Gigaset SL550 User manual

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Gigaset SL550
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Handset at a glance
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Handset at a glance 1Display in idle status
2Battery pack charge status
=eVU(flat to full)
= flashes: battery pack almost flat
e V U flashes: battery pack charging
3Display keys (page 13)
4Message key
Access to calls 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 status (press
and hold), activate/deactivate handset
(press and hold in idle status)
6Hash key
Key lock on/off (press and hold in idle sta-
tus),
Toggle between upper/lower case and digits
7Call-by-call list key
Open call-by-call list
8Connection socket for headset and PC in-
terface
9Microphone
10 Recall key
- Confer (Flash)
- Insert a dialling pause (press and hold)
11 Star key
Ringtones on/off (press and hold), with an
open connection: switching between pulse
dialling/touch tone dialling (press briefly)
Open table of special characters
12 Key 1
Select network mailbox (press and hold)
13 Talk key
Answer a call, open last number redial list
(press briefly), start dialling (press and hold)
When writing an SMS: send SMS
14 Handsfree key
Switch between earpiece and handsfree
mode;
Lights up: handsfree activated;
Flashes: incoming call
15 Control key (page 14)
16 Signal strength
Ð i Ñ Ò (high to low)
| flashes: no reception
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Base station at a glance
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Base station at a glance
Registration/
Paging key
(page 33)

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Contents
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Contents
Handset at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base station at a glance . . . . . . . 2
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gigaset SL550 –
more than just a telephone . . . . . 6
First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pack contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the base station
and charging cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . 7
Menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Calling Line Identification . . . . . . . . . 12
Handsfree operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating the handset . . . . . . . . 13
Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Returning to idle status . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . 15
Network services . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting functions for the next call . . . 16
Using the directory and lists . . . 17
Directory/call-by-call list . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Opening lists with the message key . 21
Making cost-effective calls . . . . 22
Linking call-by-call numbers
with one number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic network provider
code (preselection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SMS (text messages) . . . . . . . . . 24
Writing/sending an SMS . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Receiving an SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Notification by SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SMS mailboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting SMS centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SMS to a PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Activating/deactivating the
SMS function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SMS troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the network mailbox . . . . 32
Configuring the network mailbox
for fast access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Viewing the network mailbox
message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using several handsets . . . . . . . 33
Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
De-registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locating a handset ("paging") . . . . . . 33
Changing the base station . . . . . . . . . 33
Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Listening to an external call . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the name of a handset . . . . 35
Changing a handset's internal
number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Shortcuts for functions and numbers . 36
Setting emergency numbers . . . . . . . 37
Changing the display language . . . . . 37
Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting the screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting display illumination . . . . . . . . 38
Activating/deactivating auto answer . 38
Adjusting the loudspeaker volume . . . 38
Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Activating/deactivating first
ring muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
My stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Activating/deactivating
advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting an appointment (Calendar) . . 41
Displaying missed
appointments, anniversaries . . . . . . . 42
Restoring the handset default
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Base station settings . . . . . . . . . 43
Protecting against unauthorised
access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Activating/deactivating the
wait melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Contents
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Repeater support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Restoring default settings to
base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecting the base station
to the PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Dialling modes and flash time . . . . . . 45
Save access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Switching temporarily to
tone dialling (DTMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . 48
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Notes on the
operating instructions . . . . . . . . 50
Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Example: menu input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Example: multiple line input . . . . . . . 51
PC Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Writing and editing a text message . . 51
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Mounting the base on the wall . . . . . 61

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Safety precautions
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Safety precautions
Caution:
Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
Explain their contents to your children, and the potential hazards associated with using the tele-
phone.
Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base
station or the back of the charging cradle.
Fit only the approved rechargeable battery pack! Never use a conventional
(non-rechargeable) battery pack as this could damage your health and cause
injury. Use the battery pack as directed in this user guide (page 49).
The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical
conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not install the base or charging cradle in bathrooms or shower rooms.
The base and the charging cradle are not splash proof (page 47).
Do not use the phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard,
e.g. auto paint shops.
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user
guide.
Dispose of unusable batteries and telephones in accordance with statutory
requirements
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Note:
Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.

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Gigaset SL550 – more than just a telephone
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Gigaset SL550 –
more than just a telephone
Your telephone has a clearly laid out
colour display (65K colours) and not only
makes it possible for you to send and
receive SMS over the fixed network, but
also to store up to 250 phone numbers
and e-mail addresses (page 17) – it can do
a whole lot more:
uYou can programme the keys of your
phone with important numbers or fre-
quently used functions. The number is
then dialled or the function started by
simply pressing a key (page 36).
uYou can designate important people as
VIPs so you can tell important calls from
the ringtone (page 18).
uAssign pictures to your callers. You will
then know who is calling you by the
picture on your handset display.
Precondition: Calling Line Identification
(CLIP, page 12).
uStore a voice pattern for important
directory entries – the telephone will
dial on voice command (page 20).
uYou can store appointments (page 41)
and anniversaries (page 19) in your
phone and it will remind you of them in
advance.
Have fun using your new telephone!
First Steps
Pack contents
uone Gigaset SL550 base station,
uone Gigaset SL55 handset,
uone charging cradle,
uone mains adapter,
uone phone cord,
uone battery pack,
uone battery cover,
uone belt clip,
uone user guide.
Installing the base station
and charging cradle
Base station and charging cradle are
designed for use in closed, dry rooms with
a temperature range of +5 °C to +45 °C.
Set up the base station at a central point in
the apartment or house.
You can find instructions for mounting the
base on the wall at the end of this user
guide.
Please note:
uNever expose the telephone to heat
sources, direct sunlight, other electrical
appliances.
uProtect your Gigaset from moisture,
dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.
Range and reception strength
Range:
uUp to 300 m in the open
uUp to 50 m 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.

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First Steps
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Connecting the base station
¤First connect the mains 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 Mains adapter 230 V
3 Phone jack with phone cord
Please note:
uThe mains adapter must be always
connected, as the phone will not oper-
ate without mains connection.
uIf you buy a replacement phone cord
from a store, ensure that the phone
jack is connected correctly.
Setting up the handset for use
Fitting the battery pack
¤Insert the battery pack at an angle from
the right introducing the lugs into the
cavity first.
¤Then push the casing from the top,
until the retaining clip on the side of
the battery pack clicks securely into
place in the casing.
Please note:
You must press the retaining clips down in
order to remove the battery pack.
Closing the battery cover
¤You must first align the notches on the
side of the battery pack with the lugs
on the inside of the casing.
Correct phone jack assignment
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4b
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6unused
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Caution:
Use only the rechargeable Siemens Original
battery pack (page 49). Never use a conven-
tional (non-rechargeable) battery pack, as this
may cause significant damage to health and
property. For example, the outer casing of the
battery pack could be destroyed or the battery
pack could explode. The phone could also mal-
function or be damaged as a result of using
batteries that are not of the recommended
type.

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¤Then close the cover so that it clicks
into place.
Attaching belt clip
There are notches for attaching the belt
clip on the side of the handset at approxi-
mately the same height as the display.
¤Press the belt clip onto the back of the
handset so that the lugs on the belt clip
click into the notches.
Opening the battery cover
¤Remove the belt clip if the phone is
mounted.
¤Pick the device up with the keypad
facing the palm of your hand.
¤Insert your forefinger into the notches
on the lower edge.
¤Gently lift the cover up out of the not-
ches.
Placing the handset in the charging
cradle
¤Plug the charging cradle mains adapter
into a mains power socket.
¤Place the handset in the charger with
the display facing forward.
The handset is already registered with the
base station at the factory. INT1appears in
the display. You do not have to re-register.
If, nonetheless, you have to register your
handset with the base station, please see
page 33.
Leave the handset in the charging cradle
to charge the battery pack.
For questions and problems see page 47.
Initial charging and discharging of the
battery pack
If the handset is activated, the flashing
battery icon ein the top right of the dis-
play indicates that the battery pack is
being charged.
During handset operation, the battery
icon indicates the charge status of the bat-
tery pack (page 1). The correct charge sta-
tus can only be displayed if the battery
pack is first fully charged and discharged.
¤To do this, leave the handset in the
charging cradle continuously for ten
hours. Your handset need not be
switched on for it to charge.
¤Afterwards, remove the handset from
the charging cradle and do not put it
Note
You can change the name of the handset
(page 35).
Notes:
– If the handset has switched itself off
because the battery pack is flat and is then
placed in the charging cradle, it will switch
itself on automatically.
– The handset must only be placed in the
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back again until the battery pack is fully
discharged.
Please remember:
uAlways repeat the charging and dis-
charging procedure if you remove the
battery pack from the handset and
insert it again.
uThe battery pack may warm up as it is
charging. This is not dangerous.
uAfter a time the charge capacity of the
battery pack will decrease for technical
reasons.
¤Set the date and the time, for example
to ensure the correct time of incoming
calls is recorded.
Setting the date and time
You should set the date and time, in order,
e.g. to ensure that the correct time is
recorded for incoming calls and in order to
use the alarm clock and calendar.
¤If you have not yet set the date and
time, press the display key §Time§ to open
the input field.
To change the time, open the input field
via:
w¢Ð¢Date/Time
¤Change multiple line input:
Date:
Enter day, month and year in 8-digit
format.
Time:
Enter hours and minutes with 4 digits,
e.g. Q M 1 5 for 07:15
a.m.
§Save§ Press the display key.
Once the phone is registered and the time
set, the idle display looks as shown here
(example):
Your phone is now ready for use.
Note:
After the initial charge and discharge you may
replace your handset in the charging cradle
after every call.
ÐV
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Menu tree
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Menu tree
Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a menu function faster by
opening the menu and keying in the digit combination ("shortcut").
Example: wN211for "Set ringtone for external calls".
With the telephone in idle status, press w(open main menu):
1SMS î
You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN
1-1 New SMS (page 24)
1-2 Incoming 0 (page 27)
1-3 Outgoing 0 (page 25)
You have activated an SMS mailbox with a PIN or 2-3 mailboxes
1-1 Mailbox 1-1-1 New SMS (page 24)
1-1-2 Incoming 0 (page 27)
1-1-3 Outgoing 0 (page 25)
1-2
to
1-4
Mailbox 1
Mailbox 2
Mailbox 3
1-2-1
to
1-4-1
New SMS (page 24)
1-2-2
to
1-4-2
Incoming 0 (page 27)
1-2-3
to
1-4-3
Outgoing 0 (page 25)
1-6 Settings 1-6-1 Service Centres (page 29)
1-6-2 SMS Mailboxes (page 28)
1-6-3 Notify Number (page 28)
1-6-4 Notify Type (page 28)
1-6-6 Subscribe to SMS (page 24)
2Sel. Services ê
3 Data transfer ý
3-3 Directory (page 18)
4Add. Features í
4-2 Missed Alarms (page 42)
5 Alarm Clock ì
(page 41)
6 Calendar ç(page 41)

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Menu tree
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7 Resource Dir. Ï
7-1 Screensavers (page 37)
7-2 Caller Pictures (page 40)
7-3 Sounds (page 40)
7-4 Capacity (page 40)
8Settings Ð
8-1 Date/Time (page 9)
8-2 Audio Settings 8-2-1 Ringer Settings (page 38)
8-2-2 Advisory Tones (page 40)
8-2-3 Silent Alert (page 39)
8-3 Display 8-3-1 Screen Saver (page 37)
8-3-2 Colour Scheme (page 37)
8-3-3 Contrast (page 37)
8-3-4 Backlight (page 38)
8-4 Handset 8-4-1 Language (page 37)
8-4-2 Area Codes
8-4-3 Auto Answer (page 38)
8-4-4 Add. Emerg. No (page 37)
8-4-5 Register H/Set (page 33)
8-4-6 Select Base (page 33)
8-4-7 Reset Handset (page 43)
8-5 Base 8-5-2 Music on hold (page 43)
8-5-3 System PIN (page 43)
8-5-4 Base Reset (page 44)
8-5-5 Add. Features (page 35, page 45)
8-5-6 Preselection (page 23)
8-5-7 Calls List Type (page 22)
8-6 Voice Mail 8-6-1 Set Key 1 (page 32)

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Making calls
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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 and hold the talk key
cand then enter the
number.
You can cancel the dialling operation with
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 §Accept§ display key.
¤Pressing the handsfree key d.
If the handset is in the charging cradle and
the Auto Answer function is activated
(page 38), the handset will take a call
automatically when you lift it off the
charging cradle.
If the ringtone is intrusive, press the dis-
play key §Silence§. You can take the call as
long as it is displayed on the screen.
Calling Line Identification
When you receive a call, the caller's
number is displayed on the screen if the
following conditions are met:
uYour network provider supports CLIP,
CLI.
– CLI (Calling Line Identification):
number of the caller is transmitted.
– CLIP (Calling Line Identification Pres-
entation): number of the caller is
indicated.
uYou have arranged CLIP with your net-
work provider.
uThe caller has arranged CLI with the
network provider.
Call display with CLIP/CLI
If the number of the caller is stored in your
directory, you will see their name, if you
have assigned a CLIP picture to the caller,
this will also be displayed.
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 Calling Line Identification.
Notes:
Dialling using the directory, call-by-call list
(page 1, page 17) or call and last number
redial list (page 22) saves time re-entering
numbers and network provider prefixes ("call-
by-call numbers").
With voice dialling, you can dial numbers sim-
ply by saying the name (page 20).
1
2
Å
1234567890
Accept Silence

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Operating the handset
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Handsfree operation
In handsfree mode, instead of holding the
handset to your ear you can put it down
e.g. on the table in front of you to allow
others to participate in the call.
Activating/deactivating handsfree
Activating while dialling
~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 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 handsfree key ddoes not
light up, press the key again.
For how to adjust the volume, see
page 38.
Muting
You can deactivate the microphone in
your handset during an external call.
The other party hears a wait melody.
uPress the control key on the
left to mute the handset.
”Press the display key to reacti-
vate the microphone.
You can switch the wait melody on and off
(page 43).
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 hash 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.
If the auto key lock is activated, you will
only be able to dial the emergency num-
bers, see page 37.
Control key
In the description below, the side of the
control key (up, down, right, middle left)
which you have to press in the different
operating situations is marked in black,
e.g. 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.
wOpen main menu.
uOpen list of handsets.
tSet the ringtone on the hand-
set (page 38).

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Operating the handset
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vInitiate voice dialling, press
and hold (page 20);
Main menu, press briefly.
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.
In lists and submenus
t/ sScroll up/down line by line.
wOpen submenu or confirm
selection.
uGo back one menu level, or
cancel.
During an external call
sOpen the directory.
uInitiating internal enquiry call
and muting.
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:
}Left display key, as long as it
has not been assigned a func-
tion (page 36).
§§§§§Menu§§§§ Open the main menu.
§Options§ Open a context-dependent
menu.
WDelete key: deletes one char-
acter at a time from right to
left.
ÎGo back one menu level or
cancel operation.
ŒRetrieve an e-mail address
from the directory.
ÓCopy number into directory.
•Open the last number redial
list.
Returning to idle status
You can revert 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 1.
Menu guidance
Your telephone's functions are accessed
using a menu that has a number of levels.
Main menu (first menu level)
¤Press w with the handset in idle sta-
tus to open the main menu.
The main menu functions are shown in
the display as a list with coloured icons
and names.
To access a function, i.e. open the corre-
sponding submenu (next menu level):
¤Navigate to the function using the con-
trol key q/r. The name of the
function is displayed in the display hea-
der. Press the display key §OK§.
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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 10).
Pressing briefly on the end call key a
returns you to the previous menu level /
cancels the operation.
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 character (flashing)
when entering the time and date etc.
You will find examples of symbols used,
menu entries and multiple line input in the
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Network services
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Network services
Network services are functions that your
network provider makes available to you.
You have to request these services from
your network provider.
¤If you require assistance, please con-
tact your network provider.
Setting functions for the
next call
w¢ê¢Withhold No.
~Enter number.
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Using the directory and lists
The options are:
uDirectory,
uCall-by-Call list,
uLast number redial list,
uSMS list,
uCalls list.
You can store a maximum of 250 entries in
the directory and call-by-call list (the
actual number depends on the size of the
individual entries).
You create the directory and call-by-call
list for your own individual handset. You
can also send lists/entries to other hand-
sets (page 18).
Directory/call-by-call list
Directory
In the directory you can store
uup to three numbers and the corres-
ponding first names and surnames,
uVIP identifier and VIP ringtone (optio-
nal),
ue-mail address (optional),
uCLIP pictures (optional)
uAnniversaries with signal.
¤With the handset in idle status, open
the directory by pressing the skey.
Length of entries (directory)
3 numbers: max. 32 digits
First name and surname: max. 16 charac-
ters each
E-mail address: max. 60 characters
Call-by-Call list
In the Call-by-Call list you can store prefi-
xes for network providers ("call-by-call
numbers").
¤Open the call-by-call list in idle status
by pressing the Ckey.
Length of entries
Number: max. 32 digits
Name: max. 16 characters
Storing a number in the directory
s¢New Entry
¤Change multiple line input:
First Name / Surname:
Enter a name in at least one of the
fields.
Phone (Home) / Phone (Mobile) / Phone (Office)
Enter a number in at least one of the
fields.
Annivers.:
Select On or Off.
When set to On:
Enter Anniversary (Date) and Anni-
versary (Time) (page 19) and then select
type of signal: Anniversary (Signal).
E-mail
Enter e-mail address.
Caller Picture
If necessary, select the picture that
should appear when the user is making
a call (page 39).
¤Save changes: (page 51).
Storing a number in the call-by-call list
C¢New Entry
¤Change multiple line input:
Number :
Enter number.
Name :
Enter name.
Note:
For quick access to a number from the direc-
tory or the call-by-call list (quick dial), you can
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Selecting entries in the directory and
call-by-call list
s/ COpen directory or call-by-call
list.
You have the following options:
uUse sto scroll through the entries
until the required name is selected.
uEnter the first character of the name (in
the directory: the first character of the
surname or of the first name if only the
first name is entered), if necessary use
sto scroll to the entry.
Dialling with the directory/
call-by-call list
s/ C ¢s(select entry)
cPress the talk key. The number
is dialled.
Managing entries in the directory/
call-by-call lists
s/ C ¢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/ C¢s(select entry)
¢§Options§ (open menu)
The following functions can be selected
with q:
Display Number
Edit or add to a stored number. Then
dial or call up further functions by
pressing Options.
Edit Entry
Edit selected entry.
Delete Entry
Delete selected entry.
VIP Entry (directory only)
Mark a directory entry as VIP (Very
Important Person) and assign it a speci-
fic ringtone. You will then be able to
recognise VIP calls by the ringtone.
Requirement: Calling Line Identifica-
tion (page 12).
Record Pattern (directory only)
Speak the name of the selected entry
and store as a voice pattern (page 20).
Play Pattern (directory only)
Play voice patterns (page 20).
Delete Pattern (directory only)
Delete voice patterns (page 20).
Copy Entry
Send a single entry to a handset
(page 18).
Delete List
Delete all entries in the directory/call-
by-call list.
Copy List
Send complete list to a handset
(page 18).
Available Memory
Display the available entries in the
directory and call-by-call list (page 17).
Using quick dial keys
¤Press and hold the required quick dial
key (page 17).
Sending the directory/call-by-call list
to another handset
Requirements:
uThe sending and receiving handsets
must both be registered to the same
base station.
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s/ C ¢s(select entry)
¢§Options§ (open menu) ¢Copy
Entry / Copy List ¢to Internal
~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 cancelled 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, e.g. the calls
list or the last number redial list, in a text
message or displayed during a call can be
added to the directory.
A number is displayed:
§Options§ ¢Copy to Directory
¤Complete the entry, see page 17.
Selecting a number or e-mail address
from the directory
There are many operating situations in
which you can open the directory, e.g. to
copy a number or e-mail address. Your
handset need not be in idle status.
¤Depending on the operating situation,
open the directory with sor
Òor §Menu§ Directory .
qSelect an entry (page 18).
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 (Default settings: Anni-
vers.: Off).
Jahrestage werden automatisch in den
Kalender aufgenommen (page 41).
s ¢s(Select entry; page 18)
§View§ §Edit§ Press display keys one after the
other.
sScroll to the Annivers.: line.
vSelect On.
¤Change multiple line input:
Anniversary (Date)
Enter the day/month/year in 8 digits.
Anniversary (Time)
Enter the hour/minute for the reminder
call in 4-digit format.
Anniversary (Signal)
Select the type of signal.
¤Save changes (page 51).
Deactivating an anniversary
s ¢s(Select entry; page 18)
§View§ §Edit§ Press display keys one after the
other.
sScroll to the Annivers.: line.
vSelect Off.
Save Press the display key.
Reminder call on an anniversary
A reminder call is signalled on the handset
using the selected ring tone.
§Silence§ Press the display key to ack-
nowledge and stop the remin-
der call.
Note:
You can send the complete directory via the
data transfer without opening the directory:
w¢ý¢Directory .
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 00.00.