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Call Transfer

device. Your handset returns to standby
mode and the

S

icon flashes.

9.3

Transfer to handset

Windows

During a call taken on your computer, right
click the tray icon. Select

Transfer Call

. Your

handset rings.

COMPUTER

is displayed on

the handset and the

S

icon flashes.

Mac OS X

During a call taken on your computer, click
VOIP251 in the menu bar. Select

Transfer

Call

. Your handset rings.

COMPUTER

is

displayed on the handset and the

S

icon

flashes.

Then,

Press

r

. You can continue the call with your

handset.

Tip

Cancel transfer.

When your computer is

transferring a call to the handset, the pop up
message

Transfer call in progress

appears. Click

Cancel

to stop the transfer.

Note

You will not be able to make a Skype call from
your handset while a call is in progress on your
computer. If you press

r

,

BUSY

will be

displayed.

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Summary of Contents for VOIP251

Page 1: ...Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome US Cordless Phone Warning Use only rechargeable batteries Charge the handset for 14 hours before use VOIP251 ...

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Page 3: ...quirements 12 3 2 Connecting your charger 12 3 3 Charging your handset 12 3 4 Positioning the base station 12 3 5 Checking the signal strength 12 3 6 Checking the battery level 13 3 7 Installing software 13 3 8 Setting up for the first time 13 3 9 Checking Skype connection status 14 3 10 Auto power off 15 3 11 What is standby mode 15 3 12 Switching your handset on off 15 4 Contact List 16 4 1 View...

Page 4: ...26 10 7 Service 26 11 Setting Options 27 11 1 Setting your handset s ring tone 27 11 2 Setting your handset s ring volume 27 11 3 Setting the key tone 27 11 4 Setting the backlight 27 11 5 Setting the screen contrast level 27 11 6 Naming your handset 27 11 7 Auto pick up 27 11 8 Auto hang up 28 12 Advanced Settings 29 12 1 Registering another handset 29 12 2 Restoring default settings 29 13 Emerge...

Page 5: ...ault pre programmed settings 38 17 3 Phone specifications 38 18 Troubleshooting 40 19 The RBRC seal 41 20 Compliance information 41 20 1 Caution 41 20 2 Interference 41 20 3 RF Radiation Exposure 42 20 4 Noise 42 20 5 Privacy of Communications 42 20 6 USB Cable 42 20 7 Service Support 42 21 Index 43 ...

Page 6: ...AN INCORRECT TYPE Never use non rechargeable batteries Use the recommended type supplied with this product NiMH batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable waste disposal regulations Warning To avoid damage or malfunction Use only the battery type listed in the instruction manual Do not use lithium or non rechargeable batteries as they can explode Do not allow the charging cont...

Page 7: ...Lifestyle declares that this VOIP251 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The declaration of conformity is available at www p4c philips com 1 5 Recycling disposal Disposal instructions for old products The purpose of the WEEE directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002 96 EC is to ensure that products are recycled using ...

Page 8: ...s have the ability to emit and receive electromagnetic signals One of Philips s leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety precautions for our products to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of production Philips is committed to developing producing and marketing products that cause no adverse he...

Page 9: ... features in upgraded Skype versions may not be available on VOIP251 2 2 What else you need A desktop or laptop with free USB port Internet connection broadband recommended A free standard wall outlet NEED MORE HELP See the Frequently Asked Questions section in this user guide on page 40 Visit our online help www philips com support Base Station and 0 9m USB cable Handset x 1 Handset battery Cover...

Page 10: ...me and toggle calls Launch conference call Play voicemail Confirm a selection Access call history 5 Skype key s Open contact list 6 Digit keys Dial digit and enter text Press and hold 1 key to enter voicemail list Press and hold 4 key to transfer call to computer Press and hold 0 key to enter 7 Star and Keylock key Enter Select contacts for a conference call Press and hold to lock unlock keypad 8 ...

Page 11: ...se indicator Slow Blinking 0 5 second intervals Indicates that a call is in progress OR the handset is being paged OR the base station is in registration mode Fast Blinking 0 1 second intervals Indicates that the phone is receiving a call Steady On Indicates that the base station is connected to computer Cover release The length of the USB cable can be customized up to a length of 0 9m 1 Squeeze t...

Page 12: ...ur phone Tip Use u or d to navigate the menus Tip Quick Exit Press and hold e to exit from any menu instantly All unconfirmed changes will not be saved Battery Skype call Voicemail indicator Intercom Hold Mute on Speaker on Silent mode on Keypad locked Signal Skype status Focus indicator Conference new voicemail marker Call status More items below More items above SKYPE CONTACT CALL LOG ALL MISSED...

Page 13: ...OIP251 Cordless Telephone 2 6 3 Browsing the call log and contact list Short or long press r when the handset is in idle to enter the call log Short press s when the handset is in idle to enter the contact list ...

Page 14: ...y into place Caution Never use non rechargeable batteries Caution Check the battery polarity when inserting Incorrect polarity may damage the product 3 4 Positioning the base station The position in which you place the base station can have an affect on the range and performance of your product Avoid placing the base station too close to large metal objects such as filing cabinets radiators or ele...

Page 15: ... 2000 click My Computer at desktop 2 Navigate to the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 3 Double click Wizard exe Note If the installation program for Mac OS X does not start automatically 1 Click Go in the menu bar Select Computer 2 Click VOIP251 CD icon 3 Double click VOIP251 dmg Follow the instructions on the screen You will be asked to plug the base station into your computer during the installation Ejec...

Page 16: ...it VOIP251 Note that you cannot make or receive any calls if the software is not running 3 9 Checking Skype connection status This option allows you to check if Skype is running properly 3 9 1 From your computer Windows Double click the tray icon In the VOIP251 Phone Settings window select About If VOIP251 OK is displayed in the VOIP251 Phone textbox the connection is normal Otherwise correct the ...

Page 17: ... will indicate SEARCHING for 30 minutes Then it will be switched off To switch your handset ON press e or place it on the charger Note Your handset will not switch off automatically if it is on the charger 3 11 What is standby mode Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle The standby screen displays the handset name and number Skype user status time signal icon and battery icon 3 12 Switching...

Page 18: ... u or d to scroll to the contact you want Press and hold u or d to start auto scroll Release to stop scrolling 4 1 2 2 Search by first letter While the contact list is opened enter the first letter of a contact using the keypad to search For example to search the contact Sam press 7 four times The first contact that begins with the letter S will be selected 4 2 Making a call from the contact list ...

Page 19: ...ring standby mode Select a call record Press r to dial out the call The Sicon and call timer are displayed 5 1 3 Calling SkypeOut Note Skype credit You need to purchase Skype credit to make SkypeOut calls NOT SUBSCRIBED will be displayed on the handset if you have no credit For details visit the SkypeOut website at http www skype com store buy skypeout html Enter the phone number The phone number ...

Page 20: ...eak to someone in the house privately Press mduring a call MUTE and the icon are displayed The other party cannot hear you but you can still hear his voice Press m again to un mute the microphone You can now communicate with the caller 5 6 3 Adjusting the earpiece volume Press u or d to adjust the volume during a call There are 5 volume levels Tip You can also adjust the earpiece volume from your ...

Page 21: ...l 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 Press r to answer the call Other calls are put on hold and the icon is displayed Tip Toggling Press r to toggle between calls The current call is put on hold and you are reconnected to the previous call Tip Combining calls Press and hold r to combine up to 9 existing c...

Page 22: ...e call records Press r when the handset is in standby mode All call records are displayed OR Press d Select SKYPE and press r Select CALL LOG then select the type of record you want to view Press r Scroll to the call record you want Note Call log empty If there are no records in the call log EMPTY will be displayed 6 2 Making a call To return or redial a call see Calling from the call log on page ...

Page 23: ...ess s during a call Scroll to a contact you want to add OR Dial a SkypeOut number see page 17 Press A star icon appears next to the contact Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select more contacts Press r CONFERENCE is displayed and a conference call is made joining all the contacts you selected to the existing call 7 3 Making and receiving additional calls During a conference call you can still make and rece...

Page 24: ...arty to answer your call Press e to cancel or end the intercom call 8 2 Transferring a call Press and hold i during a call The external call is put on hold Note If there is only 1 handset registered to the base NOT AVAILABLE is displayed for 3 seconds Your call will not be put on hold Select the handset number you want Press r Note If there are only 2 handsets registered to the base you can make a...

Page 25: ...he computer s audio device Mac OS X Open the VOIP251 Phone Settings window and select the Audio Settings tab Under Mac Skype Audio Settings check the Authorize Skype call from computer box Select a device from the Earpiece Device and Microphone Device drop down menus Transfer Call is now available in the VOIP251 menu Note The Authorize Skype call from computer box must be checked in order for you ...

Page 26: ...r computer click VOIP251 in the menu bar Select Transfer Call Your handset rings COMPUTER is displayed on the handset and the S icon flashes Then Press r You can continue the call with your handset Tip Cancel transfer When your computer is transferring a call to the handset the pop up message Transfer call in progress appears Click Cancel to stop the transfer Note You will not be able to make a Sk...

Page 27: ...ough the call log See page 20 for details 10 3 Presence You can change your Skype status Press d Select SKYPE and press r Select PRESENCE and press r OR Press u Scroll to the Skype status you want Tip Refer to page 16 for the meaning of each Skype status icon Press r The setting is saved 10 4 Voicemail Your phone supports Skype Voicemail You can browse and listen to voicemails Visit the Skype webs...

Page 28: ... SKYPE and press r Select CALL FORWD and press r Select the new setting Press r Your calls will be forwarded to the number you have selected via the Skype website 10 7 Service You can check your Skype credit balance and subscription To purchase Skype credits or change your subscription go to www skype com 10 7 1 Checking your skype credits Press d Select SKYPE and press r Select SERVICE and press ...

Page 29: ...ew setting Press r The setting is saved Note Disable silent mode Silent mode is disabled if you change the key tone or ringer volume setting 11 4 Setting the backlight Press d Select SETTING and press r Select BACKLIGHT and press r Select the new setting Press r The setting is saved 11 5 Setting the screen contrast level Press d Select SETTING and press r Select CONTRAST and press r Select the new...

Page 30: ...ng Press r 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 11 8 1 Activating Deactivating auto hang up Press d Select SETTING and press r Select HANG UP and press r Select the new setting Press r The setting is saved 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 31: ...ect REGISTER and press r Your handset starts searching for the base station Registration shall be completed within 60 seconds The base station automatically assigns your handset a number Note Each handset can be registered to one base at a time If you attempt to register to additional base stations the new registration will overwrite the old one 12 2 Restoring default settings The default settings...

Page 32: ...you try to dial out an emergency number NO SUPPORT EMERGENCY will be displayed on your handset 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 Make sure you have alternate arrangements for emergency calling ...

Page 33: ...e 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 14 1 1 Locking unlocking the keypad Press and hold to lock the keypad LOCKED and the icon displays Press and hold again to unlock the keypad Note Making calls You will not be able to make any calls when the keypad is locked 1 ...

Page 34: ...ions Audio Settings Registration Alerts Handset Locator About Check for Update Now Help Quit 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 General Options Audio Settings Registration Alerts Handset Locator About Check for Update Now Help Services Hide VOIP251 Hide Others Show All Quit VOIP251 15 1...

Page 35: ...ing is saved Mac OS X Your VOIP251 handset and software follow the current language setting on your computer If you want to change the VOIP251 display language you will need to change your computer setting 15 1 4 Ring computer speaker When the box is checked your computer s speaker will ring when you receive a Skype call Note Computer Ringer You can only enable the computer ringer when Skype is av...

Page 36: ...d to the lowest position the earpiece is muted Tip Adjust earpiece volume You can also press uor don the handset to adjust the earpiece volume during a call or while listening to a voicemail 15 2 3 Skype Audio Settings You can choose the audio device that will be used when you take calls on your computer See page 23 for details Tip Default audio settings You can select the default audio device for...

Page 37: ...st you have chosen Note Maximum number of contacts You can select a maximum of 10 contacts for each type of alert Tip Alert timer When there are contacts in the One Time Alert list you can set the timer for up to 24 hours The list resets to empty when the timer expires The Permanent Alert list is not affected Tip Remove contacts You can remove contacts by selecting them in the Permanent or One Tim...

Page 38: ...press e on the handset to stop the paging tone Each handset can only stop paging for itself 15 7 Checking for updates The VOIP251 software automatically checks for updates every week You can also check for updates yourself at any time Windows Right click the tray icon and select Check for Update Now A confirmation screen will appear if updates are available Click Yes to start download Mac OS X Cli...

Page 39: ...er 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 Tip Editing Use e to delete characters Key Characters 0 0 1 space 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 1 2 ...

Page 40: ...ype name For more information visit www skype com 17 2 Default pre programmed settings 17 3 Phone specifications General Settings Computer Auto start PC application at Windows start up Checked Authorize Skype call from computer Unchecked Enable chat alert option Checked Contact online list Empty General Settings Handset Contact sorting method Status sorted by online status Auto pick up Disabled Au...

Page 41: ... UPCS 1920 1930MHz Taiwan 1880 1895MHz Number of channels North America UPCS 60 channels Taiwan 96 channels Others 120 channels Range 300 m open field 50 m indoor Connection USB Standby time 150 hours Talk time 10 hours Charging time 12 hours Rechargeable battery cells 2 X AAA NiMH 750 mAh ...

Page 42: ...overcharge If your wall outlet has a switch is it in the ON position No display Check that the batteries are charged Check the power and phone connections Check that the handset is turned on Bad audio crackles echo etc The handset may be nearly out of range Move closer to the base station The phone may be receiving interference from nearby electrical appliances Move the base station The phone may ...

Page 43: ...ting 16 viewing 16 Contact online alert 35 Contrast 27 D Default settings 38 Default settings restore 29 E Earpiece volume adjusting 18 Emergency Management 30 H Handset 8 Handset locator 36 Handset name 27 Handset on off 15 Handset registering 29 I Icons 10 Intercom calling 22 transfer 22 K Key tone 27 Keypad lock 31 M Menus 10 Mute 18 P PC ringer 33 R Ring tone 27 Ring volume 27 S Signal strengt...

Page 44: ... 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 Document number 3111 285 43791 ...

Page 45: ...s could also void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications ...

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