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Contents 1 Important safety instructions 3 2 Your phone 5 5 6 6 What is in the box Overview of the phone Overview of the base station 3 Main menu icons 8 4 Display icons 9 5 Get started 10 Connect the base station 10 Install the handset 10 Configure your phone (country dependent) 11 Change the remote access PIN/passcode 12 Charge the handset 12 Check the battery level 12 What is standby mode? 12 Check the signal strength 13 6 Bluetooth 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 7 Calls 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 Pair
Delete all call records 12 Redial list View the redial records Redial a call Save a redial record to the phonebook Delete a redial record Delete all redial records 13 Phone settings Sound settings Alarm clock Set the date and time ECO mode Name the handset Set the display language Display settings Line settings 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 32 32 32 33 14 Baby monitor 34 34 34 35 15 Telephone answering machine 36 36 36 36 36 37 16 Services 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 43 Activate/De
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 classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as defined in the standard EN 60950. Warning •• 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.
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.
2 Your phone Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! The Philips S8A provides the superior sound quality of HQ-Sound and the ultimate convenience of MobileLink. It allows you to make and receive all calls - landline and mobile on your home phone and easily download your mobile's phonebook. To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome.
• Overview of the phone j a b q c p o n d e f g m h l k j i a Earpiece d e f g h i 6 • • • Scroll up on the menu. Increase the earpiece/speaker volume. Access the phonebook. • • • Delete text or digits. Cancel operation. Enter the redial list / Move the cursor to the left or right in editing mode. • • End the call. Exit the menu/operation. • • Press to enter a space during text editing. Press and hold to lock the keypad. • • Make a predial call. Press and hold to enter a pause.
• • b Find handsets. Enter registration mode. Press and hold to start pairing the landline phone with your mobile phone with Bluetooth. c Bluetooth LEDs Off: no mobile phone is available. On: there is mobile phone available for Bluetooth connection. Flashing: the mobile phone is in use with Bluetooth connection.
3 Main menu icons The following is an overview of the menu options that are available in your S8A. For detailed explanation of the menu options, see the corresponding sections in this user manual. Icon 8 Descriptions [Phone setup] - Set the date and time, sounds, ECO mode, phone name and display language. [Services] - Set the auto conference, auto prefix, network type, recall time, auto clock, call services etc. The services are network and country dependent.
4 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 flashes and you hear an alert tone. The battery is low and needs recharging.
5 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! 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 •• 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 Caution 2 •• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire. •• Use only the supplied batteries. •• Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different brands or types of batteries.
Change the remote access PIN/passcode Check the battery level Note •• The default answering machine remote access PIN/ passcode is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure the security. 1 2 3 4 Select [Menu] > > [Remote access] > [Change PIN], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the old PIN/passcode, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the new PIN/passcode, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the new PIN/passcode again, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved.
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 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 close to the base station.
6 Bluetooth Note •• When the Bluetooth device list is full, remove some mobile phone names before pairing can start. S8A supports Bluetooth wireless technology. You can connect it to a mobile phone which is Bluetooth compatible. Then you can make and receive calls and download the phonebook from your mobile phone with the S8A handset. •• If the name of S8A exists in your mobile phone, you have to remove it from your mobile phone. Then you can do the pairing again.
3 4 Select [Privacy mode], then press [OK] to confirm. You can select among these 3 options: • [Off] : no PIN/passcode is required to access the mobile's phonebook which is always available for viewing. • [Auto range] : no PIN/passcode is required to access the mobile's phonebook which is available for viewing only when the mobile phone is within the Bluetooth range. • [PIN] : follow the on-screen instruction to activate or change the PIN/ passcode.
4 5 6 7 »» The mobile phone is removed from the device list. Pair S8A with the mobile phone again (see 'Pair S8A with your mobile phones' on page 14). Access [Menu] > > [Mobile setting], press [OK] to confirm. Select [Privacy mode], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [PIN], then follow the on-screen instruction to activate or change the PIN/ passcode. Rename your device The name of your phone is S8A by default.
7 Calls Tip •• If you select [Auto] on the handset, the idle line is pre-selected for an outgoing call, with [Home] as the highest priority, then [Mobile 1] and [Mobile 2]. If you select [Manual], select an icon among these three options. Note •• When the power fails, the phone cannot access emergency services. Predial call Tip •• Check the signal strength before you make a call or when you are in a call (see 'Check the signal strength' on page 13).
• • Note •• The call timer displays the talk time of your current call. •• 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 there is an incoming call from the landline or mobile line, you can select from the following options: • press or to answer the call. • select [Divert] to send incoming call to the answering machine. • select [Silent] to turn off the ringer of the current incoming call.
Make a second call with the landline/mobile line When you are in a call with the landline/mobile line, you can also make a second call through the other line (mobile line/landline). 1 2 Press [Option], then select to switch to the line which you want to make a second call . »» The first call is on hold. To switch or exit the calls from the landline and/or mobile line, select from [Option] menu.
• Press [Option], select [Conference] and then press [OK] again to confirm. »» The two calls are combined and a conference call is established. Make a conference call on the landline and mobile line You can make a two-line conference call through the landline and mobile line. 1 2 3 4 5 20 Make an outgoing call with the landline. When there is an incoming from the mobile line, press [Option] , then select a mobile phone to answer the call. »» The call from the landline is on hold.
8 Intercom and conference calls An intercom call is a call to another handset that shares the same base station. A conference call involves a conversation between you, another handset user and the outside callers. Make a call to another handset Note •• If the base station only has 2 registered handsets, press and hold 1 2 3 4 »» Wait for the other side to answer your call. Switch between calls Press [Extern] to switch between the outside call and the intercom call.
2 3 4 5 Select or enter a handset number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The selected handset rings. Press on the selected handset. »» The intercom is established. Press [Conf]. »» You are now in a 3-way conference call with an external call and a selected handset. Press to end the conference call. Note •• Press to join an ongoing conference with another handset if [Services] > [Conference] is set to [Auto]. During the conference call • Press [Int.
9 Text and numbers You can enter text and numbers for handset name, phonebook records, and other menu items. Enter text and numbers 1 2 3 Press once or several times on the alphanumeric key to enter the selected character. Press [Clear] to delete the character. Press / to move the cursor left and right. Press to add a space. Note •• For information on key mapping of characters and numbers, see the chapter 'Appendix'.
10 Phonebook This phone has a phonebook that stores up to 500 records. Each record can have a name up to 32 characters long and a number up to 32 digits long. You can access the phonebook from the handset. The base station can maintain multiple phonebook directories and can transfer the phonebook from two mobile phones. You can access any phonebook entry and use that entry to make a call on the landline or either of the two mobile phones.
»» The first record that starts with this character is displayed. Tip •• Press and hold to insert a pause. •• Press to switch between the uppercase and Call from the phonebook 1 2 3 4 lowercase letters. •• Press [Clear] to delete the character. Press / to move the cursor left and right. Press or select [Menu] > > [OK] to access the phonebook directories. Select to view a phonebook directory. Select a contact in the phonebook list. Press / Edit a record 1 to make the call.
1 2 3 Press or select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to confirm. Select a contact, then press [Option] > [Speed dial], then press [OK] to confirm. Press / to select and assign the contact to an available location, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The speed dial key is set. Delete a record 1 2 3 Press or select [Menu] > . Select a contact, then select [Option] > [Delete]. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The handset displays a confirmation request. Select [OK] to confirm. »» The record is deleted.
11 Call log 2 The call log stores the call history of all missed or received calls. The incoming call history includes the name and number of the caller, call time, and date. This feature is available if you have registered to the caller ID service with your service provider. Your phone can store up to 50 call records. The call log icon on the handset flashes to remind you of any unanswered calls. If the caller allows the display of his identity, you can view his name or number.
4 Press to make the call. Delete a call record 1 2 3 4 5 Press . »» The incoming call log is displayed. Select [Incoming calls]. Select a record, then press [Option] to confirm. Select [Delete], then press [OK] to confirm »» The handset displays a confirmation requests. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The record is deleted. Delete all call records 1 2 3 4 5 28 Press . »» The incoming call log is displayed. Select [Incoming calls]. Select a record, then press [Option].
12 Redial list The redial list stores the call history of dialed calls. It includes the names and/or numbers you have called. This phone can store up to 20 redial records. Delete a redial record 1 2 3 View the redial records Press [Redial]. »» The dialed calls list is displayed. Note •• You can only view the redial list from the landline. 4 Select a record, then press [Option] to confirm. Select [Delete], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The handset displays a confirmation request. Press [OK] to confirm.
13 Phone settings You can customize the settings to make it your own phone. Sound settings 1 2 3 4 Set the handset's ringtone volume You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels, [Progressive] or [Off]. 1 2 Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] > [Ring volume], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a volume level, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Set the handset's ringtone You can select from 15 ringtones. 1 2 3 Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] > [Ring Tone], then press [OK] to confirm.
Set the key tone Set the alarm Key tone is the sound made when you press a key on the handset. 1 1 2 Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] > [Key tone], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. 2 3 4 Set the docking tone 5 Docking tone is the sound made when you place the handset on the base station or charger. 6 1 2 Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] > [Docking tone], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm.
Set the date and time For further information, see chapter 'Get started', sections 'Set the date and time' and 'Set the date and time format'. Set the display language Note •• This feature only applies to models with multiplelanguage support. •• Languages available vary from country to country. ECO mode 1 The ECO mode reduces the transmission power of the handset and base station when you are on a call or when the phone is in standby mode.
2 Select [Flashing on]/[Flashing off], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Line settings You can select to access the landline or mobile line. 1 2 Select [Menu] > [Line settings], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a new setting, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Tip •• If you select [Auto] on the handset, the idle line is pre-selected for an outgoing call, with [Home] as the highest priority. Then [Mobile 1] and [Mobile 2].
14 Baby monitor Send an alert Your phone supports the baby monitor function which sends an alert if the sound level exceeds the set limit. You can send an alert to other handsets within the home or an external line. External line can be a cell phone or another fixed line outside the house. Caution Note •• Make sure that you do not leave the handset that has the active monitor in the baby room. •• Make sure the baby unit and the cord are always out of reach of the baby.
Send to a contact from the phonebook 1 2 Select [Menu] > > [Send alert to] > [Select number], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a contact from the phonebook, then press [Save] to confirm. Set the baby cry level 1 2 Select [Menu] > > [Baby cry level], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a new setting, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved.
15 Telephone answering machine Your phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. By default, the answering machine is set to the [Answer & rec.] mode. You can also access the answering machine remotely and change the settings through the answering machine menu on the handset. Set the answer mode You can set the answering machine and select if the callers can leave messages. Select [Answer & rec.] if you allow the callers to leave messages.
»» You can listen to the newly recorded announcement on the handset. machine and the handset displays a notification message. Note Note •• Make sure that you speak close to the microphone •• If you pick up the phone when the caller leaves a message, the recording stops and you can talk to the caller directly. when you record an announcement. Listen to the announcement 1 2 3 Select [Menu] > > [Announcement], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Play], then press [OK] to confirm.
»» All old messages are permanently deleted. Tip •• When you access the answering machine remotely, you are recommended to set the ring delay to[Toll saver] mode. This is a cost effective way to manage your messages. When there are new messages, the answering machine picks up the call after 3 rings; When there is no messages, it picks up the call after 5 rings. Note •• You can only delete the read messages. No deleted messages can be recovered.
»» You now have access to your answering machine, and you can listen to the new messages. Note •• You have 2 chances to enter the correct PIN/passcode before your phone hangs up. 4 Press a key to carry out a function. See the Remote access commands table below for a list of available functions. Note •• When there is no message, the phone hangs up automatically if no key is pressed for 8 seconds. Remote access commands Key 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 Function Repeat the current or listen to the previous message.
16 Services The phone supports a number of features that help you handle and manage the calls. Auto conference To join an external call with another handset, press . Add new number to the barred list 1 2 3 4 Activate/Deactivate auto conference 1 2 Select [Menu] > > [Conference], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Auto]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Call barring You can create four sets of numbers with four digits at maximum for each set of numbers.
Select the call list type 1 2 Select [Menu] > > [Call list type], then press [OK] to confirm. Select an option, then press [OK] to confirm. Auto prefix This feature checks and formats your outgoing call number before it is dialed out. The prefix number can replace the detect number you set in the menu. For example, you set 604 as the detect number and 1250 as the prefix. When you have dialed out a number such as 6043338888, your phone changes the number to 12503338888 when it dials out.
»» The setting is saved. »» The setting is saved. . First ring Register additional handsets If you have subscribed to the caller ID service with your service provider, your phone can cancel the first ring before the caller ID is displayed on the screen. After the phone is reset, it can detect automatically if there is a caller subscription and start to cancel the first ring. You can change this setting to suit your preference. This feature only applies to models with first ring support.
Note •• If the PIN/passcode is incorrect or no base is found within a certain period, your handset displays a notification message. Repeat the above procedure if registration fails. •• The preset PIN/passcode is 0000. No change can be made on it. Unregister handsets 1 2 3 4 Call forward You can divert your calls to another phone number. You can select among 3 options: • [Call forward]: divert all incoming calls to another number. • [Call fwd busy]: divert calls when the line is busy.
1 2 Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Call return] > [Settings], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter or edit the number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Call back service The call back service notifies you when a party you have tried to call becomes available. You can cancel this service from the menu after you have activated it from the service provider. Cancel the call back service Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Cancel call bk] > [Call], then press [OK] to confirm.
17 Technical data General specification and features • Maximum talk time: 20 hours • Maximum standby time: 250 hours • Range indoor: 50 meters • Range outdoor: 300 meters • Bluetooth range indoor: 10 meters • Phonebook list with 500 entries • Redial list with 20 entries • Call log with 50 entries • Answering machine with up to 45 minutes recording time • Caller identification standard support: FSK, DTMF Connectivity Bluetooth: link up to two devices for voice link and phonebook download Battery • Philips: 2
18 Notice Declaration of conformity Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle, declares that the S8A is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips. com. This product has been designed, tested and manufactured according the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
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20 Frequently asked questions No signal bar is displayed on the screen. •• The handset is out of range. Move it closer to the base station. •• If the handset displays [Unregister], put the handset on the base until the signal bar appears. Tip •• For further information, see 'Register additional handsets' on the Services section. My handset is in searching status, what do I do? •• Make sure that the base station has power supply. •• Register the handset to the base station.
•• •• The service is not activated. Check with your service provider. The caller's information is withheld or unavailable. Note •• If the above solutions do not help, disconnect the power supply from both the handset and base station. Try again after 1 minute.
21 Appendix Text and number input tables Key 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Key Upper case characters (for English/ French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/ Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/ Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish/Romanian/ Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/ Slovenian/Croatian/Lithuanian/Estonian/ Latvian/Bulgarian) Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~| 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...
22 Index A additional handsets adjust the volume alarm announcements answer a call answering machine answering machine language auto clock auto conference auto prefix ECO mode exception list, silent mode 42 18 31 36 18 36 36 42 40 41 F find handsets first ring G GAP H hide own call B baby monitor base station installation overview battery Bluetooth 34 10 6 10 14 I incoming message intercom internal call 32 26 6 42 46 44 37 21 21 L C call back service call barring call forward service ca
P personalized melody phone settings phonebook PIN answering machine Bluetooth calling barring registration power adapter R recall time redial register/unregister remote access to the answering machine ring delay ringtone S safety save a call record set date set time signal strength silent mode sounds docking keytone sound profile speaker phone standby mode T text entry transfer call troubleshooting/FAQ two calls/call on hold 25 30 27 38 15 40 42 45 41 29 42 38 38 30 3 27 42 42 13 26 31 31 31 18 1
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