Siemens Gigaset E45 User manual

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Congratulations
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Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Siemens Gigaset E45 telephone system! This
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ception and voice clarity that is superior to other cordless phones. And, its digital spread
spectrum technology will provide you with secure, private conversations.
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Handset at a glance
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Handset at a glance 1Display in idle status
2Charge status of the battery pack
=eVU(empty to full)
= flashes: battery pack almost empty
e V U flashes: battery pack charging
3Display keys (page 10)
4Message key
Access to calls and message lists
(depending on the base station)
Flashes: new message or new call;
Will illuminate after each missed call
whether the caller left a voice mail message
or not
5End call key, On/Off key
End call, cancel function, go back one menu
level (press briefly), back to idle status
(press and hold), activate/deactivate
handset (press and hold in idle status)
6Pound (#) key
Key lock on/off (press and hold in idle
status),
Toggle between upper/lower case and digits
7Call-by-call list key
Open call-by-call list
82.5 mm plug for headset
9Microphone
10 Flash key
- Confer (Flash)
- Insert a dialing pause (press and hold)
11 Star key
Ringtones on/off (press and hold),
Open table of special characters
12 Key 1
Select network mailbox (press and hold)
13 Talk key
Answer a call, open last number redial list
(press briefly), start dialing (press and hold)
14 Handsfree key
Switch between earpiece and handsfree
mode
Lights up: handsfree activated
Key flashes: incoming call
15 Control key (page 10)
16 Signal strength
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| flashes: Out of Range
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Contents
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Contents
Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Handset at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Gigaset E45 –
a handset with many extras . . . . 5
First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pack contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . 5
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Handsfree operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating the handset . . . . . . . . . 9
Switching the handset on/off . . . . . . . 9
Activating/deactivating the
keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Returning to idle status . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . 11
Using the directory and lists . . . 11
Directory and call-by-call list . . . . . . . 11
Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Opening lists with the
message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using a handset as a room
monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Activating the room monitor and
entering the number to be called . . . 15
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing the display language . . . . . 16
Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the screen picture . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting display illumination . . . . . . . . 17
Activating/deactivating auto answer . 17
Adjusting the loudspeaker volume . . 17
Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Activating/deactivating
advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restoring the handset default
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . . 22
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notes on the operating
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Example: menu input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Example: multiple line input . . . . . . . . 27
Writing and editing names . . . . . . . . . 27
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Safety precautions
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Safety precautions*)
*) see also page 23
!
Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the underside of the
device.
Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type.
Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries as they may pose a health
hazard or cause injury.
Make sure the rechargeable battery is inserted the right way round.
Use the battery specified in these operating instructions.
The phone may affect medical equipment so always switch your phone off
before entering hospitals or doctors’ practices.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not operate the phone in places where there is a risk of explosion
(such as paint workshops).
The handset is not splash-proof (see page 20).
Drivers must not use the phone while driving.
The phone must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Make sure it cannot
be switched on accidentally.
If you give your Gigaset to someone else you should also give them the operat-
ing instructions.
Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated!
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Gigaset E45 – a handset with many extras
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Gigaset E45 –
a handset with many extras
Your Gigaset E45 not only lets you store up
to 150 telephone numbers (page 11) –
your Gigaset E45 can do much, much
more:
uYou can designate important people as
VIPs so you can identify important calls
from the ringtone (page 12).
uYou can store anniversary dates
(page 13) in your phone and it will
remind you of them in advance.
uSelect frequently used phone numbers
at the press of a single key (page 13).
uSelect 12 or 24-hour format for display-
ing the time (page 8).
Have fun using your new Gigaset E45!
First Steps
Pack contents
uone Gigaset E45 handset,
uone charging cradle
(incl. power adapter),
uone battery pack,
uone battery cover,
uone lock ring,
uone belt clip,
uone headset socket cover,
uone user guide.
Setting up the handset for use
Connecting up the charging cradle and
mounting it on the wall (if required) is
described at the end of these instructions.
Fitting the battery pack
¤Fit the plug into the socket.
¤Insert the battery pack.
¤Place the cords in the cord routing.
Caution:
Use only the rechargeable battery pack recom-
mended by Siemens (page 21). On no account
may a conventional (non-rechargeable) bat-
tery pack or other type of battery be used, as
this may cause significant damage to health
and property – the outer casing of the battery
or battery pack could be destroyed or the bat-
tery pack could explode. The phone could also
malfunction or be damaged as a result of using
batteries that are not of the recommended
type. Use of battery packs not authorized by
Siemens may void the warranty on this prod-
uct.

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First Steps
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Closing the battery cover
¤Hold the battery cover at a slight angle
and install the two lower clips into the
casing first. Then close the cover, press
on the top so that it clicks into place.
Locking the battery cover
Insert the catches on the lock ring or belt
clip into the notches in the casing and
make sure that the arrow markings on the
casing are aligned with those on the bot-
tom of the ring. Turn the lock ring or belt
clip clockwise to the end stop. When both
holes are horizontally aligned with the
upper edge of the handset the lock ring is
closed.
Opening the battery cover
Position both thumbs on the lock ring and
simultaneously turn the lock ring or belt
clip anticlockwise and remove.
¤Insert a coin into the cavity at the top of
the battery cover and twist it until the
cover opens.
Registering your phone
Before you can use your Gigaset E45 you
must register it to a base station. It can be
registered to a maximum of four base sta-
tions. The actual registration procedure
will depend on the type of base station.
Automatic registration Gigaset E45 to
Gigaset E450
Important: The handset must not yet be
registered to any base station.
Registering the handset to the
Gigaset E450 base station occurs auto-
matically. (For the E455 base station you
need to register your handset manually,
see page 7.)
¤Place the handset in the base with its
display facing outwards.
Registration takes around 1 minute. Dur-
ing this process, Regstr.Procedure appears
in the display and the name of the base
station flashes, for example Base 1. When
the handset has been registered, its
screen displays its internal number, for
example INT 2 for internal number 2. The
handset is assigned the lowest available
internal intercom number (1-6). If all
internal numbers 1-6 have been assigned,
number 6 is overwritten, provided the

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First Steps
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handset with the internal number 6 is in
idle status.
Manual registration of the Gigaset E45
If the handset does not activate automati-
cally when the battery pack is fitted, you
must first charge the battery pack.
You must activate manual registration of
the handset at both the handset and the
base station.
After it has been registered, the handset
returns to idle status. The handset's inter-
nal number is shown in the display, for
example INT 1. If it is not, repeat the
procedure.
1. On the handset
v¢Ð¢Handset ¢Register H/Set
sSelect base station, for exam-
ple Base 1, and press §OK§.
~Enter the system PIN of the
base station (the default is
0000) and press §OK§. The
screen will display the num-
ber, for example Base 1.
2. On the base station
Within 60 secs. press and hold the regis-
tration/paging key on the base station
(page 2) (approx. 3 secs.).
Headset socket
Most headsets with standard 2.5mm mini
plugs are compatible with this handset.
If you do not connect a headset, please
insert the cover supplied for the headset
socket to support the splash proof feature.
Charging the battery pack
¤Plug the power adapter of the charging
cradle into an electrical outlet.
¤Place the handset in the base with its
display facing forward.
To charge the battery pack, leave the
handset in the charging cradle. If the
handset is activated, the flashing battery
icon ein the top right of the display
indicates that the battery pack is being
charged. During handset operation, the
battery icon indicates the charge status of
the battery pack (page 2).
Initial charging and discharging of the
battery pack
The correct charge status 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
back again until the battery pack is fully
discharged.
Notes:
– Automatic registration is not possible when
the base station on which you wish to
register the handset is being used to make
a call.
– Each key press interrupts the automatic
registration.
– If automatic registration does not work,
you will have to register the handset
manually.
Notes:
– The handset should only be placed in a
base station or charging cradle that is
designed for it.
– When the handset is in the cradle, it
charges even if it is switched off.
– If the handset has switched itself off
because the battery has no charge, and it is
then placed in the cradle, it will switch itself
on automatically.
– After the first battery charge and discharge
you may replace your handset in the charg-
ing cradle after every call.

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Making calls
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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 feel warm as it is
charging. This is normal.
Setting the date and time
To set the date and time, press the display
key §Time§ to open the input menu.
To change the time, open the input field
via:
v¢Ð¢Date/Time
¤Change multiple line input:
Date:
Enter month, day and year in 6-digit
format.
Time:
Enter hours and minutes with 4 digits,
for example Q M 1 5
for 07:15 AM a.m.
Time mode:
Choose between 12 and 24-hour time
format.
If you have selected the 12-hour time for-
mat, use the display key §am/pm§ to switch
between am and pm.
§Save§ Press the display key.
Changing the base station
If your handset is registered to more than
one base station, you can set it to a partic-
ular base station or to the base station
that has the best reception (Best Base).
v¢Ð¢Handset ¢Select Base
sSelect one of the registered
base stations or Best Base and
press §OK§.
Making calls
Making an external call
External calls are calls using the public
telephone network.
~c Enter the number and press
the talk key.
Or:
c~ Press and hold the talk
key cand then enter
the number.
To cancel the dialing operation, press the
end call key a.
You are shown the duration of the call
while the call is in progress.
Ending a call
aPress the end call key.
Answering a call
The handset indicates an incoming call in
three ways: by ringing, by a display on the
screen and by the flashing handsfree
key d.
You can accept the call by:
¤Pressing the talk key c.
¤Pressing the handsfree key d.
If the handset is in the charging cradle and
the Auto Answer function is activated
(page 17), the call will be answered auto-
matically when you lift the handset from
the cradle.
Press the display key §Silence§ to mute the
ringer without answering the call. You can
answer the call as long the call is displayed
on the screen.
Notes:
– Dialing using the directory, call-by-call list
(page 2, page 11) or last number redial list
(page 14) saves time re-entering numbers
and network provider access codes ("call-
by-call numbers").

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Operating the handset
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Handsfree operation
You can activate the speakerphone at any
time to provide handsfree operation dur-
ing a call.
Activating/deactivating handsfree
Activating while dialing
~c Enter the number and press
the talk 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 the handsfree key ddoes
not light up, press the key again.
For how to adjust the volume, see
page 17.
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.
Making internal calls
Internal calls to other handsets registered
on the same base station are free.
Calling a specific handset
uInitiate internal call.
~Enter the number of the
handset.
Or:
uInitiate internal call.
sSelect handset.
cPress the talk key.
Calling all handsets ("group call")
uInitiate internal call.
*Press the star key. All handsets
are called.
Ending a call
aPress the end call key.
Operating the handset
Switching the handset on/off
aPress and hold the end call
key. You will hear the confir-
mation beep.
Activating/deactivating the
keypad lock
#Press and hold the pound key.
You will hear the confirmation beep. The
icon Øappears in the display when the
keypad lock is activated.
The keypad lock is deactivated automati-
cally if someone calls you. It is re-activated
when the call is finished.

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Operating the handset
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Control key
In the following information the side of
the control key (top, bottom, right, left)
you have to press in each operating situa-
tion is shown in black (e.g. vfor "press
the right of the control key").
The control key has a number of different
functions:
When the handset is in idle status
sOpen the directory.
vOpen main menu.
uOpen list of handsets.
tSet the ringtones on the hand-
set (page 17).
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.
vOpen submenu or confirm
selection.
uGo back one menu level, or
cancel.
During an external call
sOpen the directory.
uInitiate an internal consulta-
tion call.
tAdjust loudspeaker volume for
earpiece and handsfree mode.
Display keys
The function of the display keys changes
depending on the particular operating sit-
uation. Example:
1 Current display key functions are shown in
the bottom display line.
2 Display keys
Press the display key below to launch the
function.
The most important display symbols are:
§§§§§§Menu§§§§§ Open the main menu.
§Options§ Open a context-dependent
menu.
WDelete key: backspace deletes
one character at a time.
uGo back one menu level, or
cancel.
ÓCopy number into directory.
ŸOn bases with built-in answer-
ing machines: forward exter-
nal call to the answering
machine.
•Open the last number redial
list (depending on the base
station).
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INT Menu 1

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Using the directory and lists
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Returning to idle status
You can go back to idle status from any-
where in the menu as follows:
¤Press and hold the end call key a.
Or:
¤Do not press any key: after 2 minutes
the display will automatically revert to
idle status.
Changes that you have not confirmed or
saved by pressing §OK§, §Yes§, §Save§, §Send§ or
Save Entry §OK§ will be lost.
An example of the display in idle status is
shown on page 2.
Menu guidance
Your telephone's functions are accessed
using a menu that has a number of levels.
Main menu (first menu level)
¤Press vwith the handset in idle status
to open the main menu.
The main menu functions are shown in
the display as a list with icon and name.
Accessing a function, i.e. opening the cor-
responding submenu (next menu level):
¤Navigate to the function using the con-
trol key q. Press the display key §OK§.
Submenus
The functions in the submenus are dis-
played as lists.
To access a function:
¤Scroll to the function with the control
key qand press §OK§.
Or:
¤Enter the corresponding digit combina-
tion.
A short press 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 input
using the control key. You can then:
upress Xto delete the character to the
left of the cursor,
uinsert characters to the left of the cur-
sor,
uoverwrite the (flashing) character
when entering the time and date etc.
uYou will find examples of symbols
used, menu entries and multiple line
input in the appendix to this user guide,
page 26.
Using the directory and lists
You can store a maximum of 150 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, however, send lists/entries to other
handsets or the base station (page 13).
Directory and call-by-call list
In the directory, you can store numbers
and names associated with them.
¤With the handset in idle status, open
the directory by pressing the skey.
The call-by-call list is used to store
the access codes for network providers
(so-called "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
Note:
For quick access to a number from the direc-
tory or the call-by-call list (quick dial), you can
assign the number to a key.

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Using the directory and lists
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Storing a number in the directory
s¢New Entry
¤Change multiple line input:
Number:
Enter number.
Name:
Enter name.
Annivers.:
Enter anniversary if required (page 13).
Speed Dial:
Select key for quick dial.
¤Save changes.
Storing a number in the call-by-call list
C¢New Entry
¤Change multiple line input:
Number:
Enter number.
Name:
Enter name.
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, or
scroll to the entry with sif required.
Dialing from the directory/call-by-call
list
s/ C ¢s(select entry)
cPress the talk key. The number
is dialed.
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 particular ringtone. You can then
identify VIP calls by their ringtones.
Requirement: Caller ID display ("CIP")
Copy Entry
Send a single entry to a handset
(page 13).
Delete List
Managing entries in the directory/call-
by-call lists
Copy List (depending on the receiving
handset)
Send complete list to a handset
(page 13).
Available Memory
Display the available entries in the
directory and call-by-call list (page 11).

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Using the directory and lists
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Using quick dial keys
¤Press and hold the required quick dial
key.
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.
uThe other handset and base station
can send and receive directory entries.
Please read the relevant user guide for
further information.
s/ C ¢s(select entry)
¢Options (open menu)
¢Copy Entry / Copy List
~Enter the internal number of
the receiving handset.
You see Copying entry.
§Yes§ / §No§ Press the display key.
A successful transfer is confirmed by a
message and confirmation tone on the
receiving handset.
Please remember:
uEntries with identical numbers won't
be overwritten on the receiving hand-
set.
uThe transfer will be canceled if the
phone rings or if the memory of the
receiving handset is full.
Saving an anniversary in the directory
You can store an anniversary for every
number in the directory, and specify a
time when you will receive a reminder call
on the anniversary.
s ¢s(Select entry; page 12)
§View§ §Edit§ Press display keys one after the
other.
sScroll to the Annivers.: line.
§Edit§ Press the display key.
¤Change multiple line input:
Date:
Enter the month/day in 4-digit format.
Time:
Enter the hour/minute for the reminder
call in 4-digit format.
Prompt:
Select the type of signal for the
reminder and press §OK§.
¤Save changes (page 27).
Deleting anniversaries
s ¢s(Select entry; page 12)
§View§ §Edit§ Press display keys one after the
other.
sScroll to the Annivers.: line.
§Edit§ §Delete§ §Save§
Press display keys one after the
other.
Reminder call on an anniversary
A reminder call is signaled on the handset
using the selected ringtone.
§Silence§ Press the display key to stop
the reminder call.
Note:
Reminder calls require a time stamp. If you
select a visual signal, then a time stamp is not
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Last number redial list
The last number redial list contains the ten
numbers last dialed with the handset
(max. 32 numbers). If one of the numbers
is in the directory, then the corresponding
name will be displayed.
Manual last number redial
cPress the key briefly.
sSelect entry.
cPress the talk key again. The
number is dialed.
When a name is displayed, you can display
the corresponding phone number by
pressing the display key §View§.
Managing entries in the last number
redial list
cPress the key briefly.
sSelect entry.
Options Open the menu.
The following functions can be selected
with q:
Display Number (as in the directory,
page 12)
Copy to Directory
Copy an entry to the directory
(page 12).
Delete Entry (as in the directory, page 12)
Delete List (as in the directory, page 12)
Opening lists with the
message key
The message key will illuminate after each
missed call whether the caller left a voice
mail message or not. An advisory tone
sounds as soon as a new entry appears on
a list. The fkey flashes (it will go off
when the key is pressed). In idle status,
the display shows an icon for the new
message.
If you press the fkey, you access the
lists which contain new messages.
Using a handset as a room
monitor
If the room monitor is activated, a previ-
ously stored destination number is called
as soon as a set noise level is reached.
You can store an internal or external num-
ber in your handset as the destination
number.
The room monitor call to an external num-
ber stops after approx. 90 seconds. The
room monitor call to an internal number
(handset) stops after approx. 3 minutes
(depending on the base station). While
the room monitor is activated, all keys are
locked except the end call key. The hand-
set's speaker is muted.
When the room monitor is activated,
incoming calls to the handset are indi-
cated without a ringtone and are only
shown on the screen. The display and
keypad are not illuminated and advisory
tones are also turned off.
If you accept an incoming call, the room
monitor mode is suspended for the dura-
tion of the call, but the function remains
activated.
If you switch off the handset, the room
monitor mode is deactivated. You will
need to reactivate the function after
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Activating the room monitor and
entering the number to be called
v¢í¢Room Monitor
¤Change multiple line input:
Room M.:
Select On to activate.
Call to:
Press the display key §Edit§ and enter des-
tination number.
External number: select number from
the directory or enter directly. Only the
last 4 digits are displayed.
Internal number: delete any stored
external number. §INT§ s(select hand-
set or Call All, if all registered handsets
are to be called) §OK§.
Store number with Save.
Level:
Set noise level sensitivity (Low or High).
¤Save changes (page 27).
The function is now activated. With v,
you can move directly to settings.
Changing previously set external
destination number
v¢í¢Room Monitor
sScroll to the Call to: line.
§Edit§ Press the display key.
XDelete existing number.
¤Enter number as described in "Activat-
ing the room monitor and entering the
number to be called" (page 15).
¤Save changes (page 27).
Changing previously set
external destination number
v¢í¢Room Monitor
sScroll to the Call to: line.
§Edit§ Press the display key.
§Yes§ Press the display key to
confirm the prompt.
¤Enter number as described in "Activat-
ing the room monitor and entering the
number to be called" (page 15).
¤Save changes (page 27).
Deactivating the room monitor
remotely
Requirements: The phone must support
touch tone dialing and the room monitor
must be set to an external destination
number.
¤Take the call from the room monitor
and press keys 9;.
The room monitor function will deactivate
after the call ends. There will be no further
room monitor calls. The other room moni-
tor settings on the handset (such as no
ringtone) will however remain activated
until you press the display key §Off§ on the
handset.
To reactivate the room function with the
same phone number:
¤Turn on the activation again and save
with Save (page 15).
Caution:
–You should always check the operation
of the room monitor before use. For
example, test its sensitivity. Check the
connection if you are diverting the room
monitor to an outside number.
– When the function is switched on, the
handset's operating time is severely
reduced. If necessary, place the handset in
the charging cradle. This ensures that the
battery pack will not run down.
– Ideally the handset should be positioned
1 to 2 meters away from the sound being
monitored. The microphone must be
directed towards the monitored sound.
– The connection to which the room monitor
is diverted must not be blocked by an acti-
vated answering machine.

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Handset settings
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Handset settings
Changing the display language
You can view the display texts in different
languages.
v¢Ð¢Handset ¢Language
The current language is indicated by .
sSelect a language and press
§OK§.
a Press and hold (idle status).
If you accidentally choose a language you
do not understand:
v 5 41
Press display keys one after the
other.
sSelect the correct language
and press §OK§.
Setting the display
You have a choice of four color schemes
and several different contrasts.
v¢Ð¢Display
Color Scheme
Select and press §OK§.
sSelect a color scheme and
press §OK§ ( = current color).
aPress briefly.
Contrast Select and press §OK§.
rSelect contrast.
§Save§ Press the display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Setting the screen picture
You can display a screen picture (picture or
digital clock) when the handset is in idle
status.
This will replace the idle status display.
It may conceal the date, time and name.
The screen picture is not displayed in cer-
tain situations, e.g. during a call or when
the handset has been deregistered.
If a screen picture has been activated, the
menu item Screen Saver is marked with .
v¢Ð¢Display ¢Screen Saver
The current setting is displayed.
¤Change multiple line input:
Activation:
Select On (screen picture is displayed)
or Off (no screen picture).
Selection:
Change screen picture if necessary
(see below).
¤Save changes (page 27).
If the screen picture conceals the display,
press the end call key briefly to show the
idle display with time and date.
Changing the screen picture
v¢Ð¢Display ¢Screen Saver
sScroll to the Selection line.
§View§ Press the display key. The
active screen picture is dis-
played.
sSelect picture/Clock.
Save§ Press the display key.
¤Save changes.
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Handset settings
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Setting display illumination
Depending on whether or not the handset
is in the charging cradle you can set differ-
ent levels of display illumination. If the
charging cradle is switched on, the display
is permanently dimmed.
v¢Ð¢Display ¢Backlight
The current setting is displayed.
¤Change multiple line input:
In Charger
Select On or Off.
without Charger
Select On or Off.
§Save§ Press the display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Activating/deactivating auto
answer
If you have activated this function, when
you get a call you can simply lift the hand-
set out of the charging cradle without hav-
ing to press the talk key c.
v¢Ð¢Handset
Auto Answer
Select and press §OK§ (=on).
a Press and hold (idle status).
Adjusting the loudspeaker
volume
You can set the loudspeaker volume for
handsfree speaking to five different levels
and the earpiece volume to three different
levels. You can only make these adjust-
ments during a call.
The handsfree volume can only be
adjusted when this function is set.
You are conducting an external call.
tOpen menu.
rSelect volume.
§Save§ Press display key if necessary
to save the setting perma-
nently.
If tis assigned a different function:
§Options§ Open menu.
Volume Select and press §OK§.
Configure setting (see above).
Changing ringtones
uVolume:
You can choose between five volumes
(1–5; e.g. volume 2 = ˆ)
and the "Crescendo" ring
(6; volume increases with each ring =
‰).
uRingtones:
You can choose between 15 different
melodies.
You can configure the following functions
with different ringtones:
uExt. Calls: For external calls
uInternal Calls: For internal calls
uAll: The same for all functions
Note:
When the display lighting is switched on, the
standby time of the handset is reduced to
approx. 30 hours.
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Settings for individual functions
Set the volume and melody depending on
the type of signaling required.
v¢Ð¢Audio Settings
¢Ringer Settings
qSetting, for example select
Ext. Calls and press §OK§.
¤Change multiple line input:
rSet volume (1–6).
sScroll to the next line.
rSelect melody.
§Save§ Press the display key to
confirm the prompt.
In idle status, you can also open the menu
Ringer Settings by pressing tbriefly.
Settings for all functions to ring the
same
v¢Ð¢Audio Settings
¢Ringer Settings ¢All
¤Set volume and ringtone (see "Settings
for individual functions").
§Yes§ Press the display key to
confirm the prompt.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Activating/deactivating the ringtone
Before answering a call or while your
handset is in idle status, it is possible for
you to cancel the ringtone permanently or
for the current call. The ringtone cannot
be re-activated while an external call is in
progress.
Deactivating the ringtone permanently
*Press the star key and hold
until you can no longer hear
the ringtone.
The Ú icon appears in the display.
Re-activating the ringtone
*Press and hold the star key.
Deactivating the ringtone for the current
call
§Silence§ Press the display key.
Activating/deactivating the alert tone
In place of the ringtone you can activate
an alert tone. When you get a call, you will
hear a short tone ("Beep") instead of the
ringtone.
*Press and hold the star key
and within 3 seconds:
§Beep on§ Press the display key. A call is
now signaled by one brief
alert tone. You will now see
ºin the display.
Activating/deactivating
advisory tones
Your handset uses ‘advisory tones’ to tell
you about different activities and statuses.
The following advisory tones can be acti-
vated and deactivated independently of
each other:
uKey beep: Each key press is acknowl-
edged.
uAcknowledge tones:
–Confirmation tone (rising tone
sequence): at the end of the entry/
setting and when a new entry
arrives in the calls list
–Error beep (descending tone
sequence): when you make an
incorrect entry
–Menu end tone: when scrolling at
the end of a menu
uBattery low beep: the battery pack
requires charging.
v¢Ð¢Audio Settings
¢Advisory Tones
¤Change multiple line input:
Key Tones:
Select On or Off.
Confirm.:
Select On or Off.

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Battery:
Select On, Off or In Call. The battery tone
is activated/deactivated or only sounds
during a call.
¤Save changes (page 27).
You cannot deactivate the confirmation
tone for placing the handset in the charg-
ing cradle.
Setting the alarm clock
Requirement: the date and time must
have already been set (page 8).
Activating/deactivating the alarm
clock and setting the wake-up time
v¢ì
¤Change multiple line input:
Alarm Clock:
Select On or Off.
Time:
Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit for-
mat.
Melody:
Select melody.
Volume:
Set the volume (1-6).
¤Save changes (page 27).
You will see the ¼icon.
A wake-up call with the selected ringer
melody is signaled on the handset.
The wake up call sounds for 60 seconds.
The display shows Alarm Clock. If no key is
pressed the wake-up call is repeated twice
at five minute intervals and then switched
off.
During a call, the wake-up call is signaled
by a short tone.
Deactivating the wake-up call/
repeating after a pause (sleep mode)
Requirement: A wake-up call is sounding.
§Off§ Press the display key. The
wake-up call is deactivated.
Or:
§Snooze§ Press the display key or any
key. The wake-up call is deacti-
vated and then repeated after
5 minutes. After the second
repetition the wake-up call is
deactivated completely.
Restoring the handset default
settings
You can reset any individual settings and
changes you have made. This will not
affect entries in the directory, call-by-call
list or calls list, or the handset's registra-
tion to the base station.
v¢Ð¢Handset ¢Reset Handset
§Yes§ Press the display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Cancel the restoring process by pressing
aor the display key §No§.

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Appendix
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Appendix
Care
¤Wipe the charging cradle and the hand-
set with a damp cloth (do not use sol-
vent) or an antistatic cloth.
Never use a dry cloth. This can cause
static.
Contact with liquid
Your handset is splash and dust resistant.
If it comes into contact with water, knock
the water out of the microphone opening
and remove any water on the handset
with an absorbent cloth.
Your handset is ready for use.
If your handset comes into contact with a
larger amount of liquid take the following
steps:
1. Do not switch the handset on under
any circumstances!
2. Remove the battery pack immediately.
3. Remove the headset socket cover.
4. Hold the handset horizontally with the
open battery compartment facing
down.
5. Hold the handset vertically. Tilt the
handset backwards and forwards
slightly, giving it a gentle shake each
time.
6. Dab all parts dry and then leave the
handset for at least 72 hours with the
battery compartment open and the
keypad facing down in a dry, warm
place (not a microwave, oven or
similar).
When it has fully dried out, you will
normally be able to use it again.
Questions and answers
If you have any queries about the use of
your telephone, you can contact us at
any time at
www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare.
The table below contains a list of common
problems and possible solutions.
Troubleshooting
!The display is blank.
1. The handset is not switched on.
¥Press and hold the end call key a.
2. The battery pack is empty.
¥Charge/replace the battery pack
(page 5).
The handset does not respond to a key press.
The keypad lock is activated.
¥Press and hold the pound key #
(page 9).
"Base station x" is flashing in the display.
1. The handset is outside the range of the base
station.
¥Reduce the distance between handset/
base station.
2. The handset has been de-registered.
¥Register the handset (page 6).
Base Search is flashing in the display.
Handset is set for Best Base and no base station
is within range.
¥Reduce the distance between handset/base
station.
Handset does not ring.
The ringtone is switched off.
¥Activate the ringtone (page 18).
The other party cannot hear you.
You have pressed the u(INT) key. The hand-
set is "muted".
¥Switch on the microphone again (page 9).
You hear an error tone when keying an input
(a descending sequence of tones).
Action has failed/invalid input.
¥Repeat the operation.
Watch the display and refer to the operating
instructions if necessary.