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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome CD491 CD496 User manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 7 Phonebook 1 Important safety instructions View the phonebook Search a record 2 Your phone Call from the phonebook What is in the box Access the phonebook during a call Overview of the phone Add a record Overview of the base station Edit a record Main menu icons Delete a record...
  • Page 4 12 Services Auto conference Call barring Call list type Auto prefix Network type Select the recall duration Dial mode First ring Auto clock Register the handsets Unregister the handsets Call services Restore default settings 13 Baby monitor Activate/Deactivate the baby monitor Send an alert Set the baby cry level 14 Telephone answering machine...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    1 Important safety • Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm instructions the set. • Do not expose the phone to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not drop your phone or allow objects to fall on your phone.
  • Page 6: Your Phone

    2 Your phone Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips Power adapter** offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome. What is in the box Line cord* Guarantee Base station (CD491) User manual...
  • Page 7: Overview Of The Phone

    Press and hold to make an Overview of the phone intercom call (for multi handset version only). • Scroll down on the menu. • Decrease the earpiece/speaker volume. • Access the call log. • Make and receive calls. • Recall key •...
  • Page 8: Main Menu Icons

    CD496 Main menu icons The following is an overview of the menu options that are available in your CD491/496. For detailed explanation of the menu options, see the corresponding sections in this user manual. Icon Descriptions [Phone setup] - Set the date and time, sounds, ECO mode, phone name and display language.
  • Page 9: Display Icons

    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.
  • Page 10: Get Started

    3 Get started Connect each end of the power adapter to: • the DC input jack at the back of the base station; • the power socket on the wall. Caution Connect each end of the line cord to: • the telephone socket at the back of the •...
  • Page 11: Install The Handset

    Set the country/language Install the handset Select your country/language, then press [OK] The batteries are pre-installed in the handset. to confirm. Pull the battery tape off from the battery door » The country/language setting is saved. before charging. Note • The country/language setting option is country dependent.
  • Page 12: Change The Remote Access Pin Code

    Set the date and time format Charge the handset Select [Menu] > > [Date & time], then Place the handset on the base station to charge press [OK] to confirm. the handset. When the handset is placed correctly Select [Date format] or [Time format]. on the base station, you hear a docking sound.
  • Page 13: What Is Standby Mode

    What is standby mode? Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle. When the handset is off the charging cradle, the standby screen displays the date and time. When the handset is on the charging cradle, the standby screen displays the time as a screen saver.
  • Page 14: Calls

    4 Calls Call from the redial list You can make a call from the redial list (see 'Redial a call' on page 22). Note Redial the most recent number Press [Redial]. • When the power fails, the phone cannot access »...
  • Page 15: Answer A Call

    Answer a call Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume When there is an incoming call, the phone rings and the LCD backlight flashes. Then you can: Press on the handset to adjust the volume • press to answer the call. during a call. •...
  • Page 16: Answer A Second Call

    Answer a second call Note • This service is network dependent. When there is a periodical beep to notify you of an incoming call, you can answer the call in these ways: Press to answer the call. » The first call is put on hold, and you are now connected to the second call.
  • Page 17: Intercom And Conference Calls

    5 Intercom and While you are on the phone conference calls You can go from one handset to another during a call: Press and hold . » The current caller is put on hold. An intercom call is a call to another handset that Select a handset number, then press [OK] shares the same base station.
  • Page 18: Make A Conference Call

    Make a conference call A 3-way conference call is between you, another handset user and the outside callers. It requires two handsets to share the same base station. During an external call Press and hold to initiate an internal call. »...
  • Page 19: Text And Numbers

    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 move the cursor left and right.
  • Page 20: Phonebook

    7 Phonebook Enter the first character of a contact or select [Menu] > > [OK] to Press access the phonebook list. This phone has a phonebook that stores up to 200 Press the alphanumerical key that matches records. You can access the phonebook from the the character.
  • Page 21: Edit A Record

    Press [OK] to confirm. » The handset displays a confirmation request. • Press and hold to insert a pause. • Press to switch between the uppercase and Press [OK] to confirm. lowercase letters. » All records are deleted. Note Set the personalized melody •...
  • Page 22: Call Log

    8 Call log View the call records or select [Menu] > Press , then press The call log stores the call history of all missed [OK] to confirm. or received calls. The incoming call history » The incoming call log is displayed. includes the name and number of the caller, call Select [Incoming calls].
  • Page 23: Delete A Call Record

    Delete a call record Press or select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to confirm. » The incoming call log is displayed. Select [Incoming calls]. Select a record, then press [Option] to confirm. Select [Delete], then press [OK] to confirm »...
  • Page 24: Redial List

    9 Redial list Delete a redial record Press [Redial] to enter the list of dialed The redial list stores the call history of dialed calls. calls. It includes the names and/or numbers you Select a record, then press [Option] to have called.
  • Page 25: Phone Settings

    10 Phone settings Silent mode You can set your phone to silent mode and enable it for a specific duration when you do You can customize the settings to make it your not want to be disturbed. When the silent mode own phone.
  • Page 26: Set The Date And Time

    Exclude the contacts from silent mode Set the sound profile You can select the length of ring delay and set the contacts to be excluded from the You can set the sound in the earpiece among 3 phonebook. Ring delay is the number of rings different profiles.
  • Page 27: Name The Handset

    Set the backlight of the LCD screen Name the handset You can set the backlight of the LCD screen and The name of the handset can be up to 14 keypad flashing on or off when the phone rings. characters. It is displayed on the handset screen Select [Menu] >...
  • Page 28: Alarm Clock

    11 Alarm clock When the alarm rings • Press[Off] to turn off the alarm. Press [Snooze](or any key except [Off] ) • Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the to snooze. information below to set your alarm clock. »...
  • Page 29: Services

    12 Services Add new number to the barred list Select [Menu] > > [Call barring] > [Barring number], then press [OK] to The phone supports a number of features that confirm. help you handle and manage the calls. Enter the PIN. The default PIN is 0000. Select a number from the list, then press Auto conference [OK] to confirm.
  • Page 30: Auto Prefix

    Auto prefix Network type This feature checks and formats your outgoing Note call number before it is dialed out. The prefix • This feature only applies to models with network type number can replace the detect number you support. set in the menu. For example, you set 604 as the detect number and 1250 as the prefix.
  • Page 31: First Ring

    Set the dial mode Auto clock Select [Menu] > > [Dial mode], then Note press [OK] to confirm. Select a dial mode, then press [OK] to • This service is network dependent. • Make sure you have subscribed to the caller ID service confirm.
  • Page 32: Unregister The Handsets

    Manual registration Unregister the handsets If auto registration fails, register your handset manually to the base station. If two handsets share the same base station, you can unregister a handset with another Select [Menu] > > [Register], then press handset. [OK] to confirm.
  • Page 33: Restore Default Settings

    Activate/Deactivate call forward Cancel the call back service Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Cancel Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Call call bk] > [Call], then press [OK] to confirm. forward]/[Call fwd busy]/[Call fwd unans] » A call is made to the service centre to Select [Activate]/[Deactivate], then press cancel the call back option.
  • Page 34: Baby Monitor

    13 Baby monitor Send an alert You can send an alert to other handsets within Your phone supports the baby monitor function the home or an external line. External line can which sends an alert if the sound level exceeds be a cell phone or another fixed line outside the the set limit.
  • Page 35: Set The Baby Cry Level

    Send to a contact from the phonebook Select [Menu] > > [Send alert to] > [Select number], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a contact from the phonebook, then press [Save] to confirm. Set the baby cry level Select [Menu] > >...
  • Page 36: Telephone Answering Machine

    14 Telephone Set the answering machine answering language machine Note • This feature only applies to models with multiple- language support. Note The answering machine language is the language • Available only for CD496. for the announcements. Select [Menu] > >...
  • Page 37: Incoming Messages (Icm)

    Record an announcement Restore the default announcement The maximum length of the announcement you Select [Menu] > > [Announcement], can record is 3 minutes. The newly recorded then press [OK] to confirm. announcement automatically replaces the old Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only], one.
  • Page 38: Listen To The Incoming Messages

    Listen to the incoming messages Delete all old incoming messages From the base You can listen to the incoming messages in the sequence they are recorded. Press and hold in standby mode. From the base » All old messages are permanently •...
  • Page 39: Set The Sound Quality Of The Message

    Set the sound quality of the message Remote access You can adjust the sound quality of the You can operate your answering machine when messages received from the answering machine. you are away from home. Simply make a call to your phone with a touch tone phone and enter Select [Menu] >...
  • Page 40: Base Station

    Press a key to carry out a function. See the Behavior of the LED display on the Remote access commands table below for base station a list of available functions. The table below shows you the current status with different LED display behavior on the base Note station.
  • Page 41: Menu Structure

    15 Menu structure [Phonebook] [Add new] [View] [Edit] [Select melody] [Delete] [Delete all] [Set exception] [Phone setup] [Sounds] [Ring volume] [Ring Tone] [Silent mode] [Key tone] [Docking tone] [My sound] [Date & time] [Set date] [Set time] [Date format] [Time format] [Eco mode] [On] [Off]...
  • Page 42 [Alarm] [On]/[Off] [Alarm time] [Repetition] [Alarm tone] [Services] [Conference] [Auto] [Off] [Call barring] [Barring mode] [Barring number] [Change PIN] [Call list type] [All calls] [Missed calls] [Auto prefix] [Network type] [PBX] [PSTN] [Recall time] [Short] [Medium] [Long] [Dial mode] [Tone] [Pulse] [First ring] [On]...
  • Page 43 [Baby monitor] [Activate] [Send alert to] [Connected line] [External line] [Baby cry level] [Mild] [Moderate] [Loud] [Play] [Answer machine] (Only for models with an answering [Delete all] machine) [Answer mode] [Answer only] [Answer & rec.] [Off] [Announcement] [Answer only] [Answer & rec.] [Ring delay] [Msg quality] [Normal]...
  • Page 44: Technical Data

    • Fuyang Corun Battery Co. Ltd.: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 600 mAh rechargeable batteries Power adapter Base and charger • Philips, SSW-2095EU-1, input: 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz 0.2A, output: 5V 600mA • Philips, S003PV0500060R012175E-V, input:100-240Vac, 50-60Hz 0.2A, output 5V 600mA •...
  • Page 45: Notice

    You can find the Declaration of Conformity on available today. www.p4c.philips.com. Philips plays an active role in the development of This product has been designed, tested and international EMF and safety standards, enabling manufactured according the European R&TTE Philips to anticipate further developments directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47: Frequently Asked Questions

    18 Frequently asked The handset on the charger does not charge. • Make sure the batteries are inserted questions correctly. • Make sure the handset is placed properly on the charger. The battery icon animates when charging. No signal bar is displayed on the screen. •...
  • Page 48: Appendix

    19 Appendix Text and number input tables Upper case characters (for English/ French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/ Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/ Finnish/Norwegian/Swedish) Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~| 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ... A B C 2 À...
  • Page 49 20 Index ECO mode exception list, silent mode additional handsets alarm find handsets/paging announcements first ring answer a call answering machine answering machine language auto clock auto conference auto prefix hide own call baby monitor base station installation incoming message overview intercom battery...
  • Page 50 phone settings phonebook 18, 20, 22 answering machine 10, 37 calling barring registration power adapter recall time redial register/unregister 29, 30 remote access to the answering machine ring delay ringtone ringtone customization safety save a number signal strength silent mode 19, 23 sounds docking...
  • Page 51: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    (Year in which the CE mark is affixed / Année au cours de laquelle le marquage CE a été apposé) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE) We / Nous, PHILIPS CONSUMER LIFESTYLE B.V. (Name / Nom de l’entreprise) TUSSENDIEPEN 4, 9206 AD DRACHTEN, THE NETHERLANDS (address / adresse) Declare under our responsibility that the electrical product(s): (Déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité...
  • Page 52 (Year in which the CE mark is affixed / Année au cours de laquelle le marquage CE a été apposé) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE) We / Nous, PHILIPS CONSUMER LIFESTYLE B.V. (Name / Nom de l’entreprise) TUSSENDIEPEN 4, 9206 AD DRACHTEN, THE NETHERLANDS (address / adresse) Declare under our responsibility that the electrical product(s): (Déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité...
  • Page 56 0168 Specifications are subject to change without notice © 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. UM_CD491-496_05_EN_V1.2 WK12092...

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