The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display (screen) in idle status 2 Charge status of the batteries = e V U (flat to full) flashes: batteries almost flat e V U flashes: batteries charging 3 Display keys (page 9) 4 Message key Access to calls and message lists;...
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 equipment must be disposed of separately from gen- eral household waste using the sites designated by local authorities. If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbish bin, the product is sub- ject to European Directive 2002/96/EC. The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health.
Gigaset S68H – More than just a telephone Gigaset S68H – 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 S68H handset, offer you the option of saving up to...
The phone could also malfunc- tion or be damaged as a result of using batter- ies that are not of the recommended type. * Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. ¤ Insert the batteries the right way round (see figure).
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Registration Manual registration Gigaset S68H If the handset does not activate automati- Before you can use your Gigaset S68H you cally when the batteries are fitted, you must register it to a base station. It can be must first charge the batteries.
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First steps Charging batteries After a while the charge capacity of the ¤ batteries will decrease for technical rea- Plug the mains adapter of the charging sons. cradle into a mains power socket. ¤ Place the handset in the cradle with the Setting the date and time display facing forward.
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 u. Activating/deactivating the handset In lists and submenus In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation t / s...
Operating the handset Œ Fetch e-mail address from the Submenus directory. The functions in the submenus are dis- Ó Copy number into directory. played as lists. Ÿ On base stations with inte- To access a function: ¤ grated answer machines: Scroll to the function with the control divert external call to answer key q and press...
ECO DECT Correcting incorrect entries Continuing a call on a Bluetooth headset Precondition: Bluetooth is activated; a You can correct incorrect characters in the connection has been established between text by navigating to the incorrect entry the Bluetooth headset and the handset using the control key.
Using the directory and lists Handsfree talking Calling a specific handset Initiate internal call. In handsfree mode, instead of holding the Enter the number of the hand- handset to your ear you can put it down, set. for example on the table in front of you, to allow others to participate in the call.
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Using the directory and lists ¤ Length of the entries (directory) Save changes: (page 32). 3 numbers: Saving a number in the call-by-call list each max. 32 digits ¢ First name and surname: New Entry ¤ each max. 16 characters Change multiple line input: E-mail address: Name:...
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Using the directory and lists Dialling with the directory/call-by-call Delete all entries in the directory/call- by-call list. list ¢ Copy List v / C s (select entry) Send complete list to a handset Press the talk key. The number (page 14). is dialled.
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Using the directory and lists Transferring the directory as a vCard A number is displayed: ¢ with Bluetooth Copy to Directory §Options§ ¤ Complete the entry, see page 13. In Bluetooth mode (see page 25) you can transfer directory entries in vCard format, While the number is being transferred e.g.
Using the directory and lists Deactivating anniversaries Manual last number redial ¢ s (select entry; page 13) Press the key briefly. Press the display keys one after §View§ §Edit§ Select entry. the other. Press the talk key again. Scroll to the Annivers.: line.
Using a handset as a room monitor Opening lists with the Caution! message key – You should always check the operation of the room monitor before use. For example, test its sensitivity. Check the An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new connection if you are diverting the room message arrives in a list.
Handset settings Changing the set destination number The number is then dialled or the function ¢ ¢ started by simply pressing a key. í Room Monitor Scroll to the Call to: line. Assigning a digit key/left display key §Delete§ Precondition: The digit key or the left dis- Delete existing number.
Handset settings Setting the display Starting the function, dialling the number You have a choice of four colour schemes If the handset is in idle status, press and and several different contrasts. hold the digit key or press the display key ¢...
Handset settings Changing the handsfree/ Changing the screensaver ¢ ¢ ¢ earpiece volume Ð Display Screen Saver Scroll to the Selection line. You can set the loudspeaker volume for Press the display key. §View§ handsfree talking to five different levels The active screensaver is and the earpiece volume to three different displayed.
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Handset settings You can set different ringer tones for the Activating/deactivating the ringer tone following functions: You can deactivate the ringer tone on your Ext. Calls: for external calls handset before you answer a call or when Calls: for internal calls Internal the handset is in idle status;...
Handset settings My stuff If you have saved a picture in an invalid data format, you will see an error message after selecting the entry. Cancel the oper- My stuff on the handset manages sounds, ation with Î. Delete the picture which you can use as ringer tones, and with §Delete§...
Handset settings Activating/deactivating Setting the alarm clock advisory tones Precondition: The date and time have already been set (page 8). Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell you about different activities and statuses. Activating/deactivating the alarm The following advisory tones can be acti- clock and setting the wake-up time vated/deactivated independently of each ¢...
Handset settings Setting an appointment 60 seconds. The entered text, date and time are displayed. (calendar) During a call, the appointment reminder is signalled by a short tone. You can have your handset remind you of up to 30 appointments (volume and mel- Managing appointments ody, see page 20).
Handset settings Displaying missed Using Bluetooth devices appointments and anniversaries Your Gigaset S68H handset can communi- cate wirelessly via Bluetooth™ with other Missed appointments/anniversaries devices using this technology. (page 15) are displayed in the Missed Before you can use your Bluetooth...
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Handset settings Registering Bluetooth devices Editing the list of known (trusted) devices The distance between the handset in Blue- tooth mode and the activated Bluetooth Open list device (headset or data device) should be ¢ ¢ ¢ no more than 10 m. í...
Handset settings Setting your own area code Rejecting/accepting an unregistered Bluetooth device In order to transfer phone numbers, it is If a Bluetooth device that is not registered essential that your area code (interna- in the list of known devices tries to con- tional and local area code) is saved on the nect with the handset, you will be phone.
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 flat. ¥ Charge or replace the batteries (page 6). 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 Service (Customer Care) You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device by using our online support service on the Internet at: www.gigaset.com/customercare This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It will give you 24/7 support for all our prod- ucts.
Bluetooth Qualified Design Identity (hours) The Bluetooth QD ID for your Gigaset S68H At the time of going to print, batteries up is: B012741. to 900 mAh were available and had been tested in the system. Due to the constant...
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 ¤ Arabic Save the changes. ¤ 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x Pressing the display key §Save§ ¤ Then press and hold the a key. 2 a b c The handset switches to idle status.
Additional functions via the PC interface Additional functions via the Writing SMS (with predictive text) EATONI predictive text helps you when PC interface you are writing SMS messages. Each key between Q and O is You can connect the handset to your com- assigned several letters and characters.