1.1 Power requirements This product requires an electrical supply of 220240 volts, alternating monophased power, excluding IT installations dened in standard EN 60-950. In case of power failure, the communication can be lost. The electrical network is classied 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.
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.
1.3 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, rst follow the procedure described in the manufacturers 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 manufacturers instructions.
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.
1.4 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 nancial 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 conrms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientic 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.
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
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2.1 Whats in the box?

SE245 handset

Power adaptor

Battery door

Line cord*

2x AAA rechargeable batteries

SE245 base

User manual

Quick start guide

Warranty information
2.2 What you will also need For the call log to function, subscribe to your networks Caller Line Identication service. For voicemail to function, subscribe to your networks 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.
2.3 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. Conrm 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. 9

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. 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 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. displayed Press or to scroll through the options in a menu, to open the phonebook or call list when in standby. OK displayed. Press the key to select and validate a setting. BACK displayed. Press the to go back to the previous menu option, to cancel an action or to delete a character.

2.5 Overview of the base

Status On Off Long then short ashes Flashes evenly Flashes quickly Play/Stop Answering machine On/Off Delete Skip back Skip forward Speaker volume up/down Paging key (see next page)
Action Answering machine on Answering machine off New message(s) Recording Memory Full
8 Paging key Paging is a useful way of nding lost handsets. 1 Press on the base. All handsets ring. 2 Press again to cancel the paging call or press any key on the handset to stop the paging call.
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.

2.6 Menu navigation The basic steps of navigating through the menu and on-screen options. 1 From the standby screen, press. The main menu is opened. 2 Use the and keys to scroll through the menu. 3 Soft 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. 4 Press to return to standby.

Getting started

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.
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 ling 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.
Plug the line cord and the power cable into the sockets at the back of the base.
Connect the base Warning Make sure you connect the power adaptor and telephone line cord correctly as incorrect connection could damage the product. 14
Plug the other ends of the line cord and power cable into the telephone socket and mains power socket.
Slide off the battery door (if tted). Insert the batteries as indicated and slide the door back on.
3.3 Install and charge the handset batteries Warning The handset must be charged for at least 24 hours before using it for the rst 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.
Place the handset face up on the base to charge. A beep conrms the handset is placed correctly and charging will begin. When 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.
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 Identication 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.

4.3.3 Three-party conference call 1 During an external call, press. Your caller is put on hold. 2 Enter the number of the handset you want to call.
4.4 Voicemail If you have subscribed to your networks voicemail service (if available) your SE245 displays when you have new messages. Depending on your country and network services, the voicemail number may be pre-stored in your handset for one-touch dialling using the button. Note The voicemail number is pre-stored only if the country where the phone was purchased offers a voicemail service.
If the voicemail number is not pre-stored you can add a number, or overwrite the existing stored number. See Store a phonebook entry as a one touch number, on page 24.

Phonebook

4.4.1 Dial your network voicemail service 1 Press and hold. The number is displayed and dialled. Follow the voice prompts to play, save and delete your messages. Or If the icon is displayed, press to dial the voicemail number. Note You can turn off the icon. When viewing the calls log, press and hold.
The SE245 handset phonebook can store up to 100 names and numbers. Note Numbers can be up to 24 digits long and names up to 12 characters long. Entries are stored in alphabetical order.
5.1 View and dial phonebook entries Note The rst time is pressed, the display shows the name of any pre-stored one-touch network service numbers, if available, e.g. VOICEMAIL.
Press. Display shows the rst entry. Scroll or to the entry you want. Or To search alphabetically, press then press the key with the rst letter of the name, e.g. if the name begins with N, press twice. 21
The display shows the rst entry beginning with N. If required, scroll to the exact entry. Press to dial the entry displayed.
For instance to enter the name Paul. P Press once. A Press once. U Press twice. L Press three times. To enter a space, press. Press to delete a character or press and hold to delete all characters.
5.2 Store an entry 1 Press. PHONEBOOK is displayed. 2 Press. NEW ENTRY is displayed. 3 Press. ENTER NAME is displayed. 4 Enter a name and press 5 Enter a number. Press to save. 5 Press to return to standby. Note Cancel storing an entry by pressing at any time during the process.
5.4 Character map Use the keypad to enter names and characters.

Space A D G J B E H K 1 C F I L < > *
M N O 6 P Q R U V Y S 8 Z 7 ? 9
5.3 Entering names Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter names in the phonebook. See 5.4 Character map. 22
5.5 Enter a pause If your SE245 is connected to a switchboard, you may need to enter a pause in a stored number. This gives the switchboard time to get an outside line. A pause is normally stored after the switchboard access code (e.g. 9).
When storing a number, press and hold until the display shows P. Then continue storing the number.
5.7 Edit an entry 1 Press. 2 Scroll to the entry you want to edit and press. EDIT ENTRY is displayed. Press key again. 3 Edit the name and press to conrm. Use to delete characters. 4 Edit the number and press to conrm. 5 Press to return to standby.
5.6 View an entry 1 Press twice. 2 Scroll to LIST ENTRY and press. 3 Enter the rst letter of the name to search alphabetically then scroll or to the exact entry. 4 Press to display the number. 5 Press to return to standby.
5.8 Delete an entry 1 Press. 2 Scroll or to the entry you want to delete and press. 3 Scroll to DELETE ENTRY and press. 4 Display shows CONFIRM?. Press. 5 Press to return to standby. 5.9 Delete all entries 1 Press twice. 2 Scroll to DELETE ALL and press. 3 Display shows CONFIRM?. 23
Press to conrm or to return to standby.
5.10 One-touch keys The or keys have pre-stored phone numbers for one-touch dialling. Note The pre-stored numbers usually give you access to services offered by your network, but this depends on your country and network.You can set the one touch keys to dial numbers stored in your handset phonebook.
5.10.2 Store a phonebook entry as a one touch number (direct memory) 1 Press twice. 2 Scroll to DIRECT MEM. and press 3 Press or to select KEY 1 or KEY 2 and press. The current entry, if any, is displayed. 4 Press again to open the options menu. 5 Press to ADD an entry from the phonebook. 6 Scroll or to the entry you want. Press to conrm or to return to standby.
5.10.1 Dial a one-touch number 1 Press and hold or. The number is displayed and dialled. 2 Press to cancel the dialling and return to standby.
5.10.3 Delete a one touch number 1 Press twice. 2 Scroll to DIRECT MEM and press. 3 Press or to select KEY 1 or KEY 2 and press. The current entry is displayed.
Press again to open the options menu. Press to select DELETE and press. Display shows CONFIRM?. Press to conrm. NO ENTRY is displayed.

6.2.1 Redial the last number 1 Press. The last number dialled is displayed. 2 Use and to scroll through the list. 3 Press to dial the number or to return to standby.
6.2.2 Copy a redial number to the phonebook 1 Press , scroll or to the entry you want to copy and press. 2 Display shows SAVE NUMBER. Press. 3 Enter a name and press. 4 Edit the number if required and press. SAVED is displayed. 5 Press to return to standby.
6.2.4 Delete entire redial list 1 Press then press and scroll to DELETE ALL then press. 2 Display shows CONFIRM?. Press to conrm. EMPTY is displayed. 3 Press to return to standby.
6.2.3 Delete a redial list entry 1 Press , scroll or to the entry you want to delete and press. 2 Scroll to DELETE and press. 3 Display shows CONFIRM?. Press to conrm, then press to return to standby.

Clock & Alarm

Tip Press to cancel at any time. 7.2 Set alarm 1 Press , scroll to CLOCK/ALARM and press. 2 Scroll to SET ALARM and press. 3 Scroll or to OFF, ON ONCE or ON DAILY and press. 4 If you select ON ONCE or ON DAILY, enter the time using the 24 hour format HH MM, e.g. for 2.45pm and press. 5 Press to return to standby. When the alarm goes off, press any key to stop the ring. Note Once the alarm is set to on, the icon is displayed. The alarm will ring at the medium level. ALARM ON and the will ash on the display.
If you subscribe to your networks Caller Identication service, the time on your SE245 may be set automatically each time you receive a call, depending on your network provider. You can also set or adjust the time using the Clock & Alarm menu.
7.1 Set date and time 1 Press , scroll to CLOCK/ALARM and press. Display shows DATE & TIME. 2 Press. Enter the date in the format DD-MM e.g. for 4 August and press. 3 Enter the time using the 24 hour format HH MM, e.g. for 2.45pm and press to conrm. 4 Press to return to standby.

Clock & alarm

7.3 Set alarm ringer melody There are three alarm ringer melodies. 1 Press , scroll to CLOCK/ALARM and press. 2 Scroll to ALARM TONE and press. Melodies are played. 3 Scroll or to MELODY 1, 2 or 3 and press.

Personal settings

8.1 Handset tones Warning When the phone is ringing, avoid holding the earpiece too close to your ear as it may damage your hearing.
8.1.1 Ring volume Choose from : Ringer Off, Low, Medium, High and Boost. Note The default setting is High.

Press.

PERSONAL SET
, scroll to and press is displayed.

HANDSET TONE 4

is displayed. Press. The current volume is played. Press or to adjust the ringer volume level and press to save the setting. Press to return to standby.
RING VOLUME Personal settings
8.1.2 Ringer melody Choose from 10 ringer melodies. 1 Press , scroll to PERSONAL SET and press. HANDSET TONE is displayed. 2 Press , scroll to RING MELODY and press. Currently melody is played. 3 Press or to select the ringer melody. A sample of the ringer melody is played. 4 Press to save the setting. 5 Press to return to standby.

, scroll to and press. Scroll or to select ON or OFF and press to conrm. Press to return to standby.

KEYTONE

8.1.4 First ring Your SE245 will automatically detect the Caller Identication (subscription dependent).Your phone will not ring until this information is displayed. If you wish to hear the ring before the Caller Identication is displayed you can manually set FIRST RING to ON.
8.1.3 Key tones on/off When you press a key on the handset you hear a beep.You can switch these beeps on or off.

, scroll to and press

, scroll to PERSONAL SET and press. HANDSET TONE is displayed.
is displayed. , scroll to FIRST RING and press. Scroll or to select ON or OFF and press to conrm. Press to return to standby.

HANDSET TONE

8.2 Handset name Personalise your handset, for example, with a name or location Peter or Bedroom. 1 Press , scroll to PERSONAL SET and press. 2 Scroll to HANDSET NAME and press. The current name is displayed. 3 Press to delete the current name. 4 Enter the name you want maximum 10 characters and press to save. 5 Press to return to standby.
Scroll to AUTO PICK and press. Scroll or to select ON or OFF and press to conrm. Press to return to standby.
8.4 Auto hang-up When auto hang-up is switched on, you can end a call just by replacing the handset on the base or charger. If switched off, you have to press to hang up. The default setting is On.
8.3 Auto pick-up When auto pick-up is switched on, you can answer a call just by lifting the handset off the base or charger. If switched off, you have to press to answer a call. The default setting is Off.
. Scroll to AUTO HANGUP and press. Scroll or to select ON or OFF and press. Press to return to standby.

8.5 Display language

Advanced settings
, scroll to PERSONAL SET and press. Scroll to LANGUAGE and press. Scroll or to select the language you want and press to conrm. Press to return to standby.
9.1 Recall time This setting is useful to access certain network and PABX/ switchboard services.The default SE245 recall time is suitable for your country and network operator. It is unlikely that you should need to change this setting unless advised to do so. Note The use of your SE245 cannot be guaranteed on all PABX.
8.6 Keypad lock Prevent accidental dialling while carrying the handset by locking the keypad. Press and hold. The display shows KEYS LOCKED. 2 To unlock the handset, press and hold again. Note While the keypad is locked, you can answer incoming calls as normal.

ADVANCED SET RECALL TIME

is displayed. Press. Scroll or to select the setting you want, SHORT, MEDIUM or LONG and press to conrm. Press to return to standby.
9.2 Dial mode The default SE245 dialling mode is suitable for your country and network. It is unlikely that you should need to change this setting unless advised to do so.

9.5.1 Register a handset 1 At the base, press and hold for about 3 seconds. The base station emits a beep when it is ready to accept registration. Note The base is able to accept registration from a handset within 90 seconds. If is pressed, registration is cancelled. 2 At the handset, press and scroll to ADVANCED SET and press. 3 Scroll to REGISTRATION and press.
If necessary, scroll REGIST. BASE and press. Enter the number of the base on which you wish to register your handset. If you have only 1 base station, press. If you have 2 base stations, press or , etc. The display shows SEARCHING. When the handset registers with the base, it is assigned the next available handset number (shown in the handset display).

Scroll.

to and press
REGISTRATION 3 SELECT BASE
is displayed. Press. The available bases are displayed with number of the current base ashing. Scroll or to the base you want 1, 2, 3 or 4 and press. When the base is found you hear a beep. If not found, the display shows UNREGISTERED.
9.5.2 Select a base You can register your SE245 handset with up to 4 bases. Once registered, you can switch between bases, for example, bases at home and at work.
At the handset, press and scroll to ADVANCED SET and press.
9.5.3 Unregister a handset 1 At the handset, press and scroll to ADVANCED SET and press. 2 Scroll to UNREGISTER and press. 3 Enter the 4-digit master PIN and press. 4 Scroll or to the handset you want to unregister and press. UNREGISTERED is displayed on the handset screen.
9.6 PIN The 4-digit master PIN is used when registering or unregistering a handset and when changing some settings on your SE245. The default setting is 0000.You can change this PIN for more secuirty
Note Entries stored in the phonebook and new answering machine messages are retained.

ADVANCED SET 2

. Scroll to PIN and press. Enter the current master PIN (default setting 0000) and press. Enter the new PIN and press. Press to return to standby.
. Scroll to RESET UNIT and press. CONFIRM? is displayed. Press. Press to return to standby.
Note Make a note of your PIN. If you forget your PIN you will need to reset your handset. 9.7 Reset This will reset your SE245 to its default settings.
9.7.1 Default settings Handset name PHILIPS Key tone On Auto pick up Off Auto hang up On Ringer melody Ring 1 Ringer volume Medium Earpiece volume 3 Phonebook Unchanged Call log Empty Redial list Empty Master PIN 0000 Keypad lock Off Clock 00:00 Alarm Off Dial mode Tone
Answer Machine On Answer Mode Answer & Record Outgoing message Pre-dened Ring delay 6 Remote Access On Handset screening Off Base screening On

to ANSWER and press. 3 Scroll or to select ANSWER & RECORD or ANSWER ONLY and press. Use the or key to select PERSONALISED then press. 4 PLAY is displayed. Press. Current message is played back. Scroll to select RECORD MESS press. Display shows RECORDING and a beep is emitted. Speak your message. Press to end recording. DELETE press. The pre-recorded message will be automatically reinstated. 5 Press to conrm.

ANSW MACHINE 4

to ANSW and press. RING DELAY is displayed. Press. Scroll or to select the number or rings 2-9 or TOLL SAVER.

SETTINGS

to conrm.
10.8 Remote access Remote access allows you to operate your answering machine and listen to your messages by calling your SE245 from another phone. The default setting is activated. Call your SE245. When you hear your outgoing message, press #. 2 Enter your 4 digit PIN. The default code is 0000. You hear a conrmation beep. Note Change this code for increased security, see PIN, on page 38. 3 After entering your PIN, as stated above, use the keypad to operate your SE245 answering machine : Play all messages 2 Play previous message 1 Play next message 3 Delete message playing 6 Switch answer machine on 7 Stop playback 8 Switch answer machine off 9
10.8.1 Remote Access activated/deactivated 1 Press scroll to ANSW MACHINE and press. 2 Scroll to ANSW SETTINGS and press. 3 Scroll to REMOTE ACC and press. 4 Scroll or to select ACTIVATED or DEACTIVATED. 5 Press to conrm.
10.9 Call screening Use your handset or base speaker to hear a caller leaving a message.You can then choose to ignore the caller or pick up the call. The default settings are : Handset call screening : Off Base call screening : On. At the handset : 1 If you want to interrupt and take the call press or.
At the base : 1 When a caller is leaving a message, press or to adjust the volume to listen to your caller. 2 To interrupt and take the call on the handset, press or.

SCREENING

to BS and press. Press or to select ON or OFF. Press to conrm.

Scroll

10.9.1 Switch handset call screening on/off 1 Press scroll to ANSW MACHINE and press. 2 Scroll to ANSW SETTINGS and press. 3 Scroll to HS SCREENING and press. 4 Scroll or to select ON or OFF. 5 Press to conrm.
10.10 Memory full The memory is full if there is less than 15 seconds of recording time left or if the maximum total of 59 messages has been reached. When the memory becomes full : The LED indicator on the base ashes quickly. ashes quickly on the handset display. The machine will automatically switch to Answer Only mode. If the memory becomes full while a caller is leaving a message, they will hear a beep and the call is ended.
10.9.2 Switch base station call screening on/off 1 Press scroll to ANSW MACHINE and press. 2 Scroll to ANSW SETTINGS and press.
11 Maintenance and replacement
11.1 Cleaning Simply clean the handset and base with a damp(not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock.

Remove the old batteries

Place the new batteries in the handset
11.2 How to replace the battery Warning Always use AAA rechargeable batteries. 1 Slide off the battery cover
Replace the battery cover
Maintenance and replacement

12 Technical data

Battery life and range Talk time and stand-by time When the battery is fully charged, the talk time of your SE245 is approximately 10 hours and the stand-by time is approximately 150 hours.
Battery type The batteries that are used on your SE245 are AAA NiMh 550mAh.
Low battery warning The battery level is shown in the top left of the handset display. When the battery level becomes low, you hear a beep once every minute (during a call) and the icon ashes. If the battery level becomes exceedingly low, the phone automatically switches off shortly after the alert. The approximate power levels of your battery are : Fully charged. Partially charged. Running low.
Out of range warning In ideal conditions the range of the phone is up to 50 metres indoors and 300 metres outdoors. When you are getting close to being out of range during a call, the handset gives a warning beep. If the handset moves outside this range, the handset gives and error beep, the call is lost and some other functions will not be available.You will hear an error beep if you try to use them, provided the error beep is switched on. When you come back in range of the base, the handset gives another beep.

Technical date

13 Frequently asked questions
www.philips.com/support Charging The icon is not blinking when the handset is placed on the base Bad battery contact move the handset slightly. Dirty contact Clean the battery contact with a cloth moistened with alcohol. Battery is full no need to charge.
You are too far from the base move closer to the base. Wrong line cable use the line cable provided. Line adaptor (when needed) is not connected to the line cord connect the line adaptor (when needed) to the line cord. Poor audio quality The base is too close to electrical appliances, reinforced concrete walls or metal doorframes move the base at least one metre away from any electrical appliances. The icon is blinking Handset is not registered to the base register the handset to the base. You are too far from the base move closer to the base. No ring tone The ring tone is deactivated. Increase the volume.
Calls No dialling tone No power check the connections. Reset the phone : unplug and plug back in the mains. Batteries are empty charge the batteries for at least 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Caller Line Identication (CLI) service does not work Check your subscription with your network operator. Phonebook A phonebook entry cannot be stored The phonebook is full. Delete an entry to free memory.

Registration Unable to register another handset Maximum number of 5 handsets has been reached. The display shows a scrolling dash.You must unregister a handset in order to register a new one. Interference
Display No display Try recharging or replacing the batteries. Try disconnecting and connecting the base power supply and follow the procedure to register a handset (see page 36). Base may be busy with another handset. Wait until it is available.
Noise interference on your radio or television Your base or charger may be too close. Move it as far away as possible.
Answering machine Answering machine does not record messages Switch the answering machine on. The memory may be full. Is the base LED ashing quickly? If so, you will need to delete some messages.
Answer mode may be set to Answer Only. Change the mode to Answer & Record. Cannot access messages remotely Remote access may be switched off. If wrong PIN is entered a beep is played.You can enter the PIN once again. Cannot record outgoing message The memory may be full. Is the base LED ashing quickly? If so, you will need to delete some messages. Answering machine stops automatically The memory may be full. If so, you will need to delete some messages. The maximum message length is 3 minutes.

14 Index

Access the redial list 10, 27 Add entry to phonebook 22 Adjust earpiece volume 9, 18 Answer a call 9, 18
Delete all messages 41 Delete all phonebook entries 23 Delete an entry in the call log 27 Delete a message 41 Delete a phonebook entry 23 Delete a redial list number 28 Display icons and symbols 11
Base overview 12 Box contents 8
Caller identication 25 Call another handset 19 Call a number from the call log 18 Call from the phonebook 17 Call network voicemail 20 Call waiting 17 Change handset ringer melody 31 Change one-touch phone numbers 9, 24 Change ringer volume 30 Change system PIN 38 Charge batteries 15 Conference call 20 Connect the base 14
Earpiece volume 9, 18 Edit a one-touch button number 24 Edit a phonebook entry 23 End a call 19, 32
Frequently asked questions 48
Handset keys 9 Handset overview 9
Identify your caller 25 Install batteries 15, 46
Listen to your message 40 Lock the keypad 9, 33 Loudspeaker volume 12, 18, 44
Reset handset 38 Ring delay 43
Make a call 17 Memory full 45 Menu navigation 13
Navigate the menu 13 New message 12, 40
One-touch keys 9, 17, 24 Outgoing message 42
Page a handset 13 Pre-dial a number 17 Put a caller on hold to answer a second caller 20

Safety information 4 Save a call log number to the phonebook 27 Save a redial number to the phonebook 28 Set date and time 29 Set dialling mode 34 Set prex detect and replacement dialling 39 Set recall (ash) mode 9, 33 Set ringer melody 30, 31 Set ringer volume 30 Switch answering machine on/off 40 Switch answering machine on remotely 44 Switch between internal and external calls 20 Switch handset on/off 19 Switch key beeps on/off 31 Switch secrecy on/off 19
Record outgoing message 42 Recycle your phone 6 Redial the last number 27 Register a handset to a base 36 Reinstate pre-recorded outgoing message 42 Remote access 44 52
Transfer an external call to another handset 20

Unregister a handset 37

View a call log 26 View phonebook entries 21, 23
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Digital cordless phone Digital cordless phone with answering machine

SE240 SE245

Welcome

Quick start guide

Connect Install Enjoy

Whats in the box?

SE240/SE245 handset

SE240 or SE245 base

Power adaptor

Line cord*

Battery door
2x AAA rechargeable batteries

User manual

Warranty information
Notes * 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. If you have purchased a multipack you will have additional handsets, chargers, power adaptors and AAA rechargeable batteries. Warning Always use the cables and batteries supplied.

Connect

Tip Placing the base too close to large metal objects or electrical appliances can impair the range and sound quality. Thick walls may also impair transmission of signals to and from the base.

Position the base

Place the base within reach of the telephone line and power sockets.

Connect the cables

Plug into the sockets
Plug the line cord and power cable into the sockets at the back of the base.
Plug the other end of the cables into the wall sockets.

Install

Warning Leave the handset to charge for at least 24 hours before first use.

Install the batteries

Set up your phone
If the display shows the standby screen, your phone is ready to use. Or If the display shows WELCOME: you must select your country. Please see page 16 in the main user guide for more information. Insert the batteries and slide the battery door into place.
Press or to select your. country and press Display shows CONFIRM?. Press The screen language and other important settings are set for the country selected.

Charge handset

SE240 your phone is ready to use. SE245 your phone is ready to use. The answering machine is automatically set to On and ready to record messages.
Place the handset on the base to charge the batteries. The battery icon is displayed.

End a call Press.

, NEW ENTRY is displayed. Press , ENTER NAME is displayed. Press. Enter a name and press to save. Enter a number and press
Make a call Enter the phone number and press. Answer a call When the phone rings, press

Dial from the phonebook

Press , then scroll to the entry you want. to dial. Press or
Adjust earpiece volume During a call, press or Redial last number

Press then.

Change the ringer volume and ringtone Press , scroll to PERSONAL SET and press. HANDSET TONE is displayed, press. RING VOLUME is displayed, press. Press or to adjust the ringer volume level and press to save the setting.
Scroll. Select press to RING MELODY and press or your ringtone and to save the setting. , PHONEBOOK is displayed.
Set date and time Press , scroll to CLOCK/. ALARM and press DATE & TIME is displayed. Press. Enter the date (DD/MM) and press. Enter the time (HH--MM) and press to confirm. Press to return to standby. To display the date & time in standby mode, make a long press on. SE245 only Switch the answering machine off and on Press at the base. Listen to your messages Press.Your new messages are played. Or Press and hold to hear all messages stored on your machine.

Add entry to phonebook

Press

Troubleshooting

For more solutions, see the full FAQs section in the main guide. No dialling tone Check the connections. Unplug your phone then plug back in the mains power. Batteries are empty charge the batteries for at least 24 hours. You may be too far from the base move closer. Use the line cable provided. Poor sound quality Move closer to the base. Move the base at least one metre away from any electrical appliances. The icon is blinking Move closer to the base. Register the handset to the base. Caller Line Identification does not work Check your subscription with your network operator. No ring tone If the icon is displayed, the ringer is switched off. Increase the ringer volume. For details, see the main guide.

Need help? See the user manual that came with your Philips SE240 or SE245. Online help: www.p4c.philips.com/support
Copyright 2007 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Document order number: 38031 (GB) Printed in P.R.C.