Philips SE155 User Manual

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Telephone answering machine

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Warning

Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.

CD155

SE155

Table of contents

1Important 3

1.1 Power requirements 3

1.2 Safety Information 3

1.3 Conformity 4

1.4 Using GAP standard compliance 4

1.5 Recycling and disposal 4

1.6 Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields ("EMF") 5

2 Your phone 6

2.1 What’s in the box 6

2.2 Overview of your phone 7

2.3 Display icons 9

2.4 Overview of the base station 10

3Getting started 11

3.1 Connect the base station 11

3.2 Wall mounting the base 11

3.3 Install your phone 12

3.4 Welcome mode 13

3.5 Menu structure 15

4 Using your phone 17

4.1 Make a call 17

4.2 Answer a call 17

4.3 End a call 17

5 Use more of your phone 18

5.1 Switch the handset on/off 18

5.2 Keypad lock/unlock 18

5.3 Text or number entry 18

5.4 Call in progress 18

5.5 Using your phonebook 19

5.6 Using the redial list 20

5.7 Using the call log 21

5.8 Using the intercom 22

5.9 Paging 24

6 Personal settings 25

6.1 Change the handset name 25

6.2 Handset Tone 25

6.3 Change the display language 26

6.4 Activate/deactivate auto
hang-up 26

7 Clock and Alarm 27

7.1 Set date and time 27

7.2 Set date/time format 27

7.3 Set alarm 27

7.4 Set alarm tone 28

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8 Advanced settings 29

8.1 Change Master PIN 29

8.2 Registration 29

8.3 Unregister 30

8.4 Country selection 30

8.5 Reset unit 30

8.6 Set prefix 31

8.7 Change recall time 31

8.8 Change the dial mode 31

8.9 Set first ring 31

8.10 Default settings 32

9 Telephone answering

machine (TAM) 33

9.1 Play 33

9.2 Delete all messages 34

9.3 Switch the answering machine
on/off via handset 35

9.4 Record your personalised
outgoing message (OGM) 35

9.5 Set the answer mode 35

9.6 Answering machine settings 36

10 Technical data 38

11 Frequently asked

questions 39

12 Index 41

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1Important

Take time to read this user manual before
you use your phone. It contains important
information and notes regarding your
phone.

1.1 Power requirements

• This product requires an electrical

supply of 220-240 volts AC. In case of
power failure, the communication can
be lost.

• The Electrical network is classified as

hazardous. The only way to power
down the charger is to unplug the
power supply from the electrical
outlet. Ensure that the electrical outlet
is always easily accessible.

• The voltage on the network is

classified as TNV-3
(Telecommunication Network
Voltages), as defined in the standard
EN 60-950.

• Use only power supplies listed in the

user-instructions

• List of applicable power supplies

(manufacturer/model):
Electronic Sales Ltd. - IW506 or
TR506 (for CD/SE155)
Electronic Sales Ltd. - IW156 or
TR156 (for charger pod)

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Warning

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Do not allow the charging contacts or

the battery to come into contact with
metal objects.

• Never use any other battery than the

one delivered with the product or

Important 3

explosion.

• Always use the cables provided with
the product.

1.2 Safety Information

• This equipment is not designed to
make emergency calls when the power
fails. An alternative has to be made
available to allow emergency calls.

• Do not expose the phone to excessive
heat caused by heating equipment or
direct sunlight.

• Do not drop your phone or allow
objects to fall on your phone.

• Do not use any cleaning agents
containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene,
or abrasives as these may harm the set.

• Do not use the product in places
where there are explosive hazards.

• Do not let small metal objects come
into contact with the product. This can
deteriorate audio quality and damage
the product.

• Active mobile phones in the vicinity
may cause interference.

• Do not open it as you could be
exposed to high voltages.

• Do not allow the charger to come into
contact with liquids.

About operating and storage
temperatures:

• Operate in a place where temperature
is always between 0 and 35º C (32 to
95º F).

• Store in a place where temperature is
always between -20 and 45º C (-4 to
113º F).

• Battery life may be shortened in low
temperature conditions.

1.3 Conformity

We, Philips declare that the product is in
compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. This product can only be
connected to the analogue telephone
networks of the countries mentioned on
the packaging.
You can find the Declaration of
Conformity on www.p4c.philips.com.

1.4 Using GAP standard compliance

The GAP standard guarantees that all

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GAP handsets and base stations
comply with a minimum operating
standard irrespective of their make.Your
handset and base station are GAP
compliant, which means the minimum
guaranteed functions are:
register a handset, take the line, receive a
call and dial.The advanced features may
not be available if you use another
handset other than your new phone with
your base station.
To register and use your new phone with
a GAP standard base station of a different
make, first follow the procedure
described in the manufacturer’s
instructions, then follow the procedure
described on page 29.
To register a handset of another make to
your new phone's base station, place the
base station into registration mode
(page 29), then follow the procedure in
the manufacturer’s instructions.

1.5 Recycling and disposal

Disposal instructions for old products:
The WEEE directive (Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment Directive ;
2002/96/EC) has been put in place to
ensure that products are recycled using
best available treatment, recovery and
recycling techniques to ensure human
health and high environmental protection.
Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled
and reused.
Do not dispose of your old product in
your general household waste bin.
Inform yourself about the local separate
collection system for electrical and
electronic products marked by this
symbol.

Use one of the following disposal options:

• Dispose of the complete product
(including its cables, plugs and
accessories) in the designated WEEE
collection facilities.

• If you purchase a replacement
product, hand your complete old
product back to the retailer. He
should accept it as required by the
WEEE directive.

4Important

Disposal instructions for batteries:
Batteries should not be
disposed of with general
household waste.

Packaging information:
Philips has marked the packaging with
standard symbols designed to promote
the recycling and appropriate disposal of
your eventual waste.

A financial contribution has been
paid to the associated national
recovery & recycling system.
The labelled packaging material is
recyclable.

1.6 Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields ("EMF")

1. Philips Royal Electronics

manufactures and sells many
consumer oriented products which
usually, as with any electronic
apparatus, have the ability to emit
and receive electro magnetic signals.

2. One of Philips' leading Business

Principles is to take all necessary
health and safety precautions for our
products, to comply with all
applicable legal requirements and to
stay well within the EMF standards
applicable at the time of producing
the products.

3. Philips is committed to develop,

produce and market products that
cause no adverse health effects.

4. Philips confirms that if its products

are handled properly for their
intended use, they are safe to use
according to scientific evidence
available today.

5. Philips plays an active role in the
development of international EMF
and safety standards, enabling Philips
to anticipate further developments
in standardisation for early
integration in its products.

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2 Your phone

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2.1 What’s in the box

Handset Base station with

2 AAA rechargeable

NiMH batteries

User manual Guarantee Quick start guide

Note

*You may find in the box the line adaptor delivered separately from the line cable. In
this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before
plugging the line cord to the line socket.

In multihandset packs, you will find one or more additional handsets, chargers with
power supply units and additional rechargeable batteries.

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bracket

Power supply Line cord*

Battery door

2.2 Overview of your phone

AEarpiece
B OK key

In other modes: Select the function
displayed on the handset screen directly
above it.

C Back/Clear key

In text or number editing mode: Short
press to delete one digit/character.
In other modes: Select the function
displayed on the handset screen directly
above it.

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D Navigation keys

In idle mode: Scroll up to access the Call log
and scroll down to access the Phonebook.
During a call: Scroll up/down to increase or
decrease earpiece volume.
In other modes: Scroll up/down a menu list
or go to the previous or next record.

ETalk key

In idle mode: Answer an incoming
external or internal call.
In phonebook/call log/redial list reviewing
mode: Dial the selected number.

F Hang-up/Exit key

In idle mode: Long press to switch on/off
the handset.
During a call: Hang up a call.
In other modes: Short press to return to
idle mode.

G Menu key

In idle mode: Access the main menu.

HFlash key

During a call: Activate the recall function.

I Redial key

In idle mode: Access the Redial list.
In direct dialing mode: Dial the last dialed
number.

J Keypad lock

In idle mode: Insert *. Long press to lock/
unlock keypad.
During a call: Switch from pulse dialing to
tone dialing.

K Ringer off key

In idle mode: Insert #. Long press to turn
the ringer on/off.
During a call: Insert #. Long press to insert
a pause.
In text editing mode: Switch between
upper and lower case. Long press to insert
a pause.

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L Mute key

During a call: Mute/unmute the handset
microphone.

M Call transfer/Intercom key

In idle mode: Initiate an internal call.
During a call: Hold the line and page
another handset or toggle between an
external and internal call. Long press to
initiate a conference call.

N Microphone

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O Battery door

2.3 Display icons

AStatus bar

Indicates battery is fully
charged.
Indicates battery is fully
discharged.
Indicates that an external call
is connected or held. Icon
blinks when receiving an
incoming call.
Indicates new voice messages
received. Icon blinks when
there are unread messages.
Displays when the call log is
accessed. Icon blinks when
there are new missed calls.
Displays when the
phonebook is accessed.
Displays when the alarm
clock is activated.

BOK key

Displays when in menu mode to confirm
your selection.

C key

Indicates that more options are available.
Use the navigation keys to scroll up/down.
Increase or Decrease earpiece
volume during a call.

D BACK key

Displays when in menu mode. Select

BACK

level. Select
character entered.

Indicates that the handset is
registered and within range
of the base station. Icon
blinks when the handset is
out of range or is searching
for a base.

to return to the previous menu

BACK

to delete the last digit/

Disp lays when ringer off is
activated.
Displays when the answering
machine is activated. Icon
blinks when new answering
machine messages are
received. Icon blinks rapidly
when the answering machine
memory is full.

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2.4 Overview of the base station

AEarpiece
BVolume keys

Decrease (-) or Increase (+) speaker
volume.
There are 5 levels of speaker volume.

COn/Off key

Short press to switch on/off the
answering machine.

D Delete key

Delete current message during message
playback.
Long press to delete all messages when
TAM is in idle mode (unread messages
will not be deleted).

E Previous key

Go to previous message if pressed within
1 second of current message playback.
Replay current message if pressed after 1
second of current message playback.

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F Next key

Skip to next message during message
playback.

G Play/Stop key

Play phone messages (the last recorded
will be played first).
Press again to stop message playback.

H Paging key

Page handset.

Long press

I LED indicator around the

Play/Stop key

Slow Blinking (1 second interval):

Indicates that there are unread new
messages.

Fast Blinking (0.5 seconds interval):

Indicates that the answering machine
memory is full.

Steady On:

Indicates that the answering machine is
on.
Indicates an on-going TAM operation.
Indicates an on-going remote operation
via handset.

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to start registration procedure.

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3 Getting started

3.1 Connect the base station

Place the

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base station in a central

location near the telephone line
socket and electricity socket.

Connect the line cord and the
power cable to their corresponding
connectors at the back of the base
station.

Connect the other end of the line
cord and power cable to their
respective sockets.

The line adaptor may not be attached to the
line cord. In this case, you have to connect
the line adaptor to the line cord first before
plugging the line cord to the line socket.

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Warning

Avoid placing the base station too close to
large metal objects such as filing cabinets,
radiators or electrical appliances. This can
impair the range and sound quality.
Buildings with thick internal and external
walls may impair transmission of signals to
and from the base.

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Warning

The base station does not have an ON/OFF
power switch. Power is applied when the
power adaptor is plugged into the unit and
connected to the electricity socket. The
only way to power down the unit is to
unplug the power adaptor from the
electricity socket. Therefore, ensure that
the electricity socket is easily accessible.
The power adaptor and telephone line cord
have to be connected correctly, as incorrect
connection could damage the unit.
Always use the telephone line cord
supplied with the unit. Otherwise, you
may not get a dial tone.

3.2 Wall mounting the base

The base is designed to support wall
mounting. To wall mount the base, follow
the instructions below.

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Warning

Other wall mounting methods are not
recommended and may damage the
product.

Remove the bracket from the back

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of the base station by pressing down
the two latches on the top of the
bracket.

Turn the bracket upside down and

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then re-insert the bracket to the
back of the base station.

Insert screws (not included) into the

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wall.

Align the mounting holes on the

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back of the base with the screws on
the wall.
Slide the base down into place.

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3.3 Install your phone

Before using the handset, the batteries
have to be installed and fully charged.

3.3.1 Install battery

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Warning

Always use AAA rechargeable batteries
supplied with your unit. There could be
risk of battery leakage if you use alkaline
batteries or other battery types.

Slide out the battery cover.

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Place the batteries in the correct

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polarity as indicated and replace the
cover.

3.3.2 Charge battery

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Warning

The handset must be charged for at least 24
hours before using it for the first time.
When the battery level becomes low, the
low battery sensor alerts you by sounding an
audible tone and blinking the battery icon.
If the battery level becomes exceedingly
low, the phone automatically switches off
shortly after the alert and any function in
progress will not be saved.

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