Philips CT1638/000000EU User Manual

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  • Page 2: Discover Your Phone

    Therefore, Philips reserves the rights to revise this user guide or withdraw it at any time without prior notice. Philips provides this user guide "as is" and does not accept, except as required by applicable law, liability for any error, omission or discrepancy between this user guide and the product described.
  • Page 3 Access the main Press menu Change the ringer Press volume Access the Press Contacts Use the Contacts Browse the list by moving call the selected name. Access the Press Call list Go to previous Press menu Quickly return to Press idle when browsing menus >...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. Getting started ...1 Insert the SIM card ...1 Switch on the phone ...2 Set date and time ...2 Copy the SIM phonebook ...2 Charge the battery ...2 2. Main features ...4 Access and view the phonebook ...4 Make a call ...4 Answer and end a call ...4 Options during a call ...4 Adjust the earpiece volume ...5...
  • Page 5 Counters ... 23 10. WAP & Operator services Operator services ... 24 WAP ... 24 Handling several calls ... 26 Icons & symbols Precautions ... 24 Troubleshooting Philips authentic accessories ... 28 ... 29 ... 32 ... 35 Table of contents...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    1 • Getting started Read the safety instructions in the “Precautions” section before use. To use your phone, you must insert a valid SIM card supplied by your operator or retailer. The SIM card contains your subscription and a memory in which you can store phone numbers and messages.
  • Page 7: Switch On The Phone

    Replace the battery cover: slide it until it clips. Remove the protective film covering the screen before using the phone. Switch on the phone To switch on the phone, long press PIN code if required (i.e. the 4- to 8-digit secret code of your SIM card).
  • Page 8 Once the battery is in place and the battery cover clipped on the phone, plug the connector of the charger (supplied with the phone, in the box) into the socket at the base of the phone on one end, then plug it into a main AC power socket with easy access to the other end.
  • Page 9: Main Features

    2 • Main features Access and view the phonebook In idle mode, press . Depending on the selected phonebook (in SIM or in phone, see page 8), the content that appears on the screen may vary. In the phonebook, select <Search>, enter the first letters of the name you are searching, and press to go directly to that name.
  • Page 10: Adjust The Earpiece Volume

    Notepad Allows you to note down a number. You can then store it in the phonebook, call, or send a message to this number. Other options during a call • SMS messages (see page 15) • Call list (see page 23) •...
  • Page 11: Text Or Number Entry

    3 • Text or number entry Text can be entered in editing screens in two different ways: by using T9 ® predictive text input, or basic text input. Two other modes for numbers and punctuation marks are also available. Icons appearing on the screen indicate the active text mode.
  • Page 12: Basic Text Input

    Basic text input Press to switch from T9 ® to basic text input. This method requires multiple key presses to reach the desired character: the letter "h" is the second letter on key, so you must press it twice to enter "h". Example: how to enter the word "home": Press (GHI)
  • Page 13: Contacts

    4 • Contacts This menu allows you to manage your contacts. The phone has two phonebooks for storing contacts: in the SIM card or in the phone (up to 999 names). When entering new names, they will only be added to the selected phonebook.
  • Page 14: Fotocall: See & Hear Who's Calling

    A number is limited to 40 digits, depending on your SIM card. Entering international prefix, country & area codes allows you to dial a number from any location. Adding contacts in the phone phonebook Select <New> in the list. Enter the first, then last name (up to 20 latin characters);...
  • Page 15: Edit And Manage Contacts

    Back to idle, press to access the phonebook. Select a contact you wish to link to this group, press then choose Select group group to associate. Edit and manage contacts Press when in idle mode to access the you have stored. To search for a given name: Press the key for the letter that you want to go to in the list (e.g.
  • Page 16: Settings

    5 • Settings This menu allows you to customise your phone and change the settings related to each available option (sounds, time and date, security, etc.). Sounds Ringer volume Press to select the volume of your ringer from Silent to Increasing. This setting also applies to the messages ringer.
  • Page 17: Hotkeys

    < and selected. Use to select the pictures of your choice, then press to activate the screen saver. Backlight Backlight is activated when receiving incoming calls or messages, browsing menus, etc. Select one of the available values. Deactivating this function increases battery life. Wallpaper Allows you to set the wallpaper display on the main screen...
  • Page 18: Security

    Language Allows you to select a language for all menu texts. Press to select a language then confirm. Security PIN protection The PIN protection can be set you will be asked to enter your PIN code when switching your phone on. Depending on your SIM card, some features or options may require a PIN2 secret code, given to you by your operator.
  • Page 19: Network

    once. The option allows you to change Barring code the barring code. Auto Keypad lock Allows you to set a delayed automatic keypad lock in idle. The keypad unlocks when receiving a call or when placing an emergency call. In idle mode, long press to unlock the keypad.
  • Page 20: Messages

    6 • Messages This menu allows you to send short messages (SMS) with sounds, animations or pictures, as well as manage the ones you receive. Send SMS This menu allows you to send an SMS to one or several contacts. Choose from three different types of messages: <New>...
  • Page 21 you can remove it from the list or edit the number. Select to send the message. Send now Inbox This menu allows you to read SMS you have received. The number indicates the number of unread message(s). When a message is displayed, press access the following options: To reply to the sender.
  • Page 22: Broadcast Sms

    Validity To select the length of time your period message is to be stored in your SMS centre. This feature is subscription dependent. When On, this option will inform you Delivery via SMS whether your own SMS was report received or not. This feature is subscription dependent.
  • Page 23: Multimedia

    7 • Multimedia Sounds This menu allows you to manage and listen to the sounds stored in your mobile phone. Select a sound and press to access the following options: To delete all sounds at once. Delete all Embedded copyright melodies cannot be deleted.
  • Page 24: Memory Status

    Memory status This menu allows you to display the percentage of memory available in your phone. Several features share the mobile capacity: pictures and sound albums, archived messages, phonebook entries, etc. Press to check the general memory status (in Kilobytes, KB). Press again to access the detailed list of memory used by each feature.
  • Page 25: Games & Applications

    8 • Games & Applications Calculator This menu provides the following operations: > Press Addition < Press Substraction Multiplication Press Division Press Press Equals A screen help reminds you which keys to use for entering operators. Enter the figures using the keypad. Press and hold to get the decimal point.
  • Page 26: Games

    Euro converter These menus allow you to convert a sum from or into Euros by entering the amount and pressing The currency used for the conversion is determined by the country where you have subscribed. The Euro converter is available upon subscription and only in countries using the Euro.
  • Page 27: Call Information

    9 • Call information Settings This menu allows you to set all the call options (call forward, waiting, etc.). Call forward To divert incoming calls to your voice mailbox or to a number (whether in your Contacts applies to Data calls, Voice calls, and...
  • Page 28: Call List

    Any key answer When this option is active, you can accept a call by pressing any key, except (which is used to reject a call). Call waiting When this option is On, you hear a beep if someone tries to call you while already on a call. Select the Status option to check whether the call waiting is active or not.
  • Page 29: Wap & Operator Services

    "over the air", via the club Philips website. www.club.philips.com then select your country. Note that this service isn’t available if your country and/or mobile doesn’t appear in the list. In this case, contact your operator for information.
  • Page 30 Bookmarks This menu allows you to store your favourite WAP site addresses, rename them and access them quickly from the list. Press while browsing, then select Bookmarks: the Name and URL fields will be automatically filled in with the information of the page you are browsing. Select <Add bookmark>...
  • Page 31: Handling Several Calls

    Options While browsing, press the key to access: To access the homepage of the WAP Homepage site you are browsing. To go back to the previous page. Back To go to the next page. Forward To reload the currently browsed page Refresh from its original server.
  • Page 32: Conference Call

    To receive a second call, you must have deactivated the Call forward for voice calls (see page 22) and activated the Call waiting (see page 23). Conference call A conference call allows you to speak with up to 5 callers at the same time. Make a first call, then a second one.
  • Page 33: Icons & Symbols

    Icons & symbols In idle mode, several symbols can be displayed simultaneously on the screen. If the network symbol isn’t displayed, the network is not currently available. You may be in a bad reception area, moving to a different location may help. - Your phone will not ring when Silence receiving a call.
  • Page 34: Precautions

    Precautions Radio waves Your cellular mobile phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is operating, it sends and receives radio waves. The radio waves carry your voice or data signal to a base station that is connected to the telephone network. The network controls the power at which the phone transmits.
  • Page 35: Performance Improvement

    In areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere (e.g. petrol stations and also areas where the air contains dust particles, such as metal powders). In a vehicle transporting flammable products (even if the vehicle is parked) or a vehicle powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), check first that the vehicle complies with the applicable safety rules.
  • Page 36: En 60950 Norm

    You should only use Philips Authentic Accessories, as the use of any other accessories may damage your phone and will make all guarantees for your Philips phone null and void. Make sure damaged parts are replaced immediately by a qualified technician and that they are replaced with genuine Philips replacement parts.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The phone does Remove and reinstall the battery (see page 1). Make sure not switch on you plugged the jack of the charger into connector (see page 2). Then charge the phone until the battery icon scrolling. Finally, unplug from the charger and try to switch the mobile on.
  • Page 38 Your phone Press and hold doesn’t return to off the phone, check that the SIM card and the battery are the idle screen installed correctly and switch it on again. This feature is network and Your phone subscription dependent. If the doesn’t display the phone numbers of network doesn’t send the...
  • Page 39 When attempting Some features are network to use a feature in dependent. They are only available, therefore, if the the menu, the network or your subscription mobile displays supports them. Contact your NOT ALLOWED operator information on this subject. The display shows Check that the SIM card has INSERT YOUR SIM been inserted in the right...
  • Page 40: Philips Authentic Accessories

    As a consequence, the package content may vary. To maximise the performance of your Philips phone and not to void the warranty, always purchase Philips Authentic Accessories that are specially designed for use with your phone. Philips Consumer Electronics cannot be held liable for any damage due to use with non authorised accessories.
  • Page 41: Declaration Of Conformity

    KT12 4RQ, UK Identification mark: 0168 Le Mans, XXXX In case your Philips product is not working correctly or is defective, please return your phone to the place of purchase or to the Philips National Service Center. Refer to the International Guarantee shipped in the box for information on Service centers and technical documentation relevant to your equipment.

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