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Philips DECT 221 Answering a call, Handsfree calls, Adjusting the volume, Muting a call

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Answering a call

Answering a call

When you receive a call, the phone will ring and will flash on the display.

Caller ID

You have to subscribe to the caller ID service from your local service provider to use this feature.

If a caller ID record is received, turns on and the caller information is displayed. When the phone is ringing, you can press the END key to turn the ringer off for this incoming call. If your answer machine is ON, the caller will be directed to the answer machine.

Press the TALK key to answer the call.

Handsfree calls

Handsfree provides the convenience of talking to the caller without holding the phone. It also allows others in the room to join the conversation.

To turn the loudspeaker on/off during a call,

Press the LOUDSPEAKER key.

Note: appears to indicate the loudspeaker is on.

Warning: Handsfree activation could suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to a very high level. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear.

Adjusting the volume

You can increase or reduce the volume of a caller’s voice during a call. There are 3 volume levels to choose from.

Press the UP / DOWN key to adjust the earpiece or loudspeaker volume.

Muting a call

During a call, you can speak to someone privately without having the caller hear your conversation. To mute/unmute a call,

Press the MUTE key.

Note:	appears to indicate the call is being muted.


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Philips DECT 221 Answering a call, Handsfree calls, Adjusting the volume, Muting a call, Caller ID, Making Calls

Contents

User manual Page Table of Contents contentsEnvironment and safety 2 Setting upyour phoneUsing multi-handsets Additional featurescontents Shortcut for turning handset ringer on/offSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety InstructionsBase adapter 1 Environment and safetyCharger adapter FCC CERTIFICATION NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOMInstalling your DECT 221/225 2 Setting up your phoneSetting up your phone Charging the handsetRegistering your handset Your handset About your phoneYour DECT 221/225 base stations About your phoneExploring the menus Icons on your handset displayMaking a call 4 Making callsPreparatory Dialing Pre-Dial Number of digitsRedialling Ending a callOff-hook redialing Phonebook dialingAnswering a call Adjusting the volumeHandsfree calls Muting a callRecall Chain dialingMaking a second call Answering a second callUsing your phonebook 5 Using your phonebookViewing the phonebook records Storing a name and numberDeleting phonebook records Editing phonebook recordsDeleting the entire phonebook Editing another recordFinding out who called you Call List 6 Call recordsChecking your call records Calling back from a call recordSaving the call records to your phonebook Finding out whom you have called Dial listDeleting a call record Deleting the entire call listDeleting a dial record Saving the dial records to your phonebookDeleting the entire dial list Call records7 Personalizing your phone Setting your phone’s languagePersonalizing your phone’s display Giving your phone a namePersonalizing your sounds Selecting your handset’s ring volumeSelecting your handset’s ringing melody Turning the key tone on/offDial mode 8 Advanced featuresTemporary tone dialing in pulse dial mode advanced featuresRegistering a handset 9 SystemUn-registering a handset SystemResetting Additional features 10 Additional featuresKey lock Shortcut for turning handset ringer on/offUsing Multi-Handsets 11 Using multi-handsetsCalling someone in the house Calling someone in the house while you are talking on the phoneTransferring your call to another handset Using Multi-HandsetsMaking a 3-way conference call Display 12 DECT 225 Answering machineMeaning DECT 225 Answering MachineTurning the answering machine on/off Setting the default OGM languageOutgoing messages OGM DECT 225 Answering MachineRecording an OGM Incoming messages ICMListening to the current OGM Deleting an OGMCall screening Volume adjustmentPlaying ICM Deleting an ICMSecurity PIN Ring delayDECT 225 Answering Machine The remote access function Remote accessRemote Access Key The PIN entered is correctAppendix Default settingsHandset name PHILIPSappendix TroubleshootingNotification to the local telephone company Equipment Approval InformationRights of the Phone Company Noise Interference InformationFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Hearing Aid Compatibility HACPrivacy Service CentersAdditional Information Terminal EquipmentPage 31111 285 Philips Consumer Electronics Home communication2005