Philips M8881W Product information sheet

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Important safety instructions
Warning
• 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.
• Refer to safety information before using the
product.
• This product complies with European R&TTE
directive 1999/5/EC
• Use only the power supply listed in the user
instructions.
• Use only the batteries listed in the user
instructions.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact
with liquids.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
• When the handset rings or when the handsfree is
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to
avoid hearing damage.
When using the phone as a baby monitor
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• Make sure the baby unit and the cord are always
out of reach of the baby (at least 1 metre/3 feet
away).
• Keep the parent unit at least 1.5 metres/5 feet
away from the baby unit to prevent acoustic
feedback.
• Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s bed or
playpen.
• Never cover the parent unit and the baby unit
with anything (e.g. a towel or blanket).Always
make sure the cooling vents of the baby unit are
free.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• If you place the parent unit next to a transmitter
or other DECT appliance (e.g. a DECT telephone
or wireless router for the internet), the connection
with the baby unit may be lost. Move the baby
monitor further away from the other wireless
appliances until the connection is restored.
• This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not
a substitute for responsible and proper adult
supervision and should not be used as such.

Microphone
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
(back side)
OK
1Overview
In call
/
OK Enter the option menu.
Change the sound profile.
Adjust the volume.
Recall (network dependent).
End calls.
Turn the speaker on/off.
Mute/unmute the microphone.
Enter a pause (press and hold).
In menu
/
OK Confirm / Select / Enter the option menu.
Cancel
Up / down
Exit menu.
Standby
/
OK Access the main menu.
Access the redial list.
Phonebook
Call log
Make and receive calls.
Make intercom call (press and hold).
Multi-handset version only.
Lock/unlock the keypad (press and hold).
Make and receive calls through the speaker.
In text input
Delete a character.
Delete all characters (press and hold).
Enter a space.
Switch upper/lower case (press and hold).
Left / right
Display icons
The number of bars indicates the connection
status between the handset and base station.
The more bars are shown, the better the signal
strength is.
It remains steadily on beside the unread missed
call record when browsing the call log.
It flashes when there is a new missed call. It
remains steadily on when browsing missed calls in
call log.
The alarm is activated.
The silent mode is set, but is outside of active
period.
The speaker is on.
The ringer is off.
The silent mode is set and within active period
(the phone does not ring).
Answering machine: it flashes when there is a
new message. It remains steadily on when the
telephone answering machine is turned on.
Voice messages indicator: flashes for new
messages, is steady for reviewed messages.
* This is network dependent
ECO The ECO mode is activated.
ECO+ The ECO+ mode is activated.
Main menu icons
Alarm Phonebook Services
Sounds Phone setup Baby monitor
Display Answer machine
Find handset (back side)
Display icons

2Connect
2 1

3Get started
Configure your phone Charge your phone
Charge 8 hours
1 The batteries are pre-installed in the handset. Pull the
battery tape off from the battery door before charging.
2 When using your phone for the first time, you see a
welcome message (country dependent).
3 Set the country and language if prompted.
4 Set the date and time.
• If the time is in 12-hour format, press / to
select [am] or [pm] (country dependent). Charge your handset by docking it in either direction.The
LED at the back of the handset flashes once.
> 84%
68% - 84%
52% - 68%
36% - 52%
18% - 36%
< 18%
Flashing: low battery

4Enjoy
Phonebook
Add record
1 Press > [Option] > [Add new].
2 Follow on-screen instructions.
Call from the phonebook
1 Press .
2 Select a record and press .
Direct access memory
You have 9 direct access memories (Keys 1 to 9).To
dial the saved phone number automatically, press and
hold on the keys in standby mode.
Depending on your country, keys 1 and 2 are
preset to the voice mail number and information
service number of your service provider respectively
(network dependent).
Call log
Call from the call log
1 Press > [Incoming calls].
2 Select a record and press .
View record
1 Press > [Incoming calls].
2 Select a record and select [Option] > [View].
Save record
1 Press > [Incoming calls].
2 Select a record and select [Option] >
[Save number].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Delete record
1 Press > [Incoming calls].
2 Select a record and select [Option] > [Delete].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Redial list
Call from the redial list
1 Press [Redial].
2 Select a record and press .
Save record
1 Press [Redial].
2 Select a record and select [Option] >
[Save number].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Delete record
1 Press [Redial].
2 Select a record and select [Option] > [Delete].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Telephone answering machine
Record an announcement
1 Press [Menu].
2 Press / to select > [Announcement].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Listen to the incoming messages
Select [Menu] > > [Play], then press [OK] to
confirm.
Delete an incoming message
1 When you listen to the message, press [Option]
to enter the options menu.
2 Select [Delete], then press [OK] to confirm.
Register additional handsets
You can register additional handsets to the base station.
1 Select [Menu].
2 Press / to select > [Register].
3 Press and hold on the base station for 5 seconds.
4 Enter the system PIN/passcode (0000).
5 Press [OK] to confirm the PIN/passcode.
» Registration is complete in less than 2 minutes.

5Learn more
Silent mode
Sets time during which the phone will not ring
> [Silent mode]
MySound
Customizes the sound of voices to your liking
> [MySound]
Eco mode
Reduces power consumption / transmission power;
reduces radiation and range by approximately 60%
> [Eco mode]
Eco+ mode
Eliminates radiation in standby mode (causes 2
seconds ring delay, 50% shorter standby time)
> [ECO+ mode]
Call barring
Prevents unwanted outgoing calls to selected
numbers
> [Call barring]

Technical data
Battery
• Philips: 2 x AAA NiMH 1.2 V Rechargeable
550 mAh batteries
Use only the supplied batteries.
Adapter
• MEIC: MN-A075-U056
Input: 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz 200 mA;
Output: (i)6.5V 300 mA, (ii)7.5V 200 mA
Phonebook with 250 entries
Call log with 50 entries
Talk time: 18 hours
Standby time: 250 hours
Note
• You can install a DSL (digital subscriber line) lter to
prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by the
DSL interference.
• You can nd the Declaration of Conformity on
www.p4c.philips.com.

Frequently asked questions
No signal bar is displayed on the screen.
• The handset is out of range. Move it closer to the
base station.
• If the handset displays [Register your Handset],
register your handset. (See the section on "Register
additional handsets").
If I fail to pair (register) the additional handsets
to the base station, what do I do?
Your base memory is full. Press .Then press
/ to select > [Unregister] to unregister
the unused handsets and try again.
I have chosen a wrong language which I cannot
read, what do I do?
1 Press to go back to the standby screen.
2 Press to access the main menu screen.
3 Press / to select , then you see one of
the following texts appear on the screen:
[Phone setup] > [Language]
[電話設定 ]> [語言 ]
4 Select it to access the language options.
5 Select your own language.
My handset is in searching status, what do I do?
• Make sure that the base station has power supply.
• Register the handset to the base station.
• Move the handset closer to the base station.
I cannot change the settings of my voice mail,
what do I do?
The voice mail service is managed by your service
provider but not the phone itself. Contact your
service provider to change the settings.
No display
• Make sure the batteries are charged.
• Make sure there are power and phone connections.
The handset on the charger does not charge.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Make sure the handset is placed properly on the
charger.The LED at the back of the handset flashes
once.
• Make sure the docking tone setting is turned on.
When the handset is placed correctly on the
charger, you can hear a docking tone.
• The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect the
power supply first and clean the contacts with a
damp cloth.
• Batteries are defective. Purchase new ones with
the same specifications.
Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.)
• The handset is nearly out of range. Move it closer
to the base station.
• The phone receives interference from the nearby
electrical appliances. Move the base station away
from them.
• The phone is at a location with thick walls. Move
the base away from them.
The handset does not ring.
Make sure the handset ringtone is turned on.
The caller ID does not display.
• The service is not activated. Check with your
service provider.
• The caller’s information is withheld or unavailable.

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