ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 1 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome ID555 EN Telephone Answering Machine ! Warning Use only rechargeable batteries. Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
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ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 1 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM Table of contents 1 Important 3 1.1 Power requirements 3 1.2 Safety Information 3 1.3 Conformity 4 5 Use more of your phone 5.1 Switch the handset on/off 19 19 5.2 Keypad lock/unlock 19 5.3 Text or number entry 19 1.4 Using GAP standard compliance 4 5.4 Call in progress 19 1.5 Recycling and disposal 4 5.5 Call waiting 20 1.6 Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (“EMF”) 5.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 2 Friday, July 18, 2008 7.3 Set alarm 30 7.4 Set alarm tone 30 8 Advanced settings 31 8.1 Easy Call 31 8.2 Activate/Deactivate Conference mode 31 8.3 Call Barring 32 8.4 Change master PIN 32 8.5 Registration 33 8.6 Unregister a handset 34 8.7 Country Selection 8.8 8.9 10 2:06 PM Telephone answering machine (TAM) 41 10.1 Play 41 10.2 Delete all messages 43 10.3 Set the Answer mode 43 10.4 Personalised Outgoing Message 43 10.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 1 Page 3 Friday, July 18, 2008 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, the 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.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 4 Friday, July 18, 2008 • 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. • Do not allow the charger to come into contact with liquids. • Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause interference. About operating and storage temperatures: • Operate in a place where temperature is always between 0 and 35º C (32 to 95º F).
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 5 Friday, July 18, 2008 Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products marked by this symbol. The labelled packaging material is recyclable. 1.6 1. Use one of the following disposal options: • Dispose of the complete product (including its cables, plugs and accessories) in the designated WEEE collection facilities. • If you purchase a replacement product, hand your complete old product back to the retailer.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 2 Page 6 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM 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 What’s in the box Handset Base station Battery door 1 Li-ion rechargeable battery 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 cable.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 2.2 Page 7 Friday, July 18, 2008 Overview of your phone A Earpiece B Display See page 9 for an overview of the display icons. C Left Softkey m Select the function displayed on the handset screen directly above it. During a call: Initiate a second call, consult phonebook or transfer a call. Switch on the backlight. D Right Softkey > Select the function displayed on the handset screen directly above it. Switch on the backlight.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 8 Friday, July 18, 2008 J Redial key a In idle mode: Access the Redial list. K Keypad lock key * In idle mode: Insert *. Long press to lock/unlock the keypad. During a call: Insert *. L Mute key [ During a call: Mute/Unmute the handset microphone. M Call transfer key & Intercom/ Conference key c In idle mode: Initiate an internal call. During a call: Hold the line and page another handset. Long press to start a conference between internal and external calls.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 2.3 Page 9 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM Display icons Indicates that the battery is fully charged. Icon blinks during charge and when the battery is low. Indicates that the battery is fully discharged. Indicates that an external call is connected or held. Icon blinks when receiving an incoming call. Indicates new voice messages are received. Icon blinks when there are unread messages. Displays when there are existing call log records or when call log is accessed.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 2.4 A Page 10 Friday, July 18, 2008 Overview of the base station Message Counter Blinking: Indicates number of new messages. Steady: Indicates number of old messages. 2 bars flashing: Indicates that there is no more memory left. Indicates the volume level (L0 - L5) when V is pressed. Indicates the current message number during playback. B On/Off key o In idle mode, short press to switch on/ off the answering machine.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 11 3 Getting started 3.1 Connect the base station 1 Place the base station in a central 2 location near the telephone line socket and electricity socket. Connect the line cord and the power cable to their corresponding connectors at the bottom of the base station as shown. 3 Connect the other end of the line cord to the telephone line socket and the other end of the power cable to the electricity socket.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 12 3.2.1 Install battery ! Warning Always use Li-ion rechargeable battery supplied with your unit. There could be risk of battery leakage if you use other battery types. 1 Slide out the battery cover. 2 Place the batteries and replace the cover. Friday, July 18, 2008 1 Place the handset on the charging cradle of the base station. A melody is emitted if the handset is placed correctly. on the 2 The battery icon display blinks during charge.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 13 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM • The default line settings and menu language for the selected country will be automatically configured. • To set date/time, see “Set date and time” on page 29. Your phone is now ready for use. Note You can still make outgoing calls or receive incoming calls without first defining your country selection. The welcome mode will display again after the call. Tip You may change your country settings anytime after the first configuration.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 14 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM 3.4 Menu structure The table below describes the menu tree of your phone. Press M in idle mode to enter the main menu. Use navigation keys : to navigate within the menus and press left softkey m to enter each option. PHONEBOOK NEW ENTRY LIST EDIT ENTRY SELECT MELODY DELETE ENTRY DELETE ALL DIRECT MEMORY KEY 1 ...
ID555_IFU_GB.book ADVANCED SET Page 15 EASY CALL Friday, July 18, 2008 MODE 2:06 PM ON/OFF NUMBER CONFERENCE CALL BARRING ON/OFF MODE ON/OFF NUMBER NUMBER 1/NUMBER 2/ NUMBER 3/NUMBER 4 CHANGE PIN REGISTRATION UNREGISTER COUNTRY RESET AUTO PREFIX DETECT DIGIT PREFIX NETW.
ID555_IFU_GB.book ANSWER MACHINE Page 16 PLAY Friday, July 18, 2008 During playback 2:06 PM REPEAT/PREVIOUS/NEXT/ DELETE DELETE ALL ANSWER ON/OFF RECORD OGM ANSWER & REC. ANSWER ONLY ANSWER MODE PLAY/RECORD OGM/ DELETE PLAY/RECORD OGM/ DELETE ANSWER & REC.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 17 Friday, July 18, 2008 4 Using your phone 4.1 Make a call 4.1.4 2:06 PM Call from the call log 1 Press u in idle mode. 2 Scroll : to CALL LIST or ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT to enter the respective sub-menus. 4.1.1 Predialling 1 Dial the number (maximum 24 digits). 2 Press r or v key. • The call is initiated. Tip You may insert a prefix number to the beginning of your predial number, see “Set Auto Prefix” on page 35 for more information. 3 Scroll : to an entry.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 18 Friday, July 18, 2008 4.2 Answer a call When the phone rings, press r key. • The call is established. Note Incoming call has priority over other events. Whenever there is an incoming call, other status in progress such as phone setting, menu navigation, etc will be aborted. Danger When the handset rings during an incoming call, please do not hold the handset too close to your ear, as the volume of the ringing tone may damage your hearing.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 5 Page 19 Friday, July 18, 2008 Use more of your phone 5.1 Switch the handset on/off Press and hold e key for 3 seconds to switch on/off the handset in idle mode. 5.2 Keypad lock/unlock Press and hold * key for 2 seconds to lock/unlock the keypad in idle mode. 5.3 Text or number entry When you select a field in which you can enter text, you can enter the letters that are printed on the keys by pressing the relevant key once or several times.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 5.4.3 Page 20 Friday, July 18, 2008 Activate/Deactivate loudspeaker mode Danger Handsfree activation can suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to a very high level. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear. 1 During a call, press v key to activate the loudspeaker mode. 2 Press v key again to return to normal mode. 5.4.4 Adjust loudspeaker volume During a call in handsfree mode, press : to select from VOLUME 1 to VOLUME 5. 5.4.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 21 5.7 Using your Phonebook Your phone can store up to 200 phonebook memories, including 10 direct access memories (1 to 9). Depending on your country, Key 1 and Key 2 may be preset to the voice mail number and information service number of your network operator respectively. Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 24 digits for the phone number and 14 characters for name. 5.7.1 Access phonebook 1 Press d in idle mode and scroll : to browse the phonebook.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 22 Friday, July 18, 2008 5.7.4 Set melody With this function you can personalize the melody played when someone in the phonebook calls you. Note You need to subscribe to Caller Line Identification service to be able to benefit from this feature. 1 Press M in idle mode, press mSELECT to enter PHONEBOOK, scroll : to SELECT MELODY and press mSELECT. 2 Scroll : to select an entry you wish to set the melody for and press mSELECT.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 23 Friday, July 18, 2008 5 Scroll : to the entry you wish 6 to store as direct access memory and press mSELECT to view the details. Press mSELECT to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted. 5.7.7.2 1 2 3 4 Delete Direct Access Memory Press M in idle mode, press mSELECT to enter PHONEBOOK, scroll : to DIRECT MEMORY and press mSELECT. Scroll : to select a key (Keys 1 to 9) and press mSELECT. • The stored number is displayed (if any). Press mSELECT to display the menu options.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 24 3 DELETE ALL? is displayed on the screen. Press mOK again to confirm deletion. • A validation tone is emitted. 5.9 Using the Call log The call log offers quick access to the CALL LIST and ANSWER MACHINE events. If you have subscribed to Caller Line Identification service, the identity of the caller (caller’s number or name) will be displayed together with the date and time of the call*. The CALL LIST records the last 50 entries of the incoming calls.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 25 5.10 Using the Intercom ! Warning Intercom and call transfer is only possible with handsets registered to the same base station. This feature is only available when there are at least 2 registered handsets. It allows you to make free internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to another and use the conference option. 5.10.1 Intercom another handset Note If the handset does not belong to ID555 range, this function may not be available. 1 Press c key in idle mode.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 26 Friday, July 18, 2008 Tip To put the internal call on hold and answer the incoming external call, press r key. 5.10.4 Switch between an internal and external call To switch between an internal or external call, press c key. 5.10.5 Establish a three-party conference call The conference call feature allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom). The three parties can share the conversation and no network subscription is required.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 6 Page 27 Personal settings 6.1 Change the Handset Name You can name the handset and display the handset name in idle mode. The default handset name of your handset is PHILIPS. 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to PERSONAL SET and press mSELECT, press mSELECT to enter HANDSET NAME. 2 Edit the handset name (maximum 12 characters) and press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. 6.2 6.2.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 2 Page 28 press mSELECT, scroll : to HANDSET TONES and press mSELECT. Scroll : to KEY BEEP and press mSELECT. Scroll : to ON or OFF and press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. 6.3 Change the Display Language Your handset can support different display languages, depending on your country selection during the WELCOME mode. 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to PERSONAL SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to LANGUAGE and press mSELECT.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 7 Page 29 Clock and Alarm settings This feature allows you to set the date, time and alarm settings for your phone. The default date and time is 01/01 and 00:00 respectively. Friday, July 18, 2008 Please check the date & time settings in your ISDN system or contact your network provider. 7.2 Set date/time format You can set your preferred date/time format for your phone. The default format is DD/MM and 24 HOURS. 7.2.1 7.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 7.3 Page 30 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM Set alarm 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to CLOCK & ALARM and press mOK, scroll : to ALARM and press mSELECT. 2 Scroll : to OFF, ON ONCE or 3 ON DAILY and press mSELECT. If you select ON ONCE or ON DAILY, enter the time (HH:MM) for the alarm and press 2 to select A (am) or 7 to select P (pm) if the time is in 12 hours format. Press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 8 Page 31 Advanced settings 8.1 Easy Call When activated, the Easy Call feature enables you to dial a number by pressing any key on your handset. This feature is very useful for direct access to emergency services. You can enter up to 24 digits for easy call number. 2 3 4 8.1.2 1 2 To deactivate Easy Call mode Long press M (when Easy Call mode has been activated before). Scroll : to OFF and press mSELECT to confirm. Advanced settings 2:06 PM 8.1.3 1 2 3 8.1.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 32 8.3 Call Barring Call barring enables you to restrict selected handsets from dialling a phone number beginning with certain digits. You can set up to 4 different barring numbers, with each number containing up to 4 digits. 8.3.1 To activate/deactivate Call Barring 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to CALL BARRING and press mSELECT. 2 Enter the master PIN when prompted and press mOK to confirm. Note By default, the master PIN is 0000.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 33 press mSELECT, scroll : to CHANGE PIN and press mSELECT. 2 Enter the current master PIN when prompted and press mOK to confirm. • The PIN entered will be shown as asterisks (*) on the screen. 3 Enter the new PIN and press mOK. 4 Enter the new PIN again and press mOK to confirm PIN change. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. Note If you forget your PIN, you will need to reset your phone to its default settings.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 34 8.6 Unregister a handset 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to UNREGISTER and press mSELECT. 2 Enter the master PIN when prompted and press mOK to confirm. Note By default, the master PIN is 0000. 3 Scroll : to select the handset number to unregister and press mSELECT. • A validation tone is emitted to indicate successful unregistration and the screen shows UNREGISTERED.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 35 • A validation tone is emitted. • The unit is reset to its default settings (see “Default settings” on page 35). 8.9 Default settings Ringer Volume Ringer Melody Earpiece Volume Speaker Volume Key Beep Contrast Auto Hang-up Alarm clock Barring mode Easy call Handset Name Date/Time Master PIN Conference LEVEL 2 FLICK VOLUME 3 VOLUME 3 ON LEVEL 2 ON OFF OFF OFF PHILIPS 01/01/2008; 00:00 0000 OFF Answering Machine Answer Mode ANSWER & REC.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 36 5 Enter the prefix number (maximum 14 digits) and press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. Note If no detect string (blank) is entered, the prefix number will be automatically added to the predial number after r key is pressed. For numbers starting with *, # or a pause (P), the prefix number will not be added to the predial number after r key is pressed. 8.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 37 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ADVANCED SET and press mSELECT, scroll : to 2 FIRST RING and press mSELECT. Scroll : to ON or OFF and press mOK to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 38 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM 3 Enter the number that you wish 9 Network Services This menu provides a convenient means for you to access, activate or deactivate some network services that are country/subscription dependent. Contact your network provider for more information about these services. The default numbers and values that are preset in your phone should be the best suited for your country network and therefore you should not need to change them. 9.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 39 4 Press mOK to confirm. 9.2 Voice Mail This feature allows the caller to leave a voice message when you are unable, or do not wish to take a call yourself. The availability of this feature is dependent on your country and your subscription with your network provider. Charges often apply for you to retrieve messages, as these are stored by the network rather than on the handset itself. Contact your network provider for more information about this feature. 9.2.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 40 9.4.2 Activate Call Return 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to NETW. SERVICES and press mSELECT, scroll : to CALL RETURN and press mSELECT. 2 Press mSELECT to CALL. • The number for that selected service will be dialled. 3 When the number has been dialled, press e to return to idle mode. 9.5 Cancel Call Back 9.5.1 Set up Cancel Call Back 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to NETW. SERVICES and press mSELECT, scroll : to CANCEL CALL BK and press mSELECT.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 41 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM 10 Telephone answering machine (TAM) Your phone features an answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is activated. The answering machine can store up to 99 messages. The maximum recording time is 30 minutes (including all your personalised outgoing messages).
ID555_IFU_GB.book V C Page 42 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM Decrease (-) or increase (+) speaker volume during message playback Press to page the handset Press and hold for more than three seconds to start registration procedure 10.1.2 Playback of new messages via handset The last recorded message is played first via the loudspeaker. When all new messages have been played, the answering machine will stop and the icon stops blinking.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 43 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, press mSELECT again to enter PLAY menu. 2 Press mSELECT. 3 10.2 • The first recorded message will start to play until the last recorded message. During message playback, you can press m to select the available options (see options available under “Playback of new messages via handset” on page 42). Delete all messages Note Unread messages will not be deleted. ! Warning Messages deleted cannot be recovered.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 44 message, simply record a new message to overwrite the old one. 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to RECORD OGM and press mSELECT. 2 Scroll : to ANSWER & REC. or ANSWER ONLY and press mSELECT. 3 Scroll : to RECORD OGM and press mSELECT. • The recording starts. 4 Press mSAVE to save your recording. • The recorded message will be played and the screen returns to previous menu once it has finished playing. To stop the playback, press mOK.
ID555_IFU_GB.book 10.6 Page 45 Friday, July 18, 2008 Answering Machine settings 10.6.1 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 ECONOMY. The default ring delay is 5. 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to SETTINGS and press mSELECT, press mSELECT to enter RING DELAY.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 46 • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. 10.6.2.2 Controlling the Answering Machine from an external call 1 From another phone, dial home. • The answering machine answers and starts playing your greeting message. 2 Within 8 seconds, press # key on the phone you use to dial and enter the remote access code (same as your master PIN code). • If the remote access code is incorrect, an error tone is emitted.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 47 1 Press M in idle mode, scroll : to ANSWER MACHINE and press mSELECT, scroll : to 2 SETTINGS and press mSELECT, scroll : to HS SCREENING and press mSELECT. Scroll : to ON or OFF and press mSELECT. Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM 2 Scroll : to your preferred language and press mSELECT to confirm. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. • A validation tone is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. 10.7.
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ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 49 Friday, July 18, 2008 2:06 PM 12 Frequently asked questions www.philips.com/support In this chapter, you will find the most frequently asked questions and answers about your phone. Connection The handset does not switch on! • Charge the battery: Put the handset on the base station to charge. After a few moments, the phone will switch on. The handset does not charge! • Check charger connections.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 50 Caller cannot hear me at all! Microphone may be muted: During a call, press b. There’s no dialling tone! • No power: Check the connections. • Battery is empty: Charge the battery. • Move closer to the base station. • Wrong line cable used: Use the line cable provided. • Line adaptor is required: Connect the line adaptor to the line cord. Caller cannot hear me clearly! • Move closer to the base station.
ID555_IFU_GB.book Page 51 My handset keeps going into idle mode! • If there are no key presses for 30 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. Phonebook entry cannot be stored and MEMORY FULL is displayed! • Delete an entry to free memory before saving your contact again.
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