Gigaset S455 User manual

EN Dear Customer,
Gigaset Communications GmbH is the legal successor to
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), which in turn continued the Gigaset business
of Siemens AG. Any statements made by Siemens AG or
SHC that are found in the user guides should therefore be
understood as statements of Gigaset Communications
GmbH.
We hope you enjoy your Gigaset.
DE Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde,
die Gigaset Communications GmbH ist Rechtsnachfolgerin
der Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices
GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), die ihrerseits das Gigaset-Geschäft
der Siemens AG fortführte. Etwaige Erklärungen der
Siemens AG oder der SHC in den Bedienungsanleitungen
sind daher als Erklärungen der Gigaset Communications
GmbH zu verstehen.
Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Freude mit Ihrem Gigaset.
FR Chère Cliente, Cher Client,
la société Gigaset Communications GmbH succède en droit
à Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH
& Co. KG (SHC) qui poursuivait elle-même les activités Giga-
set de Siemens AG. Donc les éventuelles explications de Sie-
mens AG ou de SHC figurant dans les modes d’emploi
doivent être comprises comme des explications de Gigaset
Communications GmbH.
Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup d’agrément avec votre
Gigaset.
IT Gentile cliente,
la Gigaset Communications GmbH è successore della Sie-
mens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC) che a sua volta ha proseguito l’attività della
Siemens AG. Eventuali dichiarazioni della Siemens AG o
della SHC nei manuali d’istruzione, vanno pertanto intese
come dichiarazioni della Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Le auguriamo tanta soddisfazione con il vostro Gigaset.
NL Geachte klant,
Gigaset Communications GmbH is de rechtsopvolger van
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), de onderneming die de Gigaset-activiteiten
van Siemens AG heeft overgenomen. Eventuele uitspraken
of mededelingen van Siemens AG of SHC in de gebruiksaan-
wijzingen dienen daarom als mededelingen van Gigaset
Communications GmbH te worden gezien.
Wij wensen u veel plezier met uw Gigaset.
ES Estimado cliente,
la Gigaset Communications GmbH es derechohabiente de la
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC) que por su parte continuó el negocio Gigaset
de la Siemens AG. Las posibles declaraciones de la
Siemens AG o de la SHC en las instrucciones de uso se
deben entender por lo tanto como declaraciones de la Giga-
set Communications GmbH.
Le deseamos que disfrute con su Gigaset.
PT SCaros clientes,
Gigaset Communications GmbH é a sucessora legal da Sie-
mens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), que, por sua vez, deu continuidade ao sector
de negócios Gigaset, da Siemens AG. Quaisquer declara-
ções por parte da Siemens AG ou da SHC encontradas nos
manuais de utilização deverão, portanto, ser consideradas
como declarações da Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Desejamos que tenham bons momentos com o seu Gigaset.
DA Kære Kunde,
Gigaset Communications GmbH er retlig efterfølger til Sie-
mens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), som fra deres side videreførte Siemens AGs
Gigaset-forretninger. Siemens AGs eller SHCs eventuelle
forklaringer i betjeningsvejledningerne skal derfor forstås
som Gigaset Communications GmbHs forklaringer.
Vi håber, du får meget glæde af din Gigaset.
FI Arvoisa asiakkaamme,
Gigaset Communications GmbH on Siemens Home and
Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC)-yri-
tyksen oikeudenomistaja, joka jatkoi puolestaan Siemens
AG:n Gigaset-liiketoimintaa. Käyttöoppaissa mahdollisesti
esiintyvät Siemens AG:n tai SHC:n selosteet on tämän
vuoksi ymmärrettävä Gigaset Communications GmbH:n
selosteina.
Toivotamme Teille paljon iloa Gigaset-laitteestanne.
SV Kära kund,
Gigaset Communications GmbH övertar rättigheterna från
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), som bedrev Gigaset-verksamheten efter Sie-
mens AG. Alla förklaringar från Siemens AG eller SHC i
användarhandboken gäller därför som förklaringar från
Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Vi önskar dig mycket nöje med din Gigaset.
NO Kjære kunde,
Gigaset Communications GmbH er rettslig etterfølger etter
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), som i sin tur videreførte Gigaset-geskjeften i
Siemens AG. Eventuelle meddelelser fra Siemens AG eller
SHC i bruksanvisningene er derfor å forstå som meddelelser
fra Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Vi håper du får stor glede av din Gigaset-enhet.
EL Αγαπητή πελάτισσα, αγαπητέ πελάτη,
ηGigaset Communications GmbH είναι ηνομική διάδοχος της
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), ηοποία έχει αναλάβει την εμπορική
δραστηριότητα Gigaset της Siemens AG. Οι δηλώσεις της
Siemens AG ήτης SHC στις οδηγίες χρήσης αποτελούν
επομένως δηλώσεις της Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Σας ευχόμαστε καλή διασκέδαση με τη συσκευή σας Gigaset.
HR Poštovani korisnici,
Gigaset Communications GmbH pravni je sljednik tvrtke
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH &
Co. KG (SHC), koji je nastavio Gigaset poslovanje tvrtke
Siemens AG. Zato sve izjave tvrtke Siemens AG ili SHC koje
se nalaze u uputama za upotrebu treba tumačiti kao izjave
tvrtke Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Nadamo se da sa zadovoljstvom koristite svoj Gigaset
uređaj.
SL Spoštovani kupec!
Podjetje Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik
podjetja Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices
GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), ki nadaljuje dejavnost znamke
Gigaset podjetja Siemens AG. Vse izjave podjetja Siemens
AG ali SHC v priročnikih za uporabnike torej veljajo kot izjave
podjetja Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Želimo vam veliko užitkov ob uporabi naprave Gigaset.
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

CS Vážení zákazníci,
společnost Gigaset Communications GmbH je právním
nástupcem společnosti Siemens Home and Office
Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), která dále
přejala segment produktůGigaset společnosti Siemens AG.
Jakékoli prohlášení společnosti Siemens AG nebo SHC, které
naleznete v uživatelských příručkách, je třeba považovat za
prohlášení společnosti Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Doufáme, že jste s produkty Gigaset spokojeni.
SK Vážený zákazník,
SpoločnosťGigaset Communications GmbH je právnym
nástupcom spoločnosti Siemens Home and Office
Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), ktorá zasa
pokračovala v činnosti divízie Gigaset spoločnosti Siemens
AG. Z tohto dôvodu je potrebné všetky vyhlásenia
spoločnosti Siemens AG alebo SHC, ktoré sa nachádzajú v
používateľských príručkách, chápaťako vyhlásenia
spoločnosti Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Veríme, že budete so zariadením Gigaset spokojní.
RO Stimate client,
Gigaset Communications GmbH este succesorul legal al
companiei Siemens Home and Office Communication
Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), care, la rândul său, a
continuat activitatea companiei Gigaset a Siemens AG.
Orice afirmaţii efectuate de Siemens AG sau SHC şi incluse
în ghidurile de utilizare vor fi, prin urmare, considerate a
aparţine Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Sperăm ca produsele Gigaset săfie la înălţimea dorinţelor
dvs.
SR Poštovani potrošaču,
Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik
kompanije Siemens Home and Office Communication
Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), kroz koju je nastavljeno
poslovanje kompanije Gigaset kao dela Siemens AG. Stoga
sve izjave od strane Siemens AG ili SHC koje se mogu naći u
korisničkim uputstvima treba tumačiti kao izjave kompanije
Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Nadamo se da ćete uživati u korišćenju svog Gigaset
uređaja.
BG Уважаеми потребители,
Gigaset Communications GmbH еправоприемникът на
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH
& Co. KG (SHC), която на свой ред продължи бизнеса на
подразделението Siemens AG. По тази причина
всякакви изложения, направени от Siemens AG или
SHC, които се намират връководствата за
потребителя, следва да се разбират като изложения на
Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Надяваме се да ползвате судоволствие вашия Gigaset.
HU Tisztelt Vásárló!
A Siemens Home and Communication Devices GmbH & Co.
KG (SHC) törvényes jogutódja a Gigaset Communications
GmbH, amely a Siemens AG Gigaset üzletágának utódja.
Ebből következően a Siemens AG vagy az SHC felhasználói
kézikönyveiben található bármely kijelentést a Gigaset
Communications GmbH kijelentésének kell tekinteni.
Reméljük, megelégedéssel használja Gigaset készülékét.
PL Szanowny Kliencie,
Firma Gigaset Communications GmbH jest spadkobiercą
prawnym firmy Siemens Home and Office Communication
Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), która z kolei przejęła
segment produktów Gigaset odfirmy Siemens AG. Wszelkie
oświadczenia firm Siemens AG i SHC, które można znaleźć
w instrukcjach obsługi, należy traktowaćjako oświadczenia
firmy Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Życzymy wiele przyjemności z korzystania z produktów
Gigaset.
TR Sayın Müşterimiz,
Gigaset Communications GmbH, Siemens AG'nin Gigaset
işletmesini yürüten Siemens Home and Office
Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC)'nin yasal
halefidir. Kullanma kılavuzlarında bulunan ve Siemens AG
veya SHC tarafından yapılan bildiriler Gigaset
Communications GmbH tarafından yapılmışbildiriler olarak
algılanmalıdır.
Gigaset'ten memnun kalmanızıümit ediyoruz.
RU Уважаемыи покупатель!
Компания Gigaset Communications GmbH является
правопреемником компании Siemens Home and Office
Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), которая,
всвою очередь, приняла подразделение Gigaset всвое
управление от компании Siemens AG. Поэтому любые
заявления, сделанные от имени компании Siemens AG
или SHC ивстречающиеся вруководствах
пользователя, должны восприниматься как заявления
компании Gigaset Communications GmbH.
Мы надеемся, что продукты Gigaset удовлетворяют
вашим требованиям.
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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Gigaset S455
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Issued by
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG
Schlavenhorst 66
D-46395 Bocholt
© Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2006
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
Rights of modification reserved.
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The handset at a glance
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The handset at a glance 1Display in idle status
2Charge status of the batteries
=eVU(empty to full)
=flashes: batteries almost empty
e V Uflashes: batteries charging
3Display keys (page 12)
4Message key
Access to calls and message lists;
Flashes: new message
5End call key, On/Off key
End call, cancel function, go back one menu
level (press briefly), back to idle status (press
and hold), activate/deactivate handset
(press and hold in idle status)
6Pound (#) key
Key lock on/off (press and hold in idle status)
Toggle between upper/lower case and digits
7Redial key
Open last number redial list
82.5 mm plug for headset
9Microphone
10 Flash key
- Confer (Flash)
- Insert a dialing pause (press and hold)
11 Star key
Ringtones on/off (press and hold)
Open table of special characters
12 Key 1
Select answer machine/network mailbox
(press and hold)
13 Talk key
Answer a call, start dialing
14 Handsfree key
Switch between earpiece and handsfree
mode;
Lights up: handsfree activated;
Key flashes: incoming call
15 Control key (page 11)
16 Answer machine symbol
Answer machine switched on.
Flashes: answer machine is recording a mes-
sage or is being operated by another caller.
17 Signal strength
Ð i Ñ Ò (high to low)
|flashes: Out of Range
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Base station at a glance
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Base station at a glance
You can use the keys on the base station to
operate the integrated answer machine
and register the handset to the base sta-
tion.
1 Registration/paging key
Press briefly: search for handsets "Paging",
see page 26.
Register handsets and DECT devices (press
and hold), see page 25.
2 On/Off key: activate/deactivate answer ma-
chine.
Lights up: answer machine is activated.
Flashes: at least one new message is
present.
During message playback:
3 Skip back to beginning of message (press
once) or to previous message (press twice).
4 Play/stop key:
Play back new messages from the answer
machine (see also page 18) or cancel the
playback (press briefly).
Play back new and old messages (press and
hold).
5 Skip to next message (press once) or next
message but one (press twice).
6 Delete current message.
7 Adjust volume during message playback:
ð= quieter; ñ= louder.
While an external call is being signaled:
adjust ringtone volume.
Please remember:
uIf the answer machine is being oper-
ated from a handset or if it is recording
a message, it cannot be operated from
the base station.
uIf the On/Off key flashes although the
answer machine is switched off, it
means that there is still at least one
new message that has not been played
back yet.
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Contents
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Contents
The handset at a glance . . . . . . . 1
Base station at a glance . . . . . . . 2
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gigaset S455 –
more than just a telephone . . . . . 6
First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pack contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the base station . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . 7
Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Handsfree operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating the handset . . . . . . . . 11
Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Returning to idle status . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . 13
CID 2.5 services (network services) . . 13
Using the directory and lists . . . 14
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Opening lists with the
message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating the answering
machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation via the handset . . . . . . . . . 18
Activating/deactivating listen in . . . . . 21
Setting up the answer machine . . . . . 21
Resetting fast access on the answer ma-
chine to Network Voice Mail . . . . . . . 22
Operating when on the move
(remote operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the network mailbox . . . . 24
Configuring the network mailbox
for fast access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Viewing the network mailbox
message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using several handsets . . . . . . . 25
Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
De-registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Locating a handset ("paging") . . . . . . 26
Changing the base station . . . . . . . . . 26
Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Linking internal callers to
an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing the name of a handset . . . . 28
Changing a handset's internal
number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using a handset as a room
monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the display language . . . . . 30
Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting the screen picture . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Activating/deactivating
auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the loudspeaker volume . . . 31
Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Activating/deactivating
advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Restoring the handset
default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Base station settings . . . . . . . . . 34
Protecting against unauthorized
access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Activating/deactivating the
hold melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Restoring default settings to
base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting the base station
to the PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Dialing modes and flash time . . . . . . . 37
Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Switching temporarily to
tone dialing (DTMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Contents
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Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
FCC / ACTA Information . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . 41
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . 44
End-user limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . 44
Notes on the
operating instructions . . . . . . . . 47
Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Example: menu input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Example: multiple line input . . . . . . . 48
Writing and editing names . . . . . . . . . 48
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Safety precautions
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Safety precautions*)
*) see also page 42
!
Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the underside of the
device.
Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type.
Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries as they may pose a health
hazard or cause injury.
Make sure the rechargeable battery is inserted the right way round.
Use the battery specified in these operating instructions.
The phone may affect medical equipment so always switch your phone off
before entering hospitals or doctors’ practices.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not operate the phone in places where there is a risk of explosion
(such as paint workshops).
Do not install the base station in bathrooms or shower rooms. The handset and
base station are not splash-proof (see page 38).
Drivers must not use the phone while driving.
The phone must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Make sure it cannot
be switched on accidentally.
If you give your Gigaset to someone else you should also give them the operat-
ing instructions.
Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated!
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Gigaset S455 – more than just a telephone
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Gigaset S455 –
more than just a telephone
Your phone not only enables you to store
up to 150 telephone numbers (page 14) –
it can do a whole lot more:
uYou can designate important people as
VIPs so you can identify important calls
from the ringtone (page 14).
uYou can store anniversary dates
(page 15) in your phone and it will
remind you of them in advance.
uSelect frequently used phone numbers
at the press of a single key (page 14).
uView missed calls on your phone
(page 17).
uSelect 12 or 24-hour format for dis-
playing the time (page 9).
uHave fun using your new telephone!
First Steps
Pack contents
uone Gigaset S455 base station,
uone Gigaset S45 handset,
uone AC adapter,
uone telephone line cord,
utwo batteries,
uone battery cover,
uone belt clip,
uone user guide.
Installing the base station
The base is designed for use in closed, dry
rooms with a temperature range of +41°F
to +113°F.
Set up the base station at a central point in
the apartment or house away from any
appliance that may cause electrical inter-
ference to the phone.
Please note:
uNever expose the telephone to heat
sources, direct sunlight, other electrical
appliances.
uProtect your Gigaset from moisture,
dust, corrosive liquids and vapors.
Range and reception strength
Range:
uUp to 328 yards in the open
uUp to 55 yards in buildings
Reception strength:
The display shows the quality of the radio
contact between the base station and
handset:
uGood to poor: ÐiÑÒ
uNo reception: |flashes
Connecting the base station
¤First connect the power adapter and
then the phone jack as shown below
and place the cables in the cable
recesses.
1 Underside of the base station (detailed
view)
2 Power adapter 110 V
3 Phone jack with phone cord
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First Steps
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Please note:
uThe power adapter must be always
connected, as the phone will not oper-
ate without an electrical connection.
Setting up the handset for use
Inserting the batteries
¤Fit the batteries with the correct polar-
ity (see diagram).
The polarity is indicated in/on the battery
compartment.
Closing the battery cover
¤First align the notches on the side of
the battery cover with the clips on the
inside of the casing.
¤Then close the cover, press on the top
so that it clicks into place.
Attaching the belt clip
There are notches for attaching the belt
clip on the side of the handset at the same
height as the display.
¤Press the belt clip onto the back of the
handset so that the protrusions on the
belt clip engage with the notches.
Opening the battery cover
¤If fitted, remove belt clip.
Caution:
Use only the rechargeable batteries recom-
mended by Siemens (page 39). Never use con-
ventional (non-rechargeable) batteries or
other battery types as this may cause signifi-
cant damage to health and property. For
example, the outer casing of the batteries
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 recommended type. Use of bat-
tery packs not authorized by Siemens may void
the warranty on this product.

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¤Insert your hand into the headset
socket cavity and pull the battery cover
upwards.
Placingthehandsetinthebasestation
and registering
¤Place the handset in the base with its
display facing outwards.
The handset registers automatically. Reg-
istration takes around 1 minute. During
this time Regstr.Procedure appears in the
display and the name of the base station
flashes, e.g. Base 1. The handset will be
assigned the lowest unassigned internal
intercom number (1–6).
This will appear in the display when regis-
tration is complete, for example INT 1. This
means that the number 1 has been
assigned. If the internal numbers 1–6 are
already assigned to other units, the
number 6 is overwritten.
To charge the batteries, leave the handset
in the base station.
For questions and problems see page 38.
Headset socket
Which headsets are compatible?
The following headsets have been tested
with the S45:
uPlantronics M40
uPlantronics MX100
uPlantronics MX150
Initial charging and discharging of
batteries
If the handset is activated, the flashing
battery icon ein the top right of the dis-
play indicates that the batteries are being
charged.
During handset operation, the battery
icon indicates the charge status of the bat-
teries (page 1). The correct charge level
can only be displayed if the batteries are
first fully charged and discharged.
¤To do this, leave the handset in the
base or charging cradle continuously
for ten hours. Your handset need not
be switched on for it to charge.
¤Afterwards, remove the handset from
the base station and do not put it back
again until the batteries are fully dis-
charged.
Note:
– Automatic registration is only possible if
no-one is making calls using the base sta-
tion.
– Each key press interrupts the automatic
registration.
– If automatic registration does not work the
handset will need tobe registered manually
(page 25).
– You can change the name of the handset
(page 28).
Note:
– If the handset has switched itself off
because the batteries have no charge and is
then placed in the base station, it will
switch itself on automatically.
– Only place the handset in the base or
charging cradle that is intended for it.
Note:
After the first battery charge and dis-
charge you may replace your handset
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Please remember:
uAlways repeat the charging and dis-
charging procedure if you remove the
batteries from the handset and re-
insert them.
uThe batteries may feel warm as they are
charging. This is normal.
Your answer machine is set with a stand-
ard announcement.
¤Set the date and the time, for example
to ensure the correct time of incoming
calls is recorded.
Setting the date and time
¤To set the date and time, press the dis-
play key §Time§ to open the input menu.
To change the time, open the input field
via:
v¢Ð¢Date/Time
¤Change multiple line input:
Date:
Enter month, day and year in 6-digit
format.
Time:
Enter hours and minutes with 4 digits,
e.g. Q M 1 5 for 7:15 am.
§Save§ Press the display key.
Area codes
In order to call back a caller using the
incoming caller ID list (page 17), your
phone's area code ("local area code")
must be stored. If your phone is in a "mul-
tiple area code" area, the extra codes for
this area must also be stored.
Local Area Code
v¢Ð¢Base
Local Area Code
Select and press §OK§.
~Enter local area code.
§Save§ Press the display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Extra Codes
v¢Ð¢Base
Extra Codes Select and press §OK§.
~Enter extra code.
§Save§ Press the display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Repeat the above steps until all extra
codes for your area have been entered. A
maximum of 5 extra codes can be stored.
Display in idle status
Once the phone is registered and the time
set, the idle display looks as shown here
(example). If the answer machine is acti-
vated, the answer machine symbol ×will
also be displayed in the header.
Your phone is now ready to use.
ÐV
INT 1
12.23.06 07:15
INT Menu

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Making calls
Making an external call
External calls are calls using the public tel-
ephone network.
~c Enter the number and press
the talk key.
Or:
c~ Press briefly the talk key c
and then enter the number.
To cancel the dialing operation, press the
end call key a.
You are shown the duration of the call
while the call is in progress.
Ending a call
aPress the end call key.
Answering a call
The handset indicates an incoming call in
three ways: by ringing, by a display on the
screen and by the flashing handsfree
key d.
You can accept the call by:
¤Pressing the talk key c.
¤Pressing the handsfree key d.
¤Pressing the display key Ÿto
divert the call to the answer machine
(page 20).
If the handset is in the base or charger and
the Auto Answer function is activated
(page 31), the call will be answered auto-
matically when you lift the handset from
the base or charger.
Press the display key §Silence§ to mute the
ringer without answering the call. You can
answer the call as long the call is displayed
on the screen.
Caller ID
Caller ID (CID) and Caller Name ID (CNID)
are optional subscription services pro-
vided by your telephone service provider.
These features supply incoming caller
identification information that will be dis-
played on your handset
Call display with Caller ID/ Name
If the number of the caller is stored in your
directory, you will see their name.
1Ringsymbol
2 Number or name of caller
The following is displayed in place of the
number:
uExternal, if no number is transmitted.
uUnavailable, if the caller has not
arranged Caller ID.
Note:
– Dialing using the directory (page 1,
page 14) or calls list (page 17) saves time
re-entering numbers and network provider
prefixes ("call-by-call numbers").
1
2
Å
1234567890
Silence
Ÿ

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Handsfree operation
You can activate the speakerphone at any
time to provide handsfree operation dur-
ing a call.
Activating/deactivating handsfree
Activating while dialing
~d Enter the number and press
the handsfree key.
¤You should inform your caller before
you use the handsfree function so that
they know someone else is listening.
Switching between earpiece and
handsfree mode
dPress the handsfree key.
During a call and when listening to the
answer machine, switch handsfree on or
off.
If you wish to place the handset in the
charging cradle during a call:
¤Press and hold the handsfree key d
while placing the handset in the base
station. If the handsfree key ddoes
not light up, press the key again.
For how to adjust the volume, see
page 31.
Hold
To place the other party on hold during an
external call:
uPress the control key on the
left.
To remove the call from hold:
”Press the display key to con-
tinue the conversation.
Operating the handset
Activating/deactivating the handset
aPress and hold the end call
key. You will hear the confir-
mation beep.
Activating/deactivating the keypad
lock
#Press and hold the pound key.
You will hear the confirmation beep. The
icon Øappears in the display when the
keypad lock is activated.
The keypad lock is deactivated automati-
cally if someone calls you. It is re-activated
when the call is finished.
Control key
In the description below, the side of the
control key (up, down, right, left) which
you have to press in the different operat-
ing situations is marked in black, for
example vfor "press right on the control
key".
The control key has a number of different
functions:
When the handset is in idle status
sOpen the directory.
vOpen main menu.
uOpen list of handsets.
tSet the ringtones on the hand-
set (page 31).
In the main menu and in input fields
You can use the control key to move the
cursor up t, down s, right vor
left u.
Note:
– While the call is on hold, the other party
hears a hold melody.
– You can switch the hold melody on and off
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In lists and submenus
t/ sScroll up/down line by line.
vOpen submenu or confirm
selection.
uGo back one menu level, or
cancel.
During an external call
sOpen the directory.
uHold with simultaneous inter-
nal call.
tAdjust loudspeaker volume for
earpiece and handsfree mode.
Display keys
The function of the display keys changes
depending on the particular operating sit-
uation. Example:
1 The display keys' current functions are
shown in the bottom display line.
2Displaykeys
The most important display symbols are:
§§§§§Menu§§§§ Open the main menu.
§Options§ Open a context-dependent
menu.
WDelete key: deletes one char-
acter at a time from right to
left.
uGo back one menu level, or
cancel.
ÓCopy number into directory.
ŸDivert external call to answer
machine.
•Open the last number redial
list.
Returning to idle status
You can go back to idle status from any-
where in the menu as follows:
¤Press and hold the end call key a.
Or:
¤Do not press any key: after 2 minutes
the display will automatically revert to
idle status.
Changes that you have not confirmed or
saved by pressing §OK§, §Yes§, §Save§, §Send§ or
Save Entry §OK§ will be lost.
An example of the display in idle status is
shown on page 9.
Menu guidance
Your telephone's functions are accessed
using a menu that has a number of levels.
Main menu (first menu level)
¤Press vwith the handset in idle status
to open the main menu.
The main menu functions are shown in
the display as a list with icon and name.
To access a function, so that you open the
corresponding submenu (next menu
level):
¤Navigate to the function using the con-
trol key q. Press the display key §OK§.
Submenus
The functions in the submenus are dis-
played as lists.
To access a function:
¤Scroll to the function with the control
key qand press §OK§.
Or:
¤Enter the corresponding digit combina-
tion (page 35).
Pressing briefly on the end call key a
returns you to the previous menu level /
cancels the operation.
2
1
INT Menu

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Correcting incorrect entries
You can correct incorrect characters in the
text by navigating to the incorrect entry
using the control key. You can then:
upress Xto delete the character to the
left of the cursor,
uinsert characters to the left of the cur-
sor,
uoverwrite the (flashing) character
when entering the time and date etc.
You will find examples of symbols used,
menu entries and multiple line input in the
appendix to this user guide, page 47.
CID 2.5 services
(network services)
If CID is activated and a waiting call is dis-
played, 4 different CID 2.5 services (net-
work services) are selected.
During a call:
§Options§ Press the display key
Select with q:
TAKE MSG
The waiting caller is forwarded to the
central office mailbox.
HOLD MSG
The waiting caller is put on hold and
hears a message to this effect from the
central office.
CALL BACK
The waiting caller is prompted by the
central office to call again at a later
time.
ADD 2ND
The central office is prompted to initi-
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Using the directory and lists
The options are:
uDirectory,
uLast number redial list,
uCalls list,
uAnswer machine list.
You can store a maximum of 150 entries in
the directory (the actual number depends
on the size of the individual entries).
You create the directory for your own indi-
vidual handset. You can also send lists/
entries to other handsets (page 15).
Directory
In the directory, you can store numbers
and names associated with them.
¤With the handset in idle status, open
the directory by pressing the skey.
Length of entries
Number: max. 32 digits
Name: max. 16 characters
Storing a number in the directory
s¢New Entry
¤Change multiple line input:
Number :
Enter number.
Name :
Enter name.
Annivers.:
Enter anniversary if required (page 15).
Speed Dial:
Select key for quick dial.
¤Save changes.
Selecting entries in the directory
sOpen directory.
You have the following options:
uUse sto scroll through the entries
until the required name is selected.
uEnter the first character of the name, or
scroll to the entry with sif required.
Dialing with the directory
s¢s(select entry)
cPress the talk key. The number
is dialed.
Managing entries in the directory
s ¢s(select entry)
Viewing an entry
§View§ Press the display key.
The entry is displayed.
Back with §OK§.
Editing entries
§View§ §Edit§ Press display keys one after the
other.
¤Carry out changes and save.
Using other functions
s¢s(select entry)
¢§Options§ (open menu)
The following functions can be selected
with q:
Display Number
Edit or complete a stored number. Then
dial or copy the number to the directoy
by pressing Ó.
Edit Entry
Edit selected entry.
Delete Entry
Delete selected entry.
Note:
For one-touch quick access to a number from
the directory, you can assign the number to a
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VIP Entry (directory only)
Mark a directory entry as VIP
(Very Important Person) and assign it
a particular ringtone. You can then
identify VIP calls by their ringtones.
Requirement: Caller ID (page 10).
Copy Entry
Send a single entry to a handset
(page 15).
Delete List
Delete all entries in the directory.
Copy List
Send complete list to a handset
(page 15).
Available Memory
Display the available entries in the
directory (page 14).
Using quick dial keys
¤Press and hold the required quick dial
key (page 14).
Sending the directory to another
handset
Requirements:
uThe sending and receiving handsets
must both be registered to the same
base station.
uThe other handset and base station can
send and receive directory entries.
s¢s(select entry)
¢§Options§ (open menu)
¢Copy Entry / Copy List
~Enter the internal number of
the receiver handset. You see
Copying entry.
§Yes§ / §No§ Press the display key.
A successful transfer is confirmed by a
message and confirmation tone on the
receiver handset.
Please remember:
uEntries with identical numbers are not
overwritten on the receiver handset.
uThe transfer is canceled if the phone
rings or if the memory of the receiver
handset is full.
Adding a displayed number to the
directory
Numbers that appear in a list such as the
calls list or the last number redial list, or
displayed during a call can be added to the
directory.
If you have Caller ID/Name, the first
16 characters of the transmitted name are
copied to the Name line.
A number is displayed:
§Options§ ¢Copy to Directory
¤Complete the entry, see page 14.
While the number is being transferred
from the answer machine list, message
playback is interrupted.
Copying a number from the directory
There are many operating situations in
which you can open the directory, such as
copying a number. Your handset need not
be in idle status.
¤Depending on the operating situation,
open the directory with sor Ó.
qSelect an entry (page 14).
Storing anniversaries in the directory
You can store an anniversary for every
number in the directory and specify a time
when you will receive a reminder call on
the anniversary.
s ¢s(Select entry; page 14)
§View§ §Edit§ Press display keys one after the
other.
sScroll to the Annivers.: line.
§Edit§ Press the display key.
¤Change multiple line input:
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Time:
Enter the hour/minute for the reminder
call in 4-digit format.
Prompt:
Select the type of signal for the
reminder and press §OK§.
¤Save changes (page 48).
Deleting anniversaries
s ¢s(Select entry; page 14)
§View§ §Edit§ Press display keys one after the
other.
sScroll to the Annivers.: line.
§Edit§ §Delete§ §Save§
§§ §§ Press display keys one
after the other.
Reminder call on an anniversary
A reminder call is signaled on the handset
using the selected ring tone.
§Silence§ Press the display key to stop
the reminder call.
Last number redial list
The last number redial list contains the ten
numbers last dialed with the handset
(max. 32 digits). If one of the numbers is
in the directory, then the corresponding
name will be displayed.
Manual last number redial
CPress the key.
sSelect entry.
cPress the talk key.
The number is dialed.
When displaying a name, you can have the
respective phone number displayed by
using the display key §View§.
Managing entries in the last number
redial list
CPress the key.
sSelect entry.
§Options§§ Open menu.
The following functions can be selected
with q:
Display Number (as in the directory,
page 14)
Copy to Directory
Copy an entry to the directory
(page 15)
Delete Entry (as in the directory, page 14)
Delete List (as in the directory, page 15)
Opening lists with the
message key
The message key will flash if a caller left a
voice mail message. You can use the mes-
sage key fto open the following lists:
uAnswer machine list
uNetwork mailbox
If your network provider supports this
function and the network mailbox is
configured for fast access (page 24).
uCalls list
An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new
entry appears on a list. The fkey
flashes (it will go off when the key is
pressed). In idle status, the display shows
an icon for the new entry.
The number of new entries is shown
beneath the corresponding icon.
Only the lists that contain messages are
shown (exception: network mailbox). Lists
with new messages are shown first and
identified in bold. The number of new or
old messages contained are each shown
in brackets.
Note:
Reminder calls require a time stamp. If you
select a visual signal, then a time stamp is not
required and is automatically set to 12.00am.
Icon New entry...
Ã... in answer machine list or net-
work mailbox
Á... in calls list

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Select the list with q. To open, press §OK§.
Calls list
Requirement: Caller ID Presentation (CIP,
page 10)
The numbers of the last 30 incoming calls
are stored.
Setting list type for calls list
v¢Ð¢Base ¢Calls List Type
Missed Calls / All Calls
Select and press §OK§ (=on).
a Press and hold (idle status).
The entries in the calls list are retained
when you change the list type.
List entry
New messages are at the top.
Example of list entries:
uList type (in header)
uStatus of entry
uNumber and name of caller
You can add the number of the caller to
the directory (page 15)
uDate and time of call (if set, page 9)
uType of entry
according to list type All Calls:
– accepted calls ( )
– missed calls
– calls recorded by the answer
machine (Ã)
according to list type Missed Calls :
– missed calls (if [3] is displayed: 3rd
entry in the list)
Pressing the display key §Delete§ deletes the
marked entry.
After pressing the display key §Options§ you
can select more functions with q:
Copy to Directory
Add a number to the directory.
Delete Calls List
Delete complete list.
When you leave the calls list all entries are
set to the status "old", so that the next
time you call up the list they will no longer
be shown in bold.
Answer machine list
You can use the answer machine list to
listen to the messages that are on the
answer machine.
‰
All Calls
John Smith
8005551211
01.29.06 11:15 AM
Delete Options
‰
‰