Philips CT1208 User Manual

Discover your phone

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Earpiece

Navigation key

Idle mode

- Use < and > to

increase/decrease ringer volume.

Navigation mode

>

Screen

Idle screen displays the time,
date and network name.

"Pick up" key

Call context

call

Idle mode

Call list or to dial a number or a
name displayed on the screen.

)

- Press to answer a

- Press to access the

to navigate in the menus.

,

key

Idle mode

- Press to enter the

main menu.

Navigation mode

to validate information.

e

key cancel/back

Idle mode

- Press to access the
Names list, make a long press to
lock/unlock the keypad*.

Navigation mode

Alphanumeric keypad

Press keys to enter numbers and
text. Make a long press on a key
to activate a programmed
hotkey function (see “Hotkeys”
page 9).

Language

In idle mode, press and hold

0

to choose a language in
which the telephone functions
will be displayed.

* The keypad automatically unlocks when you receive a call. You can still make an emergency call.
Philips continuously strives to improve its products, and the information and specifications described in

this user guide are subject to change without notice. Philips tries to ensure that all information in this
user guide is correct, but does not accept liability for any error, omission or discrepancy between this
user guide and the product described.

return to previous menu.

Edit mode

- Press to delete a
character, make a long press to
delete all characters.

"Hang up"
and "On/Off" key

Press to end a call and to switch
your phone on, make a long
press to switch your phone off.

Microphone

- Use < and

- Use this key

- Press to

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Table of Contents

Memory card......................2

Getting started ..................3

Inserting the SIM card ........... 3

Charging the battery............... 3

Customising your phone ........ 4

Switch on/off and PIN code .. 6

The carousel ............................. 6

Main features......................6

Idle screen ................................. 6

Symbols

............................................. 7

Make a call ............................... 7

Answer / end a call ................. 7

Emergency call ......................... 8

Lock / unlock the keypad...... 8

Hotkeys ...................................... 9

Settings ................................9

Introduction............................... 9

Sounds........................................ 9

Display...................................... 10

Security..................................... 10

Time and date........................ 11

Register again ......................... 11

Call settings ............................. 11

Names, calls and

messages........................... 12

Introduction ............................ 12

Text Entry ............................... 12

Names ..................................... 14

Messages................................. 15

Call list ..................................... 17

Extras ................................ 17

Introduction ............................ 17

Euro converter ....................... 17

Calculator ................................ 18

Alarm clock ............................. 18

Call counters........................... 18

Operator services.......... 19

Touchtones (DTMF) ............. 19

Make a second call .............. 19

Answer a second call............ 19

Autoredial................................ 19

Precautions ...................... 20

Troubleshooting.............24

Glossary............................26

Philips authentic

accessories....................... 27

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Memory card

Switch on/off

Enter PIN

Make a call

Answer a call

End a call

Quickly access the
list

Quickly access the
list

Quickly access the
Vol u me

Return to previous menu

Return to idle screen

Lock/Unlock the keypad

Change the language
used

Access the menus

Names

Call

Ringer

Press ( to switch On, make a long press ( to switch Off.

Enter your PIN code using the keypad and press , or #
to confirm.

Enter phone number on keypad and press ) to dial

Press ) when your phone rings.

Press (.

In idle mode, press e. Browse the list by moving
press

)

to call the selected name.

Press ) in idle mode.

Press <or> in idle mode to increase/decrease volume and
press

,

to confirm your choice.

Press e.

Make a long press on e.

In idle mode, make a long press on e.

Make a long press on 0, select the language and press ,.

Press , to access the menus. Press
function, then press
Repeat step 2 until you reach the desired function.

,

to enter the sub-menu.

<

<

or > to select a

or > and

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Getting started

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Inserting the SIM card

1 Remove the SIM card from its holder and insert in its slot,

under the metal clip holder, push until it stops. Be careful that
the clipped corner of the card is in the correct position as
shown opposite.

2 Slide the battery pack into its slot until it stops (1) and push

the clip downwards (2).

3 Place the phone’s battery cover, by sliding it until the latch

catches.

4 Remove the protective film from the screen before using the

phone.

Charging the battery

Read the safety instructions in the "Precautions" section before use.

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Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery.

• For a full recharging please allow the charger to be connected for about 10
to 14 hours (e.g., over night).

• To optimise battery capacity, allow it to fully discharge 3 times in a row.
Then, to maintain its optimal capacity, do not wait until the indicator
reaches low (i.e., when only 1 bar is displayed in the battery indicator).

• Disconnect the battery if you do not use the phone for several days.

• You can use the phone while it is on charge.

• If the battery is completely flat, the battery icon will only reappear after 2
or 3 mn of recharging. Meanwhile, you cannot make a call.

1 Once the battery and the battery cover are connected to the phone, plug

the connector into the right hand socket at the base of the phone.

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2 Then plug the transformer unit into an easily accessible AC power socket.

➨

Bars moving
Bars steady

3 Depending on the network and condition of use, talk time goes from 1.40

to 4 hours and standby time from 8 to 15 days.

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The only way to turn off the charger is to unplug it, so use an easily accessible
AC power socket. Keeping the mobile plugged to the charger when the battery is
fully charged does not damage the phone.

Customising your phone

1 Press on the top of the battery cover, then push the cover

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2 Remove the battery by both lifting the bottom clip and the

You can customise your mobile phone by removing the front cover and the
battery door, and replace them with different ones.

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You must always remove the battery when customising your phone.

to remove it.

Make sure the phone is switched off before removing the cover.

battery upwards (1), and pushing it downwards (2).

battery is charging.

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battery is fully charged

.

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3 Take off the cover by lifting it from the side of the phone, as

shown opposite.

4 Then twist it to remove it.

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Make sure you handle the product with care when the front is
removed, in order not to damage the keys which are then
unprotected.

5 Remove the keypad from the front cover you removed,

then place it in the new front cover.

6 Put the new front cover on your phone: hook the front

housing onto the hinges on the top of the phone (1), then
press the bottom down until the latches catch (2).

7 Slide the battery pack into its slots, until it stops (1). Then

push the clip downwards (2).

8 Replace the bottom part on your phone by sliding it until

latch catches.

5

Switch on/off and PIN code

1 To swith on the phone, press and hold the ( key.
2 Depending on your subscription, you might then be prompted to enter

the PIN code, which is the 4 to 8-digit secret code of your SIM card to
protect it from abusive use. It can be preconfigured and communicated to
you by your operator or retailer. To activate or personalise the PIN code,
see “Change codes” page 10.

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If you enter a wrong PIN code 3 times, your SIM card is blocked. To unblock it,
you must request the PUK code from your operator.

3 Enter your PIN code. If you make a mistake, press e. Then confirm by

,

<>

or #.

The carousel

A carousel is a loop of icons displayed on the screen, each icon representing a
feature or option used to operate your phone:

Settings Oper. services Names Messages Call list Extra

The first carousel available when you turn on your mobile phone is called the
"main" carousel. You access it by pressing
the icons shown above. To select the next or previous feature or option, press

<

screen. Another sub-carousel or a list will then appear.

pressing

(left) or > (right) and press ,when the menu of your choice appears on the

Main features

Idle screen

After switching your phone on and entering the PIN code (see page 6), your
phone displays the idle screen which means that it is ready to be used. In idle
mode, several symbols can be displayed simultaneously.

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If the n symbol isn’t displayed, the network is not available. You may be in a bad
reception area (e.g. in a tunnel): if possible, move to a different location.
When browsing lists and menus, the phone automatically returns to idle screen
over a 2 mn period of inactivity.

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<>

<>

,

when in idle mode, and it features

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Symbols

Alar m clock

A

Silent

Q

when receiving a call.

Vibra

V

receiving a call.

SMS message

s

a new message.

SMS full

S

full. Delete old messages to receive
new ones.

Call Forward Unconditional to

F

number

forwarded to a number other than
voice mail.

Call Forward Unconditional to voice mailbox -

f

forwarded to voice mail.

Make a call

Answer / end a call

activated.

- Your phone will not ring

- Your phone wil l vibrate when

- You have received

- Memory for messages is

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R

H

B

N

- Incoming voice calls are

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Before making your first call, ensure you have entered you PIN code as described
page 6 and eventually set a code of your choice as explained page 10.

1 In idle mode, enter the phone number using the keypad. To edit the

<

number, scroll using

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For an international call, you can enter the "+" key instead of the usual
international prefix. To do this make a long press on
country code.

2Press ) to call and press ( to hang up.

1 When receiving a call, your phone can ring and/or vibrate. Depending on

your subscription and if the caller has permitted this information to be
transmitted, his number may be displayed. If the number is stored in your
list, the corresponding name is displayed instead of the number.

or > and press e to delete an incorrect digit.

Voice mail

voice mail.

Key pa d l o ck -

protected from being pressed accidentally.

Roaming

than your subscribed one.

Home zone

home zone. Subscription dependent
function, please contact your operator.

Battery

level (4 bars = full, no bars = recharging
needed).

a Network :

network

q

shown the better the reception is.

- You have received a new

Indicates that the keys are

- You are using a network other

- You are currently within the

- The bars indicate the battery

your phone is connected to a

Reception quality : the more bars are

Incoming voice calls are

*

before dialling the

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