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Gigaset SL400 User Manual

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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 - Your High-Quality Accessory

    ( page 65) or change the colour scheme of the display ( page 66). Choose from a selection of ringtones specially composed for your SL400 or load your own ¢ page 68). If you don't (always) want it to ring ¢...

  • Page 4: Brief Overview

    Brief overview Brief overview ¢ 1 Display in idle state 2 Battery charge status ( ¢ page 18) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 4) 4 Message key ( page 42) 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...

  • Page 5: Display Symbols

    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) ¢ Bluetooth activated ( page 62) or ô/ õ...

  • Page 6: Display Keys

    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 Snooze mode ‹...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Gigaset SL400 – your high-quality accessory ......1 Brief overview ........... . . 2 Display symbols .
  • Page 8 Contents Using the directory and lists ........37 Directory .
  • Page 9 Contents Setting a handsfree profile ........... 67 Changing ringtones .

  • Page 10: 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 11: First Steps

    First steps First steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset SL400 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 79) as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.
  • Page 16 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 17 First steps First battery charge and discharge The correct charge status can only be displayed if 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 18: 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 19: 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 20 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 example.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 fix incorrect characters in the input fields by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key.

  • Page 25: 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 of the Gigaset logo is displayed for several seconds. Activating/deactivating keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any accidental use of the phone.

  • Page 26: Using This Guide

    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. ¤...
  • Page 27 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...

  • Page 28: Menu Overview

    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.

  • Page 29: Network Mailbox

    Menu overview Ë You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN ¢ New SMS page 44 ¢ Incoming page 46 ¢ Draft page 45 You have activated an SMS mailbox with a PIN or 2-3 mailboxes ¢...
  • Page 30 Menu overview Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 17 ¢ Audio Settings Handset Volume page 67 ¢ Handsfree Profiles • page 67 ¢ Advisory Tones page 70 ¢ Silent Alert page 68 ¢ Ringtones(Handset) • page 68 ¢ Music on hold page 71 ¢...

  • Page 31: 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 66), it can be reactivated by press- number.

  • Page 32: Accepting A Call

    Making calls Accepting a call Your network provider supports CLIP, CLI and CNIP. The handset indicates an incoming call in – CLI (Calling Line Identification): the three ways: by ringing, by a display on the caller's number is transmitted. screen and by the flashing talk key c. –...

  • Page 33: Notes On Calling Line Display (Clip)

    Gigaset homepage at: By default, the number of the caller is shown www.gigaset.com/service in the display of your Gigaset telephone. You do not have to make any other settings on Using handsfree mode your Gigaset telephone.

  • Page 34: Switching To Mute

    Making calls Activating/deactivating handsfree Specifying automatic mode network provider code (preselection) Activating while dialling Enter the number and press the You can store a call-by-call number (prese- handsfree key. ¤ lection number), which is automatically Inform your caller before you use the placed in front of numbers when you dial handsfree function so that the caller them.
  • Page 35 Making calls Saving or changing entries in the preselection lists Each of the two lists can contain 20 entries, each with 6 digits. Numbers may be prefixed according to the country in the "With Preselection" list. This means, for example, that all national calls or calls to the mobile network are automati- cally linked to the preselection number you Ï...

  • Page 36: Making Calls Using Network Services

    Making calls using network services Making calls using Rejecting a waiting call You can hear the call waiting tone but do not network services want to speak to the caller. ¢ §Options§ Reject Waiting call Network services are functions that your The caller hears the busy tone.

  • Page 37: Using Consultation Call, Call Swap, Conference

    Making calls using network services Using consultation call, call Call swap swap, conference You can speak to both callers one at a time (call swap). These functions enable you to: Prerequisite: You are conducting an exter- Call a second external caller (consultation nal call and have called a second participant call) (consultation call) or have accepted a wait-...

  • Page 38: Using Additional Functions

    Making calls using network services Using additional functions Activating/deactivating the network mailbox Fixed destination call The network mailbox can be activated and deactivated. If you remove the telephone from the charg- ing cradle or press the talk key c the ¢...

  • Page 39: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and Saving a number in the directory ¢ <New Entry> lists ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: First Name:/Surname: The options are: Enter first names and/or surnames. Directory If you do not enter a name in either of the Redial list fields, the phone number is saved and Incoming SMS message list...

  • Page 40: Dialling With The Directory

    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 41: Another Handset

    Using the directory and lists Copy All Transferring the directory as a to Internal: Send the complete list to a vCard with Bluetooth ¢ ¢ handset ( page 39). In Bluetooth mode ( page 62), you can vCard via Bluetooth: Send the complete transfer directory entries in vCard format, list in vCard format via Bluetooth.
  • Page 42 Using the directory and lists Copying a number or e-mail Deactivating anniversaries ¢ s (Select entry) address from the directory §View§ §Edit§ In some operating situations, you can open Press the display keys one after the directory to copy a number or e-mail the other.

  • Page 43: Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Redial list Incoming SMS message list The redial list contains the twenty numbers All received SMS messages are saved in the ¢ last dialled with the handset (max. 32 digits). incoming message list ( page 46). If one of the numbers is in the directory, the corresponding name is displayed.

  • Page 44: Message Key Function

    Using the directory and lists Press the talk key c to return the calls An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new selected. message arrives in a list. §View§ Select the display key to access addi- In idle state, the display shows an icon for tional information, including for example the new message: the number linked to the name.

  • Page 45: Missed Alarms List

    Using the directory and lists Disable/enable flashing of the Missed alarms list message key Missed (unacknowledged) appointments ¢ You can select whether the message key f flashes (default setting) or does not from the calendar ( page 55) and anniver- ¢...

  • Page 46: Sending Sms (Text Messages)

    Sending SMS (text messages) Sending SMS (text Please note For instructions on entering text and messages) special characters, please see page 80. 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.
  • Page 47 Sending SMS (text messages) Draft SMS list Deleting draft SMS list ¤ Open the draft message list and then: You can save an SMS in the draft SMS list, and §Options§ Open menu. edit and send it later. Delete All Saving an SMS in the draft SMS list ¤...

  • Page 48: Receiving An Sms

    Press the display key. New SMS messages are signalled on all §OK§ Ë Send Select and press Gigaset handsets by the icon on the dis- play, the flashing message key f and an §OK§ Select and press s / ~ Select number from the direc- advisory tone.
  • Page 49 Sending SMS (text messages) Reading or deleting SMS messages Copying the number to the ¤ directory Open the incoming message list, then: Select SMS. Copying the sender's number ¤ §Read§ Press the display key. The text is Open the incoming message list and ¢...

  • Page 50: Sms With Vcard

    Sending SMS (text messages) • SMS with vCard Receiving notifications via SMS The vCard is an electronic business card. It is displayed by the Å icon in the body of the You can be notified about missed calls via SMS. SMS.

  • Page 51: Using Sms Mailboxes

    Sending SMS (text messages) §Save§ Using SMS mailboxes Press the display key. Active mailboxes are marked with μ in the The general mailbox is the default setting. mailbox list. They are shown in the SMS list Anyone can access this mailbox and it can- and can, if necessary, be displayed by press- ing the message key f.

  • Page 52: Setting Sms Centres

    Sending SMS (text messages) Setting SMS centres Please note SMS messages are exchanged between SMS Ask your service provider for details on centres operated by service providers. You entering service numbers if you wish to must enter the SMS centre through which use personal mailboxes (prerequisite: you wish to send and receive SMS messages your service provider supports this func-...

  • Page 53: Using Sms Services

    A total of CLIP evaluation of the SMS centre up to 10 SMS services can be saved. You can number is completed in your Gigaset. obtain information about the SMS services available and their costs from your service Depending on your PABX, you may have provider.

  • Page 54: Sms Troubleshooting

    Sending SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting The SMS is played back. 1. The "display call number" feature is not acti- Error codes when sending vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to activate this function (chargeable). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently restricted (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification 2.

  • Page 55: Using The Network Mailbox

    Enter the number for the net- work mailbox. §Save§ Press the display key. The fast access settings apply to all regis- tered Gigaset handsets. Calling the network mailbox Press and hold. You are con- nected directly to the network mailbox.

  • Page 56: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environment Reception strength: with your Gigaset SL400. 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...

  • Page 57: Setting An Appointment (Calendar)

    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 ¢...

  • Page 58: Displaying Missed Appointments, Anniversaries

    Setting the alarm clock You can either deactivate or answer an The appointment/anniversary was sig- appointment reminder: nalled during a phone call. §§Off§§ The handset is deactivated at the time of Press the display key to deacti- the appointment/anniversary. vate the appointment reminder. Automatic redial was activated at the time of an appointment/anniversary §SMS§...

  • Page 59: Using Multiple Handsets

    ( page 3). The wake-up call sounds for 60 seconds. If A Gigaset handset can be registered on up to no key is pressed, the wake-up call is four bases. repeated twice at five minute intervals and then switched off.

  • Page 60: De-Registering 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 61: Listening In To An External Call

    Using multiple handsets §Conference§ Transferring a call to another Press the display key. All 3 participants are connected handset with each other. You can transfer an external call to another handset (connect). Please note If only two handsets are registered, Open the list of handsets.

  • Page 62: Changing The Name Of A Handset

    Using a handset as a room monitor (Babyphone) • Activating/deactivating Changing a handset's listening in internal number Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Telephony Listening In A handset is automatically assigned the §Change§ Press to activate/deactivate the func- lowest free number when it is registered. If tion (³...
  • Page 63 Using a handset as a room monitor (Babyphone) When the room monitor is activated, incom- Activating the room monitor and ing calls to the handset are indicated with- entering the destination number É ¢ ¢ out a ringtone and are only shown on the Room Monitor screen.

  • Page 64: Using Bluetooth Devices

    Changing the set destination Using Bluetooth devices number É ¢ ¢ Your Gigaset handset can communicate Room Monitor ¤ wirelessly via Bluetooth™ with other devices Enter and save number as described in using this technology. "Activating the room monitor and enter- ing the destination number"...
  • Page 65 Using Bluetooth devices Registering Bluetooth devices Editing the list of known (trusted) devices The distance between the handset in Blue- tooth mode and the activated Bluetooth Open list ò ¢ ¢ device (headset or data device) should be no Known Devices more than 10 m.

  • Page 66: Defining Handset Settings

    Defining handset settings Rejecting/accepting an Defining handset unregistered Bluetooth device settings If a Bluetooth device that is not registered in the list of known devices tries to connect Your handset is preconfigured, but you can with the handset, you will be prompted on change the settings to suit your individual the display to enter the PIN for the Bluetooth requirements.

  • Page 67: Changing The Display Language

    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 ¢ ¢...

  • Page 68: Setting Keypad Illumination

    Defining handset settings • ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: Setting the display backlight Activation: Depending on whether or not the handset is Select On (screensaver is displayed) or in the charger, you can activate or deactivate Off (no screensaver).

  • Page 69: Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer

    Defining handset settings • Activating/deactivating Configure setting (see above). auto answer Please note The settings for the earpiece also If this function is activated, you can simply apply to a connected headset. lift the handset out of the charger without having to press the talk key c when you You can also set the call volume using ¢...

  • Page 70: Changing Ringtones

    Defining handset settings Changing ringtones If time control is activated: Suspend ring. from: Volume: Enter the start of the period in 4-digit for- You can choose between five volumes (1– mat. 5; e.g., volume 3 = Š) and the "cre- Suspend ring.

  • Page 71: Using The Resource Directory

    Defining handset settings Activating/deactivating the Using the Resource Directory ringtone/silent alert The resource directory on the handset man- You can ages sounds, which you can use as ring- Permanently deactivate the ringtone in tones, and pictures, which you can use as idle state or when receiving a call caller pictures or as screensavers.

  • Page 72: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Defining handset settings • Sounds: Activating/deactivating The selected sound is played back immedi- advisory tones ately. Switch between the sounds using the q key. Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you You can set the volume during playback. about different activities and statuses. The following advisory tones can be activated/ §Options§...

  • Page 73: Restoring The Handset Default Settings

    Setting the base Check that the (pre)set area code is correct. ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: The base settings are changed using a regis- tered Gigaset handset. Select/change input field. • Navigate in the input field. Ñ...

  • Page 74: Protecting Against Unauthorised Access

    Setting the base • • Protecting against Resetting the base to the unauthorised access default settings Protect the system settings of the base with When the settings are restored: a PIN known only to you. The system PIN Date and time are retained must be entered when, for example, regis- Handsets are still registered tering/de-registering a handset to/from the...

  • Page 75: Connecting The Base To The Pabx

    Connecting the base to the PABX Connecting the base to Setting recall Your phone is preset at the factory for oper- the PABX ation on the main connection. For operation on a PABX, you may have to change this The following settings are only necessary if value.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Customer Service & Assistance

    (0.026 € per minute from the Greek phone network. For calls from mobile phone networks, other prices may apply.) 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 as well as on the bottom of the base station for which country/ countries the equipment has been developed.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Authorisation

    Guarantee default becoming evident. www.gigaset.com/docs Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned to Gigaset Communications shall vest in Gigaset Communications. This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union.

  • Page 80: Protecting Our Environment

    All electrical and electronic equipment must statement be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear by local authorities. social responsibility and are actively com- If a product displays this mitted to a better world. Our ideas, technol-...

  • Page 81: Appendix

    If the device comes into contact with liquid: development, the list of recommended bat- 1. Unplug the power supply and/or re- teries in the FAQ section of the Gigaset Cus- move the battery from the handset im- tomer Care pages is regularly updated: mediately.

  • Page 82: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix General specifications Writing and editing text DECT The following rules apply when writing text: Each key between Q and O is DECT standard Is supported GAP standard Is supported assigned several letters and characters. Control the cursor with u v t s. No.

  • Page 83: Accessing Additional Functions Via The Pc Interface

    The selected character is high- To enable your handset to communicate lighted. ¤ with the PC, the "Gigaset QuickSync" pro- Briefly press the key several times in suc- gram must be installed on your PC (free to cession to select the required letter/char- download at www.gigaset.com/...
  • Page 84 Connect your phone to your PC using a ¢ USB data cable ( page 19). ¤ Start the "Gigaset QuickSync" program on your PC. ¤ Establish a connection to your handset. ¤ ¢ Select [Settings] [Device properties] to open the [Device] tab.

  • Page 85: Accessories

    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...
  • Page 86 Accessories Gigaset C610H handset Social life management with room monitor and birthday reminders, One Touch Call mode 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...
  • Page 87 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 All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal...

  • Page 88: 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 89: Index

    Index Index restoring to default settings ......setting up ..... settings .
  • Page 90 Index Changing Dialling pause ........destination number (room monitor) Directory .
  • Page 91 Index External call using room monitor ..........call waiting Handset mode Handset operating time...
  • Page 92 Index handsfree key ....complete (expert mode) ......
  • Page 93 Index Repeater ........Resource directory PABX Ringtone .
  • Page 94 Index vCard ......... . writing SMS centre .

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