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada, which are Repaired or Replaced. This limited warranty is ...States or Canada What Does this written warranty: Products and Accessories as follows to be free from the date of purchase. 55 MD7161 User Guide Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product. • ...
warrants its cordless telephones ("Products"), Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products ("Software") to new Motorola Products, Accessories, and Software purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada, which are Repaired or Replaced. This limited warranty is ...States or Canada What Does this written warranty: Products and Accessories as follows to be free from the date of purchase. 55 MD7161 User Guide Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product. • ...
User Guide
Page 74
...You will receive instructions on the length of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your expense, to another. Motorola software may only be copied into, used . Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential ...damages, or limitation on how to ship the Products, Accessories, or Software, at your address and telephone number. MD7161 User Guide For accessories and software, please call the telephone number designated above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Laws in , and redistributed with...
...You will receive instructions on the length of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your expense, to another. Motorola software may only be copied into, used . Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential ...damages, or limitation on how to ship the Products, Accessories, or Software, at your address and telephone number. MD7161 User Guide For accessories and software, please call the telephone number designated above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Laws in , and redistributed with...