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1Brief overviewGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / overview.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Brief overviewBase station1Display in idle status2Battery charge status (¢page 16) 3Display keys (¢page 19)4Message key (¢page 34)Access to Calls and Message lists.Flashes: New message or new call5End 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 Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in idle status);Toggles between uppercase/lowercase letter and digits7Quick list key (¢page 29)Open Quick list8Charging socket9Microphone 10 Flash key - Consultation call (flash)- Insert a dialing pause (press and hold)11 Asterisk key Ringer on/off (press and hold);With an open connection: switch between pulse dialing/touch-tone dialing (press briefly);Text input: Open table of special characters12 Key 1 Dial answering machine (SL785 only)/Network mailbox (press and hold)13 Talk key Accept 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;Flashes: incoming call15 Control key (¢page 18)16 Signal strength (¢page 16)17 Answering machine symbol (SL785 only)Answering machine switched on;Flashes: Answering machine is recording a message or is being operated by another internal partyi Ã VINT 1Oct 2008 07:15Calls CalendarMo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su01 02 03 04 0506 07 08 09 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 3123546715131181141691012Registration/Paging key (¢page 45)17

2Display symbolsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / overview.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Display symbolsThe following symbols are displayed independently of the settings and the operating sta-tus of your telephone:ØÙÚSignaling External call (¢page 26)ØãÚ ØÃÚInternal call (¢page 46)Answering machine is recording (¢page 36)i Ã òó˝ VÃ02 ™ 10 n08INT 1 ¼17:32Oct 2008 13:28Calls CalendarMo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su01 02 03 04 0506 07 08 09 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31ØÜAppointment (¢page 42) / Anniversary (¢page 32)Ø¼ÚAlarm clock (¢page 44)Signal strength (¢page 16) or Eco mode symbol ¼(¢page 42)Answering machine switched on (SL785 only)Bluetooth activated (¢page 50)or ô/ õ (Bluetooth headset/data device) connectedRinger switched off (¢page 54)Keypad lock switched on (¢page 21)Battery charging (¢page 16)Battery charge status (¢page 16) Number of new messages:uIn the list of received appointments (¢page 44)uIn the list of missed calls (¢page 34)uIn the network mailbox (¢page 16)Name of the handset (¢page 47)Current month and year (¢page 16)Alarm switched on and wake-up time (¢page 44)Current time (¢page 16)Appointment added to the calendar (¢page 42)Current date (¢page 16)

3ContentsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / SL785IVZ.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005ContentsBrief overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Gigaset SL780/SL785 – more than just a telephone . . . . . . . . . . . 7First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Check the pack contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Connecting the base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Installing the base station and charging cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Connecting the USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16What would you like to do next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Using the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Keys on the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Activating/deactivating the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Activating/deactivating the keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Illustration of operating steps in the user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Accepting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Handsfree talking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Switch to mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Using the directory and lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Directory/Quick list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Last Number Redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Answering Machine list (Gigaset SL785 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Opening lists with the Message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Making cost-effective calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Linking Quick list numbers with one number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4ContentsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / SL785IVZ.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Operation using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Activating/deactivating call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Setting the recording parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Resetting fast access for the answering machine using key 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 40Operating when on the move (remote operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Using the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Configuring Fast Access for the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Viewing the network mailbox message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Setting an appointment (calendar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Displaying missed appointments, anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Using several handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Deregistering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Locating a handset ("paging") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Changing the base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Listening in to an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Changing the name of a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Changing a handset's internal number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Using a handset as a room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Using Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Quick access to functions and numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Activating/deactivating auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Changing the handsfree/earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Changing ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Activating/deactivating advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Setting your own area code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Restoring the handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Base station settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Protecting against unauthorized access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Activating/deactivating music on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Repeater support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Restoring the base station to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

5ContentsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / SL785IVZ.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Connecting the base station to the PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Dialing modes and recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Switching temporarily to touch-tone dialing (DTMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Writing and editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Additional functions in the PC interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64FCC / ACTA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66End-user limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Mounting the base station to the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6Safety precautionsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / security.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Safety precautionsWarningRead the safety precautions and the user guide before use.Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children.Only use the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the bottom of the base station.Only use the recommended, rechargeable batteries (¢page 60); other batteries pose significant health risks and could result in personal injury.Do not charge the handset in charging unit or base station while the headset is connected.The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment (such as a doctor's office).Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when the handsfree function is activated. Otherwise, you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing.The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.Do not install the charging cradle in bathrooms or shower areas. The base station and charging cradle are not splashproof (¢page 60).Do not use your phone in environments that pose an explosion hazard (e.g., paint shops).If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide.Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by our service department, as they could interfere with other wireless services.Please noteNot all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.$ƒ

7Gigaset SL780/SL785 – more than just a telephoneGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Gigaset SL780/SL785 – more than just a telephoneYour telephone sets new standards for the way you communicate at home.The configuration and user interface of the cordless phone are unique, provid-ing you with first-class voice quality in handsfree mode, while the various ports (Bluetooth, USB) offer you high flexibility.The large TFT display, user-friendly keypad, and clearly laid out menu are very simple to use.It can do a whole lot more: uYou can use Bluetooth™ for wireless communication with other devices (e.g., headsets) that also use this technology.uSynchronize your address books on your telephone, mobile phone, and PC with BluetoothTM or using the USB port and Gigaset QuickSync software.uYou can save appointments and anniversaries in your phone, and it will remind you of them in advance.uYou can designate important people as VIPs so you can identify important calls from the ringer. uIf you do not wish to be disturbed, you can simply set up a time control so that your phone will only ring when it is convenient. VIP calls will still be connected.uYou can program the keys of your phone with important numbers or fre-quently used functions. The number is then dialed or the function started by simply pressing a key. uGigaset Green Home – Be environmentally aware when using your phone. For more information, visit www.gigaset.com/customercare.You can find additional information on your telephone atwww.gigaset.com/gigasetSL78H.Have fun using your new phone!

8First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005First stepsCheck the pack contents1One Gigaset SL780/SL785 base station2One base station cover stand3One power adapter for the base station4One Gigaset SL78H handset5One battery6One battery cover7One belt clip8One charging cradle with power adapter9One phone cordJOne user guideKUSB cableLCD-ROM (driver for USB cable)213576849KJL

9First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Connecting the base stationPlease note: uThe power adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not oper-ate without connection to an electrical outlet.uOnly use the power adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on telephone cables can vary (pin connections ¢page 61).132114¤Connect the power adapter 1 and phone jack 2 to the base station, and place the cables in the cable recesses.¤Place the cover in the notches on the back of the base station and click into place (not if mounting on the wall).¤First connect the power adapter 3.¤Then connect the phone jack 4.

10First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Installing the base station and charging cradleThe base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms within a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤Install the base station on a level, nonslip surface in a central location in your house or apartment, or mount the base station on the wall ¢page 73.The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, because of the multitude of varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, marks on surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.Please note: uNever expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight, or other elec-trical devices.uProtect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids, and vapors.Please noteKeep in mind the range of the base station. It is up to 985 feet (300 m) in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 165 feet (50 m) inside buildings. The range is reduced when Eco mode (¢page 42) is activated.

11First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Setting up the handset for useThe display and keypad are protected by a protective plastic film. Please remove the protective film!Inserting the battery and closing the battery coverWarningUse only the rechargeable batteries (¢page 60) recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH *; using other batteries could result in significant health risks and property damage. For example, the outer casing of the bat-teries could be destroyed, or the batteries could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not the recommended type.* Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG.¤First insert the battery at the top a.¤Then press the battery down-wards b until it clicks into place.¤Align the protrusions on the side of the battery cover with the notches on the inside of the casing.¤Then press the cover until it clicks into place.ab

12First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005If you need to reopen the battery cover to connect the USB cable or change the battery:¤Remove the belt clip (if attached). ¤Place your fingernail into the notch at the bottom of the casing and pull the battery cover upwards. To change the battery, place your fingernail in the cavity in the casing and pull the battery upwards. Attaching/removing the belt clipThe handset has notches on each side to attach the belt clip.¤To attach – Press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage the notches.¤To remove – Using your right thumb, apply pressure to the center right of the belt clip, push the fingernail of your left index finger between the clip and the casing, and lift the clip upwards.

13First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Placing the handset in the charging cradle¤Insert the power adapter of the charging cradle into the electrical outlet. ¤Place the handset in the charging cradle, with its display facing forward. The handset is registered with the base station at the factory. You do not need to complete a registration. If you wish to use your handset with a different base station or use further handsets with your base station, you will have to register the handset manually ¢page 45.To charge the battery, leave the handset in the charging cradle. First battery charge and dischargeThe correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully charged and then discharged.Please noteOnly place the handset into the charging cradle specifically intended for it.Please noteuAfter the first battery charge and discharge, you can place your handset in the charging cradle after every call. uAlways repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the battery from the handset and reinsert it.uThe battery may heat up during charging. This is not dangerous.uAfter a time, the charge capacity of the battery will decrease for techni-cal reasons.¤Place the handset in the charging cradle for six hours.¤Once the battery is fully charged, remove the handset from the charging cradle and do not put it back again until the bat-tery is fully discharged.6 h

14First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Setting the date and timeSet the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm and the calendar can be used.Date/TimeDate:10.14.2008Time:00:00Back Save¤Press the key below §Time§ on the dis-play screen to open the input field. (If you have already set the time and date, open the input field using the menu ¢page 25.)The Date/Time submenu is shown on the display.¤The active input position flashes.Enter the month, day, and year as an 8-digit number using the keypad (e.g., Q42QQN for 10/14/2008).Date/TimeDate:01.31.2008Time:00:00Back SaveTimePress the right or left Control key to change the input posi-tion and correct an entry.¤Enter the hours and minutes as four-digit numbers using the keypad (e.g., QM5 for 07:15 am).Change the input position with the Control key, if necessary.¤Press down on the Control key to switch to the time input field.

15First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005¤Press the key below §Save§ on the dis-play screen to confirm your entry. The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone.¤Press the key below §Back§ on the dis-play screen to return to idle status.Back Save‰SavedDate/TimeDate:14.10.2008Time:07:15Back Save

16First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Display in idle statusOnce the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown, as in this exam-ple. If the answering machine is activated, the answering machine icon Ãwill be dis-played in the header.The following is displayed after successful registration:uThe strength of the reception signal between the base station and handset:– Good to poor: ÐiÑÒ–No reception: | flashesuBattery charge status:–= e V U (dead to full) –=flashing: battery almost dead– e V U(charging)Your answering machine is set with a prerecorded announcement.Your phone is now ready for use! Connecting the USB cableTo connect your telephone to a PC (¢page 62), you can connect the supplied USB cable to the back panel of your phone.¤Remove the belt clip (if attached) (¢page 12). ¤Remove the battery cover (¢page 12). ¤Connect the USB cable to the USB socket 1.Please noteThe display of the calendar in idle status can be activated or deactivated (¢page 42).i Ã VINT 1Oct 2008 07:15Calls CalendarMo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su01 02 03 04 0506 07 08 09 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 311

17First stepsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005What would you like to do next?Now that you have successfully started your Gigaset, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important topics.If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices, such as other Gigaset tele-phones, you should first read the section entitled "Using the phone" ¢page 18.If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the troubleshooting tips (¢page 58) or contact our Customer Care team (¢page 67).Information on ... ... is located here.Setting the ringer and volume page 53Setting the handset volume page 53Recording your own announcement for the answering machine page 36Setting Eco mode page 42Operating the telephone on a PABX page 57Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base station page 45Transferring directory entries from existing Gigaset handsets to your new handset(s) page 31Using Bluetooth devices page 49Connecting the phone to the PC page 62ggggggggg

18Using the phoneGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Using the phoneControl keyBelow, the side of the Control key that you must press in a given operating situation is shown in black (top, bottom, right, left, center), for example, v for "press right on the Control key" or w for "press the center of the Control key." The Control key has a number of different functions:When the handset is in idle statuss Open the directory.v Open the main menu.u Open the list of handsets.tOpen the menu for setting the handset's call volume (¢page 53), ringers (¢page 53), and advisory tones (¢page 55).In the main menu, submenus, and listst/ s Scroll up/down line by line.In input fieldsYou can use the Control key to move the cursor up t, down s, right v, or left u. During an external calls Open the directory.u Initiate an internal consultation call.tAdjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode.Functions when pressing the middle of the Control keyDepending on the operating situation, the key has different functions.uIn idle status the key opens the main menu.uIn submenus and selection and input fields, the key takes on the function of the Display keys §OK§, §Yes§, §Save§, or §Change§.Please noteIn these instructions, functions are explained using the right Control key and the Display keys. However, if you prefer, you can use the Control key as described above.

19Using the phoneGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Display keysThe function of the Display keys changes depending on the particular operat-ing situation. Example:Some important Display keys:Open a context-dependent menu.Confirm selection.Delete key: Backspace deletes one character at a time.Go back one menu level or cancel operation.Store entry.Open the Last Number Redial list.Keys on the keypadc/ Q/ *, etc. Press the matching key on the handset. ~Enter digits or letters. Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the input fields by navigating to the incorrect entry using the Control key. You can then:uPress Ñ to delete the character to the left of the cursor.uInsert characters to the left of the cursor.uOverwrite the highlighted (flashing) character (e.g., when entering the time and date).Back Save Current Display key functions.Display keysOptionsOKÛBackSaveÞ

20Using the phoneGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Menu guidanceYour telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of lev-els. Main menu (first menu level) ¤When the handset is in idle status, press the right v Control key to open the main menu.The main menu functions are shown as icons on the display. The selected function is marked by an orange circle around the symbol, and the corresponding name is shown in the display header.To access a function, open the corresponding sub-menu (next menu level):¤Use the Control key p to select the required function, and press the Display key §OK§. Briefly press the Display key §Back§ or the End Call key a to revert back to idle status.Submenus The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists (example on the right). To access a function:¤Scroll to the function with the Control key q and press §OK§. Briefly press the Display key §Back§ or the End Call key a to return to the previous menu level/cancel the operation.Reverting to idle statusYou can revert to idle status from anywhere 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.Settings that have not been saved by selecting the Display key §OK§, §Yes§, §Save§, or §Change§ will be lost.An example of the display in idle status is shown on page 16. SettingsÇ ò ÉÊË ÌÍÎ ÏBack OKSettingsDate/TimeAudio SettingsDisplayLanguageRegistrationTelephonyBack OK

21Using the phoneGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Activating/deactivating the handsetaWith the phone in idle status, press and hold the End Call key (confirmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the End Call key again to switch the handset on.Activating/deactivating the keypad lockThe keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.#Press and hold the Pound key in idle status to activate or deactivate the keypad lock. You will hear the confirmation tone. When the keypad lock is activated, you will see the ˝ icon on the display and a message when you press a key.The keypad lock is deactivated automatically if someone calls you. It is reacti-vated when the call is finished.Please noteWhen the handset is switched on, an animation of a clock will be displayed for several seconds.

22Using the phoneGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Illustration of operating steps in the user guideThe operating steps are shown in abbreviated form.Example:The illustration:v ¢Settings ¢Telephony ¢Auto Answer (³=on)means:¤Press right on the Control key v to open the main menu. ¤Use the right, left, down, and up Control key p to navigate to the Settings submenu. ¤Press the Display key §OK§ to confirm your selection. ¤Press down on the Control key s until the Telephony menu appears on the display. ¤Press the Display key §OK§ to confirm your selection. SettingsDate/TimeAudio SettingsDisplayLanguageRegistrationTelephonyBack OKSettingsÇ ò ÉÊË ÌÍÎ ÏBack OK

23Using the phoneGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / starting.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Changes are effective immediately and do not have to be confirmed. The Auto Answer function has already been selected. ¤Press the Display key §Change§ to activate/deactivate the function. TelephonyAuto Answer ³Area CodesListening InDialing ModeBack ChangeTelephonyAuto Answer ´Area CodesListening InDialing ModeBack Change¤Press the key below §Back§ on the display to return to the previous menu level. orPress and hold the End Call key a to return to idle status.

24Menu treeGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / menuetree.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Menu treeWith the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu):òBluetoothActivation ¢page 50Search for Headset ¢page 50Search for DataDevice ¢page 50Known Devices ¢page 50Own Device ¢page 51ÉAdditional FeaturesRoom Monitor ¢page 48ÊCall ListsAll Calls ¢page 33Outgoing Calls ¢page 33Accepted Calls ¢page 33Missed Calls ¢page 33ÌVoice MailPlay Messages Network Mailbox ¢page 41Answering Machine * ¢page 36Activation * ¢page 36Announcements * Record Announcemnt. * ¢page 36Play Announcement * ¢page 36Delete Announcemnt. * ¢page 36Record Advisory Msg. * ¢page 36Play Advisory Message * ¢page 36Delete Advisory Msg. * ¢page 36Recordings * ¢page 39Call Screening * ¢page 39Network MailboxSet Key 1 Network Mailbox ¢page 41Answering Machine * ¢page 36*Only base station with answering machine

25Menu treeGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / menuetree.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005ÍOrganizerCalendar ¢page 42Alarm Clock ¢page 44Missed Alarms ¢page 44ÏSettingsDate/Time ¢page 14Audio Settings Handset Volume ¢page 53Ringer Settings ¢page 54Advisory Tones ¢page 55Music on Hold ¢page 56Display Screensaver ¢page 52Backlight ¢page 53Language ¢page 52Registration Register Handset ¢page 45De-register Handset ¢page 45Select Base ¢page 46Telephony Auto Answer ¢page 53Area Codes ¢page 55Listening In ¢page 47Dialing Mode ¢page 57Recall ¢page 57Local Area CodeExtra CodesSystem Eco mode ¢page 42Repeater Mode ¢page 56System PIN ¢page 56Reset Handset Reset ¢page 55Base Reset ¢page 56

26Making callsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / telefony.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Making callsMaking an external callExternal calls are calls using the public tel-ephone network.~c Enter the number and press the Talk key. Or:c~ Press and hold the Talk key c, and then enter the number. You can cancel the dialing operation with the End Call key a.You are shown the duration of the call while the call is in progress.Continuing a call on a Bluetooth headsetRequirement: Bluetooth is activated; a connection has been established between the Bluetooth headset and the handset (¢page 50).Press the Talk key on the Bluetooth head-set; it may take up to 5 seconds to estab-lish a connection to the handset.For further details about your headset, see the user guide issued with it.Ending a callaPress the End Call key.Accepting a callThe 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. ¤Gigaset SL780: Press the Display key §Accept§.¤Gigaset SL785: Press the Display key Ô to forward the call to the answer-ing machine (¢page 38). If the handset is in the charging cradle and the Auto Answer function is activated (¢page 53), the handset will take a call automatically when you lift it out of the cradle. To deactivate the ringer, press the §Silence§ Display key. You can take the call as long as it is displayed on the screen.Accepting a call on a Bluetooth headsetRequirement: Bluetooth is activated; a connection has been established between the Bluetooth headset and the handset (¢page 50).Only press the Talk key on the headset when the headset rings; it can take up to 5 seconds.For further details about your headset, see the user guide issued with it.Please noteDialing using the directory, the Quick list (page 1, page 29) or the Calls and Last Number Redial lists (page 33/page 33) saves you from having to re-enter numbers and network provider prefixes ("Quick list numbers").

27Making callsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / telefony.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Caller IDWhen you receive a call, the caller's number and/or name is displayed on the screen if the following conditions are met: uYour network provider supports CIP, CI, and CNIP. – CI (caller ID): the caller's number is transmitted.– CIP (caller ID presentation): the caller's number is displayed.– CNIP (calling name identification presentation): the caller's name is displayed.uYou have arranged CIP or CNIP with your network provider. uThe caller has requested CI from the network provider.Call display with CIP/CIIf the caller's number is saved in your directory, the caller's name will be dis-played.1 Ringer icon 2 Number or name of callerThe following is displayed in place of the number:uExternal, if no number is transmitted.uUnavailable, if the caller has not arranged caller ID. Display with CNIPIf you have CNIP, the name (town/city) that is registered with your network pro-vider for the caller's number will also be displayed. If the number of the caller is stored in your directory, the CNIP display is replaced by the corresponding directory entry.1 Caller's number 2 Name and townThe display shows:uExternal, if no number is transmitted.uUnavailable, if the caller has not arranged caller ID. 12Gigaset SL785ØÙÚ1234567890àSilenceØÙÚ1234567890Anna Fielding,Berlin, GermanyAccept Silence21

28Making callsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / telefony.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Handsfree talkingIn handsfree mode, instead of holding the handset to your ear, you can put it down, for example, on the table in front of you. This allows others to participate in the call.Activating/deactivating handsfree modeActivating while dialing ~d Enter the number and press the Handsfree key.¤You should inform your caller before you use the handsfree function so that they know someone else is listening. Switching between earpiece and handsfree modedPress the Handsfree key.During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset SL785 only), activate or deactivate handsfree mode.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 into the base station. If the Handsfree key d does not light up, press the key again.For instructions on how to adjust the loud-speaker volume ¢page 53. Switch to muteYou can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call. §Mute§ Press the Display key to mute the handset. The display shows Microphone is off.§Mute off§ Press the Display key to reacti-vate the microphone.

29Using the directory and listsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / direct_charges.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Using the directory and listsThe options are: uDirectoryuQuick listuLast Number Redial listuCall lists uList of missed appointmentsuAnswering Machine list (Gigaset SL785 only)You create the directory and Quick list for your own individual handset. You can also send lists/entries to other handsets (¢page 31).Directory/Quick listYou can save a total of 500 entries in the directory and Quick list.DirectoryIn the directory, you can save uUp to three numbers and their associ-ated first and last namesuE-mail addressesuAnniversaries, with reminderuVIP ringer, with VIP symbolYou open the directory in idle status using the s key. Length of the entries3 numbers: max. 32 digits eachFirst and last names: max. 16 characters eachE-mail address: max. 60 charactersQuick listThe Quick list is used to store the access codes for network providers ("Quick list numbers"). ¤Open the Quick list in idle status by pressing the C key.Length of the entriesNumber: max. 32 digits Name: max. 16 characters Storing a number in the directorys ¢New Entry¤Change multiple-line input:First Name: / Last Name:Enter a name in at least one of the fields.(For instructions on how to enter text and special characters, please see ¢page 61.)Phone (Home): / Phone (Office): / Phone (Mobile):Enter a number in at least one of the fields. When scrolling through the directory, the entries are highlighted by a pre-fixed symbol: ä/ k/ l.E-Mail:Enter e-mail address.Anniversary:Select On or Off.With setting On:Enter Anniversary (Date) and Anniversary (Time) Anniversary (Signal), and select reminder type ¢page 32.Caller Melody (VIP) :Mark a directory entry as a VIP (very important person) by assigning a spe-cific ringer to it. VIP calls are recognized by the ringer. When scrolling through the directory, VIP entries are highlighted by the Æsymbol.Requirement: Caller ID (¢page 27).§Save§ Press the Display key.Please noteFor quick access to a number from the directory or the Quick list (using Quick Dial keys), you can assign the number to a key (¢page 51).

30Using the directory and listsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / direct_charges.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Storing a number in the Quick listC ¢New Entry¤Change multiple-line input:Name:Enter name. Number:Enter the number. §Save§ Press the Display key.Order of directory entriesDirectory entries are generally sorted alphabetically by last name. Spaces and digits take first priority. If only the first name was entered in the directory, it is incorporated into the sort order instead of the last name.The sort order is as follows:1. Space2. Digits (0–9)3. Letters (alphabetical)4. Other charactersTo bypass the alphabetical order of the entries, insert a space or a digit in front of the first letter of the last name. These entries will then move to the beginning of the directory.Selecting entries in the directory and Quick lists/ C Open the directory or Quick list. You have the following options:uUse s to scroll through the entries until the name you want is selected. uEnter the first letters of the name (max. 8); if necessary, scroll to the entry with the s key.The directory searches for the last name. If a last name has not been added, it will search for the first name. Dialing with the directory/Quick lists/ C ¢s(Select entry). c Press the Talk key. The number is dialed. Managing directory/Quick list entriesViewing entries s/ C ¢s(Select entry). §View§ Press the Display key. The entry is displayed. §Options§ Press the Display key. The following functions can be selected with q:Display Number To edit or add to a saved number, or to save it as a new entry, press Óafter the number is displayed.Delete Entry Delete selected entry.Copy Entry to Internal: Send a single entry to a handset (¢page 31).vCard via Bluetooth: Send a single entry in vCard format using Bluetooth.Editing entries s/ C ¢s(Select entry). §View§ §Edit§ Press the 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 Save or modify a saved number, and then dial with c or save as a new entry; to do so, press Óafter the number appears on the display.Edit Entry Edit selected entry.

31Using the directory and listsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / direct_charges.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Delete Entry Delete selected entry.Copy Entryto Internal: Send a single entry to a handset (¢page 31).vCard via Bluetooth: Send a single entry in vCard format using Bluetooth.Delete AllDelete all entries in the directory/Quick list.Copy Allto Internal: Send the complete list to a handset (¢page 31).vCard via Bluetooth: Send the complete list in vCard format using Bluetooth.Available Memory Display the available entries in the directory and Quick list (¢page 29).Using Quick Dial keys¤Press and hold the required Quick Dial key (¢page 51).Sending the directory/Quick list to another handsetRequirements:uThe sending and receiving handsets must both be registered to the same base station. uThe other handset and the base station can send and receive directory entries.s/ C ¢s(Select entry) ¢§Options§ (Open menu) ¢Copy Entry / Copy All ¢to Internal sSelect the internal number of the receiving handset and press §OK§. You can transfer several individual entries one after the other by responding §Yes§ to the Entry copied - Copy next entry? prompt.A successful transfer is confirmed by a message and confirmation tone on the receiving handset.Please note: uEntries with identical numbers are not overwritten on the receiving handset. uThe transfer is canceled if the phone rings or if the memory of the receiving handset is full.uAnniversary reminders, pictures, and sounds entered are not sent.Transferring the directory as a vCard with BluetoothIn Bluetooth mode (¢page 50), you can transfer directory entries in vCard format (e.g., to exchange entries with your mobile phone).s ¢s(Select entry) ¢§Options§(Open menu) ¢Copy Entry / Copy All ¢vCard via BluetoothThe list of "Known Devices" (¢page 50) is displayed.sSelect device and press §OK§.Receiving a vCard with BluetoothIf a device from the "Known Devices" list (¢page 50) sends a vCard to your hand-set, this takes place automatically. You are informed about it on the display.If the sending device does not appear in the list, you will be asked on the display to enter the device PIN for the sending device:~Enter the PIN for the sending Bluetooth device and press §OK§.The transferred vCard is available as a directory entry.

32Using the directory and listsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / direct_charges.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Copying a displayed number to the directoryNumbers displayed in a list (e.g., the Call lists or the Last Number Redial list), or during a call can be copied to the direc-tory.If you have CNIP, the first 16 characters of the transmitted name are also copied to the Last Name line. A number is displayed: §Options§ ¢Copy to Directory¤Complete the entry ¢page 29. Gigaset SL785: Message playback is inter-rupted while transferring the number from the Answering Machine list. Copying a number or e-mail address from the directory In some situations, you can open the directory to copy a number or e-mail address, for example. Your handset does not have to be in idle status.¤Depending on the situation, open the directory with s or Ó.qSelect entry (¢page 30).Saving an anniversary in the directory For each number in the directory, you can save an anniversary and specify a time at which a reminder call should be made on the anniversary (default setting: Anniver-sary: Off).Anniversaries are automatically recorded in the calendar (¢page 42).s ¢s (Select entry)§View§ §Edit§ Press the Display keys one after the other.sScroll to the Anniversary line.vSelect On.¤Change multiple-line input:Anniversary (Date)Enter month/day/year in 8-digit format.Anniversary (Time)Enter the hour/minute for the reminder call in 4-digit format. Anniversary (Signal)Select the type of signal for the reminder.§Save§ Press the Display key.Deactivating anniversariess ¢s (Select entry)§View§ §Edit§ Press the Display keys one after the other.sScroll to the Anniversary line.vSelect Off.§Save§ Press the Display key.Reminder call on an anniversaryIn idle status, a reminder call is shown on the display of the handset (¢page 2) and signaled with the selected ringer.You can:§Off§ Press the Display key to acknowledge and end the reminder call. When you are on the phone, a reminder call is indicated on the handset with a sin-gle advisory tone.Anniversaries that are indicated during a call and that are elapsed are entered in the Missed Alarms list (¢page 44).Please noteA time must be specified for reminder calls. If you select a visual signal, a time is not required and is automati-cally set to 00.00.

33Using the directory and listsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / direct_charges.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Last Number Redial listThe Last Number Redial list contains the twenty numbers last dialed with the hand-set (max. 32 digits). If a number is in the directory or the Quick list, then the appro-priate name will be displayed.Manual last number redialcPress 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 listcPress the key briefly.sSelect entry.§Options§ Open menu.The following functions can be selected with q: Copy to DirectoryCopy an entry to the directory (page 29).Display Number (as in the directory, page 30)Delete Entry (as in the directory, page 31) Delete All (as in the directory, page 31) Answering Machine list (Gigaset SL785 only)You can use the Answering Machine list to listen to the messages that are on the answering machine. Call listsRequirement: Caller ID (CIP, page 27)Your telephone stores various types of calls: uAnswered callsuOutgoing callsuMissed callsuCalls recorded by the answering machine (Gigaset SL785 only)You can view each type of call separately or see an overview of all calls. Each call record contains the last 20 numbers in its category.When in idle status, open the Call lists by selecting the §Calls§ Display key or using the menu:v ¢ÊList entryNew messages are displayed at the top.Example of list entries:uList type (in header) uStatus of entryBold: New entryuNumber or name of calleruDate and time of call (if set, page 14)uType of entry: – Accepted calls ( › )– Missed calls ( ™)– Outgoing calls ( š )– Calls recorded by the answering machine (Ã, Gigaset SL785 only)All Calls™ Frank10.10.08, 15:40š 08956379510.10.08, 15:32™ ...012372785936292210.10.08, 15:07View Options

34Using the directory and listsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / direct_charges.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Select the §View§ Display key to access addi-tional information, including, for exam-ple, the number linked with the name. If you have CNIP, then the name and town registered with your network provider for the calling number will be displayed. If the name and town are not shown, it means that the caller has not requested caller ID or that caller ID has been withheld. Select the §Options§ Display key to choose the following options:Copy to Directory Copy a displayed number to the direc-tory.Delete Entry Delete selected entry.Delete All Delete all entries.When you quit the Call lists, all entries are set to the status "old," meaning the next time you open the list, they will no longer be shown in bold.Opening lists with the Message keyYou can use the Message key f to open the following list selection:uAnswering Machine list Network Mail-box, if your network provider supports this function and Fast Access is set for the network mailbox (¢page 41).uList of missed callsuList of missed appointments (¢page 44)An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new message arrives in a list. The f key flashes (it goes off when the key is pressed). In idle status, the display shows an icon for the new message: The number of new entries is displayed to the right of the corresponding icon.List selectionThe lists displayed after pressing the Mes-sage key f depend on whether there are any new messages.uf key does not flash (no new mes-sages): All the lists containing mes-sages and the Network Mailbox list are displayed.uf key flashes (new messages received): You see all the lists contain-ing new messages. If only one list con-tains new messages, it will be opened automatically.Lists containing new messages are at the top of the list and are marked in bold font.Select a list with q. To open, press §OK§.Icon New message... Ã ... in the Answering Machine list or on the network mailbox™ ... in the Missed Call listsn ... in the Missed Alarms listPlease noteIf calls are saved in the network mail-box, you will receive a message if the appropriate settings have been made (see your network provider user guide).i Ã VÃ02 ™ 10 Ë09 n08Messages & CallsCalls: (3)Missed Alarms: (1)Back OK

35Making cost-effective callsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / direct_charges.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Making cost-effective callsSign up with a network provider that offers significantly low-cost call rates. You can manage the numbers in the Quick list.Linking Quick list numbers with one numberYou can insert the dialing code of a network provider ahead of the number ("linking").COpen Quick list.sSelect entry (Quick list number).§Options§ Press the Display key.Display Number Select and press §OK§.~Enter number or select number from the directory (¢page 32).cPress the Talk key. Both num-bers are dialed.

36Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base stationGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / answering_m.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base stationYou can access the answering machine using the handset or by remote operation (from another telephone/mobile phone). You can record your own announcement or advisory message using the handset.Answering machine modeYou can use the answering machine in two different modes. uIn Answer & Record mode, the caller hears the announcement and can then leave a message. uIn Answer only mode, the caller hears your announcement but cannot leave a message.Operation using the handsetThe handset loudspeaker activates auto-matically if you receive an acoustic prompt or message while operating. You can switch it off with the Handsfree key d.Activating/deactivating and setting the answering machine modeYou can choose between Answer & Record, Answer only and Alternating. By using the Alternating setting, you can activate the answer and record mode for a set period; outside this period the caller will hear the advisory message.v ¢Ì ¢Activation (μ=on)§Edit§ Press the Display key.¤Change multiple-line input:Activation:Select On or Off to activate/deactivate the answering machine.Mode:Select Answer & Record, Answer only or Alternating.If the Alternating mode is selected:Record from:Using 4-digit format, enter hours/min-utes for the start of the period. (The time must be set on the phone beforehand.)Record until:Using 4-digit format, enter hours/min-utes for the end of the period.§Save§ Press the Display key.When you switch the answering machine on, the remaining memory time is announced. If the time has not yet been set, an appropriate announcement is made (Set time ¢page 14). The Ã icon appears in the display.The phone is supplied with prerecorded announcements for the answer and record mode and for answer-only mode. If a personal announcement has not been recorded, the relevant prerecorded announcement is used. If the message memory is full and Activa-tion: On has been selected, saving is inter-rupted, and you will receive an instruction to delete old messages.Recording a personal announcement/advisory messagev ¢Ì ¢Announcements ¢Record Announcemnt. / Record Advisory Msg.§OK§ Press the Display key to start the recording.You hear the ready tone (short tone).¤Now say your announcement (at least 3 secs.).§End§ Press the Display key to end the recording.Cancel recording with a or §Back§. Restart the recording with §OK§.

37Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base stationGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / answering_m.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005After recording, the announcement is played back for you to check. You can rere-cord the announcement with §New§.Please note:uRecording ends automatically if the maximum recording time of 170 sec-onds is exceeded or there is a break in speech for more than 2 seconds.uIf you cancel the recording, the prere-corded announcement will be used again.uIf the answering machine's memory is full, it will switch to Answer only mode.¤Delete old messages and the answering machine will automati-cally switch back to Answer & Record mode. Repeat recording if required.Playing back announcementsv ¢Ì ¢Announcements ¢Play Announcement / Play Advisory MessageIf you have not recorded a personal announcement, the relevant prerecorded announcement is played.Record a new announcement while play-ing back the announcement:§New§ Press the Display key.If the answering machine's memory is full, it will switch to Answer only mode.¤Delete old messages and the answering machine will automatically switch back to Answer & Record mode. Repeat recording if required.Deleting announcements/advisory messagesv ¢Ì ¢Announcements ¢Delete Announcemnt. / Delete Advisory Msg.§Yes§ Press the Display key to con-firm the prompt. Once you have deleted your announce-ment, the relevant prerecorded announcement will be used again. Playing back messagesThe date and time of each message is logged (provided this has been set ¢page 14) and displayed during the playback. If caller ID is activated, the caller's number or name is displayed. If the caller's number is saved in the directory, the caller's name is displayed. Playing back new messagesNew messages that have not yet been played back are indicated by the Ã sym-bol in the second display line and by the f key flashing on the handset.fPress the Message key. Answer Machine: (Answering Machine)Select and press §OK§.If there are new messages, playback then begins with the first new message. After the last new message, you will hear the end tone and an announcement about how much recording time remains.If the message has been saved with the date and time, you will hear an appropri-ate announcement before playback begins.Playing back old messagesYou can listen to old message if there are no more new messages. Begin playback as described under "Playing back new mes-sages." After the entry time and date have been played back (approx. 3 seconds), a new message assumes the status "old."Stopping and controlling playback During message playback: 2 Pause playback. Press 2 again to resume.Or§Options§ Open menu.Pause Select and press §OK§.To continue, select Continue and press §OK§.

38Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base stationGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / answering_m.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005t orGo to the start of the current message.Press twice to go back to the previous message.s or 3Skip to next message.Press twice to skip to the mes-sage after next.If playback is interrupted for over a minute, the answering machine returns to idle status.Marking a message as "new"A previously played back "old" message is displayed as a "new" message again.During message playback: *Press the Asterisk key.Or:§Options§ Open menu.Mark as New Select and press §OK§.An announcement informs you of the message's new status.Playback of the current message is can-celed. Playback of next message starts, if applicable. The f key on the handset flashes.Copying the phone number of a message to the directoryDuring playback or pause:§Options§ ¢Copy to Directory ¤Complete the entry ¢page 32.Deleting messagesYou can either delete all old messages together or individually. Deleting all old messagesDuring playback or pause:§Options§ ¢Delete Old List§OK§ Press the Display key to con-firm the prompt.§Yes§ Press the Display key to con-firm the prompt.Deleting individual old messagesDuring playback or pause:§Delete§ Press the Display key.Answering a call from the answering machineYou can answer a call while the answering machine is recording or being operated through remote operation:c/ §Accept§Press the Talk or Display key.Recording stops, and you can speak to the caller.If 2 seconds of the call have already been recorded when you answer, the call will be displayed as a new message. The f key on the handset flashes.You can answer the call even if it is not sig-naled on the handset. Diverting an external call to the answering machineYou can divert an incoming external call to the answering machine even if it is deacti-vated. Requirement: Sufficient memory space is available on the answering machine. An external call is signaled on the handset: ÔSelect Display key. The answering machine immediately starts in recording mode and records the call. The set time for the call acceptance (¢page 39) is ignored.

39Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base stationGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / answering_m.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Activating/deactivating two-way recordYou can record an external call with the answering machine. ¤Inform the caller that the call is being recorded.§Options§ Open menu.Two-way Record Select and press §OK§. Two-way record is indicated on the display by an advisory text and is added to the Answering Machine list as a new message. §End§ Press the Display key to stop two-way record.The maximum recording time depends on the memory available on the answering machine. If the memory is full, you will hear an end tone, the recording is aborted, and the call recorded up to that point is listed in the Answering Machine list as a new message. Activating/deactivating call screeningWhile a message is being recorded, you can screen a call through the loudspeaker of registered handsets.Permanently activating/deactivating call screeningv ¢Ì ¢Call Screening (³=on)§Change§ Select Display key to activate/deactivate the function.Deactivating call screening for the current recordingYou can switch off the function on the handset during the recording.§Silence§ Press the Display key.Setting the recording parametersThe answering machine has already been preset at the factory. Use the handset to make individual settings.v ¢Ì ¢Recordings¤Change multiple-line input:Length:Select maximum recording time:1 Min., 2 Min., 3 Min. or Maximum.Quality:Select recording quality Long Play, High or Excellent. If the quality is higher, the maximum recording time is reduced.Ring Delay:Select when the answering machine should accept a call:Immediately, after 10 sec., 18 sec., 30 sec. or Auto.§Save§ Press the Display key.Information about call acceptanceIn Auto mode, the following applies to call acceptance: uIf there are no new messages, the answering machine answers a call after 18 seconds.uIf new messages are present, the answering machine answers a call after 10 seconds. When operating remotely (¢page 40), you can tell after approx. 15 seconds that there are no new messages (otherwise the answering machine would already have accepted your call). There will be no call charges if you hang up at this point.

40Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset SL785 base stationGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / answering_m.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Changing the language for voice prompt and prerecorded announcementv Open the main menu.*#Q5#2 Enter digits and pressQ§OK§ To set English.§OK§ To set French.2§OK§ To set Spanish.Resetting fast access for the answering machine using key 1By default, key  has been assigned to Fast Access to the integrated answering machine. However, if you have set the net-work mailbox for Fast Access (¢page 41), you can reset this setting.v ¢Ì ¢Set Key 1Answering MachineSelect and press §OK§.Once you have selected the answering machine, press and hold key . You will be connected directly.The setting for Fast Access applies to all registered handsets.Operating when on the move (remote operation)You can check and activate your answer-ing machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone, etc.),.Requirements: uYou have set a system PIN other than 0000 (¢page 56).uThe phone you are using for remote operation has touch-tone dialing (DTMF), meaning you hear different tones when you press the keys. Alterna-tively, you can use a code transmitter (available from your mobile phone retailer).Calling the answering machine and playing back messages~ Dial your own number. 9~ When you hear your announcement, press 9, and enter the system PIN. You will be informed whether any new messages have been recorded. The mes-sages are now played back. You can now operate the answering machine with the keypad.The following keys are used for operation: A To return to the start of the current message.Press twice to go back to the previous message.B Stop playback. Press again to resume.3 Go to the next message.0 Delete current message.Activating the answering machine¤Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN."~ Enter system PIN.Your answering machine is activated. It tells you how much memory time is left. The messages are now played back.The answering machine cannot be deacti-vated remotely.

41Using the network mailboxGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / T-NetBox_SAG.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Using the network mailboxThe network mailbox is your network pro-vider's voice mail within the network. You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your network provider. Configuring Fast Access for the network mailboxWith Fast Access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answering machine (Gigaset SL785 only) directly. Gigaset SL780: Fast access is preset for the network mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox.Gigaset SL785: The integrated answering machine is preset for Fast Access. You can configure the network mailbox instead. Ask your network provider about this.Configuring Fast Access for the network mailbox and entering the network mailbox numberv ¢Ì ¢Set Key 1Network Mailbox Select and press §Select§ (Ø=selected).~Enter the number for the net-work mailbox.§Save§ Press the Display key.The setting for Fast Access applies to all Gigaset SL78H handsets.Calling the network mailboxPress and hold. You are con-nected straight to the network mailbox. dPress the Handsfree key d, if required. You will hear the network mailbox announce-ment.Viewing the network mailbox messageWhen a message is recorded, you receive a call from the network mailbox. If you have requested caller ID, the network mailbox number will be displayed. If you take the call, the new messages are played back. If you do not take the call, the net-work mailbox number will be saved in the missed Call lists, and the Message key flashes (¢page 34).

42ECO DECTGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005ECO DECTYou are helping to protect the environ-ment with your Gigaset SL780/SL785.Reduced energy consumptionYour telephone has a power-saving adapter plug and uses less power.Reduced transmission powerThe transmission power of your telephone is automatically reduced depending on the distance to the base station.You can reduce the transmission power of the handset and base station even further by using Eco mode or Eco Mode+:uEco mode 80% transmission power reduction in standby and talk mode.Activate/deactivate Eco modev ¢Settings ¢System ¢Eco mode§Change§ Press the Display key (³=on).Status displaysSetting an appointment (calendar)You can use your handset to remind your-self of up to thirty appointments. Anniver-saries entered in the directory (¢page 32) are automatically recorded in the calendar.You can select whether the graphical cal-endar should be displayed in idle status. To do this, select§Calendar§ ¢§Options§ ¢Show Cal. in Idle (³=display)Press §Change§ to activate/deactivate the function (³=on).Saving an appointmentRequirement: The date and time have already been set (¢page 14).v ¢Í ¢ CalendaruThe current date is highlighted in orange.uDays on which appointments have already been saved are highlighted in orange.r/q Select the desired day in the graphical calendar. The selected day is highlighted in orange. The current date changes to white.w Press the middle of the Control key.Display iconÐiÑÒ|(flashes)Reception strength:– Good to poor– No receptionPlease noteuActivating Eco mode reduces the range of the base station.uEco mode and repeater support (¢page 56) cancel each other out, meaning if you use a repeater, you cannot use Eco mode.October 2008Back OptionsMo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su01 02 03 04 0506 07 08 09 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

43Setting an appointment (calendar)Gigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005uIf appointments have already been entered, this will open the list of existing appointments on that day. Select <New Entry> ¢§OK§ to open the data input window.uIf no appointments have been entered, the data input window will open imme-diately to add the new appointment. ¤Change multiple-line input:Appointment:Select On or Off.Date:Enter month/day/year in 8-digit format. Time:Enter hours/minutes in 4-digit format.Text: Enter text (max. 16 characters). The text appears as the appointment name in the list and will be displayed on the screen during the appointment reminder. If you do not enter any text, only the date and time of the appoint-ment are displayed.§Save§ Press the Display key.Signaling appointments and anniversariesIn idle status, an appointment reminder is signaled with the selected ringer (¢page 53) and will sound for 60 sec-onds. The entered text, date, and time are displayed. You can either deactivatean appoint-ment reminder:§Off§ Press the Display key to deacti-vate the appointment reminder.Managing appointmentsv ¢Í ¢ Calendarr/q Select a day in the graphical calendar and press the Control key w. (Days on which appointments have already been saved are highlighted in orange in the calendar).q Select appointment for the day.§Options§ Open menuYou have the following options:View EntryView selected appointment.Open the §Options§ menu for editing, deleting, and activation/deactivation.Edit EntryEdit selected appointment.Delete Entry Delete selected appointment.Please noteIf you have already saved thirty appointments, you will have to first delete an existing appointment before adding a new one.Please noteDuring a call, the appointment reminder is signaled by a short tone.ØÜMeeting03.11.08 15:38Off

44Setting the alarm clockGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Activate / DeactivateActivate/deactivate the selected appointment.Delete AllDelete all appointments.Displaying missed appointments, anniversariesMissed appointments/anniversaries (¢page 32) are displayed in the Missed Alarms list if: uYou do not accept an appointment/anniversary.uThe appointment/anniversary was sig-naled during a phone call.uThe handset is deactivated at the time of the appointment/anniversary.The symbol n and the number of new entries are shown in the display. The most recent entry is at the head of the list.Open the list by selecting the Message key f (¢page 34) or using the menu:v ¢Í ¢Missed AlarmsSelect appointment/anniver-sary.Information about the appointment/anniversary is displayed. A missed appoint-ment is displayed with the appointment name, and a missed anniversary is dis-played with the last name and first name. The date and time will also be shown.§Delete§ Delete appointmentIf 10 entries are already stored in the list, the next appointment reminder will delete the oldest entry. Setting the alarm clockRequirement: The date and time have already been set (¢page 14).Activating/deactivating the alarm clock and setting the wake-up timev ¢Í ¢Alarm Clock¤Change multiple-line input:Activation: Select On or Off.Time: Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit for-mat.Occurrence:Select Daily or Monday-Friday.Volume: Set the volume (1–6).Melody: Select melody.§Save§ Press the Display key.In idle status, the ¼ icon and wake-up time are displayed.A wake-up call is signaled on the display and with the selected ringer (¢page 2). The wake-up call sounds for 60 seconds. If no key is pressed, the wake-up call is repeated twice at five-minute intervals and then turned off. During a call, the wake-up call is only sig-naled by a short tone. Deactivating the wake-up call/repeat after a pause (snooze 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 other key. The wake-up call is deactivated and then repeated after 5 minutes. After the sec-ond repetition, the wake-up call is deactivated completely.

45Using several handsetsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Using several handsetsRegistering handsetsYou can register up to six handsets to your base station.A Gigaset SL78H handset can be regis-tered on up to four base stations. Manually registering the Gigaset SL78H to the Gigaset SL780/SL785You must activate manual registration of the handset on both the handset and the base station. Once it has been registered, the handset returns to idle status. The handset's inter-nal number is shown on the display (e.g., INT 1). If not, repeat the procedure. On the handsetThe handset must not be registered to a base station.§Register§ Press the Display key.The handset is already registered to a base station:v ¢Ï ¢Registration ¢Register HandsetsSelect base station, (e.g., Base 3) and press §OK§.~If required, enter the system PIN for the base station and press §OK§.A message displays indicating that a search is in progress for a base station ready for registration.On the base stationWithin 60 seconds, press and hold the Registration/Paging key on the base sta-tion (¢page 1) (approx. 3 seconds). Registering other handsetsYou can register other Gigaset handsets and handsets of other devices with GAP functionality as follows: On the handset¤Start to register the handset as described in its user guide.On the base stationPress and hold the Registration/Paging key on the base station (¢page 1) (approx. 3 sec.). Deregistering handsetsYou can deregister any other registered handset from any registered Gigaset SL78H handset.v ¢Ï ¢Registration ¢De-register HandsetsSelect the internal subscriber you wish to deregister and press §OK§. (The handset you are currently using is highlighted with <).~Enter the current system PIN and press §Save§.§Yes§ Press the Display key.Locating a handset ("paging")You can locate your handset using the base station. ¤Briefly press the Registration/Paging key on the base station (¢page 1).¤All handsets will ring simultaneously ("paging"), even if the ringers are deac-tivated.Ending paging¤Briefly press the Registration/Paging key on the base station or press the Talk key c on the handset.

46Using several handsetsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Changing the base stationIf 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 ¢Ï ¢Registration ¢Select BasesSelect one of the registered base stations or Best Base, and press §Select§.Making internal callsInternal calls to other handsets registered to the same base station are free of charge.Calling a specific handsetuInitiate internal call. ~Enter the number of the hand-set. Or:uInitiate internal call. s Select handset.cPress the Talk key.Calling all handsets ("group call")u Initiate internal call. *Press the Asterisk key. OrCall All Select menu option andcPress the Talk key.All handsets are called.Ending a calla Press the End Call key.Transferring a call to another handsetYou can transfer an external call to another handset (connect).u Open the list of handsets. The external party hears hold music if activated (¢page 56).sSelect a handset or Call All and press §OK§.When the internal party answers:¤If necessary announce the external call. a Press the End Call key.The external call is transferred to the other handset. If the internal party does not answer or the line is busy, press the Display key §End§ to return to the external call. When transferring a call, you can also press the End Call key a before the internal party answers. Then, if the internal party does not answer or the line is busy, the call will automati-cally return to you.Internal consultation/conference callsWhen you are conducting an external call, you can call an internal party at the same time for consultation, or hold a con-ference call between all 3 parties.You are conducting an external call:u Open the list of handsets. The external party hears hold music if activated (¢page 56).sSelect handset and press §OK§.You are connected to the inter-nal party. Either:§End§ Press the Display key. You are reconnected with the external subscriber.Or:§Conf.§ Press the Display key. All 3 parties are connected to each other.Ending a conference calla Press the End Call key.If an internal party presses the End Call key a, the other handset remains con-nected to the external party.

47Using several handsetsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Accepting/rejecting call waitingIf you receive an external call during an internal call, you will hear the call waiting tone (short tone). The caller's number or name will appear in the display if caller ID is enabled. Ending an internal call, accepting an external call§Accept§ Press the Display key.The internal call is ended. You are con-nected to the external caller.Rejecting the external call§Reject§ Press the Display key.The call waiting tone is turned off. You remain connected to the internal partici-pant. The ringer can still be heard on other registered handsets. Listening in to an external callRequirement: The Listening In function must be activated. You are conducting an external call. An internal party can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation. All the par-ticipants are made aware of the "listening in" by a signal tone. Activating/deactivating listening inv ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Listening InPress §Change§ to activate/deactivate the function (³=on).Internal listening inThe line is busy with an external call. Your screen will display information to that effect. You want to listen in to the external call.c Press and hold the Talk key.You can listen in to the call. All parties hear a signal tone. During this time, this hand-set displays the Conference message, and it is not possible to dial another number from this handset.Ending listening ina Press the End Call key.All parties hear a signal tone.If the first internal party presses the End Call key a, the handset that has "lis-tened in" remains connected to the exter-nal party. Changing the name of a handsetThe names "INT 1", "INT 2," and so on, are assigned automatically at registration. You can change these names. The name must be no more than 10 characters. The changed name is displayed in every hand-set's list.uOpen the list of handsets. Your own handset is indicated by f. sSelect handset.§Options§ Open menu.Rename~Enter name.§Save§ Press the Display key.Changing a handset's internal numberA handset is automatically assigned the lowest free number when it is registered. If all slots are occupied, number 6 is over-written if the handset is in idle status. You can change the internal number of all reg-istered handsets (1–6). uOpen the list of handsets. Your own handset is indicated by f. §Options§ Open menu.Assign Handset No.Select and press §OK§.rSelect number. Only numbers that have not been assigned are displayed.§Save§ Press the Display key to save the input.

48Using a handset as a room monitorGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Using a handset as a room monitorIf the room monitor is activated, a previ-ously saved destination number is called as soon as a set noise level is reached. You can save an internal or external number in your handset as the destination number. All of the handset keys are deactivated, with the exception of the Display keys.The room monitor call to an external number stops after around 90 seconds. The room monitor call to an internal number (handset) stops after approx. 3 minutes (depending on the base station). When the room monitor is activated, all keys are locked except the End Call key. The handset's speaker is muted. When the room monitor is activated, incoming calls to the handset are indi-cated without a ringer and are only shown on the screen. The display and key-pad are not illuminated and advisory tones are also turned off.If you accept an incoming call, the room monitor is suspended for the duration of the call, but the function remains acti-vated.If you deactivate then reactivate the hand-set, the room monitor remains activated.Activating the room monitor and entering the destination numberv ¢É ¢Room Monitor¤Change multiple-line input: Activation:Select On to activate.Alarm to:Select Internal or External.External number: Select the number from the directory (press Display key ö) or enter it directly. Internal number: Select Display key §Change§ ¢Select handset or Call All if you want to call all registered handsets ¢§OK§.In idle status, the destination number or the internal destination number is displayed.Sensitivity:Select noise level sensitivity (Low or High).¤Press §Save§ to save the settings.Warning!uYou should always check the operation of the room monitor before use. For example, test its sensitivity. Check the connection if you are forwarding the room monitor to an outside number. uWhen the function is switched on, the handset's operating time is con-siderably reduced. If necessary, place the handset in the charging cradle. This ensures that the battery does not drain.uIdeally, the handset should be posi-tioned 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) away from the baby. The micro-phone must be directed toward the baby. uThe connection to which the room monitor is forwarded must not be blocked by an activated voice mail.

50Using Bluetooth devicesGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Activating/deactivating Bluetooth modev ¢ò ¢ActivationPress §Change§ to activate or deactivate Blue-tooth mode (³ = activated).In idle status, the ò icon on the handset shows that Bluetooth mode is activated (¢page 2):Registering Bluetooth devicesThe distance between the handset in Blue-tooth mode and the activated Bluetooth device (headset or data device) should be no more than 33 feet (10 m).v ¢ò ¢Search for Headset / Search for DataDeviceThe search can take up to 30 seconds.Once the device has been found, its name will be shown on the display.§Options§ Press the Display key.Trust Device Select and press §OK§.~Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth device you want to register and press §OK§.The device is saved in the list of known devices.Canceling/repeating current searchTo cancel search:§Cancel§ Press the Display key.Repeat search, if necessary: §Options§ Press the Display key.Repeat SearchSelect and press §OK§.Editing the list of known (trusted) devicesOpen listv ¢ò ¢Known DevicesA corresponding icon appears next to each device name in the list displayed:If a device is connected, the correspond-ing symbol ò is shown in the header of the display.Viewing entriesOpen list ¢s(select entry)§Options§ Press the Display key.View Entry Select and press §OK§. Device name and address are displayed. Back with §OK§.Deregistering Bluetooth devicesOpen list ¢s(select entry)§Options§ Press the Display key.Delete Entry Select and press §OK§.Please noteuIf you register a headset, any head-set that is already registered will be overwritten.uIf you would like to use a headset with a handset that is already regis-tered to another device (e.g., to a mobile phone), please deactivate the connection before you start the registration process to the Gigaset.Icon Meaning ô Bluetooth headsetõ Bluetooth data devicePlease noteIf you deregister an activated Blue-tooth device, it may try to reconnect as an "unregistered device."

51Handset settingsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Changing the name of a Bluetooth deviceOpen list ¢s(select entry)§Options§ Press the Display key.Edit Name Select and press §OK§.~Change the name.§Save§ Press the Display keyRejecting/accepting an unregistered Bluetooth deviceIf a Bluetooth device that is not registered in the list of known devices tries to con-nect to the handset, you will be prompted on the display to enter the PIN for the Bluetooth device (bonding).uReject§Back§ Press the Display key.uAccept~Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth device you want to accept and press §OK§.If you have accepted the device, you can use it temporarily (meaning as long as it is within range or until you deacti-vate the handset) or save it to the list of known devices.Once the PIN has been confirmed, save to the list of known devices:–§Yes§ Press the Display key.–§No§ Press the Display key: Use temporarily.Changing the Bluetooth name of the handsetYou can change the name used to identify the handset on the display of another Bluetooth device.v ¢ò ¢Own Device§Change§ Press the Display key~Change the name.§Save§ Press the Display keyHandset settingsYour handset is preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your indi-vidual requirements.Quick access to functions and numbersYou can assign a number or a function to each of the Digit keys Q and 2 to O. The left and right Display keys have a func-tion preselected by default. You can change the assignment (¢page 52).The number is then dialed or the function started by simply pressing a key. Assigning Digit keysRequirement: You have not yet assigned a number or function to the Digit key.¤Press and hold the Digit key.The list of possible key assignments is opened. The following can be selected:Quick Dial / Quick listAssign key to a number from the direc-tory or Quick list.The directory or Quick list is opened. ¤Select an entry and press §OK§. If you delete or edit an entry in the directory or Quick list, there is no effect on the assignment to the Digit/Display key.Room MonitorAssign menu for setting and activating the room monitor to a key (¢page 48).Alarm ClockAssign menu for setting and activating the alarm clock to a key (¢page 44).CalendarOpen calendar/enter new appoint-ment.

52Handset settingsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005BluetoothAssign the Bluetooth menu to a key.RedialDisplay the Last Number Redial list.INTInternal calls (¢page 46).Starting the function, dialing the numberPress and hold the Digit key while in hand-set idle status, or briefly press the Display key. Depending on the key assignment: uNumbers are dialed directly.uThe function menu is opened.Changing key assignmentsDisplay key ¤Press and hold the left or right Display key.The list of possible key assignments is opened. ¤Proceed as described when first assign-ing the Digit key (¢page 51). Using the Display key, the selected func-tion or name of the phone number in the directory or Quick list is displayed (abbre-viated if necessary) on the bottom display line.Digit key ¤Briefly press the Digit key.§Change§ Press the Display key. The list of possible key assignments is displayed. ¤Proceed as described when first assign-ing the key as a Quick Dial (¢page 51). Changing the display languageYou can view the display texts in different languages.v ¢Ï ¢LanguageThe current language is indicated by a Ø.sSelect language and press §Select§. If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand:v ¢Ï ¢ s ¢ s ¢ sPress keys in sequence and confirm by selecting §OK§.s Select the correct language and press §Select§.Setting the displaySetting the screensaverIn idle status, the clock can be displayed as a screensaver. This will replace the idle sta-tus display. It may conceal the calendar, date, time, and name. The screensaver is not displayed in certain situations, for example, during a call or if the handset is deregistered. If a screensaver is activated, the Screen-saver menu option is marked with μ. v ¢Ï ¢Display ¢ScreensaverThe current setting is displayed. ¤Change multiple-line input:Activation:Select On (screensaver is displayed) or Off (no screensaver).Selection:Select screensaver or§View§ Press the Display key. The active screensaver is displayed.s Select screensaver and press §OK§.§Save§ Press the Display key.

53Handset settingsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005When the screensaver conceals the dis-play, briefly press a to show the idle display.Setting the display backlightDepending on whether or not the handset is in the charging cradle, you can activate or deactivate the backlight. If it is acti-vated, the display is permanently dimmed.v ¢Ï ¢Display ¢BacklightThe current setting is displayed. ¤Change multiple-line input:In ChargerSelect On or Off.Out of ChargerSelect On or Off.§Save§ Press the Display key. Activating/deactivating auto answerIf you activate this function, you can sim-ply answer a call by lifting the handset out of the charging cradle, without having to press the Talk key c.v ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Auto Answer§Change§ Press Display key (³=on).Changing the handsfree/earpiece volumeYou can set the loudspeaker volume for handsfree talking and the earpiece vol-ume to five different levels. In idle status:t ¢Handset Volumer Set the earpiece volume.s Scroll to the Speaker line.r Set the handsfree volume.§Save§ Press the Display key, if neces-sary, to save the setting per-manently.Setting the volume during a call:t Press the Control key.r Select volume.The setting will automatically be saved after approx. 3 seconds; if not, press the Display key §Save§.If t is assigned to another function:§Options§ Open menu.Volume Select and press §OK§.Configure setting (see above).Changing ringersuVolume:You can choose between five volumes (1–5; e.g., volume 3 = Š) and the "crescendo" ringer (6; volume increases with each ring = ‡). uRingers:You can select a ringer from a list of preloaded ringers.You can set different ringers for the fol-lowing functions:uExt. Calls: For external callsuInternal Calls: For internal callsuAppointments: For set appointments (¢page 42)uAll: The same ringer for all functionsPlease noteWith the On setting, the standby time of the handset can be significantly reduced.Please noteYou can also set the call volume, ring-ers, and advisory tones through the menu (¢page 25).

54Handset settingsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Settings for individual functionsSet the volume and melody depending on the type of signaling required.In idle status:t ¢Ringer SettingsqSelect setting (e.g., Ext. Calls) and press §OK§.rSet volume (1–6). sScroll to the next line.rSelect melody.§Save§ Press the Display key to save the setting.Additionally for external calls:Once you have selected the melody, you can specify a time period when you do not want the telephone to ring (e.g., during the night). Time Control: Select On or Off.Suspend ringing from: In 4-digit format, enter the start of the period.Suspend ringing until:In 4-digit format, enter the end of the period.Same ringer for all functionsIn idle status:t ¢Ringer Settings ¢All¤Set volume and ringer (see "Settings for individual functions").§Save§ Press the Display key.§Yes§ Confirm the prompt to save your settings.Activating/deactivating the ringerYou can deactivate the ringer on your handset before you answer a call or when the handset is in idle status; the ringer can be deactivated permanently or just for the current call. The ringer cannot be reacti-vated while an external call is in progress.Deactivating the ringer permanently*Press and hold the Asterisk key.The ó icon appears in the display.Reactivating the ringer*Press and hold the Asterisk key.Deactivating the ringer for the current call§Silence§ Press the Display key.Activating/deactivating the alert toneIn place of the ringer, you can activate an alert tone. When you get a call, you will hear a short tone ("Beep") instead of the ringer.*Press and hold the Asterisk key, and within 3 seconds:§Beep§ Press the Display key. A call will now be signaled by one short alert tone. The ñ icon appears in the display.Please noteDuring this period, you will continue to receive calls from numbers to which you have assigned a personalized mel-ody in the directory (VIP).Please noteYou can also set the call volume, ring-ers, and advisory tones through the menu (¢page 25).

55Handset settingsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Activating/deactivating advisory tonesYour handset uses advisory tones to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following advisory tones can be acti-vated/deactivated independently of each other:uKey click: Every key press is confirmed.uAcknowledgment tones: –Confirmation tone (ascending tone sequence): At the end of an entry/setting and when a new entry arrives in the Answering Machine list or Call lists–Error tone (descending tone sequence): When you make an incorrect entry–Menu end tone: When scrolling to the end of a menu uBattery low beep: The battery requires charging.In idle status:t ¢Advisory Tones¤Change multiple-line input:Key Tones: Select On or Off.Confirmation: Select On or Off.Battery: Select On, Off or In Call. The battery warning tone is activated/deactivated and only sounds during a call. §Save§ Press the Display key.Setting your own area codeTo transfer phone numbers (e.g., in vCards), it is essential that your area code (international and local area code) is saved on the phone.Some of these numbers are already pre-set.v ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Area CodesCheck that the (pre)set area code is cor-rect.¤Change multiple-line input:qSelect/change input field. rNavigate in the input field.ÑIf necessary, delete number: press the Display key.~Enter number.§Save§ Press the Display key.Example:Restoring the handset default settingsYou can reset individual settings and changes that you have made.The following settings are not affected by a resetuRegistration to the base stationuDate and timeuEntries in the calendaruEntries in the directory, Quick list, Call listsv ¢Ï ¢Reset ¢Handset Reset§Yes§ Press the Display key.Please noteYou can also set the call volume, ring-ers, and advisory tones through the menu (¢page 25).Area CodesInternational code:00 - 1Local area code:0 - [ ]ÛSave

56Base station settingsGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / registr_sett.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Base station settingsThe base station settings are carried out using a registered Gigaset SL78H handset.Protecting against unauthorized accessProtect the system settings of the base sta-tion with a PIN known only to you. The system PIN must be entered when, for example, registering/deregistering a handset to/from the base station or when restoring the default settings.Changing the system PINYou can change the 4-digit system PIN pre-set on the base station (default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit PIN known only by you.Gigaset SL785: Setting a system PIN facili-tates remote operation of the answering machine ¢page 40. v ¢Ï ¢System ¢System PIN~Enter the current system PIN and press §OK§.~Enter your new system PIN and press §OK§.Resetting the system PINIf you have forgotten your system PIN, you can reset the base station to the original code 0000:Disconnect the power cord from the base station. Hold down the Registration/Pag-ing key on the base station while recon-necting the power cable to the base sta-tion. Release the key after a while. The base station has now been reset, and the system PIN 0000 set.Activating/deactivating music on holdv ¢Ï ¢Audio Settings ¢Music on HoldPress §Change§ to activate or deactivate the music on hold (³ = on).Repeater supportWith a repeater, you can increase the range and reception strength of your base station. You must activate repeater mode. This will terminate any calls that are in progress.Requirement: A repeater is registered. Eco mode is deactivated.v ¢Ï ¢System ¢Repeater ModePress §Change§ to deactivate repeater mode (³= on).Restoring the base station to the factory settingsWhen the settings are restoreduDate and time will be retained uEco mode is deactivateduHandsets are still registered uThe system PIN is not reset v ¢Ï ¢Reset ¢Base Reset~Enter the system PIN and press §OK§.§Yes§ Press the Display key.Please noteAll handsets are deregistered and must be reregistered.Please noteRepeater support and Eco mode (¢page 42) cancel each other out, meaning both functions cannot be used at the same time.

57Connecting the base station to the PABXGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / pabx.fm / 07.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Connecting the base station to the PABXThe following settings are only necessary when your PABX requires them; see the PABX user guide.Dialing modes and recallThe current setting is indicated by Ø.Changing the dialing modeThe following dialing modes can be selected:uTouch-tone dialing (DTMF)uPulse dialingv ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Dialing ModesSelect dialing mode and press §Select§ (Ø=selected). Setting recall Your phone is preset at the factory for operation on the main connection. For operation on a PABX, you may have to change this value. Please refer to the user guide for your PABX.v ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢RecallsSelect recall and press §Select§. (Ø = set value). Possible val-ues are: 80 ms, 100 ms, 120 ms, 180 ms, 250 ms, 300 ms, 600 ms, 800 ms.Setting pausesChanging pause after line seizureYou can change the length of the pause inserted between pressing the Talk key c and sending the number. v Open the main menu.*#Q5#LPress keys. ~Enter digit for the pause length (1= 1 sec.; 2=3sec.; 3= 7 sec.) and press §OK§.Changing the pause after the Flash keyYou can change the length of the pause if your PABX requires this (refer to the user guide for your PABX). v Open the main menu.*#Q5#2Press keys. ~Enter a digit for the length of the pause (1=800ms; 2=1600ms; 3=3200ms) and press §OK§. Switching temporarily to touch-tone dialing (DTMF)If your PABX still operates with pulse dial-ing (DP), but you need touch-tone dialing (DTMF) for a connection (e.g., to listen to the network mailbox), you must switch to touch-tone dialing for the call.Requirement: You are conducting a call or have already dialed an external number.*Press the Asterisk key.After the call has ended, pulse dialing is automatically reactivated.

58Questions and answersGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Questions and answersIf you have any questions about using your phone, visit us any time at www.gigaset.com/customercare. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions.Registration or connection problems with a Bluetooth headset.¥Reset the Bluetooth headset (see the user guide for your headset).¥Delete registration data from the handset when deregistering the device (¢page 50).¥Repeat the registration process (¢page 50).The display is blank. 1. The handset is not switched on.¥Press and hold the End Call key a.2. The battery is dead.¥Charge the battery or replace it (¢page 11)."No Base" flashes in the display.1. The handset is outside the range of the base station.¥Move the handset closer to the base sta-tion.The base station's range is reduced because Eco mode is activated.¥Deactivate Eco mode (¢page 42), or reduce the distance between the hand-set and the base station.2. The base station is not turned on.¥Check the base station's power adapter (¢page 9)."Please register handset" flashes in the display.Handset has not been registered with the base station or has been deregistered.¥Register the handset (¢page 45).Handset does not ring. The ringer is deactivated.¥Activate the ringer (¢page 54).You cannot hear a ringer/dial tone from the landline network. The phone cord supplied has not been used or has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong pin connections.¥Always use the phone cord supplied, or ensure that the pin connections are correct when purchasing from a retailer (¢page 9).Error tone sounds after system PIN prompt.You have entered the wrong system PIN.¥Reset the system PIN to 0000 (¢page 56).Forgotten the system PIN. ¥Reset the system PIN to 0000 (¢page 56).The other party cannot hear you. You have pressed the §Mute§ Display key. The handset is muted.¥Activate the microphone again (¢page 28).The number of the caller is not displayed despite CIP.Caller ID is not enabled.¥The caller should ask the network provider to release Caller ID (CI).You hear an error tone when keying an input (a descending tone sequence).Action has failed/invalid input. ¥Repeat the operation. Watch the display and refer to the user guide, if necessary.You cannot listen to messages on the net-work mailbox.Your PABX is set for pulse dialing.¥Set your PABX to touch-tone dialing.

59EnvironmentGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Gigaset SL785 only EnvironmentOur environmental mission statement At Gigaset Communications GmbH, we take our social responsibilities very seri-ously and are actively committed to improving the world we live in. Our ideas, technologies, and actions serve people, society, and the environment. The goal of our activities around the world is to secure sustainable life resources for humanity. Throughout the entire life cycle of each of our products, we are committed to taking a responsible environmental approach. We assess the environmental impact of our products, including their manufac-ture, procurement, distribution, use, serv-ice, and disposal, as early as the product and process design stages. Further information on our environmen-tally friendly products and processes is available on the Internet at www.gigaset.com.Environmental management systemGigaset Communications GmbH is certified compli-ant with the EN 14001 and ISO 9001 interna-tional standards.ISO 14001 (Environment): Certified since September 2007 by TÜV SÜD Manage-ment Service GmbH.ISO 9001 (Quality): Certified since February 17, 1994, by TÜV SÜD Manage-ment Service GmbH.Ecological energy consumptionThe use of ECO DECT (¢page 42) saves energy and actively contributes to envi-ronmental protection. No time is specified for a message in the Call lists. Date and time have not been set.¥Set the date/time (¢page 14).The answering machine announces "PIN is incorrect" during remote operation. 1. You have entered the wrong system PIN. ¥Enter the system PIN again. 2. The system PIN is still set to 0000.¥Change the system PIN (¢page 56).The answering machine is not recording any messages/has switched to answer only. Its memory is full.¥Delete old messages.¥Play back new messages and delete.

60AppendixGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005DisposalAll electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from general household waste, using the sites designated by local authorities.If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out garbage can, the product is subject to European Directive 2002/96/EC.The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment prevents potential harm to health and the environment. .For further information on disposing of your used equipment, please contact your local authorities, or your waste collection service.AppendixCare¤Wipe the base station, charging cradle, and handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static. Contact with liquidIf the handset should come into contact with liquid:1. Immediately switch the handset off and remove the batteries.2. Allow the liquid to drain from the hand-set.3. Pat all parts dry, then place the hand-set, with the battery compartment open and the keypad facing down, in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours (never in a microwave oven, convec-tion oven, etc.).4. Do not switch on the handset again until it is completely dry.Once fully dried, you should be able to use it again normally.SpecificationsRecommended batteriesTechnology: Lithium ion (Li-ion)Voltage: 3.7 VCapacity: 830 mAhType: V30145-K1310-X444The handset is supplied with the recom-mended battery. Only the original battery may be used.!

61AppendixGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005In light of continuous advances in battery technology, we regularly update the list of recommended batteries in the FAQ sec-tion of the Gigaset Customer Care pages:www.gigaset.com/customercare Handset operating and charging timesThe operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity and age of the battery as well as the way you use the device. (All times are maximum possible times and apply when the display back-light is switched off).Base station power consumptionGeneral specificationsPin connections on the telephone jackWriting and editing textThe following rules apply when writing text:uControl the cursor with uvts.uCharacters are inserted to the left of the cursor.uPress the Asterisk key * to show the table of special characters. Select the required character, then press the Dis-play key §Insert§ to insert the character at the cursor position.uThe first letter of the name of directory entries is automatically capitalized, fol-lowed by lowercase letters.Writing names Press the relevant key several times to enter the corresponding letters/charac-ters.If you press and hold a key, the corre-sponding digit will be inserted.Standby time approx. 200 hours (8 days)Talktime approx. 15 hoursCharging time approx. 3.5 hoursIn standby mode approx. 1.3 WDuring a call approx. 1.5 WDECT standard is supportedGAP standard is supportedNo. of channels 60 duplex channelsRadio frequency range 1880–1900 MHzDuplex method Time multiplex, 10-ms frame lengthChannel grid 1728 kHzBit rate 1152 kbit/sModulation GFSKLanguage code 32 kbit/sTransmission power 10 mW, average power per channelRange up to 300 m outdoors, up to 50 m indoorsBase station power supply 120V ~/60 HzEnvironmental operat-ing conditions+5°C to +45°C, 20% to 75% relative humidityDialing mode DTMF (touch-tone dial-ing)/DP (pulse dialing)1unused2unused3a4b5unused6unused3 214 5 6

62Additional functions in the PC interfaceGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Standard characters1) Space2) Line breakSetting uppercase/lowercase or digitsPress the Pound key # briefly to switch from Abc to 123 mode, from 123 to abc mode, and from abc to Abc mode (upper-case: 1st letter uppercase, all others low-ercase). Press the Pound key #before entering the letter.You can see on the display whether upper-case letters, lowercase letters, or digits is selected.Additional functions in the PC interfaceYou can connect your handset to your computer using Bluetooth (¢page 49) or the supplied USB cable. If you want to use the Bluetooth connection, your computer must be equipped with a suitable dongle. To transfer data using the USB port, you must install the driver software from the supplied CD before connecting the USB cable (¢page 16).To enable your handset to communicate with the PC, the Gigaset QuickSync program must be installed on your PC (free to download at www.gigaset.com/gigasetSL780). 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x12abc2äáàâãç3def3ëéèê4gh i4ïíìî5jkl5Lmno6öñóòôõMpqr s7ßNtuv8üúùûOwx y z 9ÿ ýæø åQ.,?!01) 2)Please noteuIf Bluetooth is activated and the supplied USB cable is plugged into the connection socket (¢page 16), Bluetooth is automat-ically deactivated. – If a Bluetooth voice connection has already been established, Bluetooth is not deactivated until the connection is deactivated.– If a Bluetooth data connection has already been established, the response depends on the receiving device.uBluetooth is automatically reacti-vated when the USB cable is removed. uIf Bluetooth is deactivated and the USB cable is plugged in, Bluetooth cannot be activated.

63Additional functions in the PC interfaceGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Transferring dataYou can synchronize your telephone direc-tory with Outlook using the Gigaset QuickSync program (see the program's Help functions).During the transfer of data between hand-set and PC, you will see Data transfer in progress on the display. During this time, the keypad is disabled, and incoming calls will be ignored.Updating the firmware¤Connect your phone to your PC using the USB cable supplied (¢page 16).¤Start the Gigaset QuickSync program on your PC.¤Establish a connection to your handset.¤Select [Settings] ¢[Device Proper-ties] to open the [Device] tab¤Click [Firmware Update]This launches the firmware update. The data is initially loaded from the update server over the Internet. The amount of time this takes depends on the speed of your Internet connection. The display on your phone is switched off, and the Message key f and Handsfree key d start flashing.The update process can take up to 10 min-utes (not including the download time). Do not interrupt the process or remove the USB cable. Once the update is com-plete, your phone will automatically restart. Procedure in case of an errorIf your phone does not work properly fol-lowing the update, repeat the update process. If you cannot establish a connec-tion to the PC, proceed as follows:¤Remove the USB cable from the tele-phone¤Remove the battery (¢page 12)¤Press and hold keys 4 and L simultaneously¤Replace the battery¤Reconnect the USB cable¤Release keys 4 and L simultane-ouslyProceed as described under "Updating the firmware".Bluetooth ò Qualified Design IdentityThe Bluetooth QD ID for your Gigaset SL78H is: B013322.

64FCC / ACTA InformationGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Industry Canada CertificationOperation is subject to the following two condi-tions (1) this device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommu-nications network, protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appro-priate Terminal Equipment Technical Require-ments document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.Repairs to certified equipment should be coor-dinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunc-tions, may give the telecommunications com-pany cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.This precaution may be particularly important in rural areasNOTE: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The ter-mination of an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all devices does not exceed five.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can-ada.FCC / ACTA InformationWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Gigaset Commu-nications USA LLC could void the FCC authority to operate the equipment. This includes the addition of any external antenna device.This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of the base station is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product iden-tifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN with-out a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.A copy of the supplier's Declaration of Conform-ity (SDoC) is available at this Internet address: www.gigaset.com/docs.If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance, that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a com-plaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

65FCC / ACTA InformationGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or proce-dures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone com-pany will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to main-tain uninterrupted service. If you experience trouble with this telephone system, disconnect it from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equip-ment is not malfunctioning.If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please con-tact Support at 1-866 374 3864. If the equip-ment is causing harm to the telephone net-work, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the prob-lem is resolved. This equipment is of a type that is not intended to be repaired by the Customer (user).This telephone system may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or cor-poration commission for information. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone.If your home has specially wired alarm equip-ment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not dis-able your alarm equipment. If you have ques-tions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.This telephone system equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera-tion. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-ence in a residential installation. Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TV’s and VCR’s; to minimize or prevent such interference, the system base should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR; and, if interference is expe-rienced, moving the base farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this telephone system does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the system off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.2. Increase the separation between the base station and receiver.3. Connect the base station into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.Notice for Direct Inward Dialing ("DID")ALLOWING THIS EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO NOT PROVIDE FOR PROPER ANSWER SUPERVISION AS A VIOLATION OF PART 68 OF THE FCC‘S RULES.Notice to Hearing Aid Wearers: This phone system is compatible with induc-tively coupled hearing aids.Power Outage: In the event of a power outage, your cordless telephone will not operate. The cordless tele-phone requires electricity for operation. You should have a telephone that does not require electricity available for use during power out-ages.Notice: 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.For body worn operation, the portable part (handset) has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines. Use with an accessory that contains metal parts may not ensure com-pliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.Notice to telephone company service:If you need service from your telephone com-pany, please provide them with the information– Facility interface Code (FIC)– Service Order Code (SOC)– Universal Service Order Code (USOC) as indicated on the label on the bottom side of the base station.

66FCC / ACTA InformationGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Safety precautionsBefore using your telephone equipment, basic safety instructions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons. 1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water, for exam-ple, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swim-ming pool.5. Place this product securely on a stable sur-face. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the unit falls.6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are provided for ventilation, to pro-tect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided.7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.8. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one can step or trip on the cord.9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or elec-tric shock.10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in the risk of fire or elec-tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product.11. To reduce the risk of electric shock or burns, do not disassemble this product. Take it to a qualified service center when service is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages, dangerous electrical current or other risks. Incorrect reas-sembly can cause electric shock when the appli-ance is subsequently used.12. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:a.) When the power cord is damaged or frayed.b.) If liquid has been spilled into the product. c.) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. e.) If the product has been dropped or physi-cally has been damaged. f.) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cord-less type) during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. Therefore we suggest a surge arrestor.14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.15. Emergency/911 numbers may not be dialed if the keypad is locked.16. Minimum No. 26 AWG telecommunication line cord must be used with this phone.BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONSTo reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric shock, and to properly dispose of batteries, please read and understand the following instructions.CONTAINS ALKALINE NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DIS-POSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN MUNICIPAL WASTE.1. Only use the batteries specified for use with this product.2. DO NOT USE ALKALINE NICKEL CADMIUM OR ALKALINE LITHIUM BATTERIES, or mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufactur-ers in this product. DO NOT USE NONRE-CHARGEABLE BATTERIES.3. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire; the cells may explode. Do not expose batteries to water. Check with local codes for special dis-posal instructions.4. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.5. Exercise care in handling the batteries in order not to short the batteries with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The batteries or conducting material may over-

67Service (Customer Care)Gigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005heat and cause burns or fire.6. Charge the batteries provided with, or identi-fied for use with, this product only in accord-ance with the instructions and limitations spec-ified in the user’s manual. Do not attempt to charge the batteries with any means other than that specified in the users manual.7. Periodically clean the charge contacts on both the charger and handset.Service (Customer Care)Customer Care Warranty for Cordless ProductsTo obtain Customer Care Warranty service,product operation information, or for problem resolution, call:Toll Free: 1-886-274-87589:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday End-user limited warrantyThis product is covered by a one year limited warranty. Any repair replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to: 1-866-374-3864.This limited, non-transferable warranty is pro-vided to the original buyer/end-consumer ("you") for systems, handsets and accessories (collectively, "Product") provided by Gigaset Communications USA LLC ("Gigaset USA"). Gigaset USA warrants to you that at the date of purchase, the product is free of defects in work-manship and materials and the software included in the Product will perform in substan-tial compliance to its program specifications.1. WARRANTY PERIODThe Product warranty period is one (1) year from the original date of purchase by you. Proof of purchase (e.g., sales slip or invoice) must be provided with any Product returned during the warranty period. Batteries supplied with the Products are warranted to be free from defects at the time of purchase only.2. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Gigaset USA's entire liability and your exclusive remedy if the Product is defective in materials or workmanship during the warranty period and is returned shall be that the Product will be repaired or replaced as set forth in Section 4 below. Reconditioned replacement compo-nents, parts or materials may be used in the replacement or repair. Data in the memory of the Product may be lost during repair.3.THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND IS VOID WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING:– Cosmetic damage, physical damage to the surface of the Product, including, without limitation, breakage, cracks, dents, scratches or adhesive marks on the LCD screen or outside casing of the Product.– Products which have been repaired, main-tained or modified (including the antenna) by anyone other than Gigaset USA or a Gigaset USA-approved repair facility, or that have been improperly installed.– Cost of installation, removal or reinstalla-tion.– Damage due to any telephone, electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet or computer malfunctions, failures, or difficulties of any kind, including without limitation, server failure or incomplete, incorrect, garbled or delayed computer transmissions.

68Service (Customer Care)Gigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005– Equipment and components not manufac-tured, supplied or authorized by Gigaset USA.– Modification of the Product's components, or operation of the Product in an unsuitable environment or in a manner for which it is not intended, including but not limited to failures or defects caused by misuse, abuse, accidents, physical damage, abnormal oper-ation, improper handling or storage, neglect, alterations, unauthorized installa-tion, removal or repairs, failure to follow instructions, problems caused by the car-rier's network coverage, exposure to fire, water or excessive moisture or dampness, floods, or extreme changes in climate or temperature, acts of God, riots, acts of ter-rorism, spills of food or liquids, viruses or other software flaws introduced into the Product, or other acts which are not the fault of Gigaset USA and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling or blown fuses.– Products which have had warranty stickers, electronic serial number and/or serial number label removed, altered, rendered illegible or fraudulently applied to other equipment.– Signal reception problems (unless caused by defect in material or workmanship in the Product).– Products operated outside published maxi-mum ratings.– Performance of the Products when used in combination with other products or equip-ment not manufactured, supplied or author-ized by Gigaset USA.– Consumables (such as batteries and fuses).– Payments for labor or service to representa-tives or service centers not authorized to perform product maintenance by Gigaset USA.–Loss of data.– Testing and examination discloses that the alleged defect or malfunction in the Product does not exist.This warranty does not cover customer educa-tion, instruction, installation or removal, set up adjustments, problems related to service(s) provided by a carrier or other service provider, and/or signal reception problems. Gigaset USA shall not be responsible for software, firmware, information, or memory data contained in, stored on, or integrated with any Products returned for repair, whether under warranty or not. This warranty is valid only in the United States.USE WITH ACCESSORIES NOT SUPPLIED BY GIGASET USA OR NOT OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY GIGASET USA MAY VOID WARRANTY.4. WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDUREAll warranty claims must be made by notifying Gigaset USA prior to the expiration of the war-ranty period. Gigaset USA's obligation to pro-vide warranty support shall not extend past the end of the warranty period, except that any product repaired or replaced during the war-ranty period shall continue to be warranted for the balance of such warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is greater. Throughout the warranty period, Support will be available Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding National hol-idays. Support service will be provided for you by accessing the toll free customer service number:1-886-274-87585. LIMITATION OF WARRANTYGigaset USA makes no warranty or representa-tion that the software in the Products will meet your requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected. 6. LIMITATION ON REMEDIES; NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES Your exclusive remedy for any breach of this limited warranty is as set forth above. Except for any refund elected by Gigaset USA, YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSE-QUENTIAL DAMAGES, if the Product does not meet the limited warranty , and, to the maxi-mum extent allowed by applicable law, even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose. The terms below ("Exclusion of Incidental, Conse-quential and Certain Other Damages") are also incorporated into this limited warranty . Some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have

69Service (Customer Care)Gigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005others which vary from state/jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction.7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES GIGASET USA AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE PRODUCT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (IF ANY) AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS. THE LIMITED WAR-RANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WAR-RANTIES (IF ANY) CREATED BY ANY DOCUMEN-TATION OR PACKAGING EXCEPT FOR THE LIM-ITED WARRANTY, AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IS IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRAN-TIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OR RESPONSES, OF RESULTS, OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, OF LACK OF VIRUSES AND OF LACK OF NEGLI-GENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT, AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PRO-VIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, OR CORRE-SPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE PROD-UCT. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclu-sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. If an implied warranty or condition is created by your state and federal or state law prohibits disclaimer of it, you also have an implied warranty or condition, BUT ONLY AS TO DEFECTS DISCOVERED DURING THE PERIOD OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY (ONE YEAR). AS TO ANY DEFECTS DISCOVERED AFTER THE ONE YEAR PERIOD, THERE IS NO WAR-RANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. This lim-ited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In no event shall Gigaset USA's liability exceed the cost of repairing or replacing defective Products as provided herein, and any such liabilities will terminate upon expiration of the warranty period.Any supplements or updates to the Product or the software in the Product, including without limitation, any (if any) software fixes or upgrades or bug fixes provided to you after the expiration of the one year limited warranty period are not covered by any warranty or con-dition, express, implied or statutory.8. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GIGASET USA, SELLER OR THEIR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CON-SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUD-ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE, FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, THE PROVI-SION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SER-VICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNEC-TION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABIL-ITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF GIGASET USA OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER, AND EVEN IF GIGASET USA OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AS PROVIDED UNDER THE WARRANTY, IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WAR-RANTY. 9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAM-AGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF GIGASET USA, SELLER AND ANY OF THEIR SUP-PLIERS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING (EXCEPT FOR ANY REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ELECTED BY GIGASET USA OR SELLER OR SUPPLIER WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WAR-RANTY) SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT OR FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00 USD). THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

70Service (Customer Care)Gigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / appendix.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.200510.GOVERNING LAW This limited warranty will be governed by the laws of Texas, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If you want to learn more about Service or for Support on your phone, visit our web site at http://www.gigaset.com or please call1-886-274-8758.Issued byGigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 BocholtGigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008All rights reserved.Subject to availability. Rights of modifications reserved.Product attributes subject to change. We reserve the right, to make changes without notice in equipment design and/or compo-nents. Part Number:A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX © Copyright 2008.

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71AccessoriesGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / accessories_SAG.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005AccessoriesGigaset handsetsUpgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX:Gigaset SL78H handsetuIlluminated graphical color display (256k colors)uIlluminated keypaduHandsfree talkinguPolyphonic ringersuDirectory for around 500 entriesuPC interface to manage directory entriesuBluetoothuRoom monitorwww.gigaset.com/gigasetSL78HGigaset S67H/S68H handsetuIlluminated graphical color display (65k colors)uIlluminated keypaduHandsfree talkinguPolyphonic ringersuDirectory for around 250 entriesuPicture CIPuHeadset socketuBluetooth (Gigaset S68H only)uRoom monitorwww.gigaset.com/gigasetS67H

72AccessoriesGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / accessories_SAG.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Gigaset SL37H handsetuIlluminated graphical color display (65k colors)uIlluminated keypaduHandsfree talkinguPolyphonic ringersuDirectory for around 250 entriesuPicture CIPuPC interface (e.g., for managing directory entries, ringers, and screensavers)uHeadset socketuBluetoothuRoom monitoruWalkie-talkie functionwww.gigaset.com/gigasetSL37HGigaset repeaterThe Gigaset repeater can be used to increase the reception range between your Gigaset handset and the base station.www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater Gigaset HC450: Door intercom for cordless phones uUse the intercom from your cordless phone – no need for a landline home phoneuIntuitive user functions using the Display keys (open door, switch on entry light)uSimple to configure using the handset menuuDivert to outside phone numbers (intercom feature)uSimple to install and register with the Gigaset systemuReplaces existing call button – no further cable is neededuSupports the existing doorbell and standard door openeruConfiguration options for the second ringer key (separate intercom call, activate entrance lighting, or function as the first ringer key)www.gigaset.com/GigasetHC450

73Mounting the base station to the wallGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / accessories_SAG.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Mounting the base station to the wallAll accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer.Only use original accessories. This prevents possible health risks and property damage and also ensures compliance with all relevant regulations.approx. 2.5 mm48 mm

74IndexGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / SL785SIX.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005IndexAAccess protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Acknowledgment tones . . . . . . . . . . . 55Activatingadvisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 36answering machine (remote operation). . . . . . . . . . 40appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42call acceptance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21internal listening in. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21room monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48two-way record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Advisory tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Alert tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44saving in directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Announcement (answering machine) .37Answer only mode (answering machine). . . . . . . . . . 36Answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . . 36deleting messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .38playing back messages . . . . . . . . . . 37recording a personal announcement/answer only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40scrolling back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37scrolling forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Answering Machine list . . . . . . . . 33, 34Answering machine, see also Network mailboxAppointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Appointment/anniversarydisplay missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Appointmentsactivating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . . 43deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43managing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Area codesetting own area code. . . . . . . . . . . 55Assigning a key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Assigning a number key . . . . . . . . . . 51Asterisk key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Automaticcall acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 53BBase stationchanging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9connecting to PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . 57power consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . 61restoring factory settings . . . . . . . . 56setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10system PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Batterycharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2, 13display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2, 16inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11recommended batteries . . . . . . . . . 60tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Best base station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Birthday, see AnniversaryBluetoothaccepting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50changing device name . . . . . . . . . . 51deregistering devices . . . . . . . . . . . 50list of known devices . . . . . . . . . . . 50registering devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50setting own area code . . . . . . . . . . 55transferring directory (vCard) . . . . . 31CCalendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Callaccepting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26accepting (Bluetooth). . . . . . . . . . . 26diverting (connecting) . . . . . . . . . . 46ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26external. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46party listening in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47picking up from answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38transferring (connecting) . . . . . . . . 47two-way record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Call acceptance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 53

75IndexGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / SL785SIX.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Call duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Call lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Call screening during recording . . . . . 39Call waitinginternal call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Callingexternal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Care of the telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Changingdestination number . . . . . . . . . . . . 49device name (Bluetooth). . . . . . . . . 51dialing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57display language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52earpiece volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53handsfree volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53internal number of a handset . . . . . 47name of a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57ringer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53system PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Character set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Charge status display . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2CI, CIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27CIP picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27CNIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Conference (internal) . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Confirmation tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Connecting, base station to PABX . . . . 57Consultation call (internal) . . . . . . . . . 46Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 18Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . 19Customer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67DDeactivatingadvisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 36appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42call acceptance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21internal listening in. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21room monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49two-way record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Delete key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Deletingannouncement for answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Deregistering (handset). . . . . . . . . . . 45Deregistering devices (Bluetooth) . . . 50Destination number (room monitor) . 48Dialingdirectory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Quick Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Quick list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30using Quick Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29copying number from text . . . . . . . 32managing entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18order of entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30saving anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32saving entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29sending entry/list to handset . . . . . 31transferring a vCard (Bluetooth) . . . 31using to enter numbers . . . . . . . . . 32Displaybacklight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53changing display language. . . . . . . 52in idle status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20memory (directory/Quick list). . . . . 31missed appointments/anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44name (CNIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27network mailbox message . . . . . . . 41number (CI/CIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 19assigning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60DP (pulse dialing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57EEarpiece mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Eco mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42E-mail addresscopying from the directory . . . . . . . 32End Call key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 26Ending, call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Entryselecting from directory . . . . . . . . . 30Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

76IndexGigaset SL785 / EN-US / A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX / SL785SIX.fm / 09.01.2009Version 4, 16.09.2005Error tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55External calldiverting to ans. mach. . . . . . . . . . . 38FFast accessanswering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 40network mailbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Flash key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 57GGeneral troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 58Group call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46HHandsetactivating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . . 21advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55changing internal number. . . . . . . . 47changing name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47changing the number . . . . . . . . . . . 47changing to a different base station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46changing to best reception . . . . . . . 46contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60deregistering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45display backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53display language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52diverting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46earpiece volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53handsfree volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53idle status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45registering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45registering to a different base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46restoring to factory settings. . . . . . .55screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11using room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 48using several . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Handset operating timein room monitor mode . . . . . . . . . . 48Handsfreekey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1talking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Headset (Bluetooth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Hearing aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58IIconalarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44answering machine . . . . . . . . . 36, 39battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19for new messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21new message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Idle status (display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Idle status, returning to . . . . . . . . . . . 20Incorrect input (correction) . . . . . . . . 19Installing, base station . . . . . . . . . . . 10Internalconference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46listening in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Internal call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47KKey 1 (Fast Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 40Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21KeysAsterisk key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 18Delete key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Display keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 19End Call key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 26Fast Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 40Flash key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Handsfree key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1On/Off key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Pound key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 21Quick Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Quick list key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Talk key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 26