Gigaset SL400/SL400A – your high-quality accessory Gigaset SL400/SL400A – your high-quality accessory Congratulations, you are holding the slimmest and smallest Gigaset ever made. This phone sets new standards not only with its high-quality genuine metal frame, metal keypad and its 1.8´´ TFT colour display but just wait until you discover its outstanding functionality.
Brief overview Brief overview ¢ 1 Display in idle state 2 Battery charge status ( ¢ page 17) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 4) 4 Message key ( page 41) 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 state (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 58) ¢ or ECO Mode+ icon ¼ ( page 58) Answering machine activated (SL400A only) ¢...
Display keys Other display symbols Information Please wait... Query Ð ¶ Û ¢ Room monitor activated Action failed Action complete page 65) ‰ À Á Switch from earpiece Switch from handsfree ¢ ¢ ¢ to handsfree mode to earpiece mode Snooze 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 Warning Use only the rechargeable battery recommended by Gigaset Communications ¢ GmbH ( page 83) as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.
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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 if 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 3hour 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 state. Display in idle state Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle state 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 fix incorrect characters in the input fields by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key.
Using the phone Submenus The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists (as Settings shown 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 display can be extended (expert mode ) or simplified. Expert mode is the active • default setting. Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode are marked in these insructions by the icon.
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Menu overview Ë You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN ¢ New SMS page 43 ¢ Incoming page 45 ¢ Draft page 44 You have activated an SMS mailbox with a PIN or 2-3 mailboxes ¢...
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 54).
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. 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"...
Making calls using network services Making calls using Using ringback network services Initiating ringback If the number you have called is engaged, Network services are functions that your you can initiate ringback. As soon as the line network provider makes available to you. belonging to the person you called is free, You have to request these services from your your handset will ring.
Making calls using network services Accepting a waiting call Status: Activate/deactivate call divert. You are making an external call and hear the §Send§ Press the display key. call waiting tone. You will hear a confirmation You have the following options: ¢...
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Making calls using network services Ending a consultation call Ending a conference call ¢ §Options§ End Active Call Press the end call key to end the call with both participants. You are reconnected to the first caller. You can also end the consultation call by §EndConf§...
¢ 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/ ¢...
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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...
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.
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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.
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).
Type of entry Icon New message... Press the talk key c to return the calls à ... in the answering machine list (Gigaset SL400A only) or on the net- selected. work mailbox ™ §View§ Select the display key to access addi- ...
Using the directory and lists Lists containing new messages are at the top Each entry is displayed with: of the list and are marked in a bold font. Number or name Date and time Messages & Calls The most recent entry is at the top of the list. Calls: §Delete§...
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- Your phone is delivered ready to send SMS acters. If there are more than 160 messages immediately.
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Sending SMS (text messages) • SMS status report If the entry has been saved with the phone number, i.e., when the SMS was saved from Prerequisite: Your network provider sup- the incoming message list, the number is ports this feature. displayed in the first line.
Sending SMS (text messages) s / ~ Copy the e-mail address from Incoming SMS list the directory or enter it directly. The incoming message list contains: End the entry with a space or All received SMS messages, starting with colon (depending on the serv- the most recent.
Sending SMS (text messages) Reading or deleting SMS messages ¤ Open the incoming message list, then: Please note Select SMS. An attached mailbox identifier is added §Read§ Press the display key. The text is to the directory. displayed. Scroll line by line using q.
Select On if you require SMS notification. Settings SMS Mailboxes On message on answer machine Select mailbox, e.g., Mailbox 2 (Gigaset SL400A only) §Edit§ and press Select On if you require SMS notification. ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: §Save§...
Sending SMS (text messages) SMS PIN Setting SMS centres If necessary, enter 4-digit PIN. §Save§ SMS messages are exchanged between SMS Press the display key. Active mailboxes are marked with μ in the centres operated by service providers. You must enter the SMS centre through which mailbox list.
Sending SMS (text messages) Edit Entry §OK§ Select and press Please note If necessary, change the code, Ask your service provider for details on designation or destination entering service numbers if you wish to number. use personal mailboxes (prerequisite: §Save§ Press the display key.
Sending SMS (text messages) Activating/deactivating SMS 4. No number or an invalid number is entered for the SMS centre set as the active send service function ¥ ¢ centre. Enter the number ( page 48). If you deactivate the SMS function, you can- You receive an incomplete SMS.
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine ¤ Operating the You can enter data in the following fields: Activation: Gigaset SL400A base Select On or Off to activate/deactivate the answering machine. • answering machine Mode: Select Answer & record, Answer only or You can access the answering machine via Alternating.
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Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine • Recording announcements/ If the answering machine's memory is full, it will switch to Answer only mode. advisory messages ¤ ¢ ¢ Ì Delete old messages and the answering Announcements ¢ machine will automatically switch back Rec.
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine If there are new messages, playback then Marking a message as "new" begins with the first new message. After the A previously played back "old" message is last new message, you will hear the end tone displayed as a "new"...
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine Picking up a call from the The maximum recording time depends on the memory available on the answering answering machine machine. If the memory is full, you will hear You can pick up a call while the answering...
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine • Ring Delay: Resetting fast access for Select when the answering machine the answering machine using should accept a call: Immediately, after 10 sec., 18 sec., key 1 30 sec. or Automatic. By default, key
has been assigned for §Save§...
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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 (flashes) – no reception Ð white Eco Mode deactivated Your telephone has a power-saving adapter Ð...
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 ¢...
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-...
Setting the alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Using multiple handsets Prerequisite: The date and time have ¢ Registering handsets already been set ( page 16). Activating/deactivating the alarm You can register up to six handsets to your clock and setting the wake-up time á...
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.
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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 ¢...
Using multiple handsets Listening in to an external call Changing the name of a handset Prerequisite: The Listening In function must be activated. The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned You are conducting an external call. An inter- automatically at registration.
Using a handset as a room monitor Using a handset as a Warning! Always check the operation of the room monitor room monitor before use. For exam- ple, test its sensitivity. Check the connection if you are diverting the If the room monitor is activated, a previously room monitor to an external saved destination number is called as soon number.
Using Bluetooth devices When the room monitor function is acti- To reactivate the room function with the vated, the idle display appears as shown same phone number: ¤ below: §Save§ Reactivate and save with ¢ Ã page 65). 07:15 Using Bluetooth devices INT 1 05 Apr Á...
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Using Bluetooth devices Activating/deactivating Bluetooth Cancelling/repeating current search mode To cancel search: ¢ ¢ ò §Cancel§ Press the display key. Activation Repeat search if necessary: §Change§ Press to activate or deactivate Blue- tooth mode (³ = activated). §Options§ Press the display key. In idle state, the ò...
Defining handset settings Changing the name of a Bluetooth Defining handset device ¢ s (select entry) settings Open list §Options§ Press the display key. Your handset is preconfigured, but you can §OK§ Edit Name Select and press change the settings to suit your individual Change the name.
Defining handset settings Selecting numbers/changing an Changing the display assignment language Prerequisite: The digit key already has a You can view the display texts in different number assigned to it. languages. Ï When the handset is in idle state ¢ ¢...
Defining handset settings Ï ¢ ¢ Selection: Display + Keypad ¢ Select screensaver or Display Backlight §View§ Press the display key. The active The current setting is displayed. ¤ screensaver is displayed. You can enter data in the following fields: Select screensaver and press In Charger §OK§...
Defining handset settings Changing the handsfree/ Setting a handsfree profile earpiece volume In idle state, you can set various handsfree profiles to optimally adapt your phone to You can set the loudspeaker volume for your environment. handsfree mode and the earpiece volume to Profile 1 five different levels.
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Defining handset settings Setting volume/melodies In idle state: Ï ¢ ¢ Audio Settings ¢ In idle state: Ï ¢ ¢ Ringtones(Handset) ¢ Audio Settings ¢ Anon. Calls Silent Ringtones(Handset) ¢ §Change§ Press to activate or deactivate the Volume/Melodies function (³= on). Set the volume for internal calls and appointments or melody Silent alert...
Defining handset settings Activating/deactivating the alert Playing back sounds/viewing caller tone pictures É ¢ ¢ In place of the ringtone, you can activate an Resource Directory ¢ alert tone. When you receive a call, you will Screensavers / Caller Pictures / hear a short tone ("Beep") instead of the Sounds (select entry) ringtone.
Defining handset settings • Activating/deactivating Some of these numbers are already preset. Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Telephony Area Codes advisory tones Check that the (pre)set area code is correct. ¤ Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you You can enter data in the following fields: about different activities and statuses.
(default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit music on hold (³ = on). PIN known only to you. • Gigaset SL400A: Setting a system PIN facili- Activating repeater tates remote operation of the answering ¢ support machine ( page 55).
Setting the base • Resetting the base to the default settings When the settings are restored: Date and time are retained Handsets are still registered Eco Mode is activated and Eco Mode+ is deactivated, The system PIN is not reset. Ï...
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 Setting pauses Changing a dialling pause (pause after access code) Prerequisite: You have saved an access code ¢ Changing the pause after line page 77). seizure Open the main menu. *#Q5# You can change the length of the pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key c and sending the number.
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. Please register your phone online right after purchase. This enables us to provide you with even better service regarding questions or a warranty claim.
11). Set your PABX to tone dialling. "Please register handset" flashes on the dis- play. Gigaset SL400A only: Handset has not been registered with the base or No time is specified for a message in the call list. ¥ ¢...
Protecting our environment Protecting our The answering machine is not recording any messages/has switched over to answer only. environment Its memory is full. ¥ ¥ Delete old messages. Play back new messages and delete. Our environmental mission Exclusion of liability statement Some displays may contain pixels (pic- We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear...
Appendix Ecological energy consumption Appendix ¢ The use of ECO DECT ( page 58) saves energy and makes an active contribution Care towards protecting the environment. Disposal Wipe the base station, charging cradle and handset with a damp cloth (do not use sol- Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- vent) or an antistatic cloth.
Appendix Specifications Base power consumption SL400 SL400A Batteries In standby mode approx. approx. 1.1 W 1.2 W Technology: Lithium ion (Li-Ion): During a call approx. approx. Voltage: 3.7 V 1.2 W 1.3 W Capacity: 750 mAh Type: V30145-K1310-X445 General specifications The handset is supplied with the recom- mended battery.
Appendix Writing and editing text Writing an SMS/names ¤ Enter the individual letters/characters by The following rules apply when writing text: Each key between Q and O is pressing the corresponding key. The characters assigned to the key are assigned several letters and characters. Control the cursor with u v t s.
Accessing additional functions via the PC interface Accessing additional Completing a firmware update ¤ Connect your phone to your PC using a ¢ functions via the PC USB data cable ( page 18). ¤ interface Start the "Gigaset QuickSync" program on your PC.
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Accessing additional functions via the PC interface If the update procedure fails several times or you can no longer connect to the PC, pro- ceed as follows: ¤ Close the "Gigaset QuickSync" program on the PC. ¤ Remove the USB data cable from the tel- ephone.
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...