Philips CD685, CD680 User Manual

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CD680

CD685

EN User manual

Contents

1 Important safety instructions 5

2 Your CD680/685 7

What is in the box 7
Overview of the phone 8
Overview of the base station 9
Main menu icons 10
Display icons 10

3 Get started 11

Connect the base station 11
Install the handset 12
Set the country/language 12
Set the date and time 12
Set the date and time format 12
Charge the handset 13
Check the battery level 13
What is standby mode? 13
Check the signal strength 13

4 Calls 14

Make a call 14
End a call 15
Answer a call 15
Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume 15
Mute the microphone 16
Turn the speaker on or off 16
Make a second call 16
Answer a second call 16
Toggle between two calls 16
Make a conference call with the

external callers 16

5 Intercom and conference calls 17

Make a call to another handset 17
Transfer a call 17
Make a conference call 18

6 Text and numbers 19

Enter text and numbers 19
Switch between uppercase and

lowercase 20

7 Phonebook 21

View the phonebook 21
Search a record 21
Call from the phonebook 21
Access the phonebook during a call 21
Add a record 22
Edit a record 22
Set the melody 22
Delete a record 22
Delete all records 22

8 Call log 23

View the call records 23
Save a call record to the phonebook 23
Delete a call record 23
Delete all call records 24
Return a call 24

9 Redial list 25

View the redial records 25
Redial a call 25
Save a redial record to the phonebook 25
Delete a redial record 25
Delete all redial records 25

10 Phone settings 26

Set the date and time 26
ECO mode 26
Name the handset 26
Set the display language 26

11 Alarm clock 27

Set the alarm 27

English

3EN

12 Display settings 28

13 Sound settings 29

Set the handset’s ringtone volume 29
Set the handset’s ringtone 29
Silent mode 29
Set the key tone 29
Set the docking tone 30

Set the sound prole 30

14 Services 31

Auto conference 31
Manage the carrier code 31
Manage the area code 31

Auto prex 32

Network type 32
Select the recall duration 32
Dial mode 32
First ring 33
Auto clock 33
Register the handsets 33
Unregister the handsets 34
Call services 34
Restore default settings 35

15 Baby monitor 36

19 Notice 44

Declaration of conformity 44
Use GAP standard compliance 44
Compliance with EMF 44
Disposal of your old product and

batteries 44

20 Frequently asked questions 46

16 Telephone answering machine 37

Turn on/off the answering machine 37
Set the answering machine language 37
Set the answer mode 37
Announcements 38
Incoming messages (ICM) 38

17 Default settings 42

18 Technical data 43

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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.

• Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery

to come into contact with metal objects.

• Do not open the handset, base station or

charger as you could be exposed to high
voltages.

• Do not allow the product to come into contact

with liquids.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• Metallic objects may be retained if placed near

or on the handset receiver.

When using the phone as a baby monitor

Caution

•

Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• Make sure the baby unit and the cord are always

out of reach of the baby (at least 1 metre/3 feet
away).

• Keep the parent unit at least 1.5 metres/5 feet

away from the baby unit to prevent acoustic
feedback.

• Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s bed

or playpen.

• Never cover the parent unit and the baby unit

with anything (e.g. a towel or blanket). Always
make sure the cooling vents of the baby unit
are free.

• Take every precaution to make sure that your

baby can sleep safely .

• This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensor y or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

• If you place the parent unit next to a transmitter

or other DECT appliance (e.g. a DECT
telephone or wireless router for the internet),
the connection with the baby unit may be lost.
Move the baby monitor further away from the
other wireless appliances until the connection is
restored.

• This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not

a substitute for responsible and proper adult
supervision and should not be used as such.

English

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About operating and storage temperatures

• Operate in a place where temperature is

always between 0°C to +35°C (32°F to
95°F).

• Store in a place where temperature is

always between -20°C and +45°C (-4° F
to 113° F).

• Battery life may be shortened in low

temperature conditions.

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2 Your CD680/685

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips!

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offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.

What is in the box

Base station (CD680)

Base station (CD685)

Power adapter** Line cord*

Warranty User manual

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.

Note

•

** In multi-handset packs, there are additional
handsets, chargers and power adapters.

English

Handset**

Charger**

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Overview of the phone

Earpiece

a
b

• Delete text or digits.

• Cancel operation.

c

• End the call.

• Exit the menu/operation.

d

• Scroll up on the menu.

• Increase the earpiece volume.

• Enter the phonebook.

• Scroll down on the menu.

• Decrease the earpiece

volume.

• Enter the call log.

• Move the cursor to left/right

/

e

in editing mode.

• Make a predial call.

• Press and hold to enter a

pause

• Switch to upper/lower case

f

during editing.

• Mute/unmute the

microphone.

Microphone

g
h

• It displays when the speaker

phone is on.

• Make and receive calls

through the speaker.

* • Set the dial mode (pulse

i

mode or temporary tone
mode).

• Press and hold to make

an intercom call (for multi
handset version only).

j
k

• Make and receive calls .

• Access the main menu.

• Conrm selection.

• Enter the options menu.

• Select the function displayed

on the handset screen
directly above the key.

Loudspeaker

l

Battery door

m

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Overview of the base station

CD685

CD680

a

• Find handsets

• Enter registration mode

English

a

b
c

d

e

f

g

• Find handsets

• Enter registration mode

Message counter

• Decrease/increase the speaker

/

/

volume.

• Skip backward/forward during

playback.

• Play messages.

• Stop messages playback.

• Turn the answering machine

on/off.

• Delete the current playback

message.

• Press and hold to delete all old

messages.

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Main menu icons

Display icons

The following is an overview of the menu
options that are available in your CD680/685.
For detailed explanation of the menu options,
see the corresponding sections in this user
manual.

Icon Descriptions

[Phone setup] - Set the date and time,

ECO mode, handset name and display
language.

[Sounds] - Set the ring volume, ring
tone, key tone etc.

[Services] - Set the auto conference,

Auto prex, Network type, Recall

time, Auto clock, Call services etc.
The services are network and country
dependent.

[Alarm] - Set date and time, alarm,
alarm tone etc.

[Phonebook] - Add, edit, manage
phonebook entries etc.

[Call list] - Displays the call history of
all missed or received calls.

[Display] - Set the brightness, screen
saver etc.

[Baby monitor] - Set the alert to an
external line or other handsets and the
baby cry level.

[Intercom] - Make a call to another
handset (Displays only in CD680).

[Answer machine] - Setup, listen to,
delete phone messages, etc. (Available
only in CD685).

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

Icon Descriptions

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 keep scrolling
until charging completes.

The empty battery icon ashes and

you hear an aler t tone.
The battery is low and needs
recharging.

It displays the link status between the
handset and base station. The more
bars are shown, the better the signal
strength is.

It ashes when there is a new missed

call.
It is steadily on when browsing the
missed calls in call log.

The alarm is activated.

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.

The silent mode is activated.

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ECO The ECO mode is activated.

3 Get started

Caution

•

Ensure you have read the safety instructions in
the “Important” 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 ser vice 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.

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.

3 Connect each end of the power adapter

to (for multi handset versions only):

• the DC input jack at the bottom of

the extra handset charger.

• the power socket on the wall.

English

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Install the handset

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 compartment. 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.

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.

Set the date and time

Select [Menu] > > [Date & time], then

1

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [Set date] or [Set time], then press

[OK] to conrm.

3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

date and time.

Note

•

If the time is in 12-hour format, press * to select

[AM] or [PM].

4 Press [OK] to conrm.

Set the date and time format

Set the country/language

Select your country/language, then press [OK]

to conrm.

» The country/language setting is saved.

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Select [Menu] > > [Date & time], then

1

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [Date format] or [Time format].
3 Press / to select [DD/MM/YY] or

[MM/DD/YY] as the date display, and [12
Hours] or [24 Hours] as the time display.

Then press [OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Note

•

The date and time format setting is country
dependent.

Charge the handset

What is standby mode?

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.

Your phone is now ready to use.

Check the battery level

Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.
The standby screen displays the handset name
and number/date and time, signal icon, and
battery icon. If the handset is off the charging
cradle, the display remains for 20 seconds.

Check the signal strength

It displays the link status between
the handset and base station. The
more bars are shown, the better the
connection is.

• Ensure 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.

English

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.

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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. For more information,
see “Check the signal strength” in the Get
started section.

Dial before you call

1 Dial the phone number

• To erase a digit, press [Clear].

• To enter a pause, press and hold

2 Press / to dial out the call.

Redial the most recent number

1 Press .

» The redial list is displayed and the

most recent number is highlighted.

2 Press .

» The most recent number is then

dialed out.

.

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

Quick call

1 Press / .
2 Dial the phone number.

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

displayed.

Call from the redial list

You can make a call from the redial list.

Tip

•

For more information, see “Redial a call” in the
Redial list section.

Call from the phonebook

You can make a call from the phonebook list.

Tip

•

For more information, see “Call from the
phonebook” in the Phonebook section.

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Call from the call log

You can return a call from the received or
missed call log.

Tip

•

For more information, see “Return a call” in the
Call log section.

Answer a call

When the phone rings, you can:

• press

• select [Divert] to send incoming call to

the answering machine.

• select [Silent] to turn off the ringer of the

current incoming call.

/ to answer the call.

English

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.

End a call

You can end a call in these ways:

• Press

• Place the handset to the base station

or charging cradle.

; 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, the handset displays

a notication message.

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.

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Mute the microphone

Press during a call.

1

» 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.

Turn the speaker on or off

Press .

Answer a second call

Note

•

This is a countr y dependent setting.

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.

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.

Toggle between two calls

You can toggle your calls in these ways:

• Press

• Press [Option] and select [Switch calls],

then press [OK] again to conrm.

and ; or

» 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.

When you are connected to two calls, you can
make a conference call in these ways:

• Press

• Press [Option], select [Conference] and

then press [OK] again to conrm.

, then ; or

» The two calls are combined and a

conference call is established.

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5 Intercom and

conference calls

An intercom call is a call to another handset
that shares the same base station. A conference
call involves a conversation among you, another
handset user and the outside callers.

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

[OK] to conrm.

» Wait for the other side to answer

your call.

English

Make a call to another handset

Note

•

If the base station only has 2 registered
handsets, press and hold * or select [Menu] >

to make a call to another handset.

• The icon is only available in CD680.

1 Press and hold * or select [Menu] > .

» The handsets available for intercom

are displayed.

2 Select a handset, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The selected handset rings.
» The intercom is established.

3 Press [Cancel] to cancel or end the

intercom call .

Note

•

If the selected handset is occupied in a call, you
hear a busy tone.

Toggle between calls

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

Transfer a call

Press and hold * during a call.

1

» The handsets available for intercom

are displayed.

2 Select a handset number, then press

[OK] to conrm.

3 Press when the other side answers

your call.

» The call is now transferred to the

selected handset.

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Make a conference call

A 3-way conference call is a call 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 handsets available for intercom

are displayed.

» The external caller is put on hold.

2 Select or enter a handset number, then

press [OK] to conrm.

» The selected handset rings.

3 Press on the selected handset.

» The intercom is established.

4 Press [Conf] .

» You are now on a 3-way conference

call with the external call and the
selected handset.

5 Press to end the conference call.

During the conference call

You can press and hold * to:

• put the external call on hold and go back

to the internal call.

» The external call is put on hold.

• toggle between the external and internal

call.

• establish the conference call again.

Note

•

If a handset hangs up during the conference call,
the other handset remains connected to the
external call.

Note

•

Press [Conf] to join an ongoing conference with
another handset if [Services] > [Conference] is
set to [Auto].

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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

Press once or several times on the

1

alphanumeric key to enter the selected
character.

2 Press [Clear] to delete the character.

Press

/ to move the cursor left and

right.

Key Upper case characters (for English/French/

German/ Italian/Turkish/Portuguese/Spanish/
Dutch/Danish/Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish)

0 [Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|
1 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...
2 A B C 2 À Â Æ Á Ã Ä Å Ç
3 D E F 3 È É Ê Ë 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 Π Θ Σ
8 T U V 8 Ù Ú Ü
9 W X Y Z 9 Ø Ω Ξ Ψ

Key Lower case characters (for English/French/

German/ Italian/Turkish/Portuguese/Spanish/
Dutch/Danish/Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish)

0 [Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |
1 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤

§ …

2 a b c 2 à â æ á ã ä å ç
3 d e f 3 è é ê ë Δ Φ
4 g h i 4 ğ í ì ï 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 Π Θ Σ
8 t u v 8 ù ú ü μ
9 w x y z 9 ø Ω Ξ Ψ

Key Upper case characters (for Greek)

0 [Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|
1 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...
2 A B Г 2 A B C Æ Å Ç
3 Δ Ε Ζ 3 D E F É
4 Η Θ Ι 4 G H I
5 Κ Λ Μ 5 J K L
6 Ν Ξ Ο 6 M N O Ñ Ö
7 Π Ρ Σ 7 P Q R S
8 Τ Υ Φ 8 T U V Ü
9 Χ Ψ Ω 9 W X Y Z Ø

Key Lower case characters (for Greek)

0 [Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |
1 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤

§ …

2 α β γ 2 a b c à æ ä å
3 δ ε ζ 3 d e f è é
4 η θ ι 4 g h i ì
5 κ λ μ 5 j k l Λ
6 ν ξ ο 6 m n o ñ
7 π ρ σ ς 7 p q r s ß
8 τ υ φ 8 t u v ù ü
9 χ ψ ω 9 w x y z ø

English

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Key Upper case characters (for Romanian/

Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/
Slovenian/Croatian)

0 [Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|
1 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤

§ ...

2 A B C 2 Â Æ Á Ă Ä Å Ą Ç Ć Č
3 D E F 3 Ď Đ Ė Ě É Ę Δ Φ
4 G H I 4 Í Î Γ
5 J K L 5 Λ Ł Ĺ Ľ
6 M N O 6 Ñ Ň Ń Ó Ö Ő
7 P Q R S 7 Ř Ş Š Ś Π Θ Σ
8 T U V 8 Ţ Ť Ú Û Ü Ů Ű
9 W X Y Z 9 Ý Ž Ź Ż ſ Ø Ω Ξ Ψ

Key Lower case characters (for Romanian/

Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/
Slovenian/Croatian)

0 [Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |
1 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { }

¤ § …

2 a b c 2 à â æ á ă ä å ą ć č
3 d e f 3 ď đ ė ě è é ę Δ Φ
4 g h i 4 í ì Γ
5 j k l 5 Λ
6 m n o 6 ñ ň ó ö ő ò
7 p q r s 7 ř š ś Π Θ Σ ß
8 t u v 8 ţ ť ù ú û ü ů ű
9 w x y z 9 ý ž ƒ ø Ω Ξ Ψ

Key Upper case characters (for Greek)

0 [Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|
1 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤

§ ...

2 А Б В Г Ђ Ć Č 2 A B CÆ Ä Å Ç
3 Д Е Ж З Ј Đ 3 D E F É Δ Φ
4 И Й К Л Љ 4 G H I Γ
5 М Н О П Њ 5 J K L Λ
6 Р С Т У Ћ 6 M N O Ñ Ö
7

Ф Х Ц Ч

8 Ш Щ Ъ Ы 8 T U V Ü
9 Ь Э Ю Я Ž 9 W X Y Z Ø Ω Ξ Ψ

Key Lower case characters (for Serbian/

Bulgarian)

0 [Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |
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Switch between uppercase and lowercase

By default, the rst letter of each word in a

sentence is uppercase and the rest is lowercase.
Press # to switch between the uppercase and
lowercase letters.

7 Phonebook

This phone has a phonebook that stores up
to 200 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.

Scroll the contact list

1 Press or select [Menu] > > [OK]

to access the phonebook list.

2 Press / to scroll through the

phonebook list.

Enter the rst character of a contact

1 Press or select [Menu] > > [OK]

to access the phonebook list.

2 Press the alphanumerical key that

corresponds to the character.

» The rst record that starts with this

character is displayed.

English

View the phonebook

Note

•

You can view the phonebook on one handset
only each time.

1 Press or select [Menu] > > [OK]

to access the phonebook list.

2 Press / to scroll through the

phonebook entries.

Search a record

You can search the phonebook records in these
ways:

• Scroll the contacts list.

• Enter the rst character of the contact.

Call from the phonebook

Press or select [Menu] > > [OK]

1

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 [Option] and select [Phonebook].

1
2 Press [OK] to conrm.
3 Select the contact to view to number.

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Add a record

Set the melody

Note

•

If your phonebook memory is full, the handset

displays a notication message. Delete some

records to add new ones.

1 Press or select [Menu] > >

[Option] > [Add new], then press [OK]

to conrm.

2 Enter the name, then press [OK] to

conrm.

3 Enter the number, then press [Save] to

conrm

» Your new record is saved.

Tip

Press and hold to inser t a pause.

•

Note

•

The phonebook only saves new number entry.

Tip

•

For more information on how to edit the
numbers and name, see the section on Text and
numbers.

You can personalize the melody played when

someone in the phonebook calls you.

Note

•

Ensure you have subscribed the caller ID ser vice
before you have this feature.

1 Press or select [Menu] > , then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select a contact, then press [Option] >

[Select melody].

3 Press [OK] to set or change the melody

for the contact.

4 Select a melody for the contact, then

press [OK] to conrm.

» The melody is set.

Delete a record

Press or select [Menu] > .

1
2 Select a contact, then select [Option] >

[Delete]. Press [OK] to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

3 Select [OK] to conrm.

» The record is deleted.

Edit a record

Press or select [Menu] > >

1

[Option] > [Edit], then press [OK] to

conrm.

2 Edit the name, then press [OK] to

conrm.

3 Edit the number, then press [Save] to

conrm.

» The record is saved.

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Delete all records

Press or select [Menu] > .

1
2 Select a contact, then select [Option] >

[Delete all].

3 Press [OK] to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

4 Press [OK] to conrm.

» All records are deleted.

8 Call log

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 50 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

•

Ensure the number in the call list is valid before
you can call back directly from the call list.

View the call records

Press or select [Menu] > , then

1

press [OK] to conrm.

» The incoming call log is displayed.

2 Select [Incoming calls].
3 Select a record, then select [Option]

> [View] > [OK] to view the available
information.

Save a call record to the phonebook

Press or select [Menu] > , then

1

press [OK] to conrm.

» The incoming call log is displayed.

2 Select [Incoming calls].
3 Select a record, then press [Option].
4 Select [Save number], then press [OK] to

conrm.

5 Enter and edit the name, then press [OK]

to conrm.

6 Enter and edit the number, then press

[Save] to conrm.

» The record is saved.

Delete a call record

Press or select [Menu] > , then

1

press [OK] to conrm.

» The incoming call log is displayed.

2 Select [Incoming calls].
3 Select a record, then press [Option] to

conrm.

4 Select [Delete], then press [OK] to

conrm

» The handset displays a conrmation

requests.

5 Press [OK] to conrm.

» The record is deleted.

English

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Delete all call records

Press or select [Menu] > , then

1

press [OK] to conrm.

» The incoming call log is displayed.

2 Select [Incoming calls].
3 Select a record, then press [Option].
4 Select [Delete all], then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

5 Press [OK] to conrm.

» All records are deleted.

Return a call

Press or select [Menu] > , then

1

press [OK].

» The incoming call log is displayed.

2 Select [Incoming calls].
3 Select a record on the list.
4 Press to make the call.

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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 20 redial
records.

View the redial records

Press .

1

» The dialed calls list is displayed.

Redial a call

Press .

1
2 Select the record you want to call. Press

.

» The number is dialed out.

Save a redial record to the phonebook

Delete a redial record

Press to enter the list of dialed calls.

1
2 Select a record, then press [Option] to

conrm.

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

conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

4 Press [OK] to conrm.

» The record is deleted.

Delete all redial records

Press to enter the list of dialed calls.

1
2 Select [Option] > [Delete all], then press

[OK] to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

3 Press [OK] to conrm.

» The record is deleted.

English

Press to enter the list of dialed calls.

1
2 Select a record, then press [Option] to

conrm.

3 Select [Save number], then press [OK] to

conrm.

4 Enter and edit the name, then press [OK]

to conrm.

5 Enter and edit the number, then press

[Save] to conrm.

» The record is saved.

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10 Phone settings

Set the display language

You can customize the settings to make it your

own phone.

Set the date and time

For more information, see “Set the date and
time” and “Set the date and time format” “ in
the Get started section.

ECO mode

The ECO mode reduces the transmission
power of the handset and base station.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Eco mode], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [On]/[Off], and press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.
» ECO is displayed in standby mode.

Note

•

When ECO is activated, the connection range
between the handset and the base station can
be reduced.

Note

•

This feature only applies to models with
multiple-language support.

• Languages available for selection vary with

different countries.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Language], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select a language, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Name the handset

The name of the handset can be up to 14
characters. It is displayed on the handset screen
in standby mode.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Phone name],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Enter or edit the name. To erase a

character, select [Clear].

3 Press [Save] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

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11 Alarm clock

Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the
information below to set your alarm clock.

Set the alarm

Select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to

1

conrm.

2 Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to

conrm.

3 Select [Time], then press [OK] to

conrm.

4 Enter an alarm time, then press [OK] to

conrm.

5 Select [Repetition], then press [OK] to

conrm.

6 Select an alarm occurrence, then press

[OK] to conrm.

7 Select [Alarm tone], then press [OK].
8 Select a tone from options, then press

[OK] to conrm.

» The alarm is set and

the screen.

is displayed on

English

Tip

•

Press * to switch between [AM]/[PM] .

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12 Display settings

You can adjust the brightness of the display and
screen saver of the phone.

Set the display

1 Select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to

conrm.

2 Select [Brightness]/[Clock]/[Screen

saver], then press [OK] to conrm.

3 Select an option, then press [OK] to

conrm.

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13 Sound settings

Silent mode

You can customize the sound settings of your

phone.

Set the handset’s ringtone volume

You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels
or [Off].

1 Select [Menu] > > [Ring volume],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select a volume level, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Tip

To turn off the ringtone, displays on the

•

screen.

Set the handset’s ringtone

You can select from 15 ringtones.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Ring tones], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select a ringtone, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

You can set your phone to silent mode and

enable the silent mode for a specied duration.

When the silent mode is activated, your phone
does not ring or send any alerts or sound.

Note

When you press to nd your handset, or

•

when you activate the alarm, your phone
still sends aler t even when the silent mode is
activated.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Silent mode],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

3 Select [Start & end], then press [OK] to

conrm.

4 Set the time, then press [OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.
»

is displayed.

Set the key tone

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

1 Select [Menu] > > [Key tone], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

English

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Set the docking tone

Docking tone is the sound made when you
place the handset on the base station or charger.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Docking tone],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Set the sound prole

You can set the sound in the earpiece among 3

different proles.

1 Select [Menu] > > [My sound], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select your preferred prole, then press

[OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

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14 Services

The phone supports a number of features that
help you handle and manage the calls.

Auto conference

To join an external call with another handset,
press

.

Deactivate auto removal of the carrier code

1 Select [Menu] > > [Carrier code],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Press [Clear] to delete all the digits.
3 Press [OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Manage the area code

English

Activate/Deactivate auto conference

1 Select [Menu] > > [Conference], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [Auto]/[Off], then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Manage the carrier code

Note

•

This feature only applies to models with carrier
code support.

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

This carrier 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 a carrier code.

Activate auto removal of the carrier code

1 Select [Menu] > > [Carrier code],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Enter the carrier code, then press [OK]

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

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 Select [Menu] > > [Area code], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Enter the area code, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Deactivate auto removal of the area code

1 Select [Menu] > > [Area code], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Press [Clear] to delete all the digits.
3 Press [OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

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Auto prex

Network type

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.

Note

•

The maximum length of a detect number is 5

digits. The maximum length of an auto prex

number is 10 digits.

Set auto prex

1 Select [Menu] > > [Auto prex], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Enter the detect number, then press

[OK] to conrm.

3 Enter the prex number, then press [OK]

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Note

Note

•

This feature only applies to models with
network type support.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Network type],

then press [OK].

2 Select a network type, then press [OK].

» The setting is saved.

Select the recall duration

Ensure 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 Select [Menu] > > [Recall time], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select an option, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

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 #.

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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 supports tone (DTMF) and
pulse (rotary) dial. Consult the service provider
for detailed information.

Set the dial mode

1 Select [Menu] > > [Dial mode], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select a dial mode, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Auto clock

Note

•

This service is network dependent.

English

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.

First ring

If you have subscribed to the caller ID service
with your service provider, your phone can

suppress the rst ring before the caller ID

displays on the screen. After the phone is
reset, it can detect automatically if the caller ID
service is subscribed and start to suppress the

rst ring. You can change this setting to suit your

preference. This feature only applies to models

with rst ring suppor t.

Turn the rst ring on/off

1 Select [Menu] > > [First ring], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [On]/[Off], press [OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Note

•

To reset the rst ring status, go to the reset

menu.

Note

•

Ensure you have the caller ID service before you
have this feature.

It synchronizes the date and time on your

phone with the public switched telephone
network (PSTN) automatically. For the date to

be synchronized, ensure the current year is set.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Auto clock], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [On]/[Off] . Press [OK].

» The setting is saved. .

Register the handsets

You can register additional handsets to the base
station. The base station can register up to 5
handsets.

Auto registration

1 Place the unregistered handset on the

base station.

» The handset detects the base station

and start to register automatically.

» Registration is completed in less

than 2 minutes. The base station
automatically assigns a handset
number to the handset.

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Manual registration

If auto registration fails, register your handset
manually to the base station.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Register], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Press and hold on the base station for

5 seconds until you hear a conrmation

beep.

3 Enter the system PIN. Press [Clear] to

make corrections.

4 Press [OK] to conrm the PIN.

» Registration is completed 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 cer tain period, your handset displays

a notication message. Repeat the above

procedure if registration fails.

Call services

The call services are network and country
dependent. Contact your service provider for
more information.

Note

•

For the call services to work properly, ensure
that the activation and/or deactivation codes are
correctly entered.

Call forward

You can divert your calls to another phone
number. You can select among 3 options:

• [Call forward]: divert all incoming calls to

another number.

• [Call fwd busy]: divert calls when the line

is busy.

• [Call fwd unans]: divert calls when no

one answers.

Note

•

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

Unregister the handsets

If two handsets share the same base

1

station, you can unregister a handset with
another handset.

2 Select [Menu] > > [Unregister], then

press [OK] to conrm.

3 Select the handset number to be

unregistered.

4 Press [OK] to conrm.

» The handset is unregistered.

Tip

•

The handset number displays beside the handset
name in standby mode.

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Activate/Deactivate call forward

1 Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] >

[Call forward]/[Call fwd busy]/[Call fwd
unans]

2 Select [Activate]/[Deactivate], then press

[OK] to conrm.

3 Enter the telephone number.

» The setting is saved .

Edit the activation/deactivation code

You can edit the prex and sufx to the call

forward codes.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] >

[Call forward]/[Call fwd busy]/[Call fwd
unans], then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [Change code], then press [OK].
3 Then you can either

• Select [Activation] >

[Prex]/[Sufx], then press [OK] to

conrm; or

• Select [Deactivation], then press

[OK] to conrm.

4 Enter or edit the code, then press [OK]

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Call return

You can check the most recent unanswered
call.

Call the return service centre

Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Call
return] > [Call], then press [OK] to conrm.

» Your call is made to the service

centre.

Edit the call return service centre number

1 Select [Menu] > > [Call Services]

> [Call return] > [Settings], then press
[OK] to conrm.

2 Enter or edit the number, then press

[OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Edit the cancel call back service number

1 Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] >

[Cancel call bk] > [Settings], then press
[OK] to conrm.

2 Enter or edit the number, then press

[OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Hide your identity

You can hide your identity from the caller.

Activate ID withheld

Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Hide
my ID] > [Activate], then press [OK] to conrm.

» When you make a call to your

contact, your ID is withheld.

Edit the ID withheld code

1 Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] >

[Hide my ID] > [Settings], then press
[OK] to conrm.

2 Enter or edit the number, then press

[OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

English

Call back service

The call back service noties you when a

party you have tried to call becomes available.
You can select to cancel this service from the
menu after you have activated it from the
service provider.

Cancel the call back service

Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Cancel
call bk] > [Call], then press [OK] to conrm.

» A call is made to the service centre to

cancel the call back option.

Restore default settings

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

1 Select [Menu] > > [Reset], then press

[OK] to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

2 Press [OK] to conrm.

» All settings are reset.

Tip

•

For more information about the default settings,
see the section on Default settings.

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15 Baby monitor

Your phone supports the baby monitor function
which sends an alert if the sound level exceeds
the set limit.

Note

•

The baby monitor feature is available only in
multi-handset versions.

Activate/Deactivate the baby monitor

Select [Menu] > > [Activate], then press
[OK] to conrm.

» The baby monitor mode is activated.

Tip

To exit from the baby monitor menu, press .

•

Note

•

When the baby monitor mode is activated, the
baby handset does not ring on incoming calls.

Send to an external line

1 Select [Menu] > > [Send alert to]

> [External line], then press [OK] to

conrm.

2 Enter a telephone number, then press

[Save] to conrm.

Set the baby cry level

1 Select [Menu] > > [Baby cry level],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select a new setting, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Send an alert

You can send an alert to other handsets or an
external line.

Send to other handsets

1 Select [Menu] > > [Send alert to] >

[Connected line], then press [OK] to

conrm.

2 Select the handset number, then press

[OK] to conrm.

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16 Telephone

answering
machine

Note

•

Available only for CD685.

Your phone includes a telephone answering
machine that records unanswered calls when it
is on. By default, the answering machine is set to
the [Answer & rec.] mode. You can also access
the answering machine remotely and change
the settings through the answering machine
menu on the handset.
The LED indicator on the base station lights up
when the answer machine is on.

Turn on/off the answering machine

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

Through the handset

1 Select [Menu] > > [Answer mode],

then press [OK] to conrm. Then you
can select among the options below:

• To turn on the answering machine,

select either [Answer & rec.] or
[Answer only].

• To turn off the answering machine,

select [Of f ].

2 Press [OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Through the base

Press
in standby mode.

to turn on/off the answering machine

Note

•

When the answering machine is switched on, it
answers incoming calls after a cer tain 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 Select [Menu] > > [Voice language],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select a language, then press [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
[Answer & rec.] if you allow the callers to leave
messages. Select [Answer only] if you forbid
the callers to leave messages.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Answer mode],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select an answer mode, then press [OK]

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

English

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 [Answer & rec.] 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 Select [Menu] > > [Announcement],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only],

then press [OK] to conrm.

3 Select [Record new], then press [OK] to

conrm.

4 Recording starts after the beep.
5 Press [OK] to stop recording or the

recording stops after 3 minutes.

» You can listen to the newly recorded

announcement on the handset.

Note

•

Ensure that you speak close to the microphone
when you record an announcement.

Listen to the announcement

1 Select [Menu] > > [Announcement],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only],

then press [OK] to conrm.

3 Select [Play], then press [OK] to conrm.

» You can listen to the current

announcement.

Restore the default announcement

1 Select [Menu] > > [Announcement],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only],

then press [OK] to conrm.

3 Select [Use default], then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

4 Press [OK] to conrm.

» The default announcement is restored.

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.

Note

•

You can no longer listen to the announcement
when you pick up an incoming call.

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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

Note

•

No deleted messages can be recovered.

From the handset

Select [Menu] >

to conrm.

» New messages start playing. Old

messages start playing if there is no
new message.

• Press [Back] to stop listening.

• Press [Option] to enter the options

menu.

• Press

volume.

> [Play], then press [OK]

/ to increase/decrease the

.

/ .

.

.

.

Delete an incoming message

From the base

Press

when you listen to the message.

» The current message is deleted.

From the handset

1 When you listen to the message, press

[Option] to enter the options menu.

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

conrm.

» The current message is deleted.

Delete all old incoming messages

From the base

Press and hold

» All old messages are permanently

From the handset

in standby mode.

deleted.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Delete all], then

press [OK] to conrm.

» The handset displays a conrmation

request.

2 Press [OK] to conrm.

» All old messages are permanently

deleted.

Note

•

You can delete the read messages only. No
deleted messages can be recovered.

Call screening

You can hear the caller while he is leaving a
message. Press

From the base

Press
during call screening. The lowest volume level
turns off the call screening.

/ to adjust the speaker volume

to pick up the call.

Set the sound quality of the message

You can adjust the sound quality of the
messages received from the answering machine.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Msg quality], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select the new setting, then press [OK]

to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

English

Note

•

The sound quality can only be adjusted before
recording starts.

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Set the ring delay

You can set the number of times the phone
rings before the answering machine picks up
the call.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Ring delay], then

press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select a new setting, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Note

•

Ensure 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[ Tol l s aver] 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.

Change the PIN code

1 Select [Menu] > > [Remote access]

> [Change PIN], then press [OK] to

conrm.

2 Enter the old PIN, then press [OK] to

conrm.

3 Enter the new PIN code, then press [OK]

to conrm.

4 Enter the new PIN code again, then press

[OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Activate/deactivate the remote access

You can allow or block remote access to the
answering machine.

1 Select [Menu] > > [Remote access],

then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select [Activate]/[Deactivate], then press

[OK] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Note

•

The remote access PIN code is the same as your
system PIN. The preset PIN is 0000.

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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 now
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.

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

No
display

Answering
machine
status

Off --

On No message

On Steady on: message full

On Flashing: memory full

On Scrolling when recording

On Displays the volume

On Flashing: remote access/

Message status

with 3 new messages

the incoming message or
announcement.

level.

listen to messages from
the handset

English

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

(not available when you listen to the

messages).

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17 Default settings

Language* Country dependent
Handset name PHILIPS
Date 01/01/11
Date format* Country dependent
Time* Country dependent
Time format* Country dependent
Alarm [Off]
Phonebook list Unchanged
Recall time* Country dependent
First ring* Country dependent
Conference [Off]
Dial mode* Country dependent
Handset ring melody* Country dependent
Receiver volume [Volume 3]
Handset ring volume [Level 3]
Handset key beep [On]
Incoming call log Empty
Redial list Empty

Answering Machine

Ans machine status [On]
Ans machine mode [Answer & rec.]
Base call screening [On]
Announcement

memory
Incoming message

memory
Remote access [Off]
PIN code 0000
Voice language* Country dependent
Ring delay [5 rings]
Speaker volume [Level 3]

Default
announcement

Empty

Note

•

*Country dependent features

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18 Technical data

Display

• 24 color TFT display

General telephone features

• Dual mode caller name & number
identication

• Conference call and voicemails

• Intercom

• Maximum talk time: 22 hours

Phonebook list, Redial list and Call log

• Phonebook list with 200 entries

• Redial list with 20 entries

• Call log with 50 entries

Battery

• GP: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 750mAh
rechargeable batteries

• BYD: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 750mAh
rechargeable batteries

Power adapter

Base and charger

• Salom, SSW-2095UK-1, input: 100-
240Vac, 50-60Hz 0.2A, output: 5V

600mA

• Philips, S003PV0500060, input:100-
240Vac, 50-60Hz 0.2A, output 5V

600mA

• Philips, S003PB0500060, input: 100-
240Vac, 50-60Hz 0.2A, output 5V

600mA

Power consumption

• Power consumption at standby mode:
around 0.5 W (CD680); 0.55 W (CD685)

Weight and dimensions (CD680)

• Handset: 145 grams

• 167.4 x 49.24 x 27.08 mm (H x W x D)

• Base: 130.8 grams

• 138.13 x 101.72 x 55.87 mm (H x W x D)

• Charger: 56.8 grams

• 94.47 x 82.03 x 53.04 mm (H x W x D)

Weight and dimensions (CD685)

• Handset: 145 grams

• 167.4 x 49.24 x 27.08 mm (H x W x D)

• Base: 171.4 grams

• 138.13 x 101.72 x 55.87 mm (H x W x D)

• Charger: 56.8 grams

• 94.47 x 82.03 x 53.04 mm (H x W x D)

Temperature range

• Operation: 0°C to +35°C (32°F to 95°F)

• Storage: -20°C to +45°C (-4°F to 113°F)

Relative humidity

• Operation: Up to 95% at 40°C

• Storage: Up to 95% at 40°C

English

Note

•

It only applies when the screen saver is turned
off (For more information about how to set the
display, see the section on Display settings).

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19 Notice

Declaration of conformity

Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Accessories,
declares that the CD680/685 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

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
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.

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.

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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.

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.

English

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20 Frequently

asked questions

No signal bar displays on the screen.

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

• If the handset displays [Unregister], put
the handset on the base until the signal
bar appears..

Tip

•

For more information, see “Register the
handsets” on the Services section.

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.

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.

• Ensure the batteries are inserted
correctly.

• Ensure the handset is placed properly on
the charger. The battery icon animates
when charging.

• Ensure 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

• Ensure the batteries are charged.

• Ensure there are power and phone
connections.

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.

Ensure 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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