Philips DECT5251S/05, DECT5211S/05 User Manual

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Quick start guide

The LEFT & RIGHT keys allow you to browse through the menus and submenus.

Press to select a menu or an option and validate a setting.

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

Press to answer a call; Press to end a call.

Predial number & or and dial number

Press and browse .

Press and browse and .

Press , browse through the list and

Predial number and press scroll to

Store and press , enter the name and press

Use the or keys to increase or decrease the

volume.

During a handsfree call, use the or keys to

increase or decrease the volume.

During a call press to select Options, press

to select Mute. Press to select End mute

Press + number phone

Press to select View

Press to enter the carousel, browse to

Handset and press , scroll to Date and time and

reach

press . Press to select Set date and enter the current

date, press . Scroll to Set time and enter the current time,

press

Set the handset external ring tone

Activate/deactivate the answer machine

Press to enter the carousel, browse to

Sounds and press , press to select Handset

reach

ring tones. Press to select External ring tone

Browse through the list to hear the ring tones and press to

select your ring tone

Press on the base station to switch the answer

machine ON or OFF

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Phonebook / Right key

- Press to access the phonebook from idle mode.

- Press to move through the menus and options in menu screen.

OK key

- Press to enter the carousel menu

- Press to validate your choice

Call log / Left key

- Press to access the call log from idle mode.

- Press to move through the menus and options in menu screen.

Talk key

- Press to make or answer 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

Alarm clock

- A short press to dial 0

- A long press to activate/deactivate the alarm clock

Loudspeaker*

- Short press to take the line or to activate the handset loudspeaker during a call

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Handset

End key

- Press to end a call

Clear/Recall

Earpiece

Microphone

- Short press to correct a digit when predialling or a character when editing

- Short press to go back one menu when browsing through the menus

- Short press to use operator services during a call

- Long press to delete several digits or a whole text in once

- Long press to return to idle mode when browsing through the menus

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

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 521/DECT 525 handset

Icons on the handset display

The display gives information about the operation of your telephone

On first use, it is sometimes necessary 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 525). 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.

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.

and empty .

An internal call is in progress. When blinking, this symbol indicates that there is an incoming internal call.

The handset loudspeaker is activated. When blinking, this symbol shows that the base loudspeaker is activated (only for DECT 525).

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 DECT 521

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 DECT 525

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.

Paging key

Press to locate all handsets

ON/OFF key

Press to switch the answer machine ON or OFF

Loudspeaker (only for ring tones and answerphone messages)

Delete key

Short press to delete current

message

Long press to delete all the messages (except unread ones)

Skip/Fast forward key

Short press to go to the next message while listening

Long press to fast forward the current message while listening

Play/Stop key

Short press to play new message

Short press to stop a message while listening to it

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DECT 521/DECT 525 base stations

Quick start guide 1

DECT 521 / DECT 525 handset 2

Icons on the handset display 3

DECT 521 / DECT 525 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 521/525

Unpacking your DECT 521 14 Unpacking your DECT 525 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

Network 46

Extra

Call duration 47 Alarm clock 47 “Do Not Disturb” mode 48

Sounds

Handset ring tones 49 Base ring tones 49 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

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Table of contents

Menu structure

By using the left and right keys, you can scroll through the menus.

SMS

Send new SMS

Read SMS

SMS Settings

Choose SMS box*

Mode

SMS boxes*

SMS centre

Send SMS to phone

Read SMS

View number

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

Screen saver

Menu structure

On or Off

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

Answer machine

Saved messages

Record a memo

Outgoing messages

Play

Next message

Previous message

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

Select group

Change SMS box*

Delete

Send SMS

A / B / C

Call log

Network

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

Cancel call back

Play

Call

View number

Store

Delete

Send SMS

Incoming calls

Outgoing calls

All calls

Unanswered calls only

Calls with answer machine message only

No call**

All calls

No call

**DECT 521 only

Withhold identity

Menu structure

* only available in the UK

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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 pers. melody*

Activation On or Off

Set day

Set time

Settings

Activation

Set day

Start time

Stop time

Allowed caller choice Standard / 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

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Settings

Delete

Base loudspeaker volume*

Earpiece tone

Key & feedback tones

Notification beep

Music on hold

Menu structure

* only available for DECT 525

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

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Conformity, Environment 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 521xx and DECT 525xx 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 DECT521xx and DECT525xx are in compliance with 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)

Safety : EN 60950-1 (10/2001) SAR : EN 50371 (2002)

Article 3.1 b : (protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility)

EMC : 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)

Radio : EN 301 406 V1.5.1 (2003)

The presumption of conformity with the essential requirements regarding Council Directive 1999/5/EC is ensured.

Date : 04/03/2005 Le Mans

Product 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 521/525 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 521/525 with your base station. To register and use your DECT 521/525 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 521/525 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 521/525

Unpacking your DECT 521

The DECT 521 package contains:

One DECT 521 base station One DECT 521 handset

NiMh 2HR AAA 600 mAh rechargeable batteries

A power supply A line cord*

Unpacking your DECT 525

The DECT 525 package contains:

A user guide A guarantee

One DECT 525 base station One DECT 525 handset

NiMh 2HR AAA 600 mAh rechargeable batteries

A user guide A guarantee

A power supply A line cord*

In DECT 521 and DECT 525 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 DECT521/525

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 DECT 525). 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).

Warning ! The electrical network is classified as dangerous 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. Please take care that the power supply and telephone line are connected to the correct sockets as incorrect placement could damage your equipment.

Warning ! 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 insert 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 battery 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.

The warranty shall not apply to the batteries and any other components within limited lifetime and wear.

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 300 hours up to15 hours up to 50 metres up to 300 metres

Battery life in

communication

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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 521/525 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 voice-

mailbox 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 .The carousel represents a loop of icons that gives access to the different first level menus.

Scroll left or right to reach the desired menu and press to 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 and keys 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 Intercom with , the phonebook with and the call log with .

How to navigate in the menus

Press to access the carousel menu

Scroll to Sounds, and press to select

Scroll to Handset ring tone vol. and press to select

The current level is heard, browse to hear other levels

Browse through the levels and select one with

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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

Press 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 press to select

Enter the name and press

To store an SMS

Dial the number

Press to enter the options Scroll to Send SMS and press to select

Press the key

Dial the number

When ringing

Take the line

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes). To create a SMS box please refer to SMS settings page 25

Enter the Destination box* and press

Enter the text and press

Scroll to Store and press to select

Redial from call log

Press to directly access Call log.

Choose an entry in the list

Make the call or press to select Call in the options

* only available in the UK

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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 39).

To record a conversation (DECT 525 only)

Press to enter Options

Scroll to Record and press to select

To listen to the conversation, go to the call log menu or the messages list by pressing the call log key.

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

Press to increase or 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 during an external call

Press to enter the options. Scroll to Phonebook or Call log and press to 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

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