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CD255
SE255
GB Telephone Answering Machine
Warning
Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
CD255
SE255
GB Telephone Answering Machine
Warning
Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
1 Important
Take time to read this user manual before you use your phone. It contains important information and notes regarding your phone.
1.1Power requirements
???This product requires an electrical supply of
???The Electrical network is classified as hazardous. The only way to power down the charger is to unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. Ensure that the electrical outlet is always easily accessible.
???The voltage on the network is classified as
EN
Warning
To avoid damage or malfunction:
???Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to come into contact with metal objects.
???Never use any other battery than the one delivered with the product or recommended by Philips: risk of explosion.
???Always use the cables provided with the product.
???Handsfree activation could suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to
a very high level: make sure the handset is not too close to your ear.
???This equipment is not designed to make emergency calls when the power fails. An alternative has to be made available to allow emergency calls.
???Do not expose the phone to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
???Do not drop your phone or allow objects to fall on your phone.
???Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the set.
???Do not use the product in places where there are explosive hazards.
???Do not let small metal objects come into contact with the product. This can deteriorate audio quality and damage the product.
???Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference.
???Do not open your product as you could be exposed to high voltages.
???Do not allow the charger to come into contact with liquids.
???Use only with provided batteries.
???Rechargeable batteries information
???Use only with provided power supply.
???Power supply information for base station
Input:
Output: DC6V/0.5A
JODEN
???Power supply information for charger (multihandset pack only)
Input:
Output: DC6V/0.21A
JODEN
???Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
About operating and storage temperatures:
???Operate in a place where temperature is always between 0 and 35??C (32 to 95??F).
???Store in a place where temperature is always between
???Battery life may be shortened in low temperature conditions.
1.2Conformity
We, Philips, declare that the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This product can only be connected to the analogue telephone networks of the countries mentioned on the packaging. You can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips.com.
1.3Using GAP standard compliance
The GAP standard guarantees that all DECT??? GAP handsets and base stations comply with a minimum operating
standard irrespective of their make. Your handset and base station are GAP compliant, which means the minimum guaranteed functions are: register a handset, take the line, receive a call and dial. The advanced features may not be available if you use a handset other than the handset of one of the model described in this manual with your base station.
To register and use your phone???s handset with a GAP standard base station of a different make, first follow the procedure described in the manufacturer???s instructions, then follow the procedure described on page 29. To register a handset of another make to your phone???s base station, place the base station into registration mode (page 29), then follow the procedure in the manufacturer???s instructions.
1.4 Recycling & disposal
Disposal instructions for old products.
The WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment; 2002/96/EC) has been put in place to ensure that products are recycled using best available treatment, recovery and recycling techniques to ensure human health and high environmental protection.
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
Do not dispose of your old product in your general household waste bin.
Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products marked by this symbol:
Use one of the following disposal options:
1.Dispose of the complete product (including its cables, plugs and accessories) in the designated WEEE collection facilities.
2.If you purchase a replacement product, hand your complete old product back to the retailer. He should accept it as required by the WEEE directive.
Disposal instructions for batteries: Batteries should not be 
disposed of with general
household waste.
Packaging information:
Philips has marked the packaging with standard symbols designed to promote the recycling and appropriate disposal of your eventual waste.
A financial contribution has been paid to the associated national recovery & recycling system. The labeled packaging material is recyclable.
1.5Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (???EMF???)
1.Philips Royal Electronics manufactures and sells many consumer oriented products which usually, as with any electronic apparatus, have the ability to emit and receive electro magnetic signals.
2.One of Philips??? leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety precautions for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing the products.
3.Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects.
4.Philips confirms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientific evidence available today.
5.Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products.
2 Your phone
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
2.1What???s in the box
Note
* You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cord. In
this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before plugging the line cord to the line socket.
In multihandset packs, you will find one or more additional handsets, battery doors, chargers with power supply units and additional rechargeable batteries.
2.2Overview of your phone
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
AEarpiece
BDisplay
See page 9 for an overview of the display icons.
C OK key o
In idle mode: Long press to toggle between displaying the handset name and the date/time.
In other modes: Select the function displayed on the screen. Also used to
confirm entries (for example when setting date and time).
D Back/Clear key c
Press to clear (delete) a character or number when making an entry. Long press to clear all.
When navigating menus, press to move to the previous menu level (BACK is displayed).
When 
is displayed, press to see characters/numbers to the right of those shown.
E Navigation keys n
In idle mode: Scroll up to access the Call log and scroll down to access the Phonebook.
During a call: Scroll up/down to increase or decrease earpiece and speaker volume.
Editing and entry: Move to the previous character u or next character d.
In other modes: Scroll up/down a menu list or go to the previous or next record in the Phonebook, Redial list, or Call log.
F Talk/Recall key t
Make an external call or answer an incoming external or internal call. During a call: Activate the recall function. In other modes: Dial the selected number in the Phonebook, Redial list, or Call log.
G
In idle mode: Long press (5 seconds) to switch off the handset.
When the handset is switched off: Long press (1 second) to switch it on. During a call: Hang up a call.
In other modes: Long press to return to idle mode. Short press to move to the previous menu level.
H Menu key m
In idle mode: Go to the main menu.
I Redial key r
Access the Redial list in idle mode. When making a call, press to redial the last number dialed.
J Loudspeaker key l
In idle mode: Turn on the loudspeaker and dial the number. Answer an incoming call using handsfree mode.
During a call: Toggle the loudspeaker on/ off.
K Number keys
Use to dial numbers and write characters.
Long press key 1 or 2 to dial a direct access memory number.
L */Keypad lock key *
In idle mode: Long press to lock/ unlock keypad.
Dialling or editing: Press to enter a ???*???.
Off hook: Long press to temporarily switch to tone (DTMF) dialling if using pulse.
M#/Ringer ON/OFF & Pause key
#
In idle mode: Long press to turn the ringer on/off.
Dialling or Editing: Long press to insert a pause. Short press to insert a ???#??? (On the display, # appears as 
.).
NMute key s
Mute/unmute the microphone.
OCall transfer & Intercom key i
In idle mode: Initiate an internal call.
Q
H
I
J
K 
R
During a call: Short press to hold the line and page another handset. Long press to set up a conference between an external call and two handsets.
PMicrophone
QLoudspeaker
Warning
Handsfree activation can suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to a very high level. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear.
R Battery door
2.3Display icons
Indicates that the battery is fully charged. This icon blinks during charge and when the battery is low.
When the Icon is empty the battery is practically discharged.
Note
If WARNING BATT appears together with a blinking battery icon, batteries of the wrong type are installed in the handset.
Replace with batteries of the correct type.
Blinks when there is an incoming call. Steady ON during a call. Indicates new and missed calls in the call log records. Blinks when there are missed calls. Blinks when new voice mail is received.
Appears when the phonebook is accessed.
Appears when the alarm clock is activated.
Appears when the loudspeaker is activated.
Appears when ringer off is activated.
Appears when the answering machine is activated. Blinks when messages have been received by the answering machine; blinks rapidly when answering machine memory is full.
Indicates that the handset is registered and within range of the base station. Icon blinks when the handset is out of range or is searching for a base.
Appears to request confirmation of an operation. Press the key directly below to confirm.
Indicates that more options are available in a scroll list, or that you can adjust the volume.
Appears when in menu mode. Press the key directly below to return to the previous menu level, or to delete a character or number when making an entry.
Indicates that there are more digits or characters to the right of those displayed.
2.4Overview of the base station
F Skip back key b
Go to previous message if pressed within 1 second of current message playback. New messages will not be deleted.
3 Getting started
3.1 Connect the base station
1Place the base station in a central location near the telephone line socket and electricity socket.
2Connect the line cord and the power cable to their corresponding connectors at the back of the base station.
3Connect the other end of the line cord and power cable to their respective sockets.
Note
The line adaptor may not be attached to the line cord. In this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before plugging the line cord to the line socket.
Warning
Avoid placing the base station too close to large metal objects such as filing cabinets, radiators or electrical appliances. This can impair the range and sound quality. Buildings with thick internal and external walls may impair transmission of signals to and from the base.
Warning
Power is applied when the power adaptor is plugged into the unit and connected to the electricity socket. The only way to power down the unit is to unplug the power adaptor from the electricity socket. Therefore, ensure that the electricity socket is easily accessible. The power adaptor and telephone line cord have to be connected correctly, as incorrect connection could damage the unit. Always use the telephone line cord supplied with the unit. Otherwise, you may not get a dial tone.
3.2Install your phone
Before using the handset, the batteries have to be installed and fully charged.
Warning
When the batteries are inserted for the first time, the unit will not be able to start normally due to the low battery. You must charge the batteries on the
base station before you can use the handset.
3.2.1 Install battery 
Warning
Always use AAA rechargeable batteries supplied with your unit. If alkaline batteries are used instead of rechargeable batteries, ???WARNING BATT??? will show on the display and the battery icon will blink quickly.
1Slide out the battery cover.
2Place the batteries in the correct polarity as indicated and replace the cover.
3.2.2 Charge battery 
Warning
The handset must be charged for at least 24 hours before using it for the first time. When the battery level becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you by
sounding an audible tone and blinking the battery icon. If the battery level becomes exceedingly low, the phone automatically switches off shortly after the alert and any function in progress will not be saved.
1Place the handset on the charging cradle of the base station. A beep is emitted if the handset is placed
correctly.
2The battery icon 
on the display blinks during charge.
3The battery icon 
becomes steady when the handset is fully
charged.
Note
Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charging (over 15 hours) and discharging, allowing approximately 12 hours of
The indoor and outdoor range of the phone is up to 50 metres and 300 metres respectively. When the handset moves beyond the operation range, the antenna icon 
will blink.
Tip
When you reach the range limit the conversation may become crackly. Move closer to the base.
3.3Welcome mode
Before you first use your handset, you need to configure it according to the country of use. After charging it for a few minutes, the word WELCOME appears in various languages. Follow these steps to configure your phone:
Note
Depending on your country, the WELCOME screen may not appear. In this case, you are not required to select your country/operator/language settings. You can still make outgoing calls or receive incoming calls without first defining your country selection.
1Press o to display a list of countries.
2Scroll n up and down to find your
country.
3Press o to confirm your selection.
(WAITING will be displayed while the default line settings and menu
language for the selected country are automatically configured.)
4The product now goes to the DATE/TIME selection menu. Enter the current date (DD/MM) and
press o to confirm.
5Enter the time
(The time format, 12 hour or 24 hour, depends on the country
selected. If the
between AM and PM.)
???A validation tone is emitted. Your phone goes directly to idle mode and is now ready for use. In case of you have several handsets, the setting is automatically done for all handsets.
Tip
You may change your country settings (see page 30) and time format (see
Getting started
page 26) anytime after the first configuration.
3.4Using multipacks
If you have purchased a multipack you will have additional handsets, chargers, power adaptors and AAA rechargeable batteries.
1Plug the chargers into a power
socket.
2Install the batteries supplied into the handsets.
3Place the handsets on the chargers to charge the batteries.
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3.5Menu structure
The chart below shows the menu tree of your phone.
Press the menu key m to enter each option. Press c to go to the previous level in a menu.
Use navigation keys n to navigate within the menus.
Menus
4 Using your phone
4.1Make a call
4.1.1 Predialling
1Dial the number (maximum 24 digits).
2Press t.
??? The call is initiated.
Tip
You may insert a prefix number to the beginning of your predial number, see ???Set Prefix??? on page 31 for more information.
4.1.2 Direct dialling
1Pick up the handset and press t. (Or press l to start a call in
speaker mode.)
2Dial the number.
??? The call is initiated.
4.1.3Call from redial list
1 Press r in idle mode.
2 Scroll n to an entry in the redial
list.
3 Press t.
???The call is initiated.
4.1.4Call from the call log
Note
You need to subscribe to Caller Line Identification service to be able to see
the caller???s number or name in the call log. (See ???Access the Call log??? on page 23.)
1Press u in idle mode.
2 Scroll n to an entry in the call list.
3Press t.
??? The call is initiated.
4.1.5 Call from the phonebook
1Press d in idle mode.
2 Scroll n to a phonebook entry.
3Press t.
??? The call is initiated.
Tip
Instead of scrolling n to browse the phonebook entries, you can press the numeric key corresponding to the first letter of the entry you wish to locate.
For example, pressing 2 will show the entries starting with A. Pressing 2 again will show the entries starting with B, etc...
4.1.6 Dialing from the phonebook while on the phone
You can call from the phonebook while on the phone. You can use this, for example, to send an extension number.
1While on the phone, press o to
enter the phonebook name list.
2 Scroll n the phonebook name list.
3Press t to dial the number.
4.1.7Call using Direct Access Memory
In idle mode, long press 1 or 2 to dial a stored direct access memory number.
Note
See section 5.5.6 for instructions on how to store, edit, and delete direct access memory numbers.
4.1.8 Enter a Dialing Pause
Make a long press # after entering one or more digits to enter a pause in the dialling sequence.
4.2Answer a call
Danger
When the handset rings during an incoming call, please do not hold the handset too close to your ear as the volume of the ringing tone may damage your hearing.
When the phone rings, press t.
??? The call is established.
Note
Incoming call has priority over other events. Whenever there is an incoming call, other status in progress such as phone setting, menu navigation, etc will be aborted.
4.2.1 Handsfree answering Danger
Handsfree activation can suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to a
very high level. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear.
When the phone rings, press l.
??? The handset loudspeaker is activated.
4.2.2 Call waiting
If you have subscribed to Call Waiting services, the earpiece will emit a beep tone to inform you that there is a second incoming call. The number or name of the second caller will also be displayed if you have subscribed to Caller Line Identification service (CLI). Please contact your network provider for more information on this service.
To answer the second call, press t and then 2 to answer the call.
??? The first call is put on hold, and you are now connected to the second call.
OR
Press t and then 1 to end the current call and answer the second call.
4.3End a call
To end a conversation, press h.
??? The call ends.
Tip
When auto
Note
The call duration
5Use more of your phone
5.1Switch the handset on/off
Press h for at least one second to
switch the handset on. To switch it off, press and hold h in idle mode for at
least 5 seconds.
5.2Keypad lock/unlock
Press and hold * for 3 seconds to lock/ unlock the keypad in idle mode.
5.3Text or number entry
When you select a field in which you can enter text, you can enter the letters that are printed on the keys by pressing the relevant key once or several times. For example, to enter the name ???PAUL???: 1 Press 7 once: P
2 Press 2 once: PA
3Press 8 twice: PAU
4Press 5 three times: PAUL
The table below gives you the character assignment during text or number entry:
9W X Y Z 9 ??
Note
On the display, # appears as 
.
Tip
Press c to delete the last digit or character entered, or long press to delete all.
5.4Call in progress
Some options are available to you during a call. The available options are :
5.4.1 Adjust earpiece or speaker volume
During a call, press n to select from
LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 5.
5.4.2Mute/Unmute microphone
When the microphone is muted, your
correspondent cannot hear you.
1 During a call, press s to turn off
the microphone.
2 Press s again to turn on the microphone.
5.4.3Activate/Deactivate
loudspeaker mode Danger
Handsfree activation can suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to a very high level. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear.
1During a call, press l to activate
the loudspeaker mode.
2Press l again to deactivate the loudspeaker mode.
5.5 Using your Phonebook
Your phone can store up to 100 phonebook memories. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 24 digits for the phone number and 12 characters for the name.
Note
If you have multiple handsets, the phonebook can only be accessed by one handset at a time.
5.5.1 Store a contact in the phonebook
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PHONEBOOK and press o, press o to enter NEW ENTRY.
2ENTER NAME is displayed on the screen.
3Enter the name of the contact
(maximum 12 characters) and press o.
4ENTER NUMBER is displayed on
the screen.
5Enter the number (maximum 24 digits) and press o.
??? A validation tone is emitted.
Note
Press c to delete the last digit or character entered. Or long press to delete all.
To return to idle mode, press h for more than 5 seconds.
Tip
You cannot store a new phonebook entry when the memory is full. In this case, you have to delete existing entries to make space for new entries.
5.5.2 Access phonebook
1Press d in idle mode and scroll n to browse the phonebook.
???The phonebook entries will be listed in alphabetical order.
2To view the details, press o. Press c 
to display the remaining digits if the entry is more than 12
digits.
Tip
Instead of scrolling n to browse the phonebook entries, you can press the numeric key corresponding to the first letter of the entry you wish to locate.
For example, pressing 2 will show the entries starting with A. Pressing 2 again will show the entries starting with B, etc...
5.5.3 Modify a phonebook entry
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PHONEBOOK and press o, scroll n to EDIT ENTRY and press o.
2 Scroll n to select an entry to edit.
3Press o to display the name. Edit the name and press o to confirm.
4Edit the number and press o to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted.
5.5.4Delete a phonebook entry
1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PHONEBOOK and press o,
scroll n to DELETE and press o.
2Scroll n to select an entry to delete and press o.
3DELETE? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm
deletion.
??? A validation tone is emitted.
Note
Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the phonebook list.
5.5.5 Delete all phonebook entries
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PHONEBOOK and press o.
2Scroll n to DELETE ALL and press o.
3DELETE? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm
deletion.
??? A validation tone is emitted.
Note
Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the phonebook list.
5.5.6 Direct Access Memory
There are 2 direct access numbers (Keys 1 and 2) included in the phonebook memory. A long press on the keys in idle mode will automatically dial the stored phone number.
Use more of your phone
Note
Depending on your country, your handset may include preset phonebook entries named VOICEMAIL and/or INFO 1. When present, these entries are
2.
5.5.6.1Add/Edit Direct Access
Memory
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PHONEBOOK and press o, scroll n to DIRECT MEM. and
press o.
2Scroll n to KEY 1 or KEY 2 and press o.
???The stored number is displayed (if any).
3Press m to enter direct memory menu.
4Press o to enter EDIT.
5Scroll n to select the name and press o to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
5.5.6.2Delete Direct Access
Memory
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PHONEBOOK and press o,
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scroll n to DIRECT MEM. and press o.
2Scroll n to KEY 1 or KEY 2 and press o.
???The stored number is displayed (if any).
3Press m to enter direct memory menu.
4Scroll n to DELETE and press o.
5CONFIRM? is displayed on the
screen.
6Press o to confirm deletion.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
5.6Using the Redial list
The redial list stores the last 10 numbers dialed. A maximum of 24 digits can be displayed for each entry.
5.6.1 Access Redial list
1Press r to go to the redial list and scroll n to browse the redial
list.
???The last number dialed will appear first in the redial list. If the redial number matches a phonebook entry, the name will
be displayed instead.
Note
Press c to return to idle mode.
5.6.2Save a redial number into the phonebook
1Press r in idle mode, scroll n to select an entry and press o, press o to enter SAVE NUMBER.
2ENTER NAME is displayed on the screen.
3Enter the name of the contact (maximum 12 characters) and press
o.
4ENTER NUMBER is displayed and the selected number from the redial list appears in the number
field. At this time you can edit the number if you wish to.
5Press o.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to redial list.
Note
Press c to delete the last digit or character entered. Or long press to delete all.
5.6.3 Delete a redial number
1Press r in idle mode, and scroll n to an entry.
2Press o to enter the Redial list options.
3Scroll n to DELETE and press
o.
4DELETE? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm
deletion.
??? A validation tone is emitted.
Note
Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the previous high menu level.
5.6.4 Delete all redial numbers
1Press r in idle mode and press o.
2Scroll n to DELETE ALL and press o.
3CONFIRM? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm
deletion.
??? A validation tone is emitted.
Note
Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the redial list.
5.7Using the Call log
The call log stores the last 20 external calls and any new voice mail received. When browsing the call list, the 
icon will flash for new and unanswered calls and will stay steady for answered calls. If you have subscribed to Caller Line Identification (CLI), and provided the identity of the caller is not withheld, the name (or number) of the caller will be displayed.
Note
If the identity of the caller is withheld or the network does not provide the date and time information, then the information will not be displayed in the call log. If you have not subscribed to Caller Line Identification service, there
will not be any information displayed in the call log.
5.7.1 Access the Call log
1Press u in idle mode and scroll n to browse the call log.
???The calls (missed and received) are displayed in chronological
order with the most recent call at the top of the list.
2 To view the details, press o.
3 VIEW is displayed. Press o.
4Press o repeatedly to cycle through the received time (date &
time), the number of the call, and the name of the caller. Press c at
any time to return to the call list.
5.7.2 Save call list entry into the phonebook
1Press u in idle mode, scroll n to select an entry and press o, scroll n to select SAVE NUMBER and
press o.
2ENTER NAME is displayed on the screen.
3Enter the name of the contact
(maximum 12 characters) and press o.
4ENTER NUMBER is displayed and the selected number from the call list appears in the number field. At this time you can edit the
number if you wish to.
5Press o.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to call list.
Note
Press c to delete the last digit or character entered.
5.7.3 Delete a call list entry
1Press u in idle mode, scroll n to select an entry and press o, scroll n to DELETE and press o.
2DELETE? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm
deletion.
??? A validation tone is emitted.
Note
Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the previous high menu level.
5.7.4 Delete all call list entries
1 Press u in idle mode and press o.
2Scroll n to DELETE ALL and
press o.
3CONFIRM? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm
deletion.
??? A validation tone is emitted.
Note
Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the call list.
5.8Using the Intercom
Warning
Intercom and call transfer is only possible when you have at least 2 handsets registered to the same base station.
It allows you to make free internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset
to another and use the conference option.
5.8.1 Intercom another handset Note
If the handset does not belong to CD250/255 or SE250/255 range, this function may not be available.
1Press i in idle mode.
???If you have two handsets, the other handset is paged automatically.
???INT 2345 * is displayed, representing the handset numbers available for intercom (* represents all handsets).
2If there are more than 2 registered
handsets, enter the handset number (key 1 - 5). To call all handsets
at once, press *.
3Press t on the called handset.
??? The intercom is established.
5.8.2 Transfer an external call to another handset
1During the call, press i to put
the external call on hold (the caller can no longer hear you).
2Enter the handset number (key 1
- 5) you wish to transfer your external call to.
3Press t on the called handset to answer the internal call, where both internal callers can talk.
??? Intercom is established.
4Press h on the first handset to transfer the external call to the called handset.
??? The external call is transferred.
Note
If there is no answer from the called handset, press i to resume the external call.
5.8.3Answer an external call during intercom
1During intercom, a new call tone is emitted when there is an incoming external call.
2Press t to answer the external call and end the intercom.
??? The call is established.
5.8.4 Switch between an internal and external call
During the call, press i to switch between an internal or external call.
5.8.5 Establish a
The conference call feature allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom). The three parties can share the conversation and no network subscription is required.
1During the call, press i to put the external call on hold (the caller can no longer hear you).
2Enter the handset number (key 1 - 5) you wish to establish the
conference call with.
3Press t on the called handset to answer the internal call, where both
internal callers can talk.
??? Intercom is established.
4Press and hold i for 2 seconds on the first handset to start the
???CONFERENCE will be displayed on the screen once the conference call is established.
5.9Paging
The paging feature enables you to locate a missing handset if the handset is in range and contains charged batteries.
1Press a on the base station.
??? All the registered handsets start
to ring.
2Once retrieved, press any key on the handset to end the paging.
Note
If there are no key presses within 30 seconds, the handset and base station will automatically return to idle mode.
Tip
Press a on the base station again to stop paging.
5.10Chain Dialing
This feature allows you to dial an extension to a number already saved in the phonebook during a call.
1Press t to take the line and press o to open phonebook list.
???The phonebook entries are listed in alphabetical order.
2Scroll n to select an entry, then
press t.
???The first part is dialed. 3 Enter the extension.
???Each digit blinks to indicate dial out.
5.11Clock and Alarm settings
This feature allows you to set the date, time and alarm settings for your phone. The default date and time are 01/01 and 00:00 respectively.
5.11.1 Set Date and Time
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
CLOCK&ALARM, and press o,
press o to enter DATE/TIME.
2The last stored date is displayed.
Enter the current date (DD/MM) and press o.
3The last stored time is displayed.
Enter the current time
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
Note
By default the time is in the
Hour: 00 to 23; Minute: 00 to 59
Date: 01 to 31; Month: 01 to 12
Warning
If your phone is connected to an ISDN line through an adaptor, the date & time may be updated after each call. The availability of date & time update is dependent on your network provider. Please check the date & time settings in your ISDN system or contact your network provider.
5.11.2 Set Time and Date Format
5.11.2.1 Set Time Format
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
CLOCK&ALARM, and press o.
2DATE/TIME is displayed. Scroll n to SET FORMAT and press o.
3TIME FORMAT is displayed. Press o, scroll n to select 12HOURS
or 24HOURS.
4Press o to select the option.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the SET FORMAT menu.
5.11.2.2 Set Date Format
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
CLOCK&ALARM, and press o
2DATE/TIME is displayed. Scroll n to SET FORMAT and press o.
3TIME FORMAT is displayed.
Scroll n to DATE FORMAT and press o.
4Scroll n to select DD/MM or MM/DD and press o to select
the option.
??? A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the SET 6 Personal settings
FORMAT menu.
5.11.3 Set Alarm
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
CLOCK&ALARM and press o, scroll n to ALARM and press o.
2Scroll n to OFF, ON ONCE or ON DAILY and press o.
3If you select ON ONCE or ON
DAILY, enter the time
confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the
previous menu.
Note
The alarm tone will sound for 1 minute when the alarm time is reached. To mute the alarm tone, simply press any key on the handset.
5.11.4 Set Alarm Tone
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
CLOCK&ALARM and press o,
scroll n to ALARM TONE and press o.
2Scroll n to MELODY 1,
MELODY 2 or MELODY 3 and press o to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
6.1Change the Handset Name
You can name the handset and display the handset name in idle mode. The default
handset name of your handset is PHILIPS. 1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PERSONAL SET and press o, and then press o again to enter
HANDSET NAME.
2 The handset name is displayed. Press c to delete the characters
one by one. Or long press to delete all.
3 Enter the new name (maximum 10 characters) and press o to
confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
6.2Handset Tones
6.2.1 Set the Ring Volume
Danger
When the handset rings during an incoming call, please do not hold the handset too close to your ear as the volume of the ringing tone may damage your hearing.
There are 6 ringer volume options (Level 1 to Level 5 and RINGER OFF). The default level is 3.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PERSONAL SET and press o. Scroll n to HANDSET TONE and press o, and then press o again to enter RING VOLUME.
2Scroll n to your desired volume level and press o to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
Note
When RINGER OFF is activated, the icon 
will be displayed on the screen.
6.2.2 Set the Ring Melody
There are 10 ring melodies available on your handset.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PERSONAL SET and press o.
2Scroll n to HANDSET TONE and press o, then scroll n to
RING TONES and press o.
3Scroll n to your desired melody to play the melody.
4Press o to set the ring melody.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
6.2.3 Activate/Deactivate Key
Beep
A single beep tone is emitted when a key is pressed. You can enable or disable the key beep. By default, the key beep is ON.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PERSONAL SET and press o.
2Scroll n to HANDSET TONE and press o, then scroll n to
KEY BEEP and press o.
3Scroll n to select ON or OFF and press o to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
6.3 Change the Display Language
Your handset can support different display languages, depending on your country selection during the
WELCOME mode.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PERSONAL SET and press o, scroll n to LANGUAGE and press o.
2Scroll n to your desired language and press o to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
Tip
Once the display language is set, the option menus on the handset will switch to display in the selected language immediately.
6.4Deactivate/Activate Auto
If auto
If auto
free talk mode. This allows you to charge the handset during calls.
The default setting for auto hang up is ON.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
PERSONAL SET and press o.
2Scroll n to AUTO
is shown.
3Scroll n to select ON or OFF and press o to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the
AUTO
7 Advanced settings
7.1Change PIN
The PIN is used for registration/ unregistration of handsets. The default PIN number is 0000. The maximum length of the PIN is 4 digits. This PIN is also used to protect the settings of your handset. Your handset will prompt you whenever the PIN is required.
Note
The default pin code is preset to 0000. If you change this PIN code, keep the PIN details in a safe place where you have easy access to them. Do not lose the PIN code.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ADVANCED SET and press o, and then press o again to enter
CHANGE PIN.
2Enter the current PIN when
prompted and press o to confirm.
???The PIN entered will be shown as asterisks (*) on the screen.
3Enter the new PIN and press o to confirm PIN change. A validation tone is emitted and SAVED appears for a moment, and then the screen returns to the idle screen.
Tip
If you forget your PIN, you will need to reset your phone to its default settings. See section 7.5 ???Reset Unit??? for more details.
7.2Register
If you wish to register an additional handset or if you have inadvertently unregistered your phone's handset and want to
The PIN is required before you can register or unregister handsets.
Note
By default, the PIN is 0000.
1On the base station, press and hold a for approximately 3 seconds. A
beep is emitted to indicate that the
base station is ready to accept registration.
Note
If no action is taken on the handset within 90 seconds, the registration procedure will be aborted. If this happens, repeat Step 1.
2On the handset, press m, scroll n
to ADVANCED SET and press o, scroll n to REGISTER and press o.
3Enter the PIN when prompted and
press o to confirm.
Note
By default, the PIN is 0000.
4SEARCHING is displayed on the screen.
???Upon successful registration, a validation tone is emitted and the handset numbers (1 to 5) will be assigned by the base automatically.
7.3Unregister
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ADVANCED SET and press o, scroll n to UNREGISTER and
press o.
2Enter the PIN when prompted and
press o to confirm.
Note
By default, the PIN is 0000.
3Scroll n to select the handset
number to unregister and press o.
???A validation tone is emitted to indicate successful unregistration
and the screen shows
UNREGISTERED.
Note
If no action is taken on the handset within 15 seconds, the unregistration procedure will be aborted and the handset returns to idle mode.
A registered handset other than one of the model described in this manual can only be unregistered using a handset described in this manual.
7.4Select Country
The availability of this menu is dependent on your country.
You can select another country different from the one chosen during
WELCOME mode.
Note
Once the country is selected, the default line settings for the selected country will be applied to the phone automatically (e.g. Recall time, Dial mode, Language, etc).
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ADVANCED SET and press o, scroll n to SEL. COUNTRY and
press o.
2Scroll n to the country of your choice and press o.
3CONFIRM? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to idle screen.
7.5Reset Unit
You can reset your phone to its default settings with this feature.
Warning
Upon reset, all your personal settings, call log and redial list entries will be deleted and the phone will return to its default settings. However, your phonebook as well as the unread messages of your answering machine will remain unchanged after reset.
Note
You may have to configure your phone once again. In this case the WELCOME mode will appear again after reset. (Go to chapter 3.3)
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ADVANCED SET and press o, scroll n to RESET and press o.
2CONFIRM? is displayed on the screen.
3Press o again to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted.
???The unit is reset to its default settings. (See ???Default settings??? on page 32)
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ADVANCED SET and press o, scroll n to AUTO PREFIX and press o.
2DETECT DIGIT is displayed on
the screen. Press o to enter.
???The last stored detect string is displayed (if any).
3Enter a detect string number
(maximum 5 digits) and press o to confirm.
4PREFIX is displayed on the screen. Press o to enter.
???The last stored prefix number is displayed (if any).
5Enter the prefix number (maximum 10 digits) and press o to confirm.
???SAVED is displayed and the screen returns to idle screen.
Note
If no detect string (blank) is entered, the prefix number will be automatically added to the predial number after t is pressed.
For numbers starting with *, # or P, the prefix number will not be added to the predial number after t is pressed.
7.6Set Prefix
This feature allows you to define a prefix number to be added to the beginning of a number during predialling (see ???Predialling??? on page 17). You may also use this feature to add a detect string to match and replace the first few digits of the number during predialling.
You can enter up to a maximum of 5 digits for the detect string and 10 digits for the auto prefix number.
7.7Change Recall time
Recall time (or dial delay) is the time delay by which the line will be disconnected after you press t key. It can be set to short or long.
The default value of recall time that is preset in your handset should be the best suited for your country network and therefore you should not need to change it.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ADVANCED SET and press o.
2Scroll n to RECALL TIME and press o
3Scroll n to SHORT or LONG and press o to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
Note
The use of your phone cannot be guaranteed on all PABX.
7.8Change the Dial Mode
The default value for dial mode that is preset in your handset should be the best suited for your country network and therefore you should not need to change it.
1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ADVANCED SET and press o, scroll n to DIAL MODE and press o.
2 Scroll n to TONE or PULSE and press o to confirm.
??? A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
7.9Set First Ring Detection
First ring detection allows the phone to ring upon reception of the first ring signal. It is recommended that you set first ring detection OFF if you subscribe to caller line identification service. If you do not subscribe to caller line identification service, it is recommended
that you set first ring detection ON. (See Section 6.2.2.)
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ADVANCED SET, and press o.
2Scroll n to FIRST RING and press o.
3Scroll n to ON or OFF and press o to confirm.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous higher menu level.
7.10Default settings
For Telephone Answering Machine
all messages. The maximum length of an outgoing message is 1 minute. You can use the control keys on the base station to perform the basic functions of the answering machine such as paging, message playback, deleting messages and adjustment of volume on the base station. For a description of each function of the control keys on the base station, please see ???Overview of the base station??? (Section 2.4) for more details. You can also use the answering machine menu on the handset to access the answering machine functions. Those procedures are covered below. There is also a menu to set the answering machine options.
The telephone answering machine is ON by default. To switch the answering machine between on and off, press e on your base station. Alternatively, you may switch the answering machine on and off via your handset (See section 8.3 below.)
8Telephone answering machine (TAM)
Your phone features an answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is activated. The answering machine can store up to 59 messages. The maximum recording time is 3 minutes per message, or 15 minutes for
8.1Playing Messages
8.1.1 Playback of messages via handset
The 
icon blinks when there are new messages. The first recorded message is played first via the loudspeaker. When all new messages have been played, the answering machine will stop and the icon 
will stop blinking.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ANSW MACHINE and press o.
2PLAY is displayed. Press o to start playing new messages.
???The handset displays NEW and the number of new messages in the format 1/4, where 1 is the number of the message being played and 4 is the number of new messages.
???If there are no new messages, the handset displays the number of old messages in the same format (however ???NEW??? is not displayed.) and plays the old messages.
???If Caller Line Identification (CLI)
is available (subscription dependent), press c during
playback to see the caller???s number and the date and time information.
Functions available during playback
During playback, you can enable the following functions by pressing o. Use n to scroll between the functions. Press o to select the function.
8.2Delete all messages
Warning
Deleted messages cannot be recovered.
Note
Unread messages will not be deleted.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
2PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to
DELETE ALL and press o.
3CONFIRM? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm
deletion of all your messages.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.
8.3Turn the Answering Machine
ON/OFF
You can turn the answering machine on or off from the handset as follows.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ANSW MACHINE and press o.
2PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to
ANSW. ON/OFF and press o.
3The current status is displayed. Scroll n to select ON or OFF and press o.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.
8.4Play, Record, or Delete an Outgoing Message
You can record a personalized message to be played when the answering machine picks up an incoming call.
Note
The maximum length of an outgoing message is 1 minute.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ANSW MACHINE and press o.
2PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to
RECORD OGM and press o.
3ANSW.&RECORD is displayed. Scroll n to select
ANSW.&RECORD or ANSWER ONLY and press o.
4PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to
select PLAY, RECORD OGM, or
DELETE and press o.
???If PLAY is selected, the current outgoing message is played.
???If RECORD OGM is selected, a beep sounds and the handset starts automatically recording a message.
???If DELETE is selected and a personal outgoing message was
previously recorded, DELETE? is displayed. Press o to delete
the personal message and replace it with the predefined default message.
(If a personal outgoing message was not previously recorded, an error tone plays and the handset goes back to the previous step.)
8.5 Set the answer mode
There are 2 answer modes available: Answer Only and Answer & Record. By default, the answer mode is Answer & Record, which lets your caller leave a message on the answering machine. This can be changed to Answer Only mode, which does not allow your caller to leave any messages on the answering machine.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ANSW MACHINE and press o.
2PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to
ANSWER MODE and press o.
3The current status is displayed. Scroll n to select
ANSW.&RECORD or ANSWER ONLY and press o.
???The answer mode is set.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.
Note
Depending on the answer mode you have selected, the appropriate default outgoing message is played once the answering machine picks up an incoming call. The language of the default outgoing message depends on the country selected in Welcome mode.
Tip
You can set the answering machine to play a personalized outgoing message. See ???Play, Record, or Delete an Outgoing Message??? above.
8.6Answering Machine settings
8.6.1 Ring Delay
This is the number of rings before the answering machine answers and starts playing your greeting message. You can set the answering machine to start playing your greeting message after 3 to 8 rings or the ???ECONOMY??? option. The default ring delay is 5.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ANSW MACHINE and press o.
2PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to SETTINGS and press o.
3RING DELAY is displayed. Press o, then scroll n to select from 3
to 8 or ECONOMY.
4Press o again to confirm.
??? A validation tone is emitted.
Note
If ECONOMY is selected, the ring delay depends on the answering machine???s condition.
???If there are new messages in the answering machine, it will pick up the line after 2 rings.
???If there are no new messages in the answering machine, it will pick up the line after 6 rings.
???Hence, if you want to check if you have any messages without incurring call charges, you can hang up the call after the 3rd ring.
8.6.2 Remote Access
You can check the messages on your answering machine by calling in from an outside line and entering the remote access code*, you will be able to obtain the messages on your answering machine. The keypad on the phone you use to dial in acts like the functions on your answering machine.
Note
This feature is deactivated by default.
* The remote access code (which is the same as your PIN code) prevents any unauthorised remote access of your answering machine.
8.6.2.1Activate/Deactivate
Remote Access
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ANSW MACHINE and press o.
2PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to SETTINGS and press o.
3RING DELAY is displayed. Scroll
n to REMOTE ACC. and press o.
4The current status is displayed. Scroll n to select ACTIVATE or
DEACTIVATE and press o.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.
8.6.2.2Controlling the Answering Machine from an external call
1From your external phone, dial home.
???The answering machine answers and starts playing your greeting message.
2Press # key and enter the remote access code (same as your PIN code).
???If the access code is incorrect, an error tone will be emitted. Then enter the PIN code again. If the PIN code is still incorrect, the answering machine will drop the line immediately.
???If the remote access code is correct, a short validation tone will be heard.
Note
Operation is cancelled if the PIN code is not entered within 7 seconds.
If the answering machine is off, the phone will enter into the remote access mode after 10 rings. A beep will then sound, prompting you to enter the PIN code. Enter the PIN (default is 0000) to activate the remote access feature. You can then turn ON the answering machine and play the recorded messages.
The following table indicates how to access the functions of the answering machine using the telephone keypad.
Key Action
2Play all recorded messages (new and old) or play current message again.
3Go to next message.
6Delete the playing message.
7Turn on the answering machine.
8Stop message playback.
9Turn off the answering machine.
8.6.3 Handset Screening
If Handset call screening is set to ON, you can hear the incoming message during recording via the handset speaker and decide whether or not to pick up a call. To take the call, press t.
1Press m in idle mode, scroll n to
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
2PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to
SETTINGS and press o.
3RING DELAY is displayed. Scroll n to SCREENING and press
o.
4The current status is displayed. Scroll n to select ON or OFF and press o.
???A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.
8.6.4 Setting the outgoing message language
After Welcome mode selection, the outgoing messages correspond to the
3RING DELAY is displayed. Scroll
??? Operation: Up to 95% at 40??C
??? Storage: Up to 95% at 40??C
10Frequently asked questions
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In this chapter, you will find the most frequently asked questions and answers about your phone.
10.1Connection
The handset does not switch on!
???Charge the batteries: Put the handset on the base station to charge. After a few moments, the phone will switch on.
The handset does not charge!
??? Check charger connections.
icon is not blinking during charge!
???Battery is full: There is no need to charge the battery.
???Bad battery contact: Adjust the handset slightly.
???Dirty contact: Clean the batteries contact with a cloth moistened with alcohol.
Communication is lost during a call!
???Charge the battery
???Move closer to the base station.
The phone is ???Out of range???!
??? Move closer to the base station.
10.2
SEARCHING is displayed on handset and 
icon is blinking!
???Move closer to the base station.
???Make sure that your base station is on.
???Reset your unit and restart handset registration.
10.3Sound
Handset does not ring!
Check that the RING VOLUME is not set to RINGER OFF, and make sure the 
icon is not displayed on the screen (see ???Set the Ring Volume??? on page 27).
Caller does not hear me!
Microphone may be muted: During a call, press s.
There???s no dialling tone!
???No power: Check the connections.
???Batteries are empty: Charge the batteries.
???Move closer to the base station.
???Wrong line cord used: Use the line cord provided.
???Line adaptor may be required: If applicable, connect the line adaptor to the line cord.
Caller does not hear me clearly!
???Move closer to the base station.
???Move the base station at least one metre away from any electronic appliances.
Frequent noise interference on my radio or television!
???Move the base station as far away as possible from the electrical appliances.
10.4Product behaviour
Keypad does not work!
???Unlock your keypad: Long press * in idle mode.
The handset warms up when making a long call!
???This is a normal behavior. The handset consumes energy while calling.
The handset cannot be registered to the base station!
???Maximum number of handsets (5) has been reached. To register a new handset, unregister an existing handset.
???Remove and replace the handset batteries.
???Try again by disconnecting and connecting the base station power supply and follow the procedure to register a handset (see ???Register??? on page 29).
Caller number is not displayed!
???Service is not activated: Check your subscription with your network operator.
I cannot change the settings of my voice mail.
???Operator voice mail is managed by your operator and not the phone itself. Please contact your operator should you want to change the settings.
My handset keeps going into idle mode!
???If there are no key presses for 15 seconds, the handset will automatically return to idle mode. It will also return to idle mode automatically when you place the handset back on the base station (if auto
Phonebook entry cannot be stored and MEMORY FULL is displayed!
???Delete an entry to free memory before saving your contact again.
The PIN code is wrong!
???The default PIN is 0000.
???Reset the handset to revert to the default PIN code if it has been changed before (see ???Reset Unit??? on page 31).
The answering machine does not record calls.
???Make sure the answering machine is connected to the power adaptor, and
the power adaptor is plugged into mains supply which is switched on.
???Check if the answer machine is off, or Answer only mode is selected.
???Check to see if the answering machine is memory full. If so, delete some or all messages.
???Try switching off the power at the mains socket, and then turn it on again after 1 minute.
Unable to perform remote operation
???Make sure the remote access is on (see Section 8.6.2).
???Make sure you entered the correct remote access code.
???Use a
Note
If the above solutions do not help, remove the power from both the handset and the base. Wait for 1 minute and try again.
11 INDEX
A
Access phonebook 20 Access Redial list 22 Access the Call log 23
Activate/Deactivate loudspeaker mode 19
Add/Edit Direct Access Memory 21 Adjust earpiece or speaker volume 19 Advanced settings 29
Alarm Tone 27 Answer a call 18
Answer an external call 25 Answering Machine settings 36 Auto
C
Call from redial list 17 Call from the call log 17 Call from the phonebook 17 Call in progress 19
Call using Direct Access Memory 18 Chain Dialing 25
Clock and Alarm settings 26 Conference call 25 Connect the base station 11
D
Date and Time 26 Default settings 32 Delete a call list entry 24
Delete a phonebook entry 21 Delete a redial number 22 Delete all call list entries 24
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