Gigaset SL400A User manual

SL400-SL400A
SL400-SL400A
GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt
Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH
under trademark license of Siemens AG.
As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the
trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset'.
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
www.gigaset.com
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010

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Gigaset SL400/SL400A – your high-quality accessory
Gigaset SL400-SL400A / EN for IM-Nord / A31008-M2103-R201-2-SM19 / introduction.fm / 30.04.2010
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Gigaset SL400/SL400A – your high-quality accessory
Congratulations, you are holding the slimmest and smallest Gigaset ever made. This phone sets
new standards not only with its high-quality genuine metal frame, metal keypad and its 1.8´´
TFT colour display but just wait until you discoverits outstanding functionality. Your Gigaset can
do a lot more than just make calls:
Further information on your phone can be found at www.gigaset.com/gigasetSL400.
After purchasing your Gigaset phone, please register it at www.gigaset.com/customercare –
this ensures any questions you may have or warranty services you request are dealt with even
faster!
Have fun using your new phone!
Bluetooth® and mini USB
Connect your handset to a PC or headset using a mini USB (¢page 18) or Bluetooth®
(¢page 66).
Directory for up to 500 vCards – calendar and appointments
Save phone numbers and other data to the directory (¢page 36). Enter appointments and
birthdays in the calendar and set reminders (¢page 59).
Large font
Increase readability of call lists and the directory (¢page 70).
Customise
Assign a personal picture to each caller (¢page 36), view your personal pictures as a screen-
saver slide show (¢page 69) or change the colour scheme of the display (¢page 70).
Choose from a selection of ringtones specially composed for your SL400 or load your own
(¢page 72).
If you don't (always) want it to ring
Make the most of the silent alert (¢page 72), the time control for calls (¢page 72) or
ensure that all calls with a withheld number are not signalled (¢page 72).
Other practical information
Synchronise the directory of an existing Gigaset handset (¢page 38), use the quick dial
function (¢page 38), adapt your Gigaset to suit your handsfree requirements (¢page 71)
and adjust the brightness of your keypad to suit you (¢page 70). Skip back five seconds
when listening to answering machine messages to repeat the last section (¢page 53).
Environment
Gigaset Green Home — Be environmentally aware when using your phone. Details about our
ECO DECT products can be found at www.gigaset.com/customercare.

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Brief overview
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Brief overview
Base
1Display in idle state
2Battery charge status (¢page 17)
3Display keys (¢page 4)
4Message key (¢page 41)
Access to call and message lists;
Flashes: new message or new call
5End call key, On/Off key
End call, cancel function, go back one menu
level (press briefly), back to idle state (press
and hold), activate/deactivate handset (press
and hold in idle state)
6Hash key
Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in idle
state);
toggles between upper/lower case and digits
7Mute key (¢page 31)
Mute the microphone
8Mini USB port (¢page 18)
9Microphone
10 Recall key
- Recall
- Insert a dialling pause (press and hold)
11 Star key
Ringtone on/off (press and hold);
with an open connection: switch between
pulse dialling/tone dialling (press briefly);
text input: open table of special characters
12 Key 1
Dial answering machine (SL400A only)/net-
work mailbox (press and hold)
13 Talk key
Flashes: incoming call;
Accept a call; open redial list (press briefly);
start dialling (press and hold)
14 Handsfree key
Switch between earpiece and handsfree mode
15 Control key (¢page 20)
16 Signal strength (¢page 17)
Green: Eco Mode (¢page 58) activated
17 Answering machine icon (SL400A only)
Answering machine switched on;
Flashes: answering machine is recording a
message or is being operated by another inter-
nal party
ià V
07:15
INT 1 05 Apr
Calls Calendar
2
3
5
4
6
7
15
13
9
1
14
16
11
12
10
8
Registration/
Paging button
(¢page 62)
17

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Display symbols
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Display symbols
The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of
your telephone:
Signalling
Establishing a connection
W
Connection established
Connection cannot be
established or connection
interrupted
i à »ó˝
¼08:00 07:15
INT 1 05 Apr
Ù¾
02 10 09 08
Calls Calendar
ØåÚ
Internal call (¢page 62)
Ø«Ú
External call (¢page 29)
Signal strength i(¢page 58)
or ECO Mode+ icon ¼(¢page 58)
Answering machine activated (SL400A only)
Bluetooth activated (¢page 67)
or ô/ õ(Bluetooth headset/data device) connected
Ringtone switched off (¢page 72)
or ñalert tone activated (¢page 72)
Keypad lock switched on (¢page 22)
ØþÚ
Answering machine
is recording (¢page 51)
Battery charging (¢page 17)
Battery charge status (¢page 17)
Alarm switched on and wake-up time set (¢page 61)
Current time (¢page 16)
Current day and month (¢page 16)
Name of the handset (¢page 64)
Number of new messages:
uÃon the network mailbox (¢page 41)
u™in the missed calls list (¢page 41)
u¾in the SMS list (¢page 45)
uin the missed alarms list (¢page 42)
V
ØðÚ
Anniversary (¢page 59)
ØìÚ
Alarm (¢page 61)
ØáÚ
Appointment (¢page 59)
z X

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Display keys
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Other display symbols
Display keys
The functions of the display keys change
depending on the particular operating situ-
ation. Example:
Important display keys:
Open call lists.
Open calendar.
Open a menu for further func-
tions.
Confirm selection.
Delete key: delete character by
character/word by word from
right to left.
Go back one menu level or can-
cel operation.
Save entry.
Forward a call to the answering
machine.
Main menu symbols
Information on using the menus
(¢page 21)
Menu overview (¢page 25)
Information
¶ Û
Query Please wait...
À
Action failed
‰
Action complete
Á
Room monitor activated
(¢page 65)
Ð
‹ Œ °
Snooze mode
(¢page 61)
Switch from earpiece
to handsfree mode
(¢page 31)
Switch from handsfree
to earpiece mode
(¢page 31)
Back Save
1Current display key function
2Display keys
1
2
1
2
Calls
Calendar
Options
OK
Û
Back
Save
à
ÇSelect Services
òBluetooth
ÉAdditional Features
ÊCall Lists
ËSMS
ÌVoice Mail
áOrganizer
ÂDirectory
ÏSettings
SMS
ÇòÉ
ÊËÌ
á Â Ï
Back OK

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Contents
Gigaset SL400-SL400A / EN for IM-Nord / A31008-M2103-R201-2-SM19 / SL400AIVZ.fm / 30.04.2010
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Contents
Gigaset SL400/SL400A – your high-quality accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Brief overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Display symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Main menu symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the base and charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Establishing the mini USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
What would you like to do next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using keys on the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Activating/deactivating the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Activating/deactivating keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Accepting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Calling Line Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using handsfree mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Switching to mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifying automatic network provider code (preselection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Making calls using network services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Restricting Calling Line Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using ringback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Receiving call waiting during an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using call divert (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using consultation call, call swap, conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Using the directory and lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Incoming SMS message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Answering machine list (Gigaset SL400A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Opening lists with the message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Missed alarms list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sending SMS (text messages) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Writing/sending SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Receiving an SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SMS with vCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Receiving notifications via SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using SMS mailboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting SMS centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using SMS services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Receiving SMS on a PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Activating/deactivating SMS function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SMS troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Operating the Gigaset SL400A base answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Operating via the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Activating/deactivating call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setting the recording parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Resetting fast access for the answering machine using key 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Operating when on the move (remote operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Configuring fast access for the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Viewing the network mailbox message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Setting an appointment (calendar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Displaying missed appointments, anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using multiple handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
De-registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Locating a handset ("Paging") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Changing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Listening in to an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Changing the name of a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Changing a handset's internal number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using a handset as a room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Defining handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Quick dialling numbers and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Setting keypad illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Activating/deactivating auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Changing the handsfree/earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Setting a handsfree profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the Resource Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Activating/deactivating advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Setting your own area code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Restoring the handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Setting the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Activating/deactivating music on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Activating repeater support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Protecting against unauthorised access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Resetting the base to the default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Connecting the base to the PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Selecting recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Saving an access code (outside line code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Customer Service & Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Protecting our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Writing and editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Accessing additional functions via the PC interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Mounting the base on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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Safety precautions
Gigaset SL400-SL400A / EN for IM-Nord / A31008-M2103-R201-2-SM19 / security.fm / 30.04.2010
Version 4, 16.09.2005
Safety precautions
Warning
Be sure to read this user guide and the safety precautions before using your telephone.
Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your
children.
Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base.
Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification provided on
page 83, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury. .
Using your telephone may affect nearby medical equipment. Be aware of the tech-
nical conditions in your particular environment, e.g., doctor's surgery.
Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when handsfree
mode is activated. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hear-
ing.
Your Gigaset is compatible with the majority of digital hearing aids on the market.
However, perfect function with all hearing aids cannot be guaranteed.
The handset may cause interference in analogue hearing aids. If you require assist-
ance, please contact the hearing aid supplier.
Do not install the base or charger in bathrooms or shower rooms. The base and
charger are not splashproof (¢page 82).
Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g., paint
shops).
If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure you also give them the user guide.
Remove faulty bases from use or have them repaired by our Service, as they could
interfere with other wireless services.
Please note
uNot all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
uThe device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. It is also not possible to trans-
mit emergency calls.
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First steps
Gigaset SL400-SL400A / EN for IM-Nord / A31008-M2103-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 30.04.2010
Version 4, 16.09.2005
First steps
Checking the package contents
1One Gigaset SL400/SL400A base
2One base cover stand
3One power adapter for the base
4One Gigaset handset
5One battery
6One battery cover
7One belt clip
8One charger
9One power adapter for the charger
JOne phone cord
KOne user guide
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8
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Version 4, 16.09.2005
Installing the base and charger
The base and charger are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of
+5°C to +45°C.
¤Install the base on a level, non-slip surface at a central point in the building or
mount the base on the wall (¢page 90).
The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the
multitude of different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the
occurrence of marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.
Please note:
uNever expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or
other electrical devices.
uProtect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.
Please note
Pay attention to the range of the base.
This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside build-
ings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode (¢page 58) is activated.

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Version 4, 16.09.2005
Connecting the base
Please note:
uThe power adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not operate
without a mains connection.
uUse only the power adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on tele-
phone cables can vary (pin connections ¢page 83).
1
3
2
1
1
4
¤Connect power adapter 1and
phone jack 2to 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).
¤First connect the power
adapter 3.
¤Then connect the phone
jack 4.

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Version 4, 16.09.2005
Connecting the charger
¤Plug the power adapter into the
plug socket 2.
¤Connect the flat plug from the
power adapter 1.
To disconnect the plug from the charger,
press the release button 3and
disconnect the plug 4.
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First steps
Gigaset SL400-SL400A / EN for IM-Nord / A31008-M2103-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 30.04.2010
Version 4, 16.09.2005
Setting up the handset for use
The display is protected by a plastic film.
Please remove the protective film!
Inserting the battery and closing the battery coverr
Warning
Use only the rechargeable battery recommended by Gigaset Communications
GmbH (¢page 83) as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and
personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the battery could be damaged
or the battery could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged
as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.
¤First insert battery with the con-
tact surface facing down a.
¤Then press the battery down-
wards buntil it clicks into place.
¤First, align the protrusions
on the side of the battery
cover with the notches on
the inside of the casing.
¤Then press the cover until it
clicks into place.
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Version 4, 16.09.2005
To reopen the battery cover to replace the battery:
¤Remove the belt clip
(if attached).
¤Insert your fingernail into the
notch at the bottom of the
casing and pull the battery
cover upwards.
To change the battery,insert
your fingernail into the notch in
the casing and pull the battery
upwards.
Attaching the belt clip
The handset has notches on each side to attach the belt clip.
¤To attach — press the belt clip onto
the back of the handset so that the
protrusions on the belt clip engage
with the notches.
¤To remove — press the centre of the
belt clip firmly with your right thumb,
push the fingernail of your left index
finger up between the clip and the
housing and pull the clip in an upward
direction.
Placing the handset in the charger
¤Place the handset in the charger with its display facing forward.
The handset is pre-registered with the base. You do not need to register the hand-
set again. If you wish to use your handset with a different base or use additional
handsets with your base, you have to register the handset manually (¢page 61).
To charge the battery, leave the handset in the charger.
Please note
Only place the handset in the charger that came with the handset.

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Version 4, 16.09.2005
First battery charge and discharge
The correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully charged
and discharged.
¤Place the handset in the charger for three
hours.
¤Once the battery is
fully charged, remove
the handset from the
charger and do not
put it back again until
the battery is fully dis-
charged.
3hour
Please note
uAfter the first battery charge and discharge, you may place your handset in
the charger after every call.
uAlways repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the
battery from the handset and reinsert it.
uThe battery may heat up during charging. This is not dangerous.
uAfter a time, the charge capacity of the battery will decrease for technical
reasons.

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First steps
Gigaset SL400-SL400A / EN for IM-Nord / A31008-M2103-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 30.04.2010
Version 4, 16.09.2005
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 can be used.
Please note
Depending on your network provider, the date and time may be displayed auto-
matically.
Date/Time
Date:
04.04.2010
Time:
00:00
Back Save
¤Press the key below §Time§ on the dis-
play screen to open the input field.
(If you have already set the time and
date, open the input field via the menu
¢page 27.)
The Date/Time submenu is shown on the
display.
¤The active input position flashes.
Enter day, month and year as an
8-digit number via the keypad, e.g.,
Q4Q42QQ
for 04/04/2010.
Date/Time
Date:
01.03.2010
Time:
00:00
Back Save
Calls Time
Press the right or left control key
to change the input position and
correct an entry.
¤Enter the hours and minutes as four
digit numbers via the keypad,
e.g., QM5for 07:15 am.
Change the input position with the
control key if necessary.
¤Press down on the control key to switch
to the time input field.

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Gigaset SL400-SL400A / EN for IM-Nord / A31008-M2103-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 30.04.2010
Version 4, 16.09.2005
Display in idle state
Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle state is shown as in this
example. If the answering machine is activated, the answering machine icon Ãis
displayed in the header.
Displays
uReception between the base and the handset:
– Pood to good: ÒÑiÐ
–Noreception:|flashes
Green: Eco Mode (¢page 58) activated
uBattery charge status:
–{white: charged over 66%
–{white: charged between 33% and 66%
–ywhite: charged between 10% and 33%
–yred: charged below 10%
–yflashes red: battery almost empty (less than 10-minutes talktime)
–xyxyx{x{ white: battery charging
uINT 1
Internal name of the handset (¢page 64)
If Eco Mode+ (¢page 58) is activated, the ¼icon is displayed in the top left cor-
ner of the display.
Your answering machine is set with a pre-recorded announcement.
Your phone is now ready for use!
¤Press the key below §Save§ on the dis-
play screen to confirm your entry.
The display shows Saved. You will hear a
confirmation tone and the handset will
automatically return to idle state.
Back Save
Date/Time
‰
Saved
ià V
07:15
INT 1 04 Apr
Calls Calendar

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First steps
Gigaset SL400-SL400A / EN for IM-Nord / A31008-M2103-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 30.04.2010
Version 4, 16.09.2005
Establishing the mini USB connection
The mini USB connection is on the
underside of your Gigaset handset.
Connecting the headset with jack connectors
You can connect the headset with a 2.5 mm jack connector using the USB-to-jack
adapter (available from Service).
See the relevant product page at www.gigaset.com for information on recom-
mended headsets.
The headset volume corresponds to the settings for the earpiece volume.
Connecting the USB data cable
You can connect a standard USB data cable with a USB mini-B connector to syn-
chronise your handset with a PC. To use this function, the Gigaset QuickSync soft-
ware must be installed (¢page 85).

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Version 4, 16.09.2005
What would you like to do next?
Now you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you will certainly 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,
read the section entitled "Using the phone" (¢page 20) first.
If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips
on troubleshooting (¢page 80) or contact our Service team
(¢page 79).
Information on ... ... is located here.
Setting ringtones and silent alert page 71
Recording your own announcement for the
answering machine
page 52
Using Bluetooth devices page 66
Connecting the phone to the PC page 85
Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base page 61
Transferring directory entries from existing Gigaset
handsets to new handset(s)
page 38
Setting Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ page 58
Preparing the telephone for SMS reception page 43
Operating the telephone on a PABX page 77
Setting the earpiece volume page 71
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