C42 CORDED TELEPHONE AND DIGITAL CORDLESS HANDSET WITH ANSWERING MACHINE For: C4201, C4202, C4203 and C4204 Handset: Motorola C42-HS Base: Motorola C42-B Charger: Motorola C42-C Warning: Charge the handset for 16 hours before use.
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. To reduce the risk of fire, use only the supplied AC power adaptor. The applied nameplate is located at the bottom of the unit.
• 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. • Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink, or shower. • Operate this phone using only the power source that is indicated on the marking label. If you are unsure of the power supply to your home, consult with your dealer or local power company.
Welcome... to your new Motorola C42 Corded Telephone and Digital Cordless Handset with Answering Machine! • Make and receive calls from the corded base or cordless handset. • Emergency mode to make calls on the corded base without AC power. • Block anonymous calls or block 100 numbers added to the block call list.1 • Answer machine with up to 25 minutes digital recording time. • Cordless handset for locating anywhere within range.
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.
1. Getting started.................................................................. 10 2. Getting to know your phone........................................ 14 3. Using the phone.................................................................21 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 4. Phonebook..........................................................................25 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 5. 5.2 6 Store a number......................................................................................
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 7. Caller ID and the Calls list..............................................31 7.1 7.2 8. Call block.............................................................................................................28 6.1.1 Switch anonymous call on/off....................................................28 6.1.2 Block list..............................................................................................28 Area code...............................................
9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.1.5 End a call.............................................................................................37 9.1.6 Receive a call.....................................................................................37 Adjust the earpiece / hands-free volume...............................................37 Mute.......................................................................................................................37 Intercom.........................................
12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 Call block............................................................................................................ 46 12.1.1 Switch anonymous call on/off................................................... 46 12.1.2 Block list............................................................................................. 46 Area code............................................................................................................47 Flash time.............
1. Getting started Location Important Do not place your C42 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Place your C42 corded 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. Make sure it is at least 1 meter away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your C42 works by sending radio signals between the cordless handset and base.
Connecting the corded base and handset 1. Plug the telephone line cord into the socket marked base. on the rear of the 2. Plug the AC power jack into the socket marked on the rear of the base and plug the AC adaptor into the AC power outlet. Switch on the AC power. 3. Plug the curly cord into the corded handset and the telephone base. Connecting the charger and charging the handset 1.
1 Press down 2 Slide 3. Slide the battery cover back into place. 4. When charging the batteries for the first time, place the handset on the charger to charge for at least 16 hours continuously. 5. When the handset is fully charged, will appear steadily on the display. The display will show the handset name and number to indicate that it is registered to the base.
Battery performance In ideal conditions, fully charged batteries should give up to 14 hours talk time or up to 200 hours standby time on a single charge.1 Note that new batteries do not reach their full capacity until they have been put to normal use for several days. To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the cordless handset off the charger for a few hours at a time. Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible.
2. Getting to know your phone Overview of your handset A B H C I D J K E F L G M N A Earpiece B Display C Menu / OK Press to enter the main menu. Select the option displayed on screen. Confirm a menu option. D Talk / Hands-free Press to make and receive calls. Press to switch hands-free on or off during a call. E 14 Call block Press to enter the call block menu. Press to add the incoming call to the block list.
F * / Pulse to Tone dialing Dial a *. During a call, press to switch from pulse dialing to tone dialing. G Intercom Press to make internal calls and transfer calls to the corded base or other C42 handsets registered to the base. H Phonebook / Scroll Up / Volume up Press U to open the phonebook list. Increase the earpiece or hands-free volume during a call. Move to the previous character in editing mode. I Back / Redial list / Clear Go back to the previous menu level.
Overview of your corded handset A B C A Handset Earpiece To listen to your caller. B Handset Mic To speak to your caller. C Curly cord socket To plug in your curly cord.
Overview of the corded base F A B C D E G H I J K L M A Menu / OK Press to enter the main menu. Select the option displayed on screen. Confirm a menu option. B Call block Press to enter the call block menu. Press to add the incoming call to the block list. C Find / Intercom Press to find a lost handset. Press to make internal calls and transfer calls to the corded base or other C42 handsets registered to the base. Press and hold for 5 seconds to register the handset to the base.
H Back / Redial list / Clear Go back to the previous menu level. In standby mode, press to open the redial list. Press to delete characters and digits when entering names and numbers. Press and hold to remove all characters and digits. Mute / unmute the microphone during a call. I Answer on / off Press to switch the answering machine on / off. J Stop / Exit When in a menu, press to go back to standby mode. K Play Press to play / stop all answering machine messages.
Base menu map Phonebook Flash time View Dial mode Add new Auto clock Edit Change PIN Delete Deregister Delete all Reset Personal set Answ. machine Sounds On/off • Ring volume Play all • Key tone Record memo Language Delete all Advanced set Outgoing msg.
Handset menu map Phonebook Advanced set View Call block Add new • Unknown call Edit • Block list Delete Area code Delete all Flash time Personal set Dial mode Sounds Auto clock • Ring volume Change PIN • Ring tones Register • Silent mode Deregister • Key tone Reset • Docking tone Answ. machine • Battery tone On/off Handset name Play all Date & time Record memo Language Delete all Auto answer Outgoing msg.
Using your corded base 3. Using the phone 3.1 Calls 3.1.1 Make a call 1. Lift the corded handset and dial the number. 3.1.2 1. Preparatory dialing Dial the number first. If you make a mistake, press the right O key to delete the last digit. 2. Lift the corded handset to dial. 3.1.3 1. 3.1.4 1. Call from the Phonebook, Redial or Calls list You can make a call from the Phonebook (see page 25), redial (see page 23 ) or Calls list (see page 32). 3.1.5 1.
3.4 Intercom 3.4.1 Make an internal call You can make internal calls between the base and any cordless handset registered to the base. 1. Press M on the base. 2. Scroll Q to select the handset to be called and press the left O key to confirm. 3.4.2 1. Receive an internal call Lift the corded handset to answer the call. Note If during an internal call at the base you receive an incoming call, you will hear the alert tone on the base. Place the corded handset on the base to end the internal call.
3.5 Hands-free speakerphone 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 handsfree function. 3.5.1 1. Make a hands-free call Dial the number and then press K on the base, you will hear the call over the base loudspeaker. Note During a hands-free call, press P or Q to adjust the volume. There are 5 levels to choose from. 3.5.2 1.
3.6.3 1. Delete an entry Press the right O key to open the Redial list. 2. Scroll P or Q to the entry you want. 3. Press the left O key, if the phone number is stored in the phonebook the display shows Delete, if not scroll Q to Delete. 4. Press the left O key, the display shows Confirm?. 5. Press the left O key to confirm. 3.6.4 1. Delete the entire Redial list Press the right O key to open the redial list. 2. Scroll P or Q to the entry you want. 3. Press the left O key.
4. Phonebook You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the corded base. Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. The base and handset share the phonebook. 4.1 1. Store a number Press the left O key, the display shows Phonebook. 2. Press the left O key, scroll Q to Add new. 3. Press the left O key, the display shows Enter name. 4. Enter the name using the keypad, if you make a mistake, press the right O key to delete a character. 5.
4.4 1. Delete an entry Press the left O key, the display shows Phonebook. 2. Press the left O key, scroll Q to Delete. 3. Press the left O key, scroll P or Q to the entry you want to delete. 4. Press the left O key, the display shows Confirm?. 5. Press the left O key to confirm. 4.5 1. Delete all entries Press the left O key, the display shows Phonebook. 2. Press the left O key, scroll Q to Delete all. 3. Press the left O key, the display shows Confirm?. 4. Press the left O key to confirm. 4.
5. Personal settings 5.1 Sounds 5.1.1 Ring volume You can adjust the ringer volume and set different volume levels on the corded base. Choose from 5 volume levels or Off. 1. Press the left O key, scroll Q to Personal set. 2. Press the left O key, Sounds is displayed. 3. Press the left O key, Ring volume is displayed. 4. Press the left O key, the current volume level is displayed. 5. Scroll P or Q to the volume you require and press the left O key to confirm. 5.1.
6. Advanced settings 6.1 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 by pressing the dedicated Z key on the base, or. through the base menu as described below 6.1.
If you want to change/delete the block number, follow the first 4 steps above. Then scroll to the slot where the number is stored and press the left O key. Delete the number by pressing the right O key. Then either press the left O key to save no number or enter the new number. Press the left O key to save. 6.2 Area code The area code must be 3 digits long. 1. Press the left O key, scroll d to Advanced set. 2. Press the left O key, scroll d to Area code. 3. Press the left O key, enter the area code. 4.
4. Press the left O key. Confirm PIN is displayed. 5. Enter the PIN, then press the left O key or press the right O key to delete the PIN. 6.7 Deregister a handset Use your base to deregister a handset. 1. Press the left O key, scroll Q to Advanced set. 2. Press the left O key, scroll Q to Deregister. 3. Press the left O key, enter the 4 digit master PIN (default = 0000). 4. Press the left O key, the display shows the first registered handset number. 5.
7. Caller ID and the Calls list 7.1 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 base (provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call. The display can show the last 16 digits or 16 characters of the phone numbers or names.
7.2.1 1. View the Calls list Press Q to open the Calls list. 2. Scroll P or Q to the entry you want. 3. Press the left O key, the display shows View. 4. Press the left O key to view the call name and time and date of the call, press the left O key to switch between the name and number. 7.2.2 1. Dial a number in the Calls list Press Q to open the Calls list. 2. Scroll P or Q to the entry you want. 3. Press K to dial the displayed entry. 7.2.
7.2.6 1. Delete the entire Calls list Press Q to open the Calls list. 2. Press the left O key, the display shows View. 3. Scroll Q to Delete all and press the left O key. The display shows Confirm?. 4. Press the left O key to confirm or right O key to cancel.
8. Using your Answering Machine The phone can digitally record up to 25 minutes of messages. The answering machine can be operated from: • the base, see below. • the handset, see page 53. • remotely, from any other DTMF telephone, see page 36. Via the base 8.1 1. Switch the answering machine on / off Press Y. 8.2 Listening to your messages Press L to listen to all messages. The voice prompt and display tell you the number of the message being played.
8.5 Outgoing message This is the message your callers hear on the answer machine. There are 2 prerecorded outgoing messages, or you can record your own. 8.5.1 Record also The pre-set Record also message, that allows your caller to leave a message, is ‘Hello, your call cannot be taken at this moment, so please leave your message after the tone’. 8.5.2 Answer only The caller can listen to your outgoing message but cannot leave a message.
8.7 Remote access You can operate your answering machine from any DTMF phone by calling your product and entering a 4 digit security PIN code. 1. Dial your telephone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press *. 2. Enter your 4-digit PIN (default setting 0000) you will hear a confirmation beep. Use the keypad to operate the answering machine. Press 1 to play new messages. Press 5 to turn the answering machine on or off. Press 2 to play all messages. Press 6 to play the next message.
Using your cordless handset 9. Using the phone 9.1 Calls 9.1.1 1. Make a call Press C. 2. Dial the number. 9.1.2 1. Preparatory dialing Dial the number first. If you make a mistake, press the right O key to delete the last digit. 2. Press C to dial. 9.1.3 1. 9.1.4 1. Call from the Phonebook, Redial or Calls list You can make a call from the Phonebook (see page 41), redial (see page 39) or Calls list (see page 51). 9.1.5 1.
9.4 Intercom 9.4.1 Make an internal call You can make internal calls between the base and cordless handset, or if you have more than one handset registered to the base, you can make internal calls between two handsets. 1. Press I on the cordless handset. • If you have only one cordless handset, the base is called automatically, Handset 1 is displayed on the corded base. • If more than one cordless handset is registered to the base, the handset number (e.g. Handset 1, Handset 2) or Base is displayed.
9.4.4 3-way conference call You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internal callers and 1 external caller. During a call at the cordless handset with an external caller: 1. Press I on the cordless handset to put the external caller on hold. • If you have only one cordless handset, the base is called automatically, Handset 1 is displayed on the corded base. • If more than one cordless handset is registered to the base, the handset number (e.g. Handset 1, Handset 2) or Base is displayed. 2.
2. Scroll U or D to the entry you want. 3. Press C to dial the displayed entry or press E to return to standby. Note If the called number exactly matches an entry stored in the phonebook, the name is displayed. 9.6.2 1. Copy a Redial list number to the phonebook Press the right O key to open the Redial list. 2. Scroll U or D to the entry you want. 3. Press the left O key. The display shows the selected number. 4. Press the left O key. The display shows Save number. 5. Press the left O key.
10. Phonebook You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the corded base. Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. The base and handset share the phonebook. 10.1 1. Store a number Press the left O key, the display shows Phonebook. 2. Press the left O key, scroll D to Add new. 3. Press the left O key, the display shows Enter name. 4. Enter the name using the keypad, if you make a mistake, press the right O key to delete a character. 5.
10.4 1. Delete an entry Press the left O key, the display shows Phonebook. 2. Press the left O key, scroll D to Delete. 3. Press the left O key, scroll U or D to the entry you want to delete. 4. Press the left O key, the display shows Confirm?. 5. Press the left O key to confirm. 10.5 1. Delete all entries Press the left O key, the display shows Phonebook. 2. Press the left O key, scroll D to Delete all. 3. Press the left O key, the display shows Confirm?. 4. Press the left O key to confirm. 10.
11. Personal settings 11.1 Sounds 11.1.1 Ring volume You can adjust the ringer volume and set different volume levels. Choose from 5 volume levels or Off. 1. Press the left O key, scroll D to Personal set. 2. Press the left O key, Sounds is displayed. 3. Press the left O key, Ring volume is displayed. 4. Press the left O key, the current volume level is displayed. 5. Scroll U or D to the volume you require and press the left O key to confirm, 11.1.
11.1.4 Key tones on/off When you press a button on the handset keypad, you will hear a beep. You can switch these beeps on or off. 1. Press the left O key, scroll D to Personal set. 2. Press the left O key, Sounds is displayed. 3. Press the left O key, scroll D to Key tone. 4. Press the left O key, scroll D to On or Off. 5. Press the left O key to confirm. 11.1.5 Docking tone on/off When you replace the handset on the charger, you will hear a double beep. You can switch this beep on or off. 1.
11.3 Setting the date and time If you have subscribed to Caller ID service, the date and time will be set on all your handsets whenever a call is received. You can also manually set the date and time on the individual handsets. 1. Press the left O key, scroll D to Personal set. 2. Press the left O key, scroll D to Date & time and press the left O key. 3. Enter the date using the format MM-DD-YYYY e.g. 04-12-2021 for 4th of December 2021 and press the left O key.
12. Advanced settings 12.1 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 pressing the dedicated B key on the handset. 12.1.
Note When you are storing a phone number in the Block list, you will need to store the full number including the dialing code for the number to be blocked. If you want to change/delete the block number, follow the first 4 steps above. Then scroll to the slot where the number is stored and press the left O key. Delete the number by pressing the right O key. Then either press the left O key to save no number or enter the new number. Press the left O key to save. 12.
12.6 Change the PIN You can change the PIN using for registration or deregistration. 1. Press the left O key, scroll to Advanced set. 2. Press the left O key, scroll D to Change PIN. 3. Press the left O key, New PIN is displayed. 4. Enter the PIN and press the left O key. 5. Confirm PIN is displayed. Enter the PIN, then press the left O key or press the right O key to delete the PIN. 12.7 Registration Up to 4 handsets can be registered to one base station.
12.8 Restore default settings You can restore your C42 to its default (original) settings. All the handsets that are registered to the base will be retained. Important Resetting your phone will restore all handset and base settings to its default settings but Redial, Calls lists and Phonebook numbers will be retained. 1. Press the left O key, scroll D to Advanced set. 2. Press the left O key, scroll D to Reset. 3. Press the left O key, Confirm? is displayed. 4. Press the left O key to confirm. 12.
13. Caller ID and the Calls list 13.1 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. The display can show the last 16 digits or 16 characters of the phone numbers or names.
13.2.1 1. View the Calls list Press D to open the Calls list. 2. Scroll U or D to the entry you want. 3. Press the left O key, the display shows View. 4. Press the left O key to view the call name and time and date of the call, press the left O key to switch between the name and number. 13.2.2 1. Dial a number in the Calls list Press D to open the Calls list. 2. Scroll U or D to the entry you want. 3. Press t to dial the displayed entry. 13.2.
13.2.6 1. Delete the entire Calls list Press D to open the Calls list. 2. Press the left O key, the display shows View. 3. Scroll D to Delete all. 4. Press the left O key. The display shows Confirm?. 5. Press the left O key to confirm or right O key to cancel.
14. Using your Answering Machine The phone can digitally record up to 25 minutes of messages. The answering machine can be operated from: • the base, see page 34 • the handset, see below. • remotely, from any other DTMF telephone, see page 55. Via the handset 14.1 1. Switch the answering machine on / off Press the left O key, scroll U or D to Answ. machine. 2. Press the left O key, select On/off. 3. Press the left O key, select either On or Off. 4. Press the left O key.
14.4 1. Delete all messages Press the left O key, scroll U or D to Answ. machine. 2. Press the left O key, scroll D to Delete all. 3. Press the left O key, display shows Confirm?. 4. Press the left O key to confirm. 14.5 Outgoing message This is the message your callers hear on the answer machine. There are 2 pre-recorded outgoing messages, or you can record your own. 14.5.
3. Press the left O key. The handset will display the current setting. 4. Use U or D to select the number of rings required and press the left O key to confirm. 14.7 Remote access You can operate your answering machine from any DTMF phone by calling your product and entering a 4 digit security PIN code. 1. Dial your telephone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press *. 2. Enter your 4-digit PIN (default setting 0000) you will hear a confirmation beep.
15. Help The on the cordless handset 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 dialing tone • No power – check the connections. Reset the phone: unplug and plug back in the socket. • Batteries of the cordless handset are empty – charge the batteries for at least 16 hours.
Caller ID service does not work • Check your subscription with your network operator. A phonebook entry cannot be stored • The phonebook is full. Delete an entry to free memory. No display • Try recharging the batteries. • Try disconnecting and connecting the base power supply. • If LED is not lit up, then try disconnecting and connecting the base power supply. Unable to register another cordless handset • Maximum number of 4 handsets has been reached. • The display shows Searching.
16. 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 7.5V, 0.3A Power Supply for Handset 2x DC 1.2V AAA 550mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries HFR-AAA550 from Shenzhen Highpower Technology Co., Ltd OR 55AAAHC from GPI International Ltd Power Supply for Charger Cradle DC 7.5V, 0.
17. General information Cleaning • Clean the handset and base (or charger cradle) with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. • Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause static shock. Environmental • Do not expose to direct sunlight. • The handset may become warm when the batteries are being charged or during prolonged periods of use. This is normal.
workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period outlined below. This Limited Warranty is your exclusive warranty and is not transferable. Who is covered? This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What will MZGW do? MZGW or its authorized distributor at its option and within a commercially reasonable time, will at no charge repair or replace any Products or Accessories that do not conform to this limited warranty.
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. 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.
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.
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. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product.
FCC Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals For Cordless 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. The guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by both U.S.
ISEDC Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information For Cordless Handset SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the ISEDC with device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.
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