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Cordless Telephone
MPH6990
Owner's Manual
Thank you for your purchase of this cordless telephone. Please
read this Owner's Manual carefully before using your cordless
telephone to ensure proper use. After reading the manual,
please keep it in a safe place and refer to it when necessary.
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page ii Introduction Thank you for choosing this Memorex® cordless telephone. This phone is designed to exacting standards that provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. Features • 900 MHz Technology • 3-line Backlit Display • Integrated Telephone Answering Device (ITAD) (Bilingual Announce Option) • Voice Prompted Guidance through ITAD S
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REPEAT UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 9:02 AM Page iii Control and Functions 1 1. Handset antenna 20. Handset clip storage 2. Beltclip holes 21. Volume down key 3. Handset battery compartment 22. Set/ringer key 4. Handset earpiece 23. Delete key 4 5. LCD display 24. Repeat key 6. Cid/Menu key 25. Page/Find key 2 7. Talk/Flash key 26. Memo key 8. Volume/Cursor down key 27. Base contacts 5 12 9. /Left cursor/Tone key 28. Base antenna * 6 13 10. Redial/Pause key 29. Base speaker 11. Select key 3
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 3 Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction..................................................................................................... 1 Features ............................................................................................................1 Control and functions......................................................................................2 Important safety instructions............................................
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 4 Important safety instructions When using your telephone equipment, these basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons: 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 n
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 5 E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Additional battery safety precautions Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons by the battery, read and follow these instructions: 1. Use only the appropriate type and size battery pack specified in the reference guide. 2. Do n
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 6 Important electrical considerations Unplug all electrical appliances when you know an electrical storm is approaching. Lightning can pass through your household wiring and damage any device connected to it. This phone is no exception. Warning: Please do not attempt to unplug any appliance during an electrical storm. The FCC Wants You To Know Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or operation of this p
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 7 Radio Interference 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 check around your home to see what appliances may be causing the problem. In addition, we
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 8 Read This First This cordless telephone must be set up before use. Follow these steps: Step 1 (page 9) Unpack the telephone and accessories. Step 2 (page 10 to 12) Next, choose the best location to set up the base unit. Step 3 (page 13 to 14) Then, insert the battery pack into the handset. You have to charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before using the phone. Step 4 (page 33 to 39) Finally, set the answering system. About the digital security
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 9 Step 1 Checking the package contents Make sure you have received the following items in the package. • Base unit • Handset • Rechargeable battery pack (BT-905) • Telephone line cord • AC adapter (AD-420) • This Owner's Manual • Other Printed Materials Important Please keep all packaging material for at least 90 days in case you need to return this product to your place of purchase or Memorex. 9
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 10 Step 2 Setting up the base unit Do the following steps: • Choose the best location • Connect the base unit • Choose the dialing mode Choose the best location Before choosing a location for your new phone, read the IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS. Here are some important guidelines you should consider: Avoid heat sources such as Avoid noise sources such as a window by radiators, air ducts, and sunlight a street with heavy traffic Avoid microwa
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 11 (continued) Step 2 Connect the base unit If you want to install the base unit on the wall, see page 47. 1 Connect the telephone line cord to the TEL LINE jack and to a telephone outlet. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 9V jack and to a standard 120V AC wall outlet. 3 Set the base unit on a desk or tabletop and place the handset on the base unit. Then raise the antenna to a vertical position. Notes Place the power cord where it will not crea
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 12 (continued) Step 2 Notes • Use only the supplied AD-420 AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter. Polarity of the plug • Place the base unit close to the AC outlet so that you can unplug the AC adapter easily. Tip Modular If your telephone outlet isn't modular, contact your telephone company for assistance. Choose the dialing mode Most phone systems use tone dialing which sends DTMF tones through the phone lines. However some phone systems st
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 13 Step 3 Preparing the battery pack Charge the battery pack for 15-20 hours before connecting the phone line. 1 Press and slide the battery compartment cover toward the bottom of the unit. 2 Connect the battery pack connector with the correct polarity (black and red wires), then insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 3 Securely close the battery compartment cover by sliding it up until it snaps into place. 4 Place the handset in the
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 14 (continued) Step 3 Battery use time (per charge) From fully charged • 7 hours continuous use. • 14 days when the handset is in the standby mode. When the battery charge becomes low When the voltage of battery pack is very low and needs to be charged, the phone eliminates functions to save power. If the phone is not in use, “Low Battery” flashes and none of the keys will operate. If the phone is in use, "Low Battery" flashes and the handset beeps
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 15 Making Calls Dialing from standby 1 Dial the phone number. (up to 32 digits.) Example: Enter 800-919-3647 2 Press TALK/FLASH. “Talk” flashes on the display. Then the volume setting appears for a few seconds. Example: Volume level “High” 3 The number is dialed. After about 5 seconds, the call-time display appears. 4 To hang up, press OFF or place the handset in the base. The call-time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Other Operations To Do
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 16 Receiving Calls Receiving a call 1 Phone rings. When the handset receives a Caller ID message, the following display appears. 2 Press TALK/FLASH. “Talk” and the volume setting appears on the display. 3 To hang up, press OFF or place the handset in the base. The call time will be displayed for about 5 seconds. Instant Talk when ringing When the Instant Talk setting is on and there is an incoming call, simply lift the handset from the base unit t
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 17 Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume Handset ringer tone In the standby mode, press or . Each time or is pressed, the ringer tone setting changes and the selected ringer tone sounds for 2 seconds. Handset earpiece volume During a telephone call, pressing or will change the earpiece volume of the handset. This setting will remain in effect after the telephone call has ended. When you press in Maximum mode or press in Low mode, an e
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 18 Memory Storing You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the dial memory. Storing phone numbers and names 1 Press and hold MEMORY until a tone sounds and “Memory Store” is displayed. 2 Press or to scroll to the memory location where you would like to store the number. Or press the keypad (0 to 9) to select the memory location where you would like to store the number. 3 Press SELECT. When an empty memory location is selected, “Store Name” is
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UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 19 (continued) Memory Storing 4 Use the number keys to enter the name. The name cannot exceed 14 characters. • See the ”Steps for entering names and special characters“, page 20. • Use the /t/TONE and #/s to move the cursor to the desired position. * • Use the DELETE/CHANNEL key to delete characters as needed. • Press and hold DELETE/CHANNEL to delete all the characters. • If a name is not required, go to step 5. 5 Press SELECT. “Store Number” is
