Philips DECT 221 user manual Troubleshooting, Problems, Solutions

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Troubleshooting

Problems

The phone does not work at all.

The phone does not ring.

There is no dial tone.

Caller ID does not work properly.

The second call (Call Waiting) cannot be answered.

The empty battery icon appears soon after the batteries are charged.

The handset is unable to register (DECT 221 only)

The answering machine does not record calls (DECT 225 only).

Unable to perform remote operation (DECT 225 only).

Solutions

Make sure that the adapter and the phone cord are connected properly.

Check that the batteries are fully charged and installed properly.

This phone does not work during power failure.

Make sure the adapter and the phone cord are connected properly.

Move the handset closer to the base unit.

Make sure the handset ringer is turned on.

Check that the phone cord is connected properly.

Check the handset is fully charged.

Move the handset closer to the base unit.

Check with your local phone company that the Caller ID service is subscribed to.

Let the phone ring at least once before answering.

Check with your local phone company and select the correct flash duration.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

Make sure that the PAGING key has been pressed for

4 seconds before pressing the OK key

.

Each base can only register up to four handsets. See Section 9 - Un-registering a handset - to un-register a currently registered handset.

Make sure the answering machine is connected to the power adapter, and the power adapter is plugged into mains supply which is switched on.

Check to see if the answering machine is full. If so, delete some or all messages.

Try switching off the power at the main socket, and then turn it on again after 15 minutes.

Make sure you entered the correct security code.

Use a phone set on tone dial mode.

If the above solutions do not help, remove the power from both the handset and the base. Wait for 15 minutes and try again.

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Contents Environment and safety Important Safety InstructionsFCC Certification Number is Located on the Cabinet Bottom Environment and safetyDigital security system Setting up your phoneInstalling your Dect 221/225 Charging the handsetRegistering your handset Your Dect 221/225 base stations About your phoneYour handset Exploring the menus Icons on your handset displayPreparatory Dialing Pre-Dial Making callsMaking a call Phonebook dialing Ending a callRedialling Off-hook redialingMuting a call Adjusting the volumeAnswering a call Handsfree callsAnswering a second call Chain dialingRecall Making a second callStoring a name and number Using your phonebookViewing the phonebook records Editing another record Editing phonebook recordsDeleting phonebook records Deleting the entire phonebookCalling back from a call record Call recordsFinding out who called you Call List Checking your call recordsDeleting the entire call list Finding out whom you have called Dial listSaving the call records to your phonebook Deleting a call recordDeleting the entire dial list Saving the dial records to your phonebookDeleting a dial record Giving your phone a name Setting your phone’s languagePersonalizing your phone Personalizing your phone’s displayTurning the key tone on/off Selecting your handset’s ring volumePersonalizing your sounds Selecting your handset’s ringing melodyFlash duration Advanced featuresDial mode Temporary tone dialing in pulse dial modeUn-registering a handset SystemRegistering a handset Resetting Message waiting indication MWI Additional featuresKey lock Shortcut for turning handset ringer on/offPress the Intercom key Using multi-handsetsCalling someone in the house Making a 3-way conference call Transferring your call to another handsetMeaning Dect 225 Answering machineDisplay Outgoing messages OGM Setting the default OGM languageTurning the answering machine on/off Deleting an OGM Incoming messages ICMRecording an OGM Listening to the current OGMDeleting an ICM Volume adjustmentCall screening Playing ICMSecurity PIN Ring delayRemote access function Remote accessAnswering machine Dect 225 only Default settingsAppendix Handset nameSolutions TroubleshootingProblems Equipment Approval Information Interference Information USA Canada Page 31111 285