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1 Important safety instructions 3 2 Your phone 4 4 5 6 7 3 Get started 8 8 9 What is in the box Overview of the phone Overview of the base station Display icons Connect the base station and charger Install the handset Configure your phone (country dependent) Change the remote access PIN code Charge the handset Check the battery level What is standby mode? Check the signal strength 4 Calls Make a call End a call Answer a call
12 Services 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 13 Network services 30 30 30 30 31 14 Telephone answering machine 32 32 32 32 33 35 Call list type Auto conference Network type Auto prefix Select the recall duration Dial mode Register the handsets Unregister the handsets Restore default settings Call forward Call return Call back service Hide your identity Turn the answering machine on or off Set the answering machine language Announce
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. Ensure that the electrical outlet is always easily accessible.
2 Your phone 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 Line cord* Base station (XL590) Base station (XL595) Guarantee User manual 4XLFN VWDUW JXLGH Quick start guide Handset** Note •• * In some countries, you have to connect the line adapter to the line cord, then plug the line cord into the telephone socket.
a b p c o d e f n m l k g h i j a Earpiece b Loudspeaker c Battery door d e f g • • Delete text or digits. Cancel operation. • • • Scroll up on the menu. Increase the earpiece/speaker volume. Access the phonebook. • • End the call. Exit the menu/operation. • Press to enter a space during text editing. Press and hold to lock the keypad. • h i • • l • • Turn the speaker phone on/off. Make and receive calls through the speaker.
Overview of the base station XL595 XL590 a a h b c d g f e a a • • Find handsets. Enter registration mode. b c d e f g • • Find handsets. Enter the registration mode. / Decrease/increase the speaker volume. Skip backward during playback. Skip forward during playback. Turn the answering machine on or off. • • Play messages. Stop messages playback. Delete the current playback message.
The silent mode is activated. The ECO mode is activated. Eng l i sh 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.
3 Get started Caution •• Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in 1 2 the 'Important safety instruction' section before you connect and install your handset. Connect each end of the power adapter to: • 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: • the telephone socket at the back of the base station; • the telephone socket on the wall.
The batteries are pre-installed in the handset. Pull the battery tape off from the battery door before charging. Set the country/language Select your country/language, then press [OK] to confirm. »» 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.
Change the remote access PIN code Check the battery level Note •• The default answering machine remote access PIN code is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure the security. 1 2 3 4 Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] > [Remote access] > [Change PIN], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the old PIN, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the new PIN code, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the new PIN code again, then press [Save] to confirm. »» The setting is saved.
Eng l i sh 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.
4 Calls Note •• When the power fails, the phone cannot access Call through the direct key To make a quick call from the record pre-saved in the direct key, press or , then press M1, M2 or M3. »» The number is dialed out. emergency services. Tip Tip •• For information of how to set the direct keys, see the next section. •• Check the signal strength before you make a call or when you are in a call (see 'Check the signal strength' on page 11).
You can make a call from the redial list (see 'Redial a call' on page 23). Redial the most recent number 1 2 Press [Redial]. »» The redial list is displayed and the most recent number is highlighted. Press . »» The most recent number is then dialed out. 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).
Mute the microphone Switch between two calls 1 You can switch your calls in these ways: • Press and ; or • 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. Press during a call. »» The handset displays [Mute on]. »» 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 .
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 to make a call to another handset. While you are on the phone You can go from one handset to another during a call: 1 Press and hold . »» The current caller is put on hold.
During an external call 1 Press and hold to initiate an internal call. »» The handsets available for intercom are displayed. »» The external caller is put on hold. 2 Select or enter a handset number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The selected handset rings. 3 Press on the selected handset. »» The intercom is established. 4 Press [Conf]. »» You are now in a 3-way conference call with an external call and a selected handset. 5 Press to end the conference call.
Eng l i sh 6 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 add a space. Tip •• For further information on the text and number input, see the chapter 'Appendix'.
7 Phonebook This phone has a phonebook that stores up to 200 records. You can access the phonebook from the handset. Each record can have a name up to 14 characters long and a number up to 24 digits long. There are 2 direct access memories (keys and ). Depending on your country, keys and are preset to the voice mail number and information service number of your service provider respectively. When you press and hold on the key in standby mode , the saved phone number is dialed automatically.
Edit a record 1 Note •• If your phonebook memory is full, the handset displays a notification message. Delete some records to add new ones. 1 2 3 2 3 Select [Menu] > [Phonebook] > [Add new], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the name, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the number, then press [Save] to confirm »» Your new record is saved. to insert a pause. Note •• The phonebook overwrites the old number with the new number. move the cursor left and right.
Direct keys The phone features 3 direct keys to store the emergency phone numbers or numbers you call frequently. Set the direct keys 1 2 3 4 Enter the number, then press and hold M1, M2 or M3. Enter the name, then press [OK] to confirm. Edit the number if necessary, then press [Save] to confirm. Select a ring tone, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The direct key is set.
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 100 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.
Delete a call record 1 Press . »» The incoming call log is displayed. 2 Select a record, then press [Option] to confirm. 3 4 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 Press . »» The incoming call log is displayed. 2 3 Press [Option]. 4 Press [OK] to confirm. »» All records are deleted. Select [Delete all], then press [OK] to confirm.
Delete a redial record 1 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 40 redial records. 2 3 View the redial records 1 4 Press [Redial]. »» The dialed calls list is displayed. Press [Redial] to enter the list of dialed calls. 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.
10 Phone settings Set the docking tone You can customize the settings to make it your own phone. 1 Sound settings Docking tone is the sound made when you place the handset on the base station or charger. 2 Set the handset's ringtone volume You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels, [Progressive] or [Off]. 1 2 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [Ring volume], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a volume level, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved.
Eng l i sh Name the handset The name of the handset can be up to 14 characters. It is displayed on the handset screen in standby mode. 1 2 3 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Phone name], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter or edit the name. To erase a character, select [Clear]. Press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Set the backlight of the LCD screen You can set the backlight of the LCD screen and keypad flashing on or off when the phone rings.
11 Alarm clock Your phone has a built-in alarm clock. Check the information below to set your alarm clock. Set the alarm 1 2 3 Select [Menu] > [Alarm], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [On once] or [On daily], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter an alarm time, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The alarm is set and is displayed on the screen. Tip •• Press / to switch between [AM] / [PM]. Turn off the alarm When the alarm rings Press any key to turn off the alarm.
The phone supports a number of features that help you handle and manage the calls. Call list type You can view all incoming calls or missed calls from this menu. Select the call list type 1 2 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Call list type], then press [OK] to confirm. Select an option, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Auto conference To join an external call with another handset, press .
Set auto prefix 1 2 3 Enter the detect number, then press [OK] to confirm. Enter the prefix number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Note •• To enter a pause, press and hold . Note •• If the prefix number is set and the detect number is left empty, the prefix number is added to all outgoing calls. Note •• The feature is unavailable if the dialed number starts with * and #. Select the recall duration Make sure that the recall time is set correctly before you can answer a second call.
If auto registration fails, register your handset manually to the base station. 1 2 Select [Menu] > [Services] > [Register], then press [OK] to confirm. Press and hold seconds. on the base station for 5 Note •• For models with an answering machine, you hear a confirmation beep. 3 4 Press [OK] to confirm. 5 Press [OK] to confirm the PIN. »» Registration is completed in less than 2 minutes. The base automatically assigns a handset number to the handset.
13 Network services The network services are network and country dependent. Contact your service provider for more information. Edit the activation/deactivation code You can edit the prefix and suffix to the call forward codes. 1 2 3 Note •• For the network services to work properly, Make sure that the activation and/or deactivation codes are correctly entered. 4 Select [Menu] > [Netw.services] > [Call forward]/[Call fwd busy]/[Call fwd unans], then press [OK] to confirm.
Eng l i sh Cancel the call back service Select [Menu] > [Netw.services] > [Cancel call bk] > [Call], then press [OK] to confirm. »» A call is made to the service centre to cancel the call back option. Edit the cancel call back service number 1 2 Select [Menu] > [Netw.services] > [Cancel call bk] > [Settings], then press [OK] to confirm. Enter or edit the number, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved. Hide your identity You can hide your identity from the caller.
14 Telephone answering machine Note Through the base Press to turn the answering machine on or off in standby mode. Note •• When the answering machine is switched on, it answers incoming calls after a certain number of rings based on the ring delay setting. •• Available only for XL595. Your phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. By default, the answering machine is set to the [Record also] mode.
Restore the default announcement The maximum length of the announcement you can record is 3 minutes. The newly recorded announcement automatically replaces the old one. 1 1 2 3 4 5 Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] > [Announcement], then press [OK] to confirm. 2 3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only], then press [OK] to confirm. Select [Record], then press [OK] to confirm. Recording starts after the beep. Press [OK] to stop recording or the recording stops after 3 minutes.
Listen to the incoming messages Delete all old incoming messages You can listen to the incoming messages in the sequence they are recorded. From the base • To start/Stop listening, press . • To adjust the volume, press / . • To play the previous message/replay the current message, press . • To play the next message, press . • To delete the current message, press . From the base Press and hold in standby mode. »» All old messages are permanently deleted. Note From the handset 1 Select [Menu] > [Answ.
Access the answering machine remotely You can operate your answering machine when you are away from home. Simply make a call to your phone with a touch tone phone and enter your 4-digit PIN code. 1 Make a call to your home number with a touch tone phone. 2 3 Enter # when you hear the announcement. Enter your PIN code. »» You now have access to your answering machine, and you can listen to the new messages. Note •• The remote access PIN code is the same as your system PIN. The preset PIN is 0000.
Behavior of the LED display on the base station The table below shows you the current status with different LED display behavior on the base station. LED display No display Answering machine status Off -- On No message On It is steady on when there are 3 new messages. It flashes when the memory is full. It keeps scrolling when the answering machine is recording the incoming message or announcement. On On On On 36 EN Message status Press / to display the volume level.
Eng l i sh 15 Technical data Display • Amber LCD backlight General telephone features • Dual mode caller name & number identification • Conference call and voicemails • Intercom • Maximum talk time: 20 hours Phonebook list, Redial list, Call log and Memory keys • Phonebook list with 200 entries • Redial list with 40 entries • Call log with 100 entries • Memory keys with 3 entries Battery • HFR: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 650mAh rechargeable batteries • SANIK: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.
16 Notice Declaration of conformity Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle, declares that the XL590/XL595 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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17 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 chapter 'Service', section 'Register the handsets'. 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.
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A additional handsets alarm announcement answer a call answering machine auto conference auto prefix G GAP 28 26 32 13 32 27 27 B base station installation overview battery C call log caller ID calling charging conference contacts D date setting default setting delete messages dial mode display icons disposal E ECO mode F find handsets/paging 8 6 9, 10, 37 21 13, 21 12 10 14, 15, 27 18 H handset name hearing aid compatibility I incoming messages intercom calls internal calls 24 6 25 2
R recall time redial register/unregister remote access to answering machine ring delay ringtone S safety save a number setup signal strength sounds docking keytone standby mode T text entry time setting transfer call troubleshooting/FAQ two calls/call on hold V volume adjustment 44 EN 28 23 28, 29 35 34 24 3 21 8 11 24 24 10 17, 41 9 15 40 14 13
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