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Summary of Contents for Gigaset A540
- Page 1 A540 - A540 - A550 Congratulations By purchasing a Gigaset, you have chosen a brand that is fully committed to sustainability. This product’s packaging is eco-friendly! To learn more, visit www.gigaset.com.
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Page 2: Product View
Gigaset A540 Ð Ã Gigaset A540A/A550A Gigaset service contact numbers: For personal advice on our range of products and for repairs or guarantee/warranty claims call: Service Centre UK: 020 369 53111 Service Centre Ireland: 0818 200 033 Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling. -
Page 3: Overview
Overview Overview Handset Gigaset A540 base Display Registration/paging key ¢ ¤ ¢ Status bar ( page 33) Locating a handset ("paging") Press briefly ¤ page 20. Icons display current settings and operating status of the ¢ Register handsets and DECT Hold down ¢... -
Page 4: Using The User Guide Effectively
Overview Using the user guide effectively Icons Warnings, the non-adherence to which can lead to injury to persons or damage to devices or generate costs. Prerequisite, to be able to carry out the following action. Important information regarding function and appropriate handling. Keys Talk key c/ End call key a Number/letter keys Q to O... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Answer machine (Gigaset A540A/A550A) ........ -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Do not use the devices in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g. paint shops). If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure you also give them the user guide. Remove faulty devices from use or have them repaired by our Service team, as these could interfere with other wireless services. -
Page 7: Getting Started
The range is reduced when Max. Range is deactivated ( page 19). Connecting the base Telephone connection Gigaset A540/A540A/A550A 220 - 240 V AC 50/60Hz DSL/ADSL Router • The power adapter must always be connected, as the telephone will not operate without a power supply. -
Page 8: Setting Up The Handset For Use
Remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries ¢ Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 31), as this could otherwise result in significant injury to health and material damage. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed or the batteries could explode. The telephone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type. -
Page 9: Display Language
Handsets contained in the package have already been registered to the base. If, however, a handset has not been registered (display "Register handset" or "Place handset into base"), you must register it to the base. • Registering automatically to Gigaset A540-A540A/A550A base ¤ Place the handset into the base ¢... -
Page 10: Using The Telephone
Using the telephone Using the telephone Switching the handset on/off ¤ Press and hold the End call key a. In idle status: Locking/unlocking the keypad The keypad lock prevents any accidental use of the telephone. ¤ ( hold down Activating/deactivating keypad lock: •... -
Page 11: Menu Guidance
Using the telephone Menu guidance The functions of the telephone are displayed in a menu that consists of several levels. Opening the main menu (in idle status): ¤ ¤ ¤ Press right v on the control key . . . scroll to the function with the control key q Returning to the previous menu level: ¤... -
Page 12: Accepting A Call
¤ Press the Talk key c on the L410 Accepting a call on the Gigaset L410 handsfree clip: The L410 must be registered to the base, see Gigaset L410 user guide. Caller display Calling Line Identification The caller's telephone number is displayed. If the caller's number is saved in the phonebook, the name is displayed. -
Page 13: Call Volume
Using the telephone Call volume • Accessing the settings during a call for the mode currently in use (handsfree, earpiece): ¤ ¤ ¤ Control key t . . . set volume with q The setting is automatically stored after around 2 seconds, even if OK is not pressed. •... -
Page 14: Answer Machine (Gigaset A540A/A550A)
Using the telephone Answer machine (Gigaset A540A/A550A) Operation ¢ Operating via the base ( page 1) If the answer machine is being operated via a handset or if it is recording a message (key flashes), it cannot be operated from the base at the same time. -
Page 15: Settings
Using the telephone Operating when on the move (remote operation) Check or activate the answer machine from another telephone (e.g. hotel, mobile telephone). ¢ The system PIN is set to something other than 0000 ( page 25) and the other telephone has tone dialling (DTMF). -
Page 16: Network Mailbox
Menu Play Messages ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ using the menu (Gigaset A540A/A550A): q Voice Mail ¤ Menu Play Messages Mailbox ¤ using the key 1: Hold down key 1 . . . the network mailbox is called directly ¤... -
Page 17: Messages
¤ • Missed calls ¤ • (Gigaset A540A/A550A only) Messages on the answer machine . . . the number 9 followed by the entry (e.g. 975) is displayed, the current setting flashes in the entry field ¤ . . . customise for new messages with ~: (e.g. -
Page 18: Phonebook (Address Book)
Using the telephone Call lists The call list contains the last 25 numbers for all calls or for only missed (not received) calls, depending on the type of list set. The following information is displayed in the list entries: Example •... - Page 19 Using the telephone Phonebook entries Creating an entry ¤ s . . . then • Storing the first entry in the phonebook: ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ . . . enter number with ~ . . . enter name with ~ Dir.
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Page 20: Additional Functions
Additional functions Copying an entry/phonebook The entire phonebook or individual entries can be copied. • The sending and receiving handset must both be registered to the same base. • The other handset and the base can send and receive phonebook entries. •... -
Page 21: Eco Dect
• When No Radiation is activated, there will be no range display/range alarm on the handset. ¤ Contactability can be tested by attempting to establish a connection. Hold down the Talk key c . . . the ringing tone sounds. • For additional information, see the website www.gigaset.com. -
Page 22: Expanding The Functionality Of The Telephone
In this case, another handset that is no longer required should be de-registered and the registration process should be repeated. • For other Gigaset handsets and handsets with GAP functionality: register the handset in accord- ance with the relevant user guide. -
Page 23: Repeater
Ending listening in ¤ Press the End call key a . . . all participants hear a signal tone Repeater A Gigaset repeater increases the receiving range between the Gigaset handset and the base. Setting up the repeater ¤ ¢... -
Page 24: Operation With Router
Expanding the functionality of the telephone Operation with router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, potentially occurring echoes can be reduced by activating XES mode ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q System q XES Mode Menu OK (³... -
Page 25: Adjusting The Telephone Settings
• Alarm clock: Alarm Clock ¤ ¤ . . . select the ringtone melody with OK (³ = selected) Base ringtones (Gigaset A540A/A550A only) The melody and ringtone volume can be set on the base. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤... -
Page 26: Music On Hold
Adjusting the telephone settings Advisory tones/battery warning tone The handset notifies acoustically about different activities and statuses. The tones can be activated/ deactivated independently of one another. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Audio Settings OK . . . then Menu ¤... -
Page 27: System Pin
Adjusting the telephone settings Call protection with Blacklist When activated, calls from numbers in the Blacklist are shown in the display only. Your phone does not ring. • The setting applies to all registered handsets and the base. • You can store up to 15 numbers. •... -
Page 28: Manufacturer's Advice
Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling. Please note that if the Gigaset product is not sold by authorised dealers in the national territory the product may not be fully compatible with the national telephone network. It is clearly specified on the box near the CE mark for which country/countries the equipment has been developed. - Page 29 Manufacturer's advice "Base" flashes on the display. ¤ • The handset is outside the range of the base: Move the handset closer to the base. ¤ • The base is not switched on: Check the base power adapter. ¤ ¢ •...
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Page 30: Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom
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 31: Guarantee Certificate
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 32: 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 –... -
Page 33: Technical Data
Charging time in base (hours) Charging time in charging cradle (hours) No Radiation deactivated, without display backlight in idle status No Radiation activated, without display backlight in idle status Base power consumption A540 A540A/A550A In standby mode • Handset in charging cradle approx. - Page 34 Manufacturer's advice Pin connections on the telephone jack 1 unused 2 unused 5 unused 6 unused Character charts 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x 15x Standard characters £ ¥ ¤ Press the relevant key the number of times indicated. ä á...
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Page 35: Display Icons
Manufacturer's advice Display icons The following icons are displayed depending on the settings and the operating status of the telephone. Icons in the status bar Icon Meaning Icon Meaning ó Signal strength Ringtone deactivated ¦ Ð (No Radiation is deactivated) Ø... -
Page 36: Index
Index Calling ......Index external ......internal . - Page 37 Index ..... . . Earpiece volume Icons ....... . .
- Page 38 Index ....Restoring to default setting ....Restoring to factory settings .
- Page 39 Index ......Unknown ..... . . Upper/lower case .
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