Philips B1601W/FR User Manual
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Philips cordless
phone
Philips cordless
phone with
answering machine
B160
B165
Important safety instructions
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.
• Refer to safety information before using the
product.
• Hereby, Gibson Innovations declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU.
• Use only the power supply listed in the user
instructions.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with
liquids.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
• The integrated battery shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• When the handset rings or when the handsfree is
activated, keep the handset away from your ear to
avoid hearing damage.
In menu
Conrm / Select / Enter the option menu.
Cancel / back
Up / down
Exit menu.
In text input
Delete text.
Enter a space.
Display icons
It shows the connection status between the
handset and base station. The more bars are
shown, the better the signal strength is.
It remains steadily on when browsing incoming
calls in the call log.
It indicates an outgoing call in the redial list.
It ashes when there is a new missed call or
when browsing new missed calls. It remains
steadily on when browsing the missed calls in
call log that are already read.
It ashes when receiving incoming call. It
remains steadily on during a call.
The ringer is o.
B165 only: Answering machine: it ashes when
there is a new message or when the memory
is full. It is displayed when the telephone
answering machine is turned on.
Voice messages indicator: ashes for new
messages, is steady for reviewed messages.
* This is network dependent.
It is displayed when you scroll up/down a list
or increase and decrease the volume.
There are more digits on the right. Press to
read.
In call
Phonebook
Access the redial list.
Adjust the volume.
End calls.
Enter a pause (press and hold).
Recall (network dependent).
Mute/unmute the microphone.
Standby
Access the main menu.
Access the redial list.
Phonebook
Call log
Make and receive calls.
Switch the handset on or o (press and hold).
Make intercom call (press and hold).
Lock/unlock the keypad (press and hold).
B165 only: Press to play new message from
the answer machine. / Access to the answer
machine menu.
Find handset /
registration
(bottom)
1Overview
Microphone
Earpiece
(B165)
(B160)
Display icons
2Connect
Multi-handset
version only.
The base station
allows connection to
a power bank as an
alternative source of
power during AC power
outage.
1 2 3
3Get started
Switch on your phone Charge your phone
Note
The batteries will not charge if the handset switch
is not turned on.
Congure your phone
1 When using your phone for the rst time, you see
a welcome message (country dependent).
2 Set the country and language if prompted.
> 70%
40% - 70%
10% - 40%
Flashing: low battery
Scrolling: charging in progress
Charge 8 hours
4Enjoy
Phonebook
Add record
1 Press .
2 Select [PHONEBOOK] > [ADD NEW].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Call from the phonebook
1 Press .
2 Select a record and press .
Call log
Call from the call log
1 Press .
2 Select a record and press .
View record
Press > > [VIEW].
Save record
1 Press .
2 Select a record and press >
[SAVE NUMBER].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Delete record
1 Press > > [DELETE].
2 Follow on-screen instructions.
Redial list
Call from the redial list
1 Press .
2 Select a record and press .
Save record
1 Press .
2 Select a record and press >
[SAVE NUMBER].
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Delete record
1 Press > > [DELETE].
2 Follow on-screen instructions.
Telephone answering
machine (for B165 only)
Turn the answering machine on or o
1 Press > [ANSW MACHINE] > [ON/OFF].
2 Follow on-screen instructions.
• [ON] > [ANSWER ONLY] means the
answering machine is on. Calls are only
answered, messages are not recorded.
• [ON] > [RECORD ALSO] means the
answering machine is on. Calls are answered
and messages are recorded.
Listen to the incoming messages
Press > [ANSW MACHINE] > [PLAY].
Delete an incoming message
1 When you listen to the message, press to
enter the options menu.
2 Select [DELETE], then press to conrm.
Register the handset or
additional handsets
You can register additional handsets to the base
station.
1 Press and hold on the base station for
10 seconds.
2 Press .
3 Select [SERVICES] > [REGISTER], then press
to conrm.
4 Enter the system PIN/passcode (0000).
5 Press to conrm the PIN/passcode.
» Registration is complete in less than
2 minutes.
Note
• The preset PIN is 0000.
• The handset and the 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
the handset to another GAP-compliant base
station, follow the registration procedure of
that base station.
Restore default settings
You can reset your phone settings to the original
factory settings, and recall the original PIN/
passcode.
1 Press .
2 Select [SERVICES] > [RESET], then press
to conrm.
3 Follow on-screen instructions.
Technical
data
Battery
Rechargeable Ni-MH 2.4V 300mAh
non-removable batteries
Adapter (base and charger)
Input: Output:
SPPS:
SSY050050-UK
100-240 V~
50/60 Hz 200 mA
5 Vdc
500 mA
Alternative power source
Power bank: output: 5 Vdc 500 mA (minimum)
Phonebook with 50 entries
Call log with 20 entries
Talk time: 10 hours
Standby time: 200 hours
RF output power: < 24 dBm
Frequency band: 1880 MHz ~ 1900 MHz
Note
• You can nd the Declaration of Conformity on
www.p4c.philips.com.
My handset displays [SEARCHING] or
[UNAVAILABLE], or [UNREGISTERED],
what do I do?
• Make sure that the base station has power
supply.
• The handset is out of range. Move it closer to the
base station.
• The handset is not paired with the base. Register
the handset to the base station.
If I fail to pair (register) the additional
handsets to the base station, what do I do?
• Your base memory is full. Access >
[SERVICES] > [UNREGISTER] to unregister
the unused handsets and try again.
• If registration fails, unplug the power adapter
from the base station and plug it back. Wait for
15 seconds, and then repeat the registration
procedure.
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 to access the main menu screen.
3 The following options will appear on the screen:
[PHONE SETUP] > [LANGUAGE]
[CONFIG. TÉL] > [LANGUE]
[TEL.-SETUP] > [SPRACHE]
[CONF. TELEF.] > [LINGUA]
4 Select them to access the language options.
5 Select your own language.
My handset is in searching or unavailable
status, what do I do?
• Make sure that the base station has power
supply.
• Register the handset to the base station.
• Move the handset closer to the base station.
No display
• Make sure the batteries are charged.
• Make sure there are power and phone
connections.
The battery discharges too fast.
• The battery is not fully recharged. Leave the
handset on the charging cradle for at least
8 hours or until the battery icon on the handset
stops scrolling and indicates full bar.
Bad audio (crackles, echo, etc.)
• 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 phone receives interference from the DSL
(digital subscriber line) connection. Install a DSL
lter to prevent the noise. Contact your service
provider for the DSL lter.
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.
Frequently asked questions
www.philips.com/support
To access the user instructions online, use the
reference model number written on the product
label at the bottom of the base station.
This symbol on a product means that the
product is covered by European Directive
2012/19/EU.
This product has been manufactured by, and is sold
under the responsibility of Gibson Innovations Ltd., and
Gibson Innovations Ltd. is the warrantor in relation to
this product.
Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered
trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used
under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V.
2017 © Gibson Innovations Limited.
All rights reserved.
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