Welcome
Congratulations! Experience the freedom of your Motorola
MA300 cordless phone.
Adjust handset
volume
Mute: Press to mute
microphone (caller will
not hear you). Press
again to unmute.
Turn ringer on (up)
and off (down)
Chan: Use if you
hear interference or
static
Talk: Make or
answer a call,
hang up
Flash: Use for
call waiting and
3-way calling
6
lmn
Redial last called
number (up to 32 digits)
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Contents
Setting the Ringer Tone........ 30
FCC and Interference
Information ............................. 5 How to Use........................... 32
Important Safety Instructions 14 How to Locate a Lost
Getting Started..................... 19 Handset................................ 33
Installing the Belt Clip........... 20 Storing a Number into
Battery Safety Instructions ... 21 Memory................................ 34
Charging the Battery ............ 22 Dialing a Number from
Installing the MA300 Cordless
Phone on a Desk.................. 25 Storing and Calling Emergency
Installing the MA300 Cordless Numbers............................... 36
Memory................................ 35
Phone On a Wall .................. 26 Troubleshooting.................... 37
Setting Tone or Pulse ........... 30 Motorola Limited Warranty ... 41
FCC and Interference Information
This equipment complies with Parts 15 and 68 of the FCC
rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative
Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). On the bottom of
this equipment is a label that contains, among other
information, a product identifier in the form
US:AAAEQ##TXXX. You must, upon request, provide this
number to the telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the
premises wiring and telephone network must comply with
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by
the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to
a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
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➊ Notification of the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating,
among other information, the Ringer Equivalency
Number for the equipment. You must, upon request,
provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of
devices you may connect to your telephone line and
still have all of these devices ring when your telephone
number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of
the RENs of all devices connected to one line should
not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices,
you may connect to your line as determined by the
REN, you should contact your local telephone
company.
The REN for this product is part of the product identifier
that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits
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represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point
(e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).
Note: This equipment may not be used on coin
service provided by the telephone company.
Note: Connection to party line service is subject to
state tariffs. Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission or
corporation commission for information.
Note: If your home has specially wired alarm
equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure
the installation of this cordless phone does not
disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions
about what will disable alarm equipment, consult
your telephone company or a qualified installer.
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Note: Notice must be given to the telephone company
upon permanent disconnection of your telephone
from your line.
Note: The FCC requires that you connect your
cordless telephone to the nationwide telephone
network through a modular telephone jack
(USOC RJ11C/RJ11W or RJ14C/RJ14W).
➋ Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line
which may harm the telephone network, the telephone
company shall, where practicable, notify you that
temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
Where prior notice is not practical and the
circumstances warrant such action, the telephone
company may temporarily disconnect service
immediately. In case of such temporary
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discontinuance, the telephone company must:
(1)promptly notify you of such temporary
discontinuance;
(2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation;
(3)inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the
Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in
Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its
facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that
could affect the operation of the equipment. If this
happens, the telephone company will provide advance
notice in order for you to make necessary
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
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Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. 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
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interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference with one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation be-
tween the telecommunications equipment and the re-
ceiving antenna.
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• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to which the receiving
antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please
consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has prepared a helpful
booklet, “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV
Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the
U.S. government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when
ordering copies.
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The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by
Motorola or its authorized service agents. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could
void not only the user's authority to operate the equipment,
but also the limited warranty.
Hearing Aid Compatibility
This telephone system meets the FCC standards for
hearing aid compatibility.
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Important Safety Instructions
Follow these safety precautions when using your cordless
phone to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons or property:
Reduce risk of fire and shock by
➊ Keep all slits and openings of the phone unblocked. Do
not set the phone on a heating register or over a
radiator. Ensure that proper ventilation is provided at
the installation site.
➋ Do not use while wet or while standing in water.
➌ Do not use this product near water (for example, near
a bath tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
➍ Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Place
the power cord so that it will not be walked on.
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➎ Never insert objects of any kind into the product slits as
that may result in fire or shock.
➏ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
➐ Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair
work is required, contact the Motorola address found
in the back of this user’s guide.
➑ Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
➒ Avoid using during an electrical storm. Use a surge
protector to protect the equipment.
➓ Do not use this cordless phone to report a gas leak,
especially if you are in the vicinity of the gas line.
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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. Then retrieve the unit
by unplugged cords.
• The product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
• The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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Installation Guidelines
➊ Read and understand all instructions and save them
for future reference.
➋ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product.
➌ Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink or
shower.
➍ Operate this phone using only the power source that is
indicated on the marking label. If you are unsure of the
power supply to your home, consult with your dealer or
local power company.
➎ Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or
table. This product may fall, causing serious damage
to the product.
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➏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work to restore the product to normal
operation.
➐ Clean this product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
chemicals or cleaning agents to clean this phone.
➑ Use only the power supply that came with this unit.
Using other power supplies may damage the unit.
➒ 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.
➓ To avoid interference to nearby appliances, do not
place the base of the cordless phone on or near a TV,
microwave oven, or VCR.
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Getting Started
Before you can make or answer calls, you need to install
and set up your cordless phone. The next few pages walk
you through the installation and set-up process.
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Installing the Belt Clip
Insert the tabs of the belt clip into the slots on the handset.
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Battery Safety Instructions
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery. The
battery contains toxic materials that could be released, resulting in
injury.
•
Caution: There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery with
an incorrect battery type. Use only the battery that came with your
phone or an authorized replacement recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire, which could result in explosion.
• The rechargeable batteries that power this product must
bedisposedofproperlyandmayneedtoberecycled.Refer
to your battery’s label for battery type. Contact your local
recycling center for proper disposal methods.
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Charging the Battery
➊ Remove the battery door.
➋ Insert the battery into the battery compartment.
➌ Plug the battery connector into the receptacle in the
battery compartment and replace the battery door.
Slide
battery
Red
Black
door
downto
remove
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➍ Plug the power cord into the back of the phone and into
an outlet.
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➎ Rest the handset in the base so the in use/charge
LED on the base lights.
➏ Charge the battery for at least 12 hours. Do not plug
the phone into the phone jack until the battery is fully
charged.
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Installing the MA300 Cordless Phone on a Desk
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Installing the MA300 Cordless Phone On a Wall
➊ Remove the twist-tie
from the phone cord. Do
not unfold the cord.
➋ Untuck both ends of the
cord.
➌ Hold the folded cord at
the center and insert it
into the back of the
bracket.
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➍ Plug the phone cord into the phone jack on the wall.
➎ Hang the bracket on the phone wall plate.
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➏ Plug the other end of the phone cord into the jack on
the back of the base.
➐ Plug the power cord into a power outlet if it is not
already plugged in.
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➑ Insert the four tabs on the wall mount into the four slots
on the back of the base then push down.
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Setting Tone or Pulse
➊ Press flash.
➋ Press: * for tone operation or
# for pulse operation
➌ Press flash.
Tip: If you select pulse, you can still use touch tone menu
systems. To activate tone temporarily for one call, press
the * key.
Setting the Ringer Tone
➊ Press flash.
➋ Press: \Ring tone 1
]Ring tone 2
➌ Press flash.
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Now that you have set up your phone, read the next section
of this guide for information on how to make calls and store
phone numbers in memory.
CAUTION
The long-term characteristics or the possible physiological
effects of Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields have
not been evaluated by UL.
If you are concerned with the risk of RF exposure, you may
want to limit the duration of calls and position the antenna
as far away from your body as is practical.
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How to Use
Talk: Make or
answer a call,
hang up
Adjust handset
volume
Mute: Press to mute
microphone (caller will
not hear you). Press
again to unmute.
Flash: Use for call
waiting and 3-way
calling
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lmn
Turn ringer on (up)
and off (down)
Redial last called
number (up to 32 digits)
Chan: Use if you
hear interference or
static
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How to Locate a Lost Handset
➊ Press page to find a lost handset.
➋ Follow the sound to locate the lost handset.
Tip: No need to hurry. The handset will not stop beeping
until you press page again.
➌ Press page again to stop the beeping.
Press to page the
person carrying the
handset or to locate
a lost handset.
Press again to
cancel the page (or
press Talk on the
handset).
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Storing a Number into Memory
You can store 10 phone numbers into memory with up to
20 digits each.
➊ Turn the phone off.
➋ Press mem.
➌ Press any number key (Ñ through É) to select the
memory location.
➍ Press mem.
➎ Enter the phone number you want to store, or press
redial to store the last number you dialed.
➏ Press mem.
Tip: To insert a pause in the dial sequence (for example, if
you have to dial “9” then wait for a dial tone), press
the # key twice.
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Dialing a Number from Memory
➊ Press â.
➋ Press mem.
➌ Press the number key (Ñ through É) to select the
memory location of the phone number you want to call.
Tip: You can use your memory numbers to simplify calling
card calls and other calls that require multiple strings
of numbers.
For example, if you stored your calling card number
in memory location 1, your calling card password in
location 2, and the phone number you want to call in
location 3, you would press the following keys to call
the number in location 3:
â mem \ mem ] mem ^
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Storing and Calling Emergency Numbers
When storing an emergency number (such as 911) into
memory or making a test call to an emergency number
stored in memory, remain on the line and briefly explain to
the dispatcher the reason for the call. This should be
performed in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late
evening.
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Troubleshooting
What to do if...
The phone
• Check the power and phone
connections. Is the power cable
plugged in at both ends? Phone cable?
• Check the battery. Is it charged? Does
it fit properly?
doesn’t work at
all (no lights,
no dial tone)
No dial tone
• Check the items listed above.
• Move closer to the base.
• Verify dial tone using another phone. If
you have no dial tone on that phone, call
your phone company.
• Disconnect the phone and reconnect it
at a different phone and power outlet.
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You can’t
receive calls
• Check the battery. Is it charged? Does
it fit properly?
• Make sure the handset ringer is turned
on.
• Move closer to the base.
• Unplug other phones. You may have too
many phones on your telephone line to
allow all of them to ring.
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The signal is
weak or has
noise or static
• Press chan to select a different
channel.
• Check the battery and power.
• Move closer to the base.
• Move the base to a different power
outlet (especially if the phone is sharing
an outlet with an appliance).
You hear other • Press chan to select a different
calls on your
line
channel.
• Hang up. Place the handset into the
base. Wait 30 seconds then try again.
• Disconnect the base from power and
phone.
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The battery
won’t charge
• Check the base. Is it properly
connected? Are its contacts clean and
dry?
• Check the battery contacts. Make sure
the battery is connected properly.
• Is it anold battery? Replace the battery.
The battery
loses charge
faster than
normal
• Is it a new battery? A new battery needs
to be charged at least 12 hours before
use to maintain normal talk time.
• Is it anold battery? Replace the battery.
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Motorola Limited Warranty
for Consumer Products, Accessories, and Software
Purchased in the United States or Canada
What Does this Warranty Cover?
Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its
telephones and consumer two-way radios that operate via Family
Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service (“Products”),
Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these
Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software contained on CD-
Roms or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products
(“Software”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined below. This
limited warranty is a consumer’s exclusive remedy, and applies as
follows to new Motorola Products, Accessories and Software
purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada, which are
accompanied by this written warranty:
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Products and Accessories as defined above, unless otherwise pro-
vided for below. Length of coverage: one (1) year from the date of pur-
chase by the first consumer purchaser of the product unless otherwise
provided for below.
•
•
•
Decorative Accessories and Cases. Decorative covers, bezels,
PhoneWrap™ covers and cases. Length of coverage: limited lifetime
warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser
of the product.
Monaural Headsets. Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit
mono sound through a wired connection. Length of coverage: limited
lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer
purchaser of the product.
Consumer Two-Way Radio Accessories. Length of coverage:
Ninety (90) days from the date of purchase by the first consumer
purchaser of the product.
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• Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced.
Length of coverage: The balance of the original warranty or for ninety
(90) days from the date returned to the consumer, whichever is
longer.
Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies
the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Length of
coverage: ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
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.
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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.) to the surface of the product
resulting from misuse; (b) contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme
humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or
food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes
or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or
conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are
excluded from coverage.
Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or
damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified
Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are
excluded from coverage.
Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages
resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance,
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alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola,
or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or
date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken
seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial
numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or parts,
are excluded from coverage.
Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of
Products, Accessories or Software due to any communication service
or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products, Accessories
or Software is excluded from coverage.
Software Embodied in Physical Media. No warranty is made that the
software will meet your requirements or will work in combination with
any hardware or software applications provided by third parties, that
the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error
free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected.
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Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media. Software that is not
embodied in physical media (e.g. software that is downloaded from the
internet), is provided “as is” and without warranty.
Who is Covered?
This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser, only.
What will Motorola Do?
Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the
purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not
conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent
reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or
parts. No data, software or applications added to your Product,
Accessory or Software, including but not limited to personal contacts,
games and ringer tones, will be reinstalled. To avoid losing such data,
software and applications please create a back up prior to requesting
service.
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How to Get Warranty Service or Other Information
In the USA, call:
In Canada, call:
1-800-353-2729
TTY 1-888-390-6456
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.
To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of
sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of
the problem; (c) the name of your service provider, if applicable; (d) the
name and location of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most
importantly; (e) your address and telephone number.
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What Other Limitations Are There?
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR
REFUND AS 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 BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY OR SOFTWARE,
OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF
BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, SOFTWARE OR
APPLICATIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE
PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES OR SOFTWARE TO THE FULL EXTENT
THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
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Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation
on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state or from one jurisdiction to another.
Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola
certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the
exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola
software. Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and
redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola
software. No other use, including without limitation disassembly of
such Motorola software or exercise of the exclusive rights reserved for
Motorola, is permitted.
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