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Product Type Mobile Phone
Model TCD168
Brand Philips
Dimensions (H x W x D) 105 x 45 x 15 mm
Weight 80 g
Battery Type Li-ion 1000 mAh
Standby Time Up to 400 hours
Talk Time Up to 5 hours
Display 1.8 inch CSTN, 128x160 pixels
Camera VGA (640x480)
Network GSM 900/1800
SIM Card Mini-SIM
Memory Internal: 2 MB, expandable via microSD
Connectivity Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS
Ringtones Polyphonic, downloadable
Keypad Numeric keypad with navigation keys
Additional Features FM radio, flashlight, calculator, alarm
Power Input 5V DC, 500 mA via microUSB
Safety SAR value: 0.8 W/kg (head)

Frequently Asked Questions - TCD168 PHILIPS

How do I insert the SIM card?
Turn off the phone and remove the back cover. Slide the SIM card into the slot with the gold contacts facing down. Replace the battery and cover, then turn on the phone.
How do I charge the battery?
Connect the microUSB cable to the charger and the phone. Plug the charger into a wall outlet. The battery icon will show charging status. A full charge takes about 2-3 hours.
How do I set the date and time?
Go to Menu > Settings > Date & Time. Use the keypad to enter the correct date and time, then select Save.
How do I send an SMS?
From the home screen, press the left soft key for Menu. Select Messages > Write message. Type your message using the keypad. Press Options > Send, enter the recipient's number, and press Send.
Why is my phone not turning on?
Ensure the battery is properly inserted and charged. Try a different charger or cable. If still not working, perform a soft reset by removing the battery for 30 seconds and reinserting.
How do I use the FM radio?
Connect the headset (it acts as an antenna). Go to Menu > FM Radio. Press OK to scan for stations. Use the navigation keys to change frequency.
Can I expand the memory?
Yes, the phone supports microSD cards up to 2 GB. Insert the card into the slot under the back cover (usually next to the SIM slot). The phone will automatically detect it.
How do I check call history?
Press the Call key from the home screen to access the call log. You can view missed, received, and dialed calls. Use the left/right navigation keys to switch between categories.
The screen is blank but phone rings. What to do?
This may indicate a display issue. Try a soft reset (remove battery). If problem persists, check screen brightness settings: Menu > Settings > Display > Brightness. If still blank, the display may need repair.
How do I reset the phone to factory settings?
Go to Menu > Settings > Factory Reset. Enter the security code (default is 0000 or 1234). Confirm reset. This will erase all personal data.

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USER MANUAL TCD168 PHILIPS

Dual Band mobile phone

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DUAL BAND

User manual

Table of contents

Glossary 1

Before you start 2

The micro-SIM card 2

The battery 2

Insert the micro-SIM card 3

Insert the battery 3

Discover your phone 4

Display 5

Entering text 6

Basic functions 7

Switch ON/OFF 7

Voice dialling 7

Make a call 7

Answer or reject a call 8

Earpiece volume 8

Consult last calls 8

Adjust ringer volume 8

Emergency call 9

Change language 9

International call 9

Keypad lock/unlock 9

Special functions 10

Answer a second call 10

Automatic redial 10

Scratchpad 10

Touchtones (DTMF) 11

Hide your identity 11

Setting up Flash Dial 11

Menus 12

Discover the Compass key 12

Names 13

Add a name 13

Add voice dial 13

View names in the name list 14

Quick access to names 14

Search for a specific name 15

Road your own number 15

Delete a name 15

Messages 16

Read new messages 16

Read archived messages 17

Send short messages (SMS) 17

Service center number 17

Emotion icons 18

Send short messages from phonebook 19

Usual messages 19

Calls 20

View calls 20

Delete all calls 20

Meters 21

View meters 21

Reset meters 21

Settings 22

Set up meters 22

Key tones ON/OFF 22

Key tones ON/OFF 22

Choose ringer 23

Cell broadcast 23

View topics, add a topic 23

Manual registration 24

Voice mailbox number 24

Consult your voice messages 25

Security 25

PIN request, 25

change PIN and PIN 2 codes 25

Fixed names 26

Extra 27

Alarm clock, (set off/set on) 27

Set clock 27

Calculator 28

Euro converter 28

Biorythm calendar 29

Stopwatch 29

Call forwarding 30

Forward always to voice mail 30

Forward always to number 30

Cancel all 30

Philips Authentic Accessories 31

Troubleshooting 33

Safety Precautions 34

Index

graph TD A["SWITCH ON Press and hold"] --> B["Enter PIN:"] B --> C["Enter your PIN code."] C --> D["MAKE A CALL"] D --> E["Enter phone number."] E --> F["Call the number (e.g.: 112 for emergency see p. 9)"] F --> G["ANSWER A CALL"] G --> H["12345678"] H --> I["Accept."] I --> J["END A CALL"] J --> K…

Add a name. Network. Enter phone number. 1234_. Store no. 1234_. Name: - Enter name. Number: 1234_. If number is OK, Stored. For Voice dial options (see page 13).

Access menu. MENU: Enter or exit the menus. NAVIGATION: Move Up or Back. Move Right. Move Left. Move Down or Forward or Validate. SWITCH OFF: Press and hold. When your phone is switched off, you cannot receive calls.

FORWARDING MESSAGES NAMES CALLS EXTRA SETTINGS SECURITY

Forwarding

Always Status If no reply If busy Unreachable Cancel all

Messages

Centre no. Archive Send Usual msg. Forwarding

Names

Search View ◀ Add Own number

Calls

Delete all View Meters

Extra

Stopwatch Clock Alarm clock Calculator BioCalendar Converter

Settings

Register Key tones Ringer Voicemail Box number Broadcast

Security

Change PIN2 Change PIN Fixed names Restriction

DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency

The tones are transmitted by the phone to the network. They are used to interrogate answering machines, transmit codes,...

GSM Network Global System for Mobile communications. The type of phone network used by your phone.

PIN Code Personal Identification Number, this is the secret code of the SIM Card. If you, or someone else, enters the wrong PIN code three times your SIM card is blocked. If this happens, please contact your service provider.

PIN2 Code: Secret code that allows you to access certain SIM card dependent features. If you, or someone else, enters the wrong PIN2 code three times, your SIM card is blocked. If this happens, please contact your service provider.

PUK Code: Secret code used to unblock your SIM card if you, or someone else, enters the wrong PIN code three times. This code will be given to you by your service provider.

Roaming: Using your phone in a network other than your home network in your country or abroad.

SIM card: Subscriber Identification Module. This card, which is provided by your GSM service provider, allows you to make phone calls with your GSM phone. Your phone number is contained inside the card.

SMS: Short Messages Service. This service, provided by the operator, allows you to send and receive short written messages (Maximum: 160 characters).

From your card, remove the micro-SIM card.

The micro-SIM card.

To use your phone, you must insert a valid micro-SIM card supplied by your GSM network operator. When you switch the phone on, it may ask for the PIN code. The PIN code is the secret code of the micro-SIM card.

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The micro-SIM card contains your subscription number and phone number. It also contains a memory in which you can store phone numbers and messages. If you use your micro-SIM card on another phone, you still retain the same phone number, stored numbers, and messages.

The battery.

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery.

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• After you plug in the battery, please wait a few seconds before pressing the on/off key to switch the phone on. - A battery only reaches its maximum capacity after being totally discharged and recharged 2 or 3 times. - A battery lasts longer if you allow it to fully discharge from time to time. - If you do not use your phone for several days, it is better to remove the battery.

Remove the battery cover.

Press on the latch on the back of the phone and lift off the battery cover.

Remove the battery (if necessary).

Lift up on the bottom of the battery and remove it from the phone.

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Insert the micro-SIM card

First, place the micro-SIM card into the appropriate slot in the battery compartment (the clipped corner should be at the top left). Then, slide the card with your finger until it stops.

Insert the battery

  1. Keep the battery + and - on the top facing the + and - of the phone.
  2. Slide the battery onto the contacts points and press.

Replace the battery cover

Hook the battery cover onto the hinges on bottom of phone and press forward until the latch catches.

Charge the battery

With the battery inserted in the phone, plug the connector into the right socket at the base of the phone. Next, plug the transformer unit into an AC power socket.

The only way to turn off the charger is to unplug it, so use an easily accessible AC power socket.

The battery icon on your phone's display indicates the state of the charge process:

  • Bars moving = battery is charging.
  • Bars steady = battery is fully charged. • Battery outline flashing (see Troubleshooting p. 32).

You can switch the phone on and use it during charging.

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The first time you charge the battery and later, if it is completely discharged, the battery icon will only appear 2 to 3 minutes after you connect the charger. Please charge the phone for a minimum of 3 hours before first use.

"Compass" key

Use this key to navigate in the menus; the OK key is used to validate information.

Green "CALL" key

Press this key to dial the number or name on the display, or use it to answer a call.

"CLEAR" key

To delete numbers and letters on the display.

Keypad

To enter numbers and text.

Earpiece

Listen here.

Antenna

Display

See next page.

Red "ON/OFF" key

A long press on this key switches the phone on/off, a short press ends a call.

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To enter and exit the menus.

Microphone

Cartoon character holding a warning sign with an exclamation mark (no text or symbols present).

If you encounter the

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symbol in this manual, it means that you have to press and hold the key to activate the function.

New text message(s)

- If on: you received new messages. - If flashing: the memory is full, you need to delete old messages before you can receive new ones.

Battery level

The bars indicate the battery level (4 bars is full, no bars means recharging is needed).

Silent mode

If on: phone will not ring or beep (except for the alarm clock).

Network

If on: your phone is registered to a network. If flashing: registration is in progress.

New voicemail

if on: there are new messages waiting in your voicemailbox (*)

Roaming

your phone is registered to a foreign network

Reception quality

the more bars are shown the better the reception

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Ringers: Melody.

Graphics area

displays the clock and guides you through the menu

Arrows

indicate in which directions you can go using the Compass key

Cursor

indicates that you can enter numbers or text

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left/right

and

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back/forward or

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to enter numbers and text or to read text messages

(*) Depending on the network.

Each key allows you to obtain several characters. You have to quickly press the same key several times to reach the desired character.

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KeyCharacters
1space 1 @ # = <> () & £ $ ¥
2a b c 2 à ä å æ ç
3d e f 3 é è Δ Φ
4g h i 4 Γ i
5j k l 5 Λ
6m n o 6 ñ ò ð ø
7p q r s 7 β Π Θ Σ
8t u v 8 ü ù
9w x y z 9 Ω Ξ Ψ
0.0 ” ’?! , : i i
** + - / %
#upper-case lower-case mode

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While you enter text your phone changes between upper-case and lower-case automatically.

If you wish to enter text in the upper-case mode press , to enter text in the lower-case mode press again.

The 📄 will show that you are in the upper-case mode. In the lower-case mode the 📄 can appear.

Switch on/off... ... Make a call

SWITCH ON

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Press and hold.

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Enter PIN:

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Sometimes entering the PIN code is not necessary (depends on your subscription and on your PIN request settings - see page 24).

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Enter your PIN code.

The digits entered are replaced by big dots.

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If you enter a wrong code 3 times your card will be blocked. If this happens, contact your operator.

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PIN correct

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If this is the phone's initial use or if the battery has been removed since the last use, you will need to re-set the clock

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Registering

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Network

SWITCH OFF

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Press and hold.

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Goodbye

Voice dialling

You can also make a call by pronouncing the voice tag you have associated to a number (see p.13).

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Press and hold

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Speak now

Pronounce the name you have associated to the number. The phone dials automatically the number.

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Network

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Enter phone number

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01456_

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Call the number

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Calling

0145678901

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Black Jack

00:02

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Display shows a call cost if sent by your network.

The name will be displayed only if the name is stored in your phone's Names list.

END CALL

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Answer or reject a call Consult last calls

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123456789

The caller number is displayed only if your subscription supports caller line identification. If the number is in your Names list, the name will appear instead.

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Accept the call or

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Reject the call.

Earpiece volume

While on a call you can adjust the earpiece volume.

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Raise earpiece volume. OR

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Lower earpiece volume.

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Your phone automatically stores a list of the last 10 calls you dialled and the last 10 callers who dialled you (including missed calls).

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Network

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Display the last call made, received or missed.

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Calls

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To view other calls.

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To call.

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For information on viewing the last 20 calls you placed or received, see "Calls Section" p. 20.

Adjust ringer volume and vibrator

You can select the vibrator options and adjust or turn off the ringer volume

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Network

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Display ringer volume selection.

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Volume

Medium

Silent, Vibrator, Vibra+ring, Low, Medium, High

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Select the volume.

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Volume

High

OR

Select vibrator mode

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Volume

Vibrator

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Validate vibrator or volume selection.

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Emergency call International call Keypad lock/unlock

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Depending on your network operator, the emergency number 112 can be dialled without the micro-SIM card inserted.

Change language

Normally your phone automatically selects the right language for your country, but in case you want to change it:

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To make an international call, you can use “+” as the international prefix.

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Dial the number (international country code and local number).

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Avoid undesired keystrokes when the phone is in your pocket or purse.

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Press and hold to lock keypad.

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Press and hold to unlock keypad.

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When the keypad is locked, it is possible to dial the emergency number and to receive calls.

Answer a second call (Call Waiting)

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This feature depends on the network. If a second person calls you, you will hear a beep. Check the display for a second call.

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Waiting

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Reject second call

OR

Accept second call

Call 1 is put on hold.

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00:02

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Switch between Call 1 and Call 2.

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To end the call on display and return to other call.

Return to single call state.

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Automatic redial Scratchpad

When you dial a number and your correspondent is busy, your phone offers the function of automatically redialling.

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Failed

Call failed or recipient is busy.

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Autoredial?

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Confirm. OR

Any other key cancels autoredial.

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0123456789

A beep will sound for each redial attempt or vibrate 5 seconds in both vibrator modes.

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00:01

A beep informs you when the connection has been made. An incoming call or any use of the phone will end automatic redial.

The scratchpad feature is useful if you want to store a telephone number during a call.

The number can be dialled or viewed later.

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0123456789

05:12

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Enter the number you want to keep.

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The display automatically returns to your call.

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12:15

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End the call.

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Call the number on the scratchpad.

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OR For options.

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Touchtones (DTMF) Hide your identity

Setting up Flash Dial

During a call or in direct dialling, the numeric keys always transmit DTMF tones (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) also known as "touchtones".

These tones are used to operate services that you can reach with your phone, like a pager or an answering machine.

Example, to consult your home answering machine:

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Enter telephone number of your home answering machine.

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Enter a "wait" signal to give time for the phone to connect.

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Enter the password of your home answering machine (e.g.: code: 9876).

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Enter "pause" character.

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Enter code to listen to new message (e.g.: code 3).

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Call.

Hide your identity

If you type #31# followed by the phone number you call, your phone number is hidden to the other person.

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Availability of this feature depends on your network.

You can associate 8 names in the Names list or FDN list with keys 2-9 on the keypad. A long press on one of these keys will automatically dial the associated number.

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Names

Vincent

Choose the name you want to make Flash Dial.

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Press and hold to link the name to key 4.

CANCEL FLASH DIAL

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Names

Vincent

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Press and hold to cancel link.

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Press and hold to dial linked number.

Discover the Compass Key

The Compass Key is your navigator while in the menus.

Press to enter or exit the menus.

Move one menu-level back.

Switches to option on the left. Switches to option on the right.

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Move forward or validate the displayed option.

Here's an example:

What you see on the display

Press this key

The Names list menu options

Network
Menu
Names
Names
View
Names
Anders
012345
Anders
◀Send msg.▶

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MENU

Messages Names Calls

Search View Add

Delete Send msg. Usual msg.

Add a name ... Add Voice Dial

With your phone, you can store the names and phone numbers of people you call frequently.

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Menu Names

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Names View

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Switch to "Add".

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Names Add

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Accept.

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Name :

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Enter name (max 11 characters).

For example: Jim

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Delete one character.

OR

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Press and hold to delete all characters.

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Name: Jim_

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Number:

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Enter number (20 digits max).

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Number:

0123456789_

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Accept number.

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Voice dial ◀ Yes

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Select "No"

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TO ADD VOICE DIAL

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Press OK and speak

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Pronounce the voice tag you want to associate to the number

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Press OK and speak

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Repeat the voice tag you want to associate to the name.

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Stored.

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When Voice dial memory is full (10 names) the Voice dial menu disappears.

View names in the Names list.graph TD A["MENU"] --> B["Menu"] B --> C["Names"] C --> D["Accept."] D --> E["OK"] E --> F["Names"] F --> G["View"] G --> H["Accept."] H --> I["OK"] I --> J["Names"] J --> K["Adam"] K --> L["To scroll through the list. OR Use the keypad to quickly jump to a name."]

For example:Press to jump to names starting with "P", "Q", "R" or "S". 7 PGRS. Names: ◀ Philippe ▶. Press to jump to next name. Names: ◀ Rozenn ▶. Call the number. OR. To view the number. OK. 0123456789. To view the available options. OK.

Quick access to names.graph TD A["Zara"] --> B["Send msg."] B --> C["Delete◆Send msg◆Usual msg◆Voice dial◆Change"] C --> D["Switch to the option you want."] D --> E["Accept."] F["Quick access to names"] --> G["There is a quick way to access the names you stored:"] G --> H["Network"] H --> I["OK"] I --> J["Names: Anders ▶…

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Switch to "Search".

Accept.

Enter first few letters of name.

U

Twice quickly.

R

Three times quickly.

Call name on display.

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Switch to "Own number".

Names

◀ Own number

Accept.

Own number

0123456789

Only available if present in the SIM card.

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To access directly to phonebook

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Names

Axel

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Select name you want to delete

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Names

Xavier

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"Accept twice"

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Xavier

◀ Send msg.▶

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Go to delete

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Press C

to delete

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Deleted

Messages New message(s) ...

With your GSM phone you can receive text messages (SMS) and send messages to other GSM phones. To have the possibility of writing and sending messages, you need to enter a service center number first. If it is not present in the SIM card, ask your network operator for it.

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Switch to "Messages".

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Menu
◀Messages ▶

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Switch to "Centre no."

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Messages Centre no.

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Centre no:
-

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Enter number.

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Your phone allows you to send or receive short written messages.

NEW MESSAGE INDICATORS

graph TD A[" "] --> B[" "] style A fill:#fff,stroke:#000 style B fill:#fff,stroke:#000

Lights up on the display when you receive a text message. Flashes when the message memory is full. If this happens, you need to delete archived messages otherwise new ones will be rejected.

READ NEW MESSAGE(S)

Network 2 msg. ▼

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Messages 1 of 2 ▶

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OR

graph TD A["Menu"] --> B["Names"] B --> C["Switch to &quot;Messages&quot;."] D["Menu"] --> E["Messages"] E --> F["OK"] G["Messages"] --> H["New"] I["Messages"] --> J["1 of 2"] K["Read the message."] --> L["OK"] M["12 AUG 17:55"] --> N["Hello, how"] O["Scroll through the message."] --> P["To switch t…

Menu Names

Switch to "Messages".

Menu ◀ Messages ▶

OK

Messages New

OK

Messages 1 of 2 ▶

Read the message. OK

12 AUG 17:55
Hello, how

OK Scroll through the message.

To switch to other messages.

Read archived messages

Send short messages (SMS)

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At the end of a message.

Delete◆Reply◆Forward

Switch to the option you want.

Accept.

When you receive a text message that comprises a telephone number enclosed between double quotes (e.g.: "+33900112233"), then the number is automatically extracted and stored in your calls list so that you can call it back easily.

Messages you have read and messages you have saved can be found in the Archive.

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Switch to "Messages".

Menu
◀ Messages ▶

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Switch to "Archives".

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Messages
Archive ▶

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Accept

Messages 1 of 3 ▶

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Switch to the message you want to read.

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Read the message.

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To switch to other messages

Menu
◀Messages ▶

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Messages Send

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Accept

Enter phone number or select a name from the phonebook by pressing OK a second time.

To number:
0123_

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Text:
-

Enter message (maximum 160 characters). See "Entering Text" section for instructions.

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... Emotion Icons ...

Icons: None. Select the icon you want to send. (See "Emotion Icons" table at the end of this procedure.) If you do not want to send an icon, choose "None". Select icon. Validate. Send. Yes/No. Yes: Decide to send or not. OK. Requesting: Wait while message is being sent. Confirmation will appear. Sen…

Save ◀ Yes ▪ No◆Yes ▪ Decide to save or not. To see the icon the receiver needs a Philips Savvy™ phone, otherwise the equivalent code will be displayed at the end of the receiver's message. Emotion Icons
IconCode sent
Smile :-)
W ink ;-)
CoolB-)
Pfrrt...:-P
Sad:-(
Grrr...:-/
Meow!,:<*
Woof!:>#
Teddy8<)

Magic =:I, Love (O), Brocken (X), Yo! Yo!, Well done ==b, Party o -, Drink >-I, Coffee ID, Cloudy ;;;, Sunny >0<, Holidays -Y-, Ball (I), BOOM! >*<, Deadly %-I

Send SMS from phonebook ... Usual Messages

You can also send an SMS directly from your phonebook without having to enter the phone number.

Network

OK

Names: ■ Anders ▶

Simple gray circular shape with a white triangular cutout inside, no text or symbols present.

Names
← Sebastian ▶

OK. Accept twice.

Sebastian ◀Send msg.►

OK

Text:
-

Enter message (maximum 160 characters).

See "Send short messages (SMS)" for more instructions.

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OR

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Menu

◀ Messages

Your phone contains a number of pre-defined text messages like:

"Please call me back"

"I will be late"

"I will call you back", etc.

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Accept twice

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To number:

-

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From Messages switch to "Usual msg."

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Messages

Usual msg.

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You have direct access to the phonebook

Select the name

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Accept

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Usual msg.

Please call

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Accept twice.

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Switch to the desired message.

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Accept

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To number:

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Enter number.

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Accept

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Please call me back.

Enter message (maximum 160 characters). See "Send short messages (SMS)" for more instructions.

Text:
-

Enter message (maximum 160 characters). See "Send short messages (SMS)" for more instructions.

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Accept.

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View calls...

You can consult the last 20 calls in the Calls list.

You can consult the last 20 calls in the Calls list.

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Menu

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Calls

Accept

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Calls

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View

View

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The Icon indicates the type of call.

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Phone number you dialled.

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Phone number of answered call.

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Phone number of call you missed.

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Phone number extracted from an SMS message.

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Calls

Barbara

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To view other calls.

To call

OR

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To view the number.

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0123456789

To options.

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Barbara

Store no.

Delete Store no.

Send msg. Usual msg.

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Choose other option if you wish.

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Confirm selection.

Delete all calls

You can delete all the calls in the calls list.

MENU

Switch to "Calls".

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Menu

Calls

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Accept.

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Calls

View

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Switch to "Delete All".

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Calls

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Accept.

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Press C

to delete

You must confirm the deletion.

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To delete.

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Deleted

Meters

Your phone has meters that allow you to see the total cost of your calls.

It also allows you to set limits on cost and check your consumption.

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Calls

View

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Switch to "Meters".

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Calls

Meters

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The cost counters and limits will only work if the network supports this feature.

View Meters

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Meters

Show

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Show

Duration▶

Duration◆Remaining◆Cost

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Switch to the meter you want.

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Accept.

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Duration

00:55:26

Reset Meters

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Meters

Show

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Switch to "Reset".

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Accept.

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Reset

Duration▶

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Select "Duration" or "Cost".

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To reset.

Cartoon character holding a warning sign with an exclamation mark (no text or symbols on the character itself)

For some of these options you might need your PIN or PIN2 code (depending on your operator).

Set-up meters ... Key tones ON/OFF

Type your PIN code (or more often, your PIN2). Depending on the network. Press and hold to clear your entry. For example BEF (Belgian francs).PHILIPS TCD168 - Set-up meters ... Key tones ON/OFF - 1

Currency
BEF_

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Price/unit:
-

For example 2.50 francs per unit.

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Price/unit:
2_

Press and hold for the decimal point.PHILIPS TCD168 - Set-up meters ... Key tones ON/OFF - 4

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Price/unit:
2.5_

Each time you press a key, a tone is emitted. You can silence the key tones by turning them off.PHILIPS TCD168 - Set-up meters ... Key tones ON/OFF - 6

Switch to "Settings".PHILIPS TCD168 - Set-up meters ... Key tones ON/OFF - 7

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From Settings switch to "Key tones".PHILIPS TCD168 - Set-up meters ... Key tones ON/OFF - 10

Settings ◀Key tones ▶

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Key tones ◀ Set off ▶

Set off ◆ Set on

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9Set

Choose ringer

When your phone rings, it plays a melody.

You can change this melody.

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Settings

Ringer

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Ringer

Special

Current melody

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For other melodies.

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Ringer

Fortissimo

Phone plays the melody.

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Accept.

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Set

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The «Key tones» and «Ringers» menu items are not visible when the volume is set to "Silent" or "Vibrator"

Cell broadcast

The broadcast menu allows you to activate or deactivate the reception of SMS broadcast by the network.

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From "Setting" switch to "Broadcast"

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Settings

◀ Broadcast

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Accept.

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Broadcast

Topics

Reception♦Topics♦District

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The topics menu allows you to define the type of message you want to receive.

VIEW TOPICS

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Accept.

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Topics

View

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View◆Add

This function allows you to view which topics are registered in your phone (e.g., weather report). To delete or change a topic in the topics list, use the delete or change options.

ADD A TOPIC

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Topics

Add

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Accept.

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Names:

-

Enter the name you want to associate with the topics.

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Accept.

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Enter code:

-

Enter the code given by your network operator for this topic.

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Accept.

RECEPTION

The reception menu allows you to activate or deactivate the reception of registered topics.

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From Broadcast switch to "Reception"

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Broadcast

Reception▶

graph TD A["..."] --> B["Accept."] B --> C["Reception"] C --> D["Set off"] D --> E["Set on◆Set off"] E --> F["Select the desired option."] F --> G["Accept."] G --> H["DISTRICT"] H --> I["The district menu allows you to select a topic from the topics list, which you would like be permanently dispayed…

Consult your voice messages

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Lights up on the display if you have a new voice message.

Availability of this feature depends on your network.

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Press and hold to call for your voicemail.

OR

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Network

Consult

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Voicemail

0123456789

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To call.

Pin request

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Switch to "Security"

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You can (de)activate the request for the PIN code at power-on.

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Security

PIN code

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PIN code

Set off

Change PIN and PIN 2 codes

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Security

Change PIN

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Accept.

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Old PIN:

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Enter old PIN code.

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New PIN:

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Enter new PIN code.

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Accept.

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Repeat PIN:

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Enter new PIN code again.

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Accept.

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Changed

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Security

PIN code

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PIN code

Set off

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Set off◆Set on

Switch to desired option.

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Enter PIN:

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Enter the PIN code.

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Deactivated

Fixed names Add names

Your network operator may have provided you with a SIM card which supports fixed names (FDN). You can restrict the use of your phone to the numbers stored in the fixed names list.

VIEW FIXED NAMES

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From Security switch to "Fixed names".

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Security ◀ Fixed names

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Fixed names View

Search◆View◆Add◆Restrictions

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Fixed names Thomas

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To view other names.

OR

To call.

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From "Fixed Names" switch to "Add".

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Fixed names Add

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Enter PIN2:

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Enter PIN2.

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Name:

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Enter name.

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Number: _

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Enter number.

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Restrict to fixed names

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From "Fixed Names" switch to Restriction.

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Fixed names ◀Restriction▶

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Restriction Set on

Set off◆Set on

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Accept.

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Enter PIN2:

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Enter PIN2:

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Activated

If "Restriction" is activated, then only the numbers in the fixed names list can be called.

Alarm: Set alarm, Set clock

graph TD A["MENU"] --> B["Switch to &quot;Extra&quot;"] B --> C["ALARM"] C --> D["Your phone has a 24 hour alarm clock. The alarm will ring even if the phone is switched off. When the alarm rings press any key to silence it."] D --> E["SET ALARM OFF"] E --> F["Extra"] F --> G["Alarm clock"] H["OK"]…

graph TD A["Extra"] --> B["Alarm clock"] B --> C{OK} C --> D["Alarm clock"] D --> E["Set on"] E --> F["Set off◆Set on"] F --> G{OK} G --> H["Alarm Clock"] H --> I["18:44"] I --> J{OR} J --> K["> Minutes decrease"] J --> L["< Minutes increase"] K --> M["Enter hour and minutes (eg: 07:45)."] L --> M M…

graph TD A["From Extra switch to &quot;Set clock&quot;."] --> B["Extra"] B --> C["Set clock"] C --> D["OK"] D --> E["Set clock"] E --> F["11:37"] F --> G["< Minutes decrease"] G --> H["> Minutes increase"] H --> I["OR"] I --> J["Enter hour and minutes (eg: 19:42)."] J --> K["Set clock"] K --> L["19:…

Calculator, Euro converter

graph TD A["Your phone has a calculator to add (+), subtract (-), multiply (*), and divide (/)."] --> B["Network"] B --> C["# = Press and hold to use calculator. OR from Extra switch to &quot;Calculator&quot;."] C --> D["Extra"] C --> E["Calculator ▶"] D --> F["OK"] E --> F F --> G["Calculate:"] G -…

graph TD A["Abacus with + symbol"] --> B["Calculate: 3_"] C["+ symbol"] --> D["Calculate: 3 * _"] E["MNO symbol"] --> F["Calculate: 3 * 6_"] G["# = symbol"] --> H["Calculate: =18"] I["C Symbol"] --> J["To clear."]

This feature is only available for countries participating in the European Monetary Union. It allows you to easily convert Euros into your local currency and vice versa. From Extra switch to "Converter". Extra ◀Converter OK. Converter ■Euro->FF ▶ ■Euro->FF◆FF->Euro. Switch to desired type of convers…

Biorhythm calendar, Stopwatch

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10.5 Euro

66.75 FF

Your phone has a game which allows you to find your potential, or that of your friends, for a given day.

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From Extra switch to "Bio calendar".

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Extra

Bio calendar

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Birth date:

dd/mm/yyyy

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Type your birth date.

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Birth date:

04/06/1974

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Date:

dd/mm/yyyy

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Enter the date for which you want to know the bio-rhythm results.

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Date:

30/03/1999

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The results can be:

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Chance

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Love

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Energy

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Success

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You can time a race or other event.

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This stopwatch is not a professional measuring device. Its measurements cannot be applied in an official context.

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From Extra switch to "Stopwatch".

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Extra

◀ Stopwatch

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Stopwatch:

00:00:00.00

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Start the stopwatch.

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Stop the stopwatch.

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Restart the stopwatch.

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Reset the stopwatch to zero (when stopped).

Call forwarding ... Cancel all

Depending on your network operator, your phone will allow you to divert all your calls to voicemail or to another number. You will have to select the type of forwarding you want.

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Switch to "Forwarding"

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Menu

Forwarding

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Forwarding

If no reply

Always ◆ If no reply ◆ If busy ◆

Unreachable ◆ Cancel all

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Select the option wanted by pressing the OK key.

Example: Always

FORWARD ALWAYS TO MAILBOX

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Forwarding

Always

Status ◆ Cancel ◆ To mailbox ◆ To number

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Switch to mailbox

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Requesting

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Activated

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Your phone will not ring as long as your calls are forwarded to your mail box.

To be able to forward calls to your voice mail, check that your mail box number has been set correctly (see "Settings" section, page 23).

FORWARD ALWAYS TO NUMBER

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From "Forwarding" switch to "Always".

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Forwarding

Always

Status◆Cancel◆To mailbox◆To number

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Select "To number"

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Number:

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Enter the number to which you want to divert your calls

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Requesting

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Activated

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"Status" will show you if this specific call forwarding option is activated or not. You can cancel each individual forwarding option by using "Cancel" instead of "Cancel all"

CANCEL ALL

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From "Forwarding" switch to "Cancel all"

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Forwarding

Cancel all

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Deactivated

Your phone will now receive calls as normal.

"When Performance Counts... Philips Authentic Accessories are Designed to Maximize the Performance of Your Philips Phone".

PLUS Battery

Reference

BHR 130/P 9911 240 32041

NIMH 1300 mAh

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SLIM Battery

Reference

BHR 127/P 9911 240 32040

NIMH 700 mAh

Cigarette Lighter Adapter 12V - 24V

Reference

CKLR 12/P 9911 240 34118

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Deskstand Charger

Reference

DTSC 12/P 9911 240 35143

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Fast Travel Charger

Reference

Europe ACSR 12/P 9911 240 30042

Taiwan/USA ACTR 12/P 9911 240 30043

UK ACUB 12/P 9911 240 30044

Australia ACAR 12/P 9911 240 30045

Black electrical adapter with cable and power plug (no text or symbols visible)

Fast Battery Charger and Conditioner

The cradle holds a single battery. Four versions of AC plugs available.

Reference

Europe DTER 12/P 9911 240 35137

Taiwan/USA DTTC 12/P 9911 240 35139

UK DTUC 12/P 9911 240 35140

Australia DTAC 12/P 9911 240 35141

Black electronic devices including a charging plug and cable, shown against a white background (no text or symbols visible)

Basic Car Kit

Keeps your phone secure and within easy reach while the battery is charging.

Reference

CKBR 12/P 9911 240 34210

Two black electronic components with leads, no visible text or symbols

Car Kit with Headset

Enjoy hands-free conversation while your phone is secure and within easy reach.

Reference

CKSR 12/P 9911 240 34211

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Easy Hands-Free Car Kit

Complete hands-free solution with an advanced design speaker and microphone. Easy to install - simply plug into the vehicle power outlet. Your battery charges while secure in the cradle.

Reference

CKER 12/P 9911 240 34420

Collection of black plastic electronic devices including capacitors, batteries, and a coiled cable (no visible text or symbols)

Headset

Use your phone under almost any situation with this convenient hands-free, very mobile solution.

Reference

HSSR 12/P 9911 241 30017

Black electronic device with earbuds and connectors (no visible text or symbols)

Personal Accessories

Keeps your phone within easy reach, safe and secure.

Reference

Carry Case with Belt Clip PBCR 12/P 9911 240 37023

Belt Clips (3 colors per package) VBCR 12/P 9911 241 39203

Phone Necklace VPNR 12/P 9911 241 39204

Collection of electronic devices including capacitors, batteries, and a plug (no visible text or labels)

Easel-Style Phone Stand

Keeps the display on your phone at an easy-to-read angle.

Reference

VPER 12/P 9911 241 39205

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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES

Ask for Philips Authentic Accessories where you bought your Philips phone.

PROBLEMSOLUTION
The phone does not switch on.Check if the battery is correctly inserted (big arrow facing you and pointing to the top) and/or charge the phone until the battery icon has stopped flashing.
The display shows «BLOCKED» when you switch on.Somebody tried to use your phone but did not know the PIN code or Unblocking code.Contact your service provider.
The [AG6X] PHILIPS TCD168 - Reference - 3 symbols are not displayed.The network connection is lost.Either you are in a radio shadow (in a tunnel or between tall buildings) or you are outside of the network coverage area.Try from another place.
The display doesn’t respond (or responds slowly) to key pushes.The display responds more slowly at very low temperatures.This is normal and does not affect the operation of the phone.Take the phone to a warmer place and try again.
Your phone shows "insert SIM" on the display.Remove your battery. Check that the micro SIM card is correctly inserted (clipped corner at the top left - see page 3).
When charging the battery, the battery icon shows no bars and the outline is flashing.Only charge the battery in an environment where the temperature does not go below 0°C (32°F) or above 50°C (113°F).

RADIO WAVES

  • Your phone transmits/receives radio waves in the GSM frequency (900/1800 Hz).
  • The GSM network controls transmission power (0.01 to 2 watts).
  • Your phone complies with all relevant safety standards.
  • The CE mark on your phone shows compliancy with European electromagnetic compatibility (Ref.89/336/EEC) and low voltage directives (Ref. 73/23/EEC).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Careless use can cause harm to you and others.
  • Please inquire and respect local laws and regulations.
  • Use your phone in the normal operating position (to ear).
  • Avoid touching the antenna while a call is in progress.
  • Do not use your phone if the antenna is damaged (risk of minor skin burn).
  • Keep your phone in a safe place, out of reach of small children.
  • Check with other manufacturers that consumer electronics will not be affected by radio energy.
  • Avoid use of phone while driving. It affects your concentration.
  • Switch phone off in an aircraft. It is illegal to use cellular phones when airborne.
  • Switch phone off near hospitals or medical equipment.
  • Ask manufacturer about radio wave shielding of electronic medical devices you may use (pacemaker, hearing aid).
  • Switch phone off where blasting is in progress (for example in quarries).
  • Switch phone off in potentially flammable atmosphere (petrol stations, fuel depot, chemical plants).

ENVIRONMENTAL CARE

- Please remember to observe the local regulation regarding the disposal of your packaging material, exhausted batteries and old phone and where possible promote their recycling.

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  • The phone must ALWAYS be switched OFF by pressing the Red ON/OFF key and never by removing the battery while the phone is ON. Otherwise, the stability of the settings, alarm clock and ring cannot be guaranteed.
  • The phone is equipped with an alarm clock that, if set, will ring. If the phone is off and the alarm rings, no radio waves are transmitted. Press any key to turn off the alarm.

Accessories - 31

Alarm - 27

Battery - 2, 31

Biorhythm calendar - 29

Calculator - 28

Calls - 20

Answer a call - 8

Answer a second call - 10

Call forwarding - 30

Emergency call - 9

End a call - 7

International call - 9

Last calls - 8

Make a call - 7

Menu - 19

Reject a call - 8

Capital letters - 6

Cell Broadcast - 23

Clear display - 8

Clock - 26

Compass key - 4,12

Consult last calls - 8

Display - 5

DTMF tones - 11

Earpiece volume - 8

Emergency - 9

Emotion Icons - 18

Entering Text - 6

Euro Converter - 28

Extra - 27

Alarm - 27

Biorhythm calendar - 28

Calculator - 28

Clock - 26

Euro Converter - 28

Stopwatch - 28

Fixed names - 26

Flash Dial - 11

Forward calls - 30

Hide identity - 11

Keypad - 4

Lock - 9

Unlock - 9

Languages - 9

Last calls - 8

Mailbox number - 24

Manual registration - 24

Menus

Calls - 20

Extra - 27

Messages - 16

Names - 13

Security - 25

Settings - 22

Voicemail - 24

Messages - 16

Cell Broadcast - 22

Menu - 16

Meters - 21

Micro-SIM card - 2

Names - 13

Add a name - 13

Menu - 13

Fixed names - 26

Search a name - 15

View list - 14

Phone - 4

Own number - 15

PIN - 25

Ringer volume - 8

Restrict to FDN - 26

Scratchpad - 10

Safety Precautions - 34

Security - 25

Settings - 22

Set

Alarm On/Off - 27

Clock - 27

Set-Up - 22

Switch On/Off - 7

Stopwatch - 28

Touchtones (DTMF) - 11

Troubleshooting - 33

Voice dialling - 7

Voicemail - 24

Volume

Earpiece - 8

Ringer - 8

Vibrator - 8

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Brand : PHILIPS

Model : TCD168

Category : Mobile Phone