Contents Important Information For your safety Installation requirements Need Help? What’s in the box? Your SE430 Overview of the handset Overview of the base station Main features of your SE430 Connect Install Call Phonebook Call log Clock & Alarm Personal Settings Advanced Settings Network Services Troubleshooting...
The voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as defined in the standard EN 60-950. Need Help? For more information on troubleshooting and FAQs: Troubleshooting : page 48 Online Help www.p4c.philips.com Important Information...
What’s in the box? The following accessories are included with your SE430: Base station Handset 2 AAA Battery door rechargeable batteries The line adaptor may not be attached to the line cord. In this case, you have to connect the line adaptor to the line cord first before plugging the line cord to the line socket.
Handset keys Press Enter the main menu from stand-by mode. Select the function displayed on the handset screen directly above it. Go to redial list from stand-by mode. > Select the function displayed on the handset screen directly above it. Activate mute function during a call.
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Display icons & symbols In stand-by mode, several icons & symbols may be displayed on the handset. The handset is registered and within range of the base station. It blinks when the handset is out of range or is searching for a base. Battery symbol indicating 3 different battery levels.
Overview of the base station Paging key Main features of your SE430 The following is an overview of the menu options that are available in your SE430. For detailed explanation of the menu options, please refer to the corresponding sections in this User Guide. Menu Setup, write/read SMS, etc.
2) Select by pressing the key directly below it (left soft key m ) 3) Select BACK by pressing the key directly below it (right soft key >) Illustration PHILIPS 18:00 08-08 > Main Menu Clock & Alarm > Alarm...
The position in which you placed the base station can have an effect on the range and performance of your SE430. Connecting the Base Station Place the base station in a central location near the telephone line socket and electricity sockets. Connect the line cord and the power cable to the proper connector at the back of the base station.
Install battery Your SE430 is supplied with 2 rechargeable batteries allowing approximately up to 12 hours of talk-time and up to 150 hours stand-by time. Before using the handset, the batteries have to be installed and fully charged. Slide out the battery cover. Place the batteries as indicated and replace the cover.
Battery life and range Talk time and stand-by time When the battery is fully charged, the talk time of your SE430 is approximately 12 hours and the stand-by time is approximately 150 hours. Low battery warning The battery level is shown at the top left of the handset screen. When the battery level becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you by sounding an audible tone and blinking the battery icon.
Set date and time Press Scroll Clock & Alarm Press to select Enter current time (HH:MM) and current date (DD/MM/YY) and press WARNING If your phone is connected to an ISDN line through an adaptor, the date & time may WARNING If your phone is connected to an ISDN line through an adaptor, the date &...
Press four times: Philips By default, the first letter of a word is in upper case. Press lower case. Default settings Ringer Volume Earpiece Volume Speaker Volume Key Beep Auto Pick-up Auto Hang-up Babysit mode Alarm clock Barring mode SMS reception...
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Make a call Predialling Enter the phone number (maximum 24 digits). Press key to dial the number. Direct dialling Press key to take the line. Enter the phone number. Call from redial list > Press key in stand-by mode. Scroll to an entry in the redial list.
Answer a call When the phone rings, press Handsfree answering When the phone rings, press 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. TIP If Auto Pick-up station to answer the call.
Press key again to return to normal mode. WARNING Activation of loudspeaker can suddenly increase the volume in the earpiece to a very high level. Make sure the handset is not too close to your ear. Adjust loudspeaker volume Volume 1 Press key to select from Intercom...
Three-party conference call The conference call feature allows one external call to be shared with two handsets (in intercom). The three parties can share the conversation and no network subscription is required. Press to put the external call on hold (the caller can no longer hear you). Intercom is established immediately if there are only 2 registered handsets.
Your SE430 can store up to 250 phonebook memories, including 9 direct access memories ( Each phonebook entry can have a maximum of 24 digits for the phone number and 12 characters for the name. Access phonebook Press in stand-by mode or press and press The phonebook entries will be listed in alphabetical order.
Scroll to a group A long confirmation beep tone is emitted. You can assign individual contacts to specific groups of your choice. For example, phone numbers of all your co-workers. You can also assign a specific ring melody to that group (see "Group Melody"...
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Store direct access memory You can store up to 9 direct access memories (Key mode will automatically dial the stored phone number. Press , scroll Phonebook (Key 1 9) and press Select a key be displayed. If there is no number stored for the selected key or if you want to change the number currently stored, press and select Add.
Slide the SIM card between the retaining clips, microchip facing up, until it stops. Put the SIM card tray back in the slot on the base station and push into place until it latches. On the handset, press press Copy All Scroll ied to your phonebook.
The call log can store up to 50 entries. If you have subscribed to Caller Line Identification (CLI), and provided the identity of the caller is not withheld, the name (or number) of the caller will be displayed together with the date &...
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Save redial list entry to phonebook > Press key in stand-by mode and scroll Press and scroll Enter name and press Edit number if necessary and press Edit the SMS Box number and press Default SMS Box is 9. To modify, press BACK Scroll to select a group...
SMS stands for Short Message Service. To benefit from this service, you must subscribe to Caller Line Identification Service (CLI) together with SMS service from your network provider. SMS messages can be exchanged with a phone (mobile or compatible fixed lines), provided the receiver has also subscribed to CLI and SMS services.
Enter the destination phone number and press a phone number and press Enter the destination box number directly or scroll press (only for UK). By default, the destination box is 9 (the default destination box depends on the country). Press to send the message or scroll press If you select Send, the message will be sent immediately.
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Press to view the message content. TIP While reading an SMS, press sender’s number and the date and time of reception. When viewing the message content, you can press Reply Send a reply to the sender of the message Edit Forward the message to another recipient Copy to Phbk Save the sender’s number to your phonebook...
Edit the SMS Box number and press The default SMS Box is 9. To modify, press BACK Scroll to select a group you wish to assign for this contact. Press to confirm. A long confirmation beep is emitted and the screen returns to display the message content. Delete an Inbox message While viewing the message content, press Delete...
If you select Send, the message will be sent immediately. been sent successfully. Edit a Draft message While viewing the message content, press Scroll Edit and press After editing, press to confirm the message. Refer to steps 5 to 7 in "Write and send new SMS" on page 27 to send the message or select Draft to overwrite the original message in the Delete a Draft message...
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SMS Box (only for UK) In order to send and receive SMS messages, there must at least be 1 SMS Box created. password is created by default. You can create a maximum of 10 SMS boxes password. To create a new SMS Box (only for UK) Press , press Boxes...
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Change Box Nr Scroll and press Enter the new box number and press To set outgoing number The incoming and outgoing numbers of your SE430 are already set to work on your country network. We advise you not to modify these settings. For more details or in case of any problems, please contact your local network provider.
Set date and time Press , scroll Enter current time (HH:MM) and current date (DD/MM/YY) and press Enter the date in Day/Month/Year format and the time in 24-hour format. A confirmation beep is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. Once the date and time have been set, it will be memorized even if the batteries are removed from the handset or if there is a power failure.
Personal Settings Handset Tones Ring Volume There are 5 ringer volume options (Silence, Low, Medium, To set ring volume Personal Set Press , scroll select Ring Volume. Scroll to your desired volume level and press A confirmation beep is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. When Silence is activated, the icon...
Group Melody To benefit from this feature, you must subscribe to Caller Line ldentification service. See "Caller Line Identification" on page 20. This menu enables you to select and set the melodies to be played when there is an external incoming call from a contact whose name is stored in your phonebook and is part of a group.
Personal Settings Handset Name You can name the handset and display the handset name in stand-by mode. The default handset name of your handset is PHILIPS. To rename the handset Personal Set Press , scroll Edit the handset name and press A confirmation beep is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu.
Babysit mode You must have at least 2 handsets registered to your base station to be able to use this feature (see page 42 "To register an additional handset" ). This feature allows you to monitor e.g. the baby’s room. Place the handset in the room to be monitored. If the sound level around the microphone of the handset exceeds a certain threshold, the handset can automatically call another handset registered on the same base station.
Advanced Settings Recall Time Recall time (or dial delay) is the time delay by which the line will be disconnected after you press can be set to short, medium or long. The default value of recall time that is preset in your SE430 should be the best suited for your country network and therefore you should not need to change it.
To set dial mode Press , scroll Scroll Tone A confirmation beep is emitted and the screen returns to previous menu. Call Barring Call barring enables you to restrict selected handsets from dialling a phone number beginning with certain numbers. You can set up to four different barring numbers, with each number containing up to 4 digits. If you have modified the Master PIN before and it is not the default 0000, you will be required to enter the Master PIN before you can activate or deactivate call barring mode, add or modify call barring number.
Advanced Settings Baby Call When activated, the Baby Call feature enables you to dial a number by pressing any key on your handset. This feature is very useful for direct access to emergency services. You can enter up to 24 digits for baby call number. If you have modified the Master PIN before and it is not the default 0000, you will be required to enter the Master PIN before you can activate or deactivate number.
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Registration The procedures described below are the procedures that you will find in your SE430 handset. The procedures may vary according to the handset you want to register. In this case, please refer to the manufacturer of the additional handset. Additional handsets must be registered to the base unit before you can use them.
Advanced Settings Change Master PIN The Master PIN is used for setting call barring/baby call number and for registration/unregistration of handsets. The default Master PIN is 0000. The length of the PIN is 4 digits. This PIN is also used to protect the settings of your handset.
Auto Prefix The maximum length of an auto prefix number is 5 digits. Once the number is set, it will be automatically inserted at the beginning of each number that will be dialled. To set auto prefix number Press , scroll The last stored auto prefix number is displayed (if any).
Network Services This menu provides a convenient means for you to access, activate or deactivate some network services that are subscription dependent. Contact your network provider for more information about these services. The default numbers and values that are preset in your SE430 should be the best suited for your country network and therefore you should not need to change them.
Deactivate Call Forward Press , scroll Scroll to the type of call forwarding option you wish to deactivate CallFwd UnAns) and press Deactivate Scroll The number string for that selected service will be dialled. When the number has been dialled, press Voice Mail This feature allows the caller to leave a voice message when you are unable, or do not wish to take a call yourself.
Network Services Cancel Call Back Setting Press , scroll Net. Service Settings Scroll and press Enter the required number for cancelling of call back and press Activate Cancel Call Back Net. Service Press , scroll Press to select Activate. The number string for that selected service will be dialled. When the number has been dialled, press Withhold ID Setting...
Troubleshooting of the phone Problem icon is not blinking when the handset is placed on the base No dialling tone Poor audio quality icon is blinking The copy from my mobile phone SIM card to SE430 phonebook is not complete. Troubleshooting Causes •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Causes The handset displays “not • The procedure to add a available” • when attempting to add • Maximum number of handsets another handset to the base station • Base station is already busy • when using a handset Noise interference on your Your SE430 base station or mains radio or television...
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