Philips DECT 121 User manual

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Contents
Handset display 2
Installing DECT 121 3
DECT 121 handset & base 5
DECT 121 keys 6
Using DECT 121 7
To answer a call 7
To end a call 7
To make an external call 7
To make an internal call 7
Predialling a number 7
To activate/deactivate keypad
lock 7
To store a number in the
phonebook 8
To make a call from the
phonebook 8
To edit the phonebook/to delete
a number 8
To delete the entire phonebook 9
To transfer a call to another
handset 9
To recall the last 10 dialled
numbers 9
To mute the handset 9
To dial from the Call Log 10
To delete the entire Call Log 10
To program voice mailbox 10
To access voice mailbox 11
To program Baby Call 11
To activate/deactivate Baby Call 11
Setting Your Preferences 12
To set the ring tone 12
To set the ring tone volume 12
To change the earpiece
volume 12
To select the recall type
(Key
R setting) 13
To select dial mode 13
To activate/deactivate key tones 13
To change the PIN 14
To restore to default settings 14
Troubleshooting 15
Environment & Safety 16
Hereby, Philips, declares that
this DECT 121X is in compliance
with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC
Philips has marked the battery and
packaging with standard symbols
designed to promote the recycling and
appropriate disposal of your eventual
waste.
Batteries should not be disposed
of with general household waste.
A financial contribution has been
paid to the associated national
recovery & recycling system.
The marking certifies
compliance with technical
regulations in accordance with the
Directive 1999/5/EC for the safety of
the user, electromagnetic
perturbations and for radio
spectrum.
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Handset Display
Some symbols may not appear at the top of the display, according to the status of
the phone.
Note: On first use it may be necessary to wait for a few minutes of
battery charge before seeing icons on the display.
The handset is within reception range of the base station. When the
symbol is blinking the handset is almost out of range. The symbol
disappears if the handset is out of range.
The phone is in program mode.
The phone is in use.
An internal call is in progress.
Microphone is muted.
Phonebook is open.
Ringer is disabled.
Baby Call is activated.
Keypad is locked.
There are unanswered calls in the call log list*.
There are messages on your voice mailbox.
Batteries charge status: full or low.
The symbols stand for:
* Subject to subscription to the Caller Display service.
Note: The call duration appears on the display at the end of the call.
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Installing DECT 121
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PLEASE CHARGE DECT 121 FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE USE. ONLY
USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
Unpacking your DECT 121
The DECT 121 package contains :
One DECT 121 base station , One DECT 121 handset ,
One user guide , one warranty leaflet .
2 rechargeable batteries, 1 line cord, 1 power supply
If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
(Note: in DECT 121 multi-handset packs, you will find one or more additional
handsets, chargers with their power supply and additional rechargeable batteries.
Chargers are wall-mountable.)
Wall Mounting
The extra-handset chargers of DECT 121 multi-handset packs are wall-mountable.
Place vertically the dowels at a distance of 90 mm from each other. Insert the
screws.
Leave a little space (3 mm) between the screw head and the wall.
You can now hang the base station on the screws and connect the power supply
and line cord.
121
mm09
3 mm
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Installing your DECT 121
1. Plug the power supply & line cord into the base
station.
2. Plug the power supply & line cord into the wall
socket. Always use the cables provided in the
box.
3. Slide open the battery compartment cover.
4. Place the 2 batteries as indicated. Respect
polarity.
5. Slide the battery compartment cover back.
6. Put the handset on the base and charge for 24
hours. A beep indicates that the handset is
properly placed on the base unit or the charger.
If you have a broadband DSL internet
Installation, please make sure you have one
DSL filter plugged directly on each line
socket used in the house and check the
modem and the phone are plugged in the
correct filter slot (one specific for each)
When replacing the batteries, only use
rechargeable NiMH batteries. Optimal
battery life is reached after 3 cycles of
full charge / discharge. The warranty
shall not apply to the batteries and any
other components within lifetime and
wear. Standby time: around 100 hours
Talk time: around 10 hours.
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DECT 121 Handset & Base
Paging key
The paging key lets you locate a
missing handset. Press the key until
the handset starts to ring. Once
retrieved, press the Talk key on the
handset.
Display
Earpiece
Correction &
Mute key
Call log key
Phonebook key
Redial Key
Tal k ke y
Recall &
Intercom key Program key
Numerical keypad
Microphone
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DECT 121 Keys
Log key - Keep pressing to browse the Call Log.
Redial key - Keep pressing to browse the redial list.
Correction & Mute key:
- Each press goes backward one space to delete a previous input ;
- Return to idle mode ;
- Press and hold to delete display numbers in call log, phonebook
and redial list ;
- Mute the microphone during a call.
Phonebook key - Keep pressing to browse the list.
Talk key - Press to answer, make & end a call.
Press and hold to dial voice mailbox number.
Activate/deactivate Baby Call.
Set the earpiece volume.
Set the ring tone.
Set the ring tone volume.
Program key - To start & end a setting.
Recall & Intercom key - Flash programming, press and hold to
make an internal call (DECT 121 multi-handset packs).
# - Press and hold to activate/deactivate the keypad lock.
* - Press and hold to activate/deactivate the ring tone.
Handset keys
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Using DECT 121
To answer a call
Press the Talk key.
To end a call
Press the Talk key.
To make an external call
Press the Talk key.
Dial the number.
To make an internal call
(DECT 121 multi-handset packs)
Press and hold Rkeyand press the handset number (1 to 4)
until the other handset rings.
Answer the call on the called handset.
Predialling a number
Dial the phone number.
Press the Talk key.
Note: You can dial up to 18 digits.
Tip: Press the Correction key to delete incorrect digits.
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Press and hold #key to lock the keypad.
Press and hold #key to unlock the keypad.
Note: You can still answer calls when the keypad is locked.
To activate/deactivate keypad lock
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To store a number in the phonebook
You can save 10 numbers in your phonebook.
Press the Program key.
Press the Phonebook key
.
A memory number shows on display. Keep pressing to choose
another memory number.
Enter the number.
Press the Program key to save the number
Tip: If you make a mistake, press the Correction key to amend.
To make a call from the phonebook
Press the Phonebook key. The first number in the phonebook
shows on display.
Keep pressing the Phonebook key until the desired phone
number shows.
Or
Enter the memory number to show the desired phone number.
Press the Talk key to make the call.
Or
Press the Correction key to exit without dialling.
To edit the phonebook/to delete a number
Press the Program key.
Press Phonebook key.
Keep pressing the key until the desired number shows.
Use the Correction key and Numerical keypad to edit.
Press the Program key to confirm.
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To delete the entire phonebook
Press the Program key.
Press 0.
Press the Phonebook key.
Press the Program key to confirm.
To transfer a call to another handset
(DECT 121 multi-handset packs)
You can forward an external call to another handset.
During a call :
Press and hold R key and press the handset number (1 to 4).
The other handset will ring. The call will be put on hold. Both
internal parties can talk together.
Press the Talk key to transfer the call.
Or
Press Ragain if there is no answer from the other handset.
Or
Press the Correction key to switch between conference mode
and external call.
To recall the last 10 dialled numbers
Press the Redial key. Display shows the last number dialled.
Keep pressing the key to show the other numbers.
Press the Talk key to make the call.
Or
Press the Correction key to exit the list.
Tip: Press and hold the Correction key to delete the number.
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To mute the handset
During a call:
Press the Mute key. The display shows the mute symbol.
Press again the Mute key to end mute.
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