Brand: SIEMENS
Category: Telephone
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for S68H
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:35 p.m.
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The handset at a glance
1 Display: Shows information in idle status.
2 Battery Charge: Indicates battery level (flat to full). Flashes when low or charging.
3 Display Keys: Context-sensitive keys (page 9).
4 Message Key: Access to calls and messages. Flashes for new messages/calls.
5 End Call/On/Off Key: Ends calls, cancels, returns to idle status, or activates/deactivates handset.
6 Hash Key: Locks/unlocks keypad, toggles character case.
7 Call-by-call List Key: Opens the call-by-call list.
8 Microphone: For voice input.
9 Recall Key: For conferencing or dialling pauses.
10 Star Key: Toggles ringer tones on/off.
11 Key 1: Dials network mailbox.
12 Connection Socket: For headset.
13 Talk Key: Answers calls, redials, or starts dialling.
14 Handsfree Key: Switches between earpiece and handsfree mode.
15 Control Key: Navigates menus and confirms selections.
16 Bluetooth: Indicates Bluetooth activation.
17 Signal Strength: Shows signal quality.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| The display is blank. | 1. Handset is not turned on: Press and hold the end call key . 2. Battery is flat: Charge or replace batteries (page 6). |
| The keys of a handset do not respond when pressed. | Keypad lock is activated: Press and hold the hash key # (page 9). |
| "Base station x" flashes on the display. | 1. Handset is out of range: Move closer to the base station. 2. Handset has been deregistered: Register the handset (page 7). 3. Base station is not turned on: Check the mains adapter. |
| Base Search flashes in the display. | Handset set to Best Base and no base station is on or in range: Move handset closer, check base station mains adapter. |
| Handset does not ring. | Ringer tone is deactivated: Activate ringer tone (page 21). |
| The other party cannot hear you. | Talk key was pressed: Switch on the microphone again (page 12). |
| You hear an error tone when keying an input (descending tone sequence). | Action failed/invalid input: Repeat the operation. |