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Memory Jogger Card Switch on/off: Enter PIN: Make a call: Answer a call: End a call: Use Names List: Enter a Name: Long press 1. Enter PIN code on keypad 2. Press to confirm. 1. Enter phone number on keypad 2.
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Access and tour the menu: 1. Press Return to previous menu: Press Return to idle screen: Visit our site and register on line @ http://www.pcc.philips.com PHILIPS Service numbers Network Voice command Call settings Hotkeys Sounds Time and Date Display Security * Subscription dependent.
Table of contents Introduction Symbols used in this guide 3 Before your first call The SIM card PIN and PUK codes Insert the SIM card The battery Insert the battery Attach the battery cover Remove the battery Charge the battery Discover your Phone Screen...
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Answer up to 5 calls Operator services 36 Launch the Browser Favourites Last Page Settings Images Status icons Access settings Phone Number Login Password Gateway Security Home page Glossary Precautions Environmental care Troubleshooting Index Declaration of conformity Philips Authentic Accessories...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Philips Azalis 238. This guide will help you to learn easily and quickly how to use your phone. Symbols used in this guide A function displayed on your phone screen. Ringer volume Represents a key on your phone keypad.
Read the safety instructions in the Precautions section before use. Before your first call The SIM card To use your phone, you must insert a valid SIM card for your GSM subscription. This card contains your telephone number. It also has memory to store the phone numbers and messages you wish to retain.
Insert the SIM card Remove the SIM card from your card. Remove the battery cover. Push the metal retaining clip to the left and lift the cardholder. Slide the SIM card into its slot until it stops. Be careful that the clipped corner is in the identical position as on the drawing.
The battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. • To optimize the battery capacity, please allow the battery to fully discharge the 3 first times before recharging. • To maintain optimal battery capacity, do not wait until the battery indicator reaches low.
Remove the battery Remove the battery cover. Lift the bottom of the battery out of the phone and slide it out. Unplug the connector from its slot. NOTE: * When disconnecting the battery, the settings for date and time will be lost. Charge the battery With the battery inside the phone: Plug the connector into the...
Discover your Phone Antenna Earpiece Screen Idle screen displays the time, date and network name. Green "Pick up" key - Press to answer a call. - Press to dial a number, or name displayed on the screen. - In WAP mode corresponds to a softkey.
Screen The screen displays information regarding various functions of your phone. Alarm clock Your alarm clock is activated. Silent Your phone will not ring when receiving a call. Vibrator Your phone will vibrate when receiving a call. Keypad lock Protects the keys from being pressed accidentally.
Phone Functions Switch on/off Long press Enter your PIN code if requested then press confirm. Idle Screen When the idle screen is displayed your phone is ready to use. - If the network name is not displayed, the network is not currently available.
• Press to delete the previous digit. • Press • Long press International prefix. Other easy quick ways to make a call: • Press to access Press to dial. • Press to access to last received or missed calls. Press Press to dial.
End a call Press to end a call. Emergency call Depending on the network operator, the emergency number can be dialled without the SIM card inserted. 112 is the standard emergency number for GSM networks.* Enter 112 using the keypad. Press NOTE: * This number depends on the country where you make the call.
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Press to enter T9™ mode - unless T9™ symbol is already displayed - and to switch between Basic Text Entry/T9™/digits/ symbols. Press keys key) to spell the word you want to write. Press to scroll the words T9™ proposes and select the one you want.
Press Press to confirm a choice of menu and option. Press to return to the idle screen. Main Menus Press . Press on the screen then press PHILIPS Network Voice command Call settings Hotkeys Sounds Time and Date Display Security * Subscription dependent.
Names Messages Names This is your directory of names and numbers you wish to store. Press -> Names Names <New> Press number, then press Use the Basic Text Entry mode to enter the name (see page 12). Enter the telephone number, then press Call list Extras ->...
Names Messages Send SMS Press Press Press See "Send SMS or Reply" page 19. Voice Dial You can dial a number simply by long pressing the voice tag you associated with that number. To set up a voice tag for someone not in the Names list, first create a Press Press...
You can attach an "emotion icon". To see the image, the receiver needs a GSM mobile phone which supports emotion icons (Philips Savvy, Ozeo or Xenium for example). Otherwise the equivalent translation code will be displayed at the end of the receiver's message.
Names Messages Send SMS or Reply Press -> Press to enter a new number. <New> Enter message (see page 12) then press Press Press to save or send your message or to select an attachment. If you select an attachment: Press confirm.
Names Messages SMS Settings Signature Use this option to add your name or other information at the end of all the messages you send. When (see page 12 for entering text). SMS Centre This menu allows you to enter the number of two SMS centres. Broadcast SMS* You can receive short messages from your network about specific topics of interest to you (eg.
Names Messages Call List This function provides a chronological list of all calls you have received, missed and dialled. Received call Dialled call Missed call Press to see the list of your latest outgoing and incoming calls. Press Press to consult date, time, call status, sent or received.
Names Messages Extras Your phone provides a number of practical extra functions for your convenience. Press -> Extras the screen. Call counters* Handle the cost and duration of your calls. Accumulated call timers Check the duration of incoming and outgoing calls and set counters to zero. Accumulated cost* Check the accumulated cost and set the counter to zero.
Names Messages Cancel cost limit* Cancel the cost limit you entered. Requires PIN or PIN2 code. Charge rate* Set and change the cost rate per unit of time. Enter currency (maximum 3 digits). Enter cost per unit. NOTE: * Advice of charge is subscription dependent. Last Call Information Displays the duration and/or cost (depending on your subscription) of your last calls.
Names Messages Brick game Break a complete set of bricks with a ball and racket. When finished, you can play a new game at a new level. Press start a game and hit the ball left / right. move racket left / right. take a break for up to 2 minutes.
Names Messages Settings You have various options to customise your phone. Press -> Settings on the screen. Sounds You can select different ringer melodies and alert tones. Ringer volume Set the volume of your ringer. Press to select: Increasing Call list Extras ->...
Names Messages Ringer Select the ringer type among 20 melodies including your own composed melody. Press Press to confirm your choice. Own Melody Compose your own ringer melody with up to 50 notes. Take a few notes from your favourite sheet music or compose your own. Press to select Select notes with keys...
Names Messages NOTES LENGTHS TYPE note Minim note Dotted minim note Sharp note Dotted quaver Key tones Press to activate/deactivate the key tones. Even if key tones are set Off, DTMF are "played" during calls (see page 33 network services). New SMS tone Activate/deactivate an alert tone each time you receive a SMS.
Names Messages Security Public names Public names* You can restrict calls to numbers that you have previously entered in your Public Names list. Press phone number Press delete a name or number NOTE: * Subscription dependent Call restriction Restricts calls to names only in the Public Names list. You must enter your PIN2 code.
Names Messages PIN protection When the PIN code is activated you will be asked to enter your PIN code when switching on your phone. Press Press to activate or deactivate Time and date Display the time and date on the idle screen. Clock display Press display.
Names Messages Program each key: Select a key from Select a function from the options displayed on the screen, then press NOTE: *Depending on your subscription provider some Hotkeys, in addition to , can be predefined and locked, preventing reprogramming by the user. Voice command* Pronounce a word (voice tag) to obtain immediate access to a function.
Names Messages Network* When travelling abroad, your phone will register to one of the network with the strongest reception. Register again If you want to select the network manually, select register again and your phone will present a list of available networks in your area. Press to select a network, then press The next time you turn your phone on after this, it will revert to automatic...
Names Messages Deactivate call forward options and receive calls on your phone as normal: Press -> -> forward Unconditional Select Cancel Status Select Status to verify the status of all call forwarding. Caller ID* Choose whether you want to show or hide your phone identity from your correspondent.
Network Services Touchtones (DTMF) Your phone keys always transmit DTMF tones (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency) also known as "touchtones". These tones are used to operate services that you can reach with your phone, such as a pager or an answering machine. For example, to consult your home answering machine you may need to enter the following commands: Answering...
To end the call on hold: Select Switch calls Press Autoredial* When you dial a number and your correspondent is busy, your phone offers the function of automatically redialling. A beep will sound for each redial attempt and a special beep informs you when the connection has been made.
Answer up to 5 calls* You can answer up to 5 calls. When answering a call, all the others are put on hold. Press to accept a third, a forth or a fifth call. To switch between calls: Press Select Switch calls With two and up to 5 members on line: Press...
Names Messages Operator services Some services are specific to operators ; your phone readily supports them if they are included in your subscription. For further information on availability and rates, please contact your network operator. Depending on your subscription your phone may allow you to access the following menus: Services Service numbers...
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Names Messages There are three ways to access these services: From the idle screen, press and hold will automatically connect to the operator services. From the Compass key. From the idle screen, say the voice command associated with the Launch While the phone is connecting to your home page an animated screen will be displayed.
Names Messages During navigation, press options: • : to reload the last card viewed. Reload • : to add the previous deck to the user's bookmark list (Gateway Mark site dependent). • About Phone.com information. • : this selection displays a menu containing advanced Advanced commands: : to display the URL of the previous card.
Names Messages Last Page* menu allows you to access the last pages browsed without Last page reconnecting to the online services. Settings menu allows you to personalise the way the pages are Settings displayed on your phone. Images option allows you to activate or deactivate image downloading. Images Some internet pages may have pictures attached, by deactivating this...
Names Messages Access settings* Your phone has been pre-configured to directly access the services offered. It should not be necessary for you to change any of these specific connection settings. Depending on your subscription, you may configure the following connection parameters, which should be provided by your network operator: Phone Number* option allows you to enter the phone number for analogue or Phone number...
Names Messages Gateway* menu allows you to enter IP addresses for the gateways. You Gateway can configure each gateway (1 and 2) with a different IP address and a respective backup address. Store by pressing Security For each Gateway the submenu of the Gateway.
Glossary GSM Network Global System for Mobile communications. The type of network used by your phone. DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency. Also known as "touchtone". The tones are transmitted by the phone to the network and are used to interrogate answering machines, transmit code... Home network The network to which you subscribe to.
Precautions Your cellular mobile phone is under your responsibility. To avoid damage to yourself, to others or to the phone itself, read and follow all the safety instructions and make them known to anyone borrowing your phone. Furthermore to prevent unauthorised use of your phone: •...
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Inadequately protected or sensitive electronic equipment may be affected by radio energy. This interference can lead to accidents. Always switch off your phone: Before boarding an aircraft and or when packing the phone in your luggage. In hospitals, clinics, other health care centres and anywhere else where you may be in the close vicinity of medical equipment.
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Check with the vehicle manufacturer that electronic equipment used in your vehicle will not be affected by radio energy. 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: •...
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• Avoid exposure to excessive heat (>60°C or 140°F), moisture or caustic environments. • You should only use Philips Authentic Accessories, as the use of any other accessories may damage your phone and make all guarantees for your Philips phone null and void.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM The phone does not switch on. The display shows "BLOCKED" when you switch on. symbols are not displayed. The display doesn't respond (or responds slowly) to key pushes. When charging the battery, the battery icon shows no bars and the outline is flashing.
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PROBLEM The display shows Your SIM card may be damaged. Please contact your network operator. SIM FAILURE The display shows This problem is related to your subscription. Please contact your network operator. IMSI FAILURE The display shows Check that the SIM card has been inserted in the right position (see page 5).
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language 29 launch 36 low battery alert 9, 48 lower case 13 mailboxes 20 main menus 15 making a call 10 making a second call 33 messages add icon 19 cell broadcast 20 centre 18 forward 19 reading 19 replying 19 save 19 sending 19 signature 20...
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T9™ text input 13 table of characters 13 text entry 12 time setting 29 troubleshooting 48 upper case 13 voice command 30 voice dialling 11 voice tag 30 volume control earpiece 8, 11 wap 36 zoom 27...
Declaration of conformity Philips Consumer Communications Route d’Angers of of of of 72081 Le Mans Cédex 9 FRANCE declare under our sole responsibility that the product TCD 238 Cellular Mobile Radio GSM 900/GSM 1800 TAC: 449686 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following Common Technical Regulations: CTR’s 19/20 and CTR’s 31/32...
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