Motorola MA580 Series User manual

MA580 Series User Guide
Digital 5.8GHz

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Contents
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Table of Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
FCC and Interference Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Battery Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Setting Up the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up the Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing the Phone on a Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing the Phone on the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing or Removing the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
If You Hear Interference on the Line . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Finding a Lost Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Saving a Number in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Dialing a Number from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using Automated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Deleting Numbers from Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Dialing a Number from the Caller ID List . . . . . . . .18
Deleting Numbers from the Caller ID List . . . . . . . .19
Saving a Caller ID Number in Memory . . . . . . . . . .19

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Storing and Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . 20
Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Conference Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transfering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Turning the Answering Machine On or Off . . . . . . . 23
Setting the Day and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up Your Outgoing Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recording a Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Checking Messages from the Base Station . . . . . . 26
Checking Messages from a Handset . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Checking Messages Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Screening Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Motorola Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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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:
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’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.
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 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 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
with 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 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, 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 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 thisproduct. It is designed
to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is
also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
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,
thesumoftheRENs ofalldevicesconnectedto 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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Connectiontopartylineservice is subject to statetariffs.
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 cordless
telephone to the nationwide telephone network through
a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C/RJ11W or
RJ14C/RJ14W).
Rights of the Telephone Company
Shouldyourequipmentcausetrouble onyourline 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.
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential 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
interferenceto radiocommunications.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:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna(thatis,
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 the interference,
please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. Also,
theFederalCommunicationsCommissionhasprepared
a helpful booklet, "How to Identify and Resolve Radio/
TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
The FCC requires 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
Getting Started
Before you can use your cordless phone to make or
answer calls, you must charge the battery and
complete the initial setup. 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
thebatterywithanincorrectbatterytype.Useonlythe
battery that came with your phone or an authorized
replacement recommended by the manufacturer.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire, which could result
in explosion.
• The rechargeable batteries that power this
productmustbedisposedofproperlyandmay
need to be recycled. Refer to your battery’s
label for battery type. Contact your local
recycling center for proper disposal methods.
Charging the Battery
1Remove the battery door.
2Insert the battery into the battery compartment.

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3Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in
the battery compartment and replace the
battery door.
4Plug the power cord into the back of the base and
into an outlet.
5Rest the handset in the base so the charging
LED lights.