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SE245
EN Telephone Answering Machine
Warning
Use only rechargeable batteries.
Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.
1Table of contents
4 Using your SE245 17
4.1 Calls 17
4.1.1 Make a call 17
4.1.2 Pre-dial 17
4.1.3 Dial one-touch
numbers 1 and 2 17
4.1.4 Call from
the phonebook 17
4.1.5 Call waiting 17
4.1.6 Call from the call log 18
4.1.7 Answer a call 18
4.1.8 Adjust volume 18
4.1.9 Mute 19
4.1.10 End a call 19
4.2 Switch handset on/off 19
4.3 Intercom 19
4.3.1 Call another handset 19
4.3.2 Transfer an external call to
another handset 20
4.3.3 Three-party conference
call 20
4.4 Voicemail 20
4.4.1 Dial your network
voicemail service 21
5 Phonebook 21
5.1 View and dial phonebook
entries 21
5.2 Store an entry 22
5.3 Entering names 22
5.4 Character map 22
5.5 Enter a pause 23
Table of contents
1 Important 4
1.1 Power requirements 4
1.2 Conformity 5
1.3 Using GAP standard
compliance 5
1.4 Recycling and disposal 6
1.5 Electric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields
(“EMF”) 7
2 Your SE245 Digital
Cordless Telephone 8
2.1 What’s in the box? 8
2.2 What you will also need 8
2.3 Overview of the
handset 9
2.4 Handset display 11
2.5 Overview of the base 12
2.6 Menu navigation 13
3 Getting started 14
3.1 Position the base 14
3.2 Connect the base 14
3.3 Install and charge the
handset batteries 15
3.4 Using multipacks 16
2 Table of contents
5.6 View an entry 23
5.7 Edit an entry 23
5.8 Delete an entry 23
5.9 Delete all entries 23
5.10 One-touch keys 24
5.10.1 Dial a one-touch
number 24
5.10.2 Store a phonebook entry
as a one touch number
(direct memory) 24
5.10.3 Delete a one touch
number 24
6 Caller ID and
Call log 25
6.1 Call log 25
6.1.1 View the call log 26
6.1.2 Dial from the call log 26
6.1.3 Save a number from
the call log to
the phonebook 27
6.1.4 Delete a call log entry 27
6.1.5 Delete entire call log 27
6.2 Redial 27
6.2.1 Redial the last number 27
6.2.2 Copy a redial number
to the phonebook 28
6.2.3
Delete a redial list entry
28
6.2.4 Delete entire redial list 28
7 Clock & Alarm 29
7.1 Set date and time 29
7.2 Set alarm 29
7.3 Set alarm ringer
melody 30
8 Personal settings 30
8.1 Handset tones 30
8.1.1 Ring volume 30
8.1.2 Ringer melody 31
8.1.3 Key tones on/off 31
8.1.4 First ring 31
8.2 Handset name 32
8.3 Auto pick-up 32
8.4 Auto hang-up 32
8.5 Display language 33
8.6 Keypad lock 33
9 Advanced settings 33
9.1 Recall time 33
9.2 Dial mode 34
9.3 Call barring 34
9.3.1 Switch call barring
on/off 34
9.3.2 Set a number to be
barred 34
9.4 Baby call 35
9.4.1 Switch baby call on
or off 35
9.4.2 Set the baby call
number 35
9.4.3 Dial a baby call number 36
3Table of contents
9.5 Registration 36
9.5.1 Register a handset 36
9.5.2 Select a base 37
9.5.3 Unregister a handset 37
9.6 PIN 38
9.7 Reset 38
9.7.1 Default settings 38
9.8 Auto prefi x 39
9.9 Country setting 39
10 Using your
answering machine 40
10.1 SE245 base answering
machine control keys 40
10.2 Switch on/off 40
10.3 Play messages 40
10.4 Delete all messages 41
10.5 Record a memo 41
10.6 Outgoing messages 42
10.6.1 Answer & Record 42
10.6.2 Answer Only 42
10.6.3 Set answer mode 42
10.6.4 Record, play or delete
your own outgoing
message 42
10.7 Answer machine
settings 43
10.7.1 Ring delay 43
10.8 Remote access 44
10.8.1 Remote Access
activated/deactivated 44
10.9 Call screening 44
10.9.1 Switch handset call
screening on/off 45
10.9.2 Switch base station call
screening on/off 45
10.10 Memory full 45
11 Maintenance and
replacement 46
11.1 Cleaning 46
11.2 How to replace the
battery 46
12 Technical data 47
13 Frequently asked
questions 48
14 Index 51
4 Important
1 Important
Take time to read this user
manual before you use your
telephone. It contains important
information and notes regarding
operating your telephone.
1.1 Power requirements
• This product requires an
electrical supply of 220–240
volts, alternating monophased
power, excluding IT
installations defi ned in
standard EN 60-950. In
case of power failure, the
communication can be lost.
• The electrical network
is classifi ed 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.
• The voltage on the
network is classifi ed as
TNV-3 (Telecommunication
Network Voltages), as
defi ned in the standard EN
60-950.
Warning
• This equipment is not
designed to make emergency
calls in the event of a power
failure. An alternative has to
be made available to allow
emergency calls.
• High voltage. Never open the
product or attempt any repair.
• Keep the product away from
liquid.
• 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.
• When the phone is ringing
avoid holding the earpiece
too close to your ear as it
may damage your hearing.
• Do not use the product
in places where there are
explosive hazards.
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• 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.
1.2 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.
1.3 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,
fi rst follow the procedure
described in the manufacturer’s
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 manufacturer’s instructions.
Important
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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 fi 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 confi rms that if
its products are handled
properly for their intended
use, they are safe to use
according to scientifi c
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.
Important 7
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2.1 What’s in the box?
2.2 What you will also need
• For the call log to function,
subscribe to your network’s
Caller Line Identifi cation
service.
• For voicemail to function,
subscribe to your network’s
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 Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
SE245 base
SE245 handset Power
adaptor
Battery door Line cord* 2x AAA
rechargeable
batteries
User manual Quick start guide Warranty
information
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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.
Confi rm 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.
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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.
10 0 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
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
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.
2
displayed
Press
or to scroll
through the options in
a menu, to open the
phonebook or call list when
in standby.
3 OK displayed.
Press the
key to select
and validate a setting.
4 BACK displayed.
Press the
to go back to
the previous menu option,
to cancel an action or to
delete a character.
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2.5 Overview of the base
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
1 LED Status Action
On Answering machine on
Off Answering machine off
Long then short fl ashes New message(s)
Flashes evenly Recording
Flashes quickly Memory Full
2 Play/Stop
3 Answering machine On/Off
4 Delete
5 Skip back
6 Skip forward
7 Speaker volume up/down
8 Paging key (see next page)
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8 Paging key
Paging is a useful way of fi 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.
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.
Your SE245 Digital Cordless Telephone
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.
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3 Getting started
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 fi 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.
3.2 Connect the base
Warning
• Make sure you connect
the power adaptor and
telephone line cord correctly
as incorrect connection
could damage the product.
• 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.
1 Plug the line cord and
the power cable into the
sockets at the back of the
base.
Getting started
2 Plug the other ends of the
line cord and power cable
into the telephone socket
and mains power socket.
3.3 Install and charge the
handset batteries
Warning
• The handset must be charged
for at least 24 hours before
using it for the fi 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.
1 Slide off the battery door
(if fi tted).
2 Insert the batteries as
indicated and slide the door
back on.
3 Place the handset face up
on the base to charge.
A beep confi rms the handset
is placed correctly and
charging will begin.
4 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.
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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 Identifi cation 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.
5 Leave the handset until the
batteries are fully charged
(at least 24 hours).
The handset batteries are
fully charged when the
charging animation stops and
the
(battery charged) icon
is displayed.
Warning
If you insert alkaline batteries
instead of the NiMH batteries
WARNING BATT
will appear on
the display. Replace immediately
with the batteries supplied.
3.4 Using multipacks
If you have purchased a
multipack you will have
additional handsets, chargers,
power adaptors and AAA
rechargeable batteries.
1 Plug the chargers into a
power socket.
2 Install the batteries supplied
into the other handsets.
3 Place the handsets on the
chargers to fully charge
the batteries for at least
24 hours.
Getting started
4 Using your SE245
4.1 Calls
4.1.1 Make a call
1 Press .
2 Dial the telephone number.
4.1.2 Pre-dial
1 Enter the phone number
(maximum 24 digits).
If you make a mistake
press
.
2 Press to dial the phone
number entered.
4.1.3 Dial one-touch
numbers 1 and 2
1 Press and hold or
until the number is
displayed and dialled.
If no number is stored, you
hear a beep.
4.1.4 Call from the
phonebook
1 Press .
The fi rst entry in the
phonebook is displayed.
2 Scroll or to the
entry you want.
3 Press to dial the
number.
Tip
Instead of scrolling to browse
the phonebook entries, press
the numeric key corresponding
to the fi rst letter of the
entry you wish to locate. For
example,
pressing
will show the
entries starting with A.
Pressing
again will show the
entries starting with B, etc...
4.1.5 Call waiting
If you have subscribed to Call
Waiting service, the earpiece
will emit a beep tone to inform
you that there is a second
incoming call. The number
or name of the second caller
will also be displayed if you
have subscribed to Caller Line
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Identifi cation service (CLI).
Please contact your network
provider for more information
on this service.
To answer the second call,
press
.
4.1.6 Call from the call log
1 Press .
The fi rst entry in the call log
is displayed.
2 Scroll or to the
entry you want.
3 Press to dial the
number.
Note
You need to subscribe to
your network’s Caller Line
Identifi cation service to be able
to see the caller’s number in
the call log. See ‘Call log’ on
page 25 for more details.
4.1.7 Answer a call
1 The phone rings and
fl ashes in the display. Press
or press to answer
the call via the loudspeaker.
Warning
When the phone is ringing, avoid
holding the earpiece too close to
your ear as it may damage your
hearing. 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.
Tip
If Auto pick-up mode is on
(see page 32), simply lift up the
handset from its base to answer
the call. The default setting is
off, in which case you will need
to press
to answer a call.
Note
An incoming call has priority
over other events. Whenever
there is an incoming call, other
status in progress such as
phone setting, menu navigation,
etc. will be aborted.
4.1.8 Adjust volume
1 During a call, press or
to adjust the earpiece
or loudspeaker volume.
The volume level is shown in
the handset display.
Using your SE245
4.1.9 Mute
Mute the microphone so that
you can talk to someone else in
the room without your caller
hearing you.
1 During a call, press .
The microphone is muted.
2 Press again to turn the
microphone back on.
4.1.10 End a call
1 Press .
The call duration is displayed
on the handset screen for
about 5 seconds.
Tip
If Auto hang-up mode is on
(see page 32), simply replace
the handset on the base to end
the call. The default setting is
on.
4.2 Switch handset on/off
1 Press and hold until the
handset switches off.
2 Press and hold again to
switch the handset back on.
Using your SE245
4.3 Intercom
This feature is only available
when there are at least two
registered handsets. It allows
you to make internal calls,
transfer external calls from one
handset to another and use the
conference option.
4.3.1 Call another handset
1 Press .
• If you have two handsets,
the other handset is called
automatically.
• If more than two handsets
are registered to the base,
their numbers are displayed,
e.g.
INT 2345
*
. Enter the
number of the handset you
want to call, or press
to
ring all handsets.
2 Press to hang up.
Note
If the handset does not belong
to the SE240/SE245 range, this
function may not be available.
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4.3.2 Transfer an external
call to another handset
1 During an external call,
press
.
Your caller is put on hold.
2 Enter the number of the
handset you want to call.
If there are only two handsets,
the other handset is called
automatically.
3 When the other handset
answers, announce the
caller then press
to
transfer the call.
If the other handset does
not answer, press
to
talk to your caller again.
Note
Before transferring the call, the
user is able to switch between
both internal and external calls
by the
key.
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.
If there are only two handsets,
the other handset is called
automatically.
3 When the other handset
answers announce the call
then press and hold
to
connect both calls.
If the other handset does
not answer, press
to
talk to your caller again.
4 Press to hang up.
4.4 Voicemail
If you have subscribed to your
network’s 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.
Using your SE245
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.
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
.
5 Phonebook
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 fi rst time
is pressed,
the display shows the name
of any pre-stored one-touch
network service numbers, if
available, e.g.
VOICEMAIL
.
1 Press .
Display shows the fi rst entry.
2 Scroll or to the
entry you want.
Or
To search alphabetically,
press
then press the key
with the fi rst letter of the
name, e.g. if the name begins
with N, press
twice.
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The display shows the fi rst
entry beginning with N. If
required, scroll to the exact
entry.
3 Press to dial the entry
displayed.
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.
5.3 Entering names
Use the alphanumeric keypad
to enter names in the
phonebook. See ‘5.4 Character
map’.
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.
5.4 Character map
Use the keypad to enter names
and characters.
Space 1 - < > *
A B C 2
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L 5
M N O 6
P Q R S 7
T U V 8 ?
W X Y Z 9
0
Phonebook
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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).
1 When storing a number,
press and hold
until
the display shows
P
. Then
continue storing the
number.
5.6 View an entry
1 Press twice.
2 Scroll to
LIST ENTRY
and press
.
3 Enter the fi 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.
5.7 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 confi rm. Use to
delete characters.
4 Edit the number and press
to confi rm.
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?
.
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Press to confi rm 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.
5.10.1 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.
5.10.2 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 confi rm or
to 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.
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4 Press again to open the
options menu.
5 Press to select
DELETE
and press
.
6 Display shows
CONFIRM?
.
Press
to confi rm.
NO ENTRY
is displayed.
6 Caller ID and
Call log
If you have subscribed to
Caller Line Identifi cation (CLI),
and provided the identity of
the caller is not withheld,
the number of the caller will
be displayed together with
the date & time of the call (if
provided by the network).
Note
• If the caller’s number is
stored in your phonebook
along with a name, the name
will also be displayed.
• Information about incoming
calls will vary by country and
network operator.
Some operators may charge
a subscription for their Caller
Line Identifi cation service.
6.1 Call log
The call log contains details of
missed and received call. Details
may include the date and time
of the call, depending on your
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network provider. Entries are
displayed in chronological order
with the most recent call at the
top of the list.
Note
• The call log holds details of
up to 20 calls.
• When the call log is full, a
new call replaces the oldest
in the list.
• If you receive more than one
call from the same number,
only the most recent call is
kept in the call log.
When you have missed calls
(incoming calls that you haven’t
answered) the
icon will be
displayed in the display on all
handsets registered to the base.
If one handset is used to view
the calls log, the icon on the
other handsets continue to
fl ash (multipack users only).
6.1.1 View the call log
1 Press .
The most recent number
– or name if stored in the
phonebook – is displayed.
New calls are marked with
the
icon fl ashing.
2 Scroll or through
the calls log.
At the end of the log, you will
hear a beep.
If the number has more
than 12 digits, press
to
see the rest of the number.
Press
again to see the
date and time of the call.
3 Press to return to
standby.
Note
The
icon stops fl ashing once
all new calls have been viewed.
6.1.2 Dial from the call log
1 Press to open the
calls log.
2 Scroll or to the
entry you want.
3 Press to dial.
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6.1.3 Save a number from
the call log to the
phonebook
1 Press .
The most recent call is
displayed.
2 Scroll or to the
number you want to save
and press
.
3
SAVE NUMBER
is displayed.
Press
.
4 Enter a name and press .
5 The number is displayed. If
required, edit the number
and press
to save.
SAVED
is displayed.
6 Press to return to
standby.
6.1.4 Delete a call log entry
1 Press .
The most recent call is
displayed.
2 Scroll or to the
number you want.
3 Press then scroll
to
DELETE
and press .
4 Display shows
CONFIRM?
.
Press
to confi rm or
to cancel and return to
standby.
6.1.5 Delete entire call log
1 Press .
The most recent call is
displayed.
2 Press then scroll
to
DELETE ALL
and press
.
3 Display shows
CONFIRM?
.
Press
to confi rm or
to cancel and return to
standby.
6.2 Redial
The SE245 lets you redial the
last fi ve numbers called.
Numbers can be up to 24 digits
long.
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.
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6.2.4 Delete entire redial
list
1 Press then press
and scroll
to
DELETE
ALL
then press .
2 Display shows
CONFIRM?
.
Press to confi rm.
EMPTY
is displayed.
3 Press 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.
6.2.3 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 confi rm, then
press
to return to
standby.
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7 Clock & Alarm
If you subscribe to your
network’s Caller Identifi cation
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. 04
08 for 4 August and press
.
3 Enter the time using the
24 hour format HH – MM,
e.g. 14 45 for 2.45pm and
press
to confi rm.
4 Press to return to
standby.
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. 14 45 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 fl ash on the
display.
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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
.
8 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.
1 Press , scroll to
PERSONAL SET
and press
.
HANDSET TONE
is displayed.
2 Press .
RING VOLUME
is displayed.
3 Press .
The current volume is played.
4 Press or to adjust
the ringer volume level and
press
to save the
setting.
5 Press to return to
standby.
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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.
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.
1 Press , scroll to
PERSONAL SET
and press
.
HANDSET TONE
is displayed.
2 Press , scroll to
KEYTONE
and press .
3 Scroll or to select
ON
or
OFF
and press
to confi rm.
4 Press to return to
standby.
8.1.4 First ring
Your SE245 will automatically
detect the Caller Identifi cation
(subscription dependent). Your
phone will not ring until this
information is displayed. If you
wish to hear the ring before the
Caller Identifi cation is displayed
you can manually set
FIRST
RING
to ON.
1 Press , scroll to
PERSONAL SET
and press
.
HANDSET TONE
is displayed.
2 Press , scroll to
FIRST RING
and press .
3 Scroll or to select
ON
or
OFF
and press
to confi rm.
4 Press to return to
standby.
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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.
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.
1 Press , scroll to
PERSONAL SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
AUTO PICK
UP
and press .
3 Scroll or to select
ON
or
OFF
and press
to confi rm.
4 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.
1 Press , scroll to
PERSONAL SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
AUTO HANG-
UP
and press .
3 Scroll or to select
ON
or
OFF
and press .
4 Press to return to
standby.
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33
8.5 Display language
1 Press , scroll to
PERSONAL SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
LANGUAGE
and press .
3 Scroll or to select
the language you want and
press
to confi rm.
4 Press to return to
standby.
8.6 Keypad lock
Prevent accidental dialling while
carrying the handset by locking
the keypad.
1 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.
9 Advanced settings
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.
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2
RECALL TIME
is displayed.
Press
.
3 Scroll or to select
the setting you want,
SHORT
,
MEDIUM
or
LONG
and press
to confi rm.
4 Press to return to
standby.
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34
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.
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
DIAL MODE
and press
.
3 Scroll or
to select
TONE
or
PULSE
and press
to confi rm.
4 Press to return to
standby.
9.3 Call barring
Prevent certain numbers from
being dialled from your SE245.
Store up to four specifi c
numbers, each up to 4 digits
– for example, international or
local prefi xes.
Bypass call barring by switching
the setting Off or On.
Note
If you switch Call barring
on,
BARR MODE ON
will be
displayed on your screen in
standby mode.
9.3.1 Switch call barring
on/off
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
CALL
BARRING
and press .
3 Enter the master PIN
(default setting 0000) and
press
.
4
MODE
is displayed.
Press
.
5 Scroll or to select
ON
or
OFF
and press
to confi rm. You can now set
the number (see below).
9.3.2 Set a number to be
barred
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
CALL
BARRING
and press .
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35
3 Enter the master PIN
(default setting 0000) and
press
.
4 Scroll to
NUMBER
and
press
.
NUMBER 1
is displayed.
5 You can scroll to the
next number, if needed.
6 Press and enter the
digits you want to bar. Press
to confi rm
7 Press to return to
standby.
9.4 Baby call
When activated, this feature
allows you to dial a number
by pressing any key on your
handset (except
). This
feature is very useful for access
to emergency services.
9.4.1 Switch baby call on
or off
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
BABY CALL
and press
.
3 Enter the master PIN
(default setting 0000) and
press
.
4
MODE
is displayed. Press .
5 Scroll or to select
ON
or
OFF
and press
to confi rm.
6 Press to return to
standby.
Note
If you switch Baby Call on,
BABY CALL ON
will be displayed
on your screen in standby
mode.
To switch Baby call off again :
1 Press .
2
OFF?
is displayed. Press
to confi rm.
9.4.2 Set the baby call
number
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2 Scroll down to
BABY CALL
and press
.
3 Enter the master PIN
(default setting 0000) and
press
.
4 Scroll to
NUMBER
and
press
.
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36
5 Enter the number.
Press
to confi rm.
6 Press to return to
standby.
9.4.3 Dial a baby call number
1 When a baby call number
has been stored and the
baby call setting switched
on, press any key (except
) on the keypad to dial
the number.
Note
When baby call is switched
on, you can still answer any
incoming call as normal.
9.5 Registration
Up to 5 handsets can be
registered to one base station.
Additional handsets must be
registered to the base before
you can use them.
Notes
• The instructions described
below apply specifi cally to
your Philips SE245 handset.
If you wish to register
another manufacturer’s
handset, the instructions may
vary. In this case, please refer
to the manufacturer of the
additional handset.
• The Master PIN is required
before you can register or
unregister handsets. The
default PIN is 0000.
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
.
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37
4 If necessary, scroll
REGIST. BASE
and press
.
5 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).
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.
1 At the handset, press
and scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
REGISTRATION
and press
.
3
SELECT BASE
is displayed.
Press
.
The available bases are
displayed with number of the
current base fl ashing.
4 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
.
9.5.3 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.
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38
Note
Entries stored in the
phonebook and new answering
machine messages are retained.
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
RESET UNIT
and press
.
3
CONFIRM?
is displayed.
Press
.
4 Press to return to
standby.
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
Advanced settings
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
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
PIN
and press
.
3 Enter the current master
PIN (default setting 0000)
and press
.
4 Enter the new PIN and
press
.
5 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.
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Answer Machine On
Answer Mode Answer & Record
Outgoing message Pre-defi ned
Ring delay 6
Remote Access On
Handset screening Off
Base screening On
9.8 Auto prefi x
You can set the SE245 to detect
a dialling number and replace it
with another number. You can
enter up to a 5 digit number to
be detected and replace it with
a number of up to 10 digits.
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and press
.
2 Scroll to
PREFIX
and
press
.
3
DETECT DIGIT
is displayed.
Press
.
4 Enter the number you want
to be detected (max.5) and
press
.
5 Scroll to
PREFIX NUM.
and
press
.
6 Enter the number you want
it replaced with (max. 10)
and press
.
7 Press to return to
standby.
9.9 Country setting
If you move to another country
you can set your phone to be
compatible with the network
settings of that country.
Note
If you make a mistake during
welcome mode country
selection, you can also reset
your country.
Depending on your country, this
option may be displayed as
NOT
AVAIL
or your country may not
be displayed.
1 Press , scroll to
ADVANCED SET
and
press
.
2 Scroll to
SEL.
COUNTRY
and press .
3 Enter the 4-digit master PIN
and press
.
4 Scroll or to display
the required country and
press
to confi rm.
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10 Using your
answering
machine
Your SE245 answering machine
records unanswered calls when
it is activated. It can store up
to 59 messages within the
maximum recording time of
12 minutes. Each message can
be up to 3 minutes long. Your
personal outgoing messages can
be up to 1 minute long.
10.1 SE245 base answering
machine control keys
Press to turn the
answering machine on/off.
Play new messages
Press and hold to play all
stored messages.
Press to stop playback.
Skip to the next message
during message playback.
Replay current message
Press twice to skip back
to previous message.
Delete current message
during message playback.
Long press to delete all
messages when TAM is in
standby mode.
Increase speaker volume
during message playback.
Decrease speaker volume
during message playback.
10.2 Switch on/off
1 Press scroll to
ANSW MACHINE
and press
.
2 Scroll to
ANSW
ON/OFF
and press
3 Press or to display
ON
or
OFF
and press .
10.3 Play messages
1 Press scroll to
ANSW MACHINE
and press
.
2
PLAY
is displayed. Press
to play new messages.
The display shows the number
of new messages. If there are
no new messages, all stored
messages are played.
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Press
to display the
callers identifi cation. Press
again to see the date
and time of the call.
Note
If you have not subscribed
to the Caller Line
Identifi cation this option
is not available.
This also applies for
memo recordings.
3 During playback press
to display a list of options.
Use the
and keys
to change the options :
•
REPEAT
– press to
repeat current message
•
NEXT MESSAGE
– press
to play next message
•
PREV MESSAGE
– press
to play previous
message
•
DELETE
– press to
delete the current message.
•
SAVE
NUMBER
– press
to store the number, if
available, in the phonebook.
Note
If you have not subscribed
to the Caller Line
Identifi cation this option
is not available.
4 Press to stop playback
and return to standby.
10.4 Delete all messages
1 Press scroll to
ANSW MACHINE
and press
.
2 Scroll to
DELETE ALL
and press
.
2
CONFIRM?
is displayed.
Press to confi rm.
10.5 Record a memo
You can record a memo which
is stored on your answering
machine and played back like a
normal message.
1 Press scroll to
ANSW MACHINE
and press
.
2 Scroll to
RECORD
MEMO
and press .
Display shows
RECORDING
.
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42
3 Speak your message.
Press
to end recording.
10.6 Outgoing messages
This is the message your callers
hear on the answering machine.
There are two pre-recorded
outgoing messages, or you can
record your own.
10.6.1 Answer & Record
The caller can leave a message.
The pre-recorded message is
“This is an answering machine,
please leave your message after
the tone.”
10.6.2 Answer Only
The caller can listen to your
announcement but cannot leave
a message. The pre-recorded
message is “This is an answering
machine, please call back later”.
10.6.3 Set answer mode
Set your machine to Answer &
Record or Answer Only.
1 Press scroll to
ANSW MACHINE
and press
.
2 Scroll to
ANSWER
MODE
and press .
The current answer mode is
displayed.
3 Scroll or to select
ANSWER & RECORD
or
ANSWER ONLY
and press
4 Scroll or to display
the message type you want :
PERSONALISED
to set your
own recorded message or
PREDEFINED
for the pre-
recorded message.
5 Press to confi rm.
If you select
PERSONALIZED
, see
following paragraph.
10.6.4 Record, play or
delete your own
outgoing message
Answer & Record invites your
callers to leave a message.
Answer Only lets callers hear
your announcement but they
cannot leave a message.
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10.7 Answer machine
settings
10.7.1 Ring delay
Select the number of rings
before your answering machine
picks up the call. Choose from
2 – 9 rings or Toll Saver.
Note
If Toll Saver is selected, then :
• If you have new messages
your phone answers after
2 rings.
• If there are no new messages
it will answer after 6 rings.
So you have the option to
hang up, saving the time and
cost of a call.
• If the memory is full, it will
answer after 10 rings in
Answer Only mode.
1 Press scroll to
ANSW MACHINE
and press
.
2 Scroll to
ANSW
SETTINGS
and press .
3
RING DELAY
is displayed.
Press
.
4 Scroll or to select
the number or rings –
2-9
or
TOLL SAVER.
1 Press scroll to
ANSW MACHINE
and press
.
2 Scroll to
ANSWER
MODE
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 confi rm.
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5 Press to confi rm.
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.
1 Call your SE245. When
you hear your outgoing
message, press #.
2 Enter your 4 digit PIN.
The default code is 0000.
You hear a confi rmation 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 confi rm.
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
.
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3 Scroll to
BS
SCREENING
and press .
4 Press or to select
ON
or
OFF
.
5 Press to confi rm.
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 fl ashes quickly.
•
fl 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.
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 .
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 confi rm.
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 .
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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.
11.2 How to replace the
battery
Warning
Always use AAA rechargeable
batteries.
1 Slide off the battery cover
2 Remove the old batteries
3 Place the new batteries in
the handset
4 Replace the battery cover
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Battery type
The batteries that are used on
your SE245 are AAA NiMh
550mAh.
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.
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.
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 fl 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.
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13 Frequently asked
questions
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.
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.
• 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.
Frequently asked questions
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Caller Line Identifi cation
(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.
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.
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
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 fl ashing quickly?
If so, you will need to delete
some messages.
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• 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 fl 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.
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14 Index
A
Access the redial list 10, 27
Add entry to phonebook 22
Adjust earpiece volume 9, 18
Answer a call 9, 18
B
Base overview 12
Box contents 8
C
Caller identifi cation 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
Index
D
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
E
Earpiece volume 9, 18
Edit a one-touch button
number 24
Edit a phonebook entry 23
End a call 19, 32
F
Frequently asked questions 48
H
Handset keys 9
Handset overview 9
I
Identify your caller 25
Install batteries 15, 46
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L
Listen to your message 40
Lock the keypad 9, 33
Loudspeaker volume 12, 18, 44
M
Make a call 17
Memory full 45
Menu navigation 13
N
Navigate the menu 13
New message 12, 40
O
One-touch keys 9, 17, 24
Outgoing message 42
P
Page a handset 13
Pre-dial a number 17
Put a caller on hold to answer
a second caller 20
R
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
Reset handset 38
Ring delay 43
S
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 prefi x detect and
replacement dialling 39
Set recall (fl 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
T
Transfer an external call to
another handset 20
U
Unregister a handset 37
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V
View a call log 26
View phonebook entries 21, 23
Index
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