Gigaset SL400/SL400A – your high-quality accessory Gigaset SL400/SL400A – your high-quality accessory Congratulations, you are holding the slimmest and smallest Gigaset there has ever been. This phone sets new standards with its high-quality genuine metal frame and metal keypad, 1.8´´ TFT colour display and incorporated functions.
Brief overview Brief overview ¢ 1 Display in idle status 2 Battery charge status ( ¢ page 17) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 4) 4 Message key ( page 37) Access to call 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...
Display symbols Display symbols The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¢ Signal strength i( page 54) ¢ or ECO Mode+ icon ¼ ( page 54) Answering machine activated (SL400A only) ¢...
Display keys Other display symbols Information Please wait... Query Ð ¶ Û ¢ Room monitor activated Action failed Action complete page 60) ‰ À Á Switch from earpiece to Switch from handsfree to ¢ ¢ ¢ handsfree mode earpiece mode ‹...
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 underside of the base. Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification provided on page 83, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.
First steps First steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset SL400/SL400A base One base cover stand One power adapter for the base One Gigaset handset One battery One battery cover One belt clip One charger One power adapter for the charger One phone cord One user guide...
First steps Installing the base and charger The base and charger are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Install the base on a level, non-slip surface at a central point in the building or ¢...
First steps Connecting the base ¤ Connect power adapter phone jack to the base and place the cables in the cable recesses. ¤ Place the cover in the notches on the back of the base and click into place (not if mounting on the wall). ¤...
First steps Connecting the charger ¤ Connect the flat plug from the power adapter 1. ¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 2. To disconnect the plug from the charger, press the release button disconnect the plug 4.
First steps Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover ¤ First insert battery with the con- tact surface facing down a. ¤...
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First steps To reopen the battery cover to replace the battery: ¤ Remove the belt clip (if attached). ¤ Insert your fingernail into the notch at the bottom of the casing and pull the battery cover upwards. To change the battery, insert your fingernail into the notch in the casing and pull the battery upwards.
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First steps First battery charge and discharge The correct charge status can only be displayed once the battery is first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the charger for three hours. ¤ Once the battery is fully charged, remove the handset from the 3hours charger and do not...
First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm can be used. Please note Depending on your network provider, the date and time may be displayed auto- matically.
First steps ¤ Back Save §Save§ Press the key below on the dis- play screen to confirm your entry. Date/Time ‰ Saved The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset will automatically return to idle status. Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle status is shown as in this Ã...
First steps Establishing the mini USB connection The mini USB connection is on the underside of your Gigaset handset. Connecting the headset with jack connectors You can connect the headset with a 2.5 mm jack connector using the USB-to-jack adapter (available from Service). See the relevant product page at www.gigaset.com for information on recom- mended headsets.
First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you will certainly want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices such as other Gigaset telephones, ¢...
Using the phone Using the phone Using the control key Below, the side of the control key that you must press in the respective operating situation is marked in black (top, bottom, right, left, centre), e.g., v for "press right on the control key" or w for "press the centre of the control key".
Using the phone Using keys on the keypad c / Q / * etc. Press the matching key on the handset. Enter digits or letters. Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the input fields by navigating to the incor- rect entry using the control key.
Using the phone Submenus The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists Settings (example on the right). To access a function: Date/Time ¤ Scroll to the function with the control key q and Audio Settings §OK§ press Display + Keypad §Back§...
Using the phone Using this guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Eco Mode Eco Mode+ (³ = on) means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu. ¤...
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Using the phone Eco Mode ³ ¤ Press down on the control key s Eco Mode ´ until the Eco Mode+ menu option Eco Mode+ appears on the display. Back Change ¤ §Change§ Press the display key activate/deactivate the function. Eco Mode ³...
Menu overview Menu overview Setting simplified or expert mode • • The menu view can be expanded (expert mode ) or simplified. Expert mode is the active default setting. Menu options that are only available in expert mode are marked with the icon.
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Menu overview You have activated an SMS mailbox with a PIN or 2-3 mailboxes ¢ Mailbox New SMS page 38 ¢ Incoming page 41 ¢ Draft page 39 ¢ Mailbox 1 New SMS page 38 ¢ Mailbox 2 Incoming page 41 ¢...
Enter the number and press the Gigaset SL400: press the display key talk key. §Accept§. ¤ Gigaset SL400A: press the display key Ô Press and hold the talk key c to divert the call to the answering ¢ machine ( page 50).
Making calls Using Calling Line Ø«Ú Gigaset SL400A Identification When you receive a call, the caller's number is displayed on the screen if the following conditions are met: 1234567890 Your network provider supports CLIP, CLI. – CLI (Calling Line Identification): the caller's number is transmitted.
Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode Press the handsfree key. During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset SL400A only), activate or deactivate handsfree mode. If you wish to place the handset in the charger during a call: ¤...
Making calls Specifying automatic Saving or changing entries in the preselection lists network provider code Each of the two lists can contain 20 entries, (preselection) each with 6 digits. Numbers may be prefixed according to the You can store a call-by-call number (prese- country in the "With Preselection"...
¢ Missed alarms list page 84.) Answering machine list Phone (Home):/Phone (Office):/Phone (Gigaset SL400A only) (Mobile): You can create a personalised directory for Enter a number in at least one of the your own handset. You can also send lists/ ¢...
Using the directory and lists Order of directory entries The following functions can be selected with q: Directory entries are generally sorted alpha- Display Number betically by surname. Spaces and digits take To edit or add to a saved number, or to Ó...
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Entries with identical numbers are not Complete the entry ( page 32). overwritten on the receiving handset. Gigaset SL400A: Message playback is inter- The transfer is cancelled if the phone rupted during the number transfer from the rings or if the memory of the receiving answering machine list.
Using the directory and lists address, for example. Your handset need not Reminder call on an anniversary be in idle status. ¤ In idle status, a reminder call is indicated on Depending on the operating situation, the handset display and by the selected open the directory with s or Ó.
When you quit the call lists, all entries are set to the status "old", i.e., the next time you call Calls recorded by the answering machine up the list, they will no longer be shown in (Ã, Gigaset SL400A only) bold.
New message... You do not accept an appointment/anni- Ã ... in the answering machine list versary. (Gigaset SL400A only) or on the net- The appointment/anniversary was sig- work mailbox ™ nalled during a phone call..in the Missed Calls list: Ë...
Sending SMS (text messages) Sending SMS Please note For instructions on entering text and (text messages) special characters, please see page 84. An SMS may contain up to 612 char- To use the SMS service with this device, an acters. If there are more than 160 SMS center has to be configured ¢...
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Sending SMS (text messages) • SMS status report Draft SMS list Prerequisite: Your network provider sup- You can save an SMS in the draft SMS list, and ports this feature. edit and send it later. If you have activated the status report, you Saving an SMS in the draft SMS list ¤...
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Sending SMS (text messages) Deleting draft SMS list Sending SMS messages as a fax ¤ Open the draft message list and then: You can also send an SMS to a fax machine. §Options§ Open menu. Prerequisite: Your network provider sup- Delete All ports this feature.
Sending SMS (text messages) Receiving an SMS The incoming message list is indicated by the mailbox name and the number of entries (example): All received SMS messages are saved in the incoming SMS list. Linked SMS messages are SMS: displayed as one message. If this is too long or is not transferred completely, it is split into Bold: new entries individual messages.
Sending SMS (text messages) Reading or deleting SMS Copying the number to the directory messages ¤ Copying the sender's number ¤ Open the incoming message list, then: Open the incoming message list and ¢ Select SMS. select the SMS ( page 41).
Press the display key. On message on answer machine When you save a number, the directory is (Gigaset SL400A only) opened automatically. The number and Select On if you require SMS notification. name are copied. If a birthday is entered on §Save§...
Sending SMS (text messages) Using SMS mailboxes SMS PIN If necessary, enter 4-digit PIN. The general mailbox is the default setting. §Save§ Press the display key. Active mailboxes are marked with μ in the Anyone can access this mailbox and it can- not be protected by a PIN.
Sending SMS (text messages) Setting SMS centres Please note Ask your service provider for details on SMS messages are exchanged between SMS entering service numbers if you wish to centres operated by service providers. You use personal mailboxes (prerequisite: must enter the SMS centre through which your service provider supports this func- you wish to send and receive SMS messages tion).
Sending SMS (text messages) Activating/deactivating SMS You receive an incomplete SMS. function ¥ ¢ 1. Your phone's memory is full. Delete old SMS messages ( page 39). If you deactivate the SMS function, you can- 2. The service provider has not yet sent the rest not send or receive any SMS messages with of the SMS.
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine • Operating the Mode: Select Answer & Record, Answer only or Gigaset SL400A base Alternating. If Alternating mode is selected: answering machine Record from: Enter hours/minutes for the start of You can access the answering machine via the period in 4-digit format.
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Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine Cancel recording with a or §Back§ . Restart Once you have deleted your announcement, §OK§ the recording with the relevant pre-recorded announcement will be used again. After recording, the announcement is played back for you to check. You can re- Please note §New§...
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine Stopping and controlling playback Copying a phone number from a message to the directory During message playback: Pause playback. Press 2 During playback or pause: ¢ §Options§ again to resume. Copy to Directory ¤...
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine • Diverting an external call to the Activating/deactivating answering machine call screening You can divert an incoming external call to During recording of a message, you can the answering machine, even if it is deacti- screen a call via the loudspeaker of regis- vated.
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine • Information about ring delay Resetting fast access for In Automatic mode, the following applies the answering machine using for ring delay: key 1 If there are no new messages, the answer- By default, key
has been assigned for ing machine answers a call after 18 sec- onds.
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Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine Calling the answering machine and Initiating ringback from the playing back messages answering machine with SMS and listening to messages Dial your own number. Prerequisite: You must have stored an SMS ¢ When you hear your announce-...
If you number of the network mailbox. accept the call, the new messages are played Gigaset SL400A: Fast access is preset for the back. If you do not accept the call, the net- integrated answering machine. You can con- work mailbox number is saved in the missed figure the network mailbox instead.
ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environment Reception strength: with your Gigaset SL400/SL400A. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to poor Reducing energy consumption – no reception Ð white Eco Mode deactivated Your telephone has a power-saving adapter Ð...
Setting an appointment (calendar) Setting an appointment Date: Enter day/month/year in 8-digit format. (calendar) Time: Enter hours/minutes in 4-digit format. You can use your handset to remind yourself Text: of up to 30 appointments. Anniversaries Enter text (max. of 16 characters). The ¢...
Setting the alarm clock The icon
and the number of new entries §SMS§ Press the display key to respond to the appointment reminder are shown in the display. The most recent with an SMS. entry is at the head of the list. Please note Open the list by pressing the message key ¢...
Using multiple handsets The wake-up call sounds for 60 seconds. If shown in the display e.g., INT 1. If not, repeat no key is pressed, the wake-up call is the procedure. repeated twice at five minute intervals and 1) On the handset then switched off.
Using multiple handsets Deregistering handsets Making internal calls You can deregister all other registered hand- Internal calls to other handsets registered on sets from each of the registered Gigaset the same base are free. handsets. Ï ¢ ¢ Calling a specific handset Registration ¢...
Using multiple handsets When transferring a call, you can also press Accepting/rejecting call waiting the end call key a before the internal par- If you receive an external call during an ticipant answers. internal call, you will hear the call waiting Then, if the internal participant does not tone (short tone).
Using a handset as a room monitor Ending listening in Using a handset as a Press the end call key. room monitor All participants hear a signal tone. If the first internal participant presses the end call key a, the handset that has "lis- If the room monitor is activated, a previously saved destination number is called as soon tened in"...
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Using a handset as a room monitor Changing the set destination Warning! number Always check the operation of the É ¢ ¢ room monitor before use. For exam- Room Monitor ¤ ple, test its sensitivity. Check the Enter and save number as described in connection if you are diverting the "Activating the room monitor and enter- room monitor to an external...
Using Bluetooth devices Using Bluetooth devices Registering Bluetooth devices The distance between the handset in Blue- Your Gigaset handset can communicate tooth mode and the activated Bluetooth wirelessly via Bluetooth™ with other devices device (headset or data device) should be no using this technology.
Defining handset settings Editing the list of known (trusted) the display to enter the PIN for the Bluetooth device (bonding). devices Reject Open list ò Briefly press the end call key. ¢ ¢ Known Devices Accept A corresponding icon appears next to each Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth device name in the list displayed: device you want to accept and...
Defining handset settings The left and right display keys have a default The list of possible key assignments is function. You can change the assignment opened. The following can be selected: ¢ page 64). Room Monitor The number is then dialled or the function Assign menu for setting and activating ¢...
Defining handset settings Ï ¢ ¢ Setting the display Display + Keypad ¢ Large Font §Change§ Press display key (³= on). Setting the screensaver/slide show Setting the colour scheme When in idle status, a picture or a slide show (all the pictures are displayed one after the You can set the display to be shown in vari- other) from the Screensaver folder of the ¢...
Defining handset settings Setting keypad illumination The setting will automatically be saved after approximately 3 seconds, if not then press §Save§ the display key The brightness of the keypad illumination If t is assigned to another function: can be set to one of five levels. Ï...
Defining handset settings Changing ringtones Suspend ring. until: Enter the end of the period in 4-digit for- mat. Volume: You can choose between five volumes (1– 5; e.g., volume 3 = Š) and the "cre- Please note During this period, you will continue to scendo"...
Defining handset settings Deactivating the ringtone You can download pictures and sounds from ¢ a PC ( page 85). If there is not enough permanently memory available, you must first delete one Press and hold the star key. The ó icon appears in the display. or more pictures or sounds.
Defining handset settings • Checking the memory capacity Setting your own area code You can check how much memory is availa- To transfer phone numbers (e.g., in vCards), ble for screensavers, sounds and caller pic- it is essential that your area code (interna- tures.
The base settings are carried out using a reg- the base (default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit istered Gigaset handset. • PIN known only to you. Gigaset SL400A: Setting a system PIN facili- Activating/deactivating tates remote operation of the answering ¢ music on hold machine ( page 51).
Connecting the base to the PABX • Connecting the base to Saving an access code (outside line code) the PABX Prerequisite: You may have to enter an The following settings are only necessary if access code in front of the number for exter- your PABX requires them;...
Connecting the base to the PABX Change pause after recall key Switching temporarily to tone dialling (DTMF) You can change the length of the pause if your PABX requires this (refer to the user guide for your PABX). If your PABX still operates with pulse dialling (PD), but you need tone dialling for a con- Open the main menu.
Customer Service & Assistance Customer Service & Assistance Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service section of our Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/service. In our constantly updated online service you can find: Extensive information about our products FAQ compilations Keyword search to help find topics quickly...
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Customer Service & Assistance Australia ..... . 1300 780 878 verso la rete di altri operatori fissi o mobili con- sultate le tariffe del vostro operatore) Austria.
Customer Service & Assistance Questions and answers You cannot hear a ringtone/dialling tone from the fixed line network. If you have any questions about the use of The phone cord supplied has not been used or has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong your phone, you can contact us 24/7 at ¥...
Customer Service & Assistance Gigaset SL400A only: Authorisation No time is specified for a message in the call list. This device is intended for connection to ¥ ¢ Date and time have not been set. analogue networks outside the EEA (with Set the date/time ( page 16).
Customer Service & Assistance Warranty Service Centres (Middle East) KARAMA Sea Shell Electronics Opp. Karama Centre Dubai, UAE TEL: 00971-4-3979228 FAX: 00971-4-3966205...
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Customer Service & Assistance Saudi Arabian Service Centers: JEDDAH SERVICE CENTER: AL-AMAL PLAZA, HAIL STREET, TEL: 02-6500282 EXT. 209, JEDDEH, SAUDI ARABIA. RIYADH SERVICE CENTER: OLAYA STREET TE : 0 1-4622470/4623850, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA. KHOBAR SERVICE CENTER: AL-KHOBAR STREET TE : 03-8944193/03-8952359, AL-KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA.
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Customer Service & Assistance Customer Service Hotline Kuwait : 0 6522458737 6522458738...
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Customer Service & Assistance Manufacturer warranty (Middle East) For Southern Africa: In the event of an after-sales issue/warranty claim please refer back to your point of purchase. Proof of purc ase (receipt) has to be submitted...
Protecting our environment Protecting our Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO DECT ( page 54) saves environment energy and makes an active contribution towards protecting the environment. Our environmental mission Disposal statement Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear eral household waste.
Appendix Appendix Specifications Batteries Caring for your telephone Technology: Lithium ion (Li-Ion): Wipe the device with a damp cloth or an Voltage: 3.7 V antistatic cloth. Do not use solvent or a Capacity: 750 mAh microfibre cloth. Type: V30145-K1310-X445 Never use a dry cloth as this can cause static. The handset is supplied with the recom- Contact with liquid mended battery.
Appendix Base power consumption Writing and editing text The following rules apply when writing text: SL400 SL400A Each key between Q and O is In standby mode approx. approx. assigned several letters and characters. 1.1 W 1.2 W Control the cursor with u v t s. Press and hold u or v to move the cur- During a call approx.
Accessing additional functions via the PC interface Writing an SMS/names Accessing additional ¤ Enter the individual letters/characters by functions via the PC pressing the corresponding key. interface The characters assigned to the key are shown in a selection line at the bottom left of the screen.
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Accessing additional functions via the PC interface Completing a firmware update Procedure in the event of an error ¤ If the update procedure fails or your phone Connect your phone to your PC using a ¢ does not work properly following the USB data cable ( page 18).
Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset SL400 handset Genuine metal frame and keypad High-quality keypad illumination 1.8´´ TFT colour display Bluetooth® and mini USB Directory for up to 500 vCards Talk/standby time of up to 14h/230h Large font for call lists and directory Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode: 4 handsfree settings...
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Accessories Gigaset C59H handset Social life management with room monitor and birthday reminders Individual programming of ringtones with 6 VIP-groups High-quality keypad with illumination 1.8´´ TFT colour display Directory for up to 150 vCards Talk/standby time of up to 12h/180h, standard batteries Large font for call lists and directory Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode Screensaver (digital clock)
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Accessories Gigaset E49H handset Resistant to shocks, dust and water splashes Hardy illuminated keypad Colour display Directory for up to 150 entries Talk/standby time of up to 12h/250h Standard batteries Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode Screensaver ECO DECT Alarm clock Room monitor SMS with up to 640 characters www.gigaset.com/gigasete49h...