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  • Page 1 Congratulations By purchasing a Gigaset, you have chosen a brand that is fully committed to sustainability. This product’s packaging is eco-friendly! To learn more, visit www.gigaset.com.

  • Page 3: Gigaset Sl400/Sl400A - Your High-Quality Accessory

    ( page 67) or change the colour scheme of the display ( page 67). Choose from a selection of ringtones specially composed for your SL400 or load your own ¢ page 69). If you don't (always) want it to ring ¢...

  • Page 4: Brief Overview

    Registration/ nal party ¢ Paging key page 60) Gigaset service contact numbers: For personal advice on our range of products and for repairs or guarantee/warranty claims call: Service Centre UK: 0845 0318190 (local call cost charge) Service Centre IE: 0818 200 033 (6.6561 Ct./Call)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ¢ Name of the handset ( page 62) ™ ¾ Ã Number of new messages: Ã on the answering machine (Gigaset SL400A only)/ ¢ Calls Calendar network mailbox ( page 41) ¢ ™ in the missed calls list ( page 41) ¢...

  • Page 6: Display Keys

    Display keys Other display symbols Information Please wait... Query Ð ¶ Û ¢ Room monitor activated Action failed Action complete page 62) ‰ À Á ¢ Switch from earpiece to Switch from handsfree to ¢ ¢ handsfree mode earpiece mode Snooze mode ( page 59) ‹...
  • Page 7 Contents Gigaset SL400/SL400A – your high-quality accessory ....1 Brief overview ........... . . 2 Display symbols .
  • Page 8 Incoming SMS message list ..........40 Answering machine list (Gigaset SL400A only) ....... . 40 Call lists .
  • Page 9 Contents Defining handset settings ......... 66 Quick dialling numbers and functions .

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hear- ing. Your Gigaset is compatible with the majority of digital hearing aids on the market. However, perfect function with all hearing aids cannot be guaranteed. The handset may cause interference in analogue hearing aids (humming or whis- tling) or cause them to overload.
  • Page 11 Safety precautions ƒ If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure you also give them the user guide. Remove faulty bases from use or have them repaired by our Service, as they could interfere with other wireless services.

  • Page 12: First Steps

    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...

  • Page 13: Installing The Base And Charger

    Please note: Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Base

    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). ¤...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Charger

    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.

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    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. ¤...

  • Page 17: Attaching The Belt Clip

    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.
  • Page 18 First steps Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge status can only be displayed once the battery is first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Charge the handset in the charger for 3 hours. 3hours Please note Only place the handset in the designated charger. ¤...

  • Page 19: Changing The Display Language

    First steps Changing the display language Change the display language if you do not understand the language currently set. ¤ Press right on the control key. ¤ Slowly press keys O and 5 one after the other. ± Deutsch Ø The display for setting languages appears.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    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.

  • Page 21: Battery Charging

    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...

  • Page 22: Establishing The Mini Usb Connection

    Connecting the USB data cable You can connect a standard USB data cable with a USB mini-B connector to syn- chronise your handset with a PC. To use this function, the Gigaset QuickSync soft- ¢ ware must be installed (...

  • Page 23: What Would You Like To Do Next

    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, ¢...

  • Page 24: 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 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".

  • Page 25: Using Keys On The Keypad

    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.

  • Page 26: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on. Please note When the handset is switched on or placed in the charger, an animation show- ing the Gigaset logo is displayed for several seconds. Activating/deactivating keypad lock Keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.

  • Page 27: Using This Guide

    Using the phone Using this guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ ECO DECT No Radiation (³ = on) means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu. ¤...
  • Page 28 Using the phone ECO DECT ³ ¤ Press down on the control key s Maximum Range ´ until the No Radiation menu No Radiation option appears on the display. Back Change ¤ §Change§ Press the display key activate/deactivate the function. ECO DECT ³...

  • Page 29: Menu Overview

    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.
  • Page 30 Menu overview Ë ¢ New SMS page 43 ¢ Incoming page 44 ¢ Draft page 43 ¢ Settings Service Centres page 46 ¢ Notification page 46 Ì Answer Machine ¢ Play Messages *** page 55 ¢ Play Messages ** Network Mailbox * page 55 ¢...
  • Page 31 Menu overview Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 18 ¢ Audio Settings Handset Volume page 68 ¢ Handsfree Profiles • page 69 ¢ Advisory Tones page 71 ¢ Silent Alert page 70 ¢ Ringtones(Handset) page 69 ¢ Music on hold page 72 ¢...

  • Page 32: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls One Touch Call You can set up your phone in such a way that If the display backlight is deactivated ¢ pressing any key dials a previously stored page 68), it can be reactivated by press- number.

  • Page 33: Accepting A Call

    Your network provider supports CLIP, CLI. ¤ Pressing the handsfree key d. – CLI (Calling Line Identification): the ¤ Gigaset SL400: press the display key caller's number is transmitted. §Accept§. – CLIP (Calling Line Identification Pres- ¤ Gigaset SL400A: press the display key entation): the caller's number is dis- Ô...

  • Page 34: Notes On Calling Line Display (Clip)

    If necessary, contact your provider. By default, the number of the caller is shown in the display of your Gigaset telephone. You Additional information on this subject can do not have to make any other settings on be found on the Gigaset homepage at: your Gigaset telephone.

  • Page 35: Using Handsfree Mode

    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: ¤...

  • Page 36: Making Calls Using Network Services

    Making calls using network services Making calls using Cancelling ringback You can cancel a ringback that has already network services been initiated. ¢ ¢ Ç Ringback Off Network services are functions that your network provider makes available to you. Receiving call waiting during You have to request these services from your an external call network provider.

  • Page 37: Using Call Divert (Cd)

    Making calls using network services Using call divert (CD) Consultation call You can call a second external caller. The first When diverting a call, the call is forwarded to call is placed on hold. another connection. During an external call: The following options are available: §Ext.

  • Page 38: Using The Directory And Lists

    ¢ Missed alarms list page 83.) 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/ ¢...
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 Entries with identical numbers are not Complete the entry ( page 36). 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.
  • Page 41 Using the directory and lists Copying a number or e-mail Deactivating anniversaries ¢ s (Select entry) address from the directory §View§ §Edit§ Press the display keys one after In some operating situations, you can open the other. the directory to copy a number or e-mail address, for example.

  • Page 42: Redial List

    Open menu. Calls recorded by the answering machine The following functions can be selected with (Ã, Gigaset SL400A only) You can view each type of call separately or Copy to Directory gain an overview of all calls. Each call record Copy an entry to the directory (page 36).

  • Page 43: Network Mailbox

    Ã Date and time of call (if set, page 18) ... in the answering machine list Type of entry (Gigaset SL400A only) or on the net- Press the talk key c to call the selected work mailbox ™ caller back.

  • Page 44: Missed Alarms List

    Number or name for new SMS or M for messages on the answer- Date and time ing machine (Gigaset The most recent entry is at the head of the SL400A only) list. Your selection is displayed (e.g. 5 for §Delete§...

  • Page 45: Sending Sms (Text Messages)

    Sending SMS (text messages) Sending SMS Sending an SMS Press the talk key (text messages) §Options§ Press the display key. Your phone is delivered ready to send SMS §OK§ Send Select and press messages immediately. Select number with access code Prerequisites: (even if you are in that area) Calling Line Identification is enabled for...

  • Page 46: Receiving An Sms

    Send stored SMS. New SMS messages are signalled on all Edit Ë Gigaset handsets by the icon on the dis- play, the flashing message key f and an Edit the text of the saved SMS and then ¢...

  • Page 47: Sms With Vcard

    Sending SMS (text messages) Deleting the incoming message list Copying the number to the directory All new and old SMS messages in the list are deleted. ¤ Copying the sender's number ¤ Open the incoming message list. Open the incoming message list and ¢...

  • Page 48: Receiving Notifications Via Sms

    46). Only one SMS centre You can be notified about missed calls or can be the active send service centre at any new answering machine messages (Gigaset one time. SL400A only) via SMS. If no SMS service centre is entered, the SMS Prerequisite: For missed calls, the caller's menu only contains the entry Settings.

  • Page 49: Receiving Sms On A Pabx

    PABX (CLIP). The Self-help with errors CLIP evaluation of the SMS centre The following table lists problem situations number is completed in your Gigaset. and possible causes and provides advice on Depending on your PABX, you may have troubleshooting.
  • Page 50 Sending SMS (text messages) The SMS is played back. 1. The "display call number" feature is not acti- vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to activate this function (chargeable). 2. No agreement is in place between your mobile phone operator and your fixed line ¥...

  • Page 51: Operating The Gigaset Sl400A Base Answering Machine

    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.

  • Page 52: Playing Back Messages

    Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine Recording announcements/ Playing back announcements/ advisory messages advisory messages ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Ì Ì Announcements Record Announcements ¢ Announcem. / Rec. Advisory Msg. Play Announcement / Play Advisory Msg. §OK§ Press the display key to start the recording.
  • Page 53 Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine Playing back new messages Press twice to skip ahead two messages. New messages that have not yet been Skip back 5 seconds in the cur- played back are indicated on the display rent message.

  • Page 54: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening

    Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine Deleting messages Activating/deactivating two-way record You can either delete all old messages together or individually. You can record an external call with the answering machine. ¤ Deleting all old messages Inform the caller that the call is being During playback or pause: recorded.

  • Page 55: Setting The Recording Parameters

    Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine Setting the recording Resetting fast access for the parameters answering machine using key 1 The answering machine has already been By default, key has been assigned for preset at the factory. Individual settings can be adjusted using the handset.

  • Page 56: Operating When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine Operating when on the move Delete current message. (remote operation) Activating the answering machine ¤ Phone home and let the phone ring until You can check and activate your answering you hear: "Please enter PIN".

  • Page 57: Using The Network Mailbox

    . When a message is recorded, you receive a call from the network mailbox. If you have Gigaset SL400: Fast access is preset for the requested Calling Line Identification, the network mailbox. You only need to enter the network mailbox number is displayed.

  • Page 58: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Signal strength (No Radiation off) ECO DECT uses less energy and reduces Ð transmission power. 76% - 100% White, if Maxi- Reducing transmission power 51% - 75% mum Range is on; Ñ (radiation) Green, if Maxi- 26% - 50% Ò...

  • Page 59: Setting An Appointment (Calendar)

    Setting an appointment (calendar) ¤ Setting an appointment You can enter data in the following fields: Activation: (calendar) Select On or Off. Date: You can use your handset to remind yourself Enter day/month/year in 8-digit format. of up to 30 appointments. Anniversaries ¢...

  • Page 60: Displaying Missed Appointments, Anniversaries

    Setting an appointment (calendar) You can either deactivate or answer an Displaying missed appointment reminder: appointments, anniversaries §§Off§§ Press the display key to deacti- vate the appointment reminder. Missed appointments/anniversaries ¢ page 39) are displayed in the Missed §SMS§ Press the display key to respond Alarms list if: to the appointment reminder You do not accept an appointment/anni-...

  • Page 61: Setting The Alarm Clock

    You can register up to six handsets to your clock and setting the wake-up time base. á ¢ ¢ A Gigaset handset can be registered on up to Alarm Clock ¤ four bases. You can enter data in the following fields: Activation: Manually registering Select On or Off.

  • Page 62: Deregistering Handsets

    Using multiple handsets Registering other handsets Changing the base You can register other Gigaset handsets and If your handset is registered to more than handsets for other devices with GAP func- one base, you can set it to a particular base tionality as follows.
  • Page 63 Using multiple handsets Transferring a call to another handset §Conference§ Press the display key. All 3 participants are connected You can transfer an external call to another with each other. handset (connect). Open the list of handsets. Please note The external participant hears If only two handsets are registered, music on hold, if activated ¢...

  • Page 64: Listening In To An External Call

    Using a handset as a room monitor (Babyphone) Listening in to an external call Select handset. §Options§ Open menu. Prerequisite: The Listening In function must Rename be activated. Enter name. You are conducting an external call. An inter- §Save§ Press the display key. nal participant can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation.
  • Page 65 Using a handset as a room monitor (Babyphone) are locked except the end call key. The hand- Alarm to: set's speaker can be switched on or off (Two Select Internal or External. Way Talk = On or Off). If Two Way Talk is External number: Select the number ö...

  • Page 66: Using Bluetooth Devices

    3). 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.
  • Page 67 Using Bluetooth devices ò ¢ ¢ Search for Headset / Search Deregistering Bluetooth devices ¢ s (select entry) Data Device Open list The search can take up to 30 seconds. §Options§ Press the display key. Once the device has been found, its name is Delete entry shown on the display.

  • Page 68: Defining Handset Settings

    Defining handset settings Changing the Bluetooth name of The entry is saved to the corresponding digit key. the handset You can change the handset name used to Please note identify it on the display of another Blue- If you delete or edit the entry in the direc- tooth device.

  • Page 69: Changing The Display Language

    Defining handset settings Ï ¢ ¢ More Functions... Display + Keypad ¢ More features are available: Screensaver Call Lists The current setting is displayed. ¢ ¤ Display call lists ( page 40). You can enter data in the following fields: Withhold Number Activation: Restrict Calling Line Identification for...

  • Page 70: Setting Keypad Illumination

    Defining handset settings • • Setting the display backlight Activating/deactivating auto answer Depending on whether or not the handset is in the charger, you can activate or deactivate the backlight. If it is activated, the display is If this function is activated, you can simply permanently dimmed.

  • Page 71: Setting A Handsfree Profile

    Defining handset settings Changing ringtones Please note The settings for the earpiece also Volume: apply to a connected headset. You can choose between five volumes (1– 5; e.g., volume 3 = Š) and the "cre- You can also set the call volume using ¢...

  • Page 72: Using The Resource Directory

    Defining handset settings Suspend ring. until: Deactivating the ringtone Enter the end of the period in 4-digit for- permanently mat. Press and hold the star key. The ó icon appears in the display. Please note During this period, you will continue to Reactivating the ringtone receive calls from numbers to which you Press and hold the star key.

  • Page 73: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Defining handset settings You can download pictures and sounds from Rename ¢ a PC ( page 83). If there is not enough Change the name (max. 16 characters) §Save§ memory available, you must first delete one and press . The entry is stored with or more pictures or sounds.

  • Page 74: Setting Your Own Area Code

    Navigate in the input field. Ñ Operating a repeater If necessary, delete number: press the display key. You can use the Gigaset Repeater to increase Enter number. the range of your Gigaset handset. §Save§ Press the display key. The function and setting of your repeater Example: depends on the repeater version used.

  • Page 75: Protecting Against Unauthorised Access

    Registration/Paging key on the base. The base has now been reset and the system repeater registers automatically. PIN is set to 0000. You can register a maximum of 2 Gigaset Please note Repeaters 2.0. All handsets are deregistered and must The ECO DECT function Maximum Range is be re-registered.

  • Page 76: Connecting The Base To The Pabx

    Connecting the base to the PABX Connecting the base to Setting recall Your phone is preset for operation on the the PABX main connection. For operation on a PABX, you may have to change this value. Please The following settings are only necessary if refer to the user guide for your PABX.

  • Page 77: Setting Pauses

    Connecting the base to the PABX Setting pauses Switching temporarily to tone dialling (DTMF) Changing the pause after line If your PABX still operates with pulse dialling seizure (PD), but you need tone dialling for a con- You can change the length of the pause that nection (e.g., to listen to the network mail- is inserted between pressing the talk key box), you must switch to tone dialling for the...

  • Page 78: Service (Customer Care)

    Service Hotline: +353 818 200 033 (6.6561 Ct./Call) Please note that if the Gigaset product is not sold by authorised dealers in the national territory the product may not be fully compatible with the national telephone network. It is clearly spec- ified on the box near the CE mark for which country/countries the equipment has been devel- oped.

  • Page 79: Questions And Answers

    24/7 at ¥ pin connections. www.gigaset.com/customercare. Please always use the phone cord supplied or The table below contains a list of common ¢ ensure that the pin connections are correct problems and possible solutions.

  • Page 80: Authorisation

    Set the system PIN to something other than 0000 ( page 73). manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Gigaset The answering machine is not recording any messages/has switched over to answer only. Communications shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the ¥...

  • Page 81: Guarantee Certificate

    Products sold in the United Kingdom the shall be valid for six months from the date Guarantee is issued by: Gigaset Commu- of purchase. nications UK Limited, 2 White Friars, Ches- This Guarantee shall be invalid if the ter, CH1 1NZ.

  • Page 82: Protecting Our Environment

    Protecting our purchased in the European Union. For environment Products sold in the Republic of Ireland the Guarantee is issued by Gigaset Com- munications UK Limited, 2 White Friars, Chester, CH1 1NZ. Our environmental mission Any other claims resulting out of or in...

  • Page 83: Appendix

    Appendix Disposal Appendix Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- eral household waste. Observe the local Caring for your telephone waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local authority. Wipe the base, charger and handset with a All electrical and electronic products should damp cloth (do not use solvent or a micro- be disposed of separately from the munici-...

  • Page 84: Specifications

    370 μs length Due to the constant progression in battery Channel grid 1728 kHz development, the list of recommended bat- teries in the FAQ section of the Gigaset Cus- Bit rate 1152 kbit/s tomer Care pages is regularly updated: Modulation GFSK www.gigaset.com/customercare...

  • Page 85: Writing And Editing Text

    Setting upper/lower case or digits Repeatedly press the hash key # to To enable your handset to communicate with the PC, the "Gigaset QuickSync" change the text input mode. program must be installed on your PC (free to download at Writing digits www.gigaset.com/gigasetSL400).
  • Page 86 Accessing additional functions via the PC interface Start the "Gigaset QuickSync" program. You Procedure in the event of an error can now: If the update procedure fails or your phone Synchronise your handset directory with does not work properly following the...

  • Page 87: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset SL400H handset Genuine metal frame 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...
  • Page 88 Gigaset handset and the base. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater Compatibility For more information on handset functions in relation to Gigaset bases, please visit: www.gigaset.com/compatibility Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal injury, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with.

  • Page 89: Mounting The Base On The Wall

    Mounting the base on the wall Mounting the base on the wall 48 mm approx. 2.5 mm...

  • Page 90: Index

    Index Index Appointments ........activating/deactivating .
  • Page 91 Index CLIR ............Colour scheme .
  • Page 92 Index Display ......backlight ....General troubleshooting .
  • Page 93 Index Large font ......Linking, see SMS Icon List ......alarm clock .
  • Page 94 Index Missed PC Interface ........... .
  • Page 95 Index ..........Saving (access code) Talk key .

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