Philips 855 manual Calling Features

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13 Calling Features

Your phone supports a number of call- related features to help you handle and manage your calls more effectively and conveniently. This section describes the call-related features that apply to both the Skype line and landline.

13.1Auto answer

Auto answer enables you to answer an incoming call by simply picking up the handset from the charging cradle. You do not need to press a key to answer the call.

13.1.1Activating/deactivating auto answer

1Press Menu.

2Select Settings > Phone > Auto

answer. Press Select.

3Select the new setting. Press Select.

• The setting is saved.

13.2Auto hang-up

Auto hang up allows you to end a call by placing the handset on the charger without pressing any key.

13.2.1Activating/deactivating auto hang-up

1Press Menu.

2Select Settings > Phone > Auto

hangup. Press Select.

3Select the new setting. Press Select.

• The setting is saved.

13.3Skype call features

Skype offers a lot call-related features. This section describes the call-related features that apply to the Skype line only.

13.3.1 Preferred line

See “Assign a preferred line” on page 24.

13.3.2 Do not disturb

Change your Skype status to Do not disturb, and Skype turns off all the ringers for all phone and online number calls. Your handset will not ring when it receives Skype calls.

1Press Menu.

2Select Skype Status > Online Status > Do not disturb. Press Select.

• The setting is saved.

Tip

From standby mode, you can press uto access the Skype Status menu to change your Skype status.

13.3.3 Skype Call forward

If you do not want to miss a call you can re-direct Skype calls to another landline or mobile number when you are away from your home or office.

13.3.3.1Activating Call forward

1 Press Menu.

2 Select Settings > Skype Call > Call

forward > On. Press Select.

3 Enter the number you wish to forward your calls to. Press OK to confirm.

• The setting is saved.

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Contents Voip Page Table of contents Intercom and Conference Calls28 Calling FeaturesNetwork Services Extra FeaturesFrequently asked SettingsTechnical Data SystemPage Power requirements Software licences Recommended batteryBase adapter Charger adapterConformity Environmental Electric, Magnetic Electromagnetic Fields EMF Line Cord Your phoneWhat’s in the box Base station Handset NiMH AAASkype key Overview of your phone Earpiece New event LEDLeft Softkey Right Softkey CPrevious key P Volume downOverview of the base station On/Off key o Delete key fTip MenusBrowsing the menus Press u to enter the Skype Status menuConnect your charger Install your handsetGetting started Connect the base stationGetting started Logging in as an existing Skype user Base unit powers upSelect your country Log in to SkypeGeneral description Select Settings Time & Date Date separator. Press Select Select Settings Time & Date Time format. Press SelectSelect Settings Time & Date Date. Press Select Select Settings Time & Date Date Format. Press SelectContacts Contacts Settings Pabx This menu item is country-dependentSkype on your phone Select Skype Status Online Status Switching to another Skype userRemoving an account Change your online statusSelect Skype Status Account Status. Press Select Update SkypeSelect Settings Advanced Turn on auto updateAssign a preferred line Select Settings Phone Preferred line. Press SelectCall Make a regular callCall from the contact list Call using Skype CreditsCall from the landline Select Regular call. Press SelectAnswer a call Adjust the earpiece volumeUsing the speaker or handsfree End a callCurrent caller is put on hold Make a second landline callAnswer a second landline call Transferring a call Wait for the other party to answer your callInternal call during an external call You are now connected to the external callerPress Conf Conference callYou are now on a 3-way conference call Input table Switching between Uppercase, lowercase and numericText and Numbers Entering text and numbersTable of symbols is displayed Entering symbolsTo insert + press and hold Text and Numbers Contact list Adding a phone contact Adding a contactAdding a Skype contact Select Contacts Add Contact Skype contact. Press SelectSelect History Contacts requests. Press Select Remove a contactBlock a contact Share a contactYour Skype profile Call History Deleting a call record Returning a callRedialing a call Saving a call record to your contact listCustom Options Setting your handset’s notification sounds Select Settings Sounds Ring Volume. Press SelectSetting your handset’s keypad tone Select Settings Sounds Keypad Tone. Press SelectCalling Features Blocking Skype calls Landline call featuresDeactivating Call forward Block callActivating area code removal Select Settings Regular Call Carrier code. Press SelectSelect Settings Regular Call Area code. Press Select Select Settings Regular Call Auto Prefix. Press SelectDial mode Select Settings Regular Call Recall time. Press SelectSetting the recall pause time Select Settings Regular Call Recall Pause Time. Press OKNetwork Services Recording your voicemail greeting Select Settings Regular Call Voicemail. Press SelectResetting your voicemail greeting Editing the voicemail service numberActivating cancel call back Select Settings Skype CallSelect Settings Regular Call Call back Call. Press Select Cancel call backDefining withhold identity number Unlocking the keypad Extra FeaturesKeypad lock Locking the keypadSystem View your network setting Select Settings Advanced Change PIN. Press SelectSelect Settings Advanced Reset settings. Press Select Network settingsReset the Network Select Settings Network TCP/IP. Press SelectSelect Settings Network PPPoE Configure a static IPCountry codes list Through the base Turning on the answering machineThrough the handset Select Answer machine Answer On/ Off. Press SelectListening to the outgoing message Setting the answering Machine languageSelect Answer machine Answer Mode. Press Select Recording an outgoing messageFrom the handset Deleting an outgoing messageFrom the base Skip backwardRecord memo Deleting an incoming message From the baseDeleting all old incoming messages From the base Select Answer machine Delete all. Press SelectAccessing your answering Machine remotely Setting the ring delayRemote access Activating/deactivating remote accessRemote access commands Default pre-programmed settings Rings EnablePre-recorded Ans & RecTechnical Data No parking tone Connection No Signal iconSet-up Registration fails continuously Sound No dialing tone on landlineCaller ID does not display Phone may be at a location with thick walls. Move the baseHandset does not ring Check that the handset ringer is turned on. SeeGlossary Subnet Mask Static IP AddressVoice Mail Waiting Indication for Landline only Glossary Creating a new Skype account 14 Custom Options IndexRing delay 57 Ringer melody 39 Ringer volume Page PrintedinChina