
CD145
www.philips.com/support
EN Digital Cordless Telephone
Warning
Use only rechargeable batteries. 
Charge each handset for 24 
hours before use.
 
 

Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Important 3
1.1 Power requirements 3
1.2 Conformity 3
1.3 Recycling and disposal 3
1.4 Using GAP standard compliance 5
1.5 Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (“EMF”) 5
2 Your phone 7
2.1 What’s in the box 7
2.2 Overview of the phone 8
3 Getting started 12
3.1 Connect the base station 12
3.2 Install rechargeable batteries 13
3.3 Place the handset on the charging cradle 13
3.4 Configure your phone 13
3.5 Register your handset 16
4 Using your phone 16
4.1 Make a call 16
4.4 Recall 18
4.5 How to use the intercom 18
4.6 How to find a handset 20
5 Use more of your phone 21
5.1 Call in progress 21
5.2 Phonebook 21
5.3 Call log 22
5.4 Redial list 23
5.5 Settings 23
 
 

6 Answering machine 28
6.1 How to turn on the answering machine 28
6.2 How to turn off the answering machine 28
6.3 How to set answer delay 28
6.4 How to record your outgoing message 28
6.5 How to play outgoing message 29
6.6 How to delete outgoing message 29
6.7 How to select the default outgoing message 29
6.8 How to play incoming messages 30
6.9 How to delete all incoming messages 31
6.10 How to screen an incoming call 31
6.11 How to remotely access your answering machine 31
6.12 How to change the remote PIN 32
7 Default settings 33
8 Frequently asked questions 34
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Important
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1 Important
Take time to read this user 
manual before you use your 
CD145. It contains important 
information and notes 
regarding your phone.
1.1 Power requirements
• This product requires an 
electrical supply of 220-240 
volts AC. In case of power 
failure, the 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.
Warning
• Do not allow the charging 
contacts or the battery to 
come into contact with 
metal objects.
• Do not allow the charger to 
come into contact with 
liquids.
• Never use any other battery 
than the one delivered with 
the product or 
recommended by Philips: risk 
of explosion.
• Always use the cables 
provided with the product.
• Handsfree activation could 
suddenly increase the volume 
in the earpiece to a very high 
level: make sure the handset 
is not too close to your ear.
• This equipment is not 
designed to make emergency 
calls when the power fails.An 
alternative has to be made 
available to allow emergency 
calls.
1.2 Conformity
We, Philips declare that the 
product is in compliance with 
the essential requirements and 
other relevant provisions of 
Directive 1999/5/EC.You can 
find the Declaration of 
Conformity on 
www.p4c.philips.com.
1.3 Recycling and
disposal
Disposal instructions for 
old products:
The WEEE directive (Waste 
Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment Directive; 
2000/96/EC) has been put in
 
 

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• If you purchase a 
replacement product, hand 
your complete old product 
back to the retailer. He 
should accept it as required 
by the WEEE directive.
Disposal instructions for 
batteries:
Batteries should not be 
disposed of with general 
household waste.
Packaging information:
Philips has marked the 
packaging with standard 
symbols designed to promote 
the recycling and appropriate 
disposal of your eventual 
waste.
A financial contribution has
been paid to the associated 
national recovery & recycling 
system.
The labeled packaging 
material is recyclable.
place to ensure that products 
are recycled using best available 
treatment, recovery and 
recycling techniques to ensure 
human health and high 
environmental protection. 
Your product is designed and 
manufactured with high quality 
materials and components, 
which can be recycled and 
reused. 
Inform yourself about the local 
separate collection system for 
electrical and electronic 
products marked by this symbol.
Use one of the following 
disposal options:
• Dispose of the complete 
product (including its cables, 
plugs and accessories) in the 
designated WEEE collection 
facilities.
 
 

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1.4 Using GAP
standard 
compliance
The GAP standard guarantees 
that all DECT™ GAP handsets 
and base stations comply with 
a minimum operating standard 
irrespective of their mark.Your 
CD140/145 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 another 
handset than a CD140/145 
with your base station. 
To register and use your 
CD140/145 handsets with a 
GAP standard base station of a 
different make, first follow the 
procedure described in the 
manufacturer’s instructions, 
then follow the procedure 
described in Section 3.5. 
To register a handset of 
another make to the
CD140/145 base station, place 
the base station into 
registration mode (Section 3.5), 
then follow the procedure in 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
1.5 Electric, Magnetic 
and 
Electromagnetic 
Fields (“EMF”)
Philips Royal Electronics 
manufactures and sells 
many consumers oriented 
products, which usually, as 
with any electronic 
apparatus, have the ability 
to emit and receive electro 
magnetic signals. 
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.
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Philips is committed to 
develop, produce and 
market products that cause 
no adverse health effects. 
Philips confirms that if its 
products are handled 
properly for their intended 
use, they are safe to use 
according to scientific 
evidence available today. 
Philips plays an active role 
in the development of 
international EMF and 
safety standards, enabling 
Philips to anticipate further 
developments in 
standardization for early 
integration in its products.
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Your phone
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2 Your phone
2.1 What’s in the box
Note
The line adaptor may not be attached to the line cord.You may 
find the line adaptor in the box. In that 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, chargers with power supply units and additional 
rechargeable batteries.
Telephone handset
Line cord
User Manual Warranty card
Quick start guide2xAAA Rechargeable
batteries
Base station Power supply unit
 
 

Your phone
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F
G
H
I
J
ACall Log key
In idle mode: Press to access 
the call log list
B Phonebook key
In idle mode: Press to access 
the phonebook
C Talk key
In idle mode: Press to answer 
when there is an incoming call 
In idle mode: Press to make a 
call 
During a call: Press to end a call
D Redial/Flash key
In idle mode: Press to access 
the redial list 
In predial mode: Press to insert 
a flash
Note
The first digit cannot be a flash 
during predialling.
E Clear/Back/Mute key
In editing mode/predialling 
mode: Short press to delete 
one character/digit 
In editing mode/predialling 
mode: Long press to delete all 
the characters/digits 
In phonebook review/call log 
review/redial list review mode: 
Press to exit to idle mode 
In phone setting mode: Press to 
exit to previous level 
During call connection: Press to 
mute the microphone
2.2 Overview of the 
phone
2.2.1 Handset
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B
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F Alphanumeric keypad 
G Star key
In idle mode: Short press to 
insert a * 
In idle mode: Long press to 
activate or deactivate keypad 
lock
HHash key
In idle/dialling mode: Short 
press to insert a # 
In idle mode: Long press to 
mute the ringer 
In dialling mode: Long press to 
enter a pause
I Call Transfer / Intercom /
Conference
In idle mode: Short press to 
initiate an intercom call 
During external call connection: 
Short press to initiate an 
internal call or switch call 
between an internal call and an 
external call 
Long press to initiate a 
conference call with an external 
call and another internal call
J Program key
In idle mode: Press to enter 
into the phone setting mode 
In phone setting mode (except 
editing mode): Press to confirm 
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Your phone
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Indicate battery level. Display empty battery icon when 
the battery level is low, otherwise, full battery icon is 
displayed.
Display when the phone is in use. Blink during ringing.
Blink when new voicemail messages are received and not 
read yet
Display when browsing the call log. Blink when missed 
calls are received.
Display when browsing the phonebook
Display when the phone is in phone setting mode
Display when the keypad is locked
Display when the microphone is muted
Display when the ringer is turned off
Display when the telephone answering machine (TAM) is 
turned on. Blink when new TAM messages are received.
Display when the handset is registered and within the 
range of the base station. Blink when the handset is out 
of range or is searching for a base.
2.2.2 Display icons on the 
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Your phone
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D Delete key
Delete current message 
during message playback. 
Long press to delete all the 
messages when answering 
machine system is in standby 
mode
Note
Unread message will not be 
deleted.
E Backward key
Press to go back to previous 
message
F Forward key
Skip to next message during 
message playback
G + / - key
Increase (+) or decrease (-) 
speaker volume during 
message playback
H Page key
Press to page the handset 
Press and hold for three 
seconds to start registration 
procedure
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H
A Event LED
OFF:Answering machine 
system is turned off 
ON:Answering machine 
system is turned on 
Normal blinking: New 
message received or incoming 
message is being recorded 
Fast blinking: Message box is 
full
B Stop/Play key
Press to play the message 
(the first recorded message 
will be played first) 
Press to stop message 
playback
C Answering machine
ON/OFF key
Press to turn on or off the 
answering machine.
2.2.3 Base station
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3 Getting started
3.1 Connect the base 
station
Caution
Avoid placing the base station 
too close to large metal 
objects such as filing cabinets, 
radiators or electrical 
appliances.This can impair the 
range and sound quality. 
Buildings with thick internal 
and external walls may impair 
transmission of signals to and 
from the base.
Warning
Power is applied when the 
power adaptor is plugged into 
the unit and connected to the 
electricity socket.The only way 
to power down the unit is to 
unplug the power adaptor from 
the electricity socket.Therefore, 
ensure that the electricity 
socket is easily accessible.
The power adaptor and the 
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.
Insert the plug of the power 
cord into the socket at the 
bottom of the base station.
Insert the plug of the line 
cord into the socket at the 
bottom of the base station.
Connect the other end of 
the line cord to the 
telephone line socket and the 
other end of the power cable 
to the electricity socket.
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indicated in the battery 
compartment and replace 
the battery cover.
3.3 Place the handset on 
the charging cradle
Charge the handset for at least 
24 hours before using it for the 
first time. 
When the battery is fully 
charged, the talk time of your 
CD145 is approximately 12 
hours and the standby time is 
approximately 120 hours.
Place the handset on the 
charging cradle of the base 
station. 
When the handset is fully 
charged, is displayed.
3.4 Configure your 
phone
Before using your CD145, you 
need to configure it according 
to the country of use. 
Depending on your country, 
country selection screen may 
not appear. In that case, you do 
not need to select the country 
code to configure your phone. 
After charging it for a few 
minutes, the country code 
selection screen appears. 
Follow these steps to configure 
your phone:
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Note
The line adaptor may not be 
attached to the line cord. In 
this case, you have to connect 
the line adaptor to the line 
cord first before plugging the 
line cord to the line socket.
3.2 Install rechargeable 
batteries
Your CD145 is supplied with 
two rechargeable batteries. 
Before using the handset, install 
the batteries into the handset 
and fully charged them up.
Slide out the battery cover
Place the batteries as
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setting table for reference). 
Press for validation
•
Your phone is configured 
according to your selected 
country code and back to idle 
screen.
3
Country setting table
Press 
• Only the country codes
available in the product will 
appear on the screen.
Press  repeatedly to scroll 
to your desired country 
code. (See the country
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Code Country Default outgoing
message language 
*
Outgoing message 
language available
01 Germany German
1 – German 
2 – Turkish
02 Austria German 
03 Turkey Turkish 
04 UK English
1 - English 
05 Ireland English 
06 France French
1 – French
2 – Italian
3 – Portuguese
4 – Greek
5 – Spanish
07 Italy Italian 
08 Portugal Portuguese 
09 Greece Greek 
10 Spain Spanish 
11-1 Switzerland
English
1 – French
2 – German
3 – Italian
4 – English
11-2 Switzerland 
11-3 Switzerland 
12 France 
13
Netherlands
English 1 – Dutch
2 – French
3 – German
4 – English
14-1 Belgium
14-2 Belgium
* By default, the outgoing message language 1 is displayed, see Section 6.7 on how to 
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Code Country Default outgoing
message language 
*
Outgoing message 
language available
15 Sweden English 1 – Swedish
2 – Norwegian
3 – Finnish
4 – Danish
5 – English
16 Norway 
17 Finland 
18 Denmark 
21 Romania English 1 – Romanian
2 – Polish
3 – Czech
4 – Hungarian
5 – English
22 Poland 
23 Czech 
24 Hungary 
25 Slovakia 
26 Slovenia 
27 Croatia 
28 Bulgaria 
29 Serbia 
30 Singapore English 1 – English 
31 Indonesia 
32 Malaysia 
35 Australia 
36 New Zealand 
39 Brazil English 1 – Brazilian
2 – Spanish
3 – English
40 Mexico
Tip
If you chose the country in use 
wrongly or would like to 
change the country after the 
first configuration, you can
Note
Once the country is selected, 
the default line settings for the 
selected country will be applied 
to your phone automatically.
* By default, the outgoing message language 1 is displayed, see Section 6.7 on how to 
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press  , , enter 4-digit PIN 
code (default PIN is 0000) and 
press  in idle mode to its 
default settings.The handset 
will go back to country code 
selection screen and you can 
select the country code again. If 
country selection is not 
needed, the handset will go 
back to idle screen after reset.
3.5
Register your handset
You will need to register your 
new handset or if you wish to 
register the handset to a 
different base unit.You can 
register up to four handsets on 
a single base station.
Before entering the 4-digit PIN, 
press  on the base unit for 
around three seconds when 
the base is in standby mode.
Press ,
Enter the default or 
existing 4-digit PIN code. 
(Default PIN is 0000) 
Press  to start registration
Note
If the PIN code you entered is 
incorrect, a long beep is 
emitted and the phone returns 
to standby mode.
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4 Using your
phone
4.1 Make a call
4.1.1 Predialling
Enter the phone number 
(maximum 24 digits)
Press  to dial the number
•
The call is initiated.
4.1.2 Direct dialling
Press  to take the line 
Enter the phone number
•
The call is initiated.
4.1.3 Call from the call 
log
This feature is available if you 
have subscribed the Caller Line 
Identification service (CLI) with 
your network provider.
Press  to show the 
latest call log entry 
Press repeatedly to 
scroll through the list of 
unanswered calls to select 
your desired unanswered 
call 
Press  to dial the 
selected number
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4.1.5 Call from the redial 
list
Press 
•
The display shows the last 
number dialled.
Note
The handset stores the last five 
numbers dialled.
Press repeatedly to 
show the other last 
numbers dialled 
Press  to dial the 
selected number
4.1.6 Call timer
The call timer shows the 
duration of your current call 
when you hang up your phone. 
It is shown in minutes and 
seconds format (MM-SS).
4.2 Answer a call
When the phone rings, press .
•
The call is initiated.
4.3 End a call
Press  during a call 
connection
•
The call ends.
OR 
Put the handset on to the base 
station
•
The call ends.
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Note
The oldest entry will be deleted 
when the memory is full.
4.1.4 Call from the 
phonebook
Press  and the first 
number in the phonebook
displays 
The number stored in memory 
location 0 will be displayed if a 
number has been stored in this 
location before, otherwise, only 
memory location number 
0-
will be displayed.
Press  repeatedly until
the desired phone number
displays
Tip
For numbers stored in location 
numbers 0 to 9, you can enter 
the phonebook location 
number directly to access your 
desired phone number. For 
numbers stored in memory 
locations 10 to 19, press 
repeatedly to access.
Press  to dial the
selected number
•
The call is initiated.
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4.4.2 How to answer a 
second call
To use this feature, you have to 
subscribe the service with your 
local service provider. If 
another call comes in during a 
call, you will hear a short beep 
periodically:
Press  to answer the 
second call
•
The first call is being hold 
automatically.
Press and to toggle 
the call connection 
between the first caller and 
the second caller
Note
If you have subscribed the 
Caller ID service, the caller ID 
of your callers will appear on 
the display.
4.5 How to use the 
intercom
This feature is only available 
when there are at least two 
registered handsets. It allows 
you to make internal calls, 
transfer external calls from one 
handset to another handset 
and make conference calls.
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4.4 Recall
To use this feature, you have to 
subscribe the service with your 
local service provider. 
You can use the recall function 
to make or receive a second 
call. The operations mentioned 
in Section 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 may 
be varied by countries and 
local service providers. 
Consult the details of recall 
operation of this service from 
your local service provider.
4.4.1 How to make a 
second call
During a call:
Press  to put the 
current call on hold
•
You will hear the dialling tone.
Enter the number of the 
second call and it will be 
dialled out. 
When the second call is 
answered, you can press 
and to toggle 
between the two calls.
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Press  to transfer the 
external call on the calling 
handset
•
The calling handset transfers 
the external call to the called 
handset.
4.5.3 How to make a 3way conference call
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.
During an external call:
Press 
Press the handset number 
that you want to talk with 
and the called handset rings 
if it is available 
Press  on the called 
handset to establish the call 
connection with the calling 
handset 
Press and hold  on the 
calling handset
•
The conference call is initiated.
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4.5.1 How to make an 
internal call
Press 
Press the handset number
that you want to talk with 
Press  on the called 
handset
•
The intercom is established.
Note
If the called handset is busy, a 
busy tone will be emitted from 
the calling handset.
4.5.2 How to transfer an 
external call to 
another handset
During an external call:
Press 
Press the handset number
that you want to talk with
•
The called handset will ring if 
it is available, press on 
the called handset to start 
intercom and the external call 
will be put on hold 
automatically.
Note
You can press  to switch the 
call between the internal call 
and the external call.
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During the conference call:
Press  to put the 
external call on hold and 
go back to internal call
• The external call is put on
hold automatically.
Press and hold  to 
establish the conference 
call again
Note
Any handset hangs up during a 
conference call will leave the 
other handset still in connection 
with the external call.
4.6 How to find a 
handset
You can locate the handset by 
pressing  on the base 
station. 
All the handsets registered to 
the base will produce the 
paging tone and you can stop 
the paging by pressing  on 
the handset or  on the base 
again.
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5 Use more of
your phone
5.1 Call in progress
5.1.1 Mute/Unmute 
microphone
During a call:
Press 
• The microphone is turned off
and  is shown on the 
display.
Press  again to turn on 
the microphone
5.1.2 How to adjust 
earpiece volume
During a call:
Press 
The current earpiece
volume level is displayed 
Press , or to 
select your desired 
earpiece volume level
•
The phone will go back to call 
connection screen.
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5.2 Phonebook
You can store up to 20 
phonebook entries into 20 
different memory locations in 
your handset. Each phone 
number can have a maximum 
of 24 digits. If you have more 
than one handset, each handset 
has its own phonebook.
5.2.1 How to store a 
number in the 
phonebook
In idle mode:
Press 
Press 
Press  repeatedly to 
select your desired 
memory location number 
Enter the phone number
Press  to save the 
number
•
The number is saved in the 
selected memory location.
Note
If the memory location is 
occupied, the number stored in 
this location will be displayed. 
You can press  to edit the 
phone number.
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Tip
You can press and hold  to 
delete the whole number, then 
press  to delete the 
phonebook entry and the 
phone will go back to idle 
screen.
Edit the number 
Press to confirm
•
The selected memory location 
content is updated.
5.2.4 How to delete the 
entire phonebook
Press 
Press 
Press 
Press 
•
All the phonebook entries are 
deleted.
5.3 Call log
This feature is avaliable if you 
have subscribed the Caller Line 
Identification service (CLI) with 
your network provider.Your 
phone can store up to 10 
unanswered calls. will blink 
to remind you of any 
unanswered calls received. If you 
have subscribed to Caller Line
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5.2.2 How to access the 
phonebook
In idle mode:
Press  to access the 
phonebook
• Number stored in the memory
location 0 will be displayed if a 
number has been stored in 
this location before.
Press repeatedly to 
review other phonebook 
entries
Tip
To access numbers stored in 
memory locations from 0 to 9, 
you can directly press the 
memory location numbers to 
review the stored phone 
numbers.
5.2.3 How to edit the 
phonebook entry or 
delete a number
Press 
Press 
Press  repeatedly until 
the desired number displays 
Press  to delete a digit 
one by one
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5.4 Redial list
Your phone can store the last 
five numbers your have dialled. 
Only the first 24 digits of each 
number are stored.
5.4.1 How to access the 
redial list
Press 
•
The latest last number dialled 
is displayed.
Press repeatedly to 
review other dialled 
numbers
5.5 Settings
5.5.1 How to set the time
Press 
Press 
Enter the time (HH-MM) in
24-hour format 
Press  to save the 
settings
5.5.2 How to set the ring 
melody
Your phone comes with 10 
different ring melodies.
Press 
Press 
•
The current ring melody is 
played.
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Identification (CLI), and provided 
that the identity of the caller is 
not withheld, the number of the 
caller will be displayed.The 
unanswered calls are displayed in 
chronological order with the 
most recent unanswered call at 
the top of the list.
5.3.1 How to access the 
call log
Press  to access the call 
log directly
•
The latest unanswered call is 
displayed.
Note
If the call log is empty, “---------” 
will display.
Press repeatedly to 
review other unanswered 
calls
5.3.2 How to delete the 
entire call log
Press 
Press 
Press 
Press 
•
All the entries in the call log 
are deleted.
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Press (low), 
(medium) or  (high) to 
select your desired 
earpiece volume level
Press  to save the 
settings
5.5.5 How to 
activate/deactivate 
the keypad lock
Press and hold 
•
is displayed if keypad
lock is activated.
Press and hold  again to 
deactivate the keypad lock
• will be disappeared if
keypad lock is deactivated.
Tip
You can also deactivate the 
keypad lock by removing and 
replacing the batteries of the 
handset.
5.5.6 How to select recall 
time
Recall time is the time delay by 
which the line will be 
disconnected after you press
.The default value of recall 
time preset in your CD145 
should be the best suited for 
your country network.You do 
not need to change it.
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Press one of the digit keys 
from through to 
select your desired ring 
melody 
Press  to save the settings
5.5.3 How to set the ring 
volume
Three ring volume levels are 
available for your selection.
Press 
Press 
•
The current ring volume level 
is played and displayed.
Press one of the digit keys 
from through to 
select your desired ring 
volume level 
Press  to save the settings
Tip
You can press and hold  to 
turn off the ringer. will 
display.
5.5.4 How to set the 
earpiece volume
Three earpiece volume levels 
are available for your selection.
Press 
Press 
•
The current earpiece volume 
level is displayed.
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5.5.8 How to turn 
on/turn off the key 
tone
Press 
If the key beep is turned on 
before, press  to turn off 
the key tone 
Press  to save the 
settings.
•
The keypresses thereafter will 
not be heard.
5.5.9 How to set the auto 
prefix
The maximum length of an 
auto prefix number is 10 digits. 
Once the number is set, it will 
be automatically inserted at the 
beginning of each number that 
will be dialled.
Press , 
Enter the detect digit where
length of detect digit cannot 
be more than five digits 
Press 
Enter the auto prefix 
number 
Press  to save the settings
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Press 
Press 
Press one of the digit keys
from through to 
select the recall time
Note
Number of available recall time 
options vary by different 
countries.
Press  to save the 
settings.
5.5.7 How to select dial 
mode
This dial mode setting is 
country dependent. Pulse 
mode may not be available in 
some countries.
Press 
Press 
•
The current settings are 
displayed.
Press  for pulse mode 
or  for tone mode
Press  to save the 
settings.
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long beep is emitted and the 
phone will return to idle mode.
5.5.11 How to program 
voice mailbox 
number
Some network service 
providers offer voice mailbox 
services. Contact your network 
provider for more information 
about this feature.You can set 
your voice mailbox number in
directly.
Press 
Press 
Enter the phone number of
your network voice 
mailbox 
Press  to save the 
settings
5.5.12 How to access your 
voice mail number
Press and hold  to dial 
out to your voice mailbox 
number.
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5.5.10 How to change the 
master PIN
The master PIN is a 4-digit PIN 
for handset registration and 
reset of your phone. Default 
master PIN is 0000.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 product 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.
Press 
Press 
Enter the default / current
4-digit PIN code (0 to 9) 
Press 
Enter the new 4-digit PIN
Press 
Enter the new 4-digit PIN
again to reconfirm 
Press  to save the 
settings.
•
The new PIN is saved.
Note
If an incorrect PIN is entered, a
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5.5.13 How to restore to 
default settings
You can reset your phone to 
the default settings (see Section
7) at any time.After a reset, all
your personal settings and call 
log entries will be deleted, but 
your phonebook remains 
unchanged.
Press 
Press 
Enter your 4-digit PIN
Press 
•
Your phone is reset to its 
default settings.
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6.3 How to set answer 
delay
You can set the number of 
rings before the answering 
machine answers and starts 
playing your greeting message. 
You can set the answering 
machine to answer after three 
to eight rings or toll saver.The 
default ring delay is 6 rings.
Press and 
Press 
•
The current setting is displayed.
Press one of the digit keys 
from  (3 rings) to  (8 
rings) or  (toll saver) to 
choose your desired 
answer delay 
Press  to save the 
settings
6.4 How to record your 
outgoing message
The answering machine 
announces the outgoing 
message when it answers the 
call.Your phone comes with one 
predefined outgoing messages 
per language.You can also 
record your own outgoing 
message.When you record your 
own outgoing message, it will be
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6 Answering
machine
Your CD145 features a 
telephone answering machine 
that records unanswered calls 
when it is activated.The LED 
on the base station will light 
steadily when the answering 
machine is on.You can store up 
to 99 incoming messages within 
the maximum recording time of 
approximately 15 minutes 
including outgoing messages.
6.1 How to turn on the 
answering machine
Press  on the base 
station to turn on the 
answering machine
•
displays on the screen.
6.2 How to turn off the 
answering machine
Press  on the base 
station to turn off the 
answering machine
•
disappears on the
screen.
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used when the answering 
machine answers the call.
Press and 
Press 
Start recording your own 
outgoing message after a beep 
tone.
Note
The maximum length of the 
greeting message is 60 seconds.
Press  to stop and save
your recording at any time
•
Your recorded outgoing
message will be played back
through the earpiece
automatically.
Note
If your outgoing message is 
deleted, the default outgoing 
message will be used 
automatically.
6.5 How to play
outgoing message
Press  and 
Press 
•
Your outgoing message will be
played back through the
earpiece.
Press or to stop the
outgoing message playback
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6.6 How to delete 
outgoing message
Press and 
Press 
Press to confirm 
The previously recorded 
outgoing message is deleted 
and a short beep will be 
emitted.
6.7 How to select the
default outgoing 
message
Press and 
Press 
•
The current setting is displayed.
Enter your choice to select
different languages (see the
country setting table on
Section 3.4)
Press  to save the settings.
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will be played back in the 
sequence they are recorded.A 
tone will be emitted after each 
message. Old messages can be 
played back only when all new 
messages are heard.The LED 
will blink faster when the 
message memory is full.
Buttons on the Description 
base station
Press to play the message or stop the message 
playback
Press to skip the current message and play the 
next message
Press to go back to previous message if it is 
pressed within one second of current message 
playback 
Press to replay current message if it is pressed 
after one second of current message playback
Increase (+) or decrease (-) speaker volume 
during message playback
Press to delete the current message playback 
Press and hold for two seconds to delete all old 
messages in idle mode
Note
When there is an incoming call 
during message playback, the 
playback will stop immediately. 
You can press  to pick up 
the call.
6.8 How to play 
incoming messages
The LED on the base station 
will blink when there are new 
messages. It will stop blinking 
after all the new messages are 
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6.11 How to remotely 
access your 
answering machine
This feature lets you check 
your messages, or otherwise 
operate your answering 
machine by calling the 
answering machine and 
entering a remote access code 
on a tone dialling phone. 
You can activate the remote 
access control feature by:
Place a call from an external 
phone to your CD145 
When the answering 
machine answers the call 
and starts playing the 
outgoing message, press # 
Enter the 4-digit remote 
access PIN (default remote 
access PIN is 0000)
Note
If the PIN is correct, recorded 
messages would be playback 
automatically. 
However, if the PIN is incorrect, 
an error tone would be heard, 
you can retry to enter the 
remote access PIN again. 
If there are new messages, all 
the new messages will be 
played immediately and then
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6.9 How to delete all 
incoming messages
In idle mode:
Press and hold  for two 
seconds to delete all old 
messages.
Note
New messages that have not 
been heard cannot be deleted.
6.10 How to screen an 
incoming call
You can listen through the 
speaker while your answering 
machine takes a call.This lets 
you identify the caller and 
decide whether to take the call 
or not. Once you press  to 
pick up the call, the recording 
will stop automatically. 
Five speaker volume levels are 
available. In idle mode, press
repeatedly to adjust the 
speaker volume to the lowest 
level to turn off the call 
screening.You can press  to 
increase the speaker volume to 
turn on the call screening.
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Keys Description
1 Skip to the previous
message 
2 Play the message 
3 Skip to the next
message 
6 Delete the playing
message 
7 Turn on the answering
machine 
8 Stop message playback 
9 Turn off the answering
machine 
# Enter the remote
access code if the
answering machine is
on and outgoing
message is playing.
Note
If the answering machine is off, 
the phone will enter into the 
remote access mode after 10 
rings. User can then enter the 
4-digit remote access PIN 
(default is 0000) to activate the 
remote access feature.
old message would be played 
back after a long beep.
Press the following keys to 
carry out the desired 
function
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6.12 How to change the 
remote PIN
Press 
Press , 
Enter the default/current
4-digit remote access PIN 
(default remote access PIN 
is 0000.) 
Press 
Enter your new remote 
access PIN 
Press 
Enter your new remote 
access PIN again to 
reconfirm 
Press  to save the 
settings
•
The new remote access PIN 
is saved.
Note
The remote access PIN is 
different from the master PIN.
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7 Default settings
Items Default values
Earpiece volume Level 2 
Ring melody Melody 1 
Ring volume Level 3 
Key tone ON 
Recall time Country dependent 
Dial mode Country dependent 
Master PIN 0000 
Redial list Empty 
Call log Empty 
Phonebook memory Remain unchanged 
Answering machine ON 
Answer mode Answer & Record 
Ring delay 6 rings 
Message tone OFF 
Remote access PIN 0000 
Base speaker volume 03 
Personal outgoing message Empty 
Default outgoing message  Country dependent
language 
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• Check that the batteries are 
fully charged and installed 
properly
• This phone does not work 
during power failure
Communication is lost 
during a call!
• Charge the SUPPLIED 
RECHARGEABLE 
BATTERIES
• Move closer to the base 
station
Poor audio quality 
• Move closer to the base 
station
• Move the base station at 
least one metre away from 
any electrical appliances
No dialling tone
• Check the connections. 
Reset the phone: unplug and 
plug back in the mains
8 Frequently
asked 
questions
In this chapter you will find the 
most frequently asked 
questions and answers about 
your phone.
Connection
The handset does not 
switch on!
• Charge the battery: Put the 
handset on charger.After a 
few moments the phone will 
switch on
• Check the charger 
connections
• Use only the SUPPLIED 
RECHARGEABLE 
BATTERIES
The phone does not work 
at all.
• Make sure that the adaptor 
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• Charge the batteries for at 
least 24 hours
• Move closer to the base 
station
• Use the line cable provided
• Connect the line adaptor 
(when needed) to the line 
cord
The is blinking.
• Move closer to the base 
station
• Check battery level
• Register the handset to the 
base station
The appears.
• Replace the batteries with 
new ones (use only 
rechargeable batteries)
Set-up
Caller ID does not work 
properly.
• Check with your local phone 
company that the CID 
service is subscribed to
• Let the phone ring at least 
once before answering
The Call Waiting call 
cannot be answered.
• Check with your local phone 
company and select the 
correct recall duration
The handset displays 
nothing, but only the  is 
blinking.
• Try again by disconnecting 
and connecting the base 
station power supply and 
follow the procedure to 
register a handset (see 
Section 3.5)
• Remove and place back the 
handset batteries
Sound
Handset does not ring!
• Increase the volume 
• Make sure that the adaptor 
and the phone cord are 
connected properly
• Move the handset closer to 
the base unit
• Make sure the handset ringer 
is turned on ( is not 
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Caller does not hear me!
• Microphone may be muted: 
During a call, press 
Noise interference on your 
radio or television
• Move the power adaptor or 
base station as far away as 
possible
Product behaviour
Caller Line Identification 
(CLI) service does not 
work 
• Check your subscription 
with your network operator
A phonebook entry cannot 
be stored
• Delete an entry to free 
memory
The handset is unable to 
register
• Make sure that  has been 
pressed for three seconds
• Each base can only register 
up to four handsets.
• Each handset can only be 
registered to one base.
I forget my PIN
Press 
Press 
Press ##**793
• Your phone will reset to its 
default settings and you can 
get the default PIN of 0000. 
Phonebook records will not 
be erased.
Answering Machine
The answering machine 
does not record calls.
• Make sure the answering 
machine is connected to the 
power adaptor, and the 
power adaptor is plugged 
into mains supply which is 
switched on.
• Check to see if the 
answering machine is 
memory full. If so, delete 
some or all messages.
• Try switching off the power 
at the main socket, and then 
turn it on again after 1 
minute.
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Unable to perform remote 
operation
• 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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