MD7251 Series

Expandable Cordless Telephone System 5.8 GHz Digital

Users Guide

Table of Contents
General Instructions..... iv-v
Handset Overview.... 1 Base Unit Overview.... 2 Charger Overview..... 2

User Guide

Getting Started.... 3
Battery Safety Instructions.... 3 Installing the Battery..... 4 Charging the Handset Battery... 5
Installing the Base Unit.... 6 Basic Operations.... 8
Handset Indicators.... 8 Base Unit LEDs.... 8 Making a Call.... 9 Answering Calls..... 9 Ending a Call..... 9
Speakerphone Operation.... 9 Adjust Handset Volume.... 10 Redial Function..... 10 Mute Function..... 10 Setting the Date and Time... 11 Locate a Misplaced Handset.... 11
Display Language.... 12 Customizing Your Handset.... 13 Ringer Volume..... 13 Ringer Tone.... 13 Setting the Intercom Tone... 14 Naming Your Handset.... 14 Key Tone.... 14 Setting the Auto Answer Feature... 15 Customizing Your Base Unit.... 16 Dialing Method.... 16 Deregister Handset.... 16 Phonebook Operations.... 17 Storing a New Entry.... 17
Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook... 19 Editing a Phonebook Entry... 19 Delete a Single Phonebook Entry... 20 Caller ID/Call Waiting Caller ID.... 20 Reviewing Caller ID Records.... 21 Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook... 22
Dialing from the Caller ID Log... 23 Deleting a Caller ID Record.... 23 Special Features..... 24 Placing an Intercom Call.... 24 Access a Call Waiting Line.... 24 Holding and transferring calls(PABX)... 24 Call Transfer.... 25 Registering a New Handset.... 25
In case of difculity....26

Warranty..... 28

General Instructions
1. 2. 3. 4. Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture or liquid. To prevent electric shock, do not open the handset or base cabinet. Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) between the battery contacts and charging conductors. There is a slight chance that the telephone could be damaged by an electrical storm. It is recommended that users unplug the phone from the mains supply and telephone socket during a storm. Do not use the handset in an explosive hazard area such as where there is gas leaking. Follow the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packing materials, exhausted batteries and used phone. Wherever possible, recycle those materials. We advise that this phone should not be used near intensive care medical equipment or by persons with pacemakers. Clean with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents, particularly aggressive solvents. Because the phone works by sending radio signals between base station and handset, wearers of hearing aids may experience interference in the form of a humming noise.

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10. Your phone can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines,TV and radio sets, clock radios and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you position the base unit at least one metre from such appliances. 11. This telephone complies with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves (EMR).The mean power of this telephone does not exceed 20mW limit at which point testing is required. 12. The earpiece of the handset may attract small metal objects such as staples and pins. Care should be taken when placing the handset near these items. 13. This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the mains power fails. Always have a corded phone available to be able to make and receive calls to emergency services if the mains power fails. 14. Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm thunderstorm as it is possible to get an electric shock. Refer to information contained in the White pages directory.

Handset Overview

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Earpiece LCD display Caller ID shortcut/Scroll down Phone On/Flash Shift key Mute/Delete Intercom Microphone R edial/Pause Change number format Speakerphone Phone Off/Cancel Headset jack (2. 5 mm) Phonebook shortcut /Scroll up Select/Menu

Base Unit Overview

1. 2. 3. 4. Handset cradle Page button In use /Voicemail LED Charging /Page LED

Charger Overview

1. 2. Handset cradle Charge LED
Charging the Handset Battery
The handset of your cordless telephone is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery pack. It charges automatically whenever the handset is in the base unit or charger. The initial battery charge time is 1012 hours. After the initial charge, a maintenance charge. Be sure to place the handset in its base when not in use to ensure maximum daily performance.
If your handset displays a LOW BATTERY message, or the handset seems completely dead (the LCD is blank and does not activate when you press the keys), charge the handset. NOTE: When in LOW BATTERY mode, the keypad sounds, backlighting, and speakerphone features will not work. The features are fully functional after you recharge the battery.
Connect the base stand to the base unit by aligning the slots on each and pushing upward until the pieces click into place. Plug the phone cord into the wall jack and the power cord into an electrical outlet.

To Power Outlet

To Phone Wall Jack

Basic Operations

Handset Indicators

Icon/Text

Description
Turns on when the microphone is muted Turns on when the ringer is muted Battery charging indicator (appears when handset is placed in the charging cradle)

Base Unit LEDs

in use/ voice mail* charge/page
On when the phone is off-hook or when an extension phone is offhook. Flashes when there are new phone company voice mail messages. On when the handset is charging in its base. Flashes when the handset is paged.
*Voice mail indicator is not supported in Singapore. For other countries please check with local service providers.

Making a Call

Press the ON/FLASH key on the handset (or the When you hear the dial tone, dial the number. -OREnter the phone number, and then press ON/FLASH. The phone number appears on the display before it is dialed. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to make corrections. Press the OFF/CANCEL key to delete the entire number. key to use the speakerphone feature).

Answering Calls

Press ON/FLASH , or. If you subscribe to call waiting, press the ON/FLASH key to answer the second call. Press ON/FLASH

Ending a Call

Press the OFF/CANCEL key, or place the handset in the base unit, to end the call.

Speakerphone Operation

Each handset has a built-in speakerphone. This feature allows you to have hands-free conversations. To switch between the speakerphone and the handset during a call, press the key.

Adjust Handset Volume

While on a call, press the cid comfortable level. or pbk keys to adjust the listening volume to a

Redial Function

1. 2. 3. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last telephone number dialed from the handset (up to 22 digits). Use the scroll keys to view the last 20 numbers dialed. A double beep will sound when you reach the beginning or the end of the redial list. Press the ON/FLASH or key to dial the highlighted number. Press the OFF/CANCEL key to exit the redial review list without dialing a number.
NOTE: If the redial memory is empty and REDIAL/PAUSE is pressed, a double beep will sound.

Mute Function

NOTE: The mute feature is only available during a call. 1. Press the MUTE/DELETE key. MUTED appears on the display. 2. Press the MUTE/DELETE key again to return to normal two-way conversation.
Setting the Date and Time
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select DATE/TIME. Scroll to and select the option (TIME SETTING , DATE SETTING, DATE FORMAT) you wish to set. Use the keypad to enter the needed information. Press SELECT/MENU to store the information. Repeat steps three and four for each option. Press OFF/CANCEL twice to return to the main menu.
Locate a Misplaced Handset
From the base unit, press the PAGE key to locate lost handsets. The handsets will beep and PAGING appears on the display. To end the page, press ON/FLASH on the handset, or press the PAGE button on the base unit. NOTE: There is only one PAGE button, and it is located on the base unit.

Display Language

1. 2. 3. 4. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select LANGUAGE. Scroll to and select your desired language (ENGLISH , FRANCAIS, or ESPANOL ). Press SELECT/MENU to save the setting.
NOTE: If you accidentally change your language, follow these steps: 1. Press OFF/CANCEL until you are at the standby screen. 2. Press SELECT/MENU. pbk one time. 3. Press 4. Press SELECT/MENU. 5. Press pbk until you see your desired language. 6. Press SELECT/MENU to save the setting.

Customizing Your Handset

Ringer Volume
1. 2. 3. 4. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select RINGER VOLUME. A sample of the set ring tone plays at the current volume setting. The bars on the display indicate the volume level. Use the up and down scroll keys to increase or decrease the volume setting. The ring tone plays and the volume bar increases or decreases as you adjust the setting. At the lowest setting, the display shows the ringer off icon. Press SELECT/MENU to save the setting.

Ringer Tone

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select RINGER TONE. Use the scroll keys to view and play samples of each available ringer tone. Press SELECT/MENU
Setting the Intercom Tone
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select INTERCOM TONE. Use the scroll keys to view and play samples of each available intercom tone. Press SELECT/MENU

Naming Your Handset

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select NAME HANDSET. Use the keypad to enter the new name of your handset at the ENTER NAME: prompt. Press SELECT/MENU to store the name.

Key Tone

1. 2. 3. 4. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select KEY TONE. Select ON or OFF using the scroll keys. OK appears on the disp new setting.
Setting the Auto Answer Feature
The Auto Answer Feature setting allows your handsets to answer an incoming call (external or intercom) when the handset is removed from the charging cradle. 1. Press SELECT/MENU. 2. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. 3. Scroll to and select AUTO ANSWER. 4. Use the scroll keys to turn the feature ON or OFF. OK appears on the display,
Customizing Your Base Unit

Dialing Method

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select BASE SETUP. Scroll to and select DIAL TYPE. Scroll to TONE or PULSE. Press SELECT/MENU to save the setting.

Deregister Handset

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select BASE SETUP. Scroll to and select DEREGISTER HANDSET. Scroll to and select the handset you wish to deregister. On the display, CONFIRM? appears. Press SELECT/MENU OK appears on the display.

Phonebook Operations

Your handset stores up to 40 numbers withnames ; each memory location holds up to 22 digits for the number and 14 characters for the name.

Storing a New Entry

1. Press pbk. - OR Press SELECT/MENU. Scroll to and select PHONEBOOK. 2. 3. 4. 5. Scroll to and select NEW ENTRY. Enter the telephone number at theENTER NUMBER prompt. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. Press SELECT/MENU to save the number. Enter the name for the new contact at the ENTER NAME prompt. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. Use the scroll keys to move the cursor to the left or right. OK Press SELECT/MENU appears on the display.

NOTES: If the phonebook is full, the handset will display PHONEBOOK FULL. While entering numbers, press and hold the PAUSE key to add pauses if necessary. Use the table below to enter names and special characters into the phonebook. NOTE: Press * letters. KEY 0 space A D G J M P T W 0 Number of Key Presses B E H K N Q U X C F I L O R V Y 6 S 8 Z 5
Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook
When not on a call, press mode. pbk, and the handset jumps directly into phonebook review
Use the up and down scroll keys to search th character of the name and continue navigating. NOTE: Scrolling through the list shows names only. To see the number associated with the name, scroll to and select VIEW. Press ON/FLASH or to dial the number.
Editing a Phonebook Entry
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the pbk key. Scroll to and select the desired entry. Scroll to and select EDIT. Use the MUTE/DELETE button to edit the entry. Press SELECT/MENU to save the changes. OK appears
NOTE: To add a pause in the number, press the REDIAL/PAUSE key.
Delete a Single Phonebook Entry
1. Press the pbk key and scroll to the desired entry. 2. Press MENU/SELECT. 3. Scroll to and select DELETE. On the display, CONFIRM? appears. 4. Press SELECT/MENU OK appears on the display.
Caller ID/Call Waiting Caller ID
Your handset is also capable of displaying calle r ID information in conjunction with a caller waiting alert signal (Caller ID/Call Waiting Caller ID). With Caller ID/Call Waiting Caller ID , the caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to answer the incoming call or continue with your current conversation. Your system holds up to 40 caller ID entries. NOTES: You must subscribe to Caller ID/Call Waiting Caller ID service with your local telephone company to use the features. If no caller ID information is available from the phone company, or you do not subscribe to the service, the display showsINCOMING CALL.
Reviewing Caller ID Records
When your system stores new caller ID records, XX NEW CALLS appears on the display. scroll key to review the records. Press the cid - OR 1. Press SELECT/MENU. 2. Scroll to and select CALLER ID LOG. Use the scroll keys to review the entries.

NOTES:

If you have multiple handsets registered to your base unit, the handsets share a common Caller ID Log stored in the base unit. This means that entries viewed by one handset are no longer marked as NEW. If you delete a caller ID record from one handset, it is removed from all of the handsets. Only one handset can access the Caller ID Log at one time. If a second handset attempts to access the log, FAILED appears on the display.

Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press cid. Scroll to and select the entry you wish to store. Scroll to and select STORE. Edit the number at the ENTER NUMBER prompt. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. Press SELECT/MENU to save the entry. Edit the name for the contact at the ENTER NAME prompt. Use the MUTE/DELETE key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. Use the scroll keys to move the cursor to the left or right. Press SELECT/MENU to save the entry. A c OK appears on the display.
Dialing from the Caller ID Log
1. 2. Press cid. Scroll to the entry you wish to dial. NOTE: Press # to view alternate dialing formats (1+area code+number, area code+number, or number only). Press ON/FLASH or to dial the number.
Deleting a Caller ID Record
1. 2. 3. 4. Press cid. Scroll to and select the entry you wish to delete. Scroll to and select DELETE. The display changes to CONFIRM?. Press SELECT/MENU to delete the record. Press OFF/CANCEL to exit the menu without deleting the record.

Special Features

If you have at least two handsets registered to your base unit, you can use the intercom and call transferring features.

Placing an Intercom Call

1. 2. 3. 4. Press INTERCOM on any handset. Scroll to and select the handset you wish to page. Answer the page by pressing ON/FLASH , or. Press OFF/CANCEL on either handset to end the call.
NOTE: An out of range intercom call is automatically canceled after a few seconds.
Access a Call Waiting Line / Holding and transferring calls (PABX)
When on an external call, press ON/FLASH key to access a Call Waiting Line when you hear the call waiting prompt signal. Press ON/FLASH key again to toggle between the two calls. When on an external call (PABX line) 1. Press ON/FLASH key to put the call on hold. 2. Dial the number of the extension. 3. Press ON/FLASH key again if you would like to take back the call, or OFF/CANCEL to transfer the call. Note : If serval handsets are registered on the base station and a call should be put on hold or transferred, press the INTERCOM key instead of ON/FLASH.

Call Transfer

During an outside call, you can transfer the call from one handset to another. 1. Press INTERCOM on the handset with the outside call. 2. Scroll to and select the handset you wish to call. You can announce the call, and then hang up to complete the transfer. NOTE: If the second handset does not respond after approximately 30 seconds, the outside call returns to CALL BACK appears. If the returned call is not answered within 60 seconds, the outside call ends automatically.
Registering a New Handset
You can register up to four handsets to your base unit. Before registering the handset, you must install and charge the battery. 1. Press SELECT/MENU. 2. Scroll to and select REGISTER. 3. Press and hold the PAGE button on the base unit for approximately 20 seconds. When registration is complete OK

In Case of Difficulty

The suggestions below should solve most problems you might encounter while using your phone. If you still have difculty after trying these suggestions, visit us on the web at www.motorola.com/cordless. The phone doesn't work at all Make sure the power cord is plugged rmly into the base unit and electrical outlet. Make sure the phone cord is plugged rmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack. Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully charged. No dial tone First, try all the suggestions above. If you still don't hear a dial tone, disconnect the base unit from the telephone jack and connect a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone, contact your local telephone company. You get noise, static, or a weak signal when you're away from the base unit You may be out of range. Either move closer to the base unit, or relocate it. The layout of your home may be limiting the range. Try moving the base unit to another position. (See Installing the Base Unit on page 6.)
You get noise, static, or a weak signal even when you're near the base unit Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base unit can sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet. The handset does not ring when you receive a call Make sure you have the ringer activated. (See Ringer Tone and Ringer Volume sections.) Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged rmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the base unit and an electrical outlet. Move closer to the base unit. You hear other calls while using your phone Disconnect your base unit from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, contact your local telephone company. Common Troubleshooting Steps for Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to be responding normally, then try putting the handset in its base. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the base. 2. Disconnect the handset battery. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Connect power to the base unit. 5. Re-install the battery. 6. Wait approximately 60 seconds for the handset to re-establish its link with the base.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

MOTOROLA DOES NOT WARRANT ITS CORDLESS TELEPHONE PRODUCTS ("PRODUCT(S)") TO YOU, THE END-USER. A LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED TO YOU BY MOTOROLA'S DISTRIBUTOR ("DISTRIBUTOR") PURSUANT TO DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE CONTACT THE DISTRIBUTOR IF YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT.
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All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to customer normal use. Products rented on a temporary basis. Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. Note: The talk-time, stand-by time and total life cycle of the rechargeable batteries for your digital cordless telephone will depend on usage conditions and network ould be able to obtain optimum performance for your digital cordless telephone within The warranty for the rechargeable batteries becomes void if (i) the batteries are charged ng of the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, (iii) the battery is used in equipment or service other than the digital cordless telephone for Depending on operating conditions and your usage habits, wear and tear might take place of components including mechanical problems related to Product housing, paint, assembly, sub-assemblies, displays and keyboards and any accessories which are rated through wear and tear and the use of consumable items like batteries is considered to be your responsibility and therefore Distributor will not provide the free Warranty repair service for these items.
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