Philips DECT5250S/05 User manual

Safety information: this equipment is not designed to make emergency calls when power fails.
An alternative has to be made available to allow emergency calls.
Conformity : hereby, Philips declares that the DE T 521xx and 525xx are in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/E .
Power requirements: this product requires an electrical supply of 220-240 volts, alternating
monophased power, excluding IT installations defined in standard EN 60-950.
WARNING ! the electrical network is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the
standard EN 60-950.The only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply
from the electrical outlet. Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is
always easily accessible.
Telephone connection: the voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication
Network Voltage) as defined in the standard EN 60-950.
Safety precautions: do not allow the handset to come into contact with water. Do not open
the handset.You could be exposed to high voltages. Do not allow the charging contacts or the
batteries to come into contact with conductive materials.
nvironmental care: please remember to observe the local regulations regarding the disposal
of your packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old phone and where possible promote
their recycling.
Using GAP standard compliance
The GAP standard guarantees that all DE TTMGAP handsets and base stations comply with a
minimum operating standard irrespective of their make.Your handset is GAP compliant, which
means the minimum guaranteed functions are : take the line, receive a call and dial.
Using a non-Philips GAP base station
To register the Philips additional handset to a non-Philips base station, follow the base station
instructions described by the other manufacturer.Then follow the instructions on page 5 to
register the Philips additional handset.There will be only a few menus available.
Using Philips base stations
If you register the additional handset to a Philips DE T 521 or DE T 525 base station, the
handset will have all the features described in the corresponding complete set user guide.
If you register the additional handset to another Philips base station, only a limited number of
menus will be available. Please refer to the corresponding complete set user guides.
Philips has marked the battery and packaging with standard symbols designed to promote the
recycling and appropriate disposal of your eventual waste.
The labelled packaging material is recyclable.
A financial contribution has been paid to the associated national recovery & recycling system.
DE TTMis a trade mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of the implementers of the DE T technology
Conformity, nvironment & Safety 1
Conformity, nvironment and Safety
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The handset
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Clear/Recall
- Short press to correct a
digit when predialling or a
character when editing
- Short press to go back one
menu when browsing
through the menus
- Short press to use opera-
tor services during a call
- Long press to delete seve-
ral digits or a whole text in
once
- Long press to return to
idle mode when browsing
through the menus
nd key
- Press to end a call
Call log / Left key
- Press to access the call log from
idle mode.
- Press to move through the menus
and options in menu screen.
Alarm clock
- A short press to dial 0
- A long press to activate/deactivate
the alarm clock
Keypad lock & diting
- Short press to insert *
- Long press to lock/unlock the
keypad in idle mode
- Long press to insert R (in
between-digit pause) when dialling
- A short press to change the letter
when editing in Eatoni®.
- Long press to enter multitap
system or Eatoni®editor when
entering text. Call transfer/Intercom
- Short press to initiate or
cancel internal call
- Short press during internal
call to transfer the call or
switch between internal call
and External call
- Short press to answer an
internal call or to release an
internal call
Do not disturb & case mode
- Short press to insert #
when dialling
- Long press to activate/
deactivate the Do Not
Disturb mode
- Long press to insert a
pause (P) when dialling
- Press to switch case mode
when editing
Phonebook / Right key
- Press to access the phonebook
from idle mode.
- Press to move through the menus
and options in menu screen.
Microphone
arpiece
OK key
- Press to enter the carousel menu
- Press to validate your choice
Talk key
- Press to make or answer a call
Loudspeaker*
- Short press to take the line or to
activate the handset loudspeaker
during a call
*Warning : 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.
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The handset display
Icons on the handset display
The display gives information about the operation of your telephone
The answer machine is activated (DE T 525). When blinking, this symbol
indicates that there is a new message on the answer machine or on the operator
voice mailbox. When fast blinking it shows that the answer machine is full.
When charging, the battery bars scroll from empty to full status.
When the handset discharges, the battery shows the status :
Full , 2/3 , 1/3 and empty .
An internal call is in progress. When blinking, this symbol indicates that there
is an incoming internal call.
The handset loudspeaker is activated. When blinking, this symbol shows that
the base loudspeaker is activated (only for DE T 525).
The ringtone is deactivated.
The SMS function is activated. When blinking, this symbol indicates that a new SMS
has been received. When fast blinking, it indicates that the SMS memory is full.
The handset is registered and in range of the base. When blinking, this symbol
indicates that the handset is not registered to the base.
An external call is in progress. When blinking, this symbol indicates that there
is an incoming external call in progress or that the line is already busy.
On first use, it is sometimes necessary to wait for a few minutes of charge before seeing icons
on the display.
In idle mode, the DE T 521/525 display shows various information:
- the date & time, the name of the handset and the instructions to access the menu,
- missed calls , new SMS or new messages (answer machine) or network voicemail-
box message , if any,
- Do Not Disturb mode , and the alarm clock , if activated.
To activate/deactivate these functions press or .
Philips screen saver
After 2 minutes of inactivity, the screen saver is displayed:
You can deactivate it (see p. 7)
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Batteries and menu system
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Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset
To insert the batteries, open the battery cover, place the batteries as indicated and put the
battery cover back.When the handset is placed on the base station the 3 battery bars scroll (if
charge is needed).Allow the handset to charge for 24 hours to reach full charge. On first use it
may be necessary to wait for a few minutes before seeing symbols on the display.
In case you need to change the batteries, the following type is mandatory 2HR AAA NiMh 600 mAh.
Warning: the base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use. Always
use rechargeable batteries.
The warranty shall not apply to the batteries and any other components within limited lifetime
and wear.
Battery life and range
Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.
Battery life in standby
mode
Battery life in
communication
Indoor range Outdoor range
up to 300 hours up to15 hours up to 50 metres up to 300 metres
Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charge & discharge.When reaching the
range limit and the conversation becoming crackly, move closer to the base.To reach optimal range,
place the base station away from electrical appliances.
Understanding the menu system
To access the carousel menu from idle mode, press .The carousel represents a
loop of icons that gives access to the different first level menus.
Scroll left or right to reach the desired menu and press to select.
The sub menus are listed and represented by little squares at the bottom of the
display.To reach one particular sub-menu use the and keys and press
to validate your choice.
A tick shows the selected sub-menu or option.The shows the option you are
browsing.
Note: some menus are also directly accessible via a dedicated key on the keypad like the
Intercom with , the phonebook with and the call log with .
Direct dialling
Take the line and dial on the keypad
Predialling
Dial on the keypad and take the line
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Unplug and plug back in the mains supply to put the base in registration mode and start the
following procedure immediately after that.
Handset 5
Handset
Registration
The additional handset will get full capability when it is registered to the base station (see p. 1).
You can register up to 6 handsets to the DE T 521 or DE T 525 base station.
Press to enter the carousel menu.
Enter the 4-digit R code written on the sticker placed under the base and press
.
To register a handset
To unregister a handset
Press to enter the carousel menu.
Scroll to Handset and press to select.
Note: should you have your handset serviced alone, please make sure it is unregistered from the
base station before taking it back to the repair centre.
Enter the 4-digit R code and press .
Scroll to Un-register handset and press to select.
Scroll to Registration and press to select.
hoose the handset to un-register from the list and press .
This feature allows you to monitor the babys room. Place the handset in the room to be
monitored and you will hear the noise coming from the room on the additional handset.
Babysit mode
Press to enter the carousel menu.
Scroll to Handset and press to select.
To activate/deactivate the babysit mode
if there are at least 2 handsets
Press to select Babysit mode.
Select ON or scroll to OFF and press to confirm.
Note: an intercom is necessary to monitor the room (see page 8).
Scroll to Handset and press to select.
Scroll to Registration and press to select.
Press to select Register handset.
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Handset
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Press to enter the carousel menu.
Scroll to Handset and press to select.
Scroll to Rename handset and press to select.
Enter the name and press .
To rename a handset
Long press to delete the current name.
Rename handset
Press to enter the carousel menu.
Scroll to Handset and press to select.
Scroll to Language and press to select.
Browse through the list and select with .
To change the language of the display
Language
Press to enter the carousel menu.
Scroll to Handset and press to select.
Scroll to Date & time and press to select.
To set the date and time
Date & time
Select Set date.
Enter the current date and press .
Enter the current time and press .
Scroll to Set time and press to select.
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Handset 7
Display contrast
Press to enter the carousel menu.
Scroll to Handset and press to select.
Scroll to Display contrast and press to select.
To set the display contrast
Browse through the levels and select with the appropriate one.
Press to enter the carousel menu.
Scroll to Handset and press to select.
Scroll to Bac light and press to select.
To set the display backlight duration or deactivate it
Browse through the durations OFF / 10 seconds / 20 seconds
and select with .
Backlight
Press to enter the carousel menu.
Scroll to Handset and press to select.
Scroll to Screen saver and press to select.
To activate or deactivate the screen saver
Press to select ON or scroll to OFF and press .
Screen saver
After 2 minutes of inactivity, the screen saver is displayed.
You can choose to activate or deactivate it
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Intercom
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Using the Intercom (if there are at least 2 handsets)
This feature allows you to make free internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset
to another, use the conference option and the babysit feature (room monitoring).
Internal call
Fast call transfer when on line
Call transfer to a specific handset when on line
During a call you can transfer the call without waiting for the other handset to pick up.
All the handsets will then ring.
During a call you can transfer the call to a specific handset.
Press to call the other handset.
Hang up.
Hang up.
Hang up.
Press to call the selected handset + handset number (for example ).
Note: if the handset does not belong to the Philips DE T 521/525 range, this function may not
be available.
Note: the person on hold hears music.A press on allows you to switch between the 2 calls.
Note: the person on hold hears music.A press on allows you to switch between the 2 calls.
During a call you can transfer the call via the in call options.
Call transfer via the in-call options
Scroll to Intercom and press to select.
Browse through the handset list and select with the one you want to transfer the
call to.
Press to enter the options (with handset 1).
If there is only one additional handset, it rings automatically. Otherwise:
Press to call the selected handset + handset number (for example ).
Intercom
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Intercom 9
Conference call via the in-call options
The called handset rings.The external call is put on hold. If there is no answer
from the called handset you can resume the call on the first handset.
Take the line on the called handset, both internal callers can talk.
Note: to answer the call on the second handset you can press .
Note: to answer the call on the second handset you can press .
Browse through the handset list and select with the one you want to call.
The called handset rings.The external call is put on hold. If there is no answer from
the called handset you can resume the call on the first handset.
Take the line on the called handset, both internal callers can talk.
Press to select Transfer (with handset 1).
Scroll to Switch and come back to the external caller.
onference call allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom).
The 3 people can share the conversation. No operator subscription is needed.
Scroll to the Conference call option and press to select.
The 3 people can share the conversation.
Scroll to Intercom and press to select.
Press to enter the options (with handset 1).
To use the babysit mode feature you need to activate it (p. 5) & initiate an intercom. Place the handset in
the room to be monitored and you will hear the noise coming from the room on the additional handset.
Take the line on the called handset, the room monitoring can start.
To initiate the babysit if there are at least two handsets (room monitoring)
Browse through the handset list and select with the one you want to call.
The called handset rings.
Scroll to Intercom and press to select.
Press to enter the options.
If there is only one additional handset, it rings automatically. Otherwise:
If there is only one additional handset, it rings automatically. Otherwise:
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Sounds
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Press to enter the carousel.
Handset ring tones
Scroll to Sounds and press to select.
Press to select External ring tone.
Press to select Handset ring tones.
Browse through the list of ring tones and press to select.
To set the external ring tone (ring tone for external calls)
Browse through the list of ring tones and press to select one.
Press to enter the carousel.
Scroll to Sounds and press to select.
Scroll to Internal ring tone and press to select.
To set the internal ring tone (ring tone for internal calls)
Handset ring tone volume
Press to enter the carousel.
Scroll to Sounds and press to select.
Scroll to Handset ring tone vol. and press to select.
The current level is heard, browse through the levels to hear them.
Press to select the appropriate volume.
Sounds
Setting the handset sounds
The ringers can be set for:
- the external standard ringer for callers whose number is not stored in the phonebook or
stored with no group settings.
- the internal ringer for the intercom (if there are at least 2 handsets).
To set the 3 group ring tones see manual DE T 521 / DE T 525.
To set the earpiece tone, the key and feedback tones and to activate/deactivate the
notification beeps, go to the menu Sounds and to the sub-menu Settings.
Press to select Handset ring tones.
Warning: We strongly advise to put the handset far from your ear when it is ringing.
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No dial tone.
lean with a clean & dry cloth.
Handset not registered to base.
Another call is already in
progress from another handset
or the base station.
Troubleshooting
Problem
The handset is out of range,
( is not displayed).
The base station is not
properly connected to the mains
or the telephone line.
The handset has not been
registered to the base station
( is not displayed).
Move closer to the base
station and try again.
Register the handset to the
base station (page 5).
heck the connections.
harge batteries (page 4).
harging contacts are dirty.
Key tones are deactivated.
The charging unit is not properly
connected to the mains.
The base is being consulted.
heck the connection.
ontact your dealer.
Purchase new batteries.
Register handset to base
(page 5).
An error beep is heard from
the handset when trying to
make a call.
Retry when the current call is
finished.
The ringer is deactivated.
The procedure has failed.
The handset batteries are low.
The maximum number of
handset has been reached.
harge the batteries.
Wait until it is available.
Activate it (page 10).
Try the procedure again
(page 5).
Un-register a handset (page 5).
Interference during call.
You are too far from the base.
The base station is too close to
electrical appliances, reinforced
concrete walls or metal door
frames.
Get closer to the base station.
Move the base station to find a
better place (the higher the
better).
heck the connection between
charging unit and mains.
Activate them (page 10).
The batteries are low ( is
displayed).
Cause Solution
An error beep is heard
during a call.
The handset is out of range. Move closer to the base.
There is no ringer.
The batteries remain low
although they have charged
for 12 hours.
When adding a handset to
the base station, a failure
message is displayed.
When the handset is placed
on the charging unit, no
beep is heard.
The charging unit is not properly
connected to the mains.
The batteries are defective or
too old.
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We,
PHILIPS onsumer Electronics
Route d'Angers
72081 Le Mans edex 9
France
Declare that the products DE T521xx and DE T525xx are in compliance with
ANNEX III of the R&TTE-Directive 1999/5/E and then with the following essential
requirements:
Article 3.1 a : (protection of the health & the safety of the user)
Safety : EN 60950-1 (10/2001)
SAR : EN 50371 (2002)
Article 3.1 b : (protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic
compatibility)
EM : ETSI EN 301 489-6 V1.2.1 (08/2002) &
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (08/2002)
Article 3.2 : (effective use of the radio spectrum)
Radio : EN 301 406 V1.5.1 (2003)
The presumption of conformity with the essential requirements regarding ouncil
Directive 1999/5/E is ensured.
Date : 04/03/2005 Le Mans
Product Quality Manager
Home ommunication
Declaration of conformity
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Declaration of conformity
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