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  • Page 1 A170/A170A A270/A270A You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals User guide online on your smartphone or tablet: Download the Gigaset Help app...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Overview of the handset ............. . 4 Overview of the A170A/A270A base .
  • Page 3 Contents Telephone settings ..............28 Call volume.
  • Page 4: Overview Of The Handset

    Overview of the handset Overview of the handset 3 Display keys and functions ( p. 12) Various functions, depending on the operating situation 4 Talk key / Handsfree key Handsfree mode (A270/A270A only) Accept call; select number displayed ¥ Open the redial list Press briefly ¥...
  • Page 5: Overview Of The A170A/A270A Base

    Overview of the A170A/A270A base Overview of the A170A/A270A base D Back key During message playback: ¤ Go to the start of the press once current message: ¤ Skip to the previous press twice message: E On/Off and Playback/Stop key ¤...
  • Page 6: Illustration In The User Guide

    Illustration in the user guide Illustration in the user guide Warnings, the non-adherence to which can result in damage to devices or personal injury. Important information regarding function and appropriate handling or functions that could generate costs. Additional helpful information. Keys Talk key Handsfree key...
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    If you use a medical device (e.g. a pacemaker), please contact the device manufacturer. They will be able to advise you regarding the susceptibility of the device to external sources of high fre- quency energy (for the specifications of your Gigaset product see "Specifications").
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Contents of the package • one base • one power adapter • one handset • one phone cable • two batteries • one battery cover • one user guide If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, the package should contain two batteries, a battery cover and a charging cradle with power adapter for each additional handset.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Base To Power Supply And Telephone Network

    Connect the power adapter ¤ Connect the phone jack and insert the cables into the cable channels. A170/A270 A170A/A270A The power adapter must always be connected as the phone does not work without a power supply. The answer machine (A170A/A270A only) will not be ready for operation until approximately 30 seconds after the base has been connected.
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    Getting started Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries Only use rechargeable batteries, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed or the batteries could explode.
  • Page 11 Getting started Setting time and date Set the date/time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and to enable the alarm to be used. ¤ MENU Settings Date/Time Enter the date in 8 digits (day, month and year) Enter the time in 4 digits (hours and minutes) OK (Display: Saved)
  • Page 12: Operating The Handset

    Operating the handset Operating the handset Switching the handset on and off ¤ Press and hold the End call key When you place a switched-off handset into the base or the charging cradle, it switches on automatically after about 30 seconds. When the handset is removed from the base/charging cradle, the display switches off briefly.
  • Page 13: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls Making a call ¤ Enter the number Press the Talk key . . . The number is dialled ¤ Press and hold the Talk key . . . The dial tone can be heard Enter the number To change the receiver volume during a call: to set the volume To end call / cancel dialling:...
  • Page 14: Caller Display

    In handsfree mode, you switch on the loudspeaker so that you can hear the caller without holding the handset to your ear. During a call and when playing back the answer machine (Gigaset A270A only) you switch handsfree mode on or off by pressing the Handsfree key Adjusting the loudspeaker volume: ¤...
  • Page 15: Automatic Network Provider Selection (Preselection)

    Making calls Automatic network provider selection (Preselection) You can store a Call-by-Call number (preselection number), which automatically prefixes the number you dial. If you want to make a call to a different country through a particular network provider, for example, you can store their number here. Create a list with prefix numbers or with the first digits of prefix numbers which are preceded by the preselection number.
  • Page 16: Directory

    Directory Directory The local directory is unique to the handset. However, it is possible to send entries to other handsets ( p. 16). To open the directory: Press down on the control key Phone numbers (max. 22 digits) with associated names (max. 14 characters) can be stored. Saving a number to the directory Entering letters/characters ( p.
  • Page 17: Message/Call Lists

    Message/call lists Additional functions The following functions are available for working with directory entries or whole directories: Show Number Display the number of the directory entry selected Show Name Display the name of the directory entry selected Edit Entry Edit the number or name of the directory entry selected Use Number Dial numbers Shortcut...
  • Page 18: Answer Machine List (A170A/A270A Only) / Network Mailbox List

    Message/call lists Using other functions ¤ Select entry MENU Possible functions: Delete Entry / Copy to Dir. / Date/Time / Status / Delete List Calling back a caller from the call list ¤ MENU Messages CallsList 01+02 Select entry Answer machine list (A170A/A270A only) / network mailbox list You can use the answer machine list/network mailbox list to play back messages stored on the answer machines.
  • Page 19: Local Answer Machine (A170A/A270A Only)

    Local answer machine (A170A/A270A only) Local answer machine (A170A/A270A only) Either the handset or the keys on the base are used to personalise settings on and operate the answer machine ( p. 5). Setting up the answer machine The answer machine has been preset with default settings. You can change the settings. Recording your own announcement ¤...
  • Page 20: Operation Using The Handset

    Number of new messages + number of old entries which have already been played back If there are new messages, playback starts with the first new message, otherwise with the first old message. Gigaset A270A only: The handset loudspeaker switches on automatically. Switch off the loudspeaker: Press the Handsfree key A message consists of two parts: •...
  • Page 21 MENU Accept Recording stops and you can speak to the caller. Gigaset A270A only: If CallScreening via the handset is switched on ( p. 28) and the call can already be heard through the handset, you can only take the call with MENU Accept OK.
  • Page 22: Operation When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Local answer machine (A170A/A270A only) Operation when on the move (remote operation) You can check and activate your answer machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone etc.). The system PIN is not 0000 ( p. 30). The other telephone has tone dialling (DTMF). Switching on the answer machine ¤...
  • Page 23: Network Mailbox

    Network mailbox Network mailbox The network mailbox has been requested from the network provider. Entering the number of the network mailbox ¤ MENU Answer Machine Netw. Mailbox Enter the number Playing back messages ¤ From the menu: MENU Answer Machine Play Messages A170A/A270A: Netw.
  • Page 24: De-Registering The Handset

    The registration process takes approximately 1 minute. The handsets are assigned the lowest free internal number (1-4). If the numbers 1-4 have already been allocated to other devices, number 4 is overwritten. De-registering the handset You can de-register any other registered handset from any registered Gigaset handset. ¤ MENU Settings...
  • Page 25 Using handsets Ending the internal call: ¤ Press the End call key Making an internal consultation call / transferring a call Call an external participant and transfer the call to an internal participant or hold a consultation call with him or her. ¤...
  • Page 26: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Additional functions Alarm clock Date and time have been set. Switching the alarm clock on and off ¤ MENU Alarm Clock Activation OK ( = activated) ¤ Enter the wake-up time in hours and minutes Alarm clock enabled: the alarm clock icon and wake-up time are displayed instead of the date.
  • Page 27: Quick Dial

    Additional functions Quick dial You can assign entries from the directory to keys 2 to 9. Dialling quick dial numbers ¤ Press and hold the quick dial key to which the required number is assigned Assigning Shortcut keys ¤ Select entry MENU Shortcut ¤...
  • Page 28: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Telephone settings Call volume The receiver volume can be set at 5 levels. A170H: ¤ MENU Audio Settings Handset Volume Select volume = selected) A270H: ¤ MENU Audio Settings Handset Volume Earpiece / Speaker Select volume ( = selected) Ringtones Activating/deactivating the ringtone ¤...
  • Page 29: Display Language

    It is possible to call a network mailbox or the telephone's local answer machine (A170A/A270A) directly by pressing key Settings for fast access are handset-specific. A different answer machine can be assigned to key on each registered handset. A170/A270: The network mailbox is automatically linked to the key. ¤ MENU Answer Machine Set Key 1 Answer Mach.
  • Page 30: System Pin

    Telephone settings System PIN Changing the system PIN ¤ MENU Settings Base System PIN Enter the current 4-digit system PIN (default setting: 0000) Enter the new 4-digit system Resetting the system PIN (A170A/A270A only) Resetting the base to the original PIN 0000: ¤...
  • Page 31: Resetting The System

    Telephone settings Resetting the system Resetting the base A reset disables the mode No Radiation, resets individual settings and deletes all the lists. The time and date are not affected. The answer machine (A170A/A270A only) will not be ready for operation until approximately 15 seconds after the reset. Resetting the base via the menu The handsets remain registered.
  • Page 32: Operating The Base With A Pabx/Router

    Telephone settings Operating the base with a PABX/router Operation with a router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, echoes potentially occurring can be reduced by enabling Echo mode. ¤ MENU Settings Base Additional Echo mode = activated) If there are no problems with echoes, this function should be deactivated.
  • Page 33: Customer Service & Assistance

    Customer Service & Assistance Customer Service & Assistance Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service section of our Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/service. In our constantly updated online service you can find: •...
  • Page 34: Questions And Answers

    Customer Service & Assistance Questions and answers If you have any questions about the use of your telephone, please go to www.gigaset.com/service where help is available at any time. Also, the following table lists frequently occurring problems and possible solutions.
  • Page 35: Manufacturer Warranty (Middle East)

    Manufacturer warranty (Middle East) On the purchase of your new Gigaset product, we guarantee that this equipment is a genuine manufacturer’s product and extend the following warranty: We guarantee this product against manufacturing defects for one full year from the date of purchase, unless specified otherwise.
  • Page 36: Manufacturer's Advice

    (with the exception of Switzerland) depending on national type approval. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. Hereby, Gigaset Communications GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Gigaset A170-A170A / A270- A270A is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.gigaset.com/docs.
  • Page 37: Environment

    Our environmental statement We at Gigaset Communications GmbH are aware of our social responsibility. That is why we actively take steps to create a better world. In all areas of our business – from product planning and production to sales and waste of disposal –...
  • Page 38: Technical Details

    10 mW average power per channel, 250 mW pulse power Environmental conditions for operation +5 °C to +45 °C, 20 % to 75 % relative humidity Power consumption of the base A170/A270 A170A/A270A In standby mode – Handset in charging cradle approx.
  • Page 39 Index Index ......Customer Care ... . . Customer Service &...
  • Page 40 Index ..Network provider selection, automatic Number ......Idle status .
  • Page 41 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2017 Subject to availability. All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com Apple, the Apple logo and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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