Table of Contents | Memorex MPH6990 guide

UC374BH(MPH6990) OM ENG 6/5/02 8:56 AM Page 3

Table of Contents
Introduction	1
Features	1
Control and functions	2
Important safety instructions	4
Important electrical considerations	6
Getting Started
Read This First	8
Step 1: Checking the package contents	9
Step 2: Setting up the base unit	10
Step 3: Preparing the battery pack	13
Basics
Making Calls	15
Dialing from standby	15
Dialing from talk mode	15
Redialing	15
Receiving Calls	16
Receiving a call	16
Handset Ringer and Earpiece Volume	17
Using The Page Feature	17
To locate the handset (while it’s off the base)	17
Telephone Features
Memory Storing	18
Storing phone numbers and names	18
Steps for entering names and special characters	20
Memory Dialing	21
Making calls with memory dialing	21
Memory Editing	23
Editing a stored name and/or phone number	23
Memory Erasing	24
Erasing a stored name and phone number	24
Speed Dial Feature	25
Storing and Editing the Speed Dial	25
Making calls with speed dialing	25
Deleting the Speed Dial	25
Caller ID Features
Caller ID	26
When the telephone rings	27
Viewing the Caller ID message list	28
Deleting information from the Caller ID list	29
Using the Caller ID list	30
Storing Caller ID messages in Memory	30
Using “Caller ID with Call Waiting” service	31
The Answering Machine
Features	32
Turning the answering system on/off	32
Setting up your answering system	33
Using your answering system	40
Additional Information
Changing the digital security code	46
Mounting the base unit on a wall	47
Note on power sources	48
Maintenance	48
Troubleshooting	49
I.C. Notice	51
Index	52
Memorex Limited Warranty	53

Getting Started

Basics

Telephone

Features

Caller ID

Features

The Answering

Machine

Additional

Information

3

Image 4

Memorex MPH6990 owner manual Table of Contents

Contents

MPH6990 Features Introduction Control and Functions Table of Contents Important safety instructions Additional battery safety precautions Cordless telephone privacy Telephone Line Problems Important electrical considerationsFCC Wants You To Know Range Radio Interference More Than One Cordless Telephone Read This First 10 to13 to 33 to Checking the package contents Step Setting up the base unit Choose the best location Connect the base unit Surge Protectors Choose the dialing mode Tip Preparing the battery pack Battery use time per charge When the battery charge becomes lowCleaning the battery contacts Do not use any liquids or solvents Dialing from talk mode Making CallsDialing from standby Redialing Instant Talk when ringing Any key when ringingReceiving Calls Receiving a call Using the Page Feature Handset Ringer and Earpiece VolumeTo locate the handset while it’s off the base Memory Storing Storing phone numbers and names After about 2 seconds, Memory Store is displayed If you make a mistake while entering a name Steps for entering names and special charactersNumber of times key is pressed Making calls with memory dialing Memory DialingDialing from standby Display a Programmed Number Dialing from talk modeProgram name Program number Memory Editing Editing a stored name and/or phone number Memory Erasing Erasing a stored name and phone number Speed Dial Feature Storing and Editing the Speed DialMaking calls with speed dialing Deleting the Speed Dial Setting Caller ID options/Language Caller ID FeaturesCaller ID When the telephone rings Long Distance Calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Viewing the Caller ID message list When the pointer is at Yes When the pointer is at NoDeleting information from the Caller ID list Deleting a Caller ID message Storing Caller ID messages in Memory Using the Caller ID listCalling a party from the Caller ID list Using Caller ID with Call Waiting service Answering Machine Turning the Answering System On/Off Setting up Your Answering System Using the Menu Mode Setting the Time Setting the ring time Announce only feature Selecting the message record time Selecting the Language Setting the Message Alert toneTurning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key Setting the base ringer volume Adjusting the speaker volume level Setting Your Outgoing Message Greeting Preset messageRecording a personal outgoing message Greeting Choosing between the two outgoing messages Using Your Answering System Playing your messages Repeating a Message Skipping a message Deleting a messages Voice memo Remote access away from home Recording a conversation Command Function Turn on the answering system remotely Additional Information Changing the digital security code Standard wall plate mounting Mounting the base unit on a wallDirect wall plate mounting Maintenance Battery replacement and handlingPower Failure Ni-Cd Troubleshooting Symptom Suggestion For Parts and ACCESSORIES, Contact FOX INT’L AT Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment Index I, G Limited WARRANTY-CORDLESS Telephones Memo Memo UCZZ01374DZ