PHILIPS Consumer Electronics ID555H DECT phone with CID, speakerphone and TAM User Manual ID555 IFU US EN

PHILIPS Consumer Electronics DECT phone with CID, speakerphone and TAM ID555 IFU US EN

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32 Clock and Alarm settings8 Clock and Alarm settingsThis feature allows you to set the date, time and alarm settings for your phone. The default date and time is 01-01 and 00:00 respectively. 8.1 Set date and timePress M in idle mode, scroll : to CLOCK & ALARM and press mOK, press mSELECT to enter SET DATE/TIME.The last stored date is displayed. Enter the current date (dd-mm) and press mOK.The last stored time is displayed. Enter the current time (hh-mm). Press 2 to select A (am) or 7 to select P (pm) if the time is in 12 hours format. Press mOK to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted. NoteAn error tone will be emitted if an invalid digit is entered in the date/time fields. Hour: 00 to 12; Minute: 00 to 59Date: 01 to 31; Month: 01 to 12WarningIf your phone is connected to an ISDN line through an adaptor, the date & time may be updated after each call. The availability of date & time update is dependent on your network provider. Please check the date & time settings in your ISDN system or contact your network provider. 8.2 Set date/time formatYou can set your preferred date/time format for your phone. The default format is DD/MM and 24 HOURS.8.2.1 Set time formatPress M in idle mode, scroll : to CLOCK & ALARM and press mOK, scroll : to SET FORMAT and press mSELECT.Press mOK to enter TIME FORMAT.• The current setting is displayed.Scroll : to select time format display (12 HOURS or 24 HOURS) and press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.8.2.2 Set date formatPress M in idle mode, scroll : to CLOCK & ALARM and press mOK, scroll : to SET FORMAT and press mSELECT.Scroll : to enter DATE FORMAT and press mOK.• The current setting is displayed.Scroll : to select date format display (DD/MM or MM/DD) and press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.123!123123ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 32 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Clock and Alarm settings 338.3 Set alarmPress M in idle mode, scroll : to CLOCK & ALARM and press mOK, scroll : to ALARM and press mSELECT.Scroll : to OFF, ON ONCE or ON DAILY and press mSELECT.If you select ON ONCE or ON DAILY, enter the time (hh-mm) for the alarm and press 2 to select A (am) or 7 to select P (pm) if the time is in 12 hours format. Press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.NoteThe alarm tone and alarm icon will only sound/blink for 1 minute when the alarm time is reached. To mute the alarm tone, simply press any key on the handset.8.4 Set alarm tonePress M in idle mode, scroll : to CLOCK & ALARM and press mOK, scroll : to ALARM TONE and press mSELECT.Scroll : to MELODY 1, MELODY 2 or MELODY 3 and press mSELECT to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.12312ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 33 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
34 Advanced settings9 Advanced settings9.1 Easy CallWhen activated, the Easy Call feature enables you to dial a number by pressing any key on your handset. This feature is very useful for direct access to emergency services. You can enter up to 24 digits for easy call number. 9.1.1 To activate Easy Call modePress M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, press mSELECT to enter EASY CALL.Press mSELECT to enter MODE.Scroll : to ON and press mSELECT to confirm.Enter the Easy Call number and press mOK to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted.9.1.2 To deactivate Easy Call modeLong press M (when Easy Call mode has been activated before).Scroll : to OFF and press mSELECT to confirm.9.1.3 To change Easy Call numberPress M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, press mSELECT to enter EASY CALL.Scroll : to NUMBER and press mSELECT.• The last stored Easy Call number is displayed (if any).Enter the easy call number (maximum 24 digits) and press mOK to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.9.2 Activate/Deactivate Conference modeWhen conference mode is activated, you can initiate a three-party conference call with a second handset registered to your base station automatically if the second handset takes the line when there is already an external call in progress. The default setting for this mode is ON.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to CONFERENCE and press mSELECT.Scroll : to ON or OFF and press mSELECT to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.12341212312ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 34 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Advanced settings 359.3 Call BarringCall barring enables you to restrict selected handsets from dialling a phone number beginning with certain digits. You can set up to 4 different barring numbers, with each number containing up to 4 digits.9.3.1 To activate/deactivate Call BarringPress M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to CALL BARRING and press mSELECT.Enter the master PIN when prompted and press mOK to confirm. NoteBy default, the master PIN is 0000. Press mSELECT to enter MODE.Scroll : to ON or OFF and press mSELECT to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.9.3.2 To modify Call Barring numberPress M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to CALL BARRING and press mSELECT.Enter the master PIN when prompted and press mOK to confirm. NoteBy default, the master PIN is 0000. Scroll : to NUMBER and press mSELECT.Scroll : to NUMBER 1, NUMBER 2, NUMBER 3 or NUMBER 4 and press mSELECT.Enter the barring number (maximum 4 digits) and press mOK to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.NoteIf a restricted number is dialled, the call will not be connected. When this happens, the phone emits an error tone and returns to idle mode. 9.4 Change master PINThe master PIN is used for setting call barring, registration/unregistration of handsets and for accessing the answering machine remotely. The default master PIN number is 0000. The maximum length of the master PIN is 4 digits. Your handset will prompt you whenever the PIN is required.Note The default PIN code is preset to 0000. If you change this PIN code, keep the PIN details in a safe place where you have easy access to them. Do not lose the PIN code.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and 1234123451ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 35 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
36 Advanced settingspress mSELECT, scroll : to CHANGE PIN and press mSELECT.Enter the current master PIN when prompted and press mOK to confirm. • The PIN entered will be shown as asterisks (*) on the screen.Enter the new PIN and press mOK.Enter the new PIN again and press mOK to confirm PIN change.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.Note If you forget your PIN, you will need to reset your phone to its default settings. See next section “Reset Unit” for more details. 9.5 RegistrationIf you wish to register an additional handset or if you have inadvertently unregistered your phone handset and want to re-register it, follow the procedure described below. This is the procedure for registering ID555 handsets.The procedures may vary according to the handset you want to register. In this case, please refer to the manufacturer of the additional handset. Additional handsets must be registered to the base unit before you can use them. Up to 5 handsets can be registered to one base station.The master PIN is required before you can register or unregister handsets. NoteBy default, the master PIN is 0000. To register your handset manually:The Master PIN is required before you can register or unregister handsets. NoteBy default, the Master PIN is 0000.On the base station, press and hold p for approximately 5 seconds. The base station emits a beep when it is ready to accept registration. On the handset, press M key, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to REGISTRATION and press mSELECT.NoteIf no action is taken on the handset within 10 seconds, the registration procedure will be aborted. If this happens, repeat Step 1.Enter the Master PIN when prompted and press mOK to confirm. NoteBy default, the Master PIN is 0000. WAITING_ _ is displayed on the screen.NoteIf no base is found within a certain period, the handset returns to idle mode. 2341234ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 36 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Advanced settings 379.6 Unregister a handsetPress M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to UNREGISTER and press mSELECT.Enter the master PIN when prompted and press mOK to confirm. NoteBy default, the master PIN is 0000.Scroll : to select the handset number to unregister and press mSELECT.• A validation tone is emitted to indicate successful unregistration and the screen shows UNREGISTERED.NoteIf no action is taken on the handset within 15 seconds, the unregistration procedure will be aborted and the handset returns to idle mode.To unregister a handset that does not belong to the ID555 range, you can only use the ID555 handset to unregister it. 9.7 Reset UnitYou can reset your phone to its default settings with this feature. WarningUpon reset, all your personal settings, call log and redial list entries will be deleted and the phone will return to its default settings. However, your phonebook as well as the unread messages of your answering machine will remain unchanged after reset.NoteYou may have to configure your phone once again.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to RESET and press mSELECT.RESET? is displayed on the screen. Press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted.• The unit is reset to its default settings (see “Default settings” on page 37).9.8 Default settings123!Ringer Volume LEVEL 2Ringer Melody FLICKEarpiece VolumeVOLUME 3Speaker VolumeVOLUME 3Key Beep ONContrast LEVEL 2Auto Hang-up ONAlarm clock OFFBarring mode OFFEasy call OFFHandset Name PHILIPSDate/Time 01/01/2008; 00:00Master PIN 0000Conference OFF12ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 37 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
38 Advanced settings9.9 Set area codeThis feature is useful when you have subscribed to Caller Line Identification service. It allows you to set an area code in your ID555. Once the local area code is set, the phone automatically filters the area code for all incoming calls, by removing the area code for local calls and retaining the area code for calls from other areas. If it is a local call, then only the phone number of the caller is displayed during an incoming call or when you call the number from the call log. If it is a long distance call, then both the area code and phone number will be displayed in a proper format to be dialed out directly from the call log, or saved into the phonebook.NoteYou can enter a maximum of 3 digits for the area code. You need to subscribe to Caller Line Identification service to be able to see the caller’s number or name in the call log. See “Using the call log” on chapter 6.9 for details.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to AREA CODE and press mSELECT.Enter the local area code (maximum 3 digits) and press <OK to save.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.9.10 Set Auto PrefixThis feature allows you to define a prefix number to be added to the beginning of a number during predialling (see “Predialling” on page 20). You can also use this feature to add a detect string to match and replace the first few digits of the number during predialling. You can enter up to a maximum of 5 digits for the detect string and 14 digits for the auto prefix number.Note The use of your ID555 cannot be guaranteed with all types of PABX.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to AUTO PREFIX and press mSELECT.DETECT DIGIT is displayed on the screen. Answering MachineAnswer Mode ANSWER & REC.Number of rings before answer5Outgoing MessagesPredefined for ANSWER & REC. modeHandset screening OFFBase speaker LEVEL 5Remote access DEACTIVATED1212ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 38 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Advanced settings 39• The last stored detect string is displayed (if any). Enter a detect string number (maximum 5 digits) and press mOK to confirm. PREFIX is displayed on the screen. • The last stored prefix number is displayed (if any). Enter the prefix number (maximum 14 digits) and press mOK to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.NoteIf no detect string (blank) is entered, the prefix number will be automatically added to the predial number after r key is pressed. For numbers starting with *, # or a pause (P), the prefix number will not be added to the predial number after r key is pressed.9.11 Change Flash timeFlash time (or dial delay) is the time delay by which the line will be disconnected after you press r key. It can be set to short, medium or long.The default value of flash time that is preset in your handset should be the best suited for your country network and therefore you should not need to change it.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to FLASH TIME and press mSELECT.Scroll : to SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG and press mSELECT to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.9.12 Change the Dial Mode The default value for dial mode that is preset in your handset should be the best suited for your country network and therefore you should not need to change it. Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to DIAL MODE and press mSELECT.Scroll : to TONE or PULSE and press mSELECT to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.9.13 Set first ringWhen this function is set to Off, the first ring from a voice call will not sound. This is particularly useful in countries where calling line identity is sent after the first ring. Consequently, the phones in the house will not ring when a message arrives.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to 34512121ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 39 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
40 Advanced settingsFIRST RING and press mSELECT.Scroll : to ON or OFF and press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.2ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 40 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Telephone answering machine (TAM) 4110 Telephone answering machine (TAM)Your phone features an answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is activated. The answering machine can store up to 99 messages. The maximum recording time is 30 minutes (including all your personalised outgoing messages).You can use the control keys on the base station to perform the basic functions of the answering machine such as message playback, deleting messages and adjustment of volume on the base station. For a description of each function of the control keys on the base station, please see “Overview of the base station” on page 14 for more details.You can also use the answer machine menu on the handset to access the answering machine functions. There is also a menu to set the answering machine options. To begin, press o key on your base station to switch on the answering machine (if it is switched off). Alternatively, you may switch on the answering machine via your handset (see “Switch the Answering Machine On/Off via handset” on page 44). 10.1 Play10.1.1 Answering machine control keys on the base stationButtons on the base station DescriptionoPress to turn on/off the answering machinePPress to play the message or stop the message playbackxPress to delete the current messagePress and hold for two seconds to delete all the old messages in idle modelPress once to replay current message during message playbackPress twice to go back to previous message during message playbackRPress to skip the current message and play the next messageID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 41 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
42 Telephone answering machine (TAM)10.1.2 Playback of new messages via handsetThe last recorded message is played first via the loudspeaker. When all new messages have been played, the answering machine will stop and the icon stops blinking.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, press mSELECT again to enter PLAY menu.During playback, you can:TipYou can also playback messages by pressing u key in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, press mSELECT again to enter PLAY menu.10.1.3 Playback of old messages via handsetOld messages can only be played if there are no new messages. The first recorded message will be played first and the next message will be played automatically until there are no more messages.VDecrease (-) or increase (+) speaker volume during message playbackCPress to page the handsetPress and hold for more than three seconds to start registration procedureAdjust volume Press : key.Stop playback Press >STOP to end the message.Repeat Press mOPTION, scroll : to REPEAT and press mSELECT to play the message again.Next message Press mOPTION, scroll : to NEXT and press mSELECT.Previous message Press mOPTION, scroll : to PREVIOUS and press mSELECT.Delete message Press mOPTION, scroll : to DELETE and press mSELECT.Switch the playback to earpiecePress v key.12ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 42 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Telephone answering machine (TAM) 43Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, press mSELECT again to enter PLAY menu.Press mSELECT.• The first recorded message will start to play until the last recorded message. During message playback, you can press m to select the available options (see options available under “Playback of new messages via handset” on page 42). 10.2 Delete all messagesNote Unread messages will not be deleted. WarningMessages deleted cannot be recovered.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to DELETE ALL and press mSELECT.DELETE ALL? is displayed on the screen. Press mOK to confirm deletion of all your messages.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.10.3 Set the Answer modeThere are 2 answer modes available: Answer only, and Answer & record.By default, the answer mode is ANSWER & REC., by which your correspondent can leave a message on the answering machine.This can be changed to ANSWER ONLY mode, by which your correspond cannot leave any messages on the answering machine.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to ANSWER MODE and press mSELECT.Scroll : to ANSWER & REC. or ANSWER ONLY and press mSELECT.• The answer mode is set. Note Depending on the answer mode you have selected, the appropriate default outgoing message is played once the answering machine picks up an incoming call.10.4 Personalised Outgoing Message10.4.1 Record your Personalised Outgoing MessageThis personal outgoing message replaces the default ones. To revert to the default outgoing message, simply delete the personal outgoing message you have recorded. If you are not satisfied with the recorded outgoing message, simply record a new message to overwrite the old one. Press M in idle mode, scroll 123!12121ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 43 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
44 Telephone answering machine (TAM): to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to RECORD OGM and press mSELECT.Scroll : to ANSWER & REC. or ANSWER ONLY and press mSELECT.Scroll : to RECORD OGM and press mSELECT. • The recording starts.Press mSAVE to save your recording.• The recorded message will be played and the screen returns to previous menu once it has finished playing. To stop the playback, press mOK.NoteThe maximum length of an outgoing message is 2 minutes. 10.4.2 Playback your Personalised Outgoing MessagePress M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to RECORD OGM and press mSELECT.Scroll : to ANSWER & REC. or ANSWER ONLY and press mSELECT.Press mSELECT to enter PLAY.• The previously recorded outgoing message (if any) is played, and then the screen returns to previous menu.10.4.3 Delete your Personalised Outgoing MessagePress M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to RECORD OGM and press mSELECT.Scroll : to ANSWER & REC. or ANSWER ONLY and press mSELECT.Scroll : to DELETE and press mSELECT. • The recorded message is deleted.10.5 Switch the Answering Machine On/Off via handsetPress M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to ANSWER ON/OFF and press mSELECT.Scroll : to ON or OFF and press mSELECT to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.10.6 Answering Machine settings10.6.1 Ring DelayThis is the number of rings before the answering machine answers and starts playing your greeting message. 23412312312ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 44 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Telephone answering machine (TAM) 45You can set the answering machine to start playing your greeting message after 3 to 8 rings or ECONOMY. The default ring delay is 5.Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to SETTINGS and press mSELECT, press mSELECT to enter RING DELAY.Scroll : to your desired ring delay setting (3 to 8 rings or ECONOMY) and press mSELECT to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.TipEconomy mode can save you the cost of a long-distance call when you check your messages remotely. If there are new messages in your answering machine, the outgoing message will start playing after 3 rings. If there are no new messages, the outgoing message will be played after 5 rings. Hence, if you want to check if you have any messages without incurring call charges, you can hang up the call after the 4th ring.10.6.2 Remote Control AccessIf you are far away from home and want to check the messages on your answering machine, you can make use of the remote access feature to check your messages using another phone. Once you dial your home number from any other phone and enter the remote access code*, you will be able to obtain the messages on your answering machine. The keypad on the phone you use to dial acts like the functions on your answering machine where you can play or delete messages, turn your answering machine on or off, etc. NoteThis feature is deactivated by default. * Remote access code (which is the same as your master PIN code) prevents any unauthorised remote access of your answering machine. See chapter 10.6.2.2 for more information.10.6.2.1 Activate/Deactivate Remote AccessPress M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to SETTINGS and press mSELECT, scroll : to REMOTE ACCESS and press mSELECT.Scroll : to ACTIVATE or DEACTIVATE and press mSELECT to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.1212ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 45 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
46 Telephone answering machine (TAM)10.6.2.2 Controlling the Answering Machine from an external callFrom another phone, dial home. • The answering machine answers and starts playing your greeting message.Within 8 seconds, press # key on the phone you use to dial and enter the remote access code (same as your master PIN code). • If the remote access code is incorrect, an error tone is emitted. Enter the access code again until you get the correct number.• If you did not enter the remote access code within 10 seconds, the answering machine will drop the line immediately.• If the remote access code (same as your master PIN code) is correct, you will hear a validation tone. • New messages (if any), will be played automatically and stop when there are no more new messages.NoteIf there are no new messages, the answering machine will not play any messages.The following table indicates how to access the below features during remote access procedure:10.7 Call Screening10.7.1 Call screening on handsetIf Handset call screening is set to ON, you can hear incoming messages via the handset speaker and decide whether or not to take the call. To take the call, press r. This feature is deactivated by default.12Press To1Press once to replay the current message or twice to go to previous message2Play old messages3Go to next message6Delete current message7Turn on the answering machine8Stop current message playback9Turn off the answering machine#Enter the remote access code if the answering machine is on and outgoing message is playingID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 46 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Telephone answering machine (TAM) 47Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to SETTINGS and press mSELECT, scroll : to HS SCREENING and press mSELECT.Scroll : to ON or OFF and press mSELECT.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.10.7.2 Call screening on baseYou can use + and - to adjust the speaker's volume during call screening. The lowest volume level turns call screening off.10.7.3 Set Voice LanguageThis menu allows you to change the language of the predefined outgoing message. The availability of this menu and the language options available are country dependent. Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to SETTINGS and press mSELECT, scroll : to VOICE LANGUAGE and press mSELECT.• The current selected language is highlighted. Scroll : to your preferred language and press mSELECT to confirm.• A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.1212ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 47 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
48 Technical data11 Technical dataDisplay• Progressive LCD backlightGeneral telephone features• Dual mode caller name & number identification• 15 polyphonic ringer melodiesPhonebook list, Redial list and Call log• Phonebook list with 200 entries• Redial list with 20 entries• Call log with 50 entriesBattery• 1 Li-ion polymer 500mAh batteryRadio specifications• Frequence Band: 1880 - 1900 MHz• Maximum output power: 250 mWPower Consumption• Power consumption at idle mode: around 800mWWeight and dimensions • Handset: 74 grams• 144 x 13 x 43 mm (H x D x W)• Base: 143 grams• 70 x 85 x 128 mm (H x D x W)Temperature range• Operation: Between 0 and 35º C (32 to 95º F).• Storage: Between -20 and 45º C (-4 to 113º F).Relative humidity• Operation: Up to 95% at 40°C• Storage: Up to 95% at 40°CID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 48 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Frequently asked questions 4912 Frequently asked questionswww.philips.com/supportIn this chapter, you will find the most frequently asked questions and answers about your phone.ConnectionThe handset does not switch on!• Charge the batteries: Put the handset on the base station to charge. After a few moments, the phone will switch on.The handset does not charge!• Check charger connections. icon is not blinking during charge!• Battery is full: There is no need to charge the battery.• Bad battery contact: Adjust the handset slightly.• Dirty contact: Clean the batteries contact with a dry cloth.• Wrong batteries installed: Use only AAA rechargeable batteries supplied with your unit There could be risk of battery leakage if you use alkaline batteries or other battery types.Communication is lost during a call!• Charge the battery• Move closer to the base station.The phone is "Out of range"!• Move closer to the base station.WARNING BATT. is displayed on handset!• Use only AAA rechargeable batteries supplied with your unit. There could be risk of battery leakage if you use alkaline batteries or other battery types.Set-upSEARCHING... is displayed on handset and icon is blinking!• Move closer to the base station.• Make sure that your base station is on.• Reset your unit and restart handset registration (see “Registration” on page 36).SoundHandset does not ring!Check that the RING VOLUME is not set to off, and make sure icon is ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 49 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
50 Frequently asked questionsnot displayed on the screen (see “Set the Ring Volume” in chapter 7.2.1).Caller cannot hear me at all!Microphone may be muted: During a call, press b.There’s no dialling tone!• No power: Check the connections. • Batteries are empty: Charge the batteries.• Move closer to the base station.• Wrong line cable used: Use the line cable provided. • Line adaptor is required: Connect the line adaptor to the line cord.Caller cannot hear me clearly!• Move closer to the base station.• Move the base station at least one metre away from any electronic appliances.Frequent noise interference on my radio or television!• Move the base station as far away as possible from the electrical appliances.Product behaviourKeypad does not work!• Unlock your keypad: Long press * in idle mode.The handset warms up when making a long call!• This is a normal behavior. The handset consumes energy while calling.The handset cannot be registered to the base station!• Maximum number of handsets (5) has been reached. To register a new handset, unregister an existing handset.• Remove and replace the handset batteries.• Try again by disconnecting and connecting the base station power supply and follow the procedure to register a handset.• Make sure that you have entered the correct PIN code. If you have not changed it, by default it is 0000.Caller’s number is not displayed!• Service is not activated: Check your subscription with your network operator.I cannot change the settings of my voice mail• Operator voice mail is managed by your operator and not the phone itself. Please contact your operator should you want to change the settings.Poor audio quality and the antenna icon is blinking!• The indoor and outdoor range of the phone is up to 50 metres and 300 metres respectively. When the handset moves beyond the operation range, the antenna icon will blink.ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 50 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Frequently asked questions 51My handset keeps going into idle mode!• If there are no key presses for 30 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.Phonebook entry cannot be stored and MEMORY FULL is displayed!• Delete an entry to free memory before saving your contact again.The Master PIN code is wrong!• The default master PIN is 0000. • If it has been changed before, and you cannot remember the new one, reset the handset to revert to the default master PIN code (see “Reset Unit” in chapter 9.8).The answering machine does not record messages!• Memory is full: Delete your old messages.•The ANSWER ONLY mode has been activated. Deactivate ANSWER ONLY and activate ANSWER & REC. mode (see “Set the Answer mode” in chapter 10.3).Remote control access does not work!• Activate Remote Control Access (see “Remote Control Access” in chapter 10.6.2).The phone hangs up during remote access!• You have taken more than 8 seconds to enter the Master PIN code. Enter the code again within 8 seconds.Answering machine stops before the recording is finished!• Memory is full: Delete your old messages.ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 51 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
52 Index13 IndexAAccessories 10Alarm 33Alarm tone 33Answer a call 21Answer an external call 28Answering Machine mode 43Auto Answer 31CCall Barring 35Call in progress 22Call log 20, 27Call Screening 46Call waiting 23Charge battery 16Clock and Alarm 32Conference call 29Connect base station 15Contrast 31DDate and time 32Default settings 40Delete a call list entry 27Delete a phonebook entry 25Delete a redial number 26Delete call list 27Delete redial list 26Dial Mode 39Direct dialling 20Display icons 13EEdit a phonebook entry 24End a call 21FFirst ring 39HHandset Name 30Handset Tones 30Handsfree answering 21IInstall battery 16Install phone 15Intercom 28KKey Tone 30Keypad lock/unlock 22LLanguage 31LED indicator 14Loudspeaker mode 23Loudspeaker volume 23MMake a call 20Master PIN 35Menu structure 17Mute 22OOverview of the base station 14Overview of your phone 11PPage 42ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 52 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
Index 53Paging 29Personalised Outgoing Message 43Phonebook 21, 24Predialling 20RRecall time 39Recycling and disposal 5, 8Redial list 20, 26Registration 36Remote Control Access 45Reset Unit 37Ring Delay 44Ring Melody 30Ring Volume 30SSave a redial number 26Set area code 38Store a contact 24Switch calls 29Switch handset on/off 22TTelephone answering machine 41Text or number entry 22UUnmute 22Unregister 37VVoice Language 47Voice mail 24, 25Volume 22ID555_IFU_US_EN.book Page 53 Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:43 PM
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