Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome CD 455 SE 455 To insert with US Telephone Answering Machine ! Warning Use only rechargeable batteries. Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
Table of contents 1 Important Safety Instructions 4 2 Important 6 2.1 Power requirements 2.2 Switching your handset ON/OFF 17 4.9 Menu structure 18 6 5 Call 22 Conformity 7 5.1 Making a call 22 2.3 Environmental 7 5.2 Ending a call 23 2.4 Recycling & disposal 7 5.3 Answering a call 23 2.5 Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields ("EMF") 7 5.4 During a call 23 5.5 3 Your phone 9 Using the speaker or handsfree 23 3.1 What’s in the box 9 5.
Table of contents Personalizing your phone’s display 34 Personalizing your phone’s sounds 34 12 Calling Features 36 12.1 Auto hang up 36 12.2 Auto conference 36 31 12.3 Dial mode 36 Viewing the call records 31 12.4 Flash selection 36 Editing the caller’s number before returning a call 12.5 Call barring 36 31 12.6 Area code management 37 9.3 Returning a call 31 12.7 Auto prefix 37 9.4 Saving a call record to your phonebook 31 12.8 First ring 38 9.
Table of contents 14.3 Keypad lock 43 14.4 Missing handset(s) 43 15 The System 44 15.1 Registering handset(s) 44 15.2 Un-registering a handset 44 15.3 Changing your PIN 44 15.4 Restoring default settings 44 16 The Answering Machine 46 16.1 Turning on the answering machine 46 Turning off the answering machine 46 16.2 18 Technical Data 52 19 Frequently asked questions 53 20 Appendix 55 20.
1 Important Safety Instructions Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, when using telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
C. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. D. If the product’s cabinet has been damaged. E. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 18. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 19. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 20. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table.
2 Important This product is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. 2.1 Power requirements • This product requires an electrical supply of 100-240 volts, single-phase alternating current, excluding IT installations defined in standard UL 60950. • The electrical network is classified as dangerous according to criteria in the standard UL 60950.
a very high level: make sure the handset is not too close to your ear. • This equipment is not designed to make emergency calls when the power fails. An alternative has to be made available to allow emergency calls. • Do not expose the phone to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not drop your phone or allow objects to fall on your phone. • Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the set.
2. 3. 4. 5. 8 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.
3 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. 3.1 What’s in the box Base station with Bracket Handset Battery door Belt clip Power supply NiMH AAA Rechargeable Batteries x 2 Line Cord* User Manual Guarantee Quick start guide Note *The line adapter may not be attached to the line cord. You may find the line adapter in the box.
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3.4 More options downward Display icons 3.5 The menus Your phone offers a variety of features and functions grouped in the menus. 3.5.1 Browsing the menus The main menu includes the Phonebook, Personal Set, Clock & Alarm, Advanced Set, Network Service and Answering Machine menus. Each icon gives you a visual message of what is happening on your handset. Battery is fully charged Battery is fully discharged Signal strength Call in progress From standby mode, you can, • Press m to enter the main menu.
4 4.1 1 Getting started Connect the base station Connect the output plug of the main adapter to the bottom of the base station. 4.2 1 Connect your charger (For multi-pack models only) Connect the output plug of the main adapter to the bottom of the charger. 2 Connect the main adapter to a standard wall outlet. 2 Connect the main adapter to a 3 standard wall outlet. Connect the telephone line cord to the phone socket at the bottom of the base station and the wall phone socket. 4.2.
2 Turn the bracket around. 5 Slide the base down into place. 3 Re-insert the bracket to the back of the base station. 4.2.2 Wall mounting the base (SE455) The base is designed to support wall mounting. To wall mount the base, follow the instructions below. 4 Align the mounting holes on the back of the base with a standard wall phone mounting jack. 14 ! Warning Other wall mounting methods are not recommended and may damage the product.
2 Turn the bracket around. 5 Slide the base down into place. 3 Re-insert the wall-mount bracket to the back of the base station. 4.3 Install your handset ! 4 Align the mounting holes on the back of the base with a standard wall phone mounting jack. Getting started Warning RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Use recommended type supplied with this product.
Note Charge the handset(s) for 24 hours before initial use! ! Warning Check the battery polarity when inserting in the battery compartment. Incorrect polarity may damage the product. 1 Place the 2 rechargeable batteries (included) into the battery compartment. Your handset may power down shortly if it is not charged after the battery is empty. If you are on the phone when the battery is nearly empty, you will hear warning tones. Your call may be cut off shortly after the warning. 4.
4.6 What is standby mode? Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle. The standby screen displays the handset name, the handset number, the date and time, the signal icon, and the battery icon. 4.8.2 Switching on your handset 1 Press e. The handset may take a few seconds to power up. 4.7 Checking the signal strength The signal icon displays the link status between your handset and the base station. A steady icon means your handset and the base station are linked.
4.9 Menu structure The table below describes the menu tree of your phone. Press mMENU in idle mode to enter each option. Use navigation keys : to navigate within the menus.
PERSONAL SET CLOCK /ALARM LANGUAGE* CONTRAST LEVEL 1/2/3/4/5 AUTO HANG-UP ON/OFF SET DATE/TIME SET FORMAT DATE FORMAT DD/MM MM/DD TIME FORMAT 24 HOURS 12 HOURS ALARM OFF ON ONCE ON DAILY ALARM TONE ADVANCED SET EASY CALL List of melodies MODE ON/OFF NUMBER CONFERENCE ON/OFF CALL BARRING ENTER PIN XHD SOUND ON/OFF CHANGE PIN OLD PIN MODE ON/OFF NUMBER NUMBER 1/2/3/4 NEW PIN CONFIRM PIN REGISTER UNREGISTER List of handsets RESET AREA CODE* AUTO PREFIX DETECT DIGIT FLASH TIME
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ANSWER MACHINE PLAY DELETE ALL ANSWER ON/OFF ON/OFF RECORD OGM ANSWER & REC. PLAY RECORD OGM DELETE ANSWER ONLY PLAY RECORD OGM DELETE ANSWER MODE ANSWER & REC.
1 Enter the phone number. The 5 Call Note Emergency Call. This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. 2 number displays on the screen. You can make changes before dialing out. Press r to dial out the call. Tip Press BACK to erase a digit. Press and hold # to enter a pause. P displays on the screen. 5.1.2 5.1 Making a call This section describes the different ways to make a call.
5.2 “Personalizing your phone’s sounds” on page 34. Ending a call 1 Press e. Tip Auto hang up. Place the handset on the base or charging cradle to end the call automatically. See “Auto hang up” on page 36. 5.3 Answering a call When you receive a call, your phone rings. Press r or v to answer the call. ! Warning When the handset rings during an incoming call, do not put the handset too close to your ear as the ringer volume may damage your hearing. Tip Silent Ringer.
5.6 Making a second call Note 2nd Call Service. Subscribe from your service provider. During a call, 1 Press r OR 2 Note Conference. The conference feature may require additional charges from your service provider. To start a conference call, while connected to two external calls, you can press OK, select CONFERENCE, and then press OK again. You can now talk to both parties at once. Press OK. Select START 2ND CALL. Press OK again. • Your first call will be put on hold.
3 Wait for the called handset to 6 Intercom and Conference Calls answer your call. 6.1.2 To toggle between the calls 1 Press i to switch between the outside call and the intercom call. An intercom call is a call to another handset that shares the same base station. A conference call involves a conversation between another handset and outside caller(s). 1 Press i during a call. 2 Select or press the desired handset 6.1 3 Press e after the called handset 6.2 Transferring a call number. Press OK.
5 • You are now on a 3-way conference call with the external call and the desired handset. Press e to end the conference call. Tip Auto Conference. You can join an ongoing external call with another handset by pressing r. See “Activating/ Deactivating auto conference” on page 36. During the conference call, 1 Press i to put the external call 2 on hold and go back to the internal call. • The external call is put on hold automatically. Press i to toggle between the external and internal call.
Key Characters (Lower case) 7 Text and Numbers You can enter text and numbers for handset name, phonebook records, and other menu items. 7.1 1 2 Entering text and numbers Find the key with the character you want. Press it as many times as needed for the character you want. . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~ | 1 [Sp] 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § … 2 abc2àâÆáãăäåąçćč def3ďđ ěèéêëę∆Φ ghi4ğíìîïIΓ jkl5Λłĺľ mno6ñňńóôõöő pqrs7řşšśβΠΘΣ tuv8ţ˙ùúûüů űµ wxyz9ýžźżƒøΩΞΨ 3 4 5 6 7 Tip Editing.
8 Phonebook Your phone has a phonebook that can store up to 100 records. You can access the phonebook from your handset. Each record can have a name up to 14 characters long and a number up to 24 digits long. 8.1 8.1.2 During a call You can access the phonebook and use the number during a call. 1 Press and hold d during a call OR 2 3 Press OK. Select PHONEBOOK. Press OK. Select the contact you want. Press OK. The number displays on the screen and is dialled out.
8.4 Editing a record 1 Press m. 2 Select PHONEBOOK > EDIT 8.7 ENTRY. Press OK. 3 Select the contact you want to edit. Press OK. 4 Edit the name if necessary. Press OK. 5 Edit the number if necessary. Press Deleting all records 1 Press m. 2 Select PHONEBOOK > DELETE 3 ALL. Press OK. • The handset displays a confirmation request. Press OK to confirm. • All records are deleted. OK to confirm. • The record is saved. 8.
8.8.3 Editing a quick dial key 1 Press m. 2 Select PHONEBOOK > DIRECT MEMORY. Press OK. 3 Select the quick dial key you want to change. Press OK. 4 Select CHANGE. Press OK. 5 Select a new contact. Press OK. • The setting is saved. 8.8.4 Cancelling a quick dial key 1 Press m. 2 Select PHONEBOOK > DIRECT MEMORY. Press OK. 3 Select the quick dial key you want to cancel. Press OK. 4 Select DELETE to cancel the quick 5 30 dial key. Press OK. • The handset displays a confirmation request.
9 Call log The call log stores the call history of all incoming (missed or received) calls. The incoming call history includes the caller name, number, call time and date. This feature is available if you have registered to the Caller ID service (CLI) with your service provider. Your phone can store up to 50 call records. The call log icon and the handset LED will blink to remind you of any unanswered calls received.
4 Enter and edit the name if necessary. Press OK. • The record is saved. 9.5 Deleting a call record 1 Enter the call list. 2 Select the record you want while browsing the log. Press OK. 3 Select DELETE. Press OK. 4 9.6 • The handset displays a confirmation request. Press OK to confirm. • The record is deleted. Deleting all call records 1 Enter the call list. 2 Press OK to enter the options menu while browsing the log. 3 Select DELETE ALL. Press OK.
10 Redial List The redial list stores call history of dialed calls. The dialed call history includes the name and number called. Your phone can store up to 10 redial records. 10.5 while browsing the list. 3 Select DELETE ALL. Press OK. 4 10.1 1 2 Viewing the redial records Press l to enter the dialed call log. Select the record you want to view. Press > for more information if available. Deleting all redial records 1 Enter the redial list.
3 Select the new setting. The contrast effect will display while you are browsing through the different contrast levels. Press OK to confirm. • The setting is saved. 11 Custom Options Make this your phone - change the look and sound of the handset to suit your needs and tastes. 11.1 Personalizing your phone’s display 11.1.1 Naming your handset Each handset can have its own name (up to 12 characters). It is displayed on the screen in standby. 1 Press m. 2 Select PERSONAL SET > HANDSET NAME. Press OK.
2 Select PERSONAL SET > HANDSET TONES > KEY BEEP. Press OK. 3 Select the new setting. Press OK. • The setting is saved. 11.2.4 Enhancing the audio quality Enhanced High Def voice mode is an exclusive feature making your phone conversations sounding just like real-life conversations. When activated, the Enhanced High Def voice mode transmits with high fidelity all the emotions of the call, as if your correspondent was talking next to you. 1 Press m. 2 Select ADVANCED SET > XHD SOUND. Press OK.
12 Calling Features Your phone supports a number of callrelated features to help you handle and manage your calls. 12.1 Auto hang up Auto hang up allows you to end a call by placing the handset on the base or charging cradle without pressing any key. phone shall already be set up for use in your country. For details, consult your service provider. 12.3.1 Setting the dial mode 1 Press m. 2 Select ADVANCED SET > DIAL MODE. Press OK. 2 Select the new setting. Press OK. • The setting is saved.
12.5.1 Activating/deactivating call barring 1 Press m. 2 Select ADVANCED SET > CALL BARRING. Press OK. 3 Enter the system PIN. Press OK. 4 Select MODE. Press OK. 5 Select the new setting. Go to step 6 if you selected ON or step 7 if you selected OFF. 6 Enter the barred number (if it is not set previously). 7 Press OK. • The setting is saved. 12.5.2 Setting barred numbers You can set up to 4 numbers of 1 - 4 digits long.
4 Enter the Prefix number. (To enter a pause, press and hold #.) Press OK. • The setting is saved. Note Empty Detect Number. If the user only sets the prefix number and leaves the detect number empty, the prefix number will be added to all outgoing calls. Note Dialed Number. If the dialed number starts with *, # or P, the handset will not do any reformatting. 12.8 First ring This feature only applies to model(s) with first ring support.
13 Network Services The network services feature allows you to listen to information provided by your network provider. The availability of this feature is dependent of your country and your subscription with the network provider. This information are stored by the network rather than in your handset itself. Contact your network provider for more information about this feature. Note Incorrect codes. Network services may not work if the incorrect activation and/ or deactivation codes are entered. 13.
3 Select the voicemail service you 4 want. Press OK. Select CALL. Press OK. • A call is made to the service center. Tip Voicemail 1 Shortcut. Press and hold 1 during standby to make a call to the voicemail 1 service center directly. 13.2.2 Editing the voicemail service numbers 1 Press m. 2 Select NETW. SERVICES. Press OK. 3 Select the voicemail service you want. Press OK. 4 Select SETTINGS. Press OK. 5 Enter or edit the voicemail number. Press OK. • The setting is saved. 13.
13.5.2 Editing the cancel call back service number 1 Press m. 2 Select NETW. SERVICES > CANCEL CALL BK > SETTINGS. Press OK. 3 Enter or edit the number. Press OK. • The setting is saved. 13.6 Withholding ID This feature enables you to prevent the person you are calling from seeing your name or number caller ID. 13.6.1 Activating withhold ID 1 Press m. 2 Select NETW. SERVICES > WITHHOLD ID > ACTIVATE. Press OK. • The withhold ID code is dialed out. 3 Enter the number you want to call.
14 Extra Features Discover and explore the additional features your phone offers! Find out how these features can benefit you and help you make the most of your phone. 14.1.2.2 Before the alarm rings 1 Press m. 2 Select CLOCK & ALARM > ALARM. Press OK. 3 Select OFF. Press OK. • The setting is saved. 14.1.3 Setting the alarm melody 14.1 Alarm clock You can use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up. You can set the alarm to ring once or daily. 1 Press m. 2 Select CLOCK & ALARM > ALARM TONE.
14.2.2 Setting the easy call number 1 Press m. 2 Select ADVANCED SET > EASY 14.4 CALL > NUMBER. Press OK. 3 Enter the easy call number. Press OK. • The setting is saved. Missing handset(s) 1 Press V on the base station. 2 • All the handsets connected to this base station ring. Press V on the base station again to stop locating handsets. • All the handsets stop ringing OR 14.2.3 Deactivating easy call 1 Press BACKc during standby. • The easy call menu displays. 2 Select OFF. Press OK.
Tip 15 The System 15.1 Registering handset(s) The procedures described below are the procedures you will find in your handset. The procedures may vary according to the handset you want to register. In this case, refer to the manufacturer's instruction of the additional handset. Additional handsets must be registered to the base station before you can use them. Your base station can register up to 5 handsets. 1 Press m on the handset you want to register. 2 Select ADVANCED SET > REGISTER. Press OK.
3 • The handset displays a confirmation request. Press OK to confirm. • All settings have been reset. Note After reset, your handset's power switches off. It will switch back on in a few seconds after updating all the settings. All handsets return to the standby mode after reset. To see a list of default setting, see “Default (pre-programmed) settings” on page 51.
Through the handset, 16 The Answering Machine Your phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. Once switched on, your answering machine is ready to be used. By default, your answering machine is set to Answer and Record mode. You can also access the answering machine remotely. The LED message counter (two digits 7segment display) on the base will show the number of the messages when the answering machine is on.
16.3 Setting the answering machine language This feature only applies to model(s) with multiple-language support. The answering machine language is the language for the pre-recorded greeting message and voice prompt instructions announced by the answering machine. 1 Press m. 2 Select ANSWER MACHINE > SETTINGS > VOICE LANGUAGE. Press OK. 3 Select the new setting. Press OK. • The setting is saved. 16.
16.5.3 Deleting a greeting message 1 Press m. 2 Select ANSWER MACHINE > RECORD OGM. Press OK. 3 Select ANSWER & REC. or ANSWER ONLY. Press OK. 4 Select DELETE. Press OK. 5 • The handset displays a confirmation request. Press OK to confirm. • The pre-recorded greeting message is restored. Note The pre-recorded greeting message cannot be deleted. 16.6 Incoming messages (ICM) Each message can be up to 3 minutes long.
From the handset 1 During message playback, press OK to enter the options menu. 2 Select DELETE. Press OK. • The current message is deleted. 16.6.3 Deleting all old incoming messages From the base 1 Press and hold f during standby. • All old messages are permanently deleted. From the handset 1 Press m. 2 Select ANSWER MACHINE > 3 DELETE ALL. Press OK. • The handset displays a confirmation request. Press OK to confirm. • All old messages are permanently deleted.
machine picks up the call. This setting only applies when your answering machine is switched on. You can change this setting from 3 - 8 rings or economy. 1 Press m. 2 Select ANSWER MACHINE > SETTINGS > RING DELAY. Press OK. 3 Select the new setting. Press OK. • The setting is saved. Tip Economy. This is a cost effective way to manage your messages when accessing your answering machine remotely.
17 Default (pre-programmed) settings Language Handset Name Date English Alarm Tone Bell 2 PHILIPS Receiver Volume Level 3 Unchanged Handset Ring Volume Level 3 Date Format MM/DD Time Unchanged Time Format 12-hour Alarm Off Phonebook List Unchanged Auto Hang Up On Flash Time Long Quick Dial [Empty] Easy Call Mode Off Easy Call Number [Empty] Call Barring Mode Off Call Barring Number Handset Key Beep On XHD Sound On Incoming Call Log [Empty] Redial List [Empty] PIN Code
18 Technical Data Display • Blue LCD backlight Temperature range • Operation: 0°C to +40°C • Storage: -25°C to +70°C Relative humidity • Operation: Up to 95% at 40°C • Storage: Up to 95% at 40°C General telephone features • Caller name & number identification • 9 phonebook memories with direct access • Conference call and voicemails • Intercom Phonebook list, Redial list and Call log • Phonebook list with 100 entries • Redial list with 10 entries • Call log with 50 entries Battery • 2 x AAA NiMH Rechargea
19 Frequently asked questions www.philips.com/support In this chapter, you will find the most frequently asked questions and answers about your phone. Connection Product behaviour Signal icon flashing • The handset may be out of range. Move closer. • If the handset displays UNREGISTERED, register the handset. See page 44. I cannot change the settings of my voice mail • Operator voice mail is managed by your operator and not the phone itself.
• The phone may be at a location with thick walls. Move the base. Handset does not ring • Check that the handset ringer is turned on. See page 34. Caller ID does not display • Service may not be activated. Check with your service provider. • The caller's information may be withheld or is unavailable. Cannot make / answer a 2nd call • Service may not be activated. Check with your service provider. • Check that the flash selection is correct. See page 36.
20 Appendix Equipment approval Information Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the public switched telephone network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA. plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details. 20.1 20.
temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
20.6 Noise Electrical pulse noise is present at one time or another. This is most intense during electrical storms. Certain kinds of electrical equipment, such as light dimmers, fluorescent bulbs, motors, fans, etc., also generate pulse noise. Because radio frequencies are susceptible to this, you may on occasion hear pulse noise through the receiver. This is usually only a minor annoyance and should not be interpreted as a defect of the unit. 20.
20.12 Radio Equipment The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications RSS-213 and ICES-003 were met. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 20.
21 Index A E Accessories 9 Alarm clock 42 Answering a call 23 Answering Machine 46 Area code 37 Audio quality 35 Auto conference 36 Auto hang up 36 Auto prefix 37 Easy call 42 Ending a call 23 Entering text and numbers 27 Extra Features 42 C H Call 22 Call barring 36 Call forward 39 Call log 31 Call return 40 Call screening 49 Calling Features 36 Calling from the call log 22 Calling from the phonebook 22, 28 Cancel call back 40 Changing your PIN 44 Clock and alarm 28 Conference Calls 25 Conformity 7 C
P Personalizing your phone’s display 34 Personalizing your phone’s sounds 34 Phonebook 28 Power requirements 6 Pre-dialing 22 Q Quick dial 29 R Recycling & disposal 7 Redial List 33 Redialing a call 33 Redialing the last number 22 Registering handset 44 Remote access 50 Restoring default settings 44 Ringer melody 34 Ringer volume 34 S Setting the clock 16 Setting the ring delay 49 Switch calls 24 T Transferring a call 25 U Un-registering a handset 44 V Voicemail 39 W Wall mounting 13 Withholding ID 4
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