Philips 855 - Manual (Page 18)

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4.1 What is 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 number, the
system time, the signal icon, and the
battery icon. The backlight goes off after
a few seconds. This is a normal status.
4.2 Checking the signal strength
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.
Note
If your handset has lost link, you will not
be able to make or receive any calls. You
will also not be able to carry out many of
the phone's functions and features.
4.3 Switching your handset ON/
OFF
4.3.1 Switching off your handset
Press and hold
e
for 2 seconds.
• The power menu is displayed.
Scroll to
Switch Off . Press Select .
• The handset is switched off.
Note
Your handset cannot receive any calls if
the power is switched off.
4.3.2 Switching on your handset
Press
e
.
• The handset may take a few
seconds to power up.
4.4 Setting 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.
4.4.1 Set the time
Note
If you use this menu to set the time
manually, your phone will use this new
setting, and stop automatic update until
the base power is reset.
Press Menu .
Select Settings > Time & Date >
Time . Press Select .
Use digit keys to enter the Hour /
Minute.
Press
OK to confirm the setting.
• The setting is saved.
4.4.2 Select Daylight saving
Press Menu .
Select Settings > Time & Date >
Daylight saving . Press Select .
Select the Daylight saving.
Press
OK to confirm the setting.
• The setting is saved.
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