Philips CD685, CD680 user manual Announcements, Incoming messages ICM, Record an announcement

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Select [Menu] > > [Announcement], then press [OK] to confirm.
Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only], then press [OK] to confirm.
Select [Record new], then press [OK] to confirm.
Recording starts after the beep.
Press [OK] to stop recording or the recording stops after 3 minutes.
»» You can listen to the newly recorded announcement on the handset.

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.

Record an announcement

The maximum length of the announcement you can record is 3 minutes. The newly recorded announcement automatically replaces the old one.

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•• Ensure that you speak close to the microphone when you record an announcement.

Listen to the announcement

1 Select [Menu] > > [Announcement], then press [OK] to confirm.

2 Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only], then press [OK] to confirm.

3 Select [Play], then press [OK] to confirm. »» You can listen to the current

announcement.

Note

•• You can no longer listen to the announcement when you pick up an incoming call.

Restore the default announcement

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Select [Menu] > > [Announcement],

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then press [OK] to confirm.

Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only],

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then press [OK] to confirm.

Select [Use default], then press [OK] to

 

confirm.

 

»» The handset displays a confirmation

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request.

Press [OK] to confirm.

 

»» The default announcement is restored.

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

•• If you pick up the phone when the caller leaves a message, the recording stops and you can talk to the caller directly.

Note

•• If the memory is full, the answering machine switches to [Answer only] automatically. Delete old messages to receive new ones.

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Contents Register your product and get support at Page Contents Set the answer mode Announcements Incoming messages ICM BatteriesVoltages, as defined in the standard EN 60950 Power requirementsWhen using the phone as a baby monitor To avoid damage or malfunctionPage Com/welcome What is in the boxYour CD680/685 Overview of the phone Overview of the base station Main menu icons Display iconsGet started Connect the base stationSet the date and time format Install the handsetSet the country/language Press OK to confirmCheck the signal strength Check the battery levelWhat is standby mode? Charge the handsetCalls Make a callAnswer a call Adjust the earpiece/speaker volumeEnd a call Call from the call logMake a second call Mute the microphoneTurn the speaker on or off Answer a second callWhile you are on the phone Make a call to another handsetTransfer a call Toggle between callsDuring the conference call Make a conference callDuring an external call Text and numbers Enter text and numbersSwitch between uppercase and lowercase View the phonebook Access the phonebook during a callPhonebook Search a recordSet the melody Add a recordEdit a record Delete a recordSave a call record to Phonebook Call logView the call records Delete a call recordDelete all call records Return a callRedial list Set the date and time Phone settingsECO mode Name the handsetAlarm clock Set the alarmSelect Menu , then press OK to confirm Display settingsSet the display Select an option, then press OK to confirmSilent mode Sound settingsSet the handset’s ringtone volume Set the handset’s ringtoneSet the docking tone Set the sound profileManage the carrier code ServicesAuto conference Manage the area codeNetwork type Dial modeAuto prefix Select the recall durationRegister the handsets First ringAuto clock Call services Unregister the handsetsRestore default settings Baby monitor Set the answering machine language Set the answer modeTurn on/off the answering machine Incoming messages ICM Restore the default announcementAnnouncements Record an announcementDelete all old incoming messages Listen to the incoming messagesDelete an incoming message Call screeningChange the PIN code Set the ring delayRemote access Access the answering machine remotely Remote access commandsLanguage Country dependent Handset name Default settingsReceiver volume Volume Technical data Disposal of your old product and batteries Declaration of conformityCompliance with EMF English Frequently asked questions Handset does not ringPage Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V

CD680, CD685 specifications

The Philips CD685 and CD680 are two standout models in the realm of compact disc players that emerged during the early days of digital audio technology. Both of these players encapsulate the innovative spirit of the era while delivering high-quality playback of CDs.

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