PHILIPS XL5950C User Manual

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XL5950
User manual

Contents

1 Important safety instructions 3
2 Your phone 4
3 Get started 7
Congure your phone (country
dependent) 8 Charge the handset 9 Check the battery level 9 What is standby mode? 9 Check the signal strength 9
4 Calls 10
callers 12
5 Intercom and conference calls 13
6 Text and numbers 15
lowercase 15
7 Phone settings 16
8 Alarm clock 18
9 Services 19
10 Network services 22
11 Technical data 24
12 Notice 25
batteries 25
13 Frequently asked questions 27

English

EN 1
14 Appendix 28
15 Index 29
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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.
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.
• 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.
English
EN 3

2 Your phone

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What is in the box

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.
Power adapter**
Guarantee
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Overview of the phone

p o
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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 h
i j
l
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.
• Conrm selection.
Enter the options menu.
Select the function displayed on the
handset screen directly above the key.
English
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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 is 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.
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 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 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.
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 (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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EN 7

Install the handset

The batteries are pre-installed in the handset. Pull the battery tape off from the battery door before charging.

Set the language

Select your language, then press [OK] to conrm.
» The language setting is saved.
To re-set the language, see the following steps.
Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] >
1
[Language], then press [OK] to conrm. Select a language, then press [OK] to
2
conrm.
» The setting is saved.

Set the date and time

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)
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 conrm.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the
2
date, then press [OK] to conrm.
» The time setting menu is displayed on
the handset.
Press the numeric buttons to enter the time.
3
Note
If the time is in 12-hour format, press / to select [AM] or [PM].
Press [OK] to conrm.
4
When using your phone for the rst time,
1
you see a welcome message. Press [OK].
2
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