Gigaset Communications GmbH
Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt
Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH
under trademark license of Siemens AG.
As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the
trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset'.
1 Display (screen) in idle status
2 Charge status of the battery pack
= e V U (flat to full)
= flashes: battery pack almost flat
e V U flashes: battery pack charging
3 Display keys (
4 Message key
Access to calls and message lists;
Flashes: new message or new call
5 End call key, On/Off key
End call, cancel function, go back one
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2
3
4
5
6
7
menu level (press briefly), back to idle status
(press and hold), activate/deactivate handset
(press and hold in idle status)
6 Hash key
Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in idle status),
Toggle between upper/lower case and digits
(press and hold)
7 Call-by-call list key
Open call-by-call list
8 Connection socket for headset
and PC interface
9 Microphone
10 Recall key
- Confer (flash)
- Insert a dialling pause (press and hold)
11 Star key
Ringer tones on/off (press and hold),
With an open connection: switch between dial
pulsing/touch tone dialling (press briefly),
Open special characters table
12 Key 1
Select network mailbox (press and hold)
13 Talk k ey
Answer a call, open last number redial list
(press briefly), start dialling (press and hold)
When writing an SMS: send SMS
14 Handsfree key
Switch between earpiece and handsfree
mode;
Lights up: handsfree activated;
Flashes: incoming call
15 Control key (
16 Bluetooth activated (
17 Eco mode activated (
18 Signal strength
Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
Explain their contents and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children.
Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base sta-
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tion or charging cradle.
Fit only the approved rechargeable battery pack (¢ page 56)! That means never
use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery pack, as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
Battery packs should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the
local waste disposal regulations, which you can find out about by contacting your
local authority or the dealer you purchased the product from.
The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.
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 an d permanent damage to your
hearing.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
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Do not install the base station or charging cradle in bathrooms or shower rooms. The
base station and charging cradle are not splashproof (
Do not use your phone in environments with a potential 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 faul ty ba se stati ons f rom u se or have them repai red by o ur Se rvi ce, a s
they could interfere with other wireless services.
¢ page 53).
All electrical and electronic equipment must 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 rubbish bin, the product is subject
to European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health. They are a precondition for
the re-use and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
For further information on disposing of your used equipment, please contact your
local authority, your refuse collection service or the dealer you purchased the product from.
Please note:
Not all of the functions described in this manual are available in all countries.
Safety precautions
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Gigaset SL370 – More than just a telephone
Gigaset SL370 –
More than just a telephone
Your phone, which has a clearly laid out colour display (65K colours) doesn't just offer
you the option of sending and receiving SMS
messages via the fixed network and of saving up to 250 phone numbers and e-mail
addresses (
more than that:
u You can reduce the transmission power
by activating the eco mode (page 12).
u You can programme the keys of your
phone with important numbers or frequently used functions. The number is
then dialled or the function started by
simply pressing a key (
u You can easily make calls using network
services (
u You can designate important people as
VIPs so you can tell important calls from
the ringer tone (
u You can assign pictures to your contacts.
You can then tell who is calling you from
the picture on your handset's display.
Precondition: Calling Line Identification
(CLIP, page 16).
u You can store appointments (¢page 46)
and anniversaries (
phone and it will remind you of them in
advance.
u You can use Bluetooth™ for wireless com-
munication with other devices (e.g. headsets) that also use this technology
(
Enjoy using your new telephone!
¢ page 19) – it can do much
¢ page 40).
¢ page 18).
¢ page 20).
¢ page 22) in your
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First steps
Pack contents
u one Gigaset SL370 base station with
mains adapter,
u one Gigaset SL37H handset,
u one charging cradle with mains adapter,
u one phone cord,
u one battery pack,
u one battery cover,
u one belt clip,
u one user guide.
Installing the base station
and charging cradle
The base station and charging cradle are
designed for use in enclosed 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.
You can find instructions on how to mount
the base station on the wall at the end of this
user guide.
Please note:
u Never expose the telephone to heat
so urces , dire ct s unl ight o r ot her ele ctr ica l
appliances.
u Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust,
corrosive liquids and vapours.
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First steps
Range and reception strength
Range:
u Outdoors: up to 300 m
u Indoors: up to 50 m
The range is reduced when eco mode is on
¢ page 12).
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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 mains unit and then the
phone jack as shown below and place the
cable in the cable channels.
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1
2
u If you buy a replacement phone cord,
make sure that the phone jack has the
correct type of wiring.
Correct phone jack assignment
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2
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4
5
6
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4b
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Setting up the handset for
use
The display is protected by a
plastic film.
Please remove the
protective film!
Fitting the battery pack
Warning:
Only use the rechargeable Gigaset Communications GmbH original battery pack (
Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable)
battery or other battery types as this could result
in significant health risks and personal injury. For
example, the batteries could explode. The phone
could also malfunction or be damaged as a result
of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.
¢page 56)!
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1 Underside of the base station (detailed view)
2 Mains adapter 230 V
3Phone jack with phone cord
Please note:
u The mains adapter must always be con-
nected, as the phone will not operate
without mains connection.
u Only use the mains adapter and phone
cord supplied.
¤ With the pins to the front, insert the bat-
tery pack into the cavity at an angle from
the left.
¤ Then press it into the housing from above
until the bracket on the side of the battery back snaps securely into the housing.
Please note:
To remove the battery pack, you must first
press the bracket on the side.
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First steps
Closing the battery cover
¤ Align the battery cover parallel to the cas-
ing and press down until it clicks into
place.
Attaching the belt clip
There are notches for attaching the belt clip
on the side of the handset at the same
height as the display.
¤ Press the belt clip onto the back of the
handset so that the protrusions on the
belt clip engage with the notches.
Placing the handset in the
charging cradle
¤ Plug the charging cradle mains adapter
into a mains power socket.
¤ Place the handset in the charging cradle
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 note:
You can change the name of the handset
¢page 37).
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To charge the battery pack, leave the handset in the charging cradle.
Please note:
– 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.
– Only place the handset in the charging cradle
that is intended for it.
For questions and problems
¢ page 35.
¢ page 53.
Opening the battery cover
¤ If fitted, remove the belt clip.
¤ Lift the device with the keypad facing the
palm of your hand.
¤ Place the thumb of your other hand on
the loudspeaker (a) and use the index finger of the same hand to press the groove
at the top of the handset (b).
a
b
¤ Lift the cover.
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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
¢ page 1). The correct charge status
pack (
can only be displayed if the battery pack is
first fully charged and discharged.
¤ To do this, leave the handset in the charg-
ing 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.
Please note:
After the first battery charge and discharge, you
may place your handset in the charging cradle
after every call.
Please note:
u Always repeat the charging and discharg-
ing 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.
Setting the date and time
Set 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.
¤ If you have not yet set the date and time,
press the display key
input field.
To change the time, open the input field
with:
¢ Ð ¢ Date/Time
w
§Time§ to open the
¤ Change multiple line input:
Date:
Enter the day, month and year in 8-digit
format.
Time:
Enter hours and minutes as 4 digits
(e.g. Q M 5 for 07:15 a.m.
§Save§Press the display key
Display in idle status
Once the phone is registered and the time
set, the idle display looks as shown here
(example):
ÐV
INT 1
15.11.0707:15
?SMS
Your phone is now ready for use.
If you have any queries about using your
phone, please read the tips on troubleshooting ("Questions and Answers", page 53) or
contact our customer service department
(Customer Care, page 55).
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Operating the handset
Operating the handset
Activating/deactivating the
handset
aIn idle status, press and hold
the end call key (confirmation
tone).
Activating/deactivating the
keypad lock
#Press and hold the hash key.
You will hear the confirmation tone. The Ø
icon appears in the display when the keypad
lock is activated.
The keypad lock is deactivated automatically if someone calls you. It is reactivated
when the call is finished.
Control key
In the main menu, submenus and lists
t / s Scroll up/down line by line.
w Open menu or confirm selec-
tion.
uGo back one menu level or can-
cel.
In input fields
You can use the control key to move the cursor up t, down s, right v or left u.
During an external call
s Open the directory.
u Initiate internal consultation call
and mute.
tChange the earpiece volume or
handsfree volume.
Display keys
The function of the display keys changes
depending on the particular operating situation. Example:
?SMS
1
Below, the side of the control key that you
must press in the respective operating situation is marked in black (top, bottom, right,
left, centre), e.g. v for "press right on the
control key" or w for "press the centre of
the control key".
The control key has a number of different
functions:
When the handset is in idle status
s Open the directory.
w / v Open the main menu.
u Open list of handsets.
tCall up the menu for setting the
handset's call volume
¢ page 42), ringer tones
(
¢ page 42), advisory tones
(
¢ page 45) and silent alert
(
¢ page 43).
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1 Current display key functions are shown in the
bottom display line.
2Display keys
The most important display icons are:
}Left display key, as long as it has
not been assigned a function
¢ page 40).
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¨Open the main menu.
§Options§ Open a context-dependent
menu.
WDelete key: deletes one charac-
ter at a time from right to left.
ÎGo back one menu level or can-
cel operation.
ŒFetch e-mail address from the
directory.
Operating the handset
ÓCopy number into directory.
• Open the last number redial list.
Reverting 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§, §Yes§, §Save§, §Send§ or
§OK§ will be lost.
Menu guidance
Your telephone's functions are accessed
using a menu that has a number of levels.
Main menu (first menu level)
¤ When the handset is in idle status, press
w to open the main menu.
The main menu functions are shown in the
display as a list with colour icons and names.
To access a function, i.e. to 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-
¢ page 13).
tion (
Briefly press the end call key a once to
return to the previous menu level / cancel
the operation.
Illustration in the user guide
The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form.
Example
The illustration:
w¢ Т Date/Time
means:
wPress the key to display the main
menu.
ÐUse the control key q to scroll
through submenu Settings and
§OK§.
press
Date/TimeScroll to the function with the
control key q and press
§OK§.
Other types of illustrations:
c / Q / * etc.
Press the matching key on the
handset.
~Enter digits or letters.
You will find detailed examples of
menu entries and multiple line input
in the appendix to this user guide,
page 57.
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 cursor
u overwrite the character (flashing) when
entering the time and date etc.
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ECO DECT
ECO DECT
ECO DECT reduces power consumption by
using a power supply with low power consumption and also reduces the transmission
power of the base station.
You can set this manually with your handset. It can be used by several handsets at the
same time.
Your handset also reduces the transmission
power depending on the distance to the
base station.
Activating/deactivating eco mode:
v¢ Т Base ¢ Add. Features
¢ Eco Mode
§OK§ Press the display key
When eco mode is activated, the
displayed at the top of the screen.
Please note:
– Activating eco mode reduces the range of the
base station.
– Eco mode and any repeater support
¢page 50) cancel each other out, i.e. both
(
functions cannot be used at the same time.
– If external handsets (GAP) and handsets from
earlier Gigaset versions are used, your handset will not automatically reduce the transmission power to the base station.
‰
(=activated).
½ icon is
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Menu tree
Menu tree
Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the
menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut).
Example:wN22 for "Set ringer tone for external calls".
With the telephone in idle status, press w (open main menu):
1 SMS î
You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN
8-5-6Preselection(¢page 25)
8-5-7Calls List Type(¢ page 24)
8-6Voice Mail8-6-1Set Key 1(¢ page 34)
Menu tree
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Making calls
Making calls
Making an external call
External calls are calls using the public telephone network.
~cEnter 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.
Please note:
Dialling using the directory, the call-by-call list
(page 1, page 19) or the calls and last number
redial list (page 23/page 22) saves you from having to re-enter numbers and network provider
prefixes ("call-by-call numbers").
Continuing a call on a Bluetooth
headset
Precondition: Bluetooth is activated; a con-
nection has been established between Bluetooth headset and the handset
¢ page 47).
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Press the talk key on the Bluetooth headset;
it may take up to 5 seconds to establish a
connection to the handset.
For further details on your headset, see the
user guide issued with it.
Ending a call
aPress the end call key.
Accepting 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.
¤ Press the display key §Accept§.
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 out of the cradle.
If the ringer tone is intrusive, press the
§Silence§ display key. You can take the call as
long as it is displayed on the screen.
Answering a call on a Bluetooth
headset
Precondition: Bluetooth is activated; a con-
nection has been established between the
Bluetooth headset and the handset
¢ page 47).
(
Only press the talk key on the headset when
the headset rings; it can take up to 5 seconds
to establish a connection with the handset.
For further details on your headset, see the
user guide issued with it.
Calling Line Identification
When you receive a call, the caller's number
is displayed on the screen if the following
conditions are met:
u Your network provider supports CLIP, CLI.
– CLI (Calling Line Identification): the
caller's number is transmitted.
– CLIP (Calling Line Identification Pres-
entation): the caller's number is displayed.
u You have arranged CLIP with your net-
work provider.
u The caller has arranged CLI with the net-
work provider.
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Making calls
Call display with CLIP/CLI
If the number of the caller is saved in your
directory, you will see their name, and if you
have assigned a CLIP picture to that caller,
this will also be displayed.
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1234567890
Accept Silence
1 Ringer tone icon
2 Number or name of caller
The following is displayed in place of the
number:
u External, if no number is transmitted.
u Withheld, if the caller has withheld Call-
ing Line Identification.
u Unavailable, if the caller has not
arranged Calling Line Identification.
1
2
Handsfree talking
In handsfree mode, instead of holding the
handset to your ear you can put it down, for
example on the table in front of you, to allow
others to participate in the call.
Switching between earpiece and
handsfree mode
dPress the handsfree key.
During a call, switch handsfree on or off.
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 in the base station. If the handsfree key d does not
light up, press the key again.
For how to adjust the handsfree volume
¢ page 42.
Muting
You can deactivate the microphone in your
handset during an external call. The other
party hears hold music.
uPress the control key on the left
to mute the handset.
”Press the display key to reacti-
vate the microphone.
You can switch the hold music on and off
¢ page 50).
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Activating/deactivating handsfree
mode
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.
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Making calls using network services
Making calls using
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 contact
your network provider.
Setting functions for all
subsequent calls
If you have completed one of the following
procedures, a code is sent.
¤ After confirmation from the telephone
network, press the end call key a.
You can set the following features:
General call diversion
w¢ ê¢ All Calls ¢ Call Divert
¤ Change multiple line input:
When:
All Calls / No Answer / When Busy.
Call No.:
Press the display key
to which call is to be diverted
or:
Press s. Select number from the direc-
tory and press
Save to save.
Press
Status:
Activate/deactivate call diversion.
¤ Press the display key §Send§.
aAfter the announcement, press
the end call key.
Activating/deactivating call waiting
w¢ ê¢ All Calls ¢ Call Waiting
Status: Activate/deactivate.
§Send§Press the display key.
§Edit§. Enter number
§OK§.
Functions during a call
Initiating ringback
You hear the busy tone.
§Options§ ¢Ringback
aPress the end call key.
Consultation
During a call:
§Ext.Call§Press the display key.
~Enter the number.
You have the following options:
u Toggling:
¤ Use q to toggle between the
participants.
End the call with one participant:
¤ Use q to switch to the participant.
Then:
§Options§ End Active Call.
u Conference call:
¤ Press the display key §Conf.§.
End the conference call (toggle):
¤ Press §EndConf§.
u End call with both participants:
¤ Press the end call key a.
Accepting call waiting
§Accept§Press the display key.
You have the option of toggling or holding a
conference call.
Please note:
Without CLIP a waiting call is only announced
with a beep.
Accepting a waiting call
§Options§¢Accept waiting call
Rejecting a waiting call
§Options§ ¢Reject waiting call
Function after a call
Cancelling ringback
w¢ ê¢ Ringback Off
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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 Call history
You can store a total of 250 entries in the
directory and call-by-call list.
You create the directory and call-by-call list
for your own individual handset. You can
also send lists/entries to other handsets
¢ page 21).
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Directory/call-by-call list
Please 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.
Directory
In the directory you can store
u Up to three numbers and associated first
names and surnames
u VIP designation and VIP ringer tone
(optional)
u E-mail address (optional)
u CLIP pictures (optional)
u Anniversaries with reminder.
¤ With the handset in idle status, open the
directory by pressing the s key.
Length of the entries (directory)
3 numbers: each max. 32 digits
First name and surname:
each max. 16 characters
E-mail address: max. 60 characters
Call-by-call list
The call-by-call list is used to store the
access codes for network providers
(so-called "Call-by-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
Storing a number in the directory
s¢ New Entry
¤ Change multiple line input:
First Name / Surname:
Enter a name in at least one of the fields.
Phone (Home) / Phone (Office) / Phone
(Mobile)
Enter a number in at least one of the
fields.
E-mail
Enter e-mail address.
Annivers.:
Select On or Off.
With setting On:
enter Anniversary (Date) and Annivers.
¢ page 22) and select reminder
(Time) (
type: Annivers. (Signal).
Caller Picture
If required, select a picture to be displayed when the caller calls (
Precondition: Calling Line Identification
(CLIP).
¢ page 44).
¤ Save changes: (¢page 58).
Storing a number in the call-by-call
list
C¢ New Entry
¤ Change multiple line input:
Name:
Enter name.
Number:
Enter number.
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Using the directory and lists
Order of directory/call-by-call list
entries
Directory entries are generally sorted alphabetically by surname. Spaces and digits take
first priority. If only the first name was
entered in the directory, this is incorporated
into the sort order instead of the surname.
The sort order is as follows:
1. Space
2. Digits (0–9)
3. Letters (alphabetical)
4. Other characters
To get round the alphabetical order of the
entries, insert a space or a digit in front of the
first letter of the surname. These entries will
then move to the beginning of the directory.
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 (in
the directory: first character of the surname or of the first name if only the first
name has been entered), or scroll to the
entry using s.
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 entries
§View§Press the display key. The entry
is displayed.
Back with
§OK§.
Editing entries
§View§ §Edit§ Press 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
To edit or add to a saved number, or to
save it as a new entry, press Ó after
the number is displayed.
Edit Entry
Edit selected entry.
Delete Entry
Delete selected entry.
VIP Entry (directory only)
Mark a directory entry as a VIP (Very
Important Person) and assign a specific
ringer tone to it. You can then recognise
important calls from the ringer tone.
Precondition: Calling Line Identification
¢ page 16).
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Copy Entry
Send a single entry to a handset
¢ page 21).
(
Delete List
Delete all entries in the directory/call-bycall list.
Copy List
Send complete list to a handset
¢ page 21).
(
Available Memory
Display the available entries in the
directory and call-by-call list
¢ page 19).
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Using quick dial keys
¤ Press and hold the required quick dial key
¢ page 40).
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