Handset at a glance Ð ½ òÃ INT 1 15.11.07 09:45 Base station at a glance Registration/paging key (page 43) 1 Display (screen) in idle status 2 Charge status of the battery pack = e V U flashes: battery pack almost flat e V U flashes: battery pack charging 3 Display keys (page 10)
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user ƒ guide. Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by Siemens Service Centre, as they could interfere with other wireless services.
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All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from gen- eral household waste using the sites designated by local authorities. If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbish bin, the product is sub- ject to European Directive 2002/96/EC. The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health.
Gigaset SL370/SL375 – More than just a telephone Gigaset SL370/SL375 – More than just a telephone Your phone, which has a clearly laid out colour display (65K colours) doesn't just offer you the option of sending and receiv- ing SMS messages via the fixed network and of saving up to 250 phone numbers and e-mail addresses (page 20) –...
Please remove the protective film! Fitting the battery pack Warning: Only use the rechargeable Siemens original battery pack (page 63)! Never use a conven- tional (non-rechargeable) battery or other bat- tery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the batteries could explode.
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First steps Please note: To remove the battery pack, you must first press the bracket on the side. Closing the battery cover ¤ Align the battery cover parallel to the casing and press down until it clicks into place. Attaching the belt clip There are notches for attaching the belt clip on the side of the handset at the same height as the display.
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Initial charging and discharging of the battery pack If the handset is activated, the flashing battery icon e in the top right of the dis- play indicates that the battery pack is being charged. During handset operation, the battery icon indicates the charge status of the bat- tery pack (page 1).
Operating the handset Operating the handset Activating/deactivating the handset In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirma- tion tone). Activating/deactivating the keypad lock Press and hold the hash key. You will hear the confirmation tone. The Ø icon appears in the display when the keypad lock is activated.
Œ Fetch e-mail address from the directory. Ó Copy number into directory. Ÿ Forward external call to the answer machine (Gigaset SL375 only). • Open the last number redial list. Reverting to idle status You can revert to idle status from any- where in the menu as follows: ¤...
ECO DECT Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key. You can then: press to delete the character to the left of the cursor insert characters to the left of the cur- overwrite the character (flashing) when entering the time and date etc.
Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). Example: w N 2 2
for "Set ringer tone for external calls". With the telephone in idle status, press w (open main menu): î...
You can accept the call by: ¤ Pressing the talk key c. ¤ Pressing the handsfree key d. ¤ Gigaset SL370: Press the display key §Accept§ ¤ Gigaset SL375: Press the display key Ÿ to divert the call to the answer machine (page 39).
1 Caller's number 2 Name and town The display shows: External, if no number is transmitted. Withheld, if the caller has withheld Call- Gigaset SL370 ing Line Identification. Unavailable, if the caller has not arranged Calling Line Identification. Gigaset SL375...
Making calls Handsfree talking In handsfree mode, instead of holding the handset to your ear you can put it down, for example on the table in front of you, to allow others to participate in the call. Activating/deactivating handsfree mode Activating while dialling Enter the number and press the handsfree key.
Making calls using network services Network services are functions that your network provider makes available to you. You have to request these services from your network provider. ¤ If you require assistance, please con- tact your network provider. Making calls using network services...
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists The options are: Directory Call-by-call list Last number redial list SMS list Call history Answer machine list (Gigaset SL375 only) You can store a total of 250 entries in the directory and call-by-call list.
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Order of directory/call-by-call list entries Directory entries are generally sorted alphabetically by surname. Spaces and digits take first priority. If only the first name was entered in the directory, this is incorporated into the sort order instead of the surname. The sort order is as follows: 1.
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Using the directory and lists Available Memory Display the available entries in the directory and call-by-call list (page 20). Using quick dial keys ¤ Press and hold the required quick dial key (page 48). Sending the directory/call-by-call list to another handset Preconditions: The sending and receiving handsets must both be registered on the same...
Copying a number or e-mail address from the directory In many operating situations, you can open the directory to copy a number or e-mail address, for example. Your handset need not be in idle status. ¤ Depending on the operating situation, open the directory with s or ¨...
Using the directory and lists Managing entries in the last number redial list Press the key briefly. Select entry. Open menu. §Options§ The following functions can be selected with q: Copy to Directory Copy an entry to the directory (page 20). Automatic Redial The selected number is automatically dialled at fixed intervals (at least every...
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Call history Precondition: Calling Line Identification (CLIP, page 17) Depending on the type of list set, the call history contains ‰ accepted calls ( missed calls calls recorded by the answer machine (Ã, Gigaset SL375 only) Depending on the type of list set, all num- bers of the last 30 incoming calls are stored or only the missed calls.
Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls Sign up with a network provider who offers particularly low-cost call rates (call- by-call). You can manage the numbers in the call-by-call list. Linking call-by-call numbers with one number You can insert the dialling code of a net- work provider ahead of the number ("link- ing").
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Save or change 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 e.g. that all national calls or calls to the mobile network are automati- cally linked to the preselection number you have stored previously.
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Your unit is supplied ready for sending SMS messages immediately. Preconditions: Calling Line Identification is enabled for your phone line. Your network provider supports SMS in the fixed network (information on this can be obtained from your network provider).
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Select and press Send Select and press s / C Select number with area code (even if you are in that area) from the directory or call-by- call list, or enter number directly. For SMS to a SMS mailbox: add the mailbox ID to the end of the number.
SMS (text messages) Sending SMS messages to an e-mail address If your service provider supports the SMS as e-mail feature, you can also send your SMS messages to e-mail addresses. The e-mail address must be at the begin- ning of the text. You must send the SMS to the e-mail service of your SMS send cen- tre.
Opening the incoming message list via the SMS menu ¢ ¢ î (mailbox, mailbox PIN) ¢ Incoming (2) Reading or deleting individual SMS messages ¤ Open the incoming message list. ¤ Continue as described in "Reading or deleting individual SMS messages", page 29.
SMS (text messages) You only need to set the phone number to which notification should be sent (notifi- cation number) and the notification type. Storing the notification number ¢ ¢ ¢ î Settings Notify Number Enter the number to which the SMS should be sent.
Changing the name of a mailbox ¢ ¢ ¢ î Settings SMS Mailboxes ¢ s (select mailbox) Press the display key. §Edit§ Enter new name. Press the display key. §Save§ Press and hold (idle status). Changing a mailbox's PIN and ID ¢...
SMS (text messages) If necessary, enter code, desig- nation and destination number. Press the display key. §Save§ Editing the entry of an info service ¤ Select the info service (see above). Then: Opening menu. §Options§ Select and press Edit Entry If necessary, change the code, designation, or destination number.
SMS troubleshooting Error codes when sending E0 Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification not activated. FE Error occurred during SMS transfer. FD Connection to SMS centre failed, see self- help. Self-help with errors The following table lists error situations and possible causes and provides notes on troubleshooting.
Answer machine operation (Gigaset SL375 only) Answer machine operation (Gigaset SL375 only) You can operate the answer machine that is integrated in the base station via the handset or via remote operation (other phone/mobile phone). Announcement mode You can use the answer machine in two different modes.
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Record a new announcement while play- ing back announcement: Press the display key. §New§ If the answer machine's memory is full, it will switch to Announce Only ¤ Delete old messages and the answer machine will automatically switch back to Ans.
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Answer machine operation (Gigaset SL375 only) Playing back new messages New messages that have not yet been heard are indicated by the à icon in the display and by the f key flashing on the handset. Press the message key. Select and press Ans M.: An announcement informs you if there are...
Recording stops and you can speak to the caller. If 2 seconds of the call have already been recorded when you pick it up, the call will be displayed as a new message. The f key on the handset flashes. You can accept the call even if it is not sig- nalled on the handset.
Answer machine operation (Gigaset SL375 only) Call acceptance/charge saving function for remote operation You can set when you want the answer machine to accept a call. The options are: sec., after and the cost-saving setting 30 sec. Automatic. Automatic mode, the following applies for call acceptance: If there are no new messages, the answer machine accepts a call after...
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Calling the answer machine and playing back messages Dial your own number. When you hear your announcement, press 9 and enter the system PIN. You will be informed whether any new messages have been recorded. The mes- sages are now played back. You can now operate the answer machine with the keypad.
With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answer machine (Gigaset SL375 only) directly. Gigaset SL370: Fast access is set for the network mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox. Gigaset SL375: The integrated answer machine is set for fast access.
A Gigaset SL37H handset can be regis- tered to up to four base stations. Manually registering the Gigaset SL37H to Gigaset SL370/ SL375 You must initiate handset registration on the handset and on the base station. Once it has been registered, the handset returns to idle status.
Using several handsets Select one of the registered base stations or press §OK§ Making internal calls Internal calls to other handsets registered on the same base station are free. Calling a specific handset Initiate internal call. Enter the number of the hand- set.
Ending an internal call, accepting an external call Press the display key. §Accept§ The internal call is ended. You are con- nected to the external caller. Rejecting the external call Press the display key. §Reject§ The call waiting tone is turned off. You remain connected with the internal participant.
Using several handsets You will hear the error tone (descending tone sequence) if you assign an internal number twice. ¤ Repeat the procedure with a free number. Using a handset as a room monitor If the room monitor is activated, a previ- ously stored destination number is called as soon as a set noise level is reached.
Changing the set destination number ¢ ¢ í Room Monitor Scroll to the Call to: §Delete§ Delete existing number. ¤ Enter and save number as described in "Activating the room monitor and entering the number to be called" (page 46). Deactivating the room monitor remotely Preconditions: The phone must support...
Handset settings The room monitor will use all the handsets that are in walky-talky mode. Switch the room monitor off by pressing the display key on the handset that §OFF§ was used to activate the room monitor. The handset reverts to normal walky-talky mode.
Changing key assignments Display key ¤ Press and hold the left or right display key. The list of possible key assignments is opened. ¤ Proceed as is described when first assigning the key with a shortcut (page 48). Digit key ¤...
Handset settings Setting the display backlight Regardless of whether or not the handset is in the charging cradle, you can activate or deactivate the backlighting. If the base station is switched on, the display is per- manently dimmed. ¢ ¢ ¢...
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Settings for individual functions Set the volume and melody depending on the type of signalling required. You can activate the time control for external calls to regulate the volume of a call (e.g. qui- eter at night-time than in daytime). In idle status: ¢...
Handset settings My stuff My stuff on the handset manages sounds, which you can use as ringer tones, and pictures (CLIP pictures and screensavers), which you can use as caller pictures or as screensavers. Precondition: Calling Line Identification (CLIP). My stuff can manage the following media types: Icon Sound...
Key click: every key press is confirmed. Advisory tones: – Confirmation tone (ascending tone sequence): at the end of an entry/ setting and when a SMS or a new entry arrives in the answer machine list or call history – Error tone (descending tone sequence): when you make an incorrect entry –...
Handset settings Setting an appointment (calendar) You can have your handset remind you of up to 30 appointments (volume and mel- ody, see page 50). Saving an appointment Precondition: The date and time have already been set (page 9). ¢ ç...
Press display key to answer the §SMS§ appointment reminder with a SMS. Displaying missed appointments and anniversaries Missed appointments/anniversaries (page 23) are displayed in the Alarms list if: You do not accept an appointment/ anniversary. The appointment/anniversary was sig- nalled during a phone call. The handset is deactivated at the time of the appointment/anniversary Automatic redial was activated at the...
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Handset settings Please note: – If Bluetooth is activated and accessories (e.g. data cables page 66) are plugged into the connection socket (page 1), Bluetooth is automatically deactivated. – If a Bluetooth voice connection has already been established, Bluetooth is not deactivated until it is ended.
Rejecting/accepting an unregistered Bluetooth device If a Bluetooth device that is not registered in the list of known devices tries to con- nect with the handset, you will be prompted on the display to enter the PIN for the Bluetooth device (bonding). Reject Press the display key.
Base station settings Base station settings The base station settings are carried out using a registered Gigaset SL37H handset. Protecting against unauthorised access Protect the system settings of the base sta- tion with a PIN known only to yourself. The system PIN must be entered when, for example, registering/de-registering a handset to/from the base station or when restoring the default settings.
Connecting the base station to the PABX The following settings are only necessary when your PABX requires them; see the PABX user guide. You cannot send or receive SMS messages on PABXs that do not support Calling Line Identification. Dialling modes and recall The current setting is indicated by Changing the dialling mode The following dialling modes can be...
Connecting the base station to the PABX Setting pauses Changing pause after line seizure You can change the length of pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key c and sending the number. Open menu. N 5 O
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Questions and answers If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare at any time. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solu- tions. Registration or connection problems with a Bluetooth headset.
You will also find frequently asked ques- tions and answers in the appendix of this user guide. Service Centre Siemens Gigasets come with a 1 year lim- ited warranty that covers faults with the manufacturing process or components. Siemens will at its discretion, repair or replace, any Gigaset supplied that is found to have a manufacturing defect.
14 hours Charging time approx. 3.5 hours Base station power consumption In standby mode: Gigaset SL370: approx. 2 watt Gigaset SL375: approx. 3 watt During the call: Gigaset SL370: approx. 2 watt Gigaset SL375: approx. 3 watt General specifications...
Notes on the user guide Notes on the user guide This section explains the meaning of cer- tain typographical conventions that are used in this user guide. Example of a menu input The steps you need to perform are shown in abbreviated form in the user guide.
¤ Save the changes. ¤ Pressing the display key ¤ Then press and hold the a key. The handset switches to idle status. Writing and editing text The following rules apply when writing a text: Control the cursor with u v t s. Characters are inserted on the left of the cursor.
Your handset can communicate with the computer using the "Gigaset QuickSync" program (free download at www.siemens.com/gigasetSL370). You can access your handset's directory and synchronise it with Outlook, or copy contact details to the handset, ‰...
Wall-mounting the base station 100 mm approx. 9 mm Data Cable USB DCA-510 For connecting your phone to the USB interface of your com- puter. Wall-mounting the base station...