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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

    Brief overview Brief overview ¢ 1 Display in idle status 2 Battery charge status ( ¢ page 16) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 19) 4 Message key ( page 37) 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 4: 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 49) ¢ Bluetooth activated ( page 57) or ô/ õ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety precautions ..........6 Gigaset SL780 – more than just a telephone ......7 First steps .
  • Page 6 Contents Using the directory and lists ........32 Directory/call-by-call list .
  • Page 7 Contents Handset settings ..........59 Quick access to functions and numbers .

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base station.

  • Page 9: Gigaset Sl780 - More Than Just A Telephone

    Gigaset SL780 – more than just a telephone Gigaset SL780 – more than just a telephone Your telephone sets new standards for the way you communicate at home. The configuration and user interface of the cordless phone are unique, providing you with first-class voice quality in speaker mode, while the various ports (Blue- tooth, USB) offer you high flexibility.

  • Page 10: First Steps

    First steps First steps Check the pack contents one Gigaset SL780 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 11: 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 12: Installing The Base And Charging Cradle

    First steps Installing the base and charging cradle The base and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Install the base on a level, non-slip surface in a central location in your house or ¢...

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    First steps Setting up the handset for use The display and keypad are protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover Warning ¢ Use only the rechargeable batteries ( page 72) recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and damage to property.
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16: 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 17 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 18: Connecting The Usb Data Cable

    First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example. INT 1 The following is displayed after successful registration: 07:15 2008 the strength of the reception signal between base and handset: –...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25 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 26: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): Ç Select Services ¢ Network Mailbox page 31 ¢ All Calls Call Divert page 30 ¢ Call Waiting page 29 ¢ Fixed Destination Call page 31 ¢...
  • Page 27 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 28 Menu tree Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 14 ¢ Audio Settings Call Volume page 61 ¢ Ringer Settings page 61 ¢ Advisory Tones page 63 ¢ Music on hold page 65 ¢ Display Screensaver page 60 ¢ Backlight page 60 ¢...

  • Page 29: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls Accepting a call ¢ The handset indicates an incoming call If the backlight is deactivated ( page 60) it in three ways: by ringing, by a display is switched on by pressing any key. In this on the screen and by the flashing speaker key d.

  • Page 30: Speaker Talking

    Making calls Call display with CLIP/CLI Switching between earpiece and speaker mode If the caller's number is saved in your direc- Press the speaker key. tory, the caller's name will be displayed. If During a call , activate or deactivate speaker you have assigned a CLIP picture ¢...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Call Divert (Cd)

    Making calls using network services Call divert (CD) Consultation call, toggling, conference When diverting a call, the call is forwarded to another connection. These functions enable you to The following options are available: Call a second external caller (consultation All Calls: Calls are diverted immediately. call) No more calls are signalled on your Switch between two calls (toggling)

  • Page 33: Further Functions

    Making calls using network services Toggling Further functions You can speak to both callers one at a time Connecting without dialling (toggling). If you remove the telephone from the charg- Precondition: You are conducting an exter- ing cradle or press the talk key c the nal call and have called a second participant stored number is automatically dialled after (consultation call) or have accepted a wait-...

  • Page 34: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and Call-by-call list The call-by-call list is used to store lists the access codes for network providers ("Call-by-call numbers"). ¤ The options are: Open the call-by-call list in idle status by pressing the C key. Directory Call-by-call list Length of the entries...
  • 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 Using the directory and lists Receiving a vCard with Bluetooth Scroll to the Anniversary line. Select On. ¤ If a device from the "Known Devices" list ¢ Change multiple line input: page 58) sends a vCard to your handset, this occurs automatically. You are informed Anniversary (Date) about it via the display.

  • Page 38: Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Redial list Call lists The redial list contains the twenty numbers Precondition: Calling Line Identification last dialled with the handset (max. 32 digits). (CLIP, page 27) If a number is in the directory or the call-by- Your telephone stores various types of calls: call list, then the appropriate name will be Answered calls...

  • Page 39: Opening Lists With The Message Key

    Using the directory and lists §View§ Select the display key to access addi- The number of new entries is displayed to tional information, including for example the right of the corresponding icon. the number linked to the name ™ Ë Ã...

  • Page 40: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective Automatic network provider code (preselection) calls You can store a call-by-call number (prese- Sign up with a network provider who offers lection number), which is automatically particularly low-cost call rates (call-by-call). placed in front of numbers when you dial You can manage the numbers in the call-by- them.
  • Page 41 Making cost-effective calls Save or change entries in the Temporarily cancelling preselection lists preselection ¢ c (press and hold) §Options§ Each of the two lists can contain 20 entries, ¢ ¢ each with 6 digits. Preselection off (Select number) Numbers may be prefixed according to the country in the "with preselection"...

  • Page 42: Sms (Text Messages)

    SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) An SMS may contain up to 612 charac- ters. If there are more than 160 charac- ters, the SMS is sent as a linked SMS Your phone is supplied ready for sending (up to 4 SMS messages with 153 char- SMS messages immediately.
  • Page 43 SMS (text messages) Setting input language Writing/changing an SMS ¤ ¤ You are writing an SMS. You are reading an SMS in the draft mes- sage list. §Options§ Press the display key. §Options§ Open menu. Select Language §OK§ You have the following options: Select and press .

  • Page 44: Receiving An Sms

    SMS (text messages) Sending SMS messages as a fax Incoming message list You can also send an SMS to a fax machine. The incoming message list contains: All received SMS messages, starting with Precondition: Your network provider sup- the most recent. ports this feature.

  • Page 45: Sms With Vcard

    SMS (text messages) Reading or deleting SMS messages Copying/dialling numbers from an ¤ SMS text ¤ Open the incoming message list, then: Read the SMS and scroll to the telephone Select SMS. number. §Read§ Press the display key. The entry The digits are highlighted.

  • Page 46: Notification By Sms

    SMS (text messages) Notification by SMS You can only use personal mailboxes if your service provider supports this func- tion. You can tell whether this is the case You can be notified about missed calls. by the addition of a star (*) to the number Precondition: For missed calls, the caller's of a (preset) SMS centre.

  • Page 47: Setting Sms Centres

    SMS (text messages) Changing the name of a mailbox Entering/changing SMS centres Ë ¢ ¢ ¢ ¤ Settings SMS Mailboxes ¢ s (Select mailbox) You should find out about the services and special functions offered by your §Edit§ Press the display key. service provider before you make a new application and/or before you delete Enter new name.

  • Page 48: Sms Services

    SMS (text messages) SMS services SMS on a PABX You can only receive an SMS when the You can have your service provider send you Calling Line Identification is forwarded specific information by SMS (e.g. weather to the extension of the PABX (CLIP).The forecast or the lottery numbers).

  • Page 49: Activating/Deactivating Sms Function

    SMS (text messages) Activating/deactivating You receive an incomplete SMS. SMS function ¥ ¢ 1. Your phone's memory is full. Delete old SMS messages ( page 41). If you deactivate the SMS function, you can- 2. The service provider has not yet sent the rest not send or receive any SMS messages with of the SMS.

  • Page 50: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox Using the network Viewing the network mailbox message mailbox When a message is recorded, you receive a The network mailbox is your network pro- call from the network mailbox. If you have vider's answering machine within the net- requested Calling Line Identification, the work.

  • Page 51: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Activate/deactivate Eco Mode / Eco Mode+: ¢ ¢ Settings System ¢ You are helping to protect the environment Eco Mode Eco Mode+ with your Gigaset. §Change§ Press the display key (³ = on). Reduced energy consumption Status displays By using an energy-saving power supply, Display icon...

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 61) and will sound for 60 seconds. Deleting all appointments The name is displayed for anniversaries, In the monthly view:...

  • Page 54: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Activation: Manually registering the Select On or Off. Gigaset SL78H to the Time: Gigaset SL780 Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit format. You must activate manual registration of the Occurence: handset on both the handset (1) and the Select Daily or Monday-Friday.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Listening In To An External Call

    Using several handsets §Conf.§ Transferring a call to another Press the display key. All 3 participants are connected handset with each other. You can transfer an external call to another Ending a conference call handset (connect). Press the end call key. Open the list of handsets.

  • Page 57: Changing The Name Of A Handset

    Using a handset as a room monitor Internal listening in change the internal number of all registered handsets (1–6). The line is engaged with an external call. Open the list of handsets. Your Your screen will display information to that own handset is indicated by effect.
  • Page 58 Using a handset as a room monitor When the room monitor function is acti- Warning! vated, the idle display looks as shown below: You should always check the opera- tion of the room monitor before use. For example, test its sensitivity. INT 1 Á...

  • Page 59: Using Bluetooth Devices

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

  • Page 60: The Handset

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

  • Page 61: 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 53). Internal calls ( Quick access to functions and Assign menu for SMS functions to a ¢...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Changing The Speaker/Earpiece Volume

    Handset settings Changing the speaker/ You can set different ring tones for the fol- lowing functions: earpiece volume Extern. Calls: for external calls Intern. Calls: for internal calls You can set the loudspeaker volume for Appts: for set appointments ¢ speaker talking and the earpiece volume to page 50) five different levels.

  • Page 64: Resource Directory

    Handset settings Activating/deactivating the ring Resource directory tone The resource directory on the handset man- You can deactivate the ring tone on your ages sounds, which you can use as ring handset before you answer a call or when tones, and pictures (CLIP pictures and the handset is in idle status;...

  • Page 65: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Handset settings Playing back sounds/viewing CLIP Activating/deactivating pictures advisory tones É ¢ ¢ Resource Directory ¢ Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you Screensavers / Caller Pictures / about different activities and statuses. The Sounds (select entry) following advisory tones can be activated/ Pictures: deactivated independently of each other: §View§...

  • Page 66: Setting Your Own Area Code

    Base settings Setting your own area code Base settings In order to transfer phone numbers (e.g. in The base settings are carried out using a reg- vCards), it is essential that your area code istered Gigaset SL78H handset. (international and local area code) is saved on the phone.

  • Page 67: Activating/Deactivating Music On Hold

    Base settings Activating/deactivating Restoring the base to the music on hold factory settings Ï ¢ ¢ Audio Settings When the settings are restored ¢ Music on hold date and time will be retained §Change§ Press to activate or deactivate the handsets are still registered music on hold (³...

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: Customer Service & Assistance

    Customer Service & Assistance Customer Service & Assistance You have questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can take advantage of our comprehensive serv- ice offerings. You can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service pages of our Gigaset online portal.

  • Page 71: Questions And Answers

    Customer Service & Assistance Questions and answers You cannot hear a ring tone/dialling tone from the fixed line network. If you have any questions about using your The phone cord supplied has not been used or phone, visit us at has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong www.gigaset.com/gr/service at any time.

  • Page 72: Authorisation

    Customer Service & Assistance Authorisation This Guarantee shall not extend to serv- ices performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves (e.g. installa- This device is designed for the analogic tele- tion, configuration, software downloads). phone connection in the Greek telephone User manuals and any software supplied net.

  • Page 73: Environment

    Environment However, the claims for damages related Environmental management to violation of conventional obligations system shall be limited to predictable damages, Gigaset Communications representative of such conventions, as GmbH is certified pursuant long as there is no intention or severe to the international stand- negligence, personal injury, damage to ards EN 14001 and...

  • Page 74: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Specifications Recommended batteries Caring for your telephone Technology: Lithium ion (Li-Ion): Wipe the base, charging cradle and the Voltage: 3.7 V handset with a damp cloth (do not use sol- Capacity: 750 - 830 mAh vent or a microfiber cloth) or an antistatic Type: V30145-K1310-X444 cloth.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Additional Functions Via The Pc Interface

    Additional functions via the PC interface Writing an SMS/name Additional functions via ¤ Enter the individual letters/characters by the PC interface pressing the corresponding key. 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"...
  • Page 77 Additional functions via the PC interface Completing a firmware update Procedure in case of an error ¤ If the update procedure fails or your phone Connect your phone to your PC using ¢ does not work properly following the a USB data cable ( page 16).

  • Page 78: 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 79 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 80: 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 of your Gigaset handset to the base. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer. Only use original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and damage to property, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with.

  • Page 81: Index

    Index Index Base ......changing ......connecting .
  • Page 82 Index Call-by-call ......Delete key ......
  • Page 83 Index E-mail address ......using room monitor ....
  • Page 84 Index Music on hold ......Muting ..... Language, display .
  • Page 85 Index Picture CLIP ......Signal tone, see Advisory tones ........PIN change .
  • Page 86 Index ......Talk key ..Telephone jack, pin connections Text message, see SMS .

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