Motorola MA550 Series Instruction Manual

MA550 Series
Cordless Phone
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Welcome
Your Motorola MA550 at a glance:
Earphone jack
Use for call waiting
and 3-way calling
Adjust volume
Use if you hear
interference or static
Redial last number called
(up to 32 digits)
Mute or unmute;
delete phone numbers
Place call on hold
Scroll
Store phone number
in memory
Format phone number to
include or omit area code
or 1+ area code
Cancel a command;
hang up
Turn ringer on (up)
or off (down)
Make or answer a call;
hang up
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For a copy of a large-print version of this
guide, or for product-related questions,
please contact:
1-800-353-2729 U.S.A.
1-800-461-4575 Canada
1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)
Or visit us online: www.motorola.com/cordless
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:
www.motorola.com/warranty/cordless
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Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records.
For warranty service of your Motorola Product, you will needto
provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm
warranty status.
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Welcome............................................ i
Important Safety Instructions..... vii
FCC and Interference
Information.................................... xiii
Getting Started................................ 1
Battery Safety Instructions.................. 2
Charging the Battery........................... 3
Setting Up the Phone.......................... 6
Installation...................................... 11
Installing the MA550 Cordless Phone
on a Desk.......................................... 12
Installing the MA550 Cordless Phone
on a Wall........................................... 13
Installing or Removing the Belt Clip.. 17
How to Use.....................................19
How to Locate a Lost Handset.......... 20
Using Voice Mail ............................... 21
Storing a Number into Memory......... 22
Storing a Caller ID Number
nto Memory....................................... 25
Dialing a Number from Memory........ 26
Storing and Calling
Emergency Numbers ........................ 27
Reviewing and Deleting Numbers
from Memory..................................... 28
Reviewing Caller ID Records............ 29
Dialing a Number from Caller ID....... 30
Deleting Caller ID Records ............... 31
Troubleshooting............................33
Motorola Limited Warranty..........37
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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
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.
Do not use while wet or while standing in water.
Do not use this product near water (for example, near a
bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Place the
power cord so that it will not be walked on.
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Never insert objects of any kind into the product slits as
that may result in fire or shock.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work
is required, contact the Motorola address found in the
back of this user’s guide.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
¡Avoid using during an electrical storm. Use a surge
protector to protect the equipment.
¢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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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
handsetorbaseuntilafteryouhaveunpluggedthepowerandphone
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
Read and understand all instructions and save them for
future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product.
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Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink or shower.
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 with your dealer or
local power company.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or
table. This product may fall, causing serious damage to
the product.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensiveworktorestoretheproducttonormaloperation.
Clean this product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
chemicals or cleaning agents to clean this phone.
Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using
other power supplies may damage the unit.
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¡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.
¢To avoid interference to nearby appliances, do not place
the base of the cordless phone on or near a TV,
microwave oven, or VCR.
Caution! To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure
guidelines, place the base unit at least 20 cm from
nearby persons.
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FCC and Interference Information
This equipment complies with Parts15 and 68 of the FCC rules
andthe requirementsadoptedby the AdministrativeCouncilfor
Terminal Attachments (ACTA).
Aplug and jack used to connectthis 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
modularjackthatisalsocompliant. See installationinstructions
for details.
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Notification of Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among
other information, a product identifier in the form
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. You must, upon request, provide this
information to your telephone company.
The digits represented by ## in the product identifier indicate
the Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) for this equipment. The
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.
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Note: This equipment may not be used on coin service
provided by the telephone company.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for information.
Ifyourhomehasspeciallywired 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.
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The FCC requires that you connect your cordless telephone to
the nationwide telephone network through a modular
telephone jack (USOC RJ11C/RJ11W or RJ14C/RJ14W).
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Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may
harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall,
where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance 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.
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