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Contents

Switch between uppercase and

lowercase 17

1 Important safety instructions 3

2 Your phone 4

What is in the box 4
Overview of the phone 5
Overview of the base station 5
Display icons 6

3 Get started 8

Connect the base station 8
Install the handset 8

Congure your phone (country

dependent) 9

Change the remote access PIN code 9
Charge the handset 10
Check the battery level 10
What is standby mode? 10
Check the signal strength 11

Switch the handset on or off 11

4 Calls 12

Make a call 12
End a call 12
Answer a call 12
Mute the microphone 13
Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume 13
Turn the speaker on or off 13
Make a second call 13
Answer a second call 13
Switch between two calls 13
Make a conference call with the

external callers 13

5 Intercom and conference calls 15

Make a call to another handset 15
Transfer a call 15
Make a conference call 15

6 Text and numbers 17

Enter text and numbers 17

7 Phonebook 18

View the phonebook 18
Search a record 18
Call from the phonebook 18

Access the phonebook during a call 18

Add a record 18
Edit a record 19
Delete a record 19
Delete all records 19

8 Call log 20

Call list type 20
View the call records 20
Save a call record to the phonebook 20
Return a call 20
Delete a call record 20

Delete all call records 21

9 Redial list 22

View the redial records 22
Redial a call 22
Save a call record to the phonebook 22
Delete a redial record 22
Delete all redial records 22

10 Phone settings 23

Sound settings 23
Name the handset 23

Set the date and time 23

Set the display language 23

11 Services 25

Call list type 25
Auto conference 25

Manage the carrier code 25
Manage the area code 25
Network type 26
Auto prex 26

Select the recall duration 26
Dial mode 27

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Register the handsets 27
Unregister the handsets 27
Restore default settings 28

12 Telephone answering machine 29

Turn the answering machine on or off 29
Set the answering machine language 29

Set the answer mode 29

Announcements 30
Incoming messages (ICM) 30
Set the ring delay 31

Remote access 32

13 Technical data 34

14 Notice 35

Declaration of conformity 35

Use GAP standard compliance 35

Compliance with EMF 35
Disposal of your old product and

batteries 35

15 Frequently asked questions 37

16 Appendix 38

Text and number input tables 38

2 EN

1 Important safety

instructions

Power requirements

• This product requires an electrical supply
of 100-240 volts AC. In case of power
failure, the communication can be lost.

• The voltage on the network is classied
as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network
Voltages), as dened in the standard EN

60950.

Warning

• The Electrical network is classied 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.

To avoid damage or malfunction

Caution

• Use only the power supply listed in the user

instructions.

• Use only the batteries listed in the user instructions.

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect

type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

• Always use the cables provided with the product.

• Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to

come into contact with metal objects.

• Do not let small metal objects come into contact with

the product. This can deteriorate audio quality and
damage the product.

• Metallic objects may be retained if placed near or on

the handset receiver.

• Do not use the product in places where there are

explosive hazards.

• Do not open the handset, base station or charger as

you could be exposed to high voltages.

• For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall

be installed near the equipment and shall be easily

accessible.

• 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 allow the product to come into contact with

liquids.

• Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,

ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm
the set.

• 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.

• Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause

interference.

About operating and storage temperatures

• Operate in a place where temperature is
always between 0°C to +40°C (up to 90%
relative humidity).

• Store in a place where temperature is
always between -20°C and +45°C (up to
95% relative humidity).

• Battery life may be shorter in low
temperature conditions.

3EN

2 Your phone

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips!
To fully benet from the support that Philips
offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.

What is in the box

Base station (CD191)

Base station (CD196)

Power adapter**

Line cord*

Guarantee

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Quick start guide

Note

• * In some countries, you have to connect the line

adapter to the line cord, then plug the line cord to the
telephone socket.

• ** In multi-handset packs, there are additional handsets

and chargers and power adapters.

Handset**

Charger**

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Overview of the phone

o

n
m

l
k
j

a Earpiece
b Loudspeaker
c Battery door
d

• Scroll up on the menu.

• Increase the earpiece/speaker volume.

• Access the phonebook.

e REDIAL/C

• Delete text or digits.

• Cancel operation.

• Access the redial list.

f

• End the call.

• Exit the menu/operation.

• Press and hold to switch the handset
on or off.

g

• Press to enter a space during text
editing.

• Press and hold to lock/unlock the
keypad.

h

• Make a predial call.

• Press and hold to enter a pause.

• Switch to upper/lower case during
editing.

i

a

b

c
d

e
f

g

h
i

Mute or unmute the microphone.

j Microphone
k

• Turn the speaker phone is on/off.

• Make and receive calls through the
speaker.

l *

Set the dial mode (pulse mode or
temporary tone mode).

m

• Scroll down on the menu.

• Decrease the earpiece/speaker volume.

• Access the call log.

n

• Make and receive calls.

• Recall key

o MENU/OK

• Access the main menu.

• Conrm selection.

• Enter the options menu.

• Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above the key.

Overview of the base station

CD191

a

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a

• Find handsets.

• Enter the registration mode.

CD196

h
g

a

• Find handsets

• Enter registration mode

b Speaker
c /

Decrease/increase the speaker volume.

d

Skip backward during playback.

e

Skip forward during playback.

f

Turn the answering machine on/off.

g

• Play messages.

• Stop messages playback.

h

• Delete the current playback message.

• Press and hold to delete all old
messages.

Display icons

In standby mode, the icons shown on the main
screen tell you what features are available on

your handset.

Icon Descriptions

a
b
c

d
e

f

When the handset is off the base

station/charger, the bars indicate the
battery level (from full to low).

When the handset is on the base

station/charger, the bars keep scrolling
until charging is complete.

The empty battery icon ashes and you
hear an alert tone.
The battery is low and needs recharging.

The number of bar indicates the link
status between the handset and base

station. The more bars are shown, the
better the signal or the connection is.

It remains steadily on when browsing
incoming calls in the call log.

It indicates an outgoing call in the redial
list.

It ashes when there is a new missed call
or when browsing new missed calls.
It remains steadily on when browsing the
missed calls in call log that are already
read.

It ashes when receiving incoming call. It
remains steadily on during a call.

The speaker is on.
The ringer is off.
Answering machine: it ashes when

there is a new message. It displays when
the telephone answering machine is
turned on.

It ashes when there is a new voice
message.

It remains steadily on when the voice

messages are already viewed in the call
log.

The icon is not shown when there is no

voice message.

6 EN

It is displayed when you scroll up/down a

/

list/increase and decrease the volume.
There are more digits on the right. Press

REDIAL/C to read.

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3 Get started

Caution

• Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in

the 'Important safety instructions' section before you

connect and install your handset.

Connect the base station

Warning

• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply

voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or the underside of the phone.

• Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the

batteries.

Note

• If you subscribe to the digital subscriber line (DSL) high

speed internet service through your telephone line,
ensure you install a DSL lter between the telephone
line cord and the power socket. The lter prevents

noise and caller ID problems caused by the DSL

interference. For more information on the DSL lters,
contact your DSL service provider.

• The type plate is located on the bottom of the base

station.

3 Connect each end of the power adapter

to (for multi handset version only):

• the DC input jack at the bottom of the
extra handset charger.

• the power socket on the wall.

1 Connect each end of the power adapter

to:

• the DC input jack at the bottom of the

base station;

• the power socket on the wall.

2 Connect each end of the line cord to:

• the telephone socket at the bottom of

the base station;

• the telephone socket on the wall.

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Install the handset

The batteries are pre-installed in the handset.
Pull the battery tape off from the battery door
before charging.

Note

• The country/language setting option is country

dependent. If no welcome message is displayed, it
means the country/language setting is preset for your
country. Then you can set the date and time.

Caution

• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,

sunshine or re. Never discard batteries in re.

• Use only the supplied batteries.

• Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different

brands or types of batteries.

Note

• Charge the batteries for 8 hours before rst use.

• If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are

being charged, it is normal.

Warning

• Check the battery polarity when inser ting in the

battery compar tment. Incorrect polarity may damage
the product.

The batteries are pre-installed in the handset.
Pull the battery tape off from the battery door
before charging.

Congure your phone

(country dependent)

To re-set the language, see the following steps.

1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >

[Language], then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

2 Select a language, then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Set the date and time

Tip

• To set the date and time later, press REDIAL/C to skip

this setting.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Date & time],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

date, then press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The time setting menu is displayed on

the handset.

4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

time.

• If the time is in 12-hour format, press

/ to select [AM] or [PM].

5 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

1 When using your phone for the rst time,

you see a welcome message.

2 Press MENU/OK.

Set the country/language

Select your country/language, then press
MENU/OK to conrm.

» The country/language setting is saved.

Change the remote access
PIN code

Note

• The default answering machine remote access PIN

code is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure
the security.

9EN

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Remote

access] > [Change PIN], then press
MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Enter the old PIN, then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

4 Enter the new PIN code, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

5 Enter the new PIN code again, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Check the battery level

Charge the handset

Place the handset on the base station to
charge the handset. When the handset is

placed correctly on the base station, you hear a

docking sound.

» The handset starts charging.

Note

• Charge the batteries for 8 hours before rst use.

• If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are

being charged, it is normal.

You can activate or deactivate the docking tone
(see 'Set the docking tone' on page 23).
Your phone is now ready to use.

The battery icon displays the current battery

level.

When the handset is off the base

station/charger, the bars indicate
the battery level (full, medium and
low).

When the handset is on the base

station/charger, the bars ash until
charging completes.

The empty battery icon ashes.

The battery is low and needs

recharging.

The handset turns off if the batteries are empty.
If you are on the phone, you hear warning
tones when the batteries are almost empty. The
call gets disconnected after the warning.

What is standby mode?

Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.

The standby screen displays the handset name,

handset number, date and time.

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Check the signal strength

The number of bars indicates the
link status between the handset

and base station. The more

bars are shown, the better the

connection is.

• Make sure the handset is linked to the base

station before you make or receive calls
and carry out the phone functions and

features.

• If you hear warning tones when you are

on the phone, the handset is almost out

of battery or the handset is out of range.
Charge the battery or move the handset
nearer to the base station.

Switch the handset on or off

Press and hold to switch the handset on or
off.

11EN

4 Calls

Note

• When the power fails, the phone cannot access

emergency services.

Tip

• Check the signal strength before you make a call or

when you are in a call (see 'Check the signal strength'
on page 11).

Make a call

You can make a call in these ways:

• Quick call

• Dial before you call

• Redial the most recent number

• Call from the redial list.

• Call from the phonebook list

• Call from the call log

2 Press or to dial out the call.

Call from the redial list

You can make a call from the redial list (see
'Redial a call' on page 22).

Call from the phonebook

You can make a call from the phonebook list

(see 'Call from the phonebook' on page 18).

Call from the call log

You can return a call from the received or

missed call log (see 'Return a call' on page 20).

Note

• The call timer displays the talk time of your current call.

Note

• If you hear warning tones, the handset is almost out

of battery or the handset is out of range. Charge the
battery or move the handset nearer to the base station.

Quick call

1 Press or .
2 Dial the phone number.

» The number is dialed out.
» The duration of your current call is

displayed.

Dial before you call

1 Dial the phone number

• To erase a digit, press REDIAL/C.

• To enter a pause, press and hold .

2 Press or to dial out the call.

Redial the most recent number

1 Press REDIAL/C.

» The redial list is displayed and the most

recent number is highlighted.

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End a call

You can end a call in these ways:

• Press ; or

• Place the handset to the base station
or charging cradle.

Answer a call

When the phone rings, press or .

Warning

• When the handset rings or when the handsfree is

activated, keep the handset away from your ear to

avoid ear damage.

Note

• The caller ID service is available if you have registered

to the caller ID service with your service provider.

Tip

• When there is a missed call, a notication message

appears.

Turn off the ringer for all incoming
calls

When the phone rings, press REDIAL/C.

Make a second call

Note

• This service is network dependent.

1 Press during a call.

» The rst call is put on hold.

2 Dial the second number.

» The number displayed on the screen is

dialed out.

Answer a second call

Mute the microphone

1 Press during a call.

» The handset displays [Mute on].
» The caller cannot hear you, but you

can still hear his voice.

2 Press again to unmute the microphone.

» You can now communicate with the

caller.

Adjust the earpiece/speaker
volume

Press / to adjust the volume during a call.

» The earpiece/speaker volume is

adjusted and the phone is back to the

call screen.

Turn the speaker on or off

Press .

Note

• This service is network dependent.

When there is a periodical beep to notify you

of an incoming call, you can answer the call in
these ways:

1 Press and to answer the call.

» The rst call is put on hold, and you

are now connected to the second call.

2 Press and to end the current call and

answer the rst call.

Switch between two calls

1 Press and .

» The current call is put on hold, and you

are now connected to the other call.

Make a conference call with
the external callers

Note

• This service is network dependent. Check with the

service provider for additional charges.

13EN

When you are connected to two calls, press
, then .

» The two calls are combined and a

conference call is established.

14 EN

5 Intercom and

conference calls

Note

• This feature is available for multi- handset versions only.

An intercom call is a call to another handset

that shares the same base station. A conference

call involves a conversation between you,

another handset user and the outside callers.

Make a call to another
handset

While you are on the phone

You can go from one handset to another during
a call:

1 Press and hold *.

» The current caller is put on hold.

2 Select a handset number, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

» Wait for the other side to answer your

call.

Switch between calls

Press and hold * to switch between the outside
call and the intercom call.

Transfer a call

Note

• If the base station only has 2 registered handsets, press

and hold * to make a call to another handset.

1 Press and hold *.

» The handsets available for intercom are

displayed.

2 Select a handset number, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

» The selected handset rings.

3 Press on the selected handset.

» The intercom is established.

4 Press REDIAL/C or to cancel or end

the intercom call.

Note

• If the selected handset is busy, [Busy] is displayed on

the handset screen.

1 Press and hold * during a call.

» The handsets available for intercom are

displayed.

2 Select a handset number, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Press when the other side answers

your call.

» The call is now transferred to the

selected handset.

Make a conference call

A 3-way conference call is between you,
another handset user and the outside callers. It

requires two handsets to share the same base

station.

During an external call

1 Press and hold * to initiate an internal call.

» The external caller is put on hold.

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» For multi-handset versions, The

handsets available for intercom are

displayed. Then go to step 2.

» For two-handset versions, the other

handset rings. Then go to step 3.

2 Select or enter a handset number, then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The selected handset rings.

3 Press on the selected handset.

» The intercom is established.

4 Press MENU/OK.

» You are now in a 3-way conference

call with an external call and a selected

handset.

5 Press to end the conference call.

During the conference call

• Press REDIAL/C or press and hold * to
put the external call on hold and go back
to the internal call.

» The external call is put on hold.

• Press MENU/OK to establish the
conference call again.

Note

• If a handset hangs up during the conference call, the

other handset remains connected to the external call.

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6 Text and

numbers

You can enter text and numbers for handset
name, phonebook records, and other menu

items.

Enter text and numbers

1 Press once or several times on the

alphanumeric key to enter the selected

character.

2 Press REDIAL/C to delete the character.

Press and to move the cursor left and
right.

3 Press to add a space.

Switch between uppercase
and lowercase

By default, the rst letter of each word in a
sentence is uppercase and the rest is lowercase.
Press and hold to switch between the
uppercase and lowercase letters.

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7 Phonebook

This phone has a phonebook that stores up to

50 records. You can access the phonebook from
the handset. Each record can have a name up
to 14 characters long and a number up to 24
digits long.
There are 2 direct access memories (keys

and ). Depending on your country, keys
and are preset to the voice mail number and
information service number of your service

provider respectively. When you press and hold

on the key in standby mode , the saved phone

number is dialed automatically.

View the phonebook

Note

• You can view the phonebook on one handset only

each time.

1 Press or press MENU/OK >

[Phonebook] > [View] to access the

phonebook list.

2 Select a contact and view the available

information.

Enter the rst character of a contact

1 Press or press MENU/OK >

[Phonebook] > [View] to access the

phonebook list.

2 Press the alphanumerical key that matches

the character.

» The rst record that starts with this

character is displayed.

Call from the phonebook

1 Press or press MENU/OK >

[Phonebook] > [View] to access the

phonebook list.

2 Select a contact in the phonebook list.
3 Press to make the call.

Access the phonebook during
a call

Press MENU/OK, select [Phonebook], then
press MENU/OK again to conrm.

1 Select the contact, then press MENU/OK

to view the number.

Search a record

You can search the phonebook records in these

ways:

• Scroll the contacts list.

• Enter the rst character of the contact.

Scroll the contact list

1 Press or press MENU/OK >

[Phonebook] > [View] to access the

phonebook list.

2 Press and to scroll through the

phonebook list.

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Add a record

Note

• If your phonebook memory is full, the handset displays

a notication message. Delete some records to add
new ones.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Add new], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Enter the name, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

4 Enter the number, then press MENU/OK

to conrm

» Your new record is saved.

Tip

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

4 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The record is deleted.

• Press and hold to insert a pause.

Note

• The phonebook overwrites the old number with the

new number.

Tip

• Press once or several times on the alphanumeric key to

enter the selected character.

• Press REDIAL/C to delete the character. Press and

to move the cursor left and right.

Edit a record

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Edit], then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select a contact, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

4 Edit the name, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

5 Edit the number, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

» The record is saved.

Delete all records

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Delete all], press

MENU/OK to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

3 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» All records (except the 2 direct access

memory records) are deleted.

Delete a record

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Delete], then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select a contact, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

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8 Call log

3 Select an option, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

The call log stores the call history of all missed
or received calls. The incoming call history

includes the name and number of the caller,

call time and date. This feature is available if you
have registered to the caller ID service with
your service provider.
Your phone can store up to 20 call records. The
call log icon on the handset ashes to remind
you of any unanswered calls. If the caller allows

the display of his identity, you can view his

name or number. The call records are displayed
in chronological order with the most recent
received call at the top of the list.

Note

• Make sure that the number in the call list is valid before

you can call back directly from the call list.

The icons shown on the screen tell you

whether they are missed/received calls.

Icons Description

It remains steadily on when browsing
incoming calls in the call log.

It ashes when there is a new missed
call.
It remains steadily on when browsing
the missed calls in call log.

View the call records

1 Press .

» The incoming call log is displayed.

2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK

and [View] select for more available

information.

Save a call record to the
phonebook

1 Press .

» The incoming call log is displayed.

2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

3 Select [Save number], then press MENU/

OK to conrm.

4 Enter and edit the name, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

5 Enter and edit the number, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

» The record is saved.

Return a call

Call list type

You can set whether you can view all incoming
calls or missed calls from this menu.

Select the call list type

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Call list type], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

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1 Press .
2 Select a record on the list.
3 Press to make the call.

Delete a call record

1 Press .

» The incoming call log is displayed.

2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

3 Select [Delete], then press MENU/OK to

conrm

» The handset displays a conrmation

requests.

4 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The record is deleted.

Delete all call records

1 Press .

» The incoming call log is displayed.

2 Press MENU/OK to enter the options

menu.

3 Select [Delete all], then press MENU/OK

to conrm

» The handset displays a conrmation

requests.

4 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» All records are deleted.

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9 Redial list

The redial list stores the call history of dialed

calls. It includes the names and/or numbers you
have called. This phone can store up to 10 redial
records.

View the redial records

Press REDIAL/C.

Redial a call

1 Press REDIAL/C.
2 Select a record, then press .

» The number is dialed out.

Save a call record to the
phonebook

2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

3 Select [Delete], then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

4 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The record is deleted.

Delete all redial records

1 Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of dialed

calls.

2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

3 Select [Delete all], then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

4 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The record is deleted.

1 Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of dialed

calls.

2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

3 Select [Save number], then press MENU/

OK to conrm.

4 Enter and edit the name, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

5 Enter and edit the number, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

» The record is saved.

Delete a redial record

1 Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of dialed

calls.

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10 Phone settings

You can customize the settings to make it your
own phone.

Sound settings

Set the handset's ringtone volume

You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels

or [Off].

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] >

[Ring volume], then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

3 Select a volume level, then press MENU/

OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Set the handset's ringtone

You can select from 10 ringtones.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [Ring

tones], then press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select a ringtone, then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Set the key tone

Key tone is the sound made when you press a
key on the handset.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [Key

tone], then press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select [On]/[Off], then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Set the docking tone

Docking tone is the sound made when you

place the handset on the base station or

charger.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] >

[Docking tone], then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

3 Select [On]/[Off], then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Name the handset

The name of the handset can be up to 10
characters. It is displayed on the handset screen
in standby mode.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Phone name],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Enter or edit the name. To erase a

character, press REDIAL/C.

4 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Set the date and time

For information, see 'Set the date and time' in

the Get started section.

Set the display language

Note

• This feature only applies to models with multiple-

language support.

• Languages available vary from country to country.

1 Press MENU/OK.

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2 Select [Phone setup] > [Language], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select a language, then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

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11 Services

The phone supports a number of features that

help you handle and manage the calls.

Call list type

You can set whether you can view all incoming
calls or missed calls from this menu.

Select the call list type

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Call list type], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select an option, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

Auto conference

To join an external call with another handset,
press .

You can dene a carrier code (up to 5 digits).

This carrier code is automatically inserted to

an incoming call if it matches with the code you
dene. Then the phone number is saved in the
call log without a carrier code.

Activate auto insertion of the carrier
code

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Carrier code], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Enter the carrier code, then press MENU/

OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Deactivate auto insertion of the
carrier code

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Carrier code], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Press REDIAL/C to delete the digits.
4 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Activate/Deactivate auto conference

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Conference], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select [Auto]/[Off], then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Manage the carrier code

Note

• This feature only applies to models with carrier code

support.

Manage the area code

Note

• This feature only applies to models with area code

support.

You can dene an area code (up to 5 digits).

This area code is automatically removed from

an incoming call if it matches with the code you
dene. Then the phone number is saved in the
call log without an area code.

Activate auto removal of the area
code

1 Press MENU/OK.

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2 Select [Services] > [Area code], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Enter the area code, then press MENU/

OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Deactivate auto removal of the area
code

Note

• The maximum length of a detect number is 5 digits. The

maximum length of an auto prex number is 10 digits.

Note

• This is a country dependent feature.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Area code], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Press REDIAL/C to delete the digits.
4 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Network type

Note

• This feature only applies to models with network type

support.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Network type], then

press MENU/OK.

3 Select a network type, then press MENU/

OK.

» The setting is saved.

Auto prex

Set auto prex

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Auto prex], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Enter the detect number, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

4 Enter the prex number, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Note

• To enter a pause, press and hold .

Note

• If the prex number is set and the detect number is left

empty, the prex number is added to all outgoing calls.

Note

• The feature is unavailable if the dialed number starts

with * and #.

This feature checks and formats your outgoing
call number before it is dialed out. The prex

number can replace the detect number you

set in the menu. For example, you set 604 as
the detect number and 1250 as the prex.

When you have dialed out a number such as

6043338888, your phone changes the number
to 12503338888 when it dials out.

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Select the recall duration

Make sure that the recall time is set correctly

before you can answer a second call. In normal

case, the phone is already preset for the recall

duration. You can select among 3 options:
[Short], [Medium] and [Long]. The number of

available options varies with different countries.
For details, consult your service provider.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Recall time], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select an option, then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Dial mode

Note

• This feature only applies to models that support both

tone and pulse dial.

Dial mode is the telephone signal used in your
country. The phone suppor ts tone (DTMF) and
pulse (rotary) dial. Consult the service provider
for detailed information.

Set the dial mode

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Dial mode], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select a dial mode, then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Manual registration

1 Press MENU/OK on the handset.
2 Select [Services] > [Register], then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Enter the system PIN. Press REDIAL/C

to make corrections. Press MENU/OK to
conrm the PIN.

4 Press and hold on the base station for

5 seconds.

Note

• For models with an answering machine, you hear a

conrmation beep.

» Registration is complete in less than 2

minutes. The base automatically assigns
a handset number to the handset.

Note

• If the PIN is incorrect or no base is found within a

certain period, your handset displays a notication
message. Repeat the above procedure if registration
fails.

Note

• The preset PIN is 0000. No change can be made on it.

Note

• If your phone is in pulse dial mode, press * during a call

for temporary tone mode. Digits entered for this call
are then sent out as tone signals.

Register the handsets

You can register additional handsets to the base
station. The base station can register up to 4
handsets.

Unregister the handsets

1 If two handsets share the same base

station, you can unregister a handset with
another handset.

2 Press MENU/OK.
3 Select [Services] > [Unregister], then

press MENU/OK to conrm.

4 Enter the system PIN. (The preset PIN is

0000). Press REDIAL/C to remove the
number.

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5 Select the handset number to be

unregistered.

6 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The handset is unregistered.

Tip

• The handset number displays beside the handset name

in standby mode.

Restore default settings

You can reset your phone settings to the
original factory settings.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Services] > [Reset], then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

3 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» All settings are reset.

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12 Telephone

» The setting is saved.

answering
machine

Note

• Available only for CD196.

Your phone includes a telephone answering

machine that records unanswered calls when

it is on. You can access the answering machine
remotely and change the settings through the
answering machine menu on the handset.
The button on the base station lights up
when the answer machine is on.

Turn the answering machine
on or off

You can turn the answering machine on or off
through the base station or the handset.

Through the base

Press to turn the answering machine on or
off in standby mode.

Note

• When the answering machine is switched on, it answers

incoming calls after a certain number of rings based on
the ring delay setting.

Set the answering machine
language

Note

• This feature only applies to models with multiple-

language support.

The answering machine language is the language
for the announcements.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Voice

language], then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

3 Select a language, then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Set the answer mode

You can set the answering machine and select if
the callers can leave messages. Select [Record
also]if you allow the callers to leave messages.

Select [Answer only] if you forbid the callers to

leave messages.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Voice answer],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select an answer mode, then press MENU/

OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Through the handset

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Voice answer],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select [Answer only]/[Record also]/[Off],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

Note

• If the memory is full, the answering machine switches to

[Answer only] mode automatically.

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Announcements

The announcement is the message your caller
hears when the answering machine picks up
the call. The answering machine has 2 default
announcements: the [Record also] mode and

[Answer only] mode.

Record an announcement

The maximum length of the announcement you
can record is 3 minutes. The newly recorded

announcement automatically replaces the old

one.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] >

[Announcement], then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

4 Select [Record], then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

5 Start recording close to the microphone

after the beep.

6 Press MENU/OK to stop recording or the

recording stops after 3 minutes.

» You can listen to the newly recorded

announcement on the handset.

Note

• Make sure that you speak close to the microphone

when you record an announcement.

Listen to the announcement

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] >

[Announcement], then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

4 Select [Play], then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

» You can listen to the current

announcement.

Note

• You can no longer listen to the announcement when

you pick up an incoming call.

Restore the default announcement

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] >

[Announcement], then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

4 Select [Use default], then press MENU/

OK to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

5 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The default announcement is restored.

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Incoming messages (ICM)

Each message can be up to 3 minutes long.
When you receive new messages, the new
message indicator ashes on the answering
machine and the handset displays a notication
message.

Note

• If you pick up the phone when the caller leaves a

message, the recording stops and you can talk to the
caller directly.

Note

• If the memory is full, the answering machine switches

to [Answer only] automatically. Delete old messages to

receive new ones.

Listen to the incoming messages

You can listen to the incoming messages in the
sequence they are recorded.

From the base

• To start/Stop listening, press .

• To adjust the volume, press / .

• To play the previous message/replay the
current message, press .

• To play the next message, press .

• To delete the current message, press .

From the handset

1 When you listen to the message, press

MENU/OK to enter the options menu.

2 Select [Delete], then press MENU/OK to

conrm.

» The current message is deleted.

Delete all old incoming messages

From the base

Press and hold in standby mode.

» All old messages are permanently

deleted.

From the handset

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Delete all],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

3 Press MENU/OK to conrm.

» All old messages are permanently

deleted.

Note

• No deleted messages can be recovered.

From the handset

Select MENU/OK > [Answ. Machine] > [Play],
then press MENU/OK to conrm.

» New messages star t playing. Old

messages start playing if there is no
new message.

• Press REDIAL/C to stop listening.

• Press MENU/OK to enter the options
menu.

• Press / to increase/decrease the
volume.

Delete an incoming message

From the base

Press when you listen to the message.

» The current message is deleted.

Note

• You can delete the read messages only. No deleted

messages can be recovered.

Set the ring delay

You can set the number of times the phone

rings before the answering machine picks up
the call.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Ring delay],

then press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select a new setting, then press MENU/

OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

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Note

• Make sure that the answering machine is switched on

before this feature can be applied.

Tip

• When you access the answering machine remotely,

you are recommended to set the ring delay to [Toll
saver] mode. This is a cost effective way to manage
your messages. When there are new messages, the
answering machine picks up the call after 3 rings; When
there is no messages, it picks up the call after 5 rings.

Remote access

You can operate your answering machine when
you are away from home. Simply make a call to

your phone with a touch tone phone and enter

your 4-digit PIN code.

Note

• The remote access PIN code is the same as your

system PIN. The preset PIN is 0000.

Activate/deactivate the remote access

You can allow or block remote access to the

answering machine.

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Remote

access], then press MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Select [On]/[Off], then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Change the PIN code

1 Press MENU/OK.
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Remote

access] > [Change PIN], then press
MENU/OK to conrm.

3 Enter the old PIN, then press MENU/OK

to conrm.

4 Enter the new PIN code, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

5 Enter the new PIN code again, then press

MENU/OK to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Access the answering machine
remotely

1 Make a call to your home number with a

touch tone phone.

2 Enter # when you hear the announcement.
3 Enter your PIN code.

» You now have access to your

answering machine, and you can listen
to the new messages.

Note

• You have 2 chances to enter the correct PIN code

before your phone hangs up.

4 Press a key to carry out a function. See the

Remote access commands table below for

a list of available functions.

Note

• When there is no message, the phone hangs up

automatically if no key is pressed for 8 seconds.

Remote access commands

Key Function
1 Repeat the current or listen to the

previous message.

2 Listen to messages.
3 Skip to the next message.
6 Delete the current message.
7 Switch the answering machine on.

(not available when you listen to the
messages).

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8 Stop listening to the message.
9 Switch the answering machine off.

(not available when you listen to the
messages).

Behavior of the LED display on the
base station

The table below shows you the current status
with different LED display behavior on the base

station.

LED
display

Steady on • There is no new message and

Flashing • There is a new message and the

Flashing
(Fast)

Message status

the memory is not full.

• The handset is switched on.

• Enter the paging mode

memory is not full.

• There is an incoming call.

• Recording an incoming mes­sage/announcement.

• Message playback.

• Remote access/listen to mes­sages from the handset.

• There is no new message and
the memory is full.

• Enter the registration mode

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13 Technical data

Display

• Amber LCD backlight

General telephone features

• Caller name & number identication

• Conference call and voicemails

• Maximum talk time: 16 hours

Phonebook list, Redial list and Call log

• Phonebook list with 50 entries

• Redial list with 10 entries

• Call log with 20 entries

Battery

• HFR: 2 x AAA NiMH 1.2V rechargeable
550mAh batteries

• HFR: 2 x AAA NiMH 1.2V rechargeable
650mAh batteries

• SANIK: 2 x AAA NiMH 1.2V rechargeable
550mAh batteries

• SANIK: 2 x AAA NiMH 1.2V rechargeable
650mAh batteries

Power adapter

Base and charger:

• Philips: SSW-1920EU-2, Input: 100-240V
50/60Hz 0.2A; Output: 6V 500mA

• Philips: S003PV0600050, Input: 100-240V
50/60Hz 0.2A; Output: 6V 500mA

• Philips: SSW-1920UK-2, Input: 100-240V
50/60Hz 0.2A; Output: 6V 500mA

• Philips: S003PB0600050, Input: 100-240V
50/60Hz 0.2A; Output: 6V 500mA

Power consumption

• Power consumption in standby mode:

0.6W (CD191) 0.65W (CD196)

Weight and dimensions (CD191)

• Handset: 131 grams

• 162.69 x 47.6 x 29.8 mm (H x W x D)

• Base: 105 grams

• 79 x 130.5 x 90.2 mm (H x W x D)

• Charger: 56 grams

• 77.8 x 40.3 x 82.4 mm (H x W x D)

Weight and dimensions (CD196)

• Handset: 131 grams

• 162.69 x 47.6 x 29.8 mm (H x W x D)

• Base: 138 grams

• 79 x 130.5 x 90.2 mm (H x W x D)

• Charger: 56 grams

• 77.8 x 40.3 x 82.4 mm (H x W x D)

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14 Notice

Declaration of conformity

Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle, declares

that the CD191/CD196 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can nd
the Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.
philips.com.
This product has been designed, tested and
manufactured according the European R&TTE
directive 1999/5/EC.

Use GAP standard
compliance

general have the ability to emit and receive
electromagnetic signals.
One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to

take all necessary health and safety measures
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.
Philips is committed to develop, produce and

market products that cause no adverse health

effects. Philips conrms that if its products are

handled properly for their intended use, they

are safe to use according to scientic 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.

The GAP standard guarantees that all DECT™
GAP handsets and base stations comply with
a minimum operating standard irrespective of
their make. The handset and base station are
GAP compliant, which means they guarantee
the minimum functions: register a handset,
take the line, make a call and receive a call. The

advanced features may not be available if you

use them with other makes. To register and use
this handset with a GAP compliant base station
of different make, rst follow the procedure

described in the manufacturer's instructions,
then follow the procedure described in this

manual for registering a handset. To register a

handset from different make to the base station,

put the base station in registration mode, then

follow the procedure described in the handset

manufacturer's instructions.

Compliance with EMF

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactures
and sells many products targeted at consumers,

which, like any electronic apparatus, in

Disposal of your old product
and batteries

Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is

attached to a product it means that the product

is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/
EC. Please inform yourself about the local

separate collection system for electrical and

electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and

do not dispose of your old products with your

normal household waste.

Correct disposal of your old product helps to

prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.

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Your product contains batteries covered by the

European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot
be disposed with normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules

on separate collection of batteries because

correct disposal helps to prevent negative

consequences for the environmental and

human health.

When this logo is attached to a product, it
means a nancial contribution has been paid to
the associated national recovery and recycling
system.

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)

Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by

a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.

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15 Frequently

asked questions

No signal bar is displayed on the screen.

• The handset is out of range. Move it closer
to the base station.

• If the handset displays [Unregister],

register your handset.

Tip

• For further information, see the chapter 'Services',

section 'Register the handsets'.

If I fail to register the additional handsets to
the base station, what do I do?

Your base memory is full. Unregister the unused
handsets and try again.

No dialing tone

• Check your phone connections.

• The handset is out of range. Move it closer

to the base station.

No docking tone

• The handset is not placed properly on the

base station/charger.

• The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect
the power supply rst and clean the
contacts with a damp cloth.

I cannot change the settings of my voice mail,
what do I do?

The voice mail service is managed by your
service provider but not the phone itself.
Contact your service provider to change the
settings.

The handset on the charger does not charge.

• Make sure the batteries are inserted

correctly.

• Make sure the handset is placed properly

on the charger. The battery icon animates
when charging.

• Make sure the docking tone setting is
turned on. When the handset is placed
correctly on the charger, you can hear a
docking tone.

• The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect
the power supply rst and clean the
contacts with a damp cloth.

• Batteries are defective. Purchase new ones
from your dealer.

No display

• Make sure the batteries are charged.

• Make sure there is power and the phone is

connected.

Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.)

• The handset is nearly out of range. Move it
closer to the base station.

• The phone receives interference from the

nearby electrical appliances. Move the base
station away from them.

• The phone is at a location with thick walls.
Move the base away from them.

The handset does not ring.

Make sure the handset ringtone is turned on.

The caller ID does not display.

• The service is not activated. Check with
your service provider.

• The caller's information is withheld or

unavailable.

Note

• If the above solutions do not help, disconnect the

power supply from both the handset and base station.
Try again after 1 minute.

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16 Appendix

Text and number input tables

Key Upper case characters (for English/

French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/

Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/
Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish/ Romanian/
Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/

Slovenian/Croatian/Lithuanian/Estonian/

Lativian/Bulgarian)

0 Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % |

1 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ ¤ § ...
2 A B C 2 Â Æ Á Ã Ä Å Ç Č
3 D E F 3 É Ê Ė Ę Δ Φ
4 G H I 4 Ğ Í Ï İ Γ
5 J K L 5 Λ
6 M N O 6 Ñ Ó Ô Õ Ö
7 P Q R S 7 Ş Š Π Θ Σ
8 T U V 8 Ù Ú Ü
9 W X Y Z 9 Ø Ω Ξ Ψ Ž

Key Lower case characters (for English/

French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/

Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/
Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish)

0 Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % |

1 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § …
2 a b c 2 à â æ á ã ä å ç č
3 d e f 3 è é ê ë Δ Φ
4 g h i 4 ğ í ì ï į ı Γ
5 j k l 5 Λ
6 m n o 6 ñ ó ô õ ö ò
7 p q r s 7 β ş š Π Θ Σ
8 t u v 8 ù ú ü
9 w x y z 9 ø Ω Ξ Ψ ž

38 EN

39EN

0168

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