WHAT HAPPEN WHEN MEMORY IS FULL?
•The Screen Display will show “Fu”.
•When your phone rings, Elegance 55 will answer “Memory full, please call later.”
•The outgoing message will not play and the machine will not record any messages.
Reminder : It is time for you to erase some of your recorded messages. Follow the sections below.
SELECTIVELY ERASING YOUR RECORDED
MESSAGES
1.Press once the PLAY/STOP BUTTON 
to play your recorded messages.
2.While your message is playing, press once the ERASE BUTTON 
.
Result : The next message, if any, will be played automatically. Repeat step 2 if you also want to erase the message.
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ERASING ALL YOUR RECORDED MESSAGES
Press and hold the ERASE BUTTON 
until a long beep is heard, then release the ERASE BUTTON 
. The Screen Display will show “ES”, followed by “0”, which means no messages.
RESTORING ALL ERASED MESSAGES
Notes :
•This can only apply to all erased messages and not to selectively erased messages.
•Erased messages can only be restored provided that no new message is recorded immediately after the erase.
Press and hold the ERASE BUTTON 
until a long beep is heard,
then release the ERASE BUTTON 
. The Screen Display will show “SA”, followed by the
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CHANGING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
SECURITY CODE
Your Elegance 55 comes with a factory default security code of 159, which can be changed to any
once the PLAY/STOP BUTTON 
. It will restore to its previous setting.
MEMOOGM
: 
or
MEMOOGM
: 
or
MEMOOGM
: 
or
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1.Press and hold the ON/OFF BUTTON 
until a long beep is heard. The Screen Display will show “Sc”.
2.Release the ON/OFF BUTTON 
. The Screen Display will show the previous security code in sequence, then will stop at
the first digit of the security code for you to change.
MEMO
3.Press either the FORWARD OGM or REWIND BUTTON 
to choose the first digit for your new security code. Press once the ON/OFF BUTTON 
to confirm your choice. The Screen Display will automatically show the second digit of the
security code.
MEMO
4.Press either the FORWARD OGM or REWIND BUTTON 
to choose the second digit for your new security code. Press once the ON/OFF BUTTON 
to confirm your choice. The Screen Display will automatically show the last digit of the
security code.
MEMO
5.Press either the FORWARD OGM or REWIND BUTTON 
to choose the last digit for your new security code. Press once the ON/OFF BUTTON 
to confirm your choice.
Note : If Elegance 55 has no battery installed or has battery low status, occurrence of power failure will result to all the recorded messages and your changed remote control security code to be lost from memory. In this case, the factory default security code of 159 will be restored automatically after resumption of power supply.
Reminder : For the instructions to remotely access and control your Elegance 55 from another phone, please refer to the Remote Control Reference Card enclosed.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
The only way to cut off the power supply to the telephone / answering machine is to disconnect the power supply block from the mains outlet. Be sure that the mains outlet is located near the telephone device and is easily accessible.
The CE mark on the product certifies its compliance with all applicable technical regulations, as of the date of authorization, concerning user safety and electromagnetic interference according to directives 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.
1.Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings in the product.
2.During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless models. There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning.
3.Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the area where gas is leaking. If this product is a cordless model, make sure the base is also away from the area.
4.Do not use this product near water, or when you are
wet. For example, do not use it in a wet basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any
line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product 15 back in until it has dried thoroughly.
5.Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cord. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
6.If this product does not operate normally, read the instruction in the user’s manual. Do not open this product! Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.
7.If this product has user replaceable batteries, replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual. Do not burn or puncture batteries – they contain caustic chemicals.
8.If this product has a
CAUTION: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, call Philips Consumer Communications.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION:
Mains power supply
TELEPHONE CONNECTION:
The voltages used on this network are classified as
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CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS:
The answering machine, Philips Elegance 55 (TD9368), is designed for connection to the analogue public switched telephone network (PSTN) only.
CONNECTION CONFIGURATION:
The answering machine, Philips Elegance 55 (TD9368), can be used as a single device and/or as part of a configuration with other pre- or post- connected
NEW INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY:
CAUTION: Disconnect the telephone line plug from the wall socket before opening the battery compartment door. Unscrew the compartment door and connect a new 9 volts battery to the polarized battery tap. Replace and fasten the battery compartment door before reconnecting the telephone line plug.
Do not install or replace any telephone device during thunderstorms!
RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER (REN):
Your Elegance 55 (TD9368) has a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of 1.0. To determine the maximum number of telephones that can be connected to your line, add together the individual RENs of the apparatus you wish to connect. If this total exceeds four, one or all of your telephones may not ring correctly.
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This product may be used legally in the country where the appropriate authority has given its specific authorization. This authorization appears on a label on the base station.
In the interest of improving our products and services, Philips reserves the right to alter the specifications without prior notice.
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UK
Your international guarantee
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Philips product which has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards.
If, unfortunately, something should go wrong with this product Philips guarantees free of charge labour and replacement parts irrespective of the country where it is repaired during a period of 12 months from date of purchase. This international Philips guarantee complements the existing national guarantee obligations to you of dealers and Philips in the country of purchase and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
The Philips guarantee applies provided the product is handled properly for its intended use, in accordance with its operating instructions and upon presentation of the original invoice or cash receipt, indicating the date of purchase, dealer’s name and model and production number of the product.
The Philips guarantee may not apply if :
•the documents have been altered in any way or made illegible ;
•the model or production number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible ;
•repairs or product modifications and alterations have been executed by unauthorised service organisations or persons ;
•damage is caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, water or fire, misuse or neglect.
Please note that the product is not defective under this guarantee in the case where modifications become necessary in order for the product to comply with local or national technical standards which apply in countries for which the product was not originally designed and/or manufactured. Therefore always check whether a product can be used in a specific country.
In the event you require service whilst in another country a dealer address can be given to you by the Philips Consumer Help Desk in that country.
In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the operating instructions carefully before contacting your dealer.
In case your Philips product is not working correctly or is defective, please contact:
PHILIPS CONSUMER COMUNICATIONS
PO BOX 1056
Kingston & Surbiton
Surrey
KT1 6YN
Phone : 0645 282828
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