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CD255 SE255
Telephone Answering Machine
Warning Use only rechargeable batteries. Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.

Table of contents

1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Important Power requirements Conformity Using GAP standard compliance Recycling & disposal Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Your phone Whats in the box Overview of your phone Display icons Overview of the base station Getting started Connect the base station Install your phone Install battery Charge battery Welcome mode Using multipacks Menu structure 4 4.1.7 4.1.8 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.5.6 5.6 5.6.1 5.6.2 5.6.3 5.6.4 5.7 Call using Direct Access Memory Enter a Dialing Pause Answer a call Handsfree answering Call waiting End a call Use more of your phone Switch the handset on/off Keypad lock/unlock Text or number entry Call in progress Adjust earpiece or speaker volume Mute/Unmute microphone Activate/Deactivate loudspeaker mode Using your Phonebook Store a contact in the phonebook Access phonebook Modify a phonebook entry Delete a phonebook entry Delete all phonebook entries Direct Access Memory Using the Redial list Access Redial list Save a redial number into the phonebook Delete a redial number Delete all redial numbers Using the Call log 18 18

2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

3 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.3 3.4 3.4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6
Using your phone 17 Make a call 17 Predialling 17 Direct dialling 17 Call from redial list 17 Call from the call log 17 Call from the phonebook 17 Dialing from the phonebook while on the phone 17
5.7.1 5.7.2 5.7.3 5.7.4 5.8 5.8.1 5.8.2 5.8.3 5.8.4 5.8.5 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.11.1 5.11.2 5.11.3 5.11.6.1 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.3 6.4
Access the Call log Save call list entry into the phonebook Delete a call list entry Delete all call list entries Using the Intercom Intercom another handset Transfer an external call to another handset Answer an external call during intercom Switch between an internal and external call Establish a three-party conference call Paging Chain Dialing Clock and Alarm settings Set Date and Time Set Time and Date Format Set Alarm Set Alarm Tone
7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.8.1 8.1.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.6.1 8.6.2 8.6.3 8.6.4
Select Country Reset Unit Set Prefix Change Recall time Change the Dial Mode Set First Ring Detection Default settings Telephone answering machine (TAM) Playing Messages Playback of messages via handset Delete all messages Turn the Answering Machine ON/OFF Play, Record, or Delete an Outgoing Message Set the answer mode Answering Machine settings Ring Delay Remote Access Handset Screening Setting the outgoing message language Technical data Frequently asked questions Connection Set-up Sound Product behaviour INDEX
Personal settings 27 Change the Handset Name 27 Handset Tones 27 Set the Ring Volume 27 Set the Ring Melody 28 Activate/Deactivate Key Beep 28 Change the Display Language 28 Deactivate/Activate Auto Hang-Up 28 Advanced settings Change PIN Register Unregister 29 30

10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 11

7 7.1 7.2 7.3

Important

Take time to read this user manual before you use your phone. It contains important information and notes regarding your phone.
1.1 Power requirements This product requires an electrical supply of 100-240 volts AC. In case of power failure, communication can be lost. The Electrical network is classified as hazardous. The only way to power down the charger is to unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. Ensure that the electrical outlet is always easily accessible. The voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as defined in the standard EN 60-950. Warning To avoid damage or malfunction: Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to come into contact with metal objects. 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. Handsfree activation could suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to Important

a very high level: make sure the handset is not too close to your ear. This equipment is not designed to make emergency calls when the power fails. An alternative has to be made available to allow emergency calls. 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. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the set. Do not use the product in places where there are explosive hazards. Do not let small metal objects come into contact with the product. This can deteriorate audio quality and damage the product. Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference. Do not open your product as you could be exposed to high voltages. Do not allow the charger to come into contact with liquids. Use only with provided batteries. Rechargeable batteries information Ni-MH battery, AAA 2, 1.2V, 600mAh Use only with provided power supply. Power supply information for base station Input: AC100-240V/0.3A, 50Hz/60Hz Output: DC6V/0.5A JOD-SWR-07342 JODEN
Power supply information for charger (multihandset pack only) Input: AC100-240V/0.3A, 50Hz/60Hz Output: DC6V/0.21A JOD-SWR-07343 JODEN Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. About operating and storage temperatures: Operate in a place where temperature is always between 0 and 35C (32 to 95F). Store in a place where temperature is always between -20 and 70C (-4 to 158F). Battery life may be shortened in low temperature conditions.
standard irrespective of their make. Your handset and base station are GAP compliant, which means the minimum guaranteed functions are: register a handset, take the line, receive a call and dial. The advanced features may not be available if you use a handset other than the handset of one of the model described in this manual with your base station. To register and use your phones handset with a GAP standard base station of a different make, first follow the procedure described in the manufacturers instructions, then follow the procedure described on page 29. To register a handset of another make to your phones base station, place the base station into registration mode (page 29), then follow the procedure in the manufacturers instructions.
1.2 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. You can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips.com.

1.4 Recycling & disposal Disposal instructions for old products. The WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment; 2002/96/EC) has been put in place to ensure that products are recycled using best available treatment, recovery and recycling techniques to ensure human health and high environmental protection. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
Using GAP standard compliance The GAP standard guarantees that all DECT GAP handsets and base stations comply with a minimum operating
Do not dispose of your old product in your general household waste bin. Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products marked by this symbol: Use one of the following disposal options: 1. Dispose of the complete product (including its cables, plugs and accessories) in the designated WEEE collection facilities. 2. If you purchase a replacement product, hand your complete old product back to the retailer. He should accept it as required by the WEEE directive. Disposal instructions for batteries: Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste. Packaging information: Philips has marked the packaging with standard symbols designed to promote the recycling and appropriate disposal of your eventual waste. A financial contribution has been paid to the associated national recovery & recycling system. The labeled packaging material is recyclable.
Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Philips Royal Electronics manufactures and sells many consumer oriented products which usually, as with any electronic apparatus, have the ability to emit and receive electro magnetic signals. One of Philips leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety precautions for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing the products. Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects. Philips confirms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientific evidence available today. Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products.

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. 2.1 Whats in the box

Handset

Base Station

Battery door

2 AAA rechargeable batteries

Power supply

Line cord*

User manual

Guarantee

Quick Start Guide

Note * You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cord. In this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before plugging the line cord to the line socket. In multihandset packs, you will find one or more additional handsets, battery doors, chargers with power supply units and additional rechargeable batteries.

Overview of your phone

C D E F G
A Earpiece B Display See page 9 for an overview of the display icons. C OK key o In idle mode: Long press to toggle between displaying the handset name and the date/time. In other modes: Select the function displayed on the screen. Also used to
confirm entries (for example when setting date and time). D Back/Clear key c Press to clear (delete) a character or number when making an entry. Long press to clear all. When navigating menus, press to move to the previous menu level (BACK is displayed). When is displayed, press to see characters/numbers to the right of those shown. E Navigation keys n In idle mode: Scroll up to access the Call log and scroll down to access the Phonebook. During a call: Scroll up/down to increase or decrease earpiece and speaker volume. Editing and entry: Move to the previous character u or next character d. In other modes: Scroll up/down a menu list or go to the previous or next record in the Phonebook, Redial list, or Call log. F Talk/Recall key t Make an external call or answer an incoming external or internal call. During a call: Activate the recall function. In other modes: Dial the selected number in the Phonebook, Redial list, or Call log. G Hang-up & Exit Menu key h In idle mode: Long press (5 seconds) to switch off the handset. When the handset is switched off: Long press (1 second) to switch it on. During a call: Hang up a call.
In other modes: Long press to return to idle mode. Short press to move to the previous menu level. H Menu key m In idle mode: Go to the main menu. I Redial key r Access the Redial list in idle mode. When making a call, press to redial the last number dialed. J Loudspeaker key l In idle mode: Turn on the loudspeaker and dial the number. Answer an incoming call using handsfree mode. During a call: Toggle the loudspeaker on/ off. K Number keys Use to dial numbers and write characters. Long press key 1 or 2 to dial a direct access memory number. L */Keypad lock key * In idle mode: Long press to lock/ unlock keypad. Dialling or editing: Press to enter a *. Off hook: Long press to temporarily switch to tone (DTMF) dialling if using pulse. M #/Ringer ON/OFF & Pause key # In idle mode: Long press to turn the ringer on/off. Dialling or Editing: Long press to insert a pause. Short press to insert a # (On the display, # appears as.). N Mute key s Mute/unmute the microphone. O Call transfer & Intercom key i In idle mode: Initiate an internal call.

G Skip forward key f Skip to the next message during message playback. H Play/Stop key p Play phone messages (the first recorded will be played first). There will be a short beep between messages and a double beep when all messages have been played. Stop message playback. I LED Indicator Slow Blinking (1 second interval): Indicates that there are new messages. Fast Blinking (0.5 seconds interval): Indicates that the answering machine memory is full. Steady: Indicates that the answering machine is on. Off: when the answering machine is off.

Getting started

3.1 Connect the base station 1 Place the base station in a central location near the telephone line socket and electricity socket. 2 Connect the line cord and the power cable to their corresponding connectors at the back of the base station.
Connect the other end of the line cord and power cable to their respective sockets.
Note The line adaptor may not be attached to the line cord. In this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before plugging the line cord to the line socket. Warning Avoid placing the base station too close to large metal objects such as filing cabinets, radiators or electrical appliances. This can impair the range and sound quality. Buildings with thick internal and external walls may impair transmission of signals to and from the base. Warning Power is applied when the power adaptor is plugged into the unit and connected to the electricity socket. The only way to power down the unit is to unplug the power adaptor from the electricity socket. 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. Otherwise, you may not get a dial tone.
3.2 Install your phone Before using the handset, the batteries have to be installed and fully charged. Warning When the batteries are inserted for the first time, the unit will not be able to start normally due to the low battery. You must charge the batteries on the Getting started
base station before you can use the handset.
3.2.1 Install battery Warning Always use AAA rechargeable batteries supplied with your unit. If alkaline batteries are used instead of rechargeable batteries, WARNING BATT will show on the display and the battery icon will blink quickly. 1 Slide out the battery cover.
Place the batteries in the correct polarity as indicated and replace the cover.
sounding an audible tone and blinking the battery icon. If the battery level becomes exceedingly low, the phone automatically switches off shortly after the alert and any function in progress will not be saved. 1 Place the handset on the charging cradle of the base station. A beep is emitted if the handset is placed correctly. 2 The battery icon on the display blinks during charge. 3 The battery icon becomes steady 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. When the handset moves beyond the operation range, the antenna icon will blink. Tip When you reach the range limit the conversation may become crackly. Move closer to the base.

3.2.2 Charge battery Warning The handset must be charged for at least 24 hours before using it for the first time. When the battery level becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you by
3.3 Welcome mode Before you first use your handset, you need to configure it according to the country of use. After charging it for a few minutes, the word WELCOME appears in various languages. Follow these steps to configure your phone: Getting started
Note Depending on your country, the WELCOME screen may not appear. In this case, you are not required to select your country/operator/language settings. You can still make outgoing calls or receive incoming calls without first defining your country selection. 1 Press o to display a list of countries. 2 Scroll n up and down to find your country. 3 Press o to confirm your selection. (WAITING will be displayed while the default line settings and menu language for the selected country are automatically configured.) 4 The product now goes to the DATE/TIME selection menu. Enter the current date (DD/MM) and press o to confirm. 5 Enter the time (HH-MM) and press o to confirm. (The time format, 12 hour or 24 hour, depends on the country selected. If the 12-hour format has been selected, use n to scroll between AM and PM.) A validation tone is emitted. Your phone goes directly to idle mode and is now ready for use. In case of you have several handsets, the setting is automatically done for all handsets. Tip You may change your country settings (see page 30) and time format (see Getting started
page 26) anytime after the first configuration.
3.4 Using multipacks If you have purchased a multipack you will have additional handsets, chargers, power adaptors and AAA rechargeable batteries. 1 Plug the chargers into a power socket. 2 Install the batteries supplied into the handsets. 3 Place the handsets on the chargers to charge the batteries.

Menu structure

The chart below shows the menu tree of your phone. Press the menu key m to enter each option. Press c to go to the previous level in a menu. Use navigation keys n to navigate within the menus. Menus
PHONEBOOK NEW ENTRY LIST EDIT ENTRY DELETE DELETE ALL DIRECT MEM. KEY 1 KEY 2 PERSONAL SET HANDSET NAME HANDSET TONE Enter name: RING VOLUME EDIT DELETE EDIT DELETE RINGER OFF LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 MELODY 1 MELODY 10 KEY BEEP LANGUAGE AUTO HANG-UP List of languages ON (by default) OFF ON OFF ENTER NAME Entry list displayed ENTER NUMBER

RING TONES

CLOCK&ALARM

DATE/TIME SET FORMAT

Enter date TIME FORMAT DATE FORMAT
Enter time 12 HOURS 24 HOURS DD/MM MM/DD
OFF ON ONCE ON DAILY MELODY 1 MELODY 2 MELODY 3

To return to idle mode, press h for more than 5 seconds. Tip You cannot store a new phonebook entry when the memory is full. In this case, you have to delete existing entries to make space for new entries.
5.5.1 Store a contact in the phonebook 1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to PHONEBOOK and press o, press o to enter NEW ENTRY. 2 ENTER NAME is displayed on the screen. 3 Enter the name of the contact (maximum 12 characters) and press o. 4 ENTER NUMBER is displayed on the screen. 5 Enter the number (maximum 24 digits) and press o. A validation tone is emitted. Note Press c to delete the last digit or character entered. Or long press to delete all.
5.5.2 Access phonebook 1 Press d in idle mode and scroll n to browse the phonebook. The phonebook entries will be listed in alphabetical order. 2 To view the details, press o. Press c to display the remaining digits if the entry is more than 12 digits. Tip Instead of scrolling n to browse the phonebook entries, you can press the numeric key corresponding to the first letter of the entry you wish to locate. For example, pressing 2 will show the entries starting with A. Pressing 2 again will show the entries starting with B, etc.
5.5.3 Modify a phonebook entry 1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to PHONEBOOK and press o, scroll n to EDIT ENTRY and press o. 2 Scroll n to select an entry to edit. 3 Press o to display the name. Edit the name and press o to confirm. 4 Edit the number and press o to confirm. Use more of your phone
A validation tone is emitted.
5.5.4 Delete a phonebook entry 1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to PHONEBOOK and press o, scroll n to DELETE and press o. 2 Scroll n to select an entry to delete and press o. 3 DELETE? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm deletion. A validation tone is emitted. Note Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the phonebook list.
Note Depending on your country, your handset may include preset phonebook entries named VOICEMAIL and/or INFO 1. When present, these entries are pre-assigned to direct access memory as key 1 (for VOICEMAIL) and/or key 2 (for INFO 1). If you subscribe to these services, this allows you to dial your voice mail access number and/or information service access number using key 1 and/or key 2.

5.5.6.1 1

5.5.5 Delete all phonebook entries 1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to PHONEBOOK and press o. 2 Scroll n to DELETE ALL and press o. 3 DELETE? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm deletion. A validation tone is emitted. Note Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the phonebook list.
Add/Edit Direct Access Memory Press m in idle mode, scroll n to PHONEBOOK and press o, scroll n to DIRECT MEM. and press o. Scroll n to KEY 1 or KEY 2 and press o. The stored number is displayed (if any). Press m to enter direct memory menu. Press o to enter EDIT. Scroll n to select the name and press o to confirm. A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
5.5.6 Direct Access Memory There are 2 direct access numbers (Keys 1 and 2) included in the phonebook memory. A long press on the keys in idle mode will automatically dial the stored phone number. Use more of your phone

5.5.6.2 1

Delete Direct Access Memory Press m in idle mode, scroll n to PHONEBOOK and press o,
scroll n to DIRECT MEM. and press o. Scroll n to KEY 1 or KEY 2 and press o. The stored number is displayed (if any). Press m to enter direct memory menu. Scroll n to DELETE and press o. CONFIRM? is displayed on the screen. Press o to confirm deletion. A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu.
5.6 Using the Redial list The redial list stores the last 10 numbers dialed. A maximum of 24 digits can be displayed for each entry.
5.6.2 Save a redial number into the phonebook 1 Press r in idle mode, scroll n to select an entry and press o, press o to enter SAVE NUMBER. 2 ENTER NAME is displayed on the screen. 3 Enter the name of the contact (maximum 12 characters) and press o. 4 ENTER NUMBER is displayed and the selected number from the redial list appears in the number field. At this time you can edit the number if you wish to. 5 Press o. A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to redial list. Note Press c to delete the last digit or character entered. Or long press to delete all.
5.6.1 Access Redial list 1 Press r to go to the redial list and scroll n to browse the redial list. The last number dialed will appear first in the redial list. If the redial number matches a phonebook entry, the name will be displayed instead. Note Press c to return to idle mode.

5.6.3 Delete a redial number 1 Press r in idle mode, and scroll n to an entry. 2 Press o to enter the Redial list options. 3 Scroll n to DELETE and press o. 4 DELETE? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm deletion. A validation tone is emitted.
Note Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the previous high menu level.
will not be any information displayed in the call log.
5.6.4 Delete all redial numbers 1 Press r in idle mode and press o. 2 Scroll n to DELETE ALL and press o. 3 CONFIRM? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm deletion. A validation tone is emitted. Note Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the redial list.
5.7.1 Access the Call log 1 Press u in idle mode and scroll n to browse the call log. The calls (missed and received) are displayed in chronological order with the most recent call at the top of the list. 2 To view the details, press o. 3 VIEW is displayed. Press o. 4 Press o repeatedly to cycle through the received time (date & time), the number of the call, and the name of the caller. Press c at any time to return to the call list.
5.7 Using the Call log The call log stores the last 20 external calls and any new voice mail received. When browsing the call list, the icon will flash for new and unanswered calls and will stay steady for answered calls. If you have subscribed to Caller Line Identification (CLI), and provided the identity of the caller is not withheld, the name (or number) of the caller will be displayed. Note If the identity of the caller is withheld or the network does not provide the date and time information, then the information will not be displayed in the call log. If you have not subscribed to Caller Line Identification service, there
5.7.2 Save call list entry into the phonebook 1 Press u in idle mode, scroll n to select an entry and press o, scroll n to select SAVE NUMBER and press o. 2 ENTER NAME is displayed on the screen. 3 Enter the name of the contact (maximum 12 characters) and press o. 4 ENTER NUMBER is displayed and the selected number from the call list appears in the number field. At this time you can edit the number if you wish to. 5 Press o. A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to call list.
Note Press c to delete the last digit or character entered.
to another and use the conference option.
5.7.3 Delete a call list entry 1 Press u in idle mode, scroll n to select an entry and press o, scroll n to DELETE and press o. 2 DELETE? is displayed on the screen. Press o again to confirm deletion. A validation tone is emitted. Note Press c to discard the deletion. The screen returns to the previous high menu level.

Play, Record, or Delete an Outgoing Message You can record a personalized message to be played when the answering machine picks up an incoming call. Note The maximum length of an outgoing message is 1 minute. 1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to ANSW MACHINE and press o. 2 PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to RECORD OGM and press o. 3 ANSW.&RECORD is displayed. Scroll n to select ANSW.&RECORD or ANSWER ONLY and press o. 4 PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to select PLAY, RECORD OGM, or DELETE and press o. If PLAY is selected, the current outgoing message is played. If RECORD OGM is selected, a beep sounds and the handset starts automatically recording a message. If DELETE is selected and a personal outgoing message was previously recorded, DELETE? is displayed. Press o to delete the personal message and replace it with the predefined default message. (If a personal outgoing message was not previously recorded, an error tone plays and the handset goes back to the previous step.)
8.5 Set the answer mode There are 2 answer modes available: Answer Only and Answer & Record. By default, the answer mode is Answer & Record, which lets your caller leave a message on the answering machine. This can be changed to Answer Only mode, which does not allow your caller to leave any messages on the answering machine. 1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to ANSW MACHINE and press o. 2 PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to ANSWER MODE and press o. 3 The current status is displayed. Scroll n to select ANSW.&RECORD or ANSWER ONLY and press o. The answer mode is set. A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. Note Depending on the answer mode you have selected, the appropriate default outgoing message is played once the answering machine picks up an incoming call. The language of the default outgoing message depends on the country selected in Welcome mode. Tip You can set the answering machine to play a personalized outgoing message. See Play, Record, or Delete an Outgoing Message above.
Answering Machine settings
8.6.1 Ring Delay This is the number of rings before the answering machine answers and starts playing your greeting message. You can set the answering machine to start playing your greeting message after 3 to 8 rings or the ECONOMY option. The default ring delay is 5. 1 Press m in idle mode, scroll n to ANSW MACHINE and press o. 2 PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to SETTINGS and press o. 3 RING DELAY is displayed. Press o, then scroll n to select from 3 to 8 or ECONOMY. 4 Press o again to confirm. A validation tone is emitted. Note If ECONOMY is selected, the ring delay depends on the answering machines condition. If there are new messages in the answering machine, it will pick up the line after 2 rings. If there are no new messages in the answering machine, it will pick up the line after 6 rings. Hence, if you want to check if you have any messages without incurring call charges, you can hang up the call after the 3rd ring.

8.6.2 Remote Access You can check the messages on your answering machine by calling in from an outside line and entering the remote access code*, you will be able to obtain the messages on your answering machine. The keypad on the phone you use to dial in acts like the functions on your answering machine. Note This feature is deactivated by default. * The remote access code (which is the same as your PIN code) prevents any unauthorised remote access of your answering machine.

8.6.2.1 1

Activate/Deactivate Remote Access Press m in idle mode, scroll n to ANSW MACHINE and press o. PLAY is displayed. Scroll n to SETTINGS and press o. RING DELAY is displayed. Scroll n to REMOTE ACC. and press o. The current status is displayed. Scroll n to select ACTIVATE or DEACTIVATE and press o. A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.

8.6.2.2

Controlling the Answering Machine from an external call 1 From your external phone, dial home. The answering machine answers and starts playing your greeting message. 2 Press # key and enter the remote access code (same as your PIN code). If the access code is incorrect, an error tone will be emitted. Then enter the PIN code again. If the PIN code is still incorrect, the answering machine will drop the line immediately. If the remote access code is correct, a short validation tone will be heard. Note Operation is cancelled if the PIN code is not entered within 7 seconds. If the answering machine is off, the phone will enter into the remote access mode after 10 rings. A beep will then sound, prompting you to enter the PIN code. Enter the PIN (default is 0000) to activate the remote access feature. You can then turn ON the answering machine and play the recorded messages. The following table indicates how to access the functions of the answering machine using the telephone keypad. Key Action 1 Go to previous message.
Action Play all recorded messages (new and old) or play current message again. Go to next message. Delete the playing message. Turn on the answering machine. Stop message playback. Turn off the answering machine.

Handset does not ring! Check that the RING VOLUME is not set to RINGER OFF, and make sure the icon is not displayed on the screen (see Set the Ring Volume on page 27). Caller does not hear me! Microphone may be muted: During a call, press s. Theres no dialling tone! No power: Check the connections. Batteries are empty: Charge the batteries. Move closer to the base station. Wrong line cord used: Use the line cord provided. Line adaptor may be required: If applicable, connect the line adaptor to the line cord.
Frequently asked questions
Caller does not hear me clearly! Move closer to the base station. Move the base station at least one metre away from any electronic appliances. Frequent noise interference on my radio or television! Move the base station as far away as possible from the electrical appliances.
Caller number is not displayed! Service is not activated: Check your subscription with your network operator. 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. My handset keeps going into idle mode! If there are no key presses for 15 seconds, the handset will automatically return to idle mode. It will also return to idle mode automatically when you place the handset back on the base station (if auto hang-up feature is on). Phonebook entry cannot be stored and MEMORY FULL is displayed! Delete an entry to free memory before saving your contact again. The PIN code is wrong! The default PIN is 0000. Reset the handset to revert to the default PIN code if it has been changed before (see Reset Unit on page 31). The answering machine does not record calls. Make sure the answering machine is connected to the power adaptor, and Frequently asked questions

Product behaviour

Keypad does not work! Unlock your keypad: Long press * in idle mode. The handset warms up when making a long call! This is a normal behavior. The handset consumes energy while calling. The handset cannot be registered to the base station! Maximum number of handsets (5) has been reached. To register a new handset, unregister an existing handset. Remove and replace the handset batteries. Try again by disconnecting and connecting the base station power supply and follow the procedure to register a handset (see Register on page 29).
the power adaptor is plugged into mains supply which is switched on. Check if the answer machine is off, or Answer only mode is selected. Check to see if the answering machine is memory full. If so, delete some or all messages. Try switching off the power at the mains socket, and then turn it on again after 1 minute. Unable to perform remote operation Make sure the remote access is on (see Section 8.6.2). Make sure you entered the correct remote access code. Use a touch-tone phone. Note If the above solutions do not help, remove the power from both the handset and the base. Wait for 1 minute and try again.

11 INDEX

A Access phonebook 20 Access Redial list 22 Access the Call log 23 Activate/Deactivate loudspeaker mode 19 Add/Edit Direct Access Memory 21 Adjust earpiece or speaker volume 19 Advanced settings 29 Alarm Tone 27 Answer a call 18 Answer an external call 25 Answering Machine settings 36 Auto Hang-Up 28 C Call from redial list 17 Call from the call log 17 Call from the phonebook 17 Call in progress 19 Call log 23 Call using Direct Access Memory 18 Chain Dialing 25 Charge battery 12 Clock and Alarm settings 26 Conference call 25 Connect the base station 11 D Date and Time 26 Default settings 32 Delete a call list entry 24 Delete a phonebook entry 21 Delete a redial number 22 Delete all call list entries 24 Delete all messages 34 Delete all phonebook entries 21 Delete all redial numbers 23 Delete Direct Access Memory 21 Dial Mode 32 Dialing Pause 18 Direct Access Memory 21 Direct dialling 17 Display icons 9 Display Language 28 E End a call 18 F Frequently asked questions 39 G Getting started 11 H Handset Name 27 Handset Screening 37 Handset Tones 27 Handsfree answering 18 I Install battery 12 Install your phone 11 Intercom 24 Intercom another handset 24 K Key Beep 28 Keypad lock/unlock 19 INDEX
M Make a call 17 Menu structure 14 Modify a phonebook entry 20 Mute/Unmute microphone 19 O Outgoing message language 37 Overview of the base station 10 Overview of your phone 7 P Paging 25 Personal settings 27 Phonebook 20 PIN 29 Play, Record, or Delete an Outgoing Message 35 Playing Messages 33 Predialling 17 R Recall time 31 Redial list 22 Register 29 Remote Access 36 Reset Unit 31 Ring Melody 28 Ring Volume 27 S Save a redial number 22 Save call list entry 23 Select Country 30 Set Alarm 27 Set First Ring Detection 32 Set Prefix 31 Set the answer mode 35 Set Time and Date Format 26 INDEX
Store a contact 20 Switch internal and external call 25 Switch the handset on/off 19 T Technical data 38 Telephone answering machine 33 Text or number entry 19 Three-party conference call 25 Transfer an external call 24 Turn the Answering Machine ON/OFF 34 U Unregister 30 Use more of your phone 19 Using your phone 17 W Welcome mode 12

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CD250 CD255 SE250 SE255

Quick start guide

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Whats in the box

Base station OR
Handset Base station with answering machine

Battery door

2 AAA rechargeable batteries

Power supply

Line cord*

User manual

Guarantee

Quick Start Guide

*You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cord. In this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before plugging the line cord to the line socket. In multihandset packs, you will find one or more additional handsets, battery doors, chargers with power supply units and additional rechargeable batteries. WARNING: Always use the line cord, power supply and batteries that came with your phone.

Connect

Connect the base station
1. Place the base station in a central location near the telephone line socket and electricity socket.
2. Connect the line cord and the power cable to their corresponding connectors at the back of the base station. 3. Connect the other end of the line cord and power cable to their respective sockets.

Install

Insert rechargeable batteries and charge

Insert batteries

Charge handset for 24 hours
Configure your phone (if necessary) 1. Press o to display the current country selection. 2. Scroll n up and down to find your country. 3. Press o to confirm your selection. (WAITING will be displayed while the default line settings and menu language for the selected country are automatically configured.) 4. The product now goes to the DATE/TIME selection menu. Enter the current date (DD/MM) and press o to confirm. 5. Enter the time (HH-MM) and press o to confirm.
Make a call Dial the number (maximum 24 digits) and press t or l. OR Press t or l to take the line, and dial the number. Answer a call When the phone rings, press t or l. End a call To end a conversation, press h. Adjust earpiece or speaker volume During a call, press n to select from LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 5. Set the ring melody There are 10 ring melodies available on your handset. 1. Press m in idle mode, scroll n to PERSONAL SET and press o. 2. Scroll n to HANDSET TONE and press o, then scroll n to RING TONES and press o. 3. Scroll n to your desired melody to play the melody. 4. Press o to set the ring melody. A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to the previous menu. Store a contact in the phonebook 1. Press m in idle mode, scroll n to PHONEBOOK and press o, press o to enter NEW ENTRY. 2. ENTER NAME is displayed on the screen. 3. Enter the name of the contact (maximum 12 characters) and press o. 4. ENTER NUMBER is displayed on the screen. 5. Enter the number (maximum 24 digits) and press o. A validation tone is emitted. Access phonebook 1. Press d in idle mode and scroll n to browse the phonebook. 2. To view the details, press the o. Press c to display the remaining digits if the entry is more than 12 digits.

Call from the phonebook 1. Press d in idle mode. 2. Scroll n to a phonebook entry. 3. Press t. The call is initiated. Listen to messages recorded on the answering machine (for CD255/SE255 only) Press e on the base station to turn on the answering machine (the LED is turned on). The outgoing message is played. Press p on the base station to play phone messages (the first recorded message will be played first). Press f to skip the current message and play the next message. Press b to go back to the previous message (if pressed within 1 second of current message playback). Press b to replay current message (if pressed after 1 second of current message playback). Press -+ to adjust speaker volume during message playback. Press x to delete the current message. Long press x to delete all old messages. Press e again to turn off the answering machine (the LED is turned off). Refer to your User Manual for details about the answering machine functions.

Troubleshooting

For more information, please refer to the User Manual that came with your phone. Problem Theres no dialling tone! Solution No power: Check the connections. Batteries are empty: Charge the batteries. Move closer to the base station. Wrong line cord used: Use the line cord provided. Line adaptor may be required: If applicable, connect the line adaptor to the line cord. Move closer to the base station. Move the base station at least one metre away from any electronic appliances. Move closer to the base station. Make sure that your base station is on. Reset your unit and restart handset registration. Service is not activated: Check your subscription with your network operator.
Caller does not hear me clearly! SEARCHING is displayed on handset and icon is blinking! Caller number is not displayed!

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