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 onto the phone. It also allows others in the room to join in 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 225 manual Answering a call, Handsfree calls, Adjusting the volume, Muting a call, Caller ID

DECT 225 specifications

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