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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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.