The handset at a glance The handset at a glance Display (display screen) Reception strength Talk key Charge status = flat U fully Answer a call ◆ charged Initiate dialling ◆ = flashes: battery is Switch from handsfree ◆ almost flat or is charging to "earpiece"...
Contents Contents The handset at a glance ..... . 1 Safety precautions ......5 Preparing to use your phone .
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Contents SMS (Text Messages) ..... . . 36 General ............36 Before you can send and receive text messages .
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Contents Connecting the base station to a PABX ..76 Dialling modes and and recall ......... . . 76 Storing the access code (outside line code) .
Safety precautions Safety precautions Only use the power supply unit supplied, as indicated on the underside of the device. Fit only the recommended rechargeable battery (page 81)! Use no other types of batteries or non-rechargeable batteries, as they could damage health and cause personal injury.
Preparing to use your phone IMPORTANT NOTICE: Under power failure conditions, this telephone ◆ may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. WARNING: This equipment may not provide for the effective hand- ◆...
Preparing to use your phone Connecting the base station Outlet Phone outlet SL 100 Power sup- Phone jack with ply unit phone cord 230V with power cord Back of the base station Fit the small jack on the phone cord into the socket in the base station (it clips into ◆...
To open the battery cover, press on the grooved area and slide down. ◆ Use only the rechargeable battery recommended by Siemens on page 81! Never use conventional batteries (non-rechargeable) or other battery types as this may cause significant damage to health and property. For example, the jacket of the battery could be destroyed (hazardous).
Preparing to use your phone To register additional handsets, refer to page 56. For the initial charge we recommend a continuous, uninterrupted charg- ing period of five hours, whatever charge status is indicated. After a while the charge capacity of the battery will decrease for technical reasons. The battery charging status is correctly displayed only after uninterrupted charging/ discharging.
Preparing to use your phone Activating/deactivating the keypad lock You can "lock" the keys on your handset, e. g. when carrying the unit in your pocket or bag. This protects the keypad against inadvertent activation. Activating keypad lock: Press the hash key R and hold (confirmation tone). The Ø...
Operating the telephone, menu guidance Operating the telephone, menu guidance Keys Control key The control key is the central operating key. It has four black arrows and icons. A certain function is activated depending on which side of the key you press (up, down, right or left).
Operating the telephone, menu guidance The various functions are explained below: Display Meaning when key is pressed Icon Þ Last number redial key: Open the list of the last 10 numbers you dialled. OK key: Confirm menu function or confirm an input and store. à...
Operating the telephone, menu guidance Idle status Display in idle status (example) Reverting to idle status from anywhere in the Gigaset SL 100 Ð Time and date are already set INT 1 20.05.03 09:45 • menu: Press the "end call" key a for about 1 second, or ◆...
Date and Time Date and Time Setting the date and time Correct date and time settings are essential if you want to know exactly when callswere received. You can choose between 12-hour and 24-hour display (factory setting) for the time (a.m. = 1st half of the day; p.m. = 2nd half of the day). ¢...
Date and Time Deactivating the alarm clock ¢ ¢ Calendar/Clock Alarm Clock In the line Room M.: select Off. Now press the display key to confirm the setting. [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Save Long press (back to idle status). Deactivating the wake-up call The alarm rings on the handset with the selected ringer melody.
Date and Time Cancelling an appointment ¢ ¢ Calendar/Clock Set Appoints. Select the appointment (1-5) and confirm. Appoint. 2 Select Off. Now press the display key to confirm the setting. [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Save Switching off or answering an appointment An appointment call sounds with its selected ringer melody (page 67). Appoint. 2 appears in the display, for example.
Making calls Making calls Making external calls and ending a call External calls are calls into the public telephone network. Enter the number and press the talk key. The tele- phone number is dialled. You can also press the talk key c first (you hear the dialling tone) and then enter the number.
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Making calls Screen display with CLIP/CLI With calling line identification, the caller's telephone number is displayed on the hand- set screen. If you have stored an entry for this number in your directory, then that entry will be displayed instead of the number, e. g. "Anna". Å...
Making calls Handsfree Activating/deactivating handsfree You should inform your caller that you intend to use the handsfree function before you activate it. If you wish to place the handset in the charger during a call you have to press the handsfree key d and hold it down as you do so. Activate while dialling: Enter the number and press the handsfree key (instead of the talk key c).
Using the directory and other lists Using the directory and other lists Directory and speed dial list The directory and speed dial list can store up to 200 numbers, depending on the length of the entries, the number of entries in the speed dial list and the email directory (page 28).
Using the directory and other lists Storing a telephone number in the directory ¢ New Entry Creating the entry: Enter the telephone number. Scroll to the next line and enter the name. either ... Storing an entry: à Press the display key to open the menu. Confirm.
Using the directory and other lists Dialling with the directory/speed dial list Open the directory or speed dial list. either ... Scrolling to the entry: Select entry. Press the talk key The number is dialled. or ... Entering the first letter: Enter the first letter of the name you are looking for, e.g.
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Using the directory and other lists Transfer a directory or speed dial list to another handset. Precondition: You can only transfer numbers if the receiving and sending handset are registered with the same base station. To do this: 1. Select the menu functions Copy Entry or Copy List. 2.
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Using the directory and other lists Selecting a number from the directory If you are prompted to enter an external telephone number while you are operating your telephone, you can use your handset's directory to do this. Precondition: The input field for external telephone numbers is displayed. either ...
Using the directory and other lists Voice-activated dialling With voice-activated dialling, you dial simply by speaking the name of the person you wish to call. To do this, you first have to store a voice pattern, i.e. the name which you speak will be stored in the handset.
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Using the directory and other lists Phone announces the caller's name When you receive an external call, you hear the ringer and can also have the telephone announces the caller's name. Precondition: Calling Line Identification is active (page 17) and you have recorded a voice pattern for the incoming number (page 25).
Using the directory and other lists Last number redial list The last number redial list contains the ten last dialled numbers. If names have been stored for these numbers in the directory, then the names will be displayed. Manual last number redial Þ...
Using the directory and other lists Email directory Use the email directory to store email addresses you need, for example for sending text messages to email addresses. You can save about 200 entries in the email directory, the telephone directory and the speed dial list. Storing a new email address Step 1: Open the email directory: Open the directory.
Using the directory and other lists Deleting or copying an email address Precondition:You have opened the email directory. Select an entry and open the menu. either ... Deleting an email address: Select the menu item and confirm. Delete Entry or ... Copying an email address: Select the menu item and confirm.
Using the directory and other lists Opening lists with the message key You can use the message key f to open the following lists: 1. SMS list, 2. Calls list. As soon as a new entry (a call and/or a text message) arrives in one or more of the lists, the f key flashes and you hear an advisory tone.
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Using the directory and other lists Here is an example of how the calls list ("Calls List:") appears in the display: Number of new entries in the list Calls List: 01*02 Number of old, read entries in the list Example for a list entry: List type: Missed Calls or All Calls First call of a total of two calls ____ Missed Calls___...
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Using the directory and other lists Calling back a caller Precondition: The caller's number has been identified (page 17). Open the calls list. Now: Select entry. either ... Press the display key. [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Call or ... Press the talk key once . This immediately initiates ringback.
Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls Sign up with a network provider who offers particularly low-cost call rates (call-by-call). You can use the speed dial list to manage your call-by-call numbers. You manage entries in the speed dial list in the same way as entries in the directory by opening the speed dial list with the C key instead of the directory.
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Making cost-effective calls Storing a preselection number First save the preferred preselection number in the preselection list. ¢ ¢ ¢ Base Settings Preselection Preselect. No. à Enter or change the preselection number and press the display key. Confirm. The entry is stored. Save Entry Long press (back to idle status).
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Making cost-effective calls Dialling with and without preselection (automatic call-by-call number) Your telephone checks the numbers you enter as you dial. When you press the talk/ handsfree key the first digits of the number you have dialled are compared with both lists: If they match none of the entries on either list or if they match an entry on the list ◆...
SMS (Text Messages) SMS (Text Messages) You can send and receive SMS text messages (Short Message Service) with your hand- set. You can write, edit, read, delete or forward text messages from any registered hand- set. When several handsets are in use at any one time, only one handset can access the SMS function.
SMS (Text Messages) Before you can send and receive text messages Calling Line Identification (page 17) has to be enabled for your phone line. Check ◆ with your telephone network provider to make sure that this service is activated on your phone line.
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SMS (Text Messages) Entering the number of an SMS centre, changing the send centre You can enter and change the call number of an SMS centre. A previously stored SMS centre number is changed by being overwritten. You should find out about the services and special functions offered by your service pro- vider before you make a new application and/or before you delete pre-configured call numbers.
SMS (Text Messages) Text message sending and the draft message list If a call arrives while you are writing a message, then the message is automatically saved to the draft message list. You can take the call and finish writing the message later (page 42).
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SMS (Text Messages) Predictive text Ç The EATONI predictive text feature helps you write your message (page 83). The icon indicates whether EATONI is active or not (factory setting: On). You can switch à EATONI off at any time using Predictive Text Please refer to the Character Set Chart (page 82) to see how to enter ◆...
SMS (Text Messages) The recipient's number always has to include the area code (prefix), ◆ even if you are in that area. When you send a text message to a specific SMS mailbox, you have to ◆ put the mailbox ID at the end of the phone number (page 50). Sending a text message to an email address If your service provider supports the "SMS to email"...
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SMS (Text Messages) Sending an SMS as email You have to send the text message to the number of the email service. If the number of the SMS send centre's email service is entered (page 38), then this number is offered. Enter the number of the email service if necessary.
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SMS (Text Messages) Reading and deleting text messages in the draft message list Precondition: You have opened the draft message list (page 42). Select SMS. either ... Reading SMS: Press the display key. Use s to view the continua- [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Read tion of the text message in the display.
SMS (Text Messages) Precondition: You are writing a text message (page 39) and the input field is open. à Press the display key to open the menu. either ... Inserting a template: Select the menu item and confirm. Insert Template Select template and confirm, e.g.
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SMS (Text Messages) Opening with the message key Precondition: There is at least one new message in the list. Press the message key. Select the mailbox (if necessary) and enter the mail- SMS: 01+05 box PIN (page 49). The incoming message list is opened and the first new message is displayed.
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SMS (Text Messages) Deleting the entire incoming message list This function deletes all new and old text messages in the incoming message list. Precondition: You have opened the incoming message list (page 44). ¢ Delete Calls List Press the display key to confirm the prompt. [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Long press (back to idle status).
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SMS (Text Messages) Adding a telephone number from the SMS text to the directory Your telephone "recognises" telephone numbers in a received SMS. It shows the number by highlighting it (maximum 32 digits). If the SMS text contains several numbers, the first one will be highlighted.
SMS (Text Messages) Marking text messages as "new" If you wish to put an "old" text message (one which you have already read) back to the top of the incoming message list, you first have to mark it as "new". The f key on the handset will now flash.
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SMS (Text Messages) Setting up a personal mailbox To be able to use several mailboxes, you have to activate each mailbox and assign it an "ID", which is a kind of extension number. An SMS centre receiving a text message for your number with no mailbox ID will put it in your general mailbox.
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SMS (Text Messages) Sending a text message to a personal mailbox To send a text message to your personal mailbox, the sender has to know your ID and enter it after your number. Send your SMS contact a text message. Your SMS telephone number with the current ID will be sent automatically.
SMS (Text Messages) Notification by SMS You can have a notification sent to any device with SMS functionality, e.g. your mobile phone, by SMS. You first have to store the destination number in your phone which is at home (factory setting: Off). Precondition: The caller's number was identified when a call was missed (CLI).
You can load other melodies than those available in the handset and also a screensaver (picture). Melodies and screensavers are available on the Internet at www.siemens-mobile.com/ringtones (melodies) and www.siemens-mobile.com/logos (screensavers). Which data is available in your country is shown on the Internet pages.
SMS (Text Messages) If you do not like the melody or logo, after press . The loading process will be Install terminated. After loading, the melody or logo will remain in the incoming SMS list ◆ until you delete it by pressing the display key (page 45).
SMS (Text Messages) Errors when sending and receiving a text message Errors when sending a text message The following error codes are displayed: Error Code Description Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR). Calling Line Identification is not enabled. Error occurred during message transfer. Connection to SMS centre failed.
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SMS (Text Messages) Self-help with error messages Error Message Possible Cause Remedy You cannot send messages. You have not requested the Ask for this service to be CLIP service (Calling Line enabled. Identification Presentation). Message transfer was inter- Re-send the message. rupted (e.g.
Registering and de-registering handsets Registering and de-registering handsets You can register up to six handsets on your base station. An SL 1 handset can be registered on up to four base stations. Manual registration: Gigaset SL 1 to Gigaset SL 100 You have to initiate handset registration on the handset and on the base station.
Registering and de-registering handsets De-registering handsets You can de-register any registered handset from any registered SL 1 handset. Open list of handsets. Internal ________ ______1 Call All The handset you are using is marked with <. INT 1 < Anna Select the handset you wish to de-register (your own handset is marked with <) and open the menu.
Using several handsets Using several handsets Internal calls, ending a call Internal calls are calls with other handsets that are registered with the same base sta- tion. These calls are free. Calling a specific handset or all handsets simultaneously. Open list of handsets. Your own handset is marked with <.
Using several handsets Changing a handset's internal number A handset is automatically assigned the lowest unassigned number when it is regis- tered. You can change the internal number of all registered handsets (1–6). Open list of handsets Open the menu. Confirm.
Using several handsets Accepting/rejecting call waiting during an internal call If you get an external call while conducting an internal call, you will hear the call wait- ing tone (short tone). The caller's number or name will appear in the display if Calling Line Identification is enabled.
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Using several handsets The handset should be between 1 and 2 metres away from the baby. The microphone must be directed towards the baby. When the room monitor is activated, incoming calls to the handset which is near the baby are indicated without a ring tone, they are just shown on the display. The display and the key pad are not illuminated.
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Using several handsets Step 4: Set the sensitivity: You can scroll to the Level: line if you want to set the sensitivity for the noise level (Low or High). Press the display key. The room monitor function is [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Save now activated.
Using several handsets or ... Enter an external number as the "call to" number: Enter the telephone number. à Press the display key to open the menu. Confirm. The entry is stored. Save Entry Continue from Step 4 as described on page 61. Deactivating the room monitor remotely Take the call from the room monitor and key in The room monitor function will...
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Using several handsets Activating/deactivating the Walk and Talk mode ¢ ¢ Add. Features Walk and Talk Deactivating the Walk and Talk mode: Press the display key. [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] If you now press the talk key c or handsfree key d , the call is sent to all handsets that are in Walk and Talk mode.
Handset settings Handset settings Your handset is preset. You can change the settings to suit your requirements. Changing the Display language You can view the display texts in different languages. ¢ Settings Select the menu item and confirm. The current lan- Language guage is marked with ‰...
Handset settings Ringer echo You can select an echo effect for the long ringer melodies (4-10). ¢ Audio Settings Confirm (‰ = On). Ringer Echo Long press (back to idle status). Changing the ringer A range of options are available: Six volume levels: ◆...
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Handset settings Scroll to the From: line and enter the start of the period (4 -digit). Scroll to the Until: line and enter the end of the period (4 -digit). Scroll to the next line to set the volume for the ringer. Now press the display key to store the time control.
Handset settings Activating/deactivating the ringer All handsets ring when there is an incoming call. You can cancel the ringer on your handset before you answer a call or when the handset is in idle status; the ringer can be cancelled permanently or just for the current call. Cancelling the ringer permanently: Press the star key and hold until the ringer cannot be heard any longer.
Handset settings Activating /deactivating suppression of the first ringer tone The first ring is muted so that you are not disturbed by an incoming text message. You can change this setting so you can hear the first ring too. Open the menu. N O 1 O Press keys.
Handset settings Playing back the melody, editing the entry ¢ ¢ Audio Settings Sound Manager Select the melody. either ... Playing back the melody: Press the display key. [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Play or ... Changing an entry: à Press the display key. Scroll to the Volume line to change the volume.
Handset settings Restoring the handset factory settings You can reset individual settings and changes you have made. This will not affect entries in the directory, the calls list, the email directory or the speed dial list, the handset's reg- istration to the base station and screensavers and melodies that you have loaded. Press a to cancel the reset.
Setting the base station Setting the base station All the settings for the base station are made with a registered SL 1 handset. Protecting the telephone from unauthorised access Protect the system settings of the base station with a system PIN that only you know. The system PIN now has to be entered for handset registration/de-registration, restoring factory settings, internal activation or barring numbers, for example.
Setting the base station Emergency numbers Emergency numbers are preset to local requirements. You can also save additional emergency numbers. The emergency numbers are valid for all handsets. Emergency numbers can still be dialled even if your handset is barred for external dialling. Entering or changing an emergency number.
Setting the base station Changing the name of the base station The names "Base station 1" to "Base station 4" are assigned automatically. You can change the name of your base station. ¢ ¢ Select Base Settings Select the base station and press the display key. [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Edit Enter a new name (up to 16 characters) (for text...
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Setting the base station Factory settings of the base station Name of the handsets "INT 1" to "INT 6" page 58 Authorisation restriction of the handsets Internal and external (none) page 72 Internal listening in deactivated page 60 Network provider preselection preset according to country page 33 Own emergency numbers...
Connecting the base station to a PABX Connecting the base station to a PABX The following settings are only needed when your PABX requires them, please refer to the operating instructions for your PABX. You cannot send or receive text messages on PABXs that do not support Calling Line Identification.
Connecting the base station to a PABX If you have stored an access code, the following will apply: For emergency numbers, SMS service centre numbers and dialling from the calls list ◆ the access code is inserted automatically. For telephone numbers from the directory or network access list, you have to add ◆...
In many cases, you will then be able to use it again. Questions and Answers If you have any questions about the use of your phone, you can contact us 24/7 at www.siemens-mobile.com/customercare. You will find the most frequently asked questions and answers below. What has happened if … Possible cause Possible solution …...
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.siemens-mobile.com/customercare or by referring to the section entitled Questions and answers in this manual (page 78).
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In some countries repair and replace services are impossible where the products are not sold through our authorised dealers. Your Gigaset SL100 / SL150 is designed for operation in your country, as indicated on the packaging and on the device itself. Country-specific conditions have been taken into account.
Appendix Specifications Recommended battery Lithium-Ion (LiIon), 700 mAh (Valid when these operating instructions were printed) The device is supplied only with a recommended battery. Handset operating times/charging times Capacity Standby time Calling time Charging time (mAh) (hours) (hours) (hours) min. 250 (10 days) approx.
Appendix Character set chart Standard characters Press the relevant key repeatedly or hold it down 2 x 3 x 4 x 5 x 6 x 7 x 8 x 9 x 10 x 11 x 12 x 13 x 14 x â...
Appendix To work around the alphabetical order of the entries in the directory, insert a space before the name. This entry then goes to the first position (example: "sCarla"). You can also number the entries with digits (e.g. "1Jane", "2Mary", "3John"). Names preceded with a star (e.g.
Appendix PC Interface You can connect your SL 1 handset to a computer using a Siemens data cable (page 87). Your computer can then communicate with your SL 1 using "Siemens Data Suite" (free download available at http:\\www.my-siemens.com/gigaset-sds) and access the follow-...
Appendix "Balloon Shooter" Game Try to hit as many balloons as you can. ¢ ¢ Add. Features Balloon Shooter either ... Starting the game: Press the display key. [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Start or ... Other options: à Press the display key to open the options menu. To move the sights press: 1 2 I ¢...
Accessories Accessories Gigaset Handsets Turning your Gigaset into a cordless telephone system: Gigaset Handset SL 1 Large illuminated graphic display with date and time ◆ Directory for about 200 entries ◆ Full duplex grade handsfree ◆ SMS (precondition: you have CLIP and ◆...
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Accessories Gigaset Handset C 2 Graphic display with date and time ◆ Directory for about 100 entries ◆ Handsfree ◆ SMS (precondition: you have CLIP) ◆ EATONI predictive text ◆ Caller-based ringer melody setting ◆ (for VIP calls) Room monitor ◆...
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Accessories All accessories and batteries are available from your mobile phone retailer. Or you can order direct online from the my-siemens Online Shop: www.siemens-mobile.com/shop. The Online Shop also has the latest product information. Only use original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and dam-...
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 4 for "set ringer melody for the alarm clock". Main menu With the telephone in the idle status, press v (open menu): You have activated an SMS mailbox (without PIN)
Menu Tree Base Settings System PIN Base Reset Add. Features 8-4-1 Dialling Mode 8-4-1-1 Tone 8-4-1-2 Pulse 8-4-2 Recall 8-4-2-1 80 ms 8-4-2-... [to] 8-4-2-8 800 ms 8-4-3 Repeater Mode 8-4-4 Access Code 8-4-5 Add. Emerg. No 8-4-6 Listening In Preselection 8-5-1 Preselect.