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Gigaset E455 SIM
Issued by
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt
Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008
All rights reserved.
Subject to availability. Rights of modifications reserved.
Gigaset
www.gigaset.com

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  • Page 1 Gigaset E455 SIM Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modifications reserved. Gigaset www.gigaset.com...
  • Page 2: Handset At A Glance

    Handset at a glance Handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status 2 Battery pack charge status = e V U (flat to full) flashes: battery pack almost flat e V U flashes: battery pack charging 3 Display keys (page 14) 4 Message key Access to calls and message lists;...
  • Page 3 Handset at a glance Gigaset contact numbers: For personal advice on our range of products and for repairs or guarantee/warranty claims call: UK Helpdesk: 08453 6708 12 (local call cost charge) Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling regarding warranty claims.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setting SMS centre ....30 SMS to a PABX ....30 Gigaset E455 SIM – Activating/deactivating the more than just a telephone .
  • Page 5 Contents Activating/deactivating advisory tones ....45 Setting the alarm clock ... 46 Restoring the handset default settings .
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Caution: Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their contents to your children, and the potential hazards associated with using the tele- phone. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the back of the base sta- tion or charging cradle.
  • Page 7: Gigaset E455 Sim - More Than Just A Telephone

    Gigaset E455 SIM – more than just a telephone Gigaset E455 SIM – Installing the base station and charging cradle more than just a telephone The base station and charging cradle are Your phone not only enables you to send...
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type. * Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. ¤ Insert the plug into the socket as shown in the enlarged view.
  • Page 9 First Steps Closing the battery cover ¤ Hold the battery cover at a slight angle and introduce the two lower lugs into the casing first. Then close the cover so that it clicks into place. ¤ Insert a coin into the cavity at the top of the battery cover and twist it until the cover opens.
  • Page 10 First Steps ¤ Headset socket Set the date and the time, for example to ensure the correct time of incoming You can connect the following types of calls is recorded. headset (with jack connector): HAMA Plantronics M40, MX100 and MX150. Setting the date and time ¤...
  • Page 11: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT ECO DECT reduces power consumption by using a power supply with low power con- sumption and also reduces the transmis- sion power of the base station. You can set this manually with your hand- set. It can be used by several handsets at the same time.
  • Page 12: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a menu function faster by opening the menu and keying in the digit combination ("shortcut"). Example: v 5 2 11 for "Set ringtone for external calls". With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): î...
  • Page 13 Menu tree Ð Settings Date/Time Audio Settings 5-2-1 Ringer Settings (page 44) 5-2-2 Advisory Tones (page 45) Display 5-3-1 Screen Picture (page 43) 5-3-2 Colour Scheme (page 43) 5-3-3 Contrast (page 43) 5-3-4 Backlight (page 44) Handset 5-4-1 Language (page 43) 5-4-2 Auto Answer (page 44)
  • Page 14: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls If the ringtone is intrusive, press the dis- play key . You can take the call as §Silence§ long as it is displayed on the screen. Making an external call Calling Line Identification External calls are calls using the public tel- When you receive a call, the caller's ephone network.
  • Page 15: Handsfree Operation

    Operating the handset Operating the handset Handsfree operation In handsfree mode, instead of holding the handset to your ear you can put it down Activating/deactivating the handset e.g. on the table in front of you to allow Press and hold the end call others to participate in the call.
  • Page 16: Display Keys

    Operating the handset Returning to idle status In lists and submenus t / s Scroll up/down line by line. You can revert to idle status from any- Open submenu or confirm where in the menu as follows: selection. ¤ Press and hold the end call key a. Go back one menu level, or cancel.
  • Page 17: Correcting Incorrect Entries

    Operating the handset 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- sor, overwrite the character (flashing) when entering the time and date etc.
  • Page 18: Network Services

    Network services Network services Activating/deactivating call waiting ¢ ¢ ¢ ê All Calls Call Waiting Status: Activating/deactivating. Network services are functions that your network provider makes available to you. Press the display key. §Send§ You have to request these services from your network provider.
  • Page 19: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Storing a number in the directory ¢ New Entry ¤ The options are: Change multiple line input: Directory, Number: Call-by-Call list, Enter number. Last number redial list, Name: SMS list, Enter name.
  • Page 20 Using the directory and lists Managing entries in the directory/ Using quick dial keys ¤ call-by-call lists Press and hold the required quick dial ¢ s / C s (select entry) key (page 18). Viewing an entry Sending the directory/call-by-call list to another handset Press the display key.
  • Page 21 Using the directory and lists Copying a number from the directory Reminder call on an anniversary A reminder call is signalled on the handset There are many operating situations in using the selected ring tone. which you can open the directory, e.g. to Press the display key to stop copy a number.
  • Page 22 Using the directory and lists phone and unblock it with the super PIN All entries from SIM (PUK). Transfer all entries from the SIM card to the directory. Entry from SIM Please note: Transfer a selected entry from the SIM card to the directory.
  • Page 23: Last Number Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Opening lists with the Data transfer Directory SIM card message key Names stay the same Entries are copied in alphabetic order You can use the message key f to Numbers are converted: open the following lists: 0 ) +44 SMS list 00 ) +...
  • Page 24: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Making cost-effective calls Calls list Type of entry: ‰ – accepted calls ( Requirement: Calling Line Identification – missed calls (CLIP, page 13) – calls recorded by the answering Depending on the type of list set, the calls machine (Ã) list contains Pressing the display key deletes the...
  • Page 25: Automatic Network Provider Code (Preselection)

    Making cost-effective calls Storing preselection numbers Enter number or select number from the directory ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Base Preselection (page 20). ¢ Preselect No. Press talk key. Both numbers Enter or edit preselection are dialled. number (call-by-call number). ¤ Save changes (page 54).
  • Page 26: Sms (Text Messages)

    SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Please remember: Each incoming SMS is signalled by a single ring (ringtone as for external Your unit is supplied ready for you to send calls). If you accept such an SMS "call" text messages immediately. on the first ring, the SMS will be lost.
  • Page 27 SMS (text messages) Reading or deleting individual SMS ¤ Please note: Open the draft message list and then: – If you are interrupted by an external call Select SMS. while writing an SMS, the text is automati- Press the display key. §Read§...
  • Page 28: Receiving An Sms

    SMS (text messages) Receiving an SMS Opening the incoming message list via the SMS menu ¢ ¢ All received text messages are saved in the î (Mailbox, mailbox PIN) ¢ incoming message list. Linked text mes- Incoming (2) sages are displayed as one message. If this Reading or deleting individual SMS is too long or has not transferred com- messages...
  • Page 29: Notification By Sms

    SMS (text messages) Notification by SMS Attachments are forwarded. If a service provider does not permit the forwarding of attachments: You can be notified by SMS about missed ¤ Select Edit to forward the SMS without calls or new messages on the answering attachments.
  • Page 30: Sms Mailboxes

    SMS (text messages) ‰ SMS mailboxes Active mailboxes are marked with the mailbox list. They are shown in the SMS list and can, if necessary, be displayed The General Mailbox is the default set- by pressing the message key f. ting.
  • Page 31: Setting Sms Centre

    SMS (text messages) Setting SMS centre SMS to a PABX You can only receive an SMS when the Entering/changing SMS centres Calling Line Identification is for- ¤ warded to the extension of the PABX You should find out about the services (CLIP).
  • Page 32: Sms Troubleshooting

    SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting The message is played back. 1. The "display call number" service is not acti- Errors when sending vated. ¥ Have your service provider enable this E0 Calling Line Identification permanently service (there is a charge for this). withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification not activated.
  • Page 33: 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 34 Operating the answering machine ¤ Deleting announcements Change multiple line input: ¢ ¢ ¢ From: Ð Voice Mail Announcements ¢ Enter hours/minutes for the start of the Del Announce Del Anc Only period in 4-digit format. Press the display key to con- §Yes§...
  • Page 35 Operating the answering machine Deleting messages If the message concerned has been saved with the date and time you will hear an You can delete old messages either all appropriate announcement before play- together or individually. back begins. Deleting all old messages Playing back old messages During playback or pause: You can listen to old messages if there are...
  • Page 36: Activating/Deactivating Listen In

    Operating the answering machine Activating/deactivating listen in Diverting an external call to the answering machine During recording of a message you can lis- You can divert an incoming external call to ten in via the loudspeaker of registered the answering machine even if it is handsets.
  • Page 37: Resetting Fast Access On The Answering Machine

    Operating the answering machine Resetting fast access on the When operating remotely you then know after approx. 15 seconds that there are no answering machine new messages (otherwise the answering machine would already have accepted The integrated answering machine is fac- your call).
  • Page 38 Operating the answering machine Calling the answering machine and When deleting a message you are playing back messages prompted to repeat the command. ¤ Repeat "DELETE", without first press- Dial your own number. ing the 9. While you listen to your announcement, press the 9 Activating the answering machine key and enter the system PIN.
  • Page 39: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox Calling the network mailbox Press and hold. You are connected straight to The network mailbox is your network pro- the network mailbox. vider's answering machine within the net- Press handsfree key d if work.
  • Page 40: Using Several Handsets

    Open list of internal users. The handset you are currently Manual registration Gigaset E45 to using is indicated by < . Gigaset E455 SIM Select the internal user you You must activate manual registration of wish to de-register. the handset at both the handset and the Open menu.
  • Page 41: Making Internal Calls

    Using several handsets Making internal calls Then, if the internal participant does not answer or is busy, the call will automati- cally return to you (the display will show Internal calls to other handsets registered Recall). on the same base station are free. Calling a specific handset Internal consultation calls Initiate internal call.
  • Page 42: Changing The Name Of A Handset

    Using several handsets You are conducting an external call. An Press the display key. §Save§ internal caller can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation. All the par- Changing a handset's internal ticipants are made aware of the 'listening- number in' by a signal tone.
  • Page 43 Using several handsets minutes (depending on the base station). Internal number: delete any stored s (select hand- While the room monitor is activated, all external number. §INT§ keys are locked except the end call key. set or Call All, if all registered handsets The handset's speaker is muted.
  • Page 44: Handset Settings

    Handset settings The room monitor function will deactivate Press briefly. after the call ends. There will be no further Contrast Select and press §OK§ room monitor calls. The other room moni- Select contrast. tor settings on the handset (e.g. no ring- Press the display key.
  • Page 45: Setting Display Illumination

    Handset settings Setting display illumination Press display key if necessary §Save§ to save the setting perma- nently. Depending on whether or not the handset If t is assigned a different function, is in the charging cradle you can set differ- ent levels of display illumination.
  • Page 46: Activating/Deactivating First Ring Muting

    Handset settings Activating/deactivating first Settings for all functions to ring the same ring muting ¢ ¢ Ð Audio Settings ¢ ¢ Open menu. Ringer Settings ¤ 5 5 O 1 O Set volume and ringtone (see "Settings for individual functions"). Press keys.
  • Page 47: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Base station settings ¤ Save changes (page 54). vated and then repeated after 5 minutes. After the second You cannot deactivate the confirmation repetition the wake-up call is tone for placing the handset in the base deactivated completely. station. Restoring the handset Setting the alarm clock default settings Requirement: The date and time have...
  • Page 48: Activating/Deactivating The Wait Melody

    Base station settings Restoring default settings to Setting a system PIN facilitates remote operation of the answering machine base station (page 36). ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Base System PIN When resetting, the handsets remain reg- Enter current System PIN and istered, eco mode is disabled.
  • Page 49: Connecting The Base Station

    Connecting the base station to the PABX Connecting the base station Enter digit for the pause length (1 = 1 sec.; 2 = 3 secs.; to the PABX 3 = 7 secs.) and press §OK§ Changing the pause after the recall key The following settings are only needed when your PABX requires them.
  • Page 50: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Questions and answers If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, you can contact us at any Care time at ¤ www.gigaset.com/customercare . The Wipe the base station and handset with table below contains a list of common a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an problems and possible solutions.
  • Page 51: Service (Customer Care)

    Appendix Service (Customer Care) You cannot hear a ringtone/dialling tone. Base station's phone cord has been replaced. ¥ We offer you support that is fast and tai- When purchasing a new cord, ensure that it lored to your specific needs! has the correct pin connections (page 7).
  • Page 52: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General specifications DECT standard is supported Recommended battery pack GAP standard is supported (Valid at the time of going to press) No. of channels 60 duplex channels Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH): Radio frequency V30145-K1310-X382 range 1880–1900 MHz The handset is supplied with the recom- Duplex method Time multiplex, mended battery pack.
  • Page 53: Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom

    Appendix Guarantee Certificate Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by: Gigaset Communications GmbH, Schla- United Kingdom venhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt, Ger- many. Without prejudice to any claim the user Any other claims resulting out of or in (customer) may have in relation to the connection with the device shall be dealer or retailer, the customer shall be excluded from this Guarantee.
  • Page 54: 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 55: Example: Multiple Line Input

    Notes on the operating instructions Example: multiple line input Writing and editing a text message There are many situations in which you can change the settings of a display or The following rules apply when writing a enter data in several lines. text message: In this user guide symbols are used to Control the cursor with u v t s.
  • Page 56 Notes on the operating instructions Writing an SMS (with predictive text) Order of directory entries EATONI predictive text helps you when The directory entries are usually sorted in you are writing an SMS. alphabetical order. Spaces and digits take first priority. The sort order is as follows: Each key between Q and O is 1.
  • Page 57: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Gigaset Handsets Turn your Gigaset into a cordless telephone system: Gigaset Handset E45 Dust and splash proof casing Illuminated colour display (4096 colours) Illuminated keypad Handsfree operation Polyphonic ringer melodies Directory for around 150 entries SMS (CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasete45...
  • Page 58 Accessories Gigaset handset SL55 Illuminated graphical colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Handsfree operation Polyphonic ringer melodies Directory for around 250 entries Picture CLIP SMS (CLIP must be enabled) Voice dialling PC interface, e.g. for managing directory entries, ringtones and screen savers Headset socket www.gigaset.com/gigasetsl55 Gigaset repeater...
  • Page 59: Index

    Index Index connecting the device ... connecting to PABX ... . . range ..... . . restoring to factory settings .
  • Page 60 Index name of handset ....saving entry ....pause time .
  • Page 61 Index new message ....new SMS ....Group call .
  • Page 62 Index Lock Notification via SMS ....activating/deactivating keypad Number lock ..... adding to directory .
  • Page 63 Index Reception strength ....reading ..... . Recording receiving .
  • Page 64 26 mm max. Ø 8 mm max. Ø 4 mm...

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