S790 - S795 Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under trademark license of Siemens AG. As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset'. © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. www.gigaset.com GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.
Gigaset S790/S795 – more than just a telephone Gigaset S790/S795 – more than just a telephone Your telephone sets new standards for the way you communicate at home. The configuration and user interface of the cordless phone are excellent, providing you with first-class voice quality in speaker mode, while the USB port offers you enormous flexibility. The large TFT display, user-friendly keypad and clearly laid out menu are very simple to use.
The handset at a glance i à SMS 14 Oct 07:15 V The handset at a glance 17 INT 1 Calls 1 2 3 4 5 16 15 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 14 ¢ ¢ ¢ 1 Display in idle status 2 Battery charge status ( page 16) 3 Side keys Set call ( page 65) or ringtone volume ( page 65) Gigaset service contact numbers: 08453 6708 12 (local call cost charge) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ page 20) Display keys ( Message key ( page 37) Access to call and message lists; Flashes: new me
Display symbols à ó V Number of new messages: ¢ ¢ Name of the handset (¢ page 60) Current day and month (¢ page 15) Current time (¢ page 15) The handset at a glance Alarm switched on and wake-up time set (¢ page 57) Batteries are charged (¢ page 16) Charge status of the batteries (¢ page 16) Keypad lock switched on (¢ page 22) Ringtone switched off (¢ page 66) Signal strength i (¢ page 54) or ECO Mode+ icon ¼ (¢ page 54) Answering machine switched on (S795 only, ¢ page 4) The following symbo
The base at a glance The base at a glance You can use the keys on the base to register handsets to the base, search for handsets (paging), (¢ page 58) and operate the integrated answering machine (Gigaset S795 only). Gigaset S795 base 3 4 1 7 5 2 8 6 ¢ ¢ 1 Registration/Paging key Press briefly: search for handsets (paging) ( page 58). Press and hold: register handsets and DECT devices ( page 58). 2 On/Off key Activating/deactivating the answering machine.
Contents Contents Gigaset S790/S795 – more than just a telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The handset at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Display symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The base at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6 32 35 36 36 36 37 38 Using the directory and lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incoming SMS message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Using a handset as a room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 62 63 63 64 64 65 65 65 67 68 68 68 Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Quick access to numbers and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety precautions 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 77, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury. Using your telephone may affect nearby medical equipment. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g., doctor's surgery.
First steps 4 or Checking the package contents 1 3 6 7 9 1 One Gigaset S790/S795 base 2 One power adapter 3 One Gigaset S79H handset 4 One phone cord 5 Two batteries 6 One battery cover 7 One belt clip 8 One plastic headset socket cover 9 One user guide If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets the package should contain two batteries, a battery cover, a belt clip and a charger 9 with power adapter J for each additional handset.
First steps Setting up the base and charger (if included) The base and charger are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Set up the base at a central point in the building on a level, non-slip surface or mount the base (Gigaset S790 only) or charger on the wall (¢ page 84). Please note Pay attention to the range of the base. This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode (¢ page 54) is activated.
adapter 1. First steps ¤ Connect the flat plug from the power Connecting the charger (if included) 2 1 socket 2. 1 2 ¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug To disconnect the plug from the charger, press the release button 1 and disconnect the plug 2.
First steps ¤ Insert the batteries with the polarity in the correct direction. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment. To open the battery cover, for instance to replace the batteries, insert a coin into the cavity on the left-hand side of the casing, then pull the battery cover in an upward direction. until it clicks into place. ¤ Then press the cover b cover at the top a.
¤ Insert the plastic cover provided for the headset socket to ensure optimum sound in speaker mode. Attaching the belt clip The handset has notches on each side to attach the belt clip. ¤ To attach – press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage with the notches.
First steps 14 First battery charge and discharge charger. 8.5 hrs ¤ Then remove the handset from the base/charger and do not replace it until the batteries are fully discharged. ¤ Charge the handset for 8.5 hours in the base/ The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. Please note the base/charger after every call.
Setting the date and time Calls Date: Back 00:00 Time: 31.01.2009 Date/Time Time ¤ First steps The Date/Time submenu is shown on the display. ¤ The active input position flashes. Enter day, month and year as an 8-digit number via the keypad, e.g., U4UQ2QQ O for 14/10/2009. to the time input field. Date: Date/Time 14.10.2009 Time: 00:00 Back Save ¤ Press down on the control key to switch Press the right or left control key to change the input position and correct an entry.
First steps 16 Back Date/Time ‰ Saved Save Display in idle status play screen to confirm your entry. ¤ Press the key below §Save§ on the dis- The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset will automatically return to idle status. i à V Once the phone is registered and the time is set, the idle display is shown as in this example. If the answering machine is activated, the answering machine icon à is displayed in the header.
Connecting the headset First steps After removing the plastic cover, you can connect a headset to the left-hand side of your telephone with the 2.5 mm jack connector. See the relevant product page at www.gigaset.com for information on recommended headsets. The headset volume corresponds to the settings for the handset volume (¢ page 65). After using the headset, replace the plastic cover to enable optimum sound in speaker mode.
First steps Information on ... Setting the ringtone and volume Setting the earpiece volume Recording your own announcement for the answering machine Setting Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ Preparing the telephone for SMS reception Operating the telephone on a PABX Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base Transferring directory entries from existing Gigaset handsets to new handset(s) ... is located here.
Using the phone Control key Below, the side of the control key that you must press in the respective operating situation is marked in black (top, bottom, right, left, centre), e.g., v for "press right on the control key" or w for "press the centre of the control key". The control key has a number of different functions: Using the phone Open the directory. Open the main menu. Open the list of handsets. Call up the menu for setting the handset's call volume (¢ page 65).
Using the phone Display keys Save Current display key functions. The functions of the display keys change depending on the particular operating situation. Example: Back Display keys Some important display keys: Options Open a menu for further functions. Confirm selection. OK Delete key: delete character by character/word by word from right to E left. Back Go back one menu level or cancel operation. Save Store entry. Open the redial list. Forwarding a call to the answering machine.
Using the menus Using the phone Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels. The menu display can be extended (expert mode •) or restricted (standard mode). Expert mode is the active default setting. Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode are marked in these instructions by the • icon. Switching between standard mode/expert mode and the menu overview (¢ page 25).
Using the phone Reverting to idle status You can revert to idle status from anywhere in the menu as follows: ¤ Press and hold the end call key a. or: ¤ Do not press any key: after 2 minutes the display will automatically revert to idle status. Settings that have not been saved by selecting the display keys §OK§, §Yes§, §Save§ or An example of the display in idle status is shown on page 16. §Change§ are lost.
Using this guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: · Ï É Settings OK OK Ë Ì Â Settings ¤ Using the phone to open the main menu. Press right, left, down and up on control key p to navigate to the Settings submenu. Press down on the control key s until the Eco Mode menu option appears on the display. your selection.
Using the phone 24 ³ ´ Change Eco Mode Eco Mode Eco Mode+ Back ³ ³ Change Eco Mode Eco Mode Eco Mode+ Back ¤ Press down on the control key s until the Eco Mode+ menu option appears on the display. activate/deactivate the function. ¤ Press the display key §Change§ to The change is effective immediately and does not need to be confirmed. ¤ Press the key below §Back§ on the display screen to jump back to the previous menu level. or Press and hold the end call key a to return to idle status.
Menu overview Setting standard mode or expert mode Menu overview ¢ page 31 ¢ page 30 The menu display can be extended (expert mode •) or restricted (standard mode). Menu options that are only available in expert mode are marked with the • icon.
Menu overview Ë SMS ¢ page 40 ¢ page 42 ¢ page 41 You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN New SMS Incoming Draft Rec. Advisory Msg. * Play Advisory Msg. * Del. Advisory Msg. * Network Mailbox ¢ page 50 ¢ page 50 ¢ page 53 • • • Del. Announcement * Play Announcement * Rec.
 Directory Ï Settings Date/Time Audio Settings Display + Keypad Language System Telephony Registration • • ¢ page 32 Handset Volume ¢ page 15 Advisory Tones Handsfree Profiles • Ringtones(Handset) Music on hold Ringtones (Base) • Screensaver Large Font Colour Schemes Display Backlight Keypad Illumination • Register Handset ¢ page 63 De-reg.
Making calls Making calls If the backlight is deactivated (¢ page 64) it is switched on by pressing any key. In this case the pressed key has no other function. Making an external call External calls are calls using the public telephone 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 shown the duration of the call while the call is in progress.
or Silence Ø«Ú 1234567890 à 1 Ringtone icon 2 Number or name of caller Gigaset S795 1 2 The following is displayed in place of the number: ing Line Identification (¢ page 30). u External, if no number is transmitted. u Withheld, if the caller has withheld Call- arranged Calling Line Identification. u Unavailable, if the caller has not Please note The ringtone can be switched off for unknown calls (calls with Calling Line Identification withheld) (¢ page 66).
Making calls using network services Making calls using network services Network services are functions that your network provider makes available to you. You have to request these services from your network provider. ¤ It is not possible to reprogram the network services. ¤ If you require assistance, please contact your network provider.
Call divert (CD) When diverting a call, the call is forwarded to another connection. The following options are available: u All Calls: Calls are diverted immediately. No more calls are signalled on your phone. u No Answer: Calls are diverted if no one accepts the call within several rings. u When Busy: Calls are forwarded when your line is busy. Call is diverted without a call waiting tone.
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists The options are: u Directory u Redial list u Incoming SMS message list u Call lists u List of missed appointments u Answering machine list (Gigaset S795 only) You can create a personalised directory for your own handset. You can also send lists/ entries to other handsets (¢ page 34). Directory You can save up to 500 entries in the directory.
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 as follows: 1. Space 2. Digits (0–9) 3. Letters (alphabetical) 4. Other characters To get round the alphabetical order of the entries, insert a space or a digit in front of the first letter of the surname.
Using the directory and lists Copy Entry to Internal: Send a single entry to a handset (¢ page 34). vCard via SMS: Send a single entry in vCard format via SMS. Delete All Delete all entries in the directory. Copy All to Internal: Send the complete list to a handset (¢ page 34). Available Memory Display the number of entries that are still available in the directory (¢ page 32). Using quick dial keys ¤ Press and hold the required quick dial key (¢ page 62).
¤ You can enter data in the following fields: Annivers. (Date) Enter day/month/year in 8-digit format. Anniversary (time) Enter the hour/minute for the reminder call in 4-digit format. Anniversary (tone) Select the reminder type. Press the display key. §Save§ Please note A time must be specified for reminder calls. If you select a visual signal, a time is not required and is automatically set to 00.00. Deactivating anniversaries Press display keys one after the other. Scroll to the Anniversary line.
Using the directory and lists Automatic Redial The selected number is automatically dialled at fixed intervals (at least every 20 seconds). The speaker key flashes and "open listening" is activated. – Party answers: Press the talk key c. The function is ended. – Party does not answer: The call is terminated after approx. 30 seconds. The function is ended after pressing any key or after ten unsuccessful attempts.
u Type of entry: – Accepted calls ( › ) – Missed calls ( ™ ) – Outgoing calls ( š ) – Calls recorded by the answering machine (Ã, Gigaset S795 only) Press the talk key c to call the selected caller back. Press the §View§ display key to access additional information, including for example the number linked to the name. Select the §Options§ display key to select the following options: Copy to Directory Copy the number to the directory. Delete Entry Delete selected entry. Delete All Delete all entries.
Making cost-effective calls List of missed alarms Missed (unacknowledged) appointments from the calendar (¢ page 55) and anniversaries (¢ page 34) are saved in the Missed Alarms list under the following circumstances: u You do not accept an appointment/anniversary. u The appointment/anniversary was signalled during a phone call. u The handset is deactivated at the time of the appointment/anniversary. u Automatic redial was activated at the time of an appointment/anniversary (¢ page 35).
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, for example, that all national calls or calls to the mobile network are automatically linked to the preselection number you have saved previously. v ¢ Ï ¢ Telephony ¢ Preselection ¢ With Preselection / No Preselection s Select entry. ~ Enter or edit the first digits of the number.
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Your phone is delivered ready to send SMS messages immediately. Prerequisites: u u u u Calling Line Identification is enabled for your phone line. Your network provider supports SMS on the fixed line network (information on this can be obtained from your network provider). You are registered with your service provider to send and receive SMS messages. To receive SMS messages, you must be registered with your service provider.
Draft SMS list You can save an SMS in the draft SMS list, and edit and send it later. Saving an SMS in the draft SMS list ¤ You are writing an SMS (¢ page 40). §Options§ Press the display key. Save Entry Select and press §OK§. Opening the draft message list v ¢ Ë ¢ , if necessary ~ (mailbox, mailbox PIN), ¢ Draft The first entry in the list is displayed, e.g.: Saved 14.10.08 15:07 If the entry has been saved with the phone number, i.e.
SMS (text messages) Opening the incoming message list (2) with the f key f Press. The incoming message list is indicated by the mailbox name and the number of entries (example): SMS: Bold: new entries Normal font: old entries If necessary select a mailbox and open list by selecting §OK§ (enter mailbox PIN if required and confirm by pressing §OK§). The number and date of receipt are displayed in the entry list. 0123727859362922 14.10.
Copying/dialling numbers from an SMS ¤ Read the SMS and scroll to the telephone number. The digits are highlighted. Ó Press the display key. Complete the entry (¢ page 34). or: c Press the talk key to dial the number. If you wish to use the number to send an SMS: (access code) in the directory. ¤ Save the number with the local area code SMS with vCard The vCard is an electronic business card. It is displayed by the Å icon in the body of the SMS.
SMS (text messages) must also change the preset ID of the general mailbox ("0"). u Only use personal mailboxes if your service provider supports this function. You can tell whether this is the case by the addition of a star (*) to the number of a (preset) SMS centre. u If you have forgotten your mailbox PIN, you can reset it by restoring the base's default settings. This will delete all SMS messages from all mailboxes.
• Entering/changing SMS centres ¤ 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 ¢ Ë ¢ Settings ¢ Service Centres s Select SMS centre (e.g., Service Centr.1) and press §Edit§. ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: Active Send: Select §Yes§ if SMS messages are to be sent via the SMS centre. SMS Service Centre no.
SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting Error codes when sending E0 Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification not activated. FE Error occurred during SMS transfer. FD Connection to SMS centre failed; see selfhelp. Self-help with errors The following table lists problem situations and possible causes and provides advice on troubleshooting. You cannot send messages. 1. You have not requested the CLIP service (Calling Line Identification Presentation).
Operating the Gigaset S795 base answering machine 3 secs.). Press the display key to end the recording. ¤ Now speak your announcement (at least v ¢ Ì ¢ Announcements ¢ Rec. Announcement / Rec. Advisory Msg. §OK§ Press the display key to start the recording. You hear the ready tone (short tone). Recording personal announcements/ • advisory messages • Mode: Select Answer & record, Answer only or Alternating.
Answer. Mach.: Select and press §OK§. If there are new messages, playback then begins with the first new message. After the last new message, you will hear the end tone and an announcement stating how much recording time remains. The f key on the handset and the display on the base will flash. The number of new messages is displayed on the base. f Press the message key.
Press the display key. Picking up a call from the answering machine §Delete§ During playback or pause: Deleting individual old messages §Yes§ During playback or pause: §Options§ ¢ Delete Old List §OK§ Press the display key to confirm the prompt. Press the display key to confirm the prompt. Deleting all old messages You can either delete all old messages together or individually. Deleting messages §Options§ ¢ Copy to Directory ¤ Complete the entry (¢ page 34).
§Save§ The answering machine has already been preset at the factory. Individual settings can be adjusted using the handset. v ¢ Ì ¢ Recordings ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: Length: Select maximum recording time 1 min., 2 min., 3 min. or Maximum. Quality: Select Long Play or High recording quality. If the quality is higher, the maximum recording time is reduced. Ring Delay: Select when the answering machine should accept a call: Immediately, after 10 sec., 18 sec., 30 sec. or Automatic.
Information about ring delay 0 ~ Dial your own number. 9~ When you hear your announcement, press 9 and enter the system PIN. You are informed whether any new messages have been recorded. The messages are now played back. You can now operate the answering machine with the keypad. The following keys are used for operation: A To return to the start of the current message. Press twice to go back to the previous message. B Stop playback. Press again to resume. Go to the next message. Delete current message.
Operating the Gigaset S795 base answering machine Activating the answering machine ¤ Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". ~ Enter system PIN. Your answering machine is activated. It tells you how much memory time is left. The messages are now played back. The answering machine cannot be deactivated remotely. Initiating ringback from the answering machine with SMS and listening to messages Prerequisite: You must have stored an SMS notification number (¢ page 43).
Using the network mailbox The network mailbox is your network provider's answering machine within the network. You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your network provider. • Configuring fast access for the network mailbox With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answering machine (Gigaset S795 only) directly. Gigaset S790: Fast access is preset for the network mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox.
ECO DECT ECO DECT You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset S790/S795. Reducing energy consumption By using a power-saving adapter plug, your telephone consumes less power. Reducing radiation The radiation from your telephone is reduced automatically: u Handset: The closer the handset is to the base, the lower the radiation. u Base station: The radiation is reduced to virtually zero when only one handset is registered and the handset is placed in the base.
Setting an appointment (calendar) You can use your handset to remind yourself of up to 30 appointments. Anniversaries (¢ page 34) entered in the directory are automatically recorded in the calendar. Saving an appointment. Prerequisite: The date and time have already been set (¢ page 15).
Setting an appointment (calendar) or: §SMS Press the display key to respond to the appointment reminder with an SMS. Please note During a call, the appointment reminder is signalled by a short tone. Managing appointments v ¢ Í ¢ Calendar Editing individual appointments r/q Select a day in the graphical calendar and press the control key w. (Days on which appointments have already been saved are highlighted in white in the calendar). q Select appointment for the day.
Setting the alarm clock Prerequisite: The date and time have already been set (¢ page 15). Activating/deactivating and setting the alarm clock v ¢ á ¢ Alarm Clock ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: Activation: Select On or Off. Time: Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit format. How often: Select Daily or Monday-Friday. Volume: Set the volume (1–6). Melody: Select melody. §Save§ Press the display key. In idle status, the icon and wake-up time are displayed.
Using multiple handsets Using multiple handsets Registering handsets You can register up to six handsets to your base. A Gigaset S79H handset can be registered on up to four bases. Manually registering a Gigaset S79H to a Gigaset S790/ S795 You must activate manual registration of the handset on both the handset (1) and the base (2). When the registration process has completed successfully, the handset returns to idle status. The handset's internal number is shown in the display e.g., INT 1.
Changing the base If your handset is registered to more than one base, you can set it to a particular base or to the base that has the best reception (Best Base). v ¢ Ï ¢ Registration ¢ Select Base s Select one of the registered bases or Best Base and press §Select§. Making internal calls Internal calls to other handsets registered on the same base are free. Initiate internal call. Select handset. Press the talk key. Initiate internal call. Enter the number of the handset.
Using multiple handsets or: §Conference§ Press the display key. All 3 participants are connected with each other. Please note u If only two handsets are registered, the other handset is called immediately by pressing the u key. all handsets immediately. u Pressing and holding the u key calls • Activating/deactivating listening in v ¢ Ï ¢ Telephony ¢ Listening In Press §Change§ to activate/deactivate the function (³ = on). Internal listening in The line is engaged with an external call.
Changing a handset's internal number A handset is automatically assigned the lowest free number when it is registered. If all slots are occupied, number 6 is overwritten if this handset is in idle status. You can change the internal number of all registered handsets (1–6). u Open the list of handsets. Your own handset is indicated by /. §Options§ Open menu. Assign Handset No. Select and press §OK§. r Select number. Only numbers that have not been assigned are displayed.
Handset settings à V Sensitivity: Select noise level sensitivity (Low or High). ¤ Press §Save§ to save the settings. When the room monitor function is activated, the idle display appears as shown below: i 22 Oct 07:15 Á Options Room Monitor 0891234567 INT 1 OFF Changing the set destination number v ¢ É ¢ Room Monitor ¤ Enter and save number as described in "Activating the room monitor and entering the destination number" (¢ page 61).
Selecting numbers/changing an assignment Prerequisite: The digit key already has a number assigned to it. When the handset is in idle status The number is dialled immediately. ¤ Press and hold the digit key: or ¤ Briefly press the digit key. Press the display key with the number/ name (abbreviated if necessary) to select the number or press the display key §Change§ to change the assignment or to delete the assignment.
Handset settings Selection : Select screensaver or §View§ Press the display key. The active screensaver is displayed. s Select screensaver and press §OK§. §Save§ Press the display key. Briefly press the end call key a to return to the idle display. Please note If the analogue clock has been set as the screensaver, the second hand is shown only when the handset is in the base. Setting large font You can increase the font size of print and symbols in call lists and in the directory to improve readability.
Changing the speaker/ earpiece volume You can set the loudspeaker volume for speaker mode and the earpiece volume to five different levels. During a conversation via the earpiece or in speaker mode: ø/ ÷ Press the side key to call up the Handset Volume menu. Change the volume by pressing ø (louder) or ÷ (quieter). or t Press the control key to call up the Handset Volume menu. Set the earpiece or speaker volume by pressing r.
Handset settings Setting volume/melodies Additionally for external calls: In idle status: v ¢ Ï ¢ Audio Settings ¢ Ringtones(Handset) ¢ Volume/ Melodies r Setting volume/melodies for internal calls and anniversaries. s Scroll to the next line. r Setting volumes/melodies for external calls. §Save§ Press the display key to save the setting. While the phone is ringing, you can permanently change the volume by pressing the side keys ø (louder) or ÷ (quieter).
Press the display key. Deactivating the ringtone for the current call §Silence§ Activating/deactivating the alert tone In place of the ringtone, you can activate an alert tone. When you receive a call, you will hear a short tone ("Beep") instead of the ringtone. * §Beep§ Press and hold the star key and within 3 seconds: Press the display key. A call will now be signalled by one short alert tone. ñ appears in the display.
Handset settings • Activating/deactivating advisory tones Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following advisory tones can be activated/ deactivated independently of each other: u Key tone: every key press is confirmed.
Setting the base The base settings are carried out using a registered Gigaset S79H handset. Changing the base Gigaset S795 ringtones Press the display key to save the setting. u Volume: You can choose between five volumes (1– 5; e.g., volume 3 = Š) and the "crescendo" ringtone (6; volume increases with each ring = ‡). u Ringtones: You can select a ringtone from a list of pre-loaded melodies.
Setting the base • Protecting against unauthorised access Protect the system settings of the base with a PIN known only to yourself. The system PIN must be entered when, for example, registering/de-registering a handset to/from the base or when restoring the default settings. Changing the system PIN You can change the 4-digit system PIN set on the base (default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit PIN known only by you.
Connecting the base to the PABX The following settings are only necessary if 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 current setting is indicated by m. Changing the dialling mode The following dialling modes can be selected: u Tone dialling (DTMF) u Pulse dialling (PD) v ¢ Ï ¢ Telephony ¢ Dialling Mode s Select dialling mode and press §Select§ (m = selected).
Connecting the base to the PABX Setting pauses Changing the pause after line seizure You can change the length of the pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key c and sending the number. v Open the main menu. *#Q5#UL Press keys. ~ Enter number for the length of the pause (1 = 1 sec.; 2 = 3 secs.; 3 = 7 secs.) and press §OK§. Change pause after recall key You can change the length of the pause if your PABX requires this (refer to the user guide for your PABX). v Open the main menu.
Customer Service & Assistance You have questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can take advantage of our comprehensive service offerings. You can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service pages of our Gigaset online portal. Please register your phone right after purchase on www.gigaset.com/uk/service thus enabling us to provide you even better service in case of questions or in case of a warranty claim. Your personal user account enables you to directly contact our customer service by email.
Questions and answers If you have any questions about the use of your phone, you can contact us 24/7 at www.gigaset.com/customercare. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions. The display is blank. 1. The handset is not switched on. Press and hold the end call key a. ¥ ¥ ¢ 2. The battery is empty. Charge the battery or replace it ( page 12). Not all menu items are displayed. ¢ The menu display is restricted (standard mode).
The answering machine is not recording any messages/has switched over to answer only. Its memory is full. Delete old messages. Play back new messages and delete. ¥ ¥ Exclusion of liability Some displays may contain pixels (picture elements), which remain activated or deactivated. As a pixel is made up of three sub-pixels (red, green, blue), it is possible that pixel colours may vary. This is completely normal and does not indicate an error.
Protecting our environment u The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee. u Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Gigaset Communications reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement or repair. u The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detriment of the customer. To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Gigaset Communications telephone service.
Appendix Caring for your telephone ! Wipe the device with a damp cloth or an antistatic cloth. Do not use solvent or a microfibre cloth. Impairments in the high-gloss finish can be carefully removed using display polishes for mobile phones. Never use a dry cloth as this can cause static. Contact with liquid If the device comes into contact with liquid: 1. Unplug the power supply and/or remove the battery from the handset immediately. 2. Allow the liquid to drain from the device. 3. Pat all parts dry.
Appendix Base power consumption In standby mode: Gigaset S790: approx. 1.1 watt Gigaset S795: approx. 1.2 watt During the conversation: Gigaset S790: approx. 1.0 watt Gigaset S795: approx. 1.1 watt GAP standard DECT standard 60 duplex channels Is supported Is supported General specifications No.
Writing an SMS/names ¤ Enter the individual letters/characters by pressing the corresponding key. The characters assigned to the key are shown in a selection line at the bottom left of the screen. The selected character is highlighted. ¤ Briefly press the key several times in succession to select the required letter/character.
Additional functions via the PC interface Completing a firmware update ¤ Connect you phone to your PC using a USB data cable (¢ page 17). ¤ Start the "Gigaset QuickSync" program on your PC. ¤ Establish a connection to your handset. ¤ Select [Settings] ¢ [Device properties] to open the [Device] tab. ¤ Click on [Firmware update]. This launches the firmware update. The update process can take up to 10 minutes (not including the download time). Do not interrupt the process or remove the USB data cable.
Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones Directory for approx. 500 entries Caller picture SMS (prerequisite: CLIP must be enabled) PC interface, e.g., for managing directory entries, ringtones and screensavers Gigaset S79H handset u u u u u u u u www.gigaset.
Illuminated graphic colour display (256k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones Directory for approx. 500 entries Caller picture SMS (prerequisite: CLIP must be enabled) PC interface, e.g., for managing directory entries, ringtones and screensavers Gigaset SL78H handset u u u u u u u u www.gigaset.
Gigaset repeater The Gigaset repeater can be used to increase the reception range between your Gigaset handset and the base. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater All accessories and batteries are available from your phone 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.
Mounting the base on the wall (Gigaset S790 only) Mounting the base on the wall (Gigaset S790 only) 41 mm Approx. 5.5 mm Approx.
Index A Access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 for a PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Acknowledge tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Activating advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 answering machine (remote operation). . . . . . . .
Index transferring (connecting) . . . . . . . . . 59, 60 two-way record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Call divert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Call duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Call screening during recording . . . . . . . . 50 Call swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Call waiting accepting/rejecting . . . . . . . . . . . . .
screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 20 assigning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Draft message list (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 E Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Internal conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . listening in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K 59 59 60 59 59 60 Key assigning to a function or number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38 30 43 61 43 34 34 28 34 32 Index Pin connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Playing back announcement (answering machine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 message (answering machine) . . . . . . . 48 Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Preselection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 cancelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index S Saving (access code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Screensaver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Search directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sending directory entry to handset . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sensitivity (room monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Setting the date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 27 Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 27 Setting up handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
