Gigaset A475A User manual

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Gigaset A475/A475A
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of the batteries
2 Answering machine icon
(A475A only)
3 Signal strength
4Displaykeys
5 End call key and On/Off key
6 Talk key/Handsfree key
7Control key (p)
ªAudio settings
INT Internal call
âDirectory
|Muting during a call
8Key 1
Open the answering machine
(A475A only)/network mailbox
9Star key
Ringers on/off (press and hold);
with an open connection:
switch from pulse dialling to
tone dialling (press briefly)
10 Key 0/recall key
Consultation call (flash): press
and hold
11 Hash key
Keypad lock on/off (press and
hold); toggles between upper/
lower case and digits; inserts a
dialling pause (press and hold)
12 Microphone
Handset display keys:
Pressing a key launches the function
that appears above that key in the dis-
play.
Please note
New messages in the calls list/
answering machine list/network
mailbox list are indicated in the dis-
play by the message New mes-
sages, the left display key flashes (if
set ¢page 9).
Display Function when pressed
’Open calls list (¢page 9).
§Menu§ Open main/submenu
(see menu overview
¢page 21).
” Go back one menu level.
YScroll up/down or adjust vol-
ume with q.
X Move cursor to left/right
with r.
ÜBackspace deletes one
character at a time.
§OK§ Confirm menu function or
save entry.
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The base station at a glance
Basis A475A
Basis A475
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1Registration/Paging key:
Search for handsets (press briefly, paging ¢page 12).
Register handsets (press and hold ¢page 12).
2Volume keys: (–= quieter; + = louder)
During message playback: adjust the speaking volume.
While the phone is ringing: adjust the ringer melody volume.
3Play/Stop key:
Switch answering machine on and off (press and hold);
play back new messages from answering machine (press briefly);
during message playback: cancel playback (press briefly).
Lights up: answering machine is activated.
Flashes: at least one new message is present or message is played
back or being recorded.
Flashes very quickly: memory is full.
During message playback:
4 Skip to the start of the current message (press once) or go to the pre-
vious message (press twice).
5Gotothenextmessage.
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Safety precautions
ECO DECT
During a call, the transmission power is automatically adjusted to the distance between handset and base station,
the smaller the distance, the lower the transmission power (radiation). In idle status the transmission power of the
handset is switched off. Only the base station ensures contact with the handset using low radio signals.
Your phone offers you the opportunity to further reduce the transmission power:
1) Reducing transmission power (eco mode)
If the setting Max. Range is switched to off (menu tree ¢page 22), the transmission power in standby mode and
during a call is reduced up to 80% at half range.
2) Deactivating transmission power (eco mode+)
With the setting No Radiation (menu tree ¢page 22), you turn off the transmission power of the base station in
standby mode completely. Please note:
◆All registered handsets must support this feature.
◆For quick connection of incoming calls the handset repeatedly switches to reception mode for short periods.
This increases energy consumption and therefore reduces the standby and talk times.
Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. In case of a power failure it is also not possible to
make emergency calls.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad/display lock is activated!
Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification (see list of permitted batteries
www.gigaset.com/service). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as
this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. Rechargeable batteries, which are noticeably
damaged, must be replaced.
The handset must not be operated if the battery cover is open.
Do not use the devices in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g. paint shops).
The devices are not splashproof. For this reason do not install them in a damp environment such as bathrooms
or shower rooms.
Use only the power adapter indicated on the device.
Whilst charging, the power socket must be easily accessible.
Remove faulty devices from use or have them repaired by our Service team, as these could interfere with other
wireless services.
Do not use the device if the display is cracked or broken. Broken glass or plastic can cause injury to hands and
face. Send the device to our Service department to be repaired.
Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when speaker mode is activated. Otherwise
you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing.
The phone may cause interference in analogue hearing aids (humming or whistling) or cause them to overload.
If you require assistance, please contact the hearing aid supplier.
Using your telephone may affect nearby medical equipment. Be aware of the technical conditions in your
particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery. If you use a medical device (e.g. a pacemaker), please contact the
device manufacturer. They will be able to advise you regarding the susceptibility of the device to external
sources of high frequency energy (for the specifications of your Gigaset product see "Specifications").

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First steps
Check the package contents
Base station and handset package: One Gigaset handset, one Gigaset A475/A475A base station, one mains adapter,
one phone cord, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide.
Handset and charging cradle package: One Gigaset handset, one charging cradle with mains adapter, two batteries,
one battery cover, one user guide.
If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, the package should contain two batteries, a battery cover and
a charging cradle with mains adapter for each additional handset.
Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included)
The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5 °C to
+45 °C.
¤Set up the base station at a central location on a flat, non-slip surface in your house or apartment. You can also
mount the base station and charging cradle on the wall.
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.
Care: Wipe down the base station, the charging cradle and the handset with a damp cloth (no solvents) or an antistatic
cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.
Please note:
◆Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices.
◆Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.
Connecting the base station
Please note
Pay attention to the range of the base station. This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m
inside buildings.
¤First connect the mains adapter 1.
¤Then connect the telephone jack 2and insert the
cables into the cable ducts.
Please note:
◆The mains adapter must always be connected, as the
phone will not operate without mains connection.
◆Only use the mains adapter and phone cord supplied.
Pin connections on telephone cables can vary.
◆The answering machine (A475A only) is ready for use
approx. 30 seconds after the base station has been con-
nected.
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Connecting the charging cradle (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
Initial charging and discharging of the batteries
The correct charge status can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged.
Warning
Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH (¢page 17), i.e., never use
conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For
example, the batteries could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batter-
ies that are not of the recommended type.
¤Connect the flat plug from the power
supply 1.
¤Plug the mains adapter into the plug
socket 2.
If you need to disconnect the plug from the
charging cradle, press the release button 3
and disconnect the plug 4.
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¤Insert the batteries
with the polarity in the
correct direction.
The polarity is indicated in
the battery compartment.
¤Insert the battery cover from
the top.
¤Then slide the cover upwards
until it clicks into place.
To open the battery cover, for instance to
replace the batteries:
¤Reach into the notch at the top of the
cover and slide the cover down-
wards.
6 h ¤Charge the handset in the base station/charging cradle
for 6 hours.
¤After charging, remove the handset from the base sta-
tion/charging cradle and only replace it when the batter-
ies are fully discharged.
Please note
The handset must only be placed in the designated
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Changing the display language
Change the display language if you do not understand the language currently set:
§Menu§ ¤421 (press the keys one after the other) ¤q(select language) ¤§OK§ (‰= current language)
¤Press and hold the end call key ato return to idle status.
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 can be
used.
§Menu§ ¤q 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).
You can move the position of an entry to the left or right by pressing the control key left or right r.
Display in idle status
Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle status is shown as in this example.
Screen display
◆Reception between the base station and the handset:
- Good to poor: Ð ¨ § ¦
- No reception: ¥
◆Activating the answering machine (A475A only):
-±Your answering machine is activated.
◆Battery charge status:
-UCharged over 66%
-VCharged between 34% and 66%
-eCharged between 11% and 33%
-=Charged less than 11%
-=Flashes: batteries almost empty (less than 10 minutes talktime)
-= e V UBatteries are charging
If No Radiation mode (¢page 22) is activated, the ½icon is displayed in the top left.
Please note
◆Base station and handset package: The handset is pre-registered with the base station. If you have purchased
a model with multiple handsets, all handsets will already be registered with the base station. You do not need
to register the handset again.
However, if a handset is not registered with the base station (Register HS or Put into base is displayed), please
register the handset manually (¢page 12).
Handset and charging cradle package: please register the handset manually (¢page 12).
◆After the first battery charge and discharge, you may place your handset in the charger after every call.
◆Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries from the handset and rein-
sert them.
◆The batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous.
◆After a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical reasons.
Please note
If your phone receives the date and time during calling line display (e.g., via your network provider, a router or
PABXs), you can specify whether this data should be copied to your phone:
¤Press the key sequence: §Menu§ ¤P#Q5#MI
The following is displayed; the current setting flashes:
¤Press one of the following keys to specify, when this data should be copied to your phone:
QNever
or 1Once, in case the date/time is not set on your phone
or 2Always
Your selection is displayed (e.g., 2):
¤Press the display key §OK§.
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973 SET: [2]
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Activating/deactivating the handset
Press and hold the akey to activate or deactivate the handset. If you place a deactivated handset in the base station
or charging cradle, it will automatically activate after 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 18) or contact our Customer Care team ¢page 20.
Menu guidance
Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels (menu overview ¢page 21).
Main menu (first menu level)
¤When the handset is in idle status, press the display key §Menu§ or right on the control key vto open the main menu.
The functions in the main menu are shown by means of an icon and the function's name.
Selecting a function:
¤You can scroll between functions using the control key q. The function is shown in the display.
¤Press the display key §OK§ or the right control key vto select the displayed function. This opens the corresponding
submenu and the first entry is displayed.
If you press the display key ”or briefly the end call key a, the display returns to idle status.
Submenus
The functions in the submenu are indicated by name.
Selecting a function:
¤You can scroll between functions using the control key q. The function is shown in the display.
¤Press the display key §OK§ to select the displayed function. This opens the corresponding submenu and the first entry
is displayed.
If you press the display key ”or briefly the end call key a, the display returns to the previous menu level or you cancel
the operation.
Any settings you have not confirmed by pressing the display key §OK§ are lost.
Reverting to idle status
From any point in the menu:
¤Press and hold the end call key aor
¤Do not press any key: after 2 minutes, the display will automatically revert to idle status.
Making calls
Making external calls and ending calls
External calls are calls using the public telephone network.
~(Enter the phone number) ¤c.
The phone number is dialled. (Or you can firstpress and hold talk key c[dial tone] and thenenter the number.) During
the call you can adjust the earpiece volume using tand set the volume with q.
End the call/cancel dialling: Press the end call key a.
You can automatically insert a network provider dialling code before any phone number (¢page 7).
Accepting a call
The handset indicates an incoming call by ringing and by a display on the screen.
Press the talk key cto accept the call.
When Auto Answer is activated (see menu overview ¢page 22), simply remove the handset from the base station/
charging cradle.
Calling Line Identification
When you get a call, the caller's number will be displayed on your handset; the caller's name will be displayed if it is
stored in the directory.
Prerequisites:
1 You have asked your network provider for the caller's number (CLIP) to be displayed on your handset screen.
2 The caller has asked the network provider for his number to be identified (CLI).
External Call appears in the display if you have not requested CLIP, Withheld appears if the caller has withheld CLI, and
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Handsfree operation
In handsfree mode, you activate the loudspeaker so that you can hear the caller without having to hold the handset to
your ear. During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset A475A only) you can activate or deactivate
handsfree mode by pressing the handsfree key d.
During the call in handsfree mode you can adjust the handsfree volume by pressing tand set the volume with q.
Muting
You can deactivate your handset's microphone during a call. Press the right control key vto mute the handset. Press
the control key vagain to reactivate the microphone.
Automatic network provider preselection
You can store a call-by-call number (preselection number), which is automatically placed in front of numbers when you
dial them. If, for example, you wish to make international calls via special network providers, you can save the relevant
dialling code here.
In the "With Preselect" list, specify the dialling codes or the first digits of the dialling codes that you wish to assign to the
preselection number.
In the "Without Presel." list, enter any exceptions to the "With Preselect" list.
Enter preselection number via menu (¢page 22).
Permanently deactivating preselection: Delete the preselection number with Ü.
Temporarily cancelling preselection:
(press and hold) ¤§Menu§ ¤qPreselect off ¤§OK§ ¤~(enter number) or s(use number from directory) ¤The
number is dialled without Preselection.
Using the directory and lists
Directory
To open the directory: press control key s.
You can save up to 100phone numbers (max. 22 digits) with corresponding names (max. 16 characters).
Enter letters/characters ¢page 16.
Storing the first number in the directory
s¤New Entry? ¤§OK§ ¤~(enter number) ¤§OK§ ¤~ (enter name) ¤§OK§
Storing further numbers 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:
◆Use qto scroll through the entries until the required name is selected.
◆Enter the first character of the name and scroll to the entry with q, if required.
Example:
Presel. Number 0999
With Preselect 08
Without Presel. 081
084
Phone number Dialled number
07112345678 ¤07112345678
08912345678 ¤0999 08912345678
08412345678 ¤08412345678
All numbers that start with 08, except
for 081 and 084, are dialled with the
preselection number 0999.
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Dialling with the directory
s¤q(select entry) ¤c
Using other functions
s¤q(select entry) ¤§Menu§
The following functions can be selected with q:
Using shortcut keys
You can assign directory entries to the keys 2–9:
s¤q(select entry) ¤§Menu§ ¤qShortcut ¤§OK§
¤q(select key) ¤§OK§ or ~(press the key you want to assign the entry to)
To dial, press and hold the required shortcut key.
Sending the directory to another handset
Prerequisites:
◆The sending and receiving handsets must both be registered to the same base station.
◆The other handset and the base station can send and receive directory entries.
s¤q(select entry) ¤§Menu§ ¤qSend Entry / Send List ¤§OK§
¤q(Select the internal party) ¤§OK§ or ¤~(enter the internal number of the receiving handset)
Last number redial list
This list contains the ten last dialled numbers.
Dialling from the last number redial list
c(press briefly) ¤q(select entry) ¤c
Managing entries in the last number redial list
c(press briefly) ¤q(select entry) ¤§Menu§
You can select the following settings:
New Entry Save new phone number.
Show Number Display the phone number.
Show Name Display the name.
Edit Entry Edit selected entry.
Use Number Edit the number or open the directory by pressing the control key sto insert a number from the
directory at the current position. Then dial or use other functions with §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 list to another handset (¢page 8).
Shortcut For shortcuts, assign the current entry to a key.
Use Number Edit the number or open the directory by pressing the control key sto insert a number from the
directory at the current position. Then dial or use other functions with §Menu§.
Copy to Dir. Copy an entry to the directory.
Delete Entry Delete selected entry.
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Calls list/answering machine list/network mailbox list
Press the display key ’, to open the list overview. If you have new messages, only lists with new messages are dis-
played. Scroll through the lists by pressing q.
An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new entry appears in the calls list/answering machine list/network mailbox list.
By default the left display key flashes and the message New messages appears on the display. You can change this
behaviour by using the following procedures:
¤Press the key sequence: §Menu§ ¤P#Q5#M
The following is displayed:
¤Press one of the following keys to select the message type:
5for missed calls
or Mfor messages on the answering machine ( A475A only)/network mailbox
Your selection is displayed (e.g., 5for missed calls); the current setting flashes:
Press key Qor 1, to set the behaviour for new messages:
QThe presence of new messages is displayed (default setting).
or 1The presence of new messages is not displayed.
Your selection is displayed (e.g., 1):
¤Press the display key §OK§.
Settings will only be changed once a new message has been received.
Calls list
Prerequisite: CLIP (¢page 6)
Depending on the type of list set, the calls list contains (¢page 22):
◆Answered calls
◆Missed calls
◆Calls recorded from the answering machine (A475A only)
Depending on the type of list set, all numbers of the last 25 incoming calls are saved or just the missed calls are saved.
Open the calls list
’¤qCallsList
The calls list is displayed as follows:
Number of new entries + number of old, read entries
Press §OK§ to open the list.
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 q:
Calling back a caller from the calls list
’¤qCallsList 01+02 ¤§OK§ ¤q(select entry) ¤c
Answering machine list (A475A only) /Network mailbox list
You can use these lists to listen to messages on the answering machine (see "Playing back/deleting messages"
¢page 10) or network mailbox (¢page 12).
Please note
When calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will receive a message if the appropriate settings have been made
(depending on your network provider).
Delete Entry Delete current entry.
Copy to Dir. Copy an entry to the directory.
Date/Time Call date and time (if set).
Status New Call: new missed call. Old Call: entry already read.
Delete List Warning! All old and new entries will be deleted.
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Operating the answering machine (A475A only)
The answering machine is operated via the handset or via the keys on the base station. Information on operating the
answering machine via the keys on the base station (¢page 1). The following sections describe operation via the hand-
set.
You can record your own announcement messages using the handset. The pre-recorded announcement is used, if no
personal announcement is available.
If the memory is full, Answer M.full! appears in the display and the answering machine switches itself off automatically.
It activates again automatically when you delete old messages.
The answering machine has already been preset at the factory. Make individual settings using the handset.
How to set a delay time, after which the answering machine is to answer a call, as well as how to set the recording length
and activate call screening during the recording, see menu overview (¢page 21).
Activating/deactivating the answering machine
§Menu§ ¤q Answer Machine ¤§OK§ ¤q Answ. Mach. ¤§OK§ ( ‰= on)
When you switch on the answering machine, the ±icon appears in the display.
Recording your own announcement
§Menu§ ¤qAnswer Machine ¤§OK§ ¤qAnnouncements ¤§OK§ ¤Rec announce. ¤§OK§ ¤Start recording? ¤§OK§
You hear the ready tone (short tone). Now speak your announcement (at least 3 sec.). Press §OK§ to confirm or press a
or ”to reject your recording. After recording, the announcement is played back for you to check.
Please note:
Recording ends automatically when the max. recording time of 170 seconds is reached or if there is a break in speaking
of more than 2 seconds.
Playing back or deleting announcements
See menu overview ¢page 21.
Playing back/deleting messages
There are three ways to start playing back messages on the answering machine.
◆Start message playback via the Answer Machine menu:
§Menu§ ¤qAnswer Machine ¤§OK§ ¤qPlay Messages ¤§OK§
If you have entered a number for the network mailbox you still need to select the answering machine:
¤qAnsw. Mach. ¤§OK§
◆Start message playback via the answering machine list:
’¤qAnswer M.
The list is displayed as follows:
Number of new messages + number of old, played back messages
Press §OK§ to open the list.
¤Fast access to the answering machine:
To access the answering machine, simply press and hold the 1key. The integrated answering machine has already
been preset at the factory. However, if you have set the network mailbox for fast access, you can change this setting
(¢page 21).
If you have new messages, playback will start with thefirst new message, otherwise with the first old message.
The loudspeaker on the handset switches on automatically. To switch it off, press the handsfree key d.
Messages consist of
◆the message header (number/date/time) and
◆the message body (recorded text).
The header is played back first, then the body. The phone number or the name is displayed.
Answer M.01+02