Philips Internet-DECT phone VOIP8411B - Manual (Page 14)

12 Getting started
number, the system time, the signal icon, and the
battery icon. When the handset is not on the
charger, the backlight goes off. This is a normal
status.
3.6 Register the handset
Registration allows communication between the
base unit and handset(s). If the handset cannot
communicate with its base, you will not be able to
make any call or use many of the functions and
features on the phone.
Note
Your handset should be already registered on the
base unless you have de-registered a handset.
If the handset displays Unregistered, follow the
steps below to register the handset.
Warning
Make sure you have configured the language,
country code, and area code of your phone
before registering additional handsets.
Press . Register shall be highlighted.
Scroll to Register. Press .
Enter the system PIN (Default: 0000). Use
to correct typing errors.
Press to confirm.
• Your handset starts searching for the base.
Press
on the base unit until the two
indications turn off.
• If registration is successful, the signal icon
displays steadily.
Tip
If registration failed, repeat the above procedure.
Note
The base can register up to 4 handsets, then the
base unit registration memory is full. If you
attempt to register an additional handset, the
registration process will be aborted. You can use
additional base units, see “Register your
handset(s) with additional base”, page 31.
3.6.1 Verify the signal stength
The signal icon
displays the link status
between the handset and the base unit.
Signal icon
: The handset and base unit are
linked. They can communicate.
No signal icon : The handset and base unit
have lost link. They are not able to communicate.
Take your handset closer to the base unit to
reconnect the link.
If you move too far away from the base unit while
you are on the phone, you will hear warning
tones notifying you that the handset is almost out
of range - lost link. Take the handset closer to the
base unit or your call will be cut off shortly after
the warning.
Note
If your handset has lost link, you will not be able
to make or receive any call. In addition, you will
not be able to carry out many of the phone
functions and features.
3.7 Turn the handset ON/OFF
3.7.1 Turn the handset ON
Press
.
• The handset may take a few seconds to power
up.
3.7.2 Turn the handset OFF
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
• The power menu is displayed.
Scroll to Switch Off. Press
.
• The handset is switched off.
Note
The handset cannot receive any call if the power
is switched off.
3.8 Set the clock
Your phone has a calendar and digital clock. Set
the date and time before initial use of the phone.
Note
After resetting the phone, you may have to set
the date and time again.
Tip
Use (Up or Down) to navigate the menus.
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1 Reg.
2 Select
3
Clear
4 Enter
5 1
2 Select