Activating/deactivating the handset, Activating/deactivating keypad protection – Siemens Gigaset SL 740 User Manual
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Preparing to use the telephone
SL 740/SL 745 / IM-englisch / A31008-L740-N102-1-7619 / starting.fm / 15.07.2004
The handset is already registered with the
base station. The screen shows INT 1. It has
internal number 1 and internal name INT 1.
You can change the name (p. 42).
If Base Search or Please Register appears in
the display, you will have to register the
handset manually (page 40). You can get
help from the table on page 56.
Now leave the handset in the charger for
the battery to charge.
Battery charging is indicated in the top
right of the display by changes in the level
indicator on the battery icon
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use, the battery symbol shows the battery
level (see page 1).
First charging and discharging of the
battery:
The battery charging status is correctly
displayed only after uninterrupted
charging and discharging.
For the initial charge we recommend
leaving the handset in the charger
continuously for five hours. Then remove
the handset from the charger and do not
recharge it until the battery is completely
flat.
After initial charging and discharging, you
can replace your handset in the charger
after each call.
Please note:
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You must always repeat this procedure
when you remove the battery from the
handset and replace it again.
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The battery heats up during charging.
This is normal and not dangerous.
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After a while the charge capacity of the
battery will decrease for technical
reasons.
Your telephone is now ready for use
To correctly record the time of incoming
for example, you must now set the date
and time (p. 8).
To register additional handsets, refer to
To ensure your Gigaset is always
completely up to date…
You can download firmware updates from
the Internet.
Do the following:
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Use the data cable supplied with the
pack to connect the PC to the handset.
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On the Internet, go to
and
click on the link "Service downloads".
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Then load the firmware update to your
handset.
Activating/deactivating the
handset
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Hold down the end call key to
switch the handset on or off.
You will hear the confirmation
tone.
The handset activates automatically when
placed in the charger.
The display is illuminated. You can switch
off display illumination, page 46.
Activating/deactivating keypad
protection
Activating the keypad lock:
#
Press the hash key and hold
down.
You will hear the confirmation tone and
the symbol
Ø will appear in the display.
Deactivating the keypad lock:
#
Hold down again.
The key lock deactivates automatically if
someone calls you. It re-activates when
the call is finished.
Caution:
When the keypad lock is active, you
cannot call emergency numbers.