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- Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome VOIP251 US Cordless Phone Warning Use only rechargeable batteries. Charge the handset for 14 hours before use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Viewing the contact list 1.10 Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Making a call from the contact list Fields (“EMF”) Changing the sorting method Your VOIP251 Cordless Telephone 7 Call What’s in the box? Making a call What else you need Ending a call... - Page 4 Making a conference call 11.3 Setting the key tone Adding more contacts to a call 11.4 Setting the backlight Making and receiving additional calls 11.5 Setting the screen contrast level Ending a conference call 11.6 Naming your handset 11.7 Auto pick-up Intercom 11.8 Auto hang-up Calling another handset...
- Page 5 16.1 Entering text and numbers Appendix 17.1 What is Skype™? 17.2 Default (pre-programmed) settings 17.3 Phone specifications Troubleshooting The RBRC© seal Compliance information 20.1 Caution 20.2 Interference 20.3 RF Radiation Exposure 20.4 Noise 20.5 Privacy of Communications 20.6 USB Cable 20.7 Service Support Index Table of contents...
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Page 6: Important
Warning RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED Important BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Never use non- rechargeable batteries. Use the recommended Take time to read this user manual before you type supplied with this product. NiMH batteries use your phone. It contains important must be disposed of in accordance with the information and notes regarding the operation of your telephone. -
Page 7: Conformity
Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste. 1.4 Conformity Hereby, Philips Consumer Lifestyle declares that this VOIP251 is in compliance with the essential 1.7 Recycle your batteries requirements and other relevant provisions of Do not dispose of your rechargeable batteries. -
Page 8: Packaging Information
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. -
Page 9: Your Voip251 Cordless Telephone
Your VOIP251 Cordless Telephone 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. 2.1 What’s in the box? Base Station and Handset x 1 Handset battery Charger 0.9m USB cable... -
Page 10: The Handset
8 Pound and Ringer Off key Enter # Press and hold to enable / disable silent mode 9 Mute key Mute / un-mute microphone 10 Speaker and Intercom key Turn speaker on / off Press and hold to make intercom call Your VOIP251 Cordless Telephone... -
Page 11: The Base Station
1 Belt clip 2 Battery compartment Remove battery cover to replace batteries. 3 Headset jack Headset is sold separately. 1 Squeeze the tabs together. Lift off the back cover. Uncoil as much of the cable as is needed. Your VOIP251 Cordless Telephone... -
Page 12: Display Icons
ADVANCED REGISTER enter the main menu. RESET to navigate the menus. Quick Exit. Press and hold to exit from any menu instantly. All unconfirmed changes will not be saved. Your VOIP251 Cordless Telephone... - Page 13 2.6.3 Browsing the call log and contact list • Short or long press when the handset is in idle to enter the call log. • Short press when the handset is in idle to enter the contact list. Your VOIP251 Cordless Telephone...
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Page 14: Getting Started
Note Handset may get warm during initial charge. This Getting Started is normal. The handset may take a few seconds to power up. 3.1 Requirements In order to use this phone, your computer should 3.3.1 Replacing the batteries meet the following requirements: •... -
Page 15: Checking The Battery Level
My Computer started Skype for you. desktop. Log in to your Skype account. 2. Navigate to the CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM) If this is your first time running the VOIP251 drive. software, you will see the pop-up message 3. Double-click Wizard.exe . -
Page 16: Checking Skype Connection Status
• = The base is disconnected. Log in to your Skype account. • No icon = VOIP251 software is not running. If this is your first time running the VOIP251 software, you will see the pop-up message Mac OS X Another application wants to use Skype Click the VOIP251 icon in the dock. -
Page 17: Auto Power Off
. The handset may take a few seconds to power up. • The handset is linked with the base station but the VOIP251 software is not running. The tray icon is not displayed. 3.12.2 Switching off your handset Press and hold... -
Page 18: Contact List
Contact List 4.1.2.1 Search by scrolling Press to scroll to the contact you Your phone can retrieve contacts from the want. Press and hold to start auto- contact list on Skype. scroll. Release to stop scrolling. 4.1 Viewing the contact list 4.1.2.2 Search by first letter Press . -
Page 19: Call
Call 5.1.3 Calling SkypeOut Note Your phone supports Skype, SkypeOut and Skype credit. You need to purchase Skype credit SkypeIn calls. to make SkypeOut calls. will NOT SUBSCRIBED Note be displayed on the handset if you have no credit. Emergency call. This phone is not designed for For details, visit the SkypeOut website at making emergency phone calls when the power http://www.skype.com/store/buy/skypeout.html. -
Page 20: Rejecting A Call
Press again to un-mute the microphone. You can now communicate with the caller. 5.4 Rejecting a call When a call comes in, you can reject the call by pressing 5.6.3 Adjusting the earpiece volume Press to adjust the volume during a call. - Page 21 SkypeOut. You can dial a SkypeOut number even if you are already on a call. See “Calling SkypeOut” on page 17. Ending additional calls. Press to end the current call. Press to resume the previous call. 5.6.6 Answering additional calls During a call, you will hear a call waiting tone and the name of the caller will be displayed to notify you that there is another incoming call.
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Page 22: Call Log
Call Log Your phone can retrieve call log records from Skype, including all incoming, outgoing and missed calls. Icon Call Incoming Outgoing Missed The call log includes information of the caller name (or for conference calls), CONFERENCE date and time. 6.1 Viewing the call records Press when the handset is in standby... -
Page 23: Conference Calls
Conference Calls 7.3 Making and receiving additional calls During a conference call you can still make and A conference call is a conversation between the receive other calls. All contacts participating in handset and up to 9 Skype contacts. You can the conference call will be put on hold. -
Page 24: Intercom
Intercom An intercom call is a call to another handset that shares the same base station. Up to 4 VOIP251 handsets can share the same base station. Your call is transferred to the other handset. -
Page 25: Call Transfer
Mac OS X Open the “VOIP251 Phone Settings” window and Call Transfer select the tab. Audio Settings You can transfer Skype call(s) between your handset and your computer. 9.1 Enabling call transfer Windows Open the “VOIP251 Phone Settings” window and select the tab. -
Page 26: Transfer To Handset
COMPUTER the handset and the icon flashes. Mac OS X During a call taken on your computer, click VOIP251 in the menu bar. Select Transfer . Your handset rings. Call COMPUTER displayed on the handset and the icon flashes. -
Page 27: Skype Tools
Skype Tools 10.2 Call Log You can access records of all incoming, outgoing and missed calls through the call log. See page 20 This section describes the Skype tools that you for details. can access from this phone. In standby mode: Press 10.3 Presence Select... -
Page 28: Sorting
Press to play the voicemail. 10.7.2 Checking your skypein subscription Change volume. While a voicemail is playing, you Press can press to adjust the earpiece volume. Select and press SKYPE Select and press . Select SERVICE Stop voicemail. Press to stop voicemail SKYPEIN playback. -
Page 29: Setting Options
Note Disable silent mode. Silent mode is disabled if Setting Options you change the key tone or ringer volume setting. You can customize your phone using these options. 11.4 Setting the backlight In standby mode: Press Press Select and press SETTING Select SETTING... -
Page 30: Auto Hang-Up
11.7.1 Activating/Deactivating auto pick-up Press Select and press SETTING Select and press PICK-UP Select the new setting. Press • The setting is saved. 11.8 Auto hang-up Auto hang-up allows you to end a call by placing the handset on the charger. You do not need to press a key to end the call. -
Page 31: Advanced Settings
Each handset can be registered to one base at a follow the steps below. time. If you attempt to register to additional base Windows stations, the new registration will overwrite the Open the VOIP251 Phone Settings window and old one. select the tab. Registration 12.2 Restoring default settings... -
Page 32: Emergency Management
Emergency Management Skype cannot dial out emergency calls. If you try to dial out an emergency number, NO SUPPORT will be displayed on your handset EMERGENCY and a warning beep will be heard to notify you that you cannot make the call. Note Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary phone. -
Page 33: Extra Features
Extra Features Discover and explore the additional features your phone offers! Find out how these features can benefit you and help you make the most of your phone. 14.1 Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental presses on the handset while you are carrying it around. -
Page 34: Phone Settings
General Options The following settings are available: Mac OS X Click on the VOIP251 icon in the dock. Click on VOIP251 in the menu bar and select one of the following options: • About VOIP251 • Transfer Call •... -
Page 35: Audio Settings
Audio Settings The following settings are available: 15.1.1 Auto start application When the box is checked, the VOIP251 software will automatically run when you start your computer. 15.1.2 Auto start Skype When the box is checked, Skype will automatically start when the VOIP251 base station is plugged into your computer. -
Page 36: Registration
Mac OS X Open the VOIP251 Phone Settings window and 15.2.3 Skype Audio Settings select the tab. Audio Settings You can choose the audio device that will be used The following settings are available: when you take calls on your computer. See page 23 for details. -
Page 37: About
Mac OS X Open the VOIP251 Phone Settings window and Alert timer. When there are contacts in the One select the tab. Time Alert list, you can set the timer for up to 24 Alerts The following settings are available: hours. -
Page 38: Handset Locator
You can read information about your phone, including connection status and the software 15.8 Help version you currently have installed. For details If you need more help with your VOIP251, you on how to check your connection status, see can visit Philips online support. page 14. -
Page 39: Text And Numbers
Text and Numbers You can enter text and numbers for your handset name and other menu items. 16.1 Entering text and numbers Find the key with the character you want. Press it as many times as needed for the character you want. Characters space 1 A B C 2... -
Page 40: Appendix
Skype Call Forwarding redirects your calls to a landline, mobile phone or another Skype name. 17.3 Phone specifications For more information, visit www.skype.com. Item Specification Product name VOIP251 17.2 Default (pre-programmed) settings Handset 46 x 163 x 33 mm dimensions General Settings - Computer Handset weight... - Page 41 Frequency bands Europe: 1880-1900MHz South America: 1910-1930MHz North America (UPCS): 1920-1930MHz Taiwan: 1880-1895MHz Number of North America (UPCS): channels 60 channels Taiwan: 96 channels Others: 120 channels Range 300 m open field, 50 m indoor Connection Standby time 150 hours Talk time 10 hours Charging time...
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
Start Skype if the VOIP251 software has not started Skype for you. Handset on the charger does not charge • Check that the VOIP251 software is running on • Batteries may be defective. Purchase new ones your computer. from your dealer. - Page 43 Index Icons Auto Do Not Disturb Intercom, Auto hang-up calling Auto pick-up transfer Backlight Key tone Base station Keypad lock Battery level Menus Call forward Mute Call log, viewing Call transfer, enabling call transfer PC ringer transfer to computer transfer to handset Call, Ring tone answering...
- Page 44 Copyright © 2008 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in China Document number: 3111 285 43791...
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Page 45: The Rbrc© Seal
Philips’s participation in RBRC© makes it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC© program or at authorized Philips product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the Ni-MH battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.