PHILIPS ID5551B User Manual

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ID555

EN Telephone Answering Machine

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Warning

Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.

Table of contents

1Important 3

1.1 Power requirements 3

1.2 Safety Information 3

1.3 Conformity 4

1.4 Using GAP standard
compliance 4

1.5 Recycling and disposal 4

1.6 Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields
(“EMF”) 5

2 Your phone 6

2.1 What’s in the box 6

2.2 Overview of your phone 7

2.3 Display icons 9

2.4 Overview of the base
station 10

3 Getting started 11

3.1 Connect the base station 11

3.2 Install your phone 11

3.3 Welcome mode 12

3.4 Menu structure 14

4 Using your phone 17

4.1 Make a call 17

4.2 Answer a call 18

4.3 End a call 18

5Use more of your

phone 19

5.1 Switch the handset on/off 19

5.2 Keypad lock/unlock 19

5.3 Text or number entry 19

5.4 Call in progress 19

5.5 Call waiting 20

5.6 Caller Line Indentification 20

5.7 Using your Phonebook 21

5.8 Using the Redial list 23

5.9 Using the Call log 24

5.10 Using the Intercom 25

5.11 Paging 26

6 Personal settings 27

6.1 Change the Handset
Name 27

6.2 Handset Tones 27

6.3 Change the Display
Language 28

6.4 Set Contrast Level 28

6.5 Activate/Deactivate Auto
Hang-up 28

7 Clock and Alarm

settings 29

7.1 Set date and time 29

7.2 Set date/time format 29

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7.3 Set alarm 30

7.4 Set alarm tone 30

8Advanced settings 31

8.1 Easy Call 31

8.2 Activate/Deactivate
Conference mode 31

8.3 Call Barring 32

8.4 Change master PIN 32

8.5 Registration 33

8.6 Unregister a handset 34

8.7 Country Selection 34

8.8 Reset Unit 34

8.9 Default settings 35

8.10 Set Auto Prefix 35

8.11 Change Recall time 36

8.12 Change the Dial Mode
(country-dependent) 36

8.13 Set first ring 36

9 Network Services 38

9.1 Call Forward 38

9.2 Voice Mail 39

9.3 Info Service 39

9.4 Call Return 39

9.5 Cancel Call Back 40

9.6 Withhold ID 40

10 Telephone answering

machine (TAM) 41

10.1 Play 41

10.2 Delete all messages 43

10.3 Set the Answer mode 43

10.4 Personalised Outgoing
Message 43

10.5 Switch the Answering
Machine On/Off via
handset 44

10.6 Answering Machine
settings 45

10.7 Call Screening 46

11 Technical data 48

12 Frequently asked

questions 49

13 Index 52

2Table of contents

• Use only with provided batteries:

1Important

Take time to read this user manual
before you use your phone. It
contains important information and
notes regarding your phone.

1.1 Power requirements

• This product requires an electrical
supply of 100-240 volts AC. In
case of power failure, the
communication can be lost.

• The Electrical network is classified
as hazardous. The only way to
power down the charger is to
unplug the power supply from the
electrical outlet. Ensure that the
electrical outlet is always easily
accessible.

• The voltage on the network is
classified as TNV-3
(Telecommunication Network
Voltages), as defined in the
standard EN 60-950.

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Warning

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Do not allow the charging
contacts or the battery to come
into contact with metal objects.

• Do not open it as you could be
exposed to high voltages.

• Never use any other battery than
the one delivered with the
product or recommended by
Philips: risk of explosion.

• Always use the cables provided
with the product.

Important 3

a) TCL, PL-043043, Li-ion

polymer battery, 3.7V 500mAH

b) Mcnair, MC-163-500, Li-ion

polymer battery, 3.7V 500mAH

• Use only with provided adaptor:

Base Station

a) Electronic Sales Ltd, IW507,

7.5V 500mA

b) Electronic Sales Ltd, TR5075G,

7.5V 500mA

Charger pod

a) Electonic Sales Ltd, TR1575G,

7.5V 150mA

b) Electonic Sales Ltd, IW157,

7.5V 150mA

1.2 Safety Information

• 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.

• This equipment is not designed to
make emergency calls when the
power fails. An alternative has to
be made available to allow
emergency calls.

• Do not expose the phone to
excessive heat caused by heating
equipment or direct sunlight.

• Do not drop your phone or allow
objects to fall on your phone.

• Do not use any cleaning agents
containing alcohol, ammonia,
benzene, or abrasives as these may
harm the set.

• Do not use the product in places
where there are explosive hazards.

• Do not let small metal objects
come into contact with the
product. This can deteriorate audio
quality and damage the product.

• Do not allow the charger to come
into contact with liquids.

• Active mobile phones in the
vicinity may cause interference.

About operating and storage
temperatures:

• Operate in a place where
temperature is always between 0
and 35º C (32 to 95º F).

• Store in a place where
temperature is always between ­20 and 45º C (-4 to 113º F).

• Battery life may be shortened in
low temperature conditions.

1.3 Conformity

We, Philips declare that the product is
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.
You can find the Declaration of
Conformity on www.p4c.philips.com.

1.4 Using GAP standard

compliance

The GAP standard guarantees that all

TM

GAP handsets and base

DECT
stations comply with a minimum

operating standard irrespective of
their make. Your 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 an ID555 with your base station.
To register and use your ID555
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 33.
To register a handset of another make
to the ID555 base station, place the
base station into registration mode
(page 33), then follow the procedure in
the manufacturer’s instructions.

1.5 Recycling and disposal

Disposal instructions for old
products:
The WEEE directive (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive ; 2002/96/EC) has been put
in place 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.

4Important

Inform yourself about the local
separate collection system for
electrical and electronic products
marked by this symbol.

Use one of the following disposal
options:

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

• 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.

Disposal instructions for
batteries:

Batteries should not be
disposed of with general
household waste.

Packaging information:

Philips has marked the 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.

1.6 Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (“EMF”)

1. Philips Royal Electronics

manufactures and sells many
consumer oriented products
which usually, as with any
electronic apparatus, have the
ability to emit and receive
electro magnetic signals.

2. One of Philips' leading Business

Principles is to take all necessary
health and safety precautions for
our products, to comply with all
applicable legal requirements
and to stay well within the EMF
standards applicable at the time
of producing the products.

3. Philips is committed to develop,

produce and market products
that cause no adverse health
effects.

4. Philips confirms that if its

products are handled properly
for their intended use, they are
safe to use according to
scientific evidence available
today.

5. Philips plays an active role in the

development of international
EMF and safety standards,
enabling Philips to anticipate
further developments in
standardisation for early
integration in its products.

Important 5

2Your phone

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www.philips.com/welcome.

2.1 What’s in the box

Handset Base station Battery door

1 Li-ion

rechargeable battery

User manual Guarantee Quick Start Guide

Note

*You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line
cable. In this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first
before plugging the line cord to the line socket.

In multihandset packs, you will find one or more additional handsets, chargers
with power supply units and additional rechargeable batteries.

6Your phone

Power supply Line cord*

2.2 Overview of your phone

AEarpiece
BDisplay

See page 9 for an overview of the
display icons.

C Left Softkey

Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above it.
During a call: Initiate a second call,
consult phonebook or transfer a call.
Switch on the backlight.

D Right Softkey

Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above it.
Switch on the backlight.

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E Navigation keys

In idle mode: Scroll up to access the
Call log and scroll down to access the
Phonebook.
During a call: Scroll up/down to
increase or decrease earpiece and
speaker volume.
In editing mode: Scroll up/down to go
to the previous character or next
character.
In other modes: Scroll up/down a
menu list or go to the previous or
next record in the Phonebook, Redial
list or Call log.

F Talk key

In idle mode: Answer an incoming
external or internal call.
During a call: Activate the recall
function.
In other modes: Dial the selected
number in the Phonebook, Redial list
or Call log.

G Hang-up key

In idle mode: Long press to switch on/
off the handset.
During a call: Hang up a call.
In other modes: Return to the idle
mode.

H Menu key

In idle mode: Go to the main menu.

I Loudspeaker key

In idle mode: Turn on the
loudspeaker and dial the number.
Answer an incoming call using
handsfree mode.
During a call: Toggle the loudspeaker
on/off.

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J Redial key

In idle mode: Access the Redial list.

K Keypad lock key

In idle mode: Insert *. Long press to
lock/unlock the keypad.
During a call: Insert *.

L Mute key

During a call: Mute/Unmute the
handset microphone.

M Call transfer key & Intercom/

Conference key

In idle mode: Initiate an internal call.
During a call: Hold the line and page
another handset. Long press to start a
conference between internal and
external calls.

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NRinger on/off key &

Pause key

In idle mode: Insert #. Long press to
turn the ringer on/off.
During a call: Insert #.
When predialling: Long press to insert
a pause marked “P”.
In editing mode: Long press to switch
between upper and lower case.

OMicrophone
P Loudspeaker
Q Battery door

Danger

Handsfree activation can suddenly
increase the volume in the earpiece
to a very high level. Make sure the
handset is not too close to your ear.

#

2.3 Display icons

Indicates that the battery
is fully charged. Icon blinks
during charge and when
the battery is low.
Indicates that the battery
is fully discharged.

Indicates that an external
call is connected or held.
Icon blinks when receiving
an incoming call.
Indicates new voice
messages are received.
Icon blinks when there are
unread messages.
Displays when there are
existing call log records or
when call log is accessed.
Icon blinks when there are
new missed calls.
Displays when the alarm
clock is activated.

Disp lays when the
loudspeaker is activated.
Disp lays when ringer off is
activated.

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Indicates that the
telephone answering
machine is activated. Icon
blinks when the memory
for answering machine
messages is full.
Indicates that the handset
is registered and within
range of the base station.
Icon blinks when the
handset is out of range or
is searching for a base.

2.4 Overview of the base station

AMessage Counter

Blinking

: Indicates number of new

messages.

Steady

: Indicates number of old

messages.

2 bars flashing

no more memory left.
Indicates the volume level (L0 - L5)
when
Indicates the current message
number during playback.

B On/Off key

In idle mode, short press to switch on/
off the answering machine.

C Volume keys

Increase/Decrease speaker volume
during message playback.
There are 5 volume levels.
The call screening is activated if the
speaker volume is not set to off.

10 Your phone

: Indicates that there is

V is pressed.

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D Delete key

Delete current message during
message playback.
Long press to delete all messages
when the answering machine is in idle
mode (unread messages will not be
deleted).

EPrevious message/

Replay message key

Go to previous message if pressed
twice during message playback.
Replay current message if pressed
once during message playback.

F Play/Stop key

Play phone messages (the first
recorded will be played first).
Stop message playback.

G Next message key

Skip to the next message during
message playback.

H Paging key

Page handset.
Long press to start registration
procedure.

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3 Getting started

3.1 Connect the base station

Place the

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base station in a central

location near the telephone line
socket and electricity socket.
Connect the line cord and the
power cable to their
corresponding connectors at
the bottom of the base station
as shown.

Connect the other end of the
line cord to the telephone line
socket and the other end of the
power cable to the electricity
socket.

Note

The line adaptor may not be attached
to the line cord. In this case, you have
to connect the line adaptor to the line
cord first before plugging the line
cord to the line socket.

!

Warning

Avoid placing the base station too
close to large metal objects such as
filing cabinets, radiators or electrical
appliances. This can impair the range
and sound quality. Buildings with thick
internal and external walls may impair
transmission of signals to and from
the base.

!

Warning

The base station does not have an
ON/OFF switch. Power is applied
when the power adaptor is plugged
into the unit and connected to the
electricity socket. The only way to
power down the unit is to unplug the
power adaptor from the electricity
socket. Therefore, ensure that the
electricity socket is easily accessible.
The power adaptor and telephone
line cord have to be connected
correctly, as incorrect connection
could damage the unit.

Always use the telephone line cord
supplied with the unit. Otherwise,
you may not get a dial tone.

3.2 Install your phone

Before using the handset, the
batteries have to be installed and fully
charged.

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Place the handset on the charging

3.2.1 Install battery

!

Warning

Always use Li-ion rechargeable
battery supplied with your unit.
There could be risk of battery leakage
if you use other battery types.

Slide out the battery cover.

1

Place the batteries and replace

2

the cover.

3.2.2 Charge battery

!

Warning

The handset must be charged for at
least 24 hours before using it for the
first time.
When the battery level becomes low,
the low battery sensor alerts you by
sounding an audible tone and blinking
the battery icon.
If the battery level becomes
exceedingly low, the phone
automatically switches off and any
function in progress will not be saved.

12 Getting started

1

cradle of the base station. A
melody is emitted if the handset is
placed correctly.
The battery icon on the

2

display blinks during charge.
The battery icon becomes

3

steady when the handset is fully
charged.

Note

Optimal battery life is reached after 3
cycles of complete charging (over 15
hours) and discharging, allowing
approximately 12 hours of talk-time
and 150 hours of stand-by time.

3.3 Welcome mode

Note

Depending on your country, the

WELCOME

In this case, you are not required to
select your country/operator/
language settings.
In the case when
on the screen before you first use
your handset, you need to configure
it according to the country of use.
After charging it for a few minutes,
the word
various languages. Follow these steps
to configure your phone:

1

2

3

screen may not appear.

WELCOME

WELCOME

Press

WELCOME

screen.
Scroll
the associated language.
Press
your selection.

appears in

m

SELECT

when

appears on the

: to your country and

m

SELECT

to confirm

appears

• The default line settings and
menu language for the selected
country will be automatically
configured.

• To set date/time, see “Set date
and time” on page 29.
Your phone is now ready for use.

Note

You can still make outgoing calls or
receive incoming calls without first
defining your country selection. The
welcome mode will display again after
the call.

Tip

You may change your country
settings anytime after the first
configuration. (see “Country
selection” in chapter 8.7)
If there are no key presses for 15
seconds, the handset will
automatically return to idle mode. It
will also return to idle mode
automatically when you place the
handset back on the base station.

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3.4 Menu structure

The table below describes the menu tree of your phone. Press
mode to enter the main menu. Use navigation keys
menus and press left softkey

PHONEBOOK

PERSONAL SET

CLOCK & ALARM

m to enter each option.

NEW ENTRY

LIST

EDIT ENTRY

SELECT MELODY

DELETE ENTRY

DELETE ALL

DIRECT MEMORY KEY 1

HANDSET NAME

HANDSET TONES RING VOLUME

LANGUAGE

CONTRAST LEVEL 1/2/3/4/5

AUTO HANG-UP ON/OFF

SET DATE/TIME

SET FORMAT TIME FORMAT 12 HOURS/24 HOURS

ALARM OFF/ON ONCE/ON DAILY

ALAR M TONE MELODY 1/MELODY 2/MELODY 3

: to navigate within the

...

KEY 9

RING TONES

KEY BEEP ON/OFF

List of languages

DATE FORMAT DD/MM / MM/DD

M in idle

List of melodies

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ADVANCED SET

NETW. SERVICES

EASY CALL MODE O N/OFF

NUMBER

CONFERENCE ON/OFF

CALL BARRING MODE ON/OFF

NUMBER NUMBER 1/NUMBER 2/

CHANGE PIN

REGISTRATION

UNREGISTER

COUNTRY

RESET

AUTO PREFIX DETECT DIGIT

PREFIX

RECALL TIME SHORT/MEDIUM/LONG

DIAL MODE TONE/PULSE

FIRST RING ON/OFF

CALL F ORWARD ACTIVATE/DEACTIVAT E/

CALL FWD BUSY ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE/

CALL F WD UNANS ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE/

VOICEMAIL/VOICEMAIL 2 CALL/SETTINGS

INFO 1/INFO 2 CALL/SETTINGS

CALL RETURN CALL/SETTINGS

CANCEL CALL BK CALL/ SETTINGS

WITHHOLD ID ACTIVATE/SETTINGS

CHANGE CODE

CHANGE CODE

CHANGE CODE

NUMBER 3/NUMBER 4

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