Safety notes Safety notes Handset Danger: • Do not use the handset in potentially explosive atmospheres. • To avoid mutual interference, do not operate the handset in the vicinity of electronic equipment. • Do not use the handset in wet rooms! Devices are not splash- proof.
• The function is not configured for you or your handset - please contact your system administrator. • Your communications platform does not feature this function - please contact your Siemens contract partner to upgrade.
Overview of handset Overview of handset Earpiece 10 Mini USB connection Display Microphone Display keys 12 Mute key Control key 13 Hash key Speakerphone key 14 Number keys Talk key 15 On-hook and on/off key Headset connection 16 Message key Star key R key How to use the keys:...
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Contents Activating or deactivating the alerting tone ..... . 29 Activating/deactivating automatic call answering ....30 Setting the date and time .
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Contents Caller list ........61 Additional functions .
Description of controls Description of controls Function keys The following function keys are available: Name Usage On-hook and • End a call on/off key • Cancel functions • Go back to the next menu level up • Activate or deactivate the handset Talk key •...
Description of controls R key Pressing the R key briefly allows different functions to be performed de- pending on the current operating mode, for example: • When dialling: insert a pause (for example, between the prefix and the phone number, or when checking a mailbox) •...
Description of controls Display keys The handset has two display keys, each with one or two functions. When the key is allocated two functions, press the right or left side of the key to select the corresponding function. The display key assignment depends on the operating status.
Description of controls Menu icons in the main menu The handset's main menu can be opened by right-clicking the control key. u v t s The menu icons are selected by pressing the left/right and top/bottom of the control key. Alternatively, you can also press one of the numerical keys, e.
• Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. • Protect your OpenStage SL4 professional from moisture, dust, corro- sive liquids and fumes. • Connect the flat plug from the power adapter 1.
Putting the handset into service Inserting/changing the battery The handset is supplied with an approved battery. The battery is not charged when supplied. It is first charged in the handset. Caution: • Please observe the safety notes on the back cover. •...
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Putting the handset into service 2. Open the battery compartment Reach into the cavity on the housing and lift up the battery cover. 3. Insert/change the battery Insert the battery ensuring that the contacts meet. 4. Close the battery compartment First, align the protrusions on the side of the battery cover with the notches on the inside of the casing.
Putting the handset into service Charging and using the battery To charge the battery, insert the handset into the charging shell with the keypad facing forwards. Important: Only place the handset in the designated charger. (for order num- bers see Page 85).
Putting the handset into service Fitting the attachment clip Press the attachment clip onto the back of the handset until the tabs on the sides engage in the recesses on the phone. Connecting the USB data cable You can connect a standard USB data cable with a mini-B connector to the underside of your handset in order to synchronise your handset with a PC...
Putting the handset into service Step by Step Setting the handset display language If your preferred language for handset display texts is not set as the default, you can set this yourself. The lan- guage of communication system display texts can only be set by the administrator.
Setting the handset Step by Step Setting the handset You can change the standard settings of the handset if you are not happy with them. Setting the speaker volume During a call You can adjust the speaker volume during a call via the earpiece or speakerphone using a menu function.
Setting the handset Step by Step In idle status You can change the speaker volume via the menu in idle mode. Open the handset's main menu. Ï Settings Select the menu icon and confirm. Audio Settings Select the menu item and confirm. Handset Volume Select the menu item and confirm.
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Setting the handset Step by Step • Profile 4 Optimised for special connections. If the default set- ting (profile 1) does not provide optimum sound, please give this a try. In idle status Open the handset's main menu. Ï Settings Select the menu icon and confirm.
Setting the handset Step by Step Setting advisory tones Caution: Can only be set if this menu item is visible. To set, Page 36. The advisory tones have the following meaning: Advisory Explanation Key Tones Every key press is confirmed. Confirmation •...
Setting the handset Step by Step Activating/deactivating the vibration alert Incoming calls and other messages are indicated by a silent alert. Open the handset's main menu. Ï Settings Select the menu icon and confirm. Audio Settings Select the menu item and confirm. Silent Alert Select the menu item and confirm.
Setting the handset Step by Step Setting the ringer Tones and melodies are saved on your handset. If you select the menu items Volume and Melodies, the ring- tone sounds at the current setting. Open the handset's main menu. Ï Settings Select the menu icon and confirm.
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Setting the handset Step by Step For internal calls Select the required menu item. For external calls Define the setting. Press the display key. Save Setting time control for external calls Specify a time period when you do not want the tele- phone to ring, for example during the night.
Setting the handset Step by Step Setting ringing tones and pictures with resource directory The resource directory on the handset manages sounds that you can use as ringing tones and pictures that you can use as caller pictures or screensavers. Calling Line Identification Presentation (CLIP).
Setting the handset Step by Step Screensavers/caller pictures Press the display key. Show Toggle between the pictures. If you have saved a picture in an invalid file format, you will see an error message after selecting the entry. Press to exit the menu level. Sounds The selected sound is played immediately.
Setting the handset Step by Step Checking the available memory You can show how much memory is left. Open the handset's main menu. · Resource Di- Select the menu icon and confirm. rectory Available Memory Select the menu item and confirm.
Setting the handset Step by Step Activating or deactivating the ringer Deactivating the ringer Hold down the key until a confirmation tone is emitted. The ó icon appears on the display. Activating the ringer Hold down the key until a confirmation tone is emitted. Deactivating the ringer for the current call Press the display key.
Setting the handset Step by Step Activating/deactivating automatic call answering Caution: Can only be set if this menu item is visible. To set, Page 36. This function allows you to accept calls by removing the handset from the charging shell. Open the handset's main menu.
Setting the handset Step by Step Setting the date and time The date and time setting can be used to ensure that the date and time are assigned correctly to incoming calls and in order to use the alarm. The handset date and time are automatically set when you set up a call to another station.
Setting the handset Step by Step Setting the display A number of options are available for setting the display. You can set the screensaver (screen picture), the colour scheme, the font size and the display lighting. Screensaver A picture from the resource directory Page 26 or the time can be displayed as a screensaver when the hand- set is idle.
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Setting the handset Step by Step Setting large font You can increase the font size of print and symbols in call lists and the directory to improve readability. Open the handset's main menu. Ï Settings Select the menu icon and confirm. Display + Tastatur Select the menu item and confirm.
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Setting the handset Step by Step Lighting Caution: Can only be set if this menu item is visible. To set, Page 36. You can set whether the display should light up when the handset is in or out of the base/charging shell. If it is activated, the display stays dimmed.
Setting the handset Step by Step Setting the conversion list for vCard transfer Caution: Can only be set if this menu item is visible. To set, Page 36. See also Gigaset QuickSync Page 72. Phone numbers are usually specified as follows in e- mail programs, such as Microsoft Outlook for example: +49 (05251) 820776.
Setting the handset Step by Step Setting the menu view You can decide whether only a selection of the most im- portant menu items or all menu items are to be shown in the menus. Open the handset's main menu. Ï...
Setting the handset Step by Step Resetting the defaults Caution: Can only be set if this menu item is visible. To set, Page 36. This function allows you to reset your mobile phone to the defaults, for example, if you want to pass it on to someone else or reset it.
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Setting the handset Step by Step Default settings Setting Explanation/notes Levels Default state Tones and Ringer volume signals Ringer melody, external Ringer melody, internal Alerting tone Earpiece volume Volume in speakerphone mode 5 Timed reminder Melody Volume Crescendo Key tones, audible each time a key is pressed Warning tone, audible approximately five minutes be-...
Conducting calls – the basic functions Step by Step Conducting calls – the basic functions You can use your handset to make both internal and external calls. Internal calls are calls that • you make within the range of a communication system, for example, within your company, •...
Conducting calls – the basic functions Step by Step Activating/deactivating the handset a Press the On-hook key until the activation or deactiva- tion is confirmed by a signal. If the default PIN has not been changed (0000), the handset is ready for operation as soon as it is switched on.
Conducting calls – the basic functions Step by Step Select and confirm the language If your preferred language for the display texts is not set, you can set this yourself Page 18. Dialling Dialling preparation and possibly Enter the required phone number and correct individual characters as necessary using the "Delete"...
Conducting calls – the basic functions Step by Step Manual redial The last 20 phone numbers dialled are saved in the re- dial list. A phone number that was dialled several times is only saved once. c When the handset is in idle status: Press the Talk or Speakerphone key briefly.
Conducting calls – the basic functions Step by Step Consultation You interrupt your call to consult with a user (including external users) and then resume the original call. You are conducting a call. Activating and conducting an enquiry/consultation call S or Activate enquiry.
Conducting calls – the basic functions Step by Step Answering or rejecting a call Accepting a call Your handset rings Page 30. The caller information appears on the display. The name and/or telephone number of the caller can be displayed. You have the fol- lowing options for answering a call: either Press the display key.
Conducting calls – the basic functions Step by Step Activating or deactivating the keypad lock This feature protects against accidentally pressing but- tons when the handset is in a pocket, forexample. The keypad lock turns off automatically when a call comes in and turns back on when the call has ended.
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Conducting calls – enhanced functions Speakerphone mode Features Speakerphone mode offers you the following advantages: • Other persons can listen to and participate in the call. • Your hands are free. • When dialling, you can hear the ring tone, for example, without having to lift the handset to your ear.
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Setting the speakerphone volume The volume can be set during a call Page 19. Conducting calls with the headset The handset can be used with a corded and cordless headset. Corded headset You can connect a corded headset via the jack on the side of the handset.
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Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Registering a Bluetooth headset at the handset Set the headset to login mode (see the user manual supplied with your headset). Open the handset's main menu. ò Bluetooth Select the menu icon and confirm. Search for Headset Select the menu item and confirm.
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Accepting a call on the Bluetooth headset The headset uses a call tone to signal an incoming call. Press the Talk key on the Bluetooth headset (see the user manual supplied with your headset). Switching from the Bluetooth headset to the ear- piece or speakerphone during a call You are conducting a call via the Bluetooth headset.
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Number redial The last 20 phone numbers dialled are saved in the re- dial list. A phone number that was dialled several times is only saved once. If you tried to call a party from the handset's telephone directory, the name of the party is displayed in case of number redial.
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Either: Delete Entry Select the menu item and confirm. The telephone number is deleted. Delete All Select the menu item and confirm. The redial list is de- leted. Press the On-hook key to end the operation. Adding a telephone number to the redial list During dial preparation, you can add a number from your handset's redial list to your phonebook.
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step The handset's phonebook You can save contact information for frequent call part- ners in the phonebook. Once a phone number has been saved in this way you no longer have to enter it in full when you want to call someone.
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Saving an entry Open the phonebook. New Entry Select the menu item and confirm. The input mask is displayed. Enter the relevant information, see above. Jump to the next line..etc. Functions for text input: Switches mode from abc to Abc, from Abc to 123 and from 123 to abc...
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Changing the sequence of entries: The phonebook entries are generally sorted in alphabet- ical order by surname. Spaces and digits have first pri- ority here. If the phonebook only contains a subscriber’s first name, this is listed instead of the surname in the sequence.
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Dialling an entry with the speed dialling digit You can call up and dial the phone number associated with an entry to which you assigned a speed dialling digit by simply pressing this speed dialling digit Page 70.
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Enter changes. Press the display key. Save a Press the On-hook key to return to the list. Deleting an entry or phonebook Open the phonebook. Select the entry you want. Press the display key. Options Either: Delete Entry...
Conducting calls – enhanced functions Step by Step Using dual-tone multifrequency signalling Your handset operates on the basis of digital informa- tion transmission. However, certain applications, for ex- ample answering machines, can only be operated using analogue technology. For this you have to send signals using the dual-tone multifrequency signalling (DTMF) process.
Conducting calls – with multiple users Step by Step Conducting calls – with multiple users Transferring a call Transferring a call means that you wish to hand over a call you are conducting on your handset to another user. Transfer (without announcing the transfer) You can use this function to forward a call which you an- swered to another user.
Conducting calls – with multiple users Step by Step You can interrupt a call temporarily if, forexample, you want to talk to someone else in the room. The line is placed "on hold". You are conducting a call. Press the R key or Display key. The current call is placed Enquiry "on hold", the user waits.
Conducting calls – with multiple users Step by Step Conducting a conference You can connect up to 3 internal or external partners with each other in a telephone conference. Setting up a conference You decide to set up a conference while talking to a user.
Caller list Step by Step Caller list If you are unable to answer an external and/or internal call, this call request is stored in a caller list. Your telephone stores up to ten calls in chronological or- der. Each call is assigned a time stamp. The display starts with the latest call request still not called.
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Caller list Step by Step Deleting a caller from the caller list Press the INT key. > < Caller lists Select the menu item and confirm. The caller lists for missed calls and answered calls are displayed. >< [ Select and confirm the caller list. >...
Additional functions Step by Step Additional functions Handset alarm clock function When the alarm clock is activated, it rings every day or every day from Monday to Friday at the set time. The alarm clock is deactivated during automatic number re- dial.
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Additional functions Step by Step ¼ The alarm clock is activated. a Press the On-hook key to end the operation. Deactivating an alarm/repeating after a pause ì The alarm rings for 60 seconds. The symbol appears on the display. If you do not press anything, the alarm repeats after five minutes and then deactivates.
Additional functions Step by Step Handset appointment reminder function You can use your handset to remind yourself of up to 30 appointments. The handset must be in idle status at the time of the appointment reminder. The appoint- ment reminder function is deactivated during automatic number redial.
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Additional functions Step by Step The appointment reminder function is activated. The check mark after the appointment indicates that the appointment is active. a Press the On-hook key to end the operation. Confirming an appointment reminder call An appointment reminder call is signalled in the same way as an incoming call.
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Additional functions Step by Step Deleting an appointment The handset is in idle status. Open the handset's main menu. á Organizer Select the menu icon and confirm. Calendar Select the menu item and confirm. The calendar for the current month is displayed. Select and confirm the date you want.
Additional functions Step by Step Selecting a base If your handset is registered at multiple bases, then you can set a specific base or the base with the best recep- tion as the base to be used. The handset then switches automatically to this base.
Additional functions Step by Step The Cordless system overwrites the display information "Name base station" with the own phone number as soon as an incoming or outgoing call is initiated. In this case, the name of the base station only reappears after the handset has been switched off and back on again.
Additional functions Step by Step Speed dialling You can program the number keys with a phone number. You then dial the number by pressing the key. Configuring speed dialling Press the required number key briefly. If this key is not already programmed with a function, the number key can be assigned a new phone number.
Additional functions Step by Step Speed access to functions The display keys can be programmed with functions. The function is then started by pressing the key. Configuring speed access Press and hold the required display key. A list of the functions that can be programmed on the key is displayed.
Data communication with the PC To enable your handset to communicate with the PC, the Gigaset QuickSync program must be installed on your PC (free to download at http://wiki.siemens-enter- prise.com/wiki/Gigaset_professional_accessory) After installing "Gigaset QuickSync", connect the hand- set to your computer using Bluetooth...
Additional functions Step by Step Bluetooth interface Before you can use your Bluetooth device, activate Bluetooth, ensure the devices are visible and then reg- ister the handset. You can register one Bluetooth headset to the handset. You can also register up to five data devices (PCs, PDAs and mobile phones) to send and receive address book entries as vCards or exchange data with the computer Page 77).
Additional functions Step by Step Registering Bluetooth devices The distance between the handset in Bluetooth mode and the activated Bluetooth device (headset or data device) should be no more than 10 m. To connect a Bluetooth headset, see Page 47. If the Bluetooth connection is not yet established be- tween the handsets, perform the following steps: Searching on your handset...
Additional functions Step by Step Confirming the connection on the other device agreed PIN: Enter and confirm identical Bluetooth PINs within a few seconds (default: 0000). If you were not fast enough, repeat the previous steps. Add to Confirm the prompt. Known Device list? The Bluetooth connection is established.
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Additional functions Step by Step Press the display key. Options Edit Name Select the menu item and confirm. Rename. Press the display key. Save Rejecting/accepting an unregistered Bluetooth device If a Bluetooth device that is not registered in the list of known devices tries to connect with the handset, you will be prompted on the display to enter the PIN for the Bluetooth device (bonding).
Additional functions Step by Step Changing the Bluetooth name of own handset You can change the handset name used to identify it on the display of another Bluetooth device. ò Bluetooth Select the menu icon and confirm. Own Device Select the menu item and confirm. Press the display key.
Enter the value "0000" again to deactivate the PIN. Important: If you have forgotten your PIN, please contact Siemens Service. It will be reset at your own expense. The handset is returned to the default state (see Page 37).
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Telephone blocking Step by Step Entering a new PIN Open the handset's main menu. Ï Settings Select the menu icon and confirm. System Select the menu item and confirm. Handset PIN Select the menu item and confirm. Enter and confirm the old PIN. If a PIN has not yet been set, then enter "0000".
Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Some malfunctions can be resolved without outside intervention. The fol- lowing table provides a list of such malfunctions. All other malfunctions should be reported to the relevant service personnel. Error Possible cause Remedy No display. The handset is not Press the On-hook key switched on.
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Appendix Error Possible cause Remedy The following, for Handset is blocked. Remove the batteries example, appears: from the handset and Base 1 then re-insert them. Proceed as when loading Outgoing and incom- batteries for first time ing calls and activation/ Page 16.
Appendix Cleaning the handset Removing everyday dirt To clean the handset and the charging shell, simply wipe them with a damp or anti-static cloth. Never use a dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. After contact with liquids 1. Deactivate the handset immediately. Do NOT activate it! 2.
Documentation These operating instructions can be found in PDF format at the following URL: http://www.siemens-enterprise.com/de/ > Support > Download Manuals for Equipment and Phones > Gigaset To view or print the operating instructions in PDF format, you need a com- puter on which the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program is installed.
Capacity 750 mAh Type V30145-K1310-X445 The handset is supplied with the recommended battery. Only an original battery may be used. The device is supplied with the recommended battery. Replacement bat- teries can be ordered if necessary from Siemens Enterprise Service.
Appendix Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of your handset depends on the capacity and age of the battery and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times). Stand-by mode (hours) 190/85 Talktime (hours) Operating time for 1.5 hrs of calls per day (hours) Charging time in charger (hours) 3 [a] without/with display backlight...
Source For information on accessories (such as headsets, protective pouches), contact Siemens at the following address: http://wiki.siemens-enterprise.com/wiki/Gigaset_professional_accessory EU guidelines The handset and accessories listed conform to the following EU guideline:...
Appendix Writing and editing text Each key between Q und O is assigned several letters and char- • acters. Control the cursor with u v t s. Press and hold u or v to move • the cursor word by word. •...
To enable your handset to communicate with the PC, the Gigaset Quick- Sync program must be installed on your PC (free to download at http:// wiki.siemens-enterprise.com/wiki/Gigaset_professional_accessory) Transferring data After installing Gigaset QuickSync, connect the handset to your computer using Bluetooth Page 73 or a USB data cable Page 17.
Extract from original declaration "We, Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co KG Hofmannstr. 51, D-80200 Munich/Germany declare that the product OpenStage SL4 professional S30852-H2352-R*-* to which this declaration relates, conforms to the following European Directives and European standards: Directive 99/5/EEC: Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment."...