Handset at a glance Ð INT 1 10.05.05 09:45 Base station at a glance 1 Display in idle status 2 Battery pack charge status = e V U e V U 3 Display keys (page 13) 4 Message key Access to calls and message lists; Flashes: new message or new call.
Safety precautions Safety precautions Caution: Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their contents to your children, and the potential hazards associated with using the tele- phone. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base station .
Gigaset E450 – more than just a telephone Installing the base station The base station is designed for use in closed, dry rooms with a temperature range of +5 °C to +45 °C.
The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type. * Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. ¤ Insert the plug into the socket as shown in the enlarged view.
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Closing the battery cover ¤ Hold the battery cover at a slight angle and introduce the two lower lugs into the casing first. Then close the cover so that it clicks into place. Locking the battery cover Insert the catches on the lock ring or belt clip into the notches in the casing and make sure that the arrow markings on the casing are facing those on the bottom of...
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First Steps Leave the handset in the base station to charge the battery pack. Notes: – If the handset has switched itself off because the battery pack is flat and is then placed in the base station, it will switch itself on automatically.
ECO DECT ECO DECT reduces power consumption by using a power supply with low power con- sumption and also reduces the transmis- sion power of the base station. If only one handset is registered and it is in the base station, eco mode is always acti- vated automatically.
("shortcut"). Example: v 5 2 11 for "Set ringtone for external calls". With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): î You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN...
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Ð Settings Date/Time Audio Settings Display Handset Base Voice Mail 5-2-1 Ringer Settings 5-2-2 Advisory Tones 5-3-1 Screen Picture 5-3-2 Colour Scheme 5-3-3 Contrast 5-3-4 Backlight 5-4-1 Language 5-4-2 Auto Answer 5-4-3 Register H/Set 5-4-4 Select Base 5-4-5 Reset Handset 5-5-2 Music on hold 5-5-3...
Making calls Making calls Making an external call External calls are calls using the public tel- ephone network. Enter the number and press the talk key. Press and hold the talk key c and then enter the number. You can cancel the dialling operation with the end call key a.
Handsfree operation In handsfree mode, instead of holding the handset to your ear you can put it down e.g. on the table in front of you to allow others to participate in the call. Activating/deactivating handsfree Activating while dialling ~ d Enter the number and press the handsfree key.
§OK§ An example of the display in idle status is shown on page 1. Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are 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.
Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key. You can then: press to delete the character to the left of the cursor, insert characters to the left of the cur- sor, overwrite the character (flashing) when entering the time and date etc.
Setting functions for all subsequent calls If you have completed one of the follow- ing procedures, a code is sent. ¤ After confirmation from the telephone network, press the end call key a. You can set the following features: General call diversion ¢...
Using the directory and lists The options are: Directory, Call-by-Call list, Last number redial list, SMS list, Calls list. You can store a maximum of 150 entries in the directory and call-by-call list (the actual number depends on the size of the individual entries).
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Using the directory and lists Using other functions ¢ s / C s (select entry) ¢ (open menu) §Options§ The following functions can be selected with q: Display Number Edit or add to a stored number. Then dial or call up further functions by pressing Options Edit Entry...
¢ s (Select entry; page 17) Press display keys one after the §View§ §Edit§ other. Scroll to the Annivers.: Press the display key. §Edit§ ¤ Change multiple line input: Date: Enter the day/month in 4-digit format. Time: Enter the hour/minute for the reminder call in 4-digit format.
Making cost-effective calls An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new entry appears on a list. The f key flashes (it goes off when the key is pressed). In idle status, the displays shows an icon for the new message. Icon New message...
Linking call-by-call numbers with one number You can insert the dialling code of a net- work provider in front of the number ("linking"). Open call-by-call list. Select entry (call-by-call number). Press the display key. §Options§ Display Number Select and press Enter number or select number from the directory (page 18).
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Your unit is supplied ready for you to send text messages immediately. Requirements: Calling Line Identification (page 12)is enabled for your phone connection. Your network provider supports SMS in the fixed network (information on this can be obtained from your network provider).
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Setting input language ¤ You are writing an SMS (page 22). Press the display key. §Options§ Select Language Select and press Select input language and press §OK§ Press the end call key briefly to return to the text panel. The input language setting only applies to the current SMS.
SMS (text messages) Sending an SMS to an e-mail address If your service provider supports the SMS to e-mail service, then you can also send your text messages to e-mail addresses. The e-mail address must be written at the beginning of the text. You must send the SMS to the e-mail service of your SMS send centre.
– An attached mail box identifier is added to the directory. Copying/selecting numbers from an SMS text ¤ Read SMS (page 24) and scroll to the telephone number. The digits are reverse-highlighted. Ó If you wish to use the number to send an SMS: ¤...
SMS (text messages) Setting the notification type ¢ ¢ ¢ î Settings Notify Type ¤ Change multiple line input if necessary: Missed Calls: if you want SMS notification. ¤ Save changes (page 47). SMS mailboxes The General Mailbox is the default set- ting.
Your SMS contact will receive your SMS number with current ID and can save it in their directory. If the ID is invalid, the SMS will not be delivered. Setting SMS centre Entering/changing SMS centres ¤ You should find out about the services and special functions offered by your service provider before you make a new application and/or before you...
SMS (text messages) SMS to a PABX You can only receive an SMS when the Calling Line Identification is for- warded to the extension of the PABX (CLIP). The CLIP of the phone number for the SMS centre is evaluated in your Gigaset.
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The message is played back. 1. The "display call number" service is not acti- vated. ¥ Have your service provider enable this service (there is a charge for this). 2. Mobile phone operator and network SMS service provider have not agreed on a cooperation.
Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox The network mailbox is your network pro- vider's answering machine within the net- work. You cannot use the network mail- box unless you have requested it from your network provider. Configuring the network mailbox for fast access With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox directly.
A Gigaset E45 handset can be registered on up to four base stations. Automatic registration Gigaset E45 to Gigaset E450 Important: The handset must not already be registered to any base station. Registering the handset to the Gigaset E450 base station occurs automatically.
Using several handsets De-registering handsets You can de-register any registered handset from any registered Gigaset E45 handset. Open list of internal users. The handset you are currently using is indicated by < . Select the internal user you wish to de-register. Open menu.
Then, if the internal participant does not answer or is busy, the call will automati- cally return to you (the display will show Recall). Internal consultation calls When you are speaking to an external participant you can simultaneously call an internal participant for consultation.
Using several handsets Changing the name of a handset The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned automatically at registration. You can change these names. The name must be no more than 10 characters. The changed name is displayed in every hand- set's list.
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Activating the room monitor and entering the number to be called ¢ ¢ í Room Monitor ¤ Change multiple line input: Room M.: Select to activate. Call to: Press the display key §Edit§ tination number. External number: select number from the directory or enter directly.
Handset settings Handset settings Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change these settings to suit your individual requirements. Changing the display language You can view the display texts in different languages. ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Handset Language The current language is indicated by Select a language and press §OK§...
Setting display illumination Depending on whether or not the handset is in the charging cradle you can set differ- ent levels of display illumination. If the charging cradle is switched on, the display is permanently dimmed. ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Display Backlight The current setting is displayed.
Handset settings In idle status, you can also open the menu by pressing t briefly. Ringer Settings Settings for all functions to ring the same ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Audio Settings ¢ Ringer Settings ¤ Set volume and ringtone (see "Settings for individual functions").
Battery: Select On, Call. The battery warning tone is activated/deactivated or only sounds during a call. ¤ Save changes (page 47). You cannot deactivate the confirmation tone for placing the handset in the base station. Setting the alarm clock Requirement: The date and time have already been set (page 8).
Base station settings Base station settings The base station settings are carried out using a registered Gigaset E45 handset. Protecting against unauthorised access Protect the system settings of the base sta- tion with a PIN known only to yourself. The system PIN must now be entered when, for example, registering/de-regis- tering a handset to/from the base station or when restoring the default settings.
Connecting the base station to the PABX The following settings are only needed when your PABX requires them. Please refer to the user guide for your PABX. You cannot send or receive SMS on PABXs that do not support Calling Line Identifica- tion.
When it has fully dried out, you will nor- mally be able to use it again. Questions and answers If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, you can contact us at any time at www.gigaset.com/customercare . The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions.
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You cannot hear a ringtone/dialling tone. Base station's phone cord has been replaced. ¥ When purchasing a new cord, ensure that it has the correct pin connections (page 6). The other party cannot hear you. You have pressed the (INT) key. The hand- set is "muted".
Appendix Service (Customer Care) You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device by using our online support service on the Internet at: www.gigaset.com/customercare This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It will give you 24/7 support for all our prod- ucts.
Specifications Recommended battery pack (Valid at the time of going to press) Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH): V30145-K1310-X382 The handset is supplied with the recom- mended battery pack. Handset operating times/charging times Capacity 620 mAh Standby time Approx. 160 hours (6 days) Calling time Approx.
Notes on the operating instructions Notes on the operating instructions This section explains the meaning of cer- tain symbols and typographical conven- tions that are used in this user guide. Symbols used Copy Entry Copy List (example) Select one of the two menu functions specified.
Example: multiple line input There are many situations in which you can change the settings of a display or enter data in several lines. In this user guide symbols are used to guide you step by step through multiple line input. This is illustrated below using the example of "Setting the date and time".
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Notes on the operating instructions Writing an SMS (with predictive text) EATONI predictive text helps you when you are writing an SMS. Each key between Q and O is assigned several letters and characters (see the character set tables, page 47). These appear in a selection line immedi- ately under the text panel (above the dis- play keys) as soon as you press a key.
......Call-by-call numbers Calling external Calling Line Identification. Cancelling (operation) Care of the telephone Changing . . . destination number dialling mode display language internal number of a handset .
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Index Deactivating advisory tones ....auto answer ....handset .
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Handset charging times ... Handset operating time ... in room monitor mode ..Handset settings .
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Index Name of a handset ....Network mailbox ....Network provider (number list) Network provider code, automatic...
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replying to and forwarding rules ..... . . self help with error messages send centre ....sending to a personal mailbox sending to e-mail address status report...