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T31 Series

Motorola T3150 Windows Live™ Messenger Enabled Cordless Phone System
1.9 GHz Digital

Model Family: T3150

Users Guide

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Page 1: ...T31 Series Motorola T3150 Windows Live Messenger Enabled Cordless Phone System 1 9 GHz Digital Model Family T3150 Users Guide ...

Page 2: ...n 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 EXPRESS 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 and the Stylized M logo ar...

Page 3: ...Main Menu Overview 4 Getting Started 5 Minimum System Requirements 5 Battery Safety Instructions 5 Installing the Battery 6 Charging the Handset Battery 7 Installing the Base Unit 9 Testing Your Connections 10 Paging Your Handset 10 Check Your PC Connection with Your Handset 11 Finding a Location for Your Handset Charger 12 Basic Phone Operations 13 Making 911 Calls 13 ...

Page 4: ...the Handset Keypad 16 Setting the Date and Time 16 Locate a Misplaced Handset 17 Using Windows Live Messenger 18 Windows Live Messenger Menu Features and Options 19 Purchasing Minutes for Windows Live Messenger Calls 21 Dialing Any Number Using Windows Live Messenger 21 Dialing a Contact s Phone Number from Their Profile 22 Personalizing Your Handset 23 Accessing the Main Menu Options 23 Select a ...

Page 5: ...g Your Handset Settings 28 Changing the Display Setup 28 Setting the Alarm Clock 28 Changing the Call Related Settings 29 Call Related Features 29 Registering and Deregistering Handsets 30 Registering a Handset to a Base Unit 30 Deregistering a Handset from a Base Unit 31 Returning Your System to the Default Settings 31 Customizing Your Base Unit 32 Ringer Type 32 Dialing Method 32 Phonebook Opera...

Page 6: ...eed Dial Phone Number 36 Caller ID Call Waiting Caller ID 36 Reviewing Caller ID Records 37 Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook 37 Dialing from the Caller ID Log 38 Deleting a Caller ID Record 38 Placing an Intercom Call 38 Transferring a Landline Call to Another Handset 39 Transferring a PC Call to another Handset 39 Creating a Three way Conference Call 39 Troubleshooting 40 Warranty 43 ...

Page 7: ... interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver ...

Page 8: ...mplies with Canadian ICES 003 The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 213 and RSS 102 of Industry Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC Part 68 Statement This Motorola phone complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA On the bottom of this equipment i...

Page 9: ...ises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state publi...

Page 10: ...quipment from the network until the problem is solved This equipment is hearing aid compatible If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of the cordless phone does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or qualified installer CAUTION To maintain comp...

Page 11: ...ING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE UNIT MUST NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES ON THE UNIT CAUTION THIS PRODUCT WAS QUALIFIED UNDER TEST CONDITIONS THAT INCLUDED THE USE OF THE SUPPLIED CABLES BETWEEN SYSTEMS COMPONENTS TO ENSURE REGULATORY AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE USE ONLY THE PROVIDED PO...

Page 12: ...D IN THE INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MOTOROLA FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT CAUTION INSTALL AN AC SURGE PROTECTOR IN THE AC OUTLET TO WHICH THIS DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO AVOID DAMAGING THE EQUIPMENT BY LOCAL LIGHTNING STRIKES AND O...

Page 13: ... a table shelf or stand The product may fall causing serious damage 6 Slots and openings in the back or bottom of the base unit and handset are provided for ventilation To protect them from overheating these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed sofa or rug This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should...

Page 14: ...r handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used 12 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 13 Avoid using a telephone other than cordless during an electrical storm There is a remote risk of electric ...

Page 15: ...uct Registering will help us facilitate warranty service and permit 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 http broadbandregistration motorola com Product registration is not available in Canada Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records For warr...

Page 16: ...olor LCD 3 Left softkey 4 Phone On Flash 5 Speakerphone 6 Lock handset keys 7 Redial Pause 8 Microphone 9 Intercom 10 Change number format 11 PC Connect button 12 Phone Off Cancel 13 Right softkey 14 Headset jack 2 5 mm 15 Four way navigational button ...

Page 17: ... there is voicemail waiting 2 In use Voice mail Page button 3 Registration Page LED Red during registration process and flashes red during a page A solid red LED indicates that your base is not connected to your PC 4 Base unit stand 5 Built in USB cable 6 Power supply port 7 Telephone port IN USE VOICEMAIL PAGE ...

Page 18: ...6 Right softkey option 7 Date 8 Voicemail waiting 9 Ringer status 10 Battery icon only appears during charging Main Menu Overview 1 Menu Name 2 Selected menu 3 Menu icons Phonebook Call log Alarm clock Audio setup Settings 4 Left softkey option 5 Right softkey option 12 08AM Jan 2 HANDSET 2 Menu Ph Bk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 1 4 5 Phone Book Select Back 2 3 ...

Page 19: ...ting in injury and or explosion CAUTION There is a risk 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 The rechargeable batteries that power this product must be disposed of properly ...

Page 20: ...rts if present 2 Remove the battery door by pressing down on the indentation and sliding downward 3 Plug the battery connector into the receptacle Make sure the black wire is on the left 4 Insert the battery into the battery compartment 5 Replace the battery door Red Black ...

Page 21: ...rs After the initial charge a maintenance charge of eight hours should be sufficient Be sure to place the handset in the charger when it is not in use to ensure maximum daily performance If your handset displays a LOW BATTERY message or the handset appears completely inactive the LCD is blank and does not activate when you press the keys charge the handset NOTE When in LOW BATTERY mode the keypad ...

Page 22: ...indows Live Messenger on your PC Please take a moment to ensure that you have the application You will need it for the final installation steps If you do not have the application you can download it from http get live com messenger overview ...

Page 23: ...p and bottom of the base stand to remove it from the base unit The USB cable power supply and phone line ports are visible 4 Connect the USB cable to your computer 5 Connect the power and phone cords to the base unit If desired wrap the wires around the spokes 6 Replace the base stand by aligning the slots on the base stand and base unit There is a click when the pieces are in place The wires shou...

Page 24: ...m does not respond 1 Make sure the base unit is plugged into an electrical outlet 2 Charge the battery it may not have a sufficient charge for the page test 3 Verify that you have installed Windows Live Messenger on you PC If you receive a Please start phone software message you have not installed the software Go to http get live com messenger overview for the files 4 See the section on Registerin...

Page 25: ...ur PC 2 Check the Remember Me and Remember my Password boxes in order to sign in from your handset in the future 3 Press the PC CONNECT button on your handset Your handset changes to PC Mode and after a few seconds your Windows Live Messenger contacts appear on the display 4 Press OFF CANCEL to return to the standby menu ...

Page 26: ...e same location as the base unit Your handset and base unit have an indoor communication range of approximately 50 meters approximately 55 yards and up to approximately 200 meters 219 yards outdoors Please keep in mind that this approximation considers only ideal situations and may or may not apply to your environment ...

Page 27: ...contact 911 during an emergency Making a Traditional Call Press ON FLASH on the handset or SPEAKERPHONE to use the speakerphone feature When you hear the dial tone dial the number OR Enter the phone number and then press ON FLASH The phone number appears on the display before it is dialed Use the CLEAR softkey key to make corrections Press OFF CANCEL to delete the entire number ...

Page 28: ...d Call PC Softkey Answering Calls Press ON FLASH or SPEAKERPHONE If you subscribe to call waiting press ON FLASH to answer the second call Press ON FLASH again to return to the first call Ending a Call Press OFF CANCEL to end the call Using the Speakerphone Your handset has a built in speakerphone This feature allows you to have hands free conversations To switch between the speakerphone and the h...

Page 29: ...r outgoing call see Audio Setup for additional volume control information The audio waves on the graphic will increase or decrease as you adjust the volume Redial Function 1 Press the REDIAL PAUSE key to display the last 20 telephone numbers dialed from the handset up to 24 digits 2 Use the scroll keys to navigate through the list 3 Press the ON FLASH or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the highlighted number...

Page 30: ...eypad lock is engaged you can only dial emergency numbers e g 911 function Setting the Date and Time 1 Press the MENU softkey 2 Scroll to and select SETTINGS 3 Scroll to HANDSET SETUP 4 Scroll to and select DATE TIME 5 Scroll to and select DATE or TIME 6 Use the scroll key and or the keypad to enter the needed information 7 Press the SAVE softkey to store the information OK appears on the display ...

Page 31: ... beep and PAGING appears on the display To end the page press any key on your handset or press the PAGE button on the base unit NOTES When you press a key on one handset to stop paging the action stops paging for all handsets A handset registered to multiple bases can only be paged from the base to which it is actively connected ...

Page 32: ...e MENU softkey To change a menu setting 1 Press PC CONNECT to access Windows Live Messenger 2 Press the MENU softkey 3 Scroll to and select the desired menu feature e g Set Status 4 Scroll to and select the desired setting Online Busy Away etc The system returns you to the Contacts screen Select Back Set Status View History Sort Contacts View Contacts Download Nmbrs Set Alerts Menu Back Choose sta...

Page 33: ...nal sorting tier By Presence or By Name View Contacts By Display Name By Full Name By E Mail By Phone Number Download Nmbrs Download contact information NOTE Before dialing verify that the downloaded numbers are in the proper format for your landline phone i e if you have contacts with international numbers verify that they were entered in the contact list without a in front of them You will need ...

Page 34: ...ct Online IM Invitation MSN Alert Mail Status Checks your MSN account and reports the number of new messages Set Area Code Enter your three digit area code select your country code from the list provided Sign Out Sign out of Windows Live Messenger ...

Page 35: ...t live com messenger overview to sign up Please contact the web call service provider for additional support After you sign up for service attempt your first call from your PC to ensure that the audio settings are correct After you complete this test you can use your minutes to make calls from your handset Dialing Any Number Using Windows Live Messenger 1 Press PC CONNECT 2 Enter the number you wi...

Page 36: ...can dial their phone number if it is included in their profile After connecting to your PC 1 Scroll to the desired contact and press Select 2 Scroll to the desired number in the profile 3 Press the left softkey to make a call using Windows Live Messenger or press the right softkey to make a call using your landline connection ...

Page 37: ...e SETTINGS menu 1 Scroll to and select PERSONALIZE 2 Scroll to and select LANGUAGE 3 Scroll to and select your desired language using the navigation button A confirmation message and icon appear on the display NOTE If you accidentally change your language follow these steps 1 Press OFF CANCEL until you are at the standby screen 2 Press the MENU softkey 3 Press once to reach the SETTINGS icon 4 Pre...

Page 38: ... Using the up and down keys on the navigation key scroll to and select a desired wallpaper image A confirmation note plays Select a Menu Display Style From the SETTINGS menu 1 Scroll to and select PERSONALIZE 2 Scroll to and select MENU STYLE 3 Using the navigation key scroll to and select the desired menu style A confirmation note plays ...

Page 39: ... of your handset You can enter up to 10 characters To make edits to the name use the navigation key to move left or right and the CLEAR softkey to delete unwanted characters Press the FORMAT key for upper or lower case letters and numbers or special characters The current format style appears in the upper right corner of your display 4 Press the OK softkey to store the name ...

Page 40: ... to view the titles and to play samples of each available ringer tone 6 Press OK when you find the desired ringer tone Ringer Volume 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to and select AUDIO SETUP 3 Scroll to and select RINGER VOLUME 4 Use the left and right scroll keys to increase or decrease the volume setting As you adjust the setting a ring tone plays and the sound waves on the audio graphic increase or decre...

Page 41: ... Scroll to and select HAC SETUP 4 Scroll to and select the desired mode Normal or HAC 5 Press OK to save the setting Key Tones 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to and select AUDIO SETUP 3 Scroll to and select KEY TONES 4 Select ON or OFF using the scroll keys 5 Press OK to save the setting 6 Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu or OFF CANCEL to return to the standby screen ...

Page 42: ...enu 7 Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu or OFF CANCEL to return to the standby screen Setting the Alarm Clock 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to and select ALARM CLOCK 3 Scroll to and select the feature ALARM ON OFF ALARM TIME and RINGER TYPE you wish to adjust 4 Use the scroll key and or keypad to adjust the setting 5 Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu or OFF CANCEL t...

Page 43: ...atures Emergency Number Allows you to enter two 10 digit phone numbers that you can dial even if the keypad is locked ACTION At the number prompt enter your emergency number Use the navigation key to move left or right and the CLEAR softkey to delete characters Auto Answer Allows you to decide if the handset will automatically go off hook when it is picked up from the charger ACTION Scroll to and ...

Page 44: ...select REGISTER 6 Scroll to and select an unregistered base registered bases have beside the name 7 Press and hold the PAGE button on the base unit until you hear two beeps When registration is complete OK briefly appears on the display NOTE You can register a single handset to different T3150 base units up to four but only one base can be actively connected at any time To select a different base ...

Page 45: ...on the display Returning Your System to the Default Settings You can use the RETURN TO DEFAULT feature from either the BASE SETUP or HANDSET SETUP menu NOTES This option will return features i e ring tones ringer volume etc it will not affect phonebook entries To reset the entire system you must repeat the steps below with each handset and base unit 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to and select SETTINGS 3 S...

Page 46: ...and select RINGER TYPE 5 Use the scroll keys to view and play samples of each available ringer tone 6 Press OK when you find a ringer tone you wish to choose Dialing Method 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to and select SETTINGS 3 Scroll to and select BASE SETUP 4 Scroll to and select DIAL MODE 5 Scroll to and select TONE or PULSE 6 Press OK to save the setting ...

Page 47: ...roll to and select PHONEBOOK 2 Press OPTIONS 3 Scroll to and select NEW ENTRY 4 Enter the name for the new contact at the NAME icon Use the or scroll keys to move the cursor to the left or right and the CLEAR softkey key to erase unwanted characters 5 Scroll to the number type HOME OFFICE or MOBILE and enter the number 6 Assign ringer type category e g GENERAL BUSINESS PERSONAL or VIP 7 Press the ...

Page 48: ... e Reviewing Dialing from the Phonebook When not on a call press the PH BK softkey and the handset jumps directly into phonebook review mode Use the up and down scroll keys to search through the phonebook entries or enter the first character of the name and continue navigating NOTE Scrolling through the list shows names only To see the number associated with the name press OPTIONS then scroll to a...

Page 49: ...eps and checkmark appears briefly on the display 4 Press the SAVE softkey to store the number NOTE To add a pause in the number press the REDIAL PAUSE key Deleting Phonebook Entries 1 Press PH BK 2 Scroll to the entry you wish to delete and select OPTIONS 3 Scroll to and select Delete Entry remove a single entry or Delete All to remove all entries On the display CONFIRM appears 4 Press OK softkey ...

Page 50: ...ey to call number stored at the first speed dial location The system dials the number and the full contact number appears on the display Caller ID Call Waiting Caller ID Your handset is also capable of displaying caller ID information in conjunction with a caller waiting alert signal Call Waiting Caller ID With Call Waiting Caller ID the caller ID data is displayed so you can decide whether to ans...

Page 51: ...ler ID logs 2 Scroll to the desired caller log and press OPTIONS 3 Scroll to and select SAVE 4 Select a category for the number HOME OFFICE or MOBILE 5 Scroll to and select either New Entry the contact is not in your phonebook already or Existing Entry the contact is already in your phonebook 6 Edit the contact s informaton if necessary at the SAVE NUMBER screen Use the CLEAR softkey to erase char...

Page 52: ...entry you wish to delete and select OPTIONS 3 Scroll to and select DELETE ENTRY or DELETE ALL You are prompted to CONFIRM the change s 4 Press OK to delete the record Press OFF CANCEL to exit the menu without deleting the record Placing an Intercom Call 1 Press INTERCOM on any handset 2 Enter the handset number you wish to page e g 2 for Handset 2 3 Answer the page by pressing ON FLASH or SPEAKERP...

Page 53: ...is not answered within 60 seconds the outside call ends automatically Transferring a PC Call to another Handset If you are on an active PC call you can transfer the call to another handset 1 Press the HOLD softkey 2 Press CANCEL 3 Press INTERCOM 4 Enter the handset number to which you wish to transfer the call When the second handset picks up you can announce the call 5 Press CANCEL to end the int...

Page 54: ...installed Windows Live Messenger on you PC If you receive a Check PC Phone Driver message you have not installed the software Go to http get live com messenger overview for the files See the section on Registering and Deregistering Your Handset There is no dial tone Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and electrical outlet Make sure the phone cord is plugged firmly into t...

Page 55: ... base unit can sometimes cause interference Try moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet The handset does not ring when you receive a call Make sure you have the ringer activated See Ringer Tone and Ringer Volume sections Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone wall jack Make sure the power cord is plugged into the base unit and an el...

Page 56: ...then try putting the handset in its base If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed 1 Disconnect the power to the base 2 Disconnect the handset battery 3 Wait a few minutes 4 Connect power to the base unit 5 Re install the battery 6 Wait approximately 60 seconds for the handset to re establish its link with the base ...

Page 57: ...rranty is a consumer s exclusive remedy and applies as follows to new Motorola Products Accessories and Software 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 unles...

Page 58: ... or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions or d other acts which are not the fault of Motorola are excluded from coverage Use of Non Motorola Products and Accessories 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 ...

Page 59: ...will be corrected Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media Software that is not embodied in physical media e g software that is downloaded from the internet is provided as is and without warranty Who is Covered This warranty extends to the first end user purchaser only What will Motorola Do Motorola at its option will at no charge repair replace any Products that does not conform to this warranty W...

Page 60: ...ber What Other Limitations Are There ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OTHERWISE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EX...

Page 61: ...state to state or from one jurisdiction to another Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software Motorola software may only be copied into used in and redistributed with the Products associated with such Motorola software No other...

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