Gigaset Communications E450 User Manual
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Brief overview
Brief overview
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INT Menu
1 Display in idle status
2 Charge status of the battery pack
= e V U (empty to full)
= flashes: battery pack almost empty
e V U flashes: battery pack charging
3 Display keys (page 14)
4 Message key
Access to calls and message lists;
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Flashes: new message or new call;
Will illuminate after each missed call
whether the caller left a voice mail message
or not
5 End 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)
6 Pound (#) key
Key lock on/off (press and hold in idle
status),
Toggle between upper/lower case and digits
7 Call-by-call list key
Open call-by-call list
8 2.5 mm plug for headset
9 Microphone
10 Flash key
- Confer (Flash)
- Insert a dialing pause (press and hold)
11 Star key
Ringtones on/off (press and hold),
Open table of special characters
12 Key 1
Select network mailbox (press and hold)
13 Tal k key
Answer a call, open last number redial list
(press briefly), start dialing (press and hold)
14 Handsfree key
Switch between earpiece and handsfree
mode;
Lights up: handsfree activated;
Key flashes: incoming call
15 Control key (page 14)
16 Signal strength
Ð i Ñ Ò (high to low)
| flashes: Out of Range
Registration/Paging key
(page 21/page 22)
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Contents
Contents
Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Brief overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Gigaset E450 –
more than just a telephone . . . . . 7
First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pack contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the base station . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . 8
Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Handsfree operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating the handset . . . . . . . . 13
Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Returning to idle status . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . 15
CID 2.5 services (network services) . . 15
Using the directory and lists . . . 16
Directory/call-by-call list . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Opening lists with the
message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the network mailbox . . . . 20
Configuring the network mailbox
for fast access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing the network mailbox
message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using several handsets . . . . . . . 21
Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Locating a handset ("paging") . . . . . . 22
Changing the base station . . . . . . . . . 22
Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Linking internal callers to
an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the name of a handset . . . . 24
Changing internal number of
a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using a handset as a room monitor . . 24
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the display language . . . . . 26
Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the screen picture . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Activating/deactivating auto answer . 27
Adjusting the loudspeaker volume . . . 27
Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Activating/deactivating
advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Restoring the handset
default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Base station settings . . . . . . . . . 30
Protecting against unauthorized
access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Activating/deactivating the
hold melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Restoring default settings for
the base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting the base station
to the PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dialing modes and flash time . . . . . . . 32
Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Switching temporarily to
tone dialing (DTMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FCC / ACTA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . . 37
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Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Notes on the
operating instructions . . . . . . . . 41
Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Example: menu input . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Example: multiple line input . . . . . . . 42
Writing and editing names . . . . . . . . . 42
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Contents
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Safety precautions
Safety precautions*)
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Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the underside of the
device.
Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type.
Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries as they may pose a health
hazard or cause injury.
Make sure the rechargeable battery is inserted the right way round.
Use the battery specified in these operating instructions.
The phone may affect medical equipment so always switch your phone off
before entering hospitals or doctors’ practices.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not operate the phone in places where there is a risk of explosion
(such as paint workshops).
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The handset is not splash-proof (see page 33).
Drivers must not use the phone while driving.
The phone must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Make sure it cannot
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Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated!
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be switched on accidentally.
If you give your Gigaset to someone else you should also give them the operating instructions.
Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.
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Gigaset E450 – more than just a telephone
Gigaset E450 –
more than just a telephone
Your phone not only enables you to store
up to 150 telephone numbers (page 16) –
it can do a whole lot more:
u You can designate important people as
VIPs so you can identify important calls
from the ringtone (page 16).
u You can store anniversary dates
(page 18) in your phone and it will
remind you of them in advance.
u Select frequently used phone numbers
at the press of a single key (page 16).
u View missed calls on your phone
(page 19).
u Select 12 or 24-hour format for dis-
playing the time (page 10).
Have fun using your new telephone!
First Steps
Pack contents
u one Gigaset E450 base station,
u one Gigaset E45 handset,
u one AC adapter,
u one telephone line cord,
u one battery pack,
u one battery cover,
u one lock ring,
u one belt clip,
u one headset socket cover,
u one user guide.
appliance that may cause electrical interference to the phone.
Please note:
u Never expose the telephone to heat
sources, direct sunlight, other electrical
appliances.
u Protect your Gigaset from moisture,
dust, corrosive liquids and vapors.
Range and reception strength
Range:
u Up to 300 m in the open
u Up to 50 m in buildings
Reception strength:
The display shows the quality of the radio
contact between the base station and
handset:
u Good to poor: ÐiÑÒ
u No reception: | flashes
Connecting the base station
¤ First connect the power adapter and
then the phone jack as shown below
and place the cables in the cable
recesses.
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Installing the base station
The base station is designed for use in
closed, dry rooms with a temperature
range of +5 °C to +45 °C.
Set up the base station at a central point in
the apartment or house away from any
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1 Underside of the base station (detailed
view)
2 Power adapter 110 V
3 Phone jack with phone cord
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First Steps
Please note:
u The power adapter must be always
connected, as the phone will not oper-
ate without an electrical connection.
u If you buy a replacement phone cord
from a store, ensure that the phone
jack is connected correctly.
Correct phone jack assignment
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Setting up the handset for use
Fitting the battery pack
Caution:
Use only the rechargeable battery pack recommended by Siemens (page 35). Never use a
conventional (non-rechargeable) battery pack,
as this may cause significant damage to health
and property. For example, the outer casing of
the battery pack could be destroyed or the battery pack could explode. The phone could also
malfunction or be damaged as a result of using
batteries that are not of the recommended
type. Use of battery packs not authorized by
Siemens may void the warranty on this product.
¤ Place the cords in the cord routing.
Closing the battery cover
¤ Hold the battery cover at a slight angle
and install the two lower clips into the
casing first. Then close the cover, press
on the top so that it clicks into place.
¤ Insert the plug into the socket as shown
in the enlarged view.
¤ Insert the battery pack.
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First Steps
Locking the battery cover
Insert the catches on the lock ring or belt
clip into the notches in the casing and
make sure that the arrow markings on the
casing are facing those on the bottom of
the ring. Turn the lock ring or belt clip
clockwise to the end stop. When both
holes are horizontally aligned with the
upper edge of the handset the lock ring is
closed.
Opening the battery cover
Position both thumbs on the lock ring and
simultaneously turn the lock ring or belt
clip anticlockwise and remove.
Placing the handset in the base station and registering
¤ Place the handset in the base with its
display facing outwards.
The handset registers automatically. Registration takes around 1 minute. During
this time Regstr.Procedure appears in the
display and the name of the base station
flashes, for example Base 1. The handset
will be assigned the lowest unassigned
internal intercom number (1–6).
This will appear in the display when registration is complete, for example INT 1.
This means that the number 1 has been
assigned. If the internal numbers 1–6
are already assigned to other units, the
number 6 is overwritten.
Notes:
– Automatic registration is only possible if
no-one is making calls using the base station.
– Each key press interrupts the automatic
registration.
– If automatic registration does not work the
handset will need to be registered manually
(page 21).
– You can change the name of the handset
(page 24).
¤ Insert a coin into the cavity at the top of
the battery cover and twist it until the
cover opens.
Leave the handset in the base station to
charge the battery pack.
Notes:
– If the handset has switched itself off
because the battery has no charge, and is
then placed in the base station, it will
switch itself on automatically.
– The handset must only be placed in the
designated base.
For questions and problems see page 33.
Headset socket
Most headsets with standard 2.5mm mini
plugs are compatible with this handset.
If you do not connect a headset, please
insert the cover supplied for the headset
socket to support the splash proof feature.
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First Steps
Initial charging and discharging of the battery pack
If the handset is activated, the flashing
battery icon e in the top right of the display indicates that the battery pack is
being charged.
During handset operation, the battery
icon indicates the charge status of the battery pack (page 3). The correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery
pack is first fully charged and discharged.
¤ To do this, leave the handset in the
base station continuously for ten
hours. Your handset need not be
switched on for it to charge.
¤ Afterwards, remove the handset from
the base station and do not put it back
again until the battery pack is fully discharged.
Note:
After the initial charge and discharge you may
replace your handset in the base station after
every call.
Please remember:
u Always repeat the charging and dis-
charging procedure if you remove the
battery pack from the handset and
insert it again.
u The battery pack may feel warm as it is
charging. This is normal.
¤ Set the date and the time, for example
to ensure the correct time of incoming
calls is recorded.
Setting the date and time
¤ To set the date and time, press the dis-
play key
To change the time, open the input field
via:
¢ Ð ¢ Date/Time
v
§Time§ to open the input menu.
¤ Change multiple line input:
Date:
Enter month, day and year in 6-digit
format.
Time:
Enter hours and minutes with 4 digits,
for example Q M 1 5
for 7:15 am.
If you have selected the 12-hour time format, use the display key
between am and pm.
Time mode:
Choose between 12 and 24-hour time
format.
§Save§ Press the display key.
§am/pm§ to switch
Area codes
In order to call back a caller using the
incoming caller ID list (page 19), your
phone's area code ("local area code")
must be stored. If your phone is in a "multiple area code" area, the extra codes for
this area must also be stored.
Local Area Code
v ¢ Ð ¢ Base
Local Area Code
Select and press
~ Enter local area code.
§Save§ Press the display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Extra Codes
v ¢ Ð ¢ Base
Extra Codes Select and press §OK§.
~ Enter extra code.
§Save§ Press the display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Repeat the above steps until all extra
codes for your area have been entered. A
maximum of 5 extra codes can be stored.
§OK§.
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Display in idle status
Once the phone is registered and the time
set, the idle display looks as shown here
(example).
ÐV
INT 1
06.03.06 07:15
INT Menu
Your phone is now ready for use.
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Making calls
Making calls
Making an external call
External calls are calls using the public telephone network.
~c Enter the number and press
the talk key.
Or:
c~ Press and hold the talk key
c and then enter the
number.
To cancel the dialing operation, press the
end call key a.
You are shown the duration of the call
while the call is in progress.
Notes:
Dialing using the directory, call-by-call list
(page 3, page 16) or calls list (page 19) saves
time re-entering numbers and network provider prefixes ("call-by-call numbers").
Ending a call
a Press the end call key.
Answering a call
The handset indicates an incoming call in
three ways: by ringing, by a display on the
screen and by the flashing handsfree
key d.
You can accept the call by:
¤ Pressing the talk key c.
¤ Pressing the §Accept§ display key.
¤ Pressing the handsfree key d.
If the handset is in the base station or
charger and the Auto Answer function is
activated (page 27), the call will be
answered automatically when you lift the
handset from the base.
Press the display key
ringer without answering the call. You can
answer the call as long the call is displayed
on the screen.
§Silence§ to mute the
Caller ID
Caller ID(CID) and Caller Name ID (CNID)
are optional subscription services provided by your telephone service provider.
These features supply incoming caller
identification information that will be displayed on your handset
Call display with Caller ID/ Name
If the number of the caller is stored in your
directory, you will see their name.
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1234567890
Accept Silence
1Ring symbol
2 Number or name of caller
The following is displayed in place of the
number:
u External, if no number is transmitted.
u Unavailable, if the caller has not
arranged Caller ID.
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Operating the handset
Handsfree operation
You can activate the speakerphone at any
time to provide handsfree operation during a call.
Activating/deactivating handsfree
Activating while dialing
~c Enter the number and press
the talk key.
¤ You should inform your caller before
you use the handsfree function so that
they know someone else is listening.
Switching between earpiece and
handsfree mode
d Press the handsfree key.
During a call switch handsfree on or off.
If you wish to place the handset in the
base station during a call:
¤ Press and hold the handsfree key d
while placing the handset in the base
station. If the handsfree key d does
not light up, press the key again.
For how to adjust the volume, see
page 27.
Muting
You can deactivate the microphone in
your handset during an external call.
The other party hears a hold melody.
u Press the control key on the
left to mute the handset.
” Press the display key to reacti-
vate the microphone.
You can switch the hold melody on and off
(page 30).
Operating the handset
Activating/deactivating the handset
a Press and hold the end call
key. You will hear the confirmation beep.
Activating/deactivating the keypad lock
# Press and hold the pound key.
You will hear the confirmation beep. The
icon Ø appears in the display when the
keypad lock is activated.
The keypad lock is deactivated automatically if someone calls you. It is re-activated
when the call is finished.
Control key
In the description below, the side of the
control key (up, down, right, left) which
you have to press in the different operating situations is marked in black, for
example v for "press right on the control
key".
The control key has a number of different
functions:
When the handset is in idle status
s Open the directory.
v Open main menu.
u Open list of handsets.
t Set the ringtones on the hand-
set (page 27).
In the main menu and in input fields
You can use the control key to move the
cursor up t, down s, right v or
left u.
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Operating the handset
In lists and submenus
t / s Scroll up/down line by line.
v Open submenu or confirm
selection.
u Go back one menu level, or
cancel.
During an external call
s Open the directory.
u Initiate an internal consulta-
tion call.
t Adjust loudspeaker volume for
earpiece and handsfree mode.
Display keys
The function of the display keys changes
depending on the particular operating situation. Example:
INT Menu
1 The display keys' current functions are
shown in the bottom display line.
2Display keys
The most important display symbols are:
§§§§§Menu§§§§ Open the main menu.
§Options§ Open a context-dependent
menu.
W Delete key: deletes one char-
acter at a time from right to
left.
Î Go back one menu level, or
cancel.
Ó Copy number into directory.
• Open the last number redial
list.
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Returning to idle status
You can go back 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.
Changes that you have not confirmed or
saved by pressing
Save Entry
An example of the display in idle status is
shown on page 3.
§OK§ will be lost.
§OK§, §Yes§, §Save§, §Send§ or
Menu guidance
Your telephone's functions are accessed
using a menu that has a number of levels.
Main menu (first menu level)
¤ Press v with the handset in idle status
to open the main menu.
The main menu functions are shown in
the display as a list with icon and name.
To access a function, so that you open the
corresponding submenu (next menu
level):
¤ Navigate to the function using the con-
trol key q. Press the display key
Submenus
The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists.
To access a function:
§OK§.
¤ Scroll to the function with the control
key q and press
Or:
§OK§.
¤ Enter the corresponding digit combina-
tion (page 31).
Pressing briefly on the end call key a
returns you to the previous menu level /
cancels the operation.
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Correcting incorrect entries
You can correct incorrect characters in the
text by navigating to the incorrect entry
using the control key. You can then:
u press X to delete the character to the
left of the cursor,
u insert characters to the left of the cur-
sor,
u overwrite the (flashing) character
when entering the time and date etc.
You will find examples of symbols used,
menu entries and multiple line input in the
appendix to this user guide, page 41.
CID 2.5 services
(network services)
If CID is activated and a waiting call is
displayed, 4 different CID 2.5 services
(network services) are selected.
During a call:
§Options§ Press the display key
Select with q:
TAK E MS G
The waiting caller is forwarded to the
central office mailbox.
HOLD MSG
The waiting caller is put on hold and
hears a message to this effect from the
central office.
CALL BACK
The waiting caller is prompted by the
central office to call again at a later
time.
ADD 2ND
The central office is prompted to initiate a conference call.
Operating the handset
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