First Steps

Pack contents
u one Gigaset E45 handset, u one charging cradle (incl. mains u u u u u u
Fit the plug into the socket. Insert the battery pack. Place the cords in the cord routing.
adapter), one battery pack, one battery cover, one lock ring, one belt clip, one headset socket cover, one user guide.
Closing the battery cover
Hold the battery cover at a slight angle
Opening the battery cover
Position both thumbs on the lock ring and at the same time turn the lock ring or belt clip anticlockwise and remove.
and introduce the two lower lugs into the casing first. Then close the cover so that it clicks into place.
Insert a coin into the cavity at the top of
the battery cover and twist it until the cover opens.
Locking the battery cover
Insert the catches on the lock ring or belt clip into the notches in the casing and make sure that the arrow markings on the casing are aligned with those on the bottom of the ring. Turn the lock ring or belt clip clockwise to the end stop. When both holes are horizontally aligned with the upper edge of the handset the lock ring is closed.

Registering your phone

Before you can use your Gigaset E45 you must register it to a base station. It can be registered to a maximum of four base stations. The actual registration procedure will depend on the type of base station.
Automatic registration Gigaset E45 to Gigaset E450
Important: The handset must not already be registered to any base station. Registering the handset to the Gigaset E450 base station occurs automatically. (On the E455 base station you register your handset manually, see page 6.) Place the handset in the base with its display facing forward. Registration takes around 1 minute. During this process, Regstr.Procedure appears in the display and the name of the base station flashes e.g. Base 1. When the handset has registered, its screen displays its internal number, e.g. INT 2 for internal number 2. The handset is assigned the lowest available internal number (1-6). If all internal numbers 1-6 have been assigned, number 6 is overwritten, provided the handset with the internal number 6 is in idle status. 5

u ~ Or: u 8 Initiate internal call. Initiate internal call. Enter the number of the handset.
In the following information the side of the control key (top, bottom, right, left) you have to press in each operating situation is shown in black (e.g. v for "press the right of the control key"). The control key has a number of different functions:
When the handset is in idle status
s v u t Open the directory. Open main menu. Open list of handsets. Set the ringtones on the handset (page 16).

Options

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.

In lists and submenus

t/s v u Scroll up/down line by line. Open submenu or confirm selection. Go back one menu level, or cancel. Open the directory. Initiate an internal consultation call. Adjust loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode.
Open a context-dependent menu. Delete key: backspace deletes one character at a time. Go back one menu level or cancel operation. Copy number into directory. On bases with built-in answering machines: forward external call to answering machine. Open the last number redial list (depending on the base station).

Returning 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. Changes that you have not confirmed or saved by pressing OK, Yes, Save, Send or Save Entry OK will be lost. An example of the display in idle status is shown on page 1.

During an external call

Display keys
The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example: 1

Menu guidance

Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels.
Main menu (first menu level)
1 Current display key functions are shown in the bottom display line. 2 Display keys
Press the display key below to launch the function. The most important display symbols are: Menu Open the main menu.
to open the main menu. The main menu functions are shown in the display as a list with icon and name. Accessing a function, i.e. opening the corresponding submenu (next menu level): Navigate to the function using the control key q. Press the display key OK.

Press v with the handset in idle status
Gigaset E45 / English / A31008-M1751-R601-1-TJ19 / start_guide_time.fm / 01.08.2005 Using the directory and lists

Submenus

The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists. To access a function: Scroll to the function with the control key q and press OK. Or: Enter the corresponding digit combination. A short press on the end call key a returns you to the previous menu level / cancels the operation.
Directory and call-by-call list
In the directory, you can store numbers and the associated names. With the handset in idle status, open the directory by pressing the s key. The call-by-call list is used to store the access codes for network providers (so-called "call-by-call numbers"). Open the call-by-call list in idle status by pressing the C key.

Length of entries

Number: Name: max. 32 digits max. 16 characters
Correcting incorrect entries
You can correct wrong characters in the text by navigating to the wrong input using the control key. You can then: u press X to delete the character to the left of the cursor, u insert characters to the left of the cursor, u overwrite the character (flashing) when entering the time and date etc.
u You will find examples of symbols
For quick access to a number from the directory or the call-by-call list (quick dial), you can assign the number to a key.
used, menu entries and multiple line input in the appendix to this user guide, page 20.
Using the directory and lists
You can store a maximum of 150 entries in the directory and call-by-call list (the actual number depends on the size of the individual entries). You create the directory and call-by-call list for your own individual handset. You can, however, send lists/entries to other handsets or the base station (page 11).
s New Entry Change multiple line input: Number : Enter number. Name : Enter name. Annivers.: Enter anniversary if required (page 12). Speed Dial: Select key for quick dial. Save changes. C New Entry Change multiple line input: Number : Enter number. Name : Enter name.

Storing a number in the directory
Storing a number in the call-by-call list
Selecting entries in the directory and call-by-call list
s / C Open directory or call-by-call list. You have the following options: u Use s to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected. u Enter the first character of the name, or scroll to the entry with s if required.
Dialling with the directory/call-by-call list
s / C s (select entry) c Press the talk key. The number is dialled.
Managing entries in the directory/callby-call lists
VIP Entry (directory only) Mark a directory entry as VIP (Very Important Person) and assign it a particular ringtone. You can then identify VIP calls by their ringtones. Requirement: caller display ("CLIP") Copy Entry Send a single entry to a handset (page 11). Delete List Delete all entries in the directory/callby-call list. Copy List (depending on the receiving handset) Send complete list to a handset (page 11). Available Memory Display the available entries in the directory and call-by-call list (page 10).

s (select entry)

Using quick dial keys

Viewing an entry

Press the display key. The entry is displayed. Back with OK.
Press and hold the required quick dial
Sending the directory/call-by-call list to another handset

Requirements:

must both be registered to the same base station. u The other handset and base station can send and receive directory entries. Please read the relevant user guide for further information. s / C s (select entry) Options (open menu) Copy Entry / Copy List ~ Enter the internal number of the receiving handset. You see Copying entry. Yes / No Press the display key. A successful transfer is confirmed by a message and confirmation tone on the receiving handset. 11
u The sending and receiving handsets

Editing entries

View Edit
Press display keys one after the other. Carry out changes and save.
s / C s (select entry) Options (open menu) The following functions can be selected with q: Display Number Edit or add to a stored number. Then dial or call up further functions by pressing Options. Edit Entry Edit selected entry. Delete Entry Delete selected entry.

Using other functions

u Entries with identical numbers are not
Reminder call on an anniversary
A reminder call is signalled on the handset using the selected ringtone. Silence Press the display key to stop the reminder call.
overwritten on the receiving handset. u The transfer is cancelled if the phone rings or if the memory of the receiving handset is full.
Storing anniversaries in the directory
You can store an anniversary for every number in the directory, and specify a time when you will receive a reminder call on the anniversary. s s (Select entry; page 11) View Edit Press display keys one after the other. s Scroll to the Annivers.: line. Edit Press the display key. Change multiple line input: Date: Enter the day/month in 4-digit format. Time: Enter the hour/minute for the reminder call in 4-digit format. Prompt: Select the type of signal for the reminder and press OK. Save changes (page 21).

Last number redial list

The last number redial list contains the ten numbers last dialled with the handset (max. 32 numbers). If one of the numbers is in the directory, then the corresponding name will be displayed.
Manual last number redial
c s c Press the key briefly. Select entry. Press the talk key again. The number is dialled. When a name is displayed, you can display the corresponding phone number by pressing the display key View.
Managing entries in the last number redial list
Press the key briefly. Select entry. Options Open the menu. The following functions can be selected with q: Display Number (as in the directory, page 11) Copy to Directory Copy an entry to the directory (page 10). Delete Entry (as in the directory, page 11) Delete List (as in the directory, page 11) c s
Reminder calls require a time stamp. If you select a visual signal, then a time stamp is not required and is automatically set to 00.00.

Deleting anniversaries

s (Select entry; page 11)
Press display keys one after the other. Scroll to the Annivers.: line. Press display keys one after the other.

Edit Delete Save

Gigaset E45 / English / A31008-M1751-R601-1-TJ19 / start_guide_time.fm / 01.08.2005 Using a handset as a room monitor
Opening lists with the message key
An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new entry appears on a list. The f key flashes (it goes off when the key is pressed). In idle status, the displays shows an icon for the new message. If you press the f key, you access the lists which contain new messages.

Caution!

You should always check the operation of the room monitor before use. For example, test its sensitivity. Check the connection if you are diverting the room monitor to an outside number. When the function is switched on, the handset's operating time is severely reduced. If necessary, place the handset in the charging cradle. This ensures that the battery pack does not run down. Ideally the handset should be positioned 1 to 2 metres away from the baby. The microphone must be directed towards the baby. The connection to which the room monitor is diverted must not be blocked by an activated answering machine.

Using a handset as a room monitor
If the room monitor is activated, a previously stored destination number is called as soon as a set noise level is reached. You can store an internal or external number in your handset as the destination number. The room monitor call to an external number stops after approx. 90 seconds. The room monitor call to an internal number (handset) stops after approx. 3 minutes (depending on the base station). While the room monitor is activated, all keys are locked except the end call key. The handset's speaker is muted. When the room monitor is activated, incoming calls to the handset are indicated without a ringtone and are only shown on the screen. The display and keypad are not illuminated and advisory tones are also turned off. If you accept an incoming call, the room monitor mode is suspended for the duration of the call, but the function remains activated. If you switch off the handset, the room monitor mode is deactivated. You must reactivate the function after switching on the handset again.
Activating the room monitor and entering the number to be called
v Room Monitor Change multiple line input: Room M.: Select On to activate. Call to: Press the display key Edit and enter destination number. External number: select number from the directory or enter directly. Only the last 4 digits are displayed. Internal number: delete any stored external number. INT s (select handset or Call All , if all registered handsets are to be called) OK. Store number with Save Entry OK. Level: Set noise level sensitivity (Low or High). Save changes (page 21). The function is now activated. With v, you can move directly to settings.
Gigaset E45 / English / A31008-M1751-R601-1-TJ19 / start_guide_time.fm / 01.08.2005 Handset settings
Changing previously set external destination number

Handset settings

Changing the display language
You can view the display texts in different languages. v Handset Language The current language is indicated by . s Select a language and press OK. a Press and hold (idle status). If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand: v Press keys one after the other. s Select the correct language and press OK.

Activating/deactivating auto answer
If you have activated this function, when you get a call you can simply lift the handset out of the charging cradle without having to press the talk key c. v Handset Auto Answer Select and press OK ( = on). a Press and hold (idle status).
Changing the screen picture
v Display Screen Picture s Scroll to the Selection line. View Press the display key. The active screen picture is displayed s Select picture/Clock and press OK. Save changes.
Adjusting the loudspeaker volume
You can set the loudspeaker volume for handsfree speaking to five different levels and the earpiece volume to three different levels. You can only make these adjustments during an external call. The handsfree volume can only be adjusted when this function is set. You are conducting an external call. t Open menu. r Select volume. Save Press display key if necessary to save the setting permanently. If t is assigned a different function: Options Open menu. Volume Select and press OK. Configure setting (see above).
Setting display illumination
Depending on whether or not the handset is in the charging cradle you can set different levels of display illumination. If the charging cradle is switched on, the display is permanently dimmed. v Display Backlight

Changing ringtones

u Volume:
Activating/deactivating the ringtone
Before answering a call or while your handset is in idle status, it is possible for you to cancel the ringtone permanently or for the current call. The ringtone cannot be re-activated while an external call is in progress.
You can choose between five volumes (15; e.g. volume 2 = ) and the "Crescendo" ring (6; volume increases with each ring = ). u Ringtones: You can choose between 15 different melodies. You can configure the following functions with different ringtones: u Ext. Calls : For external calls u Internal Calls : For internal calls u All: The same for all functions
Deactivating the ringtone permanently
* Press the star key and hold until you can no longer hear the ringtone. The icon appears in the display.
Re-activating the ringtone
* Press and hold the star key.
Settings for individual functions
Set the volume and melody depending on the type of signalling required. v Audio Settings Ringer Settings q Setting, e.g. select Ext. Calls and press OK. Change multiple line input: r Set volume (16). s Scroll to the next line. r Select melody. Save Press the display key to save the setting. In idle status, you can also open the menu Ringer Settings by pressing t briefly.

v Change multiple line input: Alarm Clock: Select On or Off. Time: Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit format. Melody: Select melody. Volume: Set the volume (1-6).
Activating/deactivating the alarm clock and setting the wake-up time
Gigaset E45 / English / A31008-M1751-R601-1-TJ19 / start_guide_time.fm / 01.08.2005 Appendix

Appendix

Questions and answers
If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, you can contact us at any time at www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare. 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.
Wipe the charging cradle and the handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.

Contact with liquid

Your handset is splash proof. If it comes into contact with water, knock the water out of the microphone opening and remove any water on the handset with an absorbent cloth. Your handset is ready for use. If your handset comes into contact with a larger amount of liquid take the following steps: 1. Do not switch the handset on under any circumstances! 2. Remove the battery pack immediately. 3. Remove the headset socket cover. 4. Hold the handset horizontally with the open battery compartment facing down. 5. Hold the handset vertically. Tilt the handset backwards and forwards slightly, giving it a gentle shake each time. 6. Dab all parts dry and then leave the handset for at least 72 hours with the battery compartment open and the keypad facing down in a dry, warm place (not: microwave, oven or similar). When it has fully dried out, you will normally be able to use it again.
2. The battery pack is flat. Charge/replace the battery pack (page 4). The handset does not respond to a key press. The keypad lock is activated. Press and hold the hash key # (page 8). "Base station x" is flashing in the display. 1. The handset is outside the range of the base station. Reduce the distance between handset/ base station.
2. The handset has been de-registered. Register the handset (page 5). Base Search is flashing in the display. Handset is set for Best Base and no base station is within range. Reduce the distance between handset/base station.

Handset does not ring. The ringtone is switched off. Activate the ringtone (page 16). The other party cannot hear you. You have pressed the u (INT) key. The handset is "muted". Switch on the microphone again (page 8). You hear an error tone when keying an input (a descending sequence of tones). Action has failed/invalid input. Repeat the operation. Watch the display and refer to the operating instructions if necessary.
Customer service (Customer Care)
We offer you support that is fast and tailored to your specific needs! Our Online Support on the Internet: www.siemens.com/customercare This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It will give you 24/7 support for all our products. It also provides interactive troubleshooting, a list of FAQs and answers plus operating instructions for you to download. For fast and dependable assistance with any repairs or guarantee/warranty claims, contact our Service Centres. Replacement or repair services are not offered in countries where our product is not sold by authorised dealers.

Specifications

Recommended battery pack
(Valid at the time of going to press)
Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH): V30145-K1310-X382 The handset is supplied with the recommended battery pack.
Handset operating times/charging times
Capacity Standby time Calling time Charging time 620 mAh Approx. 160 hours (6 days) Approx. 12 hours approx. 6 hours

Authorisation

This device is intended for use within the European Union and Switzerland. If used in other countries, it must first be approved nationally in the country in question. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. We, Siemens AG, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity is available at this Internet address: http://www.siemens.com/ gigasetdocs.
The operating and charging times apply only when using the recommended battery pack.

General specifications

Handset dimensions 143 x 51 x 25 mm (L W H)
Weight of handset 133 g with battery pack
Gigaset E45 / English / A31008-M1751-R601-1-TJ19 / start_guide_time.fm / 01.08.2005 Notes on the operating instructions

Notes on the operating instructions
This section explains the meaning of certain symbols and typographical conventions that are used in this user guide.

v Display

Symbols used
Copy Entry / Copy List (example) Select one of the two menu functions specified. ~ Enter digits or letters. Save The display keys' current functions are shown reverse highlighted in the bottom display line. q Press the top or the bottom of the control key: scroll up or down. r Press the right or left of the control key: e.g. select setting. c / Q / * etc. Press the corresponding key on the handset.
on the right of the control key to open the main menu. Select the icon using the control key - press the control key at the top or bottom. In the display header, Settings is displayed. Press the display key OK to confirm the function Settings. The Settings submenu is displayed. Press the bottom of the control key repeatedly until Display is selected. Press the display key OK to confirm the selection.
With the handset in idle status, press

Contrast

Press the bottom of the control key

selection.

Select and press OK.
Press the display key OK to confirm the
r Select contrast and press OK.
repeatedly until Contrast is selected.

Example: menu input

In the user guides, the steps you need to perform are shown in abbreviated form. This is illustrated below using the example of "Contrast". The things you have to do are explained in the boxes.
Press right or left on the control key to Press the display key Save to confirm
the selection. select the contrast.
Press and hold the end call key until the
handset returns to idle status.
Press and hold (idle status).
Example: multiple line input
There are many situations in which you can change the settings of a display or enter data in several lines. In this user guide symbols are used to guide you step by step through multiple line input. This is illustrated below using the example of "Setting the date and time". The things you have to do are explained in the boxes. You will see the following display (example):

Date/Time

Date: [10.06.05] Time: 11:11
Writing and editing a text message
The following rules apply when writing a text message: u Control the cursor with u v t s. u Characters are added to the left of the cursor. u Press the star key * to show the table of special characters. u The first letter of the name of directory entries is automatically capitalised, followed by lower case letters.
Entering special characters
You can call up the table of special characters when writing an SMS using the * key. Select the required character and insert it with Insert.
Date: Enter day, month and year in 6-digit format. The second line is marked with [ ] to show it is active. Enter the date using the digit keys. Time: Enter hours/minutes in 4-digit format.

Writing an SMS/name (without predictive text)
Requirement: Your base station must support SMS. Press and hold the hash key # to switch from "Abc" mode to "123" and from "123" to "abc" and from "abc" to "Abc" (upper case: 1st letter upper case, all others lower case). Press the hash key # before entering the letter. The following applies when writing an SMS: u The display shows whether upper case, lower case or digits is selected. "Abc", "abc" or "123" appears at the top right of the display. u When you press a key and hold it, the characters of that key appear in the bottom display line and are highlighted one after the other. When you release the key the highlighted character is inserted into the input field.

Press the s key.

The fourth line is marked with [ ] to show it is active. Enter the date using the digit keys.
Save changes. Press the display key Save. Then press and hold the a key.
The handset changes to idle status.
Writing SMS (with predictive text)
Requirement: Your base station must support SMS. EATONI predictive text helps you when you are writing text messages. Each key between Q and O is assigned several letters and characters. These appear in a selection line immediately under the text panel (above the display keys) as soon as you press a key. The letter you are most likely looking for is shown in reversed highlights and is at the beginning of the selection line. It is copied into the text panel. 1 612(1) Abc 2
Hello Peter, I cannot come today. Ic
Order of directory entries
The directory entries are usually sorted in alphabetical order. Spaces and digits take first priority. The sort order is as follows: 1. Space 2. Digits (09) 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 name. These entries will then move to the beginning of the directory. Names which you have preceded with an asterisk will move to the end of the directory.
EATONI is activated Upper/lower case or digits SMS text Selection line
If this letter is the one you want, confirm it by pressing the next key. If it is not the one you want, briefly press the hash key # repeatedly until the required letter is reverse-highlighted on the display line and copied into the text panel. If you press and hold the hash key # you switch from "Abc" mode to "123" and from "123" to "abc" and from "abc" to "Abc".
Deactivating/activating predictive text
Requirement: You are writing a text message. Options Press the display key. Predictive Text Select and press OK ( = on). a Press the end call key briefly to return to the text panel. Enter the text. 22

Language, display.14 Last number redial list.12 Last number redial, manual.12 Liquid.18 List call-by-call list.10 calls list.12 handsets. 9 last number redial list.12 Lock activating/deactivating keypad lock. 8 Loudspeaker volume.15
Mains adapter. 3 Making calls answering a call. 7 external. 7 internal. 8 Manual last number redial.12 Medical appliances. 3 Memory directory.11 Menu back one menu level. 9 end tone.17 key. 9 open. 9 Menu input.20 Message key. 1 25
Icon alarm clock. 17 ringtone. 16 Idle status (display). 9 Idle status, returning to. 9 Incorrect input (correction). 10 Internal call. 8
Key 1 (fast access). 1 Key click. 16 Keypad lock. 8
Gigaset E45 / English / A31008-M1751-R601-1-TJ19 / E45_SIX.FM / 01.08.2005 Index opening lists. 13 Microphone. 1 Multiple line entry. 21 Muting handset. 8 date. 7 display illumination.15 display language.14 loud speaker volume.15 ringtone volume.16 screen picture.14 time. 7 volume, melody.16 Setting melody.16 Setting the date. 7 Setting the time. 7 Settings, see Setting Signal beep, see Advisory tones Slumber mode.17 Sound ringtone.16 Specifications.19 Star key.1, 16
Network provider (number list). Number as destination for room monitor. saving in directory. Number list (network provider). 10 10
On/Off key. 1 Open menu. 9 Opening directory. 9 Order of entries in directory. 22
Pack contents. 4 Phoning internal. 8 Predictive text. 22
Talk key.1, 7 Text writing, editing.21 Troubleshooting.18

Quick dial. 10, 11

VIP.11 Volume earpiece.15 handset loudspeaker.15 loudspeaker.15 ringtone.16 setting.16
Recall key. 1 Registering (handset). 5 Reminder call. 12 Reset. 17 Ringtone changing. 16 setting melody. 16 setting volume. 16 Room monitor. 13 activating. 13 entering destination number. 13 sensitivity. 13
Wait melody. 8 Warning beep, see Advisory tones Writing.21
Safety precautions. 3 Screen picture. 14 Searching in directory. 11 Sending directory entry to handset. 11 Setting alarm clock. 17 26