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Contents 1 Important safety instructions 2 Your SE888 3 4 5 What is in the box Overview of the phone Overview of the base station Main menu icons Display icons Get started 14 Connect the base station and charger 14 Install the handset 14 Configure your phone (country dependent) 15 Select the country 15 Set the date and time 15 Set the date and time format 15 Charge the handset 15 Check the battery level 16 What is standby mode? 16 Check the signal
9 Edit a record Set the melody Delete a record Delete all records 30 31 31 31 Call log 32 32 32 Access the call records View the call records Download the phonebook from the mobile phone or computer Return a call Save a call record to the phonebook Delete a call record Delete all call records 10 Redial list Access the redial list Redial a call Save a redial record to the phonebook Delete a redial record Delete all redial records 11 Phone settings Access the phone settings menu Set the date and time E
17 Telephone answering machine Turn on/off the answering machine Through the handset Through the base Set the answering machine language Set the answer mode Announcements Record an announcement Listen to the announcement Restore the default announcement Incoming messages (ICM) Listen to the incoming messages From the base From the handset Delete an incoming message From the base From the handset Delete all old incoming messages From the base From the handset Call screening From the base Set the sound qualit
1 Important safety instructions To avoid damage or malfunction Caution •• Use only the power supply listed in the user 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.
When using the phone as a baby monitor Caution •• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. •• Make sure the baby unit and the cord are always out of reach of the baby (at least 1 metre/3 feet away). •• Keep the parent unit at least 1.5 metres/5 feet away from the baby unit to prevent acoustic feedback. •• Never place the baby unit inside the baby’s bed or playpen. •• Never cover the parent unit and the baby unit with anything (e.g. a towel or blanket).
2 Your SE888 Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome. Power adapter** What is in the box Base station Line cord* Warranty Handset** Quick start guide CD rom Charger** Note •• * In some countries, you have to connect the line adapter into the line cord, then plug the line cord into the telephone socket.
Note •• ** In multi-handset packs, there are additional handsets, 1 2 Earpiece chargers, and power adapters. 3 Overview of the phone 4 / 5 6 7 8 Microphone 9 * 10 10 EN - Delete text or digits. - Cancel operation. - Enter the redial list. - End the call. - Exit the menu/ operation. - Scroll up on the menu. - Increase the earpiece/speaker volume. - Enter the phonebook. - Scroll down on the menu. - Decrease the earpiece/speaker volume. - Enter the call log.
12 13 - Access the main menu. - Confirm option. - Enter the options menu. - View the new available event. - Select the function displayed on the handset screen directly above the key. 1 2 3 Loudspeaker Battery door Overview of the base station 4 Top view 5 6 Bottom view 7 8 9 - Find handsets - Enter registration mode MENU - Enter the main menu screen. - Turn answering machine on/off. Right soft key - Delete text or digits. - Cancel operation.
/MOBILE 10 - Make calls through mobile phones. REDIAL - Enter redial list and dial the recent number. FLASH/CALL - Recall key (This WAIT function is networkdependent.) - Press to enter a pause. - Switch between lower and upper case during text editing. INTERCOM - Make an intercom call. - Make a conference call. - Mute/unmute the microphone * - Set the dial mode (pulse mode or temporary tone mode).
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 (full, medium and 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.
3 Get started • 4 Caution •• Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in the “Important” section before you connect and install your handset. 5 • the DC jack at the bottom of the extra handset charger. the power socket on the wall. For mobile phones with micro USB charging, connect the micro USB cable plug to the micro USB socket of the mobile phone. For iPhone users, connect the plug of your USB charging cable (not supplied) to the USB socket at the bottom of SE888.
Caution 3 •• Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, Press the numeric buttons to enter the date and time. 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. Note •• If the time is in 12-hour format, press * on the handset/ base station to select [AM] or [PM]. Warning •• Check the battery polarity when inserting in the battery compartment.
What is standby mode? Note •• Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use. •• If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are charging, it is normal. Your phone is now ready to use. Check the battery level Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle. The standby screen displays the handset name and number/date and time, signal icon, and battery icon. Check the signal strength It displays the link status between the handset and base station.
4 Bluetooth SE888 supports Bluetooth wireless technology. You can connect it to a compatible Bluetooth device such as a computer and mobile phone. Then you can make and receive calls from your mobile phone on the SE888 handset. You can also download the phonebook and call log from your computer or mobile phone with its base station. 3 4 5 Place the mobile phone close to the base station, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The mobile phone name is displayed on the screen.
Synchronize the phonebook and call log »» The call log from the mobile phone is updated on the base station. Download the phonebook and update the call log from the mobile phones Download the phonebook from the computer On the base station Install the PC software ‘ThinkLink’ saved in the cd rom or at http://www.philips.com/support 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the mobile phone is already connected to SE888 with Bluetooth. On the base station, press MENU and select [Bluetooth] > [Mobile sync].
»» The selected Bluetooth device is connected to/disconnect from Bluetooth. Rename the device 1 2 3 On the base station, press MENU. Select [Bluetooth] > [Rename Me], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The current phone name is displayed. Edit the name, then press [Save] to confirm. »» The new phone name is displayed. Delete a device/Delete all devices on the list 1 2 3 On the base station, press MENU and select [Bluetooth] > [Device list] , then press [OK] to confirm.
5 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. Dial before you call Tip 1 •• Check the signal strength before you make a call or when you are in a call. For information, see “Check the signal strength” in the “Get started” section.
»» The most recent number is then dialed out. Call from the redial list You can make a call from the redial list. Tip •• For information, see “Redial a call” in the “Redial list” section. Call from the phonebook You can make a call from the phonebook list. End a call You can end a call in these ways: • Press on the handset or / HOME on the base station; or • Place the handset to the base station. Answer a call • • Tip •• For information, see “Call from the phonebook” in the “Phonebook” section.
Divert the incoming call to the answering machine 1 Press on the handset or base station when receiving a call. Turn off the ringer for all incoming calls Press on the handset or base station. »» The ringer is off. Adjust the volume during a call 2 1 2 Press on the handset or base station during a call. »» [Mute on] is displayed. »» The caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear the caller’s voice. Press again on the handset or base station to unmute the microphone.
• • Press and on the handset or press FLASH/CALL WAIT and on the base station. Press [Option] and select [Switch calls], then press [OK] again to confirm. »» The current call is put on hold, and you are now connected to the other call.
6 Intercom and conference calls 2 An intercom call is a call to another handset that shares the same base station. A conference call involves a conversation among you, another handset user and outside callers. Toggle between calls Make a call to another handset Note Press and hold * on the handset or INTERCOM on the base station 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 or INTERCOM on the base station. »» The intercom is established. Press [Conf] . »» You are now in a 3-way conference call with an external call and a selected handset/base station. Press on the handset or /HOME on the base station to end the conference call. Note •• If [Services] > [Conference] is set to [Auto], press [Conf] to join an ongoing conference with another handset.
7 Text and numbers You can enter text and numbers for handset name, phonebook records, and other menu items. Enter text and numbers 1 2 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. Key Upper case characters (for English/French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/Portuguese/ Spanish/Dutch/Danish/Finnish/ Norwegian/ Swedish) [Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~| 1@_#=<>()&£$¥[ ] { } ¤ § ...
Key 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Key 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Lower case characters (for Greek) [Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + -%\^~| 1@_#=<>()&€£ $¥[]{}¤§… αβγ2abcàæäå δεζ3defèé ηθι4ghiì κλμ5jklΛ νξο6mnoñöò πρσς7pqrsß τυφ8tuvùü χψω9wxyzø Upper case characters (for Romanian/Polish/Czech/ Hungarian/Slovakian/Slovenian/ Croatian) [Sp]. 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~| 1@_#=<>()&£$¥[] { } ¤ § ...
Key Lower case characters (for Serbian/Bulgarian) [Sp] . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + -%\^~| 1@_#=<>()&€£ $¥[]{}¤§… abc2àæäå def3èéΔΦ ghi4ìΓ jkl5Λ mno6ñöò pqrs7ΠΘΣß tuv8ùü xyz9øΩΞΨ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Switch between the upper case and lower case By default, the first letter of each word in a sentence is upper case and the rest is lower case. Press to switch between the upper case and lower case letters.
8 Phonebook This phone has a phonebook that stores up to 200 records. Each record can have a name up to 14 characters long and a number up to 24 digits long. You can access the phonebook from the handset or base station. The base station can maintain multiple phonebook directories and can transfer the phonebook from each mobile phone and computer. You can access any phonebook entry and use that entry to make a call on the land line or either of the two mobile phones.
Enter the first character of a contact 1 2 Access the phonebook directories on the handset/base station (see “Access the phonebook directories” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Press the alphanumerical key that matches the character. »» The first entry that starts with this character is displayed. Call from the phonebook 1 2 3 4 Access the phonebook directories on the handset/base station (see “Access the phonebook directories” in the previous paragraph in this chapter).
2 3 4 Select a contact, then select [Option] > [Edit], then press [OK] to confirm. 2 Edit the name, then press [OK] to confirm. Edit the number, then press [Save] to confirm. »» The record is saved. 3 Tip •• Press [Clear] to delete the character. Press move the cursor left and right. / to Set the melody •• Make sure that you have subscribed to the caller line Select [OK] to confirm. »» The record is deleted.
9 Call log Tip •• Press [Update] to update the call log. 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. You can access the call log from the land line or either of the two mobile phones through the handset and base station. Your phone can store up to 50 call records.
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. Save a call record to the phonebook 1 2 3 4 5 Delete all call records 1 2 3 Access the call log menu on the handset/ base station (see “Access the call records” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Option] > [Delete all], then press [OK] to confirm.
10 Redial list You can access the redial list through the handset or base station. 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. Save a redial record to the phonebook 1 2 3 Access the redial list 4 On the handset, 5 1 2 Press . Select the redial list from the land line or Bluetooth line ( / / ). »» The redial list is displayed. On the base station, 1 2 Press REDIAL .
Delete all redial records 1 2 3 Access the redial list on the handset/base station (see “Access the redial list” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Option] > [Delete all], then press [OK] to confirm. »» A confirmation request is displayed on the handset. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The record is deleted.
11 Phone settings 3 Select [On]/[Off], and press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. »» ECO is displayed in standby mode. You can customize the settings to make it your own phone. Note Access the phone settings menu On the handset Select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to confirm. On the base station 1 2 Press MENU. Select [Phone setup], then press [OK] to confirm. Set the date and time For information, see “Set the date and time” and “Set the date and time format” in the “Get started” section.
2 3 the phone settings menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Language], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a language, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Line settings You can select to access the land line or the Bluetooth lines. 1 2 3 Access the “Phone settings” menu on the handset or base station (see “Access the phone settings menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Line settings], then press [OK] to confirm.
12 Alarm clock Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the information in the following paragraphs to set your alarm clock. 7 8 Select [Alarm tone], then press [OK]. Select a tone from options, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The alarm is set and is displayed on the screen. Tip Access the Alarm menu On the handset Select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to confirm. On the base station 1 2 Press MENU. Select [Alarm], then press [OK] to confirm.
13 Display settings You can change the brightness of the display, color theme, and screen saver of the phone. Access the Display menu On the handset Select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to confirm. Set the display 1 2 3 4 Access the “Display settings” menu on the handset (see “Access the Display settings menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Display], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Brightness]/[Clock]/[Screen saver], then press [OK] to confirm.
14 Sound settings 1 You can customize the sound settings of your phone. 2 Access the sounds menu On the handset Select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to confirm. On the base station 1 2 Press MENU. Select [Sounds], then press [OK] to confirm. Set the handset’s ringtone volume You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels or [OFF]. 1 2 3 Access the “Sounds” menu on the handset/ base station (see “Access the sounds menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter).
1 2 3 Access the “Sounds” menu on the handset/ base station (see “Access the sounds menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Key tone], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [On]/[Off], then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Set the docking tone Docking tone is the sound made when you place the handset on the base station or charger. 1 2 3 Access the “Sounds” menu on the handset/ base station (see “Access the sounds menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter).
15 Services The phone supports a number of features that help you handle and manage the calls. You can access the “Services” menu through the handset or base station. Access the services menu On the handset Select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to confirm. On the base station 1 2 Press MENU. Select [Services], then press [OK] to confirm. Auto conference To join an external call with another handset, press .
Manage the area code Note •• This feature only applies to models with area code support. You can define an area code (up to 5 digits). This area code is automatically removed from an incoming call if it matches with the code you define. Then the phone number is saved in the call log without an area code. Activate auto removal of the area code 1 2 3 2 3 4 Note •• The maximum length of a detect number is 5 digits. The maximum length of an auto prefix number is 10 digits.
Network type Note •• This feature only applies to models with network type support. 1 2 3 Access the “Services” menu on the handset or base station (see “Access the services menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Network type], then press [OK]. Select a network type, then press [OK]. »» The setting is saved. Dial mode is the telephone signal used in your country. The phone supports tone (DTMF) and pulse (rotary) dial. Consult the service provider for detailed information.
3 Select [On]/[Off], press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Note •• To reset the first ring status, go to the reset menu. Auto clock Note •• This service is network-dependent. Note •• Make sure that you have the caller ID service before Auto registration Place the unregistered handset on the base station. »» The handset detects the base station and registers automatically. »» Registration is completed in less than 2 minutes. The base station automatically assigns a number to the handset.
Unregister the handsets If two handsets share the same base station, you can unregister a handset with another handset. 1 2 3 4 5 Access the “Services” menu on the handset or base station (see “Access the services menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Unregister], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the system PIN. Press [Clear] to make corrections. Select the handset number to be unregistered. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The handset is unregistered.
Call return You can check the most recent unanswered call. Call the return service centre 1 2 Access the “Services” menu on the handset or base station (see “Access the services menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Call Services] > [Call return] > [Call], then press [OK] to confirm. »» Your call is made to the service centre.
1 2 3 Access the “Services” menu on the handset or base station (see “Access the services menu” in the previous paragraph in this chapter). Select [Reset], then press [OK] to confirm. »» A confirmation request is displayed on the handset. Press [OK] to confirm. »» All settings are reset. Tip •• For information about the default settings, see the section on “Default settings”.
16 Baby monitor 2 Your phone supports the baby monitor function which sends an alert when the sound level exceeds the set limit. You can access the baby monitor menu through the handset. Send to an external line Note 1 2 Select the handset number, then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Menu] > > [Send alert to] > [External line], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter a telephone number, then press [OK] to confirm. •• The baby monitor feature is available only in multihandset versions.
17 Telephone answering machine Note •• When the answering machine is switched on, it answers incoming calls after a certain number of rings based on the ring delay setting. Your phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. By default, the answering machine is set to [Answer & rec.]. You can also access the answering machine remotely and change the settings through the answering machine menu on the handset.
Announcements The announcement is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up the call. The answering machine has 2 default announcements: the [Answer & rec.] mode and [Answer only] mode. Record an announcement The maximum length of the announcement you can record is 3 minutes. The newly recorded announcement automatically replaces the old one. 1 2 3 4 5 Select [Menu] > > [Announcement], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Answer & rec.] or [Answer only], then press [OK] to confirm.
From the base Delete all old incoming messages • • • From the base • • • To start/stop listening, press . To adjust the volume, press / . To play the previous message, press [Option] > [Previous]. To replay the current message, press [Option] > [Repeat]. To play the next message, press [Option] > [Forward]. To delete the current message, press . Press and hold in standby mode. »» All old messages are permanently deleted. From the handset 1 Note •• No deleted messages can be recovered.
Note •• The sound quality can only be adjusted before recording starts. Set the ring delay You can set the number of times the phone rings before the call goes to the answering machine. 1 2 Select [Menu] > > [Ring delay], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a new setting, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved.
Note •• When there is no message, the phone hangs up automatically if no key is pressed for 8 seconds. Remote access commands Key Function 1 Repeat the current or listen to the previous message. Listen to messages. Skip to the next message. Delete the current message. Switch the answering machine on. (not available when you listen to the messages). Stop listening to the message. Switch the answering machine off. (not available when you listen to the messages).
18 Default settings Language* Handset name Date Date format* Time* Time format* Alarm Phonebook list Recall time* First ring* Conference Dial mode* Handset ring melody* Receiver volume Handset ring volume Handset key beep Incoming call log Redial list Line settings Country dependent PHILIPS 01/01/11 Country dependent Country dependent Country dependent [Off] Unchanged Country dependent Country dependent [Off] Country dependent Country dependent [Volume 3] [Level 3] [On] Empty Empty [Auto] Answering Machin
19 Technical data Display • 64 color TFT display General telephone features • Dual mode caller name & number identification • Conference call and voice mails • Intercom • Maximum talk time: 22 hours Phonebook list, Redial list and Call log • Phonebook list with 200 entries for the land line, 500 entries for mobile 1 and 500 entries for mobile 2. • Redial list with 20 entries • Call log with 50 entries Battery • Ni-MH AAA 1.2V 750mAh Power adapter Base • SSW-2207XX, Input: 230 V, 50Hz 0.2A, Output: 5.5V 1.
20 Notice Declaration of conformity Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Accessories, declares that the SE888 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.
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/ EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
21 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 [Unregister] is displayed on the handset, put the handset on the base until the signal bar is displayed. Tip •• For further information, see “Register the handsets” on the Services section. I cannot charge up my mobile phone. •• Make sure that the iPhone USB charging cable or micro-USB charging cable is connected correctly.
There is unknown text/symbols displayed on the phonebook list. Normally, SE888 can recognize the text/symbols specified in the section “Text and number”. If you still find unknown text/symbols, you are recommended to change them to English text. If I fail to register the additional handsets to the base station, what do I do? Your base memory is full. Unregister the unused handsets and try again. No dialing tone •• Check your phone connections. •• The handset is out of range.
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