Philips VOIP1511B-37 User Manual

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VOIP151

US USB Corded Phone

Table of contents

1Important 2

1.1 Power requirements 2

1.2 Important Safety information 2

1.3 Terms and Conditions of use 2

1.4 Environmental Care 2

1.5 Installation requirements 2

1.6 Conformity 2

1.7 Service Support 3

1.8 Warranty 3

1.9 Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (“EMF”) 3

1.10 FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity Statement 3

2 Your phone 4

2.1 What’s in the box? 4

2.2 What you will also need 4

2.3 Overview of your phone 5

4.2 Answer a Call 11

4.3 End or Reject a Call 11

4.4 Emergency Call Management 11

5 Features during a Call 12

5.1 Adjust Earpiece Volume 12

5.2 Mute Microphone 12

5.3 Put a Call on Hold 12

5.4 Call Waiting 12

5.5 Manage a second call 12

5.6 Conference Call 12

5.7 Activate Computer Handsfree 13

6 Voicemail 14

6.1 Listen to Voicemail 14

6.2 Voicemail Status on computer 14

7Phone Settings 15

2.4 Handset display 7

2.5 Idle screen 7

3 Getting started 8

3.1 Install the software 8

3.2 Setting up for the first time 8

3.3 Connection status 9

4 Call 10

4.1 Make a Call 10

Table of contents

7.1 General Options 15

7.2 Audio Settings 16

7.3 Tone Settings 17

7.4 Shortcut Configuration 18

7.5 Product Information 18

8 Default Settings 19

9 Frequently asked questions 20

10 Index 22

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

The computer will provide power through the USB cable.

1.2 Important Safety information

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions

marked on the product.

• Do not use this product near water, a laundry

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

• Do not place this product on an unstable

surface. The product may fall and be damaged.

• This product should never be placed near or

over a radiator or heat register.

• Do not expose the phone to excessive heat

caused by direct sunlight.

• Do not drop your phone or allow objects to

fall on your phone.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power

cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by people walking on it.

• Avoid using a telephone during a storm or

severe weather with lightning. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use this product to report a gas leak in

the vicinity of the leak.

• Do not use the product in places where there

are explosive hazards.

• Do not use this product near intensive care

medical equipment or by any people with pacemakers.

• Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause

interference.

• Do not let small metal objects come into

contact with the product. This can deteriorate audio quality and damage the product.

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

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

About operating and storage temperatures:

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1.3 Terms and Conditions of use

• No emergency calls on Skype. Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and cannot be used for emergency calls. See Skype's terms and conditions at

www.skype.com/eula and www.skype.com/tos.

• The service will not work if there is a power cut or broadband failure.

1.4 Environmental Care

Please remember to observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packaging materials and old phone and where possible promote their recycling.

1.5 Installation requirements

In order to use the phone, your computer should meet the following requirements:

• Computer running Microsoft 2000, XP or Vista

• 800 MHz processor

• 256 MB RAM

• Free USB slot on computer

• Internet connection (broadband recommended)

1.6 Conformity

We, Philips declare that the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Windows®

Important

You can find the Declaration of Conformity on

www.p4c.philips.com.

1.7 Service Support

US service center Philips Accessories & Computer Peripherals North America1881 Route 46 West Ledgewood, NJ 07852 Phone: (800) 233-8413 E-mail support:

http://www.support.philips.com/support

1.8 Warranty

The warranty information is available on

www.philips.com/support

1.9 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.

1.10 FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity Statement

Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

Important

2Your phone

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!

To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at

www.philips.com/welcome.

2.1 What’s in the box?

Handset with

1.2m cable

Travel case Quick Start Guide

Note

*Only the Skype version printed on the Installation CD is guaranteed for full compatibility. New features in upgraded Skype versions may not be available on VOIP151.

2.2 What you will also need

• A desktop or laptop with a free USB port

• Internet connection (broadband recommended)

(contains also the User Manual)

Installation CD*

Your phone

2.3 Overview of your phone

AEarpiece B LED

Stay on during a call. The LED will blink continuously during the following events: Flash quickly during an incoming call. Blink slowly when phone is muted. Blink slowly when voicemail(s) waiting.

CDisplay

See page 7 for an overview of the display icons.

D Scroll Up Key

Scroll up an item or contact. Increase earpiece volume. Clear the last digit or character entered. Press and hold to automatically browse the contact list.

E Scroll Down Key

Scroll down an item or contact. Decrease earpiece volume. Clear the last digit or character entered. Press and hold to automatically browse the contact list.

FTalk Key

Make and answer calls. Play voicemail. Access to call history. Put a call on hold. Toggle between calls. Press and hold to start a conference call.

GSkype Key

Focus Skype on computer. Open the contact list. Press and hold to start a conference call.

HOff Key

End a call or reject an incoming call. Stop voicemail. Press and hold to minimize Skype window and go back to idle mode.

I Digit 1 and Voicemail list Key

Enter 1. Press and hold to access voicemail list.

J Digit 0 and + Key

Short press to enter a 0. Press and hold to enter +.

KMute Key

Mute/unmute a call.

LMicrophone

Your phone

1. Flashes ON for 100ms and OFF for 100 ms

2. Flashes ON for 500ms and OFF for 500 ms

M USB connector grove

Use to contain the USB connector.

N USB connector

Connect the 1.2m long cable to the USB slot on the computer.

Your phone

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