Philips 5150 - Manual (Page 5)

Batteries and menu system 4
Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset
To insert the batteries, open the battery cover, place the batteries as indicated and put the
battery cover back.When the handset is placed on the base station the 3 battery bars scroll (if
charge is needed). Allow the handset to charge for 24 hours to reach full charge. On first use it
may be necessary to wait for a few minutes before seeing symbols on the display.
In case you need to change the batteries, the following type is mandatory 2HR AAA NiMh 600 mAh.
Warning: the base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use. Always
use rechargeable batteries.
Battery life and range
Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.
Battery life in standby
mode
Battery life in
communication
Indoor range Outdoor range
up to 200 hours up to15 hours up to 50 metres up to 300 metres
A battery low alert will inform you that the batteries have to be recharged. If it happens during a
call, the communication will be shortly cut. Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete
charge & discharge.When reaching the range limit and the conversation becoming crackly, move clo-
ser to the base.To reach optimal range, place the base station away from electrical appliances.
Understanding the menu system
To access the carousel menu from idle mode, press on the side
of the handset The carousel represents a loop of icons that gives
access to the different first level menus.
Scroll up or down to reach the desired menu and select
The sub menus are listed and represented by little squares at the
bottom of the display.To reach one particular sub-menu use the
“pilot key” and press to validate your choice.
A “tick” shows the selected sub-menu or option.The shows
the option you are browsing.
Note: some menus are also directly accessible via a dedicated key on
the keypad like the SMS menu with or the Intercom with .
Direct dialling
Take the line and dial on the keypad
Predialling
Dial on the keypad and take the line
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