Brief overview Brief overview Internal number of the handset Time Battery charging status flat full Caller list Access to flashing: battery almost empty Answering machine 22-35 Caller list Display ÞÜ Menu Redial INTMENU Display keys Activate current functions Internal list in display Directory key End call key and...
Safety precautions Safety precautions Use only the power unit supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base station. Insert only approved rechargeable batteries of the same type (page 19)! Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries as they may pose a health hazard or cause injury.
Insert only approved, rechargeable batteries of the same type (page 19)! Never use normal batteries, since these could lead to a health hazard or cause injury. Do not use a non-Siemens charging unit as this could damage the batteries. Deactivating/activating the handset To deactivate or activate the handset, press the end call key Afterwards the confirmation tone rings (see page 9).
Making the handset ready for service Registering the handset on the base You must initiate handset registration on the handset and on the base. 1. At the handset Press display key to open menu. [_______________] MENU Select and confirm. [__________] [______________________________________________] [__________] REGISTER HS Enter the system PIN for the base station (default set- [______]...
Making the handset ready for service Setting the display language You can set the display texts to appear in one of a number of languages. Press display key to open menu. [______________] MENU Using the keys call up the procedure. Press keys for English (default status).
Operating the telephone, menu overview Operating the telephone, menu overview Display keys Display keys are the long keys directly below the display. Your handset has two display keys. Each of these is operated like a rocker key, i.e. it can be pushed down on the left- hand as well as the right-hand side.
Operating the telephone, menu overview Main menu To open the main menu, press the following display key in idle status, and use MENU key to scroll to the desired entry. SEL SERVICES AUDIO SET The available menu entries are dependent on your base. BASE SET MAILBOX REGISTER HS...
Time functions Time functions Setting the date and time Settings for date and time are needed to ensure that these are shown correctly for incoming calls. You can choose between a 12-hour and 24-hour display (default setting) to display the time. Date ¢...
Calling Calling Making external calls and ending a call External calls are calls using the public telephone network. Enter the phone number and press the talk key. The phone number is dialled. Press end call key. You can also first press the talk key (you hear a dial tone) and then enter the phone number.
Using the directory and other lists Using the directory and other lists Directory and speed dial list Both lists are used in the same way, except that the key is pressed to open the direc- tory and the key to scroll to the desired speed dial list. You can save up to 20 phone numbers and names in the directory .
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Using the directory and other lists Using Call-by-Call numbers The prefix number of a network provider (which is stored in the speed dial list) is put in front of the phone number ("linked"). ¢ ¢ MENU EDIT ENTRY Open the directory. Select phone number and confirm.
Using the directory and other lists Deleting the directory/speed dial list Open the directory or speed dial list ; press MENU; press the key; confirm the prompt with OK; hold down (return to idle status). Deletion means the selected list is selected with all entries. Redial list The last five phone numbers dialled are shown in the redial list.
Operating more than one handset Operating more than one handset Internal calls, ending a call Internal calls are free of charge between handsets that have the same base. Calling a specific handset Press INT; press (e.g., for handset 2). Press INT; select handset;...
Handset settings Handset settings Your handset has default settings. You can change these settings individually. Activating/deactivating auto answer For an incoming call simply take the handset out of the charger, without having to press the talk key (default setting: on). Press display key to open menu.
Handset settings Activating/deactivating the battery warning tone When the battery warning tone is activated (factory setting), you are acoustically informed that the battery is almost empty. ¢ Deactivating the battery warning tone: MENU ¢ Activating the battery warning tone: MENU Restoring the handset factory settings You can restore individual settings and changes you have made to the factory default.
5 Service (Customer Care) Our online support on the Internet: www.my-siemens.com/customercare If you need any repair work, or have a guarantee claim to submit, our Service-Center Ireland 18 50 77 72 77 will give you quick and reliable assistance. Keep your till receipt handy.
R&TTE directive. Excerpt from the original declaration: "We, Siemens AG, declare, that the above mentioned product is manufactured according to our Full Quality Assurance System certified by CETECOM ICT Services GmbH in compliance with ANNEX V of the R&TTE-Directive 99/05/EC. The presumption of conformity with the essential requirements regarding Council Directive 99/05/EC is ensured."...
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The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee. Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Siemens reserves the right to charge the cus- tomer for replacement or repair. The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detri- ment of the customer.
Index Index Activating/deactivating ... Muting ..... . Activating Operating ..... Handset .
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Index Technical data ....Text entry ..... Time functions .
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You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device by using our online support service on the Internet at: www.my-siemens.com/customercare. Abu Dhabi....0 26 42 38 00 Luxembourg .
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