Philips TCD808-A9 User Manual

USER MANUAL

Before you start

Basic functions

Phone book

Using the menus

Using network services

List of accessories

A problem ?

Display

Antenna ring

Fit your favorite colour

antenna ring

Antenna

Earpiece

Soft key

Clear key

Microphone

Soft key

Scroll keys

On/Off

Keypad

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Description of the phone

Philips Twist

Option End

C D

A: Symbols

Battery charge: 4 bars means battery charged. Telephone: Tel. steady means that a call is in

progress.Tel.flashing means that your phone is ringing.

Roaming: means that you are using a network other than your home network.

Mail: mail steady means that you received a new text message. Mail flashing means that the memory is full.

Network: means that the phone is registered with a network.

Reception quality: 4 bars means the best reception.

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B & C: Soft keys

The phone has two ‘soft keys’ (C).The soft keys do different things at different times.A label (B) on the display shows what the soft key will do.In this guide, when we say ‘press End’, what we mean is ‘press the soft key under the label End’.

D: Scroll keys

Use these keys to ‘scroll’ through menus, phone book or messages.When it is possible to scroll up and down, the scroll indicators are shown on the display. In standby mode, press to select the Redial list or to select the Reply list. During a call, use these keys to set the volume.

E: On/Off button

Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.

F: Right and Left keys

Use these keys to move the cursor right or left when you enter a text message.When it is possible to move the cursor, are shown on the display.

G: Clear key

Use this key to clear the display or delete mistakes you made. Press and hold this key to go back to standby mode from the Menu options.

H: Index

The index displays one, two characters or nothing depending on what you are doing.The indications displayed are as follows: position in the menu or in a list, number of the active call when receiving two calls, ‘S’ if the silent mode is activated, ‘*’ to indicate the currently selected option.

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Security

Radio waves

Your cellular phone is a radio transmitter/receiver. It transmits and receives radio waves in the GSM frequency. The GSM network controls the power at which the phone transmits (between 0.02 watts and 2 watts). Your cellular phone complies with all relevant safety standards.The CE mark on your cellular phone means that it is compliant with the European directive on electromagnetic compatibility 89/336/EEC and the low voltage directive 73/23/EEC.

Safety precautions

Careless use of the phone can result in harm to you or others. Please read and follow all the security instructions given here and inquire about local laws and regulations.

■ Vehicles: check with the manufacturer that

electronic equipment used in your vehicle will not be affected by radio energy. Avoid using your phone while driving (it affects your concentration). Respect the local laws and regulations.

■ Aircraft: switch your phone off when in an aircraft.

It is illegal to use your cellular phone when airborne.

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■ Hospital: switch your phone off near hospitals or

medical equipment. Ask the manufacturer about the radio wave shielding of any electronic medical devices which you may use (pacemakers, hearing aids).

■ Blasting areas: switch your phone off where

blasting is in progress (quarries).

■ Flammable atmospheres: switch your phone

off in areas with a potentially flammable atmosphere (petrol stations, fuel depots or chemical plants).

■ Safety: use your phone in the normal operating

position (to ear). Do not touch the antenna while a call is in progress. Do not use your phone with a damaged antenna (risk of minor skin burn).

■ Children: keep your phone in a safe place, out of

reach of small children.

Using your phone efficiently

To improve the performance of your phone and reduce radio energy emission and battery consumption:

■ Avoid low reception areas (tunnels or between tall

buildings).If the shows less than 2 bars, move to

another location.

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■ Always let your battery discharge completely before

recharging it.

■ Do not use any battery chargers other than those

specified in the PHILIPS catalog. Using another charger may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to the phone.

■ Do not allow metal objects to short circuit the

battery contact (such as keys in your pocket).

■ Switch the phone off if you are going to leave it

unused for a long time.

■ Store the phone in a clean, dust free place.

■ Keep the phone away from heat.

■ Do not try to disassemble the phone. If it is not

working properly, call the PHILIPS Helpline.

■ Keep the phone dry and do not use harsh chemicals

(such as solvents or detergents) to clean it.To clean the phone, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with a midly soapy water solution.

The SIM card

To use your phone, you must insert a valid SIM card supplied by your GSM service provider. When you switch the phone on,it may ask for the PIN code.The PIN code is the secret code of the SIM card. You cannot use the SIM card without the PIN code.

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The SIM card contains your subscription number and phone number. It also contains a memory in which you can store phone numbers and messages. If you use your SIM card on another phone, you still retain the same phone number and phone book.

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■ Remove the battery.

■ Slide card into the grooves in the phone (the chip

must be facing inwards and towards the bottom of the phone).

Inserting the SIM card

The battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. Charge the battery after purchase.

Battery charge is shown by the symbol. Each bar shown represents 25% of charge. If the phone emits a warning signal and the symbol is shown, you should charge the battery.

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Charge a new battery for at least 24 hours before use.

A battery only reaches its maximum capacity after being totally discharged and recharged 2 or 3 times. A battery lasts longer if you allow it to fully discharge from time to time.

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■ Hook the battery onto the hinge at the bottom of

the phone.

■ Swing the battery down and click it into place.

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■ Push the latch at the top of the battery.

■ Swing the battery up and then lift it off the phone.

Clipping on the battery

Removing the battery

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A charger is supplied with the phone.

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■ Clip the battery onto the phone.

■ Plug the connector into the round socket at the

base of the phone.

■ Plug the transformer unit into a mains AC power

socket.

■ The symbol indicates the state of the charge

process:

• bars moving - means the battery is charging.

• steady - means the battery is fully charged. The only way to turn the charger off is to

unplug it.

You can switch the phone on and use it during charging. The charger can be connected to an IT power supply. If the battery is completely discharged, the battery icon will only appear 2 to 3 minutes after you connect the charger.

Charging the battery

Basic functions

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■ Press to switch your phone on.

■ Type your PIN code if activated and press OK

If you enter the wrong PIN code 3 times,

your SIM card will be blocked.

You must then enter the PUK code provided by your service provider (10 wrong PUK codes entered will totally block your SIM card. Contact your service provider).

■ Press and hold to switch your phone off.

Switching on/off

Standby mode

After being switched on, your phone goes to standby mode.Your phone is ready to use.The display is as follows:

network to which you are connected

If the and the are not displayed, the network is not currently available. Move to a

different location.

In this guide: operations started from standby mode are marked . Operations started

during a call are marked

battery charge status (max. :4 bars). your phone is registered with a network.

quality of reception (max. : 4 bars).

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