Contents 1 Important safety instructions 2 Your phone What is in the box Overview of the phone Display icons 3 Get started Connect the charger Install the handset Configure your phone (country dependent) Charge the handset Check the battery level What is standby mode? Check the signal strength Switch the handset on or off...
1 Important safety instructions Power requirements • This product requires an electrical supply of 100-240 volts AC. In case of power failure, the communication can be lost. • The voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as defined in the standard EN 60950.
2 Your phone Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome. What is in the box Handset Charger Power adapter Guarantee User manual Quick start guide Note •...
Overview of the phone a Earpiece b Loudspeaker c Battery door • Scroll up on the menu. • Increase the earpiece/speaker volume. • Access the phonebook. • Delete text or digits. • Cancel operation. • End the call. • Exit the menu/operation. •...
Display icons In standby mode, the icons shown on the main screen tell you what features are available on your handset. Icon Descriptions When the handset is off the base station/charger, the bars indicate the battery level (from full to low). When the handset is on the base station/charger, the bars keep scrolling until charging completes.
3 Get started Caution • Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in the 'Important safety instruction' section before you connect and install your handset. Connect the charger Warning • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the phone.
Note • Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use. • If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are being charged, it is normal. Warning • Check the battery polarity when inserting in the battery compartment. Incorrect polarity may damage the product.
Check the battery level The battery icon displays the current battery level. When the handset is off the base station/charger, the bars indicate the battery level (full, medium and low). When the handset is on the base station/charger, the bars flash until charging is complete.
4 Calls Note • When the power fails, the phone cannot access emergency services. • Check the signal strength before you make a call or when you are in a call (see 'Check the signal strength' on page 8). Make a call You can make a call in these ways: •...
Turn off the ringer for an incoming call When the phone rings, press [Silent]. Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume Press to adjust the volume during a call. » The earpiece/speaker volume is adjusted and the phone is back to the call screen. Mute the microphone Press during a call.
Make sure that all the handsets registered to the base station are Philips CD29 models in order to have this feature functioning properly. Make a call to another...
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During an external call Press and hold to initiate an internal call. » The handsets available for intercom are displayed. » The external caller is put on hold. Select or enter a handset number, then press [OK] to confirm. » The selected handset rings. Press on the selected handset.
6 Text and numbers You can enter text and numbers for handset name, phonebook records, and other menu items. Enter text and numbers Press once or several times on the alphanumeric key to enter the selected character. Press [Clear] to delete the character. Press to add a space.
You can customize the settings to make it your own phone. Make sure that all the handsets registered to the base station are Philips CD29 models in order to have this feature functioning properly. Sound settings Set the handset's ringtone volume You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels or [Off].
Set the sound profile You can set the sound in the earpiece among 3 different profiles. Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [My sound], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a profile, then press [OK] to confirm. » The setting is saved. Access the sound profile during a call Press [Sound] for once or several times to change the sound profile during a call.
8 Alarm clock Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the information below to set your alarm clock. Set the alarm Select [Menu] > [Alarm], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [On once] or [On daily], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter an alarm time, then press [OK] to confirm.
The phone supports a number of features that help you handle and manage the calls. Make sure that all the handsets registered to the base station are Philips CD29 models in order to have this feature functioning properly. Call list type You can set whether you can view all incoming calls or missed calls from this menu.
Set auto prefix Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Auto prefix], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the detect number, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the prefix number, then press [OK] to confirm. » The setting is saved. Note • To enter a pause, press and hold Note •...
Manual registration If auto registration fails, register your handset manually to the base station. Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Register], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the system PIN. Press [Clear] to make corrections. Press [OK] to confirm the PIN. Press and hold on the base station for 5 seconds.
Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardization for early integration in its products.
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Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health. When this logo is attached to a product, it means a financial contribution has been paid to the associated national recovery and recycling...
12 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 [Unregister], put the handset on the base until the signal bar appears.
14 Index additional handsets alarm answer a call auto conference auto prefix battery caller ID calling charging conference date setting default settings dial mode disposal ECO mode handset name intercom calls internal calls language setting handset mute network type 8, 20 phone overview phone settings...