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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual CD290 CD295...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Important safety instructions 2 Your phone What is in the box Overview of the phone Overview of the base station Display icons 3 Get started Connect the base station Install the handset Configure your phone (country dependent) Change the remote access PIN code Charge the handset Check the battery level What is standby mode?
  • Page 4 12 Services Call list type Auto conference Network type Auto prefix Select the recall duration Dial mode Register the handsets Unregister the handsets Restore default settings 13 Telephone answering machine Turn the answering machine on or off Set the answer mode Set the answering machine language Announcements Incoming messages (ICM)
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    1 Important safety instructions Power requirements • This product requires an electrical supply of 100-240 volts AC. In case of power failure, the communication can be lost. • The voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as defined in the standard EN 60950.
  • Page 6: Your Phone

    2 Your phone Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome. What is in the box Base station (CD290) Base station (CD295) Handset** Charger** Power adapter**...
  • Page 7: Overview Of The Phone

    Overview of the phone a Earpiece b Loudspeaker c Battery door • Scroll up on the menu. • Increase the earpiece/speaker volume. • Access the phonebook. • Delete text or digits. • Cancel operation. • End the call. • Exit the menu/operation. •...
  • Page 8: Overview Of The Base Station

    Overview of the base station CD290 • Press to find handsets. • Press and hold to enter the registration mode. CD295 • Press to find handsets. • Press and hold to enter the registration mode. b Speaker Decrease/increase the speaker volume. Skip backward during playback.
  • Page 9: Display Icons

    Display icons In standby mode, the icons shown on the main screen tell you what features are available on your handset. Icon Descriptions When the handset is off the base station/charger, the bars indicate the battery level (from full to low). When the handset is on the base station/charger, the bars keep scrolling until charging completes.
  • Page 10: Get Started

    3 Get started Caution • Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in the 'Important safety instruction' section before you connect and install your handset. Connect the base station Warning • Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the phone.
  • Page 11: Install The Handset

    Install the handset The batteries are pre-installed in the handset. Pull the battery tape off from the battery door before charging. Caution • Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. • Use only the supplied batteries.
  • Page 12: Change The Remote Access Pin Code

    Change the remote access PIN code Note • The default answering machine remote access PIN code is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure the security. Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] > [Remote access] > [Change PIN], then press [OK] to confirm.
  • Page 13: Check The Signal Strength

    Check the signal strength The number of bars indicates the link status between the handset and base station. The more bars are shown, the better the connection is. • Make sure the handset is linked to the base station before you make or receive calls and carry out the functions and features.
  • Page 14: Calls

    4 Calls Note • When the power fails, the phone cannot access emergency services. • Check the signal strength before you make a call or when you are in a call (see 'Check the signal strength' on page 11). Make a call You can make a call in these ways: •...
  • Page 15: Answer A Call

    Answer a call When there is an incoming call, the phone rings. Press to answer the call. Warning • When the handset rings or when the handsfree is activated, keep the handset away from your ear to avoid ear damage. Note •...
  • Page 16: Make A Conference Call With The External Callers

    Make a conference call with the external callers Note • This service is network dependent. Check with the service provider for additional charges. When you are connected to two calls, you can make a conference call in these ways: • Press , then ;...
  • Page 17: Intercom And Conference Calls

    5 Intercom and conference calls An intercom call is a call to another handset that shares the same base station. A conference call involves a conversation between you, another handset user and the outside callers. Make a call to another handset Note •...
  • Page 18: Make A Conference Call

    Make a conference call A 3-way conference call is between you, another handset user and the outside callers. It requires two handsets to share the same base station. During an external call Press and hold to initiate an internal call. »...
  • Page 19: Text And Numbers

    6 Text and numbers You can enter text and numbers for handset name, phonebook records, and other menu items. Enter text and numbers Press once or several times on the alphanumeric key to enter the selected character. Press [Clear] to delete the character. Press to add a space.
  • Page 20: Phonebook

    7 Phonebook This phone has a phonebook that stores up to 100 records. You can access the phonebook from the handset. Each record can have a name up to 14 characters long and a number up to 24 digits long. There are 2 direct access memories (keys ).
  • Page 21: Add A Record

    Add a record Note • If your phonebook memory is full, the handset displays a notification message. Delete some records to add new ones. Select [Menu] >[Phonebook] > [Add new], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the name, then press [OK] to confirm.
  • Page 22: Call Log

    8 Call log The call log stores the call history of all missed or received calls. The incoming call history includes the name and number of the caller, call time and date. This feature is available if you have registered to the caller ID service with your service provider.
  • Page 23: Delete A Call Record

    Delete a call record Press . » The incoming call log is displayed. Select a record, then press [Option] to confirm. Select [Delete], then press [OK] to confirm » The handset displays a confirmation requests. Press [OK] to confirm. » The record is deleted. Delete all call records Press .
  • Page 24: Redial List

    9 Redial list The redial list stores the call history of dialed calls. It includes the names and/or numbers you have called. This phone can store up to 20 redial records. View the redial records Press [Redial]. » The dialed calls list is displayed. Redial a call Press [Redial].
  • Page 25: Phone Settings

    10 Phone settings You can customize the settings to make it your own phone. Sound settings Set the handset's ringtone volume You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels or [Off]. Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [Ring volume], then press [OK] to confirm.
  • Page 26: Eco Mode

    Set the sound profile You can set the sound in the earpiece among 3 different profiles. Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [My sound], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a profile, then press [OK] to confirm. » The setting is saved. Access the sound profile during a call Press [Sound] for once or several times to change the sound profile during a call.
  • Page 27: Alarm Clock

    11 Alarm clock Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the information below to set your alarm clock. Set the alarm Select [Menu] > [Alarm], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [On once] or [On daily], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter an alarm time, then press [OK] to confirm.
  • Page 28: Call List Type

    12 Services The phone supports a number of features that help you handle and manage the calls. Call list type You can set whether you can view all incoming calls or missed calls from this menu. Select the call list type Select [Menu] >...
  • Page 29: Select The Recall Duration

    Select the recall duration Ensure that the recall time is set correctly before you can answer a second call. In normal case, the phone is already preset for the recall duration. You can select among 3 options: [Short], [Medium] and [Long]. The number of available options varies with different countries.
  • Page 30: Unregister The Handsets

    Unregister the handsets If two handsets share the same base station, you can unregister a handset with another handset. Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Unregister], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the system PIN. Press [Clear] to make corrections. Press [OK] to confirm the PIN.
  • Page 31: Telephone Answering Machine

    13 Telephone answering machine Note • Available only for CD295. Your phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. By default, the answering machine is set to the [Record also] mode. You can also access the answering machine remotely and change the settings through the answering machine menu on the handset.
  • Page 32: Incoming Messages (Icm)

    Record an announcement The maximum length of the announcement you can record is 3 minutes. The newly recorded announcement automatically replaces the old one. Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] > [Announcement], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Record also] or [Answer only], then press [OK] to confirm.
  • Page 33: Call Screening

    Listen to the incoming messages You can listen to the incoming messages in the sequence they are recorded. From the base • To start/stop listening, press • To adjust the volume, press • To play the previous message/replay the current message, press . •...
  • Page 34: Remote Access

    Set the ring delay You can set the number of times the phone rings before the answering machine picks up the call. Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] > [Ring delay], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a new setting, then press [OK] to confirm.
  • Page 35 Press a key to carry out a function. See the Remote access commands table below for a list of available functions. Note • When there is no message, the phone hangs up automatically if no key is pressed for 8 seconds. Remote access commands Function Repeat the current or listen to the...
  • Page 36: Technical Data

    Adapter Base and charger • Philips: SSW-1920UK/SG-2, Input: 100-240V50/60Hz 0.2A, Output: 6V 500mA • Philips: S003PB060050, Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.2A, Output: 6V 500mA Power consumption • Power consumption at standby mode: around 0.60W (CD290); 0.65W (CD295) Weight and dimensions (CD290) •...
  • Page 37: Notice

    Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardization for early integration in its products.
  • Page 38 Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health. When this logo is attached to a product, it means a financial contribution has been paid to the associated national recovery and recycling...
  • Page 39: Frequently Asked Questions

    16 Frequently asked questions No signal bar is displayed 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..
  • Page 40: Appendix

    17 Appendix Text and number input tables Upper case characters (for English/ French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/ Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/ Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish/ Romanian/ Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/ Slovenian/Croatian/Lithuanian/Estonian/ Lativian/Bulgarian) Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~| 1 @ _ # = <...
  • Page 41 Lower case characters (for Serbian) Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ | 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § …...
  • Page 42: Index

    18 Index additional handsets alarm announcements answering machine auto conference auto prefix base station installation overview battery call log caller ID calling charging conference contacts date setting default settings delete messages dial mode disposal ECO mode find handsets/paging 40 EN handset name incoming messages intercom calls...
  • Page 43 ring delay ringtone safety save a number signal strength silent mode sounds docking keytone sound profile standby mode text entry time setting transfer call troubleshooting/FAQ two calls/call on hold volume adjustment 17, 38 EN 41...
  • Page 44 0168 Specifications are subject to change without notice © 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. UM_CD290-295_05_EN_V1.1 WK12031...

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