Philips CD490, CD495 Turn the answering machine on or off, Set the answering machine language

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14Telephone answering machine

Note

•• Available only for CD495.

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.

The LED indicator on the base station lights up when the answer machine is on.

Turn the answering machine on or off

You can turn the answering machine on or off through the base station or the handset.

Through the handset

1	Select [Menu] > > [Answer mode],
2	then press [OK] to confirm.
2	Select [Answer only]/[Answer &
	rec.]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm.

»»The setting is saved.

Set the answering machine language

Note

•• This feature only applies to models with multiple- language support.

The answering machine language is the language for the announcements.

1	Select [Menu] > > [Voice language],
2	then press [OK] to confirm.
2	Select a language, then press [OK] to
	confirm.

»»The setting is saved.

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.

1	Select [Menu] > > [Answer mode],
2	then press [OK] to confirm.
2	Select an answer mode, then press [OK]
	to confirm.

»»The setting is saved.

Note

•• 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.

Note

•• When the answering machine is switched on, it answers incoming calls after a certain number of rings based on the ring delay setting.

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.

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Contents Register your product and get support at Page Contents Set the answer mode Announcements Incoming messages ICM Send an alert Set the baby cry levelText and number input tables Power requirements When using the phone as a baby monitorAbout operating and storage temperatures 60950What is in the box Your phoneCongratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips Quick start guideCD490 Find handsets Enter registration mode Overview of the phoneOverview of the base station MicrophoneAlarm Set date and time, alarm, alarm tone etc Main menu iconsIt flashes when there is a new missed call Display iconsGet started Connect the base station and chargerInstall the handset Set the country/languageSet the date and time Set the date and time formatWhat is standby mode? Check the battery levelCheck the signal strength Charge the handsetCalls Make a callAdjust the earpiece/speaker volume Answer a callEnd a call Mute the microphoneSwitch between two calls Answer a second callMake a conference call with the external callers Switch between calls Make a call to another handsetTransfer a call While you are on the phoneMake a conference call During an external callDuring the conference call Press ConfText and numbers Enter text and numbersAccess the phonebook during a call PhonebookView the phonebook Search a recordAdd a record Edit a recordDelete a record Delete all recordsSet the personalized melody Add a contact to the exception listCall log Call list typeView the call records Save a call record to the phonebookReturn a call Delete a call recordDelete all call records Select Delete, then press OK toRedial list Phone settings Sound settingsSet the handsets ringtone volume Silent modeECO mode Set the date and timeName the handset Display settings Set the display languageSet the backlight of the LCD screen Select Menu Display VisualAlarm clock Set the alarmTurn off the alarm Before the alarm ringsServices Auto conferenceCall barring Dial mode Auto prefixNetwork type Select the recall durationFirst ring Auto clockRegister the handsets Call services Unregister the handsetsManual registration Call forwardRestore default settings Call back serviceCall return Hide your identityBaby monitor Activate/Deactivate the baby monitorSend an alert Send to other handsetsSet the baby cry level Send to a contact from the phonebookSelect Menu Baby cry level, then Set the answer mode Turn the answering machine on or offSet the answering machine language AnnouncementsRestore the default announcement Incoming messages ICMRecord an announcement Listen to the announcementListen to the incoming messages Delete an incoming messageDelete all old incoming messages Call screeningSet the ring delay Remote accessSet the sound quality of the message Behavior of the LED display on the base station Silent mode Menu structureRing Tone Key tonePBX External line Technical data 600mA Power consumptionDeclaration of conformity Use GAP standard complianceCompliance with EMF Disposal of your old product and batteriesPage Frequently asked questions Handset does not ringAppendix Text and number input tablesEnglish Index GAPPhone settings Phonebook PINEC Declaration of Conformity Philips Consumer Lifestyle HK-1151-CD495 Year Page Page 0168