Philips TD6611/BH021P, TD6611/BB191P, TD6611/BB051P, TD6611/BB031P, TD6611/BB021P User Manual

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The Onis Vox handset

Earpiece
This display tells you what is
happening on your telephone.
Up Key
Display
Press this key to move through the menu or to increase earpiece volume during calls or to delete a
character when entering a
number or name.
Loudspeaker Key
Press this key to turn the base or
the handset loudspeaker on or off.
Dialling Key
Use this key to make, answer
or end calls.
Unlock Key
Press and hold this key to unlock
the keypad.
Recall/Menu Key
Press this key to consult the
menus, or to use the Recall
function during a call.
Caller List Key
Press this key to consult the
caller list.
Down Key
Press this key to move through the menu or to decrease earpiece volume during calls.
Answering machine Key
Press this key to operate your answering machine.
OK Key
Press this key to confirm a menu selection or to scroll the number on the display.
Phonebook Key
Press this key to consult your Phonebook.
Number/Character Keypa d
Use these keys for dialling and for entering characters.
Redial Key
Press this key to redial the last numbers called.
Internal Call Key
Press this key to make intern al calls and to transfer an outside call to another handset.
Microphone
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The Onis Vox Base station

Volume Key (-)
Press this key to
loudspeaker volume during calls or when
decrease
listening to messages.
Replay Key
While listening to the
messages, press
this key once/twice
to play the current/
previous message
again.
Erase Key
While listening to the messages, press this key once to erase the
current message.
After listening to all
messages, press this
key for 2 seconds to erase all messages.
Paging Key
Press this key to
make all the
handsets in range
ring.
Volume Key (+)
Press this key to
increase loudspeaker volume during calls or when listening to messages.
Messages indicator light
Play/stop key
Press this key to play
the received message s. Press again this key to stop.
Next Key
While listening to the messages, press this key to play the next message.
On/Off answering machine key with indicator light
Press this key to switch on/off the answering machine.
Power/Line indicator light
Base station indicator lights :
See page 32 for explanation.
In the interest of improving its products and services, the manufacturer reserves the rights to modify the
specifications contained in this document at any time and without prior notice.
Copyright © Philips 1998 - All rights reser ved
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The display

These symbols tell you what is happening on your phone.
When:
M
E
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t
l
U
H
is on
is on
is on
is on
blinks
is on
blinks
is on
is on
blinks
This line of the display shows up to 10 numbers or
H
- you are consulting the menus.
- there are messages on your answering machine.
- you are consulting the Phonebook.
- a call is in progress.
- the outside line is ringing.
- your answering machine is switched on.
- you have pressed the
- your answering machine is answering a call.
- there are new entries in the caller list since your last consultation.
- the handset loudspeaker is on.
- the base loudspeaker is on.
r
key to operate your answering machine.
characters.
b
A
is on
is on
- the handset is charging when on the base station.
- the battery is discharged when
- your handset is out of the range of the base station.
- your handset is not subscribed to any base station.
- the base station is not powered.
off
the base station.
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Table of Contents

Safety information 4
Installing your Onis 5
Connecting your phone 5
Deciding where to put the base station Connecting the base station Connecting another telephone (UK only) Ringer Equivalence Number or REN (UK only)
Charging your handset 6
Battery installation Handset charge Handset discharge
Testing your telephone 7
Using your Onis 8
Making a call 8 Answering a call 9 Redialling the last number called 9 Using the handset paging 9 Adjusting the handset earpiece volume 10 Using the handset loudspeaker 10 Using and adjusting the base station loudspeaker 10 Locking the handset keypad 10
5 5 6 6
6 7 7
The caller list 11
Caller display 11 Caller list functions 11
Consulting the caller list Dialling from the caller list Removing an entry from the caller list Creating a Phonebook entry from the caller list Accessing your answering machine from the caller list
12 12 12 12 12
Your Onis Answering machine 13
Setting up your answering machine 13
Recording your own outgoing message Setting the day and time
Using your answering machine 15
Switching on the answering machine Switching off the answering machine Intercepting calls Call screening Listening to received messages Erasing messages
Personalising your answering machine 18
Enabling/Disabling voice prompts
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15 15 16 16 17 18
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Entering a remote control code Changing the number of rings Switching message record on or off Selecting the recording quality
Your answering machine’s advanced functions 21
Recording a local message Switching on the answering machine by remote control Calling into your answering machine by remote control
19 20 20 21
21 22 22
Personalising your telephone 23
Entering menu mode 23 Setting the dial mode 23 Selecting the menu language 23 Selecting the ringer melody and volume 24
Handset ringer Base station ringer
Using the battery saver 24
Switching on the battery saver Switching off the battery saver
24 24
24 24
Your Phone book 25
The phone book 25
Storing a name and number in your phone book Using the handset keypad to enter characters Making a call using the phone book Removing a name and number from your phone book
25 25 26 26
Using advanced functions 27
Inserting automatic dialling pauses 27 Registering a new handset with your base station 27 Changing the name of your base station 28 Making an internal call 28 Transferring calls 28 Internal call waiting 29 Setting up Baby Sit 29 Registering one handset with several base stations 29
Selecting the base station
Removing a handset 30
29
Connection to a PABX 31
Selecting the network type 31 Setting the recall type 31
Useful tips and maintenance 32
Beeps 32 Base station indicator lights 32 Telephone troubleshooting 33 Answering machine troubleshooting 34 Caring for your phone 35 Battery removal 35
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Safety information

This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
This product may be used legally only in a country where the appropriate authority has given its specific authorisation. This authorisation appears on a label under the base station. The marking on the product certifies its conformity to the technical regulations for user safety and electromagnetic disturbance which were applicable on the date
of approval in accordance with European Union directive No. N°73/23EEC, 89/336/EEC, 91/263EEC and 93/68EEC.
Power requirements
This product requires an electrical supply of 220-240 volts, alternating monophased current, excluding IT installations defined in standard EN 60-950.
Warning!
The electrical network is classified as dangerous according to criteria in the standard EN60-950. The only way to power down this product is by unplugging the power cable from the electrical outlet. Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always easily accessible. To be able to make calls in the event of a power cut, it is recommended that this
telephone be used as a complement to another telephone which does not require mains power.
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. This could expose you to high
voltages. Contact our after-sales service for all repairs. Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to come into contact with
conductive materials such as keys, paper clips, rings, bracelets, etc. Make sure you insert the batteries with their polarities in the correct position
(see page 6).
What you get with your phone
1 cordless handset
1 base station
1 power cable
1 telephone cable
1 user manual
2 standard AA/R6 rechargeable batteries
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Installing your Onis

Connecting your phone

Deciding where to put the base station

To reduce to a minimum any interference with other electronic devices such as
telephones, televisions, screens, etc. we advise you to place your base station at least 50 cm from any such device.
Place the base station on a flat surface such as a desk.
Do not install the base station in a damp or humid room.
Do not place the base station near a strong source of heat.
The operating range of your cordless telephone will vary according to your environment. Significant obstacles such as concrete walls or metallic supports (windows and door frames, partitions, etc.) will lessen the communication range between the base station and the handset.
The range can be improved by placing the base station higher than the handset.

Connecting the base station

Make sure that you connect the power plug to the correct mains voltage of 220-240V.
1 Step one
Plug the power cable into the base station and then into the wall outlet.
2 Step two
Plug the telephone cable into the base station and then into the telephone connector on the wall.
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Connecting another telephone
To B.T. socket
T-Adaptor
Telephone line cord
Another telephone
(UK only)
If you connect a second telephone (standard telephone) on the same line, please use a
T-Adaptor
.
OK
OK
OFF
ON
Ringer Equivalence Number or REN
Your Onis has a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of 1.0 . To determine the maximum number of telephones that can be connected to your line, add together the individual RENs of all the apparatus you wish to connect. If this total exceeds four, one or all of your telephones may not ring correctly.

Charging your handset

Your handset is powered by 2 rechargeable AA/R6 batteries. In case of replacement, you must use the following approved batteries: PHILIPS R6 NC-P, Saft RC6. liable if these recommendations are not respected.

Batter y installation

1
2
3
Never use non rechargeable batteries!
Slide down and lift off the battery cover.
Insert the new batteries as shown.
Replace the batter y cover.
1 2
(UK only)
The manufacturer is not
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Handset charge

Before you use your telephone for the first time, charge the handset for at least 16 hours.
To charge your handset, place it on the base station. The b symbol will appear on the display to indicate that the handset is charging.
This precaution helps to lengthen the life of the batteries.
When the
The base station must be connected to a power supply using the power cable supplied with your phone.
- To ensure an optimum handset charge, replace the handset on the base station regularly.
- The keypad can face upwards or downwards. However, the ringing tone is louder when the keypad faces downwards.
b
symbol disappears, your handset is fully charged.

Handset discharge

Shortly before the handset is totally discharged, the b symbol appears on the handset display. If you are in the middle of a call, you will also hear a warning beep.
The handset will switch itself off shortly afterwards. You will need to recharge the handset before you can use it again.

Testing your telephone

Now that your telephone is installed, try making a call.
Press t on the handset. The t symbol appears on the display and you hear
the dial tone. Dial the number. The digits you dial appear on the display and the dial tone
should stop.
If you have problems making your test call, make sure that the telephone cord is correctly plugged into the telephone network socket and into the base station socket, that the base station is plugged into a power outlet, and that the base station light is on.
Tips
If your base station is correctly connected but the dial tone does not stop when you dial the number, you need to change the dial mode. To do this refer to
dial mode”
on page 23.
“Setting the
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Using your Onis

Making a call

Direct dialling
1
Press the
The handset earpiece.
2
Dial the number using the number keys.
The number called is displayed after the last key is pressed. If the number you enter is longer than 10 digits, the display will scroll the number to the left to show the last digits.
3
To hang up, press
The duration of your call in minutes and seconds is displayed for 4 seconds.
Dialling with number preparation
This way of dialling allows you to make corrections to the number before dialling.
1
Dial the number (up to 25 digits) before pressing the
use the entered.
If the number you enter is longer than 10 digits, the display will scroll the number to the left to show the last digits.
t
key on the handset.
t
symbol is shown on the display and you hear the dial tone in the
t
or replace the handset on the base s tation.
t
key. You can
key to make corrections by cancelling the last digit
+
Tip
If you want to see the whole number you have dialled so far, press
o
. The number will scroll to the left if it is longer than 10 digits.
2
Press the
The number prepared is automatically dialled.
You can also press dialled.
3
To hang up, press
The call duration is displayed for 4 seconds.
t
key on the handset.
H
. The handset loudspeaker is activated and the number is
t
or replace the handset on the base s tation.
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Answering a call

When someone calls you, the base station and the handset ring, the t symbol blinks on the handset display and the green power/line indicator light on the base station flashes.
1
Press the
The station blinks regularly to indicate that a call is in progress.
You can also press take the call.
2
To hang up, press
The call duration is displayed for 4 seconds.
t
key on the handset.
t
symbol stops blinking on the handset. The green light on the base
H
. The handset loudspeaker is activated and you can
t
or replace the handset on the base station.

Redialling the last number called

Direct redial
1
Press the
2
Press the
The last number called is shown on the display and dialled automatically.
Redial with number correction
1
Press the B key on the handset.
The last number called is shown on the display. You can use the correct the number.
Note:
You can redial up to the last five dialled numbers by pressing the B key five times successively.
t
key on the handset. Wait for the dial tone.
key on the handset.
B
+
key to
2
Press the
t
key on the handset.

Using the handset paging

Handset paging allows you to ring all the handsets subscribed in range of the base station.
1
Note:
If you press any key again on the base station, or if a call is incoming or initiated from a handset, all the handsets will stop ringing.
If a handset comes into range once the paging is initiated on the base station, it will ring at the next paging indication. In the same manner, if it goes out-of-range during the paging, it stops ringing.
T
Press
All the registered handsets that are in-range start ringing for 20 seconds.
once.
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Adjusting the handset earpiece volume

You can adjust the earpiece sound volume during a call by pressing + or -.
You can choose from 3 possible sound levels.

Using the handset loudspeaker

Your handset is fitted with a loudspeaker so that other people with you can listen to the conversation.
1
During a call, pr ess H.
The sound is amplified through the loudspeaker at the back of the handset.
2
Adjust the volume of the loudspeaker when it is on, using
+
or -.
3
To turn off the loudspeaker, press
H
again.

Using and adjusting the base station loudspeaker

The base station is fitted with a loudspeaker which enables you to listen to the conversation with other people.
1
During a call, press
The sound is amplified through the base station loudspeaker.
The loudspeaker also enables you:
to listen to the received messages on your answering machine,
to listen to your correspondent messages when your answering machine has
started handling a call.
During these two operations, the sound is automatically amplified through the base station loudspeaker.
2
During a call, a message playback or a call screening adjust the
volume of the loudspeaker (when it is on), using
H
on the handset for 2 seconds.
+
or - .

Locking the handset keypad

To prevent unwanted key presses, you may want to lock the handset keypad. For example while you are holding the handset in your pocket.
1
Press the
The handset beeps to confirm the new setting and the handset. If a key is pressed, while the keypad is locked, a help message will be displayed for 2 seconds, unless the handset is set in "off mode".
2
To unlock the handset keypad, press again the
The handset beeps to confirm the new setting. The handset keypad is automatically unlocked when an incoming call is received or when you place your handset on the base station.
R
key and then the * key for 2 seconds.
LOCKED
*
is displayed on
key for 2 seconds.
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Caller display

Your Onis Vox is equipped to receive the telephone number of your callers from the telephone network. In order to use the functions associated with caller identification you must subscribe to the caller display service provided by your telephone operating company.
When your telephone rings, your handset(s) will display your caller’s number if it is available from the telephone network. If your caller’s number is stored in the handset Phonebook with an associated name, this name will be displayed instead of the number.

Caller list functions

Your Onis can store the identification of up to 20 calls unanswered by the handset(s). Each entry in the caller list contains:
the caller’s telephone number or the caller’s name if this is stored in your
Phonebook or supplied by the Network, the day and time of the call (if available from the network),
the number of calls received by the caller (up to 9 calls).
If a call is answered by you, the caller’s number will not be stored in the caller list.

The caller list

If the same number calls several times, only the las t call is kept in the list.
The caller list.
When the caller list is full the oldest entry is removed, even if you have not read it.
The caller list is not deleted if the base station is switched off.
You can consult the caller list, then call back your correspondents directly from the list or remove the numbers. You can also create a Phonebook entry directly from the caller list.
During an incoming call, a specific melody is played on the handset if the caller’s telephone number supplied by the Network matches one of your Phonebook entries.
symbol is displayed on the handset when there are new entries in the
U
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Consulting the caller list

You can only consult the caller list when the handset displays the base station name and the handset number (Standby mode).
1
Press U to enter the caller list, then + or - to scroll through the list.
2
Press o to toggle between the caller number (or name), day and time
of call, number of calls, and the option
REMOVE?
3
Press
will delete the entry).
to exit the caller list.
U
REMOVE?
(pressing o after
Note:
The entry is considered unread until the “number of calls” is displayed.

Dialling from the caller list

While consulting an entry in the caller list, you can dial the number directly.
1
t
Press
list.
The number is dialled automatically.
or H to return the call of the caller currently displayed in the

Removing an entry from the caller list

While consulting an entry in the caller list, you can choose to delete it.
1
o
Press
The entry is removed and the next entry is displayed.
until
REMOVE?
is displayed. Press o again.

Creating a Phonebook entry from the caller list

While consulting an entry in the caller list, you can automatically create the entry in the Phonebook, provided that the Phonebook is not full.
1
Press P, enter a name (limited to 10 characters), then press o.
The entry is created even if the number already exists in the Phonebook.
Note that you can cancel the copy operation by pressing
instead of o.
P

Accessing your answering machine from the caller list

If the E icon is displayed while consulting an entry in the caller list, it indicates that a message is associated with the entry. This message can be played by pressing the r key.
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Your Onis Answering
machine
Your answering machine offers the following functions:
answering machine only facility with no recording of incoming messages (callers
will hear your outgoing message, but will be unable to leave messages).
answering machine and recording facility (callers will be able to leave messages
after hearing your outgoing message). Depending on the recording quality selected (standard or high), you can receive up to 40 messages within a total capacity of about 15 mins. (including outgoing messages).
If you have received new messages:
the red E messages indicator light on the base station flashes once, twice or 3
times every second if you have received respectively one, two, three or more messages.
If your answering machine is handling a call:
the green
the t and l symbols are shown on the handset display.
ON/OFF
All the symbols appearing in grey on the handset keypad refer to the answering machine ( etc.).
indicator light on the base station blinks.
Tip
V
playback, s stop, K recor d,

Setting up your answering machine

Recording your own outgoing message

Two pre-recorded outgoing messages are made available to you:
one in answering mode,
one in answering-recording mode.
Thus, before you start recording your own outgoing message, check the answering machine mode, and proceed as follows:
Using your handset
1
Press r to enter answering machine mode then, if message playback
star ts, press
l
is displayed.
s
.

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2
Press K, then v .
RECORDING
3
Speak clearly close to the microphone of the handset.
You have up to 2 minutes to talk.
4
Once your message is finished, press s to stop recording.
A beep indicates the end of the recording. To hear your outgoing message, press v .
5
Press
is displayed.
r
to exit answering machine mode.
Note:
To change your outgoing message, simply record over the previous one by proceeding as described above.
Once you have recorded your own outgoing message, the pre-recorded one is deleted.

Setting the day and time

You need to enter the day and time so that your answering machine can time stamp the messages you receive. When you enter answering machine mode or when you listen to your messages, the day and time are displayed.
In the event of a power failure, this operation should be repeated.
Default setting: MON 00:00.
1
Press
DAY TIME
2
Press
3
Press
4
Press
5
Press
6
Press
R
, press -until you reach
is displayed.
o
.
-
or + to select a day of the week, then press o to confirm.
-
or + to select the hour, then press o to confirm.
-
or + to select the minutes, then press o to confirm.
R
to exit menu mode.
ANSW SETUP
, then press o.
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Using your answering machine

When you have installed your Onis and set up the answering machine (day and time set), the answering machine is ready for use, either from the handset or from the base station.

Switching on the answering machine

Using your handset
1
Press r to enter answering machine mode then, if message playback
s
star ts, press
l
is displayed. The number of messages and the time are displayed.
2
Press ON .
ANSW ON
3
Press
l
When the memory is full,an error beep is emitted and the handset.
is displayed. Your answering machine is now on.
r
to leave answering machine mode.
remains displayed to indicate that the answering machine is on.
Using the base station
1
Press ON/OFF to switch on the answering machine.
The
ON/OFF
machine is ready to receive calls.
When the memory is full, an error beep is emitted and the handset. The
.
indicator light turns green to indicate that the answering
ON/OFF
indicator light on the base station flashes quickly.
ANSW FULL
ANSW FULL
is displayed on
is displayed on

Switching off the answering machine

Using your handset
1
Press r to enter answering machine mode then, if message playback
s
star ts, press
l
is displayed. The number of messages and the time are displayed.
2
Press OFF .
ANSW OFF
3
Press
r
to leave answering machine mode.
.
is displayed. The answering machine is switched off.
Using the base station
1
Press ON/OFF to switch off the answering machine.
The green machine is switched off.
ON/OFF
indicator light switches off to indicate that the answering
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Intercepting calls

Using your handset
If your answering machine has started handling a call and you wish to take it:
1
Press t to take the call.
The answering machine will stop and you can talk to the caller.
Using another telephone
If you have another telephone (e.g. a corded telephone) connected in parallel and you want to intercept the call that your answering machine is handling:
1
Pick up the receiver and press
The answering machine will stop and you can talk to the caller.
D
twice on the other telephone.

Call screening

If your answering machine is recording the caller’s message (the handset displays
t
and l blinks simultaneously on all handsets), you can listen to the caller
before deciding whether you answer the call or not.
Using your handset
1
Press H on the handset.
H
is displayed. You can listen to the caller on the handset loudspeaker without being heard. The answering machine continues handling the call.
2
During call screening, you can adjust the handset loudspeaker volume by pressing
-
the
You can choose from three possible sound levels: soft, medium and loud. By default, the volume is set to medium.
Note:
Call screening can be activated on only one handset at a time. During call screening, you can answer the call by pressing the
Using the base station
Call screening is automatically activated on the base station loudspeaker and stopped as soon as you intercept the call.
You can adjust the base station loudspeaker volume by pressing the
You can choose from four possible sound levels: off (the loudspeaker is muted), soft, medium and loud. By default, the volume is set to medium.
The sound level you have selected will be set for future calls.
H
Press
and + keys.
again to stop screening without taking the call.
t
key.
and - keys.
+
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Listening to received messages

Using the handset
The E symbol on the handset screen indicates that new messages have been received.
1
2
3
4
r
Press
The day, time and number of messages received are displayed. The answering machine plays back the messages automatically.
To handle your messages during playback, use the following keys:
Press Press Press
Press
Press
to enter answering machine mode.
<
to play the current message again.
<
twice to play the previous message.
>
to play the next message.
s
to stop message playback.
r
to exit answering machine mode.
Using the base station
The E red indicator light flashes to indicate that new messages have been received:
1 blink: 1 new message
2 blinks: 2 new messages
3 blinks: 3 or more new messages
1
2
3
sIV
Press
The answering machine plays back the messages automatically.
To handle your messages during playback, use the following keys:
Press Press Press
Press
to play the received messages.
<
to play the current message again.
<
twice to play the previous message.
>
to play the next message.
sIV
again to stop message playback.
Note:
If you have listened to all the new messages, you can listen to all the recorded
sIV
messages (old ones and new ones) by pressing on the
key.
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Erasing messages

Erasing individual messages
Using the handset
1
Press the r key.
The display shows the day, time and the number of messages received. The answering machine plays back the messages automatically.
2
While listening to the messages, press
plays back the message you want to erase.
A beep confirms that the message has been erased. The number of the received messages displayed is updated automatically.
Using the base station
1
Press
sIV
to play the received messages.
x
when the answering machine
2
While listening to the messages, press
machine plays back the message you want to erase.
A beep confirms that the message has been erased.
x
when the answering
Erasing all the messages received
Using the handset
1
Press r , then s .
The display shows the day, time and the number of message received.
2
Press and hold
A beep confirms that all the messages have been erased.
x
for 2 seconds.
Using the base station
1
Press and hold x for 2 seconds.
A beep confirms that all the messages have been erased.

Personalising your answering machine

If you have recorded an outgoing message and set the day and time, your answering machine is ready for use. However, you can also personalise the settings on your answering machine.
The following settings are available:
Define a remote control code
See
“Entering a remote control code”
Choose the number of times the telephone rings before your answering machine
picks up (Number of rings). See Decide whether your callers can leave a message.
See
“Switching message record on or off”
“Changing the number of rings”
on page 19.
on page 20.
on page 20.
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Enabling/Disabling voice prompts

When you are using your answering machine, either from the handset, the base station or through remote control, some information is given to you by means of voice prompts, before you can listen to your received messages.
This information is related to:
the number of (new) messages received. For example: "You have 5 new
messages", "You have no messages", "You have 20 messages". the day & time. For example: "Friday, sixteen hours thirty-seven".
The time format is 24 hours, except in the UK where it is 12 hours, with handling of the AM/PM suffix. For example: "Monday, six, AM".
The voice prompt option is made available to you by default, but you can disable it, if you prefer to listen to your received messages directly with no additional information.
1
2
3
R
Press
Press
Press - or + to select the
A beep indicates that your selection has been validated.
, then press - until you reach
-
until you reach
VOICE
, then press o.
OFF
option, then press o.
ANSW SETUP
. Press o.

Entering a remote control code

You need to enter a code in order to be able to use your answering machine’s remote control functions from another telephone e.g. to listen to your messages from a telephone outside your home.
1
2
3
4
Note:
You can correct an error when you are entering your remote control code (RCC) by using the
If you wish to change your remote control code, repeat the above procedure.
If you wish to erase the remote control code during step of the procedure described above, press
R
Press
Press - until you reach
Enter your 4 digit code (e.g. 1234), then press
The handset beeps to confirm the code.
Press R to exit menu mode.
, then press - until you reach
RCC
, then press o.
+
key.
+
four times, then press o, and finally press R.
ANSW SETUP
o
3
. Press o.
.
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Changing the number of rings

You can change the number of times your telephone rings before your answering machine answers a call.
1
2
3
4
R
Press
Press
Press - or + to select 2 RINGS, 3 RINGS, 4 RINGS, 5 RINGS, or TOLL
SAVER, then press
Press
, then press - until you reach
-
until you reach RINGS, then press o..
o
to confirm your choice.
R
to exit menu mode.
ANSW SETUP
The Save function TOLL SAVER
This is used when you call into your answering machine by remote control (see
“Calling into your answering machine by remote control”
When
TOLL SAVER
since you last rang in.
If your answering machine has received messages, it will answer on the If no messages have been recorded, it will answer on the
is selected, you can tell if a new message has been received
on page 22).
ring.
fifth
Tip
If there are no messages, you can hang up after the and not pay for the call.
fourth

Switching message record on or off

If you do function (
If you want callers to be able to leave messages again, switch on the incoming message record function (
want callers to leave message, switch off the message record
not
RECORD OFF
).
RECORD ON
).
. Press o.
third
ring
ring.
Your Onis Vox is delivered with the message record function set to ON.
1
Press R, then press - until you reach
2
Press - until you reach
3
4
-
Press
choice.
The handset beeps to confirm the new setting.
Press
or + to select ON or
R
to exit menu mode.
RECORD
OFF
, then press o.
, then press o to confirm your
ANSW SETUP
. Press o.
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Information
You can record a message for the answer only mode. This message does not replace the message used in the answering machine-recorder mode.

Selecting the recording quality

The setting of the recording quality concerns the received messages only, not the outgoing messages.
By default, the recording quality of your answering machine is set to high.
1
Press R , then press - until you reach
ANSW SETUP
. Press o.
2
Press - until you reach
3
Press - or + to select
your choice.
The handset beeps to confirm the new setting.
REC QUALIT
STANDARD
, then press o.
HIGH
or
, then press o to confirm

Your answering machine’s advanced functions

Recording a local message

You can use the answering machine to leave a message for someone who has access to your answering machine. The message will be stored with the received messages.
1
2
3
4
5
r
Press
star ts, press
Press
RECORDING
Speak clearly within 10 cm of the handset microphone.
To s t o p r ecor ding, p r e s s
A beep indicates the end of the recording.
The local message will be added to any other messages left by callers. It will be counted and played back in the same way as the other messages.
Press r to exit answering machine mode.
to enter answering machine mode then, if message playback
s
.
K
and then press V right away.
is displayed.
s
.
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Switching on the answering machine by remote control

Before you can call into your answering machine by remote control, you need to enter a remote control code (see
1
Dial your telephone number. Let it ring 9 times.
The answering machine will start up and send back a waiting tone.
“Entering a remote control code”
on page 19).
2
3
*
Press
Press 7 on the telephone keypad and hang up.
Your answering machine is once again ready to handle calls.
on the telephone and enter your remote control code.

Calling into your answering machine by remote control

You can call into your answering machine from any telephone by calling your own telephone number.
If your answering machine does not answer, the memory is full or the answering machine is not switched on.
1
Dial your telephone number then, during the outgoing message, press
*
key
on the telephone.
2
Enter your 4 digit code.
If the code is correct, your answering machine will play back any messages automatically.
If the code is wrong, the outgoing message will be repeated. Press * key again and enter your code. The answering machine will hang up after 3 unsuccessful attempts.
3
During the call you can enter remote control codes, e.g. 1 to repeat the
current message, 3 to listen to the next message, and so on (see your Remote Control Memo card for details).
Your Onis handset allows you to enter all available remote control functions (except “Erase all messages”). The symbols printed on the keys indicate their
>
remote control function, e.g.
(key 3) to listen to the next message.
4
Hang up to end the call.
The answering machine will return to the mode it was in before your call unless you press 9 to switch off the answering machine. If it was on, it stays on and is ready to handle calls.
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Personalising your
telephone
You can personalise certain features of your telephone using

Entering menu mode

1
Press the R key on the handset.
M
symbol is displayed and will stay on as long as you are in
The The first menu option,
2
To quit menu mode, press

Setting the dial mode

This option sets the way your telephone sends numbers to the telephone line. You can choose one of two dial modes (TONE or PULSE).
1
2
3
4
R
Press
Press
Press
Your handset beeps to indicate that the dial mode has been changed.
Press R to leave menu mode.
You can change the dial mode from PULSE to TONE during a call by pressing
, then press
-
until you reach
+
-
or
to select
*
. The dial mode will return to PULSE after the call.
PHONEBOOK
R
once more or press t.
+
to display
DIAL MODE,
TONE
or
menu mode
will be shown on the display.
SETUP
. Press o.
then press o.
PULSE
, then press o.
Tip
.
menu mode
.
Note:
Although this equipment can use either loop disconnect (PULSE) or DTMF signalling (TONE), only the performance of the DTMF signalling is subject to regulatory requirements for correct operation. It is therefore strongly recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signalling of access to public or private signalling emergency services. DTMF signalling also provides faster call set up.
(UK only)

Selecting the menu language

1
Press R , then press - until you reach
MENU LANG
is displayed.

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SETUP
. Press o.
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2
Press o.
3
Press - or + to scroll through the language options. Press o to
choose a language.
A beep confirms that the language has been selected.

Selecting the ringer melody and volume

You can change the ringer melody and volume of both the handset and the base station. There are three possible ringer melodies and three volume options on the handset and four volume options on the base station.

Handset ringer

1
Press R, then press
2
3
4
5
6
-
Press
Press
The displayed melody is played on the handset ringer until you scroll to another melody, or you leave menu mode.
Press
A beep indicates that the melody has been selected.
Press
an option.
A beep indicates that the volume option has been selected.
Press
until you reach
+
-
or
to scroll through the melody options.
o
to choose a melody.
+
-
or
to scroll through the volume options. Press o to choose
R
to leave menu mode.

Base station ringer

To change the ringer melody and volume of the base station, proceed as for the handset. In step press

Using the battery saver

Use the battery saver if you want to use the handset away from the base station for a longer period of time.

Switching on the battery saver

1
Press and hold th
Your handset will beep and switch to battery saver mode.
Note:
In batter y saver mode the handset will not ring. However, if someone calls, the base station will ring.
e
-
until you reach
HANDSET.
-
until you reach
2
o
key for 2 seconds.
RINGERS
Press
o
.
BASE
. Press o.
.

Switching off the batter y saver

The battery saver will switch off as soon as you press a key.
The battery saver will also switch off if you place your handset on the base
station. The handset will start to recharge if necessary.
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The phone book

Each handset has its own individual phone book with up to 40 names and their telephone numbers. Names in the phone book are stored in alphabetical order.

Storing a name and number in your phone book

1
Press R,, then press o twice.
NAME?
Note:
a new entry, you will need to remove an existing entry first (see page 26).
2
Enter the new name (max. 10 characters) using the handset keypad
as explained below. Press
NUMBER?
3
Enter the number using the handset keypad (max. 25 digits).
If you want your Onis to pause while dialling the number (for example, after an international dialling code prefix), press the pause. A dash will appear between the digits on the display to show where the pause will be inserted.
4
Press
Your handset beeps to confirm that the name and number have been stored.
5
Press

Your Phone book

is displayed, and you can now enter the name.
If the phone book is full,
o
is displayed.
o
to store the number.
to leave menu mode.
R
BOOK FULL
to store the name.
will be displayed. To store
B
key to insert a
The name and telephone number are stored in the phone book.

Using the handset keypad to enter characters

You can enter characters by pressing the key with the required character on it one or more times. These characters are engraved on the handset. If you wish to enter two successive characters which are on the same key, you need to
-
distinguish them by pressing the delete a character with the
For example: to enter
744-444 555 444 7-7777
PH I L I P S
+
PHILIPS
key between the two characters. You
key.
you would press the following keys:
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Making a call using the phone book

1
Press P .
The first name in the phone book is displayed. If the phone book is empty,
2
3
+
-
Press
To see the number associated with the displayed name, press number will be displayed and will scroll if it is longer than 10 digits. To go back to the name, press
t
Press
To quit the phone book without dialling, press
or
to scroll through the list of names in your phone book.
to dial the name or number displayed.
BOOK EMPTY
o
again.
will be displayed.
P
again.
o
. The

Removing a name and number from your phone book

1
2
3
4
R,
Press
Press - until you reach
If the phone book is empty,
Press
Both the name and the number are removed from your phone book. The handset beeps and
ress R to leave menu mode.
P
, then press o.
REMOVE
BOOK EMPTY
+
or - to select a name, then press o to remove that name.
REMOVED
, then press o.
is displayed.
is displayed.
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Using advanced functions

Inserting automatic dialling pauses

You can set your Onis to automatically insert a pause after the first dialled digit. This function applies to external calls only.
1
Press
R
, then press + to display
SETUP
. Press o twice.
2
3
-
Press
The handset beeps if the automatic insertion mode is changed.
Press R to leave menu mode.
or + to select either ON or
OFF
. Press o.

Registering a new handset with your base station

To register a new handset with your base station, proceed as follows:
1
Unplug the power cable, then plug it in again.
The base station beeps to indicate that it is now in registration mode.
It is also possible to set the base station to registration mode using a handset that has already been registered. Instead of step 1 above, proceed as follows:
Press R, then press + to display
1.
-
Press
until
2.
3.
Enter the registration code (this is given on a sticker labelled “RC” under the base station). Press
o
.
Your handset beeps to indicate that the base station is now in registration mode.
2
Move the handset to be registered close to the base station and
3
Press
4
Press - until
5
Enter the registration code (this is given on a sticker labelled “RC”
6
Press
ADD HS
press
R
+
is displayed. Press o.
to enter menu mode.
to display
SETUP
REGISTER
is displayed.
CODE?
under the base station). Press o.
The handset will search for a base station that is in registration mode. After a few seconds, the handset beeps and this case go to the next step. If the handset cannot find a base station, you will need to try again.
R
to leave menu mode.
. Press o.
SETUP
, then press o.
is displayed, then press o.
REGISTER
FAILED
will be displayed and
is displayed. In
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Changing the name of your base station

1
Press R, then press + to display
2
Press - until
If the base station has a name, this will be displayed. You can delete the existing name using the
NAME?
3
Enter the new name (max. 8 characters) using the handset keypad
(refer to
4
Press
o
BASE NAME
will be displayed.
“Using the handset keypad to enter characters”
. Press R to leave menu mode.

Making an internal call

When you have more than one handset, you can make internal calls free of charge between handsets registered with the same base station.
1
2
3
e
Press
You hear the internal dial tone and the
Dial the number of the handset you want to call, or press * to call all
your handsets.
To hang up, press t or replace the handset in the charger.
.
Note:
If you press * to call all handsets, and one of your handsets is in Baby Sit mode, then this handset will take the call.

Transferring calls

You can transfer an outside call from one handset to another handset registered with the same base station.
1
During the call, press e.
The outside call is put on hold.
2
Dial the number of the handset to which you wish to transfer the call,
*
or press
The handset(s) called start(s) ringing.
3
Once the other handset answers, you can either:
- Transfer the call by pressing
- Switch back and forth between the other handset and your outside call by using
If the other handset does not reply, you can return to your outside call by pressing pressing
to call all the handsets.
e
.
e
, or you can hang up both your outside and inside call by
t
.
SETUP
. Press o.
is displayed, then press o.
+
key. If the base station has no name,
t
symbol is shown on the display.
t
.
BASE
on page 25).
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Internal call waiting

When an internal call is in progress, you may receive another call.
You will be informed of this call by a “call waiting” tone in the earpiece and the symbol will blink on the display.
To answer the waiting call:
1
Press t to end the call in progress.
Your handset(s) will ring, announcing the outside call.
2
Press t or Hto answer the waiting call.

Setting up Baby Sit

The Baby Sit function allows you to monitor sounds in another room (e.g. the baby’s room). Because Baby Sit is a special type of internal call, it requires two handsets (of type Onis 6810 or Onis 6816): one left in the baby’s room and one you keep with you (the parent handset).
handset user manual
.
For detailed information, see your extra

Registering one handset with several base stations

To register your handset with a new base station, proceed as for
new handset with your base station”
on page 27.
Important:
You can register your handset with a maximum of 4 base stations. If your handset is already registered with 4 base stations, then remove it from one of the base stations.

Selecting the base station

Even when your handset is registered with two base stations, it is connected to only one base station at a time. You have to select the base station each time you want to change the ‘active’ base station, unless you choose the
“Registering a
option.
AUTO
t
For example, if you are using your handset with a base station you have named ‘Home’ and you now wish to make a call on a base station you have named ‘Office’, you will have to select it before you can do so.
1
2
3
R
Press
Press
connected is displayed, or until
AUTO
handset.
Press o.
Your handset will beep to confirm that it is now searching for the new base station, or for the closest base station if
, then press - until
+
or - until the name of the base station to which you want to be
mode functions when there is no signal from the base station to the
BASE SEL
AUTO
is displayed.
AUTO
is displayed. Press o.
was selected.
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4
Press R to leave menu mode.

Removing a handset

You can remove any handset that is registered with your base station.
1
Press R, then press + to display
2
Press - until
3
4
5
If the handset that you have removed is the one you are using, it will automatically switch to its next registered base station.
+
Press
CODE?
When
station, then press
Your handset will beep to confirm that the handset has been removed.
Press R to leave menu mode.
REMOVE HS
or - to select the handset you wish to remove, then press o.
is displayed, enter the code “RC” which is under the base
is displayed, then press o.
o
.
SETUP
. Press o.
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Connection to a PABX

If you use your Onis on a telephone line connected to a PABX (Private Automatic Branch Exchange), instead of a direct connection to the public telephone network, it may be necessary to change certain settings on your telephone.

Selecting the network type

To connect your Onis to a PABX you may need to change the network setting.
1
Press R, then press + to display
2
Press - until
3
4
Depending on your PABX, you may need to try different network settings before you find the best setting.
+
Use
and - to choose one of the possible network settings from
the selection available. Press
Your handset will beep to indicate that the new network type has been set.
R
Press
NETWORK
to leave menu mode.
Note:
If you want to reconnect your Onis to the public network again, don’t forget to set the network type to PUBLIC. The optimum settings for the public network will automatically be reset.

Setting the recall type

The recall type function defines what signals your telephone sends to the PABX
R
when the recall PABX settings in the
1
2
R
Press
Press - until
key is pressed during a call. You need to select one of the
, then press + to display
RECALL
NETWORK
SETUP
. Press o.
is displayed, then press o.
o
.
menu before you can choose a recall type.
SETUP
. Press o.
is displayed, then press o.
3
Press + or - to select LONG FLASH or SHORT FLSH, then press
o
.
Your handset will beep to indicate that the new recall type has been set.
4
Press R to leave menu mode.
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Useful tips and maintenance

Beeps

A long alert beep
Validation beeps
A call waiting tone
If the b symbol is displayed, your call is about to be interrupted because the handset battery is discharged.
Your call has been cut due to an error concerning the battery, network line, radio range, etc.
The handset that was called (on an internal call) has hung up.
The base station is busy and cannot make an outgoing call at the moment.
You tried to listen to the outgoing message of the answering machine and no outgoing message has been recorded.
You tried to listen to messages received on the answering machine and no messages have been recorded.
You tried switching on the answering machine and the answering machine memory is full.
You tried switching on the answering machine and no outgoing message has been recorded.
One of the settings of your Onis has been modified.
A phone book entry has been stored or removed.
The base station has been set to registration mode.
One of the settings of the answering machine has been modified.
When you listen to received messages, the end of a message has been reached (1 beep), all the messages received have been played (2 beeps).
An outside call arrives while you are on an internal call.

Base station indicator lights

The base station is fitted with 3 indicator lights :
a red E messages indicator light,
a green ON/OFF answering machine indicator light,
a green power/line indicator light,
Steady.
Flashing.
Off.
Red E messages indicator light
Current message is old.
The answering machine has received new messages:
1 blink = 1 new message,
2 blinks = 2 new messages,
3 blinks = 3 or more new messages.
No new messages are stored or current message is old.
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Green ON/OFF answering machine indicator light
Steady.
Flashing (3 blinks every second).
Flashing quickly.
Off.
The answering machine is on and is ready to receive calls.
The answering machine is busy (it is currently receiving a call, it is remotely
accessed, or it is recording a local message).
There is a problem with the answering machine (it is full or the time setting
is not correct).
The answering machine is off.
Green power/line indicator light
Steady.
Flashing regularly.
Flashing quickly in time with the ringer.
Off.
The base station is on.
An outside call is in progress.
An outside call is incoming.
The base station is off.

Telephone troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution
The handset emits an alert beep when you try to make a call.
The handset emits an alert beep when you try to make an internal call.
An outside call is in progress on another handset.
A symbol is displayed. The handset
The is out of range of the base station.
The
A symbol is displayed. The handset
is not registered with the base station.
The base station is busy. Wait for the other handset to
The handset you are trying to reach may be busy on an another call or out of range.
Wait for the call to end and try again.
Move closer to the base station and try again.
Register the handset with the base station and try again.
leave menu mode and try again.
Wait for the other handset to become available and try again.
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Answering machine troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution
The answering machine does not record your outgoing message.
The answering machine does not record the incoming calls.
The answering machine stopped automatically.
The green answering machine indicator light on the base station flashes quickly.
NO OUT MES
The remote control does not work.
” is displayed. You have not recorded an outgoing
If further troubleshooting is necessary, please contact your PHILIPS Help Desk. Phone : 0645 28 28 28
You are not speaking loudly enough into the handset microphone.
You are not close enough to the handset microphone.
The memory is full. Erase messages to free sufficient
You have not switched on the answering machine.
The message record switch is set to off.
The answering machine memory is full.
The answering machine’s maximum recording capacity has been reached.
A power failure has occurred.
message.
You have not entered the right code.
You have not set a remote control code.
The answering machine’s maximum recording capacity has been reached.
Record a new outgoing message closer to the microphone.
Record a new outgoing message closer to the microphone.
memory capacity.
See
"switching on the answering
machine"
See
or off"
Erase messages to free sufficient memory capacity.
Erase messages to free sufficient memory capacity.
Reset the day and time setting of the handset (see
and time”
See
outgoing message”
Try again or see
answering machine by remote control"
See"Entering a remote control code" on page 19.
Erase messages to free sufficient memory capacity.
, page 15.
"switching message record on
, page 20.
“Setting the day
on page 14).
“Recording your own
on page 13.
"Calling into your
page 22.
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Caring for your phone

To clean your telephone, first unplug the mains cable and the telephone cable. Wipe with a cloth or chamois moistened slightly with soapy water, then with a dry cloth. This will help to keep your telephone looking as good as new.
Note:
Never spray your telephone with cleaning products or solvents. Clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base station using a dry lint-free cloth.

Batter y removal

1
Slide down and lift off the battery cover, as shown on page 6.
2
Remove the batteries.
3
Replace the battery cover.
Warning!
Your rechargeable batteries contains cadmium. Check your local regulations for special disposal instructions.
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Remote control

(using a tone telephone)
Remote control
(using a tone telephone)
1
Dial your telephone number.
2
*
After listening to the outgoing message, press the your code (4 digits).
3
During message playback:
Stop message playback
Erase message
Replay current message
Replay previous message
Play next message
If the answering machine is not switched on, wait for
*
the dial tone after 9 rings.
.....................................6
key, then enter
*
........................8
.......................1
.................1+1
...............................3
Remote control
(using a tone telephone)
1
Dial your telephone number.
Dial
1
Dial your telephone number.
2
*
After listening to the outgoing message, press the your code (4 digits).
3
During message playback:
Stop message playback
Erase message
Replay current message
Replay previous message
Play next message
If the answering machine is not switched on, wait for
*
the dial tone after 9 rings.
.....................................6
key, then enter
*
........................8
.......................1
.................1+1
...............................3
Remote control
(using a tone telephone)
1
Dial your telephone number.
Dial
2
*
After listening to the outgoing message, press the your code (4 digits).
3
During message playback:
Stop message playback
Erase message
Replay current message
Replay previous message
Play next message
If the answering machine is not switched on, wait for
*
the dial tone after 9 rings.
.....................................6
key, then enter
*
........................8
.......................1
.................1+1
...............................3
Dial
2
*
After listening to the outgoing message, press the your code (4 digits).
3
During message playback:
Stop message playback
Erase message
Replay current message
Replay previous message
Play next message
If the answering machine is not switched on, wait for
*
the dial tone after 9 rings.
.....................................6
key, then enter
*
........................8
.......................1
.................1+1
...............................3
Dial
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Remote control (Cont.)
(using a tone telephone)
You have just checked your memo recorder
4
After listening to your messages, you have 20 seconds to:
Start message playback
Check outgoing message
Switch off memo recorder
Switch on memo recorder
Record an outgoing message
Record a local message
Stop recording
.....................................8
.......................2
.....................5
....................9
.....................7
............4+5
and speak
....................4+2
and speak
Dial
Remote control (Cont.)
(using a tone telephone)
You have just checked your memo recorder
4
After listening to your messages, you have 20 seconds to:
Start message playback
Check outgoing message
Switch off memo recorder
Switch on memo recorder
Record an outgoing message
Record a local message
Stop recording
.....................................8
.......................2
.....................5
....................9
.....................7
............4+5
and speak
....................4+2
and speak
Dial
Remote control (Cont.)
(using a tone telephone)
You have just checked your memo recorder
4
After listening to your messages, you have 20 seconds to:
Start message playback
Check outgoing message
Switch off memo recorder
Switch on memo recorder
Record an outgoing message
Record a local message
Stop recording
.....................................8
.......................2
.....................5
....................9
.....................7
............4+5
and speak
....................4+2
and speak
Dial
Remote control (Cont.)
(using a tone telephone)
You have just checked your memo recorder
4
After listening to your messages, you have 20 seconds to:
Start message playback
Check outgoing message
Switch off memo recorder
Switch on memo recorder
Record an outgoing message
Record a local message
Stop recording
.....................................8
.......................2
.....................5
....................9
.....................7
...........4+5
and speak
....................4+2
and speak
Dial
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