Siemens Gigaset S680 - User Manual

5 Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning: Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.Explain their contents and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base station or ...

7 Gigaset S680/S685 – More than just a telephone Gigaset S680/S685 –More than just a telephone Your phone, which has a clearly laid out colour display (65K colours) doesn't just offer you the option of sending and receiv-ing SMS messages via the fixed network and of saving up to 250 phone numbers an...

8 First steps Range and reception strength Range: u Outdoors: up to 300 m u Indoors: up to 50 m The range is reduced when eco mode is activated (see page 13). Reception strength: The display shows the quality of the radio range between the base station and hand-set: u Good to poor: Ð i Ñ Ò u No rece...

9 First steps Closing the battery cover ¤ First, align the notches on the side of the battery cover with the protrusions on the inside of the housing. ¤ Then press the cover until it clicks into place. Attaching the belt clip There are notches for attaching the belt clip on the side of the handset a...

10 First steps Headset socket You can connect various headset types (with 2.5 mm jack connector), including: HAMA Plantronics M40, MX100 and MX150. You can access a list of headsets that have been tested for compatibility on the Internet atwww.plantronics.com/productfinder. Initial charging and disc...

11 Operating the handset Operating the handset Activating/deactivating the handset a In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirma-tion tone). Activating/deactivating the keypad lock # Press and hold the hash key. You will hear the confirmation tone. The Ø icon appears in the display whe...

12 Operating the handset Î Go back one menu level or cancel operation. Œ Fetch e-mail address from the directory. Ó Copy number into directory. Ÿ Divert external call to answer machine (S685 only). • Open the last number redial list. Reverting to idle status You can revert to idle status from any-wh...

13 ECO DECT Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key. You can then: u press X to delete the character to the left of the cursor u insert characters to the left of the cur-sor u overwrite the character (fl...

14 Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). Example: v N 2 2 ³ for "Set ringer melody for external calls". With the telephone in idle status , press v (open ...

17 Making calls Making calls Making an external call External calls are calls using the public tel-ephone network. ~ c Enter the number and press the talk key. Or: c ~ Press and hold the talk key c and then enter the number. You can cancel the dialling operation with the end call key a . You are sho...

18 Making calls Call display with CLIP/CLI If the number of the caller is saved in your directory, you will see their name, and if you have assigned a CLIP picture to that caller, this will also be displayed. or 1 Ringer melody icon 2 Number or name of caller The following is displayed in place of t...

19 Making calls easily using network services Making calls easily usingnetwork services Network services are functions that your network provider makes available to you. You have to request these services from your network provider. ¤ If you require assistance, please contact your network provider. ...

20 Making calls easily using network services Functions during a call Initiating ringback You hear the busy tone. §Options§ ¢ Ringback a Press the end call key. Consultation During a call: §Ext.Call§ Press the display key. ~ Enter the number. You have the following options: u Toggling: ¤ Use q to to...

21 Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists The options are: u Directory u Call-by-call list u Last number redial list u SMS list u Call history u List of missed calls u Answer machine list (Gigaset S685 only). You can save a total of 250 entries in the directory and call-by-call ...

22 Using the directory and lists Order of directory entries Directory entries are generally sorted alphabetically by surname. Spaces and digits take first priority. If only the first name was entered in the directory, this is incorporated into the sort order instead of the surname. The sort order is...

23 Using the directory and lists Copy List Send complete list to a handset (page 23). Available Memory Display the available entries in the directory and call-by-call list (page 21). Using quick dial keys ¤ Press and hold the required quick dial key (page 47). Sending the directory/call-by-call list...

24 Using the directory and lists Copying a number or e-mail address from the directory In many operating situations, you can open the directory to copy a number or e-mail address, for example. Your handset need not be in idle status. ¤ Depending on the operating situation, open the directory with s ...

25 Using the directory and lists Last number redial list The last number redial list contains the twenty numbers last dialled with the handset (max. 32 digits). If a number is in the phone book or the call-by-call list, then the appropriate name will be dis-played. Manual last number redial c Press ...

26 Using the directory and lists Select a list with q . To open, press v or §OK§ . If only one list contains entries, no list selection is offered and the relevant list is displayed immediately. Incoming SMS message list All received SMS messages are saved in the incoming message list, page 31. Call...

27 Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls Sign up with a network provider who offers particularly low-cost call rates (call-by-call). You can manage the numbers in the call-by-call list. Linking call-by-call numberswith one number You can insert the dialling code of a network provid...

28 Making cost-effective calls Save or change entries in the preselection lists Each of the two lists can contain 20 entries, each with 6 digits. Numbers may be prefixed according to the country in the " with preselection " list. This means e.g. that all national calls or calls to the mobile...

29 SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Your unit is supplied ready for sending SMS messages immediately. Preconditions: u Calling Line Identification is enabled for your phone line. u Your network provider supports SMS in the fixed network (information on this can be obtained from your network p...

30 SMS (text messages) Setting input language ¤ You are writing an SMS (page 29). §Options§ Press the display key. Select Language Select and press §OK§ . s Select input language and press §OK§ . a Press the end call key briefly twice to return to the text panel. The input language setting only appl...

31 SMS (text messages) Receiving an SMS All received SMS messages are saved in the incoming message list. Linked SMS messages are displayed as one message. If this is too long or is not transferred com-pletely, it is split into individual messages. Since an SMS remains in the list even after it has ...

32 SMS (text messages) Adding numbers to the directory Adding the sender's number ¤ Open incoming message list and select entry (page 31). §Options§ Press the display key. For fur-ther information, see page 23. Copying/dialling numbers from an SMS text ¤ Read the SMS (page 31) and scroll to the tele...

33 SMS (text messages) SMS mailboxes The general mailbox is the default set- ting. Anyone can access this mailbox and it cannot be protected by a PIN. You can additionally set up three personal mail- boxes and protect these with a PIN . Each mailbox is identified by a name and a "mailbox ID"...

34 SMS (text messages) Setting SMS centres 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 delete pre-configured call numbers. v ¢ î ¢ Settings ¢ Service Centres s Select...

35 SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting Error codes when sending Self-help with errors The following table lists error situations and possible causes and provides notes on troubleshooting. E0 Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identifica-tion not activated. FE...

36 Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Operating the answermachine of the Gigaset S685base station You can operate the answer machine which is integrated into the base station using the keys on the base station (see page 2), via the handset or by remote control (other phone...

37 Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Playing back announcements v ¢ … ¢ Voice Mail ¢ Announcements ¢ Play Announce / Play Anc Only If you have not recorded a personal announcement, the relevant pre-recorded announcement is played. Record a new announcement while play-ing ...

38 Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Playing back messages The date and time of each message is logged (provided this has been set, page 10) and displayed during the play-back. If Calling Line Identification is acti-vated, the caller's number is displayed. If the caller's...

39 Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Picking up a call from the answer machine You can pick up a call while the answer machine is recording or is being operated via remote operation: c / §Accept§ Press the talk or display key. Recording stops and you can speak to the call...

40 Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Setting up the answer machine The answer machine has already been preset at the factory. Make individual set-tings using the handset. Call acceptance/charge saving function for remote operation You can set when you want the answer mach...

41 Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Operating when on the move(remote control) You can check and activate your answer machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone etc.), or initiate ringback from the answer machine with an SMS. Preconditions: u You have set a syste...

42 Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox The network mailbox is your network pro-vider's answer machine within the net-work. You cannot use the network mail-box unless you have requested it from your network provider. Configuring fast access for thenetwork mailbox With fast access, you...

43 Using several handsets Using several handsets Registering handsets You can register up to six handsets to your base station. A Gigaset S68H handset can be registered to up to four base stations. Automatic registration of Gigaset S68H to Gigaset S680/S685 Precondition: The handset must not already...

44 Using several handsets Deregistering handsets You can deregister any other registered handset from any registered Gigaset S68H handset. u Open list of internal parties.The handset you are currently using is indicated by < . s Select the internal party you wish to deregister. §Options§ Open men...

45 Using several handsets Then, if the internal participant does not answer or the line is busy, the call will automatically return to you (the display will show Recall ). Internal consultation calls When you are speaking to an external participant you can call an internal partic- ipant at the same ...

46 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. u Open list of handset...

47 Handset settings Activating the room monitor and entering the destination number v ¢ í ¢ Room Monitor ¤ Change multiple line input: Room M.: Select On to activate. Call to: External number: Select the number from the directory (press display key Ò ) or enter it directly. Only the last 4 digits ar...

48 Handset settings Alarm Clock Assign key to the menu for setting and activating the alarm clock (see page 52). Calendar Open calendar/enter new appoint-ment. Bluetooth Assign key to the Bluetooth menu. More Features... More functions are available: INT Internal calls (see page 44). SMS Assign the ...

49 Handset settings Setting the screensaver You can set a picture from the Resource Dir. (page 51) to be displayed as a screen-saver when the handset is in idle status. This will replace the idle status display. It may conceal the date, time and name. The screensaver is not displayed in certain situ...

50 Handset settings Setting the volume during a call: t Press the control key. r Select volume. §Save§ Press display key if necessary to save the setting perma-nently. The setting will automatically be saved after approx. 3 seconds, if not then press the display key §Save§ . If t is assigned to anot...

51 Handset settings Deactivating the ringer melody for the current call §Silence§ Press the display key. Activating/deactivating the alert tone In place of the ringer melody you can acti-vate an alert tone. When you get a call, you will hear a short tone ("Beep") instead of the ringer melody...

52 Handset settings Rename Change the name (max. 16 characters) and press §Save§ . The entry is saved with the new name. Checking memory You can display the capacity available for screensavers and CLIP pictures. v ¢ Ï ¢ Capacity ” Back: press the display key. Activating/deactivatingadvisory tones Yo...

53 Handset settings Deactivating the wake-up call/repeating after a pause (snooze mode) Precondition : A wake-up call is sounding. §OFF§ Press the display key. The wake-up call is deactivated. or §Snooze§ Press the display key or any key. The wake-up call is deacti-vated and then repeated after 5 mi...

54 Handset settings Delete List Delete all appointments. Deactivating or accepting an appointment reminder Precondition : An appointment reminder is sounding. §§OFF§§ Press the display key to deacti-vate the appointment reminder. Or: §SMS§ Press display key to accept the appointment reminder with an...

55 Handset settings Activating/deactivating Bluetooth mode v ¢ í ¢ Data Transfer ¢ Bluetooth ¢ Activation Press §OK§ to activate or deactivate Blue- tooth mode ( = activated). In idle status, the ò icon on the handset shows that Bluetooth mode is activated: Registering Bluetooth devices The distance...

56 Handset settings Rejecting/accepting an unregistered Bluetooth device If a Bluetooth device that is not registered in the list of known devices tries to con-nect with the handset, you will be prompted on the display to enter the PIN for the Bluetooth device (bonding). u Reject §Go Back§ Press the...

57 Base station settings Base station settings The base station settings are carried out using a registered Gigaset S68H handset. Protecting against unauthorisedaccess Protect the system settings of the base station with a PIN known only by you. The system PIN must be entered when, for example, regi...

58 Base station settings Repeater support With a repeater you can increase the range and reception strength of your base sta-tion. You will need to activate repeater mode. This will terminate any calls that are in progress at the time. Precondition: A repeater is registered. Eco mode is disabled. v ...

59 Connecting the base station to PABX Connecting the base stationto PABX The following settings are only necessary when your PABX requires them; see the PABX user guide. You cannot send or receive SMS messages on PABXs that do not support Calling Line Identification. Dialling modes and recall The c...

61 Appendix Appendix Care Wipe the base station, charging cradle and handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static. Contact with liquid If the handset has come into contact with liquid:1. Switch off the handset and remove the batt...

63 Appendix Authorisation This device is intended for analogue phone lines in the UK. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare that this device meets the essen-tial requirements and other relevant regu-lations laid down in Directive 1...

64 Appendix Specifications Recommended batteries Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Voltage: 1.2 V Capacity: 600 – 1200 mAh We recommend the following battery types, because these are the only ones that guarantee the specified operating times, full functionality and long...

65 Notes on the user guide Notes on the user guide This section explains the meaning of cer-tain typographical conventions that are used in this user guide. Example of a menu input The steps you need to perform are shown in abbreviated form in the user guide. This is illustrated below using the exam...

66 Notes on the user guide Writing and editing text The following rules apply when writing a text: u Control the cursor with u v t s . u Characters are inserted on the left of the cursor. u Press the star key * to show the table of special characters. Select the required character, press the display...

67 Additional functions via the PC interface Deactivating/activating predictive text Precondition: You are writing an SMS. Options Press the display key. Predictive Text Select and press §OK§ ( = on). a Press the end call key briefly to return to the text field. Enter the text. Additional functions ...

68 Accessories Accessories Gigaset Handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset handset S68H u Illuminated graphical colour display (65 k colours) u Illuminated keypad u Handsfree talking u Polyphonic ring tones u Directory for around 250 entries u Picture CLIP u SMS (precondition: CLIP...

69 Accessories Gigaset Handset SL56 u Illuminated graphical colour display (65 k colours) u Illuminated keypad u Handsfree talking u Polyphonic ring tones u Directory for around 250 entries u Picture CLIP u SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) u Voice dialling u PC interface, e.g. for managing d...

70 Wall-mounting the base station Wall-mounting the base station approx. 2.5 41/42 mm

71 Index Index A Access code for a PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Acknowledge tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Activating advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 a...