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Setting Up 

Once your cordless handset is fully charged, you are 
ready to set your preferences.

Personalizing Your Phone

Personalize your phone (your MD790 series phone is 
expandable up to 8 handsets) by setting unique ring 
tones, adjusting the ringer volume for day and night, 
and naming the handset and base unit.

Setting the Ring Volume 

If you want the volume of your ringer to differ from 
daytime to nighttime, you can set a separate day 
volume and night volume.

1

Select 

MENU

.

2

Scroll to 

Ringer

 and press 

SELECT

. 

Day Volume

 is 

displayed, which sets the ringer volume from 
6 AM to 9 PM. 

3

Select 

CHANGE

 to scroll through the settings (off, 

low, medium, high). Each volume level plays as 
you press 

CHANGE

. Stop at the volume level you 

want to set.

To change the night volume, scroll down to 

Night 

Volume, 

which sets the ringer volume from 9 PM to 6 AM, 

and repeat step 3. 

4

Select 

DONE

.

5

Select 

EXIT

 to return to the standby screen, or 

scroll to a different menu option.

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Summary of Contents for MD790 Series

Page 1: ...TM MD790 Series User Guide Digital 5 8 GHz Expandable Corded Cordless Telephone System with Base Speakerphone Keypad and Answering Machine UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 2: ...ause tone 0 8 jkl mno def cancel ghi 5 6 3 4 abc 2 1 9 7 flash Adjust volume Scroll up or down Left soft key Right soft key Earphone jack 2 5 connector Ring indicator Page other handset s Redial last number called up to 32 digits Cancel a command hang up Make or answer a call switch between lines Talk using speakerphone Microphone UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 3: ...BK is displayed opens your list of phone numbers and names Left soft key Right soft key Speaker LED Speakerphone Scroll up or down on display Play stop message Skip backwards Skip forwards Delete message Page Handset s Record a memo forward message s Volume Handsfree Redial Intercom Phone On Switch lines End call Cancel function UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 4: ...ring 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 Note Product registration is not available in Canada Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records For warranty ser...

Page 5: ...t obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited 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 ...

Page 6: ...ys 7 Using the Navigation Key 8 Installation 9 Installing the Phone on a Desk 9 Installing the Phone on the Wall 10 Setting Up 12 Personalizing Your Phone 12 Setting the Ring Volume 12 Setting the Ring Tone 13 Setting Key Beeps On or Off 14 Naming Your Handset and Base Unit 15 Storing Area Codes for Caller ID 17 Setting the Date and Time 18 Setting the Language 19 Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Diali...

Page 7: ...nebook Entry 30 Sorting the Phonebook 30 Copying a Phonebook Entry 31 Calling a Number from the Phonebook 31 Using Caller ID 32 Reviewing the List of Caller ID Calls 32 Deleting Caller ID Calls 33 Multihandset Functions 34 Using the Intercom 35 Enabling Auto Answer 36 Transferring Calls to Other Handsets 37 Conference Calling 37 Monitoring a Room 38 Using the Answering Machine 39 Setting Up the An...

Page 8: ...Recording Quality 43 Using the Answering Machine 43 Checking Messages from the Base Unit 43 Checking Messages from a Cordless Handset 44 Checking Messages Remotely 45 Message Forwarding 46 Screening Calls 47 New Expansion Handsets 48 Registering a New Expansion Handset 48 Deregistering an Expansion Handset 48 Motorola Limited Warranty 50 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 9: ...ol 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 ...

Page 10: ...ow 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 with your dealer or local power company 5 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table This product may fall causing seri...

Page 11: ...ave 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 at least 20 cm from nearby persons UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 12: ...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 sti...

Page 13: ...elephone 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 m...

Page 14: ...ect 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 i...

Page 15: ...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 This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Of...

Page 16: ...xv FCC Info Hearing Aid Compatibility This telephone system meets the FCC standards for hearing aid compatibility UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 17: ...k 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 dispose...

Page 18: ...ry 1 Remove any stickers if present 2 Remove the battery door 3 Insert the battery into the battery compartment 4 Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in the battery compartment and replace the battery door UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 19: ... charged in the base for at least 10 seconds for the phone to properly restart Installing Backup Batteries Four AA alkaline batteries not included can be installed into the base as backup in case of a power outage Note The corded handset will work during power outages with or without the backup batteries Charge LED 5 8 GHz DIGITAL h an ds fr ee r ed ial oper tuv pqrs wx yz in t er co m paus e tone...

Page 20: ...cover 2 Insert four AA alkaline batteries as directed on the compartment 3 Replace the compartment cover by inserting the tabs of the cover into the slots on the base unit Press down until the cover clicks into place The base display has a battery meter to show status of the backup batteries UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 21: ...5 Getting Started Installing the Corded Handset Connect the coiled cord between the corded handset and base as shown UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 22: ...nents so you can set up your preferences For step by step instructions on setting personal preferences see Setting Up Using the Phone Display The main display When the phone is not in use the standby screen is displayed Note Caller ID information is supplied only if you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local phone company When the speakerphone is on V displays UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 23: ...tly selected item Using the Soft Keys Two soft keys are used to select the functions shown above them on the display The functions change as you move from one screen to the next In this guide soft key functions are shown as the function name For example if a step instructs you to select MENU do so by pressing the soft key below MENU UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 24: ...8 Getting Started Using the Navigation Key The navigation key is used to scroll up and down through menu items lists of settings Caller ID and redial lists and the phonebook UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 25: ...or mount it to a wall This section provides the step by step instructions you will need to install the phone Installing the Phone on a Desk Once the battery is fully charged plug the phone cord into the back of the phone and then into the phone jack on the wall UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 26: ...tallation Installing the Phone on the Wall 1 Align the tabs on the mount with the tabs on the base unit 2 Slide the mount toward the rear of the base unit until the mount clicks in place UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 27: ...se and into an electrical outlet 4 Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base 5 Line up the tabs on the wall mount bracket with the holes on the back of the wall mount Snap the wall mount firmly into place UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 28: ...fer from daytime to nighttime you can set a separate day volume and night volume 1 Select MENU 2 Scroll to Ringer and press SELECT Day Volume is displayed which sets the ringer volume from 6 AM to 9 PM 3 Select CHANGE to scroll through the settings off low medium high Each volume level plays as you press CHANGE Stop at the volume level you want to set To change the night volume scroll down to Nigh...

Page 29: ...d select SELECT 3 Scroll down to Ring Tone which sets the ring tone for incoming calls 4 Select CHANGE to scroll through the ring tones Each tone plays as you select CHANGE Stop at the ring tone you want to set 5 Scroll down to PHONEBOOK TONE which sets the ring tone for numbers stored in your handset s phonebook 6 Select DONE 7 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen or scroll to a different ...

Page 30: ...beep only when the ringer is on 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Ringer 3 Press SELECT 4 Scroll to Key Beeps 5 Press SELECT 6 Press CHANGE 7 Scroll through the options ON OFF or LINKED to RINGER When your choice displays press SELECT Note For the LINKED to RINGER option key beeps are on when the ringer is on and off when the ringer is off UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 31: ... handset from a list for example to intercom another handset If you name a handset the handset number remains part of the name for example Kitchen 2 Follow the steps below to name a handset or your base unit 1 Select MENU 2 Scroll to Name handset using your handset Scroll to Name base on base unit 3 Press SELECT 4 Enter the name you want to use up to 12 characters The flashing underline shows the ...

Page 32: ...from uppercase to lowercase press A flashing square indicates that you are in the uppercase text entry mode A flashing cursor indicates that you are in the lowercase text entry mode 5 Select DONE 6 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen or scroll to a different menu option Button Number of Presses 1 2 3 4 5 1 space 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W ...

Page 33: ...ea code to call numbers in this area code 10 digit format You have to dial the 3 digit area code 7 digit phone number to call numbers in this area code 11 digit format You have to dial the 1 3 digit area code 7 digit phone number to call numbers in this area code Important This feature should not be used in regions where the same area code can be used to dial 10 digit local numbers or 11 digit lon...

Page 34: ...time two digits are required for both hour and minutes so use a leading 0 for 1 digit values 4 If using a 12 hour clock select AM PM to switch between am and pm 5 Scroll down to move the next field 6 Select CHANGE to change the time format 12 or 24 hour clock Scroll down to move to the next field 7 Select CHANGE to select date format MM DD or DD MM 8 Scroll down to move the next field 9 Enter the ...

Page 35: ...to a different menu option Setting Touch Tone or Pulse Dialing Your handset uses touch tone dialing by default Do not change this setting unless touch tone service is not available in your area 1 Select MENU 2 Scroll to Tone Pulse 3 Scroll or press CHANGE to switch between Tone and Pulse 4 Select DONE 5 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen or scroll to a different menu option UNCONTROLLED D...

Page 36: ...before the number is dialed During a call a timer on the display shows the length of the call Ending a Call When you are finished talking press to hang up or replace the corded handset Answering a Call Press HANDSFREE or pick up the corded handset to answer a call From the base unit press or HANDSFREE to answer using the speakerphone Press HANDSFREE on the cordless handset to answer using the spea...

Page 37: ...ing the Volume During a Call Inserting Pauses in a Number When you call a number featuring a pause the phone waits three seconds before transmitting the next digits in the dialing sequence This is useful for example when you have to dial 9 to get a dial tone or for accessing a voicemail system To insert a pause within a number press the pound key twice A P is displayed on the handset display Softe...

Page 38: ...ed response system For example if you frequently access your bank account information over the phone you can store your account number and PIN in the phonebook and then access them during the call instead of entering them manually each time 1 While on a call scroll until points to the entry you want to recall 2 Press DIAL 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 as often as necessary to complete your transaction UN...

Page 39: ...set When the speakerphone is on V appears on the display If you have call waiting press to answer the second call while using the speakerphone To adjust the speakerphone volume press the volume up or volume down key These keys are located on the side of the handset or on the top of the base unit To toggle between the handset corded or cordless and the speakerphone press HANDSFREE When you are fini...

Page 40: ...he Intercom section Redialing a Number To redial the last number dialed press and then press REDIAL To redial one of the last four numbers you dialed 1 Press REDIAL 2 Scroll until points to the number you want to redial 3 Press the soft key DIAL or or HANDSFREE If a number in the redial list matches a number in your phonebook the phonebook name and number display in the redial list Finding a Lost ...

Page 41: ... L I M I N A R Y Using the Phone To stop paging all handsets press PAGE again on the base unit or press EXIT or on any handset To stop paging an individual handset press OK on the handset UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 42: ...nebook which can hold 50 names and numbers The base has a 48 entry phonebook that is shared with the cordless handset Storing a New Number 1 Select PHONEBK 2 To store a number in the base phonebook select SHARED To store a number in the handset phonebook select PRIVATE 3 Scroll to NEW ENTRY and select SELECT 4 Enter the name up to 12 characters The flashing cursor shows the input position Select D...

Page 43: ...case text entry mode A flashing underline indicates that you are in the lowercase text entry mode 5 Scroll down 6 Enter the phone number up to 24 digits Select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor 7 Scroll down 8 To set the tones of incoming calls for this number select CHANGE A tone plays each time you select CHANGE Stop at the ring tone you want to set 9 Select DONE Button ...

Page 44: ...entering text 5 Scroll down until the phone number displays in the number field Press DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor 6 Scroll down 7 Press CHANGE to set the ring tones of incoming calls for this number A tone plays each time you press CHANGE Stop at the ring tone you want to set 8 Select DONE Storing a Caller ID Number 1 Select OPTIONS from the Caller ID list 2 Scroll t...

Page 45: ...edit the name select DELETE to erase characters to the left of the input cursor See Storing a New Number for information on entering text The first letter of the entry is an uppercase letter To change the entry from uppercase to lowercase press A flashing square indicates that you are in the uppercase text entry mode A flashing cursor indicates that you are in the lowercase text entry mode 5 Scrol...

Page 46: ...Phonebook entries are stored in the order in which they were saved by default However you can set the phonebook to sort entries alphabetically Note Once sorted a phonebook cannot be unsorted or reset to its previous list order 1 Select PHONEBK and scroll to any phonebook entry 2 Select OPTIONS 3 Scroll down to SORT PHONEBK and press SELECT The option Alphabetically sort phonebk is displayed 4 Sele...

Page 47: ...ntry to the shared phonebook OR 4 Select COPY TO PRVT when in the shared phonebook to copy an entry to your private phonebook Calling a Number from the Phonebook 1 Select PHONEBK 2 Scroll down until points to the phonebook entry you want to call To search numerically press the numbers of the phonebook entry that you want to dial 3 Pick up the corded handset press or HANDSFREE To speed dial select ...

Page 48: ...lls contact your telephone company Reviewing the List of Caller ID Calls The handset can store up to 40 Caller ID records 1 Scroll down to view the recent calls list The most recent call is listed first 2 Scroll to review more calls 3 Pick up the corded handset press or HANDSFREE to dial the number To reformat the number before you call select FORMAT until the correct format displays For example i...

Page 49: ... Caller ID list select OPTIONS 2 Scroll to DELETE to delete the current Caller ID entry or DELETE ALL to delete all Caller ID records and select SELECT If you select Delete All select YES at the Delete All prompt 3 Press NO to return to the Caller ID list UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 50: ... line You can place the handset and its charging base anywhere a standard electrical outlet is available With multiple handsets you can Conference call Talk handset to handset on the intercom Set up handsets to automatically answer intercom calls Transfer calls from one handset to another Monitor a room To order expansion handsets visit us online www motorola com cordless In Canada check website f...

Page 51: ...ssing INTERCOM automatically pages the handset If you have multiple handsets a list of handsets is displayed 2 Scroll to and select the handset you want to page 3 Select PAGE The other phone is paged To answer a page press OK If your page is not answered after two minutes or if the person you are paging selects EXIT or presses NO ANSWER is displayed on your handset and paging stops 4 To end an int...

Page 52: ... programmed to do this by default 1 Select MENU 2 Scroll to and select INTERCOM SETUP 3 Scroll to and select one of the following options AFTER 1 RING The handset automatically answers a page after one ring AFTER 3 RINGS The handset automatically answers a page after three rings 4 Select EXIT to return to the standby screen or scroll to a different menu option UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 53: ...et speak once the page has been answered 6 Select UNHOLD The call is transferred to the other handset and all three individuals are on the call 7 Press to disconnect Conference Calling Multiple handsets can participate in a call When only one handset is on a call LINE IN USE is displayed Once additional handsets join the call ON CONFERENCE is displayed To connect to a call from an additional hands...

Page 54: ...andset you want use to listen If you only have one additional handset pressing INTERCOM automatically pages the handset 5 Scroll to the handset you want to monitor and select PAGE if you have multiple expansion handsets The handset being monitored automatically answers the page the microphone is turned on and the speaker is turned off MONITORING HANDSET NAME is displayed on the handset from which ...

Page 55: ...r memos You can listen to your messages from the base unit from the handset or remotely You can also set your phone to automatically forward answering machine messages to another phone number Play stop message Skip backwards Skip forwards Delete message Record a memo forward message s Volume UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 56: ...ge OGM that plays when you receive a call but cannot answer If you do not record a personal message a prerecorded greeting will play Recording an Outgoing Message To record an outgoing message from the handset or base unit 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH SETUP 2 Scroll to and select OUTGOING MSG 3 Scroll to and select RECORD OGM 4 Select YES to record your message 5 When you a...

Page 57: ...1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select ANS MACH SETUP 2 Scroll to and select RING NUMBER 3 Scroll to and select 3 4 5 6 or TOLLSAVER and then select DONE Toll Saver sets the answering machine to pick up the call after three rings when new messages are present or after five rings when there are no new messages Using this feature if you call long distance to check your messages and the phone do...

Page 58: ...hree digit security number and then select DONE Recording a Memo To record a message that you can play back later press and hold MEMO on the base unit Release the button to stop recording Setting Voice Prompts You can set your voice mail prompts to either English Spanish or French 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select Ans Mach Setup 2 Scroll to and select Voice Prompt 3 Scroll to and select ...

Page 59: ...ity 1 Select MENU and then scroll to and select Ans Mach Setup 2 Scroll to and select Record Quality 3 Scroll to and select either Med qual Longr or Hi qual Shortr 4 Select DONE to save selection Using the Answering Machine Checking Messages from the Base Unit Press i to play and stop messages Press g to skip forward Press h to skip backward Press to delete messages UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 60: ...ages from a Cordless Handset 1 Select MENU then scroll to and select MESSAGES 2 Scroll to and select the function you want The functions are 1 REVIEW 2 PLAY STOP 3 SKIP 4 ANSWER ON OFF 5 MEMO 7 REPEAT MENU 0 ERASE UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 61: ... ID number A synthesized voice prompts you with instructions 3 To skip the voice prompts and operate the base unit directly press the appropriate number key on the phone The functions are Press 2 to play stop messages Press 3 to skip forwards Press 1 to skip backwards Press 4 to turn the answering machine on off Press 5 to record a memo Press 7 to repeat the menu Press 0 to delete the message UNCO...

Page 62: ...he pound key twice 5 Scroll to and select FORWARD ON OFF 6 Select ENABLE and then select DONE To activate message forwarding quickly press and release the MEMO button on the base The message FWD ANSWER ON is displayed With Message Forwarding activated the next time a message is received the answering machine will call the phone number you specified When you answer the call you will be prompted for...

Page 63: ...ll by allowing the answering machine to pick up and listening to the message as it is being recorded 1 When RECORDING INCOMING MESSAGE is displayed select SCREEN 2 To answer the call press To stop listening to the incoming message press UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 64: ...ase until the expansion handset beeps 5 Press OK to return to the handset screen Deregistering an Expansion Handset Caution If you deregister all handsets from the base unit you will render your cordless telephone system inoperable until at least one handset is reregistered to the base unit When deregistering a handset delete or listen to all voice mail messages if necessary to clear the IN USE Vo...

Page 65: ...ndset displays 4 Press OK to register another handset or press EXIT Note When replacing handsets you must deregister the old handset before replacing it with a new one If you do not the expansion slot used by the handset you wish to replace will be permanently inaccessible UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT ...

Page 66: ...ftware purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada which are accompanied by this written warranty Products and Accessories as defined above unless otherwise provided for below Length of coverage one 1 year from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product unless otherwise provided for below Decorative Accessories and Cases Decorative covers bezels PhoneWrap covers ...

Page 67: ...ies Defects or damage that result from the use of Non Motorola branded or certified Products Accessories Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage Unauthorized Service or Modification Defects or damages resulting from service testing adjustment installation maintenance alteration or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola or its authorized service centers are...

Page 68: ... including but not limited to personal contacts games and ringer tones will be reinstalled To avoid losing such data software and applications please create a back up prior to requesting service How to Get Warranty Service or Other Information For accessories and software please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used You will receive instructions on how...

Page 69: ...CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS ACCESSORIES OR SOFTWARE TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the length of an implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific leg...

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