Philips Cordless Telephone M555 User Manual

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For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall  
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily  
accessible.  
1 Important safety  
instructions  
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.  
This equipment is not designed to make emergency  
calls when the power fails.An alternative has to be  
made available to allow emergency calls.  
Do not allow the product to come into contact with  
liquids.  
Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol,  
ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm  
the set.  
Do not expose the phone to excessive heat caused by  
heating equipment or direct sunlight.  
Do not drop your phone or allow objects to fall on  
your phone.  
Power requirements  
This product requires an electrical supply  
of 100-240 volts AC. In case of power  
failure, the communication can be lost.  
The voltage on the network is classified  
asTNV-3 (Telecommunication Network  
Voltages), as defined in the standard EN  
60950.  
Active mobile phones in the vicinity may cause  
interference.  
Warning  
The Electrical network is classified as hazardous.The  
only way to power down the charger is to unplug the  
power supply from the electrical outlet. Ensure that the  
electrical outlet is always easily accessible.  
About operating and storage temperatures  
Operate in a place where temperature is  
always between 0°C to +40°C (up to 90%  
relative humidity).  
Store in a place where temperature is  
always between -20°C and +45°C (up to  
95% relative humidity).  
To avoid damage or malfunction  
Caution  
Battery life may be shorter in low  
temperature conditions.  
Use only the power supply listed in the user  
instructions.  
Use only the batteries listed in the user instructions.  
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect  
type.  
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.  
Do not dispose of batteries in fire.  
Always use the cables provided with the product.  
Do not allow the charging contacts or the battery to  
come into contact with metal objects.  
Do not let small metal objects come into contact with  
the product.This can deteriorate audio quality and  
damage the product.  
Metallic objects may be retained if placed near or on  
the handset receiver.  
Do not use the product in places where there are  
explosive hazards.  
Do not open the handset, base station or charger as  
you could be exposed to high voltages.  
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2 Your phone  
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to Philips!  
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What is in the box  
Short user manual  
Note  
* In some countries, you have to connect the line  
adapter to the line cord, then plug the line cord to the  
telephone socket.  
Base station  
Overview of the phone  
a
Handset  
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Power adapter  
Line cord*  
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h Battery door opening  
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Turn the speaker phone is on/off.  
Make and receive calls through the  
speaker.  
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Press and hold to make an intercom  
call (for multi-handset versions only).  
Set the dial mode (pulse mode or  
temporary tone mode).  
a Earpiece  
b REDIAL/C  
Press to enter a space during text  
editing.  
Press and hold to lock/unlock the  
keypad in standby mode.  
Delete text or digits.  
Cancel operation.  
Access the redial list.  
c
End the call.  
Exit the menu/operation.  
Press and hold to switch the handset  
on or off.  
Make and receive calls.  
Recall key  
m MENU/OK  
Access the main menu.  
Confirm selection.  
Enter the options menu.  
Select the function displayed on the  
handset screen directly above the key.  
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Scroll down on the menu.  
Decrease the earpiece/speaker volume.  
Access the call log in standby mode.  
n
Press and hold to enter a pause.  
Switch to upper/lower case during  
editing.  
Scroll up on the menu.  
Increase the earpiece/speaker volume.  
Access the phonebook in standby  
mode.  
Mute or unmute the microphone.  
o Loudspeaker  
g Microphone  
p LED indicator  
Off: no new event  
On: for two seconds when putting the  
handset on the base station.  
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Flashing: new miss calls/new messages  
on answering machine, new voice mails,  
new text messages (if applicable)  
Flashing quickly: new incoming call  
It remains steadily on when browsing  
answered incoming calls in the call log.  
It indicates an outgoing call in the  
redial list.  
q Handset back cover  
It flashes when there is a new missed  
call or when browsing the unread  
missed calls in call log.  
It remains steadily on when browsing  
the read missed calls in call log.  
It flashes when receiving incoming call.  
It remains steadily on during a call.  
The speaker is on.  
Overview of the base station  
The ringer is off.  
Answering machine: it flashes when  
there is a new message or when  
the memory is full. It displays when  
the telephone answering machine is  
turned on.  
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Find handsets.  
Press and hold to enter registration  
mode.  
It flashes when there is a new voice  
message.  
It remains steadily on when the voice  
messages are already viewed in the  
call log.  
Display icons  
The icon is not shown when there is  
no voice message.  
This feature is network dependent.  
It is displayed when you scroll up/  
down a list/increase and decrease the  
volume.  
There are more digits on the right.  
Press REDIAL/C to read.  
In standby mode, the icons shown on the main  
screen tell you what features are available on  
your handset.  
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Icon  
Descriptions  
When the handset is off the base  
station/charger, the bars indicate the  
battery level (from full to low).  
When the handset is on the base  
station/charger, the bars keep scrolling  
until charging is complete.  
ECO+ The ECO+ mode is activated.  
The empty battery icon flashes and  
you hear an alert tone.  
The battery is low and needs  
recharging.  
The number of bar indicates the  
connection status between the  
handset and base station.The more  
bars are shown, the better the signal  
or the connection is.  
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3 Get started  
Caution  
Make sure that you have read the safety instructions in  
the 'Important safety instructions' section before you  
connect and install your handset.  
Connect the base station  
Warning  
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply  
voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back  
or the underside of the phone.  
Use only the supplied power adapter to charge the  
batteries.  
Install the handset  
The batteries are pre-installed in the handset.  
Pull the battery tape off from the battery door  
before charging.  
Note  
If you subscribe to the digital subscriber line (DSL) high  
speed internet service through your telephone line,  
ensure you install a DSL filter between the telephone  
line cord and the power socket.The filter prevents  
noise and caller ID problems caused by the DSL  
interference. For more information on the DSL filters,  
contact your DSL service provider.  
The type plate is located on the bottom of the base  
station.  
1 Connect each end of the power adapter  
to:  
the DC input jack at the bottom of the  
base station;  
Caution  
Risk of explosion! Keep batteries away from heat,  
sunshine or fire. Never discard batteries in fire.  
Use only the supplied batteries.  
Risk of decreased battery life! Never mix different  
brands or types of batteries.  
the power socket on the wall.  
2 Connect each end of the line cord to:  
the telephone socket at the bottom of  
the base station;  
the telephone socket on the wall.  
Note  
Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use.  
If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are  
being charged, it is normal.  
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4 Enter the new PIN/passcode, then press  
Warning  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
Check the battery polarity when inserting in the  
battery compartment. Incorrect polarity may damage  
the product.  
5 Enter the new PIN/passcode again, then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Charge the handset  
Set the date and time  
Tip  
To set the date and time later, press REDIAL/C to skip  
this setting.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Date & time],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
date, then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The time setting menu is displayed on  
the handset.  
Charge your handset by docking it in either  
direction.When the handset is placed correctly  
on the base station, you hear a docking tone  
LED at the back of the handset flashes once.  
» The handset starts charging.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
time.  
If the time is in 12-hour format, press  
to select [am] or [pm] (Country  
dependent).  
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Note  
5 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
Charge the batteries for 8 hours before first use.  
If the handset becomes warm when the batteries are  
being charged, it is normal.  
Over time, capacity of batteries decreases.This is a  
Change the remote access  
PIN code  
normal battery behavior.  
Your phone is now ready to use.  
Note  
The default answering machine remote access PIN  
code is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure  
the security.  
Check the battery level  
The battery icon displays the current battery  
level.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Remote  
access] > [Change PIN], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
When the handset is off the  
base station, the bars indicate the  
battery level (full, medium and  
low).  
3 Enter the old PIN/passcode, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
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The empty battery icon flashes.  
The battery is low and needs  
recharging.  
If you are on the phone, you hear warning  
tones when the batteries are almost empty.  
The handset turns off when the batteries are  
completely empty.  
What is standby mode?  
Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle.  
The standby screen displays the handset name,  
handset number, date and time.  
Check the signal strength  
The number of bars indicates  
the connection status between  
the handset and base station.The  
more bars are shown, the better  
the connection is.  
Make sure the handset is connected to the  
base station before you make or receive  
calls and carry out the phone functions  
and features.  
If you hear warning tones when you are  
on the phone, the handset is almost out  
of battery or the handset is out of range.  
Charge the battery or move the handset  
nearer to the base station.  
Note  
When ECO+ is on, the signal strength is not displayed.  
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Note  
4 Calls  
The call timer displays the talk time of your current call.  
If you hear warning tones, the phone is almost out of  
battery or out of range. Charge the battery or move  
the phone close to the base station.  
Note  
When the power fails, the phone cannot access  
emergency services.  
Answer a call  
Tip  
When the phone rings, you can select from the  
following options:  
press or to answer the call.  
press REDIAL/C to turn off the ringer of  
this call.  
Make a call  
Warning  
You can make a call in these ways:  
When the handset rings or when the handsfree is  
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to  
avoid ear damage.  
Normal call  
Predial call  
Note  
If you have subscribed for a caller ID service with  
the service provider, you will see the caller number  
displayed on the handset. If the number is saved in the  
phonebook, the name will be displayed.  
Normal call  
1 Press or  
.
Tip  
2 Dial the phone number.  
» The number is dialed out.  
When there is a missed call, a notification message  
appears.  
» The duration of your current call is  
displayed.  
Predial call  
End a call  
1 Dial the phone number  
You can end a call in these ways:  
To erase a digit, press REDIAL/C.  
To erase all digits, press and hold  
REDIAL/C.  
Press  
;
Place the handset to the base station  
or charging cradle.  
To enter a pause, press and hold  
.
2 Press or to dial out the call.  
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1 Press and  
to answer the call.  
» The first call is put on hold, and you  
Mute the microphone  
are now connected to the second call.  
1 Press during a call.  
2 Press and to end the current call and  
» The handset displays [Mute on].  
answer the first call.  
» The caller cannot hear you, but you  
can still hear his voice.  
2 Press again to unmute the microphone.  
» You can now communicate with the  
caller.  
Switch between two calls  
Press and  
.
» The current call is put on hold, and you  
are now connected to the other call.  
Adjust the earpiece/speaker  
volume  
Note  
This feature is country dependent.  
Press  
/
to adjust the volume during a call.  
» The earpiece/speaker volume is  
adjusted and the phone is back to the  
call screen.  
Make a conference call with  
the external callers  
Make a second call  
Note  
This service is network and country dependent. Check  
with the service provider for additional charges.  
Note  
This service is network dependent.  
When you are connected to two calls, press  
1 Press during a call.  
, then  
.
» The first call is put on hold.  
» The two calls are combined and a  
conference call is established.  
2 Dial the second number.  
» The number displayed on the screen is  
dialed out.  
Answer a second call  
Note  
This service is network dependent.  
When there is a periodical beep to notify you  
of an incoming call, you can answer the call in  
these ways:  
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5 Text and  
numbers  
You can enter text and numbers for handset  
name, phonebook records, and other menu  
items.  
Enter text and numbers  
1 Press once or several times on the  
alphanumeric key to enter the selected  
character.  
2 Press REDIAL/C to delete a character.  
Press and hold REDIAL/C to delete all  
characters. Press and to move the  
cursor left and right.  
3 Press to add a space.  
Note  
For information on key mapping of characters and  
numbers, see the chapter 'Appendix'.  
Switch between uppercase  
and lowercase  
By default, the first letter of each word in a  
sentence is uppercase and the rest is lowercase.  
Press and hold to switch between the  
uppercase and lowercase letters.  
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Enter the first character of a contact  
6 Phonebook  
1 Press or press MENU/OK >  
[Phonebook] > [View] to access the  
phonebook list.  
This phone has a phonebook that stores up  
to 100 records.You can access the phonebook  
from the handset. Each record can have a name  
up to 14 characters long and a number up to  
24 digits long.  
2 Press the alphanumerical key that matches  
the character.  
» The first record that starts with this  
character is displayed.  
There are 2 direct access memories (keys  
and  
and  
). Depending on your country, keys  
are preset to the voice mail number  
and information service number of your service  
provider respectively.When you press and hold  
on the key in standby mode , the saved phone  
number is dialed automatically.  
Call from the phonebook  
1 Press or press MENU/OK >  
[Phonebook] > [View] to access the  
phonebook list.  
2 Select a contact in the phonebook list.  
View the phonebook  
3 Press to make the call.  
Note  
You can view the phonebook on one handset only  
each time.  
Access the phonebook during  
a call  
1 Press or press MENU/OK >  
[Phonebook] > [View] to access the  
phonebook list.  
Press MENU/OK, select the contact, then press  
MENU/OK to view the number.  
2 Select a contact and view the available  
information.  
Add a record  
Note  
Search a record  
If your phonebook memory is full, the handset displays  
a notification message. Delete some records to add  
new ones.  
You can search the phonebook records in these  
ways:  
Scroll the contacts list.  
Enter the first character of the contact.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Add new].  
3 Enter the name, then press MENU/OK to  
Scroll the contact list  
confirm.  
1 Press or press MENU/OK >  
[Phonebook] > [View] to access the  
phonebook list.  
4 Enter the number, then press MENU/OK  
to confirm  
» Your new record is saved.  
2 Press and to scroll through the  
phonebook list.  
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Tip  
Delete all records  
Press and hold  
to insert a pause.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Delete all].  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
Note  
The phonebook overwrites the old number with the  
new number.  
3 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» All records (except the 2 direct access  
memory records) are deleted.  
Tip  
Press once or several times on the alphanumeric key to  
enter the selected character.  
Press REDIAL/C to delete the character. Press and  
to move the cursor left and right.  
Edit a record  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Edit].  
3 Select a contact, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
4 Edit the name, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
5 Edit the number, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
» The record is saved.  
Delete a record  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phonebook] > [Delete].  
3 Select a contact, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is deleted.  
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3 Select an option, then press MENU/OK to  
7 Call log  
confirm.  
The call log stores the call history of all missed  
or received calls.The incoming call history  
includes the name and number of the caller,  
call time and date.This feature is available if you  
have registered to the caller ID service with  
your service provider.  
Your phone can store up to 50 call records.The  
call log icon on the handset flashes to remind  
you of any unanswered calls. If the caller allows  
the display of his identity, you can view his  
name or number.The call records are displayed  
in chronological order with the most recent  
received call at the top of the list.  
View the call records  
1 Press  
.
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK  
and [View] select for more available  
information.  
Save a call record to the  
phonebook  
1 Press  
.
Note  
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
Make sure that the number in the call list is valid before  
you can call back directly from the call list.  
2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
The icons shown on the screen tell you  
whether they are missed/received calls.  
3 Select [Save number], then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
4 Enter and edit the name, then press  
Icons Description  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
It remains steadily on when browsing  
answered incoming calls in the call log.  
It flashes when there is a new missed  
call or when browsing the unread  
missed calls in call log.  
5 Enter and edit the number, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is saved.  
It remains steadily on when browsing  
the read missed calls in call log.  
Return a call  
1 Press  
.
2 Select a record on the list.  
Call list type  
3 Press to make the call.  
You can set if you can see all calls or missed  
calls from the call log.  
Delete a call record  
Select the call list type  
1 Press  
.
1 Press MENU/OK.  
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
2 Select [Services] > [Call list type], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
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2 Select a record, press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
3 Select [Delete], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
requests.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is deleted.  
Delete all call records  
1 Press  
.
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
2 Press MENU/OK to enter the options  
menu.  
3 Select [Delete all], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
requests.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» All records are deleted.  
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2 Select a record, press MENU/OK to  
8 Redial list  
confirm.  
3 Press MENU/OK again to enter the menu.  
4 Select [Delete], then press MENU/OK to  
The redial list stores the call history of dialed  
calls. It includes the names and/or numbers you  
have called.This phone can store up to 20 redial  
records.  
confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
5 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is deleted.  
View the redial records  
Press REDIAL/C.  
Delete all redial records  
1 Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of dialed  
Redial a call  
calls.  
2 Select a record, press MENU/OK to  
1 Press REDIAL/C.  
confirm.  
2 Select a record, then press  
.
3 Press MENU/OK again to enter the menu.  
» The number is dialed out.  
4 Select [Delete all], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
Save a call record to the  
phonebook  
5 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» All records are deleted.  
1 Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of dialed  
calls.  
2 Select a record, press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
3 Press MENU/OK again to enter the menu.  
4 Select [Save number], then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
5 Enter and edit the name, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
6 Enter and edit the number, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The record is saved.  
Delete a redial record  
1 Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of dialed  
calls.  
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Set the docking tone  
9 Phone settings  
Docking tone is the sound made when you  
place the handset on the base station or  
charger.  
You can customize the settings to make it your  
own phone.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] >  
[Docking tone], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
Sound settings  
3 Select [On]/[Off], then press MENU/OK  
Set the handset's ringtone volume  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
You can select among 5 ringtone volume levels  
or [Off].  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] >  
[Ring volume], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
ECO+ mode  
When the ECO+ mode is activated, it  
eliminates the radiation of the handset and base  
station in standby mode.  
3 Select a volume level, then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] >[ECO+ mode],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
Set the handset's ringtone  
3 Select [On]/[Off], and press MENU/OK to  
You can select from 10 ringtones.  
confirm.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
» The setting is saved.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [Ring  
tones], then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
Note  
3 Select a ringtone, then press MENU/OK  
Make sure that all the handsets registered to the base  
station are M550/M555 in order to have the ECO+  
feature functioning properly.  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
When ECO+ is activated, the standby time is reduced.  
This is because in ECO+ mode the base station is not  
transmitting any signal in standby mode; therefore the  
handset needs to “listen” more frequently for signals  
from the base station to detect incoming calls or other  
requests from the base station.The time it takes for the  
handset to access features like call setup, call log, paging,  
and phonebook browsing is also delayed.The handset  
will not alert you to link loss in case of power loss or  
moving out of range.  
Set the key tone  
Key tone is the sound made when you press a  
key on the handset.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Sounds] > [Key  
tone], then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select [On]/[Off], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
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Name the handset  
The name of the handset can be up to 14  
characters. It is displayed on the handset screen  
in standby mode.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Phone name],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Enter or edit the name.To erase a  
character, press REDIAL/C.To erase all  
characters, press and hold REDIAL/C.  
4 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Set the date and time  
For information, see 'Set the date and time' in  
the Get started section.  
Set the display language  
Note  
This feature only applies to models with multiple-  
language support.  
Languages available vary from country to country.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Phone setup] > [Language], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select a language, then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
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2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Voice  
language], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
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answering  
machine  
3 Select a language, then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
Set the answer mode  
Available only for M555.  
You can set the answering machine and select if  
the callers can leave messages. Select [Record  
also]if you allow the callers to leave messages.  
Select [Answer only] if you forbid the callers to  
leave messages.  
Your phone includes a telephone answering  
machine that records unanswered calls when it  
is on. By default, the answering machine is set  
to the [Record also] mode.You can access the  
answering machine remotely and change the  
settings through the answering machine menu  
on the handset.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Voice answer],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select an answer mode, then press MENU/  
OK to confirm.  
Turn the answering machine  
on or off  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
If the memory is full, the answering machine switches to  
[Answer only] mode automatically.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Voice answer],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select [Answer only]/[Record also]/[Off],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Announcements  
The announcement is the message your caller  
hears when the answering machine picks up  
the call.The answering machine has 2 default  
announcements: the [Record also] mode and  
[Answer only] mode.  
Set the answering machine  
language  
Note  
This feature only applies to models with multiple-  
language support.  
Record an announcement  
The maximum length of the announcement you  
can record is 3 minutes.The newly recorded  
announcement automatically replaces the old  
one.  
The answering machine language is the language  
for the announcements.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
20 EN  
         
2 Select [Answ. Machine] >  
[Announcement], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] >  
[Announcement], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only],  
3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
4 Select [Record], then press MENU/OK to  
4 Select [Use default], then press MENU/  
confirm.  
OK to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
5 Start recording close to the microphone  
after the beep.  
6 Press MENU/OK to stop recording or the  
5 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
recording stops after 3 minutes.  
» The default announcement is restored.  
» You can listen to the newly recorded  
announcement on the handset.  
Incoming messages  
Note  
Each message can be up to 3 minutes long.  
When you receive new messages, the new  
message indicator flashes on the answering  
machine and the handset displays a notification  
message.  
Make sure that you speak close to the microphone  
when you record an announcement.  
Listen to the announcement  
Note  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
If you pick up the phone when the caller leaves a  
message, the recording stops and you can talk to the  
caller directly.  
If the memory is full, the answering machine switches  
to [Answer only] automatically. Delete old messages to  
receive new ones.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] >  
[Announcement], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
3 Select [Record also] or [Answer only],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
4 Select [Play], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
» You can listen to the current  
announcement.  
Listen to the incoming message  
You can listen to the incoming messages in the  
sequence they are recorded.  
Select MENU/OK > [Answ. Machine] > [Play],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» New messages start playing. Old  
messages start playing if there is no  
new message.  
Note  
You can no longer listen to the announcement when  
you pick up an incoming call.  
Press REDIAL/C to stop listening.  
Press MENU/OK to enter the options  
menu.  
Restore the default announcement  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
Press  
/
to increase/decrease the  
volume.  
EN 21  
   
» The setting is saved.  
Tip  
The message counter is displayed on the first line  
(while the date is displayed on the second line). It  
indicates the current message you are viewing against  
the total number of messages you received.  
Note  
Make sure that the answering machine is switched on  
before this feature can be applied.  
Tip  
Delete an incoming message  
When you access the answering machine remotely,  
you are recommended to set the ring delay to [Toll  
saver] mode.This is a cost effective way to manage  
your messages.When there are new messages, the  
answering machine picks up the call after 3 rings;When  
there is no messages, it picks up the call after 5 rings.  
1 When you listen to the message, press  
MENU/OK to enter the options menu.  
2 Select [Delete], then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
» The current message is deleted.  
Delete all old incoming messages  
Remote access  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
You can operate your answering machine when  
you are away from home. Simply make a call to  
your phone with a touch tone phone and enter  
your 4-digit PIN code.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Delete all],  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
3 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» All old messages are permanently  
deleted.  
Note  
The remote access PIN code is the same as your  
system PIN.The preset PIN is 0000.  
Note  
You can delete the read messages only. No deleted  
messages can be recovered.  
Activate/deactivate the remote access  
You can allow or block remote access to the  
answering machine.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
Set the ring delay  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Remote  
access], then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
You can set the number of times the phone  
rings before the answering machine picks up  
the call.  
3 Select [Activate]/[Deactivate], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Ring delay],  
Change the PIN/passcode  
then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
3 Select a new setting, then press MENU/  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
OK to confirm.  
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2 Select [Answ. Machine] > [Remote  
access] > [Change PIN], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
7
Switch the answering machine on.  
(not available when you listen to the  
messages).  
3 Enter the old PIN/passcode, then press  
8
9
Stop listening to the message.  
Switch the answering machine off.  
(not available when you listen to the  
messages).  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
4 Enter the new PIN/passcode, then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
5 Enter the new PIN/passcode again, then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Access the answering machine  
remotely  
1 Make a call to your home number with a  
touch tone phone.  
2 Enter # when you hear the announcement.  
3 Enter your PIN code.  
» You now have access to your  
answering machine, and you can listen  
to the new messages.  
Note  
You have 2 chances to enter the correct PIN code  
before your phone hangs up.  
4 Press a key to carry out a function. See the  
Remote access commands table below for  
a list of available functions.  
Note  
When there is no message, the phone hangs up  
automatically if no key is pressed for 8 seconds.  
Remote access commands  
Key Function  
1
Repeat the current or listen to the  
previous message.  
2
3
6
Listen to messages.  
Skip to the next message.  
Delete the current message.  
EN 23  
11 Services  
Select the recall duration  
Make sure that the recall time is set correctly  
before you can answer a second call. In normal  
case, the phone is already preset for the recall  
duration.You can select among 3 options:  
[Short], [Medium] and [Long].The number of  
available options varies with different countries.  
For details, consult your service provider.  
The phone supports a number of features that  
help you handle and manage the calls.  
Call list type  
You can set if you can see all calls or missed  
calls from the call log.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Services] > [Recall time], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
View the call records  
3 Select an option, then press MENU/OK to  
confirm.  
1 Press  
.
» The setting is saved.  
» The incoming call log is displayed.  
2 Select a record, then press MENU/OK  
and [View] select for more available  
information.  
Dial mode  
Note  
This feature is country dependent and only applies to  
models that support both tone and pulse dial.  
Auto conference  
To join an external call with another handset,  
Dial mode is the telephone signal used in your  
country.The phone supports tone (DTMF) and  
pulse (rotary) dial. Consult the service provider  
for detailed information.  
press  
.
Note  
This feature is available only for multi-handset versions.  
Set the dial mode  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
Activate/Deactivate auto conference  
2 Select [Services] > [Dial mode], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
3 Select a dial mode, then press MENU/OK  
2 Select [Services] > [Conference], then  
to confirm.  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
3 Select [Auto]/[Off], then press MENU/OK  
to confirm.  
» The setting is saved.  
Note  
If your phone is in pulse dial mode, press * during a call  
for temporary tone mode. Digits entered for this call  
are then sent out as tone signals.  
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4 Enter the system PIN/passcode. (The  
preset PIN/passcode is 0000). Press  
REDIAL/C to remove the number.  
Register additional handsets  
You can register additional handsets to the base  
station.The base station can register up to 3  
handsets.  
5 Select the handset number to be  
unregistered.  
6 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
1 Press MENU/OK on the handset.  
» The handset is unregistered.  
2 Select [Services] > [Register].  
3 Press and hold on the base station for 5  
Tip  
seconds, then press MENU/OK to confirm.  
The handset number displays beside the handset name  
in standby mode.  
4 Enter the system PIN/passcode. Press  
REDIAL/C to make corrections. Press  
MENU/OK to confirm the PIN/passcode.  
Note  
Restore default settings  
For models with an answering machine, you hear a  
confirmation beep.  
You can reset your phone settings to the  
original factory settings.  
» Registration is complete in less than 2  
minutes.The base automatically assigns  
a handset number to the handset.  
1 Press MENU/OK.  
2 Select [Services] > [Reset], then press  
MENU/OK to confirm.  
» The handset displays a confirmation  
request.  
Note  
If the PIN/passcode is incorrect or no base is found  
within a certain period, your handset displays a  
notification message. Repeat the above procedure if  
registration fails.  
3 Press MENU/OK to confirm.  
» All settings except the phonebook are  
reset.  
Note  
The preset PIN/passcode is 0000. No change can be  
made on it.  
Unregister the handsets  
1 If two handsets share the same base  
station, you can unregister a handset with  
another handset.  
2 Press MENU/OK.  
3 Select [Services] > [Unregister], then  
press MENU/OK to confirm.  
EN 25  
     
12 Technical data  
General specification and features  
Maximum talk time: 16 hours  
Maximum standby time: 250 hours (LED  
is off)  
Range indoor: 50 meters  
Range outdoor: 300 meters  
Phonebook list with 100 entries  
Redial list with 20 entries  
Call log with 50 entries  
Answering machine with up to 30 minutes  
recording time  
Caller identification standard support: FSK,  
DTMF  
Battery  
Philips: 2 x AAA Ni-MH 1.2V 550 mAh  
rechargeable batteries  
Power adapter  
Base and charger:  
Philips: S003EB06000302, Input: 100-  
240Vac 50/60Hz 200mA; Output: (i) 6V  
300mA, (ii) 6V 200 mA  
Power consumption  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
0.6W (M550), 0.65W (M555)  
Weight and dimensions  
Handset: 171 grams  
213.0 x 50 x 44 mm (H x W x D)  
Base: 157 grams  
215 x 50 x 35 mm (H x W x D)  
26 EN  
 
general have the ability to emit and receive  
electromagnetic signals.  
13 Notice  
One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to  
take all necessary health and safety measures  
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 confirms that if its products are  
handled properly for their intended use, they  
are safe to use according to scientific 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.  
Declaration of conformity  
Hereby Philips Consumer Lifestyle, declares  
that the M550/M555 is in compliance with  
the essential requirements and other relevant  
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.You can find  
philips.com.  
This product has been designed, tested and  
manufactured according the European R&TTE  
directive 1999/5/EC.  
Use 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.The handset and base station are  
GAP compliant, which means they guarantee  
the minimum functions: register a handset,  
take the line, make a call and receive a call.The  
advanced features may not be available if you  
use them with other makes.To register and use  
this handset with a GAP compliant base station  
of different make, first follow the procedure  
described in the manufacturer's instructions,  
then follow the procedure described in this  
manual for registering a handset.To register a  
handset from different make to the base station,  
put the base station in registration mode, then  
follow the procedure described in the handset  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Disposal of your old product  
and batteries  
Your product is designed and manufactured  
with high quality materials and components,  
which can be recycled and reused.  
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is  
attached to a product it means that the product  
is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/  
EC. Please inform yourself about the local  
separate collection system for electrical and  
electronic products.  
Please act according to your local rules and  
do not dispose of your old products with your  
normal household waste.  
Correct disposal of your old product helps to  
prevent potential negative consequences for the  
environment and human health.  
Compliance with EMF  
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactures  
and sells many products targeted at consumers,  
which, like any electronic apparatus, in  
EN 27  
         
Your product contains batteries covered by the  
European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot  
be disposed with normal household waste.  
Please inform yourself about the local rules  
on separate collection of batteries because  
correct disposal helps to prevent negative  
consequences for the environmental and  
human health.  
When this logo is attached to a product, it  
means a financial contribution has been paid to  
the associated national recovery and recycling  
system.  
Environmental information  
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.  
We have tried to make the packaging easy to  
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),  
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene  
(bags, protective foam sheet.)  
Your system consists of materials which can  
be recycled and reused if disassembled by  
a specialized company. Please observe the  
local regulations regarding the disposal of  
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old  
equipment.  
28 EN  
No dialing tone  
14 Frequently  
Check your phone connections.  
The handset is out of range. Move it closer  
to the base station.  
asked questions  
No docking tone  
The handset is not placed properly on the  
base station/charger.  
The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect  
the power supply first and clean the  
contacts with a damp cloth.  
No signal bar is displayed on the screen.  
The handset is out of range. Move it closer  
to the base station.  
If the handset displays [Register your  
Handset], register your handset.  
I cannot change the settings of my voice mail,  
what do I do?  
Tip  
The voice mail service is managed by your  
service provider but not the phone itself.  
Contact your service provider to change the  
settings.  
For further information, see the chapter 'Services',  
section 'Register additional handsets'.  
My handset is in searching status, what do I  
do?  
The handset on the charger does not charge.  
Make sure the batteries are inserted  
correctly.  
Make sure that the base station has power  
supply.  
Register the handset to the base station.  
Move the handset closer to the base  
station.  
Make sure the handset is placed properly  
on the charger.The battery icon animates  
when charging.  
Make sure the docking tone setting is  
turned on.When the handset is placed  
correctly on the charger, you can hear a  
docking tone.  
If I fail to pair (register) the additional  
handsets to the base station, what do I do?  
Your base memory is full. Unregister the unused  
handsets and try again.  
The charging contacts are dirty. Disconnect  
the power supply first and clean the  
contacts with a damp cloth.  
Batteries are defective. Purchase new ones  
with the same specifications.To remove the  
battery door, refer to the instruction in the  
following picture.  
Tip  
For further information, see the chapter 'Services',  
section 'Unregister the handsets'.  
I have chosen a wrong language which I cannot  
read, what do I do?  
1 Press to go back to the standby screen.  
2 Press MENU/OK to access the main menu  
screen.  
3 One of the following texts appear on the  
No display  
screen:  
Make sure the batteries are charged.  
Make sure there is power and the phone is  
connected.  
Phone setup > Language  
Telefon-Setup > Sprache  
Réglages > Langue  
Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.)  
EN 29  
 
The handset is nearly out of range. Move it  
closer to the base station.  
The phone receives interference from the  
nearby electrical appliances. Move the base  
station away from them.  
The phone is at a location with thick walls.  
Move the base away from them.  
The handset does not ring.  
Make sure the handset ringtone is turned on.  
The caller ID does not display.  
The service is not activated. Check with  
your service provider.  
The caller's information is withheld or  
unavailable.  
Note  
If the above solutions do not help, disconnect the  
power supply from both the handset and base station.  
Try again after 1 minute.  
30 EN  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Δ Ε Ζ 3 D E F É  
Η Θ Ι 4 G H I  
Κ Λ Μ 5 J K L  
Ν Ξ Ο 6 M N O Ñ Ö  
Π Ρ Σ 7 P Q R S ß  
Τ Υ Φ 8T UV Ü  
Χ Ψ Ω 9 W XY Z Ø  
15 Appendix  
Text and number input tables  
Key Upper case characters (for English/  
French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/  
Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/  
Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish/ Romanian/  
Polish/Czech/Hungarian/Slovakian/  
Slovenian/Croatian/Lithuanian/Estonian/  
Lativian/Bulgarian)  
Key Lower case characters (for Greek)  
0
1
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ §  
α β γ 2 a b c à æ ä å  
δ ε ζ 3 d e f è é  
η θ ι 4 g h i ì  
κ λ μ 5 j k l Λ  
ν ξ ο 6 m n o ñ ö ò  
π ρ σ ς 7 p q r s ß  
τ υ φ 8 t u v ù ü  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ ¤ § ...  
A B C 2 Â Æ Á Ã Ä Å Ç Č  
D E F 3 É Ê Ė Ę Δ Φ  
G H I 4 Ğ Í Ï İ Γ  
J K L 5 Λ  
M N O 6 Ñ Ó Ô Õ Ö  
P Q R S 7 Ş Š Π Θ Σ  
T UV 8 Ù Ú Ü  
χ ψ ω 9 w x y z ø  
Key Upper case characters (for Serbian)  
W XY Z 9 Ø Ω Ξ Ψ Ž  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...  
A B C Ђ Ć Č 2 А Б В Г  
D E F Ј Đ 3 Д Е Ж З Δ Φ  
G H I Љ 4 И Й К Л Γ  
J K L Њ 5 М Н О П Λ  
M N O Ћ 6 Р С Т У  
P Q R S Җ Š 7 Ф Х Ц Ч Π Θ Σ ß  
T UV 8 Ш Щ Ъ Ы  
W XY Z Ž 9 Ь Э Ю Я Ω Ξ Ψ  
Key Lower case characters (for English/  
French/ German/ Italian/Turkish/  
Portuguese/Spanish/Dutch/Danish/  
Finnish/Norwegian/ Swedish)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § …  
a b c 2 à â æ á ã ä å ç č  
d e f 3 è é ê ë Δ Φ  
g h i 4 ğ í ì ï į ı Γ  
j k l 5 Λ  
Key Lower case characters (for Serbian)  
0
1
m n o 6 ñ ó ô õ ö ò  
p q r s 7 β ş š Π Θ Σ  
t u v 8 ù ú ü  
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ §  
a b c Ђ Ć Č 2 А Б В Г  
d e f Ј Đ 3 Д Е Ж З  
g h i Љ 4 И Й К Л  
w x y z 9 ø Ω Ξ Ψ ž  
2
3
4
5
6
Key Upper case characters (for Greek)  
0
1
2
Space . 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \^ ~|  
1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & € £ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ § ...  
A B Г 2 A B C Æ Å Ç  
j k l Њ 5 М Н О П  
m n o Ћ 6 Р С Т У  
EN 31  
   
7
8
9
p q r S Җ Š 7 Ф Х Ц Ч Π Θ Σ ß  
t u v ij 8 Ш Щ Ъ Ы  
w x y Z Ž 9 Ь Э Ю Я Ω Ξ  
Ψ
32 EN  
16 Index  
I
incoming messages  
A
L
additional handsets  
announcements  
answer a call  
language setting  
answering machine  
handset  
answering machine  
auto conference  
listen to messages  
B
M
base station  
installation  
overview  
battery  
missed calls  
mute  
O
on/off  
C
call log  
caller ID  
calling  
P
phone  
charging  
conference  
contacts  
overview  
set up  
phone settings  
phonebook  
PIN  
D
answering machine  
power adapter  
default settings  
delete messages  
dial mode  
disposal  
R
recall time  
redial  
F
register/unregister  
remote access to answering machine  
ring delay  
find handsets/paging  
ringtone  
G
GAP  
S
safety  
H
save a number  
setup  
handset name  
signal strength  
sounds  
EN 33  
 
docking  
keytone  
standby mode  
T
text entry  
time setting  
troubleshooting/FAQ  
two calls/call on hold  
V
volume adjustment  
34 EN  
0168  
Specifications are subject to change without notice  
© 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
All rights reserved.  
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