Gigaset Gigasrt S 88 Operating instructions

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Gigaset S 88
Be inspired
User Manual and
Safety Precautions

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General
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Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Siemens Gigaset telephone system! This
phone´s 2.4 GHz frequency and high-speed digital voice encoding provide reception
and voice clarity that is superior to other cordless phones. And, its digital spread spec-
trum technology will provide you with secure, private conversations.

General
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Quick Reference
Handset
Turning on/off the handset
(see page 5) hold down a
Turning keypad protection on/
off (see page 6) hold down ª
Turning tones on/off
(see page 40) hold down «
Making an external call
(see page 8) oc
Redialing a number
(see page 13) zif necessary Dselect entry c
Saving a called number
in the directory (see page 19) zMENU D[
Dialing from the directory
(see page 20) Do[Name] if necessary Dcor Dc
Setting the handset volume
(see page 40)
MENU D[[
DF or GSave
Making an Internal call to a spe-
cific handset Fand Dto select internal user c
Making an Internal call to a all
handsets (see page 8) Fand Dc
Transferring a call to another
handset Fand Dto select internal user [a
Making a consultation call Fand Dto select internal user [; end: End
Setting the date and time
(see page 7)
MENU D[D[
Set date and time FG DSave
Setting the alarm clock
(see page 15)
MENU D[D[
Enter settings F G D Save
Send to Dir
Sound Settings Handset Volume
Intercom Call
Appoint./Clock Date/Time
Appoint./Clock Alarm Clock

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General
Handset Diagram
Using the Navi Key and Soft Keys
123
ABC DEF
INT
456
JKL MNOGHI
789
TUV WXYZPQRS
0
Open directory
End call and On/
Off key
Ta l k k ey
Memory key
Accesses speed dial
numbers
– end call
– cancel function
– back one menu level
(press briefly)
– return to idle state
(hold down)
– on/off in idle status
(hold down)
Speakerphone key
Ñe
Annabella
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{MENU
– Accept call
– Dial number
Star key (*)
Hold down to turn on
and off the ringer
Charging status
=empty e1/3
Ufull V2/3
flashes when low
Signal strength
(strong, medium, weak)
Navi key
Status LED (light)
Soft keys
The soft keys give you access to
the function shown in the dis-
play.
Lights up during a call;
Flashes for:
– Incoming calls
– New messages
– Alarm calls, appoint-
ments, anniversaries
Key 1
(Programmable) Hold
down to select telco
voice mailbox
Microphone
Pound key
Hold down to turn on and
off the keypad protection
INT
With the right soft keys you
can carry out functions that
can also be partly controlled
with the navi key.
The side of the navi key
which you must press is indi-
cated in the operating instruc-
tions by arrows:
F/ G(left/right)
E/ D(top/bottom)
Navi key
Soft keys
Switch from handset to
speakerphone.

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Functions of the Navi Key
The navi key has different functions in specific operating situations.
Displays
The following symbols appear in the display, depending on the operating situation:
Example for Menu Operation: Setting the Volume for the
Speakerphone
Navi key When the tele-
phone is idle
In lists and menus In an entry field
EUpward Cursor one
line up
DOpen directory Downward Cursor one
line down
GOpen menu Select entry (OK) Cursor to the right
FOpen the list of inter-
nal users
One menu level
back (cancel)
Cursor to the left
Soft keys Meaning
MENU Menu button: Activate the general menu when telephone is idle.
ZConfirm menu function and select. End and save the setting.
WDelete key (Backspace): Delete entries from right to left.
{Automatic redial key: Open the list of the last 5 numbers dialed.
IDisplays if telco voice mail or call log is active
ÍOne menu level back, cancel
1. MENU Press G or the right soft key ¿.
2. DScroll to Sound Settings.
3. ZSelect Sound Settings.
4. ZSelect Handset Volume.
5. Gor FSelect the required volume for speakerphone.
6. Save Store the required volume for speakerphone.

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Contents
Setting Up the Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Enhanced Telephone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handset Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Customizing Handset Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Base Station Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Menu table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Setting Up the Telephone
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Setting Up the Telephone
This delivery units contains:
• 1 Gigaset base station
• 1 Gigaset S 88 handset
• 1 power supply unit
• 1 telephone cord
• 1 belt clip
• 2 AA rechargeable NiCd batteries
• 1 user manual
• 1 Quick Start Guide
Installing the Base Station
The base station is designed for operation in protected rooms with a
temperature range from +40°F to +100°F.
IMPORTANT! For best reception, place the base in a high cen-
tral location, away from other electrical devices.
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Setting Up the Telephone
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Connecting the Base Station
●Only use the power supply unit included as indicated on the
underside of the base.
●Use the telephone cord supplied. Do not use any old cords.
●Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
Power supply unit
with cord
(110 VAC/60 Hz)
●Insert the
small plug on
cord into pho-
ne jack
●Place cord in
the base cable
channel,
●insert power
supply unit
into wall out-
let.
●Insert plug on the telephone cord into telephone jack on
base unit (clicks into place),
●Place cord in cable channel on the bottom of the base,
●Insert other end of plug into telephone jack on the wall.
●The installation of the base unit should allow at least 8 inches
between the base and persons to be in compliance with FCC
RF exposure guidelines
Telephone jack with telephone cord
Key to register
additional
handsets/Page
handsets.
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Setting Up the Telephone
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Operating the Handset
Inserting the Batteries
●Insert the batteries, as shown above.
●Place cover and push gently upward until it clicks into place (the unit
is shipped with the battery cover off).
●To open, press the grooved area on the cover and slide back.
Placing Handset into the Base Station and Charging the
Batteries
Turn the handset off by holding down the END key then place it in the
base station with the display facing upward toward you. After about
one minute, the handset's internal number will appear on the display
(for example“INT 1”). Successful registration is signaled by a confir-
mation beep (crescendo tone sequence).
The display is protected by a plastic film.
Remove the protective plastic film!
●Use only “AA” rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries. Do not
use Alkaline, Lithium or non-rechargeable batteries.
●Never use non-Siemens charging units as these can damage
the batteries.
IMPORTANT! Before using your handset, you must register it
first.
For information on how to register additional handsets (bought
separately), see page 29.
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Setting Up the Telephone
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Leave the handset in the base station for about 12–14 hours the first
time the batteries are charged. The charging status symbol flashes on
the handset, indicating that the batteries are being charged:
Attaching the Belt Clip
Push the belt clip onto the back of the handset until the tabs click into
place.
Turning Handset On/Off
aTo turn handset on/off, hold down the End key – you will hear a con-
firmation beep.
ÝBatteries empty (symbol
flashes) ÛBatteries 2/3 charged
ÜBatteries 1/3 charged ÚBatteries fully charged
●Once the initial charging operation is completed, you can re-
place your handset into the base station or charger after each
call. Charging is controlled electronically. This ensures opti-
mum charging and prolongs battery life.
●The batteries heat up during charging. This is normal and not
dangerous.
●The battery charging status is correctly displayed only after
uninterrupted charging/discharging. You should therefore avo-
id opening the battery compartment unnecessarily.
The handset is turned on as soon as you insert the batteries and
place the handset in the base station.

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Setting Up the Telephone
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Turning Keypad Lock On/Off
You can disable the handset keys when carrying the unit in your pocket
or bag. This protects from accidental key presses. If there is an incom-
ing call, the key lock is automatically turned off and turned back on af-
ter the call has ended.
cAccepting a call: Press the Talk key.
ªTo turn on/off, hold down the keypad lock, hold down the pound key –
you will hear the confirmation beep1!
1. Confirmation beep = rising tone sequence,
Error beep = falling tone sequence.
Note: 911/Emergency calls can not be made when the key pad
is locked.

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Press keys:
Date and Time
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Date and Time
Setting the Date and the Time
The date and time settings are necessary in order for
the date and time of the arriving of messages/incoming
calls to be displayed correctly.
You can also set the clock mode, to the 12 hour mode
(AM and PM) or 24 hour mode. If you subscribe the
Caller ID the date and time are automatically set. If you
do not subscribe to Caller ID follow the steps below to
set the date and time.
Date
MENU Press Menu.
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DAppoint./Clock [Scroll to Appoint/Clock and press OK.
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DDate/Time [Scroll to Date/Time and press OK.
The current setting is displayed in theMM-DD-YY
mode.
For example:
Þ¢ŸÞÞ] Enter the month/day/year (for example: 05-20-01, as
shown).
Time
DScroll down one line.
]¬Þ ¢ Enter the hours/minutes (for example: 10.05, as
shown).
Factory default: 12 hour mode. If am or pm is displayed
next to the time, 12 hour mode is activated. If you
move the cursor to the time field, you can change from
am to pm using the left display key.
Clock Mode (12 or 24 Hours)
DScroll down one line to set mode.
FG If necessary, select either 24 hour or 12 hour display
mode.
Save Save the settings.
• The default setting is 12 hour mode.
• If you subscribe to Caller ID, the date and time
may be sent from your telephone service and
will be automatically set.
By default, the clock is set to the 12 hour mode
and am or pm is displayed next to the time. If
you move the cursor to the time field, you can
change from am to pm using the left soft key.

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Making Calls
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Making Calls
Making an External Call
o XDial the telephone number. If necessary use the back-
space key to correct mistakes.
cPress the Talk key.
aTo end the call, press the End key.
To insert a pause when dialing a number:
MENU Press Menu.
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DInsert Pause [Scroll to Insert Pause and press Ok.
Making an Intercom Call
Intercom calls are calls to other registered handsets
and do not tie up your telephone line (for example, calls
within your home from the kitchen to the living room).
For example:
FPress INT on the navi key. Your own handset is identi-
fied by “<”.
DEcScroll to the handset you want to call and press the Talk
key.
or
e.g. ŸSimply enter the number of the handset you want to
call.
Paging All Handsets
FPress INT on the navi key.Your own handset is identi-
fied by “<”.
«Press the «key
• You can also press the Talk key first
and then
enter the telephone number – each digit is di-
aled immediately.
• You can cancel the dialing operation with the
End key.

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Making Calls
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Ending an Internal Call
aPress the END key to end the call.
Answering a Call
Your handset rings (ringer) and the status LED flashes.
c/uPress the TALK or speakerphone ukey.
or
With the “Auto Answer” feature you may answer a call
by simply removing the handset from the base station
or charger (for instructions on how to turn on the “Auto
Answer” feature see page 43).

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Press keys:
Making Calls
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Answering Caller ID Calls
An incoming call is displayed as follows:
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5125551234 If both number and name were transmitted, then
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John Smith both will be shown. If the number is stored in the tele-
phone book, only the name stored will appear.
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External If you have not applied for Caller ID service.
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Private Call The caller has chosen to block his or her number.
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Out of Area If the number is not available to your telephone compa-
ny, Out of Area will be displayed instead.
Caller ID is a service provided by the local tele-
phone company which allows your Gigaset S88
to display the name and number of the person
who is calling you. Contact your local telephone
company to subscribe to Caller ID service.
Rgr Off Accept
0891234567 Telephone
number
Bell Icon
In the first displayline you see a bell:
●if you have not applied for Caller ID Service,
●if the caller has chosen to block his or her name,
●if the name is not available to your telephone com-
pany.

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Making Calls
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Handset Speakerphone
Using your handset speakerphone offers the following
advantages:
●Before dialing, you hear the dial tone without having
to lift the handset to your ear.
●Other people can listen in and join on the call.
●Leaves your hands free, for example to take notes.
Dialing with the Speakerphone
oDial the desired number.
uPress the speakerphone key u.
Using the Handset Speakerphone During a Call
uPress to turn on the handset speakerphone.
To set the volume during a call, press the speakerpho-
ne key u again.
FG Raise or lower the volume using the navi key.
Save Save the volume level.
cTo change from speakerphone to the handset, press
Talk to end the call, press End or replace the handset in
base or charger.
aEnd the call.
Muting the Handset
You can mute your handset during an external call to
talk privately to another person in the room. The exter-
nal caller cannot hear your conversation. You cannot
hear your caller either.
FWhile on an active call, Press Int on the navi key to
mute the microphone – the call is placed on hold and
the external caller will hear music.
ÎTo return to the external caller, press the escape key.
If you want to replace the handset in the base
station during a call (if for example the battery is
low), hold down the speakerphone key u.

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Making Calls
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Telco Voice Mail
If you subscribe to voice mail from your local telephone
company, you may use your Gigaset S88 handset to re-
trieve messages. It is recommended you store the ac-
cess number in the "1" key.
Storing Access Number for Retrieving Voice
Mail
MENU Press Menu.
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DAnswering M. [Scroll to Ans Machine and press OK.
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DSet Key 1 [Select to Set Key 1 and press OK.
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DVoice Mail [Set the Voice Mail.
oDial the voice mail access number.
MENU Press Menu.
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Save Entry [Scroll to Save Entry and press OK.
Once you have entered the voice mail access
number, simply hold down the ] key on the
handset and you are directly connected to the
Telco voice mail system. Follow the Telco instruc-
tions.

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Enhanced Telephone Features
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Enhanced Telephone Features
In addition to its standard features, your Gigaset S88
offers a number of other fast, convenient, enhanced
features.
Redial
Your handset automatically saves the last five telepho-
ne numbers dialed (see page 24).
Manual Redial
zPress the Redial soft key.
DSelect the desired telephone number/name using the
navi key.
cPress the Talk or Speakerphone key – the telephone num-
ber is dialed.
Automatic Redial
The Gigaset S88 can automatically redial a telephone
number ten times (with an interval of 20 seconds in
each case.) The speakerphone key flashes and the
speaker is active during this operation.
This function turns itself off after 10 unsuccessful
tries.
To cancel automatic redial, press or any key.
The person you called is not available:
zPress the Redial soft key.
DScroll to the desired telephone number/name.
MENU Press Menu.
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DAuto Redial [Scroll to Auto Redial and press OK – After a few mo-
ments the phone will start redialing the number.
When the user answers:
cPress the Talk or Speakerphone key.
Off
Automatic redialing is turned off if you subse-
quently make a call. You must turn it back on af-
terwards.

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Enhanced Telephone Features
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Delete Entry from Redialing List
zPress the Redial soft key.
DScroll to desired telephone number.
MENU Press Menu.
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DDelete Entry [Scroll to Delete Entry and press OK.
Copying the Redial Number to the Directory
zPress the Redial soft key.
DScroll to desired telephone number.
MENU Press Menu.
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DSend to Dir [Scroll to Send to Dir and press OK.
The telephone number is already entered.
oIf desired, edit the name and number (and, if appropria-
te, an anniversary, (see page 23)).
MENU Press Menu.
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Save Entry [Save the entry by pressing OK.
For more information about editing letters and
characters (see page 49).