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MA550 Series
Cordless Phone
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Welcome Your Motorola MA550 at a glance: Adjust volume Turn ringer on (up) or off (down) Format phone number to Make or answer a call; include or omit area code hang up or 1+ area code Scroll Cancel a command; hang up Store phone number in memory Mute or unmute; delete phone numbers Earphone jack Use if you hear Use for call waiting interference or static and 3-way calling Redial last number called Place call on hold (up to 32 digits) i Welcome
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For a copy of a large-print version of this guide, or for product-related questions, please contact: 1-800-353-2729 U.S.A. 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone) Or visit us online: www.motorola.com/cordless 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 war
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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. Copyright © 2004 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation or adaptation) without written permission from Motorola, Inc. Motorola reserves the right to
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to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Motorola may make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in this manual at any time. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and PhoneWrap are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. iv Welcome
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Contents Welcome............................................ i How to Use.....................................19 How to Locate a Lost Handset.......... 20 Important Safety Instructions..... vii Using Voice Mail ............................... 21 FCC and Interference Storing a Number into Memory ......... 22 Information.................................... xiii Storing a Caller ID Number nto Memory ....................................... 25 Getting Started ................................ 1 Dial
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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: Reduce risk of fire and shock by 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. Do not use while wet or while standing in water. Do not use this product near water (for example, ne
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Never insert objects of any kind into the product slits as that may result in fire or shock. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 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. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords. Avoid using during an electrical storm. Use a surge protector t
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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 Re
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Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink or shower. 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. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other contro
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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. To avoid interference to nearby appliances, do not place the base of the cordless phone on or near a TV, microwave oven, or VCR. Caution! To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, place the base unit at least 20 cm from nearby persons. xi Safety Information
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FCC and Interference 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
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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 de
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Note: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. 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,
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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). xvi FCC Information
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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 temporar
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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. xviii FCC Information
