Motorola MA300 Series Start Here Manual

Motorola cordless phone user's guide ma300

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  • Page 3 Welcome Congratulations! Experience the freedom of your Motorola MA300 cordless phone. Adjust handset volume Mute: Press to mute microphone (caller will not hear you). Press again to unmute. Turn ringer on (up) and off (down) Chan: Use if you hear interference or...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola product! 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.
  • Page 5 Communications Product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ... 19 Installing the Belt Clip... 20 Battery Safety Instructions ... 21 Charging the Battery ... 22 Installing the MA300 Cordless Phone on a Desk... 25 Installing the MA300 Cordless Phone On a Wall ... 26 Setting Tone or Pulse ... 30 Contents Setting the Ringer Tone...
  • Page 7: Fcc And Interference Information

    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). On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the form US:AAAEQ##TXXX.
  • Page 8 ➊ Notification of the Local Telephone Company On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the Ringer Equivalency Number for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called.
  • Page 9 represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). This equipment may not be used on coin Note: service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to Note: state tariffs.
  • Page 10 Note: upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your line. The FCC requires that you connect your Note: cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone network through a modular telephone jack (USOC RJ11C/RJ11W or RJ14C/RJ14W). ➋ Rights of the Telephone Company...
  • Page 11 discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1)promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; (3)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.
  • Page 12 Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) 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.
  • Page 13 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference with one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 14 • Connect the telecommunications equipment into an out- let on a circuit different 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.”...
  • Page 15 The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by Motorola or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void not only the user's authority to operate the equipment, but also the limited warranty.
  • Page 16: Important Safety Instructions

    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 ➊ Keep all slits and openings of the phone unblocked. Do not set the phone on a heating register or over a radiator.
  • Page 17 Use a damp cloth for cleaning. ➐ 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. ➑ Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
  • Page 18 Unplug this cordless phone immediately from an outlet • 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.
  • Page 19 Installation Guidelines ➊ Read and understand all instructions and save them for future reference. ➋ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. ➌ Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink or shower. ➍ Operate this phone using only the power source that is indicated on the marking label.
  • Page 20 ➏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation. ➐ Clean this product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents to clean this phone.
  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before you can make or answer calls, you need to install and set up your cordless phone. The next few pages walk you through the installation and set-up process.
  • Page 22: Installing The Belt Clip

    Installing the Belt Clip Insert the tabs of the belt clip into the slots on the handset.
  • Page 23: Battery Safety Instructions

    Battery Safety Instructions • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery. The battery contains toxic materials that could be released, resulting in injury. • 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.
  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery ➊ Remove the battery door. ➋ Insert the battery into the battery compartment. ➌ Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in the battery compartment and replace the battery door. Slide battery door down to remove Black...
  • Page 25 ➍ Plug the power cord into the back of the phone and into an outlet.
  • Page 26 Rest the handset in the base so the in use/charge ➎ LED on the base lights. ➏ Charge the battery for at least 12 hours. Do not plug the phone into the phone jack until the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 27: Installing The Ma300 Cordless Phone On A Desk

    Installing the MA300 Cordless Phone on a Desk...
  • Page 28: Installing The Ma300 Cordless Phone On A Wall

    Installing the MA300 Cordless Phone On a Wall ➊ Remove the twist-tie from the phone cord. Do not unfold the cord. ➋ Untuck both ends of the cord. ➌ Hold the folded cord at the center and insert it into the back of the...
  • Page 29 ➍ Plug the phone cord into the phone jack on the wall. ➎ Hang the bracket on the phone wall plate.
  • Page 30 ➏ Plug the other end of the phone cord into the jack on the back of the base. ➐ Plug the power cord into a power outlet if it is not already plugged in.
  • Page 31 ➑ Insert the four tabs on the wall mount into the four slots on the back of the base then push down.
  • Page 32: Setting Tone Or Pulse

    Setting Tone or Pulse Press flash. ➊ ➋ Press: * for tone operation or # for pulse operation Press flash. ➌ Tip: If you select pulse, you can still use touch tone menu systems. To activate tone temporarily for one call, press the * key.
  • Page 33 Now that you have set up your phone, read the next section of this guide for information on how to make calls and store phone numbers in memory. CAUTION The long-term characteristics or the possible physiological effects of Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields have not been evaluated by UL.
  • Page 34: How To Use

    How to Use Adjust handset volume Mute: Press to mute microphone (caller will not hear you). Press again to unmute. Turn ringer on (up) and off (down) Chan: Use if you hear interference or static Talk: Make or answer a call, hang up Flash: Use for call waiting and 3-way...
  • Page 35: How To Locate A Lost Handset

    How to Locate a Lost Handset Press page to find a lost handset. ➊ ➋ Follow the sound to locate the lost handset. Tip: No need to hurry. The handset will not stop beeping until you press page again. Press page again to stop the beeping. ➌...
  • Page 36: Storing A Number Into Memory

    Storing a Number into Memory You can store 10 phone numbers into memory with up to 20 digits each. ➊ Turn the phone off. Press mem. ➋ ➌ Press any number key (Ñ through É) to select the memory location. Press mem.
  • Page 37: Dialing A Number From Memory

    Dialing a Number from Memory ➊ Press â. Press mem. ➋ ➌ Press the number key (Ñ through É) to select the memory location of the phone number you want to call. Tip: You can use your memory numbers to simplify calling card calls and other calls that require multiple strings of numbers.
  • Page 38: Storing And Calling Emergency Numbers

    Storing and Calling Emergency Numbers When storing an emergency number (such as 911) into memory or making a test call to an emergency number stored in memory, remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. This should be performed in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting What to do if... The phone • Check doesn’t work at connections. Is the power cable all (no lights, plugged in at both ends? Phone cable? no dial tone) • Check the battery. Is it charged? Does it fit properly? No dial tone •...
  • Page 40 You can’t • Check the battery. Is it charged? Does receive calls it fit properly? • Make sure the handset ringer is turned • Move closer to the base. • Unplug other phones. You may have too many phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring.
  • Page 41 • Press chan to select a different The signal is weak or has channel. noise or static • Check the battery and power. • Move closer to the base. • Move the base to a different power outlet (especially if the phone is sharing an outlet with an appliance).
  • Page 42 The battery • Check won’t charge connected? Are its contacts clean and dry? • Check the battery contacts. Make sure the battery is connected properly. • Is it an old battery? Replace the battery. The battery • Is it a new battery? A new battery needs loses charge to be charged at least 12 hours before faster than...
  • Page 43: Motorola Limited Warranty

    Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software Purchased in the United States or Canada What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones and consumer two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service (“Products”), Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software contained on CD-...
  • Page 44 Products and Accessories as defined above, unless otherwise pro- vided for below. Length of coverage: one (1) year from the date of pur- chase by the first consumer purchaser of the product unless otherwise provided for below. • Decorative Accessories and Cases. Decorative covers, bezels, PhoneWrap™...
  • Page 45 • Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced. Length of coverage: The balance of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from the date returned to the consumer, whichever is longer. Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g.
  • Page 46 (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes 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...
  • Page 47 Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering;...
  • Page 48 This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser, only. What will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
  • Page 49 You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...
  • Page 50 THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY OR SOFTWARE,...
  • Page 51 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.
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