Siemens Gigaset E495 User's Guide

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9First stepsConnecting the charging cradle¤ Connect the flat plug of the mains adapter 1.¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket 2.If you need t

10First stepsSetting up the handset for useThe display and control key are protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film!Inserting th

11First steps¤ Insert the rubber headset socket cover provided to guarantee the unit is splashproof.If you need to reopen the battery cover, for insta

12First stepsFirst battery charge and dischargeThe correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully charged and discharged.Pl

13First stepsSetting the date and timeSet the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm

14First stepsDisplay in idle statusOnce the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example. If the answering machi

15First stepsWhat would you like to do next?Now you have successfully started your Gigaset, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requir

16Using the phoneUsing the phoneControl keyIn the description below, the side of the control key (up, down, right, left) that you have to press in the

17Using the phoneDisplay keysThe function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example:1 Current display key f

18Using the phoneTo access a function, i.e. to open the corresponding submenu (next menu level):¤ Navigate to the function using the control key q. Pr

1The handset at a glanceThe handset at a glance1 Display in idle status2 Charge status of the batteries = e V U (flat to full) = flashes: batteries al

19Using the phoneIllustration in the user guideThe operating steps are shown in abbreviated form.ExampleThe illustration:v ¢  ¢ Date/Timemeans:¤ To d

20Menu treeMenu treeInstead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit c

21Menu tree5 Settings  5-1 Date/Time ¢ page 135-2 Audio Settings 5-2-1 Handset Volume¢ page 525-2-2 Ringer Settings¢ page 535-2-3 Advisory Tones¢ p

22Making callsMaking callsMaking an external callExternal calls are calls using the public tel-ephone network.~c Enter the number and press the talk k

23Making callsCall display with CLIP/CLIIf the caller's number is saved in your directory, the caller's name will also be dis-played. or1 Ri

24Making calls using network servicesMaking calls using network servicesNetwork services are functions that your network provider makes available to y

25Making calls using network servicesCall divert (CD)When diverting a call, the call is forwarded to another connection. The following options are ava

26Using the directory and listsUsing the directory and listsThe options are: u Directoryu Call-by-call listu Last number redial list u SMS listu Calls

27Using the directory and listsDialling with the directory/call-by-call lists / C ¢ s (select entry). c Press the talk key. The number is dialled. M

28Using the directory and listsCopying a displayed number to the directoryNumbers displayed in a list, e.g. the calls list or the last number redial l

2The base station at a glanceThe base station at a glanceRegistration/Paging key (¢ page 47)

29Using the directory and listsList selectionIf you press the message key f, only the lists that contain messages are shown (exception: network mailbo

30Making cost-effective callsMaking cost-effective callsMake phone calls through a network pro-vider who offers particularly low-cost call rates (call

31SMS (text messages)SMS (text messages)Your phone is supplied ready for sending SMS messages immediately.Preconditions:u Calling Line Identification

32SMS (text messages)Reading or deleting SMS messages¤ Open the draft message list and then:q Select SMS.§Read§ Press the display key. The entry will

33SMS (text messages)The number and date of receipt are dis-played in the entry list.Opening the incoming message list via the SMS menuv ¢ î ¢ or Sele

34SMS (text messages)Notification by SMSYou can be notified about missed calls or new answering machine messages (Gigaset E495 only) via SMS. Precondi

35SMS (text messages)Active mailboxes are marked with in the mailbox list. They are shown in the SMS list and can, if necessary, be displayed by pres

36SMS (text messages)Sending an SMS via another SMS centre¤ Activate the SMS centre (2 to 4) as the active send service centre. ¤ Send the SMS. SMS on

37SMS (text messages)SMS troubleshootingError codes when sendingSelf-help with errors The following table lists error situations and possible causes a

38Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base stationOperating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base stationYou can operate the

3ContentsContentsThe handset at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1The base station at a glance . . . .

39Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base stationPlaying back announcementsv ¢  ¢ Voice Mail ¢ Announcements ¢ Play Announce / Play

40Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base stationPlaying back messagesThe date and time of each message is logged (provided this has

41Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base stationPicking up a call from the answering machineYou can pick up a call while the answeri

42Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base stationSetting up the answering machineThe answering machine has already been preset at the

43Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base stationOperating when on the move (remote operation)You can check and activate your answer-

44Using the network mailboxUsing the network mailboxThe network mailbox is your network pro-vider's answering machine within the net-work. You ca

45ECO DECTECO DECTYou are helping to protect the environ-ment with your Gigaset E490/E495.Reduced energy consumptionYour telephone has a power-saving

46Setting the alarm clockSetting the alarm clockPrecondition: The date and time have already been set (¢ page 13).Activating/deactivating the alarm cl

47Using several handsetsDe-registering handsetsYou can de-register any other registered handset from any registered Gigaset E49H handset.u Open list o

48Using several handsetsInternal consultation/conference callsWhen you are conducting an external call, you can call an internal participant at the sa

4ContentsMaking cost-effective calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Linking call-by-call numbers with one number . .

49Using a handset as a room monitorChanging the name of a handsetThe names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned automatically on reg

50Using a handset as a room monitorActivating the room monitor and entering the destination numberv ¢ í ¢ Room Monitor¤ Change multiple line input: Ro

51Handset settingsHandset settingsYour handset is preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your indi-vidual requirements.Quick access to

52Handset settingsSetting the screen pictureYou can display a screen picture (picture or digital clock) when the handset is in idle status. This will

53Handset settingsSetting the volume during a call:t Press the control key.r Select volume.§Save§ Press display key if necessary to save the setting

54Base station settingsSilent alarmIncoming calls and other messages are indicated by a silent alarm.In idle status:t¢ Silent AlertPress §OK§ to activ

55Base station settingsChanging the system PINYou can change the 4-digit system PIN set on the base station (default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit PIN k

56Connecting the base station to the PABXConnecting the base station to the PABXThe following settings are only necessary when your PABX requires them

57Connecting the base station to the PABXSetting pauses Changing pause after line seizureYou can change the length of pause that is inserted between p

58Service (Customer Care)Service (Customer Care)We offer you support that is fast and tai-lored to your specific needs! Our Online Support on the Inte

5ContentsHandset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Quick access to functions . . . . . . .

59Service (Customer Care)E495 Gigaset only:AuthorisationThis device is intended for analogue phone lines in the UK.Country-specific requirements have

60Environmentu This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves (e. g. installati

61AppendixDisposalBatteries should not be disposed of in gen-eral household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can

62AppendixSpecificationsRecommended batteriesTechnology:Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH)Size: AAA (Micro, HR03)Voltage: 1,2 VCapacity: 600 - 1200 mAhWe rec

63AppendixWriting and editing textThe following rules apply when writing text:u Control the cursor with u v t s.u Characters are inserted at the curso

64AccessoriesAccessoriesGigaset handsetsUpgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX:Gigaset E49H handsetu Dust and splashproof casingu Illuminated graphic

65AccessoriesGigaset C47H handsetu Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours)u Illuminated keypadu Speakeru Polyphonic ringersu Directory for ar

66Mounting the base station to the wallMounting the base station to the wallMounting the charging cradle to the wallapprox. 2.5 mm99 mmapprox. 2.5 mm2

67IndexIndexAAccess code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56for a PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Access protection. . . . . . . . .

68IndexCancelling preselection . . . . . . . . . . . 30Care of the telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . 61CD, see Call divertChangingdestination number .

6Safety precautionsSafety precautionsWarningRead the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards

69IndexFFast accessanswering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 42network mailbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44GGroup call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70IndexLockactivating/deactivating keypad lock . 18MMailbox ID, see SMSMailboxes, see SMSMains adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Making ca

71IndexRRecall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Recall key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1pause after. . . . . . . . .

7First stepsFirst stepsCheck the pack contents1 one Gigaset E490/E495 base station2 one mains adapter for the base station3 one Gigaset E49H handset4

8First stepsInstalling the base station and charging cradleThe base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temp