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    s Gigase t S450 cyan magenta yello w black Liebreich Medienpr oduktion Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, issued by Siemens Communications Haidenauplatz 1 D-81667 Munich © Siemens AG 2005 All rights reserved. Subject to availability . Rights of modification reserved. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft www .siemens.com/gigaset BA Cover S450.qxd 21.06.2005 17:56 U[...]

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    1 Handset at a glance Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / overview .fm / 07.09.2005 Handset at a glance 1 Display 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 12) 4 Message key Access to calls and message lis[...]

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    2 Contents Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008 -M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / S450IVZ.fm / 07.09.200 5 Contents Handset at a glance . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Gigaset S450 – more than just a telephone . . . . 5 First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Pack contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    3 Contents Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008 -M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / S450IVZ.fm / 07.09.200 5 Base station settings . . . . . . . . 42 Protecting against unauthorised access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Activating/deacti vating the wait melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Repeater support . . . . . . . . [...]

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    4 Safety precautions Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / security .fm / 07.09.2005 Safety precautions Caution: Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their contents to your children, and the potent ial hazards associated with using the telephone. Only use the mains adapter su pplied, as indica[...]

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    5 Gigaset S450 – more than just a telephone Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008 -M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / starting.fm / 07.09 .2005 Gigaset S450 – more than just a telephone Y our phone not on ly enables you to send and receive text messages over the fixe d network and store up to 150 telephone numbers (page 17) – it can do a whole lot mo[...]

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    6 First Steps Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008 -M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / starting.fm / 07.09 .2005 Please note: u The mains adapter must be always connected , as the phone will not operate without mains connection. u If you buy a replacement phone cord from a store, ensure that the phone jack is connected correctly . Setting up the handset f[...]

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    7 First Steps Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008 -M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / starting.fm / 07.09 .2005 Placing the handset in the base station and registering ¤ Place the handset in the base with its display facing upwards . The handset registers a utomatically . Registration ta kes around 1 min ute. During this time Regstr .Procedure appears i[...]

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    8 First Steps Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008 -M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / starting.fm / 07.09 .2005 Please remember: u Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries from the handset and re- insert them. u The batteries may warm up a s they are charging. This is not dangerous. u After a time the charge capaci[...]

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    9 Menu tree Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008 -M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / menuetree .fm / 07.09.2005 Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu fu nction, you can select a menu function faster by opening the menu and keying in the digit combina tion ("shortcut"). Example: v 5 2 1 1 for "Set ringtone for external calls".[...]

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    10 Menu tree Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008 -M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / menuetree .fm / 07.09.2005 2 Sel. Services ê 2-2 Network Mailbox (page 16) 2-6 All Calls 2-6-1 Call Divert (page 15) 2-6-3 Call W a iting (page 15) 2-6-4 Fixed Destin. Call (page 15) 3 Alarm Clock ì 4 Add. Features í 4-3 Room Monitor (page 37) 5 Settings Ð 5-1 Date/T[...]

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    11 Making calls Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / telefony .fm / 07.09.2005 Making calls Making an external call External calls are ca lls 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 . Y ou can cancel the dia lling oper[...]

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    12 Operating the handset Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / telefony .fm / 07.09.2005 Activating/deacti vating handsfree Activating while dialling ~d Enter the number and press the handsfree key . ¤ Y ou should info rm your caller before you use the handsfree function so that they know someone else is listening. Switc[...]

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    13 Operating the handset Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / telefony .fm / 07.09.2005 During an external call s Open the directory . u Initiate an internal consultation call. t Adjust loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode. Display keys The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular op[...]

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    14 Operating the handset Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / telefony .fm / 07.09.2005 Correcting incorrect entries Y ou can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key . Y ou can then: u press X to de lete the character to the left of the cursor , u insert charact[...]

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    15 Network services Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / TNet_Features_SAG.fm / 07.09.2005 Network services Network services are functions that your network provider ma kes available to you. Y ou have to req uest these servic es from your network provider . ¤ If you require assistan ce, please contact your netwo rk prov[...]

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    16 Network services Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1 -8U19 / TNet_Features_SAG.fm / 07.09.2005 Accept call waiting §Options§ £ Accept waiting call Reject call waiting §Options§ ¢ Reject waiting call Functions after a call Activating/deactivating network mailbox v ¢ ê ¢ Network Mailbox Status: Activating/dea ctivatin[...]

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    17 Using the directory and lists Gigaset S450 / English for Greece / A31008-M 1716-T101-1-8U19 / direct_charges.fm / 07.09.2005 Using the directory and lists The opti ons are: u Directory , u Call-by-Ca ll list, u Last number redial list, u SMS list, u Calls list. Y ou can store a maximum of 150 entries in the directory and call-by-call list (the a[...]

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    18 Using the directory and lists Gigaset S450 / English for Greece / A31008-M 1716-T101-1-8U19 / direct_charges.fm / 07.09.2005 Using othe r functions 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 pressin[...]

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    19 Using the directory and lists Gigaset S450 / English for Greece / A31008-M 1716-T101-1-8U19 / direct_charges.fm / 07.09.2005 Copying a number from the directory There are many operating situations in which you can open the directory , e.g. to copy a number . Y our h andset need not be in idle status. ¤ Depending on the operating situation, open[...]

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    20 Using the directory and lists Gigaset S450 / English for Greece / A31008-M 1716-T101-1-8U19 / direct_charges.fm / 07.09.2005 Opening lists with the message key Y ou can use the message key f to open the following lists: u SMS list If several mailboxes are set up (page 28), several lists are displayed. u Network mailbox If your network provider s[...]

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    21 Making cost-effective calls Gigaset S450 / English for Greece / A31008-M 1716-T101-1-8U19 / direct_charges.fm / 07.09.2005 u T ype of entry: – accepted calls ( ) – missed calls Pressing the display key §Delete§ deletes the marked entry . After pressing the display key §Options§ you can select more functions with q : Copy to Directory Add[...]

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    22 Making cost-effective calls Gigaset S450 / English for Greece / A31008-M 1716-T101-1-8U19 / direct_charges.fm / 07.09.2005 Saving/editing entries in the preselection lists Each of the two lists can contain 20 entries, ea ch with 6 digits. Numbers may be prefixed a ccording to the country in the " with prese lection " list. This means, [...]

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    23 SMS (text messages) Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / sms_BRD_neutral.fm / 07.09.2005 SMS (text messages) Y our unit is supplied ready for yo u to send text messages immediately . Requirements: u Calling Line Identification (page 1 1)is enabled for your phone connection. u Y our network provider supports SMS in the [...]

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    24 SMS (text messages ) Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / sms_BRD_neutral.fm / 07.09.2005 Sending an SMS s / C / ~ Select number with area co de (even if you are in that area) from the directory or call-by- call list or enter it directly . Fo r SMS to an SMS mailbox: put the mailbox ID at the end of the number . §Opti[...]

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    25 SMS (text messages) Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / sms_BRD_neutral.fm / 07.09.2005 Writing/editing an SMS ¤ Y ou are reading an SMS in the draft message list. §Options§ Open menu. Y ou have the followi ng options: New SMS Write and then send a new SMS (page 24) or save. Edit Edit the text of the saved SMS and [...]

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    26 SMS (text messages ) Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / sms_BRD_neutral.fm / 07.09.2005 Incoming me ssage list The incoming message list contain s: u all received text messag es, starting with the most recent. u messages that could not be se nt on account of an error . New text messages ar e signalled on all Gigaset [...]

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    27 SMS (text messages) Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / sms_BRD_neutral.fm / 07.09.2005 Adding a number to the directory Adding the sender's number ¤ Open incoming message list and select entry (page 26). §Options§ Press the display key . Continue see page 18. Copying/selecting numbers from an SMS text ¤ Read[...]

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    28 SMS (text messages ) Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / sms_BRD_neutral.fm / 07.09.2005 SMS mailboxes The General Mailbox is the default setting. Anyone can access this mailbox and it cannot be prot ected by a PIN. Y ou can also set up three personal mailboxes and protect these with a PIN . Each mailbox is identified[...]

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    29 SMS (text messages) Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / sms_BRD_neutral.fm / 07.09.2005 Setting SMS centre Entering/changing SMS centres ¤ Y ou should find o ut about the services and special functions o ffered by your service provider before you make a new application and/or before you delete pre-configur ed call nu[...]

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    30 SMS (text messages ) Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / sms_BRD_neutral.fm / 07.09.2005 SMS to a P ABX u Y ou can only receive an SMS when the Calling Line Identificatio n is forwarded to the extens ion of the P ABX (C LIP) . The CLIP of the phone number for the SMS centre is evaluated in your Gigaset . u If required[...]

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    31 SMS (text messages) Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / sms_BRD_neutral.fm / 07.09.2005 The message is played back. 1. The "display call number" ser vice is not activated. ¥ Have your service provider enable this service (there is a charge for this). 2. Mobile phone operator and network SMS service provider[...]

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    32 Using the network mailbox Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1 716-T 101-1-8U19 / T -NetBox_SAG.fm / 07.09.2005 Using the network mailbox The network mailbox i s your network provider's answering mach ine within th e network. Y ou cannot u se the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your network pr ovider . Configurin[...]

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    33 Using several handsets Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 Using several handsets Registering handsets Y ou can register up to a total of six handsets on your base station. A Gigaset S45 handset can be registered on up to four base stations. Automatic registration Gigaset S45 to Gigaset[...]

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    34 Using several handsets Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 De-registering handsets Y ou can de-register any registered handset from any registered Gig aset S45 handset. u Open list of internal users. The handset you are currently using is indicate d by < . s Select the internal user [...]

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    35 Using several handsets Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 Then, if the internal participant does not answer or is busy , the call will automatically return to you (the display will show Recal l ). Internal cons ultation calls When you are speaking to an exte rnal participant you can si[...]

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    36 Using several handsets Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 Changing the name of a handset The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned automati cally at registration. Y ou can change these na mes. The name must be no more than 10 characters. The changed name is d isp[...]

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    37 Using several handsets Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 Activating the ro om monitor and entering the number to be called v ¢ í ¢ Room Monitor ¤ Change multiple line input: Room M.: Select On to activate. Call to: Press the display key §Edit§ and enter destination number . Exte[...]

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    38 Handset settings Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 Handset settings Y our handset is preconfigured, but you can change these settings to suit your individual requirements. Changing the display language Y ou can view the di splay texts in dif ferent languages. v ¢ Ð ¢ Handset ¢ Lan[...]

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    39 Handset settings Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 Setting display illumination Depending on whether or not the handset is in the base station you can set different levels of display illumination. If it is switched on, the display is permanently dimmed. v ¢ Ð ¢ Display ¢ Backlight[...]

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    40 Handset settings Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 Settings for all func tions to ring the same v ¢ Ð ¢ Audio Settings ¢ Ringer Settings ¢ All ¤ Set volume and ringtone (see "Settings for individual functions"). §Yes§ Press the display key to confirm the prompt. a Pr[...]

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    41 Handset settings Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 Y ou cannot deactivate the confirmation tone for placing the handset in the base station. Setting the alarm clock Requirement: The date and time have already been set (page 8). Activating/deactiva ting and setting the alarm clock v ¢[...]

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    42 Base station settings Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M 1716-T 101-1-8U19 / registr_sett.fm / 0 7.09.2005 Base station settings The base station settings are carried out using a registered Gigaset S45 ha ndset. Protecting against unauthorised access Protect the system settings of the base station with a PIN known only to yourself. Th[...]

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    43 Connecting the base station to the P ABX Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / pabx.fm / 07.09.2005 Connecting the base station to the P ABX The following settings are on ly needed when your P ABX requires them. Please refer to the user guide for your P ABX. Y ou cannot send or receive SMS on P ABXs that do not support [...]

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    44 Appendix Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / appendix.fm / 07.09.2005 Appendix Care ¤ Wipe the base station and 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 If the handset has come into contact with liquid: 1. Switch the hands[...]

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    45 Appendix Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / appendix.fm / 07.09.2005 Service (Customer Care) We of fer you support that is fast and tailored to your sp ecific needs! Our Online Support on the Internet: www .siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It provides you with 24[...]

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    46 Appendix Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / appendix.fm / 07.09.2005 Handset operating times/charging times The operating and charging times apply only when using the recommende d batteries. Base station power consumption In standby mode: approx. 2 watt During a call: approx. 3 watt. General specifications Guarantee [...]

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    47 Notes on the operating instructions Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / appendix.fm / 07.09.2005 u This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. The Guarantee is issued by Siemens. u Any claims that differ from or extend beyond these mentioned in this manufacturer ’s warranty shall be ex[...]

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    48 Notes on the operating instructions Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / appendix.fm / 07.09.2005 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 "Setting the con trast for the display". The things you have to [...]

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    49 Notes on the operating instructions Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / appendix.fm / 07.09.2005 Writing and editing a text message The following rules apply whe n writing a text message: u Control the cursor with u v t s . u Characters are add ed to the left of the cursor . u Press the star key * to show the table of[...]

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    50 Notes on the operating instructions Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / appendix.fm / 07.09.2005 Deactivating/activating predictive text Requirement: Y ou are writing an SMS. §Options§ Press the display key . Predictive T ext Select and press §OK§ (= o n ) . a Press the end call key briefly to return to the text p[...]

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    51 Accessories Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / accessories_SAG.fm / 07.09.2005 Accessories Gigaset Handsets T urn your Gigaset into a cordless teleph one system: Gigaset Handset S45 u Illuminated colour display (4 096 colours) u Illuminated keypad u Handsfree operation u Polyphonic ringe r melodies u Directory for ar[...]

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    52 Accessories Gigaset S450 / English for Gre ece / A31008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / accessories_SAG.fm / 07.09.2005 Gigaset handset SL55 u Illuminated graphical co lour display (65k colours) u Illuminated keypad u Handsfree operation u Polyphonic ringe r melodies u Directory for around 250 entrie s u Picture CLIP u SMS (CLIP must be enabled) u V oice di[...]

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    53 Index Gigaset S450 / English for Gr eece / A31 008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / S450SIX.fm / 07.09.2005 Index A Access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Acknowledge tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Activating advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 auto answer . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    54 Index Gigaset S450 / English for Gr eece / A31 008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / S450SIX.fm / 07.09.2005 Correcting incorrect input . . . . . . . . . 14 Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 D Deactivating advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    55 Index Gigaset S450 / English for Gr eece / A31 008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / S450SIX.fm / 07.09.2005 registering on another base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 restoring to factory settings . . . . . . 41 screen picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 using room moni tor . . . . . . . [...]

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    56 Index Gigaset S450 / English for Gr eece / A31 008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / S450SIX.fm / 07.09.2005 Messages key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Missed call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Multiple line entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Muting . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    57 Index Gigaset S450 / English for Gr eece / A31 008-M1716-T101-1-8U19 / S450SIX.fm / 07.09.2005 info services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 input language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 linked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 mailbox ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 mailboxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]