Motorola L701 User manual

User’s Guide
L701 / L702 / L703 / L704 / L705
L701M / L702M / L703M / L704M / L705M
DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone with
Answering machine
Warning
Use only the adapter and telephone line cord provided
in the box.

• 30 name and number phonebook.
• Answering machine with up to 15 minutes digital recording time.*
• Caller ID shows you who is calling and includes details of the last 30 callers in a calls list.**
• Register up to 5 cordless handsets to a single base.
• Make internal calls, transfer external calls, hold 3-way conversation between two internal callers and an
external caller.
*The recording time includes the pre-recorded voice menu and outgoing announcements.
**You must subscribe to your network provider's Caller ID or Call Waiting service for these features to work.
Please note that this equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails.
Alternative arrangements should be made if emergency telephone call is necessary.
Welcome...
to your new Motorola Phone!
Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola product,
you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Registration is not required
for warranty coverage.
For product-related questions, please call:
US and Canada: 1-888-331-3383
On the Web: www.motorola.com

IMPORTANT
Only use the telephone line cord supplied.
This equipment is not designed to make emergency telephone calls during power failures. Alternative
arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
Got everything?
• Handset
• Base
• NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack
• Battery Door
• Power Adapter
• Telephone Line Cord
• User's Guide
• Quick Start Guide
In multi-handset packs, you will find one or more additional handsets, chargers with power adapter
units, additional rechargeable battery packs and battery doors.
This User's Guide provides you with all the information you need to
get the most from your phone.
Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone.
Follow the simple instructions in 'Getting Started', on the next few
pages.

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1. Getting started ................................................6
1.1 Connecting the base........................................... 7
1.2 Installing and charging the handset battery pack... 7
1.3 Assembling the rubber band of cordless handset
(Not applicable for L70xM models)..................... 8
1.4 Setting the display language .............................. 8
1.5 Setting the date and time.................................... 9
2. Getting to know your phone ..........................9
3. Using the phone............................................14
3.1 Making a call..................................................... 14
3.2 Speed dial calling ............................................. 14
3.3 Answering a call ............................................... 14
3.4 Ending a call ..................................................... 14
3.5 Adjusting volume .............................................. 14
3.6 Muting a call ..................................................... 15
3.7 Dialing from the redial list ................................. 15
3.8 Dialing from the calls list................................... 15
3.9 Adding an entry to the phonebook.................... 15
3.10 Storing a phonebook entry as a
one touch number............................................. 15
3.11 Dialing from the phonebook.............................. 16
3.12 Caller ID ............................................................16
3.12.1 Calls List ................................................16
3.12.2 Viewing the calls list ...............................17
3.12.3 Saving a number from the calls list to
the phonebook .......................................17
3.12.4 Deleting a calls list entry ........................17
3.12.5 Deleting the entire calls list ....................17
3.13 Personal Settings ..............................................18
3.14 Intercom ............................................................19
3.14.1 Calling another handset .........................19
3.14.2 Transferring a call to another handset ...19
3.14.3 Three-party conference call ...................20
3.15 Setting the dial mode.........................................20
3.16 Setting the flash time .........................................20
3.17 Setting the area code ........................................21
3.18 Registration .......................................................21
3.18.1 Registering a handset ............................21
3.19 Resetting all settings .........................................22
3.20 Paging/Finding a handset..................................22
3.21 Using your answering machine .........................22

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3.21.1 Playing messages .................................22
3.21.2 Turning on or off the answering
machine .................................................23
3.21.3 Setting the announcement mode ...........23
3.21.4 Setting the number of rings ................... 23
3.21.5 Announcement ......................................24
3.21.6 Recording a memo ................................24
3.21.7 Call screening on/off ..............................25
3.21.8 Deleting all old messages ...................... 25
3.21.9 Remote access ......................................25
3.21.10Setting the security code .......................26
4. Help................................................................ 27
5. General information ..................................... 28

6Getting started
1. Getting started
WARNING
Do not place your phone in the bathroom or other humid
areas.
Location
When choosing a location for your new phone, here are
some important guidelines you should consider:
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors,
fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating
appliances and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low
temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the
jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals,
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
HANDSET RANGE
Optimal range is reached when there are no other electrical
appliances working within the range area. Any obstruction
between the base and handset will also reduce the range
significantly.
SIGNAL STRENGTH
When out of range of the corded base, the screen shows
OUT
OF RANGE
. If you are on a call, the line will hang up. Move
back within in range. The cordless handset will automatically
re-connect to the corded base.
Setting up
IMPORTANT
The base must be plugged into an electrical outlet at all
times. Do not connect the telephone line cord into the
telephone wall jack until the handset is fully charged. Only
use the adapter and telephone line cord supplied with the
product.
WHICH POWER ADAPTER?
The power adapter with the smaller pin is for the base unit
and the power adapter with the larger pin is for the charger
unit (only for multi-handset packs).

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1.1 Connecting the base
1. Plug the power adapter and the telephone line cord into
the base. The power adapter with the larger pin is for
the charger (only in multi- handset packs).
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power
outlet and the telephone line cord into a telephone wall
jack.
3. Use only the provided power adapter.
1.2 Installing and charging the handset
battery pack
1. Slide off the battery compartment cover to remove it.
Place the supplied rechargeable battery pack in the
battery compartment, with the battery connector
plugged in, as shown.

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2. Slide the battery compartment cover back on.
3. Put the handset on the base to charge for at least 24
hours. Once charged, the will indicate that the
handset is fully charged.
IMPORTANT
Use only the rechargeable battery pack provided with the
product.
1.3 Assembling the rubber band of
cordless handset (Not applicable for
L70xM models)
If you have purchased additional rubber band(s) of the
cordless handset separately, refer to the following steps for
replacement. To remove the originally installed rubber band,
dig out the rubber band from handset bottom gap and then
take it off from handset around.
1. To assemble the rubber band, align the protuberant pins
of the rubber band with the holes around of the handset
sides and click the rubber band into place. Respect the
direction, side with gap should be attached to the
handset bottom, as shown.
2. Press and smooth out the rubber band to enwrap the
handset firmly.
1.4 Setting the display language
1. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
SETUP HS .
2. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
LANGUAGE .
3. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
the desired language.
4. Press MENU to save.

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1.5 Setting the date and time
1. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
DATE&TIME . If you're a subscriber to your network's Caller
ID service, the date and time is automatically set when a
call is received.
2. Press MENU and then use the keypad to edit the year
and the date.
3. Press VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- or or CID to move
between the input fields
YEAR and DATE .
4. Press MENU and then use the keypad to edit the time in
12 HR format. Press VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to toggle
AM / PM settings.
5. Press MENU to save the settings.
Your phone is now ready for use.
2. Getting to know your phone
Overview of your handset

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Get acquainted with the following 14 buttons on your
handset and their multi-function tasks.
1 Scroll up / Volume up
a) In menu mode: Press to scroll up.
b) In editing mode: Press to move the cursor to the left.
c) During a call: Press to increase the volume.
d) Calls list / phonebook / redial list entry: Press to scroll
up the list.
e) In answering machine mode: Press to increase the
volume.
2 Menu / Select
a) In idle mode: Press to access menu list.
b) In menu / editing mode: Press to confirm and save the
settings.
c) During a call: Press to transfer the call to another
handset.
d) In calls list entry: Press to save the entry to the
phonebook.
e) In phonebook entry: Press to go to sub-menus of
phonebook.
3 Right / Calls list
a) In idle mode / during a call: Press to access calls list.
b) In editing mode: Press to move the cursor to the right.
4 Talk off / Back
a) In menu / editing mode: Press to exit to previous level.
b) In pre-dial mode / phonebook / calls list / redial list
entry / answering machine mode: Press to exit to idle.
c) During ringing: Press to silence the incoming ringer
temporarily.
d) During a call: Press to end a call.
5 Alphanumeric keypad
a) In idle / pre-dial / editing mode / during a call: Press to
enter characters / numbers.
b) In idle mode: Press and hold to activate speed dial.
6 #/Pause / ABC / Format
a) In idle / pre-dial / number editing mode / during a call:
Press to insert a "#", press and hold to insert a pause (P).
b) In name editing mode: Toggle ABC/abc. Press and hold
to insert a space.
c) In calls list entry: Press to toggle Caller ID display
format between 7, 8, 10 and 11 digits when returning calls
from Caller ID list.
d) In phonebook list entry: If the number is more than 15
digits, press to view the next page of remaining digits.
7 Intercom
a) In idle mode / during a call: Press to initiate an intercom
call.
8 Microphone

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9 Speaker
a) In idle / pre-dial mode: Press to make a call with the
speakerphone.
b) During a call: Press to toggle between the speakerphone
and the earpiece.
c) Calls List / phonebook / redial list entry: Press to make
a call with the speakerphone.
d) During ringing: Press to answer a call with the
speakerphone.
e) In answering machine mode: Press to toggle the
message playback via earpiece / speakerphone.
10 */Tone
a) In idle / pre-dial / editing mode: Press to insert a *.
b) During a call: Press to switch from pulse to tone dialing
temporarily if pulse mode was selected before. After the
call has ended, the dial mode will change back to pulse.
c) In phonebook list entry: If the number is more than 15
digits, press to view the previous page of remaining digits.
11 Scroll Down / Volume Down / Redial List
a) In idle mode: Press to access the redial list.
b) In menu mode: Press to scroll down.
c) In editing mode: Press to move the cursor to the right.
d) During a call: Press to decrease the volume.
e) Calls list / phonebook / redial list entry: Press to scroll
down the list.
f) In answering machine mode: Press to decrease the
volume.
12 Talk On / Flash
a) In idle / pre-dial mode: Press to make a call.
b) Calls List / phonebook / redial list entry: Press to make
a call to the selected entry.
c) During a call: Press to switch another call.
d) During an incoming call: Press to answer a call.
13 Left / Phonebook
a) In idle mode / during a call: Press to access the
phonebook.
b) In editing mode: Press to move the cursor to the left.
14 Answering Machine / Mute / Clear / Back / X
a) In idle mode: Press to play a message from the
answering machine.
b) In menu / phonebook entry mode: Press to exit to the
previous level.
c) In pre-dial / editing mode: Press to delete one character /
digit. Press and hold to delete all characters / digits.
d) During a call: Press to mute / unmute the call.
e) In calls list entry: Press to delete the entry. Press and
hold to delete all call log entries.
f) In answering machine mode: Press to delete the
current message.

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Cordless Handset LCD Display
Display Icons
On when speakerphone is turned on.
On when answering machine is turned on.
Flashes when new answering machine message is
received.
Indicates when new call is received.
Off when new call has been viewed.
On when ringer volume is turned off.
On when there is received new voice mail not yet
listened to.
Off when new voice mail has been listened to.
On when a call is muted.
Full battery power level.
2/3 battery power level.
1/3 battery power level.
Flashes when low battery level is detected, needs
charging.
Animation in cycle. Battery is charging.
In idle mode, the current time is displayed.
In Caller ID mode, the time of call is displayed.
On when the line is in use.
Flashes when there is an incoming call.

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In idle mode the current date is displayed.
In Caller ID mode, the date of the call is displayed.
Overview of the base
1 Charging LED-Green
a) On when the handset is put into base cradle for charging.
2 In use LED-Red
a) Steadily ON: During a call or when an extension phone
is engaged.
b) Flashing at a rate similar to the incoming ring pattern:
During an incoming call.
c) Flashing briefly on and off for 2 minutes: During
paging or registration.
3Find
a) Press to find/page all registered handsets. Press the button
again, or any key on the handset, to turn off page signal.
Base LED Indicators
-- Answering machine is OFF.
00 There is no voice message in the answering
machine.
09 Flash in idle: Indicates the number of new
answering machine messages. (e.g. there are 9
answering machine messages in total, with a
capacity for 59.)
Flash during message playing: The selected
new answering machine message is being
played.
Steadily On: All the new messages have been
read and there are 9 answering machine
messages in total.
FF Flashing: TAM memory is full.

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3. Using the phone
3.1 Making a call
1. Enter the phone number and then press /FLASH or
/SPEAKER to dial the phone number.
3.2 Speed dial calling
1. In idle mode, press and hold a key from //1to
WXYZ/9 until the number is displayed and dialed.
3.3 Answering a call
1. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER to answer the
incoming call.
3.4 Ending a call
1. During a call, press /BACK or put the handset on
the base.
3.5 Adjusting volume
1. During a call, press VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to adjust
the volume.
An/09 Flashing: Indicates an incoming call/recording of
an incoming call. The number (e.g. 09) indicates
the total number of new messages.
LA Flashing: Indicates the line remote access is in
progress.
L3 Steadily ON: Indicates the base speaker volume
level is 3. Nine volume levels from L0 to L8 are
provided (L0 means ringer off) during message
playback. Five volume levels from L0 to L5
(independent of the volume levels during
message playback) are provided during an
incoming call. L3 disappears after 3 seconds.

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3.6 Muting a call
1. During a call, press /MUTE to mute the microphone,
so that you can talk to someone else in the room without
your caller hearing you.
2. Press /MUTE again to unmute.
3.7 Dialing from the redial list
1. Press REDIAL/VOL- and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL-
to scroll and select an entry you want to redial.
2. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial the number.
3.8 Dialing from the calls list
1. Press CID and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
the entry you want to dial.
2. Toggle the #/ /PAUSE/FORMAT key to format the
dialing number.
3. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial the number.
3.9 Adding an entry to the phonebook
1. Press .
2. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to scroll
and select
ADD .
3. Press MENU and then enter the name.
4. Press MENU and then enter the number.
5. Press MENU to save.
NOTE
Numbers can be up to 24 digits long and names up to 16
characters long. Entries are stored in alphabetical order.
3.10 Storing a phonebook entry as a one
touch number
1. Press .
2. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
SPEED DIAL .
3. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
the speed dial key from //1to WXYZ/9.
4. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to scroll
to the entry you want.
5. Press MENU to save.

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3.11 Dialing from the phonebook
1. Press and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to scroll
and select the entry you want to dial.
2. Press /FLASH or /SPEAKER to dial the number.
TIPS
Instead of scrolling to browse the phonebook entries, press
the numeric key corresponding to the first letter of the entry
you wish to locate. For example, pressing 2 will show the
entries starting with A. Pressing 2 again will show the entries
starting with B, etc.
3.12 Caller ID
If you have subscribed to Caller ID service, and provided the
identity of the caller is not withheld, the number of the caller
will be displayed together with the date and time of the call
(if provided by the network).
NOTE
• If the telephone number is not available for incoming
calls, the handset will display
UNAVAILABLE .
• If the incoming call is from a withheld telephone number,
the handset will display
PRIVATE .
• Information about incoming calls will vary by country and
network operator. Some operators may charge a
subscription for their Caller ID service.
3.12.1 Calls List
The calls list contains details of missed and received calls.
Details include the date and time of the call. Entries are
displayed in chronological order with the most recent call at
the top of the list.
NOTE
• When the calls list is full, a new call replaces the oldest
one in the list.
• Details of up to 30 calls may be stored.
• If you receive more than one call from the same number,
only the most recent call is kept in the calls list. When
you have missed calls (incoming calls that you haven't
answered) the icon will be displayed in the display
on all handsets registered to the base. If one handset is
used to view the calls log, the icon on the other
handsets remains on (for multi-pack use only).

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3.12.2 Viewing the calls list
1. Press CID to enter the calls list.
2. Scroll VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to browse the calls list.
NOTE
• When reviewing an entry from the calls list, press #/ /
PAUSE/FORMAT repeatedly to display the number in
different format.
For example, if a caller number is displayed as
888-331-3383, the various formats will be:
331-3383
1-331-3383
888-331-3383
1-888-331-3383
You may choose the desired number format for local and
long distance numbers before dialing or saving it into the
phonebook.
• The icon is removed once the new call has been
viewed.
3.12.3 Saving a number from the calls list to the
phonebook
1. Press CID to enter the calls list.
2. Press VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select the entry you
want.
3. Press MENU and then enter the name if desired.
4. Press MENU and then edit the number if desired.
5. Press MENU to save.
3.12.4 Deleting a calls list entry
1. Press CID to enter the calls list.
2. Press VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to scroll to the entry you
want.
3. Press /MUTE to delete the entry.
3.12.5 Deleting the entire calls list
1. Press CID to enter the calls list.
2. Press and hold /MUTE.
DELETE ALL CALL LOG ENTRIES?
is displayed.
3. Press MENU to confirm. All entries will be deleted.
NOTE
You need to review a call before you delete the record from
the call list.

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3.13 Personal Settings
Menu map
MAIN MENU DATE & TIME PHONEBOOK SETUP HS SETUP BS ANSWER MACHINE RESET
SETTINGS
SUB MENU YEAR
DATE
TIME
VIEW
ADD
EDIT
DELETE
DELETE ALL
PB CAPACITY
SPEED DIAL
RINGER TONE
RINGER VOLUME
KEY TONE
LOW BATT TONE
OUT RANGE
TONE
HANDSET NAME
LANGUAGE
LCD CONTRAST
REGISTRATION
DIAL MODE
FLASH TIME
AREA CODE
ANSWERER ON (if
answering machine is off)
Or
ANSWERER OFF (if
answering machine is on)
ANSWERER MODE
RINGS TO ANSWER
ANNOUNCEMNET
RECORD MEMO
CALL SCREENING
DEL ALL OLD MSG
REMOTE ACCESS
SECURITY CODE
CLR VOICE MAIL
ALL SETTINGS

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1. Press MENU.
2. Press VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to scroll through the
menu.
3. Press MENU for opening sub-menus and/or saving.
Press /MUTE to go back to the previous menu level or
cancel an action.
If you do not press any button on the handset for 30 seconds,
the display will automatically return to standby. It will also
return to standby when the handset is placed on the base or
charger.
3.14 Intercom
This feature is only available when there are at least two
registered handsets. It allows you to make internal calls,
transfer external calls from one handset to another handset,
and use the conference option.
3.14.1 Calling another handset
1. Press INT. Except for the originating handset, all
registered handsets will be displayed in the list.
2. Press VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select the handset you
want to call.
3. Press MENU to call the handset.
4. Press /BACK to hang up.
NOTE
If the handset is not within the valid operation range, this
function may not be available. During an intercom call, you
will hear an alert tone if there is an incoming external call.
You need to press /BACK to hang up the intercom call
before answering the incoming external call.
3.14.2 Transferring a call to another handset
1. During an external call, press INT.
- Your call is put on hold.
2. Press VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select the handset you
want to call.
3. Press MENU to call the handset.

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4. When the other handset answers by pressing /FLASH
or /SPEAKER, press /BACK to transfer the
call. If the other handset does not answer, press /
MUTE to talk to your caller again.
3.14.3 Three-party conference call
1. During an external call, press INT.
- Your caller is put on hold.
2. Press VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select the handset you
want to call.
3. Press MENU to call the handset.
4. When the other handset answers the intercom call,
press MENU on the calling handset to set up the
conference call.
5. Press /BACK on any handset to end a three-party
conference call and leave the other handset engaged
with the caller.
NOTE
During an external call, pressing /FLASH or /
SPEAKER on any handset will join in the call and set up a
conference call.
3.15 Setting the dial mode
The default dialing mode is suitable for your country and
network operator. It is unlikely that you should need to
change this setting unless advised to do so.
1. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
SETUP BS .
2. Press MENU to select
DIAL MODE .
3. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
TONE or PULSE .
4. Press MENU to save.
NOTE
If the pulse mode is selected, press TONE/* to switch from
pulse to tone dialing temporarily when dialing out. After the
call is ended, the dial mode will change back to pulse.
3.16 Setting the flash time
The default flash time is 600MS . It is unlikely that you should
need to change this setting unless advised to do so.
1. Press MENU and then VOL+ or REDIAL/VOL- to select
SETUP BS .