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Siemens Gigaset S185 Operating Instructions Manual

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Version: 23-06-2009
A 3 1 0 0 8 - M1 7 2 9 - R4 0 1 - 1 - 5 8 1 9
Gigaset S185
Issued by
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt
Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009
All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 A 3 1 0 0 8 - M1 7 2 9 - R4 0 1 - 1 - 5 8 1 9 Gigaset S185 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009 All rights reserved. Gigaset Subject to availability. Rights of modifications reserved.

  • Page 2: The Handset At A Glance

    The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status 2 Charge status of the batteries = e V U (empty to full) flashes: batteries almost empty e V U flashes: batteries charging 3 Display keys (page 16) 4 Message key Access to calls and message lists;...

  • Page 3: Base Station At A Glance

    Base station at a glance Base station at a glance Please remember: If the answering machine is being oper- ated from a handset or if it is recording a message, it cannot be operated from the base station. If the On/Off key flashes although the answering machine is switched off, it means that there is still at least one new message that has not been played...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Example: multiple line input ..8 for fast access ....29 Gigaset S185 – Viewing the network mailbox more than just a telephone .
  • Page 5 Contents Base station settings ..38 Protecting against unauthorized access ......38 Changing ringtones .

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the underside of the device. Power Outage: In the event of a power outage, your cordless telephone will not operate. The cordless tel- ephone requires electricity for operation. You should have a telephone that does not require electricity available for use during power outages.
  • Page 7 The phone must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on accidentally. ƒ If you give your Gigaset S185 to someone else you should also give them the operating instructions. Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.

  • Page 8: Notes On The Operating Instructions

    Notes on the operating instructions Notes on the ¢ ¢ Ð Display operating instructions ¤ With the handset in idle status, press on the right of the control key to open This section explains the meaning of cer- the main menu. ¤...

  • Page 9: Example: Multiple Line Input

    Notes on the operating instructions Example: multiple line input Time mode: There are many situations in which you Select 12-hour or 24-hour time format. ¤ can change the settings of a display or Press the s key. enter data in several lines. The time format is marked with [ ] to In this user guide symbols are used to show it is active.

  • Page 10: Gigaset S185 - More Than Just A Telephone

    Gigaset S185 – more than just a telephone Gigaset S185 – First Steps more than just a telephone Package contents Your phone not only enables you to store up to 150 telephone numbers (page 18) – one Gigaset S185 base station,...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    First Steps Setting up the handset for use Range and reception strength Range: Carry out the following steps for each handset. Up to 300 meters in the open Up to 50 meters in buildings Inserting the batteries Reception strength: The display shows the quality of the radio Caution: contact between the base station and Use only rechargeable nickel-metal hydride...
  • Page 12 First Steps Closing the battery cover Opening the battery cover ¤ ¤ If fitted, remove belt clip. First align the notches on the side of ¤ Insert your fingernail into the headset the battery cover with the clips on the socket notch and pull the battery cover inside of the casing.
  • Page 13 Please do NOT remove your handset Which headsets are compatible? from the base station during the regis- The following headsets have been tested tration procedure. with the Gigaset S185: The registration can take up to 5 minutes. Plantronics MX200 During this time Regstr.Procedure...

  • Page 14: Area Codes

    First Steps Setting the date and time Extra Codes ¤ ¢ ¢ Ð To set the date and time, press the dis- Base play key to open the input menu. §Time§ Extra Codes To change the time, open the input field Select and press §OK§...

  • Page 15: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls matically when you lift the handset from the base or charger. Press the display key to mute the §Silence§ ringer without answering the call. You can Making an external call answer the call as long the call is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 16: Handsfree Operation

    Operating the handset Operating the handset Handsfree operation You can activate the speakerphone at any time to provide handsfree operation dur- Activating/deactivating the handset ing a call. Press and hold the end call key. You will hear the confir- Activating/deactivating handsfree mation beep.

  • Page 17: Display Keys

    Operating the handset Ÿ In the main menu and in input fields Divert external call to answer- ing machine. You can use the control key to move the • cursor up t, down s, right v or Open the last number redial left u.

  • Page 18: Correcting Incorrect Entries

    Operating the handset CID 2.5 services Submenus (network services) The functions in the submenus are dis- played as lists. If CID is activated and a waiting call is dis- To access a function: ¤ played, 4 different CID 2.5 services (net- Scroll to the function with the control key q and press work services) are selected.

  • Page 19: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Selecting entries in the directory Open directory. The options are: You have the following options: Use s to scroll through the entries Directory, Last number redial list, until the required name is selected. Calls list, Enter the first character of the name, or scroll to the entry with s if required.
  • Page 20 Using the directory and lists (directory only) The transfer is canceled if the phone VIP Entry Mark a directory entry as VIP rings or if the memory of the receiver (Very Important Person) and assign it handset is full. a particular ringtone. You can then identify VIP calls by their ringtones.

  • Page 21: Last Number Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Managing entries in the last number Prompt: Select the type of signal for the redial list reminder and press §OK§ • ¤ Press the display key. Save changes (page 8). Select entry. Note: Open menu. §Options§§...

  • Page 22: Writing And Editing Names

    Using the directory and lists Select the list with q. To open, press according to list type Missed Calls: §OK§ – missed calls (if [3] is displayed: 3rd entry in the list) Note: deletes the Pressing the display key §Delete§ The answering machine, network mailbox, and/or calls list can only be active on one hand- marked entry.
  • Page 23 Using the directory and lists Entering special characters You can call up the table of special charac- ters using the * key. Select the required character and insert it with §Insert§ Order of directory entries Directory entries are usually sorted in alphabetical order.

  • Page 24: Operating The Answering

    Operating the answering machine Operating the answering Recording a personal announcement/ announce only machine ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Voice Mail Announcements ¢ Record Announce Record Anc Only You can operate the answering machine Press the display key to start §OK§ that is integrated in the base station via the recording.
  • Page 25 Operating the answering machine ¤ ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Delete old messages and repeat record- Voice Mail Announcements ‰ ¢ ¢ ing if required. Set Ans. Mode Ans Mode Time ( = on) ¤ Deleting announcements Change multiple line input: ¢...
  • Page 26 Operating the answering machine end tone and an announcement about Adding the telephone number of a how much recording time remains. message to the directory If the message concerned has been saved See also "Adding a displayed number to with the date and time you will hear an the directory", page 19.

  • Page 27: Activating/Deactivating Listen In

    Operating the answering machine An external call is signaled on the handset: Switching off listen in for the current Ÿ recording Press the display key. The answering machine starts immedi- Press the end call key. ately in recording mode and records the call.

  • Page 28: Resetting Fast Access On The Answering Machine To Network Voice Mail

    Operating the answering machine ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Operating when on the move Voice Mail Message Length Select recording time. (remote operation) Press the display key. §Save§ You can check or activate the answering Setting recording quality machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone, etc).
  • Page 29 Operating the answering machine Operating the answering machine with voice prompts You can control message playback using the voice commands "BACK" and "FOR- WARD". You can delete individual mes- sages during playback using the voice command "DELETE". ¤ Before each voice command, press 9 and then speak the command when you hear the 'ready' tone.

  • Page 30: Using The Network Mailbox

    1) immediately after entering the mailbox access number, then enter your password. The Gigaset S185 will dial the mailbox number, wait a few seconds until the mail- box is accessed, then dial your password. If more time is needed for your mailbox to...

  • Page 31: Using Several Handsets

    Using several handsets Using several handsets Manual registration: Gigaset handset to Gigaset S185 base station Registering handsets You must activate manual registration of the handset at both the handset and the You can register up to a total of six hand- base station.

  • Page 32: Locating A Handset ("Paging")

    Using several handsets Locating a handset ("paging") Ending a call Press the end call key. You can locate your handset using the base station. Transferring a call to another handset ¤ Press the registration/paging key ÷ on You can transfer an external call to the base station briefly.

  • Page 33: Linking Internal Callers To An External Call

    Using several handsets Accepting/rejecting call waiting Internal listening in If you get an external call while conduct- The line is engaged with an external call. ing an internal call, you will hear the call Your screen will display information to waiting tone (short tone).

  • Page 34: Changing A Handset's Internal

    Using several handsets Changing a handset's internal all keys are locked except the end call key. The handset's speaker is muted. number When the room monitor is activated, incoming calls to the handset are indi- A handset is automatically assigned the cated without a ringtone and are only lowest unassigned number when it is reg- shown on the screen.

  • Page 35: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Internal number: delete any stored The external caller will hear a deactivation s (select hand- external number. signal tone and then the call will end. §INT§ set or Call All, if all registered handsets There will be no further room monitor are to be called) calls.

  • Page 36: Setting The Display

    Handset settings Setting the display Changing the screen picture ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Display Screen Saver You have a choice of four color schemes Scroll to the Selection line. and several different contrasts. ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Press the display key. §View§...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Loudspeaker Volume

    Handset settings Adjusting the loudspeaker Settings for individual functions volume Set the volume and melody depending on the type of signaling required. ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð You can set the loudspeaker volume for Audio Settings handsfree speaking to five different levels Ringer Settings and the earpiece volume to three different Set, for example select...

  • Page 38: Activating/Deactivating

    Handset settings Deactivating the ringtone for the Confirm.: Select or Off. current call Battery: Press the display key. §Silence§ Select On, Call. The battery warning tone is activated/deactivated Activating/deactivating the alert tone or only sounds during a call. ¤ You can activate an alert tone in place of a Save changes (page 8).

  • Page 39: Restoring The Handset Default Settings

    Base station settings Deactivating the wake-up call/ Changing the system PIN repeating after a pause (sleep mode) You can change the 4-digit system PIN set on the base station (default setting: 0000) Requirement: A wake-up call is sounding. to a 4-digit PIN known only to yourself. Press the display key.

  • Page 40: Activating/Deactivating The Hold Melody

    Base station settings Activating/deactivating the hold melody ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Base Music on hold Press to activate or deactivate the hold §OK§ ‰ melody ( = on). Restoring default settings to base station When resetting, all handsets remain regis- tered.

  • Page 41: Shortcuts

    Shortcuts Shortcuts Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a menu function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in the digit combination ("shortcut"). Example: v 5 2 1 1 for "Set ringtone for external calls". With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): ì...
  • Page 42 Shortcuts Voice Mail 5-6-1 Set Key 1 (page 29) 5-6-2 Ans Machine (page 23) 5-6-3 Call Screening (page 26) 5-6-4 Announcements (page 23) 5-6-5 Message Length (page 26) 5-6-6 Record Quality (page 27) 5-6-7 Ring Delay (page 26)

  • Page 43: Connecting The Base Station

    Connecting the base station to the PABX Connecting the base station Changing the pause after the flash key You can change the length of the pause if to the PABX your PABX requires this (refer to the user guide for your PABX). The following settings are only needed Open menu.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting The display is blank. 1. The handset is not switched on. Care ¥ Press and hold the end call key. ¤ 2. The batteries are empty. Wipe the base station and handset with ¥ Charge or replace the batteries a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an (page 12).

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications The other party cannot hear you. 1. You have pressed the (INT) key. ¥ Take the external caller off hold by end- Recommended batteries ing the internal call (page 31). Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH): 2. The handset is muted. ¥ Switch on the microphone again The handset is supplied with UL-approved (page 15).

  • Page 46: Industry Canada Certification

    Appendix General specifications Repairs to certified equipment should be coor- dinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the DECT 6.0 is supported user to this equipment, or equipment malfunc- tions, may give the telecommunications com- No.
  • Page 47 Appendix BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS tect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric never be placed near or over a radiator or heat shock, and to properly dispose of batteries, register, or in a place where proper ventilation please read and understand the following is not provided.

  • Page 48: Service (Customer Care)

    Appendix Service (Customer Care) Customer Care Warranty for Cordless Products To obtain Customer Care Warranty service, product operation information, or for problem resolution, call: Toll Free: 1-866-247-8758 www.gigaset.com/customercare End-user limited warranty scratches or adhesive marks on the LCD screen or outside casing of the Product. –...
  • Page 49 Appendix – Products operated outside published maxi- products provided by third parties, that the mum ratings. operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software – Performance of the Products when used in products will be corrected.
  • Page 50 WISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN the Siemens trademark. IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009 NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF All rights reserved.

  • Page 51: Index

    Index Index restoring to factory settings ..setting ..... . system PIN ....Battery charging .
  • Page 52 Index Connecting, base station to PABX ..Control key ....Earpiece mode ....Correcting incorrect input .
  • Page 53 Index reception strength ... . . fast access ....registering ....flash key .
  • Page 54 Index icon for new message ........Range .
  • Page 55 Index Viewing network mailbox message VIP (directory entry) ... . . Volume earpiece ....handset loudspeaker .

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