Philips DECT 627, DECT 629 User Manual

Quick start guide / understanding the menu system

Press the Left soft key (LSK) to enter the main menu in idle mode. Use the Navigation keys

to go up or down in the menu list or to navigate within the lists. Press the LSK to select the menu or an option and confirm a setting.

A short press of one of the soft keys confirms the text function described above these keys.

Press the Up navigation key to access the Redial list in idle mode and press the Down navigation key to access the Call log.

Answer / end a call

Make a

Read Call log

Redial a number

Call from phonebook

Add a name

to the phonebook

Adjust the earpiece volume during a call

Adjust the handset loudspeaker volume

Mute and unmute the microphone

Set the date and time

Set the handset ring tone

Activate/deactivate the answer machine

(only DECT 627)

/

Press , scroll to select Call log or SMS and browse

Quick start guide

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DECT 623/DECT 627 Handset

Colour Display

Headline : shows icons current menu operation Soft key line : shows contextual menus.

Left Soft key

-In idle mode, short press to access the main menu.

-Short press to select contextual menu.

Pick-up & Recall key

-Press to take the line and answer a call.

-To insert R for operator services when on line.

Keypad lock & insert

-Short press to insert

-Long press to lock/unlock the keypad in idle mode.

Loudspeaker*

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

Navigation keys

Scroll to move through the menus & options

Scroll up to access the Redial

list from idle mode

Scroll down to access the Call log/SMS messages from idle mode

	Hang-up key
	- A short press to hang-up the line
	or to exit (return to idle mode).
	- A long press to power off the
	handset.
	Case mode & insert #
	- Short press to insert #.
	- Press to change case mode when
	editing.
	- Long press to insert a pause (P)
	when dialling.
	Intercom / Call transfer
	- Short press to initiate an internal
Microphone	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.

*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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Icons on the handset display

The display gives information about the operation of your telephone.A total of 8 icons can be shown in the headline of the display :

When being used for the first time, it is sometimes necessary to wait until the battery is sufficiently charged before the icons appear on the display.

The handset is registered and in range of the base. When blinking, this symbol indicates that the handset is not registered to the base or out of range.

The ringtone is deactivated.

The alarm clock is activated.

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 incoming internal call.

The keypad is locked.

The handset loudspeaker is activated.

New message(s) (SMS, call log entry or voice mail).

scroll from empty to full status. battery shows the status :

Icons on the base display

.

only DECT 627

The display of the base DECT 627 gives information about the answer machine and the settings.

Time (HH : MM ) Date (DD / MM)

Number of messages

The remote access code is activated.

New unread message(s) on answer machine.

Old message(s) on answer machine, already read.

The answer machine is ON.

Indicates the type of outgoing message.

Indicates the number of rings before the answer machine will start playing the outgoing message.

Call screening ON/OFF

display

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DECT 623 base station

key

enables you to locate a missing handset if the and has charged batteries. Press the key until

to ring. Once retrieved, press	key on the
paging.

DECT 627 base station

	/	Volume keys	Loudspeaker	Record Memo &
	To adjust the base volume level			Outgoing messages
				Short press to record a
	Backlight will be ON when			memo.
				Long press to record outgoing
	there are new answer machine
				message 1 or 2 (see page 49).
	messages or answer machine
	memory is full.
	Icons see page 3
	Paging key			Skip forward / Next
	Press to locate all handsets.			message
				Short press to go to the next
	ON/OFF key			message while listening.
	Press to switch the answer
	machine ON or OFF
	Skip back / Replay		Play / Stop key	Delete key
	key			Short press to delete the
	If pressed within 1 second of		Short press to play message.	current message during
	message playback : Skip to pre-		Short press to stop playback	playback.
	vious message.		while listening to a message.	Long press in idle mode to
	If pressed after 1 second of
			Long press to enter answer	delete all messages (after all
	message playback : Replay
	current message.		machine setting mode.	messages have been read).

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Table of contents
Quick start guide	1
DECT 623 / DECT 627	2
Icons on the handset display	3
Icons on the base DECT 627	3
DECT 623 / DECT 627 base	4
Table of contents	5-6
Menu structure	7-9
Contextual soft key labels	9
Conformity, environment	10
Declaration of conformity
Using GAP standard compliance	11
Installing the DECT 623/627
Unpacking your DECT 623/627	12
Installing the base station	13
Installing and replacing the batteries	13
Battery life and range	13
Configuration mode	14
Handset power Off/On and	14
Introduction
Idle mode	15
Understanding the menu system	15
Basic principles	16
In-call features	17
Editing systems	18
SMS
Write and send new SMS	19
View SMS	20
Inbox	21
Outbox	22
Draft folder	24
SMS settings	25
Clock & Alarm	26
To set the date and time	26
To set the alarm clock	26-27
Phonebook
Group ring tone	28
New entry	28
View	29
Table of contents	5

Call log

View	32
Store a number in the phonebook	32
Delete all	33

Redial list

View	34
Store a number in the phonebook	34
Delete all	35

Intercom

Internal call	36
Call transfer	36
Conference call	37

Personalize

Wallpaper	38
Contrast	38
Handset tones	38
Handset name	40
Auto answer	40
Language	40

Advance settings

Dial mode	41
Flash time	41
Voice language (only DECT 627)	42
Security	42
Registration	43
Unregistration	43
Reset	43
Network service (Operator services)	44
Answer machine DECT 627
Keys	45
Display	46
Saved messages	46
Delete answer machine messages	47
Answer machine settings	47
Outgoing messages	49
Record and listen to a memo	50
Remote control	51
Default settings	51
FAQ	52-53
Troubleshooting	54-55
Index	56

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Menu structure

From idle mode, to enter the menu, press the Left soft key (LSK) MENU. Use the Navigation keys to go up or down in the menu list.

	Write a SMS
	Inbox
Menu	Outbox

Draft

SMS Settings

Default Center

Clock &	Date & Time
Alarm	Alarm

Alarm Tone

SMS

Reply

Edit

Save Number

Delete

Delete all

Edit

Resend

Save as Draft

Delete

Delete all

Edit

Send

Delete

Delete all

SMS Center 1

SMS Center 2

SMS Center 3

Select SMS center

Enter Date & Time

Off

On Once

On Daily

Alarm tone 1/2/3

Menu structure

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Phonebook

Personalize

Adv.Settings

New Entry	Enter name	Enter number	Select Group
List Entry	List of names
Edit Entry	List of names
Delete Entry	List of names
Delete All

		Wallpaper			Wallpaper 1/2/3/4
		Contrast			Level 1/2/3
		Handset Tones			HS RingVolume		Level 1/2/3/Off
					HS Ringtone		Melody names
					Group Melody		Select melody for
							group A / B /C
					KeyTone		On / Off
					SMSTone		On / Off
		Handset name			Enter HS name
		Auto Answer			On / Off
		Language			List of languages

Dial Mode	Tone / Pulse
Flash Time	Short/Medium/Long
Voice Lang.	Language list
Security	Change PIN	Enter PIN	Enter new PIN
	Call Barring	Enter PIN	Nr. 1/2/3/4
Registration	Enter PIN
Unregistration	Handset list
Reset	Yes / No

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Net. Service						Call Forward
						Call Fwd Busy			Activate / Deactivate /
network depen-									Setting
dent features
						Call Fwd UnAns
						Voice Mail
						Call Back			Activate / Deactivate

Contextual soft key labels

Depending on context the following soft key labels
may appear above the Left and Right soft keys :		MENU PHBK
Soft key label	Function
MENU	Initiate a menu function.
SELECT	Choose the current selection.
OK	Confirm the current settings / entry or function.
BACK	Go back to the previous screen.
PHBK	Access Phonebook list.
MUTE	Mute the handset microphone.
UNMUTE	Unmute the handset microphone.
SILENT	Stop the incoming ring tone.
CLEAR	Clear the current character and shift the cursor
SAVE	to the left.
	Save in phonebook.
STOP	Switch off the alarm.
VIEW	View the details of an entry.
ALL	To call all handsets via intercom.
CONF	Start a conference call.

Menu structure

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Conformity,environment and safety

power fails.An alternative has to be

in compliance with the essential This product can only be

mentioned on the packaging.

monophased power, excluding IT the communication can be lost.

in the standard EN 60-950.The unit from the electrical outlet.

always easily accessible.

Network Voltages), as defined in

open the handset or the base charging contacts or the battery to

type other than the one supplied :

earpiece to a very high level. Make sure

disposal of your packaging materials, their recycling.

Equipment; 2002/96/EC) is to recovery and recycling techniques to

and components,

bin.

and electronic

accessories) in the designated

product back to the retailer.

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Declaration of conformity

with ANNEX IV of the R&TTE-Directive requirements :

of the user)

to electromagnetic compatibility)

& ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (08/2002)

requirements regarding Council Directive

0168

GAP handsets and base stations comply with make.Your DECT 623/627 handset and

minimum guaranteed functions are : dial.The advanced features may not be 623/627 with your base station (except

with a GAP standard base station of a

in the manufacturer’s instructions, then

DECT 623/627 base station, place the base follow the procedure in the manufacturer’s

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.

DECTTM is a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of the implementers of the DECT technology.

Declaration of conformity

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Installing the DECT 623/627

One DECT 623 handset

A guarantee

A line cord*

Unpacking your DECT 627

The DECT 627 package contains:

	One DECT 627 base station		One DECT 627 handset
	NiMh AAA	A user guide
	550 mAh		A guarantee
		and an SMS
	rechargeable
		leaflet
	batteries
		A power supply	A line cord*
		unit

*Warning : You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cable. In this case, please connect the line adaptor to the line cable before connecting it to the line socket.

find one or more additional handsets, batteries.

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Installing the base station

Place 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. If you have a broadband DSL Internet connection, 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 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.

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 line cable provided with the product otherwise you may not have a dialling tone.

	Connect the power supply
	Connect the telephone line cord
!	delivered with the product

Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset

To insert the batteries, open the battery cover, place the batteries as indicated and then replace the battery cover.When the handset is placed on the base station, the 3 battery bars scroll (if charge is needed).Allow 12 - 15 hours for the batteries to fully charge. On first use it may be necessary to wait for a few minutes before seeing symbols on the display.

Never use any battery type other than the one supplied : risk of explosion.

Warning: the base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use. Always use rechargeable batteries.

The warranty does not apply to the batteries and any other components which have a limited lifetime or are exposed to wear.

Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.

Battery life

Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charging & discharging.When reaching the range limit and the conversation becomes crackly, move closer to the base.To reach optimal range, place the base station away from electrical appliances.

Battery life in	Battery life in standby	Indoor range	Outdoor range
talk time	mode
up to 14 hours	up to 140 hours	up to 50 metres	up to 300 metres

Installing the DECT 623/627

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Configuration mode

Country dependent feature

Before using your DECT 623/627, you need to configure it according to the country of use. Install the batteries.After a few minutes of charging, the configuration screen appears.

Browse through the different countries.

Press SELECT to choose the country that suits you.

Browse through the list of operators.

Press SELECT to choose your operator.

Your phone is ready to be used.

If you need to re-configurate your DECT 623/627, see page 40.

Note: If BACK is pressed, the handset will show the country selection screen again.

Handset power OFF and ON

To power the handset OFF or ON long press the key.

Keypad lock/unlock

Long press the key to lock/unlock the keypad in idle mode.

Introduction

mode, the DECT 623/627 display shows various information:

-The date & time, the name of the handset and the instructions to access the menu.

-New calls, new SMS or network voicemailbox message, if any.

-and the alarm clock , if activated.

You can define a wallpaper image for the idle mode (see page 38). By default one of the preinstalled pictures is used as wallpaper.

the menu system

To access the main menus from the idle mode, press the Left Soft Key MENU.

Scroll up or down to reach the desired menu and press the Left Soft Key to SELECT.To return to the idle mode

press the Right Soft Key to select BACK.

The sub menus are listed one under the other, so when reaching the bottom of the list, the first item is then shown again.

Up to five sub menus are displayed on the screen.When there are more than 5 sub menus in the list, an arrow ▼ is displayed between the soft key labels.

To reach one particular sub-menu, use the navigation keys and press the Left Soft Key to SELECT.

Note : in idle mode the Phonebook names list is also directly accessible via the Right Soft Key PHBK, the Call log via the Down navigation key and the Redial list via the Up navigation key .

Introduction

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Basic principles

To make, to answer and to end a call

Predialling	Direct dialling	Answer a call*	End a call
Dial the number	Press the key	When ringing
Make the call	Dial the number	Take the line

*You can also press the key to answer an incoming external call in handsfree mode. If you have activated the Auto Answer Mode (see page 40) simply lift up the handset from the base or charger to answer a call.

Warning ! Upon incoming calls, the handset ringer volume can increase in the earpiece. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear when ringing.

Call duration counter

After you have taken the line (dial a number or answer a call), the call duration counter appears on the handset display.

To call from the phonebook

Press the RSK to directly access PHBK.

Choose a name in the list.

Make the call.

a name from predial

Dial the number.

Press SAVE to enter the options.

Enter the name and press OK.

Redial from call log

Press the Down key to directly access the Call log.

Press SELECT.

Choose an entry.

Make the call.

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In-call features

During an external call, some other options are available.

To mute the handset microphone

Press to select MUTE (the caller can no longer hear you).

Press again to resume the conversation (UNMUTE).

(available only if you have at least two handsets)

an external call, you can use the intercom key to call another handset and, for transfer the call to this handset.

Press to put the external call on hold, the caller can no longer hear you. Enter the number of the handset you want to transfer the call to.

Press to end the call on the first handset when the second handset has taken the line.

Other options are available such as Switch and Conference call (see page 36-37).

To access the phonebook, the call log or the redial list

Press the RSK to enter the Phonebook or press the Down navigation key to enter the Call log or press Up navigation key to enter the Redial 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 volume of the earpiece and loudspeaker during a call

Scroll up to increase or down to decrease the volume when on line.

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 Line Identification Service.To answer that second call, use +

(according to your network, the code may be different). Please contact your network provider for more details.

In-call features

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