Philips CD685, CD680 user manual Frequently asked questions, Handset does not ring

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20Frequently asked questions

No signal bar displays on the screen.

•• The handset is out of range. Move it closer to the base station.

•• If the handset displays [Unregister], put the handset on the base until the signal bar appears..

Tip

•• For more information, see “Register the handsets” on the Services section.

If I fail to register the additional handsets to the base station, what do I do?

Your base memory is full. Unregister the unused handsets and try again.

No dialing tone

•• Check your phone connections.

•• The handset is out of range. Move it closer to the base station.

I cannot change the settings of my voice mail, what do I do?

The voice mail service is managed by your service provider but not the phone itself. Contact your service provider to change the settings.

The handset on the charger does not charge.

•• Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly.

•• Ensure the handset is placed properly on the charger. The battery icon animates when charging.

•• Ensure the docking tone setting is turned on. When the handset is placed correctly on the charger, you can hear a docking tone.

•• The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect the power supply first and clean the contacts with a damp cloth.

•• Batteries are defective. Purchase new ones from your dealer.

No display

•• Ensure the batteries are charged.

•• Ensure there are power and phone connections.

Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.)

•• The handset is nearly out of range. Move it closer to the base station.

•• The phone receives interference from the nearby electrical appliances. Move the base station away from them.

•• The phone is at a location with thick walls. Move the base away from them.

The handset does not ring.

Ensure the handset ringtone is turned on. The caller ID does not display.

•• The service is not activated. Check with your service provider.

•• The caller’s information is withheld or unavailable.

Note

•• If the above solutions do not help, disconnect the power supply from both the handset and base station. Try again after 1 minute.

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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 Your CD680/685 What is in the boxCom/welcome 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 an external call Make a conference callDuring the conference 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 durationAuto clock First ringRegister the handsets Call services Unregister the handsetsRestore default settings Baby monitor Turn on/off the answering machine Set the answer modeSet the answering machine language Incoming messages ICM Restore the default announcementAnnouncements Record an announcementDelete all old incoming messages Listen to the incoming messagesDelete an incoming message Call screeningRemote access Set the ring delayChange the PIN code Access the answering machine remotely Remote access commandsReceiver volume Volume Default settingsLanguage Country dependent Handset name Technical data Compliance with EMF Declaration of conformityDisposal of your old product and batteries English Frequently asked questions Handset does not ringPage Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V

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