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T6 DIGITAL CORDLESS TELEPHONE WITH ANSWERING MACHINE For: T611, T612, T613 and T614 Handset: Motorola T61-HS Base: Motorola T61-B Charger: Motorola T61-C Warning: Charge the handset for 16 hours before use.
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Safety information Important This equipment is not designed to make emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the US. Important safety instructions Follow these safety precautions when using your phone to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons or property:...
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• The product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Installation Guidelines • Read and understand all instructions and save them for future reference. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. •...
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Welcome... to your new Motorola T6 Digital Cordless Telephone with Answering Machine! • Block anonymous calls or block 100 numbers added to the block call list. • Answer machine with up to 12 minutes digital recording time. • All handsets fully cordless for locating anywhere within range.
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This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting started’, on the next few pages. Important Only use the telephone line cord supplied.
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Getting started ..............8 Getting to know your phone ........12 Using the phone ..............17 Switch the handset on / off .................17 Calls ........................17 3.2.1 Make a call ..................17 3.2.2 Preparatory dialling .................17 3.2.3 End a call .....................17 3.2.4 Receive a call ..................17 Adjust the earpiece / hands-free volume ..........17 Mute ........................17 Intercom .......................18...
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7.1.5 Battery tones ..................26 Base tones ......................26 7.2.1 Ringer volume ..................26 7.2.2 Ringer melody ..................26 Handset name ....................26 Language ......................27 Auto answer ......................27 Auto hang-up ....................27 Advanced settings ............28 Call list type .......................28 Area code ......................28 Auto prefix ......................28 Flash time ......................28 Dial mode ......................29 Switch Auto clock on / off ................29 Registration .......................29...
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Getting started Location Important Do not place your T6 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Place your T6 base within reach of the AC power outlet and telephone wall jack. The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
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Connecting the base Plug the telephone line cord into the socket marked on the underside of the base and the other end of the line cord into the telephone line wall jack. 2. Plug the AC power jack into the socket marked on the underside of the base and plug the AC adaptor into the AC power outlet.
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Connecting the handset and charger cradle (for multi-pack only) If you have purchased a multiple pack, you will need to carry out this process for all the handsets and charger cradles. Plug the AC power jack into the socket marked on the underside of the charger cradle and plug the power adaptor into the AC power outlet.
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Battery performance In ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should give up to 10 hours talk time or up to 200 hours standby time on a single charge. Note that new batteries do not reach their full capacity until they have been put to normal use for several days.
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Getting to know your phone Overview of your handset A Earpiece B Display See page 14 for an overview of the display icons. C Call List / Scroll Up / Volume up Press to enter the Call list. Scroll up through lists and settings. Increase the earpiece or hands-free volume during a call.
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G * / Intercom Dial a *. Press and hold to make an internal call. to make internal calls to other T6 handsets registered to the base. H Redial / Flash Open the redial list. Use flash (F) functions. Clear / Mute / Back Delete characters and digits when entering names and numbers.
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Handset display Display icons Indicates signal strength. Flashes when handset is not registered to the base or if you go out of range. Flashes to indicate a missed call. Steady when making an outgoing call. Flashes to indicate an incoming or internal call. Indicates an incoming call when viewing the calls list.
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Battery is running low. Flashes when battery is almost fully discharged. Indicates more text after the displayed information. For this feature to work, you must subscribe to Caller ID Service from your network operator. A subscription fee may be payable. This feature is dependent on your Network Service provider supporting the service.
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Note If you do not press any button on the handset for 30 seconds the display will automatically return to standby. It will also return to standby when the handset is placed on the base or charger cradle. Menu map Phonebook Advanced set View...
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Using the phone Switch the handset on / off Press and hold to switch the handset off. 2. Press to switch the handset on. Calls 3.2.1 Make a call Press 2. Dial the number. 3.2.2 Preparatory dialling Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press u to delete the last digit.
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Intercom 3.5.1 Make an internal call If more than one handset is registered to the base, internal calls can be made between two handsets. flashes and the display shows the handset number you are calling. If only 2 handsets are registered to the base, press and hold and the other handset rings automatically.
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Hands-free To talk to the caller without holding the handset and for other people in the room to listen to the conversation over the loudspeaker simply use the hands- free function. 3.6.1 Make a hands-free call Dial the number and then press t. 2.
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3.7.4 Delete the entire Redial list Press w to open the Redial list. Delete all. 2. Press . Scroll 3. Press again. The display shows Confirm?. 4. Press to confirm or u to cancel. Lock / unlock the keypad You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be operated accidentally while carrying it around.
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Phonebook You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the phonebook. Names can be up to 15 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. Store a name and number If the phone is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter a pause in a stored number.
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Edit a name and number . The display shows Phonebook. Press 2. Press Edit 3. Scroll and press 4. Scroll to the entry you want to edit, or search alphabetically and press . The existing name is displayed. 5. Press u to delete the name if required, then enter the new name and press .
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5. Call block You can set the phone so that when certain phone numbers call the phone does not ring. For this feature to work, you must subscribe to Caller ID Service from your network operator. A subscription fee may be payable. You can go to Call block through the handset menu as described below, or by...
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Clock and alarm If you have subscribed to Caller ID Service, the date and time will be set on your handset whenever a call is received. You can also manually set the date and time. Date & time Press , scroll Clock/Alarm and press Date &...
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Phone setup Handset tones 7.1.1 Ring volume You can adjust the ringer volume and set different volume levels. Choose from 5 volume levels or Off. Personal set. Press , scroll 2. Press . The display shows Handset tone. Ring volume. 3.
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7.1.5 Battery tones When your batteries are running low on charge you will hear a beep. You can switch this beep on or off. Press , scroll Personal set. Handset tone. 2. Press . The display shows 3. Press . Scroll Battery tone.
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Language Personal set. Press , scroll 2. Press . Scroll Language and press 3. Scroll to select the required language and press to confirm. Auto answer Press , scroll Personal set. 2. Press . Scroll Auto answer. 3. Press to select and press to confirm.
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Advanced settings Call list type You can set the Call list to show All calls or Missed calls only. If All calls is selected, press key in idle and you can view all calls lists. If Missed calls is selected, press key in idle and you can view missed calls only.
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Dial mode Your phone is set to tone dialling. You should only need to change this if connected to an older type of switchboard / PBX which requires pulse dialling. Advanced set Press , scroll and press 2. Scroll Dial mode and press 3.
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Restore default settings You can restore your phone to its default (original) settings. All the handsets that are registered to the base will be retained. Important Resetting your phone to its default settings will delete all entries in the Redial and Calls list, but Phonebook numbers will be retained.
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Caller ID and the Calls list Caller ID To use Caller ID, you must first subscribe to the service from your network provider. A subscription fee may be payable. If you have subscribed to a Caller ID Service, you will be able to see your caller’s number on your handset (provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call.
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3. Press , the display shows View. 4. Press to view the call name and time and date of the call, press switch between the name and number. 9.2.2 Dial a number in the Calls list Press to open the Calls list. 2.
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Using your Answering Machine The phone can digitally record up to 12 minutes of messages. The answering machine can be operated from: • the base • the handset • remotely, from any other DTMF telephone, see page 35. 10.1 Switch the answering machine on / off Via the handset Press , scroll...
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10.3 Delete all messages Answ. machine Press , scroll and press 2. Scroll Delete all and press 3. Display shows Confirm?, press 10.4 Announcement This is the message your callers hear on the answer machine. There are two pre-recorded outgoing messages, or you can record your own. 10.4.1 Record also The pre-set Record also announcement, that allows your caller to leave a...
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10.5 Ring delay Select the duration of rings before your answer machine picks up the call. Choose from 3-8 Rings or Toll Saver. • When set to Toll Saver, if you have new messages your phone answers after 3 Rings. •...
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10.7 Remote access on/off and change remote PIN Answ. machine Press , scroll and press 2. Scroll Remote access and press 3. Scroll to select Activate, Deactivate Change PIN. 4. Press to confirm. If you choose Change PIN enter the old PIN and press 5.
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Help is not scrolling during charge • Bad battery contact – move the handset slightly. • Dirty contact – Clean the battery contact with a cloth moistened with alcohol. • Battery is full – no need to charge. No dialling tone •...
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Noise interference on your radio or television • Your base or charger cradle may be too close. Move it as far away as possible. Answer machine does not record messages • Switch the answer machine on. • The memory may be full. If so, you will need to delete some messages. •...
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Technical Specifications RF Frequency Bands 1.92GHz to 1.93GHz (DECT 6.0) RF Transmission Power 0.115 W (maximum) RF Channels 5 Duplex Channels Power Supply for Base DC 7.5V, 0.3A Base Adaptor Power Rating Input: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz Output: DC 6.0V, 0.45A Power Supply for Handset 2x DC 1.2V AAA 300mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries...
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Meizhou, Guangdong, P.R.China . (“MZGW”) What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, MZGW warrants that this Motorola branded product (“Product”) or certified accessory (“Accessory”) sold for use with this product that it manufactured to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period outlined below.
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PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA OR MZGW BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING...
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(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 or MZGW are excluded from coverage.
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FCC, ACTA and IC regulations FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). This Product Complies With 47CFR PART 68. The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA.
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FCC Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals For Handset This is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
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ISEDC Warning This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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California Energy Commission(CEC)/Canada Battery Charger(NRCAN) Battery Charging Testing It is not necessary to activate testing mode during normal usage, unless you want to charge the battery only and disable all telephone functions. To activate the battery charge testing mode: Ensure handset and base are powered and in range. , and enter *2201 to enter Test Mode.
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Manufactured, distributed or sold by Meizhou Guo Wei Electronics Co. LTD., official licensee for this product. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.