Gigaset SL780 User Manual
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SL780 - SL785
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.
www.gigaset.com

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  • Page 1 SL780 - SL785 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. www.gigaset.com...
  • Page 2: Brief Overview

    Brief overview Brief overview 1 Display in idle status ¢ 2 Battery charge status ( page 16) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 19) ¢ 4 Message key ( page 35) Access to calls 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...
  • Page 3: Display Symbols

    Display symbols Display symbols The following symbols are displayed independently from the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¢ Signal strength ( page 16) ¢ or ECO Mode symbol ¼ ( page 52) Answering machine switched on (SL785 only) ¢...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Incoming SMS message list ........34 Answering machine list (Gigaset SL785 only) ..... . . 34 Call lists .
  • Page 5 Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base station ......46 Operation via the handset .
  • Page 6 Contents Handset settings ........62 Quick access to functions and numbers .
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    74). Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g. paint shops). If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the ƒ user guide. Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by our Service, as they could interfere with other wireless services.
  • Page 8: Gigaset Sl780/Sl785 - More Than Just A Telephone

    The number is then dialled or the function started by simply pressing a key. Gigaset Green Home – Be environmentally aware when using your phone. For more information, see www.gigaset.com/customercare. You can find additional information on your telephone at www.gigaset.com/gigasetSL78H.
  • Page 9: First Steps

    First steps First steps Check the pack contents one Gigaset SL780/SL785 base station one base station cover stand one mains adapter for the base station one Gigaset SL78H handset one battery one battery cover one belt clip one charging cradle with mains adapter...
  • Page 10: Connecting The Base Station

    First steps Connecting the base station ¤ Connect the mains adapter and phone jack to the base station and place the cables in the cable recesses. ¤ Place the cover in the notches on the back of the base station and click into place (not if mounting on the wall).
  • Page 11: Installing The Base Station And Charging Cradle

    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 vapours.
  • Page 12: 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. ¤ First insert the battery at the top a.
  • Page 13 First steps If you need to reopen the battery cover to connect the USB data cable or change the battery: ¤ Remove the belt clip (if attached). ¤ Place your fingernail into the notch at the bottom of the casing and pull the battery cover upwards.
  • Page 14 First steps Placing the handset in the charging cradle ¤ Insert the mains adapter of the charging cradle into the mains socket. ¤ Place the handset in the charging cradle with its display facing forward. The handset is registered with the base station at the factory. You do not need to complete a registration.
  • Page 15: 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 and the calendar can be used. ¤ Press the key below on the dis- §Time§...
  • Page 16 First steps ¤ Back Save Press the key below on the dis- §Save§ play screen to confirm your entry. ‰ The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone. Saved Date/Time Date: 14.10.2008 Time: 07:15 ¤ Press the key below on the dis- §Back§...
  • Page 17: Battery Charge Status

    First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time i à set, the idle display is shown as in this exam- ple. If the answering machine is activated, INT 1 à 07:15 the answering machine icon will be dis- 2008 played in the header.
  • Page 18: What Would You Like To Do Next

    First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully started your Gigaset, you will probably 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 tele- phones you should first read the section entitled "Using the phone"...
  • Page 19: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Control key The control key has a number of different functions. The sides of the control key that you must press for different operating situations,(top, bottom, right, left, centre), are marked with a black triangle as indicated in the diagrams below, e.g.
  • Page 20: Display Keys

    Using the phone Display keys The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example: Current display key functions. Back Save Display keys Some important display keys: Open a context-dependent menu. Options Confirm selection. Û Delete key: backspace delete one character at a time. Go back one menu level or cancel operation.
  • Page 21: Menu Guidance

    Using the phone Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of lev- els. Main menu (first menu level) ¤ When the handset is in idle status press the right v control key to open the main menu.
  • Page 22: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on. Please note When the handset is switched on, an animation of a clock will be displayed for several seconds.
  • Page 23: Illustration Of Operating Steps In The User Guide

    Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: ¢ ¢ ¢ (³ = on) Settings Telephony Auto Answer means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu.
  • Page 24 Using the phone Telephony ´ Auto Answer function has Auto Answer already been selected. Area Codes Listening In Preselection Access Code Back Change ¤ Press the display key §Change§ activate/deactivate the function. Telephony Changes are effective immediately ³ and do not have to be confirmed. Auto Answer Area Codes Listening In...
  • Page 25: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): Ç Select Services ò Bluetooth ¢ Activation page 60 ¢ Search for Headset page 60 ¢ Search for DataDevice page 60 ¢ Known Devices page 61 ¢...
  • Page 26 Menu tree Ë You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN ¢ New SMS page 38 ¢ Incoming page 40 ¢ Draft page 39 You have activated an SMS mailbox with a PIN or 2-3 mailboxes ¢...
  • Page 27 Menu tree Í Organizer ¢ Calendar page 53 ¢ Alarm Clock page 55 ¢ Missed Alarms page 54 Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 14 ¢ Audio Settings Handset Volume page 64 ¢ Ringer Settings page 64 ¢ Advisory Tones page 65 ¢...
  • Page 28: Making Calls

    ~ c Enter the number and press ¤ Pressing the handsfree key d. the talk key. ¤ Gigaset SL780: Press the display key c ~ Press and hold the talk key §Accept§ ¤ c and then enter the Gigaset SL785: Press the display key Ô...
  • Page 29: Handsfree Talking

    Press the handsfree key. During a call and when listening to the Accept Silence answering machine (Gigaset SL785 only), activate or deactivate handsfree mode. ØÙÚ If you wish to place the handset in the Gigaset SL785 charging cradle during a call: ¤...
  • Page 30: Making Calls Using Network Services

    Making calls using network services 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.
  • Page 31: Using The Directory And Lists

    32 digits List of missed appointments Name: max. 16 characters Answering machine list Storing a number in the directory (Gigaset SL785 only) ¢ You create the directory and call-by-call New Entry ¤ list for your own individual handset. You...
  • Page 32 Using the directory and lists Storing a number in the call-by-call list Dialling with the directory/call-by-call ¢ list New Entry ¢ s / C s (Select entry). ¤ Change multiple line input: Press the talk key. The number Name : is dialled.
  • Page 33 Using the directory and lists You can transfer several individual entries Edit Entry Edit selected entry. one after the other by responding §Yes§ Entry copied - Copy next entry? prompt. Delete Entry Delete selected entry. A successful transfer is confirmed by a message and confirmation tone on the Copy Entry receiving handset.
  • Page 34 §Options§ ¤ ¢ cally set to 00.00. Complete the entry page 30. Gigaset SL785: The message playback is Deactivating anniversaries interrupted during the number transfer ¢ s (Select entry) from the answering machine list. Press the display keys one after §View§...
  • Page 35: Last Number Redial List

    Missed calls Select entry. Calls recorded by the answering Open menu. §Options§ machine (Gigaset SL785 only) The following functions can be selected with q: You can view each type of call separately or gain an overview of all calls. Each call...
  • Page 36: Opening Lists With The Message Key

    New message... – Outgoing calls ( Ã ... in the answering machine list – Calls recorded by the answering (Gigaset SL785 only) or on the net- machine (Ã, Gigaset SL785 only) work mailbox ™ Select the display key to access addi- §View§...
  • Page 37: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls List selection The lists displayed after pressing the mes- sage key f depend on whether there Sign up with a network provider who are any new messages. offers particularly low-cost call rates f key does not flash (no new mes- (call-by-call).
  • Page 38 Making cost-effective calls Example: Temporarily cancelling preselection ¢ Preselection Number 0999 (press and hold) §Options§ ¢ ¢ Preselection off (Select number) With Preselection Without Preselection Permanently deactivating preselection Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Telephony Preselection ¢ All numbers that start with 08 except for Preselection Number 081 and 084, are dialled with the prese- Ñ...
  • Page 39: Sms (Text Messages)

    SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Sending an SMS Press the talk key Your phone is supplied ready for sending SMS messages immediately. Press the display key. §Options§ Send Select and press Preconditions: §OK§ Select and press Calling Line Identification is enabled for §OK§...
  • Page 40 SMS (text messages) Reading/deleting status report/saving Writing/changing an SMS ¤ number to directory You are reading an SMS in the draft ¤ message list. Open the incoming message list ¢ page 40) and then: Open menu. §Options§ Select SMS with State OK You have the following options: status.
  • Page 41: Receiving An Sms

    Writing an SMS ( page 38). New SMS messages are signalled on all Press the display key. §Options§ Ë Gigaset SL78H handsets by the icon in the display, the flashing message key f Send Select and press §OK§ Select and press §OK§...
  • Page 42: Sms With Vcard

    SMS (text messages) ¤ ¢ Reading or deleting SMS messages Complete the entry page 33. ¤ Open the incoming message list, then: Please note Select SMS. An attached mailbox identifier is added to the directory. Press the display key. §Read§ The entry will be displayed.
  • Page 43: Notification By Sms

    (base stations) with SMS functionality new answering machine messages on a single phone line, then each SMS (Gigaset SL785 only) via SMS. mailbox ID may only occur once. In this Precondition: For missed calls, the caller's case you must also change the preset number (CLI) must have been transmit- ID of the general mailbox ("0").
  • Page 44: Setting Sms Centres

    SMS (text messages) Setting SMS centres SMS PIN: If necessary, enter 4-digit PIN. SMS messages are exchanged between Press the display key. §Save§ Active mailboxes are marked with μ in SMS centres operated by service provid- ers. You must enter the SMS centre the mailbox list.
  • Page 45: Sms On A Pabx

    Open the main menu. (CLIP).The CLIP evaluation of the *#Q5# 2 L phone number for the SMS centre takes Enter the digits. place in your Gigaset. Deactivate SMS function. §OK§ Depending on your PABX, you may have to add the access code (external...
  • Page 46: Sms Troubleshooting

    SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting The SMS is played back. 1. The "display call number" service is not acti- Error codes when sending vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to activate this E0 Calling Line Identification permanently function (chargeable). withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identifica- tion not activated.
  • Page 47: Operating The Answering Machine Of The Gigaset Sl785 Base Station

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base station Operating the answering Mode: Select Answer & Record, Answer only machine of the Alternating. If the Alternating mode is selected: Gigaset SL785 base station Record from: Enter hours/minutes for the start of the You can access the answering machine via period in 4-digit format.
  • Page 48 Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base station After recording, the announcement is Playing back messages played back for you to check. You can re- The date and time of each message is record the announcement with §New§...
  • Page 49 Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base station t or Deleting individual old messages Go to the start of the current During playback or pause: message. Press the display key. §Delete§ Press twice to go back to the previous message.
  • Page 50: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base station Two-way record is indicated on the display Quality : by an advisory text and is added to the Select recording quality Long Play, High answering machine list as a new message.
  • Page 51: Operating When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base station Once you have selected the answering Activating the answering machine machine, press and hold key . You ¤ Phone home and let the phone ring will be connected directly. until you hear: "Please enter PIN".
  • Page 52: Using The Network Mailbox

    With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answering machine (Gigaset SL785 only) directly. Gigaset SL780: Fast access is preset for the network mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox. Gigaset SL785: The integrated answering machine is preset for fast access.
  • Page 53: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environ- Reception strength: ment with your Gigaset SL780/SL785. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to poor Reduced energy consumption (flashes) – no reception ¼ Eco Mode+ enabled...
  • Page 54: Setting An Appointment (Calendar)

    Setting an appointment (calendar) Setting an appointment existing appointments on that day. ¢ Select to open the <New Entry> §OK§ (calendar) data input window. If no appointments have been entered, the data input window will open imme- You can use your handset to remind your- diately to add the new appointment.
  • Page 55: Displaying Missed Appointments, Anniversaries

    Setting an appointment (calendar) Displaying missed You can either deactivate or answer an appointment reminder: appointments, anniversaries Press the display key to deacti- §Off§ vate the appointment Missed appointments/anniversaries ¢ reminder. page 33) are displayed in the Missed Alarms list if: Press the display key to accept §SMS§...
  • Page 56: Setting The Alarm Clock

    You can register up to six handsets to your clock and setting the wake-up time base station. Í ¢ ¢ A Gigaset SL78H handset can be regis- Alarm Clock ¤ tered on up to four base stations. Change multiple line input: Activation :...
  • Page 57: De-Registering Handsets

    Using several handsets Changing the base station Registering other handsets You can register other Gigaset handsets If your handset is registered to more than and handsets for other devices with GAP one base station, you can set it to a partic- functionality as follows.
  • Page 58: Listening In To An External Call

    Using several handsets Transferring a call to another handset Ending a conference call Press the end call key. You can transfer an external call to If an internal participant presses the end another handset (connect). call key a, the other handset remains Open the list of handsets.
  • Page 59: Changing The Name Of A Handset

    Using a handset as a room monitor Internal listening in Open the list of handsets. Your own handset is indicated by The line is engaged with an external call. Open menu. §Options§ Your screen will display information to Assign Handset No. that effect.
  • Page 60 Using a handset as a room monitor When the room monitor function is acti- Warning! vated, the idle display looks as shown You should always check the below: operation of the room monitor i à before use. For example, test its sensitivity.
  • Page 61: Using Bluetooth Devices

    Using Bluetooth devices In idle status, the ò icon on the handset shows that Bluetooth mode is activated ¢ Your Gigaset SL78H handset can commu- page 2): nicate wirelessly via Bluetooth™ with other devices using this technology. Registering Bluetooth devices...
  • Page 62 Using Bluetooth devices Cancelling/repeating current search Changing the name of a Bluetooth device ¢ s (select entry) To cancel search: Open list Press the display key. Press the display key. §Cancel§ §Options§ Repeat search if necessary: Select and press Edit Name §OK§...
  • Page 63: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Handset settings Calendar Open calendar/enter new appoint- ment. Your handset is preconfigured, but you Bluetooth can change the settings to suit your indi- Assign the Bluetooth menu to a key. vidual requirements. Redial Display the last number redial list. Quick access to functions and More Functions...
  • Page 64: Changing The Display Language

    Handset settings Digit key Selection : ¤ Select screensaver or Briefly press the digit key. Press the display key. The §View§ Press the display key. The list §Change§ active screensaver is dis- of possible key assignments is played. displayed. ¤ Select screensaver and press Proceed as is described when first §OK§...
  • Page 65: Changing The Handsfree/Earpiece Volume

    Handset settings Changing the handsfree/ You can set different ring tones for the fol- lowing functions: earpiece volume External Calls: for external calls for internal calls Internal Calls: You can set the loudspeaker volume for Appointments: for set appointments handsfree talking and the earpiece vol- ¢...
  • Page 66: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Handset settings Same ring tone for all functions Press the display key. A call will §Beep§ now be signalled by one short In idle status: alert tone. ¢ ¢ The ñ icon appears in the Ringer Settings ¤ display. Set volume and ring tone (see "Settings for individual functions").
  • Page 67: Setting Your Own Area Code

    Handset settings Setting your own area code Restoring the handset default settings In order to transfer phone numbers (e.g. in vCards), it is essential that your area You can reset individual settings and code (international and local area code) is changes that you have made.
  • Page 68: Base Station Settings

    (default setting: 0000) Press to deactivate repeater mode to a 4-digit PIN known only by you. §Change§ (³= on). Gigaset SL785: Setting a system PIN facili- tates remote operation of the answering ¢ Please note machine page 50.
  • Page 69: Connecting The Base Station To The Pabx

    Connecting the base station to the PABX Connecting the base station Saving an access code (outside line code) to the PABX Precondition: You may have to enter an The following settings are only necessary access code for external calls in your PABX, when your PABX requires them;...
  • Page 70: Setting Pauses

    Connecting the base station to the PABX Setting pauses Changing a dialling pause (pause after access code) Precondition: You have saved an access Changing pause after line seizure ¢ code ( page 68). You can change the length of pause that is Open the main menu.
  • Page 71: Customer Service & Product Warranty - Australia And New Zealand

    Gigaset Cordless telephones come with a unauthorised modification, loss of 2 Year limited warranty that covers faults parts, tampering or attempted with the manufacturing process or com- ponents.
  • Page 72: Questions And Answers

    ¥ Australia and New Zealand that bear Delete registration data from the handset Gigaset Communications GmbH local reg- when deregistering the device ¢ istered N Number and Telepermit mark- page 61).
  • Page 73 Customer service & product warranty – Australia and New Zealand Gigaset SL785 only You cannot hear a ring tone/dialling tone from the fixed line network. No time is specified for a message in the The phone cord supplied has not been used or calls list.
  • Page 74: Environment

    Observe the local Our environmental mission statement waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, authority or the dealer you purchased the carry social responsibility and are actively product from.
  • Page 75: Appendix

    75% relative humidity may be used. Dialling mode DTMF (touch tone dial- Due to the constant progression in battery ling) development, the list of recommended batteries in the FAQ section of the Gigaset Customer Care pages is regularly updated: www.gigaset.com/customercare...
  • Page 76: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix Pin connections on the telephone jack Standard characters 9x 10x 1 unused a b c 2 ä á à â ã ç 2 unused 3 ë é è ê ï í ì î 5 unused 6 unused m n o 6 ö ñ ó ò ô õ s 7 ß...
  • Page 77: Additional Functions Via The Pc Interface

    [Device] tab ¤ To enable your handset to communicate Click on [Firmware update] with the PC the "Gigaset QuickSync" This launches the firmware update. program must be installed on your PC (free to download at www.gigaset.com/ The data is initially loaded from the gigasetSL780).
  • Page 78 Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset SL78H handset Illuminated graphical colour display (256k colours) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ring tones Directory for around 500 entries SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) PC interface to manage directory entries...
  • Page 79 Accessories Gigaset SL37H handset Illuminated graphical colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ring tones Directory for around 250 entries Picture CLIP SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) PC interface e.g. for managing directory entries, ring tones and screensavers...
  • Page 80: Mounting The Base Station To The Wall

    Mounting the base station to the wall Mounting the base station to the wall 48 mm approx. 2.5 mm...
  • Page 81: Index

    Index Index Appointment ....Appointment/anniversary display missed ....Appointments activating/deactivating Access code...
  • Page 82 Index Conference (internal) ... . Confirmation tone ....Calendar ..... . Connecting, base station to PABX .
  • Page 83 Index transferring a vCard (Bluetooth) . . . using to enter numbers ..General troubleshooting ..Display Group call ..... backlight .
  • Page 84 Index Headset (Bluetooth) ....Language, display ....Hearing aids ....Last number redial .
  • Page 85 Index Missed announcement (answering anniversary machine) ........appointment message (answering machine) .
  • Page 86 Index deleting ....diverting ....vCard (SMS) .

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