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Gigaset A490/A495
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of the batteries
2 Answering machine icon (A495 only)
3 Display keys
4 Message key
Flashes: new messages received
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5 Use
to activate the menu for setting
the volume
6 Speaker key
7 Control key (u)
8 Talk key
9 Directory key
(press down on the control key)
10 End call key and
On/Off button
11 Ringer tone on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
12 Keypad lock on/off (press and hold)
13 Flash key
- Consultation call (flash)
- Dialing pause (press and hold)
14 Microphone
15 Mute key
Please note
Charge the handset for
18 hours before first use.
Display keys on handset:
Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display.
Display
Function when pressed
INT
Call other registered handsets
MENU
Open main/submenu (see Menu tree
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Go back one menu level.
U
Scroll up/down or adjust volume with u.
T
Move cursor to left/right with u.
˜
Backspace deletes one character at a time.
OK
Confirm menu function or save entry.
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- Page 1 Gigaset A490/A495 The handset at a glance 1 Charge status of the batteries 2 Answering machine icon (A495 only) 3 Display keys 4 Message key ± U Flashes: new messages received 5 Use to activate the menu for setting 12/11 11:56am...
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Page 2: Reduced Energy Consumption
(press twice). 7 Skip to next message. ECO DECT You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A490/A495. Reduced energy consumption Your telephone has an energy-saving adapter plug and uses less energy. Reduced transmission power... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the Read this user guide and the safety precautions local waste disposal regulations, carefully before use. Explain their contents and details of which can be obtained from the potential hazards associated with using the your local authority or the dealer you telephone to your children. -
Page 4: First Steps
You can also mount the base station and charging cradle on the wall. 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 fumes. -
Page 5: Setting Up The Handset For Use
Warning ¢ Use only rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) UL-approved AAA batter- ies recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 16). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the batteries could explode. - Page 6 ¤ Insert the batteries with the polar- ity in the correct direction. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment. ¤ Slide the battery cover from the bottom up onto the casing until it clicks into place. ¤ To open the battery cover, for instance to replace the bat- teries, press the ribbing at the top of the battery cover...
- Page 7 Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge level can only display if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for 18 18 h hours. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base station or charging cra- dle and do not replace it until the batteries are completely dis- charged.
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Page 8: Activating/Deactivating The Handset
Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incom- ing calls, and so that the alarm can be used. ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ MENU Settings Date/Time ¢... -
Page 9: Making External Calls And Ending Calls
Making calls Muting Making external calls and You can mute your handset when making external calls. Your caller can no longer hear ending calls you but you can still hear them. Press the Mute key during the call to External calls are calls using the public tele- activate/deactivate the function. -
Page 10: Last Number Redial List
Storing additional entries in the Sending the directory to another directory handset ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ MENU New Entry Prerequisites: ◆ ¢ ¢ enter number) The sending and receiving handsets enter name) must both be registered to the same base station. -
Page 11: Calls List/Answering Machine (Network Mailbox) List
Calls list/answering machine Date/Time Call date and time (if set). (network mailbox) list Status new missed call. New Call: entry already Old Call: The message key flashes as soon as a new read. entry appears in the calls list/answering Show Name If you requested CNID, machine list. -
Page 12: Activating/Deactivating The Answering Machine
Operating the Playing back or deleting announcements ¢ answering machine See Menu tree page 24. (A495) Playing/deleting messages The answering machine can be operated ¢ Open the answering machine list to play ¢ from the handset or by using the key on the back messages ( page 11). -
Page 13: Locating A Handset ("Paging")
¢ You can register up to four handsets on (Dial your own number) while listening your base station (Gigaset A39H/A49H rec- to your announcement: press the key and ommended). enter the system PIN Use the following keys:... -
Page 14: De-Registering Handsets
De-registering Listening in to an external call handsets When you are conducting an external call, an internal participant can listen in on this Handsets can only be de-registered by call and take part in the conversation (con- resetting the base station to its default set- ference). -
Page 15: Phone Settings
Software reset ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Phone settings ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ MENU Settings Base ¢ For details on audio settings, see Menu tree Base Reset Reset? page 24. Hardware reset For details on setting the system PIN on the ¢... -
Page 16: Entering Letters/Characters
Appendix Base station power consumption In standby mode Entering letters/characters – Handset in base station approx. 1.3 W – Handset outside base station approx. 0.8 W During a call approx. 1.0 W Press the relevant key the number of times indicated. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions (1) this device may not cause interference, telephone, visit our website at and (2) this device must accept any interference, www.gigaset.com/service including interference that may cause undesired for 24-hour support. The table below con- operation of the device. -
Page 18: Fcc / Acta Information
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit equipment is of a type that is not intended to be not expressly approved by Gigaset Communica- repaired by the Customer (user). tions USA LLC could void the FCC authority to This telephone system may not be used on coin operate the equipment. - Page 19 Power Outage: 9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric In the event of a power outage, your cordless shock. telephone will not operate. The cordless tele- 10. Never push objects of any kind into this prod- phone requires electricity for operation.
- Page 20 BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric shock, and to properly dispose of batteries, please read and understand the following instructions. CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. BAT- TERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROP- ERLY.
- Page 21 Product or other acts which are not warranted to be free from defects at the time of purchase only. the fault of Gigaset NAM and which the Prod- uct is not specified to tolerate, including dam- 2. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY age caused by mishandling or blown fuses.
- Page 22 FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, All warranty claims must be made by notifying THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the war- QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, OR COR- ranty period. Gigaset NAM's obligation to provide...
- Page 23 SONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAIL- URE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service or FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE, FOR NEGLI- for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our web GENCE, AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR site at http://www.gigaset.com or please call...
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Page 24: Menu Tree
Menu tree Your phone has an extensive range of fea- keys to scroll to the function tures. These are offered in the form of you require and press to confirm. menus. To return to idle state: press the key. To select a function while the phone is in idle state, press (open menu), use MENU... - Page 25 Message Length Maximum No limit per call (overall recording time up to 12 minutes). 1 Minute Limit the recording time to 1 minute per call. 2 Minutes Limit the recording time to 2 minutes per call. 3 Minutes Limit the recording time to 3 minutes per call. Ring Delay Immediately Call is answered immediately.
- Page 26 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2012 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com A31008-M2200-R301-5-3S19...