Philips VOIP8411B User manual - Page 13

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Getting started

3.3.2

Verify the battery level

The battery icon displays the current battery

level:

100% full

60% full

30% full

Empty. Require charging.

Your handset may power down shortly if it is not

charged after the battery is empty.

Note

If you are on the phone while the battery is nearly

empty, you will hear warning tones. Your call

maybe cut off shortly after the warning.

3.4

Settings before first use

At first start up, you will be asked to set the

language, accept an agreement, select the country

where the phone is to be used and set the area

code.

3.4.1

Set the language

This setting determines the display language for

the menus and messages.

Scroll

to the language you want.

Press

to confirm.

Note

If you need to re-set the language, see “Set the

display language”, page 27.

3.4.2

Review the agreement

Read the agreement carefully. It is necessary you

understand and accept the terms and conditions

of the agreement before using the phone.

Press

(Up or Down) to scroll through

the agreement.

Press

to accept the agreement and

proceed.

Warning

If you do not accept the agreement, you will not

be able to use the phone.

3.4.3

Select your country

It is necessary to select the correct country

where the phone is to be used. This makes sure

that the phone will work properly according to

your country's standards.

Scroll

to your country name.

Press

to confirm.

•

When a country is selected, the phone will

reset and update the international calling code

of the selected country (example, 33 for

France). It will power up automatically after a

few seconds.

Note

The phone is best configured for the available

countries in the list. If you don't see your country

name in the list you can enter your country's

international calling code by selecting "OTHERS"

at the bottom of the list. Please refer to the

country codes list on page 35 to see your

country's international calling code.

If you need to re-select the country, see “Set

your country code”, page 31.

3.4.4

Set your area code

After setting your country code, you need to set

the correct area code for returning local,

national, or international calls received on the

Landline. This function is not for all countries,

please refer to glossary for area code

functionality, see page 40.

Enter the area code. Use

to correct

typing errors.

Press

to confirm.

•

Your phone needs to reset and update the

information. It will power up automatically

after a few seconds.

Note

If you need to re-configure your area code

setting, see “Area code management”, page 28.

3.5

Standby mode

Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.

The standby screen displays your Skype status

icon, your Skype ID (if available), the handset

1

2

Select

1

2

Accept

!

1

2

Select

1

Clear

2

OK

Section	Page
Cover front	1
Table of contents	3
Important Safety Information for USA and Canada	5
1 Important safety information	6
1.1 Power requirements	6
1.2 Digital security system	6
1.3 Hearing aid compatibility (HAC)	6
1.4 Noise	7
1.5 Software licences	7
1.6 Conformity	7
1.7 Recycling and disposal	7
1.8 Warranty	7
2 Your phone	8
2.1 What’s in the box	8
2.2 What else will you need	8
2.3 Overview of the phone	9
2.4 Overview of the base	10
2.5 Display icons	10
2.6 Menu operation	11
3 Getting started	12
3.1 Connect the base	12
3.2 Connect the charger	12
3.3 Insert the batteries	12
3.3.1 Place the handset on the charger	12
3.3.2 Verify the battery level	13
3.4 Settings before first use	13
3.4.1 Set the language	13
3.4.2 Review the agreement	13
3.4.3 Select your country	13
3.4.4 Set your area code	13
3.5 Standby mode	13
3.6 Register the handset	14
3.6.1 Verify the signal stength	14
3.7 Turn the handset ON/OFF	14
3.7.1 Turn the handset ON	14
3.7.2 Turn the handset OFF	14
3.8 Set the clock	14
3.8.1 Select the time zone	15
3.8.2 Select the date format	15
3.8.3 Set the date	15
3.8.4 Select the date separator	15
3.8.5 Select daylight time	15
3.8.6 Select the time format	15
3.8.7 Set the time	15
3.8.8 Select the time separator	15
4 Skype® and Skype tools	17
4.1 What is Skype®?	17
4.2 Other Skype products	17
4.2.1 SkypeOut™	17
4.2.2 SkypeIn™ with free Skype Voicemail™	17
4.2.3 Skype Voicemail™	17
4.3 Common terminologies	17
4.4 Skype Tools	17
4.4.1 Sign in automatically	17
4.4.2 Change your Skype status	18
4.4.3 Verify your SkypeOut credits	18
4.4.4 Change your Skype password	18
4.4.5 Update Skype software	18
4.4.6 Activate auto update	18
5 Using your phone	19
5.1 Call	19
5.1.1 Make a call	19
5.1.2 Assign a preferred line	19
5.1.3 Pre-dial	19
5.1.4 Call from the landline	19
5.1.5 Call from SkypeOut	19
5.1.6 Call from the contact list	20
5.1.7 Redial the last number	20
5.1.8 Call from the outgoing call list	20
5.1.9 Call from the call history	20
5.2 End a call	20
5.3 Answer a call	20
5.4 Turn off all the ringers	20
5.4.1 Turn off the landline ringer	21
5.5 Call in progress	21
5.5.1 Make a second landline call	21
5.5.2 Answer a second landline call	21
5.5.3 Answer a second Skype call	21
5.5.4 Adjust the earpiece volume	21
5.5.5 Mute / Unmute the microphone	21
5.5.6 Switch handsfree ON / OFF	21
5.5.7 Use the headset	22
5.6 Intercom and Conference Calls	22
5.6.1 Call another handset	22
5.6.2 Internal call during an external call	22
5.6.3 Call transfer	22
5.6.4 Conference call	22
6 Use more of your phone	23
6.1 Voicemails	23
6.2 Skype Voicemail™	23
6.2.1 Record “My Greeting”	23
6.2.2 Listen to “My Greeting”	23
6.2.3 Reset “My Greeting”	23
6.2.4 Retrieve voicemail(s)	23
6.2.5 Return a call	23
6.2.6 Send a Skype voicemail	23
6.2.7 Delete a Skype voicemail	24
6.3 Landline Voicemail indication	24
6.3.1 Retrieve voicemail(s)	24
6.3.2 Edit the service provider number	24
6.3.3 Delete the service provider number	24
6.3.4 Clear the voicemail indicator	24
6.4 Contact List	24
6.4.1 View the contact list	25
6.5 Find a Skype user	25
6.6 Add a contact	25
6.6.1 Add a Skype contact	25
6.6.2 Add a SkypeOut contact	25
6.7 Manage your contacts	25
6.7.1 Rename a contact	25
6.7.2 Block / un-block a contact	26
6.7.3 Remove a contact	26
6.8 Call History	26
6.8.1 View the call records	26
6.8.2 Call from the Call History	26
6.8.3 Save a call record to your contact list	27
6.8.4 Delete call record(s)	27
6.9 Text and number entry	27
7 Your Skype profile	28
7.1 Public details	28
7.2 Private details	28
7.2.1 View the details	28
7.2.2 Add an email address	28
7.2.3 Edit an email address	28
7.2.4 Delete an email address	28
8 Settings	29
8.1 Personalize your phone’s display	29
8.2 Personalize your phone’s sounds	29
8.3 Call features	30
8.3.1 Auto answer	30
8.3.2 Area code management	30
8.4 Skype call features	31
8.4.1 Preferred line	31
8.4.2 Call forward	31
8.4.3 Do not disturb	31
8.4.4 Privacy	31
8.5 Landline call features	32
8.5.1 Dial mode	32
8.5.2 Recall selection	32
8.5.3 Pause selection	32
8.5.4 Category number	32
8.6 Extra features	33
8.6.1 Keypad lock	33
8.6.2 Search missing handset(s)	33
8.7 System settings	33
8.7.1 Set your country code	33
8.7.2 Register your handset(s) with additional base	33
8.7.3 Select a base unit	33
8.7.4 Unregister a handset	34
8.7.5 Change the system PIN	34
8.7.6 Reset the default settings	34
8.8 Network settings	34
8.8.1 View your network setting	35
8.8.2 DHCP	35
8.8.3 PPPoE	35
8.8.4 Configure a static IP	35
8.8.5 Reset the Network	35
8.9 Web page configuration	35
8.9.1 Access the Web page	36
8.10 Country codes list	37
9 Default settings	38
10 Menu structure	39
11 Technical data	40
12 Frequently asked questions	41
13 VOIP841 Glossary	42
14 Appendix	43
15 Index	45
Contact information	48

Philips VOIP8411B User manual - Page 13

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