DECT5151L/29
User manual
Charge the handset(s) 24 hours
before use.
Quick start guide
The pilot key allows you to browse the menus. Up to go left in the menus and down to go
right in the menus & options.
Press to select a menu or an option and validate a setting.It is also used as shortcut to menus
Answer/end a call
Make a call
Read Call log
Redial a number
Call from phonebook
Add a name in the phonebook
Adjust the earpiece volume during a call
Adjust the handset loudspeaker volume
Mute and unmute the microphone
Transfer a call/Intercom (if there are
at least 2 handsets)
Read an event
Set the date and time
Predial number & or and dial number
up and browse
up and browse and
down,browse through the list and
Predial number and select scroll to Store
and select ,enter the name and press OK
Scroll up to increase the volume,scroll down
to decrease the volume
During a handsfree call,up to increase,down to
decrease
During a call press Options,press Mute
press End mute
Press + number phone
Press View
Press to enter the carousel, scroll to Handset
and select. ,scroll to Date and time and select
Press to select Set date and enter the current date,
press OK. Scroll to Set time and enter the current time,
press OK
Set the handset external ring tone
Activate/deactivate the answer machine
Press to enter the carousel, scroll to Sounds
and select. ,press to select Handset ring tones.
Press to select External ring tone
Browse through the list to hear the ring tones and select
your ring tone
Press on the base station to switch the answer
machine ON or OFF
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Pilot key
Press to enter the carousel or
select a menu or an option
Scroll to move through the
menus & options
Move the cursor left/right
Scroll up to access the Call
Log from idle mode
Scroll down to access the
Phonebook from idle mode
A long press to unlock the keypad
Loudspeaker*
- Short press to take the line or to
activate the handset loudspeaker
during a call
Keypad lock & Editing
- Short press to insert *
- Long press to lock/unlock the
keypad in idle mode
- Long press to insert R (in
between-digit pause) when dialling
- Long press to enter multitap
system or Eatoni®editor when
entering text
- A short press to change the
letter when editing in Eatoni
SMS key
- Short press to directly access
Send new SMS from idle mode
- Short press from the Phonebook
or the Call log menu to edit an SMS
®.
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Handset
Talk
- Press to take the line,answer a
call or hang up.
Clear/Recall
Earpiece
Microphone
- To correct a digit when predialling
or a character when editing
- Short press to go back one menu
when navigating
- Long press to return to idle
mode when navigating
- To insert R for operator services
when on line
Do not disturb & case mode
- Short press to insert # when
dialling
- Long press to activate/deactivate
the “Do Not Disturb” mode
- Long press to insert a pause (P)
when dialling
- Press to switch case mode when
editing
Alarm clock
- A short press to dial 0
- A long press to activate/deactivate
the alarm clock
Call transfer/Intercom
- Short press to initiate or cancel
internal call
- Short press during internal call to
transfer the call or switch between
internal call and External call
- Short press to answer an internal
call or to release an internal call
*Warning :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.
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DECT 511/DECT 515 handset
Icons on the handset display
The display gives information about the operation of your telephone
On first use, it is sometimes necessar y to wait for a few minutes of charge before seeing icons
on the display.
When charging,the battery bars scroll from empty to full status.
When the handset discharges,the battery shows the status :
Full ,2/3 , 1/3
The answer machine is activated (DECT 515).When blinking,this symbol
indicates that there is a new message on the answer machine or on the
operator voice mailbox.When fast blinking it shows that the answer
machine is full.
and empty .
The ring tone is deactivated.
An external call is in progress.When blinking,this symbol indicates that
there is an incoming external call in progress or that the line is already busy.
An internal call is in progress.When blinking, this symbol indicates that there
is an internal incoming call.
The handset loudspeaker is activated.When blinking,this symbol shows that
the base loudspeaker is activated (only for DECT 515).
The SMS function is activated.When blinking, this symbol indicates that a
new SMS has been received.When fast blinking,it indicates that the SMS
memory is full.
The handset is registered and in range of the base.When blinking,this symbol
indicates that the handset is not registered to the base.
Icons on the handset display
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base station
Paging key
The paging key enables you to locate a missing handset.Press the key until the handset starts
to ring.Once retrieved,press any key on the handset to end paging.
base station
Loudspeaker
New message
indicator
When blinking,it indicates
that there is a new message.
When fast blinking,it indicates
that the answer machine
memory is full.
ON/OFF key
Press to switch the answer
machine ON or OFF
Play/Stop key
Short press to play new
message
Short press to stop a message
while listening to it
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Paging key
Press to locate all handsets
Skip/Fast forward k ey
Short press to go to the next
message while listening
Long press to fast forward the
current message while listening
Delete key
Short press to delete current
message
Long press to delete all the
messages (except unread ones)
DECT 511/DECT515 base stations
Table of contents
Quick start guide 1
DECT 511 / DECT 515 handset 2
Icons on the handset display 3
DECT 511 / DECT 515 base stations 4
Table of Contents 5-6
Menu structure 7-11
Conformity, Environment and Safety 12
Declaration of conformity
Using GAP standard compliance 13
Installing the DECT 511/515
Unpacking your DECT 511 14
Unpacking your DECT 515 14
Installing the base station 15
Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset 15
Battery life and range 15
Introduction
Philips screen saver 16
Idle mode 16
Understanding the menu system 16
How to navigate in the menus 16
Basic principles 17
In-call features 18
Editing systems 19-20
SMS
Send new SMS 21
Read SMS 22
SMS settings 25
Handset
Babysit mode 28
Registration 28
Rename handset 29
Date & time 29
Display contrast 30
Backlight 30
Screen saver 30
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Answer machine
Saved messages 31
Outgoing messages 33
Answerphone settings 33
Record and listen to a memo 37
Intercom
Internal call 38
Call transfer 38
Conference call 39
Babysit mode 39
Phonebook
Add new 40
View 40
Call log
View 43
Delete all 45
Call log settings 45
Operator services 46
Extra
Call duration 47
Alarm clock 47
“Do Not Disturb” mode 48
Sounds
Handset ring tones 49
Base ring tones 50
Group ring tones 50
Handset ring tone volume 50
Base ring tone volume 50
My ring tones 51
Record personal melody 51
Settings 52
Base
Enable registration 54
Line settings 54
Service code settings 56
FAQ 57-58
Troubleshooting 59-60
Index
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Table of contents
Menu structure
By using the “Pilot key” on the side of the handset,you can scroll through the menus.
Menu
SMS
Send new SMS
Read SMS
SMS Settings
Choose SMS box*
Choose SMS box*
Mode
SMS boxes*
SMS centre
Send SMS to phone
Read SMS
View number
Reply
Forward
Send again
Delete SMS
Copy to phonebook
Call
On or Off
Handset
* only available in the UK
Babysit mode
Registration
Rename handset
Date & time
Display contrast
Backlight
Screensaver
Menu structure
On or Off
Register handset
Un-register handset
Base selection
Enter name
Set date
Set time
Levels (1 to 5)
Off / 10s / 20s
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Enter RC code
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Answer machine
Saved messages
Record a memo
Outgoing messages
Play
Next
Previous
Call
Delete
Store
Send SMS
Answ.machine mode
Record outgg msg
Answer and record
with personalised OGM
Answer only with
personalised OGM
Answer and record
with predefined OGM
Answer only with
predefined OGM
Standard OGM for
answ.& record mode
Standard OGM for
answer mode only
Group A
Group B
Group C
Play/Record new
Delete
Intercom
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Answerphone settings
Call all
Handset list
Mode
Rings before answer
Voice language
Call screening
Recording quality
Remote control
Menu structure
On or Off
Toll saver / 3 / 5 / 7
Off/Low/Medium/
High/Boost
High / Standard
Mode (On or Off)
Change code
Phonebook
View
Add new
Call
Change number
Change name
Define the group
Change SMS box*
Delete
Send SMS
A / B / C
Call log
Operator services
View
Delete all
Call log settings
Call forward
Cancel call forward
Call forward when
line busy
Cancel call forward
when line busy
Call forward when
unanswered
Cancel call forward
when unanswered
Voice mail
Play
Call
View number
Store
Delete
Send SMS
Incoming calls
Outgoing calls
All calls
Unanswered calls only
Calls with answer
machine message only
All calls
No call
* only available in the UK
Cancel call back
Withhold identity
Menu structure
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Extra
Call duration
Sounds
Alarm clock
Do not disturb mode
Handset ring tones
Base ring tones
Group ring tones
Handset ring tone
volume
Base ring tone
volume
My ring tones*
Record melody
Activation On or Off
Set day
Set time
Settings
Activation
Set day
Start time
Stop time
Allowed caller choice A / B / C
External ring tone
Internal ring tone
Ring tone list
A / B / C
Handset
Base
Play
Record new
Ring tones
Ring tone volume
On or Off
Rename
Delete
Rename
Delete
Low/Medium/High
* only available in the UK
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Settings
Delete
Base loudspeaker
volume
Earpiece tone
Key & feedback tones
Notification beep
Music on hold
Menu structure
Base station
Enable registration
Line settings
Dial mode
Tone / Pulse
Service code settings
Recall type
Choose country/oper.
First ring
Short flash / Long flash
On or Off
Menu structure
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Conformity,Envir onment and Safety
Safety information
This equipment is not designed to make emergency calls when the power fails.An alternative
has to be made available to allow emergency calls.
Conformity
Hereby,Philips declares that the DECT 511xx and DECT 515xx are in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This product can
only be connected to the analogue telephone network of the UK and Ireland.
Power requirements
This product requires an electrical supply of 220-240 volts, alternating monophased power,
excluding IT installations defined in standard EN 60-950.In case of power failure,the
communication can be lost.
Warning !
The electrical network is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the standard EN 60-
950. The only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply from the
electrical outlet.Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always
easily accessible.
Telephone connection
The voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as
defined in the standard EN 60-950.
Safety precautions
Do not allow the handset to come into contact with water.Do not open the handset or the
base station.You could be exposed to high voltages. Do not allow the charging contacts or the
battery to come into contact with conductive materials.
Environmental care
Please remember to observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packaging
materials,exhausted batteries and old phone and where possible promote their recycling.
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Conformity, Environment and Safety
Declaration of conformity
We
Philips Consumer Electronics
Route d’Angers
72081 Le Mans Cedex 9
France
Declare that the products DECT 511xx and DECT515xx are in compliance with the Annex III
of the R&TTE-Directive 1999/5/EC and then with the following essential requirements:
Article 3.1.a (protection of the health & the safety of the user) :EN 60950-1 (10/2001)
Article 3.1.b (protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility :
ETSI EN 301 489-6 V1.2.1 (08/2002) & ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (08/2002)
Article 3.2 (effective use of the radio spectrum) EN 301 406 (2003)
The presumption of conformity with essential requirements regarding Council Directive
1999/5/EC is ensured.
Date :10/05/2004 Le Mans
Quality Manager, Home Communication
Using GAP standard compliance
The GAP standard guarantees that all DECTTMGAP handsets and base stations comply with a
minimum operating standard irrespective of their make. Your DECT 511/515 handset and base
station are GAP compliant,which means the minimum guaranteed functions are :register a
handset,take the line, receive a call and dial. The advanced features may not be available if you
use another handset than a DECT 511/515 with your base station.
To register and use your DECT 511/515 handset with a GAP standard base station of a
different make,first follow the procedure described in the manufacturer’s instructions, then
follow the procedure page 28.
To register a handset from another make to the DECT 511/515 base station,place the base
station into registration mode (page 28),then follow the procedure in the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Philips has marked the battery and packaging with standard symbols designed to promote the recycling and appropriate
disposal of your eventual waste.
A financial contribution has been paid to the associated national recovery & recycling system.
The labelled packaging material is recyclable.
DECTTMis a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of the implementers of the DECT technology.
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Installing the DECT 511/515
Unpacking your DECT 511
The DECT 511 package contains:
One DECT 511 base station One DECT 511 handset
NiMh 2HR
AAA 600 mAh
rechargeable
A user guide A guarantee
batteries
A power supply A line cord*
Unpacking your DECT 515
The DECT 515 package contains:
DECT 511
DECT 515
PHILIPS
One DECT 515 base station One DECT 515 handset
NiMh 2HR
AAA 600 mAh
rechargeable
batteries
A user guide A guarantee
DECT 511
DECT 515
PHILIPS
A power supply A line cord*
In DECT 511 and DECT 515 multi-handset packs, you will also find one or more additional
handsets,chargers with their power supply and additional rechargeable batteries.
*Warning :You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cable.
In this case, please , first plug this line adaptor to the line cable before connecting it to the line
socket.
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Installing the DECT511/515
Installing the base station
Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will
reach.To properly install the base station,plug the line cord and the power cable into the base station.
Plug the cord and the cable into the wall. A beep indicates that the phone is properly installed (only
available for DECT515).If you have a broadband DSL Internet Installation, please make sure you have
one DSL filter plugged directly on each line socket used in the house and check the modem and the
phone are plugged in the correct filter slot (one specific for each).
W arning !The electrical network is classified as dangerous according to criteria in the standard EN 6 0 -
950. The only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet.
Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always easily accessible.
Please take care that the power supply and telephone line are connected to the correct sockets as
incorrect placement could damage your equipment.
W arning !Always use the cables provided with the product.
Do not insert anything in this opening
Connect the power supply
Connect the telephone line cord
Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset
To inser t the batteries, open the battery cover, place the batteries as indicated and put the battery cover
back. When the handset is placed on the base station the 3 batter y bars scroll (if charge is needed).Allow
the handset to charge for 24 hours to reach full charge.On first use it may be necessary to wait for a
few minutes before seeing symbols on the display.
In case you need to change the batteries,the following type is mandatory 2HR AAA NiMh 600 mAh.
Warning: the base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use.Always use
rechargeable batteries.
Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.
Battery life and range
Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charge & discharge. When reaching the range
limit and the conversation becoming crackly,move closer to the base. To reach optimal range, place the
base station away from electrical appliances.
Battery life in standby
mode
up to 200 hours up to15 hours up to 50 metres up to 300 metres
Battery life in
communication
Installing the DECT511/515
Indoor range Outdoor range
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Introduction
Philips screen saver
After 2 minutes of inactivity, the screen saver is displayed:
You can deactivate it (see p.30)
Idle mode
In idle mode, the DECT 511/515 display shows various information:
- The date & time, the name of the handset and the instructions to access
the menu.
- Missed calls ,new SMS or new messages (answer machine)
or network voicemailbox message ,if any.
- “Do Not Disturb” mode , and the alarm clock , if activated.
To activate/deactivate these functions press or
Understanding the menu system
To access the carousel menu from idle mode, press on
the side of the handset The carousel represents a loop of
icons that gives access to the different first level menus.
Scroll up or down to reach the desired menu and select
The sub menus are listed and represented by little squares
at the bottom of the display. To reach one particular sub-menu
use the “pilot key” and press to validate your choice.
A “tick” shows the selected sub-menu or option.The
shows the option you are browsing.
Note:some menus are also directly accessible via a dedicated
key on the keypad like the SMS menu with or the Intercom
with .
How to navigate in the menus
Press to access the carousel menu
Scroll to Sounds, and select
Scroll to Handset ring tone vol. and select
The current level is heard, browse to hear other levels
Browse through the levels and select one
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Introduction
Basic principles
To make and to answer a call
Pre dialling
Direct dialling
Answer a call
Dial the number
Make the call
To call from the phonebook
Scroll down to directly access Phonebook
Choose a name in the list
Make the call or press to select Call in the options
To store a name from predial
Dial the number
Press to enter the options
Scroll to Store and select
Enter the name and press OK
To store an SMS
Dial the number
Press to enter the options
Scroll to Send SMS and select
Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).
To create a SMS box please refer to SMS settings page 25
Press the key
Dial the number
When ringing
Take the line
Enter the Destination box* and press OK
Enter the text and press
Scroll to Store and select
Redial from call log
Scroll up to directly access Call log and select
Choose an entry in the list
Make the call or press to select Call in the options
* only available in the UK
Basic principles
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In call features
During an external call,some other options are available.Press to enter Options.
To mute the handset microphone
Press to enter Options
Press to select Mute (the caller can no longer hear you)
Press again to resume the conversation (End mute)
Intercom (available only if you have at least two handsets)
During an external call,you can use the intercom in-call option to call another handset and for
example transfer the call to this handset.
Press to enter Options
Scroll to Intercom (the caller can no longer hear you)
If there is only one additional handset it rings automatically,
otherwise select a handset from the list.
Press Transfer when the second handset has taken the line.
Other options are available such as Switch and Conference call (see page 38).
To record a conversation (DECT 515 only)
Press to enter Options
Scroll to Record and select
To listen to the conversation, go to the call log menu or the messages list
To switch the handset loudspeaker ON/OFF
Press to activate or deactivate the handset loudspeaker
Warning :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.
To increase/decrease the handset & earpiece/loudspeaker volume during a call
Scroll up to increase or down to decrease the volume when on line
There are 5 volume levels available. The last setting is stored for the next calls.
To access the phonebook or the call log
Press to enter the options. Scroll to Phonebook or Call log and select
Caller Line identification and Call waiting
If you subscribe to the Call waiting service, a beep in the earpiece informs you of a second
incoming call. The name or number of the second caller may be displayed if you also subscribe
to Caller Display service. To answer that second call,use + (according to your
network,the code may be different).Please contact your network provider for more details.
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In call features
Editing systems
Case mode
By default,the first letter of a sentence is in upper case. Use to change the case mode:
- all letters in upper case (AB)
- all letters in lower case (ab) or
- the first letter in upper case and the rest of the word in lower case (Ab).
Punctuation and mathematical marks are available through and while other special
characters are also available on (see table page 20).
Scroll to move the cursor left or right.Press to delete a character ; a long press
deletes the whole text.
DECT 511/515 uses two editing systems :Multi-tap and Eatoni®. While editing, a long press on
enables you to switch between the two systems.
The standard multi-tap system
This system allows you to enter the text character by character, pressing the corresponding
key as many times as necessary to reach the desired character.
The Eatoni®system is a predicitive editing system designed to help you to write an SMS.
A little E in the header helps you to know the mode you are using.
Eatoni®is a word editor that chooses the most probable letter.
The operation of the Eatoni®system is the following:
Press the key that displays the character you want to edit. The character that is most likely to
be correct is displayed on the screen.If it does not match the expected letter, press to
display the next most probable character available on the key.
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Let’s compare Multitap and Eatoni® systems to write “Peter”.
To write “Peter” with multi-tap
Press once :P
Press twice :Pe
Press once :Pet
Press twice :Pete
Press three times : Peter
To write “Peter”
with Eatoni
®
Press to
change character
Keypad Keys
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Long press
to activate Eatoni
Press
Multi-tap Sequence
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a b c 2 à ä ç å æ
d e f 3 è é ) N
g h i 4 ì Γ
j k l 5 7
m n o 6 ñ ò ö
p q r s 7 ß A 2 E
t u v 8 ù ü
w x y z 9 f S Ξ Q
.0 , / : ;" ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |
Press
®
Press
Press
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Press
Editing systems
Press to validate the
name
Eatoni®& LetterWise are trademarks of Eatoni Ergonomics,Inc. and
used by Philips under license.
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