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SL450 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals User guide online on your smartphone or tablet: Download the Gigaset Help app...
Overview Overview Handset 13 Talk key / Handsfree key Accept call; dial number displayed; switch 1 Display between receiver and handsfree mode; send 2 Status bar ( p. 73) SMS (when composing an SMS) Icons display current settings and operating Open the redial list Press briefly status of the telephone...
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Using the user guide effectively Using the user guide effectively Icons Warnings, which, if not heeded, can result in injury to persons or damage to devices. Important information regarding function and appropriate handling or functions that could generate costs. Prerequisite for being able to carry out the following action. Additional helpful information.
If you use a medical device (e.g. a pacemaker), please contact the device manufacturer. They will be able to advise you regarding the susceptibility of the device to external sources of high fre- quency energy (for the specifications of your Gigaset product see "Specifications").
Getting started Getting started Contents of the package • One base, • One power adapter for the base, • One phone cable, • One handset • One battery cover (rear cover for the handset) • One battery • One belt clip •...
Base Base • Insert the phone cable into the right-hand connection socket at the rear of the base until it clicks into place. • Insert the power cable from the power adapter into the connection socket on the left • Push both cables into the appropriate cable channels •...
Handset Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the battery Only use a rechargeable battery, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the battery could be destroyed or the battery could explode.
Handset Charge the battery ¤ Charge the battery fully prior to first use in the charging cradle or using a standard USB mains adapter. The battery is fully charged when the power icon disappears from the display. The battery may heat up during charging. This is not dangerous. After a time, the charge capacity of the battery will decrease for technical reasons.
Connect the headset with 2.5 mm jack to the left side of the handset For information on recommended headsets, see the relevant product page at www.gigaset.com/sl450. The headset volume corresponds with the setting for the receiver volume ( p. 59).
Getting to know your telephone Using the telephone Getting to know your telephone Switch the handset on/off ¤ Switch on: When the handset is switched off, press and hold the End call key ¤ When the handset is in idle status, press and hold the End call key Switch off: Lock/unlock the keypad The keypad lock prevents any accidental use of the telephone.
Getting to know your telephone Display keys The display keys perform a range of functions depending on the operating situation. Current display key Back Save functions Display keys Display key icons p. 73. The display keys have a function preset by default in idle status. Change the assignment: p.
Getting to know your telephone Submenus The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists. Example To access a function: . . . use the control key to select a Settings function Return to the previous menu level: Date/Time ¤ Press the display key Back Audio Settings ¤...
Making calls Making calls Making calls ¤ . . . use to enter a number Briefly press the Talk key ¤ Press and hold the Talk key . . . use to enter the number Cancel dialling: Press the End call key Information for Calling Line Identification: p.
Making calls ¤ Automatic Redial . . . the dialled number is automatically dialled at fixed intervals (at least every 20 secs). The handsfree key flashes, "open listening" is activated. The participant answers: Press the Talk key . . . the function is terminated The participant does not answer: The call is interrupted after around 30 secs.
Remove the handset from the charging cradle • Accept a call on the headset • Accept a call with the Gigaset L410 handsfree clip: Press the Talk key The Gigaset L410 is registered to the base station Gigaset L410 user guide Switch off ringtone: Silence .
Making calls Making internal calls ¤ Press briefly . . . the handset list is opened, this handset is indicated by < . . . use to select handset or Call all (group call) Press the Talk key Multiple handsets have been registered to the base station ( p.
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Making calls Internal call waiting during an external call If an internal participant attempts to call you while you are involved in an external or internal call, this call is shown on the display (Call Waiting). • End display: Press any key •...
Making calls During a conversation Handsfree mode Activating/deactivating handsfree mode during a call and when establishing a connection: ¤ Press the handsfree key Placing the handset in the charging cradle during a call: ¤ Press and hold down the handsfree key .
Provider-specific functions (network services) Provider-specific functions (network services) Network services depend on the network (analogue fixed line network or Internet telephony) and on the network provider (service provider) and must be requested from that provider if required. You will find a description of the features on your network provider's website or at one of their store branches.
Provider-specific functions (network services) Call waiting during an external call During an external call, a call waiting tone indicates another Call Waiting external caller. If the number is being transferred, you will see the number or the name of the caller on the display. Reject waiting caller: ¤...
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Provider-specific functions (network services) Calls with three participants Consultation calls Make another external call during an external call. The first call is Consultation placed on hold. ¤ Ext. Call . . . use to enter the number of the second participant .
Network mailbox Network mailbox The network mailbox has been requested from the network provider. Entering a number ¤ . . . use to select Answer Machine Network Mailbox OK . . . to enter or amend the network mailbox number Save To activate/deactivate the network mailbox use the phone number and a function code of your network provider.
Message lists Message lists Notifications about missed calls, messages on the network mailbox, received SMS messages and missed alarms are saved in the messages list. As soon as a new message arrives, an advisory tone will sound. The Example Message key also flashes (if activated p.
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Message lists Activating/deactivating Message key flashing Receipt of new messages is displayed by a flashing message key on the handset. This type of alert can be activated/deactivated for each message type. In idle status: ¤ Press keys . . . the number 9 System appears in the display .
Call lists Call lists The telephone saves different types of calls (missed, accepted and outgoing calls) in lists. List entry The following information is displayed in the list entries: Example • The list type (in the header) All calls • Icon for the type of entry: Frank Missed calls,...
Directory Directory The local directory is unique to the handset. However, it is possible to send entries to other handsets ( p. 29). Opening the directory ¤ Briefly press in idle status ¤ . . . use to select Directory Directory entries Number of entries: up to 500...
Directory For Caller Melody (VIP) and CLIP-Bild: the telephone number of the caller must be supplied. Searching for/selecting a directory entry ¤ . . . use to browse searched names ¤ . . . use to enter initial letters (max. 8 letters) . . . the display jumps to the first name starting with these initial letters .
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Directory Copying number to the directory Copy numbers to the directory: • From a list e.g. the call list or the redial list • From the text of an SMS • When dialling a number The number is displayed or highlighted. ¤...
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Synchronising the phonebook with the PC address book (Gigaset QuickSync) The Gigaset QuickSync programme has been installed on the computer. The handset is connected via Bluetooth or via a USB data cable to the computer. Free download and further information at...
Sound profiles Additional functions Sound profiles The telephone has 3 sound profiles for adapting the handset to the environmental conditions: Profile Loud, Profile Silent, Profile Personal ¤ to switch between the profiles . . . the profile is changed straight away without a prompt The profiles are set as follows by default: Default setting...
Calendar Calendar You can remind yourself of up to 30 appointments. July 2015 In the calendar, the current day is outlined in white; on days with appointments, the numbers are displayed in colour. When a day Mo Tue We Th Fri Sat Su is selected, it will be outlined in colour.
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Calendar Displaying missed appointments/anniversaries The following appointments and anniversaries are saved in the Missed Alarms list: • The appointment/anniversary call was not acknowledged. • The appointment/anniversary was notified during a phone call. • The handset was switched off at the time of the appointment/anniversary. The last 10 entries are stored.
Alarm clock Alarm clock Date and time have been set. Activating/deactivating the alarm clock and setting the wake-up time ¤ . . . use to select Organiser Alarm Clock OK . . . then ¤ Switch on/off: Activation: . . . use to select On or Off Setting the wake-up time: ¤...
Baby monitor Baby monitor When the baby monitor is switched on, the stored (internal or external) destination number is called as soon as a defined noise level is exceeded in the vicinity of the handset. The alarm to an external number is cancelled after approximately 90 seconds. You can answer the alarm using the Two Way Talk function.
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Baby monitor Deactivate baby monitor/cancel alarm ¤ Deactivate the baby monitor: In idle status press the display key OFF ¤ Cancel the alarm: Press the End call key during an alarm Deactivate the baby monitor remotely The alarm is forwarded to an external destination number. The receiving phone supports tone dialling.
When No Radiation is activated, there will be no range display/range alarm on the handset. Contactability can be tested by attempting to establish a connection. ¤ Press and hold the Talk key . . . the ringing tone will sound. Further information can be found at www.gigaset.com.
Protection against unwanted calls Protection against unwanted calls Time control for external calls Date and time have been set. Enter a time period during which the handset should suspend Example ringing to indicate external calls e.g. during the night. ¤ Time Control .
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Protection against unwanted calls Black list When the black list function is activated, calls from black list numbers are not indicated or are only indicated in the display. These settings apply to all registered handsets. Transferring a number from a call list to the black list ¤...
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) It is possible to send SMS messages as soon as the telephone has been connected. Calling Line Identification is enabled ( p. 20). The network provider supports the SMS service. The call number of at least one SMS service centre has been entered ( p.
The incoming SMS message list contains all the received SMS messages and those SMS messages that could not be sent due to an error. New SMS messages are indicated on all Gigaset handsets by the icon on the display, the flashing Message key and an advisory tone.
SMS (text messages) Open the SMS message list • With the Message key: . . . the messages list is opened The messages list shows the number of SMS messages it SMS: contains: bold = new messages, not bold = read messages Open list: .
SMS (text messages) The +-icon is not copied for international area codes. ¤ You should then enter "00" at the start of the number. SMS with vCard The vCard is an electronic business card. It is indicated by the icon in the SMS text. A vCard can contain a name, home number, work number, mobile number and a birthday.
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SMS (text messages) Entering/changing the SMS service centre, setting the send service centre ¤ . . . use select SMS Settings Service Centres . . . use to select SMS service centre ( = current send service centre) Edit . . . then Activate send service centre: ¤...
SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification not activated. Error occurred while sending SMS. Connection to SMS service centre failed, see self-help. Self-help with errors You cannot send messages • You have not requested the CLIP service (Calling Line Identification Presentation). ¤...
Sounds for ringtones and images that can be used as caller pictures (CLIP pictures) or as a screensaver are saved in the handset's resource directory. A range of monophonic and polyphonic sounds and pictures have been pre-set but further images and sounds can be downloaded using a PC ( Gigaset QuickSync). Media types: Type Format...
Bluetooth Bluetooth The handset is able to use Bluetooth™ to communicate wirelessly with other devices that also use this technology e.g. for exchanging directory entries. Bluetooth is activated and the devices have been registered to the handset. The following devices can be connected: •...
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Bluetooth ¤ Repeat search: Options Suche wiederholen ¤ Cancel search: Cancel Editing the list of known (trusted) devices Open the list ¤ . . . use to select Bluetooth Bekannte Geräte OK . . . the known devices are listed, an icon indicates the type of device Bluetooth headset Bluetooth data device If a device is connected, the relevant icon is shown in the display header instead of...
Additional functions using the PC interface Additional functions using the PC interface The Gigaset QuickSync program has been installed on the computer. Free to download at www.gigaset.com/quicksync QuickSync functions: • Sync the handset's directory with Microsoft® Outlook® • Upload CLIP-pictures (.bmp) from the computer to the handset •...
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Launch Gigaset QuickSync Establish connection to the handset ¤ Start firmware update in Gigaset QuickSync . . . Information about this can be found in Gigaset QuickSync help feature The update process may take up to 10 minutes (not including download time).
Multiple handsets Expanding the functionality of the telephone Multiple handsets Up to six handsets can be registered to the base station. Each registered device is assigned an internal number (1 – 6) and an internal name (INT 1 – INT 6). The number or name assigned can be changed. If all internal numbers have already been assigned at the base station: de-register a handset that is no longer needed...
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Multiple handsets Registering a handset to multiple base stations Your handset can be registered to up to four base stations. The active base station is the base station to which the handset was last registered. The other base stations remain saved in the list of available base stations.
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Multiple handsets Changing the handset name and internal number When registering multiple handsets, they will automatically be assigned the names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. Each handset will automatically be assigned the lowest unassigned internal number. The internal number is shown as the name of the handset on the display e.g. INT 2. You can change the names and the numbers of handsets.
Repeater without encryption, e.g. Gigaset repeater prior to Version 2.0 • Repeater with encryption, e.g. Gigaset repeater later than Version 2.0 Further information about the Gigaset repeater can be found in the repeater user guide and at www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater. Repeater without encryption Activate Maximum Range/deactivate No Radiation ¤...
Operation with a router Operation with a router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, any echoes that may occur can be reduced by activating XES mode 1 (XES = eXtended Echo Suppression). If the XES mode 1 does not sufficiently suppress the occurring echoes: activate XES mode 2. ¤...
Operation with a PABX The access code never prefixes any SMS service centre numbers. Setting pauses ¤ . . . then ¤ Pause after line seizure: 1 sec ¤ 3 secs ¤ 7 secs ¤ Pause after Recall key: 800 ms ¤...
Handset Adjusting the telephone settings Handset Changing the language ¤ . . . use to select Settings Language . . . use select language Select ( = selected) If the handset has been set to an incomprehensible language: ¤ Press the keys slowly one after the other .
Handset Colour scheme The display may appear in a range of colour combinations. ¤ . . . use to select Settings Display & Keypad Colour Schemes . . . use to select the desired colour scheme Select ( = selected) Display backlight The display backlight always illuminates when the handset is taken out of the base station/ charging cradle or when a key is pressed.
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Handset Activating/deactivating Auto Answer When set to Auto Answer, the handset accepts an incoming call as soon as it is removed from the charging cradle. ¤ . . . use to select Settings Telephony Auto Answer Change ( = on) Regardless of the Auto Answer setting, the connection ends as soon as you place the handset back in the charging cradle.
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Handset Ringtones Ringtone volume ¤ . . . use to select Settings Audio Example Settings Ringtones (Handset) Volume Volume . . . use to select For internal calls and For internal calls alarms or External Calls . . . use to set volume in and alarms: 5 increments or in crescendo mode (increasing volume)
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Handset Switching the silent alert on/off Incoming calls and other messages are indicated by a silent alert. ¤ . . . use to select Settings Audio Settings Silent Alert Change ( = on) Switching advisory tones on/off The handset notifies acoustically about different activities and statuses. These advisory tones can be switched on/off independently of each other.
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Handset ¤ Press and hold the digit key ¤ Briefly press the digit key Press the display key QuickDial The directory opens. ¤ . . . use to select an entry . . . use to select a number if necessary OK .
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Handset Resetting the handset to the default settings Reset any individual settings and changes that you have made. ¤ . . . use to select Settings System Handset Reset Yes . . . the handset's settings are reset The following settings are not affected by a reset •...
System System Date and time To ensure you have the correct time for incoming calls and to use the alarm clock and calendar, for example, the date and time must be set. If the date and time have not yet been set on the handset, the display key Time appears. ¤...
System Changing the system PIN Secure the telephone's system settings with a system PIN. You have to enter the system PIN when you register or de-register a handset, change local network settings, perform a firmware update or reset the phone to default settings. Change the telephone's 4-digit system PIN (default setting: 0000): ¤...
Questions and answers Appendix Questions and answers Possible solutions are available online at www.gigaset.com/faq Troubleshooting The display is blank. • The handset is not activated. Press and hold • The battery is empty. Charge the battery or replace it "No Base" flashes on the display.
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Questions and answers The caller's number is not displayed. • Calling Line Identification (CLI) is not enabled for the caller. The caller should ask the network provider to enable Calling Line Identification (CLI). • Calling Line Identification Presentation (CLIP) is not supported or enabled by the network provider. Ask the network provider to enable Caller Line Identification Presentation (CLIP).
Customer Service & Assistance Customer Service & Assistance Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service section of our Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/service. Please register your phone online right after purchase.
This device is intended for analogue phone lines in your network. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other rel- evant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC.
Our environmental statement We at Gigaset Communications GmbH are aware of our social responsibility. That is why we actively take steps to create a better world. In all areas of our business – from product planning and production to sales and waste of disposal –...
3.7 V Capacity: 750 mAh Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity of the battery, its age and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times.) Standby time (hours) * 200/160 Talktime (hours) Operating time with 1.5 hours of calls per day (hours) *...
Technical data Environmental conditions for operation +5 °C to +45 °C; 20% to 75% relative humidity Dialling mode DTMF (tone dialling)/PD (pulse dialling) Bluetooth Radio frequency range 2402-2480 MHz Transmission power 4 mW pulse power Pin connections on the telephone jack 1 unused 2 unused 5 unused...
Display icons Display icons The following icons are displayed depending on the settings and the operating status of your telephone. Icons in the status bar Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Signal strength (No Radiation off ) Keypad lock activated 1% -100% Battery charge status: white, if Maximum Range on;...
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Display icons Other display icons Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Alarm clock is activated, display with Information alarm time (Security) prompt Action complete (green) Please wait ... Action failed (red)
Menu overview Menu overview Not all functions described in the user guide are available in all countries or from all network pro- viders. Open the main menu: when handset is in idle status press Select Services Call Divert p. 21 Call Waiting p.
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Menu overview Answer Machine Play Messages p. 23 Network Mailbox p. 23 Organiser Calendar p. 32 Alarm Clock p. 34 Missed Alarms p. 33 p. 27 Directory Settings Date/Time p. 64 Audio Settings Handset Volume p. 59 Akustikprofile Earpiece Profiles p.
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Menu overview Telephony Auto Answer p. 59 Area Codes p. 64 Listening In p. 18 Access Code p. 55 Dialling Mode Tone p. 55 Pulse Recall p. 55 Anonymous Calls p. 38 Black List Blocked Numbers p. 39 Protection Mode p.
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