Siemens Hicom 150 E Office User manual

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HiPath 3000
Hicom 150 E/150 H
Gigaset 4000 Comfort
Operating Instructions
Warning
Please read the safety notes before
putting the device into service.

I
Safety notes
Telephone
Batteries
Danger:
• Do not use the telephone in environments where there is
danger of explosion.
• Do not use the telephone in damp environments. The units
are not splashproof.
• Your telephone emits transmit power, see page 52. Local
safety regulations must be observed.
Note:
• For people with hearing aids: radio signals may interfere
with hearing aids.
• If you lend your telephone to someone else, please make
sure that you include the operating instructions with it.
Caution:
• Only use permitted batteries, see page 10.
• Do not use conventional batteries. These could damage the
unit (e.g. risk of explosion).
• Avoid contact with water and fire.
• Only use the plug-in power supply unit provided.
Note:
Please dispose of batteries, the telephone and the
charging shell in accordance with the environmental
specifications.

II
Unit parts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1 Status LED 9 Missed calls list
2 Receiver inset 10 Lock key
3 Display 11 Star key
4 Display keys 12 NET key
5 Control key 13 Microphone
6 Talk key 14 Attachment clip
7 On-hook and on/off key 15 Ringer loudspeaker
8 Speakerphone key 16 Battery compartment lid
14
15
16

III
Quick reference guide
Activating or deactivating the mobile telephone
Hold down the on/off key.
Activating or deactivating the keypad lock
AHold down the hash key.
Starting a call
"/-+ *Press the talk or speakerphone key and dial the phone number.
or
*+ "/-Enter the phone number and press the talk or speakerphone key.
Opening the telephone directory
Press the control key.
Activating or deactivating speakerphone mode
-Press the speakerphone key.
Ending a call
or (Press the on-hook key or place the mobile telephone in the charging
shell.
Answering a call
"/-or (Press the talk or speakerphone key or remove the mobile telephone
from the charging shell (only if "Auto Answer" is active, see page 30).

IV
Contents
Safety notes I
Telephone ...................................................................... I
Batteries......................................................................... I
Unit parts.................................................................. II
Quick reference guide.......................................... III
Keys, function selection and display 1
Function keys................................................................ 1
Control key.................................................................... 2
Display keys .................................................................. 2
Operating status display ............................................... 3
Function selection......................................................... 4
Function selection using menus............................... 4
Function selection in call status................................ 5
Useful information about mobile telephones 6
Features ........................................................................ 6
Environmental conditions.............................................. 7
Radio range ................................................................... 7
Displaying the radio range ........................................ 7
Leaving the radio network........................................ 7
Putting the mobile telephone into service 8
Removing the protective cover..................................... 8
Inserting the batteries ................................................... 8
Charging and using the batteries .................................. 9
Operating and charging times ................................ 10
Permitted batteries................................................. 10
Fitting the attachment clip .......................................... 10
Activating/deactivating the mobile telephone ............. 11
Setting the language ................................................... 11

V
Registering the mobile telephone at the
telephone system........................................................12
Overview.................................................................12
Preparing for registration ........................................12
Registering at the system for the first time............13
Activating/deactivating the keypad lock.......................13
Conducting calls 14
Internal/external dialling...............................................14
Dialling via the telephone directory or NET
carrier list .....................................................................16
Answering a call ..........................................................16
Speakerphone mode ...................................................17
Number redial 18
Overview .....................................................................18
Manual number redial..................................................18
Automatic redial...........................................................18
Functions.....................................................................19
Telephone directory and NET carrier list 20
Overview .....................................................................20
Telephone directory functions .....................................21
Dialling with the telephone directory or NET
carrier list .....................................................................22
Sending and receiving text messages 23
Overview .....................................................................23
Selecting texts.............................................................24
Text messages........................................................24
Automatic advisory messages ................................24
Creating text messages...............................................25
Sending text messages ...............................................25
Opening incoming text messages...............................25

VI
Settings 26
Overview..................................................................... 26
Default state ............................................................... 27
Setting the sound setting functions ............................ 28
Menus .................................................................... 28
Activating/deactivating the warning tone ............... 30
Setting the auto answer function................................ 30
Resetting the defaults................................................. 30
Selecting a base.......................................................... 31
Enhanced functions 32
Room monitor and walkie-talkie mode........................ 32
Overview ................................................................ 32
Using as a room monitor ........................................ 32
Configuring and deactivating ............................. 32
Deactivating with another telephone................. 33
Operating in walkie-talkie mode ............................. 33
Prerequisites...................................................... 33
Activating and deactivating ................................ 33
Making and Answering Calls ............................. 34
Performing the time functions .................................... 35
Overview ................................................................ 35
Functions................................................................ 36
Switching functions 37
On or message status................................................. 37
Overview ................................................................ 37
Functions................................................................ 38
Using the system telephone directory............... 38
Using the missed calls list ................................. 38
Using call forwarding ......................................... 38

VII
Dial or call status .........................................................39
Overview.................................................................39
Functions ................................................................40
Saving a callback ................................................40
Setting up an enquiry during a call .....................40
Transferring a call ..............................................40
Toggle – switching between two users .............40
Adding callers to a conference...........................40
Switching function codes ............................................41
Entering text 48
Character table ............................................................48
Key utilisation ..............................................................49
Appendix 50
Troubleshooting...........................................................50
Cleaning the mobile telephone ...................................51
Technical data..............................................................52
Hicom cordless EM.................................................52
Mobile telephone....................................................52
Accessories .................................................................52
List of abbreviations ....................................................53
Index 54

1
Keys, function selection and display
Function keys
The following function keys are available:
Key Name Use
On-hook and
on/off key
• End a call
• Cancel functions
• Jump back to the previous menu
• Switch the mobile telephone to
idle status; activate or deactivate
(see page 11)
"Talk key • Answer a call
• Dial a phone number
• Switch from speakerphone mode
to handset mode
• Access telephone system func-
tions
-Speakerphone
key
• Answer a call
• Dial a phone number
• Switch from handset to speaker-
phone mode
• Access telephone system func-
tions
Missed calls
list
Access message lists
5Star key Activate/deactivate the ringer
4Hash key Activate/deactivate keypad lock
NET key • Open the NET carrier list

2
Control key
The control key is assigned different functions depending on the op-
erating situation:
Display keys
The left display key can be programmed with two functions, whereas
the right display key can be programmed with only one function. Dis-
play key programming depends on the operating status. A function
can be represented by text or an icon. The following icons exist:
Control
Key
In idle status In lists and
menus
In an input
field
Next menu level
up
Move the cursor
up one line
Open the tele-
phone directory
Next menu level
down
Move the cursor
down one line
Open the menu Select an entry
(OK)
Move the cursor
right
Next menu level
up, cancel
Move the cursor
left
Note:
Some functions associated with the right display key can also
be performed with the control key.
Icon Name Use
@Menu Open the general menu
Delete Delete inputs from right to left
0Redial Open a list of the last five phone
numbers called
Missed calls
list
Open the missed calls list
PGo back Next menu level up,
cancel
 Left/right Select a function (dial or call status
only, see page 3)
OK Confirm selected function

3
Operating status display
The following operating statuses are available:
Service menu Open the service menu (only during
a call in Hicom cordless EM V2.2 or
later, see page 41)
Operating status Display
Off status Blank display – calls cannot be received.
On or message sta-
tus
The user interface of the mobile telephone is
displayed. The base name is visible. This op-
erating status is a prerequisite for all func-
tions.
Dial status The user interface of the telephone system is
displayed. The telephone system functions
are visible.
Call status The user interface of the telephone system is
displayed. The internal phone number and
possibly the name of the user and the func-
tions of the telephone system are visible.
Note:
The display language set by default is English. For information
on changing the language, please see pages 11 and 26.
Icon Name Use

4
On or message
status
Example for on or message status display:
Call status Example for call status display:
Function selection
Function selection using menus
The mobile telephone functions are listed in the menus. Overviews of
these menus are displayed, e.g.:
1
2
3
5
1 Charging status
2 Receive field strength
3 Current base display
4 Date and time
5 Current functions of the dis-
play keys

Q
Base 1
22.09.01 06:25
4@
0
1 Internal phone number and/or
name of the user
2 Available function
1
2
 
Consultation?
123456789
%On or message status
or
@.,P
Main menu
Family/Fun
Calendar/Clock
Sound Settings 
H/Set Settings H/Set Settings
Base Settings Auto Answer
**************** Language
Register H/Set
Select Base
Reset Handset
****************

5
To select a function or a supplementary menu, please follow the over-
view for the relevant section and press the function and display keys
shown:
@Press the menu key.
or Mark the function or the supplementary menu you want by pressing
the control key.
Confirm with OK.
A line of stars indicates the end of a menu. If you scroll further, the
first function in the menu is marked again.
P
or
If you press one of the two display keys when the star line is selected,
the system jumps to the next menu level up or to on or message sta-
tus.
Function selection in call status
You can scroll between the following functions in call status:
Proceed as follows to select a function:
or Mark the function you want by pressing the display key.
Confirm with OK.
Go Back
Consultation?
.,
Save number?
.,
Start conference?
.,
Start transfer?
.,
Directory?
.,
Send Message?

6
Useful information about mobile tele-
phones
These operating instructions describe your mobile telephone in con-
nection with Hicom cordless EM at Hicom 150 E/150 H/HiPath 3000.
Features
Mobile
telephone
Amoungst the features of your mobile telephone are:
• Mobile telephone registration and operation at up to four DECT
telephone systems
• Automatic call acceptance on removal from the charging shell
• Speakerphone mode
• Number redial for the last five numbers
• Protection against inadvertent key activation
• Telephone directory for 200 entries
Hicom
cordless EM
Hicom cordless EM is a cordless DECT telephone system and com-
prises the following components:
• Radio exchange for Hicom 150 E/150 H/HiPath 3000
• Bases (transmitter/receiver)
• Mobile telephones
• Charging shells
Hicom cordless EM offers the following features:
• Internal and external calls in the entire Hicom cordless EM radio
network
• Internal and external availability at one telephone number through-
out the entire radio network (roaming)
• Automatic handover between bases
• Call forwarding to internal users
• Automatic callback for internal and external calls
• Consultation during a call
• Conference for up to five users
Note:
Please contact your system administrator if some functions
are not available on your mobile telephone.

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Environmental conditions
For safety information, see page I. Permitted temperature range, see
page 52.
Radio range
Displaying the radio range
Connection
quality
The strength of the incoming signal is displayed by the "receive field
strength" icon in on or message status:
Range problems The radio range is different indoors and outdoors, see page 52.
Leaving the radio network
After leaving the
radio network
The base name flashes on the display. The mobile telephone attempts
repeatedly to synchronise with a base. The intervals between syn-
chronisation attempts increase on account of the integrated power
saving function.
Re-registering Switch off the mobile telephone and switch it back on again.
Note:
Do not install the mobile telephone in the vicinity of electronic
equipment to avoid mutual interference.
1no receive field strength
Slow receive field strength
R50% receive field strength
Q100% receive field strength
Note:
Please consult your system administrator in the event of range
problems.
Note:
If you do not require the date and the time to be displayed (see
page 41), you can switch your mobile telephone off to save the
batteries.

8
Putting the mobile telephone into service
Removing the protective cover
Remove the protective cover from the display before putting the mo-
bile telephone into service.
Inserting the batteries
Opening the
battery
compartment
Press the ridged area and slide back the battery compartment lid.
Inserting
batteries
Insert the permitted batteries observing correct polarity as indicated
in the battery compartment.
Note:
The batteries supplied are not charged. They are only charged
in the mobile telephone.
Note:
• Please observe the safety notes on page I.
• Only use permitted batteries, see page 10.
• Always change both batteries at the same time and only
use batteries of the same type and produced by the same
manufacturer.
• Open the battery compartment in a dust-free environment
only.
• Your telephone directory entries, all settings and your PIN
remain stored even if you remove the batteries. The date
and time settings, however, are lost.

9
Closing the bat-
tery
compartment
Replace the lid and slide it back over the battery compartment until it
locks.
Charging and using the batteries
To charge the batteries, insert the mobile telephone into the charging
shell with the keypad facing forwards.
The charging status is indicated by the charge status display. This
flashes during charging:
Batteries empty
#Batteries 33% charged
Batteries 66% charged
Batteries 100% charged
Note:
• Initial charging: charge the batteries for at least 16 hours, ir-
respective of the charging status icon. Without replacing it
in the charging shell, use the mobile telephone until the
battery low beep is heard. This action aligns the charge sta-
tus display with the battery operating times.
• To achieve full operating and charging times (see page 10),
let the mobile telephone discharge a number of times with-
out replacing it in the charging shell until the battery low
beep sounds.
• For future charging: you can place your mobile telephone in
the charging shell each time it is used. Charging is electron-
ically controlled which ensures that the battery is charged
optimally.

10
Operating and charging times
The operating times are only achieved after several charging and dis-
charging cycles.
Permitted batteries
The following batteries are permitted for the mobile telephone:
Fitting the attachment clip
Press the attachment clip onto the back of the mobile telephone until
the protrusions on the side of the clip slot into the holes provided on
the mobile telephone.
Capacity
(mAh)
Standby mode
(hours)
Ta l k t i m e
(hours)
Charging time
(hours)
700 up to 150 over 10 approx. 5.5
1200 up to 250 over 17 approx. 9
1600 up to 350 over 23 approx. 12
Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH)
Sanyo N-3U (700 mAh) Saft VHAAH 1300 (1300 mAh)
Mobile Power 700 (700 mAh) YDT 1200 (1200 mAh)
Panasonic P-60AA DT
(600 mAh)
Panasonic HHR-110 AA
(1100 mAh)
Emmerich 700 (700 mAh) Sanyo HR-3U (1600 mAh)
GP GP130 AA HC (1300 mAh)
Emmerich 1300 (1300 mAh)

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Activating/deactivating the mobile telephone
Press the on-hook key until the activation or deactivation is confirmed
by a crescendo tone sequence.
See page 3 for display when the handset is on or in message status.
Setting the language
@or Open the main menu.
or:
Select the menu item.
Confirm your selection.
or:
Select the menu item.
Confirm your selection.
or Select the required language.
Confirm your selection.
Note:
• The mobile telephone can only be fully switched off when
removed from the charging shell.
• The mobile telephone is automatically set to on or mes-
sage status if it is placed in the charging shell, see page 3.
H/Set Settings
H/Set Settings
Language
Language
Note:
English is set by default as the mobile telephone language.
For information on resetting the mobile telephone’s default
language, see page 26.

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Registering the mobile telephone at the
telephone system
Overview
Preparing for registration
• Ask your system administrator for the following information:
– Phone number of the mobile telephone
– Mobile telephone PIN (8 digits)
• Enter the following data here:
• Ask your system administrator to activate the logon window on
the telephone system.
Note:
When the telephone system is put into service, the system
administrator provides you with mobile telephones which
have already been registered. You only have to register new
mobile telephones when extending the telephone system.
On or message status
or
@.,P
Main menu
Family/Fun
Calendar/Clock
Sound Settings 
H/Set Settings H/Set Settings P
Base Settings Auto Answer P P
**************** Language 
Register H/Set Register H/Set  
Select Base Base 1 PIN
Reset Handset Base 2
**************** Base 3
Base 4
****************
System administrator
System administrator phone
number
Mobile telephone phone
number