Siemens Gigaset E490 User Manual
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  • Page 3: The Handset At A Glance

    The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status 2 Charge status of the batteries = e V U (flat to full) flashes: batteries almost flat e V U ¢ flashes: batteries charging 3 Display keys ( page 16) 4 Message key Access to calls and message lists;...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents The handset at a glance ..........1 The base station at a glance .
  • Page 5 Contents SMS (text messages) ..........29 Writing/sending an SMS .
  • Page 6 Contents Base station settings ..........54 Protecting against unauthorised access .
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base sta- tion or charging cradle.
  • Page 8: First Steps

    First steps First steps Check the pack contents one Gigaset E490/E495 base station one mains adapter for the base station one Gigaset E49H handset one charging cradle one mains adapter for the charging cradle two batteries one battery cover one belt clip...
  • Page 9: Installing The Base Station And Charging Cradle

    First steps Installing the base station and charging cradle The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Place the base station in a central location in your flat or house. Position the base station and charging cradle on a level, non-slip surface or mount them on the ¢...
  • Page 10: Connecting The Charging Cradle

    First steps Connecting the charging cradle ¤ Connect the flat plug of the mains adapter 1. ¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket 2. If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button and disconnect the plug 2.
  • Page 11: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    First steps Setting up the handset for use The display and control key are protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Only use the rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communica- ¢...
  • Page 12 First steps ¤ Insert the rubber headset socket cover provided to guarantee the unit is splashproof. If you need to reopen the battery cover, for instance to change the batteries, please proceed as follows: ¤ Turn the lock ring or belt clip anti- clockwise to the end stop (approx.
  • Page 13 First steps First battery charge and discharge The correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the charging cradle for six hours. ¤ Once the battery is fully charged, remove the hand- set from the charging cradle and do not put it back again...
  • Page 14 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 can be used. ¤ If you have not yet set the date Time and time, press the key below §Time§...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Headset

    First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example. If the answering machine is activated, the answering machine icon × will also be displayed in the header. Displays ¢...
  • Page 16: What Would You Like To Do Next

    First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully started your Gigaset, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices such as other Gigaset telephones ¢...
  • Page 17: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the description below, the side of the control key (up, down, right, left) that you have to press in the different oper- ating situations is marked in black, e.g. v for "press on the right of the control key".
  • Page 18: Display Keys

    Using the phone Display keys The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating sit- uation. Example: 1 Current display key functions are shown in the bottom display line. 2 Display keys The most important display keys are: §§§Options§§§...
  • Page 19: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Using the phone Main menu (first menu level) ¤ Press v with the handset in idle status to open the main menu. The main menu functions are shown in the display as a list with colour icons and names. To access a function, i.e. to open the corresponding submenu (next menu level): ¤...
  • Page 20: Illustration In The User Guide

    Using the phone Illustration in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example The illustration: ¢ ¢ Ð Date/Time means: ¤ To display the main menu, press the right side of the control key in idle status.
  • Page 21: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by open- ing the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). Example: v 5 2 2 for "Set ringer for external calls". With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): î...
  • Page 22 Menu tree Ð Settings ¢ 5-1 Date/Time page 12 ¢ 5-2 Audio Settings 5-2-1 Handset Volume page 52 ¢ 5-2-2 Ringer Settings page 52 ¢ 5-2-3 Advisory Tones page 53 ¢ 5-2-4 Silent Alert page 53 ¢ 5-3 Display 5-3-1 Screen Picture page 51 ¢...
  • Page 23: Making Calls

    Pressing the talk key c. phone network. ¤ Pressing the speaker key d. Enter the number and press the ¤ Gigaset E490: Press the display key talk key. §Accept§ ¤ Press and hold the talk key c Gigaset E495: Press the display key Ÿ...
  • Page 24: Speaker

    In speaker mode, instead of holding the tory, the caller's name will also be displayed. Å handset to your ear you can put it down, for Gigaset E490 example on the table in front of you. This allows others to participate in the call. Activating/deactivating speaker...
  • Page 25: Making Calls Using Network Services

    Making calls using network services Making calls using network services Network services are functions that your network provider makes available to you. You have to request these services from your network provider. ¤ It is not possible to reprogram the network services.
  • Page 26: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and Storing a number in the directory ¢ New Entry lists ¤ Change multiple line input: Number The options are: Enter the number. Directory Name Call-by-call list Enter name. Last number redial list Shortcut SMS list Select key for shortcut.
  • Page 27: Dialling With The Directory

    Using the directory and lists Dialling with the directory/ Delete List Delete all entries in the directory/call-by- call-by-call list ¢ call list. s / C s (select entry). Copy List Press the talk key. The number is Send complete list to a handset ¢...
  • Page 28: Last Number Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Copying a displayed number to the Managing entries in the last directory number redial list Numbers displayed in a list, e.g. the calls list Press the key briefly. or the last number redial list, in an SMS or Select entry.
  • Page 29 Using the directory and lists List selection List entry If you press the message key f, only the New messages are displayed at the top. lists that contain messages are shown Example of list entries: (exception: network mailbox). Lists with new messages are identified in bold: All Calls Messages &...
  • Page 30: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls Phone number Dialled number ¢ 07112345678 07112345678 ¢ Make phone calls through a network pro- 08912345678 0999 08912345678 ¢ vider who offers particularly low-cost call 08412345678 08412345678 rates (call-by-call). You can manage the numbers in the call-by-call list. Saving preselection numbers ¢...
  • Page 31: Sms (Text Messages)

    SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Sending an SMS Press the talk key Your phone is supplied ready for sending SMS messages immediately. §Options§ Press the display key. §OK§ Send Select and press Preconditions: §OK§ Select and press Calling Line Identification is enabled for / s / C your phone line.
  • Page 32 SMS (text messages) SMS status report Reading or deleting SMS messages ¤ Open the draft message list and then: Precondition: Your network provider sup- Select SMS. ports this feature. §Read§ Press the display key. The entry If you have activated the status report, you will be displayed.
  • Page 33: Receiving An Sms

    SMS (text messages) Sending SMS messages to an Receiving an SMS e-mail address All received SMS messages are saved in the If your service provider supports the SMS as incoming message list. Linked SMS mes- e-mail feature, you can also send your SMS sages are displayed as one message.
  • Page 34 SMS (text messages) If necessary select a mailbox and open list by Replying to or forwarding text §OK§ selecting (if necessary enter mailbox PIN messages ¤ §OK§ and confirm by pressing Reading an SMS The number and date of receipt are dis- §Options§...
  • Page 35: Notification By Sms

    SMS (text messages) Notification by SMS Please note: If you operate a number of devices (base You can be notified about missed calls or stations) with SMS functionality on a sin- new answering machine messages (Gigaset gle phone line, then each SMS mailbox ID E495 only) via SMS.
  • Page 36: Setting Sms Centres

    SMS (text messages) Deactivating PIN protection Setting SMS centres ¤ Set Protection to Off. SMS messages are exchanged between SMS The mailbox PIN is reset to "0000". centres operated by service providers. You Changing the name of a mailbox must enter the SMS centre through which ¢...
  • Page 37: Sms On A Pabx

    SMS (text messages) Activating/deactivating first Please note ringer muting Ask your service provider for details on how to enter service numbers if you Open menu. wish to use personal mailboxes 5 5 O O (precondition: your service provider sup- ports this function).
  • Page 38: Sms Troubleshooting

    SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting You have stopped receiving SMS messages. ¥ 1. You have changed the ID of your mailbox. Error codes when sending ¢ Give your SMS contacts your new ID or undo the change ( page 34). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently with- held (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification not ¥...
  • Page 39: Operating The Answering Machine Of The Gigaset E495 Base Station

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Operating the answering Recording announcement/ announce only ¢ ¢ machine of the Ð Voice Mail ¢ ¢ Gigaset E495 Announcements Record Announce / Record Anc Only base station §OK§ Press the display key to start the recording.
  • Page 40 Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Playing back announcements If the memory for messages is full in Ans. & ¢ ¢ Record mode, the answering machine will Ð Voice Mail ¢ ¢ switch to the Announce Only mode and you Announcements Play Announce / will receive an instruction to delete old mes-...
  • Page 41: Deleting Messages

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Playing back messages If playback is interrupted for over a minute, the answering machine returns to idle sta- The date and time of each message is logged tus. (provided this has been set, page 12) and Marking a message as "new"...
  • Page 42: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Picking up a call from the Two Way Record §OK§ Select and press answering machine Two-way record is indicated on the display You can pick up a call while the answering by an advisory text and is added to the machine is recording or is being operated answering machine list as a new message.
  • Page 43: Setting Up The Answering Machine

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Setting up the answering Setting the recording time machine You can set the maximum recording time of a message. The options are: 1, 2, 3 mins or The answering machine has already been Maximum.
  • Page 44: Operating When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Operating when on the move Activating the answering machine ¤ (remote operation) Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answering Enter system PIN.
  • Page 45: Using The Network Mailbox

    With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answering machine (Gigaset E495 only) directly. Gigaset E490: Fast access is preset for the network mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox. Gigaset E495: The integrated answering machine is preset for fast access.
  • Page 46: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environment Reception strength: with your Gigaset. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to poor | (flashes) Reduced energy consumption – no reception ½ Eco Mode enabled By using an energy-saving power supply, ¼...
  • Page 47: Setting The Alarm Clock

    ¢ ì ¤ Manual registration of Change multiple line input: Gigaset E49H to Gigaset E490/ E495 Activation Select On or Off. You must activate manual registration of the Time handset on both the handset (1) and the Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit format.
  • Page 48: De-Registering Handsets

    Using several handsets De-registering handsets Calling a specific handset Initiate internal call. You can de-register any other registered Enter the number of the hand- handset from any registered Gigaset E49H set. handset. Open list of internal partici- Initiate internal call. pants.
  • Page 49: Call Waiting

    Using several handsets Internal consultation/conference Australia: calls Telstra: When you are conducting an external call, To answer an incoming call when you're you can call an internal participant at the already on a call, or to switch between calls: ¤ Press the Recall key S and listen for the same time for consultation or hold a confer- dial tone, then press 2.
  • Page 50: Listening In To An External Call

    Using several handsets Listening in to an external call Changing the name of a handset Precondition: The Listening In function must be activated. The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned You are conducting an external call. An inter- automatically on registration.
  • Page 51: Using A Handset As A Room Monitor

    Using a handset as a room monitor Using a handset as a Warning room monitor You should always check the opera- tion of the room monitor before use. For example, test its sensitivity. If the room monitor is activated, a previously Check the connection if you are saved destination number is called as soon diverting the room monitor to an...
  • Page 52: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Changing a set external Handset settings destination number ¢ ¢ í Your handset is preconfigured, but you can Room Monitor change the settings to suit your individual Scroll to the Call to line. requirements. §Edit§ Press the display key. Delete existing number.
  • Page 53: Changing The Display Language

    Handset settings ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Changing the display Display Screen Picture The current setting is displayed. language ¤ Change multiple line input: You can view the display texts in different Activation languages. Select On (screen picture is displayed) or ¢...
  • Page 54: Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer

    Handset settings Activating/deactivating auto Changing ringers answer Volume: You can choose between five volumes (1– If you activate this function, when you 5; e.g. volume 2 = ˆ) and the receive a call you can simply lift the handset "crescendo" ring (6; volume increases out of the charging cradle without having to with each ring = ‰).
  • Page 55: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Handset settings Activating/deactivating the ringer Activating/deactivating advisory tones You can deactivate the ringer on your hand- set before you answer a call or when the handset is in idle status; the ringer can be Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you deactivated permanently or just for the cur- about different activities and statuses.
  • Page 56: Restoring The Handset Default Settings

    Base station settings Restoring the handset Resetting the system PIN default settings If you have forgotten your system PIN you can reset the base station to the original You can reset individual settings and code 0000: changes that you have made. This will not Disconnect the power cord from the base affect entries in the directory, call-by-call list, station.
  • Page 57: Repeater Support

    Base station settings Repeater support With a repeater you can increase the range and reception strength of your base station. You will need to activate repeater mode. This will terminate any calls that are in progress at the time. Precondition: A repeater is registered. The Eco Mode / Eco Mode + is deactivated.
  • Page 58: Connecting The Base Station To The Pabx

    Connecting the base station to the PABX Connecting the base Saving an access code (outside line code) station to the PABX Precondition: You may have to enter an The following settings are only necessary access code for external calls in your PABX, when your PABX requires them;...
  • Page 59: Setting Pauses

    Connecting the base station to the PABX Setting pauses Changing a dialling pause (pause after access code) Precondition: You have saved an access ¢ Changing pause after line seizure code ( page 56). You can change the length of pause that is Open menu.
  • Page 60: Customer Service & Product Warranty - Australia And New Zealand

    Customer service & product warranty – Australia and New Zealand Customer service & product warranty – Australia and New Zealand IMPORTANT Please retain your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase. Customer Service If you require assistance in operating this product please contact us AUS: 1300 780 878 or by e-mail at the Customer Care section of our website at www.gigaset.com/au NZ: 0800 780 878 or by e-mail at the Customer Care section of our website at...
  • Page 61 Customer service & product warranty – Australia and New Zealand If it is necessary to have the product serviced, the Customer Service Representative will inform you of the product return process. Please ensure that: 1. You provide proof of purchase; 2.
  • Page 62: Questions And Answers

    Customer service & product warranty – Australia and New Zealand Questions and answers Forgotten the system PIN. ¥ ¢ Reset the system PIN to 0000 ( page 54). If you have any questions about the use Call charges are not displayed. of your phone, you can contact us 24/7 at www.gigaset.com/service.
  • Page 63: Environment

    Environment Environment Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO DECT ( page 44) saves energy and makes an active contribution Our environmental mission towards protecting the environment. statement Disposal Gigaset Communications GmbH assumes social responsibility and is actively commit- Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- ted to a better world.
  • Page 64: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Specifications Recommended batteries Caring for your telephone Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Wipe the base, charging cradle and the handset with a damp cloth (do not use Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) solvent or a microfiber cloth) or an anti- Voltage: 1.2 V static cloth.
  • Page 65: Writing And Editing Text

    Base station power consumption Writing and editing text In standby mode: The following rules apply when writing text: Gigaset E490: approx. 0.8 watt Control the cursor with u v t s. Gigaset E495: approx. 1.3 watt Characters are inserted at the cursor posi- During the conversation: tion.
  • Page 66: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset E49H handset Dust and splashproof casing Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker Silent alarm Polyphonic ringers Directory for around 150 entries SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasete49h...
  • Page 67 Accessories Gigaset S68H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker Polyphonic ringers Directory for around 250 entries Picture CLIP SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasets68h Gigaset S79H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones...
  • Page 68 Accessories Gigaset C59H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones Directory for approx. 150 entries SMS (prerequisite: CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasec59h Gigaset repeater The Gigaset repeater can be used to increase the reception range of your Gigaset handset to the base station.
  • Page 69: Mounting The Base Station To The Wall

    Mounting the base station to the wall Mounting the base station to the wall 99 mm approx. 2.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle to the wall 21 mm approx. 2.5 mm...
  • Page 70: Index

    Index Index Base station ......connecting ....connecting to PABX .
  • Page 71 Index name of a handset ....Directory ......
  • Page 72 Index Incoming call ......call waiting ......Group call .
  • Page 73 Index Listening in to a call ....Number ..... .
  • Page 74 Index Registering (handset) ....sending to a personal mailbox ....... . .
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