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Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome Telephone answering machine Warning Use only rechargeable batteries. Charge the handset for 24 hours before use. CD 155...
Table of contents Safety information Equipment Approval Information Interference Information Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Important Power requirements Conformity Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields ("EMF") 7 Recycle your batteries Service Centers Your phone What’s in the box Overview of your phone Display icons Overview of the base station 13...
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Unregister Reset unit Set area code Set prefix Change flash time Change the dial mode Set first ring 9.10 Default settings Telephone answering machine (TAM) 10.1 Play 10.2 Delete all messages 10.3 Switch the answering machine on/off via handset 10.4...
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all)
In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right...
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) This telephone system meets FCC/ Industry Canada standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• Do not allow the charger to come into contact with liquids. • Never use any other battery than the one delivered with the product or recommended by Philips: risk of explosion. • Always use the cables provided with the product.
113º F). • Battery life may be shortened in low temperature conditions. Conformity We, Philips declare that the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This product can only be connected to the analogue telephone networks of the countries mentioned on the packaging.
Philips product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. Philips’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. ®...
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’s in the box Handset 2 AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries User manual Note *You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cable. In this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before plugging the line cord to the line socket.
Overview of your phone Earpiece < OK key During a call: Access the Call menu In other modes: Select the function displayed on the handset screen directly above it. Back/Clear key In text or number editing mode: Short press to delete one digit/character. Long press to delete all digits/characters.
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During a call: Switch from pulse dialing to tone dialing. In call log reviewing mode: Press repeatedly to view the alternate dialing sequences. Ringer off key In idle mode: Insert #. Long press to turn the ringer on/off. During a call: Insert #. Long press to insert a pause.
Display icons Status bar Indicates battery is fully charged. Indicates battery is fully discharged. Indicates that an external call is connected or held. Icon blinks when receiving an incoming call. Indicates new voice messages received. Icon blinks when there are unread messages. Displays when the call log is accessed.
Overview of the base station Earpiece Volume keys Increase (+) or Decrease (-) speaker volume. There are 5 levels of speaker volume. On/Off key Short press to switch on/off the answering machine. Delete key Delete current message during message playback. Long press to delete all messages when TAM is in idle mode (unread messages will not be deleted).
Therefore, ensure that the electricity socket is easily accessible. The power adaptor and telephone line cord have to be connected correctly, as incorrect connection could damage the unit. Always use the telephone line cord supplied with the unit.
Turn the bracket around and re- insert the bracket to the back of the base station. Slide the base down into place. Use the pedestral wall mounting to plug your base station. Getting started Install your phone Before using the handset, the batteries have to be installed and fully charged.
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The battery icon blinks during charge. The battery icon when the handset is fully charged. Note Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charging (over 15 hours) and discharging, allowing approximately 12 hours of talk-time and 150 hours of stand-by time. The indoor and outdoor range of the phone is up to 50 metres and 300 metres respectively.
Menu structure The table below describes the menu tree of your phone. Press key to display the main menu. Use navigation keys < the menus and press PHONEBOOK NEW ENTRY LIST EDIT ENTRY DELETE ENTRY DELETE ALL DIRECT MEMORY PERSONAL SET HANDSET NAME HANDSET TONES LANGUAGE...
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ADVANCED SET CHANGE PIN REGISTRATION UNREGISTER RESET AREA CODE AUTO PREFIX FLASH TIME DIAL MODE FIRST RING ANSWER MACHINE PLAY DELETE ALL ANSWER ON/OFF RECORD OGM ANSWER MODE SETTINGS DETECT DIGIT PREFIX SHORT/MEDIUM/LONG TONE/PULSE ON/OFF During playback REPEAT/PREVIOUS/NEXT/DELETE ON/OFF ANSWER & REC PLAY OGM/ RECORD OGM/ DELETE...
Using your phone Make a call 5.1.1 Predialling Dial the number (maximum 24 digits). Press key. • The call is initiated. You may insert a prefix number to the beginning of your predial number, see “Set Prefix” on chapter 9.6 for more information.
“1-234-567-8900” again. To dial the current displayed number, press • The call is initiated. Note You need to subscribe to Caller Line Identification service to be able to see the caller’s number or name in the call log (see “Access call list” on chapter 6.7.1). When saving the call list entry to phonebook, the original incoming number will be saved instead of the current...
Use more of your phone Switch the handset on/off Press and hold key for more than 5 seconds to switch on/off the handset in idle mode. Keypad lock/unlock Press and hold key for 1 second to lock/unlock the keypad in idle mode. Text or number entry When you select a field in which you can enter text, you can enter the letters that...
6.4.4 Adjust loudspeaker volume During a call, press VOLUME 1 VOLUME 5 6.4.5 Call waiting If you have subscribed to Call Waiting service, the earpiece will emit a beep tone to inform you that there is a second incoming call. The number or name of the second caller will also be displayed on your phone if you have subscribed to Caller Line Identification service (CLI).
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< Press to display name. Edit the name and press Edit the number and press confirm. • A validation tone is emitted. 6.5.4 Delete a phonebook entry Press in idle mode, scroll and press PHONEBOOK scroll DELETE ENTRY < press Scroll to select an entry to <...
is displayed on the CONFIRM? < screen. Press deletion. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. Using the redial list The redial list stores the last 5 numbers dialed. A maximum of 24 digits can be displayed for each entry.
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If you have not subscribed to Caller Line Identification service, there will not be any information displayed in the call log. 6.7.1 Access call list Press in idle mode to browse the call list. • The calls (missed and received) are displayed in chronological order with the most recent call at the top of the list.
Using the intercom Warning Intercom and call transfer is only possible with handsets registered to the same base station. This feature is only available when there are at least 2 registered handsets. It allows you to make free internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to another and use the conference option.
to put the external call on hold (the caller can no longer hear you). If there are more than 2 registered handsets, the handset numbers which are available for intercom will be displayed. Scroll specific handset number you wish to <...
< < , press HANDSET TONES again to enter RING VOLUME When will be displayed on the screen. PHILIPS 7.2.2 and press There are 10 ring melodies available on HANDSET your handset. < 7.2.3 A single tone is emitted when a key is pressed.
Change the display language Your handset can support different display languages. Press key in idle mode, scroll PERSONAL SET < , scroll < and press Scroll to your desired language < and press to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.
Clock and Alarm This feature allows you to set the date, time and alarm settings for your phone. The default date and time is respectively. 12:00 am Set date and time Press in idle mode, scroll CLOCK & ALARM < <...
Scroll < and press DAILY If you select ON ONCE , enter the time (HH:MM) for DAILY the alarm and scroll < . Press • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. Note The alarm tone and alarm icon only sound/blink for 1 minute when the alarm time is reached.
Advanced settings Change Master PIN The Master PIN is used for accessing the answering machine remotely. The default Master PIN number is 0000. The maximum length of the Master PIN is 8 digits. This PIN is also used to protect the settings of your handset.
Note If no action is taken on the handset within 15 seconds, the unregistration procedure will be aborted and the handset returns to idle mode. To unregister a handset that does not belong to the CD150/155 range, you can only use the CD150/155 handset to unregister it.
Press key in idle mode, scroll ADVANCED SET < , scroll < and press is displayed on the DETECT DIGIT < screen. Press • The last stored detect string is displayed (if any). Enter a detect string number (maximum 5 digits) and press to confirm.
Ringer Volume LEVEL 2 Tone Melody FLICK Earpiece Volume VOLUME 2 Key Tone Language Country dependent Auto Hang Up Handset Name PHILIPS Time/Date 2008/01/01; 12:00am Time format 12 HOURS Date format MM/DD Dialing Mode Country dependent Flash Time Country dependent...
10 Telephone answering machine (TAM) Your phone features an answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is activated. The answering machine can store up to 99 messages. The maximum recording time is 18 minutes. You can use the control keys on the base station to perform the basic functions of the answering machine such as paging, message playback, deleting messages and adjustment of volume on the base station.
PLAY < Press to start playback • The last recorded message will start to play until the first recorded message. During message playback, you can Telephone answering machine (TAM) ANSWER MACHINE menu. PLAY key. to return to BACK <...
< Press OK to delete the personalized outgoing message and change back to default OGM. Set the answer mode , by which your correspondent can ANSWER ONLY Telephone answering machine (TAM) to playback to start < BACK ANSWER &...
If there are new messages in your answering machine, the outgoing message will start playing after 2 Telephone answering machine (TAM) rings. If there are no new messages, the outgoing message will be played after 4 rings. Hence, if you want to check if you <...
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From the base, You can use speaker's volume during call screening. The lowest volume level turns call screening off. Telephone answering machine (TAM) and press SETTINGS VOICE < to confirm. to adjust the...
• The colour of the LCD backlight is Amber. General telephone features • Dual mode caller name & number identification • 5 standard ringer melodies and 5...
12 Frequently asked questions www.philips.com/support In this chapter, you will find the most frequently asked questions and answers about your phone. Connection The handset does not switch on! • Charge the batteries: Put the handset on the base station to charge. After a few moments, the phone will switch on.
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I cannot change the settings of my voice mail • Operator voice mail is managed by your operator and not the phone itself. Please contact your operator should you want to change the settings. Product behaviour Keypad does not work! •...
13 Index Accessories 9 Alarm 30 Alarm tone 31 Answer a call 20 Answer an external call 26 Answering machine mode 38 Auto hang-up 29 Call in progress 21 Call log 19 Call screening 40 Charge battery 15 Clock and alarm 30 Conference call 26 Connect base station 14 Date and time 30...
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Ring volume 28 Save a redial number 24 Set area code 33 Store a contact 22 Switch handset on/off 21 Telephone answering machine 36 Text or number entry 21 Tones Melody 28 Transfer an external call 26 Unmute 21 Unregister 32...
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