Motorola SD4501 User manual

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Welcome
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola SD4501
series telephone. Take a moment to ensure that your
purchase includes each of the items pictured.
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
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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Handset Overview
1Volume Controls
2LCD Display
3Left and Right Soft Keys
4Up and Down Scroll
5Phone On/Switch Lines
6Redial list of the last 5 numbers dialed
7Switch from upper to lower case letters
8Use handset as intercom
9Microphone
10 Connect to other registered devices
11 Removes Last Number Entered/Entries in
Phonebook/Caller ID List
12 End Call/Cancel Function
13 Headset/Earphone Jack
14 Handset Antenna, Ringer and Voicemail
Message Indicator
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Welcome
Handset Charger Overview
Charge LED
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Table of Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Handset Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Handset Charger Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Battery Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Charging the Handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Registering Your Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Ringer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting the Ring Tone and Ring Volume . . . . . . . .7
Setting Key Beeps On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Naming a Handset or Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing . . . . . . . . . .13
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Using Your SD4501. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making a Call from the Handset or Base Unit . . 14
Answering/Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the Volume During a Call . . . . . . . . . . 15
Making a Call Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . 16
Switching Between the Handset and Speakerphone 16
Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Placing a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Finding a Lost or Misplaced Handset . . . . . . . . . 18
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Saving a Number in the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . .19
Private Phonebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Shared Phonebooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adding a New Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adding Numbers to the Phonebook from Redial 21
Sorting the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Calling a Number from the Phonebook . . . . . .23
Editing a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Deleting a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Inserting Pauses in a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Reviewing Caller ID Call List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using Automated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Conference Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Intercom Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Handset to Handset Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Transferring a Call from One Handset to Another 31
Unannounced Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Announced Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the Handset as a Walkie Talkie . . . . . . . . 33
Monitoring a Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
openLCR™ Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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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
1Read and understand all instructions and save them for future reference.
2Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink or shower.
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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.
5Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
6Adjust 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.
7Clean this product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents to
clean this phone.
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