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.

Press the Right soft key (RSK) to access the Phonebook in idle mode and press the LSK

to VIEW the details.

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 navi-

gation key to access the Call log.

Answer / end a call

Make a call

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

Predial number & or and dial number

Press , scroll to select Call log or SMS and browse

Press and browse and

Press RSK and browse and

Predial number and press the LSK to select SAVE, 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 LSK MUTE, press LSK again to select

UNMUTE

Press the LSK to enter the menu list, scroll to Clock &

Alarm and press SELECT, press to select Date & time. Enter

the current time (HH:MM), then the current day (DD/MM) and

press SELECT.

Set the handset ring tone

Activate/deactivate the answer machine

(only DECT 627)

Press the LSK to enter the menu list, scroll to Persona-

lize and press SELECT, scroll to Handset Tones and press

SELECT. Scroll to HS Ringtone and press SELECT. Browse

through the list to hear the ring tones and select your

chosen ring tone.

Press on the base station to switch the answer machine ON/OFF

Quick start guide

DECT 623/DECT 627 Handset

Colour Display

Headline : shows icons and 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.

Earpiece

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

Right Soft key

- Short press to access the Phonebook from idle mode.

- Short press to select contextual menu.

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.

Loudspeaker*

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

Microphone

Intercom / Call transfer

- Short press to initiate an 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.

*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.

DECT 623 / DECT 627 handset

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).

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 and empty

Icons on the base display

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

Time (HH : MM )

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

Icons on the handset & base display

only DECT 627

Date (DD / MM)

Number of messages

DECT 623 base station

Paging key

The paging key enables you to locate a missing handset if the handset is in range and has charged batteries. Press the key until the handset starts to ring. Once retrieved, press key on the handset to end paging.

DECT 627 base station

/ Volume keys

To adjust the base volume level

Backlight will be ON when there are new answer machine messages or answer machine memory is full. Icons see page 3

Paging key

Press to locate all handsets.

ON/OFF key

Press to switch the answer machine ON or OFF

Skip back / Replay key

If pressed within 1 second of message playback : Skip to previous message. If pressed after 1 second of message playback : Replay current message.

Loudspeaker

setting/ok

Play / Stop key

setting/ok

Short press to play message. Short press to stop playback while listening to a message. Long press to enter answer machine setting mode.

Record Memo &

Outgoing messages

Short press to record a

memo.

Long press to record outgoing

message 1 or 2 (see page 49).

Skip forward / Next

message

Short press to go to the next

message while listening.

Delete key

Short press to delete the

current message during

playback.

Long press in idle mode to

delete all messages (after all

messages have been read).

DECT 623 & DECT 627 base station

Quick start guide 1

DECT 623 / DECT 627 handset 2

Icons on the handset display 3 Icons on the base DECT 627 3

DECT 623 / DECT 627 base station 4

Table of contents 5-6

Menu structure 7-9 Contextual soft key labels 9

Conformity, environment and safety 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 in the handset 13 Battery life and range 13

Configuration mode 14 Handset power Off/On and keypad lock/unlock 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

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

Table of contents

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.

SMS

Write a SMS

Inbox

Outbox

Draft

SMS Settings

SMS

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

Clock &

Alarm

Default Center

Date & Time

Alarm

Alarm Tone

Menu structure

Select SMS center

Enter Date & Time

Off

On Once

On Daily

Alarm tone 1/2/3

Phonebook

New Entry

Enter name Enter number

Select Group

Personalize

List Entry

Edit Entry

Delete Entry

Delete All

Wallpaper

Contrast

Handset Tones

Handset name

Auto Answer

Language

List of names

Wallpaper 1/2/3/4

Level 1/2/3

HS Ring Volume

HS Ringtone

Group Melody

Key Tone

SMS Tone

Enter HS name

On / Off

List of languages

Level 1/2/3/Off

Melody names

Select melody for group A / B /C

On / Off

Adv.Settings

Dial Mode

Flash Time

Voice Lang.

Security

Registration

Unregistration

Reset

Tone / Pulse

Short/Medium/Long

Language list

Change PIN

Call Barring

Enter PIN

Handset list

Yes / No

Menu structure

Enter PIN

Enter new PIN

Nr. 1/2/3/4

Net. Service

network dependent features

Call Forward

Call Fwd Busy

Call Fwd UnAns

Voice Mail

Activate / Deactivate / Setting

Call Back

Withhold ID

Activate / Deactivate

Contextual soft key labels

Depending on context the following soft key labels may appear above the Left and Right soft keys :

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

to the left.

SAVE 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.

PHBK

Menu structure

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 623xx and DECT 627xx 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 networks of the countries mentioned on the packaging.

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

Recycling & disposal

Disposal instructions for old products.

The purpose of the WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment; 2002/96/EC) is to ensure that products are recycled using best available treatment, recovery and recycling techniques to ensure human health and high environmental protection. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Do not dispose of your old product in your general household waste bin. Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products marked by this symbol :

Use one of the following disposal options :

1. Dispose of the complete product (including its cables, plugs and accessories) in the designated WEEE collection facilities.

2. If you purchase a replacement product, hand your complete old product back to the retailer. He should accept it as required by the WEEE directive.

Conformity, environment and safety

Declaration of conformity

We, PHILIPS Consumer Electronics Route d'Angers 72081 Le Mans Cedex 9 France

Declare that the products DECT62xx are in compliance with ANNEX IV 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 : 20/05/2005 Le Mans

0168

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 623/627 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 623/627 with your base station (except with DECT 723/727 handsets). To register and use your DECT 623/627 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 described on page 43. To register a handset of another make to the DECT 623/627 base station, place the base station into registration mode (page 43), 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.

DECT

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

Declaration of conformity

Installing the DECT 623/627

Unpacking your DECT 623

The DECT 623 package contains:

One DECT 623 base station One DECT 623 handset

NiMh AAA 550 mAh rechargeable batteries

A power supply

A user guide and an SMS leaflet

A guarantee

A line cord*

unit

Unpacking your DECT 627

The DECT 627 package contains:

One DECT 627 base station One DECT 627 handset

setting/ok

NiMh AAA 550 mAh rechargeable batteries

A user guide and an SMS leaflet

A guarantee

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.

In DECT 623 and DECT 627 multi handset packs, you will also find one or more additional handsets, chargers with power supply units and additional rechargeable batteries.

Installing the DECT 623/627

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 and range

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

talk time

up to 14 hours up to 140 hours up to 50 metres up to 300 metres

Battery life in standby

mode

Installing the DECT 623/627

Indoor range Outdoor range

Configuration mode

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.

Country dependent feature

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.

Configuration mode / Handset power OFF/ON & keypad lock/unlock

Introduction

Idle mode

In idle 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.

Understanding 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

Down navigation key and the Redial list via the Up navigation

key .

Introduction

PHBK, the Call log via the

Basic principles

To make, to answer and to end a call

Predialling

Direct dialling

Answer a call*

End a call

Dial the number

Make the call

*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.

Press the key

Dial the number

When ringing

Take the line

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.

To store 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.

Basic principles

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).

Intercom (available only if you have at least two handsets)

During an external call, you can use the intercom key to call another handset and, for example, 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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