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D4550
Extended user
documentation
Contents
7 Phonebook 16
1 Important safety instructions 3
2 Your phone 4
What is in the box 4
Overview of the phone 4
3 Get started 6
Connect the charger 6
Install the supplied batteries 6
Congure your phone (country
dependent) 7
Charge the handset 8
Check the battery level 8
What is standby mode? 8
Display icons 8
Check the signal strength 9
Switch the handset on or off 9
4 Calls 10
Make a call 10
Answer a call 10
End a call 10
Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume 11
Mute the microphone 11
Turn the speaker on or off 11
Make a second call 11
Answer a second call 11
Switch between two calls 11
Make a conference call with the
external callers 11
5 Intercom and conference calls 13
Make a call to another handset 13
Make a conference call 13
6 Text and numbers 15
Enter text and numbers 15
Switch between uppercase and
lowercase 15
8 Call log 17
9 Redial list 18
10 Phone settings 19
Sound settings 19
Eco mode 20
ECO+ mode 20
Name the handset 21
Set the date and time 21
Set the display language 21
Auto answer 21
Activate/Deactivate auto hang up 21
11 Alarm clock 22
Set the alarm 22
Turn off the alarm 22
12 Services 23
Call list type 23
Auto conference 23
Call barring 23
Blacklist 24
Network type 24
Auto prex 24
Select the recall duration 25
Dial mode 25
Auto clock 25
Register additional handsets 26
Unregister the handsets 26
Restore default settings 26
13 Technical data 27
14 Notice 28
Declaration of conformity 28
Use GAP standard compliance 28
Compliance with EMF 28
Disposal of your old product and battery 28
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15 Frequently asked questions 30
16 Appendix 32
Text and number input tables 32
17 Index 34
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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 classied
as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network
Voltages), as dened in the standard EN
60950.
• Handsfree activation could suddenly increase the
volume in the earpiece to a very high level: make sure
the handset is not too close to your ear.
• This equipment is not designed to make emergency
calls when the power fails. An alternative has to be
made available to allow emergency calls.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with
liquids.
• Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,
ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm
the set.
• Do not expose the phone to excessive heat caused by
heating equipment or direct sunlight.
• Do not drop your phone or allow objects to fall on
your phone.
• Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause
interference.
Warning
• The Electrical network is classied as hazardous. The
only way to power down the charger is to unplug the
power supply from the electrical outlet. Ensure that the
electrical outlet is always easily accessible.
To avoid damage or malfunction
Caution
• Use only the power supply listed in the user
instructions.
• Use only the batteries listed in the user instructions.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
• Do not dispose of batteries in re.
• Always use the cables provided with the product.
• Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to
come into contact with metal objects.
• Do not let small metal objects come into contact with
the product. This can deteriorate audio quality and
damage the product.
• Metallic objects may be retained if placed near or on
the handset receiver.
• Do not use the product in places where there are
explosive hazards.
• Do not open the handset, base station or charger as
you could be exposed to high voltages.
• For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
About operating and storage temperatures
• Operate in a place where temperature is
always between 0°C to +40°C (up to 90%
relative humidity).
• Store in a place where temperature is
always between -20°C and +45°C (up to
95% relative humidity).
• Battery life may be shorter in low
temperature conditions.
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2 Your phone
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips!
To fully benet from the support that Philips
offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
What is in the box
Handset**
Charger
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Short user manual
Overview of the phone
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Power adapter
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a Earpiece
b
• Scroll up on the menu.
• Increase the earpiece/speaker volume.
c
• Delete text or digits.
• Cancel operation.
• Change the sound prole during a call.
d
• End the call.
• Exit the menu/operation.
• Press and hold to switch the handset
on or off.
e
• Press to enter a space during text
editing.
• Press and hold to lock/unlock the
keypad in standby mode.
f
• Press and hold to enter a pause when
making a call.
• Switch to upper/lower case during
editing.
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• Mute or unmute the microphone.
h Microphone
i
• Turn the speaker phone on/off.
• Make and receive calls through the
speaker.
j
• Press and hold to make an intercom
call (for multi-handset version only).
• Set the dial mode (pulse mode or
temporary tone mode).
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• Scroll down on the menu.
• Decrease the earpiece/speaker volume.
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• Make and receive calls.
• Recall key (This function is network
dependent.)
m
• Access the main menu in standby
mode.
• Conrm selection.
• Enter the options menu.
• Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above the key.
n Loudspeaker
o Battery door
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3 Get started
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Caution
• Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in
the 'Important safety instructions' section before you
connect and install your handset.
Connect the charger
Warning
• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back
or the underside of the phone.
• Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the
batteries.
Note
• If you subscribe to the digital subscriber line (DSL) high
speed internet service through your telephone line,
ensure you install a DSL lter between the telephone
line cord and the power socket. The lter prevents
noise and caller ID problems caused by the DSL
interference. For more information on the DSL lters,
contact your DSL service provider.
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the charging
cradle.
Connect each end of the power adapter to:
• the DC input jack at the bottom of the
extra handset charger.
• the power socket on the wall.
Install the supplied batteries
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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
charging, it is normal.
Warning
• Check the battery polarity when inser ting in the
battery compar tment. Incorrect polarity may damage
the product.
Congure your phone
(country dependent)
1 When using your phone for the rst time,
you see a welcome message.
2 Press [OK].
Set the country/language
Select your country/language, then press [OK]
to conrm.
» The country/language setting is saved.
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.
To reset the language, see the following steps.
1 Select [Phone setup] > [Language], then
press [OK] to conrm.
2 Select a language, then press [OK] to
conrm.
» The setting is saved.
Set the date and time
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Date &
time], then press [OK] to conrm.
2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
date, then press [OK] to conrm.
» The time setting menu is displayed on
the handset.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
time.
• If the time is in 12-hour format, press
/ to select [am] or [pm] (Country
dependent).
4 Press [OK] to conrm.
Register your handset
Register your handset to the base station
before use.
Auto registration
Extra handsets of the same model can be autoregistered. Place the unregistered handset on
the base station.
» The handset detects the base station
and registers automatically.
» Registration is complete in less
than two minutes. The base station
automatically assigns a handset number
to the handset.
Manual registration
If auto registration fails, register your handset
manually to the base station.
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Register],
then press [OK] to conrm.
2 Press and hold on the base station for
5 seconds.
3 Enter the system PIN. Press [Clear] to
make corrections. Then press [OK] to
conrm the PIN.
» Registration is complete in less than 2
minutes. The base automatically assigns
a handset number to the handset.
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Note
• If the PIN is incorrect or no base is found within a
certain period, your handset displays a notication
message. Repeat the above procedure if registration
fails.
• The preset PIN is 0000. No change can be made on it.
Charge the handset
Place the handset on the charging cradle to
charge the handset. When the handset is placed
correctly on the charging cradle, you hear a
docking sound.
» The handset starts charging.
When the handset is off the
base station, the bars indicate the
battery level (full, medium and
low).
When the handset is on the base
station/charger, the bars ash until
charging is complete.
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.
Note
• Charge the batteries for 8 hours before rst use.
• If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are
being charged, it is normal.
You can activate or deactivate the docking tone
(see 'Set the docking tone' on page 19).
Your phone is now ready to use.
Check the battery level
The battery icon displays the current battery
level.
What is standby mode?
Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.
The handset name, date and time, and handset
number are displayed on the standby screen.
Display icons
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 (from full to low).
When the handset is on the base
station/charger, the bars keep scrolling
until charging is complete.
The empty battery icon ashes and
you hear an alert tone.
The battery is low and needs
recharging.
It shows the connection status
between the handset and base station.
The more bars are shown, the better
the signal strength is.
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It remains steadily on when browsing
incoming calls in the call log.
It remains steadily on when browsing
outgoing calls in the redial list.
It ashes when there is a new missed
call or when browsing unread missed
calls in call log.
It remains steadily on when only old
call log exists or when browsing the
read missed calls in call log.
It remains steadily on when browsing
blocked calls in call log.
It ashes when receiving incoming call.
It remains steadily on when you are
in a call.
The speaker is on.
The ringer is off.
The silent mode is set and within
active period
(the phone does not ring).
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 set, but is outside
of active period.
The alarm is activated.
It is displayed when you scroll up /
/
down a list or increase / decrease the
volume.
ECO The Eco mode is activated.
ECO+ The ECO+ mode is activated.
• Make sure the handset is connected 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.
Note
• When ECO+ is on, the signal strength is not displayed.
Switch the handset on or off
Press and hold to switch the handset on or
off.
Check the signal strength
The number of bars indicates
the connection status between
the handset and base station. The
more bars are shown, the better
the connection is.
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4 Calls
• To erase a digit, press [Clear].
• To enter a pause, press and hold .
2 Press or to dial out the call.
Note
• When the power fails, the phone cannot access
emergency services.
Tip
• Check the signal strength before you make a call or
when you are in a call (see 'Check the signal strength'
on page 9).
Make sure that all the handsets registered to
the base station are Philips D45 models in
order to have this feature functioning properly.
Make a call
You can make a call in these ways:
• Normal call
• Predial call
You can also make a call from the redial list,
phonebook list and call log.
Tip
• For information of how to make a call from the redial
list, phonebook list and call log, see the base station's
user manual.
Normal call
1 Press or .
2 Dial the phone number.
» The number is dialed out.
» The duration of your current call is
displayed.
Note
• The talk time of your current call is displayed on the
call timer.
• If you hear warning tones, the phone is almost out of
battery or out of range. Charge the battery or move
the phone close to the base station.
Answer a call
When the phone rings, you can select from the
following options:
• press or to answer the call.
• pick up the phone to answer the call when
you activate the auto answer feature (see
'Auto answer' on page 21).
• select [Silent] to turn off the ringer of the
current incoming call.
Warning
• When the handset rings or when the handsfree is
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to
avoid ear damage.
Note
• The caller ID service is available if you have registered
to the caller ID service with your service provider.
Tip
• When there is a missed call, a notication message is
displayed.
Predial call
1 Dial the phone number
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End a call
You can end a call in these ways:
• Press ;
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