Philips DECT5251S/05 User Manual

Quick start guide

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Quick start guide

Answer/end a call

Make a call

Redial a number

Call from phonebook

Add a name in the phonebook

Adjust the earpiece volume during a call

Adjust the handset loudspeaker volume

Mute and unmute the microphone

Read Call log

Read an event

Set the date and time

Set the handset external ring tone

Activate/deactivate the answer machine

Transfer a call/Intercom (if there are

at least 2 handsets)

Predial number & or and dial number

Press and browse and .

Press , browse through the list and

Predial number and press scroll to

Store and press , enter the name and press

Use the or keys to increase or decrease the

volume.

During a handsfree call, use the or keys to

increase or decrease the volume.

During a call press to select Options, press

to select Mute. Press to select End mute

Press to enter the carousel, browse to

reach

Sounds and press , press to select Handset

ring tones. Press to select External ring tone

Browse through the list to hear the ring tones and press to

select your ring tone

Press to enter the carousel, browse to

reach

Handset and press , scroll to Date and time and

press . Press to select Set date and enter the current

date, press . Scroll to Set time and enter the current time,

press

Press to select View

Press and browse .

Press + number phone

Press on the base station to switch the answer

machine ON or OFF

The LEFT & RIGHT keys allow you to browse through the menus and submenus.

Press to select a menu or an option and validate a setting.

Press to answer a call; Press to end a call.

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DECT 521/DECT 525 handset

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Phonebook / Right key

- Press to access the phonebook

from idle mode.

- Press to move through the menus

and options in menu screen.

Loudspeaker*

- Short press to take the line or to

activate the handset loudspeaker

during a call

Keypad lock & Editing

- Short press to insert *

- Long press to lock/unlock the

keypad in idle mode

- Long press to insert R (in

between-digit pause) when dialling

- Long press to enter multitap

system or Eatoni

editor when

entering text

- A short press to change the

letter when editing in Eatoni

®.

Alarm clock

- A short press to dial 0

- A long press to activate/deactivate

the alarm clock

Do not disturb & case mode

- Short press to insert # when

dialling

- Long press to activate/deactivate

the “Do Not Disturb” mode

- Long press to insert a pause (P)

when dialling

- Press to switch case mode when

editing

Clear/Recall

- Short press to correct a digit

when predialling or a character

when editing

- Short press to go back one menu

when browsing through the menus

- Short press to use operator

services during a call

- Long press to delete several digits

or a whole text in once

- Long press to return to idle

mode when browsing through the

menus

Talk key

- Press to make or answer a call

Earpiece

Microphone

Call transfer/Intercom

- Short press to initiate or cancel

internal call

- Short press during internal call to

transfer the call or switch between

internal call and External call

- Short press to answer an internal

call or to release an internal call

DECT 521/DECT 525

Handset

*Warning : Handsfree activation could suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to a very

high level. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear.

End key

- Press to end a call

OK key

- Press to enter the carousel menu

- Press to validate your choice

Call log / Left key

- Press to access the call log from

idle mode.

- Press to move through the menus

and options in menu screen.

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Icons on the handset display

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Icons on the handset display

The display gives information about the operation of your telephone

The answer machine is activated (DECT 525). When blinking, this symbol

indicates that there is a new message on the answer machine or on the

operator voice mailbox. When fast blinking it shows that the answer

machine is full.

When charging, the battery bars scroll from empty to full status.

When the handset discharges, the battery shows the status :

Full , 2/3 , 1/3

and empty .

An internal call is in progress. When blinking, this symbol indicates that there

is an incoming internal call.

The handset loudspeaker is activated. When blinking, this symbol shows that

the base loudspeaker is activated (only for DECT 525).

The ring tone is deactivated.

The SMS function is activated. When blinking, this symbol indicates that a

new SMS has been received. When fast blinking, it indicates that the SMS

memory is full.

The handset is registered and in range of the base. When blinking, this symbol

indicates that the handset is not registered to the base.

An external call is in progress. When blinking, this symbol indicates that

there is an incoming external call in progress or that the line is already busy.

On first use, it is sometimes necessary to wait for a few minutes of charge before seeing icons

on the display.

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DECT 521/DECT 525 base stations

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Paging key

The paging key enables you to locate a missing handset. Press the key until the handset starts

to ring. Once retrieved, press any key on the handset to end paging.

Delete key

Short press to delete current

message

Long press to delete all the

messages (except unread ones)

ON/OFF key

Press to switch the answer

machine ON or OFF

Play/Stop key

Short press to play new

message

Short press to stop a message

while listening to it

Skip/Fast forward key

Short press to go to the next

message while listening

Long press to fast forward the

current message while listening

Paging key

Press to locate all handsets

New message

indicator

When blinking, it indicates

that there is a new message.

When fast blinking, it indicates

that the answer machine

memory is full.

Base station DECT 525

Base station DECT 521

Loudspeaker (only for ring tones

and answerphone messages)

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Table of contents

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Quick start guide 1

DECT 521 / DECT 525 handset 2

Icons on the handset display 3

DECT 521 / DECT 525 base stations 4

Table of Contents 5-6

Menu structure 7-11

Conformity, Environment and Safety 12

Declaration of conformity

Using GAP standard compliance 13

Installing the DECT 521/525

Unpacking your DECT 521 14

Unpacking your DECT 525 14

Installing the base station 15

Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset 15

Battery life and range 15

Introduction

Philips screen saver 16

Idle mode 16

Understanding the menu system 16

How to navigate in the menus 16

Basic principles 17

In-call features 18

Editing systems 19-20

SMS

Send new SMS 21

Read SMS 22

SMS settings 25

Handset

Babysit mode 28

Registration 28

Rename handset 29

Date & time 29

Display contrast 30

Backlight 30

Screen saver 30

Table of contents

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Table of contents

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Answer machine

Saved messages 31

Outgoing messages 33

Answerphone settings 33

Record and listen to a memo 37

Intercom

Internal call 38

Call transfer 38

Conference call 39

Babysit mode 39

Phonebook

Add new 40

Call log

Delete all 45

Call log settings 45

Network 46

Extra

Call duration 47

Alarm clock 47

“Do Not Disturb” mode 48

Sounds

Handset ring tones 49

Base ring tones 49

Group ring tones 50

Handset ring tone volume 50

Base ring tone volume 50

My ring tones 51

Record personal melody 51

Settings 52

Base

Enable registration 54

Line settings 54

Service code settings 56

FAQ 57-58

Troubleshooting 59-60

Index

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Menu structure

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SMS

Send new SMS

Choose SMS box*

Send SMS to phone

View number

Forward

Send again

Delete SMS

Copy to phonebook

Call

Read SMS

SMS Settings

Choose SMS box*

Mode

SMS boxes*

SMS centre

Handset

Babysit mode

Registration

Rename handset

Date & time

Display contrast

Backlight

Screen saver

On or Off

Enter name

Set date

Levels (1 to 5)

Off / 10s / 20s

Set time

Enter RC code

On or Off

Un-register handset

Menu structure

By using the left and right keys, you can scroll through the menus.

* only available in the UK

Base selection

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Menu structure

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Call all

Handset list

Intercom

Change code

Answerphone settings

Mode

On or Off

Toll saver / 3 / 5 / 7

Rings before answer

Voice language

Off/Low/Medium/

High/Boost

Call screening

Recording quality

Answer and record

with personalised OGM

Answer only with

personalised OGM

Answer and record

with predefined OGM

Answer only with

predefined OGM

High / Standard

Mode (On or Off)

Remote control

Play

Next message

Previous message

Call

Delete

Store

Send SMS

Answer machine

Saved messages

Record a memo

Outgoing messages

Answ. machine mode

Record outgg msg

Standard OGM for

answ. & record mode

Standard OGM for

answer mode only

Group A

Play/Record new

Delete

Group B

Group C

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Menu structure

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Network

Call forward

Cancel call forward

Call forward when

line busy

Call forward when

unanswered

Voice mail

Cancel call back

Withhold identity

Cancel call forward

when line busy

Cancel call forward

when unanswered

All calls

No call

Call log

View

Delete all

Call log settings

Incoming calls

Outgoing calls

All calls

Unanswered calls only

Calls with answer

machine message only

View

Add new

Phonebook

Call

Change number

Change name

Select group

A / B / C

Change SMS box*

Delete

Send SMS

Play

Call

View number

Store

Delete

Send SMS

* only available in the UK

No call**

**DECT 521 only

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Extra

Call duration

Alarm clock

Do Not Disturb

mode

Activation

Set day

Start time

Stop time

Allowed caller choice Standard / A / B / C

Activation On or Off

On or Off

A / B / C

Ring tones

Ring tone volume

Low/Medium/High

Set day

Set time

Settings

** only available in the UK

Settings

Base loudspeaker

volume*

Earpiece tone

Key & feedback tones

Notification beep

Music on hold

Sounds

Handset ring tones

Handset ring tone

volume

Base ring tone

volume*

My ring tones**

Base ring tones*

Group ring tones

External ring tone

Internal ring tone

Ring tone list

Handset

Base

Record pers.

melody*

Play

Record new

Delete

Rename

Delete

Rename

Delete

* only available for DECT 525

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Menu structure

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Base station

Enable registration

Line settings

Service code settings

On or Off

Short flash / Long flash

Dial mode

Tone / Pulse

Recall type

Choose country/oper.

First ring

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Conformity, Environment and Safety

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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 521xx and DECT 525xx are 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 network of the UK and Ireland.

Power requirements

This product requires an electrical supply of 220-240 volts, alternating monophased power,

excluding IT installations defined in standard EN 60-950. In case of power failure, the

communication can be lost.

Warning !

The electrical network is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the standard EN 60-

950.The only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply from the

electrical outlet. Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always

easily accessible.

Telephone connection

The voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as

defined in the standard EN 60-950.

Safety precautions

Do not allow the handset to come into contact with water. Do not open the handset or the

base station.You could be exposed to high voltages. Do not allow the charging contacts or the

battery to come into contact with conductive materials.

Environmental care

Please remember to observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packaging

materials, exhausted batteries and old phone and where possible promote their recycling.

Conformity, Environment and Safety

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Declaration of conformity

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Philips has marked the battery and 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 labelled packaging material is recyclable.

DECT

is a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of the implementers of the DECT technology.

We,

PHILIPS Consumer Electronics

Route d'Angers

72081 Le Mans Cedex 9

France

Declare that the products DECT521xx and DECT525xx are in compliance with ANNEX III of

the R&TTE-Directive 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 50371 (2002)

Article 3.1 b : (protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility)

EMC : ETSI EN 301 489-6 V1.2.1 (08/2002) & ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (08/2002)

Article 3.2 : (effective use of the radio spectrum)

Radio : EN 301 406 V1.5.1 (2003)

The presumption of conformity with the essential requirements regarding Council Directive

1999/5/EC is ensured.

Date : 04/03/2005 Le Mans

Product Quality Manager

Home Communication

Using GAP standard compliance

The GAP standard guarantees that all DECT

GAP handsets and base stations comply with a

minimum operating standard irrespective of their make.Your DECT 521/525 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 another handset than a DECT 521/525 with your base station.

To register and use your DECT 521/525 handset with a GAP standard base station of a

different make, first follow the procedure described in the manufacturer’s instructions, then

follow the procedure page 28.

To register a handset from another make to the DECT 521/525 base station, place the base

station into registration mode (page 28), then follow the procedure in the manufacturer’s

instructions.

Declaration of conformity

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Installing the DECT521/525

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Installing the DECT 521/525

Unpacking your DECT 521

One DECT 521 base station One DECT 521 handset

NiMh 2HR

AAA 600 mAh

rechargeable

batteries

NiMh 2HR

AAA 600 mAh

rechargeable

batteries

A user guide A guarantee

A power supply A line cord*

The DECT 521 package contains:

Unpacking your DECT 525

One DECT 525 base station One DECT 525 handset

A user guide A guarantee

The DECT 525 package contains:

In DECT 521 and DECT 525 multi-handset packs, you will also find one or more additional

handsets, chargers with their power supply and additional rechargeable batteries.

*Warning : You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cable.

In this case, please, first plug this line adaptor to the line cable before connecting it to the line

socket.

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Installing the base station

Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will

reach.To properly install the base station, plug the line cord and the power cable into the base station.

Plug the cord and the cable into the wall.A beep indicates that the phone is properly installed (only

available for DECT 525). If you have a broadband DSL Internet Installation, please make sure you have

one DSL filter plugged directly on each line socket used in the house and check the modem and the

phone are plugged in the correct filter slot (one specific for each).

Warning ! The electrical network is classified as dangerous according to criteria in the standard EN 60-

950.The only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet.

Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always easily accessible.

Please take care that the power supply and telephone line are connected to the correct sockets as

incorrect placement could damage your equipment.

Warning ! Always use the cables provided with the product.

Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset

To insert the batteries, open the battery cover, place the batteries as indicated and put the battery cover

back.When the handset is placed on the base station the 3 battery bars scroll (if charge is needed).Allow

the handset to charge for 24 hours to reach full charge. On first use it may be necessary to wait for a

few minutes before seeing symbols on the display.

In case you need to change the batteries, the following type is mandatory 2HR AAA NiMh 600 mAh.

Warning: the base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use. Always use

rechargeable batteries.

The warranty shall not apply to the batteries and any other components within limited lifetime and wear.

Connect the power supply

Do not insert anything in this opening

Battery life and range

Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.

Battery life in standby

mode

Battery life in

communication

Indoor range Outdoor range

up to 300 hours up to15 hours up to 50 metres up to 300 metres

Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charge & discharge.When reaching the range

limit and the conversation becoming crackly, move closer to the base.To reach optimal range, place the

base station away from electrical appliances.

Connect the telephone line cord

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Introduction

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In idle mode, the DECT 521/525 display shows various information:

Understanding the menu system

Idle mode

Introduction

To access the carousel menu from idle mode, press .The carousel represents a

loop of icons that gives access to the different first level menus.

Scroll left or right to reach the desired menu and press to select.

The sub menus are listed and represented by little squares at the bottom of

the display.To reach one particular sub-menu use the and keys and press

to validate your choice.

A “tick” shows the selected sub-menu or option.The shows the option you

are browsing.

Note: some menus are also directly accessible via a dedicated key on the keypad

like the Intercom with , the phonebook with and the call log with .

Philips screen saver

After 2 minutes of inactivity, the screen saver is displayed:

You can deactivate it (see p.30)

- The date & time, the name of the handset and the instructions to access

the menu.

- “Do Not Disturb” mode , and the alarm clock , if activated.

- Missed calls , new SMS or new messages (answer machine) or network voice-

mailbox message , if any.

To activate/deactivate these functions press or

How to navigate in the menus

Press to access the carousel menu

Scroll to Sounds, and press to select

Scroll to Handset ring tone vol. and press to select

The current level is heard, browse to hear other levels

Browse through the levels and select one with

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Basic principles

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To store an SMS

To store a name from predial

Basic principles

To make and to answer a call

To call from the phonebook

Redial from call log

Press to directly access Phonebook

Choose a name in the list

Make the call or press to select Call in the options

Scroll to Store and press to select

Enter the name and press

Press to enter the options

Pre dialling

Dial the number

Direct dialling

Answer a call

When ringing

Dial the number

Make the call

Dial the number

Press the key

Take the line

Press to directly access Call log.

Choose an entry in the list

Make the call or press to select Call in the options

Scroll to Send SMS and press to select

Enter the Destination box* and press

Enter the text and press

Scroll to Store and press to select

Press to enter the options

Dial the number

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS settings page 25

* only available in the UK

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In call features

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In call features

During an external call, some other options are available. Press to enter Options.

During an external call, you can use the intercom in-call option to call another handset and for

example transfer the call to this handset.

To mute the handset microphone

Intercom (available only if you have at least two handsets)

Press to enter Options

Press to activate or deactivate the handset loudspeaker

Press to increase or to decrease the volume when on line

Press to enter the options. Scroll to Phonebook or Call log and press to select

There are 5 volume levels available.The last setting is stored for the next calls.

If you subscribe to the Call waiting service, a beep in the earpiece informs you of a second

incoming call.The name or number of the second caller may be displayed if you also subscribe

to Caller Display service.To answer that second call, use + (according to your net-

work, the code may be different). Please contact your network provider for more details.

To switch the handset loudspeaker ON/OFF

Caller Line identification and Call waiting

To increase/decrease the handset & earpiece/loudspeaker volume during a call

To access the phonebook or the call log during an external call

Press again to resume the conversation (End mute)

Press to select Mute (the caller can no longer hear you)

Press to enter Options

If there is only one additional handset it rings automatically,

otherwise select a handset from the list.

Press Transfer when the second handset has taken the line.

Scroll to Record and press to select

Scroll to Intercom (the caller can no longer hear you)

Other options are available such as Switch and Conference call (see page 39).

To listen to the conversation, go to the call log menu or the messages list by pressing the call

log key.

To record a conversation (DECT 525 only)

Press to enter Options

Warning : Handsfree activation could suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to a very

high level. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear.

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Editing systems

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The Eatoni

system is a predictive editing system designed to help you to write an SMS.

A little E in the header helps you to know the mode you are using.

Eatoni

is a word editor that chooses the most probable letter.

The operation of the Eatoni

system is the following:

Press the key that displays the character you want to edit.The character that is most likely to

be correct is displayed on the screen. If it does not match the expected letter, press to

display the next most probable character available on the key.

By default, the first letter of a sentence is in upper case. Use to change the case mode:

- all letters in upper case (AB)

- all letters in lower case (ab) or

- the first letter in upper case and the rest of the word in lower case (Ab).

Punctuation and mathematical marks are available through and while other special

characters are also available on (see table page 20).

Use the left & right keys to move the cursor left or right. Press to delete a

character ; a long press deletes the whole text.

The standard multi-tap system

This system allows you to enter the text character by character, pressing the corresponding

key as many times as necessary to reach the desired character.

DECT 521/525 uses two editing systems : Multi-tap and Eatoni

.While editing, a long press on

enables you to switch between the two systems.

Case mode

Editing systems

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Editing systems

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Multi-tap Sequence

[space] 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & ¤ £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ §

a b c 2 à ä ç å æ

d e f 3 è é 

g h i 4 ì Γ

j k l 5 

m n o 6 ñ ò ö

p q r s 7 ß 

t u v 8 ù ü

w x y z 9 f Ξ 

. 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |

Keypad Keys

To write “Peter” with multi-tap

Press once : P

Press twice : Pe

Press once : Pet

Press twice : Pete

Press three times : Peter

To write “Peter” with Eatoni

Long press to activate Eatoni

Press

Press to change character

Press

Press to validate the name

Eatoni

& LetterWise are trademarks of Eatoni Ergonomics, Inc. and used by Philips under license.

Let’s compare Multitap and Eatoni

systems to write “Peter”.

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SMS

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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. SMS

can be exchanged with a phone (mobile or compatible fixed lines) provided the receiver has also

subscribed to the CLI & SMS services.

Your DECT 521/525 factory settings correspond to the main national

operator. If you wish to send or receive SMS through another service

provider you must set the corresponding numbers (see page 27 and the

SMS leaflet).

A password can protect your SMS box*, but it is not compulsory.

To send an SMS to the receiver’s own SMS box*, you must know his destination box.

To send an SMS to a phone

Press to enter the carousel menu

Enter the phone number directly and press or press to retrieve the number

from the Phonebook

Enter the Destination box* number (optional), press .

Note: the destination box is the SMS box of the receiver.

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS settings page 25

Send new SMS

Important information are also

available on the SMS leaflet in the box

Press to select Send now, otherwise

if you want to store your SMS, scroll to Store and press to select.

The SMS stored can be later retrieved from Read SMS

Enter the text and press (see page 19)

Enter the password if any and press (optional)

* only available in the UK

SMS

Send new SMS

Read SMS

SMS settings

The sent SMS can be up to a maximum of 160 characters long.The special characters ¤, ] and [

count for 2.The DECT 521/525 can store 60 SMS for the 3 boxes*.

Press to select SMS

Press to select Send new SMS

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SMS

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The SMS list contains the stored and received SMS.

The received SMS are shown by and the stored SMS are shown .

This option enables to save a downloaded ring tone in your handset or in your base station (only

available for DECT 525 base station) received through an SMS.This saved ring tone will be then

inserted in the menu Sounds in the list of My ring tones (see p. 51).

Read SMS

Scroll to Read SMS and press to select

Enter the password if any and press (optional)

Browse the list of SMS and select with the SMS containing the ring tone

Press to select Read SMS

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS settings page 25

To save a ring tone

When reading the list of received SMS, some options are only available for SMS received from a phone.

Those options are Reply, Forward, Copy to phonebook, Call and View number.The

options Reply and Copy to phonebook use the sender’s own sub-address.

Scroll to Read SMS and press to select

Enter the password if any and press (optional)

Browse the list of SMS and select with

or scroll to View number and press

Press to select Read SMS

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS settings page 25

To read an SMS/to view the number

only available in the UK

* only available in the UK

Press to select Save ring tone

Press to select Handset or scroll to Base station and press

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

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To reply to an SMS

Scroll to Read SMS and press to select

Enter the password if any and press (optional)

Scroll to Reply and press to select

Enter the text and press

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS Settings page 25

Browse the list of SMS and select with the one you want to reply to

Press to select Send now

To forward an SMS

Scroll to Read SMS and press to select

Enter the password if any and press (optional)

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS Settings page 25

Browse the list of SMS and select with the one you want to forward

Enter the number and press

Scroll to Forward and press to select

Enter the Destination box* number (if any) and press

You can modify the text if necessary or press

Press to select Send now

* only available in the UK

Warning: for copyright reasons, it is strictly forbidden to forward a downloaded ring tone.

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

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To send again

Scroll to Read SMS and press to select

Enter the password if any and press (optional)

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS Settings page 25

Browse the list of SMS and select with the one you want to send again

Scroll to Send again and press

To delete an SMS

Scroll to Read SMS and press to select

Enter the password if any and press (optional)

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS Settings page 25

Browse the list of SMS and select with the one you want to delete

Scroll to Delete SMS and press

Press to confirm

To copy a number to the phonebook

Enter the name and press

Scroll to Copy to phonebook and press to select

Scroll to Read SMS and press to select

Enter the password if any and press (optional)

Browse the list of SMS and select with

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS Settings page 25

* only available in the UK

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

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To call from the SMS list

Scroll to Call and press to select or make the call

To set the SMS mode

If there are 2 SMS-enabled phones on your telephone line, you will have to deactivate the SMS

feature on 1 of the devices.

SMS settings

Scroll to SMS settings and press to select

Press to select Mode

Press to select On or scroll to Off and press

Scroll to Read SMS and press to select

Enter the password if any and press (optional)

Browse the list of SMS and select with

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS Settings page 25

To set your personal SMS boxes

Scroll to SMS settings and press to select

Enter the password twice and press (optional)

Scroll to SMS boxes and press to select

Scroll to Add new and press to select

Enter the SMS box number and press

only available in the UK

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

* only available in the UK

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To change the password of an SMS box

Note: If you forgot your password you can delete the corresponding SMS box

Scroll to SMS settings and press to select

Enter the old password and press

Scroll to SMS boxes, select the one for which you want to change the password and

press

Press to select Change password

To delete an SMS box

Warning: when an SMS box is deleted, all the SMS contained in this box are deleted at the same

time.

Enter the new password twice and press

Scroll to SMS settings and press to select

Scroll to Delete and press

Press to confirm

Scroll to SMS boxes and select the one you want to delete and press

To choose by default an SMS centre

Scroll to SMS settings and press to select

Press to select Choose by default

Scroll to SMS centre and press , choose an SMS centre

only available in the UK

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

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Choose an SMS centre and press to select

Scroll to Edit incoming number and press to select

Enter the number and press

Scroll to Edit outgoing number and press to select

Enter the number and press

The SMS are sent through a centre.To receive an SMS from another operator, you must set the

corresponding numbers.

To set the SMS centre number(s)

Scroll to SMS settings and press to select

Scroll to SMS centre and press to select

Press to enter the carousel menu

Press to select SMS

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Handset

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Handset

Babysit mode Display contrast

Registration Backlight

Rename handset Screen saver

Date & time

This feature allows you to monitor the baby’s room. Place the handset in the room to be monitored

and you will hear the noise coming from the room on the additional handset.

Babysit mode

Registration

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Handset and press to select

Press to select Babysit mode

Select On or scroll to Off and press to confirm

Up to 6 handsets can be registered to the base station. One handset can be registered to 4 base stations.

Warning: If you wish to associate non Philips handsets to the DECT 521 or DECT 525 base

station, make sure that this handset is GAP compliant otherwise it will not operate properly (see p 13).

To activate/deactivate the babysit mode

An intercom is necessary to monitor the room (see page 38).

Note: during an intercom, you can still answer a call or make a call with the handset

Unplug and plug back in the mains lead to put the base in registration mode and start the following

procedure immediately after that.

Enter the 4-digit RC code written on the sticker placed under the base station and

press

To register a handset

if there are at least 2 handsets

To unregister a handset

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Handset and press to select

Note: should you have your handset serviced alone, please make sure it is un-registered from the base

station before taking it back to the repair centre.

Enter the 4-digit RC code and press

Scroll to Un-register handset and press to select

Scroll to Registration and press to select

Choose the handset to un-register from the list and press

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Handset and press to select

Press to select Register handset

Scroll to Registration and press to select

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Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Handset and press to select

Scroll to Rename handset and press to select

Enter the name and press

To rename a handset

Long press to delete the current name

Rename handset

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Handset and press to select

Scroll to Date & time and press to select

To set the date and time

Date & time

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Handset and press to select

Scroll to Registration and press to select

Choose the base station from the list and press

Scroll to Base selection and press to select

Each DECT 521/525 handset can be used with up to 4 base stations.

To use a handset with another base station, the handset must be first registered to that base station.

Warning: the handset will automatically operate with the last base station to which it was registered. If the

handset is out of range, it will automatically search for another base station from the list.

To select a base station

Select Set date

Enter the current date and press

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Display contrast

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Handset and press to select

Scroll to Display contrast and press to select

To set the display contrast

Browse through the levels and select with the appropriate one

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Handset and press to select

Scroll to Backlight and press to select

To set the display backlight duration or deactivate it

Browse through the durations Off / 10 seconds / 20 seconds and select with

Backlight

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Handset and press to select

Scroll to Screen saver and press to select

To activate or deactivate the screen saver

Press to select On or scroll to Off and press

Screen saver

After 2 minutes of inactivity, the screen saver is displayed.You can choose to activate or deactivate it

Enter the current time and press

Scroll to Set time and press to select

Warning: If your phone is connected to an ISDN line through an adaptor, the date & time may

change after each call. Please check the date & time settings in your ISDN system. Please contact

your network provider (see FAQ p.57).

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Answer machine

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The DECT 525 includes an answer machine that records the calls when it is activated.You can

reach the answer machine from the base station or the handset.

By default, the answer machine is activated. It can store up to 25 messages within the maximum

recording time of 30 minutes.A message can be up to 3 minutes long.

A press on activates or deactivates the answer machine. Once activated, the red indicator is lit.

Press to enter the carousel menu

From the handset

From the base station

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Scroll to Answphone settings and press to select

To switch the DECT 525 Telephone Answer Machine ON/OFF

Press to select Mode

You can listen to new or saved messages via the handset or the base station.

Note: the entry shows the number of times the caller tried to reach you. If you have subscribed to

the Caller Identification Service (CLI), the display shows the name of the caller and its group if

activated (see page 40).

To listen to new message(s) via the handset

Saved messages

The display shows that there is 1 or more new messages(s) (1 ).

Press to view.

The message is automatically played.

Press to select On or scroll to Off and press

Answer machine

Saved messages

Record a memo

Outgoing messages

Answerphone settings

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To play and browse through saved message(s) via the handset

To play and go to next saved message(s) via the base station

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Select Saved messages, the message which

was recorded first is automatically played

Select Saved messages, the message which

was recorded first is automatically played

Press to access the Options

Press to select Play

To go to next or previous messages, scroll to Next message or Previous

message and press to select

Note: you can listen to the message(s) via the Call log. Press to access the Call log and scroll

to choose the message from the call log list.The entry is marked (see page 43).

To delete a message via the handset

To delete a message via the base station

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Press to access the Options

Press to confirm

Scroll to Delete and press to select

Press to play a message and press once again to stop a message while listening

The other options available from the handset are Call (if number is displayed), Store (if number is

displayed) and Send SMS (if number is displayed).

Press to delete the current message.

Make a long press to delete all the messages (except unread ones)

Press to go to the next message while listening. Make a long press to fast forward the

messages while listening

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Settings

You can select among 2 answer modes :Answer only (when no messages can be left) and Answer &

record (when messages can be left). For each mode, 2 outgoing message types are available: predefined

or personal message. By default the answer machine is set to Answer & Record with predefined

OGM.

You can record 5 different personal OGM: a specific personal OGM for Answer & record mode for

each group (A, B or C), the standard OGM for Answer & record mode for normal callers (not

belonging to any group) and the standard OGM for Answer only mode for all callers. It is possible

to record specific messages for specific groups only if you subscribe to the Caller Line Identification

service (CLI) and if you have set the groups in the phonebook (see page 42).

You can also download outgoing messages through an online service (see Leaflet

“Download of ring tones and answerphone messages”)*.

To select the answer mode and the outgoing message (OGM) type

To record your personal outgoing message (OGM)

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Select Answ. machine mode

Scroll to Outgoing messages and press to select

Choose the appropriate mode among the 4 options above (2 answer modes and 2

outgoing message types) and press to select

Note: a predefined message cannot be deleted

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Scroll to Record outgg msg and press to select

Scroll to Record new and press to select

Press to start recording and once again to stop recording

Scroll to Outgoing messages and press to select

Choose between the different type of OGMs and the various groups and press

* only available in the UK and depending on technical availability

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The message is automatically played back.You can delete and/or record it again.The personal

message can be up to 1 minute long.

Note: Select Standard OGM for answer only mode or Standard OGM for Answ. &

Record mode if you have no CLI subscription.

Warning: Please make sure that you have selected the appropriate answering machine mode

(refer to page 33 “To select the answer mode and the outgoing message type”)

You can set the answer machine to start playing the outgoing message after a given number of rings

(3, 5, 7 or Toll saver).The toll saver option (activated by default) is useful when using the remote

access.The answer machine will start playing the outgoing message after 3 rings if there are new

messages. If there is no new message the outgoing message will be played after 5 rings. Hang up

after the 4th ring if you want to check if you have any messages at no cost.

To set the number of rings before answering

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Scroll to Answphone settings and press to select

Scroll to Number of rings before answering and press to select

Choose between Toll saver, 3 rings, 5 rings or 7 rings and press to

select

You can change the language of the predefined message (OGM).

To set the voice language

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Scroll to Answphone settings and press to select

Scroll to Voice language and press to select

Choose the appropriate language among the list and press

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There are 2 recording qualities: standard and high. In standard quality the total capacity is 30

minutes and in high quality the capacity is up to 15 minutes.

To set the recording quality

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Scroll to Answphone settings and press to select

Scroll to Recording quality and press to select

Choose between High or Standard and press to select

Note: the default setting is OFF. Activate this feature if you want to be able to remotely use the

answer machine.

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Scroll to Answphone settings and press to select

Scroll to Remote control and press to select

Press to select Mode

To activate and deactivate the remote control

Press to select On or scroll to Off and press

This feature allows you to activate or deactivate the base station loudspeaker so that you can

choose whether to hear or not the callers leaving a message.

You can set permanent call screening on the base station.

To set the call screening

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Scroll to Answphone settings and press to select

Scroll to Call screening and press to select

Press to select Medium or scroll to High, Boost, Off or Low, and

press to select

Call screening “call by call” on the handset is also possible.While the caller is leaving a message,

press to listen and press again to stop listening.Adjust the volume with or .

Note: this feature is activated by default on Medium level.

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The default code is the registration code (written under your base station).We advise you to

personalize it.

To change the remote control code

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Scroll to Answphone settings and press to select

Scroll to Remote control and press to select

Scroll to Change code and press to select

Delete the default code, enter your new remote control code and press

To remotely access your answer machine :

- from another phone dial home

- if your answer machine is on, during or after the message press the star key on the handset ;

if your answer machine is off, you will hear a beep after 39 seconds, then press the star key

- dial your remote control code (the default code is the registration code RC)

- if you have new messages they will be automatically played.

To remotely control your answer machine

The following table indicates the features available when remotely accessing the answer machine.

Delete dial

Activate answer machine dial

Stop dial

Deactivate dial

Record memo dial

Play previous message dial

Play message dial

Play next message dial

Listen again dial

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To listen to a new memo

To listen to a saved memo

The display shows there is 1 new local message (1 ). Press to select View. The message is

automatically played. Delete is also available in the options (see page 32)

You can use the Answer machine sub menu Saved messages and select Play or listen to

a new or a saved memo through the base station (see page 32).

This feature allows you to leave local messages for your family on the answer machine.

A memo is recorded from the handset, it is represented by in the call log and can last up to 3 minutes.

To record a memo

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Answer machine and press to select

Scroll to Record a memo and press to select

Press to start recording and once again to stop

Record and listen to a memo

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Intercom

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Intercom

Call all

Handset list

Using the Intercom (if there are at least 2 handsets)

This feature allows you to make free internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to

another, use the conference option and the babysit feature (room monitoring).

Internal call

Fast call transfer when on line

Call transfer to a specific handset when on line

During a call you can transfer the call without waiting for the other handset to pick up.All the

handsets will then ring.

During a call you can transfer the call to a specific handset.

Press to call the other handset

Hang up

Press to call the selected handset + handset number (for example )

Note: If the handset does not belong to the Philips DECT 521/525 range, this function may not be

available.

Note: the person on hold hears music. A press on allows you to switch between the 2 calls.

Intercom menu is accessible via the carousel or

During a call you can transfer the call via the in call options.

Call transfer via the in-call options

Scroll to Intercom and press to select

Browse through the handset list and select with the one you want to transfer the

call to.

Press to enter the options (with handset 1).

If there is only one additional handset, it rings automatically. Otherwise:

Press to call the selected handset + handset number (for example )

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Conference call via the in-call options

The called handset rings.The external call is put on hold. If there is no answer

from the called handset you can resume the call on the first handset.

Take the line on the called handset, both internal callers can talk

Note: to answer the call on the second handset you can press .

Browse through the handset list and select with the one you want to call.

The called handset rings.The external call is put on hold. If there is no answer from

the called handset you can resume the call on the first handset.

Take the line on the called handset, both internal callers can talk

Press to select Transfer (with handset 1)

Scroll to Switch and come back to the external caller

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.

Scroll to the Conference call option and press to select.

The 3 people can share the conversation.

Scroll to Intercom and press to select

Press to enter the options (with handset 1)

To use the babysit mode feature you need to activate it (see page 28) & initiate an intercom. Place

the handset in the room to be monitored and you will hear the noise coming from the room on

the additional handset.

Take the line on the called handset, the room monitoring can start.

To initiate the babysit (room monitoring) if there are at least two handsets

Browse through the handset list and select with the one you want to call.

The called handset rings.

Scroll to Intercom and press to select

Press to enter the options

If there is only one additional handset, it rings automatically. Otherwise:

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Phonebook

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Phonebook

Add new

View

250 names and numbers can be stored in the phonebook.

The phonebook contains all the information related to the callers, especially the group settings.The

names and numbers are shared with all the handsets registered to your base.

There are 3 groups (group A, group B and group C).When ringing, the ring tone helps you identify

the caller’s group (see p.50) and the screen shows the caller’s name.A subscription to the Caller

Line identification is needed.

The names are stored in alphabetical order.

Group settings

To quickly reach a name in the list, enter the first character (browse through the list if several

names start with the same letter).

To add a name to the phonebook

To store a name and number from predial

Add new

View

Press to enter the carousel menu

Once the number is dialled, press to reach the options, scroll to Store and press to

select.

Enter the name and press

Scroll to Phonebook and press to select

Scroll to Add new and press to select

Enter the number and press

Enter the name and press (see page 19 “Editing systems”)

Phonebook menu is accessible via the carousel or

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To change a number

Press to directly reach the list of names

Browse through the list of names and press to select a name

Scroll to Change number and press to select

Press to erase the current number

Press to erase the current name

Enter the new number and press

To change a name

Note: it is possible to erase the current name with a long press on .You can simply change any

letter by moving the cursor or to reach the letter and make a single press on

Note: it is possible to erase the current number with a long press on .You can simply change

any digit by moving the cursor or to reach the digit and make a single press on

Press to directly reach the list of names

Browse through the list of names and press to select a name

Scroll to Change name and press to select

Enter the new name and press

Press to directly reach the list of names

Browse through the list of names

Or press to reach the options

Make the call

And press again to select Call

To call

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To change the SMS box number

To delete an entry

Enter the destination box number and press

Press to directly reach the list of names

Browse through the list of names and press to select a name

Scroll to Change SMS box and press to select

Press to confirm

Press to directly reach the list of names

Browse through the list of names and press to select

Scroll to Delete and press to select

Press to directly reach the list of names

Browse through the list of names and press to select

Scroll to Send SMS and press to select

To send an SMS from the phonebook

To define a group for a name and number (see Group settings p.40)

Press to directly reach the list of names

Browse through the list of names and press to select a name

Scroll to Select group and press to select

Browse through the groups and select with

Enter the Destination box* number (optional), press

Enter the password and press (optional)

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS settings page 25

Press to select Send now

Enter the text and press (see page 19)

* only available in the UK

only available in the UK

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Call log

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Call log

View

Delete all

Call log settings

The call log shows the list of outgoing calls.

If you have subscribed to the Caller Line Identification (CLI), you will also have the list of incoming

calls. 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 “Unknown caller” as well as the date

& time of the call.

* DECT 525 only

The call log can store up to 40 entries

- : unanswered calls - : outgoing calls

- : memo or recorded conversation* - : answered calls

- : messages* - : messages (operator voice mail/if operator

sends the information)

View

To view the call log

Press to directly reach the calls list

Browse through the list and read the information

To call / redial

Press to directly reach the calls list

Browse through the list and press to select an outgoing call entry**

Or press to select Call in the options

Press to call

Call log menu is accessible via the carousel or

To listen to a message (DECT 525 only)

Browse through the list and press to select the entry marked with

Select Play in the options

Press to directly reach the calls list

** Note : to be able to call back a correspondent in the case of an incoming call, you need to

subscrible to the Caller Line Identification service.

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To store the caller’s number

Browse through the list and press to select an entry

Scroll to Store and press to select

Enter the name and press

To delete a name and a number

To send an SMS from the call log

Browse through the list and press to select an entry

Scroll to Delete and press to select

Press to confirm your choice

Browse through the list and press to select an entry

Scroll to Send SMS and press to select

Warning: if a message is associated to the entry, it is also erased from the answer machine,

whether it is read or not (DECT 525 only). (see page 45)

Press to directly reach the calls list

Enter the Destination box* number (optional), press

Enter the password and press (optional)

Select your SMS box* (only if you have created several SMS boxes).

To create a SMS box please refer to SMS settings page 25

To view the number

Press to directly reach the calls list

Browse through the list and press to select an entry

Scroll to View number and press to select

* only available in the UK

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Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Call log and press to select

Scroll to Delete all and press to select

Press to confirm

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Call log and press to select

Scroll to Call log settings and press to select

Press to select Incoming calls or scroll to Outgoing calls

and press to select

Browse through the options and press to select the one that suits you

Delete all

Call log settings

To delete all the call log

You can set the call log to store information about incoming calls and/or outgoing calls.

Note: entries with unread answerphone messages will also be deleted (DECT 525 only).

Press to select Send now

Enter the text and press (see page 19)

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Network

This feature allows you to activate or deactivate operator services that are subscription dependent.

You need to set up codes (see page 56).

Contact your network operator for more details.You can usually subscribe to Call forward,

operator voice mailbox etc...

Calls can be redirected to another phone number. Set the code (see page 56) and activate it when

necessary.

From now on the calls will be redirected to the assigned phone number.

Example of service: Call forward

To activate call forward

To deactivate call forward

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Network and press to select

Press to select Call forward

Enter the phone number directly and press or press to retrieve from the

phonebook the number to which the calls are to be forwarded and press

The number is automatically chained to the call forward prefix and the system dials the

number.

Press to select View

Press to select Cancel

Hang up

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Extra

Call duration

Alarm clock

Do Not Disturb mode

Call duration

The total communication time is displayed

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Extra and press to select

Press to select Call duration

Press to Reset the counter

A long press on activates/deactivates the alarm clock with your own settings.

When the alarm rings, press any key to stop it.The snooze is then activated (will ring again every 5

minutes).To definitely stop it press

Alarm clock

To activate / deactivate the alarm clock

To set the alarm clock

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Extra and press to select

Scroll to Alarm clock and press to select

Scroll to Set day and press to select. Choose a day.

Scroll to Set time and press to select

Enter the time and press

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To set the alarm ring tone type and ring tone volume

To set the Do Not Disturb mode

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Extra and press to select

Scroll to Alarm clock and press to select

Scroll to Settings and press to select

Press to select Ring tones

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Extra and press to select

Scroll to Do Not Disturb mode and press to select

Scroll to Set day, press to select the day and press

Choose among the available ring tones and press to select

Scroll to Ring tone volume and press to select

Choose among the available volume levels and press to select

A long press on activates/deactivates this mode with your own settings.

Warning! only allowed callers will be able to reach you during the selected day & time

This feature allows you to screen calls after a certain time in the evening or when you do not want

to be disturbed. Enter the time and select the group(s) allowed to call you. If none of the 4 groups

is selected but the feature is activated, then nobody will be able to reach you.If the caller does not

belong to an allowed group, the handset and base station will remain silent, while the caller will hear

ringing.The answer machine (if activated) or the operator voice mail (network dependent) will answer

the call.The feature is deactivated by default. You need to subscribe to the Caller Line Identification

service (CLI).

Do Not Disturb mode

Scroll to Start time, enter the time and press

Scroll to Stop time, enter the time and press

Scroll to Allowed caller choice, activate the callers group(s) allowed to call you

and press to select

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Press to enter the carousel

Handset ring tones

Base ring tones

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Press to select External ring tone

Press to select Handset ring tones

Browse through the list of ring tones and press to select one

To set the external ring tone (ring tone for external calls)

Browse through the list of ring tones and press to select one

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Internal ring tone and press to select

To set the internal ring tone (ring tone for internal calls)

Browse through the list of ring tones and press to select one

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Base ring tones and press to select

only available for DECT 525

Sounds

Handset ring tones

Base ring tones

Group ring tones

Handset ring tone volume

Base ring tone volume

My ring tones*

Record personal melody

Settings

Press to select Handset ring tones

*only available in the UK

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Handset ring tone volume

Group ring tones

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Handset ring tone vol. and press to select

The current level is heard, browse through the levels to hear them

Press to select the appropriate volume

Base ring tone volume

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Base ring tone volume and press to select

The current level is heard, browse through the levels to hear them

Press to select the appropriate volume

Scroll through the 3 different groups and press to select one

Browse through the list of ring tones and press to select

only available for DECT 525

There are 3 groups of callers (see p 40 Group settings).You can associate 1 ring tone to a group.

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Group ring tones and press to select

To set the group ring tones

Warning : We strongly advise to put the handset far from your ear when it is ringing.

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Scroll to My ring tones and press to select

Browse through the list of downloaded ring tones and press to select

Scroll to Delete and press to select

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

To delete a downloaded ring tone

My ring tones

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to My ring tones and press to select

Press to select Handset or scroll to Base station and press to select

Press to select Change name

Press to select Handset or scroll to Base station and press to select

To rename a downloaded ring tone (set on handset or on base station)

This menu gives access to all available downloaded ring tones.These ring tones can be set on your

handset or on your base station (only available for DECT 525 base station) (see page 22).You can

store up to 3 downloaded ring tones.

Record personal melody

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Record pers. melody and press to select

Press to select Play

only available for DECT 525

To play a recorded melody

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

To record a new melody

Scroll to Record pers. melody and press to select

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Press to enter the carousel

To set the earpiece tone

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Settings and press to select

Scroll to Earpiece tone and press to select

Browse through the options and press to select the appropriate setting

Press to enter the carousel

To set the base loudspeaker volume

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Settings and press to select

Press to select Base loudspeaker vol.

Settings

Press to select the appropriate volume

only available for DECT 525

Press to enter the carousel

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Record pers. melody and press to select

To delete a recorded melody

Scroll to Delele and press to select

Press to confirm

Press to start recording

Scroll to Record new and press to select

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Press to enter the carousel

To set the notification beep

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Settings and press to select

Scroll to Notification beep and press to select

Press to select On or scroll to Off and press to select

Press to enter the carousel

To activate/deactivate the music on hold

The feature allows the caller to hear music when the call is put on hold when transferring a call

from one handset to the other.

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Settings and press to select

Scroll to Music on hold and press to select

Press to select On or scroll to Off and press to select

Press to enter the carousel

To set the key & feedback tones

Scroll to Sounds and press to select

Scroll to Settings and press to select

Scroll to Key & feedback tones and press to select

Press to select On or scroll to Off and press to select

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Base station

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Base station

Enable registration

Line settings

Service code settings

This feature allows you to register a DECT peripheral without keypad. Some DECT peripherals,

such as repeaters, do not have any keypad.A special menu-operated procedure is used to register

such peripherals to the base station.Also use the peripheral instructions to register it to the base

Enable registration

Line settings

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Base station and press to select

Press to select Enable registration

Enter the peripheral code (RC code) and press

Follow the instructions in the peripheral manual

To register a DECT peripheral

To change the dial mode

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Base station and press to select

Scroll to Line settings and press to select

Press to select Dial mode

Press to select Tone or scroll to Pulse and press to select

Note: this setting allows you to select pulse dialling (also called “Loop disconnect” and used in

countries without DTMF tone dialling capability or using old PABX).

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To change the recall type

Note: this setting is useful when using operator services.The use of some services accessed with

+1, +2 and +3 (call waiting, call forward...) will depend on the flash setting (short/long)

according to your installation type (ISDN, Public, PABX).

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Base station and press to select

Scroll to Line settings and press to select

Scroll to Recall type and press to select

Press to select Short flash or scroll to Long flash and press to select

To change the configuration

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Base station and press to select

Scroll to Line settings and press to select

Scroll to Choose country/oper. and press to select

Browse through the countries and press to select the appropriate one.

To activate and deactivate the first ring

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Base station and press to select

Scroll to Line settings and press to select

Scroll to First ring and press to select

Choose between On or Off and press to select

To prevent the phone from ringing when receiving an SMS, the first ring tone is deactivated.You can

activate it.

Browse through the operator type and press to select the appropriate one.

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When you subscribe to extra services with your operator you may need to set some codes in your

phone.The default codes are the codes used by the main national operator.

If you subscribed to another operator you may need to change the codes.

Contact your network operator for more information on the services.

Service code settings

Press to enter the carousel menu

Scroll to Base station and press to select

Scroll to Service code settings and press to select

Browse through the list of services and press to select

Enter the code and press

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FAQ

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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. If the handset is not registered you may

need to register it (see p.28).

2/ Can the handset be left on the base all the time?

Yes there is no “memory effect”.The handset can be left on the base station for all current models using NiMh batteries.

3/ Will my phone lose all recorded data (phonebooks entries, recorded messages) in the case of a

general power cut?

No it will not.The data recorded in your phone is not deleted in the case of a general power failure or when

you unplug your base station or when you replace the batteries.

4/ I have set up the date & time on my phone and the information given after a call is not correct.

Why?

If you have a ISDN phone installation, these parameters (date & time) may be transferred directly through the

ISDN to the phone. If you did not set-up the ISDN correctly this can explain why the information transmitted

is not correct. Set-up the date & time directly on the ISDN phone installation or, if this is not possible, call the

Operator/dealer who provided and installed the ISDN.

5/ I cannot use the answering machine of my Philips phone together with my Fax plugged into the

same line, why is this?

To avoid this, it is recommended to set up the number of rings before the answering machine switches on.

Example: if the network mail box or a fax is set to answer the calls after 4 rings, please set up your answering

machine on 3 rings.To set up the number of rings, please see p 34.

6/ What is CLI and how do I make it work?

CLI stands for Caller Line Identification and it is a special service that you may subscribe to from your network

operator. Once you have subscribed to the service, a CLI enabled phone will display the callers number (unless

withheld) as the phone rings so that you may decide whether or not to take the call.

7/ The CLI service does not work on my Philips phone, on my digital phone installation (ISDN,

ADSL). How do I solve this problem?

Our products are designed to work on an analogue network. If you plugged your PHILIPS phone into a digital

installation, the CLI may not be displayed upon incoming calls. Digital phone installations (ISDN) are not always

compatible with analogue phones as far as operator services are concerned.

You may find the information regarding compatibility in the user guide of your ISDN. If not, please contact the

ISDN manufacturer to check if the device is designed to display CLI on analogue phones. ISDN over 2 or 3

years old are generally not compatible with analogue phones for the CLI Service.

Note that the filters used with some ADSL lines can filter out part of the CLI signal and prevent the phone

from displaying CLI correctly. It is possible to purchase better ADSL filters that do not cause this problem.

FAQ

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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

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.

NB. If the name of the caller is registered in your phonebook upon an incoming call it will be the name you

have registered which will be displayed and not the one provided by the Operator.The data in your phonebook

will have priority over the Operator’s data in this particular case.

The CNIP uses the same technology as for the CLI.Therefore the limits of this service are identical (please

refer to the questions related to CLI if the service is not working properly). Remember that it only works with

alphanumeric display.

9/ How many telephones can I have?

All items of telephone equipment have Ringtone Equivalence Number* (REN), which is used to calculate the

number of items which may be connected to any one telephone line.

Your DECT 521/525 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed, if the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the tele-

phones may not ring.

With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.

10/ My answering machine does not record the messages left by my correspondents. How do I

solve this problem?

Check the operator voice mail box is not activated. If it is activated, set the answering machine so that it starts

recording first (set up the number of rings before the answering machine switches on).

11/ Which are the conditions required to be able to send an SMS ?

You must first have a subscription to Caller Display (CLI) service from your network operator as well as an

SMS service subscription from the appropriate provider.

12/ Is it possible to write, read send or receive an SMS when the other handset is in communica-

tion (DECT 521 and DECT 525 multi-handset packs only)?

No it is not possible.

13/ What happens if I send an SMS to a fixed line with no SMS phone ?

The correspondent could receive a vocal message (SMS provider dependent).

14/ Is it possible to send an SMS to a fixed line in another country ?

This feature depends on your provider. Please contact your provider for more details.

15/ How can I get the SMS centre number ?

One SMS centre number at least is pre-programmed in your DECT 521/DECT 525. However, should you need

to store another number, other numbers can be set into the phone from the menu SMS/SMS Settings/SMS

centre. Please check the incoming and outgoing centre numbers with the SMS provider or from the enclosed

addendum to your phone user manual.

16/ What is the destination box* useful for ?

This is the number of a personal SMS box. It is a way to send an SMS to someone’s personal box instead of

sending it to the default box, which is a kind of common box. If you send an SMS without specifying an SMS box

number (destination box), then the SMS will be sent to the default box if the receiver’s phone deals with multi-

boxes features (provider dependent).

17/ When using my SMS-enabled Philips phone with another SMS-enabled phone on the same

line, can it cause any problems ?

Yes, this will prevent the phones from receiving SMS.You need to deactivate the SMS feature on one of the

phones.Your DECT 521/DECT 525 has a feature which enables you to turn the SMS feature off. Go to menu

SMS/SMS Settings/Mode/Off

* only available in the UK

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Troubleshooting

The icon does not

scroll when the handset is

placed on the base

PROBLEMS

No dialling tone

- Crackling on the line

The handset displays ‘Not

available’

- when attempting to add

another handset to the base

station

- when using a handset

Noise interference on your

radio or television

Caller Line Identification

(CLI) service does not work

No ring tone

The icon does not appear

The icon is blinking

- Bad battery contact

- Dirty contact

- Battery is full

CAUSES

- No power

- Batteries are empty

- You are too far from the base station

- Wrong cable

- Line adaptor not plugged to the

line cord

- The ring tone is deactivated

- The Do Not Disturb mode is ON

- No mains power

- The handset is too far from the

base station

- Handset not registered to the

base station

- You are too far from the base

station

- The base station is too close to

electrical appliances, reinforced

concrete walls or metal door-

frames

- The procedure to add a handset

has failed, try again

- Maximum number of handsets (6)

has been reached

- Base station is already busy with

another handset (ie : phonebook)

The DECT 521/525 base station or

mains power pack are too close to

electrical appliances

- The service is not activated

- Move the handset slightly

- Clean the contact with a cloth

moistened with alcohol

- No need to charge

SOLUTIONS

- Check the connections. Reset

the phone : unplug and plug back

in the mains

- Charge the batteries at least 24

hours

- Move closer to the base station

- Always use the cable provided

- Plug the line adaptor to the line

cord

- Increase the volume (page 50)

- Deactivate it (page 48)

- Check connections

- Move closer to the base station

- Register the handset to the base

(page 28)

- Move closer to the base station

- Move the base station to find a

better place (the higher the

better)

- Disconnect and connect the

base station power supply. Follow

the procedure to register a

handset (page 28)

- Un-register a handset

- Wait until it is available

Move the power pack or base

station as far as possible

- Check your subscription with

your network operator

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PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS

No new SMS are received

A phonebook entry cannot

be memorised

No SMS can be sent or

received

- SMS memory is full

- The SMS mode is deactivated

The phonebook is full

- The outgoing or incoming SMSC

number is not set or is wrong

- The destination box* is wrong

- SMS mode is OFF

- You have no subscription

- Another SMS-enabled phone is

also on your line

- There is a problem of

compatibility between operators

- The identity is withheld

- Delete old SMS

- Activate it (p 25)

Delete an entry to free memory

- Refer to the SMS leaflet to get

the correct SMSC’s numbers

- See point 16 page 58

- Activate SMS mode (page 25)

- Contact your provider for more

information

- Deactivate the SMS mode on

one of the device.

- Contact your provider for more

information

- Show identity

The answer machine does not

record messages

The remote control access does

not work

It is not possible to record an

outgoing message

The DECT 525 hangs up during

remote access

The answer machine stops

automatically

- The memory is full

- The answer only mode is activated

- The Answer & record is not

activated

The remote control access is not

activated

The memory is full

- 3 failed attempts to send a code

- Duration is too long

- The memory is full

- Message exceeds 3 minutes

- Delete messages

- Select the Answer & record mode

- Press

Activate the remote control

access (page 36)

Delete messages

- Enter the correct code

- Manage the remote control quicker

- Play & delete messages

- Messages must not exceed 3 mn

PROBLEMS CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Answer machine troubleshooting

No caller Id/ poor audio

quality/Poor connection

quality with broadband DSL

internet

- DSL filter(s)/splitter missing or

insufficient number of filters

- Modem &/or phone plugged in

the wrong DSL filter slot

- Defective DSL filter(s)

- Make sure you have one DSL

filter plugged directly on each line

socket used in the house

- Check the modem and the

phone are plugged in the correct

filter slot (one specific for each)

- The filter(s) can be defective.

Replace it/them and make

another test

only available in the UK

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Add new (phonebook) 40

Alarm clock 47

Answer a call 1, 17

Answer machine settings 33

Babysit mode 28, 39

Base keys 4

Base installation 15

Batteries & battery life 15

Call duration 47

Call forward 46

Call log settings 45

Call transfer 38

Call screening 35

Change name 41

Change number 41

Choose country/operator 55

Conference call 39

Conformity 12

Copy to phonebook 24

Date and time 29

Declaration of conformity 13

Define groups 42

Delete all (call log) 45

Delete call log entry 44

Delete an entry (phonebook) 42

Delete an SMS 24

Destination box 58 (n°16)

Dial mode 54

Display contrast 30

Do Not Disturb mode 48

Earpiece tone 52

Edition mode 19

Enable regisration (DECT peripheral) 54

FAQ 57

First ring 55

Forward SMS 23

GAP 13

Groups 40, 50

Handset keys 2

Handset ring tones 49

Idle mode 16

Intercom 18, 38

Key & feedback tones 53

Keypad lock/unlock 2

Line settings 54

Listening to messages (Answer machine) 31

Local message (Memo) 37

Loudspeaker 2, 18

Make calls 17, 25, 41, 43

Music on hold 53

Mute 18

Navigation in menus 16

Network 46

Notification beeps 53

Outgoing messages 33

PABX/PSTN 54

Phonebook 40

Predial 17

Pulse 54

Range 15

Read SMS 22

Recall type 55

Recording quality 35

Record conversation 18

Record a memo 37

Record personal melody 51

Recording personal outgoing message 33

Redial 17

Remote access to answer machine 36

Remote control code (answer machine) 36

Rename handset 29

Ring tone type (alarm) 48

Ring tone volume (alarm) 48

Rings before answering (Answer machine) 34

Screening calls 35

Screen saver 16, 30

Send new SMS 21

Send SMS (from phonebook) 42

Send SMS (from call log) 44

Service codes settings 56

SMS box 25

SMS centre 26, 27

SMS mode 25

SMS settings 25

Toll saver (Answer machine) 34

Tone 54

Unpacking your DECT 521/525 14

Unregister handset 28

View the call log 43

Voice language 34

Volume (earpiece) 18

Volume (ring tone) 50

Index

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Product's Documents

User manual

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Philips DECT5251S/05 Questions and Answers