Philips XL590 User manual

XL590
XL595
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Quick start guide
1Connect
2Get started
3Enjoy

What is in the box
Base station
(XL595)
Base station
(XL590)
Charger*
Power adapter* Line cord**
Handset*
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Note
* In multi-handset packs, there are additional handsets,
chargers and power adapters.
** In some countries, you have to connect the line adapter
to the line cord, then plug the line cord to the telephone
socket.
Caution
•Use only the supplied batteries and power adapter.

1Connect
Connect the base station
1 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.
2 Connect each end of the line
cord to:
•the telephone socket at the
back of the base station;
•the telephone socket on the
wall.
For multi-handset version only:
3 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.

2Get started
Congure your phone Charge your phone
Charge 8 hours
1 The batteries are pre-installed in the handset. Pull the
battery tape off from the battery door before charging.
2 Whenusingyourphoneforthersttime,youseea
welcome message (country dependent).
3 Set the country and language if prompted.
4 Set the date and time.
•If the time is in 12-hour format, press key to select
[am] or [pm].
Place the handset on the base station to charge the handset.
When the handset is placed correctly on the base station, you
hear a docking sound.
» The handset starts charging.
Note
•Chargethebatteriesfor8hoursbeforerstuse.
Check the battery level
Icon Status
When the handset is off the base station/charger,
the bars indicate the battery level (full to low).
When the handset is on the base station/charger,
thebarsashuntilchargingiscomplete.
Theemptybatteryiconashesandyouhearan
alert tone.
The battery is low and needs recharging.

3Enjoy
Call
•To make a call, press and dial the phone number.
•To answer a call, press when the phone rings.
•To end a call, press .
Adjust the earpiece volume
Press or to adjust the volume during a call.
Set the direct keys
1 Enter the number, then press and hold M1, M2 or M3.
2 Enter the name then press [OK]toconrm.
3 Enter the number, then press [Save]toconrm.
4 Select a ring tone, then press [OK]toconrm.
5 To make a quick call from the record pre-saved in the direct
key, press or , then press M1, M2 or M3.
Add a contact in the phonebook
1 Press [Menu].
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Add new], then press [OK] to
conrm.
3 Enter the name then press [OK]toconrm.
4 Enter the number, then press [Save]toconrm.
Record an announcement
(for XL595 only)
1 Press [Menu].
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Announcement], then
press [OK]toconrm.
3 Select [Answer only] or [Record also], then press
[OK]toconrm.
4 Select [Record], then press [OK]toconrm.
5 Start recording close to the microphone after the beep.
6 Press [OK] to stop recording.
» You can listen to the newly recorded announcement on
the handset.
Listen to messages recorded on the
answering machine (for XL595 only)
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a
To turn the answering machine on or off in standby mode,
press .
b
To start/stop listening, press .
c
To adjust the volume, press / .
d
To play the previous message/replay the current message,
press .
e
To play the next message, press .
f
To delete the current message, press .
Note
•For more information, see the Telephone answering
machine section in the user manual.