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  • Page 2 Therefore, Philips reserves the rights to revise this user guide or withdraw it at any time without prior notice. Philips provides this user guide "as is" and does not accept, except as required by applicable law, liability for any error, omission or discrepancy between this user guide and the product described.
  • Page 3 Change the ringer Press the side key up or volume down when in idle mode. Access the main menu Press Access the Press Contacts Use the Browse the list by pressing Contacts to call the selected name. Press b in idle mode. Access BeDJ Access the...
  • Page 4 Pressing will alternate between two op- tions, such as Activate/Deactivate, On/Off, Increase/ Decrease a value, etc. Browse carousels and lists until you reach the desired feature or option. When navigating in a list, a scroll bar located on the right hand side of the screen shows your actual position in the list.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1. Getting started ...1 Insert the SIM card ...1 Switch on the phone ...2 Set date and time ...2 Copy of the SIM phonebook ...2 Charge the battery ...3 2. Main features ...4 Access and view the phonebook ...4 Make a call ...4 Answer and end a call ...4 Change the ringer ...4 Activate the silent mode ...4...
  • Page 6 Equaliser ... 16 Key tones ... 16 Sounds alerts ... 16 Vibra alert ... 17 Display ... 17 Animation ... 17 Screen saver ... 17 Backlight ... 18 Wallpaper ... 18 Contrast ... 18 Hotkeys ... 18 Voice command ... 19 Voice dial ...
  • Page 7 Picture shots ... 58 ... 45 Settings ... 60 Icons & symbols Precautions Troubleshooting Philips authentic accessories ... 52 ... 57 Preview mode settings ... 58 General principles ... 58 Take a picture ... 59 Use the self-timer ... 59 Review the pictures ...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    1 • Getting started Read the safety instructions in the “Precautions” section before use. To use your phone, you must insert a valid SIM card supplied by your GSM operator or retailer. The SIM card contains your subscription, your mobile number, and a memory in which you can store phone numbers and messages (see “Contacts”...
  • Page 9: Switch On The Phone

    Replace the battery in its slot as shown below: first place its right side against the right edge of the phone and press until it clips. Slide the battery door into its slots and replace the battery cover by sliding it upwards. Switch on the phone To switch on the phone, press the PIN code if required (i.e.
  • Page 10: Charge The Battery

    copy your SIM phonebook onto the built-in phonebook. Press to cancel or The phone phonebook is always set as your default phonebook. To switch back to the SIM phonebook, see “Contacts select” page 12. Charge the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery. A new battery is partially charged and an alarm will warn you when the battery reaches low.
  • Page 11: Main Features

    2 • Main features Access and view the phonebook In idle mode, press on the selected phonebook (in SIM or Contacts in phone, see “Contacts” page 12), the content that appears on the screen may vary. To view the phonebook during a call, press select List.
  • Page 12: Activate The Vibra Alert

    You can also mute the ringer when receiving a call by pressing the side key down. Activate the vibra alert If you want your phone to vibrate when you receive a call, activate the vibra alert by selecting Settings Vibra alert alert, then or Off.
  • Page 13: Clear The Call List

    To record a conversation during a call: press select Record dialogue and press or hang up to end the recording: an edit window allows you to name the recording, which is then available in Multimedia > Sound If you select Mute, then Record dialogue, only the caller’s voice is recorded.
  • Page 14: Menu Tree

    3 • Menu tree The table below describe the complete menu tree (first to third levels) of your mobile phone, as well as the page reference you should refer to for more information concerning each feature or setting. Settings p16 Sounds p16 Silent / Ringer volume / Ringer / Messages ringer / Equaliser / Key tones / Sounds alerts...
  • Page 15 E-Mail p28 For each available mail box Settings / Open mailbox / Send mail Broadcast SMS p33 Reception / Topics / District codes SMS chat p33 MMS p33 Send MMS / Receive an MMS / Manage folders / Settings Multimedia p42 Picture album p42 List of available pictures Sound album p42...
  • Page 16 Call information p48 Call settings p48 Active flip / Call forward / Mailboxes / Auto redial / Any key answer / Call waiting / Caller Call list p49 Call list / Reset Call counters p50 GSM counters / GPRS counters Contacts p12 View names list p4 Settings p12...
  • Page 17: Text Or Number Entry

    4 • Text or number entry Text can be entered in editing screens in two different ways: by using T9 ® predictive Text Input, or basic text input. Two other modes for numbers and punctuation marks are also available. Icons appearing on the screen show the active text mode.
  • Page 18: Basic Text Input

    Basic text input If you wish to access the basic text input, press This method requires multiple key presses to reach the desired character: the letter "h" is the second letter on key, so you must press it twice to enter "h". Example: how to enter the word "home": Press (GHI)
  • Page 19: Contacts

    5 • Contacts menu allows you to select one of the two Contacts available phonebooks: the one on your SIM card (number of entries depending on capacity) or the one in your phone (up to 299 names), which is the default selected phonebook.
  • Page 20: In The Sim Phonebook

    In the SIM phonebook Press when in idle mode and select <New>. Enter the name and the number of your choice, then the type of number allocated to the name (Phone, or Data) and press name in your phonebook. A number is limited to 40 digits, depending on your SIM card.
  • Page 21: Edit And Manage Contacts

    group calls, it will appear along with the corresponding picture, and the melody defined for that group will ring. Select > Contacts Settings Rename the group to be identified ("Friends", "Kids", etc.) and select the to be associated to this group. Picture Long press to go back to idle, then...
  • Page 22 field for this contact. Select one of the fields and press to access a second set of options, which are: The first number you enter Make default becomes the default number: it appears in first position in the list and is automatically dialled when pressing the pick-up key.
  • Page 23: Settings

    6 • Settings menu allows you to customise your Settings phone and change the settings related to each available option (sounds, time and date, security, etc.). The Profiles menu allows you to change several settings at once (see page 23). Sounds Silent Allows you to set the...
  • Page 24: Vibra Alert

    • when an event programmed in your due, • when there’s a Missed call, • when the requires charging, Battery alert • to manage the duration of your calls with a (the beep cannot be heard by the Minute alert caller).
  • Page 25: Screen Saver

    You must select several pictures (up to 10) in order to display a slide show. When selecting only one picture to be used as screen saver, only this picture will be displayed. Backlight Allows you to set a backlight by selecting one of the available values. Backlight Backlight is activated when receiving incoming calls or messages, browsing menus, etc.
  • Page 26: Voice Command

    To use the hotkeys, simply press and hold the key corresponding to the function you want to launch or to the number you want to dial while in idle mode. Voice command Allows you to set up direct access to a specific function by linking it to a voice Voice Command tag.
  • Page 27: Security

    Security Public names Allows you to manage a specific names list, called Public Names Public names calls to this list via the option. Call Allows you to restrict the calls to restriction Public Names you can only access the names of Public names of the main menu.
  • Page 28: Pin Protection

    will be blocked and unusable. If this happens, contact your operator or retailer. PIN protection This allows you to set the PIN protection or Off. When On, you PIN protection will be asked to enter your PIN code when switching your phone on. You cannot change your PIN code if this option is Off.
  • Page 29: Access Settings

    Access settings This menu allows you to create several data profiles: when using WAP or when Access settings sending MMS, the selected profile will be used to connect to the GSM or GPRS network. Options described below are operator and/or subscription dependent.
  • Page 30: Set Date

    Set date Allows you to set the date by pressing the appropriate numeric keys. You can Set date also Date format Allows you to select one of the two available date formats, either Date format or Thai. Time zone Time zone and daylight savings should be set first (double-check date and time if previously set).
  • Page 31 When you associate a hotkey to a profile (e.g. long press activates Silence, see “Hotkeys” page 18), also long press this key to deactivate it and go back to the Personal settings. The settings listed in the column Personal, in the following table, are default settings preset during production.
  • Page 32: Messages

    7 • Messages This menu allows you to send short messages, with sounds, animations or pictures, as well as manage the ones you receive. Sending SMS isn’t available from the idle mode when the Instant message feature is On (see page 33). In this case, you can only access the Answer option.
  • Page 33: Read Sms

    picture, only the picture will be taken into account and vice-versa. Some pre-defined items are supplied as standard with your mobile phone. Personal picture and sounds that you have stored in the relevant menus cannot be sent when they are copyright protected. Read SMS This menu allows you to read all types of SMS, whether sent, received, read...
  • Page 34: Sms Settings

    To extract a number included in the message itself, if this number is included in double quotes (several extracted numbers extracted), To save the melody that was sent Store together with the SMS. melody SMS settings This menu allows you to customise your SMS via the following options: SMS settings To select your default SMS centre.
  • Page 35: Sms Archive

    Allows you to set Auto save which will automatically save messages sent in the Archive SMS Archive This menu allows you to consult all read messages you saved and to SMS Archive archived messages at once. You save a message by activating the Auto save SMS above), or by selecting a received message, pressing twice and selecting...
  • Page 36 This menu features advanced settings that you shouldn’t have to change. If the fields of these menus are empty, or if you encounter connection problems, contact your ISP. Advanced SMPT authenticat. in most European countries: your e-mails will NOT be sent if set to On. Contact your provider for complete information.
  • Page 37: Send Mail

    Send mail This menu allows you to send e-mails to one or several recipients at a time, Send mail including with an attachment such as a jpeg picture. Once received, your messages can be forwarded and the attachments visualised with the appropriate software.
  • Page 38 Select mailbox: your phone automatically Open connects to the e-mail server and downloads the list of e-mail headers if any (five at a time). (or Previous) appears at the end (or Next beginning) of the list, other e-mail headers are pending: select one of the available options and press to retrieve them.
  • Page 39 You must have stored a picture before being able to view it via the Picture album menu. See “Picture album” page 42 for more details. If there isn’t enough memory to store the new picture, you must delete other items (name, event or picture) to release enough memory to be able to save the new picture.
  • Page 40: Sms Chat

    Broadcast SMS The Broadcast SMS feature is network dependent. This menu allows you to manage the reception of SMS broadcast regularly Broadcast SMS transmitted to all subscribers on the network. It gives you access to the following options: To set the reception of cell broadcast Reception messages or Off.
  • Page 41: New Mms

    If "Memory full" appears, you must delete messages (e.g. template, draft, received message, etc.). New MMS To select a name in the contacts to insert a <New> address. Then select one of the numbers or address of that name if several.
  • Page 42: Send Mms

    Delete slide To delete the selected page (if there is more than one in the message). Save MMS To save your message as a draft, that you can edit, complete and send as draft later on (see page 36). To save your message as a template, Save that you can use as a basis for other as template...
  • Page 43: Manage Folders

    Detach picture To detach the picture of the current slide and save it in the Picture album. To detach the sound of the Detach sound current slide and save it in the Sound album. To close the MMS and go back Close to the list of options.
  • Page 44 The following settings are available: Allows you to choose from: Retrieval Manual: you connect manually to the mode server by selecting a notification in the Inbox, selecting Read then Play. will place received MMS in Automatic: the Inbox. Select the MMS and >...
  • Page 45: Mix Music

    8 • Mix music With BeDJ, you can create your own sound by using styles, or any SP-MIDI or MIDI ring tones saved in your phone. You can then send your own mix to friends and relatives, use it as a ringer or an alarm, etc. How to...
  • Page 46: Change Track Melodies And Instruments

    to open the track selection list. Key is always dedicated to the voice track. The activated track appears in orange, and the above table displays the name of the relevant melody and instrument. Change track melodies and instruments Press and hold keys track you would like to change.
  • Page 47: Manage The Recording

    Press to stop recording. The recording will stop automatically when the mix reaches 50 KB (approximately 2 minutes). Capacity depends on the memory available in your phone: select Multimedia > Memory Status for memory information. Manage the recording As soon as you stop recording your mix, a window automatically opens and displays the following options for you to choose from: Allows you to record a new mix by...
  • Page 48: From Scratch

    From scratch When selecting Advanced, BeDJ opens a complete new set of empty tracks. Press and hold : the list of all the MIDI files present in your phone appears on the screen. Select one of them and press A new list appears, showing all tracks of the selected MIDI file (max.16).
  • Page 49: Multimedia

    9 • Multimedia Sound album This menu allows you to manage and listen to the sounds stored in your mobile phone, your Sound Album Standard melodies or Records. When entering one of the available sub-menus, select a sound and press to access the following options: the selected sound.
  • Page 50: Demo Mode

    Set as To set the selected picture as wallpa- wallpaper per (this option must be set > Display, see page 18). Settings Pictures in the Standard pictures folder cannot be deleted. New pictures are stored in Own pictures. If there isn’t enough space to store a new picture, you must delete some other pictures to release memory.
  • Page 51: Bedj

    BeDJ This menu allows you to launch BeDJ: press (see page 38 for details). BeDJ Multimedia...
  • Page 52: Games & Applications

    10 • Games & Applications Calculator This menu provides the following functions: Calculator Press Addition Press twice. Substraction Press 3 times. Multiplication Press 4 times. Division Equals Press Enter the figures using the keypad. Calculator accuracy is to 2 decimal places and is rounded up to the higher decimal figure.
  • Page 53: Euro Converter

    The reminder only applies to Meeting and To Do events. It will be updated when changing time zones (see “Time and date” page 22). Delete old events This menu allows you to delete past events. Enter the starting date (past or future) from which all previous events will be deleted and press events preceding this date.
  • Page 54: Brick Game

    Brick game This menu can be subscription dependent. As such its icon and content may vary. This menu gives you access to the brick game, which object is to destroy the bricks by hitting them with the ball. Brick Game Games &...
  • Page 55: 11 • Call Information

    11 • Call information Call settings This menu allows you to set all the call options (call forward, waiting, etc.) and gives you access to the menus described Call settings hereafter: Active flip This option allows you to pick up an incoming call by simply opening the phone.
  • Page 56: Call List

    Auto redial To set the auto redial or Off. When person you are calling is busy, your phone automatically redials this number until a successful connection is made or until the maximum number of attempts is reached (10). The phone beeps at the beginning of each attempt and emits a special beep if the connection is successful.
  • Page 57: Call Counters

    Reset To reset the whole list at once. If a number listed is also in your Contacts, the corresponding name is displayed. Move select the number to redial and press to hang up. Call counters This menu allows you to handle the cost and duration of your calls.
  • Page 58 GPRS counters This feature is subscription and network dependent. Last mobile session This option will display the last connection session or transfer volume of your mobile phone (e.g. after a WAP connection over GPRS). Call information Last PC session This option will display the last connection session or transfer volume of your PC transmission.
  • Page 59: 12 • Operator Services

    12 • Operator services Most items of this menu are subscription dependent and specific to operators. Consequently, the menus shown following may or may not be available. Contact your network operator for details. The services provided may involve making a phone call or sending a SMS for which you may be charged.
  • Page 60 Press while browsing, then select Bookmarks: the Name and URL fields will be automatically filled in with the information of the page you are browsing. Select and start entering the new name Add bookmark for the edit screen to appear. Press the same way to enter the URL address.
  • Page 61: Gsm Strings

    Connection Select connection select one of the data profiles you have defined in (see page 22). settings allows you to select the type Bearer of network used by the selected profile when launching a connection (see page 22). Proxy address allow you to define a gateway address and port number to be used when launching a WAP connection...
  • Page 62: Make A Second Call

    * 6 2 # DTMF tones You can send DTMF tones (or “touch tones”) to some phone services at any time during a call by pressing any of the keys You can also attach a DTMF sequence to a phone number before dialling it (or storing it in the Contacts).
  • Page 63: Answer A Third Call

    To receive a second call, you must have deactivated the Call forward for voice calls (see page 48) and activated the Call waiting (see page 49). Answer a third call While in communication and one call being on hold, you may receive a third call. You can either end one of the calls before being able to answer the third one or introduce the calling party into a conference (see below).
  • Page 64: 13 • Taking Pictures

    13 • Taking pictures The camera is an accessory, that is NOT included as standard in the package when purchasing the phone. Please contact you local dealer to buy a camera. None of the settings, features or options described in the present chapter will be available if you’re not using a camera with your phone.
  • Page 65: Preview Mode Settings

    Picture shots Preview mode settings Connect the camera to display the camera preview screen and rotate the camera up or down to get the shot you want. The lens of the camera is automatically focused and icons are displayed are displayed in the bottom (Zoom, mode) and on top Camera...
  • Page 66: Take A Picture

    Self-timer This option allows you to set Self-timer Off. This one-level zoom option Zoom mode is available only in mode (640 x 480 pixels). If have resolution, navigation key to zoom in or out. Take a picture If the self-timer option is Off, and once the camera is activated, press The number that appears shows its row.
  • Page 67: Review The Pictures

    at arms length with the camera and external screen toward you, then centre your shot with the viewfinder of the external screen, and press on the the picture. Review the pictures The pictures you save are automatically stored in the >...
  • Page 68 Sounds Both Alert can be set from this menu. first 2 seconds before the picture is taken, the second one when it’s shot. In both cases, select On, and press of available sounds. Select one of the sounds, or to create a new sound, then press Allows you to choose a Picture resolution...
  • Page 69: Icons & Symbols

    Icons & symbols In idle mode, several symbols can be displayed simultaneously either on external screen or main inner screen. If the network symbol isn’t displayed, the network is not currently available. You may be in a bad reception area, moving to a different location may help. Silent - Your phone will not ring when receiving a call.
  • Page 70: Precautions

    Precautions Radio waves Your cellular mobile phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is operating, it sends and receives radio waves. The radio waves carry your voice or data signal to a base station that is connected to the telephone network.
  • Page 71 telephone complies with all applicable safety standards Radio Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. Always switch off your phone Inadequately protected or sensitive electronic equipment may be affected by radio energy. This interference can lead to accidents. Before boarding an aircraft and/or when packing the phone in your luggage: the use of mobile phones in an aircraft may be dangerous for the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the...
  • Page 72 You should only use Philips Authentic Accessories, as the use of any other accessories may damage your phone and will make all guarantees for your Philips phone null and void. Make sure damaged parts are replaced immediately by a qualified technician and that they are replaced with...
  • Page 73 40°C. Environmental care following Philips has marked the battery and packaging with standard symbols designed to promote the recycling and appropriate disposal of your eventual waste. Battery: Packaging:...
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The phone does Remove and reinstall the battery (see page 1). Make sure not switch on you plugged the jack of the charger into connector (see page 3). Then charge the phone until the battery icon scrolling. Finally, unplug from the charger and try to switch the mobile on.
  • Page 75 Your phone Press and hold doesn’t return off the phone, check that the SIM card and the battery are to the idle installed correctly and switch it screen on again. This feature is network and Your phone subscription dependent. If the doesn’t display the phone network doesn’t send the...
  • Page 76 When Some features are network attempting to dependent. They are only available, therefore, if the use a feature in network or your subscription the menu, the supports them. Contact your mobile displays operator information on this subject. ALLOWED The display Check that the SIM card has shows INSERT been inserted in the right...
  • Page 77: Philips Authentic Accessories

    Protects the phone from nicks and scratches. The belt clip makes your phone easy to carry. To maximise the performance of your Philips phone and not to void the warranty, always purchase Philips Authentic Accessories that are specially designed for use with your phone. Philips Consumer Electronics cannot be held liable for any damage due to use with non authorised accessories.
  • Page 78 This directive includes as one essential requirement the protection of the health and the safety for the user and any other person. The highest SAR value for this Philips 636 / CT 6368 model phone when tested for compliance against the standard was 0.693 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the EU requirements for RF exposure.
  • Page 79 The highest SAR value for this Philips 636 / CT 6368 model phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.693 W/kg. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the relevant international guidelines for RF exposure.
  • Page 80 KT12 4RQ, UK Identification mark: 0168 Le Mans, June 2nd, 2004 In case your Philips product is not working correctly or is defective, please return your phone to the place of purchase or to the Philips National Service Center.

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