Philips B500 Product information sheet

B500
B505
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Short user manual
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QSG_B500-505
05_EN_V1.0
WK1315
0168
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For information, refer to the extended user
documentation online.
2Connect
Multi-handset version
only.
1 2 3
Microphone
Earpiece
Speaker
(back of the
handset)
1Overview
Display icons
It displays the connection between the handset
and the base.The more the bars are shown, the
better the connection 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 browsing the missed calls in
call log that are already read.
It ashes when receiving incoming call. It remains
steadily on during a call.
The speaker is on.
The ringer is off.The silent mode is set and
within active period (the phone does not ring).
The silent mode is set, but is outside of active
period.
The alarm is activated.
(B505 only) Answering machine: it ashes when
there is a new message. It remains steadily on when
the telephone answering machine is turned on.
Voice messages indicator: ashes for new
messages, is steady for reviewed messages.
* This is network dependent
It displays when you scroll up/down a list or
increase and decrease the volume.
ECO
The ECO mode is activated.
ECO+
The ECO+ mode is activated.
In call
Enter the option
menu
Adjust the volume
End calls
Turn the speaker
on/off
Mute/unmute the
microphone
Enter a pause
Standby
Access the main
menu
Phonebook
Call log
Make and receive
calls
Make intercom call
Lock/unlock the
keypad
Make and receive
calls through the
speaker
In menu
Conrm/Enter the
option menu/Select
Cancel
Up/down
Exit menu
In text input
Delete text
Enter a space
Switch upper/lower
case
B505B500
Find
handset
/
/
Loudspeaker
(back of the
base)
Display icons
Important safety instructions
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.
• Refer to safety information before using the product.
• This product complies with European R&TTE
directive 1999/5/EC
• Use only the power supply listed in the user
instructions.
• Use only the batteries listed in the user instructions.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with
liquids.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
instrucions.
• When the handset rings or when the handsfree is
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to
avoid hearing damage.

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 [Register your Handset],
put the handset on the base until the signal bar
appears.
If I fail to pair (register) the additional handsets to
the base station, what do I do?
Your base memory is full. Access > [Services]
> [Unregister] to unregister the unused handsets
and try again.
I have chosen a wrong language which I cannot read,
what do I do?
1 Press to go back to the standby screen.
2 Press to access the main menu screen.
3 The following options will appear on the screen:
[Phone setup] > [Language]
[Réglages] > [Langue]
[Telefon-Setup] > [Sprache]
[Cong. telef.] > [Lingua]
4 Select it to access the language options.
5 Select your own language.
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.
• Move the handset closer to the base station.
I cannot change the settings of my voice mail, what
do I do?
The voice mail service is managed by your service
provider but not the phone itself. Contact your
service provider to change the settings.
No display
• Make sure the batteries are charged.
• Make sure there are power and phone connections.
The handset on the charger does not charge.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Make sure the handset is placed properly on the
charger.The battery icon animates when charging.
• Make sure the docking tone setting is turned on.
When the handset is placed correctly on the
charger, you can hear a docking tone.
• The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect the power
supply rst and clean the contacts with a damp cloth.
• Purchase new ones with the same specications.
Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.)
• The handset is nearly out of range. Move it closer
to the base station.
• The phone receives interference from the nearby
electrical appliances. Move the base station away
from them.
• The phone is at a location with thick walls. Move
the base away from them.
The handset does not ring.
Make sure the handset ringtone is turned on.
The caller ID does not display.
• The service is not activated. Check with your
service provider.
• The caller’s information is withheld or unavailable.
Technical data
Battery
• Philips: 2 x AAA NiMH 1.2 V Rechargeable
550 mAh batteries
Use only the supplied batteries.
Adapter
Base and charger:
Philips: S003IB0600040 SSW-1920UK-2
Input: 100-240 V
50/60 Hz 0.15 A
100-240 V
50/60 Hz 0.2 A
Output: 6 V 400 mA 6 V 500 mA
Phonebook with 100 entries
Call log with 50 entries
Talk time: 16 hours
Standby time: 250 hours
Note
• You can install a DSL (digital subscriber line) lter
to prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by
the DSL interference.
• You can nd the Declaration of Conformity on
www.p4c.philips.com.
4Enjoy
Phonebook
Add record
1 Press .
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Add new].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Call from the phonebook
1 Press .
2 Select a record and press .
Direct access memory
You have 2 direct access memories (Keys 1 and 2).
To dial the saved phone number automatically, press
and hold on the keys in standby mode.
Depending on your country, keys 1 and 2 are
preset to [1_voicemail] (voice mail number) and
[2_info svc] (information service number) of your
network operator respectively (network dependent).
Call log
Call from the call log
1 Press .
2 Select a record and press .
Add record
1 Press > > [Save number].
2 Follow on-screen instructions.
Delete record
1 Press > > [Delete].
2 Follow on-screen instructions.
Redial list
Call from the redial list
1 Press .
2 Select a record and press .
Add record
1 Press > > > [Save number].
2 Follow on-screen instructions.
Delete record
1 Press > > > [Delete].
2 Follow on-screen instructions.
Record an announcement
(for B505 only)
1 Press .
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Announcement].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Register additional handsets
You can register additional handsets to the base station.
1 Press .
2 Select [Services] > [Register], then press to
conrm.
3 Press and hold on the base station for 5 seconds.
4 Enter the system PIN/passcode (0000).
5 Press to conrm the PIN/passcode.
» Registration is completed in less than 2 minutes.
Restore default settings
You can reset your phone settings to the original
factory settings.
1 Press .
2 Select [Services] > [Reset], then press to
conrm.
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Note
• You may recall the original PIN/passcode by
following this procedure.
3Get started
Insert batteries
Congure your phone
1 When using your phone for the rst time, you see
a welcome message (country dependent).
2 Set the country and language if prompted.
3 Set the date and time.
• If the time is in 12-hour format, press / key
to select [am] or [pm] (country dependent).
Charge your phone
Charge 8 hours
> 70%
40% - 70%
10% - 40%
< 10%
Flashing: low battery
Scrolling: charging in progress