Philips CD 1550, CD1550B User Manual

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Warning

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Table of contents

1 Safety information 2

1.1 Equipment Approval
Information 2

1.2 Interference Information 3

1.3 Hearing Aid Compatibility
(HAC) 4

1.4 FCC RF Radiation Exposure
Statement 4

5 Using your phone 14

5.1 Make a call 14

5.2 Answer a call 14

5.3 End a call 14

6 Use more of your phone 15

6.1 Using the intercom 15

2Important 5

2.1 Power requirements 5

2.2 Conformity 6

2.3 Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields ("EMF") 6

2.4 Recycle your batteries 6

2.5 Service Centers 7

3 Your phone 8

3.1 What’s in the box 8

3.2 Overview of your phone 9

3.3 Display icons 11

4Getting started 12

4.1 Connect the base station 12

4.2 Install your phone 12

4.3 Registering handset 13

Table of contents 1

7 Personal settings 17

7.1 Change the handset name 17

7.2 Handset Tones 17

7.3 Change the display language 18

7.4 Activate/deactivate auto
hang-up 18

8Advanced settings 19

8.1 Registering handset 19

8.2 Unregister 19

9 Technical data 20

10 Frequently asked

questions 21

11 Index 23

1 Safety information

1.1 Equipment Approval Information

Your telephone equipment is approved
for connection to the Public Switched
Telephone Network and is in compliance
with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations and the Technical
Requirements for Telephone Terminal
Equipment published by ACTA.

1.1.1 Notification to the Local

Telephone Company

On the bottom of this equipment is a
label indicating, among other information,
the US number and Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) for the equipment. You
must, upon request, provide this
information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the
number of devices you may connect to
your telephone line and still have all of
these devices ring when your telephone
number is called. In most (but not all)
areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices
connected to one line should not exceed

5. To be certain of the number of devices

you may connect to your line as
determined by the REN, you should
contact your local telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this
equipment to the premises wiring and
telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and
requirements adopted by the ACTA. A
compliant telephone cord and modular

plug is provided with this product. It is
designed to be connected to a compatible
modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
Notes

• This equipment may not be used on
coin service provided by the telephone
company.

• Party lines are subject to state tariffs,
and therefore, you may not be able to
use your own telephone equipment if
you are on a party line. Check with
your local telephone company.

• Notice must be given to the telephone
company upon permanent
disconnection of your telephone from
your line.

• If your home has specially wired alarm
equipment connected to the
telephone line, ensure the installation
of this product does not disable your
alarm equipment. If you have questions
about what will disable alarm
equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer.

US Number is located on the cabinet
bottom.
REN Number is located on the cabinet
bottom.

1.1.2 Rights of the Telephone

Company

Should your equipment cause trouble on
your line which may harm the telephone
network, the telephone company shall,
where practicable, notify you that
temporary discontinuance of service may
be required. Where prior notice is not
practicable and the circumstances

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warrant such action, the telephone
company may temporarily discontinue
service immediately. In case of such
temporary discontinuance, the telephone
company must: (1) promptly notify you of
such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford
you the opportunity to correct the
situation; and (3) inform you of your right
to bring a complaint to the Commission
pursuant to procedures set forth in
Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations.
The telephone company may make
changes in its communications facilities,
equipment, operations or procedures
where such action is required in the
operation of its business and not
inconsistent with FCC Rules and
Regulations. If these changes are
expected to affect the use or
performance of your telephone
equipment, the telephone company must
give you adequate notice, in writing, to
allow you to maintain uninterrupted
service.

1.2 Interference Information

This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy which may interfere
with residential radio and television
reception if not properly installed and
used in accordance with instructions
contained in this manual. Reasonable
protection against such interference is
ensured, although there is no guarantee
this will not occur in a given installation. If
interference is suspected and verified by
switching this equipment on and off, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the
following measures: Reorient the radio/
television receiver’s antenna, relocate
the equipment with respect to the
receiver, plug the equipment and receiver
into separate circuit outlets. The user
may also wish to consult a qualified radio/
television technician for additional
suggestions. This equipment has been
fully tested and complies with all limits for
Class B computing devices pursuant to
part 15 FCC Rules and Regulations. This
device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference; and (2) This device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.

Safety information 3

However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
Privacy of Communications may not be
ensured when using this product.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna (that is, the antenna for radio
or television that is “receiving” the
interference).

• Reorient or relocate and increase the
separation between the
telecommunications equipment and
receiving antenna.

• Connect the telecommunications
equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the
receiving antenna is connected.

If these measures do not eliminate the
interference, please consult your dealer
or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions.
Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful
booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve
Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This
booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
Notice: The changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the

user's authority to operate the
equipment.

1.3 Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC/
Industry Canada standards for Hearing
Aid Compatibility.

1.4 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and
your body. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
For body worn operation, this phone has
been tested and meets the FCC RF
exposure guidelines when used with the
belt clip supplied with this product. Use of
other accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.

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2.1 Power requirements

2Important

Take time to read this user manual before
you use your phone. It contains important
information and notes regarding your phone.

NOTICE: This product meets the
applicable Industry Canada technical
specifications.
The equipment must be installed using an
acceptable method of connection. The
customer should be aware that compliance
with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be
made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made
by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility,
telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe systems, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may
be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to
make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be used
on coin service provided by the
telephone company.

Important 5

• This product requires an electrical

supply of 120 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.

• The voltage on the network is

classified as TNV-3
(Telecommunication Network
Voltages), as defined in the standard
UL 60950.

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Warning

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Do not allow the charging contacts or

the battery to come into contact with
metal objects.

• Do not open it as you could be

exposed to high voltages.

• 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.

• 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.

About operating and storage temperatures:

• Operate in a place where temperature
is always between 0 and 35º C (32 to
95º F).

• Store in a place where temperature is
always between -20 and 45º C (-4 to
113º F).

• Battery life may be shortened in low
temperature conditions.

2.2 Conformity

We, Philips declare that the product is in
compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This
product can only be connected to the
analogue telephone networks of the
countries mentioned on the packaging.
You can find the Declaration of
Conformity on www.p4c.philips.com.

2.3 Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields ("EMF")

1. Philips Royal Electronics

manufactures and sells many
consumer oriented products which
usually, as with any electronic
apparatus, have the ability to emit
and receive electro magnetic signals.

2. One of Philips' leading Business

Principles is to take all necessary
health and safety precautions for our
products, to comply with all
applicable legal requirements and to
stay well within the EMF standards
applicable at the time of producing
the products.

3. Philips is committed to develop,

produce and market products that
cause no adverse health effects.

4. Philips confirms that if its products

are handled properly for their
intended use, they are safe to use
according to scientific evidence
available today.

5. Philips plays an active role in the

development of international EMF
and safety standards, enabling Philips
to anticipate further developments
in standardization for early
integration in its products.

2.4 Recycle your batteries

Do not dispose your rechargeable
batteries. Call the toll fee number 1-800­822-8837 to get instructions on how to
recycle your batteries.

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