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1 Important safety instructions 3 2 Your phone 4 4 5 6 3 Get started 7 7 8 What is in the box Overview of the phone Display icons Connect the charger Install the handset Configure your phone (country dependent) 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 Adjust the earpiece/speaker volume Mute the microphone Turn the speaker on or of
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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. User manual What is in the box 4XLFN VWDUW JXLGH 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.
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.
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. It displays the link status between the handset and base station.
Caution 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. •• 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.
Install the handset Set the language The batteries are pre-installed in the handset. Pull the battery tape off from the battery door before charging. To re-set the language, see the following steps. Select your language, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The language setting is saved. 1 2 Select [Menu] > [Phone setup] > [Language], then press [OK] to confirm. Select a language, then press [OK] to confirm. »» The setting is saved.
What is standby mode? Place the handset on the charger to charge the handset. When the handset is placed correctly on the charger, you hear a docking sound. »» The handset starts charging. Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle. The standby screen displays the handset name, handset number, date and time. Note Check the signal strength •• Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use.
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 9).
Mute the microphone You can end a call in these ways: • Press ; or • Place the handset to the base station or charging cradle. 1 Answer a call When there is an incoming call, the phone rings and the LCD backlight flashes. Press or to answer the call. Warning Eng l i sh End a 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.
Switch between two calls 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. Make a conference call with external callers Note •• This service is network dependent. Check with the service provider for additional charges.
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 sure that all the handsets registered to the base station are Philips XL59 models in order to have this feature functioning properly. 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.
Make a conference call A 3-way conference call is between you, another handset user and the outside callers. It requires two handsets to share the same base station. 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.
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 Phone settings You can customize the settings to make it your own phone. Make sure that all the handsets registered to the base station are Philips XL59 models in order to have this feature functioning properly. Sound settings 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.
8 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. Make sure that all the handsets registered to the base station are Philips XL59 models in order to have this feature functioning properly. 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.
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.
10 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 Call back service The call back service notifies you when a party you have tried to call becomes available. You can select to cancel this service from the menu after you have activated it from the service provider. 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.
11 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 Battery • HFR: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 650mAh rechargeable batteries • SANIK: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 650mAh rechargeable batteries Adapter Base and charger • Philips, S003PV0600050, input:100-240Vac, 50-60Hz 0.2A, output 6V 500mA • Philips, SSW-1920EU-2, input: 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz 0.
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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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. No dialing tone •• Check your phone connections.
14 Appendix Text and number input tables Key 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Key 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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/ Lativian/Bulgarian) Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~| 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...
A additional handsets alarm answer a call auto conference auto prefix L language setting handset 20 18 11 19 19 M mute N network type B battery C caller ID calling charging conference D date setting default setting dial mode display icons disposal E ECO mode G GAP H handset name hearing aid compatibility I intercom calls internal calls 8, 9, 24 11 10 9 12, 14, 19 8 21 20 6 26 16 25 17 16 13 13 17 11 19 P phone overview set up phone settings R recall time register/unregiste
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