Philips Cordless Telephone CD491 User Manual

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Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,  
ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm  
the set.  
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.  
1 Important safety  
instructions  
Power requirements  
Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause  
interference.  
This product requires an electrical supply of  
100-240 volts AC. In case of power failure,  
the communication can be lost.  
When using the phone as a baby monitor  
Caution  
The voltage on the network is classified  
asTNV-3 (Telecommunication Network  
Voltages), as defined in the standard EN  
60950.  
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do  
not play with the appliance.  
Make sure the baby unit and the cord are always out of  
reach of the baby (at least 1 metre/3 feet away).  
Keep the parent unit at least 1.5 metres/5 feet away  
from the baby unit to prevent acoustic feedback.  
Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s bed or  
playpen.  
Never cover the parent unit and the baby unit with  
anything (e.g. a towel or blanket).Always make sure the  
cooling vents of the baby unit are free.  
Warning  
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.  
Take every precaution to make sure that your baby can  
To avoid damage or malfunction  
Caution  
sleep safely .  
This appliance is not intended for use by persons  
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory  
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and  
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or  
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person  
responsible for their safety.  
If you place the parent unit next to a transmitter or  
other DECT appliance (e.g. a DECT telephone or  
wireless router for the internet), the connection with  
the baby unit may be lost. Move the baby monitor  
further away from the other wireless appliances until  
the connection is restored.  
Use only the power supply listed in the user  
instructions.  
Use only the batteries listed in the user instructions.  
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.  
Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to  
come into contact with metal objects.  
Do not let small metal objects come into contact with  
the product.This can deteriorate audio quality and  
damage the product.  
This baby monitor is intended as an aid. It is not a  
substitute for responsible and proper adult supervision  
and should not be used as such.  
Metallic objects may be retained if placed near or on  
the handset receiver.  
Do not use the product in places where there are  
explosive hazards.  
About operating and storage temperatures  
Operate in a place where temperature is  
always between 0°C to +40°C (up to 90%  
relative humidity).  
Store in a place where temperature is  
always between -20°C and +45°C (up to  
95% relative humidity).  
Do not open the handset, base station or charger as  
you could be exposed to high voltages.  
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.  
Do not allow the product to come into contact with  
liquids.  
Battery life may be shorter in low  
temperature conditions.  
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2 Your phone  
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome  
to Philips!  
To fully benefit from the support that Philips  
welcome.  
Power adapter**  
Line cord*  
What is in the box  
Base station (CD491)  
Guarantee  
User manual  
Base station (CD496)  
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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.  
Handset**  
Charger**  
Note  
** In multi-handset packs, there are additional handsets,  
chargers and power adapters.  
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Press and hold to make an  
intercom call (for multi handset  
version only).  
Scroll down on the menu.  
Decrease the earpiece/speaker  
volume.  
m
n
Overview of the phone  
a
b
q
Access the call log.  
Make and receive calls.  
Recall key  
Access the main menu.  
• Confirm selection.  
Enter the options menu.  
Select the function displayed on  
the handset screen directly above  
the key.  
c
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p
d
e
f
p
o
n
g
h
i
j
m
l
k
LED light  
q
Earpiece  
a
b
c
d
Overview of the base station  
Loudspeaker  
Battery door  
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Scroll up on the menu.  
Increase the earpiece/speaker  
volume.  
Access the phonebook.  
Delete text or digits.  
Cancel operation.  
Move the cursor to the left or right  
in editing mode.  
a
e
f
g
h
/
End the call.  
Exit the menu/operation.  
Press to enter a space during  
text editing.  
Press and hold to lock the  
keypad.  
Find handsets.  
a
Enter registration mode.  
Make a predial call.  
Press and hold to enter a pause.  
Switch to upper/lower case dur-  
ing editing.  
i
Mute or unmute the microphone.  
j
k
l
Microphone  
Turn the speaker phone is on/off.  
Make and receive calls through  
the speaker.  
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CD496  
Main menu icons  
The following is an overview of the menu  
options that are available in your CD491/496.  
For detailed explanation of the menu options,  
see the corresponding sections in this user  
manual.  
a
b
c
i
d
e
Icon Descriptions  
h
g
[Phone setup] - Set the date and time,  
sounds, ECO mode, phone name and  
display language.  
f
[Services] - Set the auto conference,  
auto prefix, network type, recall time,  
auto clock, call services etc.The services  
are network and country dependent.  
[Alarm] - Set date and time, alarm, alarm  
tone etc.  
[Phonebook] - Add, edit, manage  
phonebook entries etc.  
[Incoming calls] - Displays the call  
history of all missed or received calls  
(Displays only in CD491).  
[Baby monitor] - Set the alert to other  
handsets and the baby cry level.  
[Answer machine] - Setup, listen to,  
delete phone messages, etc. (Displays  
only in CD496).  
Find handsets  
Enter registration mode  
a
Speaker  
b
c
Decrease/increase the speaker  
volume.  
Skip backward during playback.  
/
d
e
f
Skip forward during playback.  
Turn the answering machine  
on/off.  
Play messages.  
Stop messages playback.  
Delete the current playback  
message.  
Press and hold to delete all old  
messages.  
g
h
Message counter  
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Display icons  
In standby mode, the icons shown on the main  
screen tell you what features are available on  
your handset.  
Icon  
Descriptions  
When the handset is off the base  
station/charger, the bars indicate the  
battery level (from full to 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.  
The number of bars indicates the link  
status between the handset and base  
station.The more bars are shown, the  
better the signal strength is.  
It is red on the standby screen when  
there is a new missed call.  
It is red in the incoming call list when  
there is an unread missed call.  
It is green in the incoming call list when  
there is a read missed call.  
The speaker is on.  
The silent mode is activated.  
It is displayed when the ringer is off or  
during the preset time for the silent  
mode.  
The alarm is activated.  
Answering machine: it flashes when  
there is a new message. It displays when  
the telephone answering machine is  
turned on.  
It flashes when there is a new voice  
message.  
It remains steadily on when the voice  
messages are already viewed in the call  
log.  
The icon is not shown when there is no  
voice message.  
ECO The ECO mode is activated.  
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Connect each end of the power adapter to:  
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the DC input jack at the back of the  
base station;  
the power socket on the wall.  
Caution  
Connect each end of the line cord to:  
Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in  
the 'Important safety instruction' section before you  
connect and install your handset.  
the telephone socket at the back of the  
base station;  
the telephone socket on the wall.  
Connect the base station and  
charger  
Warning  
Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power  
supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on  
the back or 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, Make sure you install a DSL filter between the  
telephone line cord and the power socket..The filter  
prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL  
interference. For further information on DSL filters,  
contact your DSL service provider.  
Connect each end of the power adapter to  
(for multi handset versions only):  
3
the DC input jack at the back of the  
extra handset charger.  
the power socket on the wall.  
The type plate is located on the bottom of the base  
station.  
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Set the country/language  
Install the handset  
Select your country/language, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
The batteries are pre-installed in the handset.  
Pull the battery tape off from the battery door  
before charging.  
» The country/language setting is saved.  
Note  
The country/language setting option is country  
dependent. If no welcome message is displayed, it  
means the country/language setting is preset for your  
country.Then you can set the date and time.  
To re-set the language, see the following steps.  
Select [Menu] > > [Language], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Caution  
Select a language, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
2
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.  
Set the date and time  
Select [Menu] > > [Date & time], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Note  
Select [Set date]/[Set time], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
2
Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use.  
If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are  
charging, it is normal.  
Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
date and time.  
3
Warning  
Note  
Check the battery polarity when inserting in the  
battery compartment. Incorrect polarity may damage  
the product.  
If the time is in 12-hour format, press to select [AM]  
or [PM].  
Press [OK] to confirm.  
4
Configure your phone  
(country dependent)  
When using your phone for the first time,  
you see a welcome message.  
1
Press [OK].  
2
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Set the date and time format  
Charge the handset  
Select [Menu] > > [Date & time], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Place the handset on the base station to charge  
the handset.When the handset is placed correctly  
on the base station, you hear a docking sound.  
» The handset starts charging.  
Select [Date format] or [Time format].  
2
3
Press  
/
to select [DD-MM-YYYY] or  
[MM-DD-YYYY] as the date display, and  
[12 Hours] or [24 Hours] as the time  
display.Then press [OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use.  
If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are  
being charged, it is normal.  
Note  
Your phone is now ready to use.  
The date and time format setting is country dependent.  
Check the battery level  
Change the remote access  
PIN code  
Note  
The default answering machine remote access PIN  
code is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure  
the security.  
Select [Menu] > > [Remote access] >  
[Change PIN], then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Enter the old PIN, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
Enter the new PIN code, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
3
The battery icon displays the current battery  
level.  
Enter the new PIN code again, then press  
[Save] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
4
When the handset is off the base  
station/charger, the bars indicate the  
battery level (from full to low).  
When the handset is on the base  
station/charger, the bars flash until  
charging is complete.  
The empty battery icon flashes.The  
battery is low and needs recharging.  
If you are on the phone, you hear warning  
tones when the batteries are almost empty.  
The handset turns off when the batteries are  
completely empty.  
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What is standby mode?  
Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.  
When the handset is off the charging cradle,  
the standby screen displays the date and time.  
When the handset is on the charging cradle,  
the standby screen displays the time as a screen  
saver.  
Check the signal strength  
The number of bars indicates the link  
status between the handset and base  
station.The more bars are shown, the  
better the connection is.  
Make sure the handset is linked to the base  
station before you make or receive calls  
and carry out the 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  
close to the base station.  
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Call from the redial list  
4 Calls  
Redial the most recent number  
Note  
Press [Redial].  
» The redial list is displayed and the most  
When the power fails, the phone cannot access  
emergency services.  
1
recent number is highlighted.  
Press  
.
2
Tip  
» The most recent number is then dialed  
out.  
Call from the phonebook  
Make a call  
Call from the call log  
You can make a call in these ways:  
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  
Note  
The call timer displays the talk time of your current call.  
Quick call  
Note  
Press  
or  
.
1
2
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 the phone number.  
» The number is dialed out.  
» The duration of your current call is  
displayed.  
Dial before you call  
Dial the phone number  
1
To erase a digit, press [Clear].  
To enter a pause, press and hold  
or to dial out the call.  
.
Press  
2
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Answer a call  
Adjust the earpiece/speaker  
volume  
When there is an incoming call, the phone rings  
and the LCD backlight flashes.Then you can:  
Press  
during a call.  
/
on the handset to adjust the volume  
press  
or  
to answer the call.  
select [Divert] to send incoming call to the  
answering machine (applicable to CD496  
only).  
» The earpiece/speaker volume is  
adjusted and the phone is back to the  
call screen.  
select [Silent] to turn off the ringer of the  
current incoming call.  
Mute the microphone  
Warning  
When the handset rings or when the handsfree is  
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to  
avoid ear damage.  
Press during a call.  
» The handset displays [Mute on].  
1
» The caller cannot hear you, but you can  
still hear his voice.  
Note  
Press again to unmute the microphone.  
» You can now communicate with the  
2
The caller ID service is available if you have registered  
to the caller ID service with your service provider.  
caller.  
Tip  
Turn the speaker on or off  
When there is a missed call, a notification message  
appears.  
Press  
.
Turn off the ringer for an incoming call  
Make a second call  
When the phone rings, press [Silent].  
Note  
This service is network dependent.  
End a call  
Press  
during a call.  
1
2
You can end a call in these ways:  
» The first call is put on hold.  
Press  
; or  
Place the handset to the base station or  
charging cradle.  
Dial the second number.  
» The number displayed on the screen is  
dialed out.  
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Answer a second call  
Note  
This service is network dependent.  
When there is a periodical beep to notify you  
of an incoming call, you can answer the call in  
these ways:  
Press  
and to answer the call.  
1
» The first call is put on hold, and you are  
now connected to the second call.  
Press  
answer the first call.  
and to end the current call and  
2
Switch between two calls  
You can switch 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.  
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While you are on the phone  
5 Intercom and  
conference calls  
You can go from one handset to another during  
a call:  
Press and hold  
» The current caller is put on hold.  
.
1
2
An intercom call is a call to another handset that  
shares the same base station.A conference call  
involves a conversation between you, another  
handset user and the outside callers.  
Select a handset number, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
» Wait for the other side to answer your  
call.  
Make a call to another  
handset  
Switch between calls  
Press [Extern] 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  
Press and hold  
» The handsets available for intercom are  
.
1
2
Press and hold during a call.  
» The handsets available for intercom are  
1
displayed.  
displayed.  
Select a handset number, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
» The selected handset rings.  
Select a handset number, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
2
Press  
call.  
when the other side answers your  
3
Press  
on the selected handset.  
3
4
» The intercom is established.  
» The call is now transferred to the  
selected handset.  
Press [Cancel] or  
intercom call.  
to cancel or end the  
Note  
If the selected handset is busy, [Busy] is displayed on  
the handset screen.  
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Make a conference call  
A 3-way conference call is between you, another  
handset user and the outside callers. It requires  
two handsets to share the same base station.  
During an external call  
Press and hold to initiate an internal call.  
» The handsets available for intercom are  
1
displayed.  
» The external caller is put on hold.  
Select or enter a handset number, then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
2
» The selected handset rings.  
Press  
on the selected handset.  
3
4
» The intercom is established.  
Press [Conf].  
» You are now in a 3-way conference  
call with an external call and a selected  
handset.  
Press  
to end the conference call.  
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Note  
Press  
to join an ongoing conference with another  
handset if [Services] > [Conference] is set to [Auto].  
During the conference call  
Press [Int.] to put the external call on hold  
and go back to the internal call.  
» The external call is put on hold.  
Press [Conf] to 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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6 Text and  
numbers  
You can enter text and numbers for handset  
name, phonebook records, and other menu  
items.  
Enter text and numbers  
Press once or several times on the  
alphanumeric key to enter the selected  
character.  
1
Press [Clear] to delete the character. Press  
2
/
to move the cursor left and right.  
Press to add a space.  
3
Tip  
For further information on the text and number input,  
see the chapter 'Appendix'.  
Switch between uppercase  
and lowercase  
By default, the first letter of each word in a  
sentence is uppercase and the rest is lowercase.  
Press to switch between the uppercase and  
lowercase letters.  
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Enter the first character of a contact  
7 Phonebook  
Press or select [Menu] > > [OK] to  
1
access the phonebook list.  
This phone has a phonebook that stores up to 200  
records.You can access the phonebook from the  
handset. Each record can have a name up to 14  
characters long and a number up to 24 digits long.  
There are 2 direct access memories (keys  
and ). Depending on your country, keys  
and are preset to the voice mail number and  
information service number of your service  
provider respectively.When you press and hold  
on the key in standby mode , the saved phone  
number is dialed automatically.  
Press the alphanumerical key that matches  
the character.  
» The first record that starts with this  
character is displayed.  
2
Call from the phonebook  
Press or select [Menu] > > [OK] to  
access the phonebook list.  
1
Select a contact in the phonebook list.  
2
3
Press  
to make the call.  
View the phonebook  
Note  
Access the phonebook during  
a call  
You can view the phonebook on one handset only  
each time.  
Press [Option] and select [Phonebook].  
1
Press or select [Menu] > > [OK] to  
access the phonebook list.  
1
Press [OK] to confirm.  
2
Press  
/
to scroll through the  
Select a contact, press [Option], then press  
[View] to view the number.  
2
3
phonebook entries.  
Search a record  
Add a record  
You can search the phonebook records in these  
ways:  
Note  
If your phonebook memory is full, the handset displays a  
notification message. Delete some records to add new  
ones.  
Scroll the contact list.  
Enter the first character of the contact.  
Scroll the contact list  
Press or select [Menu] > to access the  
phonebook list.  
1
Press or select [Menu] > > [OK] to  
access the phonebook list.  
1
Select [Option] > [Add new], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
2
Press  
phonebook list.  
/
to scroll through the  
2
Enter the name, then press [OK] to confirm.  
3
4
Enter the number, then press [Save] to  
confirm  
» Your new record is saved.  
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Press [OK] to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
3
4
Tip  
Press and hold to insert a pause.  
Press to switch between the uppercase and  
lowercase letters.  
Press [OK] to confirm.  
» All records are deleted.  
Note  
The phonebook overwrites the old number with the  
new number.  
Set the personalized melody  
You can personalize the melody played when  
someone in the phonebook calls you.  
Tip  
Press [Clear] to delete the character. Press  
move the cursor left and right.  
/
to  
Note  
Make sure you have subscribed to caller identification  
before you use this feature.  
Press or select [Menu] > , then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
1
Edit a record  
Select a contact, then press [Option] >  
[Select melody].  
2
Press or select [Menu] > > [Option]  
> [Edit], then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Press [OK] to set or change the melody  
for the contact.  
3
Edit the name, then press [OK] to confirm.  
2
3
Edit the number, then press [Save] to confirm.  
» The record is saved.  
Select a melody for the contact, then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
4
» The melody is set.  
Delete a record  
Add a contact to the  
exception list  
Press or select [Menu] >  
.
1
Select a contact, then select [Option] >  
[Delete]. Press [OK] to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
2
You can select a contact to the exception  
list.When the contact who is added into  
the exception list calls you, the phone rings  
immediately even though you activate the silent  
mode.  
Select [OK] to confirm.  
» The record is deleted.  
3
Press or select [Menu] >  
.
1
2
Select a contact, then select [Option] >  
[Set exception].  
Delete all records  
Press [On] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
3
Press or select [Menu] >  
.
1
2
Select a contact, then select [Option] >  
[Delete all].  
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View the call records  
Press or select [Menu] > , then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
1
The call log stores the call history of all missed  
or received calls.The incoming call history  
includes the name and number of the caller, call  
time, and date.This feature is available if you  
have registered to the caller ID service with  
your service provider.  
Select [Incoming calls].  
2
3
Select a record, then select [Option]  
> [View] > [OK] to view the available  
Your phone can store up to 50 call records.The  
call log icon on the handset flashes to remind  
you of any unanswered calls. If the caller allows  
the display of his identity, you can view his  
name or number.The call records are displayed  
in chronological order with the most recent  
received call at the top of the list.  
information.  
Note  
is available only in CD491.  
Note  
Save a call record to the  
phonebook  
Make sure that the number in the call list is valid before  
you can call back directly from the call list.  
Press or select [Menu] > , then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
1
The following icon shown on the screen informs  
you if you have missed calls.  
It is red on the standby screen when  
there is a new missed call.  
It is red in the incoming call list when  
there is an unread missed call.  
It is green in the incoming call list  
when there is a read missed call.  
Select [Incoming calls].  
2
Select a record, then press [Option].  
3
Select [Save number], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
4
Enter and edit the name, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
5
Enter and edit the number, then press  
[Save] to confirm.  
6
Call list type  
» The record is saved.  
You can view all incoming calls or missed calls  
from this menu.  
Return a call  
Select the call list type  
Press or select [Menu] > , then press  
[OK].  
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
1
Select [Menu] > > [Call list type], then  
1
press [OK] to confirm.  
Select an option, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
Select [Incoming calls].  
2
2
Select a record on the list.  
3
Press  
to make the call.  
4
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Delete a call record  
Press or select [Menu] > , then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
1
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
Select [Incoming calls].  
2
3
Select a record, then press [Option] to  
confirm.  
Select [Delete], then press [OK] to  
confirm  
4
» The handset displays a confirmation  
requests.  
Press [OK] to confirm.  
» The record is deleted.  
5
Delete all call records  
Press or select [Menu] > , then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
1
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
Select [Incoming calls].  
2
Select a record, then press [Option].  
3
Select [Delete all], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
4
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
Press [OK] to confirm.  
» All records are deleted.  
5
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Delete a redial record  
Press [Redial] to enter the list of dialed  
calls.  
1
The redial list stores the call history of dialed  
calls. It includes the names and/or numbers you  
have called.This phone can store up to 20 redial  
records.  
Select a record, then press [Option] to  
confirm.  
2
Select [Delete], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
3
» The handset displays a confirmation  
View the redial records  
request.  
Press [Redial].  
Press [OK] to confirm.  
» The record is deleted.  
4
» The dialed calls list is displayed.  
Redial a call  
Delete all redial records  
Press [Redial].  
Press [Redial] to enter the list of dialed  
calls.  
1
2
1
Select the record you want to call. Press  
.
Select [Option] > [Delete all], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
2
» The number is dialed out.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
Press [OK] to confirm.  
» All records are deleted.  
Save a redial record to the  
phonebook  
3
Press [Redial] to enter the list of dialed  
calls.  
1
Select a record, then press [Option] to  
confirm.  
2
Select [Save number], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
3
Enter and edit the name, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
4
Enter and edit the number, then press  
[Save] to confirm.  
5
» The record is saved.  
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Silent mode  
10 Phone settings  
You can set your phone to silent mode and  
enable it for a specific duration when you do  
not want to be disturbed.When the silent mode  
is turned on, your phone does not ring or send  
any alerts or sound.  
You can customize the settings to make it your  
own phone.  
Sound settings  
Note  
When you press  
to find your handset, or when you  
activate the alarm, your phone still sends alert even  
when the silent mode is activated.  
Set the handset's ringtone  
You can select from 10 ringtones.  
Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] > [Ring  
Tone], then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Menu] > > [Silent mode], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
2
Select a ringtone, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
» The setting is saved.  
Select [Start & end], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
Set the handset's ringtone volume  
3
4
You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels,  
[Progressive] or [Off].  
Set the time, then press [OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] > [Ring  
volume], then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Note  
Select a volume level, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
When the silent mode is set to [On],  
is displayed during the preset time for the silent  
mode.  
is displayed.  
» The setting is saved.  
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Exclude the contacts from silent mode  
You can select the length of ring delay and  
set the contacts to be excluded from the  
phonebook. Ring delay is the number of rings  
that will be muted before the rings become  
audible on the phone.  
Set the sound profile  
You can set the sound in the earpiece among 3  
different profiles.  
Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] > [My  
sound], then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Menu] > > [Silent mode], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select a profile, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
Select [Exception].  
» The setting is saved.  
2
3
Select [On] to activate, or [Off] to  
deactivate the silent mode, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
Access the sound profile during a call  
Press [Sounds] for once or several times to  
change the sound profile during a call.  
Select [Ring delay], then select an option.  
4
5
press [OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Set the date and time  
For further information, see chapter 'Get  
started', sections 'Set the date and time' and  
'Set the date and time format'.  
Note  
If [Exception] is set to [On] and [Ring delay] option  
is selected, the handset rings only after length of ring  
delay selected is reached.  
Make sure that the contact under the [Set exception]  
option of the phonebook menu is set to [On] before  
you can exclude this contact from the silent mode.  
ECO mode  
The ECO mode reduces the transmission  
power of the handset and base station when  
you are on a call or when the phone is in  
standby mode.  
Set the key tone  
Key tone is the sound made when you press a  
key on the handset.  
Select [Menu] > > [Eco mode], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] > [Key  
tone], then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [On]/[Off], and press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
» The setting is saved.  
Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
2
» ECO is displayed in standby mode.  
Note  
Set the docking tone  
When ECO is set to [On], the connection range  
between the handset and the base station can be  
reduced.  
Docking tone is the sound made when you  
place the handset on the base station or charger.  
Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] >  
[Docking tone], then press [OK] to  
1
confirm.  
Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
» The setting is saved.  
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Set the backlight of the LCD screen  
Name the handset  
You can set the backlight of the LCD screen and  
The name of the handset can be up to 14  
characters. It is displayed on the handset screen  
in standby mode.  
keypad flashing on or off when the phone rings.  
Select [Menu] > > [Display] > [Visual  
1
alert], then press [OK] to confirm.  
Select [Menu] > > [Phone name], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Flashing on]/[Flashing off], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
2
Enter or edit the name.To erase a character,  
select [Clear].  
» The setting is saved.  
2
Press [Save] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
3
Set the display language  
Note  
This feature only applies to models with multiple-  
language support.  
Languages available vary from country to country.  
Select [Menu] > > [Language], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select a language, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
» The setting is saved.  
Display settings  
You can change the brightness of the phone  
display during standby mode.  
Set the display  
Select [Menu] > > [Display], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Brightness], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
Select an option, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
3
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When the alarm rings  
11 Alarm clock  
Press[Off] to turn off the alarm.  
Press [Snooze](or any key except [Off] )  
to snooze.  
Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the  
information below to set your alarm clock.  
» The alarm rings again after 5 minutes.  
After you snooze it for 3 times, the  
snooze function is off.  
Set the alarm  
Select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
1
Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
Select [Alarm time], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
3
Enter an alarm time, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
4
Select [Repetition], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
5
Select an alarm occurrence, then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
6
Select [Alarm tone], then press [OK].  
7
8
Select a tone from options, 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  
Before the alarm rings  
Select [Menu] > > [Off], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
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Add new number to the barred list  
12 Services  
Select [Menu] > > [Call barring] >  
[Barring number], then press [OK] to  
1
The phone supports a number of features that  
help you handle and manage the calls.  
confirm.  
Enter the PIN.The default PIN is 0000.  
2
3
Select a number from the list, then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
Auto conference  
» The setting is saved.  
To join an external call with another handset,  
press  
.
Note  
The number in the barred list can still be sent as an  
Activate/Deactivate auto conference  
Select [Menu] > > [Conference], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Auto]/[Off], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
Change the PIN  
» The setting is saved.  
Select [Menu] > > [Call barring] >  
[Change PIN], then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Enter the old PIN, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
Call barring  
Enter the new PIN, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
3
You can restrict the phone from making specific  
outgoing calls.  
Enter the new PIN again, then press [Save]  
to confirm.  
4
Select the barring mode  
» The setting is saved.  
Select [Menu] > > [Call barring]  
> [Barring mode] then press [OK] to  
1
Call list type  
confirm.  
Enter the PIN.The default PIN is 0000.  
2
3
You can view all incoming calls or missed calls  
from this menu.  
Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Select the call list type  
Select [Menu] > > [Call list type], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select an option, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
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Auto prefix  
Network type  
This feature checks and formats your outgoing  
call number before it is dialed out.The prefix  
number can replace the detect number you  
set in the menu. For example, you set 604 as  
the detect number and 1250 as the prefix.  
When you have dialed out a number such as  
6043338888, your phone changes the number  
to 12503338888 when it dials out.  
Note  
This feature only applies to models with network type  
support.  
Select [Menu] > > [Network type],  
then press [OK].  
1
Select a network type, then press [OK].  
» The setting is saved.  
2
Note  
The maximum length of a detect number is 5 digits.The  
maximum length of an auto prefix number is 10 digits.  
Select the recall duration  
Make sure 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.  
Set auto prefix  
Select [Menu] > > [Auto prefix], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Enter the detect number, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
2
Select [Menu] > > [Recall time], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Enter the prefix number, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
3
Select an option, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
» The setting is saved.  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
To enter a pause, press and hold  
.
Dial mode  
Note  
Note  
This feature only applies to models that support both  
tone and pulse dial.  
If the prefix number is set and the detect number is left  
empty, the prefix number is added to all outgoing calls.  
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.  
Note  
The feature is unavailable if the dialed number starts  
with * and #.  
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Set the dial mode  
Auto clock  
Select [Menu] > > [Dial mode], then  
1
Note  
press [OK] to confirm.  
This service is network dependent.  
Make sure you have subscribed to the caller ID service  
before you use this feature.  
Select a dial mode, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
2
It synchronizes the date and time on your phone  
with the public switched telephone network  
(PSTN) automatically. For the date to be  
synchronized, ensure the current year is set.  
Note  
If your phone is in pulse dial mode, press during a  
call for temporary tone mode. Digits entered for this  
call are then sent out as tone signals.  
Select [Menu] > > [Auto clock], then  
1
press [OK] to confirm.  
Select [On]/[Off] . Press [OK].  
» The setting is saved. .  
2
First ring  
If you have subscribed to the caller ID service  
with your service provider, your phone can  
cancel the first ring before the caller ID is  
displayed on the screen.After the phone is reset,  
it can detect automatically if there is a caller  
subscription and start to cancel the first ring.You  
can change this setting to suit your preference.  
This feature only applies to models with first  
ring support.  
Register the handsets  
You can register additional handsets to the base  
station.The base station can register up to 5  
handsets.  
Auto registration  
Place the unregistered handset on the base  
station.  
» The handset detects the base station  
and registers automatically.  
Turn the first ring on/off  
Select [Menu] > > [First ring], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
» Registration is completed in less  
than two minutes.The base station  
automatically assigns a handset number  
to the handset.  
Select [On]/[Off], press [OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
2
Note  
To reset the first ring status, go to the reset menu.  
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Manual registration  
Unregister the handsets  
If auto registration fails, register your handset  
manually to the base station.  
If two handsets share the same base station,  
1
you can unregister a handset with another  
handset.  
Select [Menu] > > [Register], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Menu] > > [Unregister], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
Press and hold on the base station for 5  
seconds.  
2
2
Select the handset number to be  
unregistered.  
3
Note  
Press [OK] to confirm.  
» The handset is unregistered.  
4
For models with an answering machine, you hear a  
confirmation beep.  
Tip  
Enter the system PIN. Press [Clear] to  
make corrections.  
3
The handset number displays beside the handset name  
in standby mode.  
Press [OK] to confirm the PIN.  
4
» Registration is completed in less than 2  
minutes.The base automatically assigns  
a handset number to the handset.  
Call services  
Note  
The call services are network and country  
dependent. Contact your service provider for  
more information.  
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.  
Note  
For the call services to work properly, make sure that  
the activation and/or deactivation codes are correctly  
entered.  
Note  
The preset PIN is 0000. No change can be made on it.  
Call forward  
You can divert your calls to another phone  
number.You can select among 3 options:  
[Call forward]: divert all incoming calls to  
another number.  
[Call fwd busy]: divert calls when the line  
is busy.  
[Call fwd unans]: divert calls when no one  
answers.  
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Activate/Deactivate call forward  
Cancel the call back service  
Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Cancel  
call bk] > [Call], then press [OK] to confirm.  
» A call is made to the service centre to  
cancel the call back option.  
Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Call  
forward]/[Call fwd busy]/[Call fwd unans]  
1
Select [Activate]/[Deactivate], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
2
Edit the cancel call back service number  
Enter the telephone number.  
» The setting is saved .  
3
Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] >  
[Cancel call bk] > [Settings], then press  
1
Edit the activation/deactivation code  
You can edit the prefix and suffix to the call  
forward codes.  
[OK] to confirm.  
Enter or edit the number, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
2
Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] >  
[Call forward]/[Call fwd busy]/[Call fwd  
1
» The setting is saved.  
unans], then press [OK] to confirm.  
Hide your identity  
Select [Change code], then press [OK].  
2
3
Then you can either  
You can hide your identity from the caller.  
Activate ID withheld  
Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Hide  
my ID] > [Activate], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
Select [Activation] > [Prefix]/[Suffix],  
then press [OK] to confirm; or  
Select [Deactivation], then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
» When you make a call to your contact,  
your ID is withheld.  
Enter or edit the code, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
4
» The setting is saved.  
Edit the ID withheld code  
Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] >  
[Hide my ID] > [Settings], then press [OK]  
1
Call return  
to confirm.  
You can check the most recent unanswered call.  
Call the return service centre  
Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Call  
return] > [Call], then press [OK] to confirm.  
» Your call is made to the service center.  
Enter or edit the number, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
2
Edit the call return service centre number  
Restore default settings  
Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] >  
[Call return] > [Settings], then press [OK]  
1
You can reset your phone settings to the original  
factory settings.  
to confirm.  
Enter or edit the number, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
2
Select [Menu] > > [Reset], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
1
» The setting is saved.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
Call back service  
Press [OK] to confirm.  
» All settings are reset.  
2
The call back service notifies you when a party  
you have tried to call becomes available.You can  
cancel this service from the menu after you have  
activated it from the service provider.  
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Send an alert  
You can send an alert to other handsets within  
the home or an external line. External line can  
be a cell phone or another fixed line outside the  
house.  
Your phone supports the baby monitor function  
which sends an alert if the sound level exceeds  
the set limit.  
Caution  
Note  
Make sure that you do not leave the handset that has  
the active monitor in the baby room.  
Make sure the baby unit and the cord are always out of  
reach of the baby.  
Make sure that any prefix digits and/or country code  
are included when you send an alert.  
Place the baby unit at least 1 meter/3 feet but not  
more than 2 meters/6 feet away from the baby.  
Send to other handsets  
Select [Menu] > > [Send alert to] >  
[Connected line], then press [OK] to  
1
confirm.  
1-2m  
Select the handset number, then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
2
Note  
Make sure that the distance between the baby unit and  
the parent unit is at least 1.5 meter away from each  
other to prevent the howling effect.  
Activate/Deactivate the baby  
monitor  
Select [Menu] > > [Activate], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
1.5m  
» The baby monitor mode is activated.  
Tip  
Send to an external line  
If you have not set the parent unit, a notification  
message appears.Then you are asked to select to  
where you send the alert: external lines or other  
handset number. For information, see the next section.  
To exit from the baby monitor menu, press [Off].  
Select [Menu] > > [Send alert to] >  
[External line], then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Enter a telephone number, then press  
[Save] to confirm.  
2
Note  
Note  
When the baby monitor mode is activated, the baby  
handset does not ring on incoming calls.  
You can still send an alert to the external line even  
though it is in the barred list.  
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Send to a contact from the  
phonebook  
Select [Menu] > > [Send alert to]  
> [Select number], then press [OK] to  
1
confirm.  
Select a contact from the phonebook, then  
press [Save] to confirm.  
2
Set the baby cry level  
Select [Menu] > > [Baby cry level], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select a new setting, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
» The setting is saved.  
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14 Telephone  
answering  
machine  
Set the answering machine  
language  
Note  
This feature only applies to models with multiple-  
language support.  
Note  
The answering machine language is the language  
for the announcements.  
Available only for CD496.  
Select [Menu] > > [Voice language],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Your phone includes a telephone answering  
machine that records unanswered calls when it  
is on. By default, the answering machine is set to  
the [Answer & rec.] mode.You can also access  
the answering machine remotely and change the  
settings through the answering machine menu  
on the handset.  
Select a language, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
2
The LED indicator on the base station lights up  
when the answer machine is on.  
Set the answer mode  
You can set the answering machine and select if  
the callers can leave messages. Select [Answer &  
rec.] if you allow the callers to leave messages.  
Select [Answer only] if you forbid the callers to  
leave messages.  
Turn the answering machine  
on or off  
Select [Menu] > > [Answer mode],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
You can turn the answering machine on or off  
through the base station or the handset.  
1
Select an answer mode, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
2
Through the handset  
» The setting is saved.  
Select [Menu] > > [Answer mode],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Note  
Select [Answer only]/[Answer &  
rec.]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
2
If the memory is full, the answering machine switches to  
[Answer only] mode automatically.  
Through the base  
Press to turn the answering machine on or  
off in standby mode.  
Announcements  
The announcement is the message your caller  
hears when the answering machine picks up  
the call.The answering machine has 2 default  
announcements: the [Answer & rec.] mode and  
[Answer only] mode.  
Note  
When the answering machine is switched on, it answers  
incoming calls after a certain number of rings based on  
the ring delay setting.  
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Record an announcement  
Restore the default announcement  
The maximum length of the announcement you  
can record is 3 minutes.The newly recorded  
announcement automatically replaces the old  
one.  
Select [Menu] > > [Announcement],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
2
Select [Menu] > > [Announcement],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Use default], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
3
Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
2
request.  
Select [Record new], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
3
Press [OK] to confirm.  
» The default announcement is restored.  
4
Recording starts after the beep.  
4
5
Press [OK] to stop recording or the  
recording stops after 3 minutes.  
» You can listen to the newly recorded  
announcement on the handset.  
Incoming messages (ICM)  
Each message can be up to 3 minutes long.  
When you receive new messages, the new  
message indicator flashes on the answering  
machine and the handset displays a notification  
message.  
Note  
Make sure that you speak close to the microphone  
when you record an announcement.  
Note  
If you pick up the phone when the caller leaves a  
message, the recording stops and you can talk to the  
caller directly.  
Listen to the announcement  
Select [Menu] > > [Announcement],  
1
then press [OK] to confirm.  
Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
2
Note  
If the memory is full, the answering machine switches  
to [Answer only] automatically. Delete old messages to  
receive new ones.  
Select [Play], then press [OK] to confirm.  
» You can listen to the current  
3
announcement.  
Note  
You can no longer listen to the announcement when  
you pick up an incoming call.  
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Listen to the incoming messages  
Delete all old incoming messages  
You can listen to the incoming messages in the  
sequence they are recorded.  
From the base  
From the base  
Press and hold in standby mode.  
» All old messages are permanently  
deleted.  
To start/stop listening, press  
To adjust the volume, press  
.
/
.
From the handset  
To play the previous message/replay the  
current message, press  
To play the next message, press  
Select [Menu] > > [Delete all], then  
1
.
press [OK] to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
.
To delete the current message, press  
.
Press [OK] to confirm.  
» All old messages are permanently  
2
Note  
No deleted messages can be recovered.  
deleted.  
From the handset  
Select [Menu] > > [Play], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
Note  
You can only delete the read messages. No deleted  
messages can be recovered.  
» New messages start playing. Old  
messages start playing if there is no  
new message.  
Press [Back] to stop listening.  
Press [Option] to enter the options menu.  
Call screening  
You can hear the caller while he is leaving a  
message. Press  
From the base  
Press  
/
to increase/decrease the  
to answer the call.  
volume.  
Press  
during call screening.  
/
to adjust the speaker volume  
Delete an incoming message  
From the base  
Press when you listen to the message.  
» The current message is deleted.  
Note  
If you turn the speaker to the lowest volume level, the  
call screening function is off.  
From the handset  
When you listen to the message, press  
[Option] to enter the options menu.  
1
Select [Delete], then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
» The current message is deleted.  
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Set the sound quality of the message  
Remote access  
You can adjust the sound quality of the  
messages received from the answering machine.  
You can operate your answering machine when  
you are away from home. Simply make a call to  
your phone with a touch tone phone and enter  
your 4-digit PIN code.  
Select [Menu] > > [Msg quality], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select the new setting, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
Note  
» The setting is saved.  
The remote access PIN code is the same as your  
system PIN.The preset PIN is 0000.  
Note  
Change the PIN code  
The sound quality can only be adjusted before  
recording starts.  
Select [Menu] > > [Remote access] >  
1
[Change PIN], then press [OK] to confirm.  
Enter the old PIN, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
Set the ring delay  
Enter the new PIN code, then press [OK]  
to confirm.  
3
You can set the number of times the phone  
rings before the call goes to the answering  
machine..  
Enter the new PIN code again, then press  
[Save] to confirm.  
4
Select [Menu] > > [Ring delay], then  
press [OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
1
Activate/deactivate the remote access  
You can allow or block remote access to the  
answering machine.  
Select a new setting, then press [OK] to  
confirm.  
2
» The setting is saved.  
Select [Menu] > > [Remote access],  
then press [OK] to confirm.  
1
Select [Activate] / [Deactivate], then press  
[OK] to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
2
Note  
Make sure that the answering machine is switched on  
before this feature can be applied.  
Access the answering machine remotely  
Make a call to your home number with a  
touch tone phone.  
1
Tip  
When you access the answering machine remotely,  
you are recommended to set the ring delay to[Toll  
saver] mode.This is a cost effective way to manage  
your messages.When there are new messages, the  
answering machine picks up the call after 3 rings;When  
there is no messages, it picks up the call after 5 rings.  
Enter # when you hear the announcement.  
2
3
Enter your PIN code.  
» You now have access to your answering  
machine, and you can listen to the new  
messages.  
Note  
You have 2 chances to enter the correct PIN code  
before your phone hangs up.  
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Press a key to carry out a function. See the  
Remote access commands table below for  
a list of available functions.  
4
Behavior of the LED display on the  
base station  
The table below shows you the current status  
with different LED display behavior on the base  
station.  
Note  
When there is no message, the phone hangs up  
automatically if no key is pressed for 8 seconds.  
LED  
Answering Message status  
display  
machine  
status  
Remote access commands  
No  
display  
Off  
--  
Key Function  
1
Repeat the current or listen to the  
previous message.  
On  
On  
No message  
2
3
6
7
Listen to messages.  
It is steady on when  
there are 3 new  
messages.  
It flashes when the  
memory is full.  
It keeps scrolling when  
the answering machine  
is recording the  
incoming message or  
announcement.  
Skip to the next message.  
Delete the current message.  
Switch the answering machine on.  
(not available when you listen to the  
messages).  
On  
On  
8
9
Stop listening to the message.  
Switch the answering machine off.  
(not available when you listen to the  
messages).  
On  
On  
Press  
/
to display  
the volume level.  
It flashes when you  
access the answering  
machine menu from  
the handset, the  
answering machine  
remotely, or listen to  
messages from the  
handset.  
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15 Menu structure  
[Phonebook]  
[Add new]  
[View]  
[Edit]  
[Select melody]  
[Delete]  
[Delete all]  
[Set exception]  
[Sounds]  
[Phone setup]  
[Ring volume]  
[RingTone]  
[Silent mode]  
[Key tone]  
[Docking tone]  
[My sound]  
[Set date]  
[Date & time]  
[Eco mode]  
[Set time]  
[Date format]  
[Time format]  
[On]  
[Off]  
[Phone name]  
[Language]  
[Display]  
[Enter name]  
[Brightness]  
[Visual alert]  
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[Alarm]  
[On]/[Off]  
[Alarm time]  
[Repetition]  
[Alarm tone]  
[Conference]  
[Services]  
[Auto]  
[Off]  
[Call barring]  
[Call list type]  
[Barring mode]  
[Barring number]  
[Change PIN]  
[All calls]  
[Missed calls]  
[Auto prefix]  
[Network type]  
[PBX]  
[PSTN]  
[Short]  
[Medium]  
[Long]  
[Tone]  
[Pulse]  
[On]  
[Recall time]  
[Dial mode]  
[First ring]  
[Off]  
[Auto clock]  
[On]  
[Off]  
[Register]  
[Unregister]  
[Call Services]  
[Call forward]  
[Call fwd busy]  
[Call fwd unans]  
[Call return]  
[Cancel call bk]  
[Hide my ID]  
[Reset]  
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[Baby monitor]  
[Activate]  
[Send alert to]  
[Connected line]  
[External line]  
[Mild]  
[Baby cry level]  
[Moderate]  
[Loud]  
[Play]  
[Answer machine] (Only for  
models with an answering  
machine)  
[Delete all]  
[Answer mode]  
[Answer only]  
[Answer & rec.]  
[Off]  
[Announcement]  
[Answer only]  
[Answer & rec.]  
[Ring delay]  
[Msg quality]  
[Normal]  
[High]  
[Remote access]  
[Voice language]  
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Weight and dimensions (CD491)  
16 Technical data  
Handset: 130.4 grams  
161 x 47.3 x 27.5 mm (H x W x D)  
Base: 131.7 grams  
106.3 x130 x 65.8 mm (H x W x D)  
Charger:42.7 grams  
106.4 x 80.2 x 55.3 mm (H x W x D)  
Display  
Color LCD backlight  
General telephone features  
Dual mode caller name & number  
identification  
Weight and dimensions (CD496)  
Handset: 130.4 grams  
161 x 47.3 x 27.5 mm (H x W x D)  
Base: 154.2 grams  
106.3 x130 x 65.8 mm (H x W x D)  
Charger: 42.7 grams  
106.4 x 80.2 x 55.3 mm (H x W x D)  
Conference call and voicemails  
Intercom  
Maximum talk time: 20 hours  
Phonebook list, Redial list and Call log  
Phonebook list with 200 entries  
Redial list with 20 entries  
Call log with 50 entries  
Battery  
CEL: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 600 mAh  
rechargeable batteries  
Fuyang Corun Battery Co. Ltd.: 2 x AAA  
Ni-MH 1.2V 600 mAh rechargeable  
batteries  
Power adapter  
Base and charger  
Philips, SSW-2095EU-1, input: 100-240Vac,  
50-60Hz 0.2A, output: 5V 600mA  
Philips, S003PV0500060R012175E-V,  
input:100-240Vac, 50-60Hz 0.2A, output 5V  
600mA  
Philips, SSW-2095UK-1, input: 100-240Vac,  
50-60Hz 0.2A, output: 5V 600mA  
Philips, S003PB0500060R012380E-B, input:  
100-240Vac, 50-60Hz 0.2A, output 5V  
600mA  
Power consumption  
Power consumption at standby mode:  
around 0.5 W (CD491); 0.55 W (CD496)  
Note  
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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.  
17 Notice  
Declaration of conformity  
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.  
Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle,Accessories,  
declares that the CD491/496 is in compliance  
with the essential requirements and other  
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.  
You can find the Declaration of Conformity on  
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.  
This product has been designed, tested and  
manufactured according the European R&TTE  
directive 1999/5/EC.  
Use GAP standard compliance  
Disposal of your old product  
and batteries  
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  
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.  
Your product is designed and manufactured with  
high quality materials and components, which  
can be recycled and reused.  
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.  
Compliance with EMF  
Correct disposal of your old product helps to  
prevent potential negative consequences for the  
environment and human health.  
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.  
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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.  
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The handset on the charger does not charge.  
18 Frequently asked  
questions  
Make sure the batteries are inserted  
correctly.  
Make sure the handset is placed properly  
on the charger.The battery icon animates  
when charging.  
No signal bar is displayed on the screen.  
Make sure the docking tone setting is  
turned on.When the handset is placed  
correctly on the charger, you can hear a  
docking tone.  
The handset is out of range. Move it closer  
to the base station.  
If the handset displays [Unregister], put  
the handset on the base until the signal bar  
appears..  
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.  
Tip  
For further information, see 'Register the handsets' on  
the Services section.  
No display  
Make sure the batteries are charged.  
Make sure there is power and the phone is  
connected.  
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.  
Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.)  
The handset is nearly out of range. Move it  
closer to the base station.  
No dialing tone  
The phone receives interference from the  
nearby electrical appliances. Move the base  
station away from them.  
Check your phone connections.  
The handset is out of range. Move it closer  
to the base station.  
The phone is at a location with thick walls.  
Move the base away from them.  
No docking tone  
The handset is not placed properly on the  
The handset does not ring.  
Make sure the handset ringtone is turned on.  
The caller ID does not display.  
base station/charger.  
The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect  
the power supply first and clean the  
contacts with a damp cloth.  
The service is not activated. Check with  
your service provider.  
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 caller's information is withheld or  
unavailable.  
Note  
If the above solutions do not help, disconnect the  
power supply from both the handset and base station.  
Try again after 1 minute.  
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19 Appendix  
Text and number input tables  
Key Upper case characters (for English/  
French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/  
Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/  
Finnish/Norwegian/Swedish)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...  
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  
J K L 5 Λ  
M N O 6 Ñ Ó Ô Õ Ö  
P Q R S 7 Ş Π Θ Σ  
T UV 8 Ù Ú Ü  
W XY Z 9 Ø Ω Ξ Ψ  
Key Lower case characters (for English/  
French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/  
Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/  
Finnish/Norwegian/Swedish)  
0
1
Space . 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 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  
w x y z 9 ø Ω Ξ Ψ  
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20 Index  
E
ECO mode  
exception list, silent mode  
A
additional handsets  
alarm  
F
find handsets/paging  
first ring  
announcements  
answer a call  
answering machine  
answering machine language  
auto clock  
G
GAP  
auto conference  
auto prefix  
H
hide own call  
B
baby monitor  
base station  
installation  
overview  
battery  
I
incoming message  
intercom  
internal call  
C
L
call back service  
call barring  
call forward service  
call log  
language setting  
answering machine  
handset  
LED behavior  
listen to messages  
call return  
call screening  
caller ID  
calling  
charging  
M
main menu icons  
menu structure  
mute  
conference call  
contacts  
D
N
date setting  
default settings  
delete messages  
dial mode  
name the handset  
network type  
display icons  
display settings  
disposal  
O
on or off  
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phone settings  
phonebook  
PIN  
answering machine  
calling barring  
registration  
power adapter  
R
recall time  
redial  
register/unregister  
remote access to the answering machine 37  
ring delay  
ringtone  
ringtone customization  
S
safety  
save a number  
signal strength  
silent mode  
sounds  
docking  
keytone  
sound profile  
speaker phone  
standby mode  
T
text entry  
time setting  
transfer call  
troubleshooting/FAQ  
two calls/call on hold  
V
volume adjustment  
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Philips Consumer Lifestyle  
HK-1151-CD496  
Year 2011  
........................................................  
(Report No. / Numéro du Rapport)  
.........................................................................................  
(Year in which the CE mark is affixed / Année au cours  
de laquelle le marquage CE a été apposé)  
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
(DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE)  
We / Nous, PHILIPS CONSUMER LIFESTYLE B.V.  
(Name / Nom de l’entreprise)  
TUSSENDIEPEN 4, 9206 AD DRACHTEN, THE NETHERLANDS  
(address / adresse)  
Declare under our responsibility that the electrical product(s):  
(Déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que le(s) produit(s) électrique(s):)  
PHILIPS  
CD496  
.................................................  
(brand name, nom de la marque)  
................................................................  
(Type version or model, référence ou modèle)  
_
DECT Phone  
(Telecommunication Terminal Equipment)  
..............................................................................................  
(product description, description du produit)  
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following harmonized standards:  
(Auquel cette déclaration se rapporte, est conforme aux normes harmonisées suivantes)  
(title, number and date of issue of the standard / titre, numéro et date de parution de la norme)  
EN 301 406 V2.1.1:2009  
_
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008  
EN 301 489-6 V1.3.1:2008  
EN61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009 EN61000-3-3:2008  
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010  
_
EN 50360:2001  
EN50383:2002  
EN 50385:2002  
Following the provisions of :  
(Conformément aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions pertinentes de:)  
1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) (Directive R&TTE 1999/5/CE)  
2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive)  
2004/108/EC (EMC Directive)  
2009/125/EC (ErP Directive)  
- EC/1275/2008  
- EC/278/2009  
And are produced under a quality scheme at least in conformity with ISO 9001 or CENELEC  
Permanent Documents  
(Et sont fabriqués conformément à une qualité au moins conforme à la norme ISO 9001 ou aux Documents Permanents CENELEC)  
BABT / 0168  
Notified Body Opinion  
The Notified Body .................................................. performed ..................................................  
(L’Organisme Notifié)  
(Name and number/ nom et numéro)  
(a effectué)  
(description of intervention /  
description de l’intervention)  
N/A  
And issued the certificate, .................................................................  
(et a délivré le certificat)  
(certificate number / numéro du certificat)  
Remarks:  
(Remarques:)  
Drachten, Netherlands, Dec.21, 2011  
.......................................................................................  
(place,date / lieu, date)  
A.Speelman, CL Compliance Manager  
......................................................................................  
(signature, name and function / signature, nom et fonction)  
Philips Consumer Lifestyle  
AMB 544-9056  
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Philips Consumer Lifestyle  
HK-1151-CD491  
Year 2011  
........................................................  
(Report No. / Numéro du Rapport)  
.........................................................................................  
(Year in which the CE mark is affixed / Année au cours  
de laquelle le marquage CE a été apposé)  
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
(DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE)  
We / Nous, PHILIPS CONSUMER LIFESTYLE B.V.  
(Name / Nom de l’entreprise)  
TUSSENDIEPEN 4, 9206 AD DRACHTEN, THE NETHERLANDS  
(address / adresse)  
Declare under our responsibility that the electrical product(s):  
(Déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que le(s) produit(s) électrique(s):)  
PHILIPS  
CD491  
.................................................  
(brand name, nom de la marque)  
................................................................  
(Type version or model, référence ou modèle)  
_
DECT Phone  
(Telecommunication Terminal Equipment)  
..............................................................................................  
(product description, description du produit)  
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following harmonized standards:  
(Auquel cette déclaration se rapporte, est conforme aux normes harmonisées suivantes)  
(title, number and date of issue of the standard / titre, numéro et date de parution de la norme)  
EN 301 406 V2.1.1:2009  
_
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008  
EN 301 489-6 V1.3.1:2008  
EN61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009 EN61000-3-3:2008  
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010  
_
EN 50360:2001  
EN50383:2002  
EN 50385:2002  
Following the provisions of :  
(Conformément aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions pertinentes de:)  
1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) (Directive R&TTE 1999/5/CE)  
2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive)  
2004/108/EC (EMC Directive)  
2009/125/EC (ErP Directive)  
- EC/278/2009  
And are produced under a quality scheme at least in conformity with ISO 9001 or CENELEC  
Permanent Documents  
(Et sont fabriqués conformément à une qualité au moins conforme à la norme ISO 9001 ou aux Documents Permanents CENELEC)  
BABT / 0168  
Notified Body Opinion  
The Notified Body .................................................. performed ..................................................  
(L’Organisme Notifié)  
(Name and number/ nom et numéro)  
(a effectué)  
(description of intervention /  
description de l’intervention)  
N/A  
And issued the certificate, .................................................................  
(et a délivré le certificat)  
(certificate number / numéro du certificat)  
Remarks:  
(Remarques:)  
Drachten, Netherlands, Dec.21, 2011  
.......................................................................................  
(place,date / lieu, date)  
A.Speelman, CL Compliance Manager  
................................................................................................  
(signature, name and function / signature, nom et fonction)  
Philips Consumer Lifestyle  
AMB 544-9056  
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0168  
Specifications are subject to change without notice  
© 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
All rights reserved.  
UM_CD491-496_05_EN_V1.2  
WK12092  
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