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  • Page 1 B160 B165 Philips cordless phone Philips cordless phone with answering machine Extended user documentation Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/support...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configure your phone (country Save a call record to the dependent) phonebook Change the remote access PIN Return a call code (for B165) Delete a call record Charge the handset Delete all call records Check the battery level What is standby mode?
  • Page 4 12 Services Auto conference Auto prefix Network type Select the recall duration Dial mode Auto clock Register the handset or additional handsets Unregister the handsets Restore default settings 13 Technical data 14 Notice Declaration of conformity Use GAP standard compliance Compliance with EMF Disposal of your old product and battery...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    1 Important • Metallic objects may be retained if placed near or on the handset receiver. safety • Do not use the product in places where there are explosive hazards. • Do not open the handset, base station or instructions charger as you could be exposed to high voltages.
  • Page 6: Your Phone

    2 Your phone Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Power adapter** Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. What is in the box Line cord* Guarantee Handset** Short user manual Note Base station (B160) •...
  • Page 7: Overview Of The Phone

    • Press and hold to lock/unlock the keypad in standby mode. Press and hold to enter a pause. (for B160) or (for B165) • Mute or unmute the microphone. • Access to the answer machine menu in standby mode (for B165 only).
  • Page 8: Overview Of The Base Station

    Overview of the base station B160 • Press to find handsets. • Press and hold to enter the registration mode. B165 • Press to find handsets. • Press and hold to enter the registration mode.
  • Page 9: Get Started

    3 Get started Connect each end of the power adapter to: • the micro USB jack at the bottom of the base station; • the power socket on the wall. Connect each end of the line cord Caution • Make sure that you have read the safety •...
  • Page 10: Switch On The Handset

    Configure your phone Note (country dependent) • For the minimum requirement of the power bank, see the chapter “Technical Data”. • While using a power bank as an alternative power source, it may drain very soon if you When using your phone for the first charge the handset at the same time.
  • Page 11: Change The Remote Access Pin Code (For B165)

    Your phone is now ready to use. Change the remote Check the battery level access PIN code (for B165) Note • The default answering machine remote access PIN code is 0000 and it is important to change it to ensure the security.
  • Page 12: What Is Standby Mode

    It remains steadily on during a call. The ringer is off. Display icons Answering machine (B165 only): it flashes when there is a new In standby mode, the icons shown on message or when the memory the main screen tell you what features is full.
  • Page 13 It flashes when there is a new voice message. It flashes when there is a new voice message. It remains steadily on when the voice messages are already viewed in the call log. The icon is not shown when there is no voice message. It is displayed when you scroll up/down a list/increase and decrease the volume.
  • Page 14: Calls

    4 Calls Note • The talk time of your current call is displayed on the call timer. • If you hear warning tones, the phone is Note almost out of battery or out of range. Charge the battery or move the phone close to the •...
  • Page 15: Adjust The Earpiece Volume

    When there is a periodical beep to Adjust the earpiece notify you of an incoming call, you can volume answer the call in these ways: Press R and to answer the call. Press to adjust the volume » The first call is put on hold, and during a call.
  • Page 16: Intercom And Conference Calls

    5 Intercom and While you are on the phone conference You can go from one handset to another during a call: calls Press and hold » The current caller is put on hold. » For multi-handset versions, the An intercom call is a call to another handsets available for intercom handset that shares the same base are displayed, then go to step...
  • Page 17 are displayed, then go to step » For two-handset versions, the other handset rings, then go to step 3. Select a handset, then press MENU/OK to confirm. » The selected handset rings. Press on the selected handset. » The intercom is established. Press MENU/OK.
  • Page 18: Text And Numbers

    6 Text and numbers You can enter text and numbers for handset name, phonebook records, and other menu items. Enter text and numbers Press once or several times on the alphanumeric key to enter the selected character. Press REDIAL/C to delete a character.
  • Page 19: Phonebook

    7 Phonebook Enter the first character of a contact Press or press MENU/OK > This phone has a phonebook that [PHONEBOOK] > [VIEW] to access stores up to 50 records. You can the phonebook list. access the phonebook from the Press the alphanumerical key that handset.
  • Page 20: Edit A Record

    Delete all records • Press and hold # to insert a pause. • Press once or several times on the Press MENU/OK. alphanumeric key to enter the selected Select [PHONEBOOK] > [DELETE character. • Press REDIAL/C to delete the character. ALL], press MENU/OK to confirm.
  • Page 21: Call Log

    8 Call log View the call records Press The call log stores the call history » The incoming call log is of all missed or received calls. The displayed. incoming call history includes the Select a record, then press name and number of the caller, call MENU/OK and select [VIEW] for time and date.
  • Page 22: Delete A Call Record

    Delete a call record Press » The incoming call log is displayed. Select a record, then press MENU/OK to confirm. Select [DELETE], then press MENU/OK to confirm. » A confirmation request is displayed on the handset. Press MENU/OK to confirm. »...
  • Page 23: Redial List

    9 Redial list Delete a redial record Press REDIAL/C to enter the list of The redial list stores the call history dialed calls. of dialed calls. It includes the names Select a record, then press and/or numbers you have called. MENU/OK to confirm.
  • Page 24: Phone Settings

    10 Phone Set the handset’s ringtone for external calls settings You can select from 10 ringtones for external calls. Press MENU/OK. You can customize the settings to Select [PHONE SETUP] > make it your own phone. [SOUNDS] > [RINGTONE EXT], then press MENU/OK to confirm.
  • Page 25: Set The Date And Time

    the handset screen in standby mode. You can press and hold MENU/OK to switch between the handset name and date and time display. Press MENU/OK. Select [PHONE SETUP] > [PHONE NAME], then press MENU/OK to confirm. Enter or edit the name. To erase a character, press REDIAL/C.
  • Page 26: Telephone Answering Machine

    • This feature only applies to models with multiple-language support. Note The answering machine language is • Available only for B165. the language for the announcements. Press or MENU/OK > [ANSW Your phone includes a telephone MACHINE] > MENU/OK. answering machine that records Select [LANGUAGE], then press unanswered calls when it is on.
  • Page 27: Incoming Messages

    Record an announcement Note • The maximum length of the You can no longer listen to the announcement when you pick up an announcement you can record is incoming call. 3 minutes. The newly recorded announcement automatically replaces the old one. Restore the default or MENU/OK >...
  • Page 28: Set The Ring Delay

    Listen to the incoming message Note • You can listen to the incoming You can delete the read messages only. No deleted messages can be recovered. messages in the sequence they are recorded. • If there are new messages, press to listen.
  • Page 29 Access the answering machine Note remotely • The remote access PIN code is the same as your system PIN. The preset PIN is 0000. Make a call to your home number with a touch tone phone. Enter # when you hear the Activate/deactivate the remote announcement.
  • Page 30 Remote access commands Function Listen to the previous message. Listen to messages. Skip to the next message. Delete the current message. Switch the answering machine on (not available when you listen to the messages). Stop listening to the message. Switch the answering machine off.
  • Page 31: Services

    12 Services Note • The maximum length of a detect number is 5 digits. The maximum length of an auto prefix number is 10 digits. The phone supports a number of • This is a country dependent feature. features that help you handle and manage the calls.
  • Page 32: Network Type

    Network type Dial mode Note Note • • This is a country dependent feature. It This feature is country dependent and only only applies to models with network type applies to models that support both tone support. and pulse dial. Dial mode is the telephone signal Press MENU/OK.
  • Page 33: Register The Handset Or Additional Handsets

    synchronized, make sure the current Note year is set. • If the PIN is incorrect or no base is found Press MENU/OK. within a certain period, a notification Select [SERVICES] > [AUTO message will be displayed on your handset. • If registration fails, unplug the power adapter CLOCK], then press MENU/OK to from the base station and plug it back.
  • Page 34: Restore Default Settings

    Note • A handset cannot unregister itself if it is the only handset registered to the base station. Restore default settings You can reset your phone settings to the original factory settings. Press MENU/OK. Select [SERVICES] > [RESET], then press MENU/OK to confirm. »...
  • Page 35: Technical Data

    1880 MHz ~ 1900 MHz • Power consumption • Power consumption in idle mode: around 0.70 W (B160); 0.75 W (B165) Weight and dimensions • Handset: 100.5 grams 155 x 50 x 25.6 mm (H x W x D) •...
  • Page 36: Notice

    Directive 2014/53/EU. You can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.p4c.philips.com. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality Use GAP standard materials and components, which can compliance be recycled and reused.
  • Page 37 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...
  • Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions

    15 Frequently The range is short. How can I improve asked The range is subject to environmental factors, like electrical devices or walls questions in between. • Move the base station to another corner/room. • Move the base station away from My handset displays [SEARCHING] or other electrical appliances nearby [UNAVAILABLE], or [UNREGISTERED],...
  • Page 39 The handset loses connection with The handset on the charger does not the base or the sound interrupts charge. during a call. • Make sure that the power switch is • The handset is nearly out of range. at ‘ON’ position. Move it closer to the base station.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41: Appendix

    16 Appendix Characters (for Greek) space 0 A B Γ 2 Text and number input Δ E Z 3 tables H Θ | 4 K Λ M 5 Characters (for English/Latin) N Ξ O 6 space 0 Π P Σ 7 T Y Φ...
  • Page 42 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. UM_B160-165_05_EN_V1.0 WK1725...

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