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(¢ page 46). Other practical information Transfer the directory from an existing Gigaset handset (¢ page 31), use the shortcut func- tion (¢ page 31) and adjust the background colour and contrast of the display to your requirements (¢ page 44).
Overview Display icons The following icons are displayed depending on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¨ Signal strength (¢ page 18) Keypad locked (¢ page 22) Ringtone switched off (¢ page 46) Answering machine activated (A510A only) Batteries are charged (¢...
You can use the keys on the base to operate Flashes: at least one new message is present. the integrated answering machine Flashes very quickly: memory is full. (Gigaset A510A only), search for handsets ¢ ("paging" page 42 and register handsets...
Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing. Your Gigaset is compatible with the majority of digital hearing aids on the market. However, perfect function with all hearing aids cannot be guaranteed. The handset may cause interference in analogue hearing aids. If you require assist- ance, please contact the hearing aid supplier.
First steps First steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset A510/A510A base One power adapter for the base One Gigaset handset Two batteries One battery cover One phone cord One user guide If you have purchased a model with multiple hand-...
Please note: u Never expose the telephone to the effects of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. u Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes. Connecting the base ¤ First connect the telephone jack and insert the cables into the cable ducts.
First steps Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug from the power adapter 1. ¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 2. To disconnect the plug from the charger, press the release button and disconnect the plug 4.
Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover Warning Use only rechargeable batteries (¢ page 57) 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.
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¤ Charge the handset in the base for 6 hours. Please note The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset A510/A510A base or charger. ¤ After charging, remove the handset from the base and only replace it when the batteries are fully discharged.
First steps Changing the display language Change the display language if you do not understand the language currently set. ¤ Press right on the control key. ¤ Press the keys L and 4 slowly one after the other. English The display for setting languages appears and the current language (e.g., English) is ³...
First steps Setting the date/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. Please note Depending on your network provider, the date and time may be displayed auto- matically.
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First steps μ Saved The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset auto- matically reverts to idle status, or returns to the "Settings" menu if the setting was made via the menu. Please note If your phone receives the date and time during calling line display (e.g., via your network provider, a router or PABXs), you can specify whether this data should be copied to your phone: ¤...
First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the screen display is as follows (example). Ð Screen display à u Reception between the base and the handset: Ð ¨ § ¦ – Good to poor: INT 1 ¥...
First steps What would you like to do next? Now that you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you can immediately start call- ing – or you can adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important functions.
Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the description below, the side of the control key (up, down, right, left) which you have to press in the different operating situ- ations is marked in black e.g., v for "press the right edge of the control key".
Using the phone Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels (menu overview ¢ page 25). Main menu (first menu level) ¤ With the handset in idle status, press the display key §Menu§ or right on the control key v to open the main menu.
Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone). Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any unwanted use of the phone. In idle status, press and hold the hash key (confirmation tone). The keypad lock is activated or deactivated.
Using the phone Understanding the operating steps The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form, for example: ¤ Settings ¤ Eco Mode (³ = on) §Menu§ ¤ This means you should proceed as follows: Redial Menu ¤ Press the key below §Menu§...
Using the phone Eco Mode ... until the Eco Mode menu item ³ appears. Back ¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display screen to switch the function on or off (³ = on). ¤ Press the key below §Back§...
Menu tree Menu tree The menu entries are partially subdivided. The page numbers refer to the rel- evant description in the user guide. §Menu§ To open the main menu: press the display key when the phone is in idle mode. ì...
To accept the call, press the talk key c. The following is displayed instead of the number: Gigaset A510A: Instead of accepting the call, u External Call, if no number is transmitted. you can also redirect it to the answering...
By default, the number of the caller is shown name (town/city) that is registered with your in the display of your Gigaset telephone. You network provider for the caller's number will do not have to make any other settings on also be displayed.
Microphone is turned off. Additional information on this subject can Press the key again to unmute be found on the Gigaset website at: the microphone. www.gigaset.com/service Handsfree operation In handsfree mode, you activate the loud- speaker so that you can hear the caller with- out having to hold the handset to your ear.
Directory entries are generally sorted alpha- u Answering machine list betically by surname. Spaces and digits take first priority. (Gigaset A510A only) The sort order is as follows: You can create a personalised directory for 1. Space your own individual handset. You can also send lists/entries to other handsets 2.
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Using the directory and lists Managing directory entries Using speed dial keys s ¤ s (Select entry) You can assign directory entries to the keys Q and 2– O: §Menu§ Press the display key. s ¤ q (select entry) ¤ §Menu§...
Select an entry and press ing lists: u Network mailbox or answering machine Redial list list (Gigaset A510A only), if your network provider supports this function and fast access is set for the network mailbox The redial list contains the ten numbers last (¢...
– Unanswered calls Activating/deactivating flashing message key – Calls recorded by the answering machine (Gigaset A510A only) You can specify whether you want the mes- u Missed calls sage key f to flash for new messages – Unanswered calls and (default setting).
Repeat the above steps until all the extra – Call recv.: Call was answered. codes have been entered for your area. – Ans Mach (Gigaset A510A): the A maximum of five (5) extra codes can be answering machine accepted the call.
Operating the Gigaset A510A base answering machine Operating the Recording an announcement ¤ Voice Mail ¤ Announcements §Menu§ Gigaset A510A base ¤ Record Announcement ¤ Press OK, talk after tone answering machine §OK§ Press the display key to start the recording.
Operating the Gigaset A510A base answering machine Deleting an announcement Stopping and controlling playback ¤ Voice Mail ¤ Announcements During message playback: §Menu§ Pause playback. Press 2 again ¤ Delete Announcement to resume. §OK§ Press the display key to confirm the prompt.
Operating the Gigaset A510A base answering machine Accepting a call from the Activating/deactivating two-way answering machine record You can pick up a call while the answering You can record an external call with the machine is recording or being operated via answering machine.
Operating the Gigaset A510A base answering machine Setting the recording Changing the language parameters for the voice prompt and pre-recorded The answering machine has already been announcement preset at the factory. You can configure indi- vidual settings via the handset.
Operating the Gigaset A510A base answering machine Operating when on the move Activating the answering machine ¤ Phone home and let the phone ring until (remote operation) you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answering Enter system PIN.
Gigaset A510: The network mailbox is pre- configured for fast access. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox. ¤ Voice Mail ¤ Network Mailbox §Menu§...
ECO DECT Using the handset as an alarm clock You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset. Prerequisite: The date and time have already been set (¢ page 16). Reducing energy consumption Your telephone has a power-saving adapter Activating/deactivating the plug and uses less power.
§OK§ press (The handset you are currently Registering a Gigaset handset to a using is highlighted with <). Gigaset A510/A510A Enter the current system PIN You must manually register the handset on §OK§...
Using multiple handsets Calling all handsets ("group call") Accepting a waiting call Press and hold. If you receive an external call during an internal call, you will hear the call waiting tone (short tone). With Caller ID (CID), the Initiate internal call. caller's number or name will appear in the Press the star key.
Handset settings If the first internal participant presses the Setting the display/ end call key a, the handset that has "lis- screensaver tened in" remains connected to the external participant. You have a choice of four colour schemes and several different contrasts. You can also Changing the name of a configure a screensaver.
Handset settings Earpiece Volume / Handsfree Volume Please note §OK§ Select and press You can also adjust the ringer volume via Set the volume ‰ the menu (¢ page 26). (e.g., volume 3 = §OK§ Press the display key to save the Setting ringtone setting.
¤ Silent ¤ §Menu§ §OK§ Changing the ringtones for Activating/deactivating advisory the Gigaset A510A base tones/battery warning tones u Volume: Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you You can choose between five volumes about different activities and statuses. These and the "crescendo"...
(default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit u The system PIN is reset to the original PIN that only you know. Gigaset A510A: setting a system PIN enables code 0000 remote operation of the answering machine ¢ page 39.
Connecting the base to the PABX Connecting the base to Setting pauses the PABX Changing the pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary if your PABX requires them; see the PABX user You can change the length of the pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key c manual.
FCC / ACTA Information Certification Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Gigaset Communica- tions USA LLC could void the FCC authority to Operation is subject to the following two condi- operate the equipment. This includes the addition tions (1) this device may not cause interference, of any external antenna device.
FCC / ACTA Information Notice for Direct Inward Dialing until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunction- ("DID") ing. ALLOWING THIS EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED IN If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for SUCH A MANNER AS TO NOT PROVIDE FOR repair or warranty information, please contact PROPER ANSWER SUPERVISION IS A VIOLATION...
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FCC / ACTA Information 5. Place this product securely on a stable surface. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak Serious damage and/or injury may result if the in the vicinity of the leak. unit falls. 15.
(collec- tained or modified (including the antenna) by tively, "Product") provided by Gigaset Communi- anyone other than Gigaset NAM or a Gigaset cations USA LLC or Gigaset Communications Can- NAM-approved repair facility, or that have ada Inc.
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(IF ANY) CREATED BY ANY DOCUMENTATION OR All warranty claims must be made by notifying PACKAGING EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WAR- Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the war- RANTY, AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMIT- ranty period. Gigaset NAM's obligation to provide...
International Sale of Goods. SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUEN- TIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service or NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our web OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR site at http://www.gigaset.com or please call...
The date and time are sent via e.g., your network provider, a router or PABXs during calling line dis- your telephone, visit our website at play. This data may be incorrect. www.gigaset.com/service ¥ Set the date/time correctly e.g., on the router for assistance 24/7. or PABX.
Our environmental mission by local authorities. statement The appropriate disposal We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear and separate collection of social responsibility and are actively com- used equipment serve to mitted to a better world. Observing our eco-...
- With Eco Mode+ Charging time in base (hours) Charging time in charger (hours) Due to the constant progression in battery development, the list of recommended bat- teries in the FAQ section of the Gigaset Cus- tomer Care pages is updated regularly: www.gigaset.com/service...
Appendix Base power consumption Pin connections on the telephone jack A510 A510A 1 unused In standby mode * approx. 0.7 W approx. 0.7 W 2 unused Base in standby < 0.4 W < 0.4 W mode ** 5 unused During a call approx.
Appendix Writing and editing text Writing names ¤ Enter the individual letters/characters by The following rules apply when writing text: pressing the corresponding key. u Multiple letters and characters are assigned to each key between Q and O The characters assigned to the key are as well as P and #.
Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset A510H handset u Hear whom the call is for with VIP ringtones u High-quality keypad u 1.8" b/w display u Directory for 150 entries u Talk/standby time of up to 18 h/260 h,...
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Accessories Gigaset C610H handset u Social life management with room monitor and birthday reminders u Individual programming of ringers with 6 VIP groups u High-quality keypad with backlight u 1.8" TFT colour display u Directory for up to 150 vCards...
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Compatibility You can find more information about the handset functions in connection with the individual Gigaset bases at: www.gigaset.com/compatibility All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal...
Mounting the base on the wall Mounting the base on the wall A510A: 45 mm A510: 30 mm A510A: approx 8.5 mm A510: approx. 7.4 mm Mounting the charger on the wall 21.6 mm approx. 3.3 mm...