Gigaset s79h, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...5 Bocholt Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under trademark license of Siemens AG As of 1 Oct 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark Siemens will exclusively use the trademark Gigaset All rights reserved Subject to availability www gigaset com Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010 ...

Page 2: ...page 28 u If you do not want to take calls where the caller has withheld their number just set your handset to only ring if Calling Line Identification has not been withheld page 43 u If you do not wish to be disturbed you can simply set up a time control so that your phone will only ring when it is convenient page 43 VIP calls are still connected u You can assign important numbers to the number k...

Page 3: ...eypad Lock on off press and hold in idle status Toggles between upper lower case and digits 8 Mute key page 27 Mute the microphone 9 Microphone 10 Recall key Consultation call flash Insert a dialling pause press and hold 11 Star key Ringtone on off press and hold with an open connection switch between pulse dialling tone dialling press briefly text input open table of special characters 12 Headset...

Page 4: ...ls SMS ØðÚ Anniversary page 36 ØìÚ Alarm page 37 Signal strength i page 35 or ECO Mode icon page 35 Ringtone switched off page 44 Keypad Lock switched on page 20 ØáÚ Appointment page 36 Batteries are charged page 14 Charge status of the batteries page 14 Alarm switched on and wake up time set page 37 Current time page 13 Current day and month page 13 Name of the handset Number of new messages u à ...

Page 5: ...ing the display keys 18 Using the keys on the keypad 18 Using the side keys 18 Correcting incorrect entries 18 Using the menus 19 Activating deactivating the handset 20 Activating deactivating Keypad Lock 20 Using this guide 21 Menu overview 23 Making calls 25 Making an external call 25 Switching between pulse dialling and tone DTMF dialling 25 Ending a call 25 Accepting a call and Calling line id...

Page 6: ...guage 41 Setting the display 41 Setting keypad illumination 42 Activating deactivating Auto Answer 42 Changing the speaker earpiece volume 42 Setting a handsfree profile 43 Changing ringtones 43 Using the Resource Directory 44 Activating deactivating Advisory Tones 45 Setting your own area code 46 Restoring the handset default settings 46 Customer Service Assistance 47 Questions and answers 48 Aut...

Page 7: ...andset to your ear when it is ringing or when speaker mode is activated Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hear ing Your Gigaset is compatible with the majority of digital hearing aids on the market However perfect function with all hearing aids cannot be guaranteed The handset may cause an unpleasant humming or whistling noise in hearing aids or cause them to overload If you ...

Page 8: ...ng fm 26 04 2010 Version 4 1 21 11 2007 First steps Checking the package contents 1 One Gigaset S79H handset 2 Two batteries 3 One battery cover 4 One charger 5 One power adapter 6 One belt clip 7 One plastic headset socket cover 8 One user guide 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 8 ...

Page 9: ...ce of marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out Please note u Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources direct sunlight or other electrical devices u Protect your Gigaset from moisture dust corrosive liquids and fumes Connecting the charger Please note Pay attention to the range of the base This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside build i...

Page 10: ...cant health risks and personal injury For example the outer casing of the batteries could be damaged or the batteries could explode The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type Insert the batteries with the polarity in the cor rect direction The polarity is indicated in on the battery com partment First insert the battery cover ...

Page 11: ...to the back of the handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage with the notches To remove press the centre of the belt clip firmly with your right thumb push the fingernail of your left index finger up between the clip and the housing and pull the clip in an upward direction Placing the handset in the charger Place the handset in the charger with its display facing forward To charge th...

Page 12: ...1 If not repeat the procedure 1 On the handset 2 On the base Within 60 sec press and hold the registration paging key on the base approx 3 sec Press the key below Register on the display screen A message appears stating that the handset is searching for a base that is ready for registration Register Please note If the handset is already registered to at least one base start the registration proces...

Page 13: ... Then remove the handset from the charger and do not replace it until the batteries are fully discharged 8 5 hrs Please note u After the first battery charge and discharge you may place your handset in the charger after every call u Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries from the handset and reinsert them u The batteries may warm up during charging This is...

Page 14: ...ady set the time and date opentheinputfieldviathemenu page 24 The Date Time submenu is shown on the display The active input position flashes Enter day month and year as an 8 digit number via the keypad e g 4 Q2QQ O for 14 10 2009 Date Time Date 31 01 2009 Time 00 00 Back Save Calls Time Press the right or left control key to change the input position and correct an entry Enter the hours and minut...

Page 15: ... Mode page 35 u Charge status of the batteries y y empty to full y flashes red batteries almost empty xy x x charging u INT 1 Internal name of the handset If Eco Mode page 35 is activated the icon is displayed in the top left cor ner of the display Your phone is now ready for use Press the key below Save on the dis play screen to confirm your entry The display shows Saved You will hear a confirmat...

Page 16: ...ts The headset volume corresponds to the settings for the handset volume page 42 After using the headset replace the plastic cover to enable optimum sound in speaker mode Connecting the USB data cable To connect the handset to a PC you can connect a standard USB data cable with a mini B connector to the back of your handset page 52 Remove the belt clip if attached page 10 Remove the battery cover ...

Page 17: ...liar with menu driven devices such as other Gigaset telephones read the section entitled Using the phone first page 17 If you have any questions about using your phone please read the tips on troubleshooting page 48 or contact our Customer Care team page 47 Information on is located here Setting the ringtone and volume page 43 Setting the earpiece volume page 42 Setting Eco Mode Eco Mode page 35 T...

Page 18: ... by line In input fields Use the control key to move the cursor up t down s right v or left u Press and hold v or u to move the cursor word by word During an external call s Open the Directory u Initiate an internal consultation call t Adjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and speaker mode Functions when pressing the middle of the control key Depending on the operating situation the key has d...

Page 19: ...tching key on the handset Enter digits or letters Using the side keys ø Press the keys on the right of the handset to set the volume for the handset ringtone speaker alarm signalling of appointments and the headset depending on the situation Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the input fields by navigating to the incor rect entry using the control key You can then...

Page 20: ...nu The main menu functions are shown in the display with icons The icon for the selected function is highlighted and the name of the associated function appears in the display header To access a function i e to open the corresponding submenu next menu level Use the control key p to select the required func tion and press the display key OK Briefly press the display key Back or the end call key a t...

Page 21: ...idle status press and hold the end call key confirmation tone to switch off the handset Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on Activating deactivating Keypad Lock Keypad Lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone Press and hold the hash key in idle status to activate or deactivate Key pad Lock You will hear the confirmation tone If Keypad Lock is activated you will see ...

Page 22: ...Press right on the control key v to open the main menu Press right left down and up on the control key p to navigate to the Settings submenu Press the display key OK to confirm your selection Press down on the control key s until the Display menu option appears on the display Press the display key OK to confirm your selection Settings Date Time Audio Settings Display Language Registration Back OK ...

Page 23: ... until the Large Font menu option appears on the display Press the display key Change to activate deactivate the function Display Screensaver Large Font Colour Schemes Backlight Back Change Display Screensaver Large Font Colour Schemes Backlight Back Change Press the key below Back on the dis play screen to jump back to the previ ous menu level or Press and hold the end call key a to return to idl...

Page 24: ...dard mode or Complete expert mode Select the active mode is marked with Ø To open the main menu press v when the phone is in idle mode Ç Select Services Menu dependent on base Resource Directory Screensavers page 45 Caller Pictures page 45 Sounds page 45 Capacity page 45 É Additional Features Room Monitor page 38 Ê Call Lists All Calls page 32 Outgoing Calls page 32 Accepted Calls page 32 Missed C...

Page 25: ... dependent on base Display Keypad Screensaver page 41 Large Font page 41 Colour Schemes page 41 Display Backlight page 41 Keypad Illumination page 41 Language page 41 Registration Register Handset page 11 De reg Handset dependent on base Select Base page 11 Telephony Auto Answer page 42 further submenus dependent on base System Handset Reset page 46 further submenus dependent on base Menu View Sim...

Page 26: ...g between pulse dialling and tone DTMF dialling The default setting is pulse dialling For temporary activation of tone dialling forexample todialanextensionorlisten to voice mail messages press the buttonaftera connection has beenmade with pulse dialling When the call is ended thephonewillautomaticallyreset to pulse dialling Activation of tone dialling instead of pulse dialling if your provider su...

Page 27: ... how many digits of the caller s number are transmitted and identified by the Russian AON If the number of the caller is saved in your directory you will see their name and if you have assigned a caller picture to that caller this will also be displayed after a short delay if you have the CallerID service of your pro vider and identification is successful If you have no CallerID CLIP service but w...

Page 28: ...ructions on adjusting the speaker volume page 42 Switching to mute You can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call h Press key to mute the handset The display shows Microphone is off Press the key again to unmute the microphone Making internal calls Internalcalls tootherhandsetsregisteredon the same base are free Calling a specific handset u Initiate internal call Enter t...

Page 29: ...ame Surname Enter first names and or surnames If you do not enter a name in either of the fields the phone number is saved and displayed in place of a surname For instructions on entering text and special characters page 51 Phone Home Phone Office Phone Mobile Enter a number in at least one of the fields WhenscrollingthroughtheDirectory the entries are highlighted by a prefixed sym bol ä k l E mai...

Page 30: ...a surname has not been entered the Directory searches for the first name Selecting from the Directory s s Select entry c Press the talk key If several numbers are entered select the required number by pressing r and press the talk key c again The number is dialled Managing Directory entries Viewing entries s s Select entry View Press the display key The entry is displayed Options Press the display...

Page 31: ...s A successful transfer is confirmed by a mes sage and confirmation tone on the receiving handset Please note u Entries with identical numbers are not overwritten on the receiving handset u The transfer is cancelled if the phone rings or if the memory of the receiving handset is full u Pictures and sounds assigned to entries are not transferred Copying the displayed number to the Directory You can...

Page 32: ... the handset with a single advisory tone Anniversaries that are indicated during a call and are not acknowledged are entered in the Missed Alarms List page 33 Using the Redial List The Redial List contains the twenty numbers lastdialledwiththehandset max 32 digits If one of the numbers is in the Directory the corresponding name is displayed Using manual redial c Press the key briefly s Select entr...

Page 33: ...egory When in idle status open the Call Lists by selecting the Calls display key or via the menu v Ê Viewing a list entry New messages are displayed at the top Example of list entries u List type in header u Status of entry Bold new entry u Number or name of caller u Date and time of call if set page 13 u Type of entry Accepted Calls Missed Calls Outgoing Calls š Press the talk key c to call the s...

Page 34: ...pen press OK Using the Missed Alarms List Missed unacknowledged appointments from the Calendar page 35 and anniver saries page 30 are saved in the Missed Alarms List under the following circum stances u You do not accept an appointment anni versary u The appointment anniversary was sig nalled during a phone call u The handset is deactivated at the time of the appointment anniversary u Automatic Re...

Page 35: ...cted Bases without an Answering Machine v Ì Network Mailbox To continue Enter the number for the Net work Mailbox Save Press the display key The setting for fast access applies to all Gigaset S79H handsets Calling the Network Mailbox Press and hold You are con nected directly to the Network Mailbox d Press speaker key d if required You will hear the Net work Mailbox announcement ViewingtheNetworkM...

Page 36: ...re automatically recorded in the Calendar Saving an appointment Prerequisite The date and time have already been set page 13 v Í Calendar u The current day is selected highlighted in white u Days on which appointments have already been saved are highlighted in white r q Select the required day in the graphical calendar The selected day is highlighted in white The current day is no longer highlight...

Page 37: ...he date and time You can either deactivate or answer an appointment reminder Off Press the display key to deacti vate the appointment reminder or SMS Press the display key to respond to the appointment reminder with an SMS Managing appointments v Í Calendar Editing individual appointments r q Select a day in the graphical Cal endar and press the control key w Days on which appoint ments have alrea...

Page 38: ...ry is displayed with the last name and first name The date and time will also be given Delete Delete appointment SMS Write an SMS If ten entries are already stored in the list the next appointment reminder will delete the oldest entry Setting the Alarm Clock Prerequisite The date and time have already been set page 13 Activating deactivating the Alarm Clock and setting the wake up time v á Alarm C...

Page 39: ...minutes depending on the base When the Room Monitor is activated all keys are locked except the end call key The handset s speaker is muted When the Room Monitor is activated incom ing calls to the handset are indicated with out a ringtone and are only shown on the screen The display and keypad are not illu minated and Advisory Tones are also turned off If you accept an incoming call the Room Moni...

Page 40: ...Changing the set destination number v É Room Monitor Enter and save number as described in Activating the Room Monitor and enter ing the destination number page 39 Cancelling deactivating the Room Monitor Press the end call key a to cancel the call when the Room Monitor is activated In idle status press the display key OFF to deactivate Room Monitor mode Deactivating the Room Monitor remotely Prer...

Page 41: ...as a number assigned to it When the handset is in idle status Press and hold the digit key The number is dialled immediately or Briefly press the digit key Press the display key with the number name abbreviated if necessary to select the number or press the display key Change to change the assignment or to delete the assign ment Changing display key assignments Press and hold the left or right sid...

Page 42: ...ctivation Select On screensaver is displayed or Off no screensaver Selection Select screensaver or View Press the display key The active screensaver is displayed s Select screensaver and press OK Save Press the display key Briefly press the end call key a to return to the idle display Setting Large Font You can increase the font size of print and symbols in call lists and in the directory to impro...

Page 43: ... a call v Ï Telephony Auto Answer Change Press display key on Changing the speaker earpiece volume You can set the loudspeaker volume for speaker mode and the earpiece volume to five different levels During a conversation via the earpiece or in speaker mode ø Press the side key to call up the Handset Volume menu Change the volume by pressing ø louder or quieter or t Press the control key to call u...

Page 44: ...an select various ringtones melo dies or any sound from the Resource Directory page 44 You can set different ringtones for the fol lowing functions u Int Calls u Extern Calls Setting volume melodies In idle status v Ï Audio Settings Ringtones Handset Volume Melodies r Setting volume melodies for internal calls and anniversaries s Scroll to the next line r Setting volumes melodies for external call...

Page 45: ...of a ringtone you can activate an alert tone When you receive a call you will hear a short tone Beep instead of the ringtone Press and hold the star key and within 3 seconds Beep Press the display key A call will now be signalled by one short alert tone ñ appears in the display Using the Resource Directory The Resource Directory on the handset man ages sounds which you can use as ring tones and pi...

Page 46: ...g functions Delete Entry The selected entry is deleted Rename Change the name max 16 characters and press Save The entry is stored with the new name Checking the memory You can check how much memory is availa ble for Screensavers and Caller Pictures v Capacity Activating deactivating Advisory Tones Your handset uses Advisory Tones to tell you about different activities and statuses The following A...

Page 47: ... in the following fields q Select change input field r Navigate in the input field Ñ If necessary delete number press the display key Enter number Save Press the display key Example Restoring the handset default settings You can reset individual settings and changes that you have made The following settings are not affected by a reset u Registration to the base u Date and time u Entries in the Cal...

Page 48: ...s with each other u Downloads for user manuals and current software updates u E mail contact to our customer service Our service representatives are available on the telephone for more advanced questions or in person consultation Customer Service for Moscow 8 495 2281312 free of charge for fixed line Moscow users For calls from mobile phone networks other prices may apply Please note that if the G...

Page 49: ...menu items are displayed The menu display is Simplified standard mode Activate Complete menu display expert mode page 23 No Base flashes on the display 1 The handset is outside the range of the base Move the handset closer to the base 2 The base s range is reduced because Eco Mode is activated Deactivate Eco Mode page 35 or reduce the distance between the handset and the base 3 The base is not swi...

Page 50: ...nd ards EN 14001 and ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Environment certified since September 2007 by TüV SÜD Management Service GmbH ISO 9001 Quality certified since 17 02 1994 by TüV SÜD Management Service GmbH Ecological energy consumption The use of ECO DECT page 35 saves energy and makes an active contribution towards protecting the environment Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in gen eral househo...

Page 51: ...able to use it again Specifications Batteries Technology Nickel metal hydride NiMH Size AAA Micro HR03 Voltage 1 2 V Capacity 550 1000 mAh The device is supplied with two approved batteries Handset operating times charging times This Gigaset can charge batteries up to a capacity of 1000 mAh The use of special high performance batteries or batteries withhighcapacitiesis notrecommendedfor cordless p...

Page 52: ...s indicated at the bottom right of the screen Writing an SMS names Enter the individual letters characters by pressing the corresponding key The characters assigned to the key are shown in a selection line at the bottom left of the screen The selected character is high lighted Briefly press the key several times in suc cession to select the required letter char acter Standard characters 1 Space 2 ...

Page 53: ... Start the Gigaset QuickSync program on your PC Establish a connection to your handset Select Settings Device properties to open the Device tab Click on Firmware update This launches the firmware update The update process can take up to 10 min utes not including the download time Do not interrupt the process or remove the USB data cable The data is initially loaded from the update server on the In...

Page 54: ...Gigaset QuickSync program on the PC Remove the USB data cable from the tel ephone Remove the battery page 9 Press and hold keys 4 and L with the index and middle finger Replace the battery Release keys 4and L The message key f and the talk key c will flash alternately Complete the firmware update as described Please note Personal pictures and sounds that you have loaded to your handset should alwa...

Page 55: ...ion 4 1 21 11 2007 Accessories Mounting the charger on the wall Ordering Gigaset products You can order Gigaset products from your specialist 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 approx 4 mm 21 mm ...

Page 56: ...harging 2 3 12 display 2 3 icon 2 3 inserting 9 tone 45 Birthday see Anniversary C Calendar 35 Call ending 25 external 25 internal 27 Call duration 25 Call Lists 32 Caller Picture 28 44 Calling external 25 internal 27 Caring for your telephone 50 Changing destination number Room Monitor 39 display language 41 earpiece volume 42 ringtone 43 speaker volume 42 Character set 51 Charge status display 2...

Page 57: ...y 30 End call key 2 25 Ending call 25 Entry saving Network Mailbox 34 selecting from directory 29 Environment 49 Error tone 45 Expert mode 23 48 F Fast access network mailbox 34 Firmware update 52 G General troubleshooting 48 Group call 27 H Handset activating deactivating 20 advisory tones 45 colour scheme 41 contact with liquid 50 de registering 11 display Backlight 41 display backlight 41 displ...

Page 58: ...e keys 2 speaker key 2 star key 2 talk key 2 25 L Language display 41 Large font 41 List answering machine 33 call lists 32 handsets 17 missed calls 32 network mailbox 33 SMS list 33 Lock activating deactivating Keypad Lock 20 M Making calls external 25 internal 27 Manual redial 31 Medical equipment 6 Memory directory 30 resource directory 45 Menu end tone 45 opening 17 overview 23 using 19 Menu d...

Page 59: ...one deactivated for anonymous call 43 Room Monitor 38 S Screensaver 41 Search directory 29 Sending directory entry to handset 30 Sensitivity Room Monitor 39 Setting the date 13 24 Setting the time 13 24 Setting up handset 9 Side keys 2 Signal tone see Advisory Tones Slide show 41 SMS list 33 writing 51 Snooze mode 38 Sound see Ringtone Speaker key 2 mode 27 Specifications 50 Standard mode 23 48 St...