Philips ID5551B/55 User manual

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EN Telephone Answering Machine
Warning
Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
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Table of contents 1
1 Safety information 3
1.1 Equipment Approval
Information 3
1.2 Interference Information 4
1.3 Hearing Aid Compatibility
(HAC) 5
1.4 FCC RF Radiation
Exposure Statement 5
2Important 7
2.1 Power requirements 7
2.2 Safety Information 8
2.3 Conformity 8
2.4 Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields
(“EMF”) 8
2.5 Recycle your batteries 9
2.6 Service Centers 9
3 Your phone 10
3.1 What’s in the box 10
3.2 Overview of your phone 11
3.3 Display icons 13
3.4 Overview of the base
station 14
4 Getting started 15
4.1 Connect the base station 15
4.2 Install your phone 15
4.3 Menu structure 17
5 Using your phone 20
5.1 Make a call 20
5.2 Answer a call 21
5.3 End a call 21
6Usemoreofyour
phone 22
6.1 Switch the handset on/off 22
6.2 Keypad lock/unlock 22
6.3 Text or number entry 22
6.4 Call in progress 22
6.5 Call waiting 23
6.6 Caller Line Identification 23
6.7 Using your Phonebook 24
6.8 Using the Redial list 26
6.9 Using the Call log 27
6.10 Using the Intercom 28
6.11 Paging 29
7 Personal settings 30
7.1 Change the Handset
Name 30
7.2 Handset Tones 30
7.3 Change the Display
Language 31
7.4 Set Contrast Level 31
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7.5 Activate/Deactivate Auto
Hang-up 31
8 Clock and Alarm
settings 32
8.1 Set date and time 32
8.2 Set date/time format 32
8.3 Set alarm 33
8.4 Set alarm tone 33
9Advancedsettings34
9.1 Easy Call 34
9.2 Activate/Deactivate
Conference mode 34
9.3 Call Barring 35
9.4 Change master PIN 35
9.5 Registration 36
9.6 Unregister a handset 37
9.7 Reset Unit 37
9.8 Default settings 37
9.9 Set area code 38
9.10 Set Auto Prefix 38
9.11 Change Flash time 39
9.12 Change the Dial Mode 39
9.13 Set first ring 39
10 Telephone answering
machine (TAM) 41
10.1 Play 41
10.2 Delete all messages 43
10.3 Set the Answer mode 43
10.4 Personalized Outgoing
Message 43
10.5 Switch the Answering
Machine On/Off via
handset 44
10.6 Answering Machine
settings 44
10.7 Call Screening 46
11 Technical data 48
12 Frequently asked
questions 49
13 Index 52
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1Safety
information
1.1 Equipment Approval
Information
Your telephone equipment is
approved for connection to the
Public Switched Telephone Network
and is in compliance with parts 15 and
68, FCC Rules and Regulations and
the Technical Requirements for
Telephone Terminal Equipment
published by ACTA.
1.1.1 Notification to the Local
Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a
label indicating, among other
information, the US number and
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
for the equipment. You must, upon
request, provide this information to
your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the
number of devices you may connect
to your telephone line and still have
all of these devices ring when your
telephone number is called. In most
(but not all) areas, the sum of the
RENs of all devices connected to one
line should not exceed 5. To be
certain of the number of devices you
may connect to your line as
determined by the REN, you should
contact your local telephone
company.
A plug and jack used to connect this
equipment to the premises wiring and
telephone network must comply with
the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and
requirements adopted by the ACTA.
A compliant telephone cord and
modular plug is provided with this
product. It is designed to be
connected to a compatible modular
jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
Notes
• This equipment may not be used
on coin service provided by the
telephone company.
• Party lines are subject to state
tariffs, and therefore, you may not
be able to use your own telephone
equipment if you are on a party
line. Check with your local
telephone company.
• Notice must be given to the
telephone company upon
permanent disconnection of your
telephone from your line.
• If your home has specially wired
alarm equipment connected to the
telephone line, ensure the
installation of this product does
not disable your alarm equipment.
If you have questions about what
will disable alarm equipment,
consult your telephone company
or a qualified installer.
US Number is located on the cabinet
bottom.
REN Number is located on the
cabinet bottom.
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1.1.2 Rights of the Telephone
Company
Should your equipment cause trouble
on your line which may harm the
telephone network, the telephone
company shall, where practicable,
notify you that temporary
discontinuance of service may be
required. Where prior notice is not
practicable and the circumstances
warrant such action, the telephone
company may temporarily
discontinue service immediately. In
case of such temporary
discontinuance, the telephone
company must: (1) promptly notify
you of such temporary
discontinuance; (2) afford you the
opportunity to correct the situation;
and (3) inform you of your right to
bring a complaint to the Commission
pursuant to procedures set forth in
Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and
Regulations.
The telephone company may make
changes in its communications
facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures where such action is
required in the operation of its
business and not inconsistent with
FCC Rules and Regulations. If these
changes are expected to affect the
use or performance of your
telephone equipment, the telephone
company must give you adequate
notice, in writing, to allow you to
maintain uninterrupted service.
1.2 Interference Information
This equipment generates and uses
radio frequency energy which may
interfere with residential radio and
television reception if not properly
installed and used in accordance with
instructions contained in this manual.
Reasonable protection against such
interference is ensured, although
there is no guarantee this will not
occur in a given installation. If
interference is suspected and verified
by switching this equipment on and
off, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient the radio/television
receiver’s antenna, relocate the
equipment with respect to the
receiver, plug the equipment and
receiver into separate circuit outlets.
The user may also wish to consult a
qualified radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. This
equipment has been fully tested and
complies with all limits for Class B
computing devices pursuant to part
15 FCC Rules and Regulations. This
device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause
interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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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.
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.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
Privacy of Communications may not
be ensured when using this product.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna (that is, the antenna for
radio or television that is
“receiving”the interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase
the separation between the
telecommunications equipment
and receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications
equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which
the receiving antenna is
connected.
If these measures do not eliminate
the interference, please consult your
dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional
suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has
prepared a helpful booklet, “How To
Identify and Resolve Radio/TV
Interference Problems.”This booklet
is available from the U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402. Please specify stock number
004-000-00345-4 when ordering
copies.
Notice: The changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
1.3 Hearing Aid
Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC/
Industry Canada standards for
Hearing Aid Compatibility.
1.4 FCC RF Radiation
Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC
RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed
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and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters between
the radiator and your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
For body worn operation, this phone
has been tested and meets the FCC
RF exposure guidelines when used
with the belt clip supplied with this
product. Use of other accessories
may not ensure compliance with FCC
RF exposure guidelines.
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2Important
Take time to read this user manual
before you use your phone. It
contains important information and
notes regarding your phone.
NOTICE: This product meets the
applicable Industry Canada technical
specifications.
The equipment must be installed
using an acceptable method of
connection. The customer should be
aware that compliance with the
above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should
be made by an authorized Canadian
maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment,
or equipment malfunctions, may give
the telecommunications company
cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility,
telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe systems, if present, are
connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural
areas.
CAUTION: Users should not
attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the
appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
NOTES: This equipment may not be
used on coin service provided by the
telephone company.
2.1 Power requirements
• This product requires an electrical
supply of 100-240 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.
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8Important
• Use only with provided batteries:
a) TCL, PL-043043, Li-ion
polymer battery, 3.7V 500mAH
b) Mcnair, MC-163-500, Li-ion
polymer battery, 3.7V 500mAH
• Use only with provided adaptor:
Base Station
a) Electronic Sales Ltd, IW507,
7.5V 500mA
b) Electronic Sales Ltd, TR5075G,
7.5V 500mA
Charger pod
a) Electonic Sales Ltd, TR1575G,
7.5V 150mA
b) Electonic Sales Ltd, IW157,
7.5V 150mA
2.2 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.
2.3 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.
2.4 Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields
(“EMF”)
1. Philips Royal Electronics
manufactures and sells many
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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.
2.5 Recycle your batteries
Do not dispose your rechargeable
batteries. Call the toll fee number 1-
800-822-8837 to get instructions on
how to recycle your batteries.
The RBRC® Seal on the nickel metal
hydride battery indicates that Philips
Royal Electronics is voluntarily
participating in an industry program
to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their useful lives, when
taken out of service within the United
States and Canada.
The RBRC® program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used
nickel metal hydride batteries into
the trash or municipal waste, which
may be illegal in your area.
Philips’s participation in RBRC®
makes it easy for you to drop off the
spent battery at local retailers
participating in the RBRC® program
or at authorized Philips product
service centers.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on Ni-MH battery
recycling and disposal bans/
restrictions in your area. Philips’s
involvement in this program is part of
its commitment to protecting our
environment and conserving natural
resources.
RBRC® is a registered trademark of
Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation.
2.6 Service Centers
Call Center (USA and Canada):
800-233-8413
E-mail support:
[email protected]
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3Yourphone
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3.1 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
1 Li-ion
rechargeable battery
Power supply Line cord*
User manual Guarantee Quick Start Guide
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3.2 Overview of your phone
AEarpiece
BDisplay
See page 13 for an overview of the
display icons.
C Left Softkey m
Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above it.
During a call: Initiate a second call,
consult phonebook or transfer a call.
Switch on the backlight.
D Right Softkey >
Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above it.
Switch on the backlight.
E 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.
F Talk key r
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.
G 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.
H Menu key M
In idle mode: Go to the main menu.
I 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
on/off.
J Redial key
a
In idle mode: Access the Redial list.
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K Keypad lock/Format key *
In idle mode: Insert *. Long press to
lock/unlock the keypad.
During a call: Insert *.
In call log reviewing mode: Press
repeatedly to view the alternate
dialing sequences.
L Mute key [
During a call: Mute/Unmute the
handset microphone.
M 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.
NRingeron/offkey&
Pause key #
In idle mode: Insert #. Long press to
turn the ringer on/off.
During a call: Insert #.
When predialing: Long press to insert
a pause marked “P”.
In editing mode: Long press to switch
between upper and lower case.
OMicrophone
P Loudspeaker
Q Battery door
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.
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3.3 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 new voice
messages are received.
Icon blinks when there are
unread 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.
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3.4 Overview of the base station
AMessageCounter
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.
B On/Off key o
In idle mode, short press to switch on/
off the answering machine.
C Volume keys V
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.
DErasekeyx
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 Repeat 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 Skip key R
Skip to the next message during
message playback.
H Handset locator key C
Page handset.
Long press to start registration
procedure.
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4 Getting started
4.1 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.
4.2 Install your phone
Before using the handset, the
batteries have to be installed and fully
charged.
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4.2.1 Install battery
Warning
Always use Li-ion rechargeable
battery supplied with your unit.
There could be risk of battery leakage
if you use other battery types.
Slide out the battery cover.
Place the battery and replace the
cover.
4.2.2 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.
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4.3 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
...
KEY 9
PERSONAL SET HANDSET NAME
HANDSET TONES RING VOLUME
RING TONES List of melodies
KEY BEEP ON/OFF
LANGUAGE List of languages
CONTRAST LEVEL 1/2/3/4/5
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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ADVANCED SET EASY CALL MODE ON/OFF
NUMBER
CONFERENCE ON/OFF
CALL BARRING MODE ON/OFF
NUMBER NUMBER 1/NUMBER 2/
NUMBER 3/NUMBER 4
CHANGE PIN
REGISTRATION
UNREGISTER
COUNTRY
RESET
AUTO PREFIX DETECT DIGIT
PREFIX
RECALL TIME SHORT/MEDIUM/LONG
DIAL MODE TONE/PULSE
AREA CODE
FIRST RING ON/OFF
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