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Operating the answering machine

Gigaset S455 / USA EN / A31008-M1714-R301-3-6019 / answering_m.fm / 21.8.07

end tone and an announcement about 

how much recording time remains.
If the message concerned has been saved 

with the date and time you will hear an 

appropriate announcement before play-

back begins.

Playing back old messages

You can listen to old messages if there are 

no more new messages. Start the play-

back as described under "Listening to new 

messages". 
After the entry time and date have been 

played back (after approx. 3 seconds) a 

new message assumes the status "old".

Stopping and controlling playback 

During message playback: 

2

 

Pause playback. Press 

2

 

again to resume

t

 or

 1

To previous message.

s

 or 

I

To next message.

After an interruption of over one minute, 

the answer machine returns to idle status.

Marking a message as "new"

A previously played back "old" message is 

displayed as a "new" message again.

During message playback:

 

*

Press the star key.

An announcement informs you of the 

message's new status.

Or:

§Options§

 Open 

menu.

Mark as New 

Select and press 

§OK§

.

Playback of the current message is can-

celled. Playback of next message starts, if 

applicable. 
The 

f

 key on the handset flashes.

Adding the telephone number of a 

message to the directory

See also "Adding a displayed number to 

the directory", page 15.

Deleting messages

You can delete old messages either all at 

once or individually. 

Deleting all old messages

During playback or pause:

§Options§

 

Press the display key.

Del All Old Msgs

Select and press 

§OK§

.

§Yes§

Press the display key to con-

firm the prompt.

Deleting individual old messages

During playback or pause:

§Delete§

 

Press the display key.

Picking up a call from the answer 

machine

You can pick up a call while the answer 

machine is recording it or being operated 

via remote operation:

§Accept§

Press the talk or display key.

Recording stops and you can speak to the 

caller.
If 2 seconds of the call have already been 

recorded when you pick it up, the call will 

be displayed as a new message. The 

f

 

key on the handset flashes.
You can accept the call even if it is not sig-

naled on the handset. 

Diverting an external call to the answer 

machine

You can divert an incoming external call to 

the answer machine even if it is switched 

off. 

Requirement: 

Sufficient storage space is 

available on the answer machine. 

Summary of Contents for S455

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Page 2: ...кви изложения направени от Siemens AG или SHC които се намират в ръководствата за потребителя следва да се разбират като изложения на Gigaset Communications GmbH Надяваме се да ползвате с удоволствие вашия Gigaset HU Tisztelt Vásárló A Siemens Home and Communication Devices GmbH Co KG SHC törvényes jogutódja a Gigaset Communications GmbH amely a Siemens AG Gigaset üzletágának utódja Ebből következ...

Page 3: ...nd Office Communication Devices GmbH Co KG Schlavenhorst 66 D 46395 Bocholt Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH Co KG 2006 All rights reserved Subject to availability Rights of modification reserved www siemens com gigaset BA Cover USA S455 qxd 17 11 2006 16 20 Uhr Seite 1 2007 ...

Page 4: ...tatus Toggle between upper lower case and digits 7 Redial key Open last number redial list 8 2 5 mm plug for headset 9 Microphone 10 Flash key Confer Flash Insert a dialing pause press and hold 11 Star key Ringtones on off press and hold Open table of special characters 12 Key 1 Select answer machine network mailbox press and hold 13 Talk key Answer a call start dialing 14 Handsfree key Switch bet...

Page 5: ...ning of message press once or to previous message press twice 4 Play stop key Play back new messages from the answer machine see also page 18 or cancel the playback press briefly Play back new and old messages press and hold 5 Skip to next message press once or next message but one press twice 6 Delete current message 7 Adjust volume during message playback ð quieter ñ louder While an external cal...

Page 6: ...n the move remote operation 22 Using the network mailbox 24 Configuring the network mailbox for fast access 24 Viewing the network mailbox message 24 Using several handsets 25 Registering handsets 25 De registering handsets 26 Locating a handset paging 26 Changing the base station 26 Making internal calls 26 Linking internal callers to an external call 27 Changing the name of a handset 28 Changing...

Page 7: ...ers 38 Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 39 FCC ACTA Information 40 Industry Canada Certification 41 Safety precautions 42 Service Customer Care 44 End user limited Warranty 44 Notes on the operating instructions 47 Symbols used 47 Example menu input 47 Example multiple line input 48 Writing and editing names 48 Accessories 50 Index 51 ...

Page 8: ...ch your phone off before entering hospitals or doctors practices The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids Do not operate the phone in places where there is a risk of explosion such as paint workshops Do not install the base station in bathrooms or shower rooms The handset and base station are not splash proof see page 38 Drivers must not use the phone while driving The pho...

Page 9: ...two batteries u one battery cover u one belt clip u one user guide Installing the base station The base is designed for use in closed dry rooms with a temperature range of 41 F to 113 F Set up the base station at a central point in the apartment or house away from any appliance that may cause electrical inter ference to the phone Please note u Never expose the telephone to heat sources direct sunl...

Page 10: ...ip There are notches for attaching the belt clip on the side of the handset at the same height as the display Press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage with the notches Opening the battery cover If fitted remove belt clip Caution Use only the rechargeable batteries recom mended by Siemens page 39 Never use con ventional non rechargeable batter...

Page 11: ...ng of batteries If the handset is activated the flashing battery icon e in the top right of the dis play indicates that the batteries are being charged During handset operation the battery icon indicates the charge status of the bat teries page 1 The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged To do this leave the handset in the base or chargi...

Page 12: ... 15 am Save Press the display key Area codes In order to call back a caller using the incoming caller ID list page 17 your phone s area code local area code must be stored If your phone is in a mul tiple area code area the extra codes for this area must also be stored Local Area Code v Ð Base Local Area Code Select and press OK Enter local area code Save Press the display key a Press and hold idle...

Page 13: ... the Auto Answer function is activated page 31 the call will be answered auto matically when you lift the handset from the base or charger Press the display key Silence to mute the ringer without answering the call You can answer the call as long the call is displayed on the screen Caller ID Caller ID CID and Caller Name ID CNID are optional subscription services pro vided by your telephone servic...

Page 14: ...remove the call from hold Press the display key to con tinue the conversation Operating the handset Activating deactivating the handset a Press and hold the end call key You will hear the confir mation beep Activating deactivating the keypad lock Press and hold the pound key You will hear the confirmation beep The icon Ø appears in the display when the keypad lock is activated The keypad lock is d...

Page 15: ...us You can go back to idle status from any where 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 Changes that you have not confirmed or saved by pressing OK Yes Save Send or Save Entry OK will be lost An example of the display in idle status is shown on page 9 Menu guidance Your telephone s functi...

Page 16: ...es of symbols used menu entries and multiple line input in the appendix to this user guide page 47 CID 2 5 services network services If CID is activated and a waiting call is dis played 4 different CID 2 5 services net work services are selected During a call Options Press the display key Select with q TAKE MSG The waiting caller is forwarded to the central office mailbox HOLD MSG The waiting call...

Page 17: ...niversary if required page 15 Speed Dial Select key for quick dial Save changes Selecting entries in the directory s Open directory You have the following options u Use s to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected u Enter the first character of the name or scroll to the entry with s if required Dialing with the directory s s select entry c Press the talk key The number is di...

Page 18: ...Entries with identical numbers are not overwritten on the receiver handset u The transfer is canceled if the phone rings or if the memory of the receiver handset is full Adding a displayed number to the directory Numbers that appear in a list such as the calls list or the last number redial list or displayed during a call can be added to the directory If you have Caller ID Name the first 16 charac...

Page 19: ...ss the key s Select entry Options Open menu The following functions can be selected with q Display Number as in the directory page 14 Copy to Directory Copy an entry to the directory page 15 Delete Entry as in the directory page 14 Delete List as in the directory page 15 Opening lists with the message key The message key will flash if a caller left a voice mail message You can use the mes sage key...

Page 20: ...e caller to the directory page 15 u Date and time of call if set page 9 u Type of entry according to list type All Calls accepted calls missed calls calls recorded by the answer machine à according to list type Missed Calls missed calls if 3 is displayed 3rd entry in the list Pressing the display key Delete deletes the marked entry After pressing the display key Options you can select more functio...

Page 21: ... only mode If a per sonal announcement has not been recorded the corresponding pre recorded announcement is used Recording a personal announcement announce only v Ð Voice Mail Announcements Record Announce Record Anc Only OK Press the display key to start the recording You hear the ready tone short tone Now speak your announcement must be at least 3 secs long End Press the display key to end the r...

Page 22: ...switches to Announce Only mode for this period Outside this period 8 01 am to 5 59 pm the Ans Record is active v Ð Voice Mail Announcements Set Ans Mode Ans Mode Time on Change multiple line input From Enter hours minutes for the start of the period in 4 digit format 24 hrs mode Until Enter hours minutes for the start of the period in 4 digit format 24 hrs mode Activation Select On or Off Save cha...

Page 23: ...ess OK Playback of the current message is can celled Playback of next message starts if applicable The f key on the handset flashes Adding the telephone number of a message to the directory See also Adding a displayed number to the directory page 15 Deleting messages You can delete old messages either all at once or individually Deleting all old messages During playback or pause Options Press the ...

Page 24: ...l Screening Handset and or Base on a Press and hold idle status You can switch off the Call Screening func tion on the handset during the recording Switching off listen in for the current recording a Press the end call key Setting up the answer machine The answer machine has already been preset at the factory Set up individual set tings using the handset Toll Saver Mode Call acceptance charge savi...

Page 25: ...onnected directly The setting for fast access applies to all Gigaset S45 handsets Operating when on the move remote operation You can check or activate the answer machine from any other telephone hotel pay phone etc Requirements u You must set a system PIN to a 4 digit number other than factory default of 0000 page 34 u The phone you are using for remote operation has tone dialing DTMF such that y...

Page 26: ...ice command DELETE Before each voice command press 9 and then speak the command when you hear the ready tone When deleting a message you are prompted to repeat the command Repeat DELETE without first press ing the 9 Activating the answer machine Phone home and allow the phone to ring until you hear Please enter PIN Enter system PIN Your answer machine is activated It tells you how much memory time...

Page 27: ...old idle status The setting for fast access applies to all Gigaset S45 handsets If your network voice mail requires a pas sord for access it is possible to add a pass word by entering pauses immediately after entering the mailbox access number then entering your password The S455 will dial the mailbox number wait a few seconds until the mailbox is accessed then dial your PIN code If more time is n...

Page 28: ...t activate manual registration of the handset at both the handset and the base station After it has been registered the handset returns to idle status The internal number of the handset appears in the display for example INT 1 If it does not repeat the procedure On the handset v Ð Handset Register H Set s Select base station for exam ple Base 1 and press OK Enter the system PIN of the base station...

Page 29: ...tion that has the best reception Best Base v Ð Handset Select Base s Select one of the registered base stations or Best Base and press OK Making internal calls Internal calls to other handsets registered on the same base station are free Calling a specific handset u Initiate internal call Enter the number of the hand set Or u Initiate internal call s Select handset c Press the talk key Calling all...

Page 30: ...al call Reject Press the display key The call waiting tone is turned off You remain connected with the internal partic ipant The ringtone can still be heard at other registered handsets Linking internal callers to an external call Important The Listening In function must be activated You are conducting an external call An internal caller can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation...

Page 31: ... as soon as a set noise level is reached You can store an internal or external number in your handset as the destination number The room monitor call to an external number stops after approx 90 seconds The room monitor call to an internal number handset stops after approx 3 minutes depending on the base sta tion While the room monitor is activated all keys are locked except the end call key The ha...

Page 32: ...te existing number Enter number as described in Activat ing the room monitor and entering the number to be called page 29 Save changes page 48 Changing previously set internal destination number v í Room Monitor s Scroll to the Call to line Edit Press the display key Yes Press the display key to con firm the prompt Enter number as described in Activat ing the room monitor and entering the number t...

Page 33: ...lect contrast Save Press the display key a Press and hold idle status Setting the screen picture You can display a screen picture picture or digital clock when the handset is in idle status This will replace the idle status dis play It may conceal the date time and name The screen picture is not displayed in cer tain situations e g during a call or when the handset has been deregistered If a scree...

Page 34: ...dsfree speaking to five different levels and the earpiece volume to three different levels You can only make these adjust ments during a call The handsfree volume can only be adjusted when this function is set You are conducting an external call t Open menu r Select volume Save Press display key if necessary to save the setting perma nently If t is assigned a different function e g when toggling p...

Page 35: ...ently Press the star key and hold until you can no longer hear the ringtone The Ú icon appears in the display Re activating the ringtone Press and hold the star key Deactivating the ringtone for the current call Silence Press the display key Activating deactivating the alert tone You can activate an alert tone in place of a ringtone When you get a call you will hear a short tone Beep instead of th...

Page 36: ...he handset The wake up call sounds for 60 seconds The display shows Alarm Clock If no key is pressed the wake up call is repeated twice at five minute intervals and then switched off During a call the wake up call is signaled by a short tone Deactivating the wake up call repeating after a pause sleep mode Requirement A wake up call is sounding OFF Press the display key The wake up call is deactiva...

Page 37: ... stars s Scroll to the next line re enter new system PIN and press OK a Press and hold idle status Changing ringtones u Volume You can choose between five volumes and the crescendo ring see page 31 Select 0 to deactivate the ringtone of the base station u Ringtones You can set a ringtone melody for external calls see page 31 v Ð Base Ringer Settings For how to adjust the settings see page 31 Activ...

Page 38: ... page 29 5 Settings Ð 5 1 Date Time 5 2 Audio Settings 5 2 1 Ringer Settings page 32 5 2 2 Advisory Tones page 32 5 3 Display 5 3 1 Screen Saver page 30 5 3 2 Color Scheme page 30 5 3 3 Contrast page 30 5 3 4 Backlight page 31 5 4 Handset 5 4 1 Language page 30 5 4 2 Auto Answer page 31 5 4 3 Register H Set page 25 5 4 4 Select Base page 26 5 4 5 Reset Handset page 33 5 5 Base 5 5 1 Ringer Setting...

Page 39: ...1714 R301 3 6019 menuetree fm 21 8 07 5 6 Voice Mail 5 6 1 Set Key 1 page 24 5 6 2 Ans Machine page 18 5 6 3 Call Screening page 21 5 6 4 Announcements page 18 5 6 5 Message Length page 21 5 6 6 Record Quality page 22 5 6 7 Ring Delay page 21 ...

Page 40: ...ber v Open menu 5 5 O 1 L Press keys Enter digit for the pause length 1 1 sec 2 3 secs 3 7 secs and press OK Changing the pause after the flash key You can change the length of the pause if your PABX requires this refer to the user guide for your PABX v Open menu 5 5 O 1 2 Press keys Enter a digit for the length of the pause 1 800 ms 2 1600 ms 3 3200 ms and press OK Changing the dialing pause v Op...

Page 41: ...sible solu tions Troubleshooting The display is blank 1 The handset is not switched on Press a and hold the end call key 2 The batteries are empty Charge or replace the batteries page 8 The handset does not respond to a key press The keypad lock is activated Press and hold the pound key page 11 Base station x is flashing in the display 1 The handset is outside the range of the base station Reduce ...

Page 42: ...ider to acti vate Caller ID CI You hear an error tone when keying an input a descending sequence of tones Action has failed invalid input Repeat the operation Watch the display and refer to the operating instructions if necessary You cannot listen to messages on the net work mailbox Your phone system is set for pulse dialing Set your phone system to tone dialing The calls list does not indicate a ...

Page 43: ...elephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a com plaint with the FCC if you belive it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or proce dures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone com pany will provide advance notice in order for you to make n...

Page 44: ...one requires electricity for operation You should have a telephone that does not require electricity available for use during power out ages Notice The installation of the base unit should allow at least 8 inches between the base and persons to be in compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines For body worn operation the portable part handset has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines Use...

Page 45: ...n is not provided 7 This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not place objects on the power cord Install the unit where no one can step or trip on the cord 9 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the r...

Page 46: ... of the batteries in a fire the cells may explode Do not expose batteries to water Check with local codes for special dis posal instructions 4 Do not open or mutilate the batteries Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed 5 Exercise care in handling the batteries in order not to short the batteries with conducting material...

Page 47: ...OES NOT COVER AND IS VOID WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING Cosmetic damage physical damage to the surface of the Product including without limitation breakage cracks dents scratches or adhesive marks on the LCD screen or outside casing of the Product Products which have been repaired main tained or modified including the antenna by anyone other than Siemens or a Siemens approved repair facility or th...

Page 48: ...Y Siemens makes no warranty or representation that the software in the Products will meet your requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected 6 LIMITATION ON REMEDIES NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER D...

Page 49: ...N OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES OR OTHER WISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF SIE MENS OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER AND EVEN IF SIEMENS OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS...

Page 50: ...iated form This is illustrated below using the example of Setting the contrast for the display The things you need to do are explained in the boxes v Ð Display With the handset in idle status press on the right of the control key to open the main menu Select the Ð icon using the control key press the control key at the top or bottom In the display header Settings is dis played Press the OK display...

Page 51: ...ld the pound key to switch from Abc mode to 123 and from 123 to abc and from abc to Abc upper case 1st letter upper case all others lower case Press the pound key before entering the letter u The first letter of the name of directory entries is automatically capitalized fol lowed by lower case letters Date Enter month day and year in 6 digit format The date in the first line is marked with to show...

Page 52: ...f directory entries Directory entries are usually sorted in alphabetical order Spaces and digits take first priority The sort order is as follows 1 Space 2 Digits 0 9 3 Letters alphabetical 4 Other characters To get around the alphabetical ordering of the entries insert a space or a digit in front of the name These entries will then move to the beginning of the directory Names which you have prece...

Page 53: ...ket u Room monitor www siemens com gigasets45 Gigaset Handset E45 u Dust and splash proof casing u Illuminated color display 4096 colors u Illuminated keypad u Handsfree operation u Polyphonic ringer melodies u Directory for around 250 entries u Headset socket u Room monitor www siemens com gigasete45 All accessories and batteries are available from the Siemens customer care website www siemens co...

Page 54: ... machine see Network mailbox Area codes 9 extra codes 9 local area code 9 Auto answer 10 31 B Base station changing 26 connecting and setting up 6 connecting the device 6 connecting to PABX 37 range 6 restoring to factory settings 34 setting 34 system PIN 34 Battery charging 8 display 8 fitting 7 icon 8 recommended batteries 39 tone 32 Best base station 26 Birthday see Anniversary C Call answering...

Page 55: ...ng anniversary 15 using to enter numbers 15 Display changing display language 30 contrast 30 in idle status 12 keys 1 12 lighting 31 memory 15 network mailbox message 24 number CID CNID 10 screen picture 30 setting 30 wrong language 30 DP pulse dialing 37 E Earpiece mode 11 Earpiece volume 31 End call key 1 10 Ending call 10 Ending see Deactivate Entry selecting menu 47 selecting from directory 14...

Page 56: ...t correction 13 Internal listening in 27 making calls 26 Internal call 26 call waiting 27 K Key 1 fast access 1 22 Keypad lock 11 Keys assigning directory entry 14 cancel key 12 control key 1 11 delete key 12 display keys 1 12 end call key 1 10 fast access 1 22 flash key 1 handsfree key 1 last number redial key 1 16 menu key 12 message key 1 On Off key 1 pound key 1 11 quick dial 14 15 star key 1 ...

Page 57: ...dset 26 Pause 37 Placing the handset on hold 11 Play back announcement answering machine 18 19 Pound key 1 11 Power consumption 39 Power supply unit 5 Protecting phone from access 34 Pulse dialing 37 Q Questions and answers 38 Quick dial 14 R Range 6 Reception strength 6 Recording two way recording of call 21 Recording quality 22 Recording time 21 Redial key 1 16 Registering handset 25 Reminder ca...

Page 58: ...21 8 07 T Talk key 1 10 Touch tone dialing 37 Troubleshooting 38 V Viewing network mailbox message 24 VIP directory entry 15 Volume earpiece 31 handset loudspeaker 31 loudspeaker 31 ringtone 31 34 setting 32 W Warning beep see Advisory tones Writing editing names 48 ...

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