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Siemens Gigaset A580 User Manual

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Gigaset A580
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Siemens Home and Offi ce Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG
Schlavenhorst 66
D-46395 Bocholt
© Siemens Home and Offi ce Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2008
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
Gigaset
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  • Page 1 Siemens Home and Offi ce Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG Schlavenhorst 66 D-46395 Bocholt © Siemens Home and Offi ce Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2008 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Gigaset Rights of modifi cation reserved.

  • Page 2: The Handset At A Glance

    The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status (example) ¢ 2 Charge status of the batteries( page 9) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 14) ¢ 4 Message key ( page 24) Access to calls and message lists; Flashes: new message or new call 5 End call key, On/Off key End call, cancel function, go back one menu...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents The handset at a glance ........1 The base station at a glance .
  • Page 4 Contents Using the network mailbox ......31 Configuring fast access for the network mailbox ..... 31 Viewing the network mailbox report .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the ƒ user guide. Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by Siemens Service, as they could interfere with other wireless services. Please note...

  • Page 6: First Steps

    First steps First steps Check the package contents one Gigaset A580 base station, one mains adapter, one Gigaset A58H handset, one phone cord, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide. If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets the package...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Base Station And Charging Cradle (If Included)

    First steps Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included) The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5 °C to +45 °C. ¤ Set up the base station and charging cradles at a central location on a flat, non-slip surface in your house or apartment.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Charging Cradle (If Included)

    First steps Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ 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 9: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by Siemens ¢ page 43). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and per- sonal injury.
  • Page 10 First steps Placing the handset in the base station and registering Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station. ¤ Place handset Place the handset with the display into base facing up in the base station. Menu The handset registers automatically.
  • Page 11 First steps Initial charging and discharging of batteries The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for ten hours. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base station or 10 h...
  • Page 12 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. Þ Menu ¤ Press the key below on the §Menu§...
  • Page 13 First steps ¤ The active line is marked [...]. Enter Date: Enter day, month and year as an 8-digit [01.10.2008] number via the handset, e.g. Q Q2QQN for 01/10/08. Ç If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom of the control key to toggle between fields.

  • Page 14: What Would You Like To Do Next

    First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time Ð set, the idle display is shown as in this exam- 01.10.08 07:15 Þ Your phone is now ready for use. Menu Please note ¢ The range icon is only displayed in idle status if Eco Mode+ ( page 32) is deactivated.

  • Page 15: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the following description the side of the control key you need to press for each operation is indicated accordingly, e.g. t for "press the top of the control key". The control key has a number of different functions: When the handset is in idle status Open the directory.

  • Page 16: Keys On The Keypad

    Using the phone Keys on the keypad c / Q / * etc. Press the matching key on the handset. Enter digits or letters. Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key.

  • Page 17: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (con- firmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on. Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.

  • Page 18: Illustration Of Operating Steps In The User Guide

    Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: ‰ ¢ ¢ ¢ = on) Settings Handset Auto Answer §Menu§ means: Þ Menu ¤ Press the display key §Menu§...

  • Page 19: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). M 2 2 for "Set ringer tone volume". Example: §Menu§...
  • Page 20 Menu tree ¢ 7-4 Base 7-4-2 Calls List Type page 25 ¢ 7-4-3 System PIN page 38 ¢ 7-4-4 Base Reset page 38 ¢ 7-4-5 Additional Features 7-4-5-1 Repeater Mode page 38 ¢ 7-4-5-3 Eco Mode page 32 ¢ 7-4-5-4 Eco Mode+ page 32 ¢...

  • Page 21: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls To deactivate the ringer tone, press the display key and select Silent. You can §Menu§ take the call as long as it is displayed on the screen. Making an external call Calling Line Identification External calls are calls using the public tel- ephone network.

  • Page 22: Handsfree Talking

    Making calls Handsfree talking In handsfree mode, instead of holding the handset to your ear you can put it down, for example on the table in front of you. This allows others to participate in the call. Activating/deactivating handsfree mode Activating while dialling Enter the number and press the handsfree key.

  • Page 23: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Storing a number in the directory ¢ ¢ New Entry §Menu§ The options are: Enter the number and press Directory §OK§ Last number redial list Enter the name and press §OK§...
  • Page 24 Using the directory and lists ¢ ¢ q (select entry) Using other functions (open §Menu§ ¢ menu) Send Entry Send List Press the display key. §Menu§ Enter the internal number of The following functions can be selected with q: the receiving handset and press §OK§...

  • Page 25: Last Number Redial List

    Using the directory and lists The message key f will flash as soon as Last number redial list a new entry is received in a list (switches off when the key is pressed). The message The last number redial list contains the ten You have new messages appears in the dis- numbers last dialled with the handset...

  • Page 26: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Making cost-effective calls The calls list is displayed as follows: Call date and time (if set, page 35). You can delete the current entry with ¢ Delete Entry. §Menu§ Calls List: 02+03 Ç Making cost-effective calls 1 Number of new entries 2 Number of old, read entries Automatic network provider Setting the call history type...

  • Page 27: Displaying The Call Duration

    Making cost-effective calls Displaying the call duration Saving preselection numbers ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Base Preselection §Menu§ ¢ The duration of a call is displayed Preselection Number during the conversation, Enter or edit preselection until about three seconds after the call number (call-by-call number).

  • Page 28: Sms (Text Messages)

    SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Writing/sending an SMS ¢ ¢ Write Message §Menu§ Your phone is supplied ready for sending Write an SMS. For how to enter SMS messages immediately. ¢ text, page 44. ¢ Preconditions: Send Text §Menu§ Calling Line Identification is enabled for Select and press §OK§...

  • Page 29: Receiving An Sms

    SMS (text messages) Reading or deleting individual SMS SMS messages that could not be sent due to an error. messages ¤ Open the draft message list. New SMS messages are signalled on all Gigaset C45 handsets by a message in the Select SMS.

  • Page 30: Setting Sms Centres

    SMS (text messages) Setting SMS centres Deleting the incoming message list All new and old SMS messages in the list are deleted. ¤ Entering/changing SMS centres Open the incoming message list. ¤ ¢ You should find out about the services Delete List §Menu§...

  • Page 31: Activating/Deactivating Sms Function

    SMS (text messages) When you send SMS messages, your sender number may be sent without You cannot send messages. your extension number. In this case the 1. You have not requested the CLIP service recipient cannot reply to you directly. (Calling Line Identification Presentation).

  • Page 32: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox Viewing the network mailbox report The network mailbox is your network pro- vider's answer machine within the net- When a message is recorded, you receive work. You cannot use the network mail- a call from the network mailbox.

  • Page 33: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environ- Reception strength: ment with your Gigaset A580. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to low |(flashes) Reduced energy consumption – no reception ¼ Eco Mode+ enabled...

  • Page 34: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Wake up time §Menu§ Manual registration of Gigaset A58H to Enter the wake-up time in Gigaset A580 hours and minutes, then press §OK§ You must activate manual registration of the handset on both the handset and the When the alarm clock rings…...

  • Page 35: De-Registering Handsets

    Using several handsets Making internal calls Registering other handsets You can register other Gigaset handsets Internal calls to other handsets registered and handsets for other devices with GAP on the same base station are free. functionality as follows. Calling other handsets On the handset ¤...

  • Page 36: Listening In To An External Call (Conference)

    Handset settings Answering a waiting call This does not affect the connection between the other internal participants If you receive an external call during an and the external caller. internal call, you will hear the call waiting tone (short tone). The caller's number will Handset settings appear in the display if phone number identification is enabled.

  • Page 37: Setting The Display

    Handset settings Setting the display Adjusting the volume via the menu ¢ ¢ Settings Audio Settings §Menu§ ¢ ¢ You can display a digital clock when the Call Volume Earpiece Volume handset is in idle status. Handsfree Volume ¢ ¢ ¢...

  • Page 38: Advisory Tones

    Handset settings Setting the ringer melody Battery low beep: the battery requires charging. Set different ringer melodies for external You cannot deactivate the confirmation calls, internal calls and the alarm clock. ¢ ¢ tone for placing the handset in the base Settings Audio Settings §Menu§...

  • Page 39: Base Station Settings

    Base station settings ¢ ¢ Base station settings Settings Base §Menu§ ¢ ¢ Additional Features Repeater Mode Press the display key. §Yes§ The base station settings are carried out When repeater mode is active, the menu using a registered Gigaset A58H handset. ‰...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Phone To A Pabx

    Connecting the phone to a PABX Connecting the phone to a Setting pauses PABX Changing pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary You can change the length of pause that is when your PABX requires them; see the inserted between pressing the talk key c and sending the number.

  • Page 41: Service (Customer Care)

    You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device by using our online support service on the Internet at: http://www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It will give you 24/7 support for all our products.

  • Page 42: Questions And Answers

    Reset the system PIN to 0000 ¢ If you have any questions about using page 38). your phone, visit us at www.siemens.com/ The other party cannot hear you. gigasetcustomercare at any time. The table below contains a list of common You have pressed the §Mute§...

  • Page 43: Environment

    32) saves energy and is an active contribution Our environmental mission statement towards protecting the environment. We at Siemens Home and Office Commu- Disposal nication Devices GmbH & Co. KG carry social responsibility and are actively Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- engaged in the interests of a better world.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    Due to the constant progression in battery development, the list of recommended batteries in the FAQ Recommended batteries section of the Gigaset Customer Care pages is regularly updated: Technology: www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Base station power consumption Voltage: 1.2 V Capacity: 550 –...

  • Page 45: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix General specifications Writing an SMS/names Press the relevant key several times to DECT standard is supported enter letters/characters. GAP standard is supported Standard characters No. of channels 60 duplex channels 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x Radio frequency range 1880–1900 MHz 1 €...

  • Page 46: Accessories

    Illuminated graphical colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ringer tones Directory for around 150 entries SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket www.siemens.com/gigasetC38H Gigaset A58H handset Illuminated graphic display Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ringer tones Directory for around 150 entries SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) www.siemens.com/gigasetA58H...
  • Page 47 Handsfree talking Polyphonic ringer tones Directory for around 150 entries SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket Room monitor www.siemens.com/gigasetC47H Gigaset S67H/S68H handset Illuminated graphical colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ringer tones Directory for around 250 entries...
  • Page 48 Gigaset handset to the base station. www.siemens.com/gigasetrepeater Ordering Gigaset products You can order all the Siemens Gigaset products shown here and many others from your retail dealer. Only use original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and damage...

  • Page 49: Mounting The Base Station To The Wall

    Mounting the base station to the wall Mounting the base station to the wall A580: 40 mm approx. 2.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle to the wall 26 mm approx. 2.5 mm...

  • Page 50: Index

    Index Index Calling external ..... internal ..... Calling Line Identification .
  • Page 51 Index saving the first number ..registering ....sending entry/list to handset ..restoring to factory settings .
  • Page 52 Index Last number redial ....PABX List connecting base station ..call history ....setting dialling mode .
  • Page 53 Index Setting up handset ..... . Warning tone (battery) ... Shortcut .

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