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  • Page 1 Congratulations By purchasing a Gigaset, you have chosen a brand that is fully committed to sustainability. This product’s packaging is eco-friendly! To learn more, visit www.gigaset.com.

  • Page 3: Brief Overview

    Flashes: Answering machine is recording a message or is being operated by another internal party Gigaset service contact numbers: For personal advice on our range of products and for repairs or guarantee/warranty claims call: Service Centre UK: 0845 367 0812...
  • Page 4 Brief overview Base Registration/ ¢ Paging key page 56)

  • Page 5: 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 17) ¢ or ECO Mode symbol ¼ ( page 53) Answering machine switched on (SL785 only) ¢...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Safety precautions ..........7 Gigaset SL780/SL785 – more than just a telephone ....8 First steps .
  • Page 7 Answering machine list (Gigaset SL785 only) ........
  • Page 8 Contents Using a handset as a room monitor ....... . 59 Using Bluetooth devices .

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g. paint shops). ƒ If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide. Please remove faulty bases from use or have them repaired by our Service, as they could interfere with other wireless services.

  • Page 10: 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/service. You can find additional information on your telephone at www.gigaset.com/gigasetsl78h.

  • Page 11: First Steps

    First steps First steps Check the pack contents one Gigaset SL780/SL785 base one base cover stand one mains adapter for the base one Gigaset SL78H handset one battery one battery cover one belt clip one charging cradle with mains adapter...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Base

    First steps Connecting the base ¤ Connect the mains adapter and 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).

  • Page 13: Installing The Base 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 14: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    Use only the rechargeable batteries ( page 75) recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and damage to property. For example, the outer casing of the bat- teries could be destroyed or the batteries could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the rec- ommended type.
  • Page 15 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 16 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 at the factory. You do not need to complete a registration.

  • Page 17: 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. ¤ §Time§ Press the key below on the dis- play screen to open the input field.
  • Page 18 First steps ¤ Back Save §Save§ Press the key below on the dis- play screen to confirm your entry. Date/Time ‰ The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone. Saved Date/Time Date: 14.10.2008 Time: 07:15 ¤ §Back§ Press the key below on the dis- Back Save...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Usb Data Cable

    You can connect a standard USB data cable with a mini-B connector to the back of your handset to connect the handset to a PC. To use this func- tion, the Gigaset QuickSync software must be ¢ installed ( page 77).

  • Page 20: 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 telephones ¢...

  • Page 21: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone 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".

  • Page 22: Display Keys

    Using the phone Display keys The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating sit- uation. Example: Current display key functions. Back Save Display keys Some important display keys: Options Open a context-dependent menu. Confirm selection. Û Delete key: Delete character/word by word from right to left.

  • Page 23: Menu Guidance

    Using the phone Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels. Main menu (first menu level) ¤ When the handset is in idle status press the right v control key to open the main menu.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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: ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Telephony Auto Answer (³ = on) means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu.
  • Page 26 Using the phone Telephony ´ The Auto Answer function has already Auto Answer been selected. Area Codes ´ Listening In Preselection Access Code Dialling Mode Back Change ¤ §Change§ Press the display key activate/deactivate the function. Telephony Changes are effective immediately ³...

  • Page 27: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): Ç Select Services ¢ Withhold Number page 30 ¢ All Calls Call Divert page 31 ¢ Call Waiting page 30 ¢ Ringback Off page 30 ò...
  • Page 28 Menu tree Ë You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN ¢ New SMS page 40 ¢ Incoming page 42 ¢ Draft page 41 You have activated an SMS mailbox with a PIN or 2-3 mailboxes ¢...
  • Page 29 Menu tree Í Organizer ¢ Calendar page 54 ¢ Alarm Clock page 56 ¢ Missed Alarms page 55 Î ¢ Directory page 32 Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 15 ¢ Audio Settings Call Volume page 65 ¢ Ringer Settings page 65 ¢...

  • Page 30: Making Calls

    Pressing the talk key c. Making an external call ¤ Pressing the speaker key d. External calls are calls using the public tele- ¤ Gigaset SL780: Press the display key phone network. ~ c Enter the number and press the §Accept§ ¤ Ô...

  • Page 31: Speaker Talking

    Switching between earpiece and speaker mode Press the speaker key. During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset SL785 only), Accept Silence activate or deactivate speaker mode. If you wish to place the handset in the charg- ing cradle during a call: ØÙÚ...

  • Page 32: Making Calls Using Network Services

    Making calls using network services Making calls using Call waiting during an external call network services If the function is activated during an exter- Network services are functions that your nal call you will hear a call waiting tone to network provider makes available to you.

  • Page 33: Call Divert (Cd)

    Making calls using network services Call divert (CD) The phone number is dialled. You are connected to the second participant. When diverting a call, the call is forwarded to If the caller does not answer, select another connection. §End§ the display key to return to the first par- ticipant.

  • Page 34: Using The Directory And Lists

    ¤ List of missed appointments Open the call-by-call list in idle status by pressing the C key. Answering machine list (Gigaset SL785 only) Length of the entries You create the directory and call-by-call list Number: max. 32 digits for your own individual handset. You can Name: max.
  • Page 35 Using the directory and lists Caller Melody (VIP): Selecting entries in the directory Mark a directory entry as a VIP (Very and call-by-call list s / C Open the directory or call-by- Important Person) by assigning a specific ring tone to it. VIP calls are recognised by call list.
  • Page 36 Using the directory and lists Editing entries Sending the directory/call-by-call ¢ s / C s (Select entry). list to another handset §View§ §Edit§ Press the display keys one after Preconditions: the other. ¤ The sending and receiving handsets must Carry out changes and save. both be registered to the same base.
  • Page 37 ¢ Complete the entry page 32. Deactivating anniversaries ¢ s (Select entry) Gigaset SL785: The message playback is interrupted during the number transfer from the answering machine list. §View§ §Edit§ Press the display keys one after the other. Copying a number or e-mail Scroll to the Anniversary line.

  • Page 38: Redial List

    If a number is in the directory or the call-by- call list, then the appropriate name will be Answering machine list displayed. (Gigaset SL785 only) Manual last number redial You can use the answering machine list to Press the key briefly.

  • Page 39: Opening Lists With The Message Key

    – Accepted calls ( ™ Ã – Missed calls ( š ... in the answering machine list (Gigaset SL785 only) or on the network – Outgoing calls ( mailbox ™ – Calls recorded by the answering ... in the missed call list machine (Ã, Gigaset SL785 only)

  • Page 40: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Making cost-effective calls List selection Making cost-effective The lists displayed after pressing the mes- sage key f depend on whether there are calls any new messages. f key does not flash (no new mes- Sign up with a network provider who offers sages): All the lists containing messages particularly low-cost call rates and the network mailbox list are dis-...

  • Page 41: Automatic Network Provider Code (Preselection)

    Making cost-effective calls Automatic network provider Save or change entries in the preselection lists code (preselection) Each of the two lists can contain 20 entries, You can store a call-by-call number (prese- each with 6 digits. lection number), which is automatically Numbers may be prefixed according to the placed in front of numbers when you dial country in the "with preselection"...

  • Page 42: Sms (Text Messages)

    SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Please note For instructions on how to enter text and special characters, please see ¢ Your phone is supplied ready for sending page 76. SMS messages immediately. An SMS may contain up to 612 charac- Preconditions: ters.

  • Page 43: Receiving An Sms

    SMS (text messages) Setting input language You have the following options: ¤ You are writing an SMS. Send Send stored SMS. §Options§ Press the display key. Edit Select Language Edit the text of the saved SMS and then ¢ §OK§ Select and press .
  • Page 44 Or delete the SMS with ¢ ¢ Ë §Options§ §OK§ Gigaset SL78H handsets by the icon in Delete Entry the display, the flashing message key f After you have read a new SMS, it is given the and an advisory tone.

  • Page 45: Sms With Vcard

    Notification by SMS SMS text ¤ You can be notified about missed calls or Read the SMS and scroll to the telephone new answering machine messages (Gigaset number. SL785 only) via SMS. The digits are highlighted. Ó Precondition: For missed calls, the caller's Press the display key.
  • Page 46 SMS (text messages) Please note: Deactivating a mailbox ¤ If you operate a number of devices Set Activation to Off. Confirm message §Yes§ (bases) with SMS functionality on a single with if necessary. phone line, then each SMS mailbox ID All SMS messages saved in this mailbox will may only occur once.

  • Page 47: Setting Sms Centres

    45). Only one SMS the SMS centre takes place in your centre can be the active send service centre Gigaset. at any one time. Depending on your PABX, you may have If no SMS service centre is entered, the SMS to add the access code (external line pre- menu only contains the entry Settings.

  • Page 48: Activating/Deactivating Sms Function

    SMS (text messages) Activating/deactivating 4. No number or an invalid number is entered for the SMS centre set as the active send service SMS function ¥ ¢ centre. Enter the number ( page 45). If you deactivate the SMS function, you can- You receive an incomplete SMS.

  • Page 49: Operating The Answering Machine Of The Gigaset Sl785 Base

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base Operating the answering Mode: Select Answer & Record, Answer only or machine of the Alternating. If the Alternating mode is selected: Gigaset SL785 base Record from: Enter hours/minutes for the start of the You can access the answering machine via period in 4-digit format.
  • Page 50 Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base 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 logged ¢ §New§ record the announcement with...

  • Page 51: Answering Machine

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base t or Deleting individual old messages Go to the start of the current During playback or pause: message. §Delete§ Press the display key. Press twice to go back to the previous message.

  • Page 52: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base 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. or Excellent. If the quality is higher, the maximum recording time is reduced.

  • Page 53: Operating When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset SL785 base Answering Machine Activating the answering machine ¤ §OK§ Select and press Phone home and let the phone ring until Once you have selected the answering machine, press and hold key . You will you hear: "Please enter PIN".

  • Page 54: Using The Network Mailbox

    If you take the call, the new messages are played back. If you do not take the call, the Gigaset SL780: Fast access is preset for the network mailbox number will be saved in network mailbox. You only need to enter the the missed call list and the message key ¢...

  • Page 55: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environment Reception strength: with your Gigaset. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to poor Reduced energy consumption – no reception Ð white Eco Mode deactivated By using an energy-saving power supply, Ð...

  • Page 56: Setting An Appointment (Calendar)

    Setting an appointment (calendar) Setting an appointment The selected day is highlighted in orange. The current day is highlighted in white. (calendar) Press the middle of the control key. If appointments have already been You can use your handset to remind yourself entered, this will open the list of existing of up to thirty appointments.

  • Page 57: Displaying Missed Appointments, Anniversaries

    Setting an appointment (calendar) Signalling appointments and anniversaries §Options§ Open the menu for editing, deleting and activating/deacti- In idle status, an appointment reminder is vating. signalled with the selected ring tone ¢ page 65) and will sound for 60 seconds. Deleting all appointments The name is displayed for anniversaries, In the monthly view:...

  • Page 58: Setting The Alarm Clock

    You can register up to six handsets to your clock and setting the wake-up time base. Í ¢ ¢ A Gigaset SL78H handset can be registered Alarm Clock ¤ on up to four bases. Change multiple line input: Activation: Manually registering the Select On or Off.

  • Page 59: De-Registering Handsets

    Using several 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.

  • Page 60: Listening In To An External Call

    Using several handsets Transferring a call to another either: §End§ Press the display key. handset You are reconnected with the You can transfer an external call to another external subscriber. handset (connect). §Conf.§ Press the display key. Open the list of handsets. All 3 participants are connected The external participant hears with each other.

  • Page 61: Changing The Name Of A Handset

    Using a handset as a room monitor Activating/deactivating listening Changing a handset's 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...
  • Page 62 Using a handset as a room monitor If you accept an incoming call, the room Sensitivity: monitor is suspended for the duration of the Select noise level sensitivity (Low or call, but the function remains activated. High). ¤ §Save§ Press to save the settings.

  • Page 63: Using Bluetooth Devices

    The distance between the handset in Blue- tooth mode and the activated Bluetooth device (headset or data device) should be no Your Gigaset SL78H handset can communi- more than 10 m. cate wirelessly via Bluetooth™ with other devices using this technology.

  • Page 64: Name Of The Handset

    Using Bluetooth devices The device is saved in the list of known Changing the name of a Bluetooth devices. device ¢ s (select entry) Open list Cancelling/repeating current search §Options§ Press the display key. To cancel search: §OK§ Edit Name Select and press §Cancel§...

  • Page 65: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Handset settings Redial Display the redial list. More Functions... Your handset is preconfigured, but you can More features are available: change the settings to suit your individual requirements. ¢ page 57). Internal calls ( Quick access to functions and Assign menu for SMS functions to a ¢...

  • Page 66: Changing The Display Language

    Handset settings Changing the display Selection: Select screensaver or language §View§ Press the display key. The active screensaver is displayed. You can view the display texts in different §OK§ Select screensaver and press languages. Ï ¢ ¢ §Save§ Press the display key. Language The current language is indicated by a Ø.

  • Page 67: Changing The Speaker/Earpiece Volume

    Handset settings Changing the speaker/ Extern. Calls: for external calls Intern. Calls: for internal calls earpiece volume Appts: for set appointments ¢ page 54) You can set the loudspeaker volume for Set the volume and melody depending on speaker talking and the earpiece volume to the type of signalling required.

  • Page 68: Resource Directory

    Handset settings Deactivating the ring tone The icon is displayed in front of the name in the resource directory. Various mono and permanently polyphonic sounds and pictures are precon- Press and hold the star key. The ó icon appears in the display. figured on your handset.

  • Page 69: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Handset settings Edit Name Setting your own area code Change the name (max. 16 characters) §Save§ and press . The entry is stored with In order to transfer phone numbers (e.g. in the new name. vCards), it is essential that your area code (international and local area code) is saved Checking the memory on the phone.

  • Page 70: Base Settings

    (default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit System Repeater Mode PIN known only by you. §Change§ Press to deactivate repeater mode Gigaset SL785: Setting a system PIN facili- (³= on). tates remote operation of the answering ¢ machine page 51. Ï...

  • Page 71: Connecting The Base To The Pabx

    Connecting the base to the PABX Connecting the base to Saving an access code (outside line code) 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 72: Switching Temporarily To Touch Tone Dialling (Dtmf)

    Connecting the base to the PABX Changing the pause after the recall Switching temporarily to touch tone dialling (DTMF) You can change the length of the pause if If your PABX still operates with dial pulsing your PABX requires this (refer to the user (DP), but you need touch tone dialling guide for your PABX).

  • Page 73: Customer Service & Assistance

    UK: 0845 367 0812 (local call cost charge) Please note that if the Gigaset product is not sold by authorised dealers in the national territory the product may not be fully compatible with the national telephone network. It is clearly spec- ified on the box near the CE mark as well as on the bottom of the base station for which country/ countries the equipment has been developed.

  • Page 74: Questions And Answers

    If you have any questions about using your The phone cord supplied has not been used or phone, visit us at www.gigaset.com/service has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong at any time. The table below contains a list of ¥...

  • Page 75: Authorisation

    European Union. For ò Products sold in the United Kingdom the Bluetooth Qualified Design Identity Guarantee is issued by: Gigaset Commu- The Bluetooth QD ID for your Gigaset SL78H nications UK Limited, Quatro House, Lyon is: B013322. Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER.

  • Page 76: Environment

    We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, carry the local authorities. social responsibility and are actively com- IThis crossed-out wheeled mitted to a better world. Our ideas, technol-...

  • Page 77: Appendix

    If the handset should come into contact with development, the list of recommended bat- liquid: teries in the FAQ section of the Gigaset Cus- 1. Switch the handset off and remove the tomer Care pages is regularly updated: battery immediately.

  • Page 78: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix Base power consumption Writing and editing text The following rules apply when writing text: In standby condition approx. 1.3 W Each key between Q and O is During a call approx. 1.5 W assigned several letters and characters. Control the cursor with u v t General specifications s.

  • Page 79: Additional Functions Via The Pc Interface

    The characters assigned to the key are To enable your handset to communicate shown in a selection line at the bottom left with the PC the "Gigaset QuickSync" of the screen. The selected character is high- program must be installed on your PC lighted.
  • Page 80 USB data cable ( page 17). ¤ repeat the update procedure as follows: ¤ Start the "Gigaset QuickSync" program Close the "Gigaset QuickSync" program on your PC. ¤ on the PC. ¤ Establish a connection to your handset.

  • Page 81: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset SL78H handset Illuminated graphical colour display (256k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker talking Polyphonic ring tones Directory for around 500 entries CLIP picture SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) PC interface e.g.
  • Page 82 Accessories Gigaset C610H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones Directory for approx. 150 entries SMS (prerequisite: CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasets610h Gigaset SL400H handset Genuine metal frame and keypad High-quality keypad illumination 1.8´´...

  • Page 83: Mounting The Base To The Wall

    Mounting the base to the wall Gigaset repeater The Gigaset repeater can be used to increase the reception range between your Gigaset handset and the base. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal injury, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with.

  • Page 84: Index

    Index Index Appointments ....activating/deactivating ......deleting .
  • Page 85 Index Character set ........Charge status display .
  • Page 86 Index Directory ........copying number from text Fast access .
  • Page 87 Index ..... Icon Language, display ......
  • Page 88 Index Microphone ......Picture CLIP ......Missed PIN change .
  • Page 89 Index Setting up ......handset ......Talk key Signal tone, see Advisory tones .

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