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Contents 8 Text and numbers 1 Important safety instructions 3 2 Your phone 5 5 5 7 What is in the box Overview of the phone Overview of the base station 3 Get started 8 Connect the base station 8 Install the handset 8 Configure your phone (country dependent) 9 Change the remote access PIN/passcode 9 Charge the handset 10 Check the battery level 10 What is standby mode? 10 Check the signal strength 10 4 Main menu icons 12 5 Display icons 13 6 Calls 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 Make a call Ans
Turn off the alarm 28 14 Display settings 29 15 Sound settings 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 Set the handset's ringtone volume Set the handset's ringtone Silent mode Set the key tone Set the battery tone Set the docking tone Set the sound profile 16 Baby monitor 32 32 32 33 17 Telephone answering machine 34 34 34 34 34 35 18 Services 39 39 39 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 19 Technical data 43 20 Notice 44 44 Activate/Deactivate the baby unit Send an alert Set the baby cry level Turn the answerin
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. Warning •• 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.
• • 4 Store in a place where temperature is always between -20°C and +45°C (up to 95% relative humidity). Battery life may be shorter in low temperature conditions.
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. Guarantee 4XLFN VWDUW JXLGH What is in the box Short user manual 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, chargers and power adapters.
h q • • r i s Press and hold to enter a pause when editing the contact's name and number. Switch to upper/lower case during editing. Mute or unmute the microphone. j Microphone k a Earpiece b • • • Scroll up on the menu. Increase the earpiece/speaker volume. Access the contacts in standby mode. c OK • Access the main menu in standby mode. • Confirm selection. • Enter the options menu. d • • • • • e f g Move the cursor to the right in editing mode. • • End the call. Exit the menu/operation.
• • Flashing quickly: incoming calls Flashing slowly: charging empty batteries. s Battery door Overview of the base station a a • • Find handsets. Enter the registration mode.
3 Get started Caution •• Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in the 'Important safety instructions' 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. •• Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the batteries. Note Install the handset The batteries are pre-installed in the handset.
4 Warning •• Check the battery polarity when inserting in the battery compartment. Incorrect polarity may damage the product. 5 Select [Set date]/[Set time], then press [OK] to confirm. Press the numeric buttons to enter the date and time. Note Configure your phone (country dependent) 1 2 When using your phone for the first time, you see a welcome message. Press [OK]. Set the country/language Select your country/language, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The country/language setting is saved.
3 4 5 6 Select [Remote access] > [Change PIN], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the old PIN/passcode, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the new PIN/passcode, then press [OK] to confirm. Check the battery level The battery icon displays the current battery level. 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 flash until charging is complete. The empty battery icon flashes.
Charge the battery or move the handset closer to the base station. Note •• When ECO+ is on, the signal strength is not displayed.
4 Main menu icons The following is an overview of the menu options that are available in your M888. For detailed explanation of the menu options, see the corresponding sections in this user manual. Icon 12 Descriptions [Phonebook] - Add, edit, manage phonebook entries etc. [Sounds] - Set the ring volume, ring tone, key tone etc. [Display] - Set the brightness, clock, backlight of the screen. [Phone setup] - Set the date and time, ECO mode, handset name and display language.
5 Display icons In standby mode, the icons shown on the main screen tell you what features are available on your handset. Icon The baby monitor is activated. The ECO mode is activated. The ECO+ mode is activated. 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. The empty battery icon flashes and you hear an alert tone.
6 Calls Call through the speed dial key If you have already pre-saved a contact in the speed dial key, press and hold the key to make a call. Note •• When the power fails, the phone cannot access emergency services. Tip •• For information of how to set the speed dial keys, see the chapter 'Phonebook', section 'Set the speed dial keys'. Tip •• Check the signal strength before you make a call or when you are in a call (see 'Check the signal strength' on page 10).
Tip •• When there is a missed call, a notification message Make a second call appears. Note •• This service is network dependent. End a call 1 You can end a call in these ways: • Press ; or • Place the handset to the base station or charging cradle. 2 Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume Press / on the handset to adjust the volume during a call. »» The earpiece/speaker volume is adjusted and the phone is back to the call screen. Mute the microphone 1 2 Press during a call.
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 ; or • Press [Option], select [Conference] and then press [OK] again to confirm. »» The two calls are combined and a conference call is established.
7 Intercom and conference calls While you are on the phone You can go from one handset to another during a call: 1 2 Note •• This feature is available for multi- handset versions only. 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 Press [Extern] to switch between the outside call and the intercom call.
During an external call 1 Press and hold to initiate an internal call. »» The external caller is put on hold. »» For multi-handset versions, The handsets available for intercom are displayed. Then go to step 2. 2 3 4 5 »» For two-handset versions, the other handset rings. Then go to step 3. Select a handset, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The selected handset rings. Press on the selected handset. »» The intercom is established. Press [Conf].
8 Text and numbers You can enter text and numbers for handset name, phonebook records, and other menu items. Enter text and numbers 1 2 3 Press once or several times on the alphanumeric key to enter the selected character. Press [Clear] to delete the character. Press / to move the cursor left and right. Press to add a space. Note •• For information on key mapping of characters and numbers, see the chapter 'Appendix'.
9 Phonebook • 2 This phone has a phonebook that stores up to 250 records. You can access the phonebook from the handset. Each record can have a name up to 16 characters long and a number up to 24 digits long. There are 9 direct access memories (keys 1 to 9). Depending on your country, keys 1 and 2 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 3 4 select [Menu]. Press / to select then press [OK] to confirm. , Select [Option] > [Add new], then press [OK] to confirm. Set the personalized melody You can personalize the melody played when someone in the phonebook calls you. Enter the name, then press [OK] to confirm. Note Enter the number, then press [Save] to confirm »» Your new record is saved. •• Make sure you have subscribed to caller identification before you use this feature.
• Delete a record 1 2 3 There are two ways to access the phonebook list: • Press ; • select [Menu]. Press / to select then press [OK] to confirm. 2 3 , Select a contact, then select [Option] > [Delete]. Press [OK] to confirm. »» A confirmation request is displayed on the handset. Select [OK] to confirm. »» The record is deleted. Delete all records 1 2 3 4 There are two ways to access the phonebook list: • Press ; • select [Menu]. Press / to select then press [OK] to confirm.
3 10 Call log 4 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 50 call records. The call log icon on the handset and base station flashes to remind you of any unanswered calls. If the caller allows the display of his identity, you can view his name or number.
Delete a call record 1 2 3 4 5 Press in standby mode. Select [Incoming calls]. »» The incoming call log is displayed. Select a record, then select [Option]. Select [Delete], then press [OK] to confirm »» A confirmation request is displayed on the handset. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The record is deleted. Delete all call records 1 2 3 4 24 Press in standby mode. Select [Incoming calls]. »» The incoming call log is displayed. Select [Option] > [Delete all], then press [OK] to confirm.
11 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. Delete a redial record 1 2 3 View the redial records Press [Redial]. »» The dialed calls list is displayed. Save a redial record to the phonebook 1 2 3 4 5 Press [Redial] to enter the list of dialed calls. Select a record, then press [Option] to confirm. Select [Save number], then press [OK] to confirm.
12 Phone settings 4 »» You can customize the settings to make it your own phone. Set the date and time For further information, see chapter 'Get started', sections 'Set the date and time' and 'Set the date and time format'. Auto answer When you activate the auto answer feature, you can connect to the incoming call automatically once you pick up the handset. When you deactivate this feature, you have to press or to answer the incoming call. 1 2 3 4 Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm.
2 ECO mode [Off] ECO+ mode [Off] Handset icon display are off. 3 [Off] [On] is displayed only after the ECO+ mode is activated during standby mode . 4 [On] [Off] [On] [On] and is displayed. Press / to select to confirm. , then press [OK] Select [Language], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a language, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. is displayed and changed to when the ECO+ mode is activated in standby mode.
13 Alarm clock 2 3 Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the information below to set your alarm clock. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • • Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm. , then press [OK] Select [On/off] > [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Alarm time], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter an alarm time, then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Repetition], then press [OK] to confirm. Select an alarm occurrence, then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Alarm tone], then press [OK].
14 Display settings You can change the display of the phone during standby mode. Set the brightness You can set the brightness of the handset screen to different levels. 1 2 3 4 Select [Menu]. Press / to select , then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Brightness], then press [OK] to confirm. Select an option, then press [OK] to confirm. Set the backlight of the LCD screen You can set the backlight of the LCD screen and keypad flashing on or off when the phone rings. 1 2 3 4 Select [Menu].
15 Sound settings Silent mode Set the handset's ringtone volume You can set your phone to silent mode and enable it for a specific duration when you do not want to be disturbed. When the silent mode is turned on, your phone does not ring or send any alerts or sound. You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels or progressive (that is, the ringtone starts soft and gets louder over time if the call is not answered). 1 2 3 4 Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm.
2 3 4 5 Press / to select to confirm. , then press [OK] Select [Silent mode], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Exception], then you can select from these two options: • Select [On] to activate, or [Off] to deactivate the silent mode, then press [OK] to confirm. • Select [Ring delay], then select an option. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Note •• If [Exception] is set to [On] and [Ring delay] option is selected, the handset rings only after length of ring delay selected is reached.
16 Baby monitor Your phone supports the baby monitor function which sends an alert if the sound level exceeds the set limit. Caution •• Make sure that you do not leave the handset that has the active monitor in the baby room. •• Make sure the baby unit and the cord are always out of reach of the baby. •• Place the baby unit at least 1 meter/3 feet but not more than 2 meters/6 feet away from the baby. Tip •• If you have not set the parent unit, a notification message is displayed.
3 4 Select [Send alert to] > [External line], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter a telephone number, then press [Save] to confirm. Note •• You can still send an alert to the external line even though it is in the barred list (see 'Add new number to the barred list' on page 39). Send to a contact from the phonebook 1 2 3 4 Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm. , then press [OK] Select [Send alert to] > [Select number], then press [OK] to confirm.
17 Telephone answering machine The answering machine language is the language for the announcements. 1 2 3 4 Note •• Available only for D605. Your phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. By default, the answering machine is set to the [Answer & rec.] mode. You can also access the answering machine remotely and change the settings through the answering machine menu on the handset.
Record an announcement The maximum length of the announcement you can record is 3 minutes. The newly recorded announcement automatically replaces the old one. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm. , then press [OK] Select [Announcement], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Record new], then press [OK] to confirm. Note •• You can no longer listen to the announcement when you pick up an incoming call.
Listen to the incoming messages Set the sound quality of the message You can listen to the incoming messages in the sequence they are recorded. You can adjust the sound quality of the messages received from the answering machine. 1 2 3 • • • Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm. , then press [OK] Select [Play], then press [OK] to confirm. »» New messages start playing. Old messages start playing if there is no new message. 1 2 3 4 Press [Back] to stop listening.
»» The setting is saved. Tip •• 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 3 Enter # when you hear the announcement.
3 18 Services 4 The phone supports a number of features that help you handle and manage the calls. Auto conference To join an external call with another handset, press . Note •• This feature is available only for multi-handset versions. 5 1 2 3 4 Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm. , then press [OK] 1 2 3 Call barring Select the barring mode 38 Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm. EN Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. 6 Select [Menu].
»» The setting is saved. 2 3 Note •• If you forget the PIN/passcode, you have to reset your phone (see 'Restore default settings' on page 42). 4 5 Call list type You can set if you can see all calls or missed calls from the call log. Select the call list type 1 2 3 4 , then press [OK] Select [Auto prefix], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the detect number, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the prefix number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved.
1 2 3 4 Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm. , then press [OK] Select [Recall time], then press [OK] to confirm. Select an option, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Turn the first ring on/off 1 2 3 4 Dial mode Select [Menu]. Press / to select to confirm. , then press [OK] Select [First ring], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [On]/[Off], press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Note •• To reset the first ring status, go to the reset menu.
Auto registration Extra handsets of the same model can be autoregistered. Place the unregistered handset on the base station. »» The handset detects the base station and registers automatically. »» Registration is complete in less than two minutes. The base station automatically assigns a handset number to the handset. Manual registration/Pairing If auto registration fails or if you register a handset of a different model, register your handset manually to the base station. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select [Menu].
19 Technical data General specification and features • Talk time: 18 hours • Standby time: 250 hours • Range indoor: 50 meters • Range outdoor: 300 meters • Phonebook list with 250 entries • Redial list with 20 entries • Call log with 50 entries • Answering machine with up to 60 minutes recording time • Caller identification standard support: FSK, DTMF Battery • Philips: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.
20 Notice Declaration of conformity Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle, declares that the M888 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips. com. This product has been designed, tested and manufactured according the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
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21 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 [Register your Handset], put the handset on the base until the signal bar appears. Tip •• For further information, see 'Register additional handsets' on the Services section. My handset is in searching status, what do I do? •• Make sure that the base station has power supply. •• Register the handset 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. 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.
22 Appendix Text and number input tables Key 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Key 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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/ Latvian/Bulgarian) Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~| 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...
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