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Gigaset Communications GmbH
Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt
Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH
under trademark license of Siemens AG.
As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the
trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset' .
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
www.gigaset.com
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  • Page 1 Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under trademark license of Siemens AG. As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset' . © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010 All rights reserved. Subject to availability.

  • Page 2: The Handset At A Glance

    The handset at a glance The handset at a glance ¢ 1 Display in idle status (example) ¢ 2 Charge status of the batteries ( page 8) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 14) 4 Message key ( page 24) Access to calls and message lists;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents The handset at a glance ..........1 Safety precautions .
  • Page 4 Contents Handset settings ..........27 Changing date and time .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    ƒ If you give your telephone to someone else, make sure you include the user guide. Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by Gigaset Serv- ice, as they could interfere with other wireless services. Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.

  • Page 6: First Steps

    First steps First steps Check the package contents One handset One charging cradle One power adapter for charging cradle Two batteries One battery cover One user guide Setting up the charging cradle The charging cradle is designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +41°F to +113°F.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Charging Cradle (If Included)

    First steps Please note: Never expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight, or other electrical devices. Protect your telephone from moisture, dust, and corrosive liquids and fumes. Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug of the power adapter 1.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    First steps Setting up the handset for use Carry out the following steps for each handset. The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Use only rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) UL-approved AAA batteries. Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types, as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
  • Page 9 Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base sta- tion. The actual registration procedure will depend on the type of base station. Automatically register the handset to the Gigaset A580/A585 base station ¤...
  • Page 10 First steps The following is displayed after successful automatic or manual handset registration: the strength of the reception signal between base Ð station and handset: – good to poor: Ð i Ñ Ò – no reception: | flashes Þ Menu battery charge status: –...
  • Page 11 First steps 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. When registering the handset to an A580 IP base station, the date and time are set automatically via the Internet.
  • Page 12 First steps ¤ The active line is marked [...]. Enter Date: Enter month, day and year as an [10.01.2009] 8-digit number using the handset (e.g. QQ 2QQO Ç for 10/1/09). If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom of the Control key to toggle between fields.
  • Page 13 First steps Area codes ¢ To return calls using the incoming caller ID list ( page 24), your phone's area code ("local area code") must be stored. If your phone is in a "multiple area code" area, the extra codes for this area must also be stored. Local Area Code ¢...

  • Page 14: What Would You Like To Do Next

    Now that you have successfully started your A58H, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important topics. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices, such as other Gigaset telephones, ¢ you should first read the section titled "Using the phone"...

  • Page 15: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the following description, the side of the Control key you need to press for each operation is indicated accordingly, (e.g. t for "press the top of the Control key." The Control key has a number of different functions: When the handset is in idle status Open the directory ¢...

  • Page 16: Keys On The Keypad

    Using the phone Keys on the keypad c / Q / *, etc. Press the matching key on the handset. Enter digits or letters. Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the Control key.

  • Page 17: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the End Call key (confir- mation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the End Call key again (confirmation tone) to switch the handset on.

  • Page 18: Illustration Of Operating Steps In The User Guide

    Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: ¢ ¢ ¢ §Menu§ Settings Handset Auto Answer means: Þ Menu ¤ §Menu§ Press the display key to open the main menu.

  • Page 19: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). M 2 2 for "Set ringer melody volume." §Menu§ Example: §Menu§...

  • Page 20: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls Answering a call The handset indicates an incoming call in three ways: by ringing, by a display on the screen, and by the flashing Speaker key d. Making an external call You can answer the call by: ¤...

  • Page 21: Handsfree Talking

    Making calls Display with CID Handsfree talking If you have CID, then the name that is regis- In handsfree mode, instead of holding the tered with your network provider for the handset to your ear, you can place it, for caller's number will also be displayed.

  • Page 22: Muting

    Making calls Muting CID 2.5 services (network services) You can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call. If CID is activated and a waiting call is dis- §Mute§ Press the display key to mute played, 4 different CID 2.5 services (network the handset.

  • Page 23: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and Storing a number in the directory ¢ ¢ §Menu§ New Entry lists §OK§ Enter the number and press §OK§ Enter the name and press The options are: Directory Order of directory entries Last number redial list Directory entries are usually sorted in alpha- Call history...
  • Page 24 Using the directory and lists Managing directory entries Using shortcut keys ¢ q (Select entry) You can assign directory entries to the keys 0 and 2–9: ¢ ¢ q (select entry) Editing entries ¢ §Menu§ ¢ ¢ ~ (press the key you want §Menu§...

  • Page 25: Last Number Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Copying a displayed number to the Opening lists with the directory message key You can copy numbers displayed in a list (e.g. An advisory tone sounds as soon as a the calls list or redial list) to the directory. new message arrives in a list.

  • Page 26: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox Using the network Viewing the network mailbox report mailbox When a message is recorded, you receive a The network mailbox is your network pro- call from the network mailbox. If you have vider's answering machine within the net- requested caller ID, the network mailbox work.

  • Page 27: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Setting the alarm clock You are helping to protect the environment Precondition: The date and time have ¢ with your Gigaset handset. already been set ( page 10). Reducing energy consumption Activating/deactivating the alarm clock By using an energy-saving power supply, ¢...

  • Page 28: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Handset settings Changing the display language Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your individual You can view the display texts in different requirements. languages. ¢ ¢ §Menu§ Settings Handset ¢ Changing date and time Language The current language is indicated by ‰.

  • Page 29: Changing The Handsfree/Earpiece Volume

    Handset settings Changing the handsfree/ Setting the ringer volume earpiece volume The ringer volume is the same for all types of ringer melodies. ¢ ¢ You can adjust the volume for handsfree §Menu§ Settings Audio Settings ¢ Š talking to one of five settings (1–5, e.g. vol- Ringer Volume ume 3 = ) and the earpiece volume to...

  • Page 30: Advisory Tones

    Handset settings Advisory tones Restoring the handset to the factory settings Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell you about different activities and statuses. You can reset any individual settings and The following advisory tones can be acti- changes you have made. This will not affect vated and deactivated independently of entries in the directory, calls list, or the hand- each other:...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    The user must ask the telephone network pro- your telephone, you can contact us at any vider to activate Caller ID (CID). time at www.gigaset.com/customercare. You hear an error tone (descending tone The table below contains a list of common sequence) when pressing keys.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General specifications DECT 6.0 Supported Recommended batteries GAP standard Supported Technology: Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) No. of channels 60 duplex channels Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Radio frequency 1920–1930 MHz Voltage: 1.2 V range Capacity: 550–1000 mAh Duplex method Time multiplex, 10 ms frame length We recommend the following battery types because these are the only ones that guar-...

  • Page 33: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix Writing and editing text Setting uppercase/lowercase or digits Press the Pound key # briefly to switch The following rules apply when writing text: from "Abc" mode to "123," from "123" to Use t s to move the cursor to the left or "abc,"...

  • Page 34: Industry Canada Certification

    Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit tions (1) this device may not cause interference, not expressly approved by Gigaset Communica- and (2) this device must accept any interference, tions USA LLC could void the FCC authority to including interference that may cause undesired operate the equipment.

  • Page 35: Power Outage

    FCC / ACTA Information If you experience trouble with this telephone sys- 3. Connect the base station into an outlet on a cir- tem, disconnect it from the network until the cuit different from that to which the receiver is problem has been corrected or until you are sure connected.

  • Page 36: Safety Precautions

    FCC / ACTA Information Safety precautions d.) If the product does not operate normally by fol- lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating Before using your telephone equipment, basic instructions because improper adjustment of safety instructions should always be followed to other controls may result in damage and may reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to...

  • Page 37: Service (Customer Care)

    "Product") provided by Gigaset Communi- tained or modified (including the antenna) by cations USA LLC or Gigaset Communications Can- anyone other than Gigaset NAM or a Gigaset ada Inc. (collectively "Gigaset NAM"). Gigaset NAM NAM-approved repair facility, or that have warrants to you that at the date of purchase, the been improperly installed.
  • Page 38 TED BY APPLICABLE LAW IS IN LIEU OF ANY All warranty claims must be made by notifying IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUD- Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the war- ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRAN- ranty period. Gigaset NAM's obligation to provide...

  • Page 39: Governing Law

    International Sale of Goods. NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service or BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our web FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY site at http://www.gigaset.com or please call...

  • Page 40: Mounting The Charging Cradle On The Wall

    Mounting the charging cradle on the wall Mounting the charging cradle on the wall 21 mm approx. 2.5 mm...

  • Page 41: Index

    Index Index Confirmation tone ..........Control key .
  • Page 42 Index ..... . . Fast access Key 1 (fast access) .....
  • Page 43 Index ....... . . Network services (CID 2.5 services) Talk key Number .

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