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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 1 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM
MD480 Series
Digital 2.4 GHz
Expandable Cordless Telephone System
with Answering Machine
Système téléphonique
sans fil évolutif numérique 2,4 GHz
avec répondeur
User’s Guide >
Guide de l’utilisateur >
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 1 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola product! Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. For product-related questions, please call: 1-800-461-4575 in Canada 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) On the Web: www.motorola.com/cordless Copyright © 2004 by Motorola,
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 2 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Handset Controls Raise volume Scroll up or Lower volume down on display Left soft key Right soft key Turn handset on Turn handset off to make a call to hang up Earphone jack Talk handsfree Redial using speakerphone Use handset as intercom Microphone 2
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del page in use/ voice mail charge/ page memo MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 3 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Base Station Controls Left soft key Scroll up Right soft key Speakerphone or down on display i Play/stop message On button h Skip backwards g Skip forwards f Delete message Volume buttons Off button Page handsets Record a memo Handsfree Redial Intercom Soft Keys The left and right soft keys perform the function displayed. For example, pressing the left soft key while PHONEBK is disp
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 4 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Industry Canada (IC) Information This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada (IC) radio and terminal equipment technical specifications. This is confirmed by the certification/registration number found on the label on the bottom of the base unit. The abbreviation IC before the certification/registration number only signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity and that the Industry Can
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 5 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM For your protection, ensure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: You should not attempt to make such connections yourself. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate. Note: If your home has spec
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 6 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Interference Information This device complies with Industry Canada’s RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Industry Canada’s
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 7 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety precautions when using your cordless phone to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons or property: 1. Keep all slits and openings of the phone unblocked. Do not set the phone on a heating register or over a radiator. Ensure that proper ventilation is provided at the installation site. 2. Do not use while wet or while standing in water. 3. Do not use this
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 8 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Unplug this cordless phone immediately from an outlet if: The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Liquid has been spilled into the product. The product has been exposed to rain or water. Do not retrieve the handset or base until after you have unplugged the power and phone from the wall. Then retrieve the unit by the unplugged cords. The product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. The product ex
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 9 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM 10. To avoid interference to nearby appliances, do not place the base of the cordless phone on or near a TV, microwave oven, or VCR. Caution: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the base unit at least 20 cm from nearby persons. Battery Safety Instructions Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery. The battery contains toxic materials that could be released, resulting in inju
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 10 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Contents Handset Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Base Station Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Industry Canada (IC) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 11 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adjusting the Volume During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Making a Call Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . 31 Making a Call Usi
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 12 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Erasing the Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Setting the Number of Rings Before the Answering Machine Picks Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using Call Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting the Security ID Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting the Voice Prompts (Canadian models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Recording a Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 13 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Getting Started To set up your Motorola digital cordless phone system: 1. Install optional backup batteries in the base station and plug into a power outlet (page 14). 2. Plug in charging bases for expansion handsets (page 15). 3. Install batteries in handsets (page 15). 4. Charge handset batteries (page 16). A rechargeable NiCd battery powers each handset. Charge the battery for about 12 hours before initial
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 14 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Powering the Base Station Important: Before installing or handling batteries, please read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 9. The base station uses 4 AAA alkaline batteries for optional backup power (batteries are included with some models). To install the batteries: 1. With the bottom of the base station facing you, press the cover latch with a screwdriver to lift and remove the battery cover. 2. Insert 4 AAA alkalin
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Getting Started MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 15 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Setting Up the Charging Bases If you have expansion handsets, they do not need to be plugged into a phone line. Simply plug the power cord into the back of the charging base and into an outlet wherever you want to place the handset. Installing Batteries in the Handsets Important: Before installing or handling batteries, read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 9. 1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on t
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 16 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Charging the Handsets Place the handset in the base station or charging base. The charging LED is solid red when the handset is charging. For the initial charge, charge the battery for at least 12 hours. charge Phone Line Connection Do not connect the base station to the phone line until the handset is fully charged. 16 Getting Started
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Getting Started MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 17 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM Wall Mounting the Base Station The base station can be mounted on a wall instead of placed on a flat surface such as a table or desk. 1. Remove the twist-tie from the phone cord. Do not unfold the cord. 2. Untuck both ends of the cord. 3. Hold the folded cord at the center and insert it into the back of the wall mount bracket. 4. Plug the phone cord into the phone jack on the wall. 5. Hang the wall mount bracket
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MD480_EN_CA-Only.book Page 18 Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:57 PM 6. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the back of the base station. 7. Plug the power cord into a power outlet if it is not already plugged in. 8. Insert the guide rail on the wall mount into the slot on the bottom of the base station and push until it snaps into place. Removing the Base Station and Wall Mount Push up on the wall mount to dislodge it and the base station from the phone wall plate. Removing the Base S
