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Contents

Switch between uppercase and

lowercase 17

1 Important safety instructions 3

2 Your phone 5

What is in the box 5 Overview of the phone 6 Overview of the base station 7

3 Get started 8

Connect the base station 8 Install the handset 8

Congure your phone (country

dependent) 9

Change the remote access PIN code

(for XL495) 9

Charge the handset 10

Check the battery level 10 What is standby mode? 10 Display icons 10

Check the signal strength 11

Switch the handset on or off 11

4 Calls 12

Make a call 12 Answer a call 12 End a call 13 Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume 13 Mute the microphone 13 Turn the speaker on or off 13 Make a second call 13 Answer a second call 13 Switch between two calls 13 Make a conference call with the

external callers 14

5 Intercom and conference calls 15

Make a call to another handset 15 Make a conference call 15

7 Phonebook 18

Direct keys 18 Direct access memories 18 View the phonebook 18 Search a record 18 Call from the phonebook 19

Access the phonebook during a call 19

Add a record 19 Edit a record 19 Delete a record 19 Delete all records 20

8 Call log 21

Call list type 21 View the call records 21 Save a call record to the phonebook 21 Return a call 21 Delete a call record 22 Delete all call records 22

9 Redial list 23

View the redial records 23 Save a redial record to the phonebook 23 Redial a call 23

Access the redial list during a call 23

Delete a redial record 23 Delete all redial records 23

10 Phone settings 24

Sound settings 24

Eco mode 25 ECO+ mode 25

Name the handset 26

Set the date and time 26

Set the display language 26

Auto answer 26 Set the handset LED indicator behavior 27

6 Text and numbers 17

Enter text and numbers 17

11 Alarm clock 28

Set the alarm 28 Turn off the alarm 28

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12 Telephone answering machine 29

Turn the answering machine on or off 29

Family notes 29

Set the answering machine language 29

Set the answer mode 30 Announcements 30

Incoming messages 30

Remote access 32

13 Services 34

Call list type 34 Auto conference 34

Call barring 34 Call blocking 35 Network type 36 Auto prex 36

Select the recall duration 36 Dial mode 36 Auto clock 37

14 Technical data 39

15 Notice 40

Declaration of conformity 40

Use GAP standard compliance 40

Compliance with EMF 40 Disposal of your old product and battery 40

16 Appendix 42

Text and number input tables 42

17 Frequently asked questions 44

18 Index 46

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1 Important safety

instructions

Power requirements

• This product requires an electrical supply of 100-240 volts AC. In case of power failure, the communication can be lost.

• The voltage on the network is classied

as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as dened in the standard EN

60950.

• Handsfree activation could suddenly increase the

volume in the earpiece to a very high level: make sure

the handset is not too close to your ear.

• 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 allow the product to come into contact with

liquids.

• Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,

ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm

the set.

• 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.

• Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause

interference.

Warning

• The Electrical network is classied 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.

To avoid damage or malfunction

Caution

• Use only the power supply listed in the user

instructions.

• Use only the batteries listed in the user instructions.

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect

type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

• Do not dispose of batteries in re.

• Always use the cables provided with the product.

• Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to

come into contact with metal objects.

• Do not let small metal objects come into contact with

the product. This can deteriorate audio quality and

damage the product.

• Metallic objects may be retained if placed near or on

the handset receiver.

• Do not use the product in places where there are

explosive hazards.

• Do not open the handset, base station or charger as

you could be exposed to high voltages.

• For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall

be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

About operating and storage temperatures

• Operate in a place where temperature is

always between 0°C to +40°C (up to 90%

relative humidity).

• Store in a place where temperature is

always between -20°C and +45°C (up to 95% relative humidity).

• Battery life may be shorter in low temperature conditions.

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2 Your phone

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.

com/welcome.

What is in the box

Handset**

Base station (XL490)

Power adapter**

Line cord*

Guarantee

User manual

Base station (XL495)

Charger**

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Quick start guide

Note

• * In some countries, you have to connect the line

adapter to the line cord, then plug the line cord to the

telephone socket.

Tip

• ** In multi-handset packs, there are additional handsets

and chargers and power adapters.

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Overview of the phone

o n m

l k j

a Earpiece b

• Scroll up on the menu.

• Increase the earpiece/speaker volume.

• Access the phonebook in standby mode.

• Delete text or digits.

• Cancel operation.

• Access the redial list in standby mode.

• Change the sound prole during a call.

• End the call.

• Exit the menu/operation.

• Press and hold to switch the handset

on or off.

e m1/m2/m3

b c d e

f g h i

Store the emergency phone numbers or

numbers you call frequently.

• Press to enter a space during text editing.

• Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad in standby mode.

• Press and hold to enter a pause when making a call.

• Switch to upper/lower case during editing.

• Mute or unmute the microphone.

• Access to the answer machine menu in

standby mode (for XL495 only).

• Listen to new messages from the answering machine (for XL495 only).

i Microphone j

Activate/deactivate audio boost in earpiece or handsfree mode.

• Turn the speaker phone on/off.

• Make and receive calls through the speaker.

• Press and hold to make an intercom call (for multi-handset version only).

• Change the dial mode (from pulse mode to temporary tone mode).

• Scroll down on the menu.

• Decrease the earpiece/speaker volume.

• Access the call log in standby mode.

• Make and receive calls.

• Recall key (This function is network dependent.)

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• Access the main menu in standby mode.

• Conrm selection.

• Enter the options menu.

• Select the function displayed on the handset screen directly above the key.

p LED indicator

View events or charging status.

q Loudspeaker r Battery door

Overview of the base station

XL490

Turn the answering machine on or off.

• Delete the current playback message.

• Press and hold to delete all old

messages.

e /

Decrease/increase the speaker volume.

f /

Skip backward/forward during playback.

• Play messages.

• Stop messages playback.

• Press to nd handsets.

• Press and hold to enter the registration mode.

XL495

• Press to nd handsets.

• Press and hold to enter the registration mode.

b Speaker

a b c d e f g

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3 Get started

Caution

• Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in

the 'Important safety instructions' section before you connect and install your handset.

Connect the base station

Warning

• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply

voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back

or the underside of the phone.

• Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the

batteries.

Note

• If you subscribe to the digital subscriber line (DSL) high

speed internet service through your telephone line, ensure you install a DSL lter between the telephone line cord and the power socket. The lter prevents

noise and caller ID problems caused by the DSL

interference. For more information on the DSL lters,

contact your DSL service provider.

• The type plate is located on the bottom of the base

station.

3 Connect each end of the power adapter

to (for multi handset version only):

• the DC input jack at the bottom of the

extra handset charger.

• the power socket on the wall.

1 Connect each end of the power adapter

to:

• the DC input jack at the bottom of the base station;

• the power socket on the wall.

2 Connect each end of the line cord to:

• the telephone socket at the bottom of the base station;

• the telephone socket on the wall.

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Install the handset

The batteries are pre-installed in the handset.

Pull the battery tape off from the battery door before charging.

Caution

• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,

sunshine or re. Never discard batteries in re.

• Use only the supplied batteries.

• Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different

brands or types of batteries.

Note

• Charge the batteries for 8 hours before rst use.

• If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are

charging, it is normal.

Warning

• Check the battery polarity when inser ting in the

battery compar tment. Incorrect polarity may damage

the product.

Congure your phone

(country dependent)

1 When using your phone for the rst time,

you see a welcome message.

2 Press [OK].

Set the country/language

Select your country/language, then press [OK] to conrm.

» The country/language setting is saved.

Note

• The country/language setting option is country

dependent. If no welcome message is displayed, it means the country/language setting is preset for your

country. Then you can set the date and time.

To re-set the language, see the following steps.

1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >

[Language], then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Select a language, then press [OK] to

conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Set the date and time

1 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Date &

time], then press [OK] to conrm.

2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

date, then press [OK] to conrm.

» The time setting menu is displayed on

the handset.

3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

time.

• If the time is in 12-hour format, press / to select [am] or [pm]

(Country dependent).

4 Press [OK] to conrm.

Change the remote access PIN code (for XL495)

Note

• This feature is available only for models with answering

machine.

• The default answering machine remote access PIN

code is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure

the security.

1 Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] >

[Remote access] > [Change PIN], then

press [OK] to conrm.

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2 Enter the old PIN, then press [OK] to

conrm.

3 Enter the new PIN code, then press [OK]

to conrm.

4 Enter the new PIN code again, then press

[Save] to conrm.

» The setting is saved.

Charge the handset

Place the handset on the base station to charge the handset. When the handset is

placed correctly on the base station, you hear a

docking sound.

» The handset starts charging.

Note

• Charge the batteries for 8 hours before rst use.

• If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are

being charged, it is normal.

When the handset is off the base station, the bars indicate the

battery level (full, medium and

low). When the handset is on the base

station/charger, the bars ash until charging is complete.

The empty battery icon ashes.

The battery is low and needs

recharging.

The handset turns off if the batteries are empty.

If you are on the phone, you hear warning

tones when the batteries are almost empty. The

call gets disconnected after the warning.

What is standby mode?

Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle. The handset name, date and time, and handset number are displayed on the standby screen.

You can activate or deactivate the docking tone (see 'Set the docking tone' on page 25). Your phone is now ready to use.

Check the battery level

The battery icon displays the current battery level.

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Display icons

In standby mode, the icons shown on the main screen tell you what features are available on your handset.

Icon Descriptions

When the handset is off the base

station/charger, the bars indicate the battery level (from full to low).

When the handset is on the base

station/charger, the bars keep scrolling until charging is complete.

The empty battery icon ashes and

you hear an alert tone. The battery is low and needs

recharging.

It shows the connection status between the handset and base station. The more bars are shown, the better

the signal strength is.

It remains steadily on when browsing incoming calls in the call log.

It remains steadily on when browsing outgoing calls in the redial list.

It ashes when there is a new missed call or when browsing unread missed calls in call log. It remains steadily on when browsing the read missed calls in call log.

It remains steadily on when browsing blocked calls in call log.

It ashes when receiving incoming call.

It remains steadily on when you are in a call.

The speaker is on.

The ringer is off.

The silent mode is set and within active period

(the phone does not ring). Answering machine (XL495 only):

it ashes when there is a new message or when the memory is full.

It is displayed when the telephone

answering machine is turned on. It ashes when there is a new voice

message.

It remains steadily on when the voice

messages are already viewed in the call log.

The icon is not shown when there is

no voice message.

The silent mode is set, but is outside of active period.

The alarm is activated.

It is displayed when you adjust the

volume.

ECO The Eco mode is activated. ECO+ The ECO+ mode is activated.

Check the signal strength

The number of bars indicates the connection status between the handset and base station. The more bars are shown, the better the connection is.

• Make sure the handset is connected to the base station before you make or receive calls and carry out the phone functions and features.

• If you hear warning tones when you are on the phone, the handset is almost out

of battery or the handset is out of range. Charge the battery or move the handset

nearer to the base station.

Note

• When ECO+ is on, the signal strength is not displayed.

Switch the handset on or off

Press and hold to switch the handset on or off.

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4 Calls

Note

• When the power fails, the phone cannot access

emergency services.

Tip

• Check the signal strength before you make a call or

when you are in a call (see 'Check the signal strength' on page 11).

Call through the direct key

You can make a quick call from the record pre-

saved in the direct key in the following ways:

• Press m1, m2 or m3 in standby mode, then press or to dial out the number.

• Press or to get the dial tone rst. Then press m1, m2 or m3 to display the record content. Then press [OK] to dial out the number.

Tip

• For information of how to set the direct keys, see the

chapter 'Phonebook', section 'Direct keys'.

Make a call

You can make a call in these ways:

• Normal call.

• Predial call.

• Call through the direct keys

You can also make a call from the redial list (see

'Redial a call' on page 23), phonebook list (see 'Call from the phonebook' on page 19) and call log (see 'Return a call' on page 21).

Normal call

1 Press or . 2 Dial the phone number.

» The number is dialed out. » The duration of your current call is

displayed.

Predial call

1 Dial the phone number

• To erase a digit, press [Clear].

• To enter a pause, press and hold .

2 Press or to dial out the call.

Note

• The talk time of your current call is displayed on the

call timer.

• If you hear warning tones, the phone is almost out of

battery or out of range. Charge the battery or move

the phone close to the base station.

Answer a call

When the phone rings, you can select from the following options:

• press or to answer the call.

• pick up the phone from the base station

(or from the charger) to answer the call

when you have activated the auto answer feature (see 'Auto answer' on page 26).

Warning

• When the handset rings or when the handsfree is

activated, keep the handset away from your ear to

avoid ear damage.

Note

• The caller ID service is available if you have registered

to the caller ID service with your service provider.

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Tip

• When there is a missed call, a notication message is

displayed.

• Select [Silent] to turn off the ringer of the current

incoming call.

End a call

You can end a call in these ways:

• Press ;

• Place the handset to the base station

or charging cradle.

Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume

Press / to adjust the volume during a call.

» The earpiece/speaker volume is

adjusted and the phone is back to the call screen.

Mute the microphone

Make a second call

Note

• This service is network dependent.

1 Press during a call.

» The rst call is put on hold.

2 Dial the second number.

» The number displayed on the screen is

dialed out.

Answer a second call

Note

• This service is network dependent.

When there is a periodical beep to notify you

of an incoming call, you can answer the call in these ways:

1 Press and to answer the call.

» The rst call is put on hold, and you

are now connected to the second call.

2 Press and to end the current call and

answer the rst call.

1 Press during a call.

» [Mute on] is displayed on the handset. » The caller cannot hear you, but you

can still hear his voice.

2 Press again to unmute the microphone.

» You can now communicate with the

caller.

Turn the speaker on or off

Press .

Switch between two calls

Note

• This service is network dependent.

You can switch your calls in these ways:

• Press and ; o r

• Press [Option] and select [Switch calls], then press [OK] again to conrm.

» The current call is put on hold, and you

are now connected to the other call.

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