Be sure to read this user guide and the safety precautions before using your telephone.
Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to
your children.
Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the bottom of the
$
base station.
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Use only the recommended, rechargeable batteries (
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.
Using your telephone may affect nearby medical equipment. 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.
Do not install the charging cradle in bathrooms or shower areas. The base
station and charging cradle are not waterproof (
Do not use your phone in environments that pose an explosion hazard
(e.g., paint shops).
If you give your phone to someone else, make sure you also give them the
user guide.
Please remove faulty base stations from use, as they could interfere with other
wireless services.
¢ page 60); other
¢ page 60).
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Gigaset SL785 – more than just a telephone
Gigaset SL785 – more than just a telephone
Your 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 (thin-film transistor) display, user-friendly keypad, and clearly laid
out menu are very simple to use.
It can do a whole lot more. You can:
u Use Bluetooth™ for wireless communication with other devices
(e.g., headsets) that also use this technology.
u Synchronize your address books on your telephone, mobile phone, and PC
with Bluetooth
u Save appointments and anniversaries in your phone, and it will remind you
of them in advance.
u Designate important people as VIPs so you can identify important calls from
the ringer.
u Program the keys of your phone with important numbers or frequently used
functions. The number is then dialed or the function started by simply pressing a key.
u If 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.
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or using the USB port and Gigaset QuickSync software.
You can find additional information on your telephone at
www.gigaset.com/gigasetSL785
.
Have fun using your new phone!
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First steps
First steps
Checking the package contents
1
4
K
8
5
2
L
6
9
3
7
J
1 One Gigaset SL785 base station
2 One base station cover stand
3 One power adapter for the base station
4 One Gigaset SL78H handset
5 One battery
6 One battery cover
7 One belt clip
8 One charging cradle with power adapter
9 One phone cord
J One user guide
K USB cable
L CD-ROM (driver for USB cable)
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Connecting the base station
First steps
¤ 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
¢ page 72).
¤ First connect the power
adapter 3.
¤ Then connect the phone
jack 4.
3
2
1
4
1
1
Please note:
u The power adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not oper-
ate without connection to an electrical outlet.
u Use only the power adapter and phone cord supplied.
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First steps
Installing the base station and charging cradle
The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in closed, 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 72).
(
Please note
u Keep 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 (
u Never expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight, or other
electrical devices.
u Protect your phone from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids, and fumes.
¢ page 41) is activated.
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Setting up the handset for use
The display and keypad are protected by a protective plastic film.
Please remove the protective film!
Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover
Warning
Use only the rechargeable batteries (¢ page 60) recommended by Gigaset
Communications GmbH
health risks and property damage. For example, the outer casing of the batteries 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 steps
*
; using other batteries could result in significant
¤ First insert the battery at the
top of the receptacle a.
¤ Then press the battery down-
wards b until it clicks into
place.
b
a
¤ 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.
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First steps
To connect the USB cable or change the battery open the battery cover:
¤ Remove the belt clip (if
attached).
¤ Place a coin into the notch at
the bottom of the casing and
pull the battery cover
upwards.
To change the battery, place a
coin in the cavity in the casing
and pull the battery upwards.
Attaching/removing the belt clip
The 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 r em ove – 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.
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First steps
Placing 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. To use a different base station or use additional
handsets with your base station, register the devices manually (
To charge the battery, leave the handset in the charging cradle.
¢ page 44).
First battery charge and discharge
The correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully
charged and then discharged.
¤ Place the handset in the charging cradle for
at least six (6) hours.
¤ Once the battery is fully
6 h
charged, remove the
handset from the charging
cradle and do not put it
back again until the battery is fully discharged.
Please note
u After the first battery charge and discharge, you can place your handset
in the charging cradle after every call.
u Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the
battery from the handset and reinsert it.
u The battery may heat up during charging. This is not dangerous.
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First steps
Setting the date and time
Set the date and time so that the alarm and the calendar can be used.
Time
¤ 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
¢ page 26))
menu (
Date/Time
Date:
00/00/0000
Time:
00:00am
BackSave
¤ Press the right or left Con-
trol key to change the input
position and correct an
entry.
¤ Press down on th e C on tr ol ke y t o s wi tc h
to the time input field.
¤ Enter the hours and minutes as
four-digit numbers using the keypad
(e.g., QM5
for 07:15 am).
Press the Display key am/pm to
change the am/pm setting. The
default setting is am.
Change the input position with
the Control key, if necessary.
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., Q42QQO
for 10/14/2009).
Date/Time
Date:
10/14/2009
Time:
00:00am
am/pmSave
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First steps
am/pmSave
‰
Saved
Date/Time
Date:
10/14/2009
Time:
07:15am
¤ Press the key below §Save§ on the dis-
play screen to confirm your entry.
The display shows Saved. You will hear
a confirmation tone.
am/pmSave
¤ Press the key below §Back§ on the dis-
play screen to return to idle status.
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First steps
Display in idle status
Once the phone is registered and the time
set, the idle display is shown, as in this example. If the answering machine is activated,
the answering machine icon
played in the header.
The following is displayed after successful
registration:
u The strength of the reception signal
between the base station and handset:
–Poor to good: ÒÑiÐ
–No reception: | flashes
u Battery charge status:
– =eVU (dead to full)
– = flashes red: battery almost dead
– e V U(charging)
Your answering machine is set with a prerecorded announcement, however,
you can customize that announcement for your own requirements
¢ page 35).
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will be dis-
Please note
The display of the calendar in idle status can be activated or deactivated
¢ page 41).
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Feb 14, 2009
07:15am
RedialCalendar
Setting up area codes
Before you can return a call from the Calls list (¢page 33), you must store the
local area code of the area in which your phone is being used. If your phone is
in a multiple area code area, you must also store the extra codes for that area.
Local Area Code
v ¢Ï ¢ Telephony ¢Local Area Code
~Enter the local area code.
§Save§Press the Display key.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Extra Codes
v ¢Ï ¢ Telephony ¢Extra Codes
~Enter the extra code.
§Save§Press the Display key.
aPress and hold (idle status).
Repeat the above steps until all the extra codes have been entered for your
area. A maximum of five (5) extra codes can be stored.
Your phone is now ready for use!
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Connecting the USB cable
To connect your telephone to a PC (¢ page 61), 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).
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¤ Connect the USB cable to the USB
1.
socket
First steps
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First steps
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What would you like to do next?
Now that you have successfully started your phone, 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 telephones, you should first read the section entitled "Using the phone"
¢ page 19).
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Information on ...... is located here.
Setting the ringer and volumepage 52
Setting the handset volumepage 52
Recording your own announcement for the answering
machine
Setting Eco modepage 41
Operating the telephone on a PABXpage 57
Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base stationpage 44
Transferring directory entries from existing Gigaset
handsets to your new handset(s)
Using Bluetooth devicespage 48
Connecting the phone to the PCpage 61
If you have any questions about using your phone, please read “Questions and
answers” (
¢ page 58) or contact our Customer Care team (¢ page 66).
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Using the phone
Using the Control key
Below, 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 status
tOpen the menu for setting the handset's call volume (¢ page 52).
v Open the main menu.
s Open the directory.
u Open the list of handsets.
In the main menu, submenus, and lists
t / s Scroll up/down line by line.
In input fields
You can use the Control key to move the cursor up t, down s, right v,
or left u. Press and hold vor u to move the cursor word by word.
During an external call
s Open the directory.
u Initiate an internal consultation call.
tAdjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode.
Using the phone
Functions when pressing the middle of the Control key
Depending on the operating situation, the key has different functions.
u In idle status the key opens the main menu.
u In submenus and selection and input fields, the key takes on the function
of the Display keys
§OK§, §Yes§, §Save§, or §Change§.
Please note
In 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.
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Using the phone
Using the Display keys
The function of the Display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example:
BackSave
Some important Display keys:
Options
OK
Û
Back
Save
Þ
Open a menu for further functions.
Confirm selection.
Delete key: Backspace deletes character/word.
Go back one menu level or cancel operation.
Store entry.
Open the Last Number Redial list.
Using the keys on the keypad
c / 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:
u Press Ñ to delete the character to the left of the cursor.
Press and hold Ñ to delete the word to the left of the cursor.
u Insert characters to the left of the cursor.
u Overwrite the highlighted (flashing) character (e.g., when entering the date
or time).
Current Display key functions
Display keys
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Using the menus
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 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 submenu (next menu level):
¤ Use the Control key p to select the required
function, and press the Display key
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
§OK§.
press
Briefly press the Display key §Back§ or the End Call key a to return to the previous menu level/cancel the
operation.
§OK§.
Using the phone
Settings
·
Í
á
BackOK
Settings
Date/Time
Audio Settings
Display
Language
Registration
Tel eph ony
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ÊÌ
ÎÏ
BackOK
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.
Settings that have not been saved by selecting the Display key
§Change§ will be lost.
or
An example of the display in idle status is shown on page 16.
§OK§, §Yes§, §Save§,
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Using the phone
Activating/deactivating the handset
aWith the phone in idle status, press and hold the End Call key to
switch off the handset. A confirmation tone plays as the phone
turns off.
Press and hold the End Call key again to switch the handset on.
Please note
When the handset is switched on, an animation of a clock will be displayed
for several seconds.
Activating/deactivating the keypad lock
The 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 reactivated when the call is finished.
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Using this guide
The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form.