Gigaset A590 User Manual
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Gigaset A590

The handset at a glance

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Gigaset
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Display icons
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Radio signal
Steady:
Handset is linked with base
Flashing: Handset is out of range or not
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registered
Battery icon
Steady:
Full, more than1 hour talking time
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Flashing: Charging
Steady:
Less than 1 hour talking time
Flashing:
Almost flat
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Alarm clock is activated
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Ringer is deactivated
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Keypad lock is activated
Phone book is opened
1 Display in idle mode
2 Back key: When editing text: backspace
3 Internal communication key (
4 Talk key / Redial list* (
5 Control key 
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6 Star key / Ringer on/off *
7 Recall key: Consultation call (flash); Insert pause*
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8 OK key
9 Menu key (
10 End call key / Power on/off *
11 Hash (#) key / Keypad lock on/off * (
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12 Call-by-call key * (
13 Mute key (microphone off) (
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* To activate a function marked with an asterisk (*) press and
hold the corresponding key.
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Display in idle mode
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Gigaset
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Here and on the following pages, the illustrations may differ
from your device in terms of colours and appearence.
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In menu: go back to previous level
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In idle mode:
open phone book,
In menu, phone book and lists: Scrolling up/down
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page 11)
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number and date/time display.
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Talk icon
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Ongoing call
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Flashing: Incoming call received
Calls list icon
Steady:
Already inspected calls in calls list
Flashing: New calls in calls list
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Off:
No entry in calls list
In editing mode: Backspace. Press
delete one character at a time
In menu: Press
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In menu and lists: Scroll up/down with
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  • Page 1: Gigaset A590

    Gigaset A590 The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle mode 2 Back key: When editing text: backspace In menu: go back to previous level ¢ ¢ 3 Internal communication key ( page 16) 4 Talk key / Redial list* ( page 14) 5 Control key ...
  • Page 2: The Base At A Glance

    The base at a glance 1 Display in idle mode ¢ 2 Back key 3 Phone book ( page 15) Show first entry /  ¢ Add new entry* 4 Redial key ( page 14) 5 OK key / Clock key * 6 Intercom key: ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Gigaset A590 ..... 1 Making calls (base) ....12 The handset at a glance .
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops. If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide. ƒ Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by our service, as they could inter- fere with other wireless services.
  • Page 5: First Steps

    Please note: ◆ Never expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical appliances. ◆ Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours. Connecting the base station ¤ First connect the mains adapter 1. ¤...
  • Page 6: Connecting The Handset Charging Cradle

    Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning ¢ Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 20). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
  • Page 7 Ò The idle screen is displayed. The handset name and the internal handset number are displayed. The handset is already registered to the base. Gigaset ¢ If you want to register further handsets, you have to register each individual handset manually ( page 16).
  • Page 8: Setting The Date And Time

    Activating/deactivating the handset ¤ Press and hold the key to activate or deactivate the handset. If you place a deactivated handset in the base station or charging cradle, it will automatically activate. Handset out of range Ò If the handset is out of range of the base station the antenna icon will flash on the display.
  • Page 9: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Control key The keypad lock is deactivated automatically if some- one calls you or if paging is activated. It is reactivated when the call is finished. Handset In idle mode Please note Open the calls list. When the base keypad is locked, the following advanced settings are not available.
  • Page 10: Menu Tree

    Menu tree ¢ PHONEBOOK NEW ENTRY page 14 ¢ LIST ENTRY page 14 ¢ EDIT ENTRY page 15 ¢ DELETE ENTRY page 15 ¢ DELETE ALL page 15 ¢ CALL BY CALL page 15 ¢ SPEED DIAL KEY 1 page 15 KEY 2 ¢...
  • Page 11: Making Calls (Handset)

    Your Gigaset A590 will automatically pick the line and The call duration is shown on the display in the add the call-by-call number stored in the phone book format: HH--MM--SS.
  • Page 12: Making Calls (Base)

    (pick up receiver) or press press (hands-free talking) ¢ ¢ Your Gigaset A590 will automatically pick the line and You can adjust the ringer volume ( page 19) or add the call-by-call number stored in the phone book deactivate the ringer completely ( page 9).
  • Page 13: Calls List

    Calls list Using the calls list on the base station The calls list stores incoming calls: name, number, When you get a call, the time stamp (max. 20 calls). caller's number and the Precondition: CLI is available. 12:30 10-31 #02 time stamp will be dis- icon appears on the display when there are played.
  • Page 14: Last Number Redial List

    Last number redial list Phone book (handset) The last number redial list contains the ten numbers In the handset’s phone book you can store up to 50 last dialled. Maximum: 24 digits, including Pause (P), * phone numbers and corresponding names. Maxi- and #.
  • Page 15: Storing Numbers For Speed Dialling

    Editing an entry in the phone book Storing a call-by-call number into the phone ¢ ¢ book ¢ ¢ ¢ (open menu) ¢ PHONEBOOK ¢ (open menu) ¢ PHONEBOOK EDIT ENTRY ¢ ¢ CALL BY CALL ¢ ¢ (select entry) ¢...
  • Page 16: Using Several Handsets

    (1–4). Once the handset has been registered successfully, it Calling another internal participant ¢ returns to idle mode. The name (default: Gigaset) and (enter internal number of participant) the handset’s internal number is shown in the display, e.g.
  • Page 17: Making Internal Calls (Base)

    Transferring a call to another handset Transferring an external call to a handset Ë You can transfer an external call to another handset. You can transfer an external call to a handset. (put external call on hold) (put external call on hold) ¢...
  • Page 18: Settings (Base)

    Changing the handset name Setting date and time ¢ ¢ You can change the default name of the handset CLOCK/ALARM ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ (default: Gigaset). Maximum characters: 10. DATE&TIME ¢ ¢ PERSONAL SET ¢ ¢ (enter date: DD/MM) ¢ ¢...
  • Page 19: Changing The Pin

    Connecting to PABX Changing the ringer volume There are 4 levels of ringer volume (default: ). You Your phone is preset at the factory for operation on can adjust the ringer volume. the main connection. For operation on a PABX, you Precondition: Base station is in idle mode.
  • Page 20: Appendix

    Appendix General Specifications Writing and editing text Technical Data WDCT standard supported The following rules apply when writing text: ◆ Control the cursor with Number of channels 80 duplex channels ◆ Characters are inserted on the left of the cursor. Radio frequency range 2400-2483.5 MHz ◆...
  • Page 21: Service (Customer Care)

    We offer you support that is fast and tailored to your specific needs! Our Online Support on the Internet:  www.gigaset.com/customercare For more information on aftersales service, please refer to your local warranty card. In some countries repair and replace services are impossible where the products are not sold through our authorised dealers.
  • Page 22 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2011 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com A31008-M2045-Y701-4-7619...

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