Gigaset 5040 User manual

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Gigaset 5040 Quick Guide
Keys
1Namekeys
2 Automatic call pick-up key*
3 Star key / Proximity sensor key*
4 Pound key / Telephone lock key*
5 Flash key / Set key*
6 Loudspeaker key (handsfree)
7Mutekey
8Redialkey
9 Calls list key / Visual display of incoming calls
10 Loud key / Up key
11 Quiet key / Down key
* Keys can have two functions. Hold down key for at
least 1 second to use the function marked with an aster-
isk. If activated successfully you will hear the positive
confirmation tone. The corresponding symbol is shown
in the display (see “Display symbols”).
Display
To get the optimum viewing angle you can adjust the
display to any angle of between 0° and 60°.
Display symbols
œIn setting mode
{Telephone locked
ƒBaby Call (direct call) activated
~Microphone off (mute)
}Handsfree on
›Number indicated in Calls list called more
than once
‰Power on
ŒOn: Proximity sensor activated
Flashing: Proximity sensor and automatic
call pick-up activated
0 – 9 Phone number
00:00 Call duration
o Entry mark when setting (e.g. volume)
u Flash key pressed
P Pause
--- Ready for use
z
No memory content
zzzz
When trying to connect: telephone locked
With tone dialing only:
n Star key *pressed
- Pound key #pressed
Keypad and display illumination
The whole keypad and the display light up
◆when a call comes in,
◆when you press a key,
◆when you lift handset,
◆when you approach the telephone and the proximity
sensor is on (see page 8).
Display Proximity
sensor
23 4567
8
1
9
10
11

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Proximity sensor
The proximity sensor detects when you approach the
telephone and lights up the keypad and display. A call is
automatically answered by saying the word "handsfree".
Prerequisite: The caller is stored under a Name key and
“Automatic call pick-up” is activated (see page 8).
Note: An automatically answered call is ended like any
other call in handsfree mode (see page 6).
Important numbers under Name keys
For quick access to important numbers, you can save up
to 6 numbers under Name keys and label them accord-
ingly (see page 7). The complete number must be
stored (including area code).
Easy to recognize incoming and missed calls
The Gigaset 5040 also indicates visually when you
receive a call:
◆The Name key flashes if the caller is stored (see
page 7).
◆The Calls list key flashes if the caller is not stored
under a Name key (see page 11).
◆The calling number is shown in the display if Caller ID
(CID) is possible (see page 10).
You can also quickly access numbers which called in
your absence:
◆The Name key is lit if the caller is stored.
◆The Calls list key is lit if the caller is not stored under
a Name key. You can scroll through all missed calls.
Safety precautions
When installing, connecting and operating the tele-
phone, always observe the following precautions:
◆Use only the plugs and leads supplied.
◆Only connect the connecting lead to the socket/jack
provided for that purpose.
◆Only connect approved accessories.
◆Arrange the connecting lead where it will not cause
accidents.
◆Position the telephone on a non-slip surface.
◆For your safety and protection, do not use the tele-
phone in wet locations, such as the bath or shower
room. The telephone is not splash or waterproof.
◆Never expose the telephone to sources of heat, direct
sunlight or other electrical devices.
◆Protect your telephone from moisture, dust, corro-
sive liquids and fumes.
◆Never open up the telephone yourself.
◆Do not touch the plug contact with pointed or metal-
lic objects.
◆Do not carry the telephone by the leads.
◆If you give your Gigaset 5040 to a third party, make
sure you also give them the user guide.
All electrical and electronic products should be dis-
posed of separately from the municipal waste stream
via designated collection facilities appointed by the
government or the local authorities.
This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product means
the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The correct disposal and separate collection of your old appli-
ance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health. It is a prerequisite for reuse
and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about disposing of your old
appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal ser-
vice or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Quick reference for functions
Some keys, such as the F/Set key, can have two functions. To use the first function listed on the key (Flash), press the
key for less than one (1) second.
To use the second function (Set), press the key for longer than one (1) second. When the function is activated success-
fully, you will hear the positive confirmation tone and the corresponding symbol shows on the display.
How do I ....? Command
Key Function Code Settings Complete the change
Switch to another call. º
Activate/deactivate proximity
sensor (in idle mode only). *
Activate/deactivate automatic
call pick up. (In idle mode only
when sensor is activated.) 1
PABX only. Enter/delete an exter-
nal line prefix. º0
Enter the prefix, using
;
to move between entries
º
Set time for internal clock. º3º
Adjust the ringer volume. º5
1 (lowest), 2, 3,
4 (highest) using + and - º
Set ringer frequency. º6
1 (lowest), 2, 3 (highest),
use number keys º
Set ringtone. º710 selections,
use number keys º
Set Baby call number º8Enter the destination
number º
Activate/deactivate Baby call
feature. #
How do I ....? Command
Key Function Code Settings Complete the change

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Set the pause time. º 102 0 (1 sec.), 1 (3 sec.), 2 (6
sec.) º
Delete a Baby call number. º 1252 º
Activate/deactivate call duration
display. º 18# 0 (deactivate),
1 (activate) º
Activate/deactivate the mute
melody. º 19# 0 (deactivate),
1 (activate) º
Change dialing mode. º#
1 (Tone dialing),
2 (Pulse dialing without
Flash) º
Temporarily change dialing
mode from pulse dialing to tone
dialing during a call. *
Activate/deactivate the tele-
phone lock. #
View incoming call history. .
Call highlighted entry in Calls list. .L
View additional information
about an incoming call. .#
Return to Calls List. .#
Delete all entries in Calls list. . º*º
Delete highlighted entry in Calls
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Preparing the telephone for use
Installing the telephone
◆Do not expose the telephone to direct sunlight or
other sources of heat.
◆Operate at temperatures between +41°F and
+113°F.
◆Maintain a distance of at least one metre between
the telephone and radio equipment, e.g. wireless
telephones or pages, or TV sets. This could impair
telephone communication.
◆Do not install the telephone in dusty areas as this can
shorten the service life of the telephone.
◆To clean, wipe with a moist or antistatic cloth only,
never with a dry cloth (risk of electrostatic charging
and discharge) or harsh cleaning agent.
◆Use caution when using furniture lacquer or polish,
since contact can damage parts of the unit (e.g. the
device feet).
Connecting
1 Insert the short end of the coiled handset cord in the
socket provided in the handset and the long end in
the socket marked with an aon the underside of
the device.
2 Plug the phone cord into the outlet on the wall and
the other end into the socket marked Yon the
underside of the device.
3 Plug the power adapter cable into the power supply
socket on the underside of the device and plug the
adapter itself into a power socket.
Your telephone is now ready to use.
If the power supply is not plugged, the display and key-
pad illumination, with the exception of Loudspeaker
key, doesn’t work.
Setting the internal clock
º3Hold down the Set key, then press the num-
ber 3 button.
The current set time displays in 12-hour for-
mat (default setting is 12:00 A).
Press the Star key to toggle between A (AM)
and P (PM).
oEnter the time in hours <hh> and minutes
<mm> (12-hour mode).
ºHold down the Set key.
If the task was successful you will hear a positive confir-
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Making calls
Dialing a number
co Lift handset, then dial the number.
or ...
oLDial the number, then press the Loud-
speaker key. After 2 seconds the number is
dialed.
cLift the handset to talk via the handset.
You can delete wrongly entered digits with Iand
then enter the correct digit. Picking up or replacing the
handset while dialing interrupts the dialing process.
Any digits after the 14th digit are moved from right to
left in the display. The last number Redial key ;can
be used to insert pauses when dialing, starting from the
2nd digit.
Dial phone number via a Name key, see page 7.
Dial phone number from the Calls list, see page 11.
Activating/deactivating the handsfree
feature
With this telephone you can also make calls (handsfree
mode) or settings without lifting the handset. The best
distance from the microphone for speaking is about 50
cm.
When the handsfree feature is active the Loudspeaker
key flashes.
◆Activating during a call via the handset
L+ a
Pressthe Loudspeaker key, then replace the
handset.
◆Activating before dialing the number
LBefore dialing, hold down the Loudspeaker
key until you can hear the dialing tone.
Deactivating the handsfree feature
cLift the handset during the call.
or ...
LPress Loudspeaker key.
Ending a call in handsfree mode
LPress the Loudspeaker key.
or ...
caLift the handset and replace it.
Last number redial
The last 5 numbers dialed (up to 32 digits) are saved
automatically. You can redial any of these 5 numbers
automatically without entering the digits from the tele-
phone.
Redialing the last number dialed
c;Lift the handset and press the last number
Redial key. The last number dialed is redi-
aled immediately.
Dialing from the last number redial list
;Without lifting the handset, press the last
number Redial key.
The last number dialed is displayed. (You can leave the
last number redial list at any time by pressing ;.)
H...IUsing the Down/Up key, scroll through the
list to the desired number.
LPress Loudspeaker key.
After 2 seconds the number is dialed.
cLift the handset to talk via the handset.

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Using Name keys
You can store up to 6 phone numbers via Name keys and
label the keys with the corresponding names.
You must enter the complete number including the area
code. This also applies to numberswithin your own local
telephone network.
Programming Name keys
oEnter the phone number including area
code. You can enter up to 32 digits. The dig-
its after the 14th position are moved from
right to left in the display.
-Press and hold down your chosen Name
key.
The number is saved.
Labelling Name keys
To label the Name keys:
1 Remove the transparent key cover by lifting it off the
key
2 Take a strip from the pre-cut paper provided and la-
bel it with the desired name.
3 Put the strip on the key and put the key cover back in
place.
Dialing via a Name key
-Press the Name key for the number to call.
After 2 seconds the number is dialed.
The call is handsfree.
or ...
cLift the handset to talk via the handset.
Answering a call via a Name key
A Name key flashes when a call comes in from the stored
phone number.
Automatic call pick-up
Approach the telephone. The call is
answered automatically in handsfree mode.
Prerequisite: Proximity sensor and automatic call pick-
up are activated (see "Activating/deactivating the prox-
imity sensor" on page 8 and "Activating/deactivating
automatic call pick-up" on page 8).
Note: An automatically answered call is ended like any
other call in handsfree mode (see page 6).
If automatic call pick-up is not activated:
-Press the Name key if the caller is stored and
the Name key is flashing.
or ...
LPress the Loudspeaker key to talk hands-
free.
or ...
cLift the handset to talk via the handset.
Returning a call via a Name key
A Name key is lit up if a call from the stored phone num-
ber came in.
--
Press the Name key twice. After 2 seconds
the number is dialed.
cLift the handset to talk via the handset.
or ...
-Press the Name key once. The light goes out
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Adjusting the telephone
To make functions available permanently:
ºHold down the Set key until you hear the
beep.
Press the associated keys as defined here.
ºThen hold down the Set key again.
To cancel the adjustment, without saving the new set-
ting, e.g. after an incorrect entry, simply replace the
handset if it is off the hook or pick it up if it is on the
hook. The original setting is then retained.
Activating/deactivating the proximity
sensor
The proximity sensor recognizes when someone
approaches the telephone and automatically activates
the display and key lighting.
*Hold down the Proximity sensor key to acti-
vate/deactivate the function.
The display shows the Œsymbol when the proximity
sensor is activated.
Activating/deactivating automatic call pick-
up
An incoming call from a number stored under one of the
Name keys is automatically answered via the handsfree
function when someone approaches the telephone.
Prerequisite: The proximity sensor is activated and the
number is stored correctly (including area code) under
the name key (see page 7).
Note: An automatically answered call is ended like any
other call in handsfree mode (see page 6).
1Hold down the Automatic call pick-up key
to activate/deactivate the function.
When the automatic call pick-up function is activated,
the symbol for the proximity sensor (Œ) flashes in the
display.
Adjusting the ringer volume
The volume of the ringer can be set to one of 4 levels or
can also be deactivated completely (default setting is
level 4). If the ringtone is deactivated, you can only rec-
ognize incoming calls from the display and the flashing
Calls list key.
To adjust when the telephone is idle:
º5Hold down the Set key, then press the
number 5 key.
H...IAdjust the volume with the Loud/Quiet key.
ºHold down the Set key.
To adjust while the telephone is ringing:
Press H...Ibefore lifting the handset.
The last value set is saved.
Setting the ringer frequency
The frequency (speed) of the ringer can be set to one of
3 levels (default setting is level 3).
º6Hold down the Set key, then press the num-
ber 6 key.
1...3
Press one of the keys 1, 2 or 3:
1: lowest frequency;
3: highest frequency.
ºHold down the Set key.
Setting the ringtone
Ten different ringtones can be set for the ringer (default
setting is ringtone 9).
To set when the telephone is idle:
º7Hold down the Set key, then press the num-
ber 7 key.
0...9Press one of the keys 0 through 9.
ºHold down the Set key.

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To set while the telephone is ringing:
0...9Press one of the keys 0 through 9.
Setting the handset volume
The volume on the handset can be set to one of 3 levels
and saved (default setting is level 1).
Lift the handset and press H...I.
The last value set is saved.
Mute
You can deactivate the telephone's handset and
microphone so that the other party can no longer hear
you.
JDuring a call: Press the Mute key
Activate again: Press the key again.
This function is automatically cancelled when the call
ends.
Activating/deactivating the mute melody
You can activate and deactivate the mute melody for the
mute (default setting is "off").
º19#
Hold down the Set key, then press the num-
ber 1 key, and the number 9 key. Press the
Pound key.
0/1Press one of the keys below.
0to deactivate, or 1to activate.
ºHold down the Set key.
Adjusting the loudspeaker volume
While in handsfree mode, you can set the volume to one
of 7 levels and save it (default setting is 1).
H...IAdjust the volume with the Loud/Quiet key.
Activating/deactivating the telephone lock
The telephone can be locked so that it cannot dial any
phone numbers (with the exception of a baby call
phone number if set). You can continue to receive
incoming calls.
#Hold down the Telephone lock key.
Press it again to unlock the telephone.
When the telephone is locked, you will see the {sym-
bol in the display.
Baby call (direct call) number setting
If a phone number is set for the Baby Call function, it is
dialed automatically only when the telephone is
locked after you lift the handset (or press the Loud-
speaker key) and press any key (except holding down
#). The telephone does not allow other phone num-
bers to be dialed, but incoming calls can be received.
º8Hold down the Set key, then press the num-
ber 8 key.
oEnter direct call number (max. 32 digits).
ºHold down the Set key.
When the Baby Call function is activated and the tele-
phone is locked, you will see the ƒand {symbols in
the display.
Deactivating
Baby Call is deactivated when you deactivate the tele-
phone lock.
Deleting a baby call phone number
º1252
Hold down the Set key, then press the keys
1, 2, 5, 2.
ºHold down the Set key.

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Activate/deactivate call duration display
The telephone can display the approximate call dura-
tion in the display (up to 99 min. 59 sec., default setting
is "on"). If the call duration display is activated, the time
display begins 8 seconds after the last digit is dialed.
º18#
Hold down the Set key, then press the keys
1, 8. Press the Pound key.
0/1Press one of the keys below.
0to deactivate, or 1to activate.
ºHold down the Set key.
Setting the pause time
If necessary, the pause time of the Pause key ;
(pause function from second input position) can be
changed to 1, 3 or 6 seconds (default setting is 3 sec-
onds).
º102
Hold down the Set key, then press the keys
1, 0, 2.
0...2Press one of the keys below.
0is 1 sec, 1is 3 sec, 2 is 6 sec.
ºHold down the Set key.
Changing the dialing mode
You can choose between two dialing modes:
º#Hold down the Set key, then press the
Pound key.
1/2
1: Tone dialing.
2: Pulse dialing without flash function.
ºHold down the Set key.
The dialing mode is saved.
Changing dialing modes during a call
If your telephone is set to pulse dialing and you want to
use functions that require tone dialing (e.g. remote
access to an answering machine), you can change the
dialing mode during a call.
*With an open connection, press the Star
key.
oEnter the digits for remote control.
The telephone is reset to the original dialing mode by
hanging up the handset.
Setting the time for the Flash key
º195
Hold down the Set key, then press the keys
1, 9, 5.
0...4Enter desired flash code:
0: 90ms(defaultsetting);
1:120ms; 2: 270 ms;
3: 375 ms; 4:600ms;
ºHold down the Set key.
Using Caller ID (CID)
Under the following conditions, the phone numbers of
incoming calls are
(a) shown on the display and
(b) automatically saved in a Calls list:
◆Both your network provider and the caller's network
provider must offer CID.
◆Both you and the caller must have requested this ser-
vice (if necessary) from your respective network pro-
viders.
If these conditions are met, but a caller has suppressed
CID before making the call, you will see
---P--- on the display instead of the phone number. If
the number could not be identified for other (technical)
reasons, you will see
---0--- or
---E--- on the display.
Up to 14 digits can be shown on the display. With longer
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Using Calls list
The Calls list includes up to 50 entries. If the same
subscriber calls more than once, a new entry is not cre-
ated. Instead, the number of calls displays in brackets
following the telephone number of the caller. Up to 99
repeated calls are displayed in the additional
information.
Sequence of list entries: The most recent call displays
in the first position (position number "01"). Older entries
are moved downwards with each new incoming phone
number until they are deleted from the list.
In the Calls list you can do the following:
◆Scroll through the phone numbers displayed,
◆Query additional information:
(a) date and time, if this is transferred from the
telephone system, otherwise only the time accord-
ing to the telephone's internal clock,
(b) frequency of an incoming phone number,
◆Delete entries,
◆Dial a displayed phone number directly.
Viewing caller histories and dialing phone
numbers
If there are entries in the Calls list which you have not yet
seen, the Calls list key flashes.
You can retrieve the Calls list, scroll through its entries,
view additional information about a call and call back
directly:
.Press the Calls list key.
The phone number of the most recent call
appears in the display. Its position number
"01" displays to the left of the number.
If the phone number is too long to be dis-
played completely, it displays in multiple
steps.
(You can leave the Calls list at any time by
pressing ;.)
To scroll through the Calls list:
H...IPress the Down/Up key.
To view additional information:
#Press the Pound key.
The date and time of the displayed entry is
displayed with the number of calls (on the
right).
Back to the Calls list (calling number dis-
play):
#Press the Pound key again.
Dial the phone number:
LPress the Loudspeaker key.
After 2 seconds the number is dialed.
Lift the handset to talk via the handset.
Deleting entries in the Calls list
Delete all entries at the same time
.Press the Calls list key.
º*º
Hold down the Set key, press the star key
and hold down the Set key again.
The Calls list is deleted and closed.
Delete individual entries
.Press the Calls list key.
H...IScroll to the desired entry.
ººHold down the Set key twice.
The entry is deleted.

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Changing the number to be dialed
In order to use outgoing number formats which are not
covered by the automatic format assignment, you can
manually switch the number format when dialing from
the Calls list.
By default the number is stored and dialed in a 10-digit
format, e.g.: 8881234567
The following other formats are possible:
To change the number to be dialed from the Calls list:
.Press the Calls list key.
H...IScroll to the desired number you want to
dial.
*Press the star key to switch between the
number formats.
Operation on a PABX
Enter/delete an external line prefix
If you are using your telephone on a PABX, you may have
to save one or more external line prefixes. A dialing
pause is set automatically with the external line prefix.
You can save up to three external line prefixes.
º0Hold down the Set key, then press the 0 key,
If no external line prefix has been set in a
location,
z appears in the display.
If several external line prefixes are saved,
these are displayed next to one another; the
external line prefix to be edited flashes.
If necessary, use the ;key to toggle
between the external line prefixes dis-
played, to edit them as follows:
To delete an external line prefix:
ºHold down the Set key.
To enter an external line prefix:
oEnter a one- to three-digit code.
Enter additional external line prefixes:
;oPress the Redial key, enter next external line
prefix.
ºHold down the Set key.
Using the Flash key (on a PABX)
During an external call, you can redial the last number,
or divert the call. To do this, press the Flash key º.
The subsequent procedure depends on your PABX. By
default, the Flash key is preset to a flash time (interrup-
tion time) of 90 ms for use of new features on standard
telephone systems. With a connection to a PABX, it may
be necessary to change the flash time (e.g. 600 ms). For
how to do this, please refer to the operating instructions
for your PABX.
To use services that are to be triggered with the Flash
key, make sure beforehand that the correct flash time is
set for the key (see page 10).
18881234567 1 is inserted as 1st digit
1234567 Only the last 7 digits are dialed

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Appendix
Care
To clean, wipe with a moist or antistatic cloth only,never
with a dry cloth (risk of electrostatic charging and
discharge) or harsh cleaning agent.
If your telephone is not working properly
No signal tone: The tone volume might be set to 0.
Lift handset, no dialing tone: Is the connecting lead
correctly plugged into the telephone and the telephone
socket?
Dialing tone audible but telephone will not dial:
The connection is OK. Is the dialing mode set correctly
(see page 10)?
PABX only: No connection or incorrect connection
when dialing from memory (e.g. redial, speed dial):
Program external line prefix.
The other party cannot hear you: Have you pressed
the Mute key? Press the Jkey again. Is the plug
from the handset cord inserted correctly?
The Power on symbol flashes: The power adapter is
not connected correctly.
Flash key does not work: Set appropriate flash time.
The caller's phone number and the Calls list are not
displayed:
Is the adapter connected (see page 5)?
Can Calling Line Identification be used (see page 10)?
Contacts
If you encounter any problems when operating the tele-
phone connected to a communication system with
analog network access, please contact the Customer
Care Service.
Industry Canada Certification
Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equip-
ment. This certification means that the equipment meets cer-
tain telecommunications network, protective, operational and
safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Depart-
ment does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local tele-
communications company. The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method of connection. The cus-
tomer should be aware that compliance with the above condi-
tions may not prevent degradation of service in some situa-
tions.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a rep-
resentative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alter-
ations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment mal-
functions, may give the telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and
internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together.
This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas
NOTE: Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspec-
tion authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical
specifications.
The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maxi-
mum number of devices allowed to be connected to a tele-
phone interface. The termination of an interface may consist of
any combination of devices subject only to the requirement
that the sum of the RENs of all devices does not exceed five.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
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FCC / ACTA Information
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by Gigaset Communications USA LLC could void the
FCC authority to operate the equipment. This includes the
addition of any external antenna device.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the
requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of the tele-
phone is a label that contains, among other information,
a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If
requested, this number must be provided to the telephone
company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the pre-
mises wiring and telephone network must comply with the
applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the
ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is pro-
vided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation
instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may
be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a tele-
phone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to
an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of
devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the
total RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products
approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of
the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal
point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is
separately shown on the label.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone
network, the
telephone company will notify you in advance, that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance
notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is
necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities,
equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone
company will provide advance notice in order for you to make
necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If
you experience trouble with this telephone system, disconnect
it from the network until the problem has been corrected or
until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or war-
ranty information, please contact Support at 1-866-247-8758. If
the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may request that you disconnect the
equipment until the problem is resolved. This equipment is of
a type that is not intended to be repaired by the Customer
(user).
This telephone system may not be used on coin service pro-
vided by the telephone company. Connection to party line ser-
vice is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission or corporation com-
mission for information. Privacy of communications may not be
ensured when using this phone.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected
to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment
does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions
about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your tele-
phone company or a qualified installer.
This telephone system equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. Some
telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference
to nearby TV’s and VCR’s; to minimize or prevent such interfer-
ence, the system base should not be placed near or on top of a
TV or VCR; and, if interference is experienced, moving the base
farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate
the interference.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this telephone system does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the system off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of
the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the telephone and receiver.
3. Connect the telephone into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for
help.
Notice for Direct Inward Dialing ("DID")
ALLOWING THIS EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED IN SUCH A MAN-
NER AS TO NOT PROVIDE FOR PROPER ANSWER SUPERVISION
IS A VIOLATION OF PART 68 OF THE FCC‘S RULES.
Notice to Hearing Aid Wearers:
This phone system is compatible with inductively coupled
hearing aids.
Notice to telephone company service:
If you need service from your telephone company, please pro-
vide them with the information
– Facility interface Code (FIC)
– Service Order Code (SOC)
– Universal Service Order Code (USOC)
as indicated on the label on the bottom side of the telephone.

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Safety precautions
Before using your telephone equipment, basic safety instruc-
tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock and injury to persons.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone jack and power
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath-
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool.
5. Place this product securely on a stable surface. Serious dam-
age and/or injury may result if the unit falls.
6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are
provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a
place where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of AC line power to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
8. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit
where no one can step or trip on the cord.
9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through
cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in the risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock or burns, do not disas-
semble this product. Take it to a qualified service center when
service is required. Opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltages, dangerous electrical current or
other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when
the appliance is subsequently used.
12. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.) When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
b.) If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c.) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.) If the product does not operate normally by follow
ing the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are cov-
ered by the operating instructions because improper adjust-
ment of other controls may result in damage and may require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product
to normal operation.
e.) If the product has been dropped or physically has been
damaged.
f.) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during
a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock
from lightning. Therefore we suggest a surge arrestor.
14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity
of the leak.
15. Emergency/911 numbers may not be dialed if the keypad is
locked.
16. Minimum No. 26 AWG telecommunication line cord must
be used with this phone.
ETL LISTED
CONFORMS TO
ANSI/UL STD 60950-1
CERTIFIED TO
CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1
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Service (Customer Care)
Customer Care Warranty for Corded Products
To obtain Customer Care Warranty service,
product operation information, or for problem resolution, call:
Toll Free: 1-866-247-8758
End-user limited warranty
This product is covered by a one year limited warranty. Any
repair replacement or warranty service, and all questions about
this product should be directed to: 1-866-247-8758.
This limited, non-transferable warranty is provided to the orig-
inal buyer/end-consumer ("you") for systems, handsets and
accessories (collectively, "Product") provided by Gigaset Com-
munications USA LLC or Gigaset Communications Canada Inc.
(collectively "Gigaset NAM"). Gigaset NAM warrants to you that
at the date of purchase, the Product is free of defects in work-
manship and materials and the software included in the Prod-
uct will perform in substantial compliance to its program spec-
ifications.
1. WARRANTY PERIOD
The Product warranty period is one (1) year from the original
date of purchase by you. Proof of purchase (e.g., sales slip or
invoice) must be provided with any Product returned during
the warranty period. Batteries supplied with the Products are
warranted to be free from defects at the time of purchase only.
2. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
Gigaset NAM's entire liability and your exclusive remedy if the
Product is defective in materials or workmanship during the
warranty period and is returned shall be that the Product will
be repaired or replaced as set forth in Section 4 below. Recon-
ditioned replacement components, parts or materials may be
used in the replacement or repair. Data in the memory of the
Product may be lost during repair.
3. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
AND IS VOID WITH RESPECT TO THE
FOLLOWING:
– Cosmetic damage, physical damage to the surface of the
Product, including, without limitation, breakage, cracks,
dents, scratches or adhesive marks on the LCD screen or
outside casing of the Product.
– Products which have been repaired, maintained or modi-
fied (including the antenna) by anyone other than Gigaset
NAM or a Gigaset NAM-approved repair facility, or that have
been improperly installed.
– Cost of installation, removal or reinstallation.
– Damage due to any telephone, electronic, hardware or soft-
ware program, network, Internet or computer malfunc-
tions, failures, or difficulties of any kind, including without
limitation, server failure or incomplete, incorrect, garbled or
delayed computer transmissions.
– Equipment and components not manufactured, supplied
or authorized by Gigaset NAM.
– Modification of the Product's components, or operation of
the Product in an unsuitable environment or in a manner for
which it is not intended, including but not limited to failures
or defects caused by misuse, abuse, accidents, physical
damage, abnormal operation, improper handling or stor-
age, neglect, alterations, unauthorized installation, removal
or repairs, failure to follow instructions, problems caused by
the carrier's network coverage, exposure to fire, water or
excessive moisture or dampness, floods, or extreme
changes in climate or temperature, acts of God, riots, acts of
terrorism, spills of food or liquids, viruses or other software
flaws introduced into the Product or other acts which are
not the fault of Gigaset NAM and which the Product is not
specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishan-
dling or blown fuses.
– Products which have had warranty stickers, electronic serial
number and/or serial number label removed, altered, ren-
dered illegible or fraudulently applied to other equipment.
– Signal reception problems (unless caused by defect in
material or workmanship in the Product).
– Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
– Performance of the Products when used in combination
with other products or equipment not manufactured, sup-
plied or authorized by Gigaset NAM.
– Consumables (such as batteries and fuses).
– Payments for labor or service to representatives or service
centers not authorized to perform product maintenance by
Gigaset NAM.

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– Loss of data.
– Testing and examination discloses that the alleged defect
or malfunction in the Product does not exist.
This warranty does not cover customer education, instruction,
installation or removal, set up adjustments, problems related to
service(s) provided by a carrier or other service provider, and/or
signal reception problems. Gigaset NAM shall not be responsi-
ble for software, firmware, information, or memory data con-
tained in, stored on, or integrated with any Products returned
for repair, whether under warranty or not. This warranty is valid
only in the country in which it is purchased (i.e., the United
States of America or Canada respectively, but not both).
USE WITH ACCESSORIES NOT SUPPLIED BY GIGASET NAM
OR NOT OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY GIGASET
NAM MAY VOID WARRANTY.
4. WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE
All warranty claims must be made by notifying Gigaset NAM
prior to the expiration of the warranty period. Gigaset NAM's
obligation to provide warranty support shall not extend past
the end of the warranty period, except that any product
repaired or replaced during the warranty period shall continue
to be warranted for the balance of such warranty period or
thirty (30) days, whichever is greater.
Support service will be provided for you by accessing the toll
free customer service number:
1-866-247-8758
5. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
Gigaset NAM makes no warranty or representation that the
software in the Products will meet your requirements or will
work in combination with any hardware or applications soft-
ware products provided by third parties, that the operation of
the software will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all
defects in the software products will be corrected.
6. LIMITATION ON REMEDIES; NO
CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES
Your exclusive remedy for any breach of this limited warranty is
as set forth above. Except for any refund elected by Gigaset
NAM, YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO ANY DAMAGES, INCLUD-
ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, if the
Product does not meet the limited warranty , and, to the maxi-
mum extent allowed by applicable law, even if any remedy fails
of its essential purpose. The terms below ("Exclusion of Inciden-
tal, Consequential and Certain Other Damages") are also incor-
porated into this limited warranty . Some states/jurisdictions/
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may have others which vary from state/juris-
diction/province to state/jurisdiction/province.
7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
GIGASET NAM AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE PRODUCT
AND SUPPORT SERVICES (IF ANY) AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES (IF ANY) CREATED BY ANY DOCUMENTATION OR
PACKAGING EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY, AND TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IS IN LIEU
OF ANY IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OR RESPONSES, OF RESULTS,
OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, OF LACK OF VIRUSES AND OF LACK
OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT, AND
THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SER-
VICES. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE,
QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, OR CORRESPON-
DENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NONINFRINGEMENT WITH
REGARD TO THE PRODUCT. Some states/jurisdictions/prov-
inces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen-
tial damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you. If an implied warranty or condition is created by
your state/province and federal or state/provincial law prohib-
its disclaimer of it, you also have an implied warranty or condi-
tion, BUT ONLY AS TO DEFECTS DISCOVERED DURING THE
PERIOD OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY (ONE YEAR). AS TO ANY
DEFECTS DISCOVERED AFTER THE ONE YEAR PERIOD, THERE IS
NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. This limited war-
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state/province to prov-
ince. In no event shall Gigaset NAM's liability exceed the cost of
repairing or replacing defective Products as provided herein,
and any such liabilities will terminate upon expiration of the
warranty period.