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Philips DECT 221
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Environment and Safety

Safety Information

General safety guidelines for using telephone equipment, covering fire, electric shock, and injury risks.

Power and Battery Requirements

Details on electrical supply voltage, phase, and handset battery specifications (NiMH AAA).

Environmental Care and Interference

Guidance on proper disposal, recycling, and potential interference with medical equipment or other devices.

Setting Up Your Phone

Installing Your DECT 221;225

Step-by-step guide for connecting the base unit, charger, and handset to power and phone line.

Charging the Handset

Instructions on how to charge the handset and indicators for battery status.

Digital Security System

Explanation of the phone's digital security system for preventing unauthorized access and ensuring secure communication.

Registering Your Handset

Procedure for pairing a new handset with the DECT 221/225 base station.

About Your Phone

Your Handset

Overview of the handset keys and their functions, including navigation and call handling.

Your DECT 221;225 Base Stations

Identification of the DECT 221 and DECT 225 base station models and their features.

Icons on Handset Display

Explanation of various icons displayed on the handset screen, indicating battery, call status, and messages.

Exploring the Menus

Overview of the phone's menu structure and available functions for settings and customization.

Making Calls

Making a Call

Basic steps to initiate a call using the TALK key and dialing the number.

Preparatory Dialing (Pre-Dial)

Method for dialing a number before establishing the call, allowing for editing and review.

Redialling and Off-Hook Redialing

Methods for redialing numbers from the call list and using off-hook redialing.

Phonebook Dialing

How to dial numbers stored in the phonebook.

Ending a Call

Methods to end an ongoing call.

Answering a Call

How to receive an incoming call using the TALK key.

Handsfree Calls and Volume Adjustment

Using the loudspeaker for calls and adjusting earpiece/loudspeaker volume.

Muting a Call

Temporarily silencing the microphone during a call.

Chain Dialing

Dialing numbers from the phonebook after seizing the phone line.

Recall Function

Using the recall feature to manage second calls and answer incoming calls during an active call.

Using Your Phonebook

Viewing Phonebook Records

How to access and browse stored contacts in the phonebook.

Storing a Name and Number

Step-by-step guide to add new contacts to the phonebook.

Editing Phonebook Records

Procedure for modifying existing contacts in the phonebook.

Deleting Phonebook Records

How to remove individual contacts from the phonebook.

Deleting the Entire Phonebook

Option to erase all contacts from the phonebook at once.

Call Records

Finding Out Who Called You (Call List)

Accessing the list of incoming calls with caller ID information.

Checking Your Call Records

Steps to view details of incoming calls like name, number, date, and time.

Calling Back from a Call Record

How to redial a number directly from the call record list.

Saving Call Records to Phonebook

Adding incoming call numbers from the call list to the phonebook.

Deleting a Call Record

Removing a single entry from the call history.

Deleting the Entire Call List

Erasing all incoming call records simultaneously.

Saving Dial Records to Phonebook

Adding outgoing call numbers to the phonebook.

Deleting a Dial Record

Removing a single outgoing call record.

Deleting the Entire Dial List

Erasing all outgoing call records at once.

Personalizing Your Phone

Personalizing Phone Display

Customizing the phone's screen, including handset naming, language, and backlight.

Personalizing Sound Settings

Adjusting handset ring melodies, volume, and key tone.

Advanced Features

Dial Mode

Selecting between tone and pulse dialing modes for calls.

Flash Duration

Setting the appropriate flash duration for operator services and call waiting.

Area Code Formatting

Entering the local area code for proper Caller ID formatting.

System

Registering a Handset

Procedure for pairing a new handset with the base station.

Un-registering a Handset

Process for removing a handset from the base station.

Resetting

Restoring the phone's display, sounds, and settings to default values.

Additional Features

Key Lock

Locking the keypad to prevent accidental key presses.

Handset Ringer On;Off Shortcut

Quickly toggling the handset ringer on or off.

Message Waiting Indication (MWI)

Notification for new voicemail messages.

Finding a Handset

Using the paging feature to locate a misplaced handset.

Using Multi-Handsets

Calling Someone in the House

Making internal calls between handsets using the intercom function.

Inquiry Call During External Call

Making an inquiry call to another handset during an external call.

Transferring Call to Another Handset

Moving an active external call to a different handset.

Making a 3-Way Conference Call

Setting up a conference call with two other parties.

DECT 225 Answering Machine

Answering Machine Display

Explanation of the display indicators on the answering machine.

Turning Answering Machine On;Off

How to activate or deactivate the answering machine function.

Outgoing Messages (OGM)

Managing outgoing messages, including recording and default messages.

Setting Default OGM Language

Selecting the language for the default outgoing message.

Recording and Managing OGM

Steps to record, listen to, and delete outgoing messages.

Incoming Messages (ICM)

Information about recording and managing incoming caller messages.

Playing and Deleting ICM

How to playback, delete single, or delete all incoming messages.

Call Screening and Volume Adjustment

Listening to callers before they leave a message and adjusting volume levels.

Ring Delay Settings

Setting the number of rings before the answering machine answers.

Security PIN Management

Setting or reviewing the PIN for remote access to the answering machine.

Remote Access Function

Accessing answering machine functions remotely via phone.

Appendix

Default Settings

List of factory default settings for handset and answering machine features.

Troubleshooting

Regulatory and Approval Information

Equipment Approval and Notification

Information on FCC/Industry Canada compliance, REN, and telephone company notification requirements.

Service Centers

Contact information for authorized service centers in the USA and Canada.

Interference and RF Exposure

Details on FCC rules, potential interference, RF radiation limits, and hearing aid compatibility.

Privacy and IC Notice

Notes on communication privacy and Industry Canada technical specifications and equipment approval.

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Environment and Safety

Safety Information

General safety guidelines for using telephone equipment, covering fire, electric shock, and injury risks.

Power and Battery Requirements

Details on electrical supply voltage, phase, and handset battery specifications (NiMH AAA).

Environmental Care and Interference

Guidance on proper disposal, recycling, and potential interference with medical equipment or other devices.

Setting Up Your Phone

Installing Your DECT 221;225

Step-by-step guide for connecting the base unit, charger, and handset to power and phone line.

Charging the Handset

Instructions on how to charge the handset and indicators for battery status.

Digital Security System

Explanation of the phone's digital security system for preventing unauthorized access and ensuring secure communication.

Registering Your Handset

Procedure for pairing a new handset with the DECT 221/225 base station.

About Your Phone

Your Handset

Overview of the handset keys and their functions, including navigation and call handling.

Your DECT 221;225 Base Stations

Identification of the DECT 221 and DECT 225 base station models and their features.

Icons on Handset Display

Explanation of various icons displayed on the handset screen, indicating battery, call status, and messages.

Exploring the Menus

Overview of the phone's menu structure and available functions for settings and customization.

Making Calls

Making a Call

Basic steps to initiate a call using the TALK key and dialing the number.

Preparatory Dialing (Pre-Dial)

Method for dialing a number before establishing the call, allowing for editing and review.

Redialling and Off-Hook Redialing

Methods for redialing numbers from the call list and using off-hook redialing.

Phonebook Dialing

How to dial numbers stored in the phonebook.

Ending a Call

Methods to end an ongoing call.

Answering a Call

How to receive an incoming call using the TALK key.

Handsfree Calls and Volume Adjustment

Using the loudspeaker for calls and adjusting earpiece/loudspeaker volume.

Muting a Call

Temporarily silencing the microphone during a call.

Chain Dialing

Dialing numbers from the phonebook after seizing the phone line.

Recall Function

Using the recall feature to manage second calls and answer incoming calls during an active call.

Using Your Phonebook

Viewing Phonebook Records

How to access and browse stored contacts in the phonebook.

Storing a Name and Number

Step-by-step guide to add new contacts to the phonebook.

Editing Phonebook Records

Procedure for modifying existing contacts in the phonebook.

Deleting Phonebook Records

How to remove individual contacts from the phonebook.

Deleting the Entire Phonebook

Option to erase all contacts from the phonebook at once.

Call Records

Finding Out Who Called You (Call List)

Accessing the list of incoming calls with caller ID information.

Checking Your Call Records

Steps to view details of incoming calls like name, number, date, and time.

Calling Back from a Call Record

How to redial a number directly from the call record list.

Saving Call Records to Phonebook

Adding incoming call numbers from the call list to the phonebook.

Deleting a Call Record

Removing a single entry from the call history.

Deleting the Entire Call List

Erasing all incoming call records simultaneously.

Saving Dial Records to Phonebook

Adding outgoing call numbers to the phonebook.

Deleting a Dial Record

Removing a single outgoing call record.

Deleting the Entire Dial List

Erasing all outgoing call records at once.

Personalizing Your Phone

Personalizing Phone Display

Customizing the phone's screen, including handset naming, language, and backlight.

Personalizing Sound Settings

Adjusting handset ring melodies, volume, and key tone.

Advanced Features

Dial Mode

Selecting between tone and pulse dialing modes for calls.

Flash Duration

Setting the appropriate flash duration for operator services and call waiting.

Area Code Formatting

Entering the local area code for proper Caller ID formatting.

System

Registering a Handset

Procedure for pairing a new handset with the base station.

Un-registering a Handset

Process for removing a handset from the base station.

Resetting

Restoring the phone's display, sounds, and settings to default values.

Additional Features

Key Lock

Locking the keypad to prevent accidental key presses.

Handset Ringer On;Off Shortcut

Quickly toggling the handset ringer on or off.

Message Waiting Indication (MWI)

Notification for new voicemail messages.

Finding a Handset

Using the paging feature to locate a misplaced handset.

Using Multi-Handsets

Calling Someone in the House

Making internal calls between handsets using the intercom function.

Inquiry Call During External Call

Making an inquiry call to another handset during an external call.

Transferring Call to Another Handset

Moving an active external call to a different handset.

Making a 3-Way Conference Call

Setting up a conference call with two other parties.

DECT 225 Answering Machine

Answering Machine Display

Explanation of the display indicators on the answering machine.

Turning Answering Machine On;Off

How to activate or deactivate the answering machine function.

Outgoing Messages (OGM)

Managing outgoing messages, including recording and default messages.

Setting Default OGM Language

Selecting the language for the default outgoing message.

Recording and Managing OGM

Steps to record, listen to, and delete outgoing messages.

Incoming Messages (ICM)

Information about recording and managing incoming caller messages.

Playing and Deleting ICM

How to playback, delete single, or delete all incoming messages.

Call Screening and Volume Adjustment

Listening to callers before they leave a message and adjusting volume levels.

Ring Delay Settings

Setting the number of rings before the answering machine answers.

Security PIN Management

Setting or reviewing the PIN for remote access to the answering machine.

Remote Access Function

Accessing answering machine functions remotely via phone.

Appendix

Default Settings

List of factory default settings for handset and answering machine features.

Troubleshooting

Regulatory and Approval Information

Equipment Approval and Notification

Information on FCC/Industry Canada compliance, REN, and telephone company notification requirements.

Service Centers

Contact information for authorized service centers in the USA and Canada.

Interference and RF Exposure

Details on FCC rules, potential interference, RF radiation limits, and hearing aid compatibility.

Privacy and IC Notice

Notes on communication privacy and Industry Canada technical specifications and equipment approval.

Philips DECT 221 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPhilips
ModelDECT 221
CategoryCordless Telephone
LanguageEnglish

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