Philips S8A/90 User Manual

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8 EN4 Display iconsIn standby mode, the icons shown on the main screen tell you what features are available on your handset.Icon DescriptionsWhen the

9EN5 Get startedCaution • Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in the 'Important safety instructions' section before you co

10 EN Caution • Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat, sunshine or re. Never discard batteries in re. • Use only the supplied batteries.

11ENChange the remote access PIN/passcodeNote • The default answering machine remote access PIN/passcode is 0000 and it is important to change it to e

12 ENCheck the signal strengthThe number of bars indicates the connection status between the handset and base station. The more bars are shown, the be

13EN6 BluetoothS8A supports Bluetooth wireless technology. You can connect it to a mobile phone which is Bluetooth compatible. Then you can make and r

14 EN3 Select [Privacy mode], then press [OK] to conrm.4 You can select among these 3 options:• [Off] : no PIN/passcode is required to access the

15ENRecover the PIN/passcodeIf you forget the PIN/passcode, refer to the following instructions:1 Access [Menu] > > [Device list], then press

16 EN7 CallsNote • When the power fails, the phone cannot access emergency services.Tip • Check the signal strength before you make a call or when you

17ENNote • The call timer displays the talk time of your current call. • If you hear warning tones, the phone is almost out of battery or out of range

18 ENMake a second call with the landline/mobile lineWhen you are in a call with the landline/mobile line, you can also make a second call through the

19EN• Press [Option], select [Conference] and then press [OK] again to conrm. » The two calls are combined and a conference call is established.Mak

20 EN8 Intercom and conference callsAn intercom call is a call to another handset that shares the same base station. A conference call involves a con

21EN2 Select or enter a handset number, then press [OK] to conrm. » The selected handset rings.3 Press on the selected handset. » The intercom is

22 EN9 Text and numbersYou can enter text and numbers for handset name, phonebook records, and other menu items.Enter text and numbers1 Press once o

23EN10 PhonebookThis phone has a phonebook that stores up to 200 contacts entered on the phone, as well as up to 500 contacts for each mobile phone co

24 EN » The rst record that starts with this character is displayed.Call from the phonebook1 Press or select [Menu] > > [OK] to access the

25EN1 Press or select [Menu] > , then press [OK] to conrm.2 Select a contact, then press [Option] > [Speed dial], then press [OK] to conr

26 EN11 Call logThe call log stores the call history of all missed or received calls. The incoming call history includes the name and number of the ca

27EN4 Press to make the call.Delete a call record1 Press . » The incoming call log is displayed.2 Select [Incoming calls].3 Select a record, th

1ENContents1 Important safety instructions 32 Your phone 4What is in the box 4Overview of the phone 5Overview of the base station 53 Main menu

28 EN12 Redial listThe redial list stores the call history of dialed calls. It includes the names and/or numbers you have called. This phone can store

29EN13 Phone settingsYou can customize the settings to make it your own phone.Sound settingsSet the handset's ringtone volumeYou can select among

30 ENSet the key toneKey tone is the sound made when you press a key on the handset.1 Select [Menu] > > [Sounds] > [Key tone], then press

31ENSet the date and timeFor further information, see chapter 'Get started', sections 'Set the date and time' and 'Set the da

32 EN2 Select [Flashing on]/[Flashing off], then press [OK] to conrm. » The setting is saved.Line settingsYou can select to access the landline or m

33EN14 Baby monitorYour phone supports the baby monitor function which sends an alert if the sound level exceeds the set limit.Caution • Make sure tha

34 ENSend to a contact from the phonebook1 Select [Menu] > > [Send alert to] > [Select number], then press [OK] to conrm.2 Select a cont

35EN15 Telephone answering machineYour phone includes a telephone answering machine that records unanswered calls when it is on. By default, the answe

36 EN » You can listen to the newly recorded announcement on the handset.Note • Make sure that you speak close to the microphone when you record an an

37EN » All old messages are permanently deleted.Note • You can only delete the read messages. No deleted messages can be recovered.Call screeningYou c

2 ENDelete all call records 2712 Redial list 28View the redial records 28Redial a call 28Save a redial record to the phonebook 28Delete a redial

38 EN » You now have access to your answering machine, and you can listen to the new messages.Note • You have 2 chances to enter the correct PIN/passc

39EN16 ServicesThe phone supports a number of features that help you handle and manage the calls. Auto conferenceTo join an external call with another

40 ENSelect the call list type1 Select [Menu] > > [Call list type], then press [OK] to conrm.2 Select an option, then press [OK] to conrm.

41EN » The setting is saved.First ringIf you have subscribed to the caller ID service with your service provider, your phone can cancel the rst ring

42 ENNote • If the PIN/passcode is incorrect or no base is found within a certain period, your handset displays a notication message. Repeat the abov

43EN1 Select [Menu] > > [Call Services] > [Call return] > [Settings], then press [OK] to conrm.2 Enter or edit the number, then press

44 EN17 Technical dataGeneral specication and features• Maximum talk time: 20 hours• Maximum standby time: 250 hours• Range indoor: 50 meters• Ra

45EN18 NoticeDeclaration of conformityHereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle, declares that the S8A is in compliance with the essential requirements and ot

46 EN Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste.Please infor

47EN19 TrademarksTrademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are

3EN1 Important safety instructionsPower requirements• This product requires an electrical supply of 100-240 volts AC. In case of power failure, the

48 EN20 Frequently asked questionsNo signal bar is displayed on the screen. • The handset is out of range. Move it closer to the base station. • If th

49EN21 AppendixText and number input tablesKey Upper case characters (for English/French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/Finn

50 EN22 IndexAadditional handsets 41adjust the volume 17alarm 30announcements 35answer a call 17answering machine 35answering machine language 35auto

51ENPpersonalized melody 24phone settings 29phonebook 23, 26, 28PIN answering machine 11, 37Bluetooth 14calling barring 39registration 41power a

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4 EN2 Your phoneCongratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! The Philips S8A provides the superior sound quality of HQ-Sound and the ulti

5ENOverview of the phone a Earpieceb Loudspeakerc Battery doord • Scroll up on the menu.• Increase the earpiece/speaker volume.• Access the phon

6 EN• Find handsets.• Enter registration mode.b Press and hold to start pairing the landline phone with your mobile phone with Bluetooth.c Bluetoot

7EN3 Main menu iconsThe following is an overview of the menu options that are available in your S8A. For detailed explanation of the menu options, se