Gigaset  A420 User Manual
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Gigaset A420/A420A
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of the 
batteries
2 Answering machine icon
(A420A only)
3 Signal strength
4 Display keys
5 End call key and On/Off key
6 Talk key/Handsfree key
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7 Control key (
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Audio settings
INT
Internal call
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Directory
Muting during a call
8 Key 1 
Open answering machine
(A420A only)/network mailbox
9 Star key 
Ringers on/off (press and hold);
with an open connection:
switch from pulse dialling to
tone dialling (press briefly)
10 Key 0/recall key
Consultation call (flash): press
and hold
11 Hash key
Keypad lock on/off (press and
hold); toggles between upper/
lower case and digits; inserts a
dialling pause (press and hold)
12 Microphone
The base station at a glance
Basis A420A
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Basis A420

Gigaset service contact numbers:

For personal advice on our range of products and for repairs or guarantee/warranty claims call:
Service Centre UK:
Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling.
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1 Registration/Paging key: 
Search for handsets (press briefly, paging
Register handsets (press and hold
2 Volume keys: (– = quieter; + = louder)
During message playback: adjust the speaking volume.
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While the phone is ringing: adjust the ringer melody volume.
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3 Play/Stop key:
Switch answering machine on and off (press and hold);
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play back new messages from answering machine (press briefly); 
during message playback: cancel playback (press briefly).
Lights up: answering machine is activated. 
Flashes: at least one new message is present or message is played
back or being recorded.
Flashes very quickly: memory is full.
During message playback:
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4 Skip to the start of the current message (press once) or go to the pre-
vious message (press twice).
5 Go to the next message.
6 Delete current message.
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Please note
New messages in the calls list/
answering machine list/network
mailbox list are indicated in the dis-
play by the message New mes-
sages, the left display key flashes (if
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set
page 9).
Handset display keys:
Pressing a key launches the function
that appears above that key in the dis-
play.
Display Function when pressed
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Open calls list (
§Menu§
Open main/submenu
(see menu overview
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page 23).
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Go back one menu level.
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Scroll up/down or adjust vol-
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ume with
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Move cursor to left/right
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with
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Backspace deletes one
character at a time.
§OK§
Confirm menu function or
save entry.
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  • Page 1: Gigaset Service Contact Numbers

    Gigaset A420/A420A Please note The handset at a glance New messages in the calls list/ 1 Charge status of the  answering machine list/network batteries mailbox list are indicated in the dis- 2 Answering machine icon play by the message New mes-...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    ECO DECT During a call, the transmission power is automatically adjusted to the distance between handset and base station, the smaller the distance, the lower the transmission power (radiation). In idle status the transmission power of the handset is switched off. Only the base station ensures contact with the handset using low radio signals. Your phone offers you the opportunity to further reduce the transmission power: 1) Reducing transmission power (eco mode) ¢...
  • Page 3: First Steps

    First steps Check the package contents Base station and handset package: One Gigaset handset, one Gigaset A420/A420A base station, one mains adapter, one phone cord, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide. Handset and charging cradle package: One Gigaset handset, one charging cradle with mains adapter, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide.
  • Page 4: Connecting The Charging Cradle (If Included)

    Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug from the power supply ¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button and disconnect the plug Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film.
  • Page 5: Initial Charging And Discharging Of The Batteries

    Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge status can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Charge the handset in the base station/charging cradle for 6 hours. Please note The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset base station or charging cradle.
  • Page 6: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle status is shown as in this example. Ð Screen display à ◆ Reception between the base station and the handset: Ð ¨ § ¦ Good to poor: INT 1 ¥...
  • Page 7: Making Calls

    Making calls Making external calls and ending calls External calls are calls using the public telephone network. ¤ c (Enter the phone number) The phone number is dialled. (Or you can first press and hold talk key [dial tone] and then enter the number.) During the call you can adjust the earpiece volume using and set the volume with End the call/cancel dialling: Press the end call key...
  • Page 8: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Directory To open the directory: press control key You can save up to 100 phone numbers (max. 22 digits) with corresponding names (max. 16 characters).  ¢ Enter letters/characters page 17. Storing the first number in the directory s ¤...
  • Page 9: Last Number Redial List

    Last number redial list This list contains the ten last dialled numbers. Dialling from the last number redial list ¤ q ¤ c (press briefly) (select entry) Managing entries in the last number redial list ¤ q ¤ §Menu§ (press briefly) (select entry) You can select the following settings: Use Number...
  • Page 10: Answering Machine List (A420A Only) /Network Mailbox List

    Calls list ¢ Prerequisite: CLIP ( page 7) ¢ Depending on the type of list set, the calls list contains ( page 24): ◆ Answered calls ◆ Missed calls ◆ Calls recorded from the answering machine (A420A only) Depending on the type of list set, all numbers of the last 25 incoming calls are saved or just the missed calls are saved. Open the calls list ’...
  • Page 11: Operating The Answering Machine (A420A Only)

    Operating the answering machine (A420A only) The answering machine is operated via the handset or via the keys on the base station. Information on operating the ¢ answering machine via the keys on the base station ( page 1). The following sections describe operation via the hand- set.
  • Page 12: Additional Functions During Message Playback

    Stopping and controlling playback Controlling playback depends on the point in time at which the corresponding key is pressed.  During message playback: Pause playback. Press again to resume. During playback of message header: Go to the start of the previous message. Skipping back from the first message jumps to the last message.
  • Page 13: Locating A Handset ("Paging")

    Activating the answering machine (Enter your own number and allow the phone to ring until you hear the message, "Please enter your PIN code.") ¤ Enter system PIN Your answering machine is activated. It tells you how much memory time is left. The messages are now played back. The answering machine cannot be deactivated remotely.
  • Page 14: Using Multiple Handsets

    Using multiple handsets Making internal calls Internal calls are free calls to other handsets that are registered to the same base station. 2 handsets are registered Press the control key , the other handset is called. More than 2 handsets are registered Calling a specific handset u ¤...
  • Page 15: Phone Settings

    Phone settings ¢ For details on activating/deactivating advisory tones and battery low tones, see menu tree ( page 23). ¢ For details on setting the display contrast and large dialling numbers, see menu tree ( page 24). ¢ For details on how to set the system PIN on the base station, see the menu overview ( page 24).
  • Page 16: Activating/Deactivating Music On Hold

    Activating/deactivating the ringer Ú Deactivating/reactivating the ringer permanently In idle status, press and hold the star key . If the ringer is deactivated, the icon appears in the display. Deactivating the ringer for the current call ¤ ¤ §Menu§ §OK§ Silent Setting ring tones of the base station (A420A only) Set the Ringer Volume, Ringer Melody and the Time Control for the base station:...
  • Page 17: Operating The Base Station On The Pabx/Router

    Operating the base station on the PABX/router Operating on the router When operating the Gigaset on an analogue port of a router, you can reduce problems with echoing by activating the ¢ XES Mode ( page 24). If you have no problems with echoing, this function should be deactivated. Operating on the PABX The following settings are only necessary when your PABX requires them, see the user guide for your PABX.
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Technical Data Batteries Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH); Size: AAA (Micro, HR03); Voltage: 1,2 V; Capacity: 450 - 1000 mAh Handset operating times/charging times Your handset can charge batteries up to a capacity of 1000 mAh. The use of special high-performance batteries or bat- teries with high capacities is not recommended for cordless phones.
  • Page 19: Questions And Answers

    Questions and answers If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, visit our website at www.gigaset.com/service  for 24-hour support. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions. Problem Cause Solution Nothing appears on The handset is not switched on....
  • Page 20: Customer Service & Assistance

    Customer Service & Assistance You have questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can take advantage of our comprehensive service offerings. You can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service pages of our Gigaset online portal. Please register your phone right after purchase on www.gigaset.com/uk/service thus enabling us to provide you even with better service in case of questions or in case of a warranty claim.
  • Page 21: Guarantee Certificate  United Kingdom

    Guarantee Certificate  United Kingdom Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee under the conditions set out below: ◆ In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Gigaset Communications shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device.
  • Page 22: Environmental Management System

    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 – fol- lowing our environmental conscience in everything we do is of utmost importance to us.
  • Page 23: Menu Overview

    Menu overview Your phone has an extensive range of features. These are offered in the form of menus. §Menu§ To select a function while the phone is in idle status, press (open menu), use the control key to scroll to the §OK§...
  • Page 24 ç Settings ¢ Date/Time page 5 ¢ Handset Language page 15 Big Dial Font Set bigger digits for dialling. Contrast Set the display contrast to 9 levels. ¢ Time Control Activation/Settings page 15 ¢ An.Call Silent page 15 ¢ Auto Answer Activate/deactivate auto answer page 7.

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