Answering a call, Handsfree calls, Muting a call | Philips DECT 221

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 user manual Answering a call, Handsfree calls, Adjusting the volume, Muting a call, Caller ID

Contents

Page Page Table of Contents Contents Environment and safety Important Safety Instructions FCC Certification Number is Located on the Cabinet Bottom Environment and safety Installing your Dect 221/225 Setting up your phoneCharging the handset Digital security system Registering your handset Your handset About your phoneYour Dect 221/225 base stations Exploring the menus Icons on your handset display Making a call Making callsPreparatory Dialing Pre-Dial Redialling Ending a callOff-hook redialing Phonebook dialing Answering a call Adjusting the volumeHandsfree calls Muting a call Recall Chain dialingMaking a second call Answering a second call Viewing the phonebook records Using your phonebookStoring a name and number Deleting phonebook records Editing phonebook recordsDeleting the entire phonebook Editing another record Finding out who called you Call List Call recordsChecking your call records Calling back from a call record Saving the call records to your phonebook Finding out whom you have called Dial listDeleting a call record Deleting the entire call list Deleting a dial record Saving the dial records to your phonebookDeleting the entire dial list Personalizing your phone Setting your phone’s languagePersonalizing your phone’s display Giving your phone a name Personalizing your sounds Selecting your handset’s ring volumeSelecting your handset’s ringing melody Turning the key tone on/off Dial mode Advanced featuresTemporary tone dialing in pulse dial mode Flash duration Registering a handset SystemUn-registering a handset Resetting Key lock Additional featuresShortcut for turning handset ringer on/off Message waiting indication MWI Calling someone in the house Using multi-handsetsPress the Intercom key Making a 3-way conference call Transferring your call to another handset Display Dect 225 Answering machineMeaning Turning the answering machine on/off Setting the default OGM languageOutgoing messages OGM Recording an OGM Incoming messages ICMListening to the current OGM Deleting an OGM Call screening Volume adjustmentPlaying ICM Deleting an ICM Security PIN Ring delay Remote access function Remote access Appendix Default settingsHandset name Answering machine Dect 225 only Problems TroubleshootingSolutions Equipment Approval Information Interference Information USA Canada Page 31111 285