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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, 1.8" TFT colour dis- play and incorporated functions.
Brief overview Brief overview ¢ 1 Display in idle status 2 Battery charge status ( ¢ page 19) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 4) 4 Message key ( page 43) 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...
¢ Name of the handset ( page 66) ™ ¾ Ã Number of new messages: Ã on the answering machine (Gigaset SL400A only)/ ¢ Calls Calendar network mailbox ( page 43) ¢ ™ in the missed calls list ( page 43) ¢...
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 86, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.
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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. Please note Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
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 One quick start 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 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. ¤...
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.
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.
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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. 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 Ê Call Lists ¢ All Calls page 42 ¢ Outgoing Calls page 42 ¢ Accepted Calls page 42 ¢ Missed Calls page 42 Ë You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN ¢ New SMS page 45 ¢...
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Menu overview Ì Voice Mail ¢ Play Messages *** page 59 ¢ Play Messages ** Network Mailbox * page 59 ¢ Answ. Machine * page 53 ¢ Activation ** page 53 ¢ Announcements ** Rec. Announcement ** page 54 ¢ Play Announcement ** page 54 ¢...
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 72), it can be reactivated by press- number.
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 to divert the call to the answering played. ¢...
Making calls Is your telephone connected via a Ø«Ú PABX/gateway? Gigaset SL400A You can establish this by checking for an additional device connected between your telephone and house connection, e.g., a ä PABX, gateway etc. In most cases, simply 1234567890...
You can store a call-by-call number (prese- lection number), which is automatically During a call and when listening to the placed in front of numbers when you dial answering machine (Gigaset SL400A only), them. activate or deactivate handsfree mode. In the "With Preselection" list, specify the...
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Making calls All numbers that start with 08, except for 081 Temporarily cancelling and 084, are dialled with the preselection preselection ¢ c (press and hold) number 0999. §Options§ ¢ Phone number Dialled number Preselection off ¢ ¢ (dial number) 07112345678 07112345678 ¢...
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.
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.
¢ Missed alarms list page 87.) 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 38). 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 38).
Icon New message... Press the talk key c to call the selected à ... in the answering machine list caller back. (Gigaset SL400A only) or on the net- work mailbox §View§ ™ Select the display key to access addi- tional information, including for example ...
Using the directory and lists ¤ Press key Q or
, to set the behav- Lists containing new messages are at the top of the list and are marked in a bold font. ior for new messages: message key flashes (it stops 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. §OK§ Select and press Prerequisites: Select number with access code Calling Line Identification is enabled for (even if you are in that area)
Sending SMS (text messages) The first list entry is displayed, e.g., Receiving an SMS Saved All received SMS messages are saved in the incoming SMS list. Linked SMS messages are 14.05.11, 15:07 displayed as one message. If this is too long or is not transferred completely, it is split into If the entry has been saved with the phone individual messages.
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Sending SMS (text messages) Opening the incoming message list Reading or deleting SMS messages ¤ with the Open the incoming message list, then: Press. Select SMS. The incoming message list is indicated by §Read§ Press the display key. The text is the mailbox name and the number of entries displayed.
Private number Select On if you require SMS notification. Business number On message on answer machine Mobile phone number (Gigaset SL400A only) Birthday Select On if you require SMS notification. Entries in a vCard can be saved to the direc- §Save§...
Sending SMS (text messages) ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: Warning Activation: Do not enter your own fixed line network Activate or deactivate mailbox. number for the notification of missed calls. This can lead to chargeable endless Name: looping.
Sending SMS (text messages) • Sending an SMS to a personal Entering/changing SMS mailbox centres ¤ Find out about the services and special To send an SMS to a personal mailbox, the functions offered by your service pro- sender must know your ID and enter it after vider before you make a new applica- your number.
Sending SMS (text messages) Receiving SMS on a PABX Activating/deactivating SMS function You can only receive an SMS when Call- ing Line Identification is forwarded to If you deactivate the SMS function, you can- the extension of the PABX (CLIP). The not send or receive any SMS messages with CLIP evaluation of the SMS centre your phone.
Sending SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting You have stopped receiving SMS messages. ¥ 1. You have changed the ID of your mailbox. Error codes when sending ¢ Give your SMS contacts your new ID or undo the change ( page 49). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently ¥...
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 • • Recording announcements/ Playing back announcements/ advisory messages advisory messages ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Ì Ì Announcements Rec. Announcements ¢ Announcement / Rec. Advisory Msg. Play Announcement / Play Advisory Msg.
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine • Deleting announcements/ After the entry time and date have been played back (after approx. 3 seconds), a new advisory messages ¢ ¢ Ì message assumes the status "old". Announcements ¢ Playing back old messages Del.
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine An announcement informs you of the mes- If two seconds of the call have already been sage's new status. recorded when you pick it up, the call is dis- played as a new message. The f key on Playback of the current message is can- the handset flashes.
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine • Activating/deactivating Information about ring delay In Automatic mode, the following applies call screening for ring delay: If there are no new messages, the answer- During recording of a message, you can ing machine answers a call after 18 sec- screen a call via the loudspeaker of regis- onds.
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".
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 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 41) 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 18). Activating/deactivating the alarm You can register up to six handsets to your clock and setting the wake-up time base.
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.
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.
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...
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Using a handset as a room monitor (Babyphone) When the room monitor is activated, incom- Alarm to: ing calls to the handset are indicated with- Select Internal or External. out a ringtone and are only shown on the External number: Select the number ö...
Using Bluetooth devices Cancelling/deactivating the room You will find a description of how to operate your Bluetooth devices in the user guides for monitor Press the end call key a to cancel the call these devices. when the room monitor is activated. Please note You can operate headsets on your §OFF§...
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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.
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.
Defining handset settings Ï ¢ ¢ More Functions... Display + Keypad ¢ More features are available: Screensaver Call Lists The current setting is displayed. ¢ ¤ Display call lists ( page 42). You can enter data in the following fields: ¢...
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.
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 ¢...
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.
Defining handset settings You can download pictures and sounds from Rename ¢ a PC ( page 87). 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.
Setting the base • Setting your own area Setting the base code The base settings are carried out using a reg- istered Gigaset handset. To transfer phone numbers (e.g., in vCards), • it is essential that your area code (interna- tional and local area code) is saved on the Activating/deactivating phone.
(default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit §OK§ press PIN known only to you. §Yes§ Press the display key. Gigaset SL400A: Setting a system PIN facili- tates remote operation of the answering ¢ machine ( page 58). Ï ¢...
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.
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...
Service (Customer Care) Service (Customer Care) You have questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can take advantage of our comprehensive serv- ice offerings. You can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service pages of our Gigaset online portal. Please register your phone right after purchase.
Service (Customer Care) 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 ¥...
Service (Customer Care) Gigaset SL400A only: Guarantee Certificate - United Kingdom No time is specified for a message in the call list. ¥ ¢ Date and time have not been set. Without prejudice to any claim the user (cus- Set the date/time ( page 18).
Service (Customer Care) This Guarantee shall apply to new devices Guarantee Certificate - purchased in the European Union. For Ireland Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by: Gigaset Commu- Without prejudice to any claim the user (cus- nications UK Limited, Quatro House, Lyon tomer) may have in relation to the dealer or Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER.
Protecting our environment This Guarantee shall not apply to or Protecting our extend to services performed by the environment authorised dealer or the customer them- selves (e.g. installation, configuration, software downloads). User manuals and any software supplied on a separate data Our environmental mission medium shall be excluded from the Guar- statement...
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-...
Appendix Specifications General specifications DECT Batteries DECT standard Is supported GAP standard Is supported Technology: Lithium ion (Li-Ion): No. of channels 60 duplex channels Voltage: 3.7 V Radio frequency range 1880–1900 MHz Capacity: 750 mAh Duplex method Time multiplex, Type: V30145-K1310-X445 10 ms frame length The handset is supplied with the recom-...
Accessing additional functions via the PC interface ¤ Writing and editing text Briefly press the key several times in suc- cession to select the required letter/char- acter. The following rules apply when writing text: Each key between Q and O is Standard characters assigned several letters and characters.
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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 Outlook update, repeat the update procedure as fol- lows:...
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 Large font for call lists and directory Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode: 4 handsfree settings...
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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 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 (Babyphone) SMS with up to 640 characters www.gigaset.com/gigasete49h...