User’s Guide >MD480 SeriesDigital 2.4 GHzExpandable Cordless Telephone Systemwith Answering Machine1043B05a.book Page 1 Thursday, September 25, 2
8Unplug this cordless phone immediately from an outlet if:•The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. •Liquid has been spilled into the product. •Th
98. Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies may damage the unit. 9. Because cordless phones operate on electric
10 ContentsHandset Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Base Station Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Using t
12 Erasing the Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Setting the Number of RingsBefore the Answering Machine Picks Up . . . . . . 46Usin
13Getting StartedGetting StartedTo set up your Motorola digital cordless phone system:1. Install optional backup batteries in the base station and plu
14Getting StartedPowering the Base StationImportant: Before installing or handling batteries, please read the Battery Safety Instructions on page 9.Th
15Getting StartedSetting Up the Charging BasesIf you have expansion handsets, they do not need to be plugged into a phone line. Simply plug the power
16Getting StartedCharging the HandsetsPlace the handset in the base station or charging base. The charging LED is solid red when the handset is chargi
17Getting StartedWall Mounting the Base StationThe base station can be mounted on a wall instead of placed on a flat surface such as a table or desk.1
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18Getting Started6. 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 alr
19Getting StartedUsing the DisplaysYour phone has a display on the handset and the base station. When they are not in use, the display shows the stand
20Getting StartedUsing the Soft KeysThe 2 soft keys are used to select the functions shown above them on the display. The functions change as you move
21Setting Up Your PhoneSetting Up Your PhoneRegistering an Expansion HandsetYou can have up to 4 handsets registered to a base station.If you try to r
22Setting Up Your PhonePersonalizing Your Phone SystemYou can personalize each handset and base station by setting unique ring tones, adjusting the ri
23Setting Up Your PhoneSetting Key Beeps On or OffYou can turn on or off the key beeps on the base station and handsets.6Press CHANGE (a) to scroll th
24Setting Up Your PhoneNaming a Handset or Base StationWhen you register a handset, it is assigned a default name of Handset(x), where x can be 1, 2,
25Setting Up Your PhoneEntering Text on the HandsetPress each button on the keypad the indicated number of times to enter text, numbers, and other cha
26Setting Up Your PhoneStoring Area Codes for Caller IDNote: This section applies only if you subscribe to caller ID service from your local phone com
27Setting Up Your PhoneAction1Press MENU (a).2Scroll to Loc area code and press SELECT (a).3Enter the first area code.4Press FORMAT (a) to scroll thro
1 Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola product! Product registration is an important step. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service
28Setting Up Your PhoneSetting the Date and TimeAction1Press MENU (a).2Scroll to Date/Time and pressSELECT (a).3Enter the time (2 digits are required
29Setting Up Your PhoneSetting the LanguageSetting Touch Tone or Pulse DialingYour phone is set to touch tone dialing. Do not change this setting unle
30Using the Basic FunctionsUsing the Basic FunctionsMaking a CallPress ON. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.orEnter the phone number, then
31Using the Basic FunctionsWhen you are not on a call, use the volume keys to change the day (6 am–9 pm) or night (9 pm–6 am) ringer volume. The time
32Using the Basic FunctionsMaking a Call Using the Base StationThe procedure for making a call using the base station is the same as making one from t
33Using the Basic FunctionsRedialing a NumberTo redial the most recently dialed number:To redial one of the last 5 numbers you dialed:If a number in t
34Using the Basic FunctionsSaving a Number in the PhonebookStoring numbers in the phonebook makes it easy to dial numbers you call frequently. You can
35Using the Basic FunctionsTo store a recently called number in the phonebook:Note: You can also store a number in the phonebook from the caller ID li
36Using the Basic FunctionsSorting the PhonebooksThe private and shared phonebooks can be sorted alphabetically and independently of each other. Once
37Using the Basic FunctionsEditing a Phonebook EntryWhen editing a phonebook entry, you can change uppercase letters to lowercase letters. 3Press ON o
2 Handset ControlsTurn handset onto make a callEarphone jackRaise volumeRedial Scroll up or down on displayLeft soft keyRight soft keyTurn handset off
38Using the Basic FunctionsDeleting a Phonebook EntryInserting Pauses in a NumberAt the position where you want to insert a pause, press # twice, P ap
39Using the Basic FunctionsAutomated DialingYou can retrieve previously entered information from the phonebook (such as a PIN or credit card number) d
40Using the Basic FunctionsReviewing the List of Caller ID CallsThe handset can hold up to 40 caller ID records. To reformat the number before you cal
41Using the Basic FunctionsStore a Caller ID Number in the PhonebookNote: To modify the name or number before storing it, press DELETE (a) to backspac
42Using the Basic FunctionsDeleting Caller ID CallsAction1From the caller ID list, press OPTIONS (a).2Scroll (c) to Delete (to delete the current call
43Answering MachineAnswering MachineThe answering machine stores up to 15 minutes or record time of messages and/or memos. You can listen to your mess
44Answering MachineOutgoing Message (OGM) GreetingYou can record a personal outgoing message greeting that plays when you receive a call and you do no
45Answering MachineErasing the Outgoing MessageNote: You cannot erase the default message.5Press EXIT (a) twice to return to the standby screen, or pr
46Answering MachineSetting the Number of Rings Before the Answering Machine Picks UpUsing Call ScreeningYou can screen incoming calls so you can decid
47Answering MachineSetting the Security ID NumberThe security ID number allows you to remotely access your messages from any touch-tone phone.Setting
3 Base Station Controls Soft KeysThe left and right soft keys perform the function displayed. For example, pressing the left soft key while PHONEBK is
48Answering MachineUsing the Answer MachineChecking Messages from the Base StationChecking Messages from the Handset ActionPress ito play and stop mes
49Answering Machine✂Checking Messages Remotely from a Touch-Tone Phone For your convenience, cut this page out and take it with you so you’ll have it
50Answering Machine✂Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51Advanced FeaturesAdvanced FeaturesTo use some of the advance features, you need at least 2 (up to 4) handsets registered to the base station.You can
52Advanced FeaturesConference CallingIf one handset is already on a call, the display on other handsets registered to the same base station shows Line
53Advanced FeaturesUsing the IntercomIntercom SetupYou can set up a handset or base station so it automatically answers an intercom page after 1 or 3
54Advanced FeaturesHandset to Handset IntercomTo turn the speakerphone on or off, press Handsfree.To mute or unmute the sound, press MUTE (a) or UNMUT
55Advanced FeaturesTransferring a Call from One Handset to AnotherUnannounced TransferAnnounced TransferAction1Press HOLD (a).2Press Intercom.3Scroll
56Advanced FeaturesUsing the Handset as a Walkie TalkieThe walkie talkie feature lets you talk handset to handset even when the handsets are out of ra
57Advanced FeaturesMonitoring a RoomRoom monitoring allows you to place a handset in a room and listen to the sounds in that room from another handset
4FCC and Interference InformationThis equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Coun
58Advanced FeaturesDeregistering all HandsetsCaution: You can deregister all registered handsets from the base station and render your cordless teleph
59Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and CanadaMotorola Limited WarrantyWhat Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions containe
60EXCLUSIONSNormal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.Batteri
61Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modi
62Who is Covered? This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable.What will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option,
63What Other Limitations Are There? ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P
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5about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.•Notice must be given to the telephone company upon
6limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and c
7Important Safety InstructionsFollow these safety precautions when using your cordless phone to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to
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