Siemens Gigaset A140 User manual

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Gigaset A140/Gigaset A240 english
Safety precautions
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ÞÜINT MENU
1 Charge status of the
battery pack
2 Internal number of the
handset
3Displaykeys
4 Talk key/
Handsfree Key
(Gigaset A240 only)
5Directorykey
6 End call and
On/Off key
7Ringeron/off
(press and hold)
8keypadlock
(press and hold)
9 Recall key
- Confer (Flash)
- Dial pause
(press and hold)
10 Microphone
11 Speed dial list key
Base
Display keys:
Pressing the keys launches whichever function
that appears above them in the display.
Display
icon
Function when pressed
ÞOpen the last number redial list
(page 4).
ÜOpen the calls or network mailbox
list (page 4).
INT Open the list of registered hand-
sets (page 5).
MENU Open main menu/submenu.
t
and s
Scroll up/down, or adjust volume.
u
and v
Move cursor to the left/right.
ßBackspace deletes one character at
a time.
OK Confirm menu function or store an
entry.
10
2
3
5
7
4
6
8
9
11
1Register/Paging key
(page 5/page 6)
Handset A14
4
5
Handset A24
WRead this manual and the safety precautions care-
fully before use. Explain their contents to your
children, and the potential hazards associated
with using the telephone.
Only use the mains unit supplied.
Fit only the approved rechargeable battery
pack! Never use a conventional (non-recharge-
able) battery pack as this could damage your
health and cause injury. Use the battery pack as
directed in this manual (page 7).
The operation of medical appliances may be
affected. Be aware of the technical conditions
within the particular environment (e.g. doctor's
practice).
The handset may cause an intrusive 'hum' in
hearing aids. Do not hold the handset against
your ear while it is ringing (incoming call).
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Do not install the phone in a bathroom or
shower room as the handset and base are not
splash-proof. (page 7)
Do not use the telephone in environments
subject to explosion hazard (e.g. auto paint
shops).
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make
sure you also give them the operating manual.
All electrical and electronic products should be
disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local
authorities. This crossed-out wheeled bin sym-
bol on the product means the product is covered
by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. The cor-
rect disposal and separate collection of your old
appliance will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health. It is a precondition for reuse and recy-
cling of used electrical and electronic equip-
ment. For more detailed information about dis-
posal of your old appliance, please contact your
city office, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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Do not pollute the environment. Emergency numbers can-
not be dialled if the keypad lock (page 3) is activated!
Not all of the functions described in this manual are avail-
able in all countries.
Setting up the telephone for use
Step 1: Connecting the base
Connect the phone jack with the phone cord 1
and the mains units (230 V) with the power cord
2as shown. Place the cords in the cord recesses.
The two cords must be plugged in at all times.
◆Use only the mains unit supplied (see the bot-
tom of the base).
◆If you ever purchase another phone cord from a
store, ensure that the phone conductors are cor-
rectly connected: 3-4 connection of the telephone
conductors/EURO CTR37.
Step 2: Setting up the handset
Fitting the battery pack
◆Fit the plug into the socket.
◆Insert the battery (see diagram below).
◆Place the battery leads in the cable guides.
Closing the battery cover
Place the cover on the battery compartment as
shown in the diagram, then push it up until it snaps
into position.
Opening the battery cover
Press down on the battery cover below its upper
end and slide the cover down.
Step 3: Registering the handset to the
base and charging the battery pack
Place your handset in the base with the display
facing forwards. The handset will now register
automatically to the base. For procedure see
page 5.
Charging the battery pack
To charge the battery pack, leave the handset in
the base for approx. ten hours. The battery pack is
now fully charged. The charge status of the battery
pack is correctly displayed only after uninterrupted
charging/discharging. Therefore you should not
interrupt the charging process.
Charging is electronically controlled to prevent
overcharging. The battery pack heats up during
charging; this is normal and not dangerous. After
a time the charge capacity of the pack will
decrease for technical reasons.
You must set the date and time to ensure that the
times of calls are logged correctly (page 10). Your
telephone is now ready to use.
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◆Place the battery leads in the cable
guides so that the battery cover cannot
catch on the leads and damage them
when it is closed.
◆Only insert the recommended re-
chargeable battery pack, i.e. never use a
normal battery pack as this could damage
your health and cause injury.
◆Never use non-Siemens battery charg-
ers as this could damage the battery pack.
◆Only place the handset in the base/
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Activating/deactivating the handset
Press the 'end call' key aand hold.
If you place a deactivated handset in the base sta-
tion or charger, it will automatically activate.
Activating/deactivating the keypad lock
You can "lock" the keys on the handset to protect
the keypad against inadvertent activation.
To activate: press the hash key Rand hold.
The display shows the icon Ø.
To deactivate: press the hash key R and hold.
The keypad lock deactivates automatically when
you receive a call and activates again after the call.
When the keypad lock is active you cannot even
call emergency numbers!
Making calls
Making external calls/Ending a call
External calls are calls using the public telephone
network.
~(Enter the number) ¢c.
The number is dialled. (Or you can first press c
[dial tone] and then enter the number.) During the
call you can adjust the earpiece volume with t
and s.
End the call/cancel dialling:
Press the end call key a.
You can automatically insert a network provider
prefix before any number (see Menu Tree, PRESE-
LECT, page 10).
Answering a call
Your handset rings and you wish to take the call:
Press the talk key c.
If "Auto Answer" is active (page 6) just lift the
handset out of its base/charging cradle.
Calling Line Identification
When you get a call, the caller's number will be dis-
played on your handset; the caller's name will be
displayed if it is stored in the directory .
Requirements:
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).
The display shows if you have not requested
CLIP, WITHHELD if the caller has withheld CLI, or
UNAVAILABLE if it has not been requested.
Muting
You can mute you handset when making external
calls. The caller hears a on hold melody. You do not
hear your caller either.
Press the display key INT. The call is 'held' (on hold
melody).
To cancel the function: Press abriefly.
Handsfree (Gigaset A240 only)
If you want to swtich to handsfree mode after you
have dialled the number, press and hold the talk
key c. As long as the handsfree mode is activated
the talk key clights up continuously. During a
call you can switch between earpiece and hands-
free mode by pressing the talk key c. To adjust
the volume press tor s.
Using the directory and other
lists
Directory and speed dial list
These two lists are used in the same way.
To open the directory: Press h.
To open the speed dial list: Press C.
Directory: Can store up to 20 numbers and associ-
ated names.
Speed dial list: Can store up to 8 numbers (12 dig-
its max.), e.g. private phone numbers, prefixes of
network providers ("Call-by-Call") etc.
Press the hor Ckey to open the required list
then press MENU. The following functions are
available:
Clear the list: h/C¢MENU¢L¢OK.
EDIT ENTRY Add/edit number and use to
dial
NEW ENTRY Save new phone number
SHOW ENTRY Show/edit number
DELETE Delete a single entry

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Storing a number in the directory/speed dial list
h/C¢MENU ¢NEW ENTRY
Table for text/numerical entry: see page 7.
Cursor control: see page 1.
Dialling with the directory
Speed dialling
Example: Press key Ilong ¢c.
Last number redial list
This list contains the five last dialled numbers.
Þ(open the list) ¢MENU.
The following functions are available:
Clear the list: Þ¢MENU¢L¢OK.
Dialling a number
You can select a number from the last number
redial list:
Þ¢Select an entry ¢c.
Calls list/Network mailbox list
Press the display key Ûto open the caller list and
network mailbox list (see Menu Tree, page 10).
Calls list: The numbers of the last 30 missed calls
are stored.
When the phone is in idle status, new missed calls
are indicated by a flashing .
Example of how the calls list appears:
Opening the calls list and selecting an entry
You can view entries you have already read.
Using the calls list
Û¢Select an entry (see above)¢MENU.
The following functions are available:
Calling back a caller from the calls list:
Û¢Select an entry ¢c.
~OK Enter phone number and confirm.
~OK Directory: Enter name and confirm.
Speed dial: Enter the digit of the
required speed dial key (2–9), then
enter the name and confirm.
aPress and hold (back to idle status).
hOpen the directory.
~Enter the first letter of the name.
sIf there is more then one entry,
select the name.
cPress the talk key.
EDIT ENTRY Add/edit number and use to
dial
COPY TO DIR Store number in directory
ÛOpen calls list.
sCALLS OK Confirm.
The last incoming call is dis-
played.
sSelect entry.
DELETE Delete an individual number
COPY TO DIR Store a number in the direc-
tory. Enter name
TIME Establish date and time of a call
STATUS Read or not read
DELETE LIST Delete complete calls list
Û
CALLS 02/08 Number of old, read entries
Number of new entries

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Registering and de-registering
handsets
You can register up to four handsets on your base
station.
A Gigaset A14/A24 handset that is not yet regis-
tered on a base is registered automatically. Other
handsets must be registered manually.
Automatic registering:
Gigaset handset A14/A24
Any Gigaset A14/A24 handset that is not registered
to a base can be registered automatically. To regis-
ter a handset for the first time, place it in the base
with the display facing forward. Registering takes
about 1 minute; a number of icons flash in the dis-
play. The handset is automatically assigned the
next available internal number (1–4). This number
appears in the top left of the display after success-
ful registering, e.g. "2". If all of the internal num-
bers 1 to 4 are used up (i.e. four handsets have
been registered), handset number 4 is de-regis-
tered and overwritten.
Manual registering:
Gigaset handset A14/A24
1. On the handset: MENU ¢REGISTER HS ¢
enter your system PIN (default is 0000) ¢OK.
The display shows REGISTER HS during the regis-
tration procedure.
2. On the base: Within 60 sec. of entering the sys-
tem PIN, press the register/paging key on the front
of the base (page 1) and hold for approx. 3 sec.
The registration process starts.
Manual registering: Other handsets
Other handsets are registered as follows:
1. On the handset: Start to register your handset
as described in its operating instructions.
2. On the base: Press the register/paging key on
the front of the base (page 1) for approx. 3 sec.
The registration process starts.
De-registering handsets
You can de-register your Gigaset A14/A24 from the
base station as follows
INT¢Select handset ¢MENU ¢
DE-REG H/SET ¢OK¢
Enter the system PIN (default is 0000) ¢OK ¢
DE-REGISTER? ¢OK ¢a.
The internal number disappears from the de-regis-
tered handset. Handsets that have not been de-
registered retain their internal number.
Using several handsets
Internal calls
Internal calls are no-cost calls to other handsets
that are registered to the same base.
Internal conference/Call connecting
You are in conversation with an external caller.
To confer:
INT (the external caller hears the on hold mel-
ody)¢Select a handset ¢c(confer with inter-
nal number).
End: MENU ¢GO BACK ¢ OK.
You are reconnected with the external caller.
Or to connect the call:
INT ¢Select a handset ¢ c (announce the
call if required) ¢a Press the end call key.
You can also press the end call key aimmedi-
ately (without announcing the call). If the internal
number does not answer or is busy the call will
come back to you automatically.
Barging in on an external call
You are conducting an external call. An internal
caller can 'barge in' on your call and join in the con-
versation (everybody hears a beep). Requirement:
The BARGE IN function is activated.
Activating/deactivating internal barge-in
MENU ¢BASE SET ¢ADD FEATURES ¢
BARGE IN (‰= on).
Internal barge-in
The display shows LINE IN USE. You wish to barge
in on the call.
cPress the talk key.
You are connected. Everyone hears a signal tone.
The display shows LISTENING IN.
End: a Press the end call key.
INT Press the display key.
Your own handset is marked "<".
either ... Call a single handset:
~Enter number of handset,
e.g. 2.
or ... Calling all handsets:
PPress the star key.
... then Ending the call:
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If one of the internal callers presses the end call
key a, a signal tone sounds. This does not affect
the connection between the other handset and the
external caller.
Looking for a handset ("paging")
If you have mislaid your handset you can page it
with the help of the base. To do this, briefly
(2 seconds max.) press the register/paging key on
the front of the base (page 1). All handsets will
ring at the same time.
End paging: Briefly press the registration/paging
key (on the base) or the talk key con any hand-
set.
Handset settings
Changing the display language
You can view the display texts in different lan-
guages.
MENU ¢O2¢Select language
(e.g. digit combination Q1 for German):
Activating/deactivating Auto Answer
When you get a call you can simply lift the handset
out of the base or charger without having to press
the talk key c.
To activate: MENU ¢O11.
To deactivate: MENU ¢O1Q.
Activating/deactivating battery
warning tone
If this function is activated, a beep sounds in idle
status when the battery pack is almost flat.
To deactivate: MENU ¢O4Q.
To activate: MENU ¢O41.
Resetting the handset
Restoring the factory settings of the handset will
not affect entries in the directory, the calls list or
the speed dial list or the handset's registration to
the base.
MENU ¢OI ¢RESET ? ¢OK.
Base station settings
Changing pause after line seizure
You can change the length of the pause that is
inserted between pressing the talk key cand
sending the number:
MENU ¢NO1L¢The digit for the current
pause length flashes: 1= 1 sec.; 2= 3 sec.;
3=7sec.;4= 2.5 sec. ¢Enter digit ¢OK.
Changing the pause after the Recall key
(dial pause)
You can change the length of the dial pause if your
PABX requires this (refer to the operating instruc-
tions of the PABX):
MENU ¢NO12¢The digit for the current
pause length flashes: 1= 800 ms; 2= 1600 ms;
3= 3200 ms ¢Enter digit ¢OK.
To insert a dial pause: press Sfor 2 seconds. A "P"
appears in the display.
i
Pressing the registration/paging key for
more than 2 seconds puts the base into
registration mode. The handsets will not
ring in this case.
Q 1 German Q L Spanish
Q 2 English Q M Portuguese
Q I French Q N Turkish
Q 4 Italian Q O Greek
Q 5 Dutch
A31008- M1643- L101- 1- 7619
Issued by
Information and Communication mobile
Haidenauplatz 1
D-81667 Munich
© Siemens AG 2004
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
Right of modification reserved.
Printed in Germany. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
http://www.siemens.com.
Version: 16.08.2005

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Appendix
Character set chart
Press the required key the number of times indi-
cated.
Specifications
Power consumption
In ready status: approx. 2 Watt. During charging:
approx. 3 Watt. During a call: approx. 2 Watt.
General specifications
Care
Wipe the base station and handset with a damp
cloth or an antistatic wipe. Never use a dry cloth!
This can cause static!
Contact with liquid
If the handset has come into contact with liquid:
1Switch the handset off and remove the bat-
tery pack immediately.
2 Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.
3 Pat all parts dry, then place the 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.).
4 Do not activate the handset again until it is
dry.
When it has fully dried out you will normally be
able to use it again.
Questions and answers
If you have any queries about the use of your tele-
phone, go to
www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare
for assistance 24/7. The table below contains a list
of common problems and possible solutions.
1x 2x3x4x5x6x
Q+0-|?_
1Space 1
R# (appears in display as j)
P*/(),
Standard DECT and GAP (compatible)
Range up to 300 m outdoors,
up to 50 m indoors
Mains unit 230 V ~/50 Hz
Operating temperature +5 °C to +45 °C
Dimensions/Handset 154 x 59 x 29 mm (L × W × H)
Dimensions/Base 87 x 129 x 89 mm (L x W x H)
Weight/Handset approx. 127 g
(including battery pack)
Weight/Base approx. 121 g
Re-chargeable battery
pack
NiMH, 2xAAA Pack
Battery pack re-order
number
V30145-K1310-X359,
A5B00075178739
Battery pack capacity 550 mAh
Charging time approx. 10 hours in base,
approx. 5 hours in charging
shell
Calling time approx. 10 hours
Standby time approx. 170 hours (7 days)
Problem Cause Solution
Nothing
appears in the
display.
The handset is not
switched on.
Battery pack is
flat.
Press the end call
key afor approx.
5secondsor place
the handset in the
base.
Charge/replace the
battery pack (page 2).
No response
to key press,
"HOLD KEY"
appears in the
display.
The keypad lock is
activated.
Press the hash key R
for approx. 2 sec
(page 3).
No wireless
connection to
the base, dif-
ferent icons
flash in the
display.
The handset is
outside the range
of the base.
The handset is not
registered.
The base is not
switched on.
Cords not routed
correctly
Move the handset
closer to the base.
Register the handset
(page 5).
Check the power con-
nector at the base
(page 2).
Check cord routing
(page 2).
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Service (Customer Care)
We offer you support that is fast and tailored to
your specific needs!
Our Online Support on the Internet:
www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare
This site can be accessed at any time wherever
you are. It will give you 24/7 support for all our
products. It also provides interactive troubleshoot-
ing, a list of FAQs and answers plus operating
instructions for you to download.
You will also find frequently asked questions and
answers in the Questions and Answers section of
this user guide.
For fast and dependable assistance with any
repairs or guarantee/warranty claims, contact our
Service Centres.
Service-Center United Kingdom:
08705 334411
You will be given personal advice about our range
of products on our Premium Hotline:
United Kingdom:
0906 9597555 0.75 £/minute
Please have your receipt ready when calling.
Replacement or repair services are not offered in
countries where our product is not sold by author-
ised dealers.
Authorisation
Your Gigaset is intended for operation in your
country, as depicted on the underside of the base
station and the packaging. Country-specific condi-
tions have been taken into account. The CE mark
certifies conformity of the device with the essential
requirements of the R&TTE directive.
Excerpt from the original declaration:
"We, Siemens AG, declare, that the above mentioned
product is manufactured according to our Full Quality
Assurance System certified by CETECOM ICT Services
GmbH in compliance with ANNEX V of the R&TTE-Directive
99/5/EC. The presumption of conformity with the essential
requirements regarding Council Directive 99/5/EC is
ensured.
Senior Approvals Manager"
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) has been signed.
In case of need, a copy of the original DoC can be made
available via the company hotline.

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Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom
Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer)
may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the
customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guar-
antee under the conditions set out below:
◆In the case of new devices and their compo-
nents exhibiting defects resulting from manu-
facturing and/or material faults within
24 months of purchase, Siemens shall, at its
own option and free of charge, either replace
the device with another device reflecting the
current state of the art, or repair the said
device. In respect of parts subject to wear and
tear (including but not limited to, batteries, key-
pads, casing), this warranty shall be valid for
six months from the date of purchase.
◆This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device
defect is attributable to improper treatment
and/or failure to comply with information con-
tained in the user manuals.
◆This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to
services performed by the authorised dealer or
the customer themselves (e. g. installation,
configuration, software downloads). User man-
uals and any software supplied on a separate
data medium shall be excluded from the Guar-
antee.
◆The purchase receipt, together with the date of
purchase, shall be required as evidence for
invoking the Guarantee. Claims under the Guar-
antee must be submitted within two months of
the Guarantee default becoming evident.
◆Ownership of devices or components replaced
by and returned to Siemens shall vest in Sie-
mens.
◆This Guarantee shall apply to new devices pur-
chased in the European Union. For Products
sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is
issued by: Siemens plc, Information & Commu-
nication Mobile Devices. Siemens House,
Oldbury, Bracknell, RG12 8FZ.
◆Any other claims resulting out of or in connec-
tion with the device shall be excluded from this
Guarantee. Nothing in this Guarantee shall
attempt to limit or exclude a Customers Statu-
tory Rights, nor the manufacturer's liability for
death or personal injury resulting from its neg-
ligence.
◆The duration of the Guarantee shall not be
extended by services rendered under the terms
of the Guarantee.
◆Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Siemens
reserves the right to charge the customer for
replacement or repair.
◆The above provisions does not imply a change
in the burden of proof to the detriment of the
customer.
To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Sie-
mens telephone service. The relevant number is to
be found in the accompanying user manual.

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Menu tree
Your phone has an extensive range of features.
These are offered in the form of menus.
With the phone in the idle status, press MENU
(open menu), scroll to the required function and
then press OK to confirm your choice.
To return to idle status: press key along.
There are two ways in which you can access a func-
tion:
◆Scroll with keys tand s,
◆Key in the appropriate digit combination,
e.g. MENU I12 to set the time.
1 SEL SERVICES 1-1 WITHHOLD NO Select services are functions provided by your network provider.
You can only use these services if you have requested them from
your network provider. Your network provider can supply further
information about these functions.
When you have chosen a select service, do not hang up until after
the confirmation tone from the phone network.
1-2 CALL WAITING
1-3 RINGBACK OFF
1-4 CALL DIVERT
The following select services are available during the call when you press the MENU display key: RINGBACK, ACCEPT,
REJECT, EXTN CALL, END CALL, CONFERENCE, END CONF.
2 AUDIO SET UP 2-2 RINGER 5 level settings + "Crescendo" + OFF
2-3 MELODY 10 selectable melodies
3 BASE SET 3-1 DATE/TIME 3-1-1 DATE SET Input format: DDMMYY
3-1-2 CLOCK SET Input format: HHMM
3-1-3 CLOCK MODE Select 12 or 24 hour clock
3-2 SYSTEM PIN Change system PIN (default is 0000)
3-3 BASE RESET Restore factory settings (system PIN does not change, handsets are
still registered)
3-4 ADD FEATURES 3-4-1 DIAL MODE Select between TONE and PULSE
3-4-2 TBR Use sto select the setting
3-4-3 BARGE IN Activate/deactivate the function
3-5 PRESELECT 3-5-1 PRESELECT NO Network provider prefix to be inserted
automatically before any dialled
number.
4 ANS MACHINE 4-1 MAILBOX
MAILBOX --> Store the number of the network mailbox for fast access (for dialling,
press the 1key and hold in idle status).
Network mailbox: Your service provider's answering machine; must be ordered sepa-
rately. The network mailbox list can be displayed if your network service provider supports
this function and the mailbox has been defined for fast access.
5REGISTERHS