Philips CT1218 User Manual
Discover your phone
Anten na
Earpiece
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,
long press to launch Wap.
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.
Microphone
)
- Press to answer a
- Press to access the
* The keypad automatically unlocks when you receive a call. You can still make an emergency call.
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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.
Navigation key
Idle mode
- Press < and > to
increase/decrease ringer volume.
Navigation mode
and
>
to navigate in the
menus.
Wap mode
- Press < to go to
the previous page, long press
<
to exit the Wap session.
,
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
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.
- Press <
- Use this key
- Press to
(
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 .. 5
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 ...................................... 8
Settings ................................9
Introduction............................... 9
Sounds........................................ 9
Display...................................... 10
Security..................................... 10
Time and date........................ 10
Register again ......................... 11
Call settings ............................. 11
Names, calls
and messages................... 12
Introduction............................. 12
Text Entry................................ 12
Names...................................... 14
Messages................................. 14
Call list ..................................... 16
Extras ................................ 16
Introduction ............................ 16
................................................... 16
Euro converter ....................... 17
Calculator ................................ 17
Alarm clock ............................. 17
Call counters........................... 17
Wap services................... 18
Launch ..................................... 18
Favourites ................................ 19
Last page................................. 19
Settings .................................... 19
Access....................................... 19
Other operator
services .............................21
Touchtones (DTMF) ............. 21
Make a second call .............. 21
Answer a second call............ 21
Autoredial................................ 21
Precautions ...................... 22
Troubleshooting.............26
Glossary............................28
Philips authentic
accessories....................... 29
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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
and 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 < or > to select a
function, then press
Repeat step 2 until you reach the desired function.
,
to enter the sub-menu.
<
or >
2
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
Customising your phone
1 Press on the top of the battery cover, then push the cover
to remove it.
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Make sure the phone is switched off before removing the cover.
2 Remove the battery by both lifting the bottom clip and the
battery upwards (1), and pushing it downwards (2).
fully charged does not damage the phone.
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.
➨
battery is charging.
➨
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.
Switch on/off and PIN code
1 To swith on the phone, press and hold the ( key.
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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
pressing
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
<
(left) or > (right) and press ,when the menu of your choice appears on the
screen. Another sub-carousel or a list will then appear.
Main features
Idle screen
After switching your phone on and entering the PIN code (see page 5), 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.
< >
,
or #.
< >
< >
< >
,
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
M
L
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 5 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.
2 To answer the call, press
<
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.
and press (to hang up.
- 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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3 To reject a call, press (. The call is diverted to a number or voicemail if
you have activated “Call forward” (see page 11), or if you haven’t
activated this option, the caller hears a busy tone.
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The phone will not ring if the ringer is deactivated (page 9) or set to Silence via
a hotkey (page 8).
During a conversation, you can:
Lower/raise earpiece volume
•
Mute the microphone
•
Enter a number
•
after the call. Press
Find a phone number
•
select name and
Emergency call
Lock / unlock the keypad
Hotkeys
call screen.
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This number depends on the country where you are. Contact your operator.
Depending on the network operator, the emergency number can be dialled
without the SIM card inserted. 112 is the standard emergency number for GSM
networks (except for UK: 112 or 999). Enter 112 using the keypad then press
)
to dial.
You can lock the keypad to protect the keys from being pressed accidentally.
To lock the keypad, make a long press on
appears on the screen. To unlock the keypad, make a long press on e again.
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Notes:
• The emergency number is available even when the keypad is locked and
you can still receive calls.
• You must unlock your keypad before switching the phone off.
• It is possible to accept or reject a call even when the keypad is locked. The
keypad is unlocked automatically when the phone receives a call, and then
re-locks again once the call is finished.
Instead of entering the various menus and browsing the lists, you can directly
access a specific function thanks to a Hotkey. Making a long press on this key
will automatically activate this function.
by pressing
by pressing ,and selecting Mute.
you want to save by using the keypad. It reappears
,
to store the number or send a SMS.
by pressing ,and select Names , < or > to
,
to confirm. Press e three times to return to the
e
when in idle screen. The icon
<
or >.
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