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  • Page 1 E290 - E290 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Overview ............5 Safety precautions .
  • Page 4 Contents Network mailbox ..........37 Entering the number of the network mailbox .
  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview Overview 10:30 Setting the display language ( p. 17)
  • Page 6 Overview 1 Status bar ( p. 21) Icons display current settings and the status of the phone 2 Time ( p. 47) 3 Number of new messages on the answer machine, number of missed calls 4 Display keys Quick dial ( p. 22); various functions ( p. 20) 5 Talk key / Handsfree key ¤...
  • Page 7 Overview Base without answer machine Registration/paging key Locate a handset (paging): ¤ Press briefly Registering handsets: ¤ Press and hold Base with answer machine...
  • Page 8 Overview A Volume keys (– = quieter; + = louder) During message playback: adjust the speech volume While the phone is ringing: adjust the ringtone volume B Registration/paging key ¤ Locate a handset (paging): Press briefly ¤ Register the handset: Press and hold C Back key During message playback:...
  • Page 9 Overview Buttons Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Talk/Handsfree End call key Control key left, top, right, Hash key bottom Messages/Star Digit/Letter keys Display keys, dependent on situation p. 20 Procedures Example: Enabling/disabling Auto Answer: ¤ Settings Handset Auto Answer = enabled) Step Meaning ¤...
  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specifica- tion (see list of permitted batteries www.gigaset.com/service). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. Rechargeable batteries, which are noticeably damaged, must be replaced.
  • Page 11 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").
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Package contents • One base, one power adapter, one phone cable • One handset, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide Models with multiple handsets, per handset: • One handset, one charging cradle with power adapter, two batteries and one battery cover Position the base on a level, non-slip surface at a central point in the flat or house.
  • Page 13: Base

    Getting started Base Connecting the base to power supply and telephone network ¤ Connecting the phone jack ¤ Connect the power adapter and insert the cables into the cable ducts. Device without answer machine Device with answer machine The power adapter must always be connected as the phone does not work without a power supply.
  • Page 14 Getting started Connecting the base to the router You can also operate the telephone on the analogue connection of a router. ¤ Connect the phone jack and connect it to the analogue port of a router Device without answer machine Device with answer machine...
  • Page 15: Handset

    Getting started Handset Connect the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug of the power adapter Plug the power adapter into the power socket To remove the plug from the charging cradle again: ¤ Press the release button Pull out the plug...
  • Page 16 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 damaged beyond repair or the batteries could explode.
  • Page 17 Getting started Changing the display language You can change the display language, if the phone has been set to an incom- prehensible language. ¤ Press the keys slowly in succession . . . the language set (e.g.English) is displayed ¤ Select a different language: Press the control key until the language...
  • Page 18: Operating The Handset

    Operating the handset Operating the handset Switch the handset on and off ¤ Switching on: When the handset is switched off, press and hold the End call key ¤ Switching off: When the handset is in idle mode, press and hold the End call key When you place a switched off handset into the base or charging cradle, it switches itself on automatically.
  • Page 19: Control Key

    Operating the handset This setting can result in harm to health for those with normal hearing ability and is only intended for those with a hearing impair- ment or reduced hearing. Disruptive noises on the phone line can be increased. Control key The control key enables you to navigate the menus and input fields, and also to call up certain functions depending on the...
  • Page 20: Display

    Operating the handset Display Display keys / Quick access function The keys under the display perform a range of functions depending on the situation. In idle mode Peter Current assignment of display keys A and B for quick access Display keys with quick access function ¤...
  • Page 21: Menu Navigation

    Operating the handset Status bar Icons display current settings and the status of the phone. Keypad lock activated Ringtone deactivated Local answer machine switched on (if available) Radio contact between the base and handset Good to poor No reception ECO DECT mode No Radiation enabled Battery charge level 0 - 10% 11 - 33%...
  • Page 22: 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...
  • Page 23: Accepting A Call

    Making calls Dialling from the call list Open the call list: Press and hold the Messages key Call List ¤ Scroll to the required entry and press the Talk key Dialling with speed dial key Entries from the directory can be assigned to keys 2 to 9. ¤...
  • Page 24: Handsfree Mode

    Making calls Handsfree mode In handsfree mode, you switch on the loudspeaker so that you can hear the caller without holding the handset to your ear. Enabling/disabling handsfree mode during a call and when listening to the answer machine: ¤ Press the handsfree key Placing the handset in the charging cradle during a call: ¤...
  • Page 25 Making calls Making an internal consultation call / Forwarding a call Call an external subscriber and transfer the call to an internal subscriber or hold a consultation call with him or her. ¤ Select as required the handset or Call All OK .
  • Page 26: Calling Line Identification

    Making calls Calling Line Identification During a call, the caller's number is transferred (CLI = Calling Line Identifica- tion) and can be displayed on the recipient's display (CLIP = CLI Presentation). When the caller's number is withheld, it is not show on the called party’s display.
  • Page 27: Call/Message Lists

    Call/message lists Entering a preselection number ¤ Settings Base Preselection Presel. Number Enter the number or use number from directory Create list of prefix numbers with preselection ¤ Settings Base Preselection With Preselect Select the list entry (1 – 11) Enter (the initial digits of ) the prefix number for which the preselection number is to be used...
  • Page 28: Call List

    Call/message lists Disabling the display of new messages ¤ Select the type of message: ¤ Press key for missed calls ¤ Press key for messages on the local answer 975 SET: [0] machine (if available)/network mailbox Setting the actions for new messages: ¤...
  • Page 29: Message List

    Call/message lists Opening the call list ¤ Press and hold the Messages key . . . The list selection is opened Call List The entry shows: number of new entries + number of old, CallsList 01+02 read entries Open list: OK .
  • Page 30: Directory

    Directory Directory The local directory is unique to a handset. Entries can be sent to other hand- sets however ( p. 31). Up to 150 phone numbers (max. 22 digits) with associated names (max. 16 characters) can be stored. Open the directory: Press down the control key Creating a directory entry First entry:...
  • Page 31 Directory Deleting a directory (entry) Deleting a directory entry ¤ Select entry Menu Delete Entry Deleting a directory ¤ Menu Delete List Confirm deletion with OK Transferring a directory (entry) to another handset The sending and receiving handsets must both be registered with the same base.
  • Page 32: Local Answer Machine (If Available)

    Local answer machine (if available) Local answer machine (if available) Either the handset or the keys on the base are used to personalise settings on and operate the answer machine. The following sections describe operation from the handset. Operation from the keys on the base Overview –...
  • Page 33: Operation Using The Handset

    Local answer machine (if available) Select Auto when you want to retrieve messages while you are out. So for remote access ( p. 35), it is clear after 10 seconds that there are no new messages. No call costs are incurred if the call is ended immediately.
  • Page 34 Local answer machine (if available) Playing back messages ¤ Press and hold key key 1 is assigned to the answer machine) ¤ Answering Machine Play Messages If the network mailbox is enabled: Answ. Mach. ¤ Press and hold the Messages key .
  • Page 35: Operation When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Local answer machine (if available) Picking up a call from the answer machine Even if the answer machine has already answered or is recording a call, you can still take it: ¤ Press the Talk key ¤ Remove the handset from the base / charging cradle ( Auto Answer is enabled) ¤...
  • Page 36 Local answer machine (if available) Checking an answer machine The answer machine is enabled. ¤ Call the telephone connection . . . press key during the announce- ment . . . the announcement is interrupted enter the system PIN The answer machine is operated using the following keys: During playback of the info block: Skip to previous message.
  • Page 37: Network Mailbox

    Network mailbox Network mailbox The network mailbox is registered with the network provider. Entering the number of the network mailbox ¤ Answering Machine Net Mailbox Enter the number OK . . . The network mailbox is enabled To enable and disable the network mailbox, use a number and func- tion code from your network provider.
  • Page 38: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Additional functions Quick access Call numbers can be assigned to display keys A and B. As soon as a key is pressed, the number specified is dialled. When the keys are not assigned, A is shown on the left and B on the right of the display. Assigning a key ¤...
  • Page 39: Alarm Clock

    Additional functions Alarm clock Date and time have been set. Turning the alarm clock on and off ¤ Alarm Clock Activation OK ( = turned on) ¤ Enter the wake-up time in minutes and second Alarm clock turned on: Instead of the date, the display shows the wake-up time and left of it the alarm clock symbol.
  • Page 40: Baby Monitor

    Additional functions Baby monitor When the baby monitor is switched on, the stored external phone numbers or all handsets registered to the phone (internal) are called as soon as a defined noise level is exceeded in the vicinity of the handset. The alarm to an external number is cancelled after about 90 seconds.
  • Page 41 Additional functions Activating and setting the baby monitor ¤ Baby Monitor Enable/disable: ¤ Activation OK ( = enabled) . . . if a phone number to call is already entered, the baby monitor is enabled immediately Entering/changing call number: ¤ Call Target Select Internal or External Call External Call, enter phone number...
  • Page 42: Eco Dect

    Additional functions ECO DECT The device range is set to maximum by default. This guarantees the best connection between handset and base. In idle mode, the handset does not transmit (it is radiation-free). Only the base maintains contact with the handset, using weak wireless signals.
  • Page 43: Protection From Undesired Calls

    Additional functions Protection from undesired calls You can enter up to 32 numbers in a black list. When the black list is enabled, calls from black list numbers are not signalled acoustically. These settings apply to all registered handsets. Enabling/disabling the black list ¤...
  • Page 44: Extending The Functionality Of The Phone

    Extending the functionality of the phone Extending the functionality of the phone Multiple handsets Up to four handsets can be registered with the base. Every device is assigned an internal name and internal number (INT 1 – INT 4). The assignment can be changed. All internal numbers are already assigned: de-register any devices no longer needed...
  • Page 45: Repeater Support

    Extending the functionality of the phone De-registering a handset You can de-register any other registered handset from any registered Gigaset handset. ¤ Settings Handset Deregister Handset ¤ Select the internal user to be de-registered. (The handset you are currently using is marked with <.)
  • Page 46: Operating The Base On A Router/Pabx

    Extending the functionality of the phone Operating the base on a router/PABX Operation with a router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, any echoes occur- ring can be reduced by enabling XES Mode (XES = eXtended Echo Suppres- sion).
  • Page 47: Phone Settings

    Phone settings Phone settings Date and time Setting Set the date/time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incom- ing calls and to enable the alarm to be used. ¤ Settings Date and Time Enter the date (day, month and year) in 8-digit format Enter the time (hours and minutes) in 4-digit format...
  • Page 48 Phone settings Screensaver The screensaver is enabled when the phone is not used over a longer period of time. The time is shown as the screensaver. ¤ Settings Handset Display Screensaver OK ( = enabled) Large dial keys Show large dial keys when dialling ¤...
  • Page 49: Tones And Signals

    Phone settings Tones and signals Call volume Adjust the receiver volume or handsfree function on 5 levels. ¤ Settings Handset Audio Settings Call Volume Earpiece / Handsfree OK . . . The current setting is displayed Select the volume OK ( = selected) Changing the volume during a call During a call, set the volume of the receiver on 5 levels, or to extra loud.
  • Page 50 Phone settings Ringtone melody For the handset: Set the ringtone melody for external calls, internal calls and/or the alarm. ¤ Settings Handset Audio Settings Ringer Melody Select External Calls / Internal Calls / Alarm Clock Select ringtone required OK ( = selected) For the base (with answer machine): Adjusting the ringtone melody for external calls.
  • Page 51 Phone settings Setting the time period For the handset: ¤ Call Manager Time Control Settings Off from: Enter the 4-digit time Off until: Enter the 4- digit time For the base (with answer machine): ¤ Settings Base Audio Settings Time Control Settings Off from: Enter the 4-digit...
  • Page 52: System

    Phone settings Music on hold You can choose whether an external caller hears music on hold during an internal consultation or when a call is being forwarded. ¤ . . . The digit for the current setting flashes: 0 = disabled; 1 = enabled enter required digit System Changing the system PIN...
  • Page 53 Phone settings Resetting the base A reset disables mode No Radiation, resets individual settings and deletes all lists. The system PIN is reset to the original code 0000. The time and date are not affected. The answer machine (if available) is not ready until after about 15 seconds after the base is reset.
  • Page 54: Service (Customer Care)

    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 tele- phone network.
  • Page 55: Questions And Answers

    Service (Customer Care) 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. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions. Problem Nothing on the display.
  • Page 56: Warranty Certificate For Switzerland

    Warranty claims must be asserted within two (2) months of the awareness of a warranty event. • Replaced devices or their components returned to Gigaset Communications during the course of an exchange are transferred to the ownership of Gigaset Communications. • This warranty applies for new devices purchased in Switzerland. The warrantor is Gigaset Communications Schweiz GmbH, Bielstrasse 20, 4500 Solothurn, Switzer- land.
  • Page 57: Manufacturer's Advice

    Therefore please check all of these files. Data protection We at Gigaset take the protection of our customers’ data very seriously. It is precisely for this reason that we are ensuring all our products feature "Privacy by Design" as standard. All information we collect is used to make our products as good as possible.
  • Page 58: Environment

    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 – following our envi- ronmental conscience in everything we do is of utmost importance to us.
  • Page 59: Care

    Manufacturer's advice Care Wipe the device with a damp cloth or an antistatic cloth. Do not use solvents or microfibre cloths. Never use a dry cloth; this can cause static. In rare cases, contact with chemical substances can cause changes to the device’s exterior.
  • Page 60: Technical Data

    Capacity: 400 - 1000 mAh Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity of the battery, its age and the way it is used. (All times are maximums). Standby time (hours) 200 / 100* Talktime (hours) Operating time for 1.5 h of calls per day (hours)
  • Page 61: Character Set Tables

    Technical data General technical specifications DECT standard supported GAP standard supported Radio frequency range 1880 - 1900 MHz Range up to 300 m outdoors, up to 50 m indoors Power supply for base 230 V ~/50 Hz Transmission power 10 mW average power per channel, 250 mW pulse power Ambient conditions for operation +5°C to +45°C, 20% to 75% relative humidity...
  • Page 62: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Not all functions described in the user guide are available in all countries or from all network providers. Opening the main menu: Press the control key when the handset is in idle mode. Answering Machine System without local answer machine Play Messages .
  • Page 63 Menu tree Alarm Clock ....... Activation p. 39 Wake-up Time .
  • Page 64 Menu tree Auto Answer ......p. 23 Register Handset ......p.
  • Page 65: Index

    Index Index Black list ....... Broken display ......Accepting a call .
  • Page 66 Index Enabling answer machine ....Data protection ......Enabling/disabling advisory tones .
  • Page 67 Index Menu navigation ..... . Message (answer machine) Key 1 ........deleting .
  • Page 68 Index Picking up Ringtone (handset) a call from answer machine disable for anonymous calls ....Playing back switch on/off from menu ... messages (answer machine) switch on/off with key .
  • Page 69 Index Talk key Volume keys (base) ........... . Technical details .
  • 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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