Handset Display
Some symbols may not appear at the top of the display, according to the status of
the phone.
Note: On first use it may be necessary to wait for a few minutes of
battery charge before seeing icons on the display.
The symbols stand for:
The handset is within reception range of the base station. When the
symbol is blinking the handset is almost out of range. The symbol
disappears if the handset is out of range.
The phone is in program mode.
The phone is in use.
An internal call is in progress.
Microphone is muted.
Phonebook is open.
Ringer is disabled.
Baby Call is activated.
Keypad is locked.
There are unanswered calls in the call log list*.
There are messages on your voice mailbox.
Batteries charge status: full or low.
* Subject to subscription to the Caller Display service.
Note: The call duration appears on the display at the end of the call.
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Installing DECT 121
PLEASE CHARGE DECT 121 FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE USE. ONLY
USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
Unpacking your DECT 121
The DECT 121 package contains :
One DECT 121 base station
, One DECT 121 handset
,
121
One user guide
, one warranty leaflet
.
2 rechargeable batteries, 1 line cord, 1 power supply
If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
(Note: in DECT 121 multi-handset packs, you will find one or more additional
handsets, chargers with their power supply and additional rechargeable batteries.
Chargers are wall-mountable.)
Wall Mounting
The extra-handset chargers of DECT 121 multi-handset packs are wall-mountable.
Place vertically the dowels at a distance of 90 mm from each other. Insert the
screws.
Leave a little space (3 mm) between the screw head and the wall.
You can now hang the base station on the screws and connect the power supply
and line cord.
3 mm
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Installing your DECT 121
1. Plug the power supply & line cord into the base
station.
If you have a broadband DSL internet
Installation, please make sure you have one
DSL filter plugged directly on each line
socket used in the house and check the
modem and the phone are plugged in the
correct filter slot (one specific for each)
2. Plug the power supply & line cord into the wall
socket. Always use the cables provided in the
box.
3. Slide open the battery compartment cover.
4. Place the 2 batteries as indicated. Respect
polarity.
5. Slide the battery compartment cover back.
When replacing the batteries, only use
rechargeable NiMH batteries. Optimal
battery life is reached after 3 cycles of
full charge / discharge. The warranty
shall not apply to the batteries and any
other components within lifetime and
wear. Standby time: around 100 hours
Talk time: around 10 hours.
6. Put the handset on the base and charge for 24
hours. A beep indicates that the handset is
properly placed on the base unit or the charger.
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DECT 121 Handset & Base
Earpiece
Correction &
Mute key
Display
Phonebook key
Call log key
Redial Key
Talk key
Recall &
Intercom key
Program key
Numerical keypad
Microphone
Paging key
The paging key lets you locate a
missing handset. Press the key until
the handset starts to ring. Once
retrieved, press the Talk key on the
handset.
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DECT 121 Keys
Handset keys
Log key - Keep pressing to browse the Call Log.
Redial key - Keep pressing to browse the redial list.
Correction & Mute key:
- Each press goes backward one space to delete a previous input ;
- Return to idle mode ;
- Press and hold to delete display numbers in call log, phonebook
and redial list ;
- Mute the microphone during a call.
Phonebook key - Keep pressing to browse the list.
Talk key - Press to answer, make & end a call.
Press and hold to dial voice mailbox number.
Activate/deactivate Baby Call.
Set the earpiece volume.
Set the ring tone.
Set the ring tone volume.
Program key - To start & end a setting.
Recall & Intercom key - Flash programming, press and hold to
make an internal call (DECT 121 multi-handset packs).
# - Press and hold to activate/deactivate the keypad lock.
* - Press and hold to activate/deactivate the ring tone.
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Using DECT 121
To answer a call
Press the Talk key.
To end a call
Press the Talk key.
To make an external call
Press the Talk key.
Dial the number.
To make an internal call
(DECT 121 multi-handset packs)
Press and hold R key and press the handset number (1 to 4)
until the other handset rings.
Answer the call on the called handset.
Predialling a number
Dial the phone number.
Press the Talk key.
Note: You can dial up to 18 digits.
Tip: Press the Correction key to delete incorrect digits.
To activate/deactivate keypad lock
Press and hold # key to lock the keypad.
Press and hold # key to unlock the keypad.
Note: You can still answer calls when the keypad is locked.
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To store a number in the phonebook
You can save 10 numbers in your phonebook.
Press the Program key.
Press the Phonebook key.
A memory number shows on display. Keep pressing to choose
another memory number.
Enter the number.
Press the Program key to save the number
Tip: If you make a mistake, press the Correction key to amend.
To make a call from the phonebook
Press the Phonebook key. The first number in the phonebook
shows on display.
Keep pressing the Phonebook key until the desired phone
number shows.
Or
Enter the memory number to show the desired phone number.
Press the Talk key to make the call.
Or
Press the Correction key to exit without dialling.
To edit the phonebook/to delete a number
Press the Program key.
Press Phonebook key.
Keep pressing the key until the desired number shows.
Use the Correction key and Numerical keypad to edit.
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Press the Program key to confirm.
To delete the entire phonebook
Press the Program key.
Press 0.
Press the Phonebook key.
Press the Program key to confirm.
To transfer a call to another handset
(DECT 121 multi-handset packs)
You can forward an external call to another handset.
During a call :
Press and hold R key and press the handset number (1 to 4).
The other handset will ring. The call will be put on hold. Both
internal parties can talk together.
Press the Talk key to transfer the call.
Or
Press R again if there is no answer from the other handset.
Or
Press the Correction key to switch between conference mode
and external call.
To recall the last 10 dialled numbers
Press the Redial key. Display shows the last number dialled.
Keep pressing the key to show the other numbers.
Press the Talk key to make the call.
Or
Press the Correction key to exit the list.
Tip: Press and hold the Correction key to delete the number.
To mute the handset
During a call:
Press the Mute key. The display shows the mute symbol.
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Press again the Mute key to end mute.
To dial from the Call Log
To use the call log function you must first subscribe to the
Caller Display (Caller Line Identification or CLI) Service.
Your DECT 121 stores the numbers of 10 unanswered calls. The
symbol
on the display reminds you of unanswered calls.
Press the Call Log key. Display shows the latest entry. Keep
pressing the key to scroll through the list of unanswered calls.
Press the Talk key to make the call.
OR
Press the Correction key to exit the call log.
Press and hold the Correction key to erase the current entry.
The next entry is shown on the display.
Note: the oldest entry is deleted when the memory is full.
To delete the entire Call Log
Press the Program key.
Press 0.
Press the Call Log key.
Press the Program key to confirm.
To program voice mailbox
Some network providers offer voice mailbox services. You can
program Key 1 to access directly your voice mailbox.
Press the Program key.
Press 8 and then enter your 4-digit PIN code (Refer to P.14 for
PIN setting).
Press the Program key.
Enter the phone number of your network voice mailbox (contact
your network provider to get it).
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Press the Program key to save the number.
To access voice mailbox
Press the Program key.
Press 1. Listen to the messages on your network voice mailbox.
To program Baby Call
With Baby Call you can save an emergency number that can be
dialled by pressing ANY key (except the Program key).
Press the Program key.
Press 3 and then enter your 4-digit PIN code (Refer to P.14 for
PIN setting).
Press the Program key*.
Enter the number you want to be the direct Baby Call number.
If a saved number already exists you can edit it with the
Correction key and Numerical keypad.
Press the Program key to save the number.
To activate/deactivate Baby Call
Press the Program key.
Press 2 and then enter your 4-digit PIN code (Refer to P.14 for
PIN setting).
Press the Program key to save the setting and once again to
activate the Baby call. When activated, the Baby Call number
and the BB icon are displayed.
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Setting Your Preferences
To set the ring tone
6 types of ring tone are available:
Press the Program key.
Press 5. The current setting is displayed and played (1/6 for
example).
Enter your choice of ring tone 1, 2, ..., or 6. The selected ring
tone is played
Press the Program key to save the setting
To set the ring tone volume
3 ring tone volumes are available:
Press the Program key.
Press 6. The current setting is displayed and played (1/3 for
example).
Enter your choice of volume 1(low), 2(medium) or 3 (high). The
selected volume is played.
Press the Program key to save the setting.
Warning: we strongly advise to put the handset far from
your ear when it is ringing.
To change the earpiece volume
3 earpiece volume levels are available:
Press the Program key.
Press 4. The current setting is displayed (1/3 for example).
Enter your choice of volume 1(low), 2(medium) or 3 (high).
Press the Program key to save the setting.
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To select recall type (key R setting)
The use of some services accessed with R+1, R+2 and R+3 (call
waiting, call forward...) will depend on the flash setting (short/
long) according to your installation type (ISDN, Public, PABX).
Press the Program key.
Press R.
Select 1, 2, ..., or 7.
Press the Program key to save the setting.
Several flash times are available:
1 = 80 ms ; 2 = 100 ms ; 3 = 120 ms ; 4 = 180 ms
5 = 250 ms ; 6 = 300 ms ; 7 = 600 ms
Refer to your PABX user manual to set the flash time.
To select dial mode (tone/pulse)
Press the Program key.
Press *.
Press 1 (pulse mode) or 2 (tone mode).
Press the Program key to save the setting.
Pulse dialling (also called loop disconnect) is used in countries
with DTMF tone dialling capability or using old PABX.
To activate/deactivate key tones
Press the Program key.
Press 7 to activate/deactivate the key tones.
Press the Program key to save the setting.
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To change the PIN
The PIN is a 4-digit password. It protects the handset & base
from misuse. The default PIN is 0000.
Press the Program key.
Press 1 and then enter the default/existing 4-digit PIN code.
Press the Program key.
Enter the new 4-digit PIN.
Press the Program key.
Enter again the new 4-digit PIN.
Press the Program key to save PIN code.
Warning: For all settings where you must enter the PIN code, if
the PIN code you entered is wrong, a long beep is emitted and
the phone returns to idle mode. You have to restart the setting
and enter the correct PIN.
To restore to default settings
This procedure allows to reset the phone to default settings.
Press the Program key.
Press 9 and then enter your 4-digit PIN code.
Press the Program key to save the setting.
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Troubleshooting
CAUSES
PROBLEMS
SOLUTIONS
No dialling tone when
- The base station is not
properly connected to electricity
or to the telephone sockets.
- Check the connections.(p 4).
Reset the product by unplugging
the power cord for few seconds
and then by connecting it again
- Move closer to the base
- Charge the batteries for at least
24 hours. (page 4).
pressing
.
- Too far from the base station
- Battery pack is low (low
battery icon is displayed).
icon is blinking.
- The handset is almost out of
range.
- Move closer to the base station.
When the handset is placed
on the charging unit, no
beep is heard.
- The handset is not placed
correctly on the base station
charging unit.
- Take the handset off the base
station and put it back again.
- Charging contacts are dirty.
- Clean them with a clean and dry
cloth.
Battery icon remains empty
although the handset has
charged for 24 hours.
- Handset battery pack is
defective.
- Please contact your PHILIPS
dealer in order to purchase new
rechargeable battery pack.
No symbol on the display.
- Batteries are uncharged.
- Make sure your product is
plugged in. (p 4).
- Charge the batteries (p 4).
Bad audio quality (crackles,
muted, echo, etc.).
- Interference from nearby
electrical appliance.
- Try to plug the base station in
elsewhere.
- Base station installed in a
room with thick walls.
- You are using the handset too
far from the base station.
- Install the base station in a
different room.
- Move closer to the base station.
The Caller Display (CLI)
does not work.
- Service not activated.
- Check your subscription with
network. Philips cannot guarantee
the operation behind an ISDN
adpator or a PABX.
The telephone rings while
on line.
- An attempt to transfer a call is
in progress.
- Press the talk key to take the
line if appropriate.
No caller ID/poor audio
quality/poor connection
quality with broadband DSL
Internet
- DSL filter(s)/splitter missing or
insufficient number of filters
- Make sure you have one DSL
filter plugged directly on each line
socket used in the house
- Check the modem and the
phone are plugged in the correct
filter slot (one specific for each)
- The filter(s) can be defective.
Replace it/them and make
another test
- Modem &/or phone plugged in
wrong DSL filter slot
- Defective DSL filter(s)
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Environment & Safety
Safety Information
This equipment is not designed for making emergency calls when the power fails. An alternative has to
be made available for making emergency calls.
Power Requirements
The product requires an electrical supply of 220-240V, alternating monophased power, excluding IT
installations defined in standard EN 60-950.
WARNING
The electrical network is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the standard EN 60-950.The only
way to power down the product is to unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. Ensure the
electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always easily accessible.
Telephone Connections
The voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunications Network Voltages) as defined in
the standard EN 60-950.
Safety Precautions
Do not allow the handset to come into contact with liquids. Do not open the handset or the base
station.This could expose you to high voltages. Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to
come into contact with conductive materials.
Environmental Care
Please remember to observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packaging materials,
exhausted batteries and old phones and where possible promote their recycling.
Conformity
We, PHILIPS Consumer Electronics
Route d`Angers
72081 Le Mans Cedex 9
France
Declare that the products DECT121xx are in compliance with ANNEX IV of the R&TTE-Directive 1999/5/
EC and then with the following essential requirements:
Article 3.1 a: (protection of the health & the safety of the user) Safety : EN 60950-1 (10/2001)
SAR : EN 50371 (2002)
Article 3.1 b: (protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility)
EMC : ETSI EN 301 489-6 V1.2.1 (08/2002) & ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (08/2002)
Article 3.2:
(effective use of the radio spectrum) Radio : EN 301 406 V1.5.1 (2003)
The presumption of conformity with the essential requirements regarding Council Directive 1999/5/EC is
ensured.
Date: 04/03/2005
Le Mans
0682
Product Quality Manager
Home Communication
This product can only be connected to the analogue telephone network of the country indicated on the
sticker located under the base station.
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