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Contacts Use the Browse the list by moving to call the selected name. Call list Access the Press Go to previous menu Press Quickly return to idle Press when browsing menus hold Open the menu Press Sounds Open the Press menu Lock/Unlock the keypad Press and hold...
1. Getting started ...1 Insert the SIM card ...1 Switch on the phone ...1 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...
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Answering a second call ... 24 Conference call ... 24 Icons & symbols ... 26 Precautions ... 27 Troubleshooting ... 32 Philips authentic accessories SAR Information - EU (RTTE) SAR Information - International (ICNIRP) ... 38 ... 35 ... 37...
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.
If you enter a incorrect PIN code 3 times, your SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you must request the PUK code from your operator. Set date and time As prompted by the phone at first switch on, set the date by pressing the appropriate numeric keys (press to erase a number), then set the time.
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use, talk time goes from 2 to 4 hours and standby time from 200 to 300 hours. Keeping the charger plugged into the mobile when the battery is fully charged doesn’t damage the battery. Getting started The only way to turn off the charger is to unplug it, so use an easily accessible AC power socket.
2 • Main features Access and view the phonebook In idle mode, press . Depending on the selected phonebook (in SIM or in phone, see page 10), 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.
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 16) • Call list (see page 23) •...
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.
Press to confirm selection of the word Home. Basic text input If you wish to access the basic text input, press 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".
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.
area codes allows you to dial a number from any location. In the phone phonebook when in idle mode and select <New>. Press Enter the first, then last name (up to 20 latin characters); one of the two fields can be empty, but not both.
Select group then choose and select the group of your choice. 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.
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Copy to SIM To copy a contact of your phone card phonebook into the SIM card (it is then always switching phonebooks or when using another phone). Show To display the details of the selected field. Contacts Change type updated when Alphanumeric fields (note and e-mail) can only be changed or deleted.
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 Silent to Increasing. from This setting also applies to the messages ringer.
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. Contrast Allows you to choose from several levels of contrast. Hotkeys Allows you to set up a direct access to a specific function or a contact by linking it to a key.
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. You cannot change your PIN code if this option is Off.
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. Settings Network Register again Provides you with a list of the networks available in Manual the area when the...
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>...
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you can remove it from the list or edit the number. Send now Select to send the message. 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: Reply To reply to the sender.
Validity To select the length of time your period message is to be stored in your SMS centre. This feature is subscription dependent. Delivery When On, this option will inform you report via SMS whether your own SMS was received or not. This feature is subscription dependent.
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: Delete all To delete all sounds at once. Embedded copyright melodies cannot be deleted.
8 • Games & Applications Calculator This menu provides the following operations: > Addition Press < Substraction Press Multiplication Press Division Press Equals Press 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.
converter is available upon subscription and only in countries using the Euro. Games Your phone is supplied with 2 games: Brick game and Snake. Brick game Goal: destroy the bricks by hitting them with a ball. To move the racket left or right. To throw the ball.
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 Contacts number (whether in your Data calls, Voice calls, and applies to Before activating this option, you must enter your...
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.
10 • Operator Most items of this menu are subscription dependent and specific to operators. Consequently, the menus shown following may or may not be available. Contact your network operator for details. The services provided may involve making a phone call or sending a SMS for which you may be charged.
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Remove party Select to disconnect a caller of Private call the conference, or select private call with this caller only (other callers are put on hold). Press to disconnect all calls at once. Operator If there is an incoming call during the conference call to have a and there are less than 5 callers, you can accept this new call and add this member to the conference call...
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. Silence - Your phone will not ring when receiving a call.
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.
from exposure to radio wave energy. Your cellular telephone complies with all applicable safety standards Radio Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. Always switch off your phone Inadequately protected or sensitive electronic equipment may be affected by radio energy. This interference can lead to accidents. Before boarding an aircraft and/or when packing the phone in your luggage: the use of mobile phones in an aircraft may be...
If you are a user of a hearing aid, consult your physician and hearing aid manufacturer to learn whether your particular device is susceptible to cellular phone interference. Performance improvement In order to improve the performance of your phone, reduce radio energy emission, reduce battery consumption and ensure safe operation adhere to the following guidelines: For the optimal and satisfactory operation of...
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.
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A financial contribution has been made to the associated national packaging recovery and recycling system (e.g. EcoEmballage in France). The plastic material is recyclable (also identifies the type of plastic). Precautions...
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.
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Press and hold Your phone off the phone, check that the doesn’t return to SIM card and the battery are the idle screen installed correctly and switch it on again. Your phone This feature is network and subscription dependent. If the doesn’t display the phone numbers of network doesn’t send the...
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Some features are network When attempting dependent. They are only to use a feature in available, therefore, if the the menu, the network or your subscription mobile displays NOT ALLOWED supports them. Contact your operator information on this subject. The display shows Check that the SIM card has INSERT YOUR SIM been inserted in the right...
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.
The highest SAR value for this Philips 160 / CT 1608 model phone when tested for compliance against the standard was 0.567 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various...
The highest SAR value for this Philips 160 / CT 1608 model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.567 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet...
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KT12 4RQ, UK Identification mark: 0168 Le Mans, 28 June, 2005 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.