T31 Series Motorola T3150 Windows Live™ Messenger Enabled Cordless Phone System 1.
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Table of Contents Regulatory Information .........................................................................................................................................v Important Safety Instructions..............................................................................................................................xi Handset Overview..........................................................................................................................................
Making a Traditional Call ..............................................................................................................................13 Making a Call Using the PC Connect Feature ..............................................................................................14 Answering Calls ...........................................................................................................................................14 T3150 User Guide Ending a Call...........................
Select a Menu Display Style.........................................................................................................................24 Naming Your Handset ..................................................................................................................................25 Changing the Audio Settings..............................................................................................................................26 Ringer Volume .....................................
Storing a New Entry .....................................................................................................................................33 Reviewing/Dialing from the Phonebook.......................................................................................................34 Editing a Phonebook Entry ...........................................................................................................................35 T3150 User Guide Deleting Phonebook Entries.................
Regulatory Information Note: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
T3150 User Guide FCC Certification vi This product contains a radio transmitter and accordingly has been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC Rules for intentional radiators. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID number. FCC Declaration of Conformity Motorola Inc., Connected Home Solutions, 101 Tournament Drive, Horsham, PA 19044, 1-215323-1000, declares that this product complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company. This equipment uses the following USOC jack: RJ11C. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by ACTA.
T3150 User Guide The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. viii If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Motorola, Inc. at 1-877-466-8646.
WARNING: 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 POWER AND INTERFACE CABLES AND INSTALL THEM PROPERLY.
T3150 User Guide CAUTION: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL WIRING CODES AND CONFORM TO LOCAL REGULATIONS. x CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED 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.
Important Safety Instructions When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following: 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read and understand all instructions. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
T3150 User Guide 9. xii 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots in the base or handset, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Opening or removing parts of the base or handset other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks.
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T3150 User Guide Handset Overview 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Earpiece Color LCD Left softkey Phone On/Flash Speakerphone Lock handset keys Redial/Pause Microphone Intercom Change number format PC Connect button Phone Off/Cancel Right softkey Headset jack (2.
Base Unit Overview 1. 4. 5. 6. 7. IN USE/V OICEM AIL PAGE T3150 User Guide 2. 3. In use/Voicemail LED • LED is green when in use, and flashes green when there is voicemail waiting. In use/Voice mail/Page button 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.
T3150 User Guide Standby Menu Overview 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Windows Live Messenger sign in status Wallpaper Handset name and number Time of day Left softkey option Right softkey option Date Voicemail waiting Ringer status Battery icon (only appears during charging) 1 10 2 9 8 HANDSET(2) 3 4 12:08AM Jan 2 7 5 Menu Ph Bk 6 Main Menu Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Getting Started Minimum System Requirements Windows Live Messenger 8.0 or later • Computer with a broadband internet connection, and a USB port (1.1 or higher) • Windows XP Battery Safety Instructions • • • • • Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery. The battery contains toxic materials that could be released, resulting in injury and/or explosion. CAUTION: There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery with an incorrect battery type.
T3150 User Guide Installing the Battery 6 1. Remove any stickers or inserts, 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.
Charging the Handset Battery The initial battery charge time is 10–12 hours. 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.
T3150 User Guide 8 Have you installed Windows 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.
Installing the Base Unit T3150 User Guide NOTE: It is highly recommended that you use a surge protector to protect your equipment against possible lighting strikes or other electrical power surges. 1. Turn your computer on and open Windows Live Messenger. 2. Select a location for your base unit next to your computer. 3. Gently squeeze the top 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.
Testing Your Connections T3150 User Guide Before going further, please take a moment to check your base unit connection and your handset to PC connection. 10 Paging Your Handset NOTE: Handsets will not respond to a page if they are in the charger. Press the PAGE button located on your base unit. Your handset will beep; the base unit’s LED turns red, and the paging icon appears on your handset display. Press any key on your handset or the base unit’s PAGE button to end the page.
Check Your PC Connection with Your Handset 1. 3. 4. T3150 User Guide 2. Sign into your Windows Live Messenger account from your PC. Check the “Remember Me” and “Remember my Password” boxes in order to sign in from your handset in the future. 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. Press OFF/CANCEL to return to the standby menu.
T3150 User Guide Finding a Location for Your Handset Charger 12 It is not necessary to keep your handset charger in the 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.
Basic Phone Operations Making 911 Calls 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. -OREnter 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. T3150 User Guide IMPORTANT: Use a regular phone line should you have an emergency and need to call 911.
Making a Call Using the PC Connect Feature T3150 User Guide See the Making a PC Call for more options. 14 1. 2. Press PC CONNECT on your handset. Scroll to and select the desired contact’s email address from the list. Press ON/FLASH or press Select and 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.
Adjusting the Handset and Ringer Volumes To adjust the handset volume while on a call, presse or f on the four way navigational button. Lowest Highest Ringer Off Redial Function 1. 2. 3. Press the REDIAL/PAUSE key to display the last 20 telephone numbers dialed from the handset (up to 24 digits). Use the scroll keys to navigate through the list. Press the ON/FLASH or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the highlighted number. Press the OFF/CANCEL key to exit the redial review list without dialing a number.
T3150 User Guide Mute Function NOTE: The mute feature is only available during a call. 1. Press the MUTE softkey. MUTE appears in the upper left corner of the display. The softkey option reads UNMUTE. 2. Press the UNMUTE softkey to return to normal two-way conversation. Locking the Handset Keypad You can engage or disengage the keypad lock by pressing and holding */LOCK. While the keypad lock is engaged, you can only dial emergency numbers (e.g., 911) function. Setting the Date and Time 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Locate a Misplaced Handset From the base unit, press the PAGE key to locate lost handsets. The handsets will beep and PAGING appears on the display. 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. T3150 User Guide To end the page, press any key on your handset, or press the PAGE button on the base unit.
T3150 User Guide Using Windows Live Messenger To access Windows Live Messenger from your handset, press the PC CONNECT key. When you sign into Windows Live Messenger, your list of contacts appears on the display. To view the available Live Messenger options, press the 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.
Windows Live Messenger Menu Features and Options FEATURE Set Status Sort Contacts View Contacts Download Nmbrs INFORMATION Under groups there is an additional sorting tier: By Presence or By Name 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.
T3150 User Guide Set Alerts 20 Mail Status Set Area Code Sign Out New Mail Contact Online IM Invitation MSN Alert Checks your MSN account and reports the number of new messages. Enter your three-digit area code; select your country code from the list provided.
Purchasing Minutes for Windows Live Messenger Calls 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. 2. 3. 4. Press PC CONNECT. Enter the number you wish to call. Press Select softkey.
T3150 User Guide Dialing a Contact’s Phone Number from Their Profile 22 If you wish to call a contact that is not online, you 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.
Personalizing Your Handset Use the PERSONALIZE menu to select a display language, wallpaper, menu style, and to name your handset. 1. 2. Press the MENU softkey. Scroll to and select the desired menu (PHONEBOOK, CALL LOG, ALARM CLOCK, AUDIO SETUP, SETTINGS). Select a Display Language From the 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.
T3150 User Guide Select a Wallpaper Image 24 From the SETTINGS menu: 1. Scroll to and select PERSONALIZE. 2. Scroll to and select WALLPAPER. 3. 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.
Naming Your Handset 4. Press the OK softkey to store the name. T3150 User Guide From the SETTINGS menu: 1. Scroll to and select PERSONALIZE. 2. Scroll to and select HANDSET NAME. 3. Use the keypad to enter the new name 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.
Changing the Audio Settings T3150 User Guide Ringer Type 26 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press MENU. Scroll to and select AUDIO SETUP. Scroll to and select RINGER TYPE. Scroll to and select a ringer for any (or all) of the call types listed. (e.g., GENERAL BUSINESS, PERSONAL, VIP, INTERCOM and PC CALLS). Use the scroll keys to view the titles and to play samples of each available ringer tone. Press OK when you find the desired ringer tone. Ringer Volume 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press MENU.
Using the Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) Feature Key Tones 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press MENU. Scroll to and select AUDIO SETUP. Scroll to and select KEY TONES. Select ON or OFF using the scroll keys. Press OK to save the setting. Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu or OFF/CANCEL to return to the standby screen. T3150 User Guide The HAC mode optimizes audio perfomance for some hearing aids. 1. Press MENU. 2. Scroll to and select AUDIO SETUP. 3. Scroll to and select HAC SETUP. 4.
Changing Your Handset Settings T3150 User Guide Changing the Display Setup 28 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press MENU. Scroll to and select SETTINGS. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select DISPLAY SETUP. Scroll to and select the option (BACKLIGHT or CONTRAST) you wish to adjust. Use the scroll keys to adjust the setting(s). A confirmation tone plays and returns you to the DISPLAY SETUP menu. Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu, or OFF/CANCEL to return to the standby screen.
Changing the Call Related Settings 6. Press MENU. Scroll to and select SETTINGS. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select CALL RELATED. Scroll to and select the feature you wish to adjust (see table below). A confirmation tone plays, and/or a check appears on the display. Press the BACK softkey to return to the previous menu or OFF/CANCEL to return to the standby screen.
Registering and Deregistering Handsets T3150 User Guide Registering a Handset to a Base Unit 30 You can register up to six handsets to your base unit. NOTE: Before registering the handset, you must install and charge the battery. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press MENU. Scroll to and select SETTINGS. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select REGISTRATION. Scroll to and select REGISTER. Scroll to and select an unregistered base; registered bases have ** beside the name.
Deregistering a Handset from a Base Unit 7. Press MENU. Scroll to and select SETTINGS. Scroll to and select HANDSET SETUP. Scroll to and select REGISTRATION. Scroll to and select DEREGISTER. Scroll to and select the handset you wish to deregister. On the display, CONFIRM? appears. Press OK softkey to confirm that you wish to remove the handset. OK appears on the display.
Customizing Your Base Unit T3150 User Guide Ringer Type 32 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press MENU. Scroll to and select SETTINGS. Scroll to and select BASE SETUP. Scroll to and select RINGER TYPE. Use the scroll keys to view and play samples of each available ringer tone. Press OK when you find a ringer tone you wish to choose. Dialing Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press MENU. Scroll to and select SETTINGS. Scroll to and select BASE SETUP. Scroll to and select DIAL MODE. Scroll to and select TONE or PULSE.
Phonebook Operations Storing a New Entry 1. Press PH BK. - OR Press MENU. Scroll to and select PHONEBOOK. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press OPTIONS. Scroll to and select NEW ENTRY. 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. Scroll to the number type (HOME, OFFICE, or MOBILE) and enter the number. Assign ringer type category (e.g., GENERAL, BUSINESS, PERSONAL, or VIP).
T3150 User Guide NOTES: • If the phonebook is full, the handset will display PHONEBOOK FULL. • While entering numbers, press and hold the PAUSE key to add pauses if necessary. 34 Use the table below to enter names and special characters into the phonebook. NOTE: Press # to switch between letter options and numbers. Multiple presses of key 1 provide symbols (i.e., - ? ! , . & = %).
Editing a Phonebook Entry 4. Press PH BK. Press OPTIONS. Scroll to the desired entry and select EDIT ENTRY. Use the scroll keys to move the cursor to the left or right and the CLEAR softkey key to erase unwanted characters. A confirmation tone beeps and checkmark appears briefly on the display. 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. 2. 3. 4. Press PH BK.
T3150 User Guide Adding a Phonebook Entry to Speed Dial 1. 2. 3. 4. Press PH BK. Scroll to the desired entry and press OPTIONS. Scroll to and select Speed Dial. Scroll to and select an available location number (1 through 9). If you select an occupied location, the system will write over the entry. Dialing a Speed Dial Phone Number Press and hold the number location for the speed dial contact you wish to call (i.e., press and hold the 1 key to call number stored at the first speed dial location).
• If no caller ID information is available from the phone company, or you do not subscribe to the service, the display shows INCOMING CALL. Reviewing Caller ID Records Press the up scroll key to review the records. - OR 1. Press MENU. 2. Scroll to and select CALL LOG. Use the scroll keys to review the entries. Storing a Caller ID Entry in the Phonebook 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Access the caller ID logs. Scroll to the desired caller log and press OPTIONS. Scroll to and select SAVE.
Dialing from the Caller ID Log T3150 User Guide 1. 2. 3. Access the caller ID log. Scroll to the entry you wish to dial. NOTE: Press # to view alternate dialing formats (1+area code+number, area code+number, or number only). Press ON/FLASH or SPEAKERPHONE to dial the number. Deleting a Caller ID Record 1. 2. 3. 4. Access the caller ID log. Scroll to the entry you wish to delete and select OPTIONS. Scroll to and select DELETE ENTRY or DELETE ALL. You are prompted to CONFIRM? the change(s).
Transferring a Landline Call to Another Handset NOTE: If the second handset does not respond after approximately 30 seconds, the outside call returns to the first handset, and CALL BACK appears. If the returned call 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.
T3150 User Guide Troubleshooting 40 The suggestions below should solve most problems you might encounter while using your phone. If you still have difficulty after trying these suggestions, visit us on the web at www.motorola.com/cordless. The system does not respond at all • Make sure the base unit is plugged into an electrical outlet (or a surge protector that is plugged into an electrical outlet). • Charge the battery — it may not have a sufficient charge for the page test.
You get noise, static, or a weak signal when you're away from the base unit • You may be out of range. Either move closer to the base unit, or relocate it. • The layout of your home may be limiting the range. Try moving the base unit to another position. (See Installing the Base Unit on page 7.) The handset does not ring when you receive a call • Make sure you have the ringer activated. (See Ringer Tone and Ringer Volume sections.
T3150 User Guide 42 Common Troubleshooting Steps for Your Cordless Phone If the handset or base unit does not seem to be responding normally, 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.
Warranty Motorola Limited Warranty for Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software Purchased in the United States or Canada 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 unless otherwise provided for below. • Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced.
T3150 User Guide Exclusions Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage. Batteries. Only batteries whose fully charged capacity falls below 80% of their rated capacity and batteries that leak are covered by this limited warranty. 44 Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.
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How to Get Warranty Service or Other Information T3150 User Guide In the USA, call 1-800-353-2729 TTY 1-888-390-6456 46 In Canada, call: 1-800-461-4575 TTY 1-888-390-6456 For accessories and software, please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used. You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories, or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center.
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T31 Series Motorola T3151 Windows Live™ Messenger Enabled Cordless Phone System 1.
