Handset at a glance Handset at a glance 4 Message key Access to calls and message lists; Flashes: new message or new call 5 End call key, On/Off key End call, cancel function, go back one menu level (press briefly), back to idle status (press and hold), activate/deactivate hand- set (press and hold in idle status) 6 Hash key...
If the LED flashes although the answer machine is switched off, it means that there is still at least one new message that has not been played back yet. Base station Gigaset S680 1 Registration/paging key Press briefly: search for handsets "Paging", see page 44.
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 charging cradle.
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Safety precautions All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Gigaset S680/S685 – More than just a telephone Gigaset S680/S685 – First steps More than just a telephone Pack contents Your phone, which has a clearly laid out colour display (65K colours) doesn't just one Gigaset S680/S685 base station offer you the option of sending and receiv-...
* Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark Gigaset S685 licensee of Siemens AG. ¤ Insert the batteries the right way round (see figure).
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First steps Closing the battery cover Placing the handset in the base station ¤ and registering First, align the notches on the side of ¤ the battery cover with the protrusions Place the handset in the base station on the inside of the housing. with its display facing upwards.
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First steps Headset socket Setting the date and time You can connect various headset types The date and time must be set in order to, (with 2.5 mm jack connector), including: for example, have the correct time for HAMA Plantronics M40, MX100 and incoming calls and be able to use the MX150.
Operating the handset Operating the handset In the main menu and in input fields You can use the control key to move the cursor up t, down s, right v or left Activating/deactivating the handset In lists and submenus In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirma- t / s Scroll up/down line by line.
Operating the handset Go back one menu level or Submenus Î cancel operation. The functions in the submenus are dis- Fetch e-mail address from the Œ played as lists. directory. To access a function: Copy number into directory. ¤ Ó Scroll to the function with the control Divert external call to answer Ÿ...
ECO DECT Correcting incorrect entries Activating/deactivating eco mode: ¢ ¢ ¢ Base Add. Features ¢ You can correct incorrect characters in the Eco Mode text by navigating to the incorrect entry §OK§ Press the display key using the control key. You can then: ‰...
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 for "Set ringer melody for external calls". With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): î...
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Menu tree í Add. Features Room Monitor (page 46) Data Transfer 4-4-2 Bluetooth (page 55) 4-4-3 Directory (page 23) Missed Alarms (page 54) ì (page 52) Alarm Clock ç Calendar (page 53) Ï Resource Dir. Screensavers (page 51) Caller Pictures (page 51) Sounds (page 51)
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Menu tree Voice Mail 8-6-1 Set Key 1 (page 42) only S685 base station: 8-6-2 Ans Machine (page 36) 8-6-3 Call Screening (page 39) 8-6-4 Announcements (page 36) 8-6-5 Message Length (page 40) 8-6-6 Record Quality (page 40) 8-6-7 Ring Delay (page 40)
You can accept the call by: ¤ Pressing the talk key c. ¤ Pressing the handsfree key d. ¤ Gigaset S680: Press the display key Making an external call §Accept§ ¤ Gigaset S685: Press the display key External calls are calls using the public tel- Ÿ...
Activating while dialling you have assigned a CLIP picture to that Enter the number and press caller, this will also be displayed. the handsfree key. Gigaset S680 ¤ Å You should inform your caller before you use the handsfree function so that they know someone else is listening.
Making calls easily using network services Making calls easily using General call diversion ¢ ¢ ¢ All Calls Call Divert ê network services ¤ Change multiple line input: When: Network services are functions that your All Calls No Answer When Busy.
Making calls easily using network services Functions during a call Functions after a call Initiating ringback Cancelling ringback ¢ ¢ You hear the busy tone. Ringback Off ê ¢ §Options§ Ringback Press the end call key. Consultation During a call: §Ext.Call§...
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Call-by-call list The call-by-call list is used to store the The options are: access codes for network providers ("call-by-call numbers"). Directory ¤ Open the call-by-call list in idle status Call-by-call list by pressing the C key.
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Using the directory and lists Order of directory entries Managing entries in the directory/ call-by-call lists Directory entries are generally sorted ¢ alphabetically by surname. Spaces and s / C s (select entry) digits take first priority. If only the first Viewing entries name was entered in the directory, this is §View§...
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Using the directory and lists Copy List Transferring the directory as a vCard Send complete list to a handset with Bluetooth (page 23). In Bluetooth mode (see page 55) you can Available Memory transfer directory entries in vCard format, Display the available entries in the e.g.
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Using the directory and lists Copying a number or e-mail address Deactivating anniversaries ¢ from the directory s (select entry; page 22) §View§ §Edit§ Press display keys one after the In many operating situations, you can other. open the directory to copy a number or e- mail address, for example.
Using the directory and lists Last number redial list Opening lists with the message key The last number redial list contains the twenty numbers last dialled with the You can use the message key f to open handset (max. 32 digits). If a number is in the following list selection: the phone book or the call-by-call list, SMS list...
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Using the directory and lists Select a list with q. To open, press v List entry §OK§ New messages are displayed at the top. If only one list contains entries, no list Example of list entries: selection is offered and the relevant list is displayed immediately.
Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls The "without preselection" list con- tains the "exception to the rule". Example: Sign up with a network provider who You have entered 08 for "with preselec- offers particularly low-cost call rates (call- tion". Consequently, all numbers that by-call).
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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 network are automati- cally linked to the preselection number you have saved previously.
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Please note: If your phone is connected to a PABX, please read page 34. Your unit is supplied ready for sending To receive SMS messages you must be SMS messages immediately. registered with your service provider. Preconditions: Calling Line Identification is enabled for Writing/sending an SMS...
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SMS (text messages) Reading or deleting individual Please note: SMS messages – If you are interrupted by an external call ¤ Open the draft message list and then: while writing an SMS, the text is automati- cally saved in the outgoing message list. Select SMS.
SMS (text messages) Receiving an SMS Opening the incoming message list via the SMS menu ¢ ¢ All received SMS messages are saved in (mailbox, mailbox PIN) î ¢ the incoming message list. Linked SMS Incoming (2) messages are displayed as one message. If Reading or deleting individual SMS this is too long or is not transferred com- messages...
SMS (text messages) Adding numbers to the directory Notification by SMS Adding the sender's number You can be notified about missed calls or ¤ new answer machine messages (Gigaset Open incoming message list and select S685 only) via SMS. entry (page 31). Precondition: For missed calls, the caller's §Options§...
SMS (text messages) SMS mailboxes If necessary, enter 4-digit PIN. ¤ The general mailbox is the default set- Save changes (page 66). ting. Anyone can access this mailbox and ‰ Active mailboxes are marked with it cannot be protected by a PIN. You can the mailbox list.
SMS (text messages) Setting SMS centres SMS on a PABX You can only receive an SMS when the Entering/changing SMS centres Calling Line Identification is for- ¤ warded to the extension of the PABX You should find out about the services (CLIP).The CLIP evaluation of the and special functions offered by your number of the SMS centre happens in...
SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting You have stopped receiving SMS messages. 1. You have changed the ID of your mailbox. ¥ Error codes when sending Give your SMS contacts your new ID or undo the change (page 33). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identifica- 2.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Operating the answer The phone is supplied with pre-recorded announcements for answer and record machine of the Gigaset S685 mode and for announce only mode. If a personal announcement has not been base station recorded, the relevant pre-recorded announcement is used.
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Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Playing back announcements The answer machine automatically switches back to the set mode once dele- ¢ ¢ ¢ Voice Mail Announcements tion is complete. You can then reselect the ¢ Play Announce Play Anc Only required recording mode.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Playing back messages If playback is interrupted for over a minute, the answer machine returns to The date and time of each message is idle status. logged (provided this has been set, Marking a message as "new"...
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station §§End§ Picking up a call from the answer Press the display key to stop the two-way recording. machine The maximum recording time depends on You can pick up a call while the answer the memory available on the answer machine is recording or is being operated machine.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Setting up the answer machine Setting the recording quality Set the quality you require for your record- The answer machine has already been ings. The options are: Standard, High, Excel- preset at the factory.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset S685 base station Operating when on the move Activating the answer machine ¤ (remote control) Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answer Enter system PIN.
Calling Line Identification, (Gigaset S685 only) directly. the network mailbox number will be dis- Gigaset S680: Fast access is set for the net- played. If you take the call, the new mes- work mailbox. You only need to enter the sages are played back.
On the handset Automatic registration of Gigaset ¢ ¢ ¢ Handset Register H/Set S68H to Gigaset S680/S685 Select base station, e.g. Base 1 Precondition: The handset must not §OK§ and press already be registered to a base station.
Using several handsets Deregistering handsets Making internal calls You can deregister any other registered Internal calls to other handsets registered handset from any registered Gigaset S68H on the same base station are free. handset. Calling a specific handset Open list of internal parties. Initiate internal call.
Using several handsets Then, if the internal participant does not Listening in to an external call answer or the line is busy, the call will automatically return to you (the display Precondition: The Listening In function will show Recall). must be activated. You are conducting an external call.
Using several handsets Changing the name of a handset Using a handset as a room monitor The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned automatically at registration. If the room monitor is activated, a previ- You can change these names. The name ously saved destination number is called must be no more than 10 characters.
Handset settings ¤ Activating the room monitor and Turn on the activation again and save §Save§ with (page 47). entering the destination number ¢ ¢ Room Monitor í ¤ Handset settings Change multiple line input: Room M.: Your handset is preconfigured, but you Select to activate.
Handset settings ¤ Alarm Clock Proceed as is described when first Assign key to the menu for setting and assigning the key with a shortcut activating the alarm clock (see (page 47). page 52). Digit key Calendar ¤ Press the digit key briefly. Open calendar/enter new appoint- §Change§...
Handset settings Setting the screensaver The current setting is displayed. ¤ Change multiple line input: You can set a picture from the Resource In Charger Dir. (page 51) to be displayed as a screen- Select or Off. saver when the handset is in idle status. Without Charger This will replace the idle status display.
Handset settings Setting the volume during a call: Settings for individual functions Press the control key. Set the volume and melody depending on Select volume. the type of signalling required. §Save§ Press display key if necessary In idle status: ¢ to save the setting perma- Ringer Settings nently.
Handset settings Deactivating the ringer melody for the Playing back sounds/viewing CLIP current call pictures ¢ ¢ §Silence§ Press the display key. Screensavers / Caller Pictures Ï / Sounds (select entry) Activating/deactivating the alert tone §Play§ §View§ Press the display key. Sounds are played back or pictures are In place of the ringer melody you can acti- displayed.
Handset settings ¤ Rename Save changes: (page 66). Change the name (max. 16 characters) You cannot deactivate the confirmation §Save§ and press . The entry is saved with tone for placing the handset in the base the new name. station. Checking memory Please note: You can also set the call volume, the ring tones...
Handset settings Deactivating the wake-up call/ Notes: Enter text (max. of 16 characters). The repeating after a pause (snooze mode) text appears as the appointment name Precondition: A wake-up call is sounding. in the list and will be displayed on the §OFF§...
Handset settings Delete List missed anniversary is dis- Delete all appointments. played with the last name and first name. The date and time will also be given. Deactivating or accepting an appointment reminder §Delete§ Delete appointment Write an SMS. Precondition: An appointment reminder is sounding.
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Handset settings Activating/deactivating Bluetooth Repeat Search §OK§ Select and press mode ¢ ¢ ¢ Data Transfer Bluetooth í Editing the list of known (trusted) ¢ Activation devices §OK§ Press to activate or deactivate Blue- ‰ tooth mode ( = activated). Open list ¢...
Handset settings Rejecting/accepting an unregistered Setting your own area code Bluetooth device In order to transfer phone numbers If a Bluetooth device that is not registered (for example vCard), it is essential that in the list of known devices tries to con- your area code (international and local nect with the handset, you will be area code) is saved on the phone.
Base station settings Base station settings The base has now been reset and the sys- tem PIN 0000 set. The base station settings are carried out Please note: using a registered Gigaset S68H handset. All handsets are deregistered and must be re- registered.
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.
Connecting the base station to PABX Connecting the base station Saving an access code (outside line code) to PABX Precondition: You may have to enter an The following settings are only necessary access code for external calls in your PABX, when your PABX requires them;...
Connecting the base station to PABX Changing the pause after the Switching temporarily to touch recall key tone dialling (DTMF) You can change the length of the pause if If your PABX still operates with pulse dial- your PABX requires this (refer to the user ling (DP), but you need touch tone dialling guide for your PABX).
Appendix Appendix The display is blank. 1. The handset is not turned on. ¥ Press and hold the end call key Care 2. The battery is almost flat. ¥ Charge or replace the batteries (page 8). Wipe the base station, charging cradle and The keys of a handset do not respond when handset with a damp cloth (do not use pressed.
Appendix Error tone sounds after system PIN prompt. The answer machine is not recording any messages/has switched over to announce- You have entered the wrong system PIN. ¥ ment. Reset the system PIN to 0000 (page 57). Its memory is full. ¥...
Appendix Authorisation comply with information contained in the user guides. This device is intended for analogue This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by the phone lines in the UK. authorised dealer or the customer Country-specific requirements have been themselves (e.
In standby mode: Gigaset S680: approx. types, because these are the only ones 1.2 watt Gigaset S685: approx. 1.6 watt that guarantee the specified operating During a call: Gigaset S680: approx. 1 times, full functionality and long service watt Gigaset S685: approx. 1.5 watt life:...
Notes on the user guide Notes on the user guide Press and hold (idle status). ¤ Press and hold the end call key until the This section explains the meaning of cer- handset returns to idle status. tain typographical conventions that are used in this user guide.
Notes on the user guide ¤ Setting upper/lower case or digits Save the changes. Press the hash key # briefly to switch ¤ §Save§ Press the display key from "Abc" mode to "123" and from "123" ¤ Then press and hold the a key. to "abc"...
Additional functions via the PC interface Deactivating/activating predictive text Precondition: You are writing an SMS. Options Press the display key. Predictive Text §OK§ Select and press ‰ = on). Press the end call key briefly to return to the text field. Enter the text.
Accessories Accessories Gigaset Handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset handset S68H Illuminated graphical colour display (65 k colours) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ring tones Directory for around 250 entries Picture CLIP SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket Bluetooth Room monitor...
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Accessories Gigaset Handset SL56 Illuminated graphical colour display (65 k colours) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ring tones Directory for around 250 entries Picture CLIP SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Voice dialling PC interface, e.g. for managing directory entries, ringer tones and screensavers Headset socket Bluetooth...