TM
MD790 Series User Guide
Digital 5.8 GHz
Expandable Corded/Cordless Telephone
System with Base Speakerphone, Keypad,
and Answering Machine
Base Unit Controls
Phone On/
Switch
lines
Left
soft
key
Scroll up Right End call/
or down
on display
soft
key
Cancel
function
Play/stop message
Skip backwards
Skip forwards
Speakerphone
Speaker LED
Delete message
Page Handset(s)
Reord a mmo/
forwrd mesage(s)
VolumHansfre Redial Intercom
Soft Keys
The eft and right soft keypeform the function
displayed. For example, pressing the left soft key
while PHONEBK is ayed, opens your list of phone
numbers names.
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Table of Contents
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Using the Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Navigation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing thone oa Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Instaing thone on the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sttig Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Personalizing Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Settine Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting e Ring Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting Key Beeps On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Naming Your Handset and Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . .15
Storing Area Codes for Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Adjusting the Volume During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Automated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storing a New Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Storing a Recently Called Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Reviewing he List of CalleID Calls . . . . . . . . . . . 32
eleting Caller ID Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Multihandset tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
UsinInom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
EnablAuto-Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Transferring Calls to Other Handsets . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Conference Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Monitoring a Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting Up the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Turning the Answering Machine On or Off . . . . . . . 40
Setting Up Your Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . 40
Recording an Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Erasing an Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Setting the Number of Rings Before the Answering
Machine Picks Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Setting the Security ID Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Recording a Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Setting Voice Prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Setting Recording Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking Messages from the Base Unit . . . . . . . . .43
Checking Messages from a Cordless Handset . . . .44
Checking Messages Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Message Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Screening Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
New Expansion Handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Registering a New Expansion Handset . . . . . . . .48
Deregistering an Expansion an. . . . . . . . . .48
Motorola Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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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:
Reduce risk of fire and shock by
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 product near water (for example,
near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool)
4. Do not allow anything to rest on power cord.
Place the power cord so it wnot be walked
on.
5. Never inobectof any kind intthe prodct
slitas thay result in fire or hock.
6Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do ot se liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleane. Udamp cloth for cleaning.
7. Do noassemble 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.
9. Avoid using during an electrical storm. Use a surge
protector to protect the equipment.
10. Do not use this cordless phone to report a gas leak,
especially if you are in the vicinity of the gas line.
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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. Then retrieve the unit by
unplugged cords.
• The product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
• The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Installation Guidelines
1. Read and understand all instructions and save
them for future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructmrked on the
product.
3. Do not install this prodct near a bath tub, sink o
shower.
4. Oprate thone using onlthe power source
tat is indicated on the maring label. If you are
unsure of the power supply to your home, consult
with your dor local power company.
5. Do noce this product on an unstable cart, stand
or table. This product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
6. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work to restore the product to normal
operation.
7. Clean this product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not
use chemicals or cleaning agents to clean this
phone.
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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.
10. To avoid interference to nearby appliances, do not
place the base of the cordless phone on or near a
TV, microwave oven, refrigerator, or VCR.
Caution: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF
exposure guidelines, place the base at least 20 cm from
nearby persons.
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FCC Information
This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the
FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the
Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments
(ACTA).
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the
premises wiring and telephone network must comply
with applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements
adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and
modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed
to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is
also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
Notification of Local Telephoomany
On the bottom of this equipment is a label thacontains,
among other matio, a product idenifier in thform
US:AAAEQ#XX. You must, pon request, provide
tis information to your telephone company.
The digits repreed by ## in the product identifier
indicate tngEquivalency Number (REN) for this
equipmenthe REN is useful in determining the
number of devices you may connect to your telephone
line and still have all of these devices ring when your
telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas,
the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line
should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of
devices you may connect to your line as determined by
the REN, contact your local telephone company.
Note: This equipment may not be used on coin service
provided by the telephone company.
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Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
Contact the state public utility commission, public
service commission or corporation commission for
information.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation
of this cordless phone does not disable your alarm
equipment. 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 ordles
telephone to the nationwide telephone nework through
a modular telephone jack (USOC R/RJ11W or
RJ14C/RJ14W).
Rights of thephone Company
Should your epment cause troblon your line which
ay harm the telephone netwok, the telephone
company shall, wherpracticable, notify you that
temporary discuance of service may be required.
Where prior notice is not practical and the
circumstances warrant such action, the telephone
company may temporarily disconnect service
immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance,
the telephone company must:
• Promptly notify you of such temporary
discontinuance
• Afford you the opportunity to correct the situation
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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
happens, the telephone company will provide advance
notice in order for you to make necessary modifications
to maintain uninterrupted service.
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditons:
• This device may not cause harmful interfeence.
• This device must accept anntnce received,
including interference hat may cause undesired
operation.
This equipmas been tested and ound to omply
with thlimits a Class B digtadevie, pursuant to
Prt 5 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonaprotection against harmful
interferencn dential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment on and off, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference with one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is,
the antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation
between the telecommunications equipment and
the receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into
an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate tntrference,
please consult your dealer or exnced radio/
television technician for aditinal suggestions. Also,
the Federal Commnications Commission haprepared
a helpful boo"How to Identify and Resolve Radio/
TV Interferenroblems." This ooket is available
fom the US. Government Prining Office, Washington,
DC. 20402. Please specify stock number
004-000-00345hen ordering copies.
The FCC rquires 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.
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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. Thebatterycontainstoxicmaterialsthatcould
be released, resulting in injury.
•
Caution: There is a risk of explosion if you replace
the battery with an incorrect battery type. Use only he
battery that came with your phoaauthorized
replacement recommendethanufacturer.
•
•
•
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Remove bries if storing over 30 ays.
Do ot dise of batteries in rewhch could result
in explosion.
•
The rechargee batteries that power this product
must bisof properly and may need to be
recycleefer to your battery’s label for battery type.
Contact your local
recycling center for proper disposal methods.
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base and into an outlet.
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Rest the dset n the base so the chargig
LED ligh
For the initial charge, charge the battery for
at least 16 ur.
Note: Etima battery is plugged in, the phone
must be crged in the base for at least 10 seconds
for the phone to properly restart.
Installing Backup Batteries
Four AA alkaline batteries (not included) can be
installed into the base as backup in case of a
power outage.
Note: The corded handset will work during power
outages with or without the backup batteries.
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1
With the back of the base facing you, press the
cover latch to remove the battery compartment
cover.
2
3
Insert four AA alkaline batteries as directed on
the compartment.
Replace the compartment cover by insertng the
tabs of the cover into the slots e base unit.
Press down until the covlicks into place.
The base dihas a battery mer o show status
of the ackup tteries.
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Using the Phone
The 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.”
Using the Phone Display
The main display:
When the phone is not in usethe tandby screen
is dislayed.
Note: CaD ormation is supplied only if you
subscribe Caller ID service from your local phone
company.
When the speakerphone is on, V displays.
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The menu display:
In a menu display, ꢀ points to the currently selected
item, and b indicates there are more items above
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. The funchange as
you move from one screen tte next. In this guie,
soft key functions are shown as the function name.
For examplea step instructs you to “selet MNU,”
do so by preg the soft key below MNU.
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Installation
You can install your MD790 series phone on a desktop
or mount it 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.
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3
4
5
Plug the power cord into the back of the base and
into an electrical outlet.
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. Snap the wall
mount firmly into place.
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Setting Up
Once your cordless handset is fully charged, you are
ready to set your preferences.
Personalizing Your Phone
Personalize your phone (your MD790 series phone is
expandable up to 8 handsets) by setting unique ring
tones, adjusting the ringer volume for day and night,
and naming the handset and base unit.
Setting the Ring Volume
If you want the volume of your ringer to differ rom
daytime to nighttime, you can set aate day
volume and night volume.
1
Select MENU.
2
Scroll to and press SELECT. DVoume is
dsplayed, which sets the inevolume from
6 AM to 9 PM.
3
Select CHANGcroll through the settings (off,
low, mm, high). Each volume level plays as
you press CHANGE. Stop at the volume level you
want to set.
To change the night volume, scroll down to Night
Volume, which sets the ringer volume from 9 PM to 6 AM,
and repeat step 3.
4
5
Select DONE.
Select EXIT to return to the standby screen, or
scroll to a different menu option.
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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
2
3
Select MENU.
Scroll to Ringer and select SELECT.
Scroll down to Ring Tone, which sets the ring tone for
incoming calls.
4
5
Select CHANGE to scroll through the ring tones. Each
tone plays as you select CHANGE. Stop at the ring
tone you want to set.
Scroll down to PHONEBOOK TONE, which sets the rng tone
for numbers stored in your ndphonebook.
6
7
Select DONE.
Select EXreurto the standby screen, or
scroll to erent menu opio.
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Setting Key Beeps On or Off
Each time you press a key there is a beep. You can
turn this feature off (the default setting is on), or set it
to beep only when the ringer is on.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press MENU.
Scroll to Ringer.
Press SELECT.
Scroll to Key Beeps.
Press SELECT.
Press CHANGE.
Scroll through the options (ON, Or LNKED to RINGER).
When your choice displaprELECT.
Note: For the LINKED to RNGER option, key beeps are
on when ringer is on, and off when the rnger
is of.
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Naming Your Handset and Base Unit
Handsets registered to your base unit are assigned a
default name of Handset(x), where x can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, or 8. You can change the name to something
more useful, for example a location (Kitchen) or
someone’s name (Ian). Naming a handset makes it
easy to select the handset from a list (for example, to
intercom another handset).
If you name a handset, the handset number remains
part of the name, for example, Kitchen(2). Follow the
steps below to name a handset or your base unit.
1
2
Select MENU.
Scroll to Name handset using your dset (Scroll to
Name base on base unit).
3
4
Press SELECT.
Enter thme you want to us(up to 12
characters. The flashing undeline shows the
iput cursor position. Press DELETE to erase
characters he left of the input cursor.
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The following table shows how many times to press
each button on the cordless handset or base keypad to
enter letters and special characters.
Number of Presses
Button
1
space
A
2
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3
*
4
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5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
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7
8
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The first letter of the entry is an uppercase lette. To
change thry from uppercase to lowercae,
press *. A ing square indictehayou are in the
upercase text entry mode. A flashng cursor indicates
that you are in the owercase text entry mode.
5
6
Select E.
Select to return to the standby screen, or
scroll to a different menu option.
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Storing Area Codes for Caller ID
You can store up to five 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. The number
will then be in the correct format for you to dial
directly from the call list without any reformatting.
Each area code can be:
• 7-digit format
You do not have to dial the area code to call numbers
in this area code.
• 10-digit format
You have to dial the 3-digit area c+ 7-digt phone
number to call numbers in taode.
• 11-digit format
You have to diathe 1 + 3-digit area code 7digit
phone nuto call numbers in his area code.
Important: This feature should ot be used in regions
where the same area ode can be used to dial 10-digit
local numbers oigit long distance numbers.
Disregard setup if your phone will be used in such
regions.
Note: This section applies only if you subscribe to
Caller ID service from your local phone company.
1
2
3
Select MENU.
Scroll to LOC AREA CODE and select SELECT.
Enter the first area code.
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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
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to store up to 4 more area
codes. When you are finished, select DONE.
Select EXIT to return to the standby screen, or
scroll to a different menu option.
Setting the Date and Time
1
2
3
Select MENU.
Scroll to Date/Time and select SELECT.
Enter the time. (two-digits are required for both
hour and minutes, so use a leadg 0 for 1-digit
values.)
4
If using a 12-hour clock, select AM/PM to swtch
between aand pm.
5
6
Scroll doo move the nexfild.
Slect CHANGE to change the time format (12 or 24
hour clock). oldown to move to the next field.
7
SelecGE to select date format
(MM/DD or DD/MM).
8
9
Scroll down to move the next field.
Enter the current date. Set the day of the week on
the base unit (only) by pressing CHANGE to scroll to
desired listing.
10 Select DONE.
11 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen, or
scroll to a different menu option.
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Setting the Language
1
2
3
4
5
Select MENU.
Scroll to Language and select SELECT.
Scroll until ꢀ points to the language you want.
Select DONE.
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. Do
not change this setting unless touch tone service s
not available in your area.
1
2
3
Select MENU.
Scroll to Tone/Pulse.
Scroll or s CHAGE to switch between one
anPulse.
4
5
Select DONE.
Select EXIT urn to the standby screen, or
scroll different menu option.
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Using the Phone
Making a Call
Press
, press HANDSFREE, or pick up the corded
handset. When you hear the dial tone, dial the
number.
OR
Enter the phone number, then press
or pick up the corded handset. This lets you see the
phone number on the display before the number is
dialed.
, HANDSFREE,
During a call, a timer on the displaws the length
of the call.
Ending a Ca
When ou are finished talking, pres
to
hng up, or replace the codehandset.
AnsweriCall
Press
, HANDSFREE, or pick up the corded handset to
answer a call.
From the base unit press
, or HANDSFREE to answer
using the speakerphone. Press HANDSFREE on the
cordless handset to answer using the speakerphone.
If you have call waiting service, press
the second call.
to answer
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Note: If you use DSL, please use the filtering
devices provided by your DSL service company to
prevent interference. If interference does occur,
please contact your DSL service provider.
Adjusting the Volume During a Call
Louder
Softer
Inserting Pauses in a Number
When you cnumber featurg a pause, the
phoe waits three seconds befoe transmitting the
next digits in the diang sequence. This is useful, for
example, hehave to dial 9 to get a dial tone or
for accesa voicemail system.
To insert a pause within a number, press the pound
key (#) twice. A “P” is displayed on the handset
display.
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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 an
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.
1
While on a call, scroll until ꢀ points to the entry
you want to recall.
2
3
Press DIAL.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as often eessary to
complete your transactio
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Using the Speakerphone
To make a call using the speakerphone on the base
unit or handset press HANDSFREE and dial the number.
From the base unit, you can press
use the speakerphone.
or HANDSFREE to
Note: For optimal handset 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 the speakerphone is on, V appears on
the display.
If you have call waiting, pres
to answer the
second call while sig the speakerphone.
To adjust thakerphone voume, pess the
volume up or volume down ky. Tese keys are
located on the side of the hanset or on the top of the
base unit.
To toggle ween the handset (corded or cordless)
and the speakerphone, press HANDSFREE.
When you are finished talking, press
and turn the speakerphone off.
to hang up
Note: Pressing Handsfree while in the Caller ID list,
redial list, or phonebook turns the speakerphone on
and dials the selected number.
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Muting a Call
Press the soft key MUTE. To unmute the call, press the
soft key UNMUTE.
Note: The MUTE and HOLD features only appear if you
are on a call.
Putting a Call on Hold
Press the soft key HOLD. To return to the call, press soft
key UNHOLD or
.
When a call is on hold, you can use the intercom
features (see the “Using the Intercom” section).
Redialing a Number
To redial the lat nmer dialed, press
anthen
press REDIAL.
To redial one of the last four numbrs you dialed:
1
Press REDIAL
2
Scroll l
to redi
ꢀ
nts to the number you want
3
Press the soft key DIAL, or , or HANDSFREE.
If a number in the redial list matches a number in your
phonebook, the phonebook name and number
display in the redial list.
Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset
To page a missing handset, press PAGE on the base
unit. All handsets registered to the base unit will
start beeping.
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To stop paging all handsets, press PAGE again on the
base unit or press EXIT or on any handset. To
stop paging an individual handset, press OK on
the handset.
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Using the Phonebook
Storing numbers in the phonebook makes it easy to
dial numbers you call frequently. You can enter
numbers directly into the phonebook or add them
from the Caller ID or redial list.
Your cordless handset has its own phonebook, which
can hold 50 names and numbers. The base has a
48-entry phonebook that is shared with the
cordless handset.
Storing a New Number
1
2
Select PHONEBK.
To store a number in the base ebook, select
SHARED. To store a number he dset
phonebook, selecPRIATE.
3
4
Scroll to NTY and select SELECT.
Enter the name (up to 12 chracters). The
flshing cursor shows the nput position. Select
DELETE to erasharacters to the left of the input
curso
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The following table shows how many times to press
each button on the cordless handset or base keypad to
enter letters and special characters.
Number of Presses
Button
1
space
A
2
–
3
*
4
,
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
(
D
)
G
#
/
J
L
O
R
V
M
‘
P
S
?
Z
T
W
The first letter othe enty is an uppercase tte. To
change thry from uppercase lowercae,
pres *. A flashing square indicates hat you are in the
upercase text enty mode. A flashing underline
indicates thaare in the lowercase text entry mode.
5
6
Scroln.
Enter the phone number (up to 24 digits). Select
DELETE to erase characters to the left of the
input cursor.
7
8
Scroll down.
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.
9
Select DONE.
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Storing a Recently Called Number
1
Press REDIAL. The display shows the last
four numbers you dialed, with the most recent
number at the top.
2
Scroll until ꢀ points to the number you want
to store.
3
4
Press STORE.
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. (See, “Storing a New
Number” for information on entering text)
5
Scroll down until the phone number displays in
the number field. Press DELETE tse characters
to the left of the input cur
6
7
Scroll down.
Press CHAset the ring tones of ncoming calls
for his number. A tone plays each time you press
CHNGE. Stop at the ring tone you want to set.
8
Select DONE.
Storing a Caller ID Number
1
2
Select OPTIONS from the Caller ID list.
Scroll to STORE and press SELECT. The caller’s name is
displayed.
Press DELETE to erase characters to the left of the
input cursor. (See, “Storing a New Number” for
information on entering text)
3
Scroll down until the Number field is displayed.
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Press DELETE to erase characters to the left of the
input cursor.
4
5
Scroll down.
Press CHANGE to set the tones of incoming calls for
this number. A tone plays each time you select
CHANGE. Stop at the ring tone you want to set.
6
Select DONE.
Editing a Phonebook Entry
1
2
Select PHONEBK.
Scroll down until
you want to edit.
ꢀ
points to the phonebook entry
3
4
Select OPTIONS.
Scroll down to EDIT and st SE.
To edit the name, selet DELETE to erase caractes
to the lehe input cursor. Se Storing a New
Number” finformation on ntering text.
The first letter of the entry is an uppercase letter. To
change the from uppercase to lowercase,
press lashing 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
7
Scroll down.
Press CHANGE to set the tones of incoming calls for
this number. A tone plays each time you select
CHANGE. Stop at the ring tone you want to set.
8
Select DONE.
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Deleting a Phonebook Entry
1
2
Select PHONEBK.
Scroll down until
you want to delete.
ꢀ
points to the phonebook entry
3
4
5
Select OPTIONS.
Scroll down to DELETE.
Press SELECT.
Sorting the Phonebook
Phonebook entries are stored in the order in which
they were saved by default. However, you can set the
phonebook to sort entries alphabetically.
Note: Once sorted, a phonebook nobe
unsorted or reset to its previlier.
1
2
3
Select PHONEBK and scrol to any phonebook entr.
Select OP
Scrll down to SORT PHONEBK and prss SELECT. The
oion “Alphabetically sort phonebk?” is displayed
4
Select YES o
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Copying a Phonebook Entry
You can copy phonebook entries from your private
phonebook to the shared phonebook and vice versa.
1
2
3
Select PHONEBK and scroll to any phonebook entry.
Select OPTIONS.
Select COPY TO SHARED when in your private
phonebook to copy an entry to the shared
phonebook.
OR
4
Select COPY TO PRVT when in the shared phonebook
to copy an entry to your private phonebook.
Calling a Number from the Phonebook
1
2
Select PHONEBK.
Scroll down until
you want al
ꢀ
pints to the phonebook entry
To earch merically, press thnumbers of the
ponebook entry that yowant to dial.
3
Pick up the ded handset, press
or HANE.
To speed dial, select PHONEBK, enter the location number,
press
,
HANDSFREE, or pick up the corded handset.
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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.
Note: If you subscribe to Caller ID service, but
INCOMING CALL or No Data is displayed for all of your
incoming calls, contact your telephone company.
Reviewing the List of Caller ID Calls
The handset can store up to 40 Caller ID records.
1
Scroll down to view the recent list. The most
recent call is listed first.
2
3
Scroll to review more calls.
Pick up torded handset, press
HANDSFREE to l the number.
or
To reformat the mber before you call, select FORMAT
until the ct mat displays.
For exampe, if a number you want to call is stored
with the area code (10 digits), but you do not use the
area code to call this number, press FORMAT until the
number appears without the area code (7 digits).
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Deleting Caller ID Calls
1
2
From the Caller ID list, select OPTIONS.
Scroll to DELETE (to delete the current Caller ID entry)
or DELETE ALL (to delete all Caller ID records) and
select SELECT.
If you select Delete All, select YES at the Delete All?
prompt.
3
Press NO to return to the Caller ID list.
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Multihandset Functions
The following multihandset functions require at least
two (up to eight) handsets registered to the base unit.
You can expand your phone system by adding up to
eight compatible Motorola MD790 series expansion
handsets. 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.
With multiple handsets, you can:
•
•
•
Conference call
Talk handset to handset on the intercom
Set up handsets to automaticallnswer
intercom calls
•
•
Transfer calls from one handset to another
Monitor a room
To oder expansion handsetsviit us online:
wwotorola.com/cordless
(In Caa, check website for local retailers)
Or contact us at:
1-800-353-2729 U.S.A.
1-800-461-4575 Canada
1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)
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Using the Intercom
The handsets and base unit can be used as an
intercom system, allowing you to talk to people in
other parts of your home.
1
Press INTERCOM.
If you only have one additional handset, pressing
INTERCOM automatically pages the handset.
If you have multiple handsets, a list of handsets is
displayed.
2
3
Scroll to and select the handset you want
to page.
Select PAGE. The other phone is paged.
To answer a page, press OK
If your page is not answered after two minutes, or if the
person you are agng selects EXIT or presss NO
ANSWER is yed on your handseand paging stops.
To end an intercom sessin, pess
.
,
4
.
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Enabling Auto-Answer
You can program a handset or base unit to
automatically answer a page by turning on the
speakerphone. The handsets are not programmed to
do this by default.
1
2
3
Select MENU.
Scroll to and select INTERCOM SETUP.
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 stancreen, or
scroll to a different menu ion.
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Transferring Calls to Other Handsets
1
2
Select HOLD.
Press INTERCOM.
If you only have one additional handset, pressing
INTERCOM automatically pages the handset. Continue to
step 5.
3
Scroll to and select the handset to which you
want to transfer the call.
4
5
Select PAGE.
To announce the transfer to the other handset,
speak once the page has been answered.
6
7
Select UNHOLD. The call is transferred o the other
handset and all three individue on the call.
Press
to disconnec
Conference ng
Multple handsets can participate ia call.
When only one handset is on a call, LINE IN USE is
displayed. Onditional handsets join the call,
ON CONFERENdisplayed.
To connect to a call from an additional handset, press
or HANDSFREE.
To join a conference call, press
unit.
from the base
To disconnect from a conference call, press
the handset.
on
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Monitoring a Room
Room monitoring allows you to place a handset in a
room and listen to the sounds in that room from
another handset.
1
2
3
Place a handset in the room to be monitored.
On that handset, select MENU.
Scroll to MONITOR ROOM and press SELECT. READY TO MONITOR
ROOM is displayed.
4
Press INTERCOM on the handset you want use
to listen.
If you only have one additional handset, pressing
INTERCOM automatically pages the handset.
5
Scroll to the handset you want onitor, and
select PAGE if you have mue nsion
handsets.
The handeing monitored automatcally answers
the age, tmicrophone is tured on, and the
seaker is turned off. MONIORIN(HNDSET NAME) is displayed
on the handsom which you are monitoring.
To stop monitoring, select CANCEL or
on either
handset. Monitoring also stops whenever an incoming
call is answered.
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Using the Answering Machine
The answering machine stores up to 15 minutes of
messages and/or memos. You can listen to your
messages from the base unit, from the handset,
or remotely. You can also set your phone to
automatically forward answering machine messages
to another phone number.
Play/stop mesage
Skip bakwards
kip forwards
Delete message
Recora memo/
forward message(s)
olume
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Setting Up the Answering Machine
You can set up the answering machine from the
cordless handset or the base unit.
Turning the Answering Machine On or Off
1
Select MENU and then scroll to and select
ANS MACH SETUP.
2
3
Scroll to and select ANSWER ON/OFF.
Scroll to and select ON or OFF and then select DONE.
Setting Up Your Outgoing Message (OGM)
You can record a personal outgoing message (OGM)
that plays when you receive a call but cannot answer.
If you do not record a personal meea
prerecorded greeting will pla
Recording an OutginMessage
To record an oing message from te handset or
base unit:
1
Select MENU and then scroll to and select
ANS MACH SETU
2
3
4
5
6
Scroll nd select OUTGOING MSG.
Scroll to and select RECORD OGM.
Select YES to record your message.
When you are finished recording, select END.
To replay your message, select REPLAY.
Erasing an Outgoing Message
You can erase a personally recorded message; the
default greeting cannot be erased.
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1
Select MENU and then scroll to and select
ANS MACH SETUP.
2
3
4
Scroll to and select OUTGOING MSG.
Scroll to and select ERASE OGM.
Select YES.
Setting the Number of Rings Before the Answering
Machine Picks Up
You can specify how many times you want your
phone to ring before the answering machine picks up
the call.
1
Select MENU and then scroll to and select
ANS MACH SETUP.
2
3
Scroll to and select RING NUMBER.
Scroll to and select 3, 4, 56, or TOLLSAVER and then
select DONE.
Toll Saver the answering achne to pick up the
call aftethree rings when new messages are present,
or after five rings when there are no new messages.
Using tfe, if you call long distance to check
your mages and the phone does not pick up after
the third ring, you can hang up and avoid the toll
charge because no new messages are waiting.
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Setting the Security ID Number
The security ID number allows you to remotely
access your messages from any touch-tone phone.
1
Select MENU and then scroll to and select
ANS MACH SETUP.
2
3
Scroll to and select SECURITY ID.
Enter your three digit security number and then
select DONE.
Recording a Memo
To record a message that you can play back later,
press and hold MEMO on the base unit. Release the
button to stop recording.
Setting Voice Prompts
You can set your voice mail pompts to either
English, Spanish, r Fench.
1
Select MEd then scroll to and slect
As Mch Setup.
2
3
Scroll to and elect Voice Prompt
.
Scroll nlect either ENGLISH, SPANISH, or FRENCH.
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Setting Recording Quality
You can set your voice mail to record at higher sound
quality with a shorter recording time, or for longer
recording time with lower sound quality.
1
Select MENU and then scroll to and select
Ans Mach Setup.
2
3
4
Scroll to and select Record Quality.
Scroll to and select either Med qual/Longr or Hi qual/Shortr.
Select DONE to save selection.
Using the Answering Machine
Checking Messages from the Base Unit
Press
Press
Press
Press
to atop messages
o skip forward
i
g
to skip backward
to delete messages
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Checking Messages Remotely
If you have a touch-tone phone, you can access your
messages remotely.
1
Call your home.
2
When the answering machine picks up the call,
press and then enter your security ID number.
*
A synthesized voice prompts you with
instructions.
3
To skip the voice prompts and operate the base
unit directly, press the appropriate number key on
the phone. The functions are:
Press 2
Press 3
Press 1
Press 4
to play/stop messages
to skip fords
to bawards
o turn the answeing
machine on/off
Press 5
Press 7
Press
to recrd a memo
to repeat the menu
to delete the message
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Message Forwarding
Your Motorola phone can be set to automatically
forward answering machine messages to another
phone number.
To set up the phone number:
1
Select MENU and then scroll to and select
ANS MACH SETUP.
2
3
4
Scroll to and select FORWARD MSGS.
Scroll to and select SET FWD NUMBER.
Enter the phone number to which you want to
forward messages and then select DONE. If a pase
is required, press the pound key (#) twice
5
6
Scroll to and select FORWAR/O
Select ENABLE and then select DONE.
To activate mage forwarding, quicly press and
releasthe Mbutton on the bse. The message
FD ASWER ON is displayed.
With Message warding activated, the next time a
message ecd, the answering machine will call
the phone mber you specified. When you answer
the call, you will be prompted for your security code.
See “Setting the Security ID Number” for details. For
more information retrieving your message, see
“Checking Messages Remotely.”
To disable message forwarding, press and release
MEMO again.
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New Expansion Handsets
Note: This section is for new handsets only. The
handset that came with your system is preregistered
to your base unit, and is ready to use from the box.
Your MD790 series phone system is expandable up
to eight handsets. Use the steps below to register
any new MD790 series phone expansion handsets to
your base unit.
Registering a New Expansion Handset
1
Press MENU.
2
3
4
Scroll to REGISTER.
Press SELECT.
Press and hold the PAGE buttn on the base until the
expansion handet beep.
5
Press OK trn to the handset seen.
Deregistering an Expansion Handset
Caution: If you dgister all handsets from the base unit
you will reyordless telephone system inoperable
until at leasne handset is reregistered to the base unit.
When deregistering a handset, delete or listen to all
voice mail messages, if necessary, to clear the IN USE/
Voice Mail indicator.
1
2
Press
on the base unit and all handsets.
Press and hold down PAGE on the base unit until the IN
USE indicator begins to flash slowly, then release.
Press and hold down PAGE again until the IN USE
indicator begins to flash quickly, then release PAGE.
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3
4
Quickly and fully press and release PAGE again. “Please
register handset” displays.
Press OK to register another handset, or press EXIT.
Note: When replacing handsets, you must
deregister the old handset before replacing it with a
new one. If you do not, the expansion slot used by
the handset you wish to replace will be
permanently inaccessible.
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Motorola Limited Warranty
Motorola Limited Warranty
for 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
on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with
these Products ("Software") to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal consumer usge
for the period(s) outlined below. This limited warranty is a
consumer's exclusive remedy, and apas follows to
new Motorola Products, Accesss oftware
purchased by consumers in the nited States or Canada,
which are accompanied by tis written warranty
Products anessories as defineabve, unless
othewie provied for below. Lengh ocoverage: one (1)
yar om the date of purchase by the first consumer
purchaser of the produt unless otherwise provided for
below.
• DecorAssories and Cases. Decorative
covers, els, PhoneWrap®covers and cases. Length
of coverage: limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of
ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the
product.
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Replaced. Length of coverage: The balance of the
original warranty or for ninety (90) days from the date
returned to the consumer, whichever is longer.
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that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM,
or floppy disk). Length of coverage: ninety (90) days from
the date of purchase.
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below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak
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to the surface of the product resulting from misuse; (b)
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excluded from coverage.
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Software or other pripheral equipment are excuded
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service centersxcluded from coverage.
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numbers ote tags that have been removed, altered, or
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the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or
that all defects in the software products will be corrected.
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that is not embodied in physical media (e.g. software that is
downloaded from the internet), is provided "as is" and
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any Products, Accessories or Software that does not
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equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new
Products, Accessories or parts. No data, software or
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Information
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