Motorola MD4160 Series User manual

MD4160 Series User Guide
Guía del Usuario de la Serie MD4160
2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Telephone
with Answering Machine
Teléfono inalámbrico digital de 2,4 GHz
con contestador automático
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i
Welcome
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola
MD4160 Series Cordless Telephone with Answering
Machine. 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. For warranty service of your Motorola product, you
will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to
confirm warranty status.

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Welcome
MD4160 Series Handset
Volume control
Access Call ID/
Scroll down
Make/Answer call/
Switch between
active calls
Switch between
Rotary(Pulse)/Tone
Mute/delete
caller information
Microphone
Switch to
hands-free mode
Earphone jack
Access Directory/
Scroll up
Select options
End call/
Cancel command
Redial last
number called/
Insert pause
Antenna
Call second
Handset
Ringing status LED

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Welcome
Base Unit
LED display
Record out-going
message or a memo
Announce current
time/set clock
Review features
Move to different
option/setting in
menu/clock mode
Volume controls
Repeat past message(s)/
Slow playback
Delete message Speaker
Skip to next message/
Speed up playback
Locate Handset(s)
In use LED
Charge LED
Answering Machne
On/Off
Access mailboxes

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Welcome
Stand Alone Charger
Charge LED

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Personalizing Your Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Selecting Ring Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Naming Your Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting Language Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning the Key Beeps Off/On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Answering/Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locating a Misplaced Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Mute Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Making Intercom Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Forwarding a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Call Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Conference Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Storing Numbers in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Storing a New Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Deleting a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dialing Phonebook Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Editing a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Caller ID Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing a Caller ID Entry in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dialing a Caller ID Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reviewing Caller ID Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deleting All Caller ID Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting Up the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the Date, Time, and Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting Up Your Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . 19
Mailboxes and Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Announcement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM) . . . . . . . . . . 20
Reviewing an OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Deleting an OGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Common Answering Machine Display Messages . . . 21
Setting the Answering Machine Features . . . . . . . . . 22
Access the Answering Machine Remotely . . . . . . . . 23
Motorola Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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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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Safety Info
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, refrigerator, 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 Info
FCC 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 this product. 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,
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.
Note: This equipment may not be used on coin service
provided by the telephone company.

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FCC Info
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
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
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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FCC Info
•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.
•This device must accept any interference received,
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
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

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FCC Info
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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is,
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,
the Federal Communications Commission has prepared
a helpful booklet, "How to Identify and Resolve Radio/
TV Interference Problems."
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.
Hearing Aid Compatibility
This telephone system meets the FCC standards for
hearing aid compatibility.

1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Before you can use your new Motorola telephone to
make or receive calls, you must charge the batteries.
Battery Safety Instructions
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the
battery. The battery contains toxic materials that could
be released, resulting in injury.
• Caution: There is a risk of explosion if you replace
the battery with an incorrect battery type. Use only the
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
product must be disposed of properly and may
need to be recycled. Refer to your battery’s
label for battery type. Contact your local recycling
center for proper disposal methods.

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Getting Started
Charging the Battery
Your MD4160 series telephone comes with a Base Unit
with Answering Machine, and a Stand Alone Charger.
Use the Charger to charge one of your two Handsets.
See “Installation” on page 6 for step-by-step instructions
on installing the Base Unit. Note: For the initial charge,
please charge the battery for at least 12 hours.
1Remove any stickers if present.
2Press the indentation on the battery door and
slide downwards to remove.
3Insert the battery (bottom edge first) into the
battery compartment.

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Getting Started
4Replace the battery door.
5Attach the Belt Clip (optional).

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Getting Started
6Plug the power cord into the bottom of the
Charger and into an electrical outlet.
7Place the Handset in the Charger.
8Charge the battery for at least 12 hours before
using for the first time. The glowing LED light
indicates that the Handset is charging.
Charge LED

5
Getting Started
Handset Display Overview
Use the at-a-glance image below to familiarize yourself
with the 4160 Handset’s display screen. See
“Personalizing Your Handset” on page 7 for step-by-
step instructions on setting preferences.
Main Display Screen
Notes: Caller ID information is supplied only if you
subscribe to the service with your local telephone
company.
•If you subscribe to Caller ID service, but INCOMING CALL
or No Data is displayed for all of your incoming calls,
contact your telephone company.
Muted
microphone
indicator
Speakerphone
indicator
New call
log entry
indicator
Caller ID date
and time
information
Low battery/
charging
indicator
Name
and number
display area
Muted
ringer
indicator