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Motorola ME4251 series User Manual

Motorola ME4251 series User Manual

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COLOR LCD DIGITAL
CORDLESS PHONE
Model ME4251 Series
Digital 1.8 GHz

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  • Page 1 User Guide COLOR LCD DIGITAL CORDLESS PHONE Model ME4251 Series Digital 1.8 GHz...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola product! Your Motorola Telephone at a glance:...
  • Page 3 For product-related questions, please refer to the Warranty section. 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 3 Contents Welcome ......1 Navigating the Menu ....15 Contents .
  • Page 5 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 1:20 pm Page 4 Contents Phone Book Menu ....23 Switching Key Tones On/Off ..41 Storing Entries .

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 5 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: 1.

  • Page 7: Installation Guidelines

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 6 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.

  • Page 8: Technical Amendments

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 7 8. Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplied may damage the unit. 9. 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.

  • Page 9: Installation

    In such a case you should return to the dealer with your sales receipt or contact the Motorola’s distributor directly. (For details, please refer to the Warranty section.) Note: Retain the packaging of your appliance to prevent it from being damaged should you ever need to return it.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Base Station And Mains Adaptor

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 9 Connecting the Base Station and Mains Adaptor 1. Feed the mains power adaptor cord and the telephone line cord through the small hole in the base stand as shown. 2. Insert the telephone line cord into the corresponding socket on the base station.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Charger Unit

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [4] 18/7/05 Page 10 Connecting the Charger Unit Plug the mains adaptor into the wall socket . The charger unit is now ready to use. Preparing the Handset(s) Inserting and Charging the Batteries Open the battery compartment, by pushing upwards on the cover.

  • Page 12: Low Battery Warning

    LOW BATTERY WARNING If the handset batteries are low and need charging you will hear a beep every 30 seconds and the icon will be displayed. Attaching a Headset Note: A headset is not included as standard. You can connect a headset to your handset. Lift the small rubber flap on the right side of the handset to reveal the headset socket.

  • Page 13: Telephone Features

    Phone book for 80 names, each with 3 • 9 Speed dial numbers contact numbers • Separate ringtones for internal/ • 4 Wallpapers (exclusive to Motorola) external/group and page calls • Handsfree/Headset operation • 5 Earpiece volume levels • Caller ID* function with 40 name/number •...

  • Page 14: Control Buttons

    Control Buttons 1. Display 8. OFF Key 13. #/Keypad Lock Key Use to end a call. Press to enter a hash. 2. Left Soft Key (SKL) Press to return to standby mode. Shortcut key to lock/unlock the keypad Press from standby to view the menu Press and hold to switch the power on/off.

  • Page 15: Display Icons

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 14 Display Icons Disappear if the handset moves out of Signal icon communication range with the base. Key lock icon Keypad lock is active. Line in use icon Indicates that the line is in use. Alarm icon Alarm is set.

  • Page 16: Menu Structure

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 15 Menu Structure Handset settings Base settings Phone book 1. Ring Type 1. Base Ring Tone 1. Search 2. Ring Volume 2. Base Ring On/Off 2. Add 3. Ring On/Off 3. Priority Call Alert 3.

  • Page 17: Using The Telephone

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [4] 18/7/05 Page 16 Using the Telephone Note: If the handset is in the base station or charger unit, only the key and key will function. Lift the handset out of the base station/charger unit for use. Switching the handset On/Off When the handset is put in the base station/charger unit it switches on automatically and charges up.

  • Page 18: Direct Dialing

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 1:20 pm Page 17 Direct dialling 1. Press the key and wait for the dialling tone. 2. Dial the telephone number and complete the call. When the call is connected, the call duration will be displayed and will remain in the display until 3 seconds after the call is ended.

  • Page 19: Taking Calls

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [4] 18/7/05 Page 18 During a call: 1. Press the key. The handset speaker comes on. Place the handset back in the base station/charger unit. The call will disconnect and go back to standby status. 3. Press the key to end the call.

  • Page 20: Dialing From The Phone Book

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 19 See page 37 for details on how to store a prefix number. Dialling from the Phone Book Note: To store a number in the Phone Book, see "Storing entries" on page 23. In standby mode: 1.

  • Page 21: Making Internal Calls

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 20 Making Internal Calls With more than one handset registered to the same base as you, you can make internal calls between handsets. To call another internal handset: 1. Press the key. 2. Press the key to display the handset you want to call and press the key or key.

  • Page 22: Teleconference

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 21 Teleconference If you are already on an external call, it is possible to include another internal handset in the conversation and hold a three-way conference call. 1. Press the key to put the external call on hold. 2.

  • Page 23: Key Lock

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [4] 18/7/05 Page 22 Key Lock You can use the key lock to prevent accidental button presses activating the handset. When the key lock is on, the icon is displayed. You will still be able to make calls to the emergency numbers when the key lock is on.

  • Page 24: Using The Menu

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 23 Using the Menu The menu can only be accessed from standby mode. Navigating your way around the menu For the full menu structure and information on navigating your way around the menu, see page 15.
  • Page 25 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 24 Entering Names and Numbers To enter characters, press the relevant key the corresponding number of times according to the position on the key. For example, to enter an L, press the 5 key three times or to enter a B press the 2 key twice.

  • Page 26: Storing Number In Standby Mode

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 25 Storing a number from standby mode: 1. Enter the telephone number you want to store and press SKL to save the number. 2. Select a location to store the number (e.g. Number 1) and press the SKL key to confirm. 3.

  • Page 27: Phone Book Groups

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [4] 18/7/05 Page 26 Phone Book Groups Your phone book names and contact numbers are stored in smaller, more manageable caller groups. There are six pre-set groups - VIP, Business, Family, Friends, School and Others. To display the contacts stored in a particular group: In the phone book menu: 1.

  • Page 28: Speed Dial Numbers

    Page 27 Speed Dial Numbers Your Motorola telephone has 9 speed dial keys (keys 1- 9). You can select any of the numbers stored in the phonebook and save them on a speed dial key. Once stored, from standby mode you can press and hold the speed dial key you want and the number will be dialled out automatically.

  • Page 29: Check Phone Book Capacity

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 28 Delete a Speed Dial Number In the phone book menu: 1. Press the key until Speed Dial is displayed and press the SKL key to select. 2. Press the key to display the speed dial key you want and press the SKL key to confirm.

  • Page 30: Emergency Call Numbers

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 29 Emergency Call Numbers You can store 4 emergency call numbers which can be dialled out at any time even when call restrictions are set (for example, if the keypad is locked or call barring is set). Each emergency number can have a maximum of 5 digits.

  • Page 31: Call Log Menu

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 1:20 pm Page 30 The area code can be a maximum of 5 digits. In the phone book menu: 1. Press the key until Area Code is displayed and press the SKL key to select. 2.
  • Page 32 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 31 Viewing the call logs using the menu: In the call log menu: 1. Press the key to display the call log you want and press the SKL key to select. 2. Press the key to scroll and view all call log entries.

  • Page 33: Saving Call Log Number To Phone Book

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 32 4. Press the SKR key to return to the calls log and view the other calls. 5. Press the key to return to standby mode. Viewing the missed call log from standby mode: When there are calls in the Missed calls log, the standby display shows, for example, 2 Missed Calls.

  • Page 34: Deleting A Call Log Number

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 33 Deleting a call log number With the call details displayed: 1. Press the SKL key, then press the key to highlight Delete. 2. Deleting is displayed briefly, then Deleted!. The display then reverts to show the next calls log entry.

  • Page 35: Set The Alarm

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [4] 18/7/05 Page 34 2. Enter the date using 2 digits for the day, 2 for the month and 4 for the year and press the SKL key to confirm. Example, for 17th July 2005: enter 1, 7, 0, 7, 2, 0, 0, 5. 3.

  • Page 36: Silence The Alarm When It Sounds

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 35 5. Press the SKR key once to go back to the previous menu and set the ringer melody. 6. Press the key to display Ring Type and press the SKL key to confirm. 7.

  • Page 37: Changing The Ringer Volume

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [4] 18/7/05 Page 36 In the handset settings menu: 1. Press the key to display Ring Type and press the SKL key to confirm. 2. Press the key to display the Ring Type you want and press the SKL key to confirm.

  • Page 38: Pre Fix Setting

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 1:20 pm Page 37 If the external ringer is set to off, the icon is displayed. In the handset settings menu: 1. Press the key to display Ring On/Off and press the SKL key to confirm. 2.

  • Page 39: Call Barring

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [4] 18/7/05 Page 38 2. Press the key to display Pre Fix Edit and press the SKL key. 3. Enter a prefix number (max. 5 digits) and press the SKL key to confirm. Set ok is displayed. To edit an existing prefix number: Delete existing digits using the SKR key and enter a new prefix number and press...

  • Page 40: Message Waiting

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [4] 18/7/05 Page 39 If you do not enter a number for Pre Call barring, All calls will be barred as no number will match a 'blank'. 4. Press the key to return to standby mode. Message Waiting If you have subscribed to a voice messaging service, the green message light on the base will flash to alert you if you have a message waiting.

  • Page 41: Changing The Display Wallpaper

    Your ME4251 telephone has a choice of 4 wallpapers that will be shown on the handset display when in standby mode. Note: If you select the wallpaper with the Motorola logo, the handset name will be displayed but it will not cover the logo.

  • Page 42: Changing The Display Contrast

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 41 In the handset settings menu: 1. Press the key to display Language and press the SKL key to select. 2. Press the key to display the language you want and press the SKL key to confirm. 3.

  • Page 43: Switching Auto Answer On/Off

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 42 Switching Auto Answer On/Off The automatic call answering function (auto answer on) enables an incoming call to be taken immediately when the handset is lifted from the base station (or charger unit). It is not necessary to press the key.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Lcd Mode

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 43 Selecting the LCD Mode The display backlight comes on whenever a key is pressed or an incoming call is received. You can determine how long the backlight stays on after the last button press: In 'Power Save Mode' the backlight will remain on for 15 seconds.

  • Page 45: Handset Default Settings

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 44 Handset Default Settings External Ringer Melody Canon Prefix On/Off Internal Ringer Melody Espresso Prefix Number Empty VIP Ringer Melody High_ Tide Number of Message Service Empty Business Ringer Melody Higher_Plane Wallpaper Wallpaper 1 Family Ringer Melody...

  • Page 46: Base Setting Menu

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 45 BASE SETTINGS MENU The base settings menu lets you personalise the settings on your base station. When using the base settings menu the icon will be displayed. Changing the Ringer Melody You can select from 5 different base ringer melodies. In the base settings menu: 1.

  • Page 47: Changing The Dial Mode

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 46 If you want all handsets to ring and no handset to have priority, select All. In the base settings menu: 1. Press the key to display Priority Call Aler t and press the SKL key to select. 2.

  • Page 48: Registering Additional Handsets

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 47 Registering Additional Handsets Your ME4251 handset can be registered for use with up to 4 different base stations. A maximum of 6 handsets can be registered to use with your ME4251 base station. Note: Any additional handsets must be GAP compatible.

  • Page 49: De-Register A Handset

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 48 De-register a Handset You can use one handset to de-register another handset registered to the same base. In the base settings menu: 1. Press the key to display De-register and press the SKL key to confirm. 2.

  • Page 50: Changing The Pin Code

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 49 Changing the PIN Code For increased security you may want to change the PIN code to prevent any unauthorised changes being made to the settings on your telephone. Always keep a note of the new PIN code. In the base settings menu: 1.

  • Page 51: Resetting To Default Settings

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 50 Resetting your Base to the Default (Pre-Set) Settings In the base settings menu: 1. Press the key to display Default and press the SKL key to select. 2. Confirm? is displayed, press the SKL key to confirm. Set ok is displayed. Note: Press the SKR key to cancel.
  • Page 52 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 51 If you select Snake: Four options will be displayed, use the keys to highlight the option you want and press the SKL key to confirm. Play - select to play the game. Key controls: 2 - to move UP Press 6 - to move RIGHT...

  • Page 53: Walkie Talkie Mode

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 52 Walkie Talkie mode With 2 or more handsets, you can use them as walkie talkies even when they are out-of-range from the base station. In walkie talkie mode, you will not be able to use any other handset functions or make or receive calls.
  • Page 54 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 53 6. To accept a call - press the key. You can now communicate using the handsets as walkie talkies. To reject a call - press the SKR key. 7. To exit walkie talkie mode, select Disable from the Walkie talkie menu. To exit walkie talkie mode and return the handset to normal mode In the function menu: 1.

  • Page 55: To Phone Book

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 54 Quick Reference Press and hold Handset power on/off , enter number /enter number Making external calls (Make call) enter number , / (during call) Handsfree calls / (auto answer on) Lift handset from base/charger Receiving calls Ending calls / Place handset in base/charger...

  • Page 56: Phonebook

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 55 PHONEBOOK In Phonebook menu: to Add , SKL, enter name, SKL, enter number, Store entries SKL , SKL to Set Group, to select group, SKL, to exit From standby: enter number SKL , to select location, SKL, enter name, SKL, to select group, SKL,...

  • Page 57: Calls Log

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 56 CALLS LOG In Calls log menu: to scroll calls, SKL to view details View log of a call, SKR back to log, to exit Using shortcut key from standby: to scroll calls, View Dialed Calls log SKL to view details of a call, SKR back to log, to exit...

  • Page 58: Handset Settings

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 1:20 pm Page 57 In Timer menu: to Alarm, SKL ,On/Off displayed, SKL, Set Alarm to select frequency, SKL,enter time, SKL, SKR, to select melody, SKL,SKR, to Ring Ring Type, SKL, Volume, SKL, to select volume, SKL, Off to exit Press any key Silence Alarm HANDSET SE...
  • Page 59 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 58 In Handset settings menu: to Pre fix, SKL, Store Pre Fix Pre fix edit , SKL, enter prefix number, SKL, to exit In Handset settings menu: to Outgoing call bar, SKL, Call Barring enter 4 digit PIN, SKL, to required option, SKL, (if Pre Call selected, enter number, then SKL)

  • Page 60: Base Settings

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 59 In Handset settings menu: to Auto answer, SKL , Auto Answer on/off to Auto Answer On or Auto Answer Off SKL, to exit In Handset settings menu: to Handset Name, enter a Handset name name SKL, to exit...
  • Page 61 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 1:20 pm Page 60 At base: Press and hold Page until 2 beeps sound. Register a handset At handset, in base settings menu: to Register Handset, SKL, to select base number, SKL, enter PIN, SKL, when Register OK displayed to exit In Base settings menu: to De-register, SKL, enter...

  • Page 62: Function

    BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 18/7/05 Page 61 FUNCTION In Function menu: to Walkie Talkie , SKL, Set Walkie Talkie mode to Enable,SKL, enter Group ID, SKL, enter WT ID, SKL - In walkie talkie mode: Press then WTID code or to call In Function menu: to Walkie Talkie , SKL,...

  • Page 63: Warranty

    FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT PROVIDED UNDER ANY LAW, AND (B) IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER...
  • Page 64 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 63 WARRANTY INFORMATION Giant Telecom, BVI (Distributor) guarantees to you, the original purchaser, the digital cordless telephone and accessories which you have purchased from an authorised reseller (the "Products"), to be in conformance with the applicable specifications current at the time of manufacture for a term of 24 months from date of purchase of the Product(s) (Warranty Term).
  • Page 65 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 64 You must ensure that all and any repairs or servicing is handled at all times by a Distributor's Service Centre in accordance with the Distributor's Service requirements. In some cases, you may be requested to provide additional information concerning the maintenance of the Products by Distributor's Service Centres only, therefore it is important to keep a record of any previous repairs, and make them available if questions arise concerning maintenance.
  • Page 66 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 65 When the Product is used in conjunction with ancillary or peripheral equipment not supplied for this digital cordless telephone by Distributor, Distributor does not warrant the operation of the Product/peripheral combination and Distributor will not honour any warranty claim where the Product is used in such a combination and it is determined by Distributor that there is no fault with the Product.
  • Page 67 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 66 • All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or • damaged due to customer normal use. • Products rented on a temporary basis. • Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. Note: The talk-time, stand-by time and total life cycle of the rechargeable batteries for your digital cordless telephone will depend on usage conditions and network configurations.
  • Page 68 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 67 Please make and retain a note of all data you have inserted into your Product for example names and phone numbers, before submitting your Product for a Warranty service as such data may be deleted or erased as part of the repair or service process. OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIRS If you request Distributor to repair your Product any time after the Warranty term or where this warranty does not apply due to the nature of the defect or fault, then...
  • Page 69 BD1217 ME4251 user guide [5] 7/7/05 1:20 pm Page 68 MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2004.

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