Gigaset SL3501 Operating instructions

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User Manual and
Safety Precautions

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Congratulations
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spread spectrum technology will provide you with secure, private conversations.
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General
Gigaset SL 3501, USA, A31008-L350-B102-1-7619 umschl_v.fm 26.06.0
Quick Reference
Handset
Turning on/off the handset
(see page 6) hold down a
Turning keypad protection on/
off (see page 7) hold down ª
Turning tones on/off
(see page 68) hold down «
Making an external call
(see page 10) oc
Redialing a number
(see page 17) zif necessary Dselect entry c
Saving a called number
in the directory (see page 23) zMENU D[
Dialing from the directory
(see page 24) Do[Name] if necessary Dcor Dc
Dialing from the call log
(see page 38) ?D[if necessary F G entry c
Setting the handset volume
(see page 68)
MENU D[[
DF or GSave
Making an Internal call to a spe-
cific handset Fand Dto select internal user c
Making an Internal call to a all
handsets (see page 10) Fand Dc
Transferring a call to another
handset Fand Dto select internal user [a
Making a consultation call Fand Dto select internal user [; end: End
Setting the date and time
(see page 8)
MENU D[D[
Set date and time F G DSave
Setting the alarm clock
(see page 19)
MENU D[D[
Enter settings F G D Save
Answering machine
Playing back messages
(see page 45) ?D[or hold down]
Skipping to the next message:
(see page 46)
Repeating the message
Gor ^
For ]
Deleting messages
(see page 47) MENU D[or press Delete
Skipping to the previous mes-
sage (see page 46) 2 x F
Send to Dir
Call Log
Sound Settings Handset Volume
Intercom Call
Appoint./Clock Date/Time
Appoint./Clock Alarm Clock
Ans Msg.:
Delete Old Msg.

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Handset Diagram
Using the Navi Key and Soft Keys
Open directory
End call and On/
Off key
Ta l k k ey
Memory key
Accesses speed dial
numbers
– end call
– cancel function
– back one menu level
(press briefly)
– return to idle state
(hold down)
– on/off in idle status
(hold down)
–
Accept call
–
Dial number
–
Switch from handset to
speakerphone.
Star key (*)
Hold down to turn on
a
nd off the ringer
Charging status
= empty
U full
flashes: Battery low
Signal strength
Navi key
Status LED (light)
Lights up during a call;
Flashes for:
– Incoming calls
– New messages
– Alarm calls, appoint-
ments, anniversaries
Key 1
(Programmable) Hold
down to select Answ.
machine/telco voice
mailbox
Microphone
Pound key
Hold down to turn on and off
the keypad protection
Ñ ¸ e
Annabella
07.19.03 01:13pm
{MENU
Handsfree key
Socket
–forHeadset,
– MP3-Player
Display (display field)
Current functions
and display keys
With the display keys, you
have access to the current
functions.
Caller list
Access to message lists
S
witch from handset to
h
andsfree talking.
Answering machine sym-
bol if registered to SL 3501
With the soft keys you can
carry out functions that can
also be partly controlled with
the navi key.
The side of the navi key
which you must press is indi-
cated in the operating instruc-
tions by arrows:
F/ G(left/right)
E/ D(top/bottom)
Navi key
Soft keys

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

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Gigaset SL 3501, USA, A31008-L350-B102-1-7619 umschl_v.fm 26.06.0
Safety precautions*
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 ordi-
nary (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).
The handset is not splash-proof (see page 33).
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 operating
instructions.
Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated!
*. see also page 86
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Contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI
Telephone set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enhanced telephone features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating the answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Customizing the answering
machine settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Handset operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Customizing handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Base station settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Menu table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Telephone set up
Gigaset SL 3501, USA, A31008-L350-U122-2-7619 vorberei.fm 26.06.03
Telephone set up
This delivery units contains:
• 1 Gigaset SL 3501base station
• 1 Gigaset SL 30 handset
• 1 power supply unit
• 1 telephone cord
• 1 belt clip
• 1 rechargeable NiMh battery
• 1 user manual
• 1 Quick Start Guide
Installing the base station
The base station is designed for operation in protected rooms with a
temperature range from +40°F to +100°F.
Range and reception strength
The base station range is approx. 1000 feet outdoors and up to
150 feet indoors. The receive strength display shows the quality of the
radio contact between the base station and the handset:
IMPORTANT! For best reception, place the base in a high cen-
tral location, away from other electrical devices.
Ðreceive strength 100%
ireceive strength 75%
Ñreceive strength 50%
Òlow receive strength
|no reception (flashes)
100° F
40° F

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Telephone set up
Gigaset SL 3501, USA, A31008-L350-U122-2-7619 vorberei.fm 26.06.0
Connecting the base station
●Only use the power supply unit included as indicated on the
rear side of the base.
●Use the telephone cord supplied. Do not use any old cords.
●Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
●Insert the
small plug on
cord into
phone jack
●Place cord in
the base ca-
ble channel,
●insert power
supply unit
into wall out-
let.
●Insert plug on the telephone cord
into telephone jack on base unit
(clicks into place),
●Place cord in cable channel on
the bottom of the base,
●Insert other end of plug into tele-
phone jack on the wall.
●The installation of the base unit
should allow at least 8 inches
between the base and persons
to be in compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines
Telephone jack with te-
lephone cord
RJ11C
Key to register
additional
handsets/Page
handsets.
1
2
1
3
2
1
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
free
free
a
b
free
free
Power supply unit with
cord (110 VAC/60 Hz)

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Telephone set up
Gigaset SL 3501, USA, A31008-L350-U122-2-7619 vorberei.fm 26.06.03
Wall-mounting the base
Connecting the charging unit
Only use the plug-in power supply unit supplied
(as identified under the charging unit).
max. ø 7,9 mm
max. ø 4 mm
2x
69,6 mm
2,5 mm
max.
5,3 mm
0,1 inch
0,21 inch
2,74 inch 0,31 inch
0,16 inch
Plug-in power
supply unit
(110 VAC/60Hz)
with mains ca-
ble
●Insert the
small con-
nector of the
mains cable
into the jack,
●Turn the con-
nector in the
direction of
the arrow,
●Plug the
power supply
unit into the
socket.