Siemens Gigaset SL55 User manual

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Contents 1
This is a short version of the User Guide.
Please find the full version on the CD-ROM.
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Safety precautions ..................... 2
Overview of the phone .............. 4
Display symbols (selection) ....... 8
Getting started ......................... 10
Insert SIM card/battery ........... 10
Charge battery ....................... 11
Switch on, off / PIN entry ......... 12
Switching on your phone for
the first time .......................... 12
Signal strength ....................... 13
General instructions ................. 14
Security .................................... 15
Security numbers ................... 15
Prevent accidental
activation ............................... 16
Calling ...................................... 17
Text entry ................................. 20
Highlighting mode ................... 23
èDefault book ..................... 24
Phonebook ............................... 25
Addressbook ............................ 26
Voicedialling .......................... 27
Groups ................................... 28
ZRecords/Time/Costs ............... 29
]Voice mail/CB services ....... 30
]Message lists/profile .......... 31
]SMS .................................... 32
]MMS .................................. 33
]E-mail ................................. 34
ÉSurf & fun ............................ 35
Internet browser (WAP) .......... 35
Games & more ....................... 36
mSetup ..................................38
~Profiles ...............................46
çOrganiser ............................47
Calendar .................................47
Alarm .....................................47
Tasks ......................................47
Notes .....................................47
Dictating machine ..................48
Time zones .............................48
[Extras ..................................49
Alarm clock ............................49
Calculator ...............................49
Currency conv ........................49
Stopwatch ..............................49
Countdown ...........................50
Camera (Accessories) ..............50
Voice command ......................51
Fast access key/My menu .........52
ÑFilesystem ...........................53
Print via.../Send via .... ..............54
Questions & Answers ................55
Customer Care ..........................58
Care and maintenance .............60
Product data .............................61
Battery quality statement ........62
Guarantee certificate (UK) .......63
Guarantee certificate (IRL) .......65
SAR - European Union (RTTE) ...67
SAR - International (ICNIRP) ......69
Index .........................................70
Contents
This is a short
version of the
User Guide.
Please find
the full version
on the CD-
ROM.

Safety precautions
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Safety
precautions Information for parents
Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use.
Explain the content and the hazards associated with using the phone to your children.
Remember to comply with legal
requirements and local
restrictions when using the
phone. For example in
aeroplanes, petrol stations,
hospitals or while driving.
Mobile phones can interfere
with the functioning of medical
devices such as hearing aids or
pacemakers. Keep at least
20 cm/9 inches between phone
and pacemaker. When using
the mobile phone hold it to the
ear which is further away from
the pacemaker. For more infor-
mation consult your doctor.
The SIM card may be removed.
Caution! Small parts like this
could be swallowed by young
children.
The mains voltage specified on
the power supply unit (V) must
not be exceeded. Otherwise the
charging device may be
destroyed.
Ringtones (p. 39), message
tones (p. 39) and handsfree
talking are reproduced through
the loudspeaker.Do not hold
the phone to the ear when it
rings or when you have
switched on the handsfree
function (p. 18).Otherwise you
could cause serious damage to
your hearing.
Do not use an optical magnifier
to look at the activated infrared
interface [Class 1 LED product
(classification as per
IEC 60825-1)].
Only use original Siemens
batteries (100 % mercury-free)
and – charging devices.
Otherwise you risk serious
damage to health and property.
The battery could explode, for
instance.
You may only open the phone
tore place the battery (100 %
mercury-free) or SIM card. You
must not open the battery under
any circumstances. All other
changes to this device are
strictly prohibited and will
invalidate the guarantee.

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Important:
Please dispose of unwanted
batteries and phones as
permitted by the laws in your
country.
The phone may cause
interference in the vicinity of TV
sets, radios and PCs.
Use only Siemens original
accessories. This will avoid
potential risks to health or
property and ensure compliance
with all relevant regulations.
Improper use will invalidate the guarantee!
The phone may only be used if the keypad
is fully closed or fully opened; for optimum
audio quality, however, it is recommended
you open the keypad completely.

Overview of the phone
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Overview of
the phone cLoudspeaker
dDisplay icons
Signal strength/GPRS available/battery level.
eControl key
See next page.
fInput keys
Numbers, letters
gMicrophone
hIntegrated antenna
Do not interfere with the phone above the bat-
tery cover unnecessarily. This reduces the
signal quality/signal strength.
iDictation key
(in standby mode):
Hold down: record.
Press briefly: play back.
jPlus/minus side key
• During a call: volume loud-quiet.
• In menus, lists and WAP pages: scroll up
and down.
• In standby mode:
Press side key at top briefly: show profile
selection.Hold down key at bottom: start
voice control.
kInfrared interface
(IrDA, e.g. for communication between
PC/PDA and mobile phone).
lDevice interface
Connection for charger, headset etc.
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cSoft keys
The current functions of these keys are shown
in the bottom line of the display as §text§ or
symbols (e.g. d).
dControl key
In the main menu:
INavigation.
In lists and menus:
GScroll up/down.
DSelect function.
CMenu level back.
During a call:
DOpen call menu.
In standby mode:
EVoice control (hold down).
FOpen Addressbook/Phonebook.
DOpen menu.
CGPRS info.
eACall key
Dial phone number/name displayed, take
calls. Show last phone numbers dialled in
standby mode.
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Overview of the phone
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cBOn/Off/End key
• Switched off: hold down to switch on.
• During a conversation or in an application
(except for Surf &Fun): press briefly
to finish.
• In menus: press briefly to go back a level.
Hold down to go back to standby mode.
• In standby mode: if the keylock is disabled,
hold down to switch off the phone if the key-
pad is closed.
• Keylock in standby mode, keypad closed:
press briefly to lock keypad.
Press briefly and confirm with §OK§ to un-
lock the keypad.
d*Hold down
• In standby mode: switch all audible signals
on/off (except alarm).
• For incoming calls: only switch off ringtones.
e#Hold down
• In standby mode: lock or unlock keypad.
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Note
Your phone's display is delivered with a protective film.
Remove this film before getting started.

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Open keypad:
• Light on.
• Keypad unlocked.
• Opening melody on (if set).
• The call is accepted.
• Alarm sound off (appointment, alarm).
Close keypad:
• Back to standby mode.
• Light off.
• Keypad locked (if set).
• Closing melody on (if set).
• The call is ended.
• The call is rejected.
• Alarm sound off (appointment, alarm).
Antenna
To achieve the best possible reception, the in-
tegrated antenna at the top of the phone
should not be covered up.

Display symbols (selection)
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Display
symbols
(selection)
Display symbols
_Signal strength.
hCharging.
dBattery charging status.
èStandard directory (Phonebook or
Addressbook).
ZCall lists.
ÉSurf & Fun.
çOrganiser.
]Messages.
~Profiles.
[Extras.
ÑFile system.
mSettings.
nAll calls are diverted.
jRinger off.
kShort ring (beep) only.
lRinger only if caller is stored in
Phonebook or is a member of
a group.
ØAlarm set.
ÖAlarm clock activated.
µKey lock activated.
Phone numbers/names:
¢On the SIM card.
¡On the SIM card (PIN 2 protected).
vIn the phone memory.
²No network access.
p,oFunction activated/deactivated.
NPhonebook/Addressbook.
ABC/
Abc/abc Indicates whether upper or lower-
case letters are active.
™Text input with T9.
IrDA activated.
¬IrDA during transmission.
«Activated and available.
ªRegistered.
©GPRS Download.
ÊWAP online.
ËWAP via GPRS online.
ÌWAP No network.
Headset mode.
±Auto answer feature on.
Organiser/Extras symbols
uMemo.
vCall.
wAppointment.
x Dictating mach./Voice memory.
{Birthday.
y/æAlarm clock/stopwatch.

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Soft keys
]Message received.
\Voice mail received.
Data received.
—Picture received.
–Melody received.
Unanswered call.
Store in Phonebook/Address-
book.
·Retrieve from Phonebook/
Addressbook.
OChange Phonebook/Address-
book.

Getting started
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Getting
started Insert SIM card/battery
The service provider supplies you
with a SIM card on which all the im-
portant data for your line is stored. If
the SIM card has been delivered in
credit-card size, snap the smaller
segment out and remove any rough
edges.
• Press the lock n, then remove the
battery upwards in the direction
of the arrow o.
• Insert the SIM card in the opening
with the contact area facing down-
wards and push gently until it en-
gages below the holder (make
sure the angled corner is in the
correct position p).
• Insert the battery in the lower
edge q, then press downwards r
until it engages.
Remove SIM card
• Remove the battery. First push the
SIM card sgently through the
slot for the holder and at the same
time lift it up slightly ton the op-
posite side. Then remove the SIM
card completely.
n
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p
Additional information
Always switch off your phone before re-
moving the battery!
Only 3V SIM cards are supported. Please
contact your service provider if you have an
older card.
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Charge battery
The battery is not fully charged
when delivered. Plug charger cable
into the bottom of the phone, plug
power supply unit into a mains pow-
er socket and charge for at least two
hours.
Display when charging is in progress
hDuring charging.
Charging time
An empty battery is fully charged af-
ter about 2 hours. Charging is only
possible within the temperature
range5°Cto40°C.At5°Caboveor
below, the charge icon blinks as a
warning. The mains voltage speci-
fied on the power supply unit must
not be exceeded.
Charge icon not visible
If the battery is totally discharged, no
charge icon is displayed when the
charger is plugged in. It will appear
after two hours at most. In this case
the battery is fully charged after
3-4 hours.
Only use the charger provided!
Display while in service
Charge level display during opera-
tion (empty-full):
adg
A beep sounds when the battery is
nearly empty. The battery level is on-
ly shown correctly during an unbro-
ken charging/discharging cycle. You
should therefore not remove the bat-
tery unnecessarily and where possible
not finish the loading process early.
Performance
A full battery will deliver 60 to
200 hours of standby time or 100
to 210 minutes of talktime.
Additional information
The charger heats up when used for long
periods. This is normal and not dangerous.

Switch on, off / PIN entry
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Switchon, off
/
PIN entry Activate/deactivate
BHold down On/Off/End key
to switch on or off.
Enter PIN
The SIM card can be protected with a
4-8 digit PIN.
JOpen keypad fully. Enter
the PIN using the number
keys. The characters ****
appear to ensure nobody
can read your PIN on the
display. Correct errors
with §Clear§.
§OK§ Confirm entry with right
soft key. Logging on to
the network will take a
few seconds.
Switching on your phone
for the first time
Contrast
GSet display contrast.
Time/date
The clock must be set to the right
time once at start-up.
§Yes§ Press.
JOpen keypad fully. First
enter the date (day/
month/year), then the
time (24 hours, including
seconds).
§OK§ Press. The time and date
are updated.
Time zones
Set the time zone for your area.
FSelect the required time
zone from list ...
§Set§ ... press to set.
Additional information
Change PIN ......................................p. 15
Change standard index..................... p. 24
Other network ................................... p. 44
Clear SIM card barring ...................... p. 16
Please enter your
PIN:
* * * *
Clear OK
Additional information
If the battery is removed for longer than
30 seconds, the clock must be reset.
Additional clock settings ....................p. 41

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Phonebook or Addressbook
You can choose whether you want
to use the Phonebook on the SIM card
or the internal Addressbook as stand-
ard.
You can copy the SIM card Phone-
book to the Addressbook on the
phone. Please do not interrupt this pro-
cedure. During this time do not accept
incoming calls. Follow instructions in
the display.
To copy data on the SIM card at a lat-
er time, highlight entries (p. 23) and
copy these with the function "Copy
into 9" (Phonebook options menu).
You can change the standard phone-
book at any time (p. 24).
Signal strength
_Strong receive signal.
^A weak signal reduces the
call quality and may lead
to loss of the connection.
Change your location.
Emergency number
(SOS)
Only to be used in real emergencies!
By pressing the soft key §SOS§ you can
make an emergency call on any net-
work without a SIM card and without
entering a PIN (not available in all
countries).
Standby mode
When the name of the service pro-
vider appears on the display, the
phone is in standby mode and ready for
use. If you now close the keypad, the
phone remains in standby mode.
The left soft key may have different
functions pre-assigned.
BHold down the On/Off/End
key to return to standby
mode from any situation.
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General instructions
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General
instructions User guide
The following symbols are used to
explain operation:
Menu controls
In the user guide the operational
steps are presented in a shortened
form, e.g. to display call list for
missed calls:
§Menu§KZKCalls missed
This corresponds to:
§Menu§ Open menu.
From standby mode: press
right soft key.
ERecords ZSelect.
§Select§ Press right soft key to open
the Records submenu.
§Select§ Press the right soft key to
open the Calls missed list.
FScroll to the required
entry.
§View§ Press left soft key to dis-
play phone number with
date/time.
JEnter numbers or letters.
BOn/Off/End key.
ACall key.
DPress the control key on the
side indicated.
< > Soft keys.
§Menu§ Displays a soft-key function.
LFunction dependent on serv-
ice provider, may require
special registration.
Messages 5
My menu Select
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Security Security numbers
The phone and SIM card are protect-
ed against misuse by several security
codes.
§Menu§KmKSecurity
KCodes
KSelect function.
PIN control
The PIN is usually requested each
time the phone is switched on. You
can deactivate this feature but you
risk unauthorised use of the phone.
Some service providers do not per-
mit deactivating the control.
§Select§ Press.
JEnter PIN.
§OK§ Confirm input.
§Change§ Press.
§OK§ Confirm.
Change PIN
You can change the PIN to any
4-8 digit number you find easier to
remember.
JEnter current PIN.
§OK§ Press.
J, §OK§ Enter new PIN.
J, §OK§ Repeat new PIN.
Change PIN2
(display only if PIN 2 is available).
Proceed as with Change PIN.
Chg.phonecode
You define and enter the phone
codes (4-8 digits) when calling up a
phone-code protected function for
the first time. It is then valid for all
phone-code protected functions.
Following the third incorrect at-
tempt, access to the phone code and
the functions that use it is denied. If
this happens please contact Siemens
Service (p. 60).
Keep these confidential numbers in a
safe place where you can access them
again if required.

Security
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Clear SIM card barring
If the PIN is entered incorrectly three
times, the SIM card is barred. Enter
the PUK (MASTER PIN), provided by
your service provider with the SIM
card, according to instructions. If the
PUK (MASTER PIN) has been lost,
please contact your service provider.
Prevent accidental
activation
Even if PIN entry is deactivated, con-
firmation is required to switch on
phone. This prevents the phone
from being switched on accidentally,
e.g.
BHold down.
§OK§Press. The phone
switches on.

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Calling Dialling with number
keys
The phone must be switched on
(standby mode) and the keypad
must be open.
JDial number (always with
area code, if necessary
with international dialling
code).
§Clear§ A short press clears
the last digit, a long press
clears the entire phone
number.
APress the Call key to dial
the number.
End call
BPress End key briefly.
Or close slider fully.
(This only ends the call
when the slider was
already fully opened)
Always press this key to end the call,
even if the person on the other end
of the line has hung up first.
Set volume
Using the plus/minus side key (press
top/bottom), adjust the volume (on-
ly possible during a call).
If a Car Kit is used, its volume setting
will not affect the usual setting on
the phone.
Redial previous numbers
To redial numbers that were dialled
previously:
APress the Call key once.
GPick out the required
phone number from the
list, then press ...
A... to dial.
If the number is busy
Automatic Redial previous numbers
§Auto dial§ The phone number is au-
tomatically dialled ten
times at increasing time
intervals.
Or
Call back
§Call back§ Your phone rings
when the busy number is
free.
Reminder
§Prompt§ A beep reminds you to re-
dial the displayed phone
number after 15 minutes.
International dialling code
In standby mode, to insert international di-
alling codes from the list:
0Hold down until a "+" is dis-
played. This replaces the first
two digits of the international
dialling code.
§+List§ Press, select country.
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Accept call
The phone must be switched on
(standby mode). An incoming call
will interrupt any other use of the
phone.
If the keypad is closed, press the
softkey §Mute§ to disable the ringer for
the current call.
§Reply§ or A
or Open slider fully.
If the phone number has been trans-
mitted by the network, it is dis-
played. If the caller's name also ap-
pears in the Phonebook or
AddressBook, this will appear in-
stead of the number. If set, a picture
can be displayed instead of the bell
icon.
Reject call
§Reject§ or press Bbriefly.
or Close slider fully
(this only ends the call if
the slider was already fully
open).
Handsfree
You can put the phone aside during
a call. You can then hear the caller
via the loudspeaker.
§Handsfr.§ Activate handsfree
talking.
§Yes§ Switch on.
Use the plus/minus side key to regu-
late volume.
§Handsfr.§ Deactivate.
Additional information
Save phone number. .... p. 25, p. 26
Voice dialling..................................... p. 27
Key lock ............................................ p. 39
Accept call using any key.................. p. 39
Warning!
Please make sure you have accepted the
call before holding the phone to your ear.
This will avoid damage to your hearing from
loud ringtones!
Warning!
To avoid damage to hearing always deacti-
vate "handsfree talking" before holding the
phone to your ear! This will avoid damage
to hearing!
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Swap
• You can call another number dur-
ing a call.
§ymenu§ Open call menu.
Hold Put current call on hold
Now dial the new phone number.
When the new connection is estab-
lished:
§ymenu§ Open call menu.
Swap Swap back and forth be-
tween both calls.
• You may be advised during a call
that there is another call waiting
by a special "call waiting" tone
(p. 40).
§Swap§ Accept the waiting call
and put the current call on
hold. To swap between
the two calls, see above.
Or
BEnd the current call.
§Reply§ Accept new call.
• End both calls:
Close slider fully
(this only ends the call if
the slider was already fully
open).
Conference
• Call up to 5 parties and link them
together in a conference call.
When a call is established:
§ymenu§ Open menu and select
Hold. The current call is
put on hold.
JNow dial a new number.
When the new connec-
tion is established ...
§ymenu§ Open menu and select
Conference. The held call is
joined.
Repeat procedure until all partici-
pants are linked together (up to
5participants).
End
BAll calls in the conference
are ended simultaneously
when the End key is
pressed.
Or Close slider fully
(this only ends the call if
the slider was already fully
open).
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