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Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
SE6590
US-EN Telephone Answering Machine
Warning
Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
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Table of contents 1 Safety Information 3 6 Registration 17 1.1 Equipment Approval 6.1 Registering the handset 17 Information 3 6.1.1 Easy registration 17 1.1.1 Notification to the Local 6.1.2 Manual registration 17 Telephone Company 3 6.2 Checking the 1.1.2 Rights of the signal strength 18 Phone Company 4 1.2 Interference Information 4 7 Using the Handset 18 1.3 Hearing Aid Compatibility 7.1 Make a call 18 (HAC) 5 7.1.1 Predialing 18 1.4 FCC RF Radiation 7.1.2 Direct dialing 18 Exposure Stateme
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9.3 Change the Display Language 22 9.4 Select the Display Wallpaper 22 9.5 Select the Color Theme 22 9.6 Set the Display Contrast 23 9.7 Set the Backlight Time 23 9.8 Deactivate/Activate Auto Hang-Up 23 10 Advanced settings 24 10.1 Registration 24 10.2 Unregister 24 11 Technical data 24 12 INDEX 25 Table of contents 2
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A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and 1Safety telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and Information requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a 1.1 Equipment Approval compatible modular jack that is also Information compliant. See installation instructions Your telephone equipment is approved for details. for connection
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1.1.2 Rights of the Phone 1.2 Interference Information Company This device complies with Part 15 of the Should your equipment cause trouble on FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the your line, which may harm the telephone following two conditions: network, the telephone company shall, (1) this device may not cause harmful where practicable, notify you that interference; and (2) this device must temporary discontinuance of service may accept any interference received, be required. Where prio
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� Connect the telecommunications your body. This transmitter must not be equipment to an outlet on a circuit co-located or operating in conjunction different from that to which the with any other antenna or transmitter. receiving antenna is connected. For hand held operation, this phone has If these measures do not eliminate the been tested and meets the FCC RF interference, please consult your dealer exposure guidelines. Use of other or an experienced radio / television accessories may no
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Users should ensure for their own recommended by Philips: risk of protection that the electrical ground explosion. connections of the power utility, � Always use the cables provided with telephone lines and internal metallic the product. water pipe systems, if present, are � Handsfree activation could suddenly connected together. This precaution may increase the volume in the earpiece to be particularly important in rural areas. a very high level: make sure the CAUTION: Users should not att
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� Battery life may be shortened in low 2.3 Recycle your batteries temperature conditions. Do not dispose of your rechargeable batteries. Call the toll fee number 1-800- 822-8837 to get instructions on how to 2.2 Electric, Magnetic and recycle your batteries. Electromagnetic Fields (“EMF”) 1. Philips Royal Electronics manufactures and sells many consumer-oriented products, which ® 3 The RBRC seal usually, as with any electronic apparatus, have the ability to emit and receive electromagne
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is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. ® RBRC is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. 3.1 Service Centers US service center Philips Accessories & Computer Peripherals North America1881 Route 46 West Edgewood, NJ 07852 Phone: (800) 233-8413 E-mail support: http://www.support.philips.com/support ® The RBRC seal 8
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® The RBRC seal 9
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4 Your phone Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! This manual only explains part of the functions of your handset. For details on other functions, refer to the manual provided with the base station. To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. 4.1 What’s in the box Handset with belt clip Charger Battery door 2 AAA rechargeable Power supply User manual batteries Guarantee Do not return leaflet Quick Start Guide Your
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4.2 Overview of your handset CDisplay See section 4.3 for an overview of the A display icons. D Select key o B In a menu, selects the function displayed on the screen or goes to the next lower level. Also used to confirm entries (for example, when setting date and time). When used with the dual-line SE659 base C station, press to receive an incoming call on Line 1, or to select Line 1 for making an outgoing call. D EBack/Clear keyc E F When making an entry, press to clear G (delete) a ch
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station, this key works with the default line when making or answering external calls. During a call: Activate the flash function. In other modes: Dial the selected number in the Phonebook, Redial list, or Call log. When used with the dual-line SE659 base station, works with the H I default line. J K H Hang-up/Exit key h In idle mode: Long press (5 seconds) to L switch off the handset. M When the handset is switched off: Long N press (1 second) to switch it on. During a call: Hang up a c
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T Headset jack UBattery door R S T U O P Q When used with the SE650/655 base station during call log display: Toggles area code and long distance display on/ off. OMute keys When off hook: Deactivate/activate the microphone. P Call transfer key & Intercom key i In idle mode: Initiate an internal call. During a call: Short press to hold the line and page another handset. Long press to set up a conference between an external call and two handsets. Q Microphone RBelt clip S Loudspeaker (unde
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4.3 Display icons and Messages SE650/655/658 SE659 L1 L2 All base station models: Steady on when the answering Indicates that the battery is fully machine is on. Blinks when charged. This icon blinks during messages have been received by charge and when the battery is the answering machine; blinks low. rapidly when the answering When the Icon is empty the machine memory is full. battery is practically discharged. Indicates that the handset is Note registered and within range of the
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Back/ Back appears when in menu L2 CALL Clear mode. Press the key directly Steady ON when there is an below to return to the previous incoming call on Line 2 (appears menu level. only in talk mode). Clear appears when making an entry. Press the key directly below to clear (delete) a 5 Getting started character or number when making an entry. Long press to clear all. Be sure to charge the handset for at least 24 hours before using it for the first time. SE659 base station only: Appears w
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way to power down the charger is to When the battery level becomes low, the unplug the power adaptor from the low battery sensor warns you by blinking power outlet. Therefore, ensure that the the battery icon. If this occurs during a power outlet is easily accessible. conversation, an alert tone sounds to The power adaptor must be connected inform you that the battery is low. If the correctly, as incorrect connection could battery level becomes exceedingly low, damage the unit. the phone a
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1 To remove the belt clip, simply pull 6 Registration the clip away from the handset. 2 To attach the belt clip to your handset, fit the tabs on the belt clip into the slots at the back of the 6.1 Registering the handset handset and push into place. You must register your handset to the base station before you can use it. Up to 8 handsets can be registered to one base station. The PIN is required before you can register or unregister handsets. By default, the PIN is 0000. 5.5 Install opti
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3 On the handset, press m, scroll n When using the handset with the dual- to Advanced Set and press o line SE659 base station: Select. 1 Enter the number (maximum 24 4 Scroll n to Register and press digits) and then press t. The o Select. default line is highlighted. If you 5 Enter the PIN when prompted and want to switch to the other line, press o OK to confirm. scroll n. Press t or o Select Registering… is displayed on the (or press l in speaker mode) to screen. start the call on the high
