1 Display in idle status
2 Battery pack charge status
= e V U (flat to full)
= flashes: battery pack almost flat
e V U flashes: battery pack charging
3 Display keys (page 13)
4 Message key
Access to calls and message lists;
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Flashes: new message or new call.
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 Hash 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 Connection socket for headset
9 Microphone
10 Recall key
- Confer (Flash)
- Insert a dialling pause (press and hold)
11 Star key
Ringtones on/off (press and hold),
Open table of special characters
12 Key 1
Select answering machine/network mailbox
(press and hold)
13 Tal k key
Answer a call, open last number redial list
(press briefly), start dialling (press and hold)
14 Handsfree key
Switch between earpiece and handsfree
mode;
Lights up: handsfree activated;
Flashes: incoming call
Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
Explain their contents to your children, and the potential hazards associated with using the tele-
phone.
Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the back of the base sta-
$
tion or charging cradle.
Fit only the approved rechargeable battery pack! Never use a conventional
(non-rechargeable) battery pack as this could damage your health and cause
injury. Use the battery pack as directed in this user guide (page 51).
The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical
conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not install the base or charging cradle in bathrooms or shower rooms. base
and charging cradle are not splash proof (page 48).
Do not use the phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard,
e.g. auto paint shops.
ƒ
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user
guide.
Dispose of unusable batteries and telephones in accordance with statutory
requirements.
Note:
Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
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Gigaset E455 – more than just a telephone
Gigaset E455 –
more than just a telephone
Your phone not only enables you to send
and receive text messages over the fixed
network and 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 tell important calls from
the ringtone (page 16).
u You can store anniversaries (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).
Have fun using your new telephone!
First Steps
Pack contents
u one Gigaset E455 base station,
u one Gigaset E45 handset,
u one charging cradle,
u 2 mains adapters,
u one phone 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.
Installing the base station
and charging cradle
base station and charging cradle are
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.
Connecting the charging cradle is
described at the end of this user guide.
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 vapours.
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
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First Steps
Connecting the base station
¤ First connect the mains adapter and
then the phone jack as shown belowand place the cables in the cable
recesses.
2
1
1
3
1
1
1 Back of the base station (detailed view)
2 Mains adapter 230 V
3 Phone jack with phone cord
Please note:
u The mains adapter must be always
connected, as the phone will not oper-
ate without mains connection.
u If you buy a replacement phone cord
from a store, ensure that the phone
jack is connected correctly.
Correct phone jack assignment
1unused
3
2
1
4
5
6
2unused
3a
4b
5unused
6unused
Setting up the handset for use
Fitting the battery pack
Caution:
Use only the rechargeable battery pack recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH *
(page 51). Never use a conventional (nonrechargeable) 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.
* Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark
licensee of Siemens AG.
¤ Insert the plug into the socket as shown
in the enlarged view.
¤ Insert the battery pack.
¤ Place the cords in the cord routing.
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First Steps
Closing the battery cover
¤ Hold the battery cover at a slight angle
and introduce the two lower lugs into
the casing first. Then close the cover so
that it clicks into place.
Locking the battery cover
Insert the catches on the lock ring or belt
clip into the notches in the casing and
make sure that the arrow markings on the
casing are 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
at the same time turn the lock ring or belt
clip anticlockwise and remove.
¤ Insert a coin into the cavity at the top of
the battery cover and twist it until the
cover opens.
Placing the handset in the charging
cradle
¤ Plug the charging cradle mains adapter
into a mains power socket.
¤ Place the handset in the charger with
the display facing forward.
The handset is already registered with the
base station at the factory. INT 1 appears in
the display. You do not have to re-register.
If, nonetheless, you have to register your
handset with the base station, please see
page 37.
Leave the handset in the charging cradle
to charge the battery pack.
Notes:
– If the handset has switched itself off
because the battery pack is flat and is then
placed in the charging cradle, it will switch
itself on automatically.
– The handset must only be placed in the
designated charging cradle.
For questions and problems see page 48.
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First Steps
Headset socket
You can connect the following types of
headset (with jack connector): HAMA
Plantronics M40, MX100 and MX150.
If you do not connect a headset, please
insert the cover supplied for the headset
socket to guarantee the unit is still splash
proof.
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 1). The correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery
pack is first fully charged and discharged.
¤ To do this, leave the handset in the
charging cradle continuously for ten
hours. Your handset need not be
switched on for it to charge.
¤ Afterwards, remove the handset from
the charging cradle and do not put it
back again until the battery pack is fully
discharged.
Note:
After the initial charge and discharge you may
replace your handset in the charging cradle
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 warm up as it is
charging. This is not dangerous.
u After a time the charge capacity of the
battery pack will decrease for technical
reasons.
Your answering machine is set with a
standard announcement.
¤ Set the date and the time, for example
to ensure the correct time of incoming
calls is recorded.
Setting the date and time
¤ If you have not yet set the date and
time, press the display key
the input field.
To change the time, open the input field
via:
¢ Ð ¢ Date/Time
v
§Time§ to open
¤ Change multiple line input:
Date:
Enter day, month and year in 6-digit
format.
Time:
Enter hours and minutes with 4 digits,
e.g. Q M 1 5 for 07:15
a.m.
§Save§ Press the display key.
Once the phone is registered and the time
set, the idle display looks as shown here
(example):
ÐV
INT 1
10.05.0507:15
INTSMS
Your phone is now ready for use.
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Menu tree
Menu tree
Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a menu function faster by
opening the menu and keying in the digit combination ("shortcut").
Example:v 5 2 11 for "Set ringtone for external calls".
With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu):
1 SMS î
You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN
1-1New SMS(page 23)
1-2Incoming 0(page 25)
1-3Outgoing 0(page 24)
You have activated an SMS mailbox with a PIN or 2-3 mailboxes
1-1Mailbox1-1-1New SMS(page 23)
1-1-2Incoming 0(page 25)
1-1-3Outgoing 0(page 24)
1-2
to
1-4
Mailbox 1
Mailbox 2
Mailbox 3
1-2-1
to
1-4-1
1-2-2
to
1-4-2
1-2-3
to
1-4-3
New SMS(page 23)
Incoming 0(page 25)
Outgoing 0(page 24)
1-6Settings 1-6-1Service Centres(page 28)
1-6-2SMS Mailboxes (page 27)
1-6-3Notify Number (page 26)
1-6-4Notify Type (page 26)
1-6-5Status Report(page 23)
1-6-6Subscribe to SMS(page 22)
3 Alarm Clock
4 Add. Features
4-3Room Monitor (page 40)
5 Settings
5-1Date/Time
5-2Audio Settings 5-2-1Ringer Settings(page 43)
ì
í
Ð
5-2-2Advisory Tones (page 44)
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Menu tree
5-3Display5-3-1Screen Picture (page 42)
5-3-2Colour Scheme (page 41)
5-3-3Contrast(page 41)
5-3-4Backlight (page 42)
5-4Handset5-4-1Language(page 41)
5-4-2Auto Answer(page 42)
5-4-3Register H/Set (page 37)
5-4-4Select Base (page 37)
5-4-5Reset Handset(page 45)
5-5Base5-5-2Music on hold(page 46)
5-5-3System PIN (page 46)
5-5-4Base Reset(page 46)
5-5-5Add. Features(page 39, page 46, page 47)
5-5-6Preselection(page 21)
5-5-7Calls List Type(page 19)
5-6Voice Mail5-6-1Set Key 1(page 34)
5-6-2Ans Machine(page 30)
5-6-3Call Screening(page 33)
5-6-4Announcements(page 30)
5-6-5Message Length(page 34)
5-6-6Record Quality (page 34)
5-6-7Ring Delay (page 33)
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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.
You can cancel the dialling operation with
the end call key a.
You are shown the duration of the call
while the call is in progress.
Notes:
– Dialling using the directory, call-by-call list
(page 1, 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 handsfree key d.
¤ Pressing the display key Ÿ to
divert the call to the answering
machine (page 33).
If the handset is in the charging cradle and
the Auto Answer function is activated
(page 42), the handset will take a call
automatically when you lift it off the
charging cradle.
If the ringtone is intrusive, press the display key
long as it is displayed on the screen.
§Silence§. You can take the call as
Calling Line Identification
When you receive a call, the caller's
number and/or name is displayed on the
screen if the following conditions are met:
u Your network provider supports CLIP,
CLI and CNIP.
– CLI (Calling Line Identification):
number of the caller is transmitted.
– CLIP (Calling Line Identification Pres-
entation): number of the caller is
indicated.
– CNIP (Calling Name Identification
Presentation): name of the caller is
indicated.
u You have arranged CLIP or CNIP with
your network provider.
u The caller has arranged CLI with the
network provider.
Call display with CLIP/CLI
If the number of the caller is stored in your
directory, you will see their name.
Å
1234567890
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 Calling Line Identification.
1
2
11
Making calls
Screen display with CNIP
If you have CNIP, then the name (town)
that is registered with your network provider for the calling 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.
1234567890
Anna Fielding,
1
2
London
1 Caller's number
2Name and town
The display shows:
u External, if no number is transmitted.
u Withheld, if the caller has withheld
Calling Line Identification (page 15).
u Unavailable, if the caller has not
arranged Calling Line Identification.
Handsfree operation
In handsfree mode, instead of holding the
handset to your ear you can put it down
e.g. on the table in front of you to allow
others to participate in the call.
¤ Press and hold the handsfree key d
while placing the handset in the base
station. If handsfree key d does not
light up, press the key again.
For how to adjust the volume, see
page 43.
Muting
You can deactivate the microphone in
your handset during an external call.
The other party hears a wait melody.
uPress the control key on the
left to mute the handset.
”Press the display key to reacti-
vate the microphone.
You can switch the wait melody on and off
(page 46).
Activating/deactivating handsfree
Activating while dialling
~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 mode
dPress the handsfree key.
During a call and when listening to the
answering machine, switch handsfree on
or off.
If you wish to place the handset in the
charging cradle during a call:
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Operating the handset
Operating the handset
Activating/deactivating the handset
aPress and hold the end call
key. You will hear the confirmation beep.
Activating/deactivating the keypad
lock
# Press and hold the hash 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, e.g. 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.
tSet the ringtones on the hand-
set (page 43).
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.
In lists and submenus
t / s Scroll up/down line by line.
v Open submenu or confirm
selection.
uGo back one menu level, or
cancel.
During an external call
s Open the directory.
u Initiate an internal consulta-
tion call.
tAdjust loudspeaker volume for
earpiece and handsfree mode.
Display keys
The function of the display keys changes
depending on the particular operating situation. Example:
INTSMS
1 The display keys' current functions are
shown in the bottom display line.
2 Display keys
The most important display symbols are:
§§§§§Menu§§§§Open the main menu.
§Options§ Open a context-dependent
menu.
WDelete key: deletes one char-
acter at a time from right to
left.
ÎGo back one menu level or
cancel operation.
ÓCopy number into directory.
ŸDivert external call to answer-
ing machine.
• Open the last number redial
list.
1
2
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Operating the handset
Returning to idle status
You 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.
Changes that you have not confirmed or
saved by pressing
Save Entry
An example of the display in idle status is
shown on page 1.
§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, i.e. open the corresponding submenu (next menu level):
¤ Navigate to the function using the con-
trol key q. Press the display key
§OK§.
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 character (flashing)
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 52.
Submenus
The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists.
To access a function:
¤ Scroll to the function with the control
key q and press
Or:
§OK§.
¤ Enter the corresponding digit combina-
tion (page 9).
Pressing briefly on the end call key a
returns you to the previous menu level /
cancels the operation.
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Network services
Network services are functions that your
network provider makes available to you.
You have to request these services from
your network provider.
¤ If you require assistance, please con-
tact your network provider.
Setting functions for the
next call
v ¢ ê ¢ Withhold No.
~ Enter number.
c Press talk key.
Network services
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Using the directory and lists
Using the directory and lists
The options are:
u Directory,
u Call-by-Call list,
u Last number redial list,
u SMS list,
u Calls list,
u Answering machine list.
You can store a maximum of 150 entries in
the directory and call-by-call list (the
actual number depends on the size of the
individual entries).
You create the directory and call-by-call
list for your own individual handset. You
can also send lists/entries to other handsets (page 17).
Directory/call-by-call list
In the directory, you can store numbers
and the associated names.
¤ With the handset in idle status, open
the directory by pressing the s key.
In the call-by-call list , you can store prefixes of network providers (so-called "callby-call numbers").
¤ Open the call-by-call list in idle status
by pressing the C key.
Length of entries
Number: max. 32 digits
Name: max. 16 characters
Note:
For quick access to a number from the directory or the call-by-call list (quick dial), you can
assign the number to a key.
Storing a number in the directory
s ¢ New Entry
¤ Change multiple line input:
Number :
Enter number.
Name :
Enter name.
Annivers.:
Enter anniversary if required (page 18).
Speed Dial:
Select key for quick dial.
¤ Save changes.
Storing a number in the call-by-call list
C ¢ New Entry
¤ Change multiple line input:
Number :
Enter number.
Name :
Enter name.
Selecting entries in the directory and
call-by-call list
s / C Open directory or call-by-call
list.
You have the following options:
u Use s to scroll through the entries
until the required name is selected.
u Enter the first character of the name, or
scroll to the entry with s if required.
Dialling with the directory/
call-by-call list
s / C ¢ s (select entry)
c Press the talk key. The number
is dialled.
Managing entries in the directory/
call-by-call lists
s / C ¢ s (select entry)
Viewing an entry
§View§Press the display key.
The entry is displayed.
Back with
Editing entries
§View§ §Edit§Press display keys one after the
other.
§OK§.
¤ Carry out changes and save.
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Using the directory and lists
Using other functions
s / C ¢ s (select entry)
¢ §Options§ (open menu)
The following functions can be selected
with q:
Display Number
Edit or add to a stored number. Then
dial or call up further functions by
pressing
Edit Entry
Edit selected entry.
Delete Entry
Delete selected entry.
VIP Entry (directory only)
Mark a directory entry as VIP
(Very Important Person) and assign it
a particular ringtone. You can then
identify VIP calls by their ringtones.
Requirement: Calling Line Identification (page 11).
Copy Entry
Send a single entry to a handset
(page 17).
Delete List
Delete all entries in the directory/callby-call list.
Copy List
Send complete list to a handset
(page 17).
Available Memory
Display the available entries in the
directory and call-by-call list (page 16).
Options.
Using quick dial keys
¤ Press and hold the required quick dial
key (page 16).
Sending the directory/call-by-call list
to another handset
Requirements:
u The sending and receiving handsets
must both be registered to the same
base station.
u The other handset and base station can
send and receive directory entries.
s / C
~Enter the internal number of
§Yes§ / §No§Press the display key.
A successful transfer is confirmed by a
message and confirmation tone on the
receiver handset.
¢ s (select entry)
¢ §Options§ (open menu)
¢ Copy Entry / Copy List
the receiver handset. You see
Copying entry.
Please remember:
u Entries with identical numbers are not
overwritten on the receiver handset.
u The transfer is cancelled if the phone
rings or if the memory of the receiver
handset is full.
Adding a displayed number to the
directory
Numbers that appear in a list, e.g. the calls
list or the last number redial list, in a text
message or displayed during a call can be
added to the directory.
If you have CNIP, the first 16 characters of
the transmitted name are copied to the
Name line.
A number is displayed:
§Options§ ¢ Copy to Directory
¤ Complete the entry, see page 16.
While the number is being transferred
from the answering machine list, the
message playback is interrupted.
Copying a number from the directory
There are many operating situations in
which you can open the directory, e.g. to
copy a number. Your handset need not be
in idle status.
¤ Depending on the operating situation,
open the directory with s or Ò
§Menu§ Directory .
or
qSelect an entry (page 16).
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Using the directory and lists
Storing anniversaries in the directory
You can store an anniversary for every
number in the directory and specify a time
when you will receive a reminder call on
the anniversary.
¢ s (Select entry; page 16)
s
§View§ §Edit§Press display keys one after the
other.
sScroll to the Annivers.: line.
§Edit§Press the display key.
¤ Change multiple line input:
Date:
Enter the day/month in 4-digit format.
Time:
Enter the hour/minute for the reminder
call in 4-digit format.
Prompt:
Select the type of signal for the
reminder and press
§OK§.
¤ Save changes (page 53).
Note:
Reminder calls require a time stamp. If you
select a visual signal, then a time stamp is not
required and is automatically set to 00.00.
Deleting anniversaries
s ¢ s (Select entry; page 16)
§View§ §Edit§ Press display keys one after the
other.
sScroll to the Annivers.: line.
§Edit§ §Delete§ §Save§
Press display keys one after the
other.
Last number redial list
The last number redial list contains the ten
numbers last dialled with the handset
(max. 32 numbers). If one of the numbers
is in the directory, then the corresponding
name will be displayed.
Manual last number redial
cPress the key briefly.
sSelect entry.
cPress the talk key again. The
number is dialled.
When displaying a name, you can have the
respective phone number displayed by
using the display key
Managing entries in the last number
redial list
cPress the key briefly.
sSelect entry.
§Options§Open menu.
The following functions can be selected
with q:
Display Number (as in the directory,
page 17)
Copy to Directory
Copy an entry to the directory
(page 17).
Delete Entry (as in the directory, page 17)
Delete List (as in the directory, page 17)
§View§.
Reminder call on an anniversary
A reminder call is signalled on the handset
using the selected ring tone.
§Silence§Press the display key to stop
the reminder call.
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