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Discover your Phone Earpiece Antenna Screen Idle screen displays the time, date and network name. Compass key Use this key to navigate in the menus, the OK key is used to validate information. Cancel/back key C Idle mode: - Long press to lock/unlock the keypad*. Navigation mode: - Press to return to previous menu. Edit mode: - Press to delete a character. - Long press to delete all characters. WAP mode: - Press to go back one page. - Long press to exit browser.
Quick Reference Switch on/off: Long press r Enter PIN: 1. Enter PIN code on keypad 2. Press o to confirm Make a call: 1. Enter phone number on keypad 2. Press d to dial Answer a call: Press d End a call: Press r Use Names List: 1. Press > to access 2. Press < > to select name 3.
Access and tour the menu: 1. Press M 2. Press < > to select a menu 3. Press o to confirm 4. Press < > to select a submenu 5. Press o to confirm Return to previous menu: Press C Return to idle screen: Press M Visit our site and register on line @ http://www.pcc.philips.com PHILIPS Service numbers Services Network Voice command Tim e and Date Sounds Display Favourites Last page Launch OK Settings Help Oper.
Table of contents Discover your Phone Introduction Symbols used in this guide Before your first call The SIM card PIN and PUK codes Insert the SIM card The battery Insert the battery Attach the battery cover Remove the battery Charge the battery Screen Phone Functions 1 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 Switch on/off Idle Screen Make a call Answer a call End a call Emergency call Text Entry 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 The Carousel 13 Names 14 Main Menus Send SMS Voice Dial Change or Delete 13 14 15 1
Settings Sounds Ringer volume Ringer Key tones New SMS tone Vibra alert Organiser alerts 26 26 26 27 28 28 28 28 Display 29 Security 29 Zoom Contrast Keypad lock Public names Call barring Call restriction Change codes PIN protection 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 Time and date 30 Hotkeys Voice command Network 31 33 34 Call settings 34 Clock display Set date and time Register again Preferred list Call forward Any key answer Call waiting Caller ID 30 30 34 34 34 35 35 35 Network Services 36
Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Philips Az@lis 288. This guide will help you to learn easily and quickly how to use your phone. Symbols used in this guide A function displayed on your phone screen. Represents a key on your phone keypad. Represent a function on the compass key. Press and hold the key for 2 seconds. Pressing the same key (called a toggle key) or using < / > will alternate between different options: ex. Activate and Deactivate.
Insert the SIM card 1 Remove the SIM card from your card. 2 Remove the battery cover. 1 Press on the battery cover latch at the back of the phone. 2 Lift off the battery cover. 3 Push the metal retaining clip to the left and lift the cardholder. 4 Slide the SIM card into its slot until it stops. Please ensure that the clipped corner is in the identical position as on the drawing. 5 Close the cardholder and push the clip to the right.
The battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. • To optimise the battery capacity, please allow the battery to fully discharge 3 times in a row. To then maintain optimal battery capacity, do not wait until the battery indicator reaches low. This level is reached when only one bar is displayed in the battery indicator, see page 7. • If you do not use the phone for several days, you should disconnect the battery. • For a full recharging please allow the charger to be connected for 53 mns.
Remove the battery 1 Press bottom of battery lightly against battery latch. 2 Lift bottom of battery and slide it out of the phone. 3 Unplug the connector from its slot. When disconnecting the battery, the settings for date and time will be lost. Charge the battery With the battery inside the phone: 1 Plug the connector into the right socket at the base of the phone. 2 Plug the transformer unit into an easily accessible AC power socket.
Screen The screen displays information regarding various functions of your phone. Network Name 12 jun 2000 Alarm clock Your alarm clock is activated. Your phone will not ring when receiving a call. Vibrator Your phone will vibrate when receiving a call. Keypad lock Protects the keys from being pressed accidentally. SMS message a Network: Network your phone is connected to a network Reception quality: quality the more bars are shown the better the reception is.
Phone Functions Switch on/off 1 Long press r to switch on/off. 2 Enter your PIN code if requested then press o to confirm. PIN CODE Idle Screen Network Name 12 jun 2000 When the idle screen is displayed your phone is ready to use. - If the network name is not displayed, the network is not currently available. You may be in a bad reception area (perhaps in a tunnel or between tall buildings). If possible, move to a different location.
Make a call 1 Enter the phone number using the keypad. 2 Press d to dial. • Press C to delete the previous digit. • Press < / > to move through digits. • Long press * to obtain "+" symbol on the screen for the International prefix. Other easy quick ways to make a call: • Press > to access Names list. Press < / > to select a name or press the key corresponding to the first letter of the name you wish to call. Press d to dial.
• Find a phone number by pressing : M to access Names list, < / > to select name and o to confirm. Press M to return to your call screen. End a call 1 Press r to end a call. Emergency call Depending on the network operator, the emergency number can be dialled without the SIM card inserted. 112 is the standard emergency number for GSM networks (except for UK : 999).* 1 Enter 112 using the keypad. 2 Press d. L NOTE: * This number depends on the country where you make the call.
Key Characters 1 space 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ 2 ABC2ÀÄÅÆÇ 3 DEF3ÉE∆Φ 4 GHI4ΓΙ 5 JKL5Λ 6 MNO6ÑÒÖ 7 PQRS7βΠΘΣ 8 TUV8ÜÙ 9 WXYZ9ØΩΞΨ 0 .0,/:;"'!¡?¿*+-% * Switch between Basic Text Entry / T9™ / digits / symbols # Switch between Upper / Lower / Auto Case II T9™ uses ONE key press per letter. The word changes after every keystroke so, don't pay too much attention to how the word appears on the display until you have pressed all the appropriate keys. Tegic Euro. Pat. App.
1 Press * to enter T9™ mode unless T9™ symbol is already displayed. 2 Press keys 2 to 9 (one press per letter indicated on the key) to spell the word you want to write. 3 Press 0 to scroll the words T9™ proposes and select the one you want. 4 Press 1 to confirm your word. T9™ inserts it in your message and adds a space. • Press C to delete the previous digit. • Press M to return to idle screen. • Press < or > to move cursor left or right. Example: to enter the word "home": 1 Press 4 6 6 3.
The Carousel The carousel menu enables you to access the functions of your phone. Here’s an overview : 1 2 3 4 Press Press Press Press M to access the carousel. < / > to tour the menus and menu options. o to confirm a choice of menu and option. M to return to the idle screen. Main Menus Press M. Press < / > to select a function from the carousel displayed on the screen then press o to confirm.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Names This is your directory of names and numbers you wish to store. They are stored in your SIM card. The capacity only depends on it. For further information, please contact your operator. Press M -> Names -> Select a name from the list displayed on the screen.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Send SMS 1 Press < / > to select a name. 2 Press o o. 3 Press < / > to select Send SMS. See "Send SMS or Reply" page 17. Voice Dial You can dial a number simply by long pressing o and then pronouncing the voice tag you associated with that number. To set up a voice tag for someone not in the Names list, first create a entry. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press < / > to select name. Press o o. Press < / > to select Voice Dial.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Messages Press M -> Messages -> Select a function from the carousel displayed on the screen. Send SMS Read SMS Mailboxes Broadcast SMS SMS settings You can send text messages (SMS) to other GSM phones and receive messages on your phone. There are standard messages and you can compose a new one. You can attach an "emotion icon" and/or a ringer melody that you can create (see page 27) or download from Internet (see page 28).
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Send SMS or Reply 1 Press M -> Messages, -> Send SMS o, 2 Press < / > to select a name in the Names list, or select New to enter a new number. 3 Press o to enter a sub-menu : Standard, New and Melody.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Read SMS Consult the list of SMS you have saved and received. They have the following icons: Received unread 1 2 3 4 Saved Received read Press M -> Messages o -> Read SMS o. Press < / > to select a message. Press o to read this message. Press o to Reply, Forward to or Delete this message. If a melody is attached you can store it as Own melody.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Reception Press < / > to activate/deactivate regular reception of the Broadcast SMS. Topics Go to to add a new topic you want to receive. Enter the name you want to associate with the topic and the code provided by your network operator. District code Enter one topic from the topics list into this menu to receive broadcast messages. Mailboxes The mailbox menu allows you to modify your voice mailbox numbers.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Call List This function provides a chronological list of all calls you have received, missed and dialled. Received call Dialled call Missed call 1 Press < to see the list of your latest outgoing and incoming calls. 2 Press < / > to select a call. 3 Press o to consult date, time, call status, sent or received. 4 Press d to call or, press o a second time to send a SMS, store the number in your phonebook or delete it.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Organiser You can manage up to 28 events. Press M -> Organiser o -> Select a function from the carousel displayed on the screen. Events Month view Day view Week view The events appear in the list in the chronological order, using start times and dates, with the most recent one on top. When the memory is full the message “Memory full” appears.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Extras Your phone provides a number of practical extra functions for your convenience. Press M -> Extras -> Select a function from the carousel displayed on the screen. Voice memo Call counters -> Euro Alarm clock Calculator <- Euro Brick Game Call counters* Handle the cost and duration of your calls. Accumulated call timers Check the duration of incoming and outgoing calls and set counters to zero.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Cost limit* Enter the cost limit you don't want to exceed for your calls. Show balance* Check the remaining credit after entering the cost limit. Cancel cost limit* Cancel the cost limit you entered. Requires PIN or PIN2 code. Charge rate* Set and change the cost rate per unit of time. 1 Enter currency (maximum 3 digits). 2 Enter cost per unit. L NOTE: * Advice of charge is subscription dependent.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services <- Euro Convert an amount from Euro to your currency. Enter the amount, then press o. Long press 0 to insert decimal point. L NOTE: Only available in countries participating in the European Monetary Union. Brick game Break a complete set of bricks with a ball and racket. When finished, you can play a new game at a new level. Press to exit. Keys used: # * start a game and hit the ball left / right. 4 6 move racket left / right.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Alarm Clock Set the alarm functions and activate/deactivate the alarm. The alarm rings even if the phone is switched off. 1 2 3 4 Press < / > to set On/Off. With alarm On set the time using "00:00" format. Press o. Press < / > to select frequency: once, every day or every day except Saturday and Sunday. • Press any key to stop the alarm ringing Voice memo You can record a memo of 17 seconds maximum.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Settings You have various options to customise your phone. Press M -> Settings -> Select a function from the carousel displayed on the screen. Sounds Display Call settings Security Network Voice comm and Tim e and date Hotkeys Sounds You can select different ringer melodies. Ringer volume Set the volume of your ringer. Press < / > to select: Silent, Low, Medium, High, Increasing then press o.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Ringer Select the ringer type among 22 melodies including your own composed melodies. 1 Press < / > to select a melody. 2 Press o to confirm your choice. Own Melody Compose your own ringer melody with up to 50 notes. Take a few notes from your favourite sheet music or compose your own. Press < / > to select Own melody, then press o. Select notes with keys 1 to 8. Default note is B.
Names Messages Call list Organiser NOTES Extras LENGTHS TYPE st Settings Operator services HEIGHTS KEY VALUE > < 1 note Minim 6 E 4 times 2nd note Dotted minim 7 B 3 times 3rd note Sharp 4 B-flat 7 times and * 4th note Dotted quaver 3 B-sharp 6 times Downloadable melody* You can personalise your phone by downloading new ringers of your choice on your Operator's web site (or connect to Philips web site : www.pcc.philips.com).
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Display Set screen options for ease of reading. Zoom Activate the zoom function to enlarge the text size on your phone screen. Contrast You can choose between 5 levels of contrast. Security Keypad lock This menu allows you to activate/deactivate the keypad lock. Public names* You can restrict calls to numbers that you have previously entered in your Public Names list.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Change codes Change your PIN or PIN2 code to protect access to your phone. 1 2 3 4 Press < / > to select Change PIN or Change PIN2. Enter old PIN or PIN2, then press o. Enter new PIN or PIN2, then press o. Repeat new PIN or PIN2, then press o. PIN protection When the PIN code is activated you will be asked to enter your PIN code when switching on your phone. 1 Press < / > to select PIN protection.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Hotkeys* With a long press on certain keys you can instantly access their associated functions or dial a number (Flash Dial). There are eight keys, 2 to 9 you can program for the functions or numbers you frequently use.
Names Activ.Outdoors Activ. Personal Activ. Autonomy Messages Call list Organiser Immediate access to the normal quick setting. Immediate access to the autonomy quick setting. This extends the life time of the battery (Vibra off, ringer volume medium, etc). Direct access to the calculator. Redial last num. Redials the last number dialled. Zoom on\off SOS call Settings Operator services Immediate access to the outdoors quick setting. The ringer volume is high. Calculator Reply last num.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Launch Immediate access to the WAP Browser. Call forward Forwards all calls to the voice mailbox. Brick Game Direct access to Brick game Settings Operator services L NOTE: *Depending on your subscription provider some Hotkeys, in addition to 0 and 1, can be predefined and locked, preventing reprogramming by the user. Voice command Pronounce a word (voice tag) to obtain immediate access to a function or a phone number from your phonebook.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Network* When travelling abroad, your phone will register to one of the networks with the strongest reception. Register again If you want to select the network manually, select register again and your phone will present a list of available networks in your area. Press < / > to select a network, then press o. The next time you turn your phone on after this, it will revert to automatic network selection.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Deactivate call forward options and receive calls on your phone as normal: 1 Press M -> Settings o -> Call 2 settings o -> Call forward o -> Unconditional o. Select Cancel, then press o. Status Select Status to verify the status of all call forwarding. Any key answer You can accept a call by pressing any key, except the r, this key is used to reject a call.
Network Services Touchtones (DTMF) Your phone keys always transmit DTMF tones (Dual Tone Multiple Frequency) also known as "touchtones". These tones are used to operate services that you can reach with your phone, such as a pager or an answering machine. For example, to consult your home answering machine you may need to enter the following commands: Answering machine: number Press these 0123456789 keys: "wait" signal password (ex.
To end the call on hold: 1 Select Switch 2 Press r. calls. Autoredial* When you dial a number and your correspondent is busy, your phone offers the function of automatically redialling. A beep will sound for each redial attempt and a special beep informs you when the connection has been made. Press d to accept call. • Press any key to end autoredial. Any activity on your phone will terminate autoredial. Answer a second call* You can receive another call while on a first call.
To switch between calls: 1 Press o. 2 Select Switch calls and select a call, then press o. With two and up to 5 members on line: 1 Press o. 2 Press < / > to select Conference, then press o. End a conference call: Press r to end the conference call. L NOTE: * Subscription dependent. Please contact your operator for further details.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Operator services Some services are specific to operator ; your phone readily supports them if they are included in your subscription. For further information on availability and rates, please contact your network operator.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Launch the Browser The Launch operator. menu allows you to access the online services provided by your There are three ways to access these services: 1 From the idle screen, press and hold 2 3 key. The browser will automatically connect to the operator services. From the WAP menu select Launch by pressing o on the Compass key.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services The following commands enable you to navigate through the WAP pages: 1 Press < or > to navigate the online pages. 2 Press o to select a highlighted item. 3 Press d or r to select the left or right option box displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4 Press C to return to the previous page. 5 Press and hold C to end the online session.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Favourites* The Favourites pages. menu allows you to store direct links to your favourite WAP • Select Favourites . • Select . • Enter the name you want to associate to this page and confirm by pressing o. • Enter the URL of the page then confirm by pressing o. • Afterwards when using this menu, you select a name in the list and a carousel will appear with the following options : Delete / Goto / Change.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Status icons The Status icons allows you to activate or deactivate the header display and gain one extra line of text on your screen. Access settings* Depending on your subscription, you may configure the following connection parameters which should be provided by your network operator: Gateway* The Gateway menu allows you to enter IP addresses for the gateways.
Names Messages Call list Organiser Extras Settings Operator services Phone Number* The Phone num ber option allows you to enter the phone number for analogue or digital network depending on your operator. You need this number in order to establish a connection with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1 Select Phone number. 2 Press < or > to select ISDN Nber or Analogic Nber. 3 Enter the number provided by your operator and confirm by pressing o.
Glossary GSM Network Global System for Mobile communications. The type of network used by your phone. DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency. Also known as "touchtone". The tones are transmitted by the phone to the network and are used to interrogate answering machines, transmit code... Home network The network to which you subscribe to. Home zone** A particular area of your home network. Idle screen This is the screen which is displayed after registering to your network (see page 8).
Precautions Your cellular mobile phone is under your responsibility. To avoid damage to yourself, to others or to the phone itself, read and follow all the safety instructions and make them known to anyone borrowing your phone. Furthermore to prevent unauthorised use of your phone: • Keep your phone in a safe place and keep it out of small children's reach. • Avoid writing down your PIN code. Try to remember it instead. • Switch off the phone if you are going to leave it unused for a long time.
Always switch off your phone: Before boarding an aircraft and or when packing the phone in your luggage. In hospitals, clinics, other health care centres and anywhere else where you may be in the close vicinity of medical equipment.
Check with the vehicle manufacturer that electronic equipment used in your vehicle will not be affected by radio energy.
Information displayed on the battery : • Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. • Use specified charger only. • Do not incinerate. • Do not deform or open the battery. • Do not allow metal objects (such as keys in your pocket) to short circuit the battery contacts. • Avoid exposure to excessive heat (>60°C or 140°F), moisture or caustic environments.
EN 60950 Norm In case of hot weather or after a prolonged exposure to the sun (e.g., behind a window or a windscreen), the temperature of your phone's casing might increase, especially when featuring a metallic finish. Be very careful in this case when picking up your phone and also avoid using it with an ambient temperature over 40°C.
Troubleshooting SOLUTION The phone does not switch on. Check if the battery is correctly inserted and/or charge the phone until the battery icon has stopped flashing. The display shows "BLOCKED" when you switch on. Somebody tried to use your phone but didn’t know the PIN code nor the unblocking code (PUK). Contact your service provider. The a and symbols are not displayed. The network connection is lost.
PROBLEM The display shows SIM FAILURE. The display shows IMSI FAILURE. The display shows insert your SIM card. 52 SOLUTION Check that the SIM card has been inserted in the right position (see page 4). Your SIM card may be damaged. Please contact your network operator. This problem is related to your subscription. Please contact your network operator. Check that the SIM card has been inserted in the right position (see page 4). If the problem remains, your SIM card might be damaged.
Index A access settings 43 accessories 58 alarm clock 7, 25 answering calls 1, 9, 37 antenna 1 any key answer 35 auto save option 18 auto save SMS 18 autoredial 37 deleting a message 18 deleting Names list entries 15 delivery report 18 display 29 Downloadable melody 28 DTMF 28, 45 E B earpiece volume 9 emergency call 10 euro converter 23, 24 extra options menu 22 C FDN 29 flash dial 9, 31 battery 5, 6 brick game 24 C key 1 calculator 24 call counters 22 call forward 34 call list 20 call restriction
L language 31 launch 40 low battery alert 7, 51 lower case 11 M mailboxes 19 main menus 13 making a call 9 making a second call 36 messages auto save 18 cell broadcast 18 centre 16 forward 18 reading 18 replying 18 signature 18 storing 16 missed call 20, 21 muting a call 9 N Names list add a voice tag 15 adding an entry 15 call list 20 sending a SMS from 15 network registration 34 network services 36 new SMS tone 28 O operator services 39 organiser 21 54 organiser alerts 28 own number 14 P pause
T table of characters 11 text entry 10 time setting 30 troubleshooting 51 U upper case 11 V voice command 33 voice dialling 9 Voice memo 25 voice tag 33 volume control earpiece 1, 9 W wap 39 Z zoom 29 55
Declaration of conformity We, Philips Consumer Communications of Route d’Angers 72081 Le Mans Cédex 9 FRANCE declare under our sole responsibility that the product TCD 288 Cellular Mobile Radio GSM 900/GSM 1800 TAC: 449686 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following Standards: EN 60950 and ETS 300 / 342-1 CTR’s 19/20 and CTR’s 31/32 We hereby declare that all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that the above named product is in conformity to all the essent
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