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  • Page 1 E550 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com...
  • Page 2 In Eco Mode your Gigaset is radiation-free while in idle status . If you use your Gigaset E550H in conjunction with an E550A base, you can use the emergency function. See the user guide for your E550A base for further information.
  • Page 3: Overview

    Consultation call (flash): press and hold 16 Microphone To change the display language, proceed as described on page 36. Gigaset service contact numbers: For personal advice on our range of products and for repairs or guarantee/warranty claims call: Service Centre UK: 020 369 53111 (local call cost charge)
  • Page 4: Using The User Guide Effectively

    Using the user guide effectively Using the user guide effectively Icons Warnings, the non-adherence to which can lead to injury to persons or damage to devices or generate costs. Prerequisite for carrying out the following action. Important information regarding function and appropriate handling. Keys Talk key c/ End call key a Number/letter keys Q to O...
  • Page 5 Using the user guide effectively Understanding the operating steps An example of a procedure is as follows: ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q System q Eco Mode+ §OK§ §OK§ §OK§ (³ = on) This means you should proceed as follows: Scroll upwards if you wish to select one of the last entries in a menu level with numerous entries.
  • Page 6 Using the user guide effectively System: ... the menu entry System appears on the screen. System ¤ §OK§: Back §OK§ Press the key below on the display screen to open the submenu. ¤ Press up or down on the control key until ... Eco Mode+: ...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Overview ............3 Using the user guide effectively .
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure you also give them the user guide. Remove faulty devices from use or have them repaired by our Service team, as these could interfere with other wireless services.
  • Page 9: First Steps

    First steps First steps Checking package contents 1. One Gigaset E550H handset 2. Two batteries 3. One battery cover 4. One charger 5. One power adapter 6. One user guide...
  • Page 10 • Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. • Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes. Connecting the charger ¤...
  • Page 11 Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover ¢ Use only rechargeable batteries ( page 46) recommended by Gigaset Com- munications GmbH, 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 12 First steps Changing the display language Change the display language if you do not understand the language currently set. ¤ Press the control key in the middle ¤ Press keys 5 and 4 slowly one after the other. English The display for setting languages appears. The current language (e.g., English) is selected.
  • Page 13 Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base. The reg- istration procedure will depend on the type of base. Automatically registering the E550H handset to the Gigaset E550/E550A base Prerequisite: The handset must not already be registered to a base.
  • Page 14 Within 60 seconds, press and hold the registration/paging key on the base (approx. 3 seconds). A Gigaset E550H handset can be registered on up to four bases. After it has registered, the handset returns to idle status. If it does not appear, repeat the procedure.
  • Page 15 First steps Charging batteries The correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the charger with its display facing forward for 9 hours. The handset must only be placed in the designated E550/E550A base or the corre- sponding charger.
  • Page 16 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 clock can be used. Ë Time ¤ §Time§ Press the display key below on the display.
  • Page 17 First steps ¤ Enter the hours and minutes as four-digit num- bers via the keypad e.g., QM15 for 7.15 a.m. Time: If necessary, use the control key to swap 07:15 between fields. Back ¤ §OK§ Press the key below on the display screen to confirm your entry.
  • Page 18 First steps What would you like to do next? Now that you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you can immediately start calling – or you can adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important functions.
  • Page 19: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone). Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels. Main menu (first menu level) ¤...
  • Page 20 Using the phone Reverting to idle status From any point in the menu: ¤ Press and hold the end call key a or Ð ± ¤ 07:15 Do not press any key: after 2 minutes, the display will automatically revert to idle status. 01.04.2015 Ë...
  • Page 21 Using the phone Control Key The control key enables you to navigate the menus and input fields, and also to call up certain functions depending on the situation. In the description below, the side of the control key (up, down, right, left) that you have to press in the different operating situations is marked in black, e.g.
  • Page 22 Using the phone Writing and editing names The following rules apply when writing names: • Each key between Q and O is assigned several letters and characters. • Control the cursor with • Characters are inserted at the cursor position. §Delete§...
  • Page 23: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls When the display backlight is switched off, pressing any key will activate the back- light. The relevant key function is performed. Making external calls and ending calls External calls are calls using the public telephone network. ~ (Enter phone number) and press ¤...
  • Page 24 Making calls Call display When you receive a call, the phone number is shown in the display. If the number of the caller is stored in your directory, the Ø « Ú display is replaced by the corresponding directory entry. John The following is displayed in place of the number: •...
  • Page 25 Making calls Turning up the volume during a call (extra volume key): You can turn up the volume for the current mode by pressing the lower side key (handsfree mode, earpiece). ¢ å Press the side key ( page 3). The setting only applies for the duration of the call.
  • Page 26 Making calls Order of directory entries The directory entries are sorted in alphabetical order. Spaces and digits take first pri- ority. The sort order is as follows: 1. Space 2. Digits (0–9) 3. Letters (alphabetical) 4. Other characters To get round the alphabetical order of the entries, insert a space or a digit in front of the name.
  • Page 27 To dial these saved numbers, press the corresponding direct dialling key ; to >. When your handset is registered to a Gigaset E550A base, you can also assign the emergency function to direct dialling key ; (refer to E550A base user guide).
  • Page 28 Making calls ¤ Label with Dir. Number Label the key with a number from the directory. The directory is opened. Select a number and press §OK§. Changing the function of the direct dialling keys ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Direct Dial Keys §Menu§...
  • Page 29 Making calls External call, internal consultation: ¤ ¤ The list of handsets is opened. If more than two handsets are registered to ¤ c or OK. the base, select one handset or Call All Accepting a waiting call If you receive an external call while conducting an internal call, you will hear the call waiting tone (short beep).
  • Page 30 Making calls Missed calls list Prerequisite: CLIP ( page 23) Your telephone saves the last 25 missed calls. Opening the missed calls list ¤ ¤ ¢ ’ q Missed Calls: (see also page 31) The list is displayed as follows: Number of new messages + number of old, read messages.
  • Page 31 Making calls Deleting all entries Caution! All old and new entries will be deleted. ¢ Open list ( page 30). ¤ ¤ ¤ q Delete List §Menu§ §OK§ Press and hold (idle status). Calling up lists with new messages ’ If there are messages in a list, use the display key to call up: •...
  • Page 32: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox The network mailbox is the answer machine in your provider's telephone network. More information is available from your provider. You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your provider. Entering network mailbox number In order to use the network mailbox quickly and easily via the network mailbox list and to use fast access, you will need to enter the number in your phone.
  • Page 33: Further Functions

    Further Functions 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 <0.4 W when in idle status and when the batteries are not being charged.
  • Page 34: Baby Monitor

    Further Functions Setting the alarm clock signal ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Alarm Clock q Signal q (³= on) §Menu§ §OK§ §OK§ Switching off/repeating the alarm after an interval (snooze mode) Prerequisite: An alarm call sounds. ¤ Deactivate until the next alarm call: Press Off. ¤...
  • Page 35: One Touch Call

    Further Functions One touch call You can set up your phone so that you can dial a specific number when you press any key on the keyboard. This allows children, who are unable to enter a number, to call a certain number, for example.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Telephone

    Adjusting the telephone Adjusting the telephone Handset settings You can change the settings on your handset to suit your individual requirements. Changing the display language You can view the display texts in different languages. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤...
  • Page 37 Adjusting the telephone Changing the call volume You can set the handsfree volume and the earpiece volume to five different levels (1– 5; e.g., volume 3 = ˆ). ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Audio / Visual Signals §Menu§...
  • Page 38 Adjusting the telephone For external calls: ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Audio / Visual Signals §§Menu§ §OK§ §OK§ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q External Calls §OK§ §OK§ §OK§ Ringtones (Handset) Melody ¤ §OK§ (Select melody) (³= selected) Time Control...
  • Page 39 Adjusting the telephone Advisory/warning tones Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following tones can be activated and deactivated independently of each other: • Advisory Tones • Key click: Every key press is confirmed. •...
  • Page 40: Appendix

    Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling. Please note that if the Gigaset product is not sold by authorised dealers in the national territory the product may not be fully compatible with the national telephone network. It is clearly spe- cified on the box near the CE mark for which country/countries the equipment has been deve- loped.
  • Page 41 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 ¤ Press and hold the End call key a. • The handset is not switched on: ¤...
  • Page 42 Appendix Time is reset to the default setting ¤ • Base and handset were deactivated at the same time Reset the time ¢ page 16). No time is specified in the call list ¤ ¢ • Date/time is not set Set date/time ( page 16).
  • Page 43 Guarantee. Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of the Guarantee default becoming evident. • Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned to Gigaset Com- munications shall vest in Gigaset Communications.
  • Page 44 Guarantee cannot be made if: • The device is opened (this is classed as third party intervention) • Repairs or other work done by persons not authorised by Gigaset Communica- tions. • Components on the printed circuit board are manipulated •...
  • Page 45: Manufacturer's Advice

    Gigaset Communications. • This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For Products sold in the Republic of Ireland the Guarantee is issued by Gigaset Com- munications UK Limited, Quatro House, Lyon Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Appendix All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the govern- ment or the local authorities. This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. The correct disposal and separate collection of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environ- ment and human health.
  • Page 47 Appendix 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 * / 180 ** Talktime (hours) Operating time for 1.5 hours of calls per day (hours) * 120 * / 95 **...
  • Page 48 Appendix Characters Standard characters 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 1 1 1 £ $ ¥ ¤ 2 a b c 2 ä á à â ã ç I d e f 3 ë é è ê 4 g h i 4 ï...
  • Page 49 Appendix Accessories All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal injury, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with. Mounting the charger on the wall 21 mm Approx.
  • Page 50: Index

    Index Index ..Correcting incorrect entries ..... Customer Care ....Accepting a call .
  • Page 51 Index ......Error tone ......Jumbo font Fast access .
  • Page 52 Index Making calls Radiation ..........accepting a call reducing .
  • Page 53 Index ......Talk key ..... . . Time Control .
  • Page 55 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2015 Subject to availability. All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com *A31008-M2554-L101-1-7619* A31008-M2554-L101-1-7619...

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