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  • Page 1 E560 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals...

  • Page 3: Overview

    Handset Overview Handset Display keys ( page 14) Various functions, depending on the operating situation Talk key Accepting call; selecting displayed number; opening redial list (press and hold); making an external call (press briefly) Flashes: Accepting a call Control key ( page 12) Opening a menu;...

  • Page 4: Gigaset E560A Base

    Gigaset E560A base Gigaset E560A base You can use the keys on the base to operate the integrated answer machine, search for handsets ("paging" page 42) and register handsets to the base page 41. Direct dialling key A page 13 / SOS key with emer-...
  • Page 5 Gigaset E560A base Answer machine keys Display Playback/Stop key: play back messages from the answer machine or cancel playback. Forward key: skip to next message. Back key: skip to beginning of the current or the previous message. Delete key: delete the current message during message playback or all old messages in idle status.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Gigaset E560A base ........
  • Page 7 Not all functions described in the user guide are available in all countries or from all network providers. For specialist retailers: You can switch the phone to demo mode. The instructions are available to download from www.gigaset.com/manuals en fr es...

  • Page 8: Illustration In The User Guide

    Illustration in the user guide Illustration in the user guide Warnings, which, if not heeded, can result in injury to persons or damage to devices. Important information regarding function and appropriate handling or functions that could generate costs. Prerequisite for being able to carry out the following action. Additional helpful information.

  • Page 9: 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 frequency energy (for the specifications of your Gigaset product see "Technical data"). en fr es...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Contents of the package • One Gigaset E560A base • One Gigaset handset Gigaset E560H • Two batteries • One battery cover • One power adapter for the base • An RJ11 phone connector cable, such as for connecting to a phone jack on your router •...
  • Page 11 The answer machine is ready for use approx. 15 seconds after the base has been connected or reset. Tabs You can also download tabs from the Internet in the form of a PDF file: www.gigaset.com/insertstrips. en fr es...

  • Page 12: Handset

    Handset Handset Connecting the charger (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug on the power To remove the plug from the charging cradle adapter again: ¤ ¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug Disconnect the power adapter from the mains socket power supply.
  • Page 13 Handset Charging the batteries ¤ Charge the batteries fully prior to first use in the charging cradle/base. The batteries are fully charged when the power icon disappears from the display. Batteries may heat up during charging. This is not dangerous. After a time, the charge capacity of the battery will decrease for technical reasons.

  • Page 14: Using The Phone

    Getting to know your telephone Using the phone Getting to know your telephone Activating/deactivating the handset ¤ Press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone). Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone. ¤...
  • Page 15 Getting to know your telephone Volume keys During a call, set the volume for the receiver/headset or speaker or in the case of an incoming call, set the volume of the ringtone (5 levels). ¤ Press the volume keys on the right side of the handset: (louder) / (quieter) Volume:...
  • Page 16 Getting to know your telephone Changing the function of the direct dialling keys ¤ Menu Settings Direct Dial Keys Select direct dialling key (A to D) The current labelling is displayed after the key number, e.g., ¤ A: <no entry> i.e., the key is not currently labelled.
  • Page 17 Getting to know your telephone Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels. Main menu (first menu level) ¤ When the handset is in idle status, press the display key Menu to open the main menu. The functions in the main menu are shown by means of an icon and the function's name.
  • Page 18 Getting to know your telephone Writing and editing names The following rules apply when writing names: • Each key between is assigned several letters and characters. • Control the cursor with • Characters are inserted at the cursor position. • Press the display key Delete to delete the character to the left of the cursor.

  • Page 19: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls When the display backlight is switched off, pressing any key will activate the backlight. Making an external call External calls are calls to the public telephone network. ¤ Enter the number Press the Talk key briefly ¤...
  • Page 20 Making calls Accepting a waiting call If you receive another call while conducting an external call, you will hear the call waiting tone (short beep). The caller's number or name will appear in the display if phone number iden- tification is enabled. ¤...
  • Page 21 Making calls Activating/deactivating handsfree mode Activating while dialling Enter the number and press the handsfree key. Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode Press the handsfree key. During a call and when listening to the answer machine activate or deactivate handsfree mode. If you wish to place the handset in the charger during a call: ¤...

  • Page 22: Lists

    Lists Ending a call ¤ Press the end call key on the handset or the handsfree key on the base . Changing the name of the handset: page 46 Transferring a call to another handset/internal consultation External call, internal consultation: ¤...
  • Page 23 Lists Managing entries in the redial list Press and hold the Talk key. Select an entry. Menu Press the display key. The following functions can be selected with ¤ Use Number ¤ Copy to Directory Copy the caller's number to the directory. ¤...
  • Page 24 Lists Menu functions Use the Menu display key to select the following options: ¤ Delete Entry Delete selected entry. ¤ Copy to Directory Copy the caller's number to the directory. ¤ Show Number Display caller's phone number. ¤ Delete List Delete all entries in the list.

  • Page 25: Directory

    Directory Display messages Answering machine ¤ Press the Message key Answ.Mach. select the answering machine (Net AM) OK . . . Missed calls ¤ Press the Message key Missed Calls . . . missed calls are listed (further informa- tion page 21) New calls on the network mailbox are only displayed correctly if your network provider transmits this information (see user guide for your provider’s network mailbox).
  • Page 26 Directory Selecting a directory entry Open the directory. You have the following options: • to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected. • Enter the first character of the name, if necessary scroll to the entry with the key.
  • Page 27 Directory Adding a displayed number to the directory You can copy numbers displayed in a list, e.g., the call list or redial list, to the directory. A number is displayed. ¤ Menu Copy to Directory ¤ Complete the entry ( page 23).

  • Page 28: Emergency Function

    Emergency function Emergency function Your Gigaset E560A is equipped with four additional keys (direct dial keys ) on the base and handset. The direct dial key can be assigned a special emergency function ("emergency key"). You can use this to request emergency assistance from friends or neighbours.
  • Page 29 Emergency function The telephone of the person receiving the emergency call must be set to tone dialling, otherwise the acceptance of the emergency call using the key 5 is not recognised. Setting up the emergency function In order to be able to use the function you must •...
  • Page 30 Emergency function The emergency function is now set up and is automatically activated. Your emergency numbers: • If your telephone is connected to a PABX, you must enter the access code (outside line code) as the first digit of your entry, if necessary ( user guide of your PABX).
  • Page 31 An emergency call interrupts all active calls on the base. If you have accidentally triggered an emergency call, end it by pressing the End call The emergency numbers saved apply to both the Gigaset E560H handsets as well as the base.

  • Page 32: Answer Machine

    Operating the answer machine Answer machine Operating the answer machine You can operate the (integrated) answer machine • Via the handset or • Via the keys on the base. Operation using the keys on the base: page 3. The following sections describe operation via the handset. Activating/deactivating the answer machine ¤...
  • Page 33 Operating the answer machine Playing back an announcement ¤ Menu Answer Machine Announcements Play Announce. You will hear the default announcement if you have not recorded one of your own. Deleting your personal announcement ¤ Menu Answer Machine Announcements Delete Announce.
  • Page 34 Operating the answer machine Stopping and controlling playback During message playback: Pause playback. Press again to resume. Go to the start of the current message. Go to previous message. Go to next message. Go to next-but-one message. If playback is interrupted for over a minute, the answer machine returns to idle status. Deleting an individual message During playback: Delete...
  • Page 35 Operating the answer machine Activating/deactivating call screening While the caller is leaving a message on the answer machine, you can listen in via the loud- speaker on the base or handset. Permanently activating/deactivating call screening ¤ Menu Answer Machine Call Screening Handset / Base OK (...
  • Page 36 Operating the answer machine Operating when on the move (remote operation) Check or activate the answer machine from another telephone (e.g. hotel, mobile telephone). The system PIN is set to something other than 0000 ( page 47) and the other tele- phone has tone dialling (DTMF).

  • Page 37: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox Calling the answer machine and playing messages Dial your own number. When you hear your announcement, press and enter the system PIN. You are informed whether any new messages have been recorded. The messages are now played back.
  • Page 38 Using the network mailbox Playing back messages There are three ways to call the network mailbox. • Call the network mailbox via the Answer Machine menu: ¤ Menu Answer Machine Play Messages Network Mailbox • Access the network mailbox via the network mailbox list: ¤...

  • Page 39: Further Functions

    ECO DECT Further functions ECO DECT You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset. Reduced energy consumption Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug and uses <0.5 W when in idle status and when the batteries are not being charged.

  • Page 40: Using The Handset As An Alarm Clock

    Using the handset as an alarm clock Using the handset as an alarm clock Activating/deactivating the alarm clock The time is set page 15). ¤ Menu Alarm Clock Activation OK ( = on) After you activate the alarm clock, the menu for setting the wakeup time opens automatically. Setting the wakeup time ¤...

  • Page 41: One Touch Call

    One touch call The handset should be positioned 3 to 6 ft away from the baby. The microphone must point towards the baby. Activating the function reduces the operating time of your handset. For that reason, place the handset in the charging cradle if necessary. The baby monitor is activated 20 seconds after switching on.

  • Page 42: Torch/Flashlight

    Torch/Flashlight Ending one touch call mode ¤ Press display key Off Press and hold the key. Press and hold the If you have already assigned the emergency function to the key , the emergency number is also selected if a one touch call is initiated. Torch/Flashlight You can use your telephone as a torch.

  • Page 43: Using Multiple Handsets

    Start to register the handset as described in its user guide. 2) On the base ¤ Press and hold the registration/paging key on the base for approx. 3 seconds. De-registering handsets You can de-register any other registered handset from any registered Gigaset E560H handset. ¤ Menu Settings Registration De-register Handset Select the internal party(ies) you wish to de-register and press OK.
  • Page 44 Using multiple handsets Locating a handset ("Paging") You can locate your handset using the base. ¤ Briefly press the registration/paging key on the base. ¤ All handsets will ring at the same time ("paging"), even if the ringers are switched off. Ending paging ¤...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Telephone

    Handset settings Adjusting the telephone Handset settings You can change the settings on your handset to suit your individual requirements. Setting the date and time ¤ Menu Settings Date / Time ¤ to enter the month, day and year in 8-digit format, e.
  • Page 46 Handset settings Auto answer When this function is activated, when a call arrives you can simply lift the handset out of the base without having to press the talk key ¤ Menu Settings Telephony Auto Answer OK ( = on) Changing the call volume You can set the handsfree volume and the earpiece volume to five different levels (1–5;...
  • Page 47 Handset settings Activating/deactivating the ringer You can: • Permanently deactivate the ringer in idle status or when receiving a call • Deactivate the ringer for the current call only. The ringer cannot be re-activated while a call is in progress. ¤...
  • Page 48 Handset settings Activating/deactivating range warning tone ¤ Menu Settings Audio / Visual Signals Out of Range Signal OK ( = on) Changing the name of the handset The base automatically specifies a name for the handset. You can change this name. ¤...

  • Page 49: Base Settings

    Base settings Base settings The base settings are made using a registered handset. Entering your own local area code Please note the following for local calls (calls using the local fixed line network): All the calls in the call list are saved with area codes. In order to be able to call back a caller from the call list, you have to save the local area code in the phone for the area in which your phone is located (Local Area Code).
  • Page 50 Base settings Resetting the system PIN If you have forgotten your system PIN, you can reset the base to the original code 0000: Disconnect the power cable from the base. Hold down the registration/paging key on the base while reconnecting the power cable to the base. Hold down the key for at least 5 seconds. The base has now been reset and the system PIN set to 0000.

  • Page 51: Operating The Base On The Pabx

    Operating the base on the PABX Resetting the base to the default settings When the settings are restored: • Date and time are retained • Handsets are still registered, • Eco Mode is deactivated, • The system PIN is not reset. ¤...

  • Page 52: Operating The Telephone On A Router

    Operating the telephone on a router Operating the telephone on a router Operation with a router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, potentially occurring echoes can be reduced by switching on XES mode 1 (XES = "eXtended Echo Suppression"). If there are no problems with echoes, the normal mode (factory settings) should be activated.

  • Page 53: Appendix

    Questions and answers Appendix Questions and answers Possible solutions are available online at www.gigaset.com/service In addition, the following overview provides troubleshooting assistance. The display is blank • The handset is not switched on: Press and hold the End call key •...
  • Page 54 Questions and answers Consultation call, call swapping, conference not possible. • These functions that can be executed on the device must be provided and enabled by the network provider. Operation can vary from one network provider to another. Contact your network provider Volume of the handset (earpiece volume) too quiet •...

  • Page 55: Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada - Certification

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC / ACTA Information Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Gigaset Communications USA LLC could void the FCC authority to operate the equipment. This includes the addition of any external antenna device.
  • Page 56 FCC / ACTA Information If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance, that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

  • Page 57: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Radio frequency radiation exposure Information: The installation of the base unit should allow at least 8 inches between the base and persons to be in compli- ance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. For body worn operation, the portable part (handset) has been tested touched to the phantom and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 58: Service (Customer Care)

    (collectively, "Product") provided by Gigaset Communications USA LLC or Gigaset Communications Canada Inc. (collectively "Gigaset NAM"). Gigaset NAM warrants to you that at the date of purchase, the Product is free of defects in workmanship and materials and the software included in the Product will perform in substantial compliance to its program specifications.
  • Page 59 God, riots, acts of terrorism, spills of food or liquids, viruses or other software flaws introduced into the Product or other acts which are not the fault of Gigaset NAM and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling or blown fuses.
  • Page 60 EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER, AND EVEN IF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AS PROVIDED UNDER THE WARRANTY, IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
  • Page 61 Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, and exclude the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service or for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our web site at www.gigaset.com or please call...

  • Page 62: Manufacturer's Advice

    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 63 Manufacturer's advice Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local authority or the dealer you purchased the product from. All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated by local authorities.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Batteries Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Voltage: 1.2V Capacity: 750 mAh The device is supplied with two approved batteries. Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of the telephone depends on the capacity of the battery, its age and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times.) Standby time (hours) * 320 * / 200 **...
  • Page 65 Specifications Base power supply 120 V ~/60 Hz Environmental conditions for operation +41 °F to +113 °F; 20% to 75% relative humidity Dialling mode DTMF (tone dialling) Pin connections on the telephone jack 1 unused 2 unused 5 unused 6 unused Characters Standard characters 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x 15x...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Index ......Call list ......Call lists .
  • Page 67 Index ............. Display Hash key .
  • Page 68 Index ......Lists Power adapter ......
  • Page 69 Index Speed dial ..... network mailbox ......
  • Page 70 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a. D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2019 Subject to availability. All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com...

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