Gigaset E500 User manual

Gigaset E500 / SEA (Singapur) / A31008-M2206-Y701-2-7619 / Cover_front.fm /
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Gigaset E500 – Your reliable companion
Gigaset E500 / SEA (Singapur) / A31008-M2206-Y701-2-7619 / introduction.fm /
Version 4, 16.09.2005
Gigaset E500 – Your reliable companion
This phone has the benefits of an ergonomic design, easy-to-use keys and a
clear display with large font.
It is also impressively robust and has first-class sound quality in handsfree
mode as well as a long operating time.
In ECO Mode your Gigaset is radiation-free while in idle status – and it saves
energy.
This user guide contains a practical fold-out page and detailed step-by-step
instructions to help you quickly become familiar with your phone. Use the
practical setting options.
Further information on your phone can be found at
www.gigaset.com/gigasete500.
After purchasing your Gigaset phone, please register it at
www.gigaset.com/service – this will ensure any questions you may have or
warranty services you request are dealt with even faster!
Have fun using your new telephone!
Direct dialling keys
Dial frequently used numbers quickly and easily using special keys
(¢page 35).
Jumbo font and contrast
Improve the legibility of dialling digits by using a larger font and set the con-
trast of the display to your preference (¢page 46).
Volume
Change earpiece, handsfree and ringer volume quickly and easily using the
key on the right-hand side of the phone (¢page 47).
Directory for 150 entries
Save phone numbers and names to the directory (¢page 33).
Call list
Check who has called while you were out (¢page 38).
Redial
Use the last dialled numbers (¢page 37).
Environmentally friendly
Make low-radiation calls in Eco Mode (¢page 42).

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Overview of handset
Gigaset E500 / SEA (Singapur) / A31008-M2206-Y701-2-7619 / overview.fm / 21.03.2011
Overview of handset
Base overview
1 Registration/paging key
1Direct dialling key I (¢page 35)
2Direct dialling keys II to IV
(¢page 35)
3Display in idle
status (¢page 21)
4Display keys (¢page 5)
5Talk key
Accept a call, start dialling
6Control key (¢page 6)
7Key 1
Call the network mailbox
(¢page 41)
8Star key
Ringers on/off (press and hold)
9Connection socket for headset
(¢page 57)
10 0 key/recall key
Consultation call (flash): press and
hold
11 Side key
Set the volume (¢page 6)
12 Handsfree key (¢page 32)
Switch between earpiece and
handsfree mode;
Lights up: handsfree activated;
Flashes: incoming call
13 End call key, On/Off key
End call; cancel function; go back
one menu level (press briefly); back
to idle status (press and hold); acti-
vate/deactivate handset (press and
hold in idle status)
14 Hash key
Keypad lock on/off (press and hold,
page 25); upper/lower case and
digits (¢page 56)
15 Microphone
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6
13
14
15
9
4
12
11
8
10
7
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07:30
Redial Menu
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1
2
1
Please note
To change the display language,
proceed as described on page 46.

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Icons and keys
Gigaset E500 / SEA (Singapur) / A31008-M2206-Y701-2-7619 / Symbols_Keys.fm /
Version 4, 16.09.2005
Icons and keys
Understanding the display icons
The display depends on the phone's settings and operating status.
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02 04
Redial Menu
07:30
10:47
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10:15 ã
01234567
Mute Menu
Signal strength i(¢page 43)
or Eco Mode+ ¼(¢page 43)
Ringer switched off (¢page 48)
Keypad locked (¢page 25)
Battery charging (¢page 16)
Battery charge status (¢page 21)
Current time (¢page 19)
Number of new messages on the network mailbox or
answering machine (example: 2 new)
(¢page 38)
Number of new entries in the list of missed calls
(example: 4 new) (¢page 38)
Current time (¢page 19)
Alarm clock switched on and wake-up time set
(¢page 44)
Display keys (¢page 5)
Call duration
Line in use
Number or name of caller (¢page 30)
Display keys (¢page 5)
Mute the microphone (¢page 32)
Display service information
(e.g., software version)
Mute
Menu
Display during an external call

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Icons and keys
Gigaset E500 / SEA (Singapur) / A31008-M2206-Y701-2-7619 / Symbols_Keys.fm / 21.03.2011
Other display icons
Main menu icons
For information on using the menu and the menu tree, see: page 23,
page 28.
Display keys
The functions of the display keys change depending on the particu-
lar operating situation.
Example:
Examples:
Open redial list.
Open main menu/menu for further functions.
Confirm selection or save entry.
Information
Please wait...
Action failed
Action complete
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Alarm call (¢page 44)
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Directory
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Back OK
ÂDirectory
áMissed Calls
gAlarm clock
ÌAnswer Machine
ÏSettings
Redial Menu
1
2
1
2
1Current display key
function
2Display keys
Redial
Menu
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