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1 Important safety instructions 5 2 Your CD280/CD285 6 6 7 8 8 What is in the box Overview of the phone Overview of the base station Display icons 3 Get started Connect the base station Install the handset Configure your phone (country dependent) Charge the handset Check the battery level What is standby mode? Check the signal strength Switch your handset On/Off 4 Calls Make a call Answer a call Adjust the earpiece volume Mute the microphone
12 Services 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 13 Telephone answering machine 30 30 30 30 30 31 33 14 Default settings 34 15 Technical data 35 16 Frequently asked questions 36 17 Notice 37 37 37 37 Auto conference Dial mode Select the recall duration Manage the carrier code Manage the area code Network type Register the handsets Unregister the handsets Restore default settings Turn on/off the answering machine Set the answering machine language Set
Power requirements • This product requires an electrical supply of 100-240 volts AC. In case of power failure, the communication can be lost. • The voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as defined in the standard EN 60950. Warning •• 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.
2 Your CD280/ CD285 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. Charger** What is in the box Power adapter** Line cord* Base station (CD280) Guarantee User Manual Quick start guide Note •• * In some countries, you have to connect the Base station (CD285) line adapter to the line cord, then plug the line cord to the telephone socket.
a Earpiece • Select the function displayed b on the handset screen directly above the key. • Scroll up on the menu. c • Increase the earpiece/speaker volume. • Enter the phonebook. • End the call. d • Exit the menu/operation. • Press and hold to turn the handset on/off. • Press to enter a pause. e • Switch between the lower and upper case during text editing. • Mute/unmute the f microphone. g Microphone • Turn the speaker on/off. h • Make and receive calls. • Press and hold to make the i intercom call.
Overview of the base station Display icons CD280 In standby mode, the icons shown on the main screen tell you what features are available on your handset. Icon • Find handsets. • Enter registration mode. a CD285 a Loudspeaker • Decrease/increase speaker b / volume. • Turn answering machine on/ c off. • Skip backward/forward d / during playback. • Delete messages. e • • • • f g 8 EN Play messages. Stop messages playback.
Descriptions It flashes when there is a new voice message. It remains steadily on when the voice messages are already viewed in the call log. The icon is not shown when there is no voice message. It displays when you increase and decrease the volume.
3 Get started Caution •• Ensure you have read the safety instructions in 1 2 the “Important” section before you connect and install your handset. 3 Connect the base station Warning •• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the phone. •• Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the batteries.
Caution •• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. •• Use only the supplied batteries. •• Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different brands or types of batteries. Set the country/language Select your country/language, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The country/language setting is saved. Note •• The country/language setting option is country dependent.
Charge the handset Place the handset on the base station to charge the handset. When the handset is placed correctly on the base station, your hear a docking sound. »» The handset starts charging. Note •• Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use. •• If the handset becomes warm when the The handset turns off if the batteries are empty. If you are on the phone, you hear warning tones when the batteries are almost empty. The call gets disconnected after the warning.
4 Calls English Call from the redial list You can make a call from the redial list. Tip Note •• For more information, see “Redial a call” in the •• When the power fails, the phone cannot Redial list section. access emergency services. Call from the phonebook Tip •• Check the signal strength before you make a call or when you are in a call. For more information, see “Check the signal strength” in the Get started section. You can make a call from the phonebook list.
Answer a call When the phone rings, press answer the call. Turn the speaker on or off / to Warning •• When the handset rings or when the Press . Make a second call handsfree is activated, keep the handset away from your ear to avoid ear damage. Note •• This service is network dependent. Note •• The caller ID service is available if you have registered to the caller ID service with your service provider. 1 2 Tip Press during a call. »» The first call is put on hold. Dial the second number.
English Toggle between two calls You can toggle your calls in these ways: • Press and ; or • Press [Option] and select [Switch calls], then press [OK] again to confirm. »» The current call is put on hold, and you are now connected to the other call. Make a conference call with the external callers Note •• This service is network dependent. Check with the service provider for additional charges.
5 Intercom and conference calls An intercom call is a call to another handset that shares the same base station. A conference call involves a conversation among you, another handset user and the outside callers. Make a call to another handset While you are on the phone You can go from one handset to another during a call: 1 2 Press and hold . »» The current caller is put on hold. Select a handset number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» Wait for the other side to answer your call.
A 3-way conference call is a call between you, another handset user and the outside callers. It requires two handsets to share the same base station. During an external call 1 2 3 4 5 Press and hold to initiate an internal call. »» The handsets available for intercom are displayed. »» The external caller is put on hold. During the conference call Press and hold , you can: • put the external call on hold and go back to the internal call. »» The external call is put on hold.
6 Text and numbers You can enter text and numbers for handset name, phonebook records, and other menu items. Enter text and numbers 1 2 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. Key Upper case characters (for English/French/ German/Italian/Turkish/Portuguese/Spanish/ Dutch/Danish/Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 [Sp].
Upper case characters (for Romanian/ Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/Slovenian/ Croatian) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 [Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~| 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ... ABC2ÂÆÁĂÄÅĄÇĆČ DEF3ĎĐĖĚÉĘΔΦ GHI4ÍÎΓ JKL5ΛŁĹĽ MNO6ÑŇŃÓÖŐ PQRS7ŘŞŠŚΠΘΣ TUV8ŢŤÚÛÜŮ Ű WXYZ9ÝŽŹŻſØΩΞΨ Key Lower case characters (for Romanian/ Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/Slovenian/ Croatian) 0 1 [Sp] .
7 Phonebook This phone has a phonebook that stores up to 100 records. You can access the phonebook from the handset. Each record can have a name up to 14 characters long and a number up to 24 digits long. There are 2 direct access memories (keys and ). Depending on your country, keys and are preset to the voice mail number and information service number of your service provider respectively. When you press and hold on the key in standby mode , the saved phone number is dialed automatically.
1 Note •• If your phonebook memory is full, the handset displays a notification message. Delete some records to add new ones. 1 2 3 Select [Menu] >[Phonebook] > [Add new], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the name, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the number, then press [Save] to confirm »» Your new record is saved. 2 to insert a pause. Select [Menu] > [Phonebook] > [Delete]. Select a contact, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The record is deleted.
8 Call log The call log stores the call history of all missed or received calls.The incoming call history includes the name and number of the caller, call time and date.This feature is available if you have registered to the caller ID service with your service provider. Your phone can store up to 50 call records. The call log icon on the handset flashes to remind you of any unanswered calls. If the caller allows the display of his identity, you can view his name or number.
The redial list stores the call history of dialed calls. It includes the names and/or numbers you have called. This phone can store up to 20 redial records. View the redial records 1 2 Press . »» The dialed calls list is displayed. Select a record and press [OK]. Redial a call 1 2 Press . Select the record you want to call. Press . »» The number is dialed out. Delete a redial record 1 2 3 4 Press to enter the list of dialed calls. Select a record, then press [OK].
10 Phone settings You can customize the settings to make it your own phone. Name the handset The name of the handset can be up to 14 characters. It is displayed on the handset screen in standby mode. 1 2 3 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Phone name], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter or edit the name. To erase a character, select [Clear]. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Set the display language Note •• This feature only applies to models with multiple-language support.
English Set the docking tone Docking tone is the sound made when you place the handset on the base station or charger. 1 2 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [Docking tone], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Set the sound profile You can personalize the ringtone with 3 different profiles. 1 2 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [My sound], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a profile, then press [OK] to confirm.
11 Alarm clock Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the information below to set your alarm clock. Set the alarm 1 2 3 Select [Menu] > [Alarm], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [On once] or [On daily], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter an alarm time, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The alarm is set and is displayed on the screen. Tip •• Press / to switch between [AM] / [PM]. Turn off the alarm When the alarm rings Press any key to turn off the alarm.
12 Services Set the dial mode The phone supports a number of features that help you handle and manage the calls. 2 Auto conference To join an external call with another handset, press . 2 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Conference], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Auto]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Dial mode Note •• This feature only applies to models that support both tone and pulse dial. Dial mode is the telephone signal used in your country.
Activate auto removal of the carrier code 1 2 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Carrier code], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the carrier code, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Deactivate auto removal of the carrier code 1 2 3 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Carrier code], then press [OK] to confirm. Press [Clear] to delete all the digits. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Manage the area code Activate auto removal of the area code 1 2 code support.
You can register additional handsets to the base station. The base station can register up to 5 handsets. 1 2 3 4 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Register], then press [OK] to confirm. Press and hold on the base station for 5 seconds until you hear a confirmation beep. Enter the system PIN. Press [Clear] to make corrections. Press [OK] to confirm the PIN. »» Registration is completed in less than 2 minutes. The base automatically assigns a handset number to the handset.
13 Telephone answering machine Set the answering machine language Note •• This feature only applies to models with multiple-language support. Note •• Available only for CD285. Your phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. By default, the answering machine is set to the [Record also] mode.You can also access the answering machine remotely and change the settings through the answering machine menu on the handset.
The maximum length of the announcement you can record is 3 minutes. The newly recorded announcement automatically replaces the old one. 1 2 3 4 5 Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] > [Announcement], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Record also] or [Answer only], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Record], then press [OK] to confirm. Recording starts after the beep. Press [OK] to stop recording or the recording stops after 3 minutes. »» You can listen to the newly recorded announcement on the handset.
From the base • • • • • To start/Stop listening, press . To adjust the volume, press / . To play the previous message/Replay the current message, press . To play the next message, press . To delete the current message, press . From the handset 1 2 Note •• No deleted messages can be recovered. From the handset 1 Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] > [Play], then press [OK] to confirm. »» New messages start playing. Old messages start playing if there is no new message.
2 Select [Activate]/[Deactivate], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. •• When you access the answering machine remotely, you are recommended to set the ring delay to[Toll saver] mode. This is a cost effective way to manage your messages. When there are new messages, the answering machine picks up the call after 3 rings; When there is no messages, it picks up the call after 5 rings. Remote access You can operate your answering machine when you are away from home.
14 Default settings Language* Handset name Date Date format* Time* Time format* Alarm Phonebook list Recall time* Conference Dial mode* Handset ring melody* Receiver volume Handset ring volume Handset key beep Incoming call log Redial list Answering Machine Ans machine status Ans machine mode Base call screening Announcement memory Incoming message memory Remote access PIN code Voice language* Ring delay Speaker volume Country dependent PHILIPS 01/01/11 Country dependent Country dependent Country dependent
Display • Amber LCD backlight General telephone features • Dual mode caller name & number identification • Conference call and voicemails • Intercom • Maximum talk time: 15 hours Phonebook list, Redial list and Call log • Phonebook list with 100 entries • Redial list with 20 entries • Call log with 50 entries Battery • CORUN: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 650mAh rechargeable batteries • SANIK: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 650mAh rechargeable batteries Adapter Base and charger • Philips: SSW-1920EU-2, Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.
16 Frequently asked questions No signal bar displays on the screen. •• The handset is out of range. Move it closer to the base station. •• If the handset displays [Unregister], register your handset . Tip •• For more information, see “Register the handsets” on the Services section. If I fail to register the additional handsets to the base station, what do I do? Your base memory is full. Unregister the unused handsets and try again. No dialing tone •• Check your phone connections.
Disposal of your old product and batteries Declaration of conformity Hereby, WOOX Innovations declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips.com. This product has been designed, tested and manufactured according the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.) Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.
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