Philips DECT515, DECT511 user manual Installing the base station, Battery life and range

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Installing the base station

Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will reach.To properly install the base station, plug the line cord and the power cable into the base station. Plug the cord and the cable into the wall. A beep indicates that the phone is properly installed (only available for DECT 515). If you have a broadband DSL Internet Installation, please make sure you have one DSL filter plugged directly on each line socket used in the house and check the modem and the phone are plugged in the correct filter slot (one specific for each).

Warning ! The electrical network is classified as dangerous according to criteria in the standard EN 60-

950.The only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always easily accessible.

Please take care that the power supply and telephone line are connected to the correct sockets as incorrect placement could damage your equipment.

Warning ! Always use the cables provided with the product.

Do not insert anything in this opening Connect the power supply Connect the telephone line cord

Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset

To insert the batteries, open the battery cover, place the batteries as indicated and put the battery cover back.When the handset is placed on the base station the 3 battery bars scroll (if charge is needed). Allow the handset to charge for 24 hours to reach full charge. On first use it may be necessary to wait for a few minutes before seeing symbols on the display.

In case you need to change the batteries, the following type is mandatory 2HR AAA NiMh 600 mAh. Warning: the base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use. Always use rechargeable batteries.

Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.

Battery life and range

Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charge & discharge.When reaching the range limit and the conversation becoming crackly, move closer to the base.To reach optimal range, place the base station away from electrical appliances.

Battery life in standby

mode

up to 200 hours

Battery life in

communication up to15 hours

Indoor range

up to 50 metres

Outdoor range

up to 300 metres

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Contents Charge the handsets 24 hours before use Quick start guide StoreDect 511/DECT Handset Earpiece MicrophoneIcons on the handset display Base station Paging keyPlay/Stop key Skip/Fast forward keyTable of contents Operator services Extra TroubleshootingAnswer machine IntercomMenu structure SMSHandset list Only available in the UK Menu structure Choose country/oper First ring On or Off Conformity,Environment and Safety Using GAP standard compliance Declaration of conformityInstalling the Dect 511/515 Unpacking your DectInstalling and replacing the batteries in the handset Installing the base stationBattery life and range Idle mode How to navigate in the menusIntroduction Philips screen saverBasic principles Call features Editing systems Case modeStandard multi-tap system Keypad Keys Multi-tap Sequence Send new SMS To send an SMS to a phoneRead SMS To read an SMS/to view the numberTo reply to an SMS To forward an SMSTo delete an SMS To send againTo copy a number to the phonebook SMS settings To set the SMS modeTo call from the SMS list To set your personal SMS boxes only available in the UKTo choose by default an SMS centre To set the SMS centre numbers To activate/deactivate the babysit mode RegistrationHandset To register a handsetRename handset Date & timeTo select a base station To rename a handsetBacklight Display contrastScreen saver To switch the Dect 515 Telephone Answer Machine ON/OFF Saved messagesTo play and browse through saved messages via the handset To play and go to next saved messages via the base stationTo delete a message via the handset To delete a message via the base stationTo select the answer mode and the outgoing message OGM type SettingsTo record your personal outgoing message OGM To set the number of rings before answering To set the voice languageTo set the call screening To activate and deactivate the remote controlTo set the recording quality To change the remote control code To remotely control your answer machineRecord and listen to a memo To record a memoTo listen to a new memo To listen to a saved memoFast call transfer when on line Call transfer to a specific handset when on lineInternal call Call transfer via the in-call optionsConference call via the in-call options Group settings Add newView To add a name to the phonebookTo change a number To callTo change a name To delete an entry To change the SMS box number only available in the UKTo send an SMS from the phonebook To listen to a message Dect 515 only To view the call logTo call / redial To view the number To store the caller’s numberTo delete a name and a number To send an SMS from the call logCall log settings Delete allTo delete all the call log Scroll to Delete allOperator services Example of service Call forwardTo activate call forward To deactivate call forwardAlarm clock To set the alarm clockTo activate / deactivate the alarm clock Call durationTo set the alarm ring tone type and ring tone volume Do not Disturb modeTo set the Do not Disturb mode Handset ring tones Base ring tonesTo set the external ring tone To set the internal ring tone ring tone for internal callsGroup ring tones Handset ring tone volumeTo set the group ring tones My ring tones To delete a downloaded ring toneTo play a recorded melody To record a new melodyTo delete a recorded melody To set the base loudspeaker volume only available for DectTo set the earpiece tone To set the notification beep To set the key & feedback tonesTo activate/deactivate the music on hold Enable registration Line settingsTo change the dial mode Base stationTo change the recall type To change the configurationTo activate and deactivate the first ring Service code settings FAQ FAQ Problems Problems Causes Solutions PABX/PSTN IRL Information on Text Messaging SMS in Eire Information on Text Messaging SMS in the UK Page Download of ring tones
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