Motorola MA3160 Series User manual

MA3160 Series User Guide
2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone with
Answering Machine
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Welcome
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola
MA3160 Series Cordless Telephone. Take a moment
to ensure that your purchase includes each of the
items pictured below.
Important: Product registration is an important step toward
enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering helps us
facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should
your Motorola product require an update or other service.
Registration is not required for warranty coverage. To register your
product online, visit:
https://broadbandregistration.motorola.com
Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records.
Your must show proof of purchase, and return the defective
product to Motorola, a working unit is sent after the defective
product is received. Registration is not required for
warranty coverage.
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Handset Features Overview
Volume control
Access Caller ID/
Scroll down
Make/Answer call/
Switch between
active calls
Switch between
Pulse (Rotary)
and Tone
Switch to
another channel
Microphone
Earphone jack
(2.5 mm connector)
Access Directory/
Scroll up
Select options/
Transfer call
End call/
Cancel command
Mute button
Redial last
number called
(up to 32 digits)
/insert pause
Access and
change functions
Antenna
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Welcome
Base Unit Overview
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Stand Alone Charger Overview
Charge LED
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Contents
Table of Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Battery Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Handset Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Personalizing Your Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting Ring Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting Language Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Answering/Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locating a Misplaced Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Channel Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the Volume During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Forwarding a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Common Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Storing Numbers in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dialing Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Editing Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reassigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Erasing Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Entering Numbers into Phonebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Editing or Erasing a Programmed Number . . . . . . 20
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook . . . . . . 21
Dialing a Caller ID Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reviewing Caller ID Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Deleting a Specific Caller ID Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Deleting All Caller ID Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting Up the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up Your Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . 24
Mailboxes and Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Announcement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reviewing an OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Deleting an OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Common Answering Machine Display Messages . . . 26
Setting the Answering Machine Features . . . . . . . . . 28
Accessing the Answering Machine Remotely . . . . . . 29
Motorola Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Safety Info
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:
To reduce the risk of fire and shock:
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 the power cord.
Place the power cord so that it will not be
walked on.
5. Never insert objects of any kind into the product
slits as that may result in fire or shock.
6. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair
work is required, contact the Motorola address
found in the back of this user 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.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG
or larger UL listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication
Line Cord.
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Safety Info
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 un-
plugged the power and phone from the wall. Then retrieve
the unit by the 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 instructions marked on
the product.
3. Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink,
or shower.
4. Operate this phone using only the power source
that is indicated on the marking label. If you are
unsure of the power supply to your home, consult
your dealer or local power company.
5. Do not place 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.
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