Advanced features, Dial mode, Flash duration | Philips DECT 221

8 Advanced features

Note: Your handset must have a link with the base unit in order to use any advanced features in this section.

Dial mode

Your phone is set to tone dialing. You can switch to pulse dialing if necessary.

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Select SETTINGS and press the OK key.

3. Select DIALMODE and press the OK key. The current setting is displayed.

4.Select TONE or PULSE.

5. Press the OK key to confirm.

Temporary tone dialing in pulse dial mode

If the dialing mode is set to pulse, after taking the line you can press and hold the STAR key to set temporary tone dialing. D will be displayed on the screen. All the following digits will be dialed as tones until you hang up.

Flash duration

Your phone comes with 2 factory programmed flash durations. Check with your local service provider if you are not sure which duration to use.

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Select SETTINGS and press the OK key.

3. Select FLASH and press the OK key. The current duration is displayed.

4.Select FLASH 1 or FLASH 2.

5. Press the OK key to confirm.

Note: This setting is useful when using operator services. The use of some services accessed with R key +1, R key+2, key+3 (call waiting, call forward...) will depend on the flash setting.

Area code formatting

Enter the 3 digit local area code so that the caller ID can be formatted properly.

1.Press the MENU key.

2.Select SETTINGS and press the OK key.

3. Select AREACODE and press the OK key.

4. Enter the area code.

5.Press the OK key to confirm.

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Contents

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