Gigaset SL400H – your high-quality accessory Gigaset SL400H – your high-quality accessory Congratulations, you are holding the slimmest and smallest Gigaset there has ever been. This phone sets new standards with its high-quality genuine metal frame and metal keypad, 1.8 " TFT colour display and incorporated functions.
Brief overview Brief overview ¢ 1 Display in idle status 2 Battery charge status ( ¢ page 11) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 4) 4 Message key ( page 21) Access to call 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...
Brief overview Display symbols The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¢ Signal strength page 11) ¢ ¼ or ECO Mode+ icon page 22) ¢ Bluetooth activated ( page 25) ô õ...
Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Be sure to read this user guide and the safety precautions before using your telephone. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base. Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification provided on page 36, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.
First steps First steps Checking the package contents: One Gigaset handset, one battery, one battery cover, one charger, one power adapter for the charger, one belt clip, one user guide. Installing the charger The charger is designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C.
First steps Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover Please note Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications ¢ GmbH ( page 36), as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
First steps Placing the handset in the charger ¤ Place the handset in the charger with its display facing forward. To charge the battery, leave the handset in the charger. Please note The handset must only be placed in the product-specific base/charger. Registering the handset Your Gigaset handset can be registered on up to four bases.
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First steps First battery charge and discharge The correct charge status can only be displayed once the battery is first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the charger for three hours. ¤ Once the battery is fully charged, remove the handset from the 3hours charger and do not...
Using the phone INT 1 Internal name of the handset ¢ page 22) is activated, the ¼ icon is displayed in the top left cor- If Eco Mode+ ( ner of the display. Your phone is now ready for use! Establishing the mini USB connection The mini USB connection is on the underside of your Gigaset handset.
Using the phone Using the menus • The menu view can be expanded (expert mode ) or simplified. Expert mode is the active default setting. Main menu (first menu level) ¤ When the handset is in idle status, press the right control key v to open the main menu.
Menu overview Menu overview Setting simplified or expert mode • The menu view can be expanded (expert mode ) or simplified. Expert mode is the active • default setting. Menu options that are only available in expert mode are marked with the icon.
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Menu overview  ¢ Directory page 17 Ï Settings Date/Time ¢ Audio Settings Handset Volume page 29 ¢ Handsfree Profiles • page 29 ¢ Advisory Tones page 31 ¢ Silent Alert page 30 ¢ Ringtones (H/Set) • page 29 Music on Hold (dependent on base) ¢...
Making calls Making calls Activating/deactivating handsfree mode Activating while dialling Making an external call Enter the number and press the handsfree key. External calls are calls using the public tele- phone network. Switching between earpiece and Enter the number and press the handsfree mode talk key.
Using the directory and lists Calling all handsets ("group call") Anniversary: Select On or Off. Press and hold. With setting On: Enter Annivers. (Date) and Annivers. Initiate internal call. (Time) and select reminder type: Anniv- ¢ Press the star key. ers.
Using the directory and lists Managing directory entries Copy Entry to Internal: Send a single entry to a hand- ¢ set ( page 18). Viewing entries ¢ s (Select entry) vCard via SMS: Send a single entry in vCard format via SMS. §View§...
Using the directory and lists Receiving a vCard with Bluetooth Storing an anniversary in the directory If a device from the "Known Devices" list ¢ ¢ s (Select entry) page 26) sends a vCard to your handset, this occurs automatically. You are informed §View§...
Using the directory and lists Redial list Call lists The redial list contains the twenty numbers Prerequisite: Calling Line Identification last dialled with the handset (max. 32 digits). Presentation (CLIP). If one of the numbers is in the directory, the Your telephone stores various types of calls: š...
Using the network mailbox §View§ Select the display key to access addi- The number of new entries is displayed tional information, including for example under the corresponding icon. œ ¾ the number linked to the name. If you have à CNIP, then the name and town that is regis- tered with your network provider for this After pressing the message key f, you...
ECO DECT ECO DECT Saving an appointment Prerequisite: the date and time have already You are helping to protect the environment been set. Í ¢ ¢ with your Gigaset handset. Calendar Reducing energy consumption April 2010 Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug and uses less power.
Setting the alarm clock Signalling appointments and Displaying missed anniversaries appointments, anniversaries An appointment reminder is signalled in idle The icon
and the number of new entries status for 60 seconds with the selected ring- are shown in the display. The most recent tone at the volume that has been set for ¢...
Using a handset as a room monitor The wake-up call sounds for 60 seconds. If Warning! no key is pressed, the wake-up call is repeated twice at five minute intervals and Always check the operation of the then switched off. room monitor before use.
Using Bluetooth devices Changing the set destination To use the phone numbers, dialling codes (country and area code) must be stored in number ¢ É ¢ ¢ the directory ( page 31). Room Monitor ¤ You will find a description of how to operate Enter and save number as described in your Bluetooth devices in the user guides for "Activating the room monitor and enter-...
Using Bluetooth devices Cancelling/repeating current search Rejecting/accepting an unregistered Bluetooth device To cancel search: §Cancel§ Press the display key. If a Bluetooth device that is not registered in the list of known devices tries to connect Repeat search if necessary: with the handset, you will be prompted on §Options§...
Defining handset settings Defining handset Changing display key assignments ¤ Press and hold the left or right side of the settings display key. The list of possible key assignments is opened. The following can be selected: ¢ Quick dialling numbers and Room Monitor ( page 24) ¢...
Defining handset settings • Setting the display Setting the display backlight Ï ¢ ¢ Display + Keypad ¢ Setting the screensaver/slide show Display Backlight The current setting is displayed. When in idle status, a picture or a slide show ¤ (all the pictures are displayed one after the You can enter data in the following fields: other) from the Screensaver folder of the...
Defining handset settings Ï ¢ ¢ Changing the handsfree/ Audio Settings ¢ Handsfree Profiles earpiece volume Select handsfree profile (1 to 4) and press §Select§ In idle status: Open the menu for setting the Changing ringtones call volume. Set the earpiece volume. Setting volume/melodies Scroll to the Speaker line.
Defining handset settings Activating/deactivating the Activating/deactivating the alert ringtone for unknown calls. tone You can set your phone not to ring for calls Press and hold the star key and where Calling Line Identification has been within 3 seconds: restricted. The call will only be signalled on §Beep§...
Defining handset settings • Deleting/renaming a picture/ Setting your own area sound code You have selected an entry. To transfer phone numbers (e.g., in vCards), §Options§ Open menu. it is essential that your area code (interna- You can select the following functions: tional and local area code) is saved on the Delete Entry phone.
Service (Customer Care) Service (Customer Care) Registration or connection problems with a Bluetooth headset. ¥ Reset the Bluetooth headset (see the user We offer you support that is fast and tailored ¥ guide for your headset). to your specific needs! ¢...
This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by: Gigaset Commu- nications UK Limited, Faraday House, Sir William Siemens Square, Frimley, Cam- berley, Surrey, GU16 8QD.
Products sold in the Republic of Ireland shall be valid for six months from the date the Guarantee is issued by Gigaset Com- of purchase. munications UK Limited, Faraday House, Sir William Siemens Square, Frimley, Cam- berley, Surrey, GU16 8QD.
Protecting our environment Any other claims resulting out of or in Environmental management connection with the device shall be system excluded from this Guarantee. Nothing in Gigaset Communications this Guarantee shall attempt to limit or GmbH is certified pursuant exclude a Customers Statutory Rights, to the international stand- nor the manufacturer’s liability for death ards EN 14001 and...
Appendix Appendix The device is supplied with the recom- mended battery. Handset operating times/charging Caring for your telephone times Wipe the charger and handset with a damp The operating time of your Gigaset depends cloth (do not use solvent or a microfiber on the capacity and age of the battery and cloth) or an antistatic cloth.
Accessing additional functions via the PC interface ¤ Writing and editing text Briefly press the key several times in suc- cession to select the required letter/char- acter. The following rules apply when writing text: Each key between Q and O is Standard characters assigned several letters and characters.
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Accessing additional functions via the PC interface Start the "Gigaset QuickSync" program. You Procedure in the event of an error can now synchronise your handset directory If the update procedure fails or your phone with Outlook; download caller pictures does not work properly following the (.bmp) and images (.bmp) as a screensaver update, repeat the update procedure as fol- and sounds (ringtones) from the computer...
Accessing additional functions via the PC interface Accessories Ordering Gigaset products You can order Gigaset products from your specialist retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal injury, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with.