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The handset and base at a glance

The handset at a glance

1 Charge status of

Display keys on handset:

the batteries

Pressing a key launches the

function that appears above

2 Answer machine icon

that key in the display.

3 Display keys

4 Message key

Display

Function when

Flashes: new messages

icon

pressed

received

INT

Call other registered

5 Handsfree key

11.12.

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handsets.

6 Control key (u)

INT

Open main/

7 Talk key

submenu.

8 Directory key

Go back one menu

(press down)

level.

9 End call and

Scroll up/down or

On/Off key

adjust volume

10 Ringer on/off

with u.

(press and hold

in idle status)

Move cursor to left/

right with u.

11 Keypad lock on/off

(press and hold)

Backspace deletes

12 Recall key

one character at a

- Consultation call (flash)

time from right

- Dialling pause

to left.

(press and hold)

Confirm menu

13 Microphone

function or save

14 "Microphone off" key

entry.

The base station at a glance

Registration/paging key:

Search for handsets (press briefly, "Paging" )

On/Off key: activate and deactivate answer machine.

Lights up: answer machine is activated.

Flashes: there is at least one new message or message is

in the process of being recorded.

Flashes very quickly for about 4 seconds: memory is full.

Volume keys: (– = quieter; + = louder)

During message playback: adjust the speaking volume.

While phone is ringing: adjust ringer volume.

Play/Stop key:

Play back messages from the answer machine, or cancel

playback.

During message playback:

Delete current message.

Skip to the start of the current message (press once) or go

to the previous message (press twice).

Skip to next message.

Phone settings

Changing the display language

Operating the base station on

the PABX

Settings

Handset

The following settings are only necessary if

Language

your PABX requires them, see the user guide

select the language

‰

for your PABX.

The current language is indicated by

When entering the digits, enter them slowly

If you accidentally choose a language you do not

one after the other.

understand:

4 2 1

Changing the dialling mode

4 I O 1 1

(press the keys one after the other)

Select the correct language with

and press OK

The number for the set dialling mode flashes:

= touch tone dialling (DTMF);

Resetting the handset

= dial pulsing (DP)

You can reset individual settings and changes that

enter number

you have made. Entries in the directory, the calls

Setting recall

list and the handset's registration to the base

4 I O 1 2

station will be retained.

Settings

The number for the current recall flashes:

Handset

= 80 ms;

= 100 ms;

= 120 ms;

Reset Handset

= 250 ms;

= 300 ms;

= 600 ms;

enter number

Cancel the reset with

Changing pause after line seizure

Restoring the base station to the

You can set the length of the pause inserted

factory settings

between pressing the talk key

phone number.

When restoring factory settings:

4 I O 1 O

All handsets are de-registered

The number for the current pause length

Individual settings are reset

flashes:

= 1 sec.;

= 3 sec.;

All lists are deleted

enter number

The system PIN is reset to the original

code 0000

Changing the pause after the recall key

4 I O 1 4

Only the date and time are retained.

Software reset

The number for the current pause length

Settings

flashes:

= 800 ms;

= 1600 ms;

Base

enter number

Base Reset

Hardware reset

Locating a handset ("paging")

Disconnect the power cord from the base station.

You can locate your handset using the base

Hold down the registration/paging key on the

station.

base station while reconnecting the power cable

Briefly press the registration/paging key on

to the base station. Release the key after approxi-

the base station.

mately 5 seconds.

All handsets will ring simultaneously

Repeater mode

("paging"), even if the ringer tones are

deactivated.

With a repeater you can increase the range of your

base station. You will need to activate repeater

End paging: briefly press the registration/paging

mode. Repeater mode and Eco mode or Eco

key on the base station or the talk key

mode+ cancel each other out.

handset.

Making calls

Making external calls and ending

Calling Line Identification

calls

When you receive a call, the caller's number will be

displayed on your handset; the caller's name will

External calls are calls using the public telephone

be displayed if it is stored in the directory.

network.

(Enter the phone number)

Requirements:

The phone number is dialled. (Or you can first

1 You have asked your network provider for the

press and hold

[dial tone] and then enter the

caller's number (CLIP) to be displayed on your

number.) During the call you can adjust the ear-

handset screen.

piece volume using

and set the volume with

2 The caller has asked the network provider for his

End the call/cancel dialling:

number to be identified (CLI).

Press the end call key

You can automatically insert a network provider

dialling code before any phone number.

not requested Calling Line Identification,

Withheld appears if the caller has withheld CLI,

Accepting a call

and Unavailable appears if CLI has not been

The handset indicates an incoming call by ringing

requested.

and by a display on the screen. Press the talk key

Switch to mute

to accept the call. When Auto Answer is acti-

vated, simply remove the handset from the base

You can mute your handset when making

station/charging cradle. In idle status, use

external calls. Your caller can no longer hear you.

activate the menu for setting the call volume and

Press the "Microphone off" key

use

to set the volume.

to activate/deactivate the function.

Using the directory and lists

Directory

Using other functions

To open the directory: press

The following functions can be selected with

You can store up to 40 numbers (max. 32 digits)

and associated names (max. 14 characters).

New Entry

Enter letters/characters.

Show Number

Saving the first number in the directory

(enter number)

New Entry?

Use Number

(enter name)

Storing a number in the directory

New Entry

Edit Entry

(enter number)

Delete Entry

(enter name)

Send Entry

Selecting a directory entry

Open the directory with

You have the follow-

ing options:

Delete List

Use

to scroll through the entries until the

required name is selected.

Send List

Enter the first character of the name and scroll

to the entry with

, if required.

Shortcut

Dialling with the directory

(select entry)

General

Using several handsets

Setting the alarm clock

Making internal calls

Activating/deactivating the alarm clock

Internal calls are free calls to other handsets that

are registered to the same base station.

To make a call to other handsets, press

When activated:

INT

(1...4, enter internal number of

the handset), the handset is called or

When the alarm clock rings, press any key to

INT

star key

, all handsets are called.

switch it off for 24 hours.

When a participant answers you can speak to

If the alarm clock is set, the wake-up icon

them. To end the call, press the end call key

appear on the screen and the wake-up time will

be displayed instead of the date.

Internal consultation call/

Setting the wake-up time

connecting a call

You are in conversation with an external

participant. Press the INT key and call one or all

Enter the wake-up time in hours and minutes,

handsets. The external participant hears the hold

then press OK.

music.

= 400 ms;

= 800 ms

Before the internal participant has answered,

Entering letters/characters

press the end call key

; the call is diverted

to the participant who answers the call.

Press the relevant key the number of times

After the internal participant has answered,

indicated.

you can talk to him. Press the end call key

;

Briefly press the hash key

and sending the

the call is diverted, or press the display key

;

"Abc" to "123" mode, from "123" to "abc" mode

you are reconnected to the external partici-

and from "abc" to "Abc" mode.

pant.

Standard characters

= 7 sec.

Listening in to an external call

You are conducting an external call. An internal

participant can listen in on this call and take part

in the conversation (conference).

Precondition: The Listening in function must be

= 3200 ms

activated.

Activating/deactivating listening in

Settings

Base

‰

Listening in

OK (

= on)

Internal listening in (conference)

You want to listen in to an existing external call.

Press and hold the

key. You can listen in to the

call. All participants hear a signal tone.

To end: press the end call key

. All participants

hear a signal tone.

If the first internal participant presses the end call

key

, the handset that has "listened in" remains

1) Space

on a

connected to the external participant.

Using the directory and lists

Using shortcut keys

You can assign directory entries to the keys 0

and 2–9:

(select entry)

Shortcut

(press the key you want to assign the

entry to)

To dial, press and hold the required shortcut key.

Transferring the directory to

appears in the display if you have

another handset

Requirements:

The sending and receiving handsets must

both be registered to the same base station.

The other handset and the base station can

send and receive directory entries.

(select entry)

Send Entry

Send List

during the call

(enter the internal number of the

receiving handset)

Last number redial list

This list contains the ten last dialled numbers.

Dialling from the last number redial list

(

press

briefly)

(select entry)

Managing entries in the last number

Save new phone number.

redial list

Display the phone number.

(

press

briefly)

(select entry)

Edit or add to the number.

Then dial or select other

functions from the MENU.

You can select the following settings:

Edit selected entry.

Use Number

Edit or add to the number.

Delete selected entry.

Then dial or select other

functions from the MENU.

Send a single entry to another

handset.

Copy to Dir.

Copy an entry to the directory.

Delete all directory entries.

Delete Entry

Delete selected entry.

Send the complete list to

Delete List

Delete all entries.

another handset.

For shortcuts, assign the current

entry to a key.

Safety precautions

Read this user guide and the safety precautions

carefully before use. Explain their content and the

Alarm Clock

potential hazards associated with using the

‰

OK (

= on)

Activation

telephone to your children.

Only use the mains adapter supplied.

Set the wake-up time

Fit only the recommended, rechargeable

batteries, i.e. never use any other battery type

or non-rechargeable batteries as this could

result in significant health risks and personal

will

injury.

The operation of medical appliances may be

affected. Be aware of the technical conditions

in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's

surgery.

Do not hold the rear of the handset to your

Alarm Clock

ear when it is ringing. Otherwise you risk

Wake-up time

serious and permanent damage to your

hearing.

The handset may cause an unpleasant

humming noise in hearing aids.

Do not install the phone in a bathroom or

shower room. The handset and base station

are not splashproof.

Do not use your phone in environments with

a potential explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops.

to switch from

If you give your Gigaset to someone else,

make sure you also give them the user guide.

Please remove faulty base stations from use

or have them repaired by Service, as they

could interfere with other wireless services.

Disposal:

Batteries should not be disposed of in general

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product is subject to European Directive

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authority, your refuse collection service or the

dealer you purchased the product from.

Answer machine operation

Calls list/voicemail (network

The answer machine can be operated from the

handset or by using the key on the base station.

mailbox) list

The telephone is supplied with a pre-recorded

An advisory tone sounds and the message key

announcement. You can only record your own

flashes as soon as a new entry appears in the calls

announcement messages using the handset.

This pre-recorded announcement is used if no

list/voicemail list. A message appears in the

personal announcement is available.

display.

If the memory is full, the answer machine switches

When you press the

key, all the lists are dis-

itself off automatically. It activates again automat-

played. If only one list contains new messages,

ically when you delete old messages.

this will be opened automatically.

Activating/deactivating the answer machine

Please note:

‰

Voice Mail

If calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will

receive a message if the appropriate settings

(

= on)

have been set (depending on your network

When the answer machine is switched on,

provider).

the

icon appears in the display.

Recording your own announcement

Calls list

Voice Mail

Precondition: CLIP

Rec announce

Depending on the type of list set, the calls list

Speak after OK

contains

You hear the ready tone (short tone). Now say

answered calls

your announcement (at least 3 seconds).

missed calls

Press OK to confirm or press

calls recorded by the answer machine

recording. After recording, the announcement is

Depending on the type of list set, all numbers of

played back for you to check.

the last 25 incoming calls are saved or just the

Please note:

missed calls are saved.

Recording ends automatically when the max.

The calls list is displayed as follows:

recording time of 170 seconds is reached or if

CallsList 01+02

there is a break in speaking of more than

2 seconds.

Number of new entries + number of old, read entries

Playing/deleting messages

Open the calls list

CallsList 01+02

Open the voicemail list to play back messages.

The last incoming call is displayed.

Stopping and controlling playback

If necessary, use

to select another entry.

During message playback:

Using other functions

Stop playback. Press

(select entry)

Go to the start of the current message.

The following functions can be selected with

2 x

Skip to the previous message.

Delete Entry

Delete current entry.

Skip to the next message.

2 x

Go to the next message but one.

Copy to Dir.

Copy an entry to the directory.

Date/Time

Call date and time (if set).

Deleting individual messages

While playback is paused, press the

Status

New Call: new missed call.

Deleting all old messages

Old Call: entry already read.

During playback or pause:

Answ.: call taken.

Delete all old

Delete List

Warning! All old and new

(confirm the security prompt)

entries will be deleted.

Picking up am the answer machine

Calling back a caller from the calls list

You can still accept a call while the answer

CallsList 01+02

machine is recording the message by pressing

(select entry)

Recording stops and you can speak to the caller.

Safety

Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the

Recommended batteries

keypad lock is activated!

Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH)

Not all of the functions described in this user

Size:

AAA (Micro, HR03)

guide are available in all countries.

Voltage:

1.2 V

Capacity:

400–800 mAh

Care

We recommend the following types of battery:

Wipe down the base station and handset with a

GP 550/700 mAh, Yuasa Phone 700/800 mAh,

damp cloth (no solvents) or an antistatic cloth.

Peacebay 550/650 mAh (Valid at the time of going

Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.

to press). The handset is supplied with recom-

mended batteries.

Contact with liquid

Base station power consumption

If the handset should come into contact with

liquid:

In standby mode

Switch the handset off and remove the

– Handset in base station

batteries immediately.

– Handset outside base station

Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.

During a call

Pat all parts dry, then place the handset with

General specifications

the battery compartment open and the

keypad facing down in a dry, warm place

DECT standard

for at least 72 hours (not in a microwave,

GAP standard

oven etc.).

Range

Do not switch on the handset again until it

is completely dry.

Base station power

When it has fully dried out, you will normally be

supply

able to use it again.

Environmental condi-

tions in operation

ECO DECT

Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom

You are helping to protect the environment with

Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer)

your Gigaset AS185.

may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the cus-

Reduced energy consumption

tomer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee

Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug

under the conditions set out below:

u In the case of new devices and their components

and uses less power.

exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing

Reduced transmission power

and/or material faults within 24 months of pur-

The transmission power of your telephone is

chase, Gigaset Communications shall, at its own

option and free of charge, either replace the device

reduced automatically:

with another device reflecting the current state of

The handset's transmission power is reduced

the art, or repair the said device. In respect of parts

depending on the distance to the base station.

subject to wear and tear (including but not limited

The transmission power on the base station is

to, batteries, keypads, casing), this warranty shall

reduced to virtually zero when only one handset

be valid for six months from the date of purchase.

is registered and the handset is in the base

u This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device defect

station.

is attributable to improper treatment and/or fail-

You can reduce the transmission power of the

ure to comply with information contained in the

handset and base station even more by using

user guides.

u This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to serv-

Eco Mode/Eco Mode+:

Eco Mode: 80% transmission power

ices performed by the authorised dealer or the

reduction in standby mode and during a call

customer themselves (e. g. installation, configura-

tion, software downloads). User guides and any

(the range of the base station is reduced).

software supplied on a separate data medium shall

Eco Mode+: 100% transmission power

be excluded from the Guarantee.

deactivation in standby mode (top left

u The purchase receipt, together with the date of

display icon

). Press and hold the talk

purchase, shall be required as evidence for invok-

key

to check that the base station can

ing the Guarantee. Claims under the Guarantee

be reached. You will hear the ringing tone

must be submitted within two months of the Guar-

if the base station can be reached.

antee default becoming evident.

Setting up the answer machine

The answer machine has already been preset at

the factory. Make individual settings using the

handset.

Details on how to set a delay time, after which the

answer machine is to answer a call, as well as

details on how to set the recording length and

activate call screening during the recording, are

available from the Menu tree.

Assigning key 1 for fast access to the answer

machine (network mailbox)

Answer Mach.

Simply press and hold key

on the handset and

you will be connected directly to the answer

machine (network mailbox).

Remote operation when on the move

Announcements

You can check and activate your answer machine

from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone etc.).

Requirements:

You have set a system PIN other than 0000.

The phone you are using for remote

to reject your

operation has touch tone dialling (DTMF),

i.e. you hear different tones when you press

the keys.

Calling the answer machine and playing

back messages

(Dial your own number)

while listening to

your announcement: press the

key and enter

the system PIN

The following keys are used for operation:

Go to the start of the current message.

Press twice to go back to the previous

message.

again to resume.

Stop playback. Press again to resume.

Skip to next message.

delete current message.

Activating the answer machine

(Enter your own number and allow the phone

to ring until you hear the message: "Please enter

display key.

PIN")

enter system PIN

Specifications

u Ownership of devices or components replaced by

and returned to Gigaset Communications shall

vest in Gigaset Communications.

u 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:

Gigaset Communications UK Limited, Quatro

House, Lyon Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER.

u Any other claims resulting out of or in connection

with the device shall be excluded from this Guar-

antee. Nothing in this Guarantee shall attempt to

limit or exclude a Customers Statutory Rights, nor

the manufacturer's liability for death or personal

injury resulting from its negligence.

u The duration of the Guarantee shall not be

approx. 1.3 W

extended by services rendered under the terms of

approx. 1.3 W

the Guarantee.

u Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Gigaset

approx. 1.5 W

Communications reserves the right to charge the

customer for replacement or repair.

u The above provisions does not imply a change in

is supported

the burden of proof to the detriment of the cus-

is supported

tomer.

up to 300 m outdoors

To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Gigaset

up to 50 m indoors

Communications telephone service. The relevant

230 V ~/50 Hz

number is to be found in the accompanying user

guide.

+5°C to +45°C, 20% to

75% relative humidity

Authorisation

This device is intended for analogue phone lines

in the UK. Country-specific requirements have

been taken into consideration.

We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare that

this device meets the essential requirements and

other relevant regulations laid down in Directive

1999/5/EC. A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of

Conformity is available at this Internet address:

www.gigaset.com/docs

Issued Gigaset Communications GmbH

Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt.

Rights of modification reserved.

www.gigaset.com

This user guide is made from 100% recycled paper.

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