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Philips DECT 521 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    Quick start guide The LEFT & RIGHT keys allow you to browse through the menus and submenus. Press to select a menu or an option and validate a setting. Answer/end a call Press to answer a call; Press to end a call. Predial number &...

  • Page 3: Configuration Mode For Singapore

    Configuration mode for Singapore / South Africa Thank you for choosing Philips for your home communications. Before using your DECT 521/525 we invite you to configurate it according to the country you live in. Install the batteries. After a few minutes of charge, the configuration screen appears.

  • Page 4: Dect 521/Dect 525 Handset

    *Warning : Handsfree activation could suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to a very high level. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear. DECT 521/DECT 525 handset...

  • Page 5: Icons On The Handset Display

    Icons on the handset display The display gives information about the operation of your telephone On first use, it is sometimes necessary to wait for a few minutes of charge before seeing icons on the display. When charging, the battery bars scroll from empty to full status. When the handset discharges, the battery shows the status : Full , 2/3...

  • Page 6: Dect 521/Dect 525 Base Stations

    Long press to fast forward the current message while listening ON/OFF key Play/Stop key Press to switch the answer Short press to play new machine ON or OFF message Short press to stop a message while listening to it DECT 521/DECT 525 base stations...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Quick start guide Configuration mode for Singapore DECT 521 / DECT 525 handset Icons on the handset display DECT 521 / DECT 525 base stations Table of Contents Menu structure 8-12 Conformity, Environment and Safety Declaration of conformity...
  • Page 8 Answer machine Saved messages Outgoing messages Answerphone settings Record and listen to a memo Intercom Internal call Call transfer Conference call Babysit mode Phonebook Add new View Call log View Delete all Call log settings Network Extra Call duration Alarm clock “Do Not Disturb”...

  • Page 9: Menu Structure

    Menu structure By using the left and right keys, you can scroll through the menus. Send new SMS Send SMS to phone Read SMS Read SMS View number Reply Forward Send again Delete SMS Copy to phonebook Menu Call SMS Settings Mode On or Off SMS centre...
  • Page 10 Answer machine Saved messages Play Next message Previous message Call Delete Store Send SMS Record a memo Answer and record Outgoing messages Answ. machine mode with personalised OGM Answer only with personalised OGM Answer and record with predefined OGM Answer only with predefined OGM Standard OGM for Record outgg msg...
  • Page 11 No call Network Call forward Cancel call forward Call forward when line busy Cancel call forward when line busy Call forward when unanswered Cancel call forward when unanswered Voice mail Cancel call back Withhold identity Menu structure *DECT 521 only...
  • Page 12 Extra Call duration Alarm clock Activation On or Off Set day Set time Settings Ring tones Ring tone volume Low/Medium/High Do Not Disturb Activation On or Off mode Set day Start time Stop time Allowed caller choice Standard / A / B / C Sounds Handset ring tones External ring tone...
  • Page 13 Base station Enable registration Line settings Dial mode Tone / Pulse Recall type Short flash / Long flash Choose country/oper. First ring* On or Off Service code settings Menu structure * only available in Singapore...

  • Page 14: Conformity,Environment And Safety

    Conformity,Environment and Safety Safety information This equipment is not designed to make emergency calls when the power fails. An alternative has to be made available to allow emergency calls. Conformity This product can only be connected to the analogue telephone network of Singapore, South Africa,Turkey and Russia.

  • Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECT 521/525 with your base station. To register and use your DECT 521/525 handset with a GAP standard base station of a different make, first follow the procedure described in the manufacturer’s instructions, then follow the procedure page 27.

  • Page 16: Installing The Dect521/525

    A user guide A guarantee rechargeable batteries A power supply A line cord In DECT 521 and DECT 525 multi-handset packs, you will also find one or more additional handsets, chargers with their power supply and additional rechargeable batteries. Installing the DECT521/525...

  • Page 17: Installing The Base Station

    Installing the base station Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will reach.To properly install the base station, plug the line cord and the power cable into the base station. Plug the cord and the cable into the wall. A beep indicates that the phone is properly installed (only available for DECT 525).

  • Page 18: Introduction Philips Screen Saver

    After 2 minutes of inactivity, the screen saver is displayed: You can deactivate it (see p.29) Idle mode In idle mode, the DECT 521/525 display shows various information: - The date & time, the name of the handset and the instructions to access the menu.

  • Page 19: Basic Principles

    Basic principles To make and to answer a call Direct dialling Answer a call Pre dialling Press the key When ringing Dial the number Dial the number Make the call Take the line To call from the phonebook Press to directly access Phonebook Choose a name in the list to select Call in the options Make the call or press...

  • Page 20: In-Call Features

    In call features During an external call, some other options are available. Press to enter Options. To mute the handset microphone Press to enter Options Press to select Mute (the caller can no longer hear you) Press again to resume the conversation (End mute) Intercom (available only if you have at least two handsets) During an external call, you can use the intercom in-call option to call another handset and for example transfer the call to this handset.

  • Page 21: Editing Systems

    ; a long press deletes the whole text. DECT 521/525 uses two editing systems : Multi-tap and Eatoni ® .While editing, a long press on enables you to switch between the two systems. The standard multi-tap system This system allows you to enter the text character by character, pressing the corresponding key as many times as necessary to reach the desired character.
  • Page 22 To write “Peter” with Eatoni ® to activate Eatoni ® Long press Press Press to change character Press Press Press Press Press to validate the name ® Eatoni & LetterWise are trademarks of Eatoni Ergonomics, Inc. and used by Philips under license. Editing systems...

  • Page 23: Sms

    (mobile or compatible fixed lines) provided the receiver has also subscribed to the CLI & SMS services. Your DECT 521/525 factory settings correspond to the main national operator. If you wish to send or receive SMS through another service provider you must set the corresponding numbers (see page 26 and the SMS leaflet).
  • Page 24 Read SMS The SMS list contains the stored and received SMS. The received SMS are shown by and the stored SMS are shown To read an SMS/to view the number Press to enter the carousel menu Press to select SMS Scroll to Read SMS and press to select Browse the list of SMS and select with...
  • Page 25 To forward an SMS Press to enter the carousel menu Press to select SMS Scroll to Read SMS and press to select Browse the list of SMS and select with the one you want to forward Scroll to Forward and press to select Enter the number and press You can modify the text if necessary or press...
  • Page 26 To copy a number to the phonebook Press to enter the carousel menu Press to select SMS Scroll to Read SMS and press to select Browse the list of SMS and select with Scroll to Copy to phonebook and press to select Enter the name and press To call from the SMS list...
  • Page 27 To choose by default an SMS centre Press to enter the carousel menu Press to select SMS Scroll to SMS settings and press to select Scroll to SMS centre and press , choose an SMS centre Press to select Choose by default To set the SMS centre number(s) The SMS are sent through a centre.To receive an SMS from another operator, you must set the corresponding numbers.

  • Page 28: Handset

    Up to 6 handsets can be registered to the base station. One handset can be registered to 4 base stations. Warning: If you wish to associate non Philips handsets to the DECT 521 or DECT 525 base station, make sure that this handset is GAP compliant otherwise it will not operate properly (see p 14).

  • Page 29: Rename Handset

    To select a base station Each DECT 521/525 handset can be used with up to 4 base stations. To use a handset with another base station, the handset must be first registered to that base station. Press to enter the carousel menu...

  • Page 30: Display Contrast

    Select Set date Enter the current date and press Scroll to Set time and press to select Enter the current time and press Warning: If your phone is connected to an ISDN line through an adaptor, the date & time may change after each call.

  • Page 31: Answer Machine Saved Messages

    Answer machine Saved messages Record a memo Outgoing messages Answerphone settings The DECT 525 includes an answer machine that records the calls when it is activated.You can reach the answer machine from the base station or the handset. By default, the answer machine is activated. It can store up to 25 messages within the maximum recording time of 30 minutes.
  • Page 32 To play and browse through saved message(s) via the handset Press to enter the carousel menu Scroll to Answer machine and press to select Select Saved messages, the message which was recorded first is automatically played Press to access the Options Press to select Play To go to next or previous messages, scroll to Next message or Previous message and press...

  • Page 33: Outgoing Messages

    Settings To select the answer mode and the outgoing message (OGM) type You can select among 2 answer modes :Answer only (when no messages can be left) and Answer & record (when messages can be left). For each mode, 2 outgoing message types are available: predefined or personal message.
  • Page 34 The message is automatically played back.You can delete and/or record it again.The personal message can be up to 1 minute long. Note: Select Standard OGM for answer only mode or Standard OGM for Answ. & Record mode if you have no CLI subscription. Warning: Please make sure that you have selected the appropriate answering machine mode (refer to page 32 “To select the answer mode and the outgoing message type”) To set the number of rings before answering...
  • Page 35 To set the call screening This feature allows you to activate or deactivate the base station loudspeaker so that you can choose whether to hear or not the callers leaving a message. You can set permanent call screening on the base station. Press to enter the carousel menu Scroll to Answer machine and press to select...
  • Page 36 To remotely control your answer machine To remotely access your answer machine : - from another phone dial home - if your answer machine is on, during or after the message press the star key on the handset ; if your answer machine is off, you will hear a beep after 39 seconds, then press the star - dial your remote control code (the default code is the registration code RC) - if you have new messages they will be automatically played.

  • Page 37: Record And Listen To A Memo

    Record and listen to a memo This feature allows you to leave local messages for your family on the answer machine. A memo is recorded from the handset, it is represented by in the call log and can last up to 3 minutes. To record a memo Press to enter the carousel menu Scroll to Answer machine and press...

  • Page 38: Intercom

    Internal call Press to call the selected handset + handset number (for example Hang up Note: If the handset does not belong to the Philips DECT 521/525 range, this function may not be available. Fast call transfer when on line During a call you can transfer the call without waiting for the other handset to pick up.

  • Page 39: Conference Call

    The called handset rings.The external call is put on hold. If there is no answer from the called handset you can resume the call on the first handset. Take the line on the called handset, both internal callers can talk Press to select Transfer (with handset 1) Scroll to Switch and come back to the external caller Note: to answer the call on the second handset you can press...

  • Page 40: Phonebook

    Phonebook Add new Phonebook menu is accessible via the carousel or View 250 names and numbers can be stored in the phonebook. The phonebook contains all the information related to the callers, especially the group settings.The names and numbers are shared with all the handsets registered to your base. Group settings There are 3 groups (group A, group B and group C).When ringing, the ring tone helps you identify the caller’s group (see p.49) and the screen shows the caller’s name.
  • Page 41 To call Press to directly reach the list of names Browse through the list of names Make the call Or press to reach the options And press again to select Call To change a number Press to directly reach the list of names Browse through the list of names and press to select a name Scroll to Change number and press...
  • Page 42 To define a group for a name and number (see Group settings p.39) Press to directly reach the list of names Browse through the list of names and press to select a name Scroll to Select group and press to select Browse through the groups and select with To delete an entry Press to directly reach the list of names...

  • Page 43: Call Log

    Call log Call log menu is accessible via the carousel or View Delete all Call log settings The call log can store up to 40 entries : unanswered calls : outgoing calls : memo or recorded conversation* : answered calls : messages* : messages (operator voice mail/if operator sends the information)
  • Page 44 To view the number Press to directly reach the calls list Browse through the list and press to select an entry Scroll to View number and press to select To store the caller’s number Press to directly reach the calls list Browse through the list and press to select an entry Scroll to Store and press...

  • Page 45: Delete All

    Delete all To delete all the call log Press to enter the carousel menu Scroll to Call log and press to select Scroll to Delete all and press to select Press to confirm Note: entries with unread answerphone messages will also be deleted (DECT 525 only). Call log settings You can set the call log to store information about incoming calls and/or outgoing calls.

  • Page 46: Network

    Network This feature allows you to activate or deactivate operator services that are subscription dependent. You need to set up codes (see page 55). Contact your network operator for more details.You can usually subscribe to Call forward, operator voice mailbox etc... Example of service: Call forward Calls can be redirected to another phone number.

  • Page 47: Call Duration

    Extra Call duration Alarm clock Do Not Disturb mode Call duration Press to enter the carousel menu Scroll to Extra and press to select Press to select Call duration The total communication time is displayed Press to Reset the counter Alarm clock To set the alarm clock Press to enter the carousel menu...
  • Page 48 To set the alarm ring tone type and ring tone volume Press to enter the carousel menu Scroll to Extra and press to select Scroll to Alarm clock and press to select Scroll to Settings and press to select Press to select Ring tones Choose among the available ring tones and press to select Scroll to Ring tone volume and press...

  • Page 49: Sounds

    Sounds Handset ring tones Base ring tones Group ring tones Handset ring tone volume Base ring tone volume Record personal melody Settings Handset ring tones To set the external ring tone (ring tone for external calls) Press to enter the carousel Scroll to Sounds and press to select Press to select Handset ring tones...

  • Page 50: Group Ring Tones

    Group ring tones To set the group ring tones There are 3 groups of callers (see p 39 Group settings).You can associate 1 ring tone to a group. Press to enter the carousel Scroll to Sounds and press to select Scroll to Group ring tones and press to select Scroll through the 3 different groups and press...

  • Page 51: Record Personal Melody

    Record personal melody only available for DECT 525 To play a recorded melody Press to enter the carousel Scroll to Sounds and press to select Scroll to Record pers. melody and press to select Press to select Play To record a new melody Press to enter the carousel Scroll to Sounds and press to select...

  • Page 52: Settings

    Settings To set the base loudspeaker volume only available for DECT 525 Press to enter the carousel Scroll to Sounds and press to select Scroll to Settings and press to select Press to select Base loudspeaker vol. Press to select the appropriate volume To set the earpiece tone Press to enter the carousel Scroll to Sounds and press...
  • Page 53 To set the notification beep Press to enter the carousel Scroll to Sounds and press to select Scroll to Settings and press to select Scroll to Notification beep and press to select Press to select On or scroll to Off and press to select To activate/deactivate the music on hold The feature allows the caller to hear music when the call is put on hold when transferring a call...

  • Page 54: Enable Registration Line Settings Service Code Settings

    Base station Enable registration Line settings Service code settings Enable registration This feature allows you to register a DECT peripheral without keypad. Some DECT peripherals, such as repeaters, do not have any keypad. A special menu-operated procedure is used to register such peripherals to the base station.
  • Page 55 To change the recall type Press to enter the carousel menu Scroll to Base station and press to select Scroll to Line settings and press to select Scroll to Recall type and press to select Press to select Short flash or scroll to Long flash and press to select Note: this setting is useful when using operator services.The use of some services accessed with +2 and...
  • Page 56 Service code settings When you subscribe to extra services with your operator you may need to set some codes in your phone.The default codes are the codes used by the main national operator. If you subscribed to another operator you may need to change the codes. Contact your network operator for more information on the services.

  • Page 57: Faq

    ADSL). How do I solve this problem? Our products are designed to work on an analogue network. If you plugged your PHILIPS phone into a digital installation, the CLI may not be displayed upon incoming calls. Digital phone installations (ISDN) are not always compatible with analogue phones as far as operator services are concerned.
  • Page 58 Yes, this will prevent the phones from receiving SMS.You need to deactivate the SMS feature on one of the phones.Your DECT 521/DECT 525 has a feature which enables you to turn the SMS feature off. Go to menu SMS/SMS Settings/Mode/Off...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    - Wait until it is available another handset (ie : phonebook) Move the power pack or base Noise interference on your The DECT 521/525 base station or station as far as possible mains power pack are too close to radio or television...
  • Page 60 PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS A phonebook entry cannot The phonebook is full Delete an entry to free memory be memorised No new SMS are received - SMS memory is full - Delete old SMS - The SMS mode is deactivated - Activate it (p 25) No SMS can be sent or - The outgoing or incoming SMSC - Refer to the SMS leaflet to get...

  • Page 61: Index

    Handset keys 3 Toll saver (Answer machine) 33 Handset ring tones 48 Tone 53 Idle mode 17 Unpacking your DECT 521/525 15 Intercom 19, 37 Unregister handset 27 Key & feedback tones 51 View the call log 42 Keypad lock/unlock 3...

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