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PRECAUTIONS Before you read anything else, please observe the following: Warning! The manufacturer DOES NOT represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, DO NOT expose this to rain or moisture. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Warning & This equipment contains a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery. & Cadmium is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. & The rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery contained in this
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen CONTENTS Precautions!...................................BackCoverFold-out ControlsandFunctions..........................BackCoverFold-out ImportantSafetyInstructions.....................................i Introduction...................................................1 Foldoutthebackcoverof • Welcome............................................................ 1 • Features............................................................ 1 this owner’s m
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed toreducetheriskoffire,electricalshock,andinjurytopersons: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning without liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this product near water; f
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen D. If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. (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 repair work by a qualified technician.) E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13.Donotusethetelephonetor
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Memorex MPH6929 cordless telephone and answering system. This phone is designed and engineered to exacting standards for reliability, long life, and outstanding performance. FEATURES • 900 MHz Extended Range Technology • Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD) • 10 Number Memory Dialing • 3 Instant Dial Priority Keys • 32 Digit Redial • Flash and Pause • Pulse/Tone Dialing • Page/Find • 7HourTa
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INTRODUCTION Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen INCLUDEDINYOURPACKAGE To get the most from your phone, please read this owner’s manual thoroughly. Also be sure to complete and mail the product registration form. Handset AC Adapter Base Rechargeable Battery Telephone Cord (Located inside handset) Wall Mount Adapter Also included: • This Owner’s Manual 2 F:...MPH6929ENG.VP Thu Jun 14 15:47:00 2001
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen IMPORTANTELECTRICALCONSIDERATIONS Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and WARNING damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception. Please do not attempt to unplug any The FCC Wants You To Know appliance during an electrical storm. Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or operation of this pro
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INTRODUCTION Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen RadioInterference Radio interference may occasionally cause buzzing and humming in your cordless handset, or clicking noises in the base. This interference is caused by an external source such as a TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, fluorescent lighting, or electrical storm. Your unit is NOT DEFECTIVE. If these noises continue and are too distracting, please checkaroundyourhometoseewhatappliancesmaybecausingthe problem. In addition, w
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen INSTALLATIONCONSIDERATIONS SelectingaLocation Before choosing a location for your new phone, there are some important guidelines you should consider: • Thelocationshouldbeclosetobothaphonejackandcontinuous power outlet. (AcontinuouspoweroutletisanACoutletwhich doesnothaveaswitchtointerruptitspower.) • Keep the base and handset away from sources of electrical noise such as motors or fluorescent lighting. • Be sure there is sufficient space to full
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INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen ConnectingtheTelephoneCords Consider these safety guidelines before connecting the telephone cords: Caution! Place the power cord so • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. that it does not create a • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the trip hazard or where it telephone line has been disconnected. could become chafed and • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone li
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Installing and Adjusting Your Phone DESK/TABLETOPINSTALLATION Before choosing a location for your phone, read the “Installation Considerations” included in the “Precautions and Important Safety Instructions” brochure. 1) Plug the AC adapter cord into the9VDCinputjackonthebackof the base. 2) Wrap the AC adapter cord around the strain relief notch. Placethepowercordsothatitdoesnotcreateatrip hazardorwhereitcouldbecomechafedandcreateafire orelectric
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INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 7) Setthebaseonadeskortabletop,and place the handset into the base as shown. Then, raise the antenna to a vertical position. Before using your phone, fully charge the Nickel- Cadmiumbatterypackfor 15-20 hours. WALLINSTALLATION Standardwallplatemounting This phone can be mounted on any standard AT&T or GTE wall plate. 1) Slide the wall mount adapter into the notches at the top of the base. Place the power cord so 2) Rota
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 5) Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINE jack onthebackofthebase,then plug the other end into a standard telephone jack. DO NOT use an outlet 6) Line up the mounting slots on controlled by a wall switch. the base with the mounting posts on the wall, then push in and down until the phone is firmly seated. 7) On the base unit, pull the handset retainer out of the slot and rotate it clockwise 180 degrees. Before you plug the other end
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INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Directwallmounting If you don’t have a standard wall plate, you can mount your phone directly to the wall. Before doing this, consider the following: • Select a location away from electrical cables, pipes, or other items behind the mounting location. Inserting screws into areas such as this can be hazardous. • Try to mount your phone within 10 - 15 feet of a working phone jackinordertoavoidexcessivelengths.Remember,youa
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 5) Put the AC adapter cord inside the molded wiring channel, then wrap the AC adapter cord around the strain relief notch. Plug the AC adapter into a standard 120 V AC wall outlet. 6) Plug one end of the telephone cord into the TEL LINEjackontheback of the base, then plug the other end into a standard telephone jack. 7) Line up the mounting slots on the base with the mounting screws on the wall, then push in and down until the phone is firmly sea
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INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen 9) Flip the retainer from front to back, thenslideitbackintotheslotso that the lip of the retainer faces up and the oval is at the bottom of the retainer. This will hold the handset in place. INSTALLINGTHEHANDSETBATTERYPACK 1) Remove the handset battery cover 2 For initial charging, the battery 1 packwill alreadybeinsidethe compartment, but will not be plugged in. 2) Plug the battery’s cable into 3 the handset 3) Replace
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen Lowbatteryindicator Whenthebatterypackisverylowand needs to be charged, the phone is pro- grammed to eliminate functions in order to save power. If the phone is not in use, the talk/batt LED flashes every three seconds. If the phone is in use, the talk/batt LED flashes every three seconds and the handset beeps. Complete your Use only the supplied conversation as quickly as possible and battery (BT-905) supplied return the handset to the base fo
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INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen SETTINGTHEPULSE/TONESWITCH Be sure the PULSE/TONE switch is in the TONE position unless your local phone system uses pulse dialing. Most phone systems use tonedialing.Checkwith your local phone company if you’re not sure whether your system is tone or pulse. ADJUSTINGTHERINGERCONTROLS Handsetringertoneandringervolume When the phone is in standby mode, pressing the volume key on the handset selects the handset ringer vol
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Color profile: Disabled Composite Default screen AUTOMATICDIGITALCODESECURITY To prevent other parties from making unauthorized calls on your phone line, a digital code was added to the MPH6929. Your phone’s handset and base share this code, which is randomly set each time you place the handset in the charging cradle. Toreestablishcommunicationbetweenthehandsetandthe baseintheeventofapowerfailure 1) Restore power to the base. 2) Place the handset on the base. The status LED blinks to indicate
