Philips CD280 User Manual

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Do not expose the phone to excessive heat  
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.  
Do not drop your phone or allow objects to  
fall on your phone.  
Do not use any cleaning agents containing  
alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as  
these may harm the set.  
Do not use the product in places where there  
are explosive hazards.  
Do not let small metal objects come into  
contact with the product. This can deteriorate  
audio quality and damage the product.  
Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause  
interference.  
1 Important safety  
instructions  
Power requirements  
This product requires an electrical supply  
of 100-240 volts AC. In case of power  
failure, the communication can be lost.  
The voltage on the network is classified  
as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network  
Voltages), as defined in the standard EN  
60950.  
Metallic objects may be retained if placed near  
or on the handset receiver.  
About operating and storage temperatures  
Warning  
Operate in a place where temperature is  
always between 0°C to +35°C (32°F to  
95°F).  
Store in a place where temperature is  
always between -20°C and +45°C (-4° F  
to 113° F).  
The Electrical network is classified as  
hazardous. The only way to power down the  
charger is to unplug the power supply from  
the electrical outlet. Ensure that the electrical  
outlet is always easily accessible.  
Battery life may be shortened in low  
temperature conditions.  
To avoid damage or malfunction  
Caution  
Use only the power supply listed in the user  
instructions.  
Use only the batteries listed in the user  
instructions.  
Do not allow the charging contacts or the  
battery to come into contact with metal objects.  
Do not open the handset, base station or  
charger as you could be exposed to high  
voltages.  
Do not allow the product to come into  
contact with liquids.  
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an  
incorrect type.  
Dispose of used batteries according to the  
instructions.  
Always use the cables provided with the  
product.  
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet  
shall be installed near the equipment and shall  
be easily accessible.  
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.  
This equipment is not designed to make  
emergency calls when the power fails. An  
alternative has to be made available to allow  
emergency calls.  
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2 Your CD280/  
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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome  
to Philips!  
To fully benefit from the support that Philips  
com/welcome.  
User Manual  
Quick start guide  
Note  
In some countries, you have to connect the  
line adapter to the line cord, then plug the line  
cord to the telephone socket.  
What is in the box  
Handset  
Charger  
Power adapter  
Guarantee  
EN  
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Earpiece  
a
b
Overview of the phone  
Select the function displayed  
on the handset screen  
directly above the key.  
Scroll up on the menu.  
Increase the earpiece/speaker  
volume.  
c
d
e
f
Enter the phonebook.  
End the call.  
Exit the menu/operation.  
Press and hold to turn the  
handset on/off.  
Press to enter a pause.  
Switch between the lower  
and upper case during text  
editing.  
Mute/unmute the  
microphone.  
Microphone  
g
h
Turn the speaker on/off.  
Make and receive calls.  
Press and hold to make the  
intercom call.  
i
Set the dial mode (pulse  
mode or temporary tone  
mode).  
Make and receive calls.  
Recall key (This function is  
network dependent.)  
Scroll down on the menu.  
Decrease the earpiece/  
speaker volume.  
j
k
Enter the call log.  
• Confirm selection.  
Enter the options menu.  
l
Loudspeaker  
m
n
Battery door  
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Icon  
Descriptions  
Display icons  
It flashes when there is a new  
voice message.  
It remains steadily on when  
the voice messages are already  
viewed in the call log.  
In standby mode, the icons shown on the main  
screen tell you what features are available on  
your handset.  
The icon is not shown when  
there is no voice message.  
It displays when you ncrease and  
decrease the volume.  
Icon  
Descriptions  
When the handset is off the base  
station/charger, the bars indicate  
the battery level (full, medium  
and low).  
When the handset is on the base  
station/charger, the bars keep  
scrolling until charging completes.  
The empty battery icon flashes  
and you hear an alert tone.  
The battery is low and needs  
recharging.  
It displays the link status between  
the handset and base station. The  
more bars are shown, the better  
the or connection is.  
It indicates a received call in the  
call log.  
It indicates an outgoing call in the  
redial list.  
It flashes when there is a new  
missed call.  
It is steadily on when browsing  
the missed calls in call log.  
It flashes when receiving an  
incoming call.  
It remains steadily on when you  
hang up the phone.  
The alarm is activated.  
The speaker is on.  
The ringer is off.  
EN  
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Connect each end of the power adapter to (for  
multi handset version only):  
3 Get started  
the DC input jack at the bottom of  
the extra handset charger.  
the power socket on the wall.  
Caution  
Ensure you have read the safety instructions in  
the “Important” section before you connect  
and install your handset.  
Connect the base station  
Warning  
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the  
power supply voltage corresponds to the  
voltage printed on the back or the underside  
of the phone.  
Use only the supplied power adapter to charge  
the batteries.  
Note  
If you subscribe to the digital subscriber line  
(DSL) high speed internet service through  
your telephone line, ensure you install a DSL  
filter between the telephone line cord and  
the power socket.. The filter prevents noise  
and caller ID problems caused by the DSL  
interference. For more information on the DSL  
filters, contact your DSL service provider.  
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EN  
 
Install the handset  
Set the date and time  
Caution  
Tip  
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,  
sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.  
Use only the supplied batteries.  
Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix  
different brands or types of batteries.  
To set the date and time later, press [Back] to  
skip this setting.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Date  
& time], then press [OK] to confirm.  
2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
date, then press [OK] to confirm.  
» The time setting menu is displayed on  
the handset.  
Warning  
Check the battery polarity when inserting in  
the battery compartment. Incorrect polarity  
may damage the product.  
3
Press the numeric buttons to enter the time.  
The batteries are pre-installed in the handset.  
Pull the battery tape off from the battery door  
before charging.  
Note  
If the time is in 12-hour format, press  
/
to  
select [AM] or [PM].  
4 Press [OK] to confirm.  
Charge the handset  
Place the handset on the charging cradle to  
charge the handset.When the handset is placed  
correctly on the charging cradle, your hear a  
docking sound.  
» The handset starts charging.  
Note  
Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first  
use.  
If the handset becomes warm when the  
batteries are being charged, it is normal.  
Your phone is now ready to use.  
EN  
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Check the battery level  
Check the signal strength  
It displays the link status between  
the handset and base station. The  
more bars are shown, the better  
the connection is.  
Ensure the handset is linked to the base  
station before you make or receive calls  
and carry out the phone functions and  
features.  
If you hear warning tones when you are  
on the phone, the handset is almost out  
of battery or the handset is out of range.  
Charge the battery or move the handset  
nearer to the base station.  
The battery icon displays the current battery  
level.  
When the handset is off the base  
station/charger, the bars indicate  
the battery level (full, medium and  
low).  
Switch your handset On/Off  
Press and hold  
to switch off the  
handset. The screen of handset turns off.  
When the handset is on the base  
station/charger, the bars flash until  
charging completes.  
The empty battery icon flashes. The  
battery is low and needs recharging.  
Note  
When the handset is switched off, no call can  
be received.  
Press and hold  
handset. It takes a few seconds for the  
handset to power up.  
to switch on the  
The handset turns off if the batteries are empty.  
If you are on the phone, you hear warning  
tones when the batteries are almost empty.The  
call gets disconnected after the warning.  
What is standby mode?  
Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.  
The standby screen displays the handset name  
and number/date and time, signal icon, and  
battery icon.  
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Call from the redial list  
4 Calls  
You can make a call from the redial list.  
Tip  
Note  
For more information, see “Redial a call” in the  
Redial list section.  
When the power fails, the phone cannot  
access emergency services.  
Call from the phonebook  
Tip  
You can make a call from the phonebook list.  
Check the signal strength before you make  
a call or when you are in a call. For more  
information, see “Check the signal strength” in  
the Get started section.  
Tip  
For more information, see “Call from the  
phonebook” in the Phonebook section.  
Make a call  
Call from the call log  
You can make a call in these ways:  
You can return a call from the received or  
missed call log.  
Quick call  
Dial before you call  
Redial the most recent number  
Call from the redial list.  
Call from the phonebook list  
Call from the call log  
Tip  
For more information, see “Return a call” in  
the Call log section.  
Note  
Quick call  
The call timer displays the talk time of your  
current call.  
1 Press  
/
.
2 Dial the phone number.  
» The number is dialed out.  
Note  
» The duration of your current call is  
displayed.  
If you hear warning tones, the handset is  
almost out of battery or the handset is out  
of range. Charge the battery or move the  
handset nearer to the base station.  
Dial before you call  
1 Dial the phone number  
To erase a digit, press [Clear].  
To enter a pause, press and hold  
End a call  
.
You can end a call in these ways:  
2 Press  
/
to dial out the call.  
Press  
; or  
Place the handset to the base station  
or charging cradle.  
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Answer a call  
Turn the speaker on or off  
When the phone rings, press  
answer the call.  
/
to  
Press  
.
Warning  
Make a second call  
When the handset rings or when the  
handsfree is activated, keep the handset away  
from your ear to avoid ear damage.  
Note  
This service is network dependent.  
Note  
1 Press  
during a call.  
The first call is put on hold.  
The caller ID service is available if you have  
registered to the caller ID service with your  
service provider.  
»
2 Dial the second number.  
» The number displayed on the screen  
is dialed out.  
Tip  
When there is a missed call, the handset  
displays a notification message.  
Answer a second call  
Turn off the ringer for all incoming  
calls  
Note  
This service is network dependent.  
When the phone rings, press  
.
When there is a periodical beep to notify you  
of an incoming call, you can answer the call in  
these ways:  
Adjust the earpiece volume  
1 Press  
and  
to answer the call.  
Press  
/
to adjust the volume during a call.  
»
The first call is put on hold, and you  
» The earpiece volume is adjusted and  
are now connected to the second call.  
the phone is back to the call screen.  
2 Press  
and  
to end the current call  
and answer the first call.  
Mute the microphone  
1 Press during a call.  
» The handset displays [Mute on].  
» The caller cannot hear you, but you  
can still hear his voice.  
2 Press again to unmute the microphone.  
» You can now communicate with the  
caller.  
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Toggle between two calls  
You can toggle your calls in these ways:  
Press  
and  
; or  
Press [Option] and select [Switch calls],  
then press [OK] again to confirm.  
» The current call is put on hold, and  
you are now connected to the other  
call.  
Make a conference call with  
the external callers  
Note  
This service is network dependent. Check with  
the service provider for additional charges.  
When you are connected to two calls, you can  
make a conference call in these ways:  
Press  
, then  
; or  
Press [Option], select [Conference] and  
then press [OK] again to confirm.  
» The two calls are combined and a  
conference call is established.  
EN 13  
 
While you are on the phone  
5 Intercom and  
conference calls  
You can go from one handset to another  
during a call:  
1 Press and hold  
.
» The current caller is put on hold.  
An intercom call is a call to another handset  
that shares the same base station.A conference  
call involves a conversation among you, another  
handset user and the outside callers.  
2 Select a handset number, then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
» Wait for the other side to answer  
your call.  
Make a call to another  
handset  
Toggle between calls  
Press and hold to switch between the  
outside call and the intercom call.  
Note  
If the base station only has 2 registered  
handsets, press and hold to make a call to  
another handset.  
Transfer a call  
1 Press and hold during a call.  
» The handsets available for intercom  
are displayed.  
1 Press and hold . The handsets available  
for intercom are displayed.  
2 Select a handset number, then press  
2 Select a handset number, then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
[OK] to confirm.  
» The selected handset rings.  
3 Press  
when the other side answers  
3 Press  
on the selected handset.  
» The intercom is established.  
your call.  
» The call is now transferred to the  
selected handset.  
4 Select [Cancel] or press  
to cancel or  
end the intercom call.  
Note  
Make a conference call  
If the selected handset is occupied in a call, you  
hear a busy tone.  
A 3-way conference call is a call between you,  
another handset user and the outside callers. It  
requires two handsets to share the same base  
station.  
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During an external call  
1 Press and hold to initiate an internal  
call.  
» The handsets available for intercom  
are displayed.  
» The external caller is put on hold.  
2 Select or enter a handset number, then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
» The selected handset rings.  
3 Press  
on the selected handset.  
» The intercom is established.  
4 Select [Conf] on your handset.  
» You are now on a 3-way conference  
call with the external call and the  
selected handset.  
5 Press  
to end the conference call.  
Note  
Press [Conf] to join an ongoing conference  
with another handset if [Services] >  
[Conference] is set to [Auto].  
During the conference call  
Press and hold , you can:  
put the external call on hold and go back  
to the internal call.  
» The external call is put on hold.  
toggle between the external and internal  
call.  
establish the conference call again.  
Note  
If a handset hangs up during the conference  
call, the other handset remains connected to  
the external call.  
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Key Lower case characters (for English/French/  
German/ Italian/Turkish/Portuguese/Spanish/  
Dutch/Danish/Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish)  
6 Text and  
numbers  
0
1
[Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤  
§ …  
You can enter text and numbers for handset  
name, phonebook records, and other menu  
items.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
a b c 2 à â æ á ã ä å ç  
d e f 3 è é ê ë Δ Φ  
g h i 4 ğ í ì ï ı Γ  
j k l 5 Λ  
m n o 6 ñ ó ô õ ö ò  
p q r s 7 β ş Π Θ Σ  
t u v 8 ù ú ü μ  
Enter text and numbers  
1 Press once or several times on the  
alphanumeric key to enter the selected  
character.  
w x y z 9 ø Ω Ξ Ψ  
Key Upper case characters (for Greek)  
2 Press [Clear] to delete the character.  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
[Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...  
A B Г 2 A B C Æ Å Ç  
Δ Ε Ζ 3 D E F É  
Η Θ Ι 4 G H I  
Κ Λ Μ 5 J K L  
Ν Ξ Ο 6 M N O Ñ Ö  
Π Ρ Σ 7 P Q R S  
Τ Υ Φ 8 T U V Ü  
Press  
right.  
/
to move the cursor left and  
Key Upper case characters (for English/French/  
German/ Italian/Turkish/Portuguese/Spanish/  
Dutch/Danish/Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish)  
0
1
[Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤  
§ ...  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A B C 2 À Â Æ Á Ã Ä Å Ç  
D E F 3 È É Ê Ë Δ Φ  
G H I 4 Ğ Í Ï İ Γ  
Χ Ψ Ω 9 W X Y Z Ø  
Key Lower case characters (for Greek)  
J K L 5 Λ  
0
1
[Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤  
§ …  
M N O 6 Ñ Ó Ô Õ Ö  
P Q R S 7 Ş Π Θ Σ  
T U V 8 Ù Ú Ü  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
α β γ 2 a b c à æ ä å  
δ ε ζ 3 d e f è é  
η θ ι 4 g h i ì  
κ λ μ 5 j k l Λ  
ν ξ ο 6 m n o ñ  
π ρ σ ς 7 p q r s ß  
τ υ φ 8 t u v ù ü  
χ ψ ω 9 w x y z ø  
W X Y Z 9 Ø Ω Ξ Ψ  
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Key Upper case characters (for Romanian/  
Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/Slovenian/  
Croatian)  
Key Lower case characters (for Serbian/  
Bulgarian)  
0
1
[Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤  
§ …  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
[Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...  
A B C 2 Â Æ Á Ă Ä Å Ą Ç Ć Č  
D E F 3 Ď Đ Ė Ě É Ę Δ Φ  
G H I 4 Í Î Γ  
J K L 5 Λ Ł Ĺ Ľ  
M N O 6 Ñ Ň Ń Ó Ö Ő  
P Q R S 7 Ř Ş Š Ś Π Θ Σ  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
a b c 2 à æ ä å  
d e f 3 è é Δ Φ  
g h i 4 ì Γ  
j k l 5 Λ  
m n o 6 ñ ö ò  
p q r s 7 Π Θ Σ ß  
t u v 8 ù ü  
x y z 9 ø Ω Ξ Ψ  
T U V 8 Ţ Ť Ú Û Ü Ů  
Ű
W X Y Z 9 Ý Ž Ź Ż ſ Ø Ω Ξ Ψ  
Key Lower case characters (for Romanian/  
Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/Slovenian/  
Croatian)  
Switch between the upper  
case and lower case  
0
1
[Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤  
§ …  
By default, the first letter of each word in a  
sentence is upper case and the rest is lower  
case. Press and hold to switch between the  
upper case and lower case letters.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
a b c 2 à â æ á ă ä å ą ć č  
d e f 3 ď đ ė ě è é ę Δ Φ  
g h i 4 í ì Γ  
j k l 5 Λ  
m n o 6 ñ ň ó ö ő ò  
p q r s 7 ř š ś Π Θ Σ ß  
t u v 8 ţ ť ù ú û ü ů  
ű
w x y z 9 ý ž ƒ ø Ω Ξ Ψ  
Key Upper case characters (for Serbian/  
Bulgarian)  
0
1
[Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤  
§ ...  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
А Б В Г Ђ Ć Č 2 A B CÆ Ä Å Ç  
Д Е Ж З Ј Đ 3 D E F É Δ Φ  
И Й К Л Љ 4 G H I Γ  
М Н О П Њ 5 J K L Λ  
Р С Т У Ћ 6 M N O Ñ Ö  
Ф Х Ц Ч 7 P Q R S Π Θ Σ  
Ш Щ Ъ Ы 8 T U V Ü  
Ь Э Ю Я Ž 9 W X Y Z Ø Ω Ξ Ψ  
EN 17  
 
7 Phone settings  
Sound settings  
Set the handset’s ringtone volume  
You can customize the settings to make it your  
own phone.  
You can select among 5 ringtone volume  
levels or [Off].  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >  
[Sounds] > [Ring volume], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
Name the handset  
2 Select a volume level, then press [OK] to  
The name of the handset can be up to 14  
characters. It is displayed on the handset screen  
in standby mode.  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Phone  
name], then press [OK] to confirm.  
Set the handset’s ringtone  
2 Enter or edit the name. To erase a  
You can select from 10 ringtones.  
character, select [Clear].  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >  
[Sounds] > [Ring tones], then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
3 Press [OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
2 Select a ringtone, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Set the display language  
Note  
Set the key tone  
This feature only applies to models with  
multiple-language support.  
Languages available for selection vary with  
different countries.  
Key tone is the sound made when you press a  
key on the handset.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >  
[Sounds] > [Key tone], then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >  
[Language], then press [OK] to confirm.  
2 Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to  
2 Select a language, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
» The setting is saved.  
Set the date and time  
For more information, see “Set the date and  
time” in the Get started section.  
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Set the docking tone  
Docking tone is the sound made when you  
place the handset on the base station or  
charger.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >  
[Sounds] > [Docking tone], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
2 Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Set the sound profile  
You can set the sound in the earpiece among  
3 different profiles.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >  
[Sounds] > [My sound], then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
2
Select a profile, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
ECO mode  
The ECO mode reduces the transmission  
power of the handset and base station.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Eco  
mode], then press [OK] to confirm.  
2 Select [On]/[Off], and press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
» ECO is displayed in standby mode.  
Note  
When ECO is activated, the connection range  
between the handset and the base station can  
be reduced.  
EN 19  
 
8 Alarm clock  
Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the  
information below to set your alarm clock.  
Set the alarm  
1 Select [Menu] > [Alarm], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
2 Select [On once] or [On daily], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
3 Enter an alarm time, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The alarm is set and  
is displayed  
on the screen.  
Tip  
Press  
/
to switch between [AM] / [PM].  
Turn off the alarm  
When the alarm rings  
Press any key to turn off the alarm.  
Before the alarm rings  
Select [Menu] > [Alarm] > [Off], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
20 EN  
 
Set the dial mode  
9 Services  
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Dial  
mode], then press [OK] to confirm.  
The phone supports a number of features that  
help you handle and manage the calls.  
2 Select a dial mode, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Auto conference  
Note  
If your phone is in pulse dial mode, press */INT  
during a call for temporary tone mode. Digits  
entered for this call are then sent out as tone  
signals.  
To join an external call with another handset,  
press  
.
Activate/Deactivate auto conference  
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] >  
[Conference], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
Select the recall duration  
2 Select [Auto]/[Off], then press [OK] to  
Ensure that the recall time is set correctly  
before you can answer a second call. In normal  
case, the phone is already preset for the recall  
duration.You can select among 3 options:  
[Short], [Medium] and [Long].The number of  
available options varies with different countries.  
For details, consult your service provider.  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Dial mode  
1 Select [Menu] >[Services] > [Recall  
Note  
time], then press [OK] to confirm.  
2 Select an option, then press [OK] to  
This feature only applies to models that  
support both tone and pulse dial.  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Dial mode is the telephone signal used in your  
country.The phone supports tone (DTMF) and  
pulse (rotary) dial. Consult the service provider  
for detailed information.  
Manage the carrier code  
Note  
This feature only applies to models with carrier  
code support.  
You can define a carrier code (up to 5 digits).  
This carrier code is automatically removed from  
an incoming call if it matches with the code you  
define.Then the phone number is saved in the  
call log without a carrier code.  
EN 21  
 
Activate auto removal of the carrier  
code  
Activate auto removal of the area  
code  
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Carrier  
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Area  
code], then press [OK] to confirm.  
code], then press [OK] to confirm.  
2 Enter the carrier code, then press [OK]  
2 Enter the area code, then press [OK] to  
to confirm.  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
» The setting is saved.  
Deactivate auto removal of the  
carrier code  
Deactivate auto removal of the area  
code  
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Carrier  
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Area  
code], then press [OK] to confirm.  
code], then press [OK] to confirm.  
2 Press [Clear] to delete all the digits.  
2 Press [Clear] to delete all the digits.  
3 Press [OK] to confirm.  
3 Press [OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
» The setting is saved.  
Manage the area code  
Network type  
Note  
Note  
This feature only applies to models with area  
code support.  
This feature only applies to models with  
network type support.  
You can define an area code (up to 5 digits).  
This area code is automatically removed from  
an incoming call if it matches with the code you  
define.Then the phone number is saved in the  
call log without an area code.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Network  
type], then press [OK].  
2 Select a network type, then press [OK].  
» The setting is saved.  
22 EN  
 
Register the handsets  
Unregister the handsets  
You can register additional handsets to the base  
station.The base station can register up to 5  
handsets.  
1 If two handsets share the same base  
station, you can unregister a handset with  
another handset.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Register],  
2 Select [Menu] > [Services] >  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
[Unregister], then press [OK] to confirm.  
2 Press and hold on the base station for  
5 seconds until you hear a confirmation  
beep, then press [OK] to confirm.  
3 Select the handset number to be  
unregistered.  
4 Press [OK] to confirm.  
3 Enter the system PIN. Press [Clear] to  
» The handset is unregistered.  
make corrections.  
Tip  
4 Press [OK] to confirm the PIN.  
» Registration is completed in less than  
2 minutes.The base automatically  
assigns a handset number to the  
handset.  
The handset number displays beside the  
handset name in standby mode.  
Note  
Restore default settings  
If the PIN is incorrect or no base is found  
within a certain period, your handset displays  
a notification message. Repeat the above  
procedure if registration fails.  
You can reset your phone settings to the  
original factory settings.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Reset],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
»
The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
Note  
The preset PIN is 0000. No change can be  
made on it.  
2 Press [OK] to confirm.  
» All settings are reset.  
Tip  
For more information about the default  
settings, see the section on Default settings.  
EN 23  
 
10 Default settings  
Language*  
Handset name  
Date  
Country dependent  
PHILIPS  
01/01/11  
Date format*  
Time*  
Time format*  
Alarm  
Country dependent  
Country dependent  
Country dependent  
[Off]  
Phonebook list  
Recall time*  
Conference  
Dial mode*  
Unchanged  
Country dependent  
[Off]  
[Tone]  
Handset ring melody* Country dependent  
Receiver volume [Volume 3]  
Handset ring volume [Level 3]  
Handset key beep  
Incoming call log  
Redial list  
[On]  
Empty  
Empty  
24 EN  
 
11 Technical data  
Display  
Amber LCD backlight  
General telephone features  
Dual mode caller name & number  
identification  
Conference call and voicemails  
Intercom  
Maximum talk time: 15 hours  
Battery  
CORUN: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 650mAh  
rechargeable batteries  
SANIK: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 650mAh  
rechargeable batteries  
Adapter  
Base and charger  
Philips: SSW-1920EU-2, Input: 100-240V  
50/60Hz 0.2A, Output: 6V 500mA  
Philips: SSW-1920UK-2, Input:  
100-240V50/60Hz 0.2A, Output: 6V  
500mA  
Power consumption  
Power consumption at standby mode:  
around 0.60W (CD280); 0.65W (CD285)  
Weight and dimensions (CD280)  
Handset: 125.6 grams  
46.1 x 164.5 x 27.5 mm (W x H x D)  
Charger: 50 grams  
73.5 x 78.5 x 89.5 mm (W x H x D)  
Weight and dimensions (CD285)  
Handset: 125.6 grams  
46.1 x 164.5 x 27.5 mm (W x H x D)  
Charger: 50 grams  
73.5 x 78.5 x 89.5 mm (W x H x D)  
Temperature range  
Operation: 0°C to +35°C (32°F to 95°F)  
Storage: -20°C to +45°C (-4°F to 113°F)  
Relative humidity  
Operation: Up to 95% at 40°C  
Storage: Up to 95% at 40°C  
EN 25  
 
Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.)  
12 Frequently  
The handset is nearly out of range. Move  
it closer to the base station.  
asked questions  
The phone receives interference from  
the nearby electrical appliances. Move the  
base station away from them.  
No signal bar displays on the screen.  
The phone is at a location with thick  
walls. Move the base away from them.  
The handset is out of range. Move it  
closer to the base station.  
The handset does not ring.  
Ensure the handset ringtone is turned on.  
The caller ID does not display.  
If the handset displays [Unregister],  
register your handset .  
The service is not activated. Check with  
your service provider.  
Tip  
The caller’s information is withheld or  
unavailable.  
For more information, see “Register the  
handsets” on the Services section.  
The handset loses connection with the base  
or the sound is distorted during a call.  
Check if the ECO mode is activated. Turn it  
off to increase the handset range and enjoy  
the optimal call conditions.  
If I fail to register the additional handsets to  
the base station, what do I do?  
Your base memory is full. Unregister the unused  
handsets and try again.  
No dialing tone  
Check your phone connections.  
The handset is out of range. Move it  
closer to the base station.  
Note  
If the above solutions do not help, disconnect  
the power supply from both the handset and  
base station. Try again after 1 minute.  
I cannot change the settings of my voice mail,  
what do I do?  
The voice mail service is managed by your  
service provider but not the phone itself.  
Contact your service provider to change the  
settings.  
The handset on the charger does not charge.  
Ensure the batteries are inserted  
correctly.  
Ensure the handset is placed properly on  
the charger. The battery icon animates  
when charging.  
The charging contacts are dirty.  
Disconnect the power supply first and  
clean the contacts with a damp cloth.  
Batteries are defective. Purchase new  
ones from your dealer.  
No display  
Ensure the batteries are charged.  
Ensure there are power and phone  
connections.  
26 EN  
 
handset from different make to the base station,  
put the base station in registration mode, then  
follow the procedure described in the handset  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
13 Notice  
Declaration of conformity  
Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories,  
declares that the CD280/CD285 is in  
compliance with the essential requirements and  
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/  
EC.You can find the Declaration of Conformity  
This product has been designed, tested and  
manufactured according the European R&TTE  
directive 1999/5/EC. Following this directive,  
this product can be brought into service in the  
following countries:  
Compliance with EMF  
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactures  
and sells many products targeted at consumers,  
which, like any electronic apparatus, in  
general have the ability to emit and receive  
electromagnetic signals.  
One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to  
take all necessary health and safety measures  
for our products, to comply with all applicable  
legal requirements and to stay well within  
the EMF standards applicable at the time of  
producing the products.  
Philips is committed to develop, produce and  
market products that cause no adverse health  
effects. Philips confirms that if its products are  
handled properly for their intended use, they  
are safe to use according to scientific evidence  
available today.  
Philips plays an active role in the development  
of international EMF and safety standards,  
enabling Philips to anticipate further  
developments in standardization for early  
integration in its products.  
Use 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.The handset and base station are  
GAP compliant, which means they guarantee  
the minimum functions: register a handset,  
take the line, make a call and receive a call.The  
advanced features may not be available if you  
use them with other makes.To register and use  
this handset with a GAP compliant base station  
of different make, first follow the procedure  
described in the manufacturer’s instructions,  
then follow the procedure described in this  
manual for registering a handset.To register a  
Disposal of your old product  
and batteries  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
EN 27  
 
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is  
attached to a product it means that the product  
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/  
EC. Please inform yourself about the local  
separate collection system for electrical and  
electronic products.  
Please act according to your local rules and  
do not dispose of your old products with your  
normal household waste.  
Correct disposal of your old product helps to  
prevent potential negative consequences for the  
environment and human health.  
Your product contains batteries covered by the  
European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot  
be disposed with normal household waste.  
Please inform yourself about the local rules  
on separate collection of batteries because  
correct disposal helps to prevent negative  
consequences for the environmental and  
human health.  
When this logo is attached to a product, it  
means a financial contribution has been paid to  
the associated national recovery and recycling  
system.  
Environmental information  
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.  
We have tried to make the packaging easy to  
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),  
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene  
(bags, protective foam sheet.)  
Your system consists of materials which can  
be recycled and reused if disassembled by  
a specialized company. Please observe the  
local regulations regarding the disposal of  
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
28 EN  
ANNEX 1  
English  
Finnish  
Dutch  
Hereby, Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories, declares that this equipment is in  
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive  
1999/5/EC.  
Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories vakuuttaa täten että tämä laite on direktiivin  
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.  
Hierbij verklaart, Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories dat het toestel in  
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van  
richtlijn 1999/5/EG.  
French  
Swedish  
Danish  
German  
Greek  
Par la présente, Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories, déclare que cet appareil est  
conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la  
directive 1999/5/CE.  
Härmed intygar, Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories, att denna utrustning står i  
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser  
som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.  
Undertegnede Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories erklærer herved, at følgende  
udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.  
Hiermit erklärt Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories die Übereinstimmung des  
Produkts mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten  
Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.  
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ η Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ  
ΟΤΙ ΑΥΤΟΣ Ο ΕΞΟΠΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ  
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.  
Italian  
Con la presente Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories dichiara che questo  
apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti  
stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.  
Spanish  
Por medio de la presente, Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories, declara que el equipo  
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o  
exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.  
Portuguese Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories, declara que este equipamento está conforme  
com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.  
Property of Philips Consumer Lifestyle  
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