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Siemens Gigaset SL785 User Manual

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SL785
Issued by
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt
Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the trademark Siemens
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
Rights of modification reserved.
www.gigaset.com

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  • Page 1 SL785 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the trademark Siemens © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com...

  • Page 2: Brief Overview

    Brief overview Brief overview 1 Display in idle status ¢ 2 Battery charge status ( page 16) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 20) ¢ 4 Message key ( page 34) Access to Calls and Message lists. Flashes: New message or new call 5 End Call key, On/Off key End call, cancel function, go back one menu level (press briefly), back to idle status (press...

  • Page 3: Display Symbols

    Display symbols Display symbols The following symbols are displayed regardless of the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¢ Signal strength ( page 16) ¢ or Eco mode symbol ¼ ( page 41) Answering machine switched on ¢ Bluetooth activated ( page 48) or ô/ õ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Safety precautions ........6 Gigaset SL785 – more than just a telephone ....7 First steps .
  • Page 5 Contents Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base station ......... . 35 Using the handset .
  • Page 6 Contents Connecting the base station to the PABX ....57 Dialing modes and setting Flash Duration ......57 Setting pauses .

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Be sure to read this user guide and the safety precautions before using your telephone. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the bottom of the base station.

  • Page 8: Gigaset Sl785 - More Than Just A Telephone

    Gigaset SL785 – more than just a telephone Gigaset SL785 – more than just a telephone Your telephone sets new standards for the way you communicate at home. The configuration and user interface of the cordless phone are unique, provid- ing you with first-class voice quality in handsfree mode, while the various ports (Bluetooth, USB) offer you high flexibility.

  • Page 9: First Steps

    First steps First steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset SL785 base station One base station cover stand One power adapter for the base station One Gigaset SL78H handset One battery One battery cover One belt clip One charging cradle with power adapter...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Base Station

    First steps Connecting the base station ¤ Connect the power adapter and phone jack to the base station, and place the cables in the cable recesses. ¤ Place the cover in the notches on the back of the base station and click into place (not if mounting on the wall ¢...

  • Page 11: Installing The Base Station And Charging Cradle

    First steps Installing the base station and charging cradle The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in closed, dry rooms within a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Install the base station on a level, nonslip surface in a central location in your house or apartment, or mount the base station on the wall ¢...

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not the recommended type. * Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. ¤ First insert the battery at the top of the receptacle a.
  • Page 13 First steps To connect the USB cable or change the battery open the battery cover: ¤ Remove the belt clip (if attached). ¤ Place a coin into the notch at the bottom of the casing and pull the battery cover upwards.
  • Page 14 First steps Placing the handset in the charging cradle ¤ Insert the power adapter of the charging cradle into the electrical outlet. ¤ Place the handset in the charging cradle, with its display facing forward. The handset is registered with the base station at the factory. You do not need to complete a registration.

  • Page 15: Setting The Date And Time

    First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the alarm and the calendar can be used. ¤ Press the key below on the dis- §Time§ play screen to open the input field. Time (If you have already set the time and date, open the input field using the ¢...
  • Page 16 First steps ¤ am/pm Save Press the key below on the dis- §Save§ play screen to confirm your entry. ‰ The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone. Saved Date/Time Date: 10/14/2009 Time: 07:15am ¤ Press the key below on the dis- §Back§...

  • Page 17: Battery Charge Status

    First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time i à set, the idle display is shown, as in this exam- ple. If the answering machine is activated, INT 1 à the answering machine icon will be dis- 14, 2009 played in the header.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Usb Cable

    First steps Connecting the USB cable ¢ To connect your telephone to a PC ( page 61), you can connect the supplied USB cable to the back panel of your phone. ¤ Remove the belt clip (if attached) ¢ page 12). ¤...

  • Page 19: What Would You Like To Do Next

    First steps What would you like to do next? Now that you have successfully started your phone, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important topics. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices, such as other Gigaset tele- phones, you should first read the section entitled "Using the phone"...

  • Page 20: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Using the Control key Below, the side of the Control key that you must press in a given operating situation is shown in black (top, bottom, right, left, center), for example, v for "press right on the Control key"...

  • Page 21: Using The Display Keys

    Using the phone Using the Display keys The function of the Display keys changes depending on the particular operat- ing situation. Example: Current Display key functions Back Save Display keys Some important Display keys: Open a menu for further functions. Options Confirm selection.

  • Page 22: Using The Menus

    Using the phone Using the menus Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of lev- els. Main menu (first menu level) ¤ When the handset is in idle status, press the right v Control key to open the main menu.

  • Page 23: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the End Call key to switch off the handset. A confirmation tone plays as the phone turns off. Press and hold the End Call key again to switch the handset on. Please note When the handset is switched on, an animation of a clock will be displayed for several seconds.

  • Page 24: Using This Guide

    Using the phone Using this guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: ¢ ¢ ¢ (³ = on) Settings Telephony Auto Answer means: ¤ Press right on the Control key v to open the main menu. ¤...
  • Page 25 Using the phone Telephony ´ Auto Answer function has Auto Answer already been selected. Area Codes Listening In Dialing Mode Back Change ¤ Press the Display key §Change§ activate/deactivate the function. Telephony Changes are effective immediately ³ and do not have to be confirmed. Auto Answer Area Codes Listening In...

  • Page 26: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): · ¢ Alarm Clock page 43 ò Bluetooth ¢ Activation page 49 ¢ Search for Headset page 49 ¢ Search for DataDevice page 49 ¢ Known Devices page 49 ¢...
  • Page 27 Menu tree á Resource Directory ¢ Screensavers page 54 ¢ Caller Pictures page 54 ¢ Sounds page 54 ¢ Capacity page 54 Î ¢ Directory page 29 Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 14 ¢ Audio Settings Call Volume page 52 ¢...

  • Page 28: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls Accepting a call The handset indicates an incoming call in three ways: by ringing, by a display on the Making an external call screen, and by the flashing Handsfree key External calls are calls using the public tel- You can accept the call by: ephone network.

  • Page 29: Using Caller Id

    Making calls Using Caller ID Using the Handsfree feature Caller ID (CID) and Caller Name ID (CNID) In handsfree mode, instead of holding the are optional subscription services pro- handset to your ear, you can put it down, vided by your telephone service provider. for example, on the table in front of you.

  • Page 30: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Quick list A list of name/numbers that can be Per- The options are: son/Business name and phone number; dial-around name and code; descriptive Directory name and PIN, etc. Quick list ¤...
  • Page 31 Using the directory and lists Selecting entries in the directory and Caller Melody (VIP): Mark a directory entry as a VIP (very Quick list important person) by assigning a spe- s / C Open the directory or Quick cific ringer to it. VIP calls are recognized list.
  • Page 32 Using the directory and lists Using other functions Select the internal number of ¢ s / C s (Select entry) the receiving handset and ¢ press §OK§ (Open menu) §Options§ You can transfer several individual entries The following functions can be selected with q: one after the other by responding §Yes§...
  • Page 33 Using the directory and lists ¤ Copying a displayed number to the You can enter data in the following fields: directory Anniversary (Date) Numbers displayed in a list (e.g., the Call Enter month/day/year in 8-digit format. lists or the Last Number Redial list), or Anniversary (Time) during a call can be copied to the direc- Enter the hour/minute for the reminder...

  • Page 34: Using The Last Number Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Using the Last Number Redial Using Call lists list Requirement: Caller ID service subscrip- tion (CID, page 28) The Last Number Redial list contains the Your telephone stores various types of twenty numbers last dialed with the hand- calls: set (max.

  • Page 35: Opening Lists With The Message Key

    Using the directory and lists – Calls recorded by the answering The number of new entries is displayed to machine (Ã) the right of the corresponding icon. Press the Talk key c to return the i à ™ Ë Ã selected call.

  • Page 36: Operating The Answering Machine On The Gigaset Sl785

    Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base station Operating the answering Mode: Select Answer & Record, Answer only machine on the Alternating. If the Alternating mode is selected: Gigaset SL785 base station Record from: Using 4-digit format, enter hours/min- You can access the answering machine utes for the start of the period.
  • Page 37 Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base station After recording, the announcement is Playing back messages played back for you to check. You can rere- The date and time of each message is cord the announcement with §New§...
  • Page 38 Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base station t or Press the Display key to con- §Yes§ Go to the start of the current firm the prompt. message. Deleting individual old messages Press twice to go back to the previous message.

  • Page 39: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening

    Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base station Setting the recording Activating/deactivating two-way record parameters You can record an external call with the The answering machine has already been answering machine. ¤ preset at the factory. Use the handset to Inform the caller that the call is being make customized settings.

  • Page 40: Resetting Fast Access For The Answering Machine Using Key 1

    Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base station Changing the language for voice Calling the answering machine and prompt and prerecorded playing back messages announcement Dial your own number. Open the main menu. When you hear your announcement, press 9, and *#Q5#2 enter the system PIN.

  • Page 41: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox Viewing the network mailbox message The network mailbox is your network pro- vider's voice mail within the network. You When a message is recorded, you receive cannot use the network mailbox unless a call from the network mailbox.

  • Page 42: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT Setting an appointment (calendar) You are helping to protect the environ- ment with your Gigaset SL785. You can use your handset to remind your- self of up to thirty appointments. Anniver- Reduced energy consumption saries entered in the directory ¢...
  • Page 43 Setting an appointment (calendar) If appointments have already been ØÜ entered, this will open the list of existing appointments on that day. ¢ Select <New Entry> to open the §OK§ data input window. If no appointments have been entered, Meeting the data input window will open imme- diately to add the new appointment.

  • Page 44: Displaying Missed Appointments, Anniversaries

    Setting the alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Displaying missed appointments, anniversaries Requirement: The date and time have ¢ already been set ( page 14). Missed appointments/anniversaries ¢ page 32) are displayed in the Missed Activating/deactivating the alarm Alarms list if: clock and setting the wake-up time You do not accept an appointment/ ·...

  • Page 45: Using Several Handsets

    Manually registering the On the base station Gigaset SL78H to the Gigaset SL785 Press and hold the Registration/Paging key ¢ on the base station ( page 1) (approx.

  • Page 46: Changing The Base Station

    Using several handsets Ending paging Transferring a call to another handset ¤ Briefly press the Registration/Paging You can transfer an external call to key on the base station or press the End Call key a on the handset. another handset (connect). Open the list of handsets.

  • Page 47: Listening In To An External Call

    Using several handsets Ending a conference call Press and hold the Talk key. You can listen in to the call. All parties hear Press the End Call key. a signal tone. During this time, this hand- If an internal party presses the End Call key a, the other handset remains con- set displays the Conference...

  • Page 48: Using A Handset As A Room Monitor

    Using a handset as a room monitor Assign Handset No. Warning! Select and press §OK§ Always check the operation of the Select number. Only numbers room monitor before use. For that have not been assigned example, test its sensitivity. are displayed. Check the connection if you are Press the Display key to save §Save§...

  • Page 49: Using Bluetooth Devices

    Using Bluetooth devices When the room monitor function is acti- To reactivate the room monitor function vated, the idle display appears as shown with the same phone number: ¤ below: Turn on the activation again and save ¢ with page 47). §Save§...
  • Page 50 Using Bluetooth devices Activating/deactivating Bluetooth The device is saved in the list of known devices. mode ò ¢ ¢ Canceling/repeating current search Activation To cancel search: Press to activate or deactivate Blue- §Change§ tooth mode (³ = activated). Press the Display key. §Cancel§...

  • Page 51: Name Of The Handset

    Handset settings Handset settings Changing the name of a Bluetooth device ¢ s (select entry) Open list Press the Display key. Your handset is preconfigured, but you §Options§ can change the settings to suit your indi- Select and press Edit Name §OK§...

  • Page 52: Changing The Display Language

    Handset settings Changing the display language Bluetooth Assign the Bluetooth menu to a key. You can view the display texts in different Redial languages. Displaying the Last Number Redial list. Ï ¢ ¢ Language Call Lists The current language is indicated by a Ø. Displaying the lists of incoming and outgoing calls.

  • Page 53: Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer

    Handset settings Select screensaver and In idle status: press Open the menu for setting the §OK§ Call Volume. Press the Display key. §Save§ Set the earpiece volume. When the screensaver conceals the dis- play, briefly press a to show the idle Scroll to the Speaker line.
  • Page 54 Handset settings Settings for individual functions Please note Set the volume and melody depending on You can also set the call volume, ring- the type of signaling required. ers, and advisory tones through the ¢ menu ( page 26). In idle status: ¢...

  • Page 55: Using The Resource Directory

    Handset settings Using the Resource Directory Sounds: The selected sound is played back immedi- ately. Use the q key to scroll between The Resource Directory on the handset manages sounds, which you can use as the sounds. ringers, and pictures (CID pictures and You can set the volume during playback: screensavers), which you can use as caller Press the Display key.

  • Page 56: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Handset settings Activating/deactivating advisory Setting long-distance and area tones codes Your handset uses advisory tones to tell To transfer phone numbers (e.g., in you about different activities and statuses. vCards), it is essential that your area code The following advisory tones can be acti- (international and local area code) is vated/deactivated independently of each saved on the phone.

  • Page 57: Restoring The Handset Default Settings

    Base station settings Restoring the handset default Returning to the default system PIN settings If you have forgotten your system PIN, you can reset the base station to the original You can reset individual settings and code 000. changes that you have made. Disconnect the power cord from the base The following settings are not affected by station.

  • Page 58: Connecting The Base Station To The Pabx

    Connecting the base station to the PABX Connecting the base station Setting pauses to the PABX Changing pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary You can change the length of the pause when your PABX requires them; see the inserted between pressing the Talk key c and sending the number.

  • Page 59: Questions And Answers

    Questions and answers Questions and answers You cannot hear a ringer/dial tone from the landline network. The phone cord supplied has not been used or If you have any questions about using has been replaced by a new cord with the your phone, visit us any time at wrong pin connections.

  • Page 60: Protecting Our Environment

    Protecting our environment Environmental management system The answering machine is not recording any Gigaset Communications messages/has switched to answer only. GmbH is certified compli- ant with the EN 14001 Its memory is full. ¥ Delete old messages. and ISO 9001 interna- ¥...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Handset operating and charging times The operating time of your phone depends on the capacity and age of the Caring for your phone battery as well as the way you use the device. (All times are maximum possible ¤...

  • Page 62: Writing And Editing Text

    Additional functions in the PC interface Pin connections on the telephone jack Standard characters 9x 10x 1 unused a b c 2 ä á à â ã ç 2 unused 3 ë é è ê ï í ì î 5 unused 6 unused m n o 6 ö...
  • Page 63 Additional functions in the PC interface ¤ Click [Firmware Update] Please note This launches the firmware update. No Bluetooth connection can be The data is initially loaded from the established if the USB cable is update server over the Internet. plugged in.

  • Page 64: Industry Canada Certification

    FCC / ACTA Information FCC / ACTA Information Industry Canada Certification Operation is subject to the following two condi- Warning: Changes or modifications to this tions (1) this device may not cause interfer- unit not expressly approved by Gigaset Commu- ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter- nications USA LLC could void the FCC authority ference, including interference that may cause...

  • Page 65: Safety Precautions

    FCC / ACTA Information tain uninterrupted service. If you experience 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. trouble with this telephone system, disconnect 2. Increase the separation between the base it from the network until the problem has been station and receiver. corrected or until you are sure that the equip- 3.
  • Page 66 FCC / ACTA Information 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked require extensive work by a qualified technician on the product. to restore the product to normal operation. e.) If the product has been dropped or physi- 3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone cally has been damaged.

  • Page 67: End-User Limited Warranty

    Service (Customer Care) Service (Customer Care) Customer Care Warranty for Cordless Products To obtain Customer Care Warranty service, product operation information, or for problem resolution, call: Toll Free: 1-866-247-8758 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST Monday-Saturday excluding holidays (English) 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST Monday-Saturday (French) End-user limited warranty 3.
  • Page 68 Service (Customer Care) specified to tolerate, including damage Throughout the warranty period, Support will caused by mishandling or blown fuses. be available 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST Monday- Saturday (English) and 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Products which have had warranty stickers, (noon) EST Monday-Saturday (French), exclud- electronic serial number and/or serial ing National holidays.
  • Page 69 Service (Customer Care) LACK OF VIRUSES AND OF LACK OF NEGLI- TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHER- GENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT, WISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PRO- PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN VIDE SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Page 70 1-866-247-8758. Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the Siemens trademark. © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modifications reserved. Product attributes subject to change.
  • Page 71 Accessories Accessories Gigaset SL78H handset Illuminated graphical color display (256k colors) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ringers Directory for approximately 500 entries Picture CID PC interface (e.g., for managing directory entries, ringers, and screensavers) Bluetooth Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasetSL78H Gigaset S67H handset Illuminated graphical color display (65k colors) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking...
  • Page 72 Accessories Gigaset SL37H handset Illuminated graphical color display (65k colors) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ringers Directory for approximately 250 entries Picture CID PC interface (e.g., for managing directory entries, ringers, and screensavers) Headset socket Bluetooth Room monitor Walkie-talkie function www.gigaset.com/gigasetSL37H All accessories, with the exception of batteries, are available from your phone retailer.

  • Page 73: Mounting The Base Station To The Wall

    Mounting the base station to the wall Mounting the base station to the wall 48 mm approx. 2.5 mm Please note Mounting screws are not included in the package.

  • Page 74: Battery Charging

    Index Index Area codes extra codes ....local area code ....setting own area code .
  • Page 75 Index picking up from answering Delete key ..... machine Deleting ....transferring (connecting) announcement for answering .
  • Page 76 Index Ending, call using room monitor ....... . Entry using several .
  • Page 77 Index Muting handset ....My stuff ..... . Language, display .
  • Page 78 Index Questions and answers Talk key ....... Quick Dial Telephone jack, pin connections .

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