Philips SE245 User manual

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SE245
EN Telephone Answering Machine
Warning
Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.

1Table of contents
4 Using your SE245 17
4.1 Calls 17
4.1.1 Make a call 17
4.1.2 Pre-dial 17
4.1.3 Dial one-touch
numbers 1 and 2 17
4.1.4 Call from
the phonebook 17
4.1.5 Call waiting 17
4.1.6 Call from the call log 18
4.1.7 Answer a call 18
4.1.8 Adjust volume 18
4.1.9 Mute 19
4.1.10 End a call 19
4.2 Switch handset on/off 19
4.3 Intercom 19
4.3.1 Call another handset 19
4.3.2 Transfer an external call to
another handset 20
4.3.3 Three-party conference
call 20
4.4 Voicemail 20
4.4.1 Dial your network
voicemail service 21
5 Phonebook 21
5.1 View and dial phonebook
entries 21
5.2 Store an entry 22
5.3 Entering names 22
5.4 Character map 22
5.5 Enter a pause 23
Table of contents
1 Important 4
1.1 Power requirements 4
1.2 Conformity 5
1.3 Using GAP standard
compliance 5
1.4 Recycling and disposal 6
1.5 Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields
(“EMF”) 7
2 Your SE245 Digital
Cordless Telephone 8
2.1 What’s in the box? 8
2.2 What you will also need 8
2.3 Overview of the
handset 9
2.4 Handset display 11
2.5 Overview of the base 12
2.6 Menu navigation 13
3 Getting started 14
3.1 Position the base 14
3.2 Connect the base 14
3.3 Install and charge the
handset batteries 15
3.4 Using multipacks 16

2Table of contents
5.6 View an entry 23
5.7 Edit an entry 23
5.8 Delete an entry 23
5.9 Delete all entries 23
5.10 One-touch keys 24
5.10.1 Dial a one-touch
number 24
5.10.2 Store a phonebook entry
as a one touch number
(direct memory) 24
5.10.3 Delete a one touch
number 24
6 Caller ID and
Call log 25
6.1 Call log 25
6.1.1 View the call log 26
6.1.2 Dial from the call log 26
6.1.3 Save a number from
the call log to
the phonebook 27
6.1.4 Delete a call log entry 27
6.1.5 Delete entire call log 27
6.2 Redial 27
6.2.1 Redial the last number 27
6.2.2 Copy a redial number
to the phonebook 28
6.2.3
Delete a redial list entry 28
6.2.4 Delete entire redial list 28
7 Clock & Alarm 29
7.1 Set date and time 29
7.2 Set alarm 29
7.3 Set alarm ringer
melody 30
8 Personal settings 30
8.1 Handset tones 30
8.1.1 Ring volume 30
8.1.2 Ringer melody 31
8.1.3 Key tones on/off 31
8.1.4 First ring 31
8.2 Handset name 32
8.3 Auto pick-up 32
8.4 Auto hang-up 32
8.5 Display language 33
8.6 Keypad lock 33
9 Advanced settings 33
9.1 Recall time 33
9.2 Dial mode 34
9.3 Call barring 34
9.3.1 Switch call barring
on/off 34
9.3.2 Set a number to be
barred 34
9.4 Baby call 35
9.4.1 Switch baby call on
or off 35
9.4.2 Set the baby call
number 35
9.4.3 Dial a baby call number 36

3Table of contents
9.5 Registration 36
9.5.1 Register a handset 36
9.5.2 Select a base 37
9.5.3 Unregister a handset 37
9.6 PIN 38
9.7 Reset 38
9.7.1 Default settings 38
9.8 Auto prefix 39
9.9 Country setting 39
10 Using your
answering machine 40
10.1 SE245 base answering
machine control keys 40
10.2 Switch on/off 40
10.3 Play messages 40
10.4 Delete all messages 41
10.5 Record a memo 41
10.6 Outgoing messages 42
10.6.1 Answer & Record 42
10.6.2 Answer Only 42
10.6.3 Set answer mode 42
10.6.4 Record, play or delete
your own outgoing
message 42
10.7 Answer machine
settings 43
10.7.1 Ring delay 43
10.8 Remote access 44
10.8.1 Remote Access
activated/deactivated 44
10.9 Call screening 44
10.9.1 Switch handset call
screening on/off 45
10.9.2 Switch base station call
screening on/off 45
10.10 Memory full 45
11 Maintenance and
replacement 46
11.1 Cleaning 46
11.2 How to replace the
battery 46
12 Technical data 47
13 Frequently asked
questions 48
14 Index 51

4Important
1 Important
Take time to read this user
manual before you use your
telephone. It contains important
information and notes regarding
operating your telephone.
1.1 Power requirements
• This product requires an
electrical supply of 220–240
volts, alternating monophased
power, excluding IT
installations defined in
standard EN 60-950. In
case of power failure, the
communication can be lost.
• The electrical network
is classified as hazardous
according to criteria in the
standard EN 60-950.The
only way to power down
this product is to unplug the
power supply unit from the
electrical outlet. Ensure the
electrical outlet is located
close to the apparatus and is
always easily accessible.
• The voltage on the
network is classified as
TNV-3 (Telecommunication
Network Voltages), as
defined in the standard EN
60-950.
Warning
• This equipment is not
designed to make emergency
calls in the event of a power
failure. An alternative has to
be made available to allow
emergency calls.
• High voltage. Never open the
product or attempt any repair.
• Keep the product away from
liquid.
• Never use any battery type
other than the one supplied.
There is a risk of explosion if
the batteries are replaced by
an incorrect type.
• When the phone is ringing
avoid holding the earpiece
too close to your ear as it
may damage your hearing.
• Do not use the product
in places where there are
explosive hazards.

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• Do not let small metal
objects come into contact
with the product.This can
deteriorate audio quality and
damage the product.
• Handsfree activation could
suddenly increase the volume
in the earpiece to a very high
level : make sure the handset
is not too close to your ear.
• Refer also to the Cautions
in chapters and subchapter
sections.
1.2 Conformity
Hereby, Philips Consumer
Electronics, declares that this
SE245x is in compliance with
the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity
is available at :
www.p4c.philips.com.
This product can only be
connected to the analogue
telephone networks of the
countries mentioned on the
packaging.
1.3 Using GAP standard
compliance
The GAP standard guarantees
that all DECT GAP handsets
and base stations comply with
a minimum operating standard
irrespective of their make.Your
handset and base station are
GAP compliant, which means the
minimum guaranteed functions
are : register a handset, take the
line, receive a call and dial.
The advanced features may not
be available if you use another
handset than a SE240/245 with
your base station.To register
and use your SE240/245 handset
with a GAP standard base
station of a different make,
first follow the procedure
described in the manufacturer’s
instructions, then follow the
procedure described on page 36.
To register a handset of
another make to the SE240/245
base station, place the base
station into registration mode,
then follow the procedure in
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Important

6Important
1.4 Recycling and disposal
Disposal instructions for
old products
The WEEE directive (Waste
Electrical and Electronic
Equipment; 2002/96/EC) has
been put in place to ensure that
products are recycled using best
available treatment, recovery
and recycling techniques to
ensure human health and high
environmental protection.
Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components,
which can be recycled and
reused. Do not dispose of your
old product in your general
household waste bin.
Inform yourself about the local
separate collection system
for electrical and electronic
products marked by this
symbol :
Use one of the following
disposal options :
1 Dispose of the complete
product (including its cables,
plugs and accessories) in the
designated WEEE collection
facilities.
2 If you purchase a
replacement product, hand
your complete old product
back to the retailer. He
should accept it as required
by the WEEE directive.
Disposal instructions
for batteries
Batteries should not be
disposed of with general
household waste.
Packaging information
Philips has marked the
packaging with standard
symbols designed to promote
the recycling and appropriate
disposal of your eventual waste.
A financial contribution
has been paid to the
associated national
recovery and recycling
system.

The labelled packaging
material is recyclable.
1.5 Electric, Magnetic
and Electromagnetic
Fields (“EMF”)
•Philips Royal Electronics
manufactures and sells many
consumer oriented products
which usually, as with any
electronic apparatus, have the
ability to emit and receive
electro magnetic signals.
•One of Philips’ leading
Business Principles is to
take all necessary health and
safety precautions for our
products, to comply with all
applicable legal requirements
and to stay well within the
EMF standards applicable at
the time of producing the
products.
•Philips is committed to
develop, produce and market
products that cause no
adverse health effects.
•Philips confirms that if
its products are handled
properly for their intended
use, they are safe to use
according to scientific
evidence available today.
•Philips plays an active
role in the development
of international EMF and
safety standards, enabling
Philips to anticipate
further developments in
standardization for early
integration in its products.
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2.1 What’s in the box?
2.2 What you will also need
• For the call log to function,
subscribe to your network’s
Caller Line Identification
service.
• For voicemail to function,
subscribe to your network’s
voicemail service.
Note
* The line adaptor may not be
attached to the line cord. If this is
the case, please connect the line
cord to the line adaptor before
plugging it into the line socket.
Warning
Always use the cables and
batteries supplied.
2 Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
SE245 base
SE245 handset Power
adaptor
Battery door Line cord* 2x AAA
rechargeable
batteries
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2.3 Overview of the
handset
1 Earpiece
2 Display
See page 11 for an overview of
the display icons.
3 Menu key
Enter the main menu.
Select the option displayed on
screen.
Confirm a menu option – OK
is displayed on screen.
4 Call log/Scroll up/
Volume up
Open the calls log.
Scroll up through lists and
settings.
Increase the earpiece volume.
5 Talk/Recall
Make or answer a call.
Use recall (R) functions.
6 One-touch dialling keys
Press and hold for one-touch
dialling of pre-set numbers.
7 /Keypad lock
Press and hold to lock/unlock
the keypad.
During a call, press and hold
to switch from pulse dialling to
tone dialling.
Dial a star.
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
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10 Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
8 Loudspeaker key
Activate and deactivate the
loudspeaker during a call.
Warning
Handsfree activation can
suddenly increase the volume
in the earpiece to a very high
level. Make sure the handset is
not too close to your ear.
9 Intercom (at least
2 handsets needed)
In standby mode, use to make
an internal call.
During a call, use to transfer
an external call to another
handset.
10 0 key
In standby, press and hold to
switch between handset name
and date/time display.
11 #/Ringer off/Pause
Press and hold to switch
handset ringer on or off.
When dialling or storing a
number, press and hold to enter
a pause (P).
Dial a #, displayed as .
12 End/Exit/Handset on-off
End a call.
When in a menu, go back to
standby mode.
Press and hold to switch handset
off (when in standby) or on.
13 Phonebook/Scroll down/
Volume down
Open the phonebook.
Scroll down through lists and
menus.
Decrease the earpiece volume.
14 Redial/Scroll right/
Clear/Mute
Open the redial list.
Scroll to the right.
Delete characters on screen
when entering names and
numbers.
Mute/unmute the microphone
during a call.
Go back to previous menu level
– BACK displayed on screen.

2.4 Handset display
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
1 Status icons
Battery status
On when the line is in use.
Flashes when there is an
incoming call.
Flashes when you have new
voicemail messages.
Off when you have no
voicemail messages.
On when you have missed
calls and new number(s) in
the call log.
Phonebook is open.
The alarm clock has been set.
Handsfree mode is on.
Handset ringer is off.
Answering machine on.
Off when answering
machine is off.
Flashes when you have new
messages.
Flashes fast when the
memory is full.
Steady when the handset is
registered and within range
of the base.
Flashes when the handset
is out of range or searching
for base.
Tip
In standby, press and hold
to switch between the
handset name and date and
time display.
2 displayed
Press or to scroll
through the options in
a menu, to open the
phonebook or call list when
in standby.
3 OK displayed.
Press the key to select
and validate a setting.
4 BACK displayed.
Press the to go back to
the previous menu option,
to cancel an action or to
delete a character.
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2.5 Overview of the base
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
1 LED Status Action
On Answering machine on
Off Answering machine off
Long then short flashes New message(s)
Flashes evenly Recording
Flashes quickly Memory Full
2 Play/Stop
3 Answering machine On/Off
4 Delete
5 Skip back
6 Skip forward
7 Speaker volume up/down
8 Paging key (see next page)
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8 Paging key
Paging is a useful way of finding
lost handsets.
1Press on the base.
All handsets ring.
2Press again to cancel
the paging call or press any
key on the handset to stop
the paging call.
2.6 Menu navigation
The basic steps of navigating
through the menu and
on-screen options.
1From the standby screen,
press .
The main menu is opened.
2Use the and keys
to scroll through the menu.
3Soft key options OK and
BACK are displayed.
Press to select OK
and open a sub-menu or
validate an option.
Press to select BACK
and go back to previous
menu level, correct a
character or cancel an action.
4Press to return to
standby.
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
Standby mode
If you do not press any button
on the handset for 15 seconds
the display will automatically
return to standby. It will also
return to standby when the
handset is placed on the base
or charger.
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3 Getting started
3.1 Position the base
Place the base within reach
of the telephone line and
electricity sockets.
Tip
The position in which you place
the base can have an effect on
the range and performance of
your product. Avoid placing
the base too close to large
metal objects such as filing
cabinets, radiators or electrical
appliances.This can impair
the range and sound quality.
Buildings with thick internal
and external walls may impair
transmission of signals to and
from the base.
3.2 Connect the base
Warning
• Make sure you connect
the power adaptor and
telephone line cord correctly
as incorrect connection
could damage the product.
• Always use the telephone
line cord supplied with the
unit. Otherwise you may not
get a dial tone.
Note
In some countries the line
adaptor may not be attached to
the line cord. If this is the case,
please connect the line cord to
the line adaptor before plugging
it into the line socket.
1Plug the line cord and
the power cable into the
sockets at the back of the
base.
Getting started

2Plug the other ends of the
line cord and power cable
into the telephone socket
and mains power socket.
3.3 Install and charge the
handset batteries
Warning
• The handset must be charged
for at least 24 hours before
using it for the first time.
• Never use any battery type
other than the one supplied.
There is a risk of explosion if
the batteries are replaced by
an incorrect type.
Your SE245 is supplied with
two rechargeable batteries.
1Slide off the battery door
(if fitted).
2Insert the batteries as
indicated and slide the door
back on.
3Place the handset face up
on the base to charge.
A beep confirms the handset
is placed correctly and
charging will begin.
4When there is enough
power in the batteries, the
handset will automatically
register with the base.
The standby screen is
displayed. Or if the display
shows
WELCOME: you must
select your country.
See next page.
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If you need to select your
country
• Press .
The country name is shown on
the display.
• Press or to select
your country then press .
The screen language and other
important settings are set for
the country selected.
• Press to go back to the
previous screen.
Note
• If you receive a call before
the country is set, you can
take the call. When the call is
ended the display returns to
the original screen ready for
you to set the country.
Caller Identification will not
work until the country has
been selected.
• If you make a mistake when
choosing your country, please
refer to ‘Country setting’, on
page 39.
5Leave the handset until the
batteries are fully charged
(at least 24 hours).
The handset batteries are
fully charged when the
charging animation stops and
the (battery charged) icon
is displayed.
Warning
If you insert alkaline batteries
instead of the NiMH batteries
WARNING BATT will appear on
the display. Replace immediately
with the batteries supplied.
3.4 Using multipacks
If you have purchased a
multipack you will have
additional handsets, chargers,
power adaptors and AAA
rechargeable batteries.
1Plug the chargers into a
power socket.
2Install the batteries supplied
into the other handsets.
3Place the handsets on the
chargers to fully charge
the batteries for at least
24 hours.
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4 Using your SE245
4.1 Calls
4.1.1 Make a call
1Press .
2Dial the telephone number.
4.1.2 Pre-dial
1Enter the phone number
(maximum 24 digits).
If you make a mistake
press .
2Press to dial the phone
number entered.
4.1.3 Dial one-touch
numbers 1 and 2
1Press and hold or
until the number is
displayed and dialled.
If no number is stored, you
hear a beep.
4.1.4 Call from the
phonebook
1Press .
The first entry in the
phonebook is displayed.
2Scroll or to the
entry you want.
3Press to dial the
number.
Tip
Instead of scrolling to browse
the phonebook entries, press
the numeric key corresponding
to the first letter of the
entry you wish to locate. For
example,
pressing will show the
entries starting with A.
Pressing again will show the
entries starting with B, etc...
4.1.5 Call waiting
If you have subscribed to Call
Waiting service, the earpiece
will emit a beep tone to inform
you that there is a second
incoming call.The number
or name of the second caller
will also be displayed if you
have subscribed to Caller Line
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Identification service (CLI).
Please contact your network
provider for more information
on this service.
To answer the second call,
press .
4.1.6 Call from the call log
1Press .
The first entry in the call log
is displayed.
2Scroll or to the
entry you want.
3Press to dial the
number.
Note
You need to subscribe to
your network’s Caller Line
Identification service to be able
to see the caller’s number in
the call log. See ‘Call log’ on
page 25 for more details.
4.1.7 Answer a call
1The phone rings and
flashes in the display. Press
or press to answer
the call via the loudspeaker.
Warning
When the phone is ringing, avoid
holding the earpiece too close to
your ear as it may damage your
hearing. Handsfree activation can
suddenly increase the volume in
the earpiece to a very high level.
Make sure the handset is not too
close to your ear.
Tip
If Auto pick-up mode is on
(see page 32), simply lift up the
handset from its base to answer
the call.The default setting is
off, in which case you will need
to press to answer a call.
Note
An incoming call has priority
over other events. Whenever
there is an incoming call, other
status in progress such as
phone setting, menu navigation,
etc. will be aborted.
4.1.8 Adjust volume
1During a call, press or
to adjust the earpiece
or loudspeaker volume.
The volume level is shown in
the handset display.
Using your SE245