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CD255
SE255
GB Telephone Answering Machine
Warning
Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
Table of contents
Using GAP standard
compliance
Electric, Magnetic and
(“EMF”)
1.3
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1.5
5
5
Use more of
your phone
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2.4
Overview of the
base station
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Telephone answering
machine (TAM)
Turn the Answering
Machine ON/OFF
Play, Record, or Delete an
Outgoing Message
Answering Machine
settings
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8.3
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8.4
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8.6
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6.3
6.4
Change the
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Display Language
Deactivate/Activate Auto
Hang-Up
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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.
1 Important
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•
Take time to read this user manual
before you use your phone. It contains
important information and notes
regarding your phone.
1.1
Power requirements
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•
•
This product requires an electrical
supply of 100-240 volts AC. In case of
power failure, communication can be
lost.
•
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 TNV-3
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•
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(Telecommunication Network
Voltages), as defined in the standard
EN 60-950.
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.
•
•
Use only with provided batteries.
Rechargeable batteries information
Ni-MH battery, AAA × 2, 1.2V,
600mAh
Use only with provided power supply.
Power supply information for base
station
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•
•
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•
Always use the cables provided with
the product.
Handsfree activation could suddenly
increase the volume in the earpiece to
Input: AC100-240V/0.3A, 50Hz/60Hz
Output: DC6V/0.5A
JOD-SWR-07342
JODEN
Important
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•
Power supply information for charger
(multihandset pack only)
Input: AC100-240V/0.3A, 50Hz/60Hz
Output: DC6V/0.21A
JOD-SWR-07343
JODEN
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced
by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the instructions.
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.
About operating and storage
temperatures:
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
handset of another make to your phone’s
base station, place the base station into
the procedure in the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Operate in a place where
temperature is always between 0 and
35ºC (32 to 95ºF).
Store in a place where temperature is
always between -20 and 70ºC (-4 to
158ºF).
Battery life may be shortened in low
temperature conditions.
1.2
Conformity
We, Philips, declare that the product is in
compliance with the essential
1.4
Recycling & disposal
Disposal instructions for old products.
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
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.
1.3
Using GAP standard
compliance
Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled
and reused.
The GAP standard guarantees that all
DECT™ GAP handsets and base stations
comply with a minimum operating
Important
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Do not dispose of your old product in
your general household waste bin.
1.5
Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields
(“EMF”)
Inform yourself about the local
separate collection system for
electrical and electronic
products marked by this
symbol:
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.
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:
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
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.
integration in its products.
Important
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Your phone
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
2.1
What’s in the box
Handset
Base Station
Battery door
2 AAA rechargeable
batteries
Power supply
Guarantee
Line cord*
User manual
Note
Quick Start Guide
* 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.
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2.2
Overview of your phone
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.
A
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.
B
C
E
Navigation keys n
D
E
In idle mode: Scroll up to access the Call
log and scroll down to access the
Phonebook.
F
G
During a call: Scroll up/down to increase
or decrease earpiece and speaker
volume.
Editing and entry: Move to the previous
character uor 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.
A
B
Earpiece
Display
See page 9 for an overview of the display
icons.
G
Hang-up & Exit Menu key h
C
OK key o
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 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
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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.
Redial key r
Q
I
Access the Redial list in idle mode.
When making a call, press to redial the
last number dialed.
H
I
J
J
Loudspeaker key l
In idle mode: Turn on the loudspeaker
and dial the number. Answer an incoming
call using handsfree mode.
K
L
M
N
R
During a call: Toggle the loudspeaker on/
off.
O
P
K
Number keys
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.
Use to dial numbers and write
characters.
Long press key 1or 2to dial a direct
access memory number.
P
Q
Microphone
Loudspeaker
Warning
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.
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
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 .).
N
Mute key s
Mute/unmute the microphone.
Calltransfer&Intercom keyi
In idle mode: Initiate an internal call.
O
Your phone
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2.3
Display 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
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
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.
confirmation of an operation.
Press the key directly below to
confirm.
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.
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.
Appears when the loudspeaker
is activated.
Appears when ringer off is
activated.
Indicates that there are more
digits or characters to the right
of those displayed.
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2.4
Overview of the base station
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H, I
A
Paging key a
G
Skip forward key f
Page handset.
Long press to start registration
procedure.
Skip to the next message during message
playback.
H
Play/Stop key p
B
C
Speaker
On/Off key e
Play phone messages (the first recorded
will be played first). There will be a short
beep between messages and a double
beep when all messages have been
played.
Short press to switch the answering
machine on/off.
D
Volume keys -+
Increase or decrease the speaker volume. Stop message playback.
There are 5 volume levels during
I
LED Indicator
playback. There are 5 volume levels plus
OFF during idle mode and call screening.
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 answering
machine is on.
Off: when the answering machine is off.
E
Delete key x
Short press to delete the current
message during message playback.
Long press (2 seconds) when in idle
mode to delete all old messages. New
messages will not be deleted.
F
Skip back key b
Go to previous message if pressed within
1 second of current message playback.
New messages will not be deleted.
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Note
3
Getting started
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.
3.1
1
Connect the base station
Place the base station in a central
location near the telephone line
socket and electricity socket.
Connect the line cord and the
power cable to their corresponding
connectors at the back of the base
station.
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.
2
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
Connect the other end of the line
cord and power cable to their
respective sockets.
3.2
Install 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
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base station before you can use the
handset.
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.
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.
1
Place the handset on the charging
cradle of the base station. A beep is
emitted if the handset is placed
correctly.
2
3
The battery icon
on the
display blinks during charge.
1
Slide out the battery cover.
The battery icon
steady when the handset is fully
charged.
becomes
Note
Optimal battery life is reached after 3
cycles of complete charging (over 15
hours) and discharging, allowing
approximately 12 hours of talk-time and
150 hours of stand-by time.
2
Place the batteries in the correct
polarity as indicated and replace the
cover.
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.
3.3
Welcome mode
3.2.2 Charge battery
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:
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
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page 26) anytime after the first
configuration.
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.
3.4
Using multipacks
If you have purchased a multipack you
will have additional handsets, chargers,
power adaptors and AAA rechargeable
batteries.
1
2
3
Press oto display a list of
countries.
Scroll nup and down to find your
country.
Press oto confirm your
selection.
(WAITING will be displayed while
the default line settings and menu
language for the selected country
are automatically configured.)
The product now goes to the
DATE/TIME selection menu. Enter
the current date (DD/MM) and
press oto confirm.
1
2
3
Plug the chargers into a power
socket.
Install the batteries supplied into the
handsets.
Place the handsets on the chargers
to charge the batteries.
4
5
Enter the time (HH-MM) and press
oto confirm.
(The time format, 12 hour or 24
hour, depends on the country
selected. If the 12-hour format has
been selected, use nto scroll
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
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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 in
a menu.
Use navigation keys nto navigate within the menus.
Menus
PHONEBOOK
NEW ENTRY
LIST
ENTER NAME
ENTER NUMBER
Entry list displayed
EDIT ENTRY
DELETE
DELETE ALL
DIRECT MEM.
KEY 1
KEY 2
EDIT
DELETE
EDIT
DELETE
PERSONAL SET
HANDSET NAME
HANDSETTONE
Enter name:
RINGVOLUME
RINGER OFF
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
MELODY 1
…
RINGTONES
KEY BEEP
MELODY 10
ON
OFF
LANGUAGE
List of languages
ON (by default)
OFF
AUTO HANG-UP
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CLOCK&ALARM
DATE/TIME
Enter date
Enter time
12 HOURS
24 HOURS
DD/MM
SET FORMAT
TIME FORMAT
DATE FORMAT
MM/DD
ALARM
OFF
ON ONCE
ON DAILY
MELODY 1
MELODY 2
MELODY 3
ALARMTONE
ADVANCED SET
CHANGE PIN
REGISTER
UNREGISTER
SEL. COUNTRY
RESET
List of countries
AUTO PREFIX
RECALLTIME
DETECT DIGIT
SHORT
LONG
TONE
PREFIX
DIAL MODE
FIRST RING
PULSE
ON
OFF
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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
SETTINGS
ANSW.&RECORD
ANSWER ONLY
RING DELAY
3 RINGS
4 RINGS
5 RINGS
6 RINGS
7 RINGS
8 RINGS
ECONOMY
ACTIVATE
DEACTIVATE
ON
REMOTE ACC.
SCREENING
LANGUAGE
OFF (by default)
List of languages
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the caller’s number or name in the call
log. (See “Access the Call log” on
page 23.)
4
Using your phone
1
2
3
Press uin idle mode.
Scroll nto an entry in the call list.
Press t.
4.1
Make a call
•
The call is initiated.
4.1.1 Predialling
1
Dial the number (maximum 24
digits).
4.1.5 Call from the phonebook
2
Press t.
1
2
3
Press din idle mode.
Scroll nto a phonebook entry.
Press 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.
•
The call is initiated.
Tip
Instead of scrolling nto 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 2will show the
entries starting with A. Pressing 2again
will show the entries starting with B,
etc...
4.1.2 Direct dialling
1
Pick up the handset and press t.
(Or press
speaker mode.)
Dial the number.
The call is initiated.
l
to start a call in
2
•
4.1.6 Dialing from the phonebook
while on the phone
4.1.3 Call from redial list
You can call from the phonebook while
on the phone. You can use this, for
example, to send an extension number.
1
Press rin idle mode.
2
Scroll nto an entry in the redial
list.
Press t.
1
While on the phone, press oto
enter the phonebook name list.
Scroll nthe phonebook name list.
Press tto dial the number.
3
•
The call is initiated.
2
3
4.1.4 Call from the call log
Note
You need to subscribe to Caller Line
Identification service to be able to see
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4.1.7 Call using Direct Access
Memory
very high level. Make sure the handset is
not too close to your ear.
In idle mode, long press 1or 2 to
dial a stored direct access memory
number.
When the phone rings, press l.
•
The handset loudspeaker is activated.
Note
to store, edit, and delete direct access
memory numbers.
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.
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.
To answer the second call, press tand
then 2to answer the call.
4.2
Answer a call
Danger
•
The first call is put on hold, and you
are now connected to the second call.
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.
OR
Press tand then 1to end the
current call and answer the second call.
When the phone rings, press t.
•
The call is established.
4.3
End a call
Note
To end a conversation, press h.
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.
•
The call ends.
Tip
When auto hang-up is on, you can simply
place the handset back to its base station
or charger to end the call. This feature is
activated by default.
Note
4.2.1 Handsfree answering
Danger
Handsfree activation can suddenly
increase the volume in the earpiece to a
The call duration (MM-SS) will be
displayed on the handset screen for
about 5 seconds.
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Keys
8
9
Assigned characters
T U V 8
W X Y Z 9 Ø
5
Use more of your
phone
Note
On the display, # appears as
.
Tip
5.1
Switch the handset on/off
Press cto delete the last digit or
character entered, or long press to
delete all.
Press hfor at least one second to
switch the handset on. To switch it off,
press and hold hin idle mode for at
least 5 seconds.
5.4
Call in progress
Some options are available to you during
a call. The available options are :
5.2
Keypad lock/unlock
Press and hold *for 3 seconds to lock/
unlock the keypad in idle mode.
5.4.1 Adjust earpiece or speaker
volume
5.3
Text or number entry
During a call, press nto select from
LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 5.
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
2
3
4
5.4.2 Mute/Unmute microphone
When the microphone is muted, your
correspondent cannot hear you.
Press 7once: P
Press 2once: PA
Press 8twice: PAU
Press 5three times: PAUL
1
During a call, press sto turn off
the microphone.
2
Press sagain to turn on the
microphone.
The table below gives you the character
assignment during text or number entry:
Keys
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Assigned characters
0 / + - * \
SPACE 1 # < >
A B C 2 Æ
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L 5
M N O 6 Ñ
P Q R S 7
5.4.3 Activate/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.
Use more of your phone
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1
2
During a call, press lto activate
the loudspeaker mode.
Press lagain to deactivate the
loudspeaker mode.
To return to idle mode, press hfor
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
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.
5.5.2 Access phonebook
1
Press din idle mode and scroll n
to browse the phonebook.
Note
•
The phonebook entries will be
listed in alphabetical order.
If you have multiple handsets, the
phonebook can only be accessed by one
handset at a time.
2
To view the details, press o. Press
to display the remaining
c
digits if the entry is more than 12
digits.
5.5.1 Store a contact in the
phonebook
Tip
Instead of scrolling nto 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 2will show the
entries starting with A. Pressing 2again
will show the entries starting with B,
etc...
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PHONEBOOK and press o,
press oto enter NEW ENTRY.
ENTER NAME is displayed on the
screen.
2
3
Enter the name of the contact
(maximum 12 characters) and press
o.
4
5
ENTER NUMBER is displayed on
the screen.
Enter the number (maximum 24
digits) and press o.
5.5.3 Modify a phonebook entry
1
Press
m
in idle mode, scroll
n
to
PHONEBOOK and press
o
,
•
A validation tone is emitted.
scroll
press
n
o
to EDIT ENTRY and
.
Note
Press cto delete the last digit or
character entered. Or long press to
delete all.
2
3
Scroll nto select an entry to edit.
Press oto display the name. Edit
the name and press oto confirm.
Edit the number and press oto
confirm.
4
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•
A validation tone is emitted.
Note
Depending on your country, your
handset may include preset phonebook
entries named VOICEMAIL and/or
INFO 1. When present, these entries
are pre-assigned to direct access
memory as key 1(for VOICEMAIL)
and/or key 2(for INFO 1). If you
subscribe to these services, this allows
you to dial your voice mail access
number and/or information service
access number using key 1and/or key
2.
5.5.4 Delete a phonebook entry
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PHONEBOOK and press o,
scroll nto DELETE and press
o.
2
3
Scroll nto select an entry to
delete and press o.
DELETE? is displayed on the
screen. Press oagain to confirm
deletion.
•
A validation tone is emitted.
Note
Press cto discard the deletion. The
screen returns to the phonebook list.
5.5.6.1 Add/Edit Direct Access
Memory
1
2
3
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PHONEBOOK and press o,
scroll nto DIRECT MEM. and
press o.
Scroll nto KEY 1 or KEY 2 and
press o.
5.5.5 Delete all phonebook entries
1
2
3
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PHONEBOOK and press o.
Scroll nto DELETE ALL and
press o.
DELETE? is displayed on the
screen. Press oagain to confirm
deletion.
•
The stored number is displayed
(if any).
Press mto enter direct memory
menu.
•
A validation tone is emitted.
4
5
Press oto enter EDIT.
Scroll nto select the name and
press oto confirm.
Note
Press cto discard the deletion. The
screen returns to the phonebook list.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
5.5.6 Direct Access Memory
There are 2 direct access numbers (Keys
1and 2) included in the phonebook
memory. A long press on the keys in idle
mode will automatically dial the stored
phone number.
5.5.6.2 Delete Direct Access
Memory
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PHONEBOOK and press o,
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scroll nto DIRECT MEM. and
press o.
5.6.2 Save a redial number into the
phonebook
2
Scroll nto KEY 1 or KEY 2 and
press o.
1
Press rin idle mode, scroll nto
select an entry and press o, press
oto enter SAVE NUMBER.
ENTER NAME is displayed on the
screen.
Enter the name of the contact
(maximum 12 characters) and press
o.
ENTER 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.
•
The stored number is displayed
(if any).
2
3
3
4
5
6
Press mto enter direct memory
menu.
Scroll nto DELETE and press
o.
CONFIRM? is displayed on the
screen.
Press oto confirm deletion.
4
5
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
Press o.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to redial list.
5.6
Using the Redial list
Note
The redial list stores the last 10 numbers
dialed. A maximum of 24 digits can be
displayed for each entry.
Press cto delete the last digit or
character entered. Or long press to
delete all.
5.6.1 Access Redial list
5.6.3 Delete a redial number
1
Press rto go to the redial list
and scroll nto browse the redial
list.
1
2
3
4
Press rin idle mode, and scroll
nto an entry.
Press o to enter the Redial list
options.
Scroll nto DELETE and press
o.
DELETE? is displayed on the
screen. Press oagain to confirm
deletion.
•
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 cto return to idle mode.
•
A validation tone is emitted.
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will not be any information displayed in
the call log.
Note
Press cto discard the deletion. The
screen returns to the previous high menu
level.
5.7.1 Access the Call log
1
Press uin idle mode and scroll n
5.6.4 Delete all redial numbers
to browse the call log.
1
2
3
Press rin idle mode and press
o.
Scroll nto DELETE ALL and
press o.
CONFIRM? is displayed on the
screen. Press oagain to confirm
deletion.
•
The calls (missed and received)
are displayed in chronological
order with the most recent call
at the top of the list.
2
3
4
To view the details, press o.
VIEW is displayed. Press
Press orepeatedly to cycle
o
.
•
A validation tone is emitted.
through the received time (date &
time), the number of the call, and
the name of the caller. Press cat
any time to return to the call list.
Note
Press cto discard the deletion. The
screen returns to the redial list.
5.7
Using the Call log
5.7.2 Save call list entry into the
phonebook
The call log stores the last 20 external
calls and any new voice mail received.
1
Press uin idle mode, scroll nto
select an entry and press o, scroll
nto select SAVE NUMBER and
press o.
When browsing the call list, the
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.
icon
2
3
ENTER NAME is displayed on the
screen.
Enter the name of the contact
(maximum 12 characters) and press
o.
Note
4
5
ENTER 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.
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
Press o.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to call list.
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to another and use the conference
option.
Note
Press cto delete the last digit or
character entered.
5.8.1 Intercom another handset
Note
5.7.3 Delete a call list entry
1
Press uin idle mode, scroll nto
select an entry and press o, scroll
nto DELETE and press o.
DELETE? is displayed on the
screen. Press oagain to confirm
deletion.
If the handset does not belong to
CD250/255 or SE250/255 range, this
function may not be available.
2
1
Press iin idle mode.
•
If you have two handsets, the
other handset is paged
automatically.
•
A validation tone is emitted.
Note
•
INT 2345 * is displayed,
representing the handset
numbers available for intercom
(* represents all handsets).
Press cto discard the deletion. The
screen returns to the previous high menu
level.
2
3
If there are more than 2 registered
handsets, enter the handset number
(key 1- 5). To call all handsets
at once, press *.
5.7.4 Delete all call list entries
1
Press uin idle mode and press o.
Scroll nto DELETE ALL and
press o.
2
Press ton the called handset.
•
The intercom is established.
3
CONFIRM? is displayed on the
screen. Press oagain to confirm
deletion.
5.8.2 Transfer an external call to
another handset
•
A validation tone is emitted.
Note
1
2
3
During the call, press ito put
the external call on hold (the caller
can no longer hear you).
Enter the handset number (key 1
- 5) you wish to transfer your
external call to.
Press ton the called handset to
answer the internal call, where both
internal callers can talk.
Press cto discard the deletion. The
screen returns to the call list.
5.8
Using 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
•
Intercom is established.
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4
Press hon the first handset to
transfer the external call to the
called handset.
3
4
Press ton the called handset to
answer the internal call, where both
internal callers can talk.
•
The external call is transferred.
•
Intercom is established.
Note
Press and hold ifor 2 seconds
on the first handset to start the
three-party conference.
If there is no answer from the called
handset, press ito resume the
external call.
•
CONFERENCE will be
displayed on the screen once the
conference call is established.
5.8.3 Answer an external call
during intercom
1
During intercom, a new call tone is
emitted when there is an incoming
external call.
Press tto answer the external
call and end the intercom.
5.9
Paging
The paging feature enables you to locate
a missing handset if the handset is in
range and contains charged batteries.
2
1
Press aon the base station.
•
The call is established.
•
All the registered handsets start
to ring.
2
Once retrieved, press any key on
the handset to end the paging.
Note
5.8.4 Switch between an internal
and external call
During the call, press ito switch
between an internal or external call.
If there are no key presses within 30
seconds, the handset and base station
will automatically return to idle mode.
Tip
5.8.5 Establish a three-party
conference call
Press aon the base station again to
stop paging.
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.
5.10 Chain Dialing
This feature allows you to dial an
extension to a number already saved in
the phonebook during a call.
1
During the call, press ito put
the external call on hold (the caller
can no longer hear you).
1
Press tto take the line and press
oto open phonebook list.
2
Enter the handset number (key 1
- 5) you wish to establish the
conference call with.
•
The phonebook entries are listed
in alphabetical order.
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2
3
Scroll nto select an entry, then
press t.
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.
•
The first part is dialed.
Enter the extension.
•
Each digit blinks to indicate dial
out.
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.
5.11.2 Set Time and Date Format
5.11.2.1 Set Time Format
1
2
3
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
CLOCK&ALARM, and press o.
DATE/TIME is displayed. Scroll n
to SET FORMAT and press o.
TIME FORMAT is displayed. Press
o, scroll nto select 12HOURS
or 24HOURS.
5.11.1 Set Date and Time
1
2
3
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
CLOCK&ALARM, and press o,
press oto enter DATE/TIME.
The last stored date is displayed.
Enter the current date (DD/MM)
and press o.
The last stored time is displayed.
Enter the current time (HH-MM)
and press oto confirm.
4
Press oto select the option.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the SET
FORMAT menu.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
5.11.2.2 Set Date Format
Note
1
2
3
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
CLOCK&ALARM, and press o
DATE/TIME is displayed. Scroll n
to SET FORMAT and press o.
TIME FORMAT is displayed.
Scroll nto DATE FORMAT and
press o.
By default the time is in the 24-hour
format. If the 12-hour format has been
selected, use nto scroll between AM
and PM. An error tone will be emitted if
an invalid digit is entered in the date/time
fields.
Hour: 00 to 23; Minute: 00 to 59
Date: 01 to 31; Month: 01 to 12
Warning
4
Scroll nto select DD/MM or
MM/DD and press oto select
the option.
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•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the SET
FORMAT menu.
6
Personal settings
5.11.3 Set Alarm
6.1
Change the Handset Name
1
Press
CLOCK&ALARM and press
scroll to ALARM and press
Scroll nto OFF ON ONCE or
ON DAILY and press o.
If you select ON ONCE or ON
DAILY, enter the time (HH-MM)
for the alarm and press oto
confirm.
m
in idle mode, scroll
n
o
o.
to
,
You can name the handset and display the
handset name in idle mode. The default
handset name of your handset is PHILIPS.
n
2
3
,
1
2
3
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PERSONAL SET and press o,
and then press oagain to enter
HANDSET NAME.
The handset name is displayed.
Press c to delete the characters
one by one. Or long press to delete
all.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
Enter the new name (maximum 10
characters) and press oto
confirm.
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.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
5.11.4 Set Alarm Tone
6.2
Handset Tones
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
CLOCK&ALARM and press o,
scroll nto ALARM TONE and
press o.
6.2.1 Set the Ring Volume
Danger
2
Scroll nto MELODY 1,
MELODY 2 or MELODY 3 and
press oto confirm.
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.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
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27
1
2
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PERSONAL SET and press o.
Scroll nto HANDSET TONE
and press o, and then press o
again to enter RING VOLUME.
Scroll nto your desired volume
level and press o to confirm.
2
3
Scroll nto HANDSET TONE
and press o, then scroll nto
KEY BEEP and press o.
Scroll nto select ON or OFF and
press oto confirm.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
•
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.
6.3
Change the Display Language
Your handset can support different
display languages, depending on your
country selection during the
WELCOME mode.
6.2.2 Set the Ring Melody
There are 10 ring melodies available on
your handset.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PERSONAL SET and press o,
scroll nto LANGUAGE and
press o.
Scroll nto your desired language
and press oto confirm.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PERSONAL SET and press o.
Scroll nto HANDSET TONE
and press o, then scroll nto
RING TONES and press o.
Scroll nto your desired melody to
play the melody.
2
2
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
3
4
Tip
Press oto set the ring melody.
Once the display language is set, the
option menus on the handset will switch
to display in the selected language
immediately.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
6.2.3 Activate/Deactivate Key
Beep
6.4
Deactivate/Activate Auto
Hang-Up
A single beep tone is emitted when a key
is pressed. You can enable or disable the
If auto hang-up is set to ON, it will
automatically release the line when the
key beep. By default, the key beep is ON. phone is put back to the cradle.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PERSONAL SET and press o.
If auto Hang-up is set to OFF, putting the
handset back on the cradle while in talk
mode will switch the handset to hands
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free talk mode. This allows you to charge
the handset during calls.
The default setting for auto hang up is
ON.
2
3
Enter the current PIN when
prompted and press oto confirm.
•
The PIN entered will be shown
as asterisks (*) on the screen.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
PERSONAL SET and press o.
Scroll nto AUTO HANG-UP
and press o. The current setting
is shown.
Enter the new PIN and press oto
confirm PIN change. A validation
tone is emitted and SAVED
appears for a moment, and then the
screen returns to the idle screen.
Tip
2
3
Scroll nto select ON or OFF and
press oto confirm.
If you forget your PIN, you will need to
reset your phone to its default settings.
details.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
AUTO HANG-UP menu.
7.2
Register
7
Advanced settings
If you wish to register an additional
handset or if you have inadvertently
unregistered your phone's handset and
want to re-register it, follow the
procedure described below. This is the
procedure for registering handsets of
one of the model described in this
manual. Procedures may vary for other
types of handsets. In this case, please
refer to the manufacturer of the handset.
Additional handsets must be registered
to the base unit before you can use them.
Up to 5 handsets can be registered to
one base station.
7.1
Change 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.
The PIN is required before you can
register or unregister handsets.
Note
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ADVANCED SET and press o,
and then press oagain to enter
CHANGE PIN.
By default, the PIN is 0000.
1
On the base station, press and hold
afor approximately 3 seconds. A
beep is emitted to indicate that the
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base station is ready to accept
registration.
and the screen shows
UNREGISTERED.
Note
Note
If no action is taken on the handset
within 90 seconds, the registration
procedure will be aborted. If this
happens, repeat Step 1.
If no action is taken on the handset
within 15 seconds, the unregistration
procedure will be aborted and the
handset returns to idle mode.
2
On the handset, press
to ADVANCED SET and press
, scroll to REGISTER and
press
m
, scroll
n
A registered handset other than one of
the model described in this manual can
only be unregistered using a handset
described in this manual.
o
n
o
.
3
Enter the PIN when prompted and
press oto confirm.
Note
7.4
Select Country
By default, the PIN is 0000.
The availability of this menu is dependent
on your country.
4
SEARCHING is displayed on the
screen.
You can select another country different
from the one chosen during
WELCOME mode.
•
Upon successful registration, a
validation tone is emitted and the
handset numbers (1 to 5) will be
assigned by the base
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).
automatically.
7.3
1
Unregister
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ADVANCED SET and press o,
scroll nto SEL. COUNTRY and
press o.
Scroll nto the country of your
choice and press o.
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ADVANCED SET and press o,
scroll nto UNREGISTER and
press o.
Enter the PIN when prompted and
press oto confirm.
2
3
2
CONFIRM? is displayed on the
screen. Press oagain to confirm.
Note
By default, the PIN is 0000.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to idle screen.
3
Scroll nto select the handset
number to unregister and press
o.
•
A validation tone is emitted to
indicate successful unregistration
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7.5
Reset Unit
1
2
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ADVANCED SET and press o,
scroll nto AUTO PREFIX and
press o.
DETECT DIGIT is displayed on
the screen. Press oto enter.
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)
•
The last stored detect string is
displayed (if any).
3
4
Enter a detect string number
(maximum 5 digits) and press o
to confirm.
PREFIX is displayed on the screen.
Press oto enter.
•
The last stored prefix number is
displayed (if any).
5
Enter the prefix number (maximum
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ADVANCED SET and press o,
scroll nto RESET and press o.
CONFIRM? is displayed on the
screen.
10 digits) and press oto confirm.
•
SAVED is displayed and the
screen returns to idle screen.
Note
2
3
If no detect string (blank) is entered, the
prefix number will be automatically
added to the predial number after tis
pressed.
For numbers starting with *, # or P, the
prefix number will not be added to the
predial number after tis pressed.
Press oagain to confirm.
•
•
A validation tone is emitted.
The unit is reset to its default
settings. (See “Default settings”
7.6
Set Prefix
7.7
Change Recall time
This feature allows you to define a prefix
number to be added to the beginning of a
number during predialling (see
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.
Recall time (or dial delay) is the time
delay by which the line will be
disconnected after you press tkey. 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.
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1
2
3
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ADVANCED SET and press o.
Scroll nto RECALL TIME and
press o
Scroll nto SHORT or LONG
and press oto confirm.
that you set first ring detection ON. (See
1
2
3
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ADVANCED SET, and press
o.
Scroll nto FIRST RING and
press
Scroll nto ON or OFF and press
to confirm.
o.
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
o
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
Note
The use of your phone cannot be
guaranteed on all PABX.
previous higher menu level.
7.10 Default settings
7.8
Change the Dial Mode
Parameter Default Value
Ring Volume LEVEL 3
Ring Melody MELODY 1
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.
Earpiece/
Speaker
Volume
Medium (VOLUME 3)
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ADVANCED SET and press o,
scroll nto DIAL MODE and
press o.
Scroll nto TONE or PULSE and
press oto confirm.
Key Beep
Display
Language
Auto Hang- ON
Up
Handset
Name
ON
COUNTRY
DEPENDENT
2
PHILIPS
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to the
previous menu.
Time/Date
Alarm
00:00; 01-01
OFF
Alarm Tone MELODY 2
Dial Mode
COUNTRY
DEPENDENT
7.9
Set 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
Recall Time COUNTRY
DEPENDENT
PIN
Auto Prefix CLEARED
First Ring ON
0000
identification service, it is recommended
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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
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.
Parameter Default Value
Phonebook AFTER A RESET,
Memory
PHONEBOOK IS
MAINTAINED AS IT
WAS JUST BEFORE
THE RESET
Redial
CLEARED
Memory
Call Log
CLEARED
For Telephone Answering Machine
Mode
ANSWER AND REC.
MODE
Ring Delay
Outgoing
Message
5
PREDEFINED OGM
(LANGUAGEDEPENDS
ON COUNTRY
GROUP)
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.)
Answer ON/ ON
OFF
Screening
Remote
Access
OFF
OFF
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Telephone
8.1
Playing Messages
answering machine
(TAM)
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.
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
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1
2
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
PLAY is displayed. Press oto
start playing new messages.
VIEW
View the date and time
the message was
received.
8.2
Delete all 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 cduring
playback to see the caller’s
number and the date and time
information.
Warning
Deleted messages cannot be recovered.
Note
Unread messages will not be deleted.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
PLAY is displayed. Scroll nto
DELETE ALL and press o.
CONFIRM? is displayed on the
screen. Press oagain to confirm
deletion of all your messages.
2
3
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to previous
menu.
8.3
Turn the Answering Machine
ON/OFF
Functions available during playback
During playback, you can enable the
following functions by pressing o. Use
nto scroll between the functions. Press
oto select the function.
You can turn the answering machine on
or off from the handset as follows.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
REPEAT
Replay the current
message
Listen to the next
message.
Listen to the previous
message.
Delete the message
currently playing.
2
3
PLAY is displayed. Scroll nto
ANSW. ON/OFF and press o.
The current status is displayed.
Scroll nto select ON or OFF and
press o.
NEXT
PREVIOUS
DELETE
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to previous
menu.
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8.4
Play, Record, or Delete an
Outgoing Message
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.
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.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
PLAY is displayed. Scroll nto
RECORD OGM and press o.
ANSW.&RECORD is displayed.
Scroll nto select
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
PLAY is displayed. Scroll nto
ANSWER MODE and press o.
The current status is displayed.
Scroll nto select
2
3
2
3
ANSW.&RECORD or
ANSWER ONLY and press o.
PLAY is displayed. Scroll nto
select PLAY, RECORD OGM, or
DELETE and press o.
ANSW.&RECORD or
ANSWER ONLY and press o.
4
•
•
The answer mode is set.
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to previous
menu.
•
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.
•
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.
•
If DELETE is selected and a
personal outgoing message was
previously recorded, DELETE?
is displayed. Press oto delete
the personal message and
Tip
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.)
You can set the answering machine to
play a personalized outgoing message.
Message” above.
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8.6
Answering Machine settings
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.
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.
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.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
2
3
PLAY is displayed. Scroll nto
SETTINGS and press o.
RING DELAY is displayed. Press
o, then scroll nto select from 3
to 8 or ECONOMY.
8.6.2.1 Activate/Deactivate
Remote Access
4
Press oagain to confirm.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
•
A validation tone is emitted.
Note
If ECONOMY is selected, the ring delay
depends on the answering machine’s
condition.
2
3
PLAY is displayed. Scroll nto
SETTINGS and press o.
RING DELAY is displayed. Scroll
nto REMOTE ACC. and press
o.
The current status is displayed.
Scroll nto select ACTIVATE or
DEACTIVATE and press o.
•
•
•
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.
4
•
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
Key
2
Action
Play all recorded messages
(new and old) or play
current message again.
Go to next message.
Delete the playing
message.
Turn on the answering
machine.
Stop message playback.
Turn off the answering
machine.
an external call
From your external phone, dial
home.
1
3
6
•
The answering machine answers
and starts playing your greeting
message.
7
2
Press # key and enter the remote
access code (same as your PIN
code).
8
9
•
•
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.
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.
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
PLAY is displayed. Scroll nto
SETTINGS and press o.
RING DELAY is displayed. Scroll
nto SCREENING and press
o.
The current status is displayed.
Scroll nto select ON or OFF and
press o.
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to previous
menu.
Note
Operation is cancelled if the PIN code is
not entered within 7 seconds.
2
3
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.
4
•
The following table indicates how to
access the functions of the answering
machine using the telephone keypad.
Key
1
Action
Go to previous message.
8.6.4 Setting the outgoing
message language
After Welcome mode selection, the
outgoing messages correspond to the
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country selected. However you can
change the language of the default
outgoing messages as follows.
Phonebook list, Redial list and Call
log
•
•
•
Phonebook list with 100 entries
Redial list with 10 entries
Call log with 20 entries
1
Press min idle mode, scroll nto
ANSW MACHINE and press
o.
2
3
PLAY is displayed. Scroll nto
SETTINGS and press o.
RING DELAY is displayed. Scroll
nto LANGUAGE and press
o.
Battery
•
2 × HR AAA NiMh 600mAh batteries
Weight and dimensions
CD255
4
The current status is displayed.
Scroll nto select the language and
press o.
Base:
•
•
174 grams
82mm × 112.5mm × 118mm
(H × D × W)
•
A validation tone is emitted and
the screen returns to previous
menu.
Handset:
•
•
135.5 grams
162mm × 30.5mm × 48.5mm
(H × D × W)
SE255
Base:
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Technical data
•
•
174 grams
77mm × 115mm × 116.5mm
(H × D × W)
Display
•
•
Progressive LCD backlight
The backlight remains on for 8
seconds after each activation such as
an incoming call, key presses, lifting
the handset off the base station, etc.
The colour of the LCD backlight is
Amber.
Handset:
•
•
135.5 grams
162mm × 31.5mm × 48mm
(H × D × W)
•
Temperature range
•
Operation: Between 0 and 35ºC
(32 to 95ºF).
General telephone features
•
•
Caller name & number identification
5 standard + 5 polyphonic ringer
melodies
•
Storage: Between -20 and 70ºC
(-4 to 158ºF).
Relative humidity
•
•
Operation: Up to 95% at 40°C
Storage: Up to 95% at 40°C
Technical data
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The phone is “Out of range”!
Move closer to the base station.
10 Frequently asked
questions
•
10.2 Set-up
SEARCHING is displayed on
handset and
icon is blinking!
In this chapter, you will find the most
frequently asked questions and answers
about your phone.
•
•
Move closer to the base station.
Make sure that your base station is
on.
•
Reset your unit and restart handset
registration.
10.1 Connection
The handset does not switch on!
10.3 Sound
•
Charge the batteries: Put the handset
on the base station to charge. After a
few moments, the phone will switch
on.
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
The handset does not charge!
screen (see “Set the Ring Volume” on
page 27).
•
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.
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.
Communication is lost during a call!
•
•
Charge the battery
Move closer to the base station.
•
Line adaptor may be required: If
applicable, connect the line adaptor to
the line cord.
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39
Caller does not hear me clearly!
Caller number is not displayed!
•
•
Move closer to the base station.
Move the base station at least one
metre away from any electronic
appliances.
•
Service is not activated: Check your
subscription with your network
operator.
I cannot change the settings of my
voice mail.
Frequent noise interference on my
radio or television!
•
Operator voice mail is managed by
your operator and not the phone
itself. Please contact your operator
should you want to change the
settings.
•
Move the base station as far away as
possible from the electrical appliances.
10.4 Product behaviour
Keypad does not work!
My handset keeps going into idle
mode!
•
Unlock your keypad: Long press *
in 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 hang-up feature is on).
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!
Phonebook entry cannot be stored
and MEMORY FULL is displayed!
•
Maximum number of handsets (5) has
been reached. To register a new
handset, unregister an existing
handset.
•
Delete an entry to free memory
before saving your contact again.
The PIN code is wrong!
•
•
Remove and replace the handset
batteries.
•
•
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).
Try again by disconnecting and
connecting the base station power
supply and follow the procedure to
register a handset (see “Register” on
The answering machine does not
record calls.
•
Make sure the answering machine is
connected to the power adaptor, and
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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 touch-tone phone.
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.
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