DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:12 Seite 1 Quick start guide / understanding the menu system Press the Left soft key (LSK) to enter the main menu in idle mode. Use the Navigation keys to go up or down in the menu list or to navigate within the lists. Press the LSK the menu or an option and validate a setting. Press the Right soft key (RSK) to select to access the Phonebook in idle mode and press the LSK to VIEW the details.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:12 Seite 2 DECT 723/DECT 727 Handset Colour Display Headline : shows icons and current menu operation. Soft key line : shows contextual menus. Earpiece Left soft key - In idle mode, short press to access the main menu. - Short press to select contextual menu. Right soft key - Short press to access the Phonebook from idle mode. - Short press to exit contextual menu. Hang-up key - A short press to hang-up the line or to exit (return to idle mode).
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:12 Seite 3 Icons on the handset display The display gives information about the operation of your telephone. A total of 9 icons can be shown in the headline of the display : When being used for the first time, it is sometimes necessary to wait until the battery is sufficiently charged before the icons appear on the display. The handset is registered and in range of the base.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:12 Seite 4 DECT 723 base station SIMcard tray Paging key The paging key enables you to locate a missing handset if the handset is in range and has charged batteries. Press the key until the handset starts to ring. Once retrieved, press key on the handset to end paging.
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DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:12 Seite 7 Menu structure From idle mode, to enter the menu, press the Left soft key (LSK) Navigation keys MENU. Use the to go up or down in the menu list.
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DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:12 Seite 10 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 Hereby, Philips declares that the DECT 723xx and DECT 727xx are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:12 Seite 11 Declaration of conformity We, PHILIPS Consumer Electronics Route d'Angers 72081 Le Mans Cedex 9 France Declare that the products DECT 72xx are in compliance with ANNEX IV of the R&TTEDirective 1999/5/EC and then with the following essential requirements : Article 3.1 a: (protection of the health & the safety of the user) Safety: EN 60950-1 (10/2001) SAR: EN 50361 (2001) Article 3.
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DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:12 Seite 13 Installing the base station Place 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.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 Configuration mode 10:12 Seite 14 Country dependent feature Before using your DECT 723/727, you need to configure it according to the country of use. Install the batteries. After a few minutes of charging, the configuration screen appears. Browse Press Browse Press through the different countries. SELECT to choose the country that suits you. through the list of operators. SELECT to choose your operator. Your phone is ready to be used.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 15 Introduction Idle mode In idle mode, the DECT 723/727 display shows various information: - The date & time, the name of the handset and the instructions to access the menu. - New calls, new SMS - and the alarm clock or network voicemailbox message, if any. , if activated. You can define a wallpaper image for the idle mode (see page 38). By default one of the preinstalled pictures is used as wallpaper.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 16 Basic principles To make, to answer and to end a call Predialling Direct dialling Answer a call* Dial the number Press the key When ringing Make the call Dial the number Take the line *You can also press the End a call key to answer an incoming external call in handsfree mode. If you have activated the Auto Answer Mode (see page 41) simply lift up the handset from the base or charger to answer a call.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 17 In-call features During an external call, some other options are available. To mute the handset microphone Press to select MUTE (the caller can no longer hear you). Press again to resume the conversation (UNMUTE). Intercom (available only if you have at least two handsets) During an external call, you can use the intercom key to call another handset and, for example, transfer the call to this handset.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 18 Editing system Case mode By default, the first letter of a sentence is in upper case. Use to change the case mode: - all letters in upper case (ABC) - all letters in lower case (abc) or - the first letter in upper case and the rest of the word in lower case (Abc). Punctuation and mathematical signs are available by pressing characters are also available via Scroll or while other special (see table below). to move the cursor left or right.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 19 Important informations are also available on the SMS leaflet in the box SMS Write a SMS Inbox Outbox Draft SMS settings Default Center SMS stands for Short Message Service.To benefit from this service you must subscribe to the Caller Line Identification Service (CLI) together with the SMS service from your network provider.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 To send an SMS to an Email address* *Country dependent feature Press to reach the menu list and press SELECT. Select Write a SMS option and press SELECT. Scroll to Email and press SELECT. Enter the email address (up to 30 characters) and press Enter the text and press OK. OK (see page 18). Note : To delete a wrong character press CLEAR.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 21 Inbox All received SMS messages are stored in the Inbox (up to 20 messages). To reply to an SMS ( for received SMS ) Press to reach the menu list and press Scroll to Inbox and press SELECT. SELECT. Browse the list of SMS and press VIEW to select the one you want to reply to. Press MENU, confirm Reply by pressing SELECT.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 22 To delete an SMS from the Inbox Press to reach the menu list and press Scroll to Inbox and press SELECT. SELECT. Browse the list of SMS and press VIEW to select the one to be deleted. Press MENU, scroll to Delete and press SELECT. The selected message will then be deleted immediately. To delete all SMS from the Inbox This option enables you to delete all SMS in the Inbox list.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 23 To resend an Outbox message Press to reach the menu list and press Scroll to Outbox and press SELECT. SELECT. Browse the list of SMS and press VIEW to select the one you want to resend. Press MENU, scroll to Resend and press SELECT to start transmission. To save a sent SMS as Draft Press to reach the menu list and press Scroll to Outbox and press SELECT. SELECT. Browse the list of SMS and press draft.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 24 Draft folder You can store up to 20 messages in the Draft folder. To edit and send an SMS stored in the draft folder Press to reach the menu list and press Scroll to Draft and press SELECT. SELECT. Browse the list of SMS and press and send. VIEW to select the one you want to edit Press MENU, scroll to Edit and press SELECT.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 25 SMS settings To set the SMS centre number(s) The SMS are sent via a centre.To receive an SMS from another operator, you must specify the corresponding numbers. Press to reach the menu list and press SELECT. Scroll to SMS Settings and press SELECT. Choose an SMS centre and press SELECT. Press to select Outgoing Nr. and press SELECT. Enter the number (up to 24 digits) and press Scroll to Incoming Nr. and press SELECT.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 26 Phonebook List Entry New Entry Edit Entry Delete Entry Delete All Copy from SIM 250 names and numbers can be stored in the phonebook of the handset. The phonebook contains all the information related to the callers. Group ring tone All available ring tone melodies can be selected as group ring tones.When ringing, the ring tone helps you identify the caller’s group and the screen shows the caller’s name.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 27 To store a number from redial list in the phonebook Press to reach the redial list. Browse through the redial list to select the wanted number. Press to access the menu. Scroll to Copy to Phbk and press SELECT. Enter the name (see page 18, “Editing system”) and press OK. The number is automatically inserted in the number field, press Browse through the list to hear the ring tones and select tone for this entry. OK.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 28 To call Press RSK to reach the list of names directly. Browse through the list of names and select a name. Make the call. To send an SMS from the phonebook Press to reach the menu list and press SELECT. Select Write a SMS option and press SELECT. Select SMS or scroll Enter the text and press to Fax and press SELECT. * OK (see page 18). Note : To delete a wrong character press CLEAR.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 29 To edit an entry Press to reach the menu list. Scroll to Phonebook and press Scroll to Edit Entry and press SELECT. SELECT. Browse through the list of names and press Press SELECT. CLEAR to delete character by character. Enter the new name (see page 18, “Editing system”) and press Press OK. CLEAR to delete digit by digit. Enter the new number and press OK.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 30 Copy phonebook from SIM Your mobile phone SIM card might contain all or part of your current phonebook.The DECT 723/727 is able to read the phonebook content of a 3V SIM card.You can copy your SIM phonebook onto the built-in phonebook of your DECT 723/727. Only your mobile phone SIM phonebook will be copied, the phonebook that is on the mobile phone memory will not be copied.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 31 Call log The call log can store up to 20 entries. If you have subscribed to the Caller Line Identification (CLI), you also will have the incoming calls in the list. In this case, the name (or number) of the callers will be displayed.The date & time of the call are also shown. If you have no subscription, the display shows “External Call”.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 32 To delete a name or a number Press to directly reach the call log. Press SELECT to select Call log. Browse to view the wanted entry. Press MENU to access the menu. Scroll to Delete and press OK. A confirmation tone is heard and the screen will show the call log again. To delete all call log entries Press to directly reach the call log. Press SELECT to select Call log. Press MENU to access the menu. Scroll to Delete All and press OK.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 33 Redial list The last 20 dialled numbers are stored in the redial list. The dialed numbers (or names, if the numbers match the phonebook entries) are displayed in chronological order with the most recent at the top of the list.When the redial list is empty the screen displays “List empty”. To view the redial list Press to directly reach the redial list in the idle mode. Browse through the list.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part1_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:13 Seite 34 To delete a name or a number from redial list Press to directly reach the redial list. Browse through the redial list to select a record. Press to select MENU. Scroll to Delete and press SELECT. Then the screen will show the redial list again. To delete whole redial list Press to directly reach the redial list. Press to select MENU. Scroll to Delete All and press SELECT. Press OK to confirm deletion of the complete redial list.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd Using the Intercom 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 35 (if there are at least 2 handsets, see page 17) This feature allows you to make free internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to another and use the conference option. Internal call Press in the idle mode. Enter the number of the handset you want to call or press ALL. Hang up or put the phone in the cradle to terminate the internal call.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 36 Conference call via the in-call options Conference call allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom).The 3 people can share the conversation. No operator subscription is needed. Press to put the external call on hold, the caller can no longer hear you. Enter the number of the handset you want to call. The called handset rings.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 37 Personalize Clock & Alarm Language Wallpaper Contrast Handset Tones Handset name Auto Answer Room Monitor Clock & Alarm To set the date and time (of the handset and base station) After setting, the date and time are shown in idle mode. Press to reach the menu list. Scroll to Personalize and press Press to select Clock & Alarm. SELECT. Press to select Date & Time. Enter the current time (HH:MM). Enter the current date (DD/MM).
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 38 To set the alarm tone Three alarm tones are available. Press to reach the menu list. Scroll to Personalize and press SELECT. Press to select Clock & Alarm. Scroll to Alarm Tone and press The current alarm tone is heard. SELECT. Browse through the list of alarm tones to hear them and press SELECT the appropriate one. to Language To change the language Your phone supports different languages for the menus. Press to reach the menu list.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 39 Contrast Three display contrast levels are available. To set the display contrast Press to reach the menu list. Scroll to Personalize and press SELECT. Scroll to Contrast and press SELECT. The currently selected contrast level is highlighted. Browse through the contrast levels to see the difference and press the appropriate one.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 40 To set the group ring tones This menu enables you to select and set the melodies to be played in case of an external incoming call with CLI enabled and when the number is known in the phonebook and set as a group.There are 3 groups of caller (see page 26 Phonebook, Group ring tones).You can associate 1 ring tone to each group (A, B, C). Press to reach the menu list. Scroll to Personalize and press SELECT.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 41 Handset name To rename a handset You can rename your handset and display the name in idle mode . By default the handset name is “PHILIPS”. Press to reach the menu list. Scroll to Personalize and press SELECT. Scroll to Handset Name and press SELECT. Enter the new handset name (see page 18). Press OK to confirm the new name. Auto Answer To activate / deactivate the auto answer mode This feature allows you to set Auto Answer ON or OFF.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd Room Monitor 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 42 if there are at least 2 handsets registered to the base This feature allows you to monitor e.g. the baby’s room. Place the handset in the room to be monitored. If the sound level around the microphone of the handset exceeds a certain threshold, the handset can automatically call another handset registered on the same base station. To activate the room monitoring To use the room monitoring feature you need to activate it (e.g.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 43 Adv. Settings Dial Mode Flash Time Voice Lang. Security Registration Unregistration Reset Dial Mode* To change the dial mode By default your phone is pre-configured with the country dependent settings and you do not have to change them. Press to reach the menu list. Scroll to Adv. Settings and press SELECT. Press to select Dial Mode. Browse to select Tone or Pulse and press SELECT.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd Voice Language* 17.11.2005 10:15 only available for DECT 727 Seite 44 *Country dependent feature To set the voice language You can change the language of the answer machine for the predefined outgoing messages (see page 50). Press to reach the menu list. Scroll to Adv. Settings and press Scroll to Voice Lang. and press SELECT. SELECT. Choose the appropriate language in the list and press SELECT.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 45 Registration Up to 5 handsets can be registered to the base station. Warning : If you wish to register non Philips handsets to the DECT 723 or DECT 727 base station, make sure that this handset is GAP compliant otherwise it will not operate properly (see page 11). To register a handset If you have inadvertently unregistered your handset you can register it again. Additional handsets must be registered to the base before use.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 46 Net Service Call Forward Call Fwd Busy Call Fwrd UnAns Voice Mail Call Back Cancel Call Bk Withhold ID Net Service This feature allows you to activate or deactivate operator services that are subscription dependent. Contact your network operator for more information on the services.You can usually subscribe to Call forward, operator voice mailbox etc ... Example of service : Call forward Calls can be redirected to another phone number.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 47 Games Memory Puzzle Tetris Games Your DECT 723/727 is equipped with 3 games : Memory, Puzzle and Tetris. To choose the games Press to reach the menu list. Scroll to Games and press SELECT. Browse through the list of games and press SELECT. An instruction screen appears on the handset display. To start and exit the game Press SELECT to start the game. Press BACK to return to previous screen. To exit the game : Press RSK.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 48 Answer machine DECT 727 The DECT 727 includes an answer machine that records unanswered calls when it is activated. The answer machine can store up to 99 messages within the maximum recording time of 30 minutes.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 49 DECT 727 answer machine display The display of the DECT 727 answer machine gives information about the answer machine and the settings.The date and time setting of the base is done simultaneously when setting date & time on the handset (see page 37). Time (HH : MM ) Date (DD / MM) Number of messages The Remote access code is activated. New unread message(s) on answer machine. Old message(s) on answer machine, already read.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 50 Volume adjustment During message playback and call screening you can adjust the loudspeaker volume by using the keys on the rear of the base: Volume adjustment Press to increase the loudspeaker volume. Press to decrease the loudspeaker volume. Delete answer machine messages To delete an answer machine message Press to delete while listening to a message. A short beep confirms deletion of the message.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 51 Press + or - to switch between outgoing message 1 or 2. The current outgoing message number will be shown inside the icon setting / ok . Press to confirm the selected outgoing message and then proceed to the next setting. Note : If you do not wish to change the outgoing message type, press setting / ok (key on the base station).
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 52 Sequence 4 :To change the remote control access code The remote control access code is needed to remotely control your answer machine and to prevent unauthorized access of the answer machine from external callers. Warning ! If the setting of the remote access code is 00 (as by default), the remote control access is disabled. After having confirmed the call screening setting (see page 51), you may change the remote control access code.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 53 To play back personal or default outgoing message To play back outgoing message 1, first check if outgoing message 1 is selected as the answer machine setting (see page 50). OR To play back outgoing message 2, first check if outgoing message 2 is selected as the answer machine setting (see page 50). Turn the answer machine off. Turn the answer machine on again. When it is switched ON, the selected outgoing message is automatically played.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 54 To remotely control your answer machine Warning : The remote control access is only possible if the remote access code is NOT the default (00 = Remote access OFF), see page 52. You can access your answering machine when you are away by using any tone dialling phone. To remotely control your answer machine To remotely access your answer machine : - dial home from another phone.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 55 FAQ 1/ I have no dialling tone after having installed my phone. How do I solve this problem? Check that you have connected your phone using the supplied line cable and not the one from any previous phone (they are often wired differently). Check that you have fully charged the handset according to the instructions given for the phone. Check that the aerial icon (radio link with the base station) is displayed.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 56 8/ What is CNIP (Caller Name Identification)? As with the CLI service, this new feature is dependent on the Network and it has to be activated by your network operator (by subscription). It will allow you to have the name of the caller displayed upon an incoming call. This service may not be available from all operators yet.We advise you to check with your operator. N.B.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd Troubleshooting 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 57 www.philips.
DECT723_727_GBIE_Part2_25.07.05.qxd 17.11.2005 10:15 Seite 58 www.philips.com/support PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS No new SMS are received - SMS storage space is full - Wrong SMS settings - Delete old SMS - Check SMS settings p.
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