Philips SE450 User Manual page 11

SETTING THE CLOCK
Your phone has a digital clock. Set the clock before initial use of the phone.
Setting the date and time
1. Press .
2. Select Clock & alarm
3. Use the digit keys to enter the date.
4. Press OK . The handset displays the time editing screen.
5. Use digit keys to enter the time.
6. Press . The setting is saved.
OK
Setting the date and time format
This feature only applies to model(s) with date/time format support.
You can choose how your phone displays the date (DD/MM or MM/DD) and time
(12-hour or 24-hour). Each handset can have different date and time format.
1. Press .
2. Select Clock & alarm
3. Select Date format or Time format.
4. Select the setting you want.
5. Press . The setting is saved.
OK
WHAT IS STANDBY MODE?
Your phone is in standby mode when it is idle. The standby screen displays the
handset name, the handset number, the date and time, the signal icon, and the
battery icon.
Getting Started
Set date/time. Press .
OK
Set format. Press .
OK
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Getting Started
CHECKING THE SIGNAL STRENGTH
The signal icon displays the link status between your handset and the base
station. A steady icon means your handset and the base station are linked. A
flashing icon means your handset and the base station are not linked.
If you move too far away from the base station while you are on the phone, you
will hear warning tones notifying you that your handset is almost out of range –
lost link. Take your handset closer to the base station or your call may be cut off
shortly after the warning.
NOTE: If your handset has lost link, you will not be able to make or
receive any calls. You will also not be able to carry out many of the
phone's functions and features.
SWITCHING YOUR HANDSET ON/OFF
Switching off your handset
1. Press and hold
NOTE: Your handset cannot receive any calls if the power is switched off.
Switching on your handset
1. Press . The handset may take a few seconds to power up.
. The handset's screen turns off.
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