Gigaset A116 - Telephone Manual

Not all functions described in the user guide are available in all countries or from all network providers.

Brief overview of the handset

1. Charge level of the batteries
   
   Empty to fully charged
   
   Flashing: Batteries almost empty
   
   Flashing: Charge process
2. Display keys and functions
   Various functions, depending on the operating situation
3. Talk key
   Accept call; select number displayed
   Open the redial list Press briefly
   Start dialling Press and hold
4. End call key and On/Off key
   End call; cancel function
   Go back one menu level Press briefly
   Return to idle status Press and hold
   Switch the handset on and off (in idle status) Press and hold
5. Control key ( )
   Navigate in menus and entry fields; access functions (depending on the situation)
   Open the directory Press down on the key
   Set the call volume Press up on the key
6. Key 1
   Dial network mailbox Press and hold
7. Key 0/Recall key
   Consultation call (flash) Press and hold
8. Hash key/Lock key
   Enable/disable keypad lock (in idle status) Press and hold
   Toggle between upper/lower case and digits (when inputting text) Press briefly
   Insert a dialling pause Press and hold
9. Star key
   Switch the ringtones on/off Press and hold
   Enter special characters Press briefly
   Switch from pulse dialling to tone dialling (for the existing connection) Press briefly
10. Microphone

New messages in the call list / network mailbox list are shown on the display by message New messages.

Display keys and functions

Press the display key...The function shown above it on the display is called.

Display	Meaning on keypress
INT	No function on Gigaset A116
MENU	Open the main menu/submenu
OK	Confirm menu function or save the entry
	Back one menu level
	Delete character by character to the left

Display functions accessed from the control key

Display	Meaning on keypress
	Use to scroll up/down and to set the volume
	Move the cursor left and right with

Illustration in the user guide

	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.
	Additional helpful information.

Procedures

Example: Switching Auto answer on/off:
MENU Settings OK Handset OK Auto Answer OK ( = enabled)

Step	Follow this procedure
MENU	Press the display key MENU.
Settings OK	Use the control key to navigate to entry Settings. Press OK to confirm. The submenu Settings opens.
Handset OK	Select the Handset entry using the control key . Press OK to confirm. The submenu Handset opens.
Auto Answer	Select the Auto Answer entry using the control key .
OK	Enable or disable it using OK. Function is enabled .

Safety precautions

Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. In case of a power failure it is also not possible to make emergency calls.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad/display lock is activated!

Do not use the devices in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g. paint shops).

The devices are not splashproof. For this reason do not install them in a damp environment such as bathrooms or shower rooms.

Use only the power adapter indicated on the device.

Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification (see "Specifications"). 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.

Remove faulty devices from use or have them repaired by our Service team, as these could interfere with other wireless services.

Do not use the device if the display is cracked or broken. Broken glass or plastic can cause injury to hands and face. Send the device to our Service department to be repaired.

Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when speaker mode is activated. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing.
The phone may cause interference in analogue hearing aids (humming or whistling) or cause them to overload. If you require assistance, please contact the hearing aid supplier.

Using your telephone may affect nearby medical equipment. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery. 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 "Specifications").

Getting started

Contents of the package

One base, one power adapter, one handset, one phone cable, two batteries, one battery cover and the operating guide.

Setting up the base

Position the base on a level, non-slip surface at a central point in the flat or house. You can also fit the base to a wall.
The range of the base is 300 metres outdoors and 50 metres indoors. The base is designed for use in enclosed, dry rooms and within a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C.
The device's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of different varnishes and polishes used on furniture, contact marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.
Never expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices.
Protect your telephone from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.

Connecting the base

First connect the power adapter .
Then connect the phone jack and lay the cables into the cable ducts.

The power adapter must always be connected as the phone does not work without a power supply.
Use only the supplied power adapter and phone cable. The pin assignments of phone cables can vary.

Setting up the handset for use

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 destroyed or the batteries could explode. The device could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.

Insert the batteries with the polarity in the right direction.
Note the polarity shown on the battery compartment.

First insert the battery cover on the top .
Then press the cover until it clicks into place.
To open it again, place your fingernail in the notch on the underside of the casing and pull the battery cover up.

Charging the batteries

Fully charge the batteries in the base prior to initial use.

Batteries may heat up during charging. This is not dangerous.
After a time, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical reasons.

Changing the display language

You can change the display language, if the telephone has been set to an incomprehensible language.
MENU Press the keys slowly in succession...the language set (e. g. English) is displayed
To select a different language: Press the control key until the language required is selected on the display, e. g. Francais OK ( = selected)
To revert to idle status: Press and hold the End call key

Setting time and date

The time and date must be set correctly so they can be assigned correctly to incoming calls, and so that you can use the alarm.

MENU Settings OK Date/Time OK Enter the date in 6-digit format (day, month and year) OK Enter the time in 4-digit format (hours and minutes) OK (Display: Saved)
To move the entry position left/right: Press up/down on the control key
To revert to idle status: Press and hold the End call key

Switching the handset on and off

Press and hold the End call key

When you place a switched-off handset into the base, it switches on automatically after about 30 seconds.

Making calls

Making a call

Enter the number Press the Talk key ...The number is dialled
or
Press and hold the Talk key ... The dial tone can be heard Enter the number
To change the receiver volume during a call: Use to set the volume
To end call / cancel dialling: Press the End call key .

Accepting a call

Press the Talk key
Function Auto Answer enabled: Simply take the handset out of the base
Enabling function Auto Answer:
MENU Settings OK Handset OK Auto Answer OK ( = enabled)

Information about the caller

When there is an incoming call, the number or, if stored in the directory, the name of the caller is shown on the display.

Prerequisites:

• You have authorised your network provider to show the number of the caller (CLIP) on your display
• The caller has authorised the network provider to send the phone number (CLI)

Display:
External call: You have not requested call number display
Unavailable: Calling line identification has been suppressed or not requested by the caller

Directory and lists

Directory

Up to 50 phone numbers (max. 22 digits) with associated names (max. 14 characters).
To open the directory: Press down on the control key

Saving a number in the directory

First entry:

New Entry? OK Enter the number OK Enter the name OK

More numbers:
MENU New Entry OK Enter the number OK Enter the name OK

Selecting a directory entry

Open the directory with .
Use to scroll to the entry until the required name is selected.
or: Enter the first character of the name, scroll as required with to the entry.

Dialling from the directory

Select entry

Using other functions

Select entry MENU Select function OK
Possible functions: New Entry | Show Number | Show Name | Edit Entry | Use Number | Delete Entry | Delete List | Shortcut

Using the quick dial keys (Shortcut)

Assign entries from the directory to keys 2 to 9.
Select entry MENU Shortcut OK
Select key OK ( = selected)
or: Press the key to which the entry is to be saved
Dial a number: Press and hold the quick dial key

Redial list

This list contains the last 10 dialled numbers.

Dialling from the redial list

press briefly Select entry

Managing entries in the redial list

press briefly Select entry MENU Select function OK
Possible functions: Use Number | Copy to Dir. | Delete Entry | Delete List

Message lists

The phone saves messages about incoming and missed calls, and calls on the network mailbox.
Open list selection: MENU Messages OK CallsList | Netw. MBX
If new messages are available, only lists with new messages are displayed.
Scroll through the available lists:

An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new entry arrives in the call list / network mailbox. The display shows message New messages.
If calls are stored in the network mailbox, you receive a message when the setting is configured (dependent on the network provider).

Call list

Depending on the list type set, the numbers of the most recent incoming calls (All Calls) are displayed, or only the missed calls (Missed Calls).

Setting the list type
MENU Settings OK Base OK Call list type OK Missed Calls | All Calls OK

Opening the call list
MENU Messages OK CallsList
Information on the call list is displayed:

CallsList Number of new entries + number of old, read entries

To open the list: Press the display key OK ...The most recent incoming call is displayed
If required, select another entry with

Using other functions
Select entry MENU Select function OK
Possible functions: Delete Entry | Copy to Dir. | Date/Time | Status | Delete List

Calling back a caller from the call list
MENU Messages OK CallsList 01+02 OK Select entry

Additional functions

Network mailbox

The network mailbox is the answer machine in the phone network of your provider. Contact the provider for information. You can only use the network mailbox once you have requested it from your provider.

Entering the number of the network mailbox in the phone

MENU Answer Machine OK Net Mailbox Enter the number OK

Listening to messages on the network mailbox

From the menu:	MENU Answer Machine OK Play Messages
From key 1:	Press and hold key
From the message list:	MENU Messages OK Netw. MBX OK

Alarm clock

Switching the alarm clock on and off

MENU Alarm Clock OK Activation OK ( = switched on)
If no wake-up time is entered yet: Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit format OK
If the alarm clock is enabled, the alarm clock icon and wake-up time are displayed instead of the date.
When the alarm rings, switch it off for 24 hours by pressing any key.

Setting the wake-up time

MENU Alarm Clock OK Wake-up time OK Enter the wake-up time in hours and minutes OK

ECO DECT

During a call, the wireless power automatically adjusts to the distance between the handset and the base. The shorter the distance, the lower the wireless power (radiation).
When the phone is in idle status, the wireless power of the handset is switched off. The base maintains contact with the handset with only low wireless signals.
These wireless signals are also deactivated with the No Radiation setting.

MENU Settings OK Base OK ECO DECT OK No Radiation OK ( = radiation deactivated, icon in top left of the display)

For speedy set-up of connections for incoming calls, the handset keeps switching to "ready to receive" momentarily. This increases the power consumption and so reduces the standby and talk times.

Phone settings

Tones and signals

Changing the call volume

The receiver volume can be set at 5 levels.
MENU Audio Settings OK Handset Volume OK Select volume ( = selected)

Changing the ringer volume

Adjust the volume of the ringtone on 5 levels or select the Crescendo tone.
MENU Audio Settings OK Ringer Volume OK Select volume or Crescendo ( = selected)

Change ringtone melody

Set the ringtone melody for external calls and/or the alarm.
MENU Audio Settings OK Ringer Melody OK Select External Calls or Alarm Clock OK Select required ringtone ( = selected)

Enabling/disabling advisory tones, battery tone and ringtone

An advisory tone is sounded for different events, such as when a new message arrives. The battery tone sounds when the charge level of the battery falls below a certain value during a call. Advisory tones, the battery tone and the ringtone for incoming calls can be enabled/disabled separately.
MENU Audio Settings OK AdvisoryTones | Battery Low | Ring Tones OK ( = enabled)

Changing the display language

MENU Settings OK Handset OK Language OK Select language OK ( = selected)

If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand:
MENU Press the keys in succession Select language OK

Resetting the handset

You can reset individual settings. Entries in the directory and call list, and the handset's registration to the base, are preserved.
MENU Settings OK Handset OK Reset Handset OK Reset? OK

To cancel the reset:

Changing the system PIN

MENU Settings OK Base OK System PIN OK Enter the current 4-digit system PIN (default: 0000) OK Enter the new 4-digit system PIN OK

Resetting the base

A reset disables the No Radiation mode, deletes all lists and resets individual settings.
The time and date are not affected. The system PIN is not reset.
MENU Settings OK Base OK Base Reset OK Reset? OK

Advanced settings

Operation with a router

When operating on the analogue connection of a router, echoes potentially occurring can be reduced by enabling Echo mode. If there are no problems with echoes, this function should be deactivated.
MENU Settings OK Base OK Additional OK Echo mode OK ( = enabled)

Operation with a PABX

The following settings are only necessary when your PABX requires them; refer to the PABX user guide. Enter the digits slowly one after the other.

Changing the dialling mode
MENU The digit for the dialling mode set flashes:
0 = Tone dialling (DTMF); 1 = Pulse dialling (PD) Enter digit OK

Setting the flash time
MENU The digit for the current flash time flashes:
0 = 80 ms; 1 = 100 ms; 2 = 120 ms; 3 = 400 ms; 4 = 250 ms; 5 = 300 ms; 6 = 600 ms; 7 = 800 ms Enter digit OK

Changing pause after line seizure
You can set the length of the pause inserted between pressing of the Talk key and sending of the call number.
MENU The digit for the current pause length flashes:
1 = 1 sec.; 2 = 3 sec.; 3 = 7 sec. Enter digit OK

Changing pause after Recall key
MENU The digit for the current pause length flashes:
1 = 800 ms; 2 = 1600 ms; 3 = 3200 ms Enter digit OK

Customer service & assistance

Problem	Cause	Solution
Nothing on the display.	The handset is not switched on.	Press the End call key for about 5 seconds or place the handset into the base.
	The batteries are empty.	Charge or replace the batteries.
No wireless connection to the base, Base flashes on the display.	The handset is outside the range of the base.	Move the handset closer to the base.
	The base is not switched on.	Check the mains plug on the base
You cannot hear a ring or dial tone from the fixed line network.	The phone cable supplied has not been used or it has been replaced by a new cable with the wrong pin connections.	Please always use the telephone cable supplied or ensure that the pin connections are correct when purchasing from a retailer.: 3-4 assignment of phone wires / EURO CTR37.

If you have any further questions, your phone retailer will be happy to assist.

Authorisation

This device is intended for analogue phone lines in your network.
Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration.
Hereby, Gigaset Communications GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Gigaset A116 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.
This declaration could also be available in the "International Declarations of Conformity" or "European Declarations of Conformity" files.
Therefore please check all of these files.

Environment

Environmental management system
Gigaset Communications GmbH is certified pursuant to the international standards ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
ISO 14001 (Environment): Certified since September 2007 by TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH.
ISO 9001 (Quality): Certified since 17/02/1994 by TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH.

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.

All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated by local authorities.

If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbish bin, the product is subject to European Directive 2012/19/EU.
The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health. They are a precondition for the reuse and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.

For further information on disposing of your used equipment, please contact your local authority or your refuse collection service.

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. Due to the wide variety of chemical products available on the market, it was not possible to test all substances.
Impairments in high-gloss finishes can be carefully removed using display polishes for mobile phones.

Contact with liquid

If the device comes into contact with liquid:

1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove the batteries and leave the battery compartment open.
3. Allow the liquid to drain from the device.
4. Pat all parts dry.
5. Place the device in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours (not in a microwave, oven etc.) with the battery compartment open and the keypad facing down (if applicable).
6. Do not switch on the device again until it is completely dry.

When it has fully dried out, you will normally be able to use it again.

Technical details

Batteries
Technology: 2 x AAA nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
Voltage: 1.2 V
Capacity: 300 - 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 maximum possible times.)

Standby time (hours)	130 / 90 *
Talktime (hours)	12
Operating time with 1.5 hours of calls per day (hours)	80 / 55 *
Charging time in charging cradle (hours)	5

* No Radiation switched on/off, without display backlight in idle status

General specifications

DECT standard	supported
Radio frequency range:	1880-1900 MHz
Range	Up to 300 m outdoors, up to 50 m indoors
Power supply to base	230 V ~/50 Hz
Environmental conditions for operation	+5°C to +45°C, 20% to 75% relative humidity
Transmission power	10 mW average power per channel, 250 mW pulse power
Power consumption of the base In standby mode
Handset in charging cradle	approx. 1.0 W
Handset away from charging cradle	approx. 0.8 W
During a call	approx. 1.0 W

Entering letters and characters

Standard characters
Press the relevant key several times.
Briefly press the Hash key to switch from mode "Abc" to "123", from "123" to "abc" and from "abc" to "Abc".

1) Space

Cyrillic
Press the relevant key several times.
Briefly press the Hash key to switch from mode "ABC" to "123" and from "123" to "ABC".

1) Space

Turkish
Press the relevant key several times.
Briefly press the Hash key to switch from mode "Abc" to "123", from "123" to "abc" and from "abc" to "Abc".

1) Space

Menu overview

Your phone has many functions, and they are available to you from menus.

Select function:
When the phone is in idle status, press MENU Use the control key to scroll to the required function Confirm with OK
Return to idle status: Press and hold the key

*) No function on Gigaset A116

Not all functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.

Documents / Resources

References

• Declarations of Conformity | Gigaset

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