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Saving a number in the phonebook
With your Icana 5250, you can enter 9 numbers in the phonebook memories. This function means that you can
automatically dial the numbers you use most often.
To ensure correct operation, stay close to the base station during the programming phase.
1 Press the key on the handset.
The indicator light flashes.
2 Dial the number to be memorised (maximum of 23 digits).
If this number contains an “area code”, insert a pause after this “area code” by pressing the
key on the
handset.
If you insert a wrong number, you will have to start the procedure again.
3 Press the
key again.
4 Press a key between
and .
This digit is now associated with the telephone number you have just dialled.
The indicator light is switched off and the handset emits 3 confirmation beeps.
If your handset does not emit the 3 confirmation beeps, the phone number you have just
stored has not been saved: start the procedure again from step .
Calling a number in the phonebook
1 Press the key on the handset and wait for the dial tone.
2 Press the
key on the handset.
3 Press the desired digit (from
to ) associated to the phone number you want to dial.
The phone number is automatically dialled.
Changing radio channels during a call
During a call, if the radio link is poor, you can change radio channels and possibly improve sound quality.
To change radio channels during a call:
Press the
key on the handset.
– If a new channel is found, the call will continue on this channel.
– If another channel is not found, the call will continue on the initial channel.
Notes:
•
If you are too far from the base station when the radio channel changes, the call will be cut off.
•
When the radio channel changes during a call, your correspondent will hear a short succession of beeps.
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Changing the handset battery
Contact your local Philips dealer to obtain a new battery.
1 On the back of the handset, lift the battery
compartment cover using the opening at the
top of the cover.
2 Carefully disconnect and remove the battery.
3 Insert the new battery: place the bottom of
the battery against the compartment catches,
then push the battery down into position.
Connect the battery.
4 Replace the battery compartment cover: hook
the cover into the slot of the handset, then
push down to close.
5 Replace the handset on the base station to
charge the new battery.
Maximum capacity will be reached in about 24 hours
charging.
Note:
When your battery is not charged enough to ensure correct operation, the handset emits 5 warning beeps. In this
case, place the handset on the base station to recharge the battery.
Your rechargeable batteries contains cadmium.
Check your local regulations for special disposal
instructions.
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Troubleshooting your Icana 5250
The following table lists situations you may encounter when using your Philips Icana 5250 cordless telephone and
how they might be corrected.
Problem
The indicator light on the
base station does not
light up.
The charge indicator
sound on the handset is
not heard.
The line indicator light on
the handset remains lit
even when a call is not in
progress.
There is no dialling tone.
The handset remains at
least 15 minutes on base
station and there is no
dialling tone.
There is interference
during calls.
The call was cut off
suddenly or there is
interference and hissing.
Likely cause
The base station is not connected
properly.
•
The charging contacts are not
touching.
•
There is dirt on the charging
contacts.
The handset hasn’t been put
down properly .
•
The base station is not connected
properly to the telephone line.
•
The handset battery is
discharged.
•
You are too far from the base
station.
Worn out battery.
•
You are too far from the base
station.
•
You are near other electric
devices.
•
The base station and handset
antennas are not extended
enough .
•
The base station is near metal
surfaces of electrical apparatus.
•
You have gone over the
operating range or the handset
battery is discharged.
Solution
•
Check the connections.
•
Lift up the handset then put it
back on the base station.
•
Clean the charging contacts with a
clean cloth or pencil eraser.
Press the
key and replace
the handset on the base station.
•
Check the connections.
•
Place the handset on the base
station and wait for at least 15
minutes.
•
Move closer to the base station.
Contact your Philips dealer to get a
new battery.
•
Move closer to the base station.
•
Move the base station away
from electronic appliances and
press the key.
•
Fully extend the base station
and handset antennas.
•
Move the base station from
electronic appliances.
•
Go near the base station or
check the telephone’s range or
charge the handset battery.
USER MANUAL
Multichannel cordless telephone
5250
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Glossary
D2NS
Your telephone is fitted with D2NS, which is derived from professional systems. It provides high quality listening by
eliminating the effects of hiss and interference that usually occur with cordless telephones.
Multichannel
A system that chooses a free radio channel automatically to offer perfect sound quality by preventing any form of
interference with neighboring sets. Several cordless telephones may be in use in the same building. This often
creates communications problems as a result of radio link congestion. Your Philips telephone is fitted with a
multichannel system which automatically searches for a free channel, thereby avoiding any inconvenience. You can
even change channels during your call using the
key.
Tone
When your telephone line connected to an electronic exchange, the "tone" mode provides faster dialing and access
to network services.
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Your Philips guarantee
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Philips product which has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality
standards.
If unfortunately, something should go wrong with this product, Philips guarantees free of charge labour and replacement
parts irrespective of the country where it is repaired during a period of 12 months from date of purchase. This
international Philips guarantee complements the existing national guarantee obligations to you of dealers and Philips
in the country of purchase and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
This Philips guarantee applies provided the product is handled properly for its intended use, in accordance with the
operating instructions and upon presentation of the original invoice or cash receipt indicating the date of purchase,
dealer's name and model and production number of the product.
The Philips guarantee may not apply if:
• the documents have been altered in any way or made illegible;
• the model or production number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible;
• repairs or product modifications and alterations have been executed by unauthorised service organisations or
persons;
• damage is caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, water or fire, misuse or negligence.
Please note that the product is not defective under this guarantee in the case where modifications become necessary
in order for the product to comply with local or national technical standards which apply in countries for which the
product was not originally designed and/or manufactured. Therefore always check whether a product can be used
in a specific country.
Should you have any questions, please contact:
Philips Consumer Communications
P O Box 1056
Kingston & Surbiton
Surrey
KT1 6YN
Phone: 0870 900 9070
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Type and serial number
4311 256 10392
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