Philips XL590, XL595 User Manual
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XL590
XL595
User manual
Contents
1 Important safety instructions 3
2 Your phone 4
What is in the box 4
Overview of the phone 5
Overview of the base station 6
Display icons 7
3 Get started 8
Connect the base station and charger 8
Install the handset 9
Congure your phone (country
dependent) 9
Change the remote access PIN code 10
Charge the handset 10
Check the battery level 10
What is standby mode? 10
Check the signal strength 11
4 Calls 12
Make a call 12
End a call 13
Answer a call 13
Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume 13
Mute the microphone 14
Turn the speaker on or off 14
Make a second call 14
Answer a second call 14
Switch between two calls 14
Make a conference call with external
callers 14
5 Intercom and conference calls 15
Make a call to another handset 15
Transfer a call 15
Make a conference call 15
6 Text and numbers 17
Enter text and numbers 17
Switch between uppercase and
lowercase 17
7 Phonebook 18
View the phonebook 18
Search a record 18
Call from the phonebook 18
Access the phonebook during a call 18
Add a record 19
Edit a record 19
Delete a record 19
Delete all records 19
Direct keys 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
Redial a call 23
Save a redial record to the phonebook 23
Delete a redial record 23
Delete all redial records 23
10 Phone settings 24
Sound settings 24
ECO mode 24
Name the handset 25
Set the backlight of the LCD screen 25
Set the date and time 25
Set the display language 25
11 Alarm clock 26
Set the alarm 26
Turn off the alarm 26
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12 Services 27
Call list type 27
Auto conference 27
Network type 27
Auto prex 27
Select the recall duration 28
Dial mode 28
Register the handsets 28
Unregister the handsets 29
Restore default settings 29
13 Network services 30
Call forward 30
Call return 30
Call back service 30
Hide your identity 31
14 Telephone answering machine 32
Turn the answering machine on or off 32
Set the answering machine language 32
Announcements 32
Incoming messages (ICM) 33
Remote access 35
Behavior of the LED display on the
base station 36
15 Technical data 37
16 Notice 38
Declaration of conformity 38
Use GAP standard compliance 38
Compliance with EMF 38
Disposal of your old product and
batteries 38
17 Frequently asked questions 40
18 Appendix 41
Text and number input tables 41
19 Index 43
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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 classied
as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network
Voltages), as dened in the standard EN
60950.
Warning
•
The Electrical network is classied 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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 benet from the support that Philips
offers, register your product at www.philips.com/
welcome.
What is in the box
Base station (XL590)
Base station (XL595)
Power adapter**
Line cord*
Guarantee
User manual
Handset**
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 into
the telephone socket.
Note
** In multi-handset packs, there are additional handsets,
•
chargers and power adapters.
Overview of the phone
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a Earpiece
b Loudspeaker
c Battery door
d
• Delete text or digits.
• Cancel operation.
e
• Scroll up on the menu.
• Increase the earpiece/speaker volume.
• Access the phonebook.
f
• End the call.
• Exit the menu/operation.
g
• Press to enter a space during text
editing.
• Press and hold to lock the keypad.
h
• Press and hold to enter a pause.
• Press and hold to switch to uppercase
and lowercase during editing.
i
Mute/unmute the microphone.
j Microphone
k
• Turn the speaker phone on/off.
• Make and receive calls through the
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
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m M1/M2/M3
n
o
p
speaker.
Press and hold to make an intercom call
(for multi handset version only).
Save the call records for quick dial.
• Make and receive calls.
• Recall key
• Scroll down on the menu.
• Decrease the earpiece/speaker volume.
• Access the call log.
• Access the main menu.
• Conrm selection.
• Enter the options menu.
• Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above the key.
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Overview of the base station
XL590
XL595
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h
g
a
f
b
c
d
e
a
• Find handsets.
• Enter registration mode.
a
• Find handsets.
• Enter the registration mode.
b
/
Decrease/increase the speaker volume.
c
Skip backward during playback.
d
Skip forward during playback.
e
Turn the answering machine on or off.
f
• Play messages.
• Stop messages playback.
g
Delete the current playback message.
h Message counter
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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 displays the link 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 indicates an outgoing call in the
redial list.
It ashes when there is a new missed call
or when browsing new missed calls.
It remains steadily on when the missed
calls in the call log are read.
It ashes when receiving an incoming call.
It remains steadily on when you are in
a call.
The speaker is on.
The alarm clock is activated.
The ringer is off.
Answering machine: it ashes when there
is a new message. It displays 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 activated.
The ECO mode is activated.
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3 Get started
Caution
Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in
•
the 'Important safety instruction' section before you
connect and install your handset.
Connect the base station and charger
Warning
•
Risk of product damage! Make sure that the power
supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on
the back or underside of the phone.
• Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the
batteries.
Connect each end of the power adapter to:
1
• the DC input jack at the back of the
base station;
• the power socket on the wall.
Connect each end of the line cord to:
2
• the telephone socket at the back of the
base station;
• the telephone socket on the wall.
Note
If you subscribe to the digital subscriber line (DSL)
•
high speed internet service through your telephone
line, make sure you install a DSL lter between the
telephone line cord and the power socket.. The lter
prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL
interference. For further information on DSL lters,
contact your DSL service provider.
• The type plate is located on the bottom of the base
station.
Connect each end of the power adapter to
3
(for multi handset versions only):
• the DC input jack at the back of the
extra handset charger.
• the power 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 batter y 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.
Set the country/language
Select your country/language, then press [OK]
to conrm.
» The country/language setting is saved.
Note
The country/language setting option is countr y
•
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.
Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >
1
[Language], then press [OK] to conrm.
Select a language, then press [OK] to
2
conrm.
» The setting is saved.
Set the date and time
Tip
To set the date and time later, press [Back] to skip this
•
setting.
Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Date &
1
time], then press [OK] to conrm.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the
2
date, then press [OK] to conrm.
» The time setting menu is displayed on
the handset.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the
3
time.
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Congure your phone
(country dependent)
When using your phone for the rst time,
1
you see a welcome message.
Press [OK].
2
Note
•
If the time is in 12-hour format, press / to select
[AM] or [PM].
Press [OK] to conrm.
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Change the remote access PIN code
Note
The default answering machine remote access PIN
•
code is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure
the security.
Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] >
1
[Remote access] > [Change PIN], then
press [OK] to conrm.
Enter the old PIN, then press [OK] to
2
conrm.
Enter the new PIN code, then press [OK]
3
to conrm.
Enter the new PIN code again, then press
4
[Save] to conrm.
» 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.
You can activate or deactivate the docking tone
(see 'Set the docking tone' on page 24) .
Your phone is now ready to use.
Check the battery level
The battery icon displays the current battery
level.
When the handset is off the base
station/charger, 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.
If you are on the phone, you hear warning
tones when the batteries are almost empty.
The handset turns off when the batteries are
completely empty.
What is standby mode?
Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.
The standby screen displays the handset name,
handset number, date and time.
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Check the signal strength
The number of bars indicates the
link status between the handset
and base station. The more
bars are shown, the better the
connection is.
• Make sure the handset is linked to the base
station before you make or receive calls
and carry out the 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
closer to the base station.
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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).
Make a call
You can make a call in these ways:
• Quick call
• Quick call through the direct keys
• Dial before you call
• Redial the most recent number
• Call from the redial list.
• Call from the phonebook list
• Call from the call log
Quick call
Call through the direct key
To make a quick call from the record pre-saved
in the direct key, press
M2 or M3.
» The number is dialed out.
Tip
For information of how to set the direct keys, see the
•
next section.
Set the direct keys
Enter the number, the press and hold M1,
1
M2 or M3.
Enter the name, then press [OK] to
2
conrm.
Edit the number if necessary, then press
3
[Save] to conrm.
Select a ring tone, then press [OK] to
4
conrm.
» The direct key is set.
Note
If there is already a record saved in the direct key, you
•
need to conrm whether you want to replace the old
record with the new one.
or , then press M1,
Press or .
1
Dial the phone number.
2
» The number is dialed out.
» The duration of your current call is
displayed.
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Dial before you call
Dial the phone number
1
• To erase a digit, press [Clear].
• To enter a pause, press and hold
Press or to dial out the call.
2
.
Call from the redial list
You can make a call from the redial list (see
'Redial a call' on page 23).
Redial the most recent number
Press [Redial].
1
» The redial list is displayed and the most
recent number is highlighted.
Press .
2
» The most recent number is then dialed
out.
Answer a call
When there is an incoming call, the phone rings
and the LCD backlight ashes. Press
answer the call.
Warning
•
When the handset rings or when the handsfree is
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to
avoid ear damage.
or to
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Call from the phonebook
You can make a call from the phonebook list
(see 'Call from the phonebook' on page 18).
Call from the call log
You can return a call from the received or
missed call log (see 'Return a call' on page 21).
Note
The call timer displays the talk time of your current call.
•
Note
If you hear warning tones, 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.
End a call
You can end a call in these ways:
• Press
• Place the handset to the base station or
; or
charging cradle.
Note
The caller ID service is available if you have registered
•
to the caller ID service with your service provider.
Tip
When there is a missed call, a notication message
•
appears.
Turn off the ringer for an incoming call
When the phone rings, press [Silent].
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.
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