Philips Cordless Telephone CD196 User Manual

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User manual  
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall  
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily  
accessible.  
This equipment is not designed to make emergency  
calls when the power fails.An alternative has to be  
made available to allow emergency calls.  
Do not allow the product to come into contact with  
liquids.  
Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,  
ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm  
the set.  
Do not expose the phone to excessive heat caused by  
heating equipment or direct sunlight.  
Do not drop your phone or allow objects to fall on  
your phone.  
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  
asTNV-3 (Telecommunication Network  
Voltages), as defined in the standard EN  
60950.  
Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause  
interference.  
About operating and storage temperatures  
Warning  
Operate in a place where temperature is  
always between 0°C to +40°C (up to 90%  
relative humidity).  
Store in a place where temperature is  
always between -20°C and +45°C (up to  
95% relative humidity).  
The Electrical network is classified as hazardous.The  
only way to power down the charger is to unplug the  
power supply from the electrical outlet. Ensure that the  
electrical outlet is always easily accessible.  
To avoid damage or malfunction  
Caution  
Battery life may be shorter in low  
temperature conditions.  
Use only the power supply listed in the user  
instructions.  
Use only the batteries listed in the user instructions.  
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect  
type.  
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.  
Always use the cables provided with the product.  
Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to  
come into contact with metal objects.  
Do not let small metal objects come into contact with  
the product.This can deteriorate audio quality and  
damage the product.  
Metallic objects may be retained if placed near or on  
the handset receiver.  
Do not use the product in places where there are  
explosive hazards.  
Do not open the handset, base station or charger as  
you could be exposed to high voltages.  
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2 Your phone  
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome  
to Philips!  
To fully benefit from the support that Philips  
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Power adapter**  
Line cord*  
What is in the box  
Guarantee  
Base station (CD191)  
Base station (CD196)  
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Quick start guide  
Note  
* In some countries, you have to connect the line  
adapter to the line cord, then plug the line cord to the  
telephone socket.  
** In multi-handset packs, there are additional handsets  
and chargers and power adapters.  
Handset**  
Charger**  
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Switch to upper/lower case during  
editing.  
Overview of the phone  
i
Mute or unmute the microphone.  
a
j Microphone  
b
k
c
d
Turn the speaker phone is on/off.  
Make and receive calls through the  
speaker.  
o
e
f
n
m
l *  
Set the dial mode (pulse mode or  
temporary tone mode).  
g
l
k
j
m
n
h
i
Scroll down on the menu.  
Decrease the earpiece/speaker volume.  
Access the call log.  
a Earpiece  
b Loudspeaker  
c Battery door  
d
Make and receive calls.  
Recall key  
o MENU/OK  
Access the main menu.  
Confirm selection.  
Enter the options menu.  
Select the function displayed on the  
handset screen directly above the key.  
Scroll up on the menu.  
Increase the earpiece/speaker volume.  
Access the phonebook.  
e REDIAL/C  
Delete text or digits.  
Cancel operation.  
Access the redial list.  
Overview of the base station  
f
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End the call.  
Exit the menu/operation.  
Press and hold to switch the handset  
on or off.  
g
h
a
Press to enter a space during text  
editing.  
Press and hold to lock the keypad.  
Make a predial call.  
Press and hold to enter a pause.  
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a
Display icons  
Find handsets.  
Enter the registration mode.  
In standby mode, the icons shown on the main  
screen tell you what features are available on  
your handset.  
CD196  
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 is complete.  
a
b
c
d
e
h
g
f
The empty battery icon flashes and you  
hear an alert tone.  
The battery is low and needs recharging.  
The number of bar indicates the link  
status between the handset and base  
station.The more bars are shown, the  
better the signal or the connection is.  
It remains steadily on when browsing  
incoming calls in the call log.  
a
Find handsets  
Enter registration mode  
b Speaker  
c
d
e
f
g
/
Decrease/increase the speaker volume.  
It indicates an outgoing call in the redial  
list.  
It flashes when there is a new missed call  
or when browsing new missed calls.  
It remains steadily on when browsing the  
missed calls in call log that are already  
read.  
It flashes when receiving incoming call. It  
remains steadily on during a call..  
The speaker is on.  
Skip backward during playback.  
Skip forward during playback.  
Turn the answering machine on/off.  
Play messages.  
Stop messages playback.  
The ringer is off.  
Answering machine: it flashes when  
there is a new message. It displays when  
the telephone answering machine is  
turned on.  
It flashes when there is a new voice  
message.  
h
Delete the current playback message.  
Press and hold to delete all old  
messages.  
It remains steadily on when the voice  
messages are already viewed in the call  
log.  
The icon is not shown when there is no  
voice message.  
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It is displayed when you scroll up/down a  
list/increase and decrease the volume.  
/
There are more digits on the right. Press  
REDIAL/C to read.  
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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  
3 Connect each end of the power adapter  
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply  
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back  
or the underside of the phone.  
Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the  
batteries.  
to (for multi handset version only):  
the DC input jack at the bottom of the  
extra handset charger.  
the power socket on the wall.  
Note  
If you subscribe to the digital subscriber line (DSL) high  
speed internet service through your telephone line,  
ensure you install a DSL filter between the telephone  
line cord and the power socket..The filter prevents  
noise and caller ID problems caused by the DSL  
interference. For more information on the DSL filters,  
contact your DSL service provider.  
The type plate is located on the bottom of the base  
station.  
1 Connect each end of the power adapter  
to:  
the DC input jack at the bottom of the  
base station;  
the power socket on the wall.  
2 Connect each end of the line cord to:  
the telephone socket at the bottom of  
the base station;  
Install the handset  
the telephone socket on the wall.  
The batteries are pre-installed in the handset.  
Pull the battery tape off from the battery door  
before charging.  
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Note  
The country/language setting option is country  
dependent. If no welcome message is displayed, it  
means the country/language setting is preset for your  
country.Then you can set the date and time.  
To re-set the language, see the following steps.  
1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >  
[Language], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
Caution  
2 Select a language, then press MENU/OK  
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,  
sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.  
Use only the supplied batteries.  
Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different  
brands or types of batteries.  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Set the date and time  
Note  
Tip  
Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use.  
If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are  
being charged, it is normal.  
To set the date and time later, press REDIAL/C to skip  
this setting.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
Warning  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Date & time],  
Check the battery polarity when inserting in the  
battery compartment. Incorrect polarity may damage  
the product.  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
date, then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The time setting menu is displayed on  
the handset.  
The batteries are pre-installed in the handset.  
Pull the battery tape off from the battery door  
before charging.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
time.  
If the time is in 12-hour format, press  
to select [AM] or [PM].  
/
Configure your phone  
(country dependent)  
5 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
1 When using your phone for the first time,  
you see a welcome message.  
Change the remote access  
PIN code  
2 Press MENU/OK.  
Note  
Set the country/language  
The default answering machine remote access PIN  
code is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure  
the security.  
Select your country/language, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The country/language setting is saved.  
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1 Press MENU/OK.  
Check the battery level  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Remote  
access] > [Change PIN], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Enter the old PIN, then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
4 Enter the new PIN code, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
5 Enter the new PIN code again, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Charge the handset  
The battery icon displays the current battery  
level.  
Place the handset on the base station to  
charge the handset.When the handset is  
placed correctly on the base station, you hear a  
docking sound.  
When the handset is off the base  
station/charger, the bars indicate  
the battery level (full, medium and  
low).  
» The handset starts charging.  
When the handset is on the base  
station/charger, the bars flash until  
charging completes.  
The empty battery icon flashes.  
The battery is low and needs  
recharging.  
Note  
Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use.  
If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are  
being charged, it is normal.  
Your phone is now ready to use.  
The handset turns off if the batteries are empty.  
If you are on the phone, you hear warning  
tones when the batteries are almost empty.The  
call gets disconnected after the warning.  
What is standby mode?  
Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.  
The standby screen displays the handset name,  
handset number, date and time.  
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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 phone functions and  
features.  
If you hear warning tones when you are  
on the phone, the handset is almost out  
of battery or the handset is out of range.  
Charge the battery or move the handset  
nearer to the base station.  
Switch the handset on or off  
Press and hold  
to switch the handset on or  
off.  
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2 Press or to dial out the call.  
4 Calls  
Call from the redial list  
Note  
When the power fails, the phone cannot access  
emergency services.  
Call from the phonebook  
Tip  
Call from the call log  
Make a call  
Note  
You can make a call in these ways:  
The call timer displays the talk time of your current call.  
Quick call  
Dial before you call  
Redial the most recent number  
Call from the redial list.  
Call from the phonebook list  
Call from the call log  
Note  
If you hear warning tones, the handset is almost out  
of battery or the handset is out of range. Charge the  
battery or move the handset nearer to the base station.  
Quick call  
1 Press or  
.
End a call  
2 Dial the phone number.  
» The number is dialed out.  
You can end a call in these ways:  
» The duration of your current call is  
Press  
; or  
displayed.  
Place the handset to the base station  
or charging cradle.  
Dial before you call  
Answer a call  
1 Dial the phone number  
To erase a digit, press REDIAL/C.  
When there is an incoming call, press  
or  
To enter a pause, press and hold  
.
to answer the call.  
2 Press or to dial out the call.  
Redial the most recent number  
1 Press REDIAL/C.  
» The redial list is displayed and the most  
recent number is highlighted.  
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Warning  
Turn the speaker on or off  
When the handset rings or when the handsfree is  
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to  
avoid ear damage.  
Press  
.
Make a second call  
Note  
The caller ID service is available if you have registered  
to the caller ID service with your service provider.  
Note  
This service is network dependent.  
Tip  
1 Press during a call.  
When there is a missed call, a notification message  
appears.  
» The first call is put on hold.  
2 Dial the second number.  
» The number displayed on the screen is  
dialed out.  
Turn off the ringer for all incoming  
calls  
When the phone rings, press REDIAL/C.  
Answer a second call  
Note  
Mute the microphone  
This service is network dependent.  
1 Press during a call.  
When there is a periodical beep to notify you  
of an incoming call, you can answer the call in  
these ways:  
» The handset displays [Mute on].  
» The caller cannot hear you, but you  
can still hear his voice.  
1 Press and to answer the call.  
» The first call is put on hold, and you  
are now connected to the second call.  
2 Press again to unmute the microphone.  
» You can now communicate with the  
caller.  
2 Press and to end the current call and  
answer the first call.  
Adjust the earpiece/speaker  
volume  
Switch between two calls  
Press  
/
to adjust the volume during a call.  
1 Press and  
.
» The earpiece/speaker volume is  
adjusted and the phone is back to the  
call screen.  
» The current call is put on hold, and you  
are now connected to the other call.  
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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, press  
, then .  
» The two calls are combined and a  
conference call is established.  
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5 Text and  
numbers  
You can enter text and numbers for handset  
name, phonebook records, and other menu  
items.  
Enter text and numbers  
1 Press once or several times on the  
alphanumeric key to enter the selected  
character.  
2 Press REDIAL/C to delete the character.  
Press and to move the cursor left and  
right.  
3 Press to add a space.  
Switch between uppercase  
and lowercase  
By default, the first letter of each word in a  
sentence is uppercase and the rest is lowercase.  
Press and hold to switch between the  
uppercase and lowercase letters.  
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Enter the first character of a contact  
6 Phonebook  
1 Press or press MENU/OK >  
[Phonebook] > [View] to access the  
phonebook list.  
This phone has a phonebook that stores up to  
50 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  
and ). Depending on your country, keys  
and are preset to the voice mail number and  
information service number of your service  
provider respectively.When you press and hold  
on the key in standby mode , the saved phone  
number is dialed automatically.  
2 Press the alphanumerical key that matches  
the character.  
» The first record that starts with this  
character is displayed.  
Call from the phonebook  
1 Press or press MENU/OK >  
[Phonebook] > [View] to access the  
phonebook list.  
2 Select a contact in the phonebook list.  
View the phonebook  
3 Press to make the call.  
Note  
You can view the phonebook on one handset only  
each time.  
Access the phonebook during  
a call  
1 Press or press MENU/OK >  
[Phonebook] > [View] to access the  
phonebook list.  
Press MENU/OK, select [Phonebook], then  
press MENU/OK again to confirm.  
1 Select the contact, then press MENU/OK  
2 Select a contact and view the available  
to view the number.  
information.  
Add a record  
Search a record  
Note  
You can search the phonebook records in these  
ways:  
If your phonebook memory is full, the handset displays  
a notification message. Delete some records to add  
new ones.  
Scroll the contacts list.  
Enter the first character of the contact.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
Scroll the contact list  
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Add new], then  
1 Press or press MENU/OK >  
[Phonebook] > [View] to access the  
phonebook list.  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Enter the name, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
2 Press and to scroll through the  
phonebook list.  
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4 Enter the number, then press MENU/OK  
to confirm  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
» Your new record is saved.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is deleted.  
Tip  
Press and hold to insert a pause.  
Delete all records  
Note  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
The phonebook overwrites the old number with the  
new number.  
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Delete all], press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
Tip  
3 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» All records (except the 2 direct access  
memory records) are deleted.  
Press once or several times on the alphanumeric key to  
enter the selected character.  
Press REDIAL/C to delete the character. Press and  
to move the cursor left and right.  
Edit a record  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Edit], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select a contact, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
4 Edit the name, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
5 Edit the number, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
» The record is saved.  
Delete a record  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Delete], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select a contact, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
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3 Select an option, then press MENU/OK to  
7 Call log  
confirm.  
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.  
Your phone can store up to 20 call records.The  
call log icon on the handset flashes to remind  
you of any unanswered calls. If the caller allows  
the display of his identity, you can view his  
name or number.The call records are displayed  
in chronological order with the most recent  
received call at the top of the list.  
View the call records  
1 Press  
.
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK  
and [View] select for more available  
information.  
Save a call record to the  
phonebook  
1 Press  
.
Note  
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
Make sure that the number in the call list is valid before  
you can call back directly from the call list.  
2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
The icons shown on the screen tell you  
whether they are missed/received calls.  
3 Select [Save number], then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
4 Enter and edit the name, then press  
Icons Description  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
It remains steadily on when browsing  
incoming calls in the call log.  
It flashes when there is a new missed  
call.  
5 Enter and edit the number, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is saved.  
It remains steadily on when browsing  
the missed calls in call log.  
Return a call  
1 Press  
.
Call list type  
2 Select a record on the list.  
3 Press to make the call.  
You can set whether you can view all incoming  
calls or missed calls from this menu.  
Delete a call record  
Select the call list type  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
1 Press  
.
2 Select [Services] > [Call list type], then  
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
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2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
3 Select [Delete], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
requests.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is deleted.  
Delete all call records  
1 Press  
.
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
2 Press MENU/OK to enter the options  
menu.  
3 Select [Delete all], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
requests.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» All records are deleted.  
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2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to  
8 Redial list  
confirm.  
3 Select [Delete], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
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 10 redial  
records.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is deleted.  
View the redial records  
Delete all redial records  
Press REDIAL/C.  
1 Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of dialed  
calls.  
Redial a call  
2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
1 Press REDIAL/C.  
3 Select [Delete all], then press MENU/OK  
2 Select a record, then press  
.
to confirm.  
» The number is dialed out.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
Save a call record to the  
phonebook  
» The record is deleted.  
1 Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of dialed  
calls.  
2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
3 Select [Save number], then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
4 Enter and edit the name, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
5 Enter and edit the number, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is saved.  
Delete a redial record  
1 Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of dialed  
calls.  
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Set the docking tone  
9 Phone settings  
Docking tone is the sound made when you  
place the handset on the base station or  
charger.  
You can customize the settings to make it your  
own phone.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] >  
[Docking tone], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
Sound settings  
3 Select [On]/[Off], then press MENU/OK  
Set the handset's ringtone volume  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels  
or [Off].  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] >  
[Ring volume], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
Name the handset  
The name of the handset can be up to 10  
characters. It is displayed on the handset screen  
in standby mode.  
3 Select a volume level, then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Phone name],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
Set the handset's ringtone  
3 Enter or edit the name.To erase a  
You can select from 10 ringtones.  
character, press REDIAL/C.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [Ring  
» The setting is saved.  
tones], then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select a ringtone, then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
Set the date and time  
» The setting is saved.  
For information, see 'Set the date and time'  
and 'Set the date and time format' in the Get  
started section.  
Set the key tone  
Key tone is the sound made when you press a  
key on the handset.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
Set the display language  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [Key  
tone], then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
Note  
3 Select [On]/[Off], then press MENU/OK  
This feature only applies to models with multiple-  
language support.  
Languages available vary from country to country.  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
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2 Select [Phone setup] > [Language], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select a language, then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
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You can define a carrier code (up to 5 digits).  
This carrier code is automatically removed from  
an incoming call if it matches with the code you  
define.Then the phone number is saved in the  
call log without a carrier code.  
10 Services  
The phone supports a number of features that  
help you handle and manage the calls.  
Activate auto removal of the carrier  
code  
Call list type  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
You can set whether you can view all incoming  
calls or missed calls from this menu.  
2 Select [Services] > [Carrier code], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Enter the carrier code, then press MENU/  
Select the call list type  
OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Services] > [Call list type], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
Deactivate auto removal of the  
carrier code  
3 Select an option, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Services] > [Carrier code], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
Auto conference  
3 Press REDIAL/C to delete the digits.  
To join an external call with another handset,  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
press  
.
» The setting is saved.  
Activate/Deactivate auto conference  
Manage the area code  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Services] > [Conference], then  
Note  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
This feature only applies to models with area code  
support.  
3 Select [Auto]/[Off], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
You can define an area code (up to 5 digits).  
This area code is automatically removed from  
an incoming call if it matches with the code you  
define.Then the phone number is saved in the  
call log without an area code.  
Manage the carrier code  
Note  
Activate auto removal of the area  
code  
This feature only applies to models with carrier code  
support.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
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2 Select [Services] > [Area code], then  
Note  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
The maximum length of a detect number is 5 digits.The  
maximum length of an auto prefix number is 10 digits.  
3 Enter the area code, then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
Deactivate auto removal of the area  
code  
This is a country dependent feature.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
Set auto prefix  
2 Select [Services] > [Area code], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
3 Press REDIAL/C to delete the digits.  
2 Select [Services] > [Auto prefix], then  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
3 Enter the detect number, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
4 Enter the prefix number, then press  
Network type  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
This feature only applies to models with network type  
support.  
Note  
To enter a pause, press and hold  
.
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Services] > [Network type], then  
Note  
press MENU/OK.  
If the prefix number is set and the detect number is left  
empty, the prefix number is added to all outgoing calls.  
3 Select a network type, then press MENU/  
OK.  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
The feature is unavailable if the dialed number starts  
with * and #.  
Auto prefix  
This feature checks and formats your outgoing  
call number before it is dialed out.The prefix  
number can replace the detect number you  
set in the menu. For example, you set 604 as  
the detect number and 1250 as the prefix.  
When you have dialed out a number such as  
6043338888, your phone changes the number  
to 12503338888 when it dials out.  
Select the recall duration  
Make sure 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  
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available options varies with different countries.  
For details, consult your service provider.  
2 Select [Services] > [Register], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
3 Enter the system PIN. Press REDIAL/C  
to make corrections. Press MENU/OK to  
confirm the PIN.  
2 Select [Services] > [Recall time], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
4 Press and hold on the base station for  
3 Select an option, then press MENU/OK to  
5 seconds.  
confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
For models with an answering machine, you hear a  
confirmation beep.  
Dial mode  
» Registration is complete in less than 2  
minutes.The base automatically assigns  
a handset number to the handset.  
Note  
This feature only applies to models that support both  
tone and pulse dial.  
Dial mode is the telephone signal used in your  
country.The phone supports tone (DTMF) and  
pulse (rotary) dial. Consult the service provider  
for detailed information.  
Note  
If the PIN is incorrect or no base is found within a  
certain period, your handset displays a notification  
message. Repeat the above procedure if registration  
fails.  
Set the dial mode  
Note  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
The preset PIN is 0000. No change can be made on it.  
2 Select [Services] > [Dial mode], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select a dial mode, then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Unregister the handsets  
1 If two handsets share the same base  
station, you can unregister a handset with  
another handset.  
Note  
If your phone is in pulse dial mode, press * during a call  
for temporary tone mode. Digits entered for this call  
are then sent out as tone signals.  
2 Press MENU/OK.  
3 Select [Services] > [Unregister], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
4 Enter the system PIN. (The preset PIN is  
0000). Press REDIAL/C to remove the  
number.  
Register the handsets  
You can register additional handsets to the base  
station.The base station can register up to 4  
handsets.  
5 Select the handset number to be  
unregistered.  
6 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
1 Press MENU/OK on the handset.  
» The handset is unregistered.  
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Tip  
The handset number displays beside the handset name  
in standby mode.  
Restore default settings  
You can reset your phone settings to the  
original factory settings.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Services] > [Reset], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
3 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» All settings are reset.  
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» The setting is saved.  
11 Telephone  
answering  
machine  
Set the answering machine  
language  
Note  
Note  
This feature only applies to models with multiple-  
language support.  
Available only for CD196.  
The answering machine language is the language  
for the announcements.  
Your phone includes a telephone answering  
machine that records unanswered calls when  
it is on.You can access the answering machine  
remotely and change the settings through the  
answering machine menu on the handset.  
The button on the base station lights up  
when the answer machine is on.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Voice  
language], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
3 Select a language, then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Turn the answering machine  
on or off  
Set the answer mode  
You can turn the answering machine on or off  
through the base station or the handset.  
You can set the answering machine and select if  
the callers can leave messages. Select [Record  
also]if you allow the callers to leave messages.  
Select [Answer only] if you forbid the callers to  
leave messages.  
Through the base  
Press to turn the answering machine on or  
off in standby mode.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Voice answer],  
Note  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
When the answering machine is switched on, it answers  
incoming calls after a certain number of rings based on  
the ring delay setting.  
3 Select an answer mode, then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
Through the handset  
If the memory is full, the answering machine switches to  
[Answer only] mode automatically.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Voice answer],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select [Answer only]/[Record also]/[Off],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
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Listen to the announcement  
Announcements  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
The announcement is the message your caller  
hears when the answering machine picks up  
the call.The answering machine has 2 default  
announcements: the [Record also] mode and  
[Answer only] mode.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] >  
[Announcement], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
4 Select [Play], then press MENU/OK to  
Record an announcement  
confirm.  
The maximum length of the announcement you  
can record is 3 minutes.The newly recorded  
announcement automatically replaces the old  
one.  
» You can listen to the current  
announcement.  
Note  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
You can no longer listen to the announcement when  
you pick up an incoming call.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] >  
[Announcement], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only],  
Restore the default announcement  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
4 Select [Record], then press MENU/OK to  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
confirm.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] >  
[Announcement], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
5 Start recording close to the microphone  
after the beep.  
6 Press MENU/OK to stop recording or the  
3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only],  
recording stops after 3 minutes.  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» You can listen to the newly recorded  
announcement on the handset.  
4 Select [Use default], then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
Note  
Make sure that you speak close to the microphone  
when you record an announcement.  
5 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The default announcement is restored.  
Incoming messages (ICM)  
Each message can be up to 3 minutes long.  
When you receive new messages, the new  
message indicator flashes on the answering  
machine and the handset displays a notification  
message.  
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1 When you listen to the message, press  
Note  
MENU/OK to enter the options menu.  
If you pick up the phone when the caller leaves a  
message, the recording stops and you can talk to the  
caller directly.  
2 Select [Delete], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
» The current message is deleted.  
Note  
Delete all old incoming messages  
If the memory is full, the answering machine switches  
to [Answer only] automatically. Delete old messages to  
receive new ones.  
From the base  
Press and hold in standby mode.  
» All old messages are permanently  
deleted.  
From the handset  
Listen to the incoming messages  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
You can listen to the incoming messages in the  
sequence they are recorded.  
From the base  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Delete all],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
To start/Stop listening, press  
To adjust the volume, press  
To play the previous message/replay the  
.
/
.
3 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» All old messages are permanently  
deleted.  
current message, press .  
To play the next message, press  
To delete the current message, press .  
.
Note  
Note  
You can delete the read messages only. No deleted  
messages can be recovered.  
No deleted messages can be recovered.  
From the handset  
Select MENU/OK > [Answ. Machine] > [Play],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» New messages start playing. Old  
messages start playing if there is no  
new message.  
Set the ring delay  
You can set the number of times the phone  
rings before the answering machine picks up  
the call.  
Press REDIAL/C to stop listening.  
Press MENU/OK to enter the options  
menu.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Ring delay],  
Press  
/
to increase/decrease the  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
volume.  
3 Select a new setting, then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
Delete an incoming message  
» The setting is saved.  
From the base  
Press when you listen to the message.  
» The current message is deleted.  
From the handset  
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3 Enter the old PIN, then press MENU/OK  
Note  
to confirm.  
Make sure that the answering machine is switched on  
before this feature can be applied.  
4 Enter the new PIN code, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
5 Enter the new PIN code again, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
Tip  
» The setting is saved.  
When you access the answering machine remotely,  
you are recommended to set the ring delay to [Toll  
saver] mode.This is a cost effective way to manage  
your messages.When there are new messages, the  
answering machine picks up the call after 3 rings;When  
there is no messages, it picks up the call after 5 rings.  
Access the answering machine  
remotely  
1 Make a call to your home number with a  
touch tone phone.  
2 Enter # when you hear the announcement.  
Remote access  
3 Enter your PIN code.  
» You now have access to your  
answering machine, and you can listen  
to the new messages.  
You can operate your answering machine when  
you are away from home. Simply make a call to  
your phone with a touch tone phone and enter  
your 4-digit PIN code.  
Note  
You have 2 chances to enter the correct PIN code  
before your phone hangs up.  
Note  
The remote access PIN code is the same as your  
system PIN.The preset PIN is 0000.  
4 Press a key to carry out a function. See the  
Remote access commands table below for  
a list of available functions.  
Activate/deactivate the remote access  
You can allow or block remote access to the  
Note  
answering machine.  
When there is no message, the phone hangs up  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
automatically if no key is pressed for 8 seconds.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Remote  
access], then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
Remote access commands  
3 Select [On]/[Off], then press MENU/OK  
Key Function  
to confirm.  
1
Repeat the current or listen to the  
previous message.  
» The setting is saved.  
2
3
6
7
Listen to messages.  
Change the PIN code  
Skip to the next message.  
Delete the current message.  
Switch the answering machine on.  
(not available when you listen to the  
messages).  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Remote  
access] > [Change PIN], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
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9
Stop listening to the message.  
Switch the answering machine off.  
(not available when you listen to the  
messages).  
Behavior of the LED display on the  
base station  
The table below shows you the current status  
with different LED display behavior on the base  
station.  
LED  
Message status  
display  
Steady on • There is no new message and  
the memory is not full.  
The handset is switched on.  
• Enter the paging mode  
Flashing  
• There is a new message and the  
memory is not full.  
• There is an incoming call.  
• Recording an incoming mes-  
sage/announcement.  
• Message playback.  
Remote access/listen to mes-  
sages from the handset.  
Flashing  
(Fast)  
• There is no new message and  
the memory is full.  
• Enter the registration mode  
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12 Technical data  
Display  
Amber LCD backlight  
General telephone features  
Caller name & number identification  
Conference call and voicemails  
Maximum talk time: 20 hours  
Phonebook list, Redial list and Call log  
Phonebook list with 50 entries  
Redial list with 10 entries  
Call log with 20 entries  
Battery  
HFR: 2 x AAA NiMH 1.2V rechargeable  
650mAh batteries  
SANIK: 2 x AAA NiMH 1.2V rechargeable  
650mAh batteries  
Power adapter  
Base and charger:  
Philips: SSW-1920UK-2, Input: 100-240V  
50/60Hz 0.2A; Output: 6V 500mA  
Philips: S003PB0600050, Input: 100-240V  
50/60Hz 0.2A; Output: 6V 500mA  
Power consumption  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
0.6W (CD191) 0.65W (CD196)  
Weight and dimensions (CD191)  
Handset: 131 grams  
162.69 x 47.6 x 29.8 mm (H x W x D)  
Base: 105 grams  
79 x 130.5 x 90.2 mm (H x W x D)  
Charger: 56 grams  
77.8 x 40.3 x 82.4 mm (H x W x D)  
Weight and dimensions (CD196)  
Handset: 131 grams  
162.69 x 47.6 x 29.8 mm (H x W x D)  
Base: 138 grams  
79 x 130.5 x 90.2 mm (H x W x D)  
Charger: 56 grams  
77.8 x 40.3 x 82.4 mm (H x W x D)  
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general have the ability to emit and receive  
electromagnetic signals.  
13 Notice  
One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to  
take all necessary health and safety measures  
for our products, to comply with all applicable  
legal requirements and to stay well within  
the EMF standards applicable at the time of  
producing the products.  
Philips is committed to develop, produce and  
market products that cause no adverse health  
effects. Philips confirms that if its products are  
handled properly for their intended use, they  
are safe to use according to scientific evidence  
available today.  
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.  
Declaration of conformity  
Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle, declares  
that the CD191/CD196 is in compliance with  
the essential requirements and other relevant  
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.You can find  
philips.com.  
This product has been designed, tested and  
manufactured according the European R&TTE  
directive 1999/5/EC.  
Use GAP standard  
compliance  
The GAP standard guarantees that all DECT™  
GAP handsets and base stations comply with  
a minimum operating standard irrespective of  
their make.The handset and base station are  
GAP compliant, which means they guarantee  
the minimum functions: register a handset,  
take the line, make a call and receive a call.The  
advanced features may not be available if you  
use them with other makes.To register and use  
this handset with a GAP compliant base station  
of different make, first follow the procedure  
described in the manufacturer's instructions,  
then follow the procedure described in this  
manual for registering a handset.To register a  
handset from different make to the base station,  
put the base station in registration mode, then  
follow the procedure described in the handset  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Disposal of your old product  
and batteries  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is  
attached to a product it means that the product  
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/  
EC. Please inform yourself about the local  
separate collection system for electrical and  
electronic products.  
Please act according to your local rules and  
do not dispose of your old products with your  
normal household waste.  
Correct disposal of your old product helps to  
prevent potential negative consequences for the  
environment and human health.  
Compliance with EMF  
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactures  
and sells many products targeted at consumers,  
which, like any electronic apparatus, in  
EN 33  
         
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  
system.  
Environmental information  
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.  
We have tried to make the packaging easy to  
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),  
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene  
(bags, protective foam sheet.)  
Your system consists of materials which can  
be recycled and reused if disassembled by  
a specialized company. Please observe the  
local regulations regarding the disposal of  
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
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The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect  
the power supply first and clean the  
contacts with a damp cloth.  
Batteries are defective. Purchase new ones  
from your dealer.  
14 Frequently  
asked questions  
No display  
No signal bar is displayed on the screen.  
Make sure the batteries are charged.  
Make sure there is power and the phone is  
connected.  
The handset is out of range. Move it closer  
to the base station.  
If the handset displays [Unregister],  
register your handset.  
Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.)  
The handset is nearly out of range. Move it  
closer to the base station.  
The phone receives interference from the  
nearby electrical appliances. Move the base  
station away from them.  
The phone is at a location with thick walls.  
Move the base away from them.  
Tip  
For further information, see the chapter 'Services',  
section 'Register the handsets'.  
If I fail to register the additional handsets to  
the base station, what do I do?  
Your base memory is full. Unregister the unused  
handsets and try again.  
The handset does not ring.  
Make sure the handset ringtone is turned on.  
The caller ID does not display.  
The service is not activated. Check with  
your service provider.  
The caller's information is withheld or  
unavailable.  
No dialing tone  
Check your phone connections.  
The handset is out of range. Move it closer  
to the base station.  
No docking tone  
Note  
The handset is not placed properly on the  
base station/charger.  
If the above solutions do not help, disconnect the  
power supply from both the handset and base station.  
Try again after 1 minute.  
The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect  
the power supply first and clean the  
contacts with a damp cloth.  
I cannot change the settings of my voice mail,  
what do I do?  
The voice mail service is managed by your  
service provider but not the phone itself.  
Contact your service provider to change the  
settings.  
The handset on the charger does not charge.  
Make sure the batteries are inserted  
correctly.  
Make sure the handset is placed properly  
on the charger.The battery icon animates  
when charging.  
Make sure the docking tone setting is  
turned on.When the handset is placed  
correctly on the charger, you can hear a  
docking tone.  
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Δ Ε Ζ 3 D E F É  
Η Θ Ι 4 G H I  
Κ Λ Μ 5 J K L  
Ν Ξ Ο 6 M N O Ñ Ö  
Π Ρ Σ 7 P Q R S ß  
Τ Υ Φ 8T UV Ü  
Χ Ψ Ω 9 W XY Z Ø  
15 Appendix  
Text and number input tables  
Key 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)  
Key Lower case characters (for Greek)  
0
1
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ §  
α β γ 2 a b c à æ ä å  
δ ε ζ 3 d e f è é  
η θ ι 4 g h i ì  
κ λ μ 5 j k l Λ  
ν ξ ο 6 m n o ñ ö ò  
π ρ σ ς 7 p q r s ß  
τ υ φ 8 t u v ù ü  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ ¤ § ...  
A B C 2 Â Æ Á Ã Ä Å Ç Č  
D E F 3 É Ê Ė Ę Δ Φ  
G H I 4 Ğ Í Ï İ Γ  
J K L 5 Λ  
M N O 6 Ñ Ó Ô Õ Ö  
P Q R S 7 Ş Š Π Θ Σ  
T UV 8 Ù Ú Ü  
χ ψ ω 9 w x y z ø  
Key Upper case characters (for Serbian)  
W XY Z 9 Ø Ω Ξ Ψ Ž  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...  
A B C Ђ Ć Č 2 А Б В Г  
D E F Ј Đ 3 Д Е Ж З Δ Φ  
G H I Љ 4 И Й К Л Γ  
J K L Њ 5 М Н О П Λ  
M N O Ћ 6 Р С Т У  
P Q R S Җ Š 7 Ф Х Ц Ч Π Θ Σ ß  
T UV 8 Ш Щ Ъ Ы  
W XY Z Ž 9 Ь Э Ю Я Ω Ξ Ψ  
Key Lower case characters (for English/  
French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/  
Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/  
Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § …  
a b c 2 à â æ á ã ä å ç č  
d e f 3 è é ê ë Δ Φ  
g h i 4 ğ í ì ï į ı Γ  
j k l 5 Λ  
Key Lower case characters (for Serbian)  
0
1
m n o 6 ñ ó ô õ ö ò  
p q r s 7 β ş š Π Θ Σ  
t u v 8 ù ú ü  
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ §  
a b c Ђ Ć Č 2 А Б В Г  
d e f Ј Đ 3 Д Е Ж З  
g h i Љ 4 И Й К Л  
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