Siemens Gigaset 242 User Manual
Model 242 Cordless Phone with Caller ID
Owner’ s Manual
Se Incluyen Instrucciones en Espanol
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Siemens 242 cordless
telephone! This phone’s 2.4 GHz frequency and high-speed digital
voice encoding provide reception and voice clarity that is superior
to other cordless phones. And, it’s digital spread spectrum
technology will provide you with secure, private conversations.
To get the best performance out of your phone please read this
owner’ s manual.
Customer Service
For customer servic e
in the US or Canada
call (888) 777-0211
Table of Contents
Pac kage Contents ........................................................................................................................4
Installation and Setup .................................................................................................................6
Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base....................................................................................... 6
Desk/Table Installation..........................................................................................................................6
Wall Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Preparing the Handset................................................................................................................7
Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack.............................................................................................7
Charging the Battery .............................................................................................................................7
Maximizing Battery Performance....................................................................................................... 7
Memory Numbers Label.......................................................................................................................8
Setting Basic Features................................................................................................................8
Adjusting the Ring Volume and Turning the Ringer Off/On ............................................................ 8
Selecting a Ring Tone ............................................................................................................................ 9
Selecting T one or Pulse Dialing ........................................................................................................... 9
Storing Your Local Area Code (for use with Caller ID servic es)................................................... 9
Programming Caller ID on Call Waiting (for use with Caller ID servic es)................................10
Selecting the Language to Display................................................................................................... 11
Using the Handset ..................................................................................................................... 11
Placing a Call ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Answering a Call .................................................................................................................................. 12
Ending a Call.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Redialing a Number.............................................................................................................................12
Displaying the Last Number Dialed.................................................................................................. 12
Active Call Features................................................................................................................... 12
Changing the Handset’ s Earpiec e Volume ......................................................................................12
Turning Mute On and Off.................................................................................................................... 12
Answering Call W aiting...................................................................................................................... 13
Speed Dialing and Memory Numbers...................................................................................13
Adding a Memory Number ................................................................................................................13
Dialing a Memory Number................................................................................................................. 13
Using Multiple Memory Numbers with Chain Dialing ................................................................. 14
Deleting or Changing a Memory Number....................................................................................... 14
Base Operation...........................................................................................................................15
Locating the Handset with the Pa ge Feature................................................................................. 15
Caller ID Operation.....................................................................................................................15
Receiving Caller ID............................................................................................................................... 15
Receiving Caller ID from Call Waiting .............................................................................................. 16
Call Log Operation...................................................................................................................... 16
Viewing the Call Log............................................................................................................................16
Calling Back Number s from the Call Log ........................................................................................ 17
Moving a Call Log Entry to a Memory Location ............................................................................ 17
Deleting a Call Log Entry .................................................................................................................... 18
Delete All Call Log Entries..................................................................................................................18
Warnings and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 19
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Pac kage C ontents
If an item listed below is not included in your package, please contact your local
Siemens dealer .
Handset Base
AC Power Adapter
withTelephone Line Cord
Battery Cover
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Memory Number Label
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Handset and Base
Earpiece
LCD Graphic
Display
Menu
(see page 8)
Up and Down
Controls
(see page 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 16, 18)
Talk (on/off)
(see page 11)
Tone
(see page 13)
Flash
(see page 13)
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Microphone
Delete/Mute
(see page 12, 13, 1 4, 18)
Redial/Pause
(see page 12, 13)
Battery Charging
Indicator
Handset Page
(see page 15)
Installation and Setup
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Installing the AC Power Adapter and Base
Warning! Use only the Siemens AC power adapter supplied with this
phone. DO NOT use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
The A C power adapter has two cords ending
in plastic connectors. The larger of the two
connectors (RJ 45) plugs into the base. The
smaller of the two connectors (RJ 11) plugs
into a wall telephone jack. The AC power
adapter plugs into an electrical wall outlet.
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Desk/Table Installat ion
1. Plug the large connector (RJ 45) into the base.
2. Plug the AC power adapter into a wall outlet (standard 110/120 V AC).
3. Plug the small connector (RJ 11) into a wall telephone jack.
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Wall Installation
1. Plug the large connector (RJ 45) into the base.
2. Plug the small connector (RJ 11) into the wall telephone jack.
3. Align the mounting holes on the back of the base to the mounting posts on the
wall plate (not included).
4. Push the base down over the mounting posts until it is tight.
5. Plug the AC power adapter into the wall outlet (standard 110/120 VAC).
NOTE: If you do not ha ve a standard wall plate, mount the base
directly to the wall (mounting screws not included).
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Installation Tips
Fully charge the battery pack for 12 hours before first using the phone. To get the
maximum range and the best sound quality from your handset,
• Install and operate the base away from electrical appliances such as televisions,
personal computers, micr owa v e ov ens, and other c or dless phones.
• Install the base in a high, central location with few obstructions.
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Preparing the Handset
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Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack
1. Press in on the battery cove r release.
2. Slide the battery cover
off the handset.
3. Plug the plastic connector of Battery Pack into the socket inside the battery
compartment of the handset.
4. Insert the Battery Pack into the battery compartment.
5. T uck the battery wires inside the battery compartment.
6. Slide the battery cover onto the handset; listen for a snap.
NOTE: Replacement battery packs are available for sale by
calling the Siemens Customer S ervice Center at 1 (888) 777-0211.
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Charging the Battery
• Place the handset in the base for 1 2 hours befor e fir st use.
• Place the handset in the base for 4 to 6 hour s to r echarge.
Battery Cover
Release
NOTE: T he battery cannot be overcharged. The handset ma y face
to the front or back while it is in the base.
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Maximizing Battery Performance
A fully charged battery pack lasts for approximately
• 4 hours when using the handset continuously (talk time)
• 7 days when the handset is not in use (stand-by time)
To maximize battery performance
• Place the handset in the base when not in use.
• Clean the charging c ontacts on the handset and base once each month.
NOTE: To clean the charging contacts, use a pencil eraser or
other contact cleaner. Do not use liquids or solvents that can
damage your phone.
CONTAINS NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISP OSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN
MUNICIPAL W ASTE.
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