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Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 7. Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is required, contact the Motorola address found in the back of this user’s guide. 8. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
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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.
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8. Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit. 9. Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in case the power in your home goes out.
In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5.
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If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. The FCC requires that you connect your cordless...
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• Inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this...
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The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by Motorola or its authorized service agents. CAUTION / WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void not only the user's authority to operate the equipment, but also the limited warranty.
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Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets the FCC standards for hearing aid compatibility.
Getting Started Before you can use your telephone to make or answer calls, you must charge the battery. This section provides the step-by-step instructions you will need. Battery Safety Instructions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery. The battery contains toxic materials that could be released, resulting in injury.
Charging the Battery Remove the battery door. Insert the battery into the battery compartment. Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in the battery compartment and replace the battery door. Plug the power cord into the back of the base and into an outlet.
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Rest the handset in the base so the charge/page LED lights. For the initial charge, charge the battery for at least 16 hours. station to the phone line until the handset is fully charged. Note: Every time a battery is plugged in, the phone must be charged in the base for at least 10 seconds for the phone to properly restart.
Installing Backup Batteries Four AAA alkaline batteries (not included) can be installed into the base as backup incase of a power outage. With the front of the base facing you, carefully remove the right side panel, exposing the battery compartment cover. Press the cover latch to remove the battery compartment cover.
Using the Handset The handset display, soft keys, and navigation keys are used to select the various features and functions of the handset. This section describes how to use these components so you can set up your preferences. For step-by-step instructions on setting personal preferences, see Setting Up Your Phone.
The menu display: In a menu display, points to the currently selected b indicates there are more items above and item, and below the currently selected item. Using the Soft Keys Two soft keys are used to select the functions shown above them on the display.
Using the Navigation Key The navigation key is used to scroll up and down through menu items, lists of settings, caller ID and redial lists, and the phonebook.
Installation Once your MA750 is fully charged and ready for use, you can install it on a desktop or mounted to a wall. This section provides the step-by-step instructions you will need to install the phone. Installing the Phone on a Desk Once the battery is fully charged, plug the phone cord into the back of the phone and then into the phone jack on the wall.
Installing the Phone on the Wall The wall mount of your MA750 is located in the base of the phone. It works best with a wall mount bracket, which is available at most electronic stores. Carefully slide and lift the wall mount from the base. Turn the wall mount over so the key slot is facing upward.
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3 Plug the power cord into the back of the base and into an electrical outlet. 4 Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base. Line up the tabs on the wall mount bracket with the holes on the back of the wall mount.
Setting Up Once your expansion handset has been fully charged, you can set your own preferences. Personalizing Your Handset You can personalize each handset by setting unique ring tones, adjusting the ringer volume for day and night, and naming each handset so you can distinguish one from another.
Setting the Ring Tone If you subscribe to a caller ID service, you can set a specific ring tone for numbers stored in your handset’s phonebook and another for all other incoming calls. 1 Select MENU. 2 Scroll to RINGER and select SELECT. 3 Scroll down to RING TONE, which sets the ring tone for incoming calls.
4 Select CHANGE to scroll through the options (ON, OFF, or LINKED TO RINGER). When your choice displays, select SELECT. Note: For the LINKED TO RINGER option, key beeps are on when the ringer is on, and off when the ringer is off.
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The following table shows how many times to press each button on the handset to enter letters and special characters. Button space The first letter of the entry is an uppercase letter. To change the entry from uppercase to lowercase, press .
Storing Area Codes for Caller ID You can store up to 5 area codes to make it easy to dial numbers from your list of caller ID calls. For example, if you store 954 in 10-digit format, when you receive a call from that area code, the phone number is stored in your call list with all 10 digits.
4 Select FORMAT to scroll through the formats. Stop at the format you want to set for the area code, then scroll down to move to the next area code. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to store up to 4 more area codes.
Setting the Language 1 Select MENU. 2 Scroll to LANGUAGE and select SELECT. 3 Scroll until points to the language you want. 4 Select DONE. 5 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen, or scroll to a different menu option. Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing Your handset uses touch tone dialing by default.
Using the Handset Making a Call Press ON. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. Enter the phone number, then press ON. This lets you see the phone number on the display before the number is dialed. During a call, a timer on the display shows the length of the call.
Inserting Pauses in a Number When you call a number featuring a pause, the phone waits 3 seconds before transmitting the next digits in the dialing sequence. This is useful, for example, when you have to dial 9 to get a dial tone or for accessing a voicemail system.
Using Automated Dialing You can retrieve numeric information (like a PIN or credit card number) from the phonebook during a phone call. This feature is useful when using automated response system. For example, if you frequently access your bank account information over the phone, you can store your account number and PIN in the phonebook, and then access them during the call instead of entering them manually each time.
Using the Speakerphone To make a call using the speakerphone, press HANDSFREE and dial the number. For optimal speakerphone sound quality, make sure the belt clip is on. This raises the handset up so it is not lying flat (the speakerphone is on the back of the handset).
When a call is on hold, you can use the intercom features (see page 29). Redialing a Number To redial the last number dialed, press ON and then press REDIAL. To redial one of the last 5 numbers you dialed: 1 Press REDIAL 2 Scroll until points to the number you want...
Storing a New Number 1 Select PHONEBK. 2 Scroll to NEW ENTRY and select SELECT. 3 Enter the name (up to 12 characters). The flashing underline shows the input cursor position. Select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor. The following table shows how many times to press each button on the handset to enter letters and special characters.
7 To set the tones of incoming calls for this number, select CHANGE. A tone plays each time you select CHANGE. Stop at the ring tone you want to set. 8 Select DONE. Storing a Recently Called Number 1 Press REDIAL. The display shows the last five numbers you dialed, with the most recent number at the top.
Storing a Caller ID Number 1 From the caller ID list, select OPTIONS. 2 Scroll to STORE and select SELECT. The caller’s name is displayed in the Name field. If changes need to be made, select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor. See Storing a New Number for information on entering text.
press . A flashing square indicates that you are in the uppercase text entry mode. A flashing cursor indicates that you are in the lowercase text entry mode. 5 Scroll down to the phone number field and modify as necessary. 6 Scroll down.
Calling a Number from the Phonebook 1 Select PHONEBK. 2 Scroll down until you want to call. To search numerically, press the numbers of the phonebook entry that you want to dial. 3 Press ON or HANDSFREE. To speed dial, select PHONEBK, enter the location number, and then press ON.
Using Caller ID If you subscribe to caller ID service, the caller’s name and/or number are displayed when you receive an incoming call. If information on the caller is not available, or if you do not subscribe to caller ID service, INCOMING CALL is displayed.
Using the Intercom The handsets and base station can be used as an intercom system, allowing you to talk to people in other parts of your home. The following sections explain how to user the intercom, enable the auto-answer feature, and transfer calls from one handset to another.
1 Select MENU. 2 Scroll to and select INTERCOM SETUP. 3 Scroll to and select one of the following options: AFTER 1 RING: The handset automatically answers a page after one ring. AFTER 3 RINGS: The handset automatically answers a page after three rings. 4 Select EXIT to return to the stanby screen, or scroll to a different menu option.
2 (up to 8) handsets registered to the base station. You can expand your phone system by adding Motorola MD Series expansion handsets (up to 8). Expansion handsets do not require connection to a phone line. You can place the handset and its charging base anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available.
To disconnect from a conference call, press OFF on the handset. Using the Intercom The handsets can be used as an intercom system, allowing you to talk to people in other parts of your home. The following sections explain how to user the intercom, enable the auto-answer feature, and transfer calls from one handset to another.
2 Scroll to and select INTERCOM SETUP. 3 Scroll to and select one of the following options: AFTER 1 RING: The handset automatically answers a page after one ring. AFTER 3 RINGS: The handset automatically answers a page after three rings. 4 Select EXIT to return to the stanby screen, or scroll to a different menu option.
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1 Place a handset in the room to be monitored. 2 On that handset, select MENU. 3 Scroll to MONITOR ROOM and select SELECT. READY TO MONITOR ROOM is displayed. 4 On the handset you want to listen from, press INTERCOM.
Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software Purchased in the United States or Canada What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its cordless telephones ("Products"), Motorola- branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products ("Accessories"), and Motorola software contained...
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Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-...
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This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser, only. What will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre- owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
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Products associated with such Motorola software. No other use, including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola software or exercise of the exclusive rights reserved for Motorola, is permitted.