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  • Page 1 GS270 GS270 plus You can also find the user guide online on your smartphone...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gigaset GS270 ........

  • Page 3: Overview

    Gigaset GS270 Overview Gigaset GS270 SIM/SD card slot Rear camera Message LED Flash / torch Front camera Fingerprint sensor Receiver Speaker Headset connector (3.5 mm jack) Volume button (top: +, bottom: –) On/Off button Touchscreen Microphone Micro-USB socket...

  • Page 4: Start Screen

    Start screen Start screen Notifications and Status bar Icons show the arrival of notifications and various states ( p. 80) Access to notifications ( p. 20) Access to quick settings ( p. 16) Google search ( p. 15) Area for apps and widgets They can be placed anywhere ( p.

  • Page 5: Illustration In The User Guide

    Illustration in the user guide Illustration in the user guide Icons 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. Prerequisite for carrying out the following action. Additional helpful information.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    78). • For your own safety, only use original, approved accessories from Gigaset for your mobile phone. Using incompatible accessories can damage the mobile phone and entail hazardous situations. Original acces- sories can be purchased from Gigaset Customer Service (see Customer service ( p.
  • Page 7 Safety precautions Headset High volumes can impair hearing. Listening to music or conversation with headphones set to a loud volume can be unpleasant and permanently impair hearing. To prevent loss of hearing, do not have the volume turned up too high for long periods. •...
  • Page 8 Do not use the device if the display is cracked or shattered. Fragments of glass or plastic can injure hands and face. • In the event of malfunction of your mobile phone, battery or accessories, please contact a Gigaset Service Centre for an inspection. Other important information •...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Replace the SIM/SD card slot and push down until it clicks into place. The device detects SD cards with a storage capacity of 32 GB. Higher capacity cards (to 128 GB) can be used if formatted on the GS270 (not from a PC).
  • Page 10 Getting started Charging the battery ¤ Plug the Micro-USB connector of the charger cable provided into the Micro-USB socket of the smartphone ¤ Connect the power adapter to the USB connector of the charger cable and connect it to the power source. The Message LED lights red during the charging process ( p.
  • Page 11 Getting started Setting up a Google account If you have another device on which emails, contacts, calendar entries and other information is managed, you can transfer this information. The other device has NFC (Near Field Communication). Transferring the account settings from another device ¤...
  • Page 12 Getting started Settings for notifications ¤ Select how notifications are displayed when the phone is locked Next Using Google services Various services are displayed. ¤ Use the switch to enable/disable the service you want to use Next Performing this step also means you accept the conditions of use and data protection declaration of Google.

  • Page 13: Using The Device

    Getting to know your device Using the device Getting to know your device Switching the device on and off Switching on ¤ Press and hold the On/Off button Unlock the display if required (if a display lock is set up to protect against unauthorised starting) .
  • Page 14 Getting to know your device Switching the device to and ending idle mode Switching the device to idle mode ¤ Briefly press the On/Off button If the device is not used for a defined time, it automatically switches to idle mode. Setting the period of inactivity for transitioning to idle mode ¤...
  • Page 15 Getting to know your device Spreading apart / pinching together your fingers ¤ Place two or more fingers on the screen at the same time ¤ Zoom in: Spread your fingers apart ¤ Zoom out: Pinch your fingers together Example: Scaling screen content. Only possible for special screens (such as Google Maps and Chrome).
  • Page 16 Getting to know your device Switching between start screens and apps At the bottom of every screen are three Navigation buttons: Opens the screen last viewed, even if it belongs to another app. You can go back several times (only as far as the start screen). Opens the start screen which was open last time.
  • Page 17 Getting to know your device Setting vibration and ringtone with the On/Off button ¤ Press and hold the On/Off button Enable ringtone Enable vibration Disable ringtone The currently selected setting is underlined. ¤ Tap the setting you want to enable Writing and editing text Use the Google keypad to write text.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Start Screens

    Configuring the start screens Changing the keypad settings You can change various keypad settings, such as the language for the keypad assignment, the response to keypresses and the keypad design. ¤ Settings Personal – Languages& input Virtual keyboard Android key- board Setting voice entry If an app permits it, you can also enter text by speaking into the microphone.
  • Page 19 Configuring the start screens Changing the wallpaper ¤ Touch and hold the wallpaper Tap Wallpapers Select an image from the predefined backgrounds or your own photo from My photos Tap Set wallpaper More wallpaper images can be downloaded from Google Play. Adding an app to a start screen ¤...

  • Page 20: Notifications

    Notifications Adding, rearranging and removing start screens The number of start screens set up is shown by dots above the Favourites. The bigger dot indicates the position of the current start screen. Adding start screens ¤ Touch and hold an app Drag the app all the way to the right until a blank start screen is shown Release your finger .
  • Page 21 Notifications Dealing with notifications Viewing and responding to notifications ¤ Tap the notification . . . The contents of the message are displayed in the associated app. If there are several possible apps, you can select one. Which information is displayed and which actions are possible depend on the app which triggers a notification.

  • Page 22: Apps

    Apps Changing the settings for app notifications Specify how and when notifications for an app are displayed ¤ Settings Device – Apps . . . All apps are displayed Select app Notifications Enable/disable the required option with the switch Check the settings for all apps ¤...
  • Page 23 Apps Opening and exiting apps Opening an app from the App menu The start screen is open. If not: ¤ . . . All apps are displayed (sorted alphabetically) Tap the app you want to open Quick access to apps If the device is in idle mode, you can open an app using the letter code.
  • Page 24 Apps Ending an app ¤ in the Navigation bar . . . The app overview is displayed Swipe an app left or right . . . The app is ended Ending all the apps: Scroll all the way up Clear all Installing/uninstalling apps Installing new apps Downloading apps from Google Play:...
  • Page 25 Apps Preinstalled default Google apps The smartphone makes available many of the default apps from Google, including: Search Browse Internet and search smartphone Chrome Browser for surfing on the Internet Gmail Receive, write and send emails Maps Look for and find out about places in all corners of the globe YouTube Play YouTube videos and playlists Drive...
  • Page 26 Apps Changing the second app ¤ Select a different app from a start screen or the App menu ¤ Tap the title of a different app Ending Split screen mode ¤ Touch and hold the icon ¤ Drag the black bar between the two apps all the way up/down or left/right . . . The second app is ended and the device returns to Default mode Protection from harmful apps Downloading apps from sources other than Google Play...

  • Page 27: Downloads

    Downloads Improving the detection of harmful apps The Scan device for security threats function is enabled. If the function is enabled, Google also receives anonymous information on all apps installed which are not from the Google Play Store. This helps Google to provide better protection for users against harmful apps.
  • Page 28 Fingerprint sensor Setting up the fingerprint ¤ Settings Users – Fingerprint Fingerprint Manager . . . A wizard opens which guides you through the necessary steps Next When a display lock is set up: Enter the pattern, PIN or password If a display lock is not yet set up: Set up screen lock ( p.

  • Page 29: Do Not Disturb

    “Do not disturb” Using a fingerprint If an action can be authorised with a fingerprint, the icon or alternative pattern is displayed, for example when a display lock with fingerprint is set up or an app is locked. ¤ Tap the fingerprint sensor with a finger which has been scanned Repeat the process as required The alternative method is enabled automatically if the fingerprint is not recognised after several...

  • Page 30: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Disabling “Do not disturb” ¤ From the Status bar, swipe down using two fingers . . . The quick settings are displayed icon . . . All signals are turned on again and the icon is displayed ¤ Press the Quiet button on the right of the device Tap End now Set the volume as...
  • Page 31 Additional functions Switching user ¤ Swipe down the toolbar using two fingers . . . All available users are displayed Tap the required user . . . The settings for the selected user are loaded It is only possible to set up new users from the Settings menu of the main user. The updating of apps is possible and applicable for all users.
  • Page 32 Additional functions Connecting the USB cable ¤ Use the USB cable provided to connect the phone to a computer . . . The icon is displayed in the Notifications bar. Transferring files For data interchange with a Mac: Android File Transfer is installed and started on the computer.

  • Page 33: Communication

    Making calls Communication Making calls To make calls, use the Phone app. It is in the Favourites bar on the start screen by default p. 18). Making a call ¤ Phone . . . Enter the number ¤ . . . The dialpad is shown Type in the phone number Whilst a number is being entered, contacts with a potential matching phone number are displayed.
  • Page 34 Making calls Incoming calls With an incoming call, the phone number of the caller is displayed, if available. Information on the contact or the Caller ID is also displayed. Accepting a call ¤ Display lock enabled: Touch the white circle and drag it to the right to the green circle ¤...
  • Page 35 Making calls Consultation, call swapping ¤ Add call Enter the number for a second person or select this person from the contacts . . . The call is initiated. The first call is put on hold. The current call with phone number is shown at the bottom of the screen, and the call on hold as On hold.
  • Page 36 Making calls Call settings Display of caller name in the call log and contact list of the Phone app ¤ Phone Settings Display options . . . Specify how calls are sorted: ¤ Sort by select First name or Surname Specify how the names of contacts are displayed: ¤...
  • Page 37 Making calls Using TTY for calls In TTY mode (Telephone Typewriter), those with speech and hearing impediments can communicate by entering text on a smartphone. The smartphone is connected to a special teletypewriter or other TTY service via USB. Enabling TTY mode: ¤...

  • Page 38: Contacts

    Contacts Adding a phone number to the contacts ¤ Phone Tap the call Add to contact or Create a new contact Deleting calls from the call log ¤ Phone . . . Deleting a call: Tap the call Call details Deleting more than one call: ¤...
  • Page 39 Contacts Using a contact for communication Calling a contact, sending an email or SMS to a contact. ¤ Contacts Scroll through the list and select the required contact Select an action . . . ¤ Calling: Tap the number or .
  • Page 40 Contacts Importing/exporting contacts Contacts can be exported from any location and be imported into a different location, e.g. the contacts stored on the SIM card can be imported into your Google account, and the contacts of the Google account can be stored as vCards in the device’s internal memory. ¤...
  • Page 41 Contacts Diverting calls from a contact to the mailbox ¤ Contacts Select a contact All calls to voicemail Deleting contacts ¤ Contacts Select a contact Delete Deleting more than one contact at the same time: ¤ Touch and hold the first contact . . . Checkboxes are displayed next to the contact entries Select all the contacts you want to delete Delete Linking contacts...

  • Page 42: Messages (Sms/Mms)

    Messages (SMS/MMS) Messages (SMS/MMS) To send and receive messages, use the Messages app. It is in the Favourites bar on the start screen by default ( p. 18). Instead of Messages, use another app as the default app for interchanging messages. At least one other SMS app is installed.
  • Page 43 Messages (SMS/MMS) Writing an MMS Multimedia messages (MMS) can contain text, images, voice messages, camera pictures or videos, preconfigured stickers (animated symbols) and information about a location. ¤ When writing a message, tap to the left of the text field Select the required attachment(s) .
  • Page 44 Messages (SMS/MMS) Responding to received messages When a new message arrives, the Message LED flashes, you receive a notification and the icon is shown in the Notifications bar. ¤ Tap the notification . . . The message opens ¤ Messages . . . The list of conversations is displayed Tap the conversation with the new message ¤...
  • Page 45 Messages (SMS/MMS) Managing conversation ¤ Messages . . . The list of conversations is displayed Touch and hold one or more conversations . . . All conversations selected are denoted by . An options bar is shown at the top Select the required option .

  • Page 46: Settings

    Device Settings Device Language Change the language for the displays. ¤ Settings Personal – Languages& input Languages . . . All available languages are displayed in a list. The language being used at the moment is at the very top. Make available other languages: ¤...
  • Page 47 Device Display orientation Set what the screen content does when you rotate the device. ¤ Settings Device – Display When device is rotated Select Rotate the contents of the screen or Stay in portrait view This option is not available when the option "Auto-rotate screen" is disabled in the accessibility feature settings.
  • Page 48 Device Setting rules for automatic muting Automatically mute the smartphone at certain times (”Do not disturb"). ¤ Settings Device – Sound Do not disturb Automatic rules Muting tones at certain times ¤ Select standard rule Weeknight, Weekend or Event Change the settings for the rule as required Enable/disable the rule with the On/Off switch or create a separate rule...
  • Page 49 Device Power management To prolong the life of your smartphone as long as possible, the device has various ways to make best possible use of the battery capacity. Showing the battery charge level icon in the Status bar shows the charge level ( p.
  • Page 50 Device Using Intelligent Power Save mode In Intelligent power save mode in standby, unused peripherals are disabled and system performance is optimised. ¤ Settings Device – Battery Enable/disable the function with the switch Other power consumption settings Power saving by changing the settings for system components. ¤...
  • Page 51 Device Device storage management with SD card The device detects SD cards with a storage capacity of 32 GB. Higher capacity cards (to 128 GB) can be used if formatted on the Gigaset GS270 (not from a PC). ¤ Settings Device –...
  • Page 52 Device Accessibility features For those with disabilities, there are a number of useful settings for adapting the usage of the smartphone to personal needs. ¤ Settings System – Accessibility Enable/disable or set up the required function Captions Enable subtitles for the device, and configure settings for voice, text size and subtitle style. Magnification gesture Use enlargement movements to temporarily increase the size of content on the screen.

  • Page 53: Security

    Security Colour inversion Swapping of colour values. For example, black text on a white screen becomes white text on a black screen. Colour correction Compensate the effects of colour blindness. More information on accessibility features is available from: Google Help Security Display lock The display lock protects the device from unauthorised use.
  • Page 54 Security Entering a lock screen message Enter the text to be displayed when the screen lock is enabled, such as your name and address, or an emergency message. All those picking up the phone can read the message without unlocking the smartphone. ¤...
  • Page 55 Security Pinning the screen ¤ Open the screen to be pinned Tap the Navigation button Swipe up until you can see the pin icon Tap the icon Unpinning the screen ¤ Touch and hold at the same time the Navigation buttons Enter the PIN, pattern or password as required .
  • Page 56 Security • Permissions might be changed when apps are updated automatically. When using for the first time a function which requests a new permission, you might have to grant or deny access to this data or function. • If you want to check all updates before an installation, disable the automatic updates option in the Play Store.
  • Page 57 Security Device administrators Device administrators are apps authorised to create a connection to your smartphone and to exchange data, for synchronisation for example. You can authorise this by setting up an account hosted by a business service, such as for an email, calendar or business app. ¤...

  • Page 58: Accounts And Location Detection

    Accounts and location detection Installing client and CA certificates Install additional certificates from an SD card, internal storage, the Download folder or Google Drive. ¤ Save a certificate or keystore file on one of the media mentioned above. ¤ Settings Users –...
  • Page 59 Accounts and location detection Adding an account ¤ Settings Personal – Accounts Add account Tap the type of account you want to add Enter the account details. Follow the instructions on the screen Removing an account When an account is removed from a device, all associated content is also removed, such as emails, contacts and settings.
  • Page 60 Accounts and location detection Location detection Apps with Location detection permission can use the device’s location information to offer location-specific services, such as check-in options, traffic information and nearby restaurants. Enabling/disabling location detection ¤ From the Status bar, swipe down using two fingers . . . The quick settings are displayed Tap ¤...

  • Page 61: Apps

    Apps Managing location history When Location history is enabled, Google can also determine the device's location when no Google app is active. Location history information is stored in your Google account for all devices assigned to the account. ¤ Settings Personal –...
  • Page 62 Apps Specifying the default app for a frequently used function For some functions, you can select a default app at any time without performing a corresponding action. ¤ Settings Device – Apps Different functions are displayed under Default Select the function . . . If there are several apps for this function, they are displayed Select the app Changing app settings Check the current app settings and change them as required.

  • Page 63: Network Connections

    Network connections General app settings Checking and changing the permissions and default values for apps. ¤ Settings Device – Apps App permissions Granting and revoking app permissions ( p. 55). Opening links Specify how apps are to proceed with links. Default If several apps with identical function are available, select which one is used by default p.
  • Page 64 Network connections Editing settings ¤ Settings Wireless & networks – More Mobile networks If two SIM cards are inserted into the device, the Mobile network settings screen contains a tab for each SIM card Select the appropriate tab as required. Data roaming Permit the sending of data by the device over mobile networks of other operators whilst you are in a region where the network of your operator is not available.
  • Page 65 Network connections WLAN Use the smartphone to establish a connection to a WLAN, and use the connection to send data and to surf the Internet. A connection is established automatically if the smartphone is within range of a registered WLAN and the WLAN function is enabled. Enabling/disabling the WLAN function ¤...
  • Page 66 Network connections Removing a WLAN If the requirement is for the device to not automatically connect to a saved WLAN, the WLAN can be removed from the list of saved networks. ¤ Settings Wireless & networks – Wi-Fi Saved networks Tap the saved network to be removed Forget...
  • Page 67 Network connections ¤ Wi-Fi Direct . . . WiFi Direct-enabled devices or groups within range are displayed Select the required device or group Registration at a WLAN Access Point with the WPS Push function. ¤ WPS Push Button Enable WPS Push function at the Access Point . . . The connection is established Registration at a WLAN Access Point with personal identification number (PIN).
  • Page 68 Network connections Re-enabling data usage: ¤ Mobile data usage Disable function Set data limit with the switch Data transmission can now incur costs. Setting a warning for data usage Set a value for data volume usage at which you want to receive a warning. ¤...
  • Page 69 Network connections Other ways to reduce data usage Disabling automatic synchronisation When automatic synchronisation is enabled, the data of apps is updated automatically (such as contacts and appointments). Disabling automatic synchronisation: p. 59 Disabling data roaming If the network of your mobile network operator is not available, data roaming enables the device to use the networks of other operators.
  • Page 70 Enter the name of the device Ending a pairing: Forget Changing the Bluetooth name of the smartphone The smartphone can be seen by other Bluetooth devices under name Gigaset GS270. You can change this name. ¤ Settings Wireless & networks – Bluetooth...
  • Page 71 Network connections Virtual Private Networks (VPN) A Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables you to connect the smartphone to your private or a company network. When you are out and about and have access to a WLAN, use the VPN connection to surf free of eavesdroppers, to make free calls over your landline number, and to access your mailbox or data in the company network.
  • Page 72 Network connections Enabling/disabling “always-on” VPN With some VPNs, the device remains always connected when the VPN connection is not active. This is a sensible option when moving between insecure public WLANs. Enabling “always-on” VPN: ¤ When registering with a VPN, select option Save account information ¤...
  • Page 73 Network connections Connecting a device to the WLAN hotspot Showing the network name and password on the smartphone: ¤ Settings Wireless & networks – More Tethering & portable hotspot Fi hotspot Set up Wi-Fi hotspot Tap Show password . . . The network name and password are displayed Connecting to the hotspot on the other device: ¤...

  • Page 74: System

    System System Date and time ¤ Settings System – Date & time . . . Automatic setting The date and time are set automatically using a time server: ¤ Automatic date & time Select the source (network or GPS) Disable it and set the date and time manually Manual setting ¤...
  • Page 75 System Software updates Checking the Android version ¤ Settings System – About emulated device . . . The current version is displayed under Android version Downloading Android updates You will be informed when a new Android system update is available for your device. Updates use up power and entail high data volumes.
  • Page 76 System The Android Backup Service is not used by all apps. Not all data might be backed up or restored for certain apps. ¤ Settings Personal – Backup & reset Back up my data Enable/disable the function with the switch Back with Setting up a backup account: ¤...

  • Page 77: Appendix

    Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. Hereby, Gigaset Communications GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Gigaset GS270/GS270 plus 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 78 Manufacturer's advice Waste and environmental protection Correct disposal of this product (Directive for electric and electronic equipment (WEEE)) (Applicable in countries with waste separation systems) This label on the product, accessory or in documentation indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (such as charger, headphones and USB cable) may not be disposed of in household waste.
  • Page 79 Manufacturer's advice About radiation Information on SAR certification (specific absorption rate) THIS DEVICE SATISFIES THE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTIVES FOR EXPOSURE BY RADIO WAVES. Your mobile device has been developed so as not to exceed internationally recommended exposure thresh- olds for radio waves. These directives have been specified by an independent scientific organisation (ICNIRP) and include a high margin of safety which should guarantee the safety of all regardless of age and state of health.

  • Page 80: Icons

    Icons Icons Status bar and quick settings Battery charge status / battery is charging WLAN connection enabled. The receive quality is shown on four levels. WLAN connection disabled. Bluetooth enabled / disabled Mobile connection enabled. The receive quality is shown on four levels. Mobile connection disabled / no SIM card inserted VPN connection active Data connection enabled / disabled...
  • Page 81 Icons Notifications App authorisation management Missed call New text message New email New SD card detected Screenshot created USB cable connected / USB tethering enabled WLAN hotspot activated Multiple tethering connections activated (USB and/or WLAN) Data downloaded / data uploaded Turbo download enabled Update for Google available / Google apps updated .

  • Page 82: Index

    Index Index Audio profile Numerics ... Selection from On/Off button ........
  • Page 83 Index Connection Device ............Switch on .
  • Page 84 Index ......Fingerprint Location mode ......
  • Page 85 Index SD card ......Ejecting ......Pairing .
  • Page 86 Index ......Switching off ..... . . Switching on .
  • Page 87 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 Google, Android, Google Play and other brands are trademarks of Google Inc.

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