Gigaset S790/S795 – more than just a telephone Gigaset S790/S795 – 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 excellent, providing you with first-class voice quality in speaker mode, while the USB port offers you enormous flexibility.
The handset at a glance ¢ The handset at a glance ¢ 4 Display keys ( page 20) 5 Message key ( page 37) Access to call and message lists; Flashes: new message or new call 6 End call key, On/Off key End call, cancel function, go back one menu level (press briefly), back to idle status (press and hold), activate/deactivate handset (press...
The handset at a glance Display symbols The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¢ Signal strength i ( page 54) ¢ or ECO Mode+ icon ¼ ( page 54) ¢ Answering machine switched on (S795 only, page 4) ¢...
If the answering machine is being operated from a handset or if it is recording a message (00 flashes), it cannot be operated from the base at the same time. Gigaset S790 base 1 Registration/Paging key ¢ Press briefly: search for handsets (paging) page 58).
Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning 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 underside of the base. Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification provided on page 77, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.
First steps First steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset S790/S795 base One power adapter One Gigaset S79H handset One phone cord Two batteries One battery cover One belt clip One plastic headset socket cover One user guide If you have purchased a...
¤ Set up the base at a central point in the building on a level, non-slip surface or ¢ mount the base (Gigaset S790 only) or charger on the wall ( page 84). Please note Pay attention to the range of the base.
First steps Connecting the charger (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug from the power adapter 1. ¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 2. To disconnect the plug from the charger, press the release button and disconnect the plug...
First steps Setting up the handset for use The display and keypad are protected by plastic films. Remove the protective films! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications ¢ GmbH ( page 77), i.e., Never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries, as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
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First steps ¤ Insert the plastic cover provided for the headset socket to ensure optimum sound in speaker mode. Attaching 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 with the notches.
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First steps First battery charge and discharge The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Charge the handset for 8.5 hours in the base/ charger. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base/charger and do not replace it until the 8.5 hrs...
First steps 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 can be used. ¤ §Time§ Press the key below on the dis- play screen to open the input field.
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First steps ¤ Back Save §Save§ Press the key below on the dis- play screen to confirm your entry. Date/Time ‰ The display shows Saved. You will hear a Saved confirmation tone and the handset will automatically return to idle status. Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time is set, the idle display is shown as in this Ã...
First steps Connecting the headset After removing the plastic cover, you can connect a head- set to the left-hand side of your telephone with the 2.5 mm jack connector. See the relevant product page at www.gigaset.com for information on recommended headsets. The headset volume corresponds to the settings for the ¢...
First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you will certainly 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, ¢...
Using the phone Using the phone Control key 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".
Using the phone Display keys The functions of the display keys change depending on the particular operating sit- uation. Example: Current display key functions. Back Save Display keys Some important display keys: Options Open a menu for further functions. Confirm selection. Û...
Using the phone Using the menus Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels. • The menu display can be extended (expert mode ) or restricted (standard mode). Expert mode is the active default setting. •...
Using the phone 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. ¤ Do not press any key: after 2 minutes the display will automatically revert to idle status.
Using the phone Using this guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Eco Mode Eco Mode+ (³ = on) means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu. ¤...
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Using the phone Eco Mode ³ ¤ Press down on the control key s Eco Mode ´ Eco Mode+ until the menu option Eco Mode+ appears on the display. Back Change ¤ §Change§ Press the display key activate/deactivate the function. Eco Mode ³...
Menu overview Menu overview Setting standard mode or expert mode • • The menu display can be extended (expert mode ) or restricted (standard mode). Menu options that are only available in expert mode are marked with the icon. To change these settings: Ï...
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Menu overview Ë You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN ¢ New SMS page 40 ¢ Incoming page 42 ¢ Draft page 41 You have activated an SMS mailbox with a PIN or 2–3 mailboxes ¢...
1234567890 Accept the call by: ¤ Pressing the talk key c. ¤ Pressing the speaker key d. ¤ Gigaset S790: press the display key Accept Silence §Accept§ ¤ Ô Gigaset S795: press the display key to divert the call to the answering ¢...
Making calls Switching between earpiece and Ø«Ú speaker mode Gigaset S795 Press the speaker key. During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset S795 only), activate or deactivate speaker mode. 1234567890 If you wish to place the handset in the base/ charger during a call: ¤...
Making calls using network services Making calls using Call waiting during an external call network services If the function is activated, during an exter- Network services are functions that your nal call you will hear a call waiting tone to network provider makes available to you.
Making calls using network services Call divert (CD) The phone number is dialled. You are con- nected to the second participant. When diverting a call, the call is forwarded to If the caller does not answer, select the dis- another connection. §End§...
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and Saving a number in the directory ¢ <New Entry> lists ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: First Name:/Surname: The options are: Enter first names and/or surnames. Directory If you do not enter a name in either of the Redial list fields, the phone number is saved and Incoming SMS message list...
Using the directory and lists Order of directory entries Managing directory entries Directory entries are generally sorted alpha- Viewing entries ¢ s (Select entry) betically by surname. Spaces and digits take first priority. If only the first name was §View§ entered in the directory, this is incorporated Press the display key.
Using the directory and lists Copy Entry Please note: to Internal: Send a single entry to a hand- ¢ Entries with identical numbers are not set ( page 34). overwritten on the receiving handset. vCard via SMS: Send a single entry in The transfer is cancelled if the phone vCard format via SMS.
Using the directory and lists ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: During the reminder call, you can perma- nently change the volume by pressing the side keys ø (louder) or ÷ (quieter). Annivers. (Date) Enter day/month/year in 8-digit format. When you are on the phone, a reminder call Anniversary (time) is indicated on the handset with a single...
Using the directory and lists Automatic Redial Answering machine list The selected number is automatically (Gigaset S795 only) dialled at fixed intervals (at least every 20 seconds). The speaker key flashes and You can use the answering machine list to "open listening"...
Using the directory and lists Type of entry: status, the display shows an icon for the new › message: – Accepted calls ( ™ Icon New message... – Missed calls ( š Ã – Outgoing calls ( ... in the answering machine list (Gigaset S795 only) or on the network –...
Making cost-effective calls List of missed alarms Automatic network provider code (preselection) Missed (unacknowledged) appointments ¢ from the calendar ( page 55) and anniver- ¢ You can store a call-by-call number (prese- saries ( page 34) are saved in the Missed lection number), which is automatically Alarms list under the following circum- placed in front of numbers when you dial...
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Making cost-effective calls Save or change entries in the preselection lists Each of the two lists can contain 20 entries, each with 6 digits. Numbers may be prefixed according to the country in the "With Preselection" list. This means, for example, that all national calls or calls to the mobile network are automati- cally linked to the preselection number you Ï...
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Please note For instructions on entering text and special characters, please see Your phone is delivered ready to send SMS page 78. messages immediately. An SMS may contain up to Prerequisites: 612 characters. If there are more than 160 characters, the SMS is sent as a Calling Line Identification is enabled for linked SMS (up to 4 SMS messages...
SMS (text messages) Draft SMS list Deleting draft SMS list ¤ Open the draft message list and then: You can save an SMS in the draft SMS list, and §Options§ Open menu. edit and send it later. §OK§ Delete All Select, press and confirm Saving an SMS in the draft SMS list ¤...
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SMS (text messages) Opening the incoming message list Changing the character set ¤ with the Read the SMS Press. §Options§ Press the display key. The incoming message list is indicated by Character Set the mailbox name and the number of entries Text is shown in the selected character (example): set.
SMS (text messages) • Copying/dialling numbers from an Notification via SMS ¤ You can be notified about missed calls or Read the SMS and scroll to the telephone new answering machine messages (Gigaset number. S795 only) via SMS. The digits are highlighted. Ó...
SMS (text messages) must also change the preset ID of the Changing the name of a mailbox Ë ¢ ¢ ¢ general mailbox ("0"). Settings SMS Mailboxes ¢ s (Select mailbox) Only use personal mailboxes if your serv- ice provider supports this function. You §Edit§...
SMS (text messages) • Entering/changing SMS SMS on a PABX centres ¤ You can only receive an SMS when the Find out about the services and special Calling Line Identification is forwarded functions offered by your service pro- to the extension of the PABX (CLIP). The vider before you make a new applica- CLIP evaluation of the SMS centre tion and/or before you delete pre-config-...
SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting The SMS is played back. 1. The "display call number" feature is not acti- Error codes when sending vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to activate this function (chargeable). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently with- held (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification not 2.
Operating the Gigaset S795 base answering machine • Operating the Mode: Select Answer & record, Answer only or Gigaset S795 base Alternating. If Alternating mode is selected: answering machine Record from: Enter hours/minutes for the start of the period in 4-digit format. You can access the answering machine via (The time must be set on the phone the handset, the buttons on the base...
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Operating the Gigaset S795 base answering machine Cancel recording with a or • §Back§ . Restart Deleting personal §OK§ the recording with announcements/ advisory messages After recording, the announcement is ¢ ¢ Ì played back for you to check. You can re- Announcements ¢...
Operating the Gigaset S795 base answering machine If the message has been saved with the date An announcement informs you of the mes- and time, you will hear an appropriate sage's new status. announcement before playback begins. Playback of the current message is can- celled.
Operating the Gigaset S795 base answering machine • Diverting an external call to the Activating/deactivating answering machine call screening You can divert an incoming external call to While a message is recording, you can screen the answering machine, even if it is deacti- calls via the base loudspeaker and registered vated.
Operating the Gigaset S795 base answering machine Information about ring delay Operating when on the move In Automatic mode, the following applies (remote operation) for ring delay: If there are no new messages, the answer- You can check and activate your answering ing machine answers a call after machine from any other telephone (hotel, 18 seconds.
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Operating the Gigaset S795 base answering machine Activating the answering machine ¤ Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". Enter system PIN. Your answering machine is activated. It tells you how much memory time is left. The messages are now played back.
If you do not accept the call, the net- Gigaset S790: Fast access is preset for the work mailbox number is saved in the missed network mailbox. You only need to enter the call list and the message key flashes ¢...
¢ Eco Mode ¢ You are helping to protect the environment Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ with your Gigaset S790/S795. §Change§ Press the display key (³ = on). Reducing energy consumption Status displays By using a power-saving adapter plug, your Display icon telephone consumes less power.
Setting an appointment (calendar) Setting an appointment Date: Enter day/month/year in 8-digit format. (calendar) Time: Enter hours/minutes in 4-digit format. You can use your handset to remind yourself Text: of up to 30 appointments. Anniversaries Enter text (max. of 16 characters). The ¢...
Setting an appointment (calendar) Displaying missed §SMS Press the display key to respond appointments, anniversaries to the appointment reminder with an SMS. Missed appointments/anniversaries ¢ page 34) are displayed in the Missed Please note Alarms list if: During a call, the appointment reminder You do not accept an appointment/anni- is signalled by a short tone.
Setting the alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Deactivating the wake-up call/ repeating after a pause (snooze mode) Prerequisite: The date and time have ¢ already been set ( page 15). Prerequisite: A wake-up call is sounding. §OFF§ Press the display key. The wake- Activating/deactivating and up call is deactivated.
2) On the base Manually registering a Press and hold the registration/paging key ¢ Gigaset S79H to a Gigaset S790/ on the base ( page 4) (approx. 3 sec.). S795 De-registering handsets You must activate manual registration of the...
Using multiple handsets Changing the base Transferring a call to another handset If your handset is registered to more than You can transfer an external call to another one base, you can set it to a particular base handset (connect). or to the base that has the best reception Open the list of handsets.
Using multiple handsets • Activating/deactivating listening in §Conference§ Press the display key. Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ All 3 participants are connected Telephony Listening In with each other. §Change§ Press to activate/deactivate the func- tion (³ = on). Please note If only two handsets are registered, Internal listening in the other handset is called immedi- ately by pressing the u key.
Using a handset as a room monitor Changing a handset's If you accept an incoming call, the room monitor is suspended for the duration of the internal number call, but the function remains activated. If you deactivate then reactivate the hand- A handset is automatically assigned the set, the room monitor remains activated.
Handset settings Sensitivity: To reactivate the room function with the Select noise level sensitivity (Low or same phone number: ¤ High). Turn on the activation again and save ¤ ¢ §Save§ §Save§ Press to save the settings. with page 61). When the room monitor function is acti- vated, the idle display appears as shown Handset settings...
Handset settings Selecting numbers/changing an Changing the display assignment language Prerequisite: The digit key already has a number assigned to it. You can view the display texts in different languages. Ï When the handset is in idle status ¢ ¢ ¤...
Handset settings ¤ Selection : You can enter data in the following fields: Select screensaver or In Charger §View§ Press the display key. The active Select On or Off. screensaver is displayed. Out of Charger Select screensaver and press Select On or Off. §OK§...
Handset settings Changing the speaker/ Profile 2 Optimum volume in handsfree mode. earpiece volume However, this means that the participants cannot speak at the same time as the per- You can set the loudspeaker volume for son speaking is given preferential trans- speaker mode and the earpiece volume to mission (making two-way conversations five different levels.
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Handset settings Setting volume/melodies If the time control is activated: Suspend ring. from: In idle status: Ï ¢ ¢ Enter the start of the period in 4-digit for- Audio Settings ¢ ¢ mat. Ringtones(Handset) Volume/ Suspend ring. until: Melodies Enter the end of the period in 4-digit for- Setting volume/melodies for mat.
Handset settings Deactivating the ringtone for the Playing back sounds/viewing caller current call pictures · ¢ ¢ §Silence§ Press the display key. Screensavers / Caller Pictures / Sounds (select entry) Activating/deactivating the alert Pictures: tone §View§ Press the display key. The In place of the ringtone, you can activate an selected picture is displayed.
Handset settings • Activating/deactivating Select/change input field. Navigate in the input field. advisory tones Ñ If necessary, delete number: press the display key. Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you about different activities and statuses. The Enter number. following advisory tones can be activated/ §Save§...
Setting the base • Setting the base Repeater support With a repeater, you can increase the range The base settings are carried out using a reg- and signal strength of your base. You will istered Gigaset S79H handset. need to activate repeater mode. This will ter- minate any calls that are in progress at the Changing the base Gigaset time.
Setting the base • • Protecting against Resetting the base to the unauthorised access factory settings Protect the system settings of the base with When the settings are restored: a PIN known only to yourself. The system PIN Date and time are retained must be entered when, for example, regis- Handsets are still registered tering/de-registering a handset to/from the...
Connecting the base to the PABX • Connecting the base to Saving an access code (outside line code) the PABX Prerequisite: You may have to enter an The following settings are only necessary if access code in front of the number for exter- your PABX requires them;...
Connecting the base to the PABX Setting pauses Switching temporarily to tone dialling (DTMF) Changing the pause after line If your PABX still operates with pulse dialling seizure (PD), but you need tone dialling for a con- You can change the length of the pause that nection (e.g., to listen to the network mail- is inserted between pressing the talk key c box), you must switch to tone dialling for the...
Customer Service & Assistance You have questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can take advantage of our comprehensive serv- ice offerings. You can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service pages of our Gigaset online portal. Please register your phone right after purchase on www.gigaset.com/uk/service thus enabling us to provide you even better service in case of questions or in case of a warranty claim.
Questions and answers You cannot hear a ringtone/dialling tone from the fixed line network. If you have any questions about the use of The phone cord supplied has not been used or has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong your phone, you can contact us 24/7 at ¥...
Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by: Gigaset Commu- nications UK Limited, Faraday House, Sir Guarantee Certificate William Siemens Square, Frimley, Cam- berley, Surrey, GU16 8QD. United Kingdom Any other claims resulting out of or in...
Protecting our environment The duration of the Guarantee shall not ISO 14001 (Environment): certified since be extended by services rendered under September 2007 by TüV SÜD Management the terms of the Guarantee. Service GmbH. Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, ISO 9001 (Quality): certified since 17/02/ Gigaset Communications reserves the 1994 by TüV SÜD Management Service...
Appendix Appendix Handset operating times/charging times This Gigaset can charge batteries up to a Caring for your telephone capacity of 1000 mAh. The use of special high-performance batteries or batteries with high capacities is not recommended for Wipe the device with a damp cloth or an cordless phones.
In standby mode: The following rules apply when writing text: Each key between Q and O is Gigaset S790: approx. 1.1 watt Gigaset S795: approx. 1.2 watt assigned several letters and characters. Control the cursor with u v t s.
Additional functions via the PC interface Writing an SMS/names Additional functions via ¤ Enter the individual letters/characters by the PC interface pressing the corresponding key. The characters assigned to the key are To enable your handset to communicate shown in a selection line at the bottom left with the PC, the "Gigaset QuickSync"...
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Additional functions via the PC interface ¤ Press and hold keys 4 and L with Completing a firmware update ¤ the index and middle finger. Connect you phone to your PC using a ¢ USB data cable ( page 17). ¤...
Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset S79H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones Directory for approx. 500 entries Caller picture SMS (prerequisite: CLIP must be enabled) PC interface, e.g., for managing directory entries, ringtones and screensavers Headset socket Room monitor...
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Gigaset SL78H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (256k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones Directory for approx. 500 entries Caller picture SMS (prerequisite: CLIP must be enabled) PC interface, e.g., for managing directory entries, ringtones and screensavers Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasetsl78h Gigaset S67H/S68H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours)
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Gigaset repeater The Gigaset repeater can be used to increase the reception range between your Gigaset handset and the base. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal injury, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with.
Mounting the base on the wall (Gigaset S790 only) Mounting the base on the wall (Gigaset S790 only) 41 mm Approx. 5.5 mm Mounting the charger on the wall 21 mm Approx. 4 mm...