Siemens Gigaset S18H, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...y Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66 D 46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009 All rights reserved Subject to availability Rights of modifications reserved www gigaset com ...

Page 2: ... back to idle status press and hold activate deactivate handset press and hold in idle status 7 2 5 mm socket for headset mono 8 Pound key Key lock on off press and hold in idle status Toggle between upper lower case and digits 9 Microphone 10 Star key Ringtones on off press and hold Open table of special characters 11 Key 1 Fast access to answering machine network mailbox press and hold 12 Talk k...

Page 3: ... Caller ID 2 5 services 16 Using the directory and lists 17 Directory 17 Last number redial list 19 Opening lists with the message key 19 Writing and editing names 20 Using the network mailbox 22 Configuring the network mailbox for fast access 22 Viewing the network mailbox message 22 Using a handset as a room monitor 23 Handset settings 24 Changing the display language 24 Setting the display 24 S...

Page 4: ...ery is inserted the right way round Use the battery specified in these operating instructions The phone may affect medical equipment so always switch your phone off before entering hospitals or doctors practices To maintain compliance with the Industry Canada s RF exposure guideline place the base station at least 20 cm from nearby persons Notice to Hearing Aid Wearers This phone is compatible wit...

Page 5: ...57 R401 1 5819 security fm 22 6 09 Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully Do not pollute the environment Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated ...

Page 6: ...breviated 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 dis...

Page 7: ...ill see the following display example Date Enter month day and year in 6 digit format The date in the first line is marked with to show it is active Enter the date using the digit keys Time Enter hours minutes in 4 digit format Press the s key The time in the second line is marked with to show it is active Enter the date using the digit keys Date Time Date 12 23 08 Time 11 11 am Time mode 12 h am ...

Page 8: ...Have fun using your new telephone First Steps Package contents u one handset u one charging cradle u one AC adapter for charging cradle u two batteries u one battery cover u one belt clip u one user guide Setting up the charging cradle The charging cradle is designed to be operated in enclosed dry areas at temperatures ranging from 5 C to 45 C Set up the charging cradles at a central location on a...

Page 9: ...ust corrosive liquids and vapours Setting up the handset for use Carry out the following steps for each handset Inserting the batteries Fit the batteries with the correct polar ity see diagram The polarity is indicated in on the battery compartment Caution Use only rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH UL approved AAA batteries Never use conventional non rechargeable batteries or other battery ty...

Page 10: ... press on the top so that it clicks into place Attaching the belt clip There are notches for attaching the belt clip on the side of the handset just above 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 Insert your fingernail into the headset socket notch and pull the ...

Page 11: ...e display and the name of the base station flashes for example Base 1 When the handset has been registered its screen displays its internal number for example INT 2 for internal number 2 The handset is assigned the lowest availa ble internal number 1 6 If all internal numbers 1 6 have been assigned number 6 is overwritten assuming that the hand set with the internal number 6 is in idle status Manu...

Page 12: ... the base station 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 Initial charging of batteries To charge the batteries leave the hand set in the charging cradle continuously for ten hours The flashing battery icon e in the top right of the display indicates that the bat teries are being charged During handset ope...

Page 13: ...me format Save Press the display key Time mode Select 12 hour or 24 hour time format With 12 hour time format use the dis play key am pm to switch between am and pm Set the date and the time for example to ensure the correct time of incoming calls is recorded Area codes In order to call back a caller using the incoming caller ID list page 20 your phone s area code local areas code must be stored I...

Page 14: ... 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 Handsfree operation You can activate the speakerphone at any time to provide handsfree operation dur ing a call Activating deactivating handsfree Activating while dialing d Enter the number and press the handsfree key You should inform your caller before you use th...

Page 15: ...lay when the keypad lock is activated The keypad lock is deactivated automati cally if someone calls you It is re activated when the call is finished Control key In the description below the side of the control key up down right left which you have to press in the different operat ing situations is marked in black for example v for press right on the control key The control key has a number of dif...

Page 16: ...e accessed using a menu that has a number of levels Main menu first menu level Press v with the handset in idle status to open the main menu The main menu functions are shown in the display as a list with icon and name To access a function so that you open the corresponding submenu next menu level Navigate to the function using the con trol key q Press the display key OK Submenus The functions in ...

Page 17: ...splay key Select with q TAKE MSG The waiting caller is forwarded to the central office mailbox HOLD MSG The waiting caller is put on hold and hears a message to this effect from the central office CALL BACK The waiting caller is prompted by the central office to call again at a later time ADD 2ND The central office is prompted to initi ate a conference call Note When the handset is muted and ADD 2...

Page 18: ... anniversary if required page 18 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...

Page 19: ... on the receiver handset Please remember u 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 ...

Page 20: ...ay key View Managing entries in the last number redial list Press the display key s Select entry Options Open menu The following functions can be selected with q Display Number as in the directory page 17 Copy to Directory Copy an entry to the directory page 18 Delete Entry as in the directory page 17 Delete List as in the directory page 18 Opening lists with the message key The message key will f...

Page 21: ...ng 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 functions with q Copy to Directory Add a number to the directory Information Complete caller information is displayed Delete Calls List Delete complete list When you leave the calls list all entries are...

Page 22: ...e required character and insert it with Insert Order of 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...

Page 23: ...pass word for access it is possible to add this password by entering pauses see Flash key on page 1 immediately after the mail box access number then enter your pass word Your telephone will dial the mailbox number wait a few seconds until the mail box is accessed then dial your password If more time is needed for your mailbox to answer before the network mailbox pass word is dialed simply add an ...

Page 24: ...e function after switching on the handset again Activating the room monitor and entering the number to be called v í Room Monitor Change multiple line input Room M Select On to activate Call to Press the display key Edit and enter des tination number External number select number from the directory or enter directly Only the last 4 digits are displayed Internal number delete any stored external nu...

Page 25: ...and then the call will end There will be no further room monitor calls But the other room monitor settings on the handset such as no ringtone will remain activated until you press the dis play key OFF on the handset To reactivate the room function with the same phone number Turn on the activation again and save page 23 with Save Handset settings Your handset is preconfigured but you can change the...

Page 26: ... the idle display with time and date Changing the screen picture v Ð Display Screen Saver s Scroll to the Selection line View Press the display key The active screen picture is displayed s Select picture Clock Save Press the display key Save changes Setting lighting Depending on whether or not the handset is in the charging cradle you can set differ ent levels of lighting If it is switched on the ...

Page 27: ...rnal Calls for internal calls u All the same for all functions Settings for individual functions Set the volume and melody depending on the type of signaling required v Ð Audio Settings Ringer Settings q Set for example select Ext Calls and press OK Change multiple line input r Set volume 1 6 s Scroll to the next line r Select melody Save Press the display key In idle status you can also open the ...

Page 28: ... Audio Settings Advisory Tones Change multiple line input Key Tones Select On or Off Confirm Select On or Off Battery Select On Off or In Call The battery warning tone is activated deactivated or only sounds during a call Save changes page 6 You cannot deactivate the confirmation tone for placing the handset in the charg ing cradle Changing the name of a handset The names INT 1 INT 2 etc are assig...

Page 29: ...cted ringer melody is signaled on the 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 displ...

Page 30: ... press v open main menu 3 Alarm Clock ì 4 Add Features í 4 3 Room Monitor page 23 5 Settings Ð 5 1 Date Time 5 2 Audio Settings 5 2 1 Ringer Settings page 26 5 2 2 Advisory Tones page 27 5 3 Display 5 3 1 Screen Saver page 25 5 3 2 Color Scheme page 24 5 3 3 Contrast page 24 5 3 4 Backlight page 25 5 4 Handset 5 4 1 Language page 24 5 4 2 Auto Answer page 25 5 4 3 Register H Set page 10 5 4 4 Sele...

Page 31: ... 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 11 The handset does not respond to a key press The keypad lock is activated Press and hold the pound key page 14 Base station x is flashing in the display 1 The handset is outside the range of the base station Reduce the distance between handset base station 2 The handse...

Page 32: ...one system to tone dialing Warning Only use UL approved nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries in the handset do not use non rechargeable batteries Capacity 650 mAh Standby time Approx 170 hours 7 days Calling time Approx 13 hours Charging time approx 6 hours Note When the lighting is switched on the standby time of the handset is reduced to approx 30 hours DECT 6 0 is supported No of channels 30 dup...

Page 33: ...omplies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est con forme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada Safety precautions Before using your telephone equipment basic safety instructions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons 1 Read and understand all instructions 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3 Unplug this p...

Page 34: ...TAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN MUNICIPAL WASTE 1 Only use the batteries specified for use with this product 2 DO NOT USE NICKEL CADMIUM OR LITHIUM BATTERIES or mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufacturers in this product DO NOT USE NONRECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 3 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire the ...

Page 35: ...roduct may be lost during repair 3 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES 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 othe...

Page 36: ...ation 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 DAMAGES Your exclusive remedy for any breach of this limited warranty is as set forth above Except for any refund elected by Gigase...

Page 37: ...CT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER AND EVEN IF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBIL ITY OF SUCH DAMAGES REPAIR OR REPLACE MENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THE WARRANTY IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY 9 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATS...

Page 38: ...37 Mounting the charging cradle to the wall S18H Canada EN A31008 M1757 R401 1 5819 appendix fm 22 6 09 Mounting the charging cradle to the wall 1 02 in approx 0 25 in ...

Page 39: ...are of the telephone 30 Changing destination number 24 display language 24 internal number of a handset 27 name of handset 27 ringtone 26 Character set table see Special characters Charge status display 1 CID 2 5 services network services 16 Confirmation beep 27 Control key 1 14 Correcting incorrect input 15 Customer Care 34 D Deactivating advisory tones 27 auto answer 25 handset 14 keypad lock 14...

Page 40: ... placing on hold 13 reception strength 7 registering on another base station 11 restoring to factory settings 28 screen picture 25 setup 8 using room monitor 23 Handset charging times 31 Handset operating time 31 in room monitor mode 23 Handset settings 24 Handsfree key 1 Handsfree talking 13 Headset socket 11 Hold 13 I Icon alarm clock 28 battery 11 display 15 keypad lock 14 ringtone 26 Idle stat...

Page 41: ...g to directory 18 as destination for room monitor 23 copying from directory 18 entry using directory 18 saving in directory 17 O On Off key 1 Order of entries in directory 21 P Package contents 7 Placing the handset on hold 13 Pound key 1 14 Power supply unit 3 Q Questions and answers 30 Quick dial 17 R Range 7 Reception strength 7 Redial key 19 Reminder call 19 Ringtone changing 26 setting 26 set...

Page 42: ...1757 R401 1 5819 S18HSIX fm 22 6 09 V Viewing network mailbox message 22 VIP directory entry 18 Volume earpiece 26 handset loudspeaker 26 loudspeaker 26 ringtone 26 setting 26 W Warning beep see Advisory tones Writing editing names 20 ...

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