Philips CD6551B User manual

EN Telephone Answering Machine
Warning
Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
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CD655
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Table of contents 1
1Important 3
1.1 Power requirements 3
1.2 Safety Information 3
1.3 Conformity 4
1.4 Using GAP standard
compliance 4
1.5 Recycling and disposal 4
1.6 Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields (“EMF”) 5
2 Your phone 6
2.1 What’s in the box 6
2.2 Overview of your phone 7
2.3 Display icons 9
2.4 Menu icons 9
2.5 Overview of the base station 10
3 Getting started 11
3.1 Connect the base station 11
3.2 Wall mounting the base 11
3.3 Install your phone 12
3.4 Welcome mode 13
3.5 Menu structure 14
4 Using your phone 17
4.1 Make a call 17
4.2 Answer a call 17
4.3 End a call 18
5 Use more of your phone 19
5.1 Switch the handset on/off 19
5.2 Keypad lock/unlock 19
5.3 Text or number entry 19
5.4 Call in progress 19
5.5 Call waiting 20
5.6 Caller Line Indentification 21
5.7 Using your Phonebook 21
5.8 Using the Redial list 23
5.9 Using the Call log 24
5.10 Using the Intercom 25
5.11 Paging 26
6 Personal settings 27
6.1 Change the Handset Name 27
6.2 Handset Tones 27
6.3 Change the Display Language 28
6.4 Set Wallpaper 28
6.5 Set Colour Theme 28
6.6 Set Contrast Level 28
6.7 Set Backlight time 28
6.8 Activate /Deactivate Auto
Hang-up 29
7 Clock and Alarm settings 30
7.1 Set date and time 30
7.2 Set date/time format 30
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7.3 Set alarm 31
7.4 Set alarm tone 31
8 Advanced settings 32
8.1 Easy Call 32
8.2 Activate/Deactivate
Conference mode 32
8.3 Call Barring 32
8.4 Activate/Deactivate XHD
Sound mode 33
8.5 Change master PIN 33
8.6 Registration 34
8.7 Unregister a handset 34
8.8 Country Selection 35
8.9 Reset Unit 35
8.10 Default settings 36
8.11 Set Auto Prefix 36
8.12 Change Recall time 37
8.13 Change the Dial Mode
(country-dependent) 37
8.14 Set first ring 37
9 Network Services 38
9.1 Call Forward 38
9.2 Voice Mail 39
9.3 Call Return 39
9.4 Cancel Call Back 39
9.5 Withhold ID 40
10 SMS 41
10.1 Write and send new SMS 41
10.2 View Inbox messages 42
10.3 Save a message in the Draft
box 44
10.4 SMS settings 45
11 Telephone answering
machine (TAM) 47
11.1 Play 47
11.2 Delete all messages 48
11.3 Set the Answer mode 48
11.4 Personalised Outgoing
Message 49
11.5 Switch the Answering Machine
On/Off via handset 49
11.6 Answering Machine settings 50
11.7 Call Screening 51
12 Technical data 53
13 Frequently asked
questions 54
14 Index 57

Important 3
1Important
Take time to read this user manual before
you use your phone. It contains important
information and notes regarding your
phone.
1.1 Power requirements
• This product requires an electrical
supply of 220-240 volts AC. In case of
power failure, the communication can
be lost.
• The Electrical network is classified as
hazardous. The only way to power
down the charger is to unplug the
power supply from the electrical
outlet. Ensure that the electrical outlet
is always easily accessible.
• The voltage on the network is
classified as TNV-3
(Telecommunication Network
Voltages), as defined in the standard
EN 60-950.
Warning
To avoid damage or malfunction:
• Do not allow the charging contacts or
the battery to come into contact with
metal objects.
• Do not open it as you could be
exposed to high voltages.
• Never use any other battery than the
one delivered with the product or
recommended by Philips: risk of
explosion.
• Always use the cables provided with
the product.
1.2 Safety Information
• Handsfree activation could suddenly
increase the volume in the earpiece to
a very high level: make sure the
handset is not too close to your ear.
• This equipment is not designed to
make emergency calls when the power
fails. An alternative has to be made
available to allow emergency calls.
• Do not expose the phone to excessive
heat caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight.
• Do not drop your phone or allow
objects to fall on your phone.
• Do not use any cleaning agents
containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene,
or abrasives as these may harm the
set.
• Do not use the product in places
where there are explosive hazards.
• Do not let small metal objects come
into contact with the product. This can
deteriorate audio quality and damage
the product.
• Do not allow the charger to come into
contact with liquids.
• Active mobile phones in the vicinity
may cause interference.
About operating and storage
temperatures:
• Operate in a place where temperature
is always between 0 and 35º C (32 to
95º F).
• Store in a place where temperature is
always between -20 and 45º C (-4 to
113º F).
• Battery life may be shortened in low
temperature conditions.
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1.3 Conformity
We, Philips declare that the product is in
compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. This product can only be
connected to the analogue telephone
networks of the countries mentioned on
the packaging.
You can find the Declaration of
Conformity on www.p4c.philips.com.
1.4 Using GAP standard
compliance
The GAP standard guarantees that all
DECTTM GAP handsets and base stations
comply with a minimum operating
standard irrespective of their make. Your
handset and base station are GAP
compliant, which means the minimum
guaranteed functions are: register a
handset, take the line, receive a call and
dial.The advanced features may not be
available if you use another handset than
a CD650/655 with your base station.
To register and use your CD650/655
handset with a GAP standard base station
of a different make, first follow the
procedure described in the
manufacturer’s instructions, then
follow the procedure described on
page 34.
To register a handset of another make to
the CD650/655 base station, place the
base station into registration mode
(page 34), then follow the procedure in
the manufacturer’s instructions.
1.5 Recycling and disposal
Disposal instructions for old products:
The WEEE directive (Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment Directive ;
2002/96/EC) has been put in place to
ensure that products are recycled using
best available treatment, recovery and
recycling techniques to ensure human
health and high environmental protection.
Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled
and reused.
Do not dispose of your old product in
your general household waste bin.
Inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and
electronic products marked by this
symbol.
Use one of the following disposal options:
• Dispose of the complete product
(including its cables, plugs and
accessories) in the designated WEEE
collection facilities.
• If you purchase a replacement
product, hand your complete old
product back to the retailer. He
should accept it as required by the
WEEE directive.

Important 5
Disposal instructions for batteries:
Batteries should not be
disposed of with general
household waste.
Packaging information:
Philips has marked the packaging with
standard symbols designed to promote
the recycling and appropriate disposal of
your eventual waste.
A financial contribution has been
paid to the associated national
recovery & recycling system.
The labelled packaging material is
recyclable.
1.6 Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields
(“EMF”)
1. Philips Royal Electronics
manufactures and sells many
consumer oriented products which
usually, as with any electronic
apparatus, have the ability to emit
and receive electro magnetic signals.
2. One of Philips' leading Business
Principles is to take all necessary
health and safety precautions for our
products, to comply with all
applicable legal requirements and to
stay well within the EMF standards
applicable at the time of producing
the products.
3. Philips is committed to develop,
produce and market products that
cause no adverse health effects.
4. Philips confirms that if its products
are handled properly for their
intended use, they are safe to use
according to scientific evidence
available today.
5. Philips plays an active role in the
development of international EMF
and safety standards, enabling Philips
to anticipate further developments
in standardisation for early
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2.1 What’s in the box
Note
*You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cable. In
this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before plugging the
line cord to the line socket.
In multihandset packs, you will find one or more additional handsets, chargers with
power supply units and additional rechargeable batteries.
Handset Base station Battery door
2 AAA rechargeable
batteries
Power supply Line cord*
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2.2 Overview of your phone
AEarpiece
BEventLED
Blinks when there is a new missed call,
SMS or Voicemail or answering machine
message.
Note
If you have not subscribed to Caller Line
Identification service, there will not be
any alerts for new events except for new
messages recorded on the answering
machine. Hence, the event LED will not
blink when there is a new call, SMS, or
voicemail.
CDisplay
See page 9 for an overview of the display
icons.
D Left Softkey m
Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above it.
During a call: Initiate a second call, consult
phonebook, transfer a call or activate/
deactivae XHD sound mode.
Switch on the backlight.
E Right Softkey >
Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above it.
Switch on the backlight.
F Navigation keys :
In idle mode: Scroll up to access the Call
log and scroll down to access the
Phonebook.
During a call: Scroll up/down to increase or
decrease earpiece and speaker volume.
In editing mode: Scroll up/down to go to
the previous character or next character.
In other modes: Scroll up/down a menu
list or go to the previous or next record
in the Phonebook, Redial list or Call log.
GTalkkeyr
In idle mode: Answer an incoming
external or internal call.
During a call: Activate the recall function.
In other modes: Dial the selected number
in the Phonebook, Redial list or Call log.
H Hang-up key e
In idle mode: Long press to switch on/off
the handset.
During a call: Hang up a call.
In other modes: Return to the idle mode.
I Menu key M
In idle mode: Go to the main menu.
J Loudspeaker key v
In idle mode: Turn on the loudspeaker
and dial the number. Answer an incoming
call using handsfree mode.
During a call: Toggle the loudspeaker
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K Redial key
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In idle mode: Access the Redial list.
L Keypad lock key *
In idle mode: Insert *. Long press to lock/
unlock the keypad.
During a call: Insert *.
M Ringer on/off key &
Pause key #
In idle mode: Insert #. Long press to turn
the ringer on/off.
During a call: Insert #.
When predialling: Long press to insert a
pause marked “P”.
In editing mode: Long press to switch
between upper and lower case.
N Mute key b
During a call: Mute/Unmute the handset
microphone.
O Call transfer key & Intercom /
Conference key c
In idle mode: Initiate an internal call.
During a call: Hold the line and page
another handset. Long press to start a
conference between internal and external
calls.
P Microphone
Q Loudspeaker
R Battery door
Danger
Handsfree activation can suddenly
increase the volume in the earpiece to a
very high level. Make sure the handset is
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2.3 Display icons
Indicates that the battery is
fully charged. Icon blinks
during charge and when the
battery is low.
Indicates that the battery is
fully discharged.
Indicates that an external call
is connected or held. Icon
blinks when receiving an
incoming call.
Indicates that there are
existing SMS messages in the
inbox. Icon blinks when
there are new voicemail or
unread SMS messages.
Displays when there are
existing call log records or
when call log is accessed.
Icon blinks when there are
new missed calls.
Displays when the alarm
clock is activated.
Displays when the
loudspeaker is activated.
Displays when ringer off is
activated.
Indicates that the telephone
answering machine is
activated. Icon blinks when
the memory for answering
machine messages is full.
Indicates that the handset is
registered and within range
of the base station.
Icon blinks when the handset
is out of range or is
searching for a base.
2.4 Menu icons
Phonebook
Personal set
Clock & Alarm
Advanced set
Network Service
SMS
Answer machine

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2.5 Overview of the base station
A Message Counter
Blinking : Indicates number of new
messages.
Steady : Indicates number of old messages.
2 bars flashing : Indicates that there is no
more memory left.
Indicates the volume level (L0 - L5) when
Vis pressed.
Indicates the current message number
during playback.
BOn/Offkeyo
In idle mode, short press to switch on/off
the answering machine.
CVolumekeysV
Increase/Decrease speaker volume
during message playback.
There are 5 volume levels.
The call screening is activated if the
speaker volume is not set to off.
D Delete key x
Delete current message during message
playback.
Long press to delete all messages when the
answering machine is in idle mode
(unread messages will not be deleted).
E Previous message/
Replay message key l
Go to previous message if pressed twice
during message playback.
Replay current message if pressed once
during message playback.
F Play/Stop key P
Play phone messages (the first recorded
will be played first).
Stop message playback.
G Next message key R
Skip to the next message during message
playback.
H Paging key C
Page handset.
Long press to start registration procedure.

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3 Getting started
3.1 Connect the base station
Place the base station in a central
location near the telephone line
socket and electricity socket.
Connect the line cord and the power
cable to their corresponding
connectors at the bottom of the base
station as shown.
Connect the other end of the line
cord to the telephone line socket
and the other end of the power
cable to the electricity socket.
Note
The line adaptor may not be attached to
the line cord. In this case, you have to
connect the line adaptor to the line cord
first before plugging the line cord to the
line socket.
Warning
Avoid placing the base station too close
to large metal objects such as filing
cabinets, radiators or electrical
appliances. This can impair the range and
sound quality. Buildings with thick internal
and external walls may impair
transmission of signals to and from the
base.
Warning
The base station does not have an ON/
OFF switch. Power is applied when the
power adaptor is plugged into the unit
and connected to the electricity socket.
The only way to power down the unit is
to unplug the power adaptor from the
electricity socket. Therefore, ensure that
the electricity socket is easily accessible.
The power adaptor and telephone line
cord have to be connected correctly, as
incorrect connection could damage the
unit.
Always use the telephone line cord
supplied with the unit. Otherwise, you
may not get a dial tone.
3.2 Wall mounting the base
The base is designed to support wall
mounting. To wall mount the base, follow
the instructions below.
Warning
Other wall mounting methods are not
recommended and may damage the
product.
Remove the bracket from the back
of the base station.
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Turn the bracket upside down and
then re-insert the bracket to the
back of the base station.
Insert screws (not included) into the
wall.
Align the mounting holes on the
back of the base with the screws on
the wall.
Slide the base down into place.
3.3 Install your phone
Before using the handset, the batteries
have to be installed and fully charged.
3.3.1 Install battery
Warning
Always use AAA rechargeable batteries
supplied with your unit. There could be
risk of battery leakage if you use alkaline
batteries or other battery types.
Slide out the battery cover.
Place the batteries in the correct
polarity as indicated and replace the
cover.
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3.3.2 Charge battery
Warning
The handset must be charged for at least
24 hours before using it for the first time.
When the battery level becomes low, the
low battery sensor alerts you by sounding an
audible tone and blinking the battery icon.
If the battery level becomes exceedingly
low, the phone automatically switches off
and any function in progress will not be
saved.
Place the handset on the charging cradle
of the base station. A melody is emitted
if the handset is placed correctly.
The battery icon on the display
blinks during charge.
The battery icon becomes
steady when the handset is fully
charged.
Note
Optimal battery life is reached after 3
cycles of complete charging (over 15
hours) and discharging, allowing
approximately 12 hours of talk-time and
150 hours of stand-by time.
3.4 Welcome mode
Note
Depending on your country, the
WELCOME screen may not appear. In
this case, you are not required to select
your country/operator/language settings.
In the case when
WELCOME appears on
the screen before you first use your
handset, you need to configure it
according to the country of use.
After charging it for a few minutes, the
word
WELCOME appears in various
languages. Follow these steps to configure
your phone:
Scroll :to the word
WELCOME in
your preferred language and press
m SELECT to confirm your
selection.
Scroll :to your country.
Press m
SELECT to confirm your
selection.
Press :to your operator (if
necessary).
Press m
SELECT again to confirm
your selection.
• The default line settings and menu
language for the selected country
will be automatically configured.
• To set date/time, see “Set date and
time” on page 30.
Your phone is now ready for use.
Note
You can still make outgoing calls or
receive incoming calls without first
defining your country selection. The
welcome mode will display again after the
call.
Tip
You may change your country settings
anytime after the first configuration. (see
“Country selection” in chapter 8.8)
If there are no key presses for 15
seconds, the handset will automatically
return to idle mode. It will also return to
idle mode automatically when you place
the handset back on the base station.
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3.5 Menu structure
The table below describes the menu tree of your phone. Press Min idle mode to
enter the main menu. Use navigation keys :to navigate within the menus and press
left softkey mto enter each option.
PHONEBOOK
NEW ENTRY
LIST
EDIT ENTRY
SELECT MELODY
DELETE ENTRY
DELETE ALL
DIRECT MEMORY KEY 1
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KEY 9
PERSONAL SETTING HANDSET NAME
HANDSET TONES RING VOLUME
RING TONE List of melodies
KEY BEEP ON/OFF
LANGUAGE List of languages
WALLPAPER
COLOUR THEME COLOUR 1/COLOUR 2/COLOUR3/COLOUR 4
CONTRAST LEVEL 1/2/3/4/5
BACKLIGHT TIME 20 SECONDS/40 SECONDS/60 SECONDS
AUTO HANG-UP ON/OFF
CLOCK & ALARM
SET DATE/TIME
SET FORMAT TIME FORMAT 12 HOURS/24 HOURS
DATE FORMAT DD : MM / MM : DD
ALARM OFF/ON ONCE/ON DAILY
ALARM TONE MELODY 1/MELODY 2/MELODY 3

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ADVANC. SETTINGS EASY CALL MODE ON/OFF
NUMBER
CONFERENCE ON/OFF
CALL BARRING MODE ON/OFF
NUMBER NUMBER 1/NUMBER 2/
NUMBER 3/NUMBER 4
XHD SOUND ON/OFF
CHANGE PIN
REGISTRATION
UNREGISTER
COUNTRY
RESET
AUTO PREFIX DETECT DIGIT
PREFIX
RECALL TIME SHORT/MEDIUM/LONG
DIAL MODE TONE/PULSE
FIRST RING ON/OFF
NETWORK SERVICES CALL FORWARD ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE/
CHANGE CODE
CALL
FWD BUSY ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE/
CHANGE CODE
CALL
FWD UNANSW. ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE/
CHANGE CODE
VOICEMAIL/VOICEMAIL 2 CALL/SETTINGS
INFO 1/INFO 2 CALL/SETTINGS
CALL RETURN CALL/SETTINGS
CANCEL CALL BACK CALL/SETTINGS
WITHHOLD ID ACTIVATE/SETTINGS

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SMS
WRITE SMS
INBOX REPLY
FORWARD
SAVE NUMBER
DELETE
DELETE ALL
DRAFTS EDIT
SEND
DELETE
DELETE ALL
SETTINGS SMS RECEPTION ON/OFF
SMS CENTRE SMS CENTRE 1/SMS CENTRE 2/
SMS CENTRE 3
DEFAULT CENTRE SMS CENTRE 1/SMS CENTRE 2/
SMS CENTRE 3
ANSWER MACHINE
PLAY During playback REPEAT/PREVIOUS/NEXT/
DELETE
DELETE ALL
ANSWER ON/OFF
RECORD OGM ANSWER & RECORD PLAY/RECORD OGM/DELETE
ANSWER ONLY PLAY/RECORD OGM/DELETE
ANSWER MODE ANSWER & RECORD
ANSWER ONLY
SETTINGS RING DELAY 3 RINGS/4 RINGS/5 RINGS/6
RINGS/7 RINGS/8 RINGS/
ECONOMY
REMOTE ACCESS ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE
HS SCREENING ON/OFF
VOICE LANGUAGE
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4 Using your phone
4.1 Make a call
4.1.1 Predialling
Dial the number (maximum 24
digits).
Press ror vkey.
• The call is initiated.
Tip
You may insert a prefix number to the
beginning of your predial number, see
“Set Auto Prefix” on page 36 for more
information.
4.1.2 Direct dialling
Press ror v key to take the
line.
Dial the number.
• The call is initiated.
4.1.3 Call from redial list
Press akey in idle mode.
Scroll :to an entry in the redial
list.
Press ror v key.
• The call is initiated.
Tip
The handset stores the last 20 numbers
dialled. The last number dialled will
appear first in the redial list. If the redial
number matches a phonebook entry, the
name will be displayed instead.
4.1.4 Call from the call log
Press uin idle mode.
Scroll :to
CALL LIST , SMS or
ANSWER MACHINE and press
m SELECT to enter the respective
sub-menus.
Scroll :to an entry.
Press ror vkey.
• The call is initiated.
Note
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 “Access Call log” on page 24).
4.1.5 Call from the phonebook
Press din idle mode.
Scroll :to a phonebook entry.
Press ror vkey.
• The call is initiated.
Tip
Instead of scrolling :to browse the
phonebook entries, you can press the
numeric key corresponding to the first
letter of the entry you wish to locate. For
example, pressing 2will show the
entries starting with A. Pressing 2
again will show the entries starting with B,
etc...
4.2 Answer a call
When the phone rings, press rkey.
• The call is established.
Note
Incoming call has priority over other
events. Whenever there is an incoming
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call, other status in progress such as
phone setting, menu navigation, etc will
be aborted.
Danger
When the handset rings during an
incoming call, please do not hold the
handset too close to your ear, as the
volume of the ringing tone may damage
your hearing.
4.2.1 Handsfree answering
When the phone rings, press vkey.
• The handset loudspeaker is
activated.
Danger
Handsfree activation can suddenly
increase the volume in the earpiece to a
very high level. Make sure the handset is
not too close to your ear.
4.3 End a call
To end a conversation, press ekey.
Tip
If
AUTO HANG-UP mode is activated
(see “Activate /Deactivate Auto Hang-
up” on page 29) , you can simply place the
handset back to its base station to end the
call. This feature is activated by default.
Note
The call duration will be displayed on the
handset screen for about 5 seconds.