Philips DECT6172H/05, DECT6171H/05 User Manual

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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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New event indicator

Blinking when there are new events

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

- Long press to activate the base loudspeaker (DECT 617 only)

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

Headset

plug

Earpiece

Microphone

or hang up.

Clear/Recall

- 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

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DECT 613/DECT 617 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 617). 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 ringtone 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 617).

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/Pause key

Short press to play new message Short press to pause a message while listening to a message

Stop key

Short press to stop listening

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/ Back/Skip/Fast

forward key

Short press to go to the next or previous message while listening Long press to fast forward the current message while listening

Volume key

To adjust the base volume level

Paging key

Press to locate all handsets

Delete key

Short press to delete current

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

DECT 613/DECT617 base stations

Table of contents

Quick start guide 1

DECT 613 / DECT 617 handset 2

Icons on the handset display 3

DECT 613 / DECT 617 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 613/617

Unpacking your DECT 613 14 Unpacking your DECT 617 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 Record a memo 36 Outgoing messages 33 Answerphone settings 33

Intercom

Internal call 37 Call transfer 37 Conference call 38 Babysit mode 38

Phonebook

Add new 39 View 39

Call log

View 42 Delete all 44 Call log settings 44

Operator services 45

Extra

Call duration 46 Alarm clock 46 “Do Not Disturb” mode 47

Sounds

Handset ring tones 48 Base ring tones 48 Group ring tones 49 Handset ring tone volume 49 Base ring tone volume 49 My ring tones 50 Record personal melody 50 Settings 51

Base

Enable registration 53 Line settings 53 Service code settings 55

FAQ 56

Troubleshooting 58

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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.

SMS

Send new SMS

Read SMS

SMS Settings

Choose SMS box*

Mode

SMS boxes*

SMS centre

Send SMS to phone

View 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

Screensaver

Menu structure

On or Off

Un-register handset

Enter name

Set date

Set time

Levels (1 to 5)

Off / 10s / 20s

Off / Logo/Eco mode

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Enter RC code

Answer machine

Saved messages

Record a memo

Outgoing messages

Play

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 prompts

Voice language

Call screening

Recording quality

Remote control

Menu structure

On or Off

Toll saver / 3 / 5 / 7

Message & date/ Message only/Off

List

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

No call

All calls

No call

* only available in the UK

Cancel call back

Withhold identity

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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 tones

Internal ring tones

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

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, 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 613xx and DECT 617xx 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. 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.

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 613xx and DECT 617xx 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 : 08/09/2004 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 613/617 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 613/617 with your base station. To register and use your DECT 613/617 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 613/617 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 613/617

Unpacking your DECT 613

The DECT 613 package contains:

One DECT 613 base station One DECT 613 handset

NiMh 2HR AAA 600 mAh rechargeable batteries

A power supply A line cord

Unpacking your DECT 617

The DECT 617 package contains:

A user guide A guarantee

One DECT 617 base station One DECT 617 handset

NiMh 2HR AAA 600 mAh rechargeable batteries

A power supply A line cord

In DECT 613 and DECT 617 multi-handset packs, you will also find one or more additional handsets, chargers with their power supply and additional rechargeable batteries.

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A user guide A guarantee

Installing the DECT613/617

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 617). 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.

Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.

Battery life and range

A battery low alert will inform you that the batteries have to be recharged. If it happens during a call, the communication will be shortly cut. 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 to 15 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 613/617 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

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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 617 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

(The louspeaker is not available when the headset is plugged).

To switch the base loudspeaker ON/OFF (DECT 617 only)

Long press to activate or deactivate the base loudspeaker

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 6 volume levels available.The last setting is stored for the next calls.

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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