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CD255SE255

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


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1Table of contents

1 Important 31.1 Power requirements 31.2 Conformity 41.3 Using GAP standard

compliance 41.4 Recycling & disposal 41.5 Electric, Magnetic and

Electromagnetic Fields

(EMF) 5

2 Your phone 6

2.1 Whats in the box 62.2 Overview of your phone 72.3 Display icons 92.4 Overview of the

base station 10

3 Getting started 11

3.1 Connect the base station 113.2 Install your phone 113.2.1 Install battery 123.2.2 Charge battery 123.3 Welcome mode 123.4 Using multipacks 133.5 Menu structure 14

4 Using your phone 17

4.1 Make a call 174.1.1 Predialling 174.1.2 Direct dialling 174.1.3 Call from redial list 174.1.4 Call from the call log 174.1.5 Call from the phonebook 17

4.1.6 Dialing from the phonebookwhile on the phone 17

4.1.7 Call using Direct AccessMemory 18

4.1.8 Enter a Dialing Pause 184.2 Answer a call 184.2.1 Handsfree answering 184.2.2 Call waiting 184.3 End a call 18

5 Use more ofyour phone 19

5.1 Switch the handset on/off 195.2 Keypad lock/unlock 195.3 Text or number entry 195.4 Call in progress 195.4.1 Adjust earpiece or speaker

volume 19

5.4.2 Mute/Unmute microphone 195.4.3 Activate/Deactivateloudspeaker mode 19

5.5 Using your Phonebook 205.5.1 Store a contact in the

phonebook 205.5.2 Access phonebook 205.5.3 Modify a phonebook entry 205.5.4 Delete a phonebook entry 215.5.5 Delete all phonebook

entries 215.5.6 Direct Access Memory 215.6 Using the Redial list 225.6.1 Access Redial list 225.6.2 Save a redial number into

the phonebook 225.6.3 Delete a redial number 22

5.6.4 Delete all redial numbers 235.7 Using the Call log 23

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5.7.1 Access the Call log 235.7.2 Save call list entry into the

phonebook 235.7.3 Delete a call list entry 24

5.7.4 Delete all call list entries 245.8 Using the Intercom 245.8.1 Intercom another handset 245.8.2 Transfer an external call to

another handset 245.8.3 Answer an external call

during intercom 255.8.4 Switch between an internal

and external call 255.8.5 Establish a three-party

conference call 255.9 Paging 255.10 Chain Dialing 255.11 Clock and Alarm settings 265.11.1 Set Date and Time 265.11.2 Set Time and Date Format 265.11.3 Set Alarm 275.11.4 Set Alarm Tone 27

6 Personal settings 27

6.1 Change the Handset Name 276.2 Handset Tones 276.2.1 Set the Ring Volume 276.2.2 Set the Ring Melody 286.2.3 Activate/Deactivate

Key Beep 286.3 Change the

Display Language 286.4 Deactivate/Activate Auto

Hang-Up 28

7 Advanced settings 29

7.1 Change PIN 29

7.2 Register 297.3 Unregister 30

7.4 Select Country 307.5 Reset Unit 317.6 Set Prefix 317.7 Change Recall time 31

7.8 Change the Dial Mode 327.9 Set First Ring Detection 327.10 Default settings 32

8 Telephone answering

machine (TAM) 33

8.1 Playing Messages 338.1.1 Playback of messages via

handset 338.2 Delete all messages 348.3 Turn the Answering

Machine ON/OFF 348.4 Play, Record, or Delete an

Outgoing Message 358.5 Set the answer mode 358.6 Answering Machine

settings 368.6.1 Ring Delay 368.6.2 Remote Access 368.6.3 Handset Screening 378.6.4 Setting the outgoing

message language 37

9 Technical data 38

10 Frequently asked

questions 39

10.1 Connection 3910.2 Set-up 3910.3 Sound 3910.4 Product behaviour 40

11 INDEX 42


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3Important

1 Important

Take time to read this user manualbefore you use your phone. It containsimportant information and notesregarding your phone.

1.1 Power requirements

This product requires an electrical

supply of 100-240 volts AC. In case ofpower failure, communication can belost.

The Electrical network is classified ashazardous. The only way to powerdown the charger is to unplug thepower supply from the electricaloutlet. Ensure that the electricaloutlet is always easily accessible.

The voltage on the network isclassified as TNV-3(Telecommunication NetworkVoltages), as defined in the standardEN 60-950.

To avoid damage or malfunction: Do not allow the charging contacts or

the battery to come into contact withmetal objects.

Never use any other battery than theone delivered with the product orrecommended by Philips: risk ofexplosion.

Always use the cables provided withthe product.

Handsfree activation could suddenlyincrease the volume in the earpiece to

a very high level: make sure thehandset is not too close to your ear.

This equipment is not designed tomake emergency calls when the

power fails. An alternative has to bemade available to allow emergencycalls.

Do not expose the phone toexcessive heat caused by heatingequipment or direct sunlight.

Do not drop your phone or allowobjects to fall on your phone.

Do not use any cleaning agentscontaining alcohol, ammonia, benzene,or abrasives as these may harm theset.

Do not use the product in placeswhere there are explosive hazards.

Do not let small metal objects comeinto contact with the product. Thiscan deteriorate audio quality anddamage the product.

Active mobile phones in the vicinitymay cause interference.

Do not open your product as youcould be exposed to high voltages.

Do not allow the charger to comeinto contact with liquids.

Use only with provided batteries.

Rechargeable batteries informationNi-MH battery, AAA 2, 1.2V,600mAh

Use only with provided power supply. Power supply information for base

stationInput: AC100-240V/0.3A, 50Hz/60HzOutput: DC6V/0.5A

JOD-SWR-07342JODEN

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Power supply information for charger(multihandset pack only)Input: AC100-240V/0.3A, 50Hz/60HzOutput: DC6V/0.21A

JOD-SWR-07343JODEN

Risk of explosion if battery is replacedby an incorrect type.Dispose of used batteries accordingto the instructions.

About operating and storagetemperatures:

Operate in a place wheretemperature is always between 0 and35C (32 to 95F).

Store in a place where temperature isalways between -20 and 70C (-4 to158F).

Battery life may be shortened in lowtemperature conditions.

1.2 Conformity

We, Philips, declare that the product is incompliance with the essentialrequirements and other relevantprovisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Thisproduct can only be connected to theanalogue telephone networks of the

countries mentioned on the packaging.You can find the Declaration ofConformity on www.p4c.philips.com.

1.3 Using GAP standard

compliance

The GAP standard guarantees that all

DECT GAP handsets and base stationscomply with a minimum operating

standard irrespective of their make. Yourhandset and base station are GAPcompliant, which means the minimumguaranteed functions are: register a

handset, take the line, receive a call anddial. The advanced features may not beavailable if you use a handset other thanthe handset of one of the modeldescribed in this manual with your basestation.To register and use your phones handsetwith a GAP standard base station of a

different make, first follow the proceduredescribed in the manufacturersinstructions, then follow the proceduredescribed on page 29. To register ahandset of another make to your phonesbase station, place the base station intoregistration mode (page 29), then followthe procedure in the manufacturersinstructions.

1.4 Recycling & disposal

Disposal instructions for old products.

The WEEE directive (Waste Electricaland Electronic Equipment; 2002/96/EC)has been put in place to ensure that

products are recycled using best availabletreatment, recovery and recyclingtechniques to ensure human health andhigh environmental protection.

Your product is designed andmanufactured with high quality materialsand components, which can be recycled

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5Important

Do not dispose of your old product inyour general household waste bin.

Inform yourself about the local

separate collection system forelectrical and electronicproducts marked by thissymbol:

Use one of the following disposal options:

1. Dispose of the complete product(including its cables, plugs and

accessories) in the designatedWEEE collection facilities.2. If you purchase a replacement

product, hand your complete oldproduct back to the retailer. Heshould accept it as required by theWEEE directive.

Disposal instructions for batteries:Batteries should not bedisposed of with generalhousehold waste.

Packaging information:Philips has marked the packaging withstandard symbols designed to promotethe recycling and appropriate disposal of

your eventual waste.A financial contribution has beenpaid to the associated nationalrecovery & recycling system.The labeled packaging material isrecyclable.

1.5 Electric, Magnetic and

Electromagnetic Fields

(EMF)

1. Philips Royal Electronics

manufactures and sells manyconsumer oriented products whichusually, as with any electronicapparatus, have the ability to emitand receive electro magnetic signals.

2. One of Philips leading BusinessPrinciples is to take all necessaryhealth and safety precautions for

our products, to comply with allapplicable legal requirements and tostay well within the EMF standardsapplicable at the time of producingthe products.

3. Philips is committed to develop,produce and market products thatcause no adverse health effects.

4. Philips confirms that if its productsare handled properly for theirintended use, they are safe to useaccording to scientific evidenceavailable today.

5. Philips plays an active role in thedevelopment of international EMFand safety standards, enabling Philipsto anticipate further developments

in standardisation for earlyintegration in its products.


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2 Your phone

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!

To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product atwww.philips.com/welcome.

2.1 Whats in the box

* You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cord. Inthis 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.

Handset Base Station Battery door

2 AAA rechargeable

batteries

Power supply Line cord*

User manual Guarantee Quick Start Guide

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2.2 Overview of your phone

A Earpiece

B Display

See page 9for an overview of the displayicons.C OK key oIn 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 whensetting date and time).D Back/Clear key cPress to clear (delete) a character or

number when making an entry. Longpress to clear all.When navigating menus, press to move to

the previous menu level (BACKis

displayed).

When is displayed, press to seecharacters/numbers to the right of thoseshown.

E Navigation keys nIn idle mode: Scroll up to access the Calllog and scroll down to access thePhonebook.During a call: Scroll up/down to increaseor decrease earpiece and speakervolume.Editing and entry: Move to the previouscharacter uor next character d.In other modes: Scroll up/down a menulist or go to the previous or next recordin the Phonebook, Redial list, or Call log.F Talk/Recall key tMake an external call or answer anincoming external or internal call.During a call: Activate the recall function.In other modes: Dial the selected

number in the Phonebook, Redial list, orCall log.G Hang-up & Exit Menu key hIn idle mode: Long press (5 seconds) toswitch off the handset.When the handset is switched off: Longpress (1 second) to switch it on.During a call: Hang up a call.

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In other modes: Long press to return toidle mode. Short press to move to theprevious menu level.H Menu key m

In idle mode: Go to the main menu.I Redial key rAccess the Redial list in idle mode.When making a call, press to redial thelast number dialed.J Loudspeaker key lIn idle mode: Turn on the loudspeakerand 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 writecharacters.Long press key1or2to dial a directaccess memory number.L */Keypad lock key *In idle mode: Long press to lock/ unlockkeypad.Dialling or editing: Press to enter a *.Off hook: Long press to temporarilyswitch to tone (DTMF) dialling if usingpulse.M #/Ringer ON/OFF & Pause key

#

In idle mode: Long press to turn theringer on/off.Dialling or Editing: Long press to insert apause. Short press to insert a # (Onthe display, # appears as .).N Mute key sMute/unmute the microphone.O Call transfer & Intercom keyi

In idle mode: Initiate an internal call.

During a call: Short press to hold the lineand page another handset. Long press toset up a conference between an externalcall and two handsets.P Microphone

Q Loudspeaker

Handsfree activation can suddenlyincrease the volume in the earpiece to avery high level. Make sure the handset isnot too close to your ear.R Battery door

Warning

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2.3 Display icons

Indicates that the battery is fullycharged. This icon blinks duringcharge and when the battery is

low.

When the Icon is empty thebattery is practically discharged.

IfWARNING BATTappears

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 callsin the call log records. Blinkswhen there are missed calls.Blinks when new voice mail isreceived.

Appears when the phonebookis accessed.

Appears when the alarm clockis activated.

Appears when the loudspeakeris activated.

Appears when ringer off isactivated.

Note

Appears when the answeringmachine is activated. Blinkswhen messages have been

received by the answeringmachine; blinks rapidly whenanswering machine memory isfull.

Indicates that the handset isregistered and within range ofthe base station. Icon blinkswhen the handset is out ofrange or is searching for a base.Appears to requestconfirmation of an operation.Press the key directly below toconfirm.

Indicates that more options areavailable in a scroll list, or thatyou can adjust the volume.Appears when in menu mode.

Press the key directly below toreturn to the previous menulevel, or to delete a characteror number when making anentry.Indicates that there are moredigits or characters to the rightof those displayed.


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2.4 Overview of the base station

A Paging key aPage handset.Long press to start registrationprocedure.B Speaker

C On/Off key eShort press to switch the answeringmachine on/off.D Volume keys -+Increase or decrease the speaker volume.There are 5 volume levels duringplayback. There are 5 volume levels plusOFF during idle mode and call screening.E Delete key xShort press to delete the current

message during message playback.Long press (2 seconds) when in idlemode to delete all old messages. Newmessages will not be deleted.F Skip back key bGo to previous message if pressed within1 second of current message playback.New messages will not be deleted.

G Skip forward key fSkip to the next message during messageplayback.H Play/Stop key pPlay phone messages (the first recordedwill be played first). There will be a shortbeep between messages and a doublebeep when all messages have beenplayed.Stop message playback.I LED Indicator

Slow Blinking (1 second interval):Indicates that there are new messages.Fast Blinking (0.5 seconds interval):Indicates that the answering machine

memory is full.Steady: Indicates that the answeringmachine is on.Off: when the answering machine is off.

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3 Getting started

3.1 Connect the base station1 Place the base station in a central

location near the telephone linesocket and electricity socket.

2 Connect the line cord and thepower cable to their correspondingconnectors at the back of the basestation.

3 Connect the other end of the linecord and power cable to theirrespective sockets.

The line adaptor may not be attached tothe line cord. In this case, you have toconnect the line adaptor to the line cord

first before plugging the line cord to theline socket.

Avoid placing the base station too closeto large metal objects such as filingcabinets, radiators or electricalappliances. This can impair the range andsound quality. Buildings with thick

internal and external walls may impairtransmission of signals to and from thebase.

Power is applied when the poweradaptor is plugged into the unit andconnected to the electricity socket. Theonly way to power down the unit is tounplug the power adaptor from theelectricity socket. Therefore, ensure thatthe electricity socket is easily accessible.The power adaptor and telephone linecord have to be connected correctly, asincorrect connection could damage theunit. Always use the telephone line cordsupplied with the unit. Otherwise, youmay not get a dial tone.

3.2 Install your phone

Before using the handset, the batterieshave to be installed and fully charged.

When the batteries are inserted for thefirst time, the unit will not be able to

start normally due to the low battery.You must charge the batteries on the

Note

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base station before you can use thehandset.

3.2.1 Install battery

Always use AAA rechargeable batteriessupplied with your unit. If alkalinebatteries are used instead ofrechargeable batteries, WARNINGBATT will show on the display and thebattery icon will blink quickly.

1 Slide out the battery cover.

2 Place the batteries in the correctpolarity as indicated and replace thecover.

3.2.2 Charge battery

The handset must be charged for at least24 hours before using it for the first time.

When the battery level becomes low, thelow battery sensor alerts you by

sounding an audible tone and blinking thebattery icon. If the battery level becomesexceedingly low, the phone automaticallyswitches off shortly after the alert and

any function in progress will not besaved.1 Place the handset on the charging

cradle of the base station. A beep isemitted if the handset is placedcorrectly.

2 The battery icon on thedisplay blinks during charge.

3 The battery icon becomessteady when the handset is fullycharged.

Optimal battery life is reached after 3cycles of complete charging (over 15hours) and discharging, allowingapproximately 12 hours of talk-time and150 hours of stand-by time.The indoor and outdoor range of thephone is up to 50 metres and 300 metresrespectively. When the handset movesbeyond the operation range, the antennaicon will blink.

When you reach the range limit theconversation may become crackly. Move

closer to the base.

3.3 Welcome mode

Before you first use your handset, youneed to configure it according to thecountry of use. After charging it for a fewminutes, the wordWELCOMEappears

in various languages. Follow these stepsto configure your phone:

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Depending on your country, theWELCOMEscreen may not appear. Inthis case, you are not required to select

your country/operator/language settings.You can still make outgoing calls orreceive incoming calls without firstdefining your country selection.1 Press oto display a list of

countries.2 Scroll nup and down to find your

country.

3 Press oto confirm yourselection.(WAITINGwill be displayed whilethe default line settings and menulanguage for the selected countryare automatically configured.)

4 The product now goes to theDATE/TIMEselection menu. Enterthe current date (DD/MM) andpress oto confirm.

5 Enter the time (HH-MM) and pressoto confirm.(The time format, 12 hour or 24hour, depends on the countryselected. If the 12-hour format hasbeen selected, use nto scrollbetween AM and PM.)

A validation tone is emitted.Your phone goes directly to idlemode and is now ready for use.In case of you have severalhandsets, the setting isautomatically done for allhandsets.

You may change your country settings(see page 30) and time format (see

page 26) anytime after the firstconfiguration.

3.4 Using multipacksIf you have purchased a multipack youwill have additional handsets, chargers,power adaptors and AAA rechargeablebatteries.1 Plug the chargers into a power

socket.2 Install the batteries supplied into the

handsets.3 Place the handsets on the chargers

to charge the batteries.

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3.5 Menu structure

The chart below shows the menu tree of your phone.

Press the menu key mto enter each option. Press cto go to the previous level ina menu.

Use navigation keys nto navigate within the menus.

Menus

PHONEBOOK NEW ENTRY ENTER NAME ENTER NUMBER

LIST Entry list displayed

EDIT ENTRY

DELETE

DELETE ALLDIRECT MEM. KEY 1 EDIT

DELETE

KEY 2 EDIT

DELETE

PERSONAL SET HANDSET NAME Enter name:

HANDSET TONE RING VOLUME RINGER OFF

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5

RING TONES MELODY 1

MELODY 10

KEY BEEP ON

OFF

LANGUAGE List of languages

AUTO HANG-UP ON (by default)

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CLOCK&ALARM DATE/TIME Enter date Enter time

SET FORMAT TIME FORMAT 12 HOURS

24 HOURS

DATE FORMAT DD/MM

MM/DD

ALARM OFF

ON ONCE

ON DAILY

ALARM TONE MELODY 1

MELODY 2

MELODY 3

ADVANCED SET CHANGE PIN

REGISTERUNREGISTER

SEL. COUNTRY List of countries

RESET

AUTO PREFIX DETECT DIGIT PREFIX

RECALL TIME SHORT

LONG

DIAL MODE TONE

PULSEFIRST RING ON

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ANSW MACHINE PLAY REPEAT

NEXT

PREVIOUS

DELETE

VIEW

DELETE ALL

ANSW. ON/OFF ON

OFF

RECORD OGM ANSW.&RECORD PLAY

RECORD OGM

DELETE

ANSWER ONLY PLAY

RECORD OGM DELETE

ANSWER MODE ANSW.&RECORD

ANSWER ONLY

SETTINGS RING DELAY 3 RINGS

4 RINGS

5 RINGS

6 RINGS

7 RINGS 8 RINGS

ECONOMY

REMOTE ACC. ACTIVATE

DEACTIVATE

SCREENING ON

OFF (by default)

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4 Using your phone

4.1 Make a call

4.1.1 Predialling

1 Dial the number (maximum 24digits).

2 Press t. The call is initiated.

You may insert a prefix number to thebeginning of your predial number, seeSet Prefix on page 31 for moreinformation.

4.1.2 Direct dialling1 Pick up the handset and press t.

(Or presslto start a call inspeaker mode.)

2 Dial the number. The call is initiated.

4.1.3 Call from redial list

1 Press rin idle mode.2 Scroll nto an entry in the redial

list.3 Press t.

The call is initiated.

4.1.4 Call from the call log

You need to subscribe to Caller LineIdentification service to be able to see

the callers number or name in the calllog. (See Access the Call log onpage 23.)1 Press uin idle mode.

2 Scroll nto an entry in the call list.3 Press t.

The call is initiated.

4.1.5 Call from the phonebook

1 Press din idle mode.2 Scroll nto a phonebook entry.

3 Press t. The call is initiated.

Instead of scrolling nto browse thephonebook entries, you can press thenumeric key corresponding to the firstletter of the entry you wish to locate.For example, pressing 2will show theentries starting with A. Pressing2againwill show the entries starting with B,etc...

4.1.6 Dialing from the phonebook

while on the phone

You can call from the phonebook whileon the phone. You can use this, for

example, to send an extension number.1 While on the phone, press oto

enter the phonebook name list.2 Scroll nthe phonebook name list.3 Press tto dial the number.

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4.1.7 Call using Direct Access

Memory

In idle mode, long press 1or 2todial a stored direct access memory

number.

See section 5.5.6 for instructions on howto store, edit, and delete direct accessmemory numbers.

4.1.8 Enter a Dialing Pause

Make a long press #after entering oneor more digits to enter a pause in thedialling sequence.

4.2 Answer a call

When the handset rings during anincoming call, please do not hold thehandset too close to your ear as thevolume of the ringing tone may damageyour hearing.When the phone rings, press t. The call is established.

Incoming call has priority over otherevents. Whenever there is an incoming

call, other status in progress such asphone setting, menu navigation, etc willbe aborted.

4.2.1 Handsfree answering

Handsfree activation can suddenly

increase the volume in the earpiece to a

very high level. Make sure the handset isnot 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 Waitingservices, the earpiece will emit a beeptone to inform you that there is a secondincoming call. The number or name ofthe second caller will also be displayed if

you have subscribed to Caller LineIdentification service (CLI). Pleasecontact your network provider for moreinformation on this service.To answer the second call, press tandthen 2to answer the call. The first call is put on hold, and you

are now connected to the second call.OR

Press tand then 1to end thecurrent call and answer the second call.

4.3 End a call

To end a conversation, press h. The call ends.

When auto hang-up is on, you can simplyplace the handset back to its base stationor charger to end the call. This feature isactivated by default.

The call duration (MM-SS) will bedisplayed on the handset screen forabout 5 seconds.

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5 Use more of your

phone

5.1 Switch the handset on/off

Press hfor at least one second toswitch the handset on. To switch it off,press and hold hin idle mode for atleast 5 seconds.

5.2 Keypad lock/unlock

Press and hold *for 3 seconds to lock/unlock the keypad in idle mode.

5.3 Text or number entry

When you select a field in which you canenter text, you can enter the letters thatare printed on the keys by pressing therelevant key once or several times. Forexample, to enter the name PAUL:1 Press 7once: P2 Press 2once: PA3 Press 8twice: PAU4 Press 5three times: PAULThe table below gives you the character

assignment during text or number entry:

On the display, # appears as .

Press cto delete the last digit orcharacter entered, or long press todelete all.

5.4 Call in progress

Some options are available to you duringa call. The available options are :

5.4.1 Adjust earpiece or speaker

volume

During a call, press nto select fromLEVEL 1to LEVEL 5.

5.4.2 Mute/Unmute microphone

When the microphone is muted, yourcorrespondent cannot hear you.1 During a call, press sto turn off

the microphone.2 Press sagain to turn on the

microphone.

5.4.3 Activate/Deactivate

loudspeaker mode

Handsfree activation can suddenlyincrease the volume in the earpiece to avery high level. Make sure the handset is

not too close to your ear.

Keys Assigned characters

0 0 / + - * \1 SPACE 1 # < >2 A B C 2 3 D E F 34 G H I 45 J K L 5

6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7

8 T U V 89 W X Y Z 9

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1 During a call, press lto activatethe loudspeaker mode.

2 Press lagain to deactivate theloudspeaker mode.

5.5 Using your Phonebook

Your phone can store up to 100phonebook memories. Each phonebookentry can have a maximum of 24 digitsfor the phone number and 12 charactersfor the name.

If you have multiple handsets, thephonebook can only be accessed by onehandset at a time.

5.5.1 Store a contact in the

phonebook

1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoPHONEBOOKand press o,press oto enter NEW ENTRY.

2 ENTER NAMEis displayed on thescreen.

3 Enter the name of the contact(maximum 12 characters) and presso.

4 ENTER NUMBERis displayed on

the screen.5 Enter the number (maximum 24

digits) and press o. A validation tone is emitted.

Press cto delete the last digit orcharacter entered. Or long press todelete all.

To return to idle mode, press hformore than 5 seconds.

You cannot store a new phonebook

entry when the memory is full. In thiscase, you have to delete existing entriesto make space for new entries.

5.5.2 Access phonebook

1 Press din idle mode and scroll nto browse the phonebook.

The phonebook entries will belisted in alphabetical order.2 To view the details, press o. Press

c to display the remainingdigits if the entry is more than 12digits.

Instead of scrolling nto browse thephonebook entries, you can press thenumeric key corresponding to the firstletter of the entry you wish to locate.For example, pressing 2will show theentries starting with A. Pressing2againwill show the entries starting with B,etc...

5.5.3 Modify a phonebook entry

1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoPHONEBOOKand presso,scrollnto EDIT ENTRYandpresso.

2 Scroll nto select an entry to edit.3 Press oto display the name. Edit

the name and press oto confirm.

4 Edit the number and press otoconfirm.

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A validation tone is emitted.

5.5.4 Delete a phonebook entry

1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoPHONEBOOKand press o,scroll nto DELETEand presso.

2 Scroll nto select an entry todelete and press o.

3 DELETE?is displayed on thescreen. Press oagain to confirm

deletion. A validation tone is emitted.

Press cto discard the deletion. Thescreen returns to the phonebook list.

5.5.5 Delete all phonebook entries

1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoPHONEBOOKand press o.

2 Scroll nto DELETE ALLandpress o.

3 DELETE?is displayed on thescreen. Press oagain to confirmdeletion. A validation tone is emitted.

Press cto discard the deletion. Thescreen returns to the phonebook list.

5.5.6 Direct Access Memory

There are 2 direct access numbers (Keys1and 2) included in the phonebookmemory. A long press on the keys in idle

mode will automatically dial the storedphone number.

Depending on your country, yourhandset may include preset phonebookentries named VOICEMAILand/or

INFO 1. When present, these entriesare pre-assigned to direct accessmemory as key 1(for VOICEMAIL)and/or key 2(for INFO 1). If yousubscribe to these services, this allowsyou to dial your voice mail accessnumber and/or information serviceaccess number using key 1and/or key

2.

5.5.6.1 Add/Edit Direct Access

Memory

1 Press min idle mode, scroll ntoPHONEBOOKand press o,scroll nto DIRECT MEM.andpress o.

2 Scroll nto KEY 1or KEY 2andpress o. The stored number is displayed

(if any).3 Press mto enter direct memory

menu.4 Press oto enter EDIT.5 Scroll nto select the name and

press oto confirm. A validation tone is emitted and

the screen returns to theprevious menu.

5.5.6.2 Delete Direct Access

Memory

1 Press min idle mode, scroll ntoPHONEBOOKand press o,

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scroll nto DIRECT MEM.andpress o.

2 Scroll nto KEY 1or KEY 2andpress o.

The stored number is displayed(if any).

3 Press mto enter direct memorymenu.

4 Scroll nto DELETEand presso.

5 CONFIRM?is displayed on thescreen.

6 Press oto confirm deletion. A validation tone is emitted andthe screen returns to theprevious menu.

5.6 Using the Redial list

The redial list stores the last 10 numbersdialed. A maximum of 24 digits can bedisplayed for each entry.

5.6.1 Access Redial list

1 Press rto go to the redial listand scroll nto browse the rediallist. The last number dialed will

appear first in the redial list. Ifthe redial number matches aphonebook entry, the name willbe displayed instead.

Press cto return to idle mode.

5.6.2 Save a redial number into the

phonebook

1 Press rin idle mode, scroll ntoselect an entry and press o, press

oto enter SAVE NUMBER.2 ENTER NAMEis displayed on the

screen.3 Enter the name of the contact

(maximum 12 characters) and presso.

4 ENTER NUMBERis displayedand the selected number from the

redial list appears in the numberfield. At this time you can edit thenumber if you wish to.

5 Press o. A validation tone is emitted and

the screen returns to redial list.

Press cto delete the last digit orcharacter entered. Or long press todelete all.

5.6.3 Delete a redial number

1 Press rin idle mode, and scrollnto an entry.

2 Press o to enter the Redial listoptions.

3 Scroll nto DELETEand presso.

4 DELETE?is displayed on thescreen. Press oagain to confirmdeletion. A validation tone is emitted.

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Press cto discard the deletion. Thescreen returns to the previous high menulevel.

5.6.4 Delete all redial numbers

1 Press rin idle mode and presso.

2 Scroll nto DELETE ALLandpress o.

3 CONFIRM?is displayed on the

screen. Press oagain to confirmdeletion. A validation tone is emitted.

Press cto discard the deletion. Thescreen returns to the redial list.

5.7 Using the Call log

The call log stores the last 20 externalcalls and any new voice mail received.When browsing the call list, the iconwill flash for new and unanswered callsand will stay steady for answered calls. Ifyou have subscribed to Caller LineIdentification (CLI), and provided theidentity of the caller is not withheld, the

name (or number) of the caller will bedisplayed.

If the identity of the caller is withheld orthe network does not provide the dateand time information, then theinformation will not be displayed in thecall log. If you have not subscribed to

Caller Line Identification service, there

will not be any information displayed inthe call log.

5.7.1 Access the Call log1 Press uin idle mode and scroll n

to browse the call log. The calls (missed and received)

are displayed in chronologicalorder with the most recent callat the top of the list.

2 To view the details, press o.

3 VIEWis displayed. Presso.4 Press orepeatedly to cyclethrough the received time (date &time), the number of the call, andthe name of the caller. Press catany time to return to the call list.

5.7.2 Save call list entry into the

phonebook

1 Press uin idle mode, scroll ntoselect an entry and press o, scrollnto select SAVE NUMBERandpress o.

2 ENTER NAMEis displayed on thescreen.

3 Enter the name of the contact

(maximum 12 characters) and presso.

4 ENTER NUMBERis displayedand the selected number from thecall list appears in the number field.At this time you can edit thenumber if you wish to.

5 Press o.

A validation tone is emitted andthe screen returns to call list.

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Press cto delete the last digit orcharacter entered.

5.7.3 Delete a call list entry

1 Press uin idle mode, scroll ntoselect an entry and presso, scrollnto DELETEand press o.

2 DELETE?is displayed on thescreen. Press oagain to confirmdeletion.

A validation tone is emitted.

Press cto discard the deletion. Thescreen returns to the previous high menulevel.

5.7.4 Delete all call list entries

1 Press uin idle mode and press o.2 Scroll nto DELETE ALLand

press o.3 CONFIRM?is displayed on the

screen. Press oagain to confirmdeletion. A validation tone is emitted.

Press cto discard the deletion. The

screen returns to the call list.

5.8 Using the Intercom

Intercom and call transfer is only possiblewhen you have at least 2 handsetsregistered to the same base station.

It allows you to make free internal calls,transfer external calls from one handset

to another and use the conferenceoption.

5.8.1 Intercom another handset

If the handset does not belong toCD250/255 or SE250/255 range, thisfunction may not be available.1 Press iin idle mode.

If you have two handsets, theother handset is paged

automatically. INT 2345 * is displayed,representing the handsetnumbers available for intercom(* represents all handsets).

2 If there are more than 2 registeredhandsets, enter the handset number(key 1- 5). To call all handsetsat once, press *.

3 Press ton the called handset. The intercom is established.

5.8.2 Transfer an external call to

another handset

1 During the call, press ito putthe external call on hold (the caller

can no longer hear you).2 Enter the handset number (key1

- 5) you wish to transfer yourexternal call to.

3 Press ton the called handset toanswer the internal call, where bothinternal callers can talk. Intercom is established.

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4 Press hon the first handset totransfer the external call to thecalled handset. The external call is transferred.

If there is no answer from the calledhandset, press ito resume theexternal call.

5.8.3 Answer an external call

during intercom

1 During intercom, a new call tone isemitted when there is an incomingexternal call.

2 Press tto answer the externalcall and end the intercom. The call is established.

5.8.4 Switch between an internal

and external call

During the call, pressito switchbetween an internal or external call.

5.8.5 Establish a three-party

conference call

The conference call feature allows one

external call to be shared with twohandsets (in intercom). The three partiescan share the conversation and nonetwork subscription is required.1 During the call, press ito put

the external call on hold (the callercan no longer hear you).

2 Enter the handset number (key 1

- 5) you wish to establish theconference call with.

3 Press ton the called handset toanswer the internal call, where bothinternal callers can talk. Intercom is established.

4 Press and hold ifor 2 secondson the first handset to start thethree-party conference. CONFERENCEwill be

displayed on the screen once theconference call is established.

5.9 PagingThe paging feature enables you to locatea missing handset if the handset is inrange and contains charged batteries.1 Press aon the base station.

All the registered handsets startto ring.

2 Once retrieved, press any key onthe handset to end the paging.

If there are no key presses within 30seconds, the handset and base stationwill automatically return to idle mode.

Press aon the base station again tostop paging.

5.10 Chain Dialing

This feature allows you to dial anextension to a number already saved inthe phonebook during a call.1 Press tto take the line and press

oto open phonebook list. The phonebook entries are listed

in alphabetical order.

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2 Scroll nto select an entry, thenpress t. The first part is dialed.

3 Enter the extension.

Each digit blinks to indicate dialout.

5.11 Clock 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

1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoCLOCK&ALARM, and presso,press oto enter DATE/TIME.

2 The last stored date is displayed.Enter the current date (DD/MM)and press o.

3 The last stored time is displayed.Enter the current time (HH-MM)and press oto confirm. A validation tone is emitted and


By default the time is in the 24-hourformat. If the 12-hour format has beenselected, use nto scroll between AMand PM. An error tone will be emitted ifan invalid digit is entered in the date/timefields.Hour: 00 to 23; Minute: 00 to 59Date: 01 to 31; Month: 01 to 12

If your phone is connected to an ISDNline through an adaptor, the date & timemay be updated after each call. Theavailability of date & time update is

dependent on your network provider.Please check the date & time settings inyour ISDN system or contact yournetwork provider.

5.11.2 Set Time and Date Format

5.11.2.1 Set Time Format

1 Press min idle mode, scroll ntoCLOCK&ALARM, and press o.

2 DATE/TIMEis displayed. Scroll nto SET FORMATand press o.

3 TIME FORMATis displayed. Presso, scrollnto select 12HOURSor 24HOURS.

4 Press oto select the option. A validation tone is emitted and

the screen returns to the SETFORMATmenu.

5.11.2.2 Set Date Format

1 Press min idle mode, scroll ntoCLOCK&ALARM, and press o

2 DATE/TIMEis displayed. Scroll nto SET FORMATand press o.

3 TIME FORMATis displayed.Scroll nto DATE FORMATandpress o.

4 Scroll nto select DD/MMorMM/DDand press oto select

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A validation tone is emitted andthe screen returns to the SETFORMATmenu.

5.11.3 Set Alarm

1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoCLOCK&ALARMand presso,scrollntoALARMand presso.

2 Scroll nto OFF,ON ONCEorON DAILYand press o.

3 If you select ON ONCEor ON

DAILY, enter the time (HH-MM)for the alarm and press otoconfirm. A validation tone is emitted and


The alarm tone will sound for 1 minutewhen the alarm time is reached. To mutethe alarm tone, simply press any key onthe handset.

5.11.4 Set Alarm Tone

1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoCLOCK&ALARMand press o,scroll nto ALARM TONEand

press o.2 Scroll nto MELODY 1,

MELODY 2or MELODY 3andpress oto confirm. A validation tone is emitted and


6 Personal settings

6.1 Change the Handset Name

You can name the handset and display thehandset name in idle mode. The defaulthandset name of your handset is PHILIPS.1 Press min idle mode, scroll nto

PERSONAL SETand press o,and then press oagain to enter

HANDSET NAME.2 The handset name is displayed.

Press cto delete the charactersone by one. Or long press to deleteall.

3 Enter the new name (maximum 10characters) and press otoconfirm. A validation tone is emitted and


6.2 Handset Tones

6.2.1 Set the Ring Volume

When the handset rings during anincoming call, please do not hold thehandset too close to your ear as thevolume of the ringing tone may damageyour hearing.There are 6 ringer volume options (Level1 to Level 5 and RINGER OFF). The

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1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoPERSONAL SETand press o.Scroll nto HANDSET TONEand press o, and then press o

again to enter RING VOLUME.2 Scroll nto your desired volume

level and press oto confirm. A validation tone is emitted and


When RINGER OFFis activated, the

icon will be displayed on the screen.

6.2.2 Set the Ring Melody

There are 10 ring melodies available onyour handset.1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollnto

PERSONAL SETand press o.2 Scroll nto HANDSET TONE

and press o, then scroll ntoRING TONESand press o.

3 Scrollnto your desired melody toplay the melody.

4 Press oto set the ring melody. A validation tone is emitted and


6.2.3 Activate/Deactivate Key

Beep

A single beep tone is emitted when a keyis pressed. You can enable or disable thekey beep. By default, the key beep is ON.1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollnto

PERSONAL SETand press o.

2 Scroll nto HANDSET TONEand press o, then scroll ntoKEY BEEPand press o.

3 Scroll nto select ONor OFFand

press oto confirm. A validation tone is emitted and


6.3 Change the Display Language

Your handset can support different

display languages, depending on yourcountry selection during theWELCOMEmode.1 Press min idle mode, scroll nto

PERSONAL SETand press o,scroll nto LANGUAGEandpress o.

2 Scroll nto your desired languageand press oto confirm. A validation tone is emitted and


Once the display language is set, theoption menus on the handset will switchto display in the selected languageimmediately.

6.4 Deactivate/Activate Auto

Hang-Up

If auto hang-up is set to ON, it willautomatically release the line when thephone is put back to the cradle.If auto Hang-up is set to OFF, putting the

handset back on the cradle while in talkmode will switch the handset to hands

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base station is ready to acceptregistration.

If no action is taken on the handset

within 90 seconds, the registrationprocedure will be aborted. If thishappens, repeat Step 1.2 On the handset, pressm, scrolln

to ADVANCED SETand press

o, scrollnto REGISTERandpresso.

3 Enter the PIN when prompted and

press oto confirm.

By default, the PIN is 0000.4 SEARCHINGis displayed on the

screen. Upon successful registration, a

validation tone is emitted and thehandset numbers (1 to 5) will beassigned by the baseautomatically.

7.3 Unregister

1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoADVANCED SETand press o,scroll nto UNREGISTERandpress o.

2 Enter the PIN when prompted andpress oto confirm.

By default, the PIN is 0000.3 Scroll nto select the handset

number to unregister and presso. A validation tone is emitted to

indicate successful unregistration

and the screen showsUNREGISTERED.

If no action is taken on the handset

within 15 seconds, the unregistrationprocedure will be aborted and thehandset returns to idle mode.A registered handset other than one ofthe model described in this manual canonly be unregistered using a handsetdescribed in this manual.

7.4 Select Country

The availability of this menu is dependenton your country.You can select another country differentfrom the one chosen duringWELCOMEmode.

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).

1 Press min idle mode, scroll ntoADVANCED SETand press o,scrollnto SEL. COUNTRYandpress o.

2 Scroll nto the country of your

choice and press o.3 CONFIRM?is displayed on the

screen. Press oagain to confirm. A validation tone is emitted and

the screen returns to idle screen.

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7.5 Reset Unit

You can reset your phone to its defaultsettings with this feature.

Upon reset, all your personal settings,call log and redial list entries will bedeleted and the phone will return to itsdefault settings. However, yourphonebook as well as the unreadmessages of your answering machine willremain unchanged after reset.

You may have to configure your phoneonce again. In this case theWELCOMEmode will appear again after reset. (Goto chapter 3.3)1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollnto

ADVANCED SETand press o,scroll nto RESETand press o.

2 CONFIRM?is displayed on thescreen.

3 Press oagain to confirm. A validation tone is emitted. The unit is reset to its default

settings. (See Default settingson page 32)

7.6 Set Prefix

This feature allows you to define a prefixnumber to be added to the beginning of anumber during predialling (seePredialling on page 17). You may alsouse this feature to add a detect string tomatch and replace the first few digits ofthe number during predialling.You can enter up to a maximum of 5

digits for the detect string and 10 digitsfor the auto prefix number.

1 Press min idle mode, scroll ntoADVANCED SETand press o,scroll nto AUTO PREFIXandpress o.

2 DETECT DIGITis displayed onthe screen. Press oto enter. The last stored detect string is

displayed (if any).3 Enter a detect string number

(maximum 5 digits) and press oto confirm.

4 PREFIXis displayed on the screen.

Press oto enter. The last stored prefix number isdisplayed (if any).

5 Enter the prefix number (maximum10 digits) and press oto confirm. SAVEDis displayed and the

screen returns to idle screen.

If no detect string (blank) is entered, theprefix number will be automaticallyadded to the predial number after tispressed.For numbers starting with *, # or P, theprefix number will not be added to thepredial number after tis pressed.

7.7 Change Recall time

Recall time (or dial delay) is the timedelay by which the line will bedisconnected after you press tkey. Itcan be set to short or long.The default value of recall time that ispreset in your handset should be the bestsuited for your country network andtherefore you should not need to change

it.

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1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoADVANCED SETand press o.

2 Scroll nto RECALL TIMEandpress o

3 Scroll nto SHORTor LONGand press oto confirm. A validation tone is emitted and


The use of your phone cannot beguaranteed on all PABX.

7.8 Change the Dial Mode

The default value for dial mode that ispreset in your handset should be the bestsuited for your country network andtherefore you should not need to changeit.1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollnto

ADVANCED SETand press o,scroll nto DIAL MODEandpress o.

2 Scrollnto TONEor PULSEandpress oto confirm. A validation tone is emitted and


7.9 Set First Ring Detection

First ring detection allows the phone toring upon reception of the first ringsignal. It is recommended that you setfirst ring detection OFFif you subscribeto caller line identification service. If you

do not subscribe to caller lineidentification service, it is recommended

that you set first ring detection ON. (SeeSection 6.2.2.)1 Press min idle mode, scroll nto

ADVANCED SET, and presso.

2 Scroll nto FIRST RINGandpresso.

3 Scroll nto ONor OFFand pressoto confirm. A validation tone is emitted and

the screen returns to theprevious higher menu level.

7.10 Default settings

Note

Parameter Default Value

Ring Volume LEVEL 3Ring Melody MELODY 1Earpiece/SpeakerVolume

Medium (VOLUME 3)

Key Beep ONDisplayLanguage

COUNTRYDEPENDENT

Auto Hang-Up

ON

HandsetName

PHILIPS

Time/Date 00:00; 01-01Alarm OFFAlarm Tone MELODY 2Dial Mode COUNTRY

DEPENDENTRecall Time COUNTRY

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8 Telephone

answering machine

(TAM)

Your phone features an answeringmachine that records unanswered callswhen it is activated. The answeringmachine can store up to 59 messages.

The maximum recording time is 3minutes per message, or 15 minutes for

all messages. The maximum length of anoutgoing message is 1 minute. You canuse the control keys on the base stationto perform the basic functions of the

answering machine such as paging,message playback, deleting messages andadjustment of volume on the basestation. For a description of eachfunction of the control keys on the basestation, please see Overview of the basestation(Section 2.4) for more details.You can also use the answering machine

menu on the handset to access theanswering machine functions. Thoseprocedures are covered below. There isalso a menu to set the answeringmachine options.The telephone answering machine is ONby default. To switch the answeringmachine between on and off, press eon your base station. Alternatively, youmay switch the answering machine onand off via your handset (See section 8.3below.)

8.1 Playing Messages

8.1.1 Playback of messages via

handset

The icon blinks when there are newmessages. The first recorded message isplayed first via the loudspeaker. When allnew messages have been played, theanswering machine will stop and the icon

will stop blinking.

PhonebookMemory

AFTER A RESET,PHONEBOOK ISMAINTAINED AS IT

WAS JUST BEFORETHE RESET

RedialMemory

CLEARED

Call Log CLEAREDFor Telephone Answering Machine

Mode ANSWER AND REC.MODE

Ring Delay 5OutgoingMessage

PREDEFINED OGM(LANGUAGE DEPENDSON COUNTRYGROUP)

Answer ON/OFF

ON

Screening OFF

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1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollntoANSW MACHINEand presso.

2 PLAYis displayed. Press oto

start playing new messages. The handset displays NEWand

the number of new messages inthe format 1/4, where 1is thenumber of the message beingplayed and 4is the number ofnew messages.

If there are no new messages, the

handset displays the number ofold messages in the same format(however NEW is notdisplayed.) and plays the oldmessages.

If Caller Line Identification (CLI)is available (subscriptiondependent), press cduringplayback to see the callersnumber and the date and timeinformation.

Functions available during playback

During playback, you can enable thefollowing functions by pressingo. Usento scroll between the functions. Pressoto select the function.

8.2 Delete all messages

Deleted messages cannot be recovered.

Unread messages will not be deleted.1 Press min idle mode, scroll nto

ANSW MACHINEand presso.

2 PLAYis displayed. Scroll ntoDELETE ALLand press o.3 CONFIRM?is displayed on the

screen. Press oagain to confirmdeletion of all your messages. A validation tone is emitted and

the screen returns to previousmenu.

8.3 Turn the Answering Machine

ON/OFF

You can turn the answering machine onor off from the handset as follows.1 Press min idle mode, scroll nto


2 PLAYis displayed. Scroll ntoANSW. ON/OFFand press o.

3 The current status is displayed.Scroll nto select ONor OFFandpress o. A validation tone is emitted and


REPEAT Replay the currentmessage

NEXT Listen to the nextmessage.

PREVIOUS Listen to the previousmessage.

DELETE Delete the messagecurrently playing.

VIEW View the date and timethe message wasreceived.

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8.4 Play, Record, or Delete an

Outgoing Message

You can record a personalized messageto be played when the answering

machine picks up an incoming call.

The maximum length of an outgoingmessage is 1 minute.1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollnto


2 PLAYis displayed. Scroll nto

RECORD OGMand press o.3 ANSW.&RECORDis displayed.Scroll nto selectANSW.&RECORDorANSWER ONLYand press o.

4 PLAYis displayed. Scroll ntoselect PLAY, RECORD OGM, orDELETEand press o. If PLAYis selected, the current

outgoing message is played. If RECORD OGMis selected, a

beep sounds and the handsetstarts automatically recording amessage.

If DELETEis selected and apersonal outgoing message waspreviously recorded, DELETE?

is displayed. Press oto deletethe personal message andreplace it with the predefineddefault message.(If a personal outgoing messagewas not previously recorded, anerror tone plays and the handsetgoes back to the previous step.)

8.5 Set the answer mode

There are 2 answer modes available:Answer Only and Answer & Record. Bydefault, the answer mode is Answer &

Record, which lets your caller leave amessage on the answering machine. Thiscan be changed to Answer Only mode,which does not allow your caller to leaveany messages on the answering machine.1 Press min idle mode, scroll nto


2 PLAYis displayed. Scroll ntoANSWER MODEand press o.3 The current status is displayed.

Scroll nto selectANSW.&RECORDorANSWER ONLYand press o. The answer mode is set. A validation tone is emitted and


Depending on the answer mode you haveselected, the appropriate defaultoutgoing message is played once theanswering machine picks up an incomingcall. The language of the default outgoingmessage depends on the country

selected in Welcome mode.

You can set the answering machine toplay a personalized outgoing message.See Play, Record, or Delete an OutgoingMessageabove.

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8.6 Answering Machine settings

8.6.1 Ring Delay

This is the number of rings before theanswering machine answers and startsplaying your greeting message. You canset the answering machine to startplaying your greeting message after 3 to 8rings or the ECONOMY option. Thedefault ring delay is 5.1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollnto

ANSW MACHINEand presso.2 PLAYis displayed. Scroll nto

SETTINGSand press o.3 RING DELAYis displayed. Press

o, then scroll nto select from 3to 8or ECONOMY.

4 Press oagain to confirm. A validation tone is emitted.

If ECONOMYis selected, the ring delaydepends on the answering machinescondition. If there are new messages in the

answering machine, it will pick up theline after 2 rings.

If there are no new messages in the

answering machine, it will pick up theline after 6 rings.

Hence, if you want to check if youhave any messages without incurringcall charges, you can hang up the callafter the 3rd ring.

8.6.2 Remote Access

You can check the messages on youranswering machine by calling in from anoutside line and entering the remote

access code*, you will be able to obtainthe messages on your answeringmachine. The keypad on the phone youuse to dial in acts like the functions onyour answering machine.

This feature is deactivated by default.* The remote access code (which is the

same as your PIN code) prevents anyunauthorised remote access of youranswering machine.

8.6.2.1 Activate/Deactivate

Remote Access

1 Press min idle mode, scroll ntoANSW MACHINEand presso.

2 PLAYis displayed. Scroll ntoSETTINGSand press o.

3 RING DELAYis displayed. Scrollnto REMOTE ACC.and presso.

4 The current status is displayed.Scroll nto select ACTIVATEorDEACTIVATEand press o. A validation tone is emitted and

the screen returns to previous

menu.

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8.6.2.2 Controlling the

Answering Machine from

an external call

1 From your external phone, dial

home. The answering machine answers

and starts playing your greetingmessage.

2 Press # key and enter the remoteaccess code (same as your PINcode). If the access code is incorrect, an

error tone will be emitted. Thenenter the PIN code again. If thePIN code is still incorrect, theanswering machine will drop theline immediately.

If the remote access code iscorrect, a short validation tonewill be heard.

Operation is cancelled if the PIN code isnot entered within 7 seconds.If the answering machine is off, the phonewill enter into the remote access modeafter 10 rings. A beep will then sound,prompting you to enter the PIN code.Enter the PIN (default is 0000) toactivate the remote access feature. You

can then turn ON the answering machineand play the recorded messages.

The following table indicates how toaccess the functions of the answeringmachine using the telephone keypad.

8.6.3 Handset Screening

If Handset call screening is set to ON,you can hear the incoming messageduring recording via the handset speakerand decide whether or not to pick up acall. To take the call, press t.1 Press min idle mode, scroll nto



3 RING DELAYis displayed. ScrollntoSCREENINGand presso.

4 The current status is displayed.Scroll nto select ONor OFFand

press o. A validation tone is emitted and


8.6.4 Setting the outgoing

message language

After Welcome mode selection, theoutgoing messages correspond to the

Note

Key Action

1 Go to previous message.

2 Play all recorded messages(new and old) or playcurrent message again.

3 Go to next message.6 Delete the playing

message.7 Turn on the answering

machine.8 Stop message playback.9 Turn off the answering

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country selected. However you canchange the language of the defaultoutgoing messages as follows.1 Pressmin idle mode, scrollnto



3 RING DELAYis displayed. Scrollnto LANGUAGEand presso.

4 The current status is displayed.

Scrollnto select the language andpress o. A validation tone is emitted and


9 Technical data

Display

Progressive LCD backlight The backlight remains on for 8

seconds after each activation such asan incoming call, key presses, liftingthe handset off the base station, etc.

The colour of the LCD backlight isAmber.

General telephone features

Caller name & number identification 5 standard + 5 polyphonic ringer

melodies

Phonebook list, Redial list and Call

log

Phonebook list with 100 entries Redial list with 10 entries

Call log with 20 entries

Battery

2 HR AAA NiMh 600mAh batteries

Weight and dimensions

CD255

Base:

174 grams 82mm 112.5mm 118mm(H D W)

Handset: 135.5 grams 162mm 30.5mm 48.5mm

(H D W)

SE255

Base: 174 grams 77mm 115mm 116.5mm

(H D W)Handset: 135.5 grams 162mm 31.5mm 48mm

(H D W)

Temperature range

Operation: Between 0 and 35C(32 to 95F).

Storage: Between -20 and 70C(-4 to 158F).

Relative humidity

Operation: Up to 95% at 40C Storage: Up to 95% at 40C


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10 Frequently asked

questions

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In this chapter, you will find the mostfrequently asked questions and answersabout your phone.

10.1 Connection

The handset does not switch on!

Charge the batteries: Put the handseton the base station to charge. After afew moments, the phone will switchon.

The handset does not charge!

Check charger connections.

icon is not blinking during

charge!

Battery is full: There is no need tocharge the battery.

Bad battery contact: Adjust the

handset slightly. Dirty contact: Clean the batteries

contact with a cloth moistened withalcohol.

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 Set-up

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.

10.3 Sound

Handset does not ring!

Check that the RING VOLUMEis notset to RINGER OFF, and make surethe icon is not displayed on thescreen (see Set the Ring Volume onpage 27).

Caller does not hear me!

Microphone may be muted: During a call,press s.

Theres 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.


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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 aspossible from the electrical appliances.

10.4 Product 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 handsetconsumes energy while calling.

The handset cannot be registered

to the base station!

Maximum number of handsets (5) hasbeen reached. To register a newhandset, unregister an existinghandset.

Remove and replace the handsetbatteries.

Try again by disconnecting andconnecting the base station powersupply and follow the procedure toregister a handset (see Register onpage 29).

Caller number is not displayed!

Service is not activated: Check yoursubscription with your networkoperator.

I cannot change the settings of my

voice mail.

Operator voice mail is managed byyour operator and not the phoneitself. Please contact your operatorshould you want to change thesettings.

My handset keeps going into idle

mode!

If there are no key presses for 15seconds, the handset willautomatically return to idle mode. Itwill also return to idle modeautomatically when you place thehandset back on the base station (ifauto hang-up feature is on).

Phonebook entry cannot be stored

and MEMORY FULL is displayed!

Delete an entry to free memorybefore 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 beenchanged before (see Reset Unit onpage 31).

The answering machine does not

record calls.

Make sure the answering machine isconnected to the power adaptor, and


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the power adaptor is plugged intomains supply which is switched on.

Check if the answer machine is off, orAnswer only mode is selected.

Check to see if the answering machineis memory full. If so, delete some orall messages.

Try switching off the power at themains socket, and then turn it on againafter 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 touch-tone phone.

If the above solutions do not help,remove the power from both thehandset and the base. Wait for 1 minuteand try again.

Note


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11 INDEX

AAccess phonebook 20Access Redial list 22Access the Call log 23Activate/Deactivate loudspeaker

mode 19Add/Edit Direct Access Memory 21Adjust earpiece or speaker volume 19

Advanced settings 29Alarm Tone 27Answer a call 18Answer an external call 25Answering Machine settings 36Auto Hang-Up 28

C

Call from redial list 17Call from the call log 17Call from the phonebook 17Call in progress 19Call log 23Call using Direct Access Memory 18Chain Dialing 25Charge battery 12Clock and Alarm settings 26

Conference call 25Connect the base station 11

D

Date and Time 26Default settings 32Delete a call list entry 24Delete a phonebook entry 21

Delete a redial number 22Delete all call list entries 24

Delete all messages 34Delete all phonebook entries 21Delete all redial numbers 23Delete Direct Access Memory 21Dial Mode 32Dialing Pause 18Direct Access Memory 21Direct dialling 17

Display icons 9Display Language 28

E

End a call 18

F

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G

Getting started 11

H

Handset Name 27Handset Screening 37Handset Tones 27Handsfree answering 18

I

Install battery 12Install your phone 11Intercom 24Intercom another handset 24

K

Key Beep 28Keypad lock/unlock 19


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M

Make a call 17Menu structure 14Modify a phonebook entry 20

Mute/Unmute microphone 19

O

Outgoing message language 37Overview of the base station 10Overview of your phone 7

P

Paging 25Personal settings 27Phonebook 20PIN 29Play, Record, or Delete an Outgoing

Message 35Playing Messages 33Predialling 17

R

Recall time 31Redial list 22Register 29Remote Access 36Reset Unit 31Ring Melody 28Ring Volume 27

S

Save a redial number 22Save call list entry 23Select Country 30Set Alarm 27Set First Ring Detection 32Set Prefix 31

Set the answer mode 35Set Time and Date Format 26

Store a contact 20Switch internal and external call 25Switch the handset on/off 19

TTechnical data 38Telephone answering machine 33Text or number entry 19Three-party conference call 25Transfer an external call 24Turn the Answering Machine ON/OFF 34

UUnregister 30Use more of your phone 19Using your phone 17

W

Welcome mode 12

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