Gigaset A400 User manual

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Gigaset A400
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1 Charge status of the batteries
(¢page 6)
2 Signal strength (¢page 6)
3 Internal number of the handset
4 Using the display keys
5 Control key (p)
t: Open the menu for setting
the volume (¢page 15)
s: Open the directory
(¢page 8)
u: Display the list of registered
handsets
v: Microphone off (¢page 7)
6 Accept/speaker key (¢page 7)
7 End call key and On/Off key
8 Ringer melody on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
9 Keypad lock on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
10 Message key (¢page 8)
11 Microphone
12 Recall key
- Recall (flash)
- Dialling pause (press and hold)
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The handset at a glance
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Display keys on handset:
Pressing a key launches the func-
tion that appears above that key in
the display.
Other icons in the top display line:
Dis-
play
Function when pressed
ÞOpen redial list ¢page 8.
Menu Open main/submenu (see
menu tree ¢page 15).
“ Go back one menu level.
UScroll up/down or adjust
volume with q.
T Move cursor to left/right
with r.
˜Backspace deletes one
character at a time from
right to right.
OK Confirm menu function or
save entry.
ÚRinger melody off
ØKeypad locked
½Eco Mode+ activated
(¢page 2)
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Please note
To change the display language,proceed as described on page 10.
The base at a glance
Registration/pagingkey:
Search for handsets
(press briefly, "paging"
¢page 9)
Register handsets (press
and hold ¢page 9).
ECO DECT
You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A400.
Reducing energy consumption
Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug and uses less power.
Reduced transmission power
The transmission power of your telephone is reduced automatically:
The handset's transmission power is reduced depending on the distance to the
base. The transmission power on the base is reduced to virtually zero when only
one handset is registered and the handset is in the base.
You can reduce the transmission power of the handset and base even more by
using Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see menu tree page 15):
uEco Mode: 80% transmission power reduction in standby mode and during
a call (the range of the base is reduced).
uEco Mode+: 100% transmission power deactivation in standby mode (top
left display icon ½). Press and hold the accept key cto check that the base
can be reached. You hear the ringing tone if the base can be reached.
WhenEco Mode+ is activated handset standby time is reduced by approx.
50%. Registering handsets that do not support Eco Mode+ will cause the
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Safety precautions
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad lock
(¢page 1) is activated!
Not all of the functions described in this user guide are avail-
able in all countries.
Caring for your telephone
Wipe the device with a damp cloth or an antistatic
cloth. Do not use solvent or a microfibre cloth.
Never use a dry cloth as this can cause static.
Contact with liquid
If the device comes into contact with liquid:
uUnplug the power supply and/or remove the
battery from the handset immediately.
uAllow the liquid to drain from the device.
uPat all parts dry. Place the device (handset with
the battery compartment open and the keypad
facing down) in a dry, warm place for at least 72
hours (not in a microwave, oven etc.).
uDo not switch on the device again until it is com-
pletely dry.
When it has fully dried out, you will normally be able
to use it again.
Be sure to read this user guide and the safety precautions in
detail before using your telephone. Explain their content
and the potential hazards associated with using the tele-
phone to your children.
Only use the mains unit supplied.
Only fit the recommended, rechargeable batter-
ies (¢page 12), i.e. never use any other battery
type or non-rechargeable batteries as this could
result in significant health risks and personal
injury.
Using your telephone may affect nearby medical
equipment. Be aware of the technical conditions in
your particular environment, e.g., doctor's surgery.
Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear
when it is ringing. Otherwise you risk serious and
permanent damage to your hearing.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming
noise in hearing aids.
Do not install the phone in a bathroom or shower
room. The handset and base are not splashproof.
Do not use your phone in environments with a
potential explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops.
If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure
you also give them the user guide.
Remove faulty bases from use or have them
repaired by our Service department, as they could
interfere with other wireless services.
Disposal
Batteries should not be disposed of in general
household waste. Observe the local waste dis-
posal regulations, details of which can be obtained
from your local authority or the dealer you pur-
chased the product from.
All electrical and electronic equipment must be
disposed of separately from general household
waste using the sites designated by local authori-
ties.
If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out
rubbish bin, the product is subject to European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
The appropriate disposal and separate collection
of used equipment serve to prevent potential
harm to the environment and to health. They are a
prerequisite for the re-use and recycling of used
electrical and electronic equipment.
For further information on disposing of your used
equipment, please contact your local authority,
your refuse collection service or the dealer you
purchased the product from.
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First steps
Checking the package contents
uOne Gigaset A400 base
uOne power adapter
uOne Gigaset handset
uOne phone cord
uTwo batteries
uOne battery cover
uOne user guide
If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, the package should contain two bat-
teries, a battery cover and a charging cradle with power adapter for each additional handset.
Setting up the base and charger (if included)
The base and charging cradle are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +5°C
to +45°C.
¤Set up the base at a central point in the building on a flat, non-slip surface.
The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of
different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the occurrence of marks on the
surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.
You can also mount the base and charging cradle on the wall (see packaging).
Please note:
uNever expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other elec-
trical devices.
uProtect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.
Connecting the base
¤First, connect the telephone jack 2and insert
the cables into the cable ducts.
¤Then connect the power adapter 1.
Please note:
uThe power adapter must always be connected,
as the phone will not operate without a mains
connection.
uUse only the power adapter and phone cord
supplied. Pin connections on telephone cables
can vary.
Please note
Pay attention to the range of the base.
This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings. The
range is reduced when Eco Mode is activated (¢page 15).
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Connecting the charger (if included)
Setting up the handset for use
The display is protected by a plastic film.
Please remove the protective film!
Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover
¤Connect the flat plug from the mains adapter 1.
¤Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 2.
To disconnect the plug from the charger, press the release button
3and disconnect the plug 4.
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Warning
Only use rechargeable batteries (¢page 12) recommended by Gigaset Communications
GmbH, i.e. never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery, as this could result in sig-
nificant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries
could be damaged or the batteries could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be
damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.
¤Insert the batteries with the polarity
in the correct direction.
The polarity is indicated in/on the
battery compartment.
¤Slide the battery cover back into the main cas-
ing until it clicks into place.
To reopen the battery cover, for instance to
replace the batteries, press the grooved
area at the top of the cover and slide it
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Initial charging and discharging of the batteries
The correct charge status can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and dis-
charged.
¤Charge the handset in the base for 6 hours.
¤After charging, remove the handset from the base and only replace it when the batteries
are fully discharged.
Changing the display language
If you do not understand the language that has been set, press:
Menu¤421 ¤qSelect language ¤OK (‰= selected)
¤a(press and hold to return to idle status)
Please note
The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset A400 base or the correspond-
ing charging cradle.
Please note
uThe handset is pre-registered with the base. If you have purchased a model with mul-
tiple handsets, all handsets will already be registered with the base. You do not need
to register the handset again.
uAfter the first battery charge and discharge, you may place your handset in the charger
after every call.
uAlways repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries
from the handset and reinsert them.
uThe batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous.
uAfter a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical reasons.
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Setting the date and time
Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and
so that the alarm clock can be used.
Menu ¤Settings ¤OK ¤Date/Time ¤OK
¤Date: ¤~(enter the day, month and year in 6-digit format) ¤OK
¤Time: ¤~(enter hours and minutes in 4-digit format) ¤OK (display message: Saved)
¤a(press and hold to return to idle status)
Display in idle status
Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle status is shown as in this example.
The strength of the reception signal between base and handset:
– Good to poor: Ð¨§¦
–Noreception:¥
Charge status of the batteries:
–UBatteries charged to over 66%
–VBatteries charged to between 34% and 66%
–eBatteries charged to between 11% and 33%
–=Flashes: batteries charged to below 11%
–= e V UCharging
If Eco Mode+ (¢page 2) is activated, the ½icon is displayed in the top left corner of the dis-
play.
Activating/deactivating the handset
Press and hold the end call key ato activate or deactivate the handset.
If you place a deactivated handset in the base or charging cradle, it will automatically be acti-
vated after a specific period of time (approx. 30 seconds).
Your phone is now ready for use!
If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips on troubleshooting
("Questions and answers", ¢page 12) or contact our Customer Care team page 13.
Please note
When entering the time and date, you can move the position of an entry to the left or right
by pressing left or right on the control button.
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Making calls
Making external calls and ending
calls
External calls are calls using the public telephone net-
work.
~(Enter phone number) ¤c.
The number is dialled.(Or you can first press and hold
c[dialling tone] and then enter the number.) During
the call you can adjust the earpiece volume using t
and set the volume with q.
End the call/cancel dialling:
Press the end call key a.
You can automatically insert a network provider dial-
ling code before any phone number (see menu tree
"Preselection" ¢page 15).
Accepting a call
The handset indicates an incoming call in three ways:
by ringing, by a display on the screen and by the
flashing accept/speaker key c.
Press the talk key cto accept the call.
When Auto Answer is activated, simply remove the
handset from the base/charging cradle (see menu
tree ¢page 15).
Displaying the caller's number
When you receive a call, the caller's number will be
displayed on your handset; the caller's name will be
displayed if it is saved in the directory .
Prerequisites:
1You have asked your network provider for the call-
er's number (CLIP) to be displayed on your hand-
set screen.
2The caller has asked the network provider for his
number to be identified (CLI).
In the display you will see External call if you have not
requested Calling Line Identification, Withheld if the
caller has withheld CLI or Unavailable if CLI has not
been requested.
Notes on calling line display (CLIP)
By default, the number of the caller is shown in the
display of your Gigaset telephone. You do not have to
make any other settings on your Gigaset telephone.
However, if the caller's number is not displayed, this
can be due to the following:
uYou have not ordered CLIP from your network pro-
vider or
uYour telephone is connected via a PABX or a router
with an integrated PABX (gateway) that does not
transmit all information.
Is your telephone connected via a PABX/gateway?
You can establish this by checking for an additional
device connected between your telephone and
house connection, e.g., a PABX, gateway etc. In most
cases, simply resetting this device will remedy the
situation:
¤Briefly disconnect the mains plug of your PABX.
Re-insert the plug and wait for the device to
restart.
If the caller number is still not displayed:
¤Check the CLIP settings of your PABX and activate
this function if necessary. In the user guide for the
device, search for the term "CLIP"(or an alternative
term such as "calling line identification", "phone
number transmission", "caller ID", etc.). If neces-
sary, contact the device manufacturer.
If this does not resolve the problem, it is possible that
your network provider does not provide the CLIP
service for this number.
Have you ordered the calling line display service
from your network provider?
¤Check whether your provider supports calling line
display (CLIP) and that the function has been acti-
vated for you. If necessary, contact your provider.
Additional information on this subject can be found
on the Gigaset homepage at:
www.gigaset.com/service
Using speaker mode
Switching between earpiece and speaker mode:
During a call press the accept/speaker key dto acti-
vate or deactivate speaker mode. If speaker mode is
activated, the key is lit up.
During a call, use tto open the menu for setting the
speaker volume and use qto set the volume.
Muting
You can mute your handset during a call. Your caller
can no longer hear you.
Press the right-hand control key vduring the call to
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Using the directory and lists
Directory
To open the directory: press and hold the bottom
control key s.
You can save up to 80 phone numbers (max. 32 digits)
with corresponding names (max. 16 characters).
Enter letters/characters ¢page 11.
Saving the first number in the directory
s¤New Entry? ¤OK
¤~(Enter number) ¤OK
¤~(Enter name) ¤OK
Saving a number in the directory
s¤Menu ¤New Entry ¤OK
¤~(Enter number) ¤OK
¤~(Enter name) ¤OK
Selecting a directory entry
Open the directory with s. You have the following
options:
uUse sto scroll through the entries until the
required name is selected.
uEnter the first character of the name, if necessary
scroll to the entry with the skey.
Dialling with the directory
s¤q(Select entry) ¤c
Using other functions
s¤q(Select entry) ¤Menu
The following functions can be selected with s:
Using speed dial keys
You can assign directory entries to the keys 0 and 2-9:
s¤q(Select entry) ¤Menu
¤Shortcut ¤OK ¤~(Press the key to which you want
to assign the entry)
To dial, press and hold the required speed dial key.
Transferring the directory to another handset
Prerequisites:
uThe sending and receiving handsets must both be
registered to the same base.
uThe other handset and the base can send and
receive directory entries.
s¤q(Select entry) ¤Menu
¤Send Entry / Send List ¤OK ¤~(Enter the internal
number of the receiving handset) ¤OK
Using the redial list
This list contains the last ten numbers dialled.
Dialling from the redial list
Press Þor c(briefly) ¤q(Select entry) ¤c
Managing entries in the redial list
Press Þor c(briefly) ¤q(Select entry) ¤Menu
You can select the following settings:
Call List/Network Mailbox List
An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new message
arrives in a list. You can select whether you also want
a message to appear on the display or the message
key fto flash:
Menu ¤P#Q5#M ¤XY ¤OK
X= 5for missed calls
Mfor messages on the answering machine
Y=Qvisual signal activated (default setting)
1visual signal deactivated
Settings will only be changed once a new message
has been received.
New Entry Save new phone number.
Show Number Display the phone number.
Show Name Display name.
Edit Entry Edit selected entry.
Use Number Edit or add to the number.
Then dial or select other
functions from the Menu.
Delete Entry Delete selected entry.
Send Entry Send a single entry to another
handset (¢page 8).
Delete List Delete all directory entries.
Send List Send the complete directory to
another handset (¢page 8).
Shortcut For speed dial, assign the current
entry to a key.
Use Number Edit or add to the number. Then
dial or select other functions from
the Menu.
Copy to Dir. Copy an entry to the directory.
Delete Entry Delete selected entry.
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When you press the fkey, all the lists are displayed.
Call list
Prerequisite: CLIP (¢page 7)
Depending on the type of list set, the call list contains
(¢page 15)
uAccepted calls
uMissed calls
Depending on the type of list set, all numbers of the
last 25 incoming calls are saved or just the missed
calls are saved.
The call list is displayed as follows:
Number of new entries + number of old, read entries.
Opening the calls list
f¤CallsList 01+02 ¤OK
The last incoming call is displayed.
If necessary, use qto select another entry.
Using other functions
q(Select entry) ¤Menu
The following functions can be selected with s:
Calling back a caller from the call list
f¤CallsList 01+02 ¤OK ¤q(Select entry) ¤c
Select the language:
0(English), 1(French), 2(Arabian).
The display shows Saved.
Assigning key 1 for speed dial to the
network mailbox
Simply press and hold key 1on the handset and
you will be connected directly to the /network mail-
box.
See menu tree ¢page 15.
Locating a handset (paging)
You can locate your handset using the base.
uBriefly press the registration/paging key on the
base (¢page 1).
uAll handsets will ring simultaneously (paging),
even if the ringer melodies are deactivated.
End paging: briefly press the registration/paging key
on the base station (¢page 1) or the talk key con a
handset.
Registering handsets
You can register up to four handsets on your base.
Each additional handset must be registered with the
base for it to work properly!
Registration takes approx. 1 minute.
Handsets are assigned the lowest available internal
number (1-4). If the internal numbers 1–4 are already
assigned to other devices, the number 4 is overwrit-
ten.
De-registering handsets
Menu ¤Settings ¤OK ¤Handset ¤OK
¤De-register HS ¤OK ¤qSelect handset ¤OK ¤Enter
the base system PIN (default setting: 0000) ¤OK
The selected handset is de-registered.
Using multiple handsets
Making internal calls
Internal calls are free calls to other handsets that are
registered to the same base.
To make a call to other handsets, press
uu¤q(Select internal number of handset) or
¤OK, the handset is called or
uu¤Call All ¤OK, all handsets are called (alterna-
tively you can also press and hold the control key
uor press u¤).
To end the call, press the end call key a.
Please note
If calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will
receive a message if the appropriate settings
have been set (depending on your network pro-
vider).
Delete Entry Delete current entry.
Copy to Dir. Copy an entry to the directory.
Date/Time Display date and time of call
(if set ¢page 6).
Status New Call: new missed call.
Old Call: entry already read.
Answ.: call accepted.
Delete List Warning! All old and new entries
will be deleted.
CallsList 01+02
1) On the handset
Menu ¤Settings ¤OK ¤Handset ¤OK
¤Register HS ¤OK ¤Enter the base system PIN
(default setting: 0000) ¤OK
Registering flashes on the display.
2) On the base
Within 60 seconds of entering the system PIN,
press and (¢page 1) hold the registration/paging
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Internal consultation call/connecting
a call
You are in conversation with an external participant.
Press the control key uand call one or all handsets.
The external participant hears the music on hold.
uBefore the internal participant has answered,
press the end call key a; the call is diverted to the
participant who answers the call.
uAfter the internal participant has answered you
can talk to him. Then press the end call key a; the
call is diverted, or press the ”display key; you are
reconnected to the external participant.
Listening in to an external call
You are conducting an external call. An internal par-
ticipant can listen in on this call and take part in the
conversation (conference).
Prerequisite: the Listening in function is activated.
Activating/deactivating listening in
Menu ¤Settings ¤OK ¤Base ¤OK
¤Listening in ¤OK (‰= on)
Internal listening in (conference)
You want to listen in to an existing external call.
Press and hold the ckey. You can listen in to the call.
All participants hear a signal tone.
To end: press the end call key a. All participants hear
a signal tone.
If the first internal participant presses the end call key
a, the handset that has "listened in" remains con-
nected to the external participant.
Setting the alarm clock
Activating/deactivating the alarm clock
Menu ¤Alarm Clock ¤OK ¤Activation
¤OK (‰= activated)
If activated:
¤Enter wake-up time ¤OK
When the alarm clock rings, press any key to switch it
off for 24 hours. If the alarm clock is set, the wake-up
icon lwill appear on the screen and the wake-up
time will be displayed instead of the date.
Entering/changing the wake-up time
Menu ¤Alarm Clock ¤OK ¤Wake-up time ¤OK
Enter the wake-up time in hours and minutes, then
press OK. The alarm clock is automatically activated
after the wake-up time is entered/changed.
Phone settings
For details on performing audio settings and activat-
ing/deactivating warning and advisory tones and key
tones, see menu tree ¢page 15.
For details on setting the display contrast and large
dialling numbers, see menu tree ¢page 15.
For details on setting the system PIN on the base, see
menu tree ¢page 15.
Changing the display language
Menu ¤Settings ¤OK ¤Handset ¤OK ¤Language
¤OK ¤qSelect language ¤OK
The current language is indicated by ‰.
If you accidentally choose a language you do not
understand:
Menu¤421 ¤qSelect language
¤OK (‰= selected)
Resetting the handset
You can reset individual settings and changes that
you have made. Entries in the directory, the call list
and the handset's registration to the base will be
retained.
Menu ¤Settings ¤OK ¤Handset ¤OK
¤Reset Handset ¤OK ¤Reset? ¤OK
Cancel the reset with a.
Resetting the base to the default
settings
When restoring factory settings:
uIndividual settings are reset
uAll lists are deleted
Only the date and time are retained.
Software reset
Menu ¤Settings ¤OK ¤Base ¤OK ¤Base Reset ¤OK
¤Reset? ¤OK
Hardware reset
Additionally
uAll handsets are deregistered and
uThe system PIN is reset to the original code 0000.
Disconnect the power cable from the base. Hold
down the registration/paging key (¢page 1) on the
base and reconnect the power cable to the base at
the same time. Release the key after approximately
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Repeater mode
With a repeater you can increase the range of your
base. You will need to activate repeater mode
(¢page 15). Repeater mode and Eco Mode or Eco
Mode+ (¢page 1) cancel each other out. The default
encrypted transmission setting is deactivated when
repeater mode is activated.
After activating or deactivating the repeater, switch
your handset off and on again (¢page 6).
Operating the base on the
PABX
The following settings are only necessary if your PABX
requires them, see the user guide for your PABX.
When entering the digits, enter them slowly one after
the other.
Changing the dialling mode
MENU ¤P#Q5#11¤The number for the
set dialling mode flashes: 0 = tone dialling (DTMF);
1= pulse dialling (PD) ¤enter number ¤OK.
Setting recall
Menu ¤P#Q5#12 ¤The number for
the current recall flashes: 0= 80 ms; 1= 100 ms;
2= 120 ms; 3= 400 ms; 4= 250 ms; 5= 300 ms;
6 = 600 ms; 7= 800 ms ¤Enter number ¤OK.
Changing the pause after line seizure
You can set the length of the pause inserted between
pressing the accept key cand transmitting the
phone number.
Menu ¤P#Q5#1O ¤The number for
the current pause length flashes: 1= 1 sec.; 2= 3 sec.;
3= 7 sec. ¤Enter number ¤OK.
Changing the pause after recall key
Menu ¤P#Q5#14¤The number for the
current pause length flashes:1 = 800 ms; 2= 1600 ms;
3 = 3200 ms ¤Enter number ¤OK.
Appendix
Entering letters/characters
Press the relevant key the number of times indicated.
Briefly press the hash key #to switch from "Abc" to
"123" mode, from "123" to "abc" mode and from "abc"
to "Abc" mode.
Standard characters
1) Space
Arabic
1) Space
1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10 11 12 13 14 15
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2a b c 2 ä á à â ã ç
Id e f 3 ë é è ê
4gh i 4 ï í ì î
5j k l 5
Lm n o 6 ö ñ ó ò ô õ
Mp q r s 7 ß
Nt u v 8 ü ú ù û
Ow x y z 9 ÿ ý æ ø å
Q. , ? ! 0 + - : ¿ ¡ " ’ ; _
P* / ( ) < = > %
#Abc
-->
123
123
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Specifications
Recommended batteries
Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH)
Size: AAA (Micro, HR03)
Voltage: 1.2 V
Capacity: 400–800 mAh
The device is supplied with two approved batteries.
Base power consumption
General specifications
Questions and answers
If you have any queries about the use of your tele-
phone, visit our website at
www.gigaset.com/service
for assistance 24/7. The table below contains a list of
common problems and possible solutions.
Approval
This device is intended for connection to analogue
networks outside the EEA (with the exception of Swit-
zerland) depending on national type approval.
Country-specific requirements have been taken into
consideration.
We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare thatthis
device meets the essential requirements and other
relevant regulations laid down in
Directive 1999/5/CE.
A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity is
available at this Internet address:
www.gigaset.com/docs
In standby mode
- Charged handset in base
- Handset not in base
approx. 0.7 W
< 0.4 W
During a call approx. 0.5 W
DECT standard Is supported
GAP standard Is supported
(The Gigaset handset is only fully
functional on Gigaset bases)
Range Up to 300 m outdoors
Up to 50 m indoors
Base power supply 230 V ~/50 Hz
Environmental condi-
tions in operation
+5°C to +45°C, 20% to 75% relative
humidity
Standby time 220 hours
Talktime 20 hours
Operating time for 1.5
hours of calls per day
- Without Eco Mode+
- With Eco Mode+
135 hours
90 hours
Charging time in
charger 5.5 hours
Problem Cause Solution
Nothing
appears in the
display.
The handset is not
switched on.
The batteries are
flat.
Press the end call key
afor approx.
5seconds or place the
handset in the base.
Charge or replace the
batteries.
No wireless
connection to
the base, Base
flashes in the
display.
The handset is out-
side the range of
the base.
The handset is not
registered.
The base is not
switched on.
Move the handset
closer to the base.
Register the handset
¢page 9.
Check the mains con-
nector on the base
¢page 3.
You cannot
hear a ringer
melody/dial-
ling tone from
the fixed line
network.
The phone cord
supplied has not
been used or has
been replaced by a
new cord with the
wrong pin connec-
tions.
Please always use the
phone cord supplied or
ensure that the pin
connections are cor-
rect when purchasing
from a retailer: 3-4
assignment of tele-
phone leads/EURO
CTR37.
Error tone
sounds after
system PIN
prompt.
PIN forgotten.
You have entered
the wrong system
PIN.
Reset the system PIN to
the default setting
0000 ¢page 10.
All handsets are de-
registered. All settings
are reset. All lists are
deleted.
The connec-
tion always
terminates
after approx.
30 seconds.
Repeater acti-
vated/deactivated
¢page 11.
Deactivate and
reactivate the handset
¢page 6.

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Dealer or local after-sales services
In the event of an after-sales query/issue/claim please refer back to your point of purchase.
Proof of purchase (receipt) has to be submitted.
Customer Service & Assistance
Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the serv-
ice section of our Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/service.
In our constantly updated online service you can find:
uExtensive information about our products
uFAQ compilations
uKeyword search to help find topics quickly
uCompatibility database: Find out which base stations and handsets can be combined.
uProduct comparison: Compare the features of several products with each other.
uDownloads for user manuals and current software updates
uE-mail contact form for customer service
Please register your phone online right after purchase.
This enables us to provide you with even better service regarding questions or an after sales query/issue/claim.
In order to contact our customer service via email, please use the email contact form from our Gigaset online por-
tal after selecting your home country.

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Customer Service & Assistance
Our representatives are also available on the telephone hotlines for consultation:
Please have your record of purchase ready when calling. After sales service is not offered in countries where our
product is not sold by authorised dealers.
In the event of an after-sales issue/query/claim please refer back to your point of purchase.
Proof of purchase (receipt) has to be submitted.
Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 780 878
Austria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0043 1 311 3046
Bahrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 31 73 11 173
Belgium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 78 15 66 79
Bosnia Herzegovina . . . . . . . . . . . . .033 276 649
Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4003 3020
(grandes cidades e regiões metropolitanas -
Custo de uma ligao local)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 888 3020
(demais localidades - Gratuito)
Bulgaria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+359 2 9710666
(0.50 евро на минута от всички държави за
стационарни телефони. За обаждания от мобилни
телефони може да има други цени).
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866 247-8758
China . . . . . . . . . .0 21 400 670 6007 (RMB 0.11)
Croatia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01 2456 555 (0,23 Kn)
Czech Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Denmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 231 134 25
France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Coût d’un appel local depuis une ligne fixe
France Télécom.
Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01805 333 222
Der Anruf kostet Sie aus den deutschen Fest-
netzen 0,14 € pro Minute. Anrufe aus den deut-
schen Mobilfunknetzen kosten höchstens 0,42
€ pro Minute.
Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-1000 500
(Χρέωση 0,0026 € το λεπτό για το σταθερό
δίκτυο της Ελλάδας. Για κλήσεις από κινητό
ίσως ισχύουν άλλες χρεώσεις)
Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2763 0203
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2389 7285
Hungary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06 14 71 24 44 (27 Ft)
India. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Please refer to your
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . local after sales services
Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(62-21) 5673813
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (62-21) 888856000
Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 50 77 72 77
Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199.15.11.15
(€ cent 8,36 + IVA al minuto da telefono fisso
della rete Telecom Italia senza scatto alla ris-
posta mentre per le chiamate effettuate attra-
verso la rete di altri operatori fissi o mobili con-
sultate le tariffe del vostro operatore)
Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00962 6 5625460/1/2
Kuwait . . . . . . . . . . .+965 -22458737/22458738
Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]/
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+9611236110
Luxembourg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+390 2360 46789 (0,10 €)
Mexico
. . . .01800 999 4442738 (01800 999 GIGASET)
Netherlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0900-3333102
(0,25 € per minuut (vast net). Voor oproepen uit
het mobiele netwerk kunnen andere prijzen
gelden.)
New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 780 878
Norway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 70 84 00
(Oppstartskost 89 øre + 15 øre pr minutt fra
fasttelefon linje. For samtaler fra mobil vil det
gjelde egne priser.)
Oman . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone] Ext. 49/21/75
Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 801 140 160
Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (351) 808 781 223
(custo de uma chamada local)
Romania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+40 021 204 9130
Russia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 (495) 2281312
Serbia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 222 111
Singapore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6735 9100
Slovak Republic . . . . 02 59 68 22 66 (4,428 sk)
Slovenija . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 14 74 63 36
South Africa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902 103935
Sweden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-750 99 11
Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0848 212 000
Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 266 24343
Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0216 459 98 59
Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
United Arab Emirates . . . . . . . .+97144458255/
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
United Kingdom. . . . . . . . . . . . 0 84 53 67 08 12
USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866 247-8758
Vietnam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900 545 416

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Menu tree
Your phone has an extensive range of features. These
are offered in the form of menus.
To select a function while the phone is in idle status,
press Menu (open menu), use the tand skeys to
scroll to the function you require and press OK to con-
firm.
To return to idle status: press and hold the akey.
éAlarm Clock
Activation Activating/deactivating the alarm clock.
Wake-up time Input format: HHMM.
èAudio Settings
Handset Volume Earpiece Can be set to one of 5 levels.
Speaker Can be set to one of 5 levels.
Ringer Volume 5 levels + "crescendo" available.
Ringer Melody External Calls 20 ringer melodies available for external calls.
Internal Calls 20 ringer melodies available for internal calls.
Alarm Clock 20 ringer melodies available for alarm clock.
Advis. Tones Activate/deactivate.
Battery Low Activate/deactivate warning tone for low battery.
êVoice Mail
Play Messages Listening to messages on the network mailbox.
Network mailbox: your network provider's answering machine; must be requested separately.
Network Mailbox Entering or changing the number for the network mailbox.
Press and hold key 1to dial.
çSettings
Date/Time Enter date (DDMMYY format), then time (HHMM format).
Handset Language Set the display language ¢page 10.
Big Dial Font Show the phone numbers in large font when dialling.
Contrast The display contrast can be set to 9 levels.
Auto Answer Automatically activate/deactivate auto answer ¢page 7.
Register HS Register the handset ¢page 9.
De-register HS De-register the handset ¢page 9.
Reset Handset Reset the handset ¢page 10.
Base Call list type Missed Calls ¢page 9
All Calls ¢page 9
System PIN Change system PIN (default setting is 0000).
Base Reset Restore factory settings ¢page 10.
Additional Repeater Activate/deactivate ¢page 11.
Eco Mode+ Activate/deactivate ¢page 1¢page 2.
Eco Mode Activate/deactivate ¢page 1¢page 2.
Listening in Activate/deactivate the function ¢page 10.
Preselection Presel. Number Network provider dialling code, should be
inserted automatically before the dialled phone
number.
With Preselect First digits of the dialling codes, should be dialled
with preselection.
Without Presel First digits of dialling codes, should be dialled
without preselection.

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Issued by
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Frankenstr. 2a
D-46395 Bocholt
Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH
under trademark license of Siemens AG.
As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the
trademark "Siemens" will exclusively use the
trademark "Gigaset".
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
Rights of modification reserved.
www.gigaset.com
This user guide is made from 100% recycled paper.
Version: 20-10-2010