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Gigaset A49H The handset at a glance 1 Charge status of the batteries 2 Display keys 3 Message key Flashes: new messages received 4 Speaker key 5 Control key (u) 12/11 11:56am 6 Talk key MENU 7 Directory key (press down on the control key)
ECO DECT You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A490. Reduced energy consumption Your telephone has an energy-saving adapter plug and uses less energy. Reduced transmission power The transmission power of your telephone is reduced automatically: ◆...
Safety precautions Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the Read this user guide and the safety precautions local waste disposal regulations, carefully before use. Explain their contents and details of which can be obtained from the potential hazards associated with using the your local authority or the dealer you telephone to your children.
◆ Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. ◆ Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes. Connecting the base station ¤ Connect the plug from the charging cradle.
Warning ¢ Use only rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) UL-approved AAA batter- ies recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 11). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the batteries could explode.
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Registering the handset to the base station Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base sta- tion. The actual registration procedure will depend on the type of base station. You must activate manual registration of the handset on both the handset and the base station.
Charge status of the batteries The charge status is indicated by the top right display icon. After the initial charg- ing procedure a complete charging to full capacity takes at least 18 hours. ◆ (empty to full) ◆ flashes: batteries almost empty ◆...
Making calls Muting Making external calls and You can mute your handset when making external calls. Your caller can no longer hear ending calls you but you can still hear them. Press the Mute key during the call to External calls are calls using the public tele- activate/deactivate the function.
Selecting a directory entry Last number redial list Open the directory with You have the This list contains the 10 last dialed numbers. following options: ◆ to scroll through the entries until Dialing from the last number redial the required name is selected. list ¢...
Using mutliple Depending on the type of list set, all num- bers of the last 25 incoming calls are saved handsets or just the missed calls are saved. The calls list displays as follows: Making internal calls CallsList 01+02 Internal calls are free calls to other handsets Number of new entries + number of old, read registered to the same base station.
Appendix Setting the wake-up time ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ MENU Alarm Clock Wake-up Entering letters/characters time Enter the wake-up time in hours and min- Press the relevant key the number of times utes , change am/pm by pressing indicated. then press Briefly press the pound key to switch from "Abc"...
Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, www.gigaset.com/customercare may give the telecommunications company for 24-hour support. The table below con- cause to request the user to disconnect the equip- tains a list of common problems and possi- ment.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit service provided by the telephone company. Con- not expressly approved by Gigaset Communica- nection to party line service is subject to state tar- tions USA LLC could void the FCC authority to iffs. Contact the state public utility commission, operate the equipment.
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Power Outage: 9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric In the event of a power outage, your cordless shock. telephone will not operate. The cordless tele- 10. Never push objects of any kind into this prod- phone requires electricity for operation.
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BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric shock, and to properly dispose of batteries, please read and understand the following instructions. CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. BAT- TERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROP- ERLY.
Product or other acts which are not purchase only. the fault of Gigaset NAM and which the Prod- uct is not specified to tolerate, including dam- 2. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY age caused by mishandling or blown fuses.
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QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, OR COR- All warranty claims must be made by notifying RESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NONIN- Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the war- FRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT. ranty period. Gigaset NAM's obligation to provide...
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SONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAIL- URE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service or FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE, FOR NEGLI- for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our web GENCE, AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR site at http://www.gigaset.com or please call...
Menu tree Your phone has an extensive range of fea- keys to scroll to the function tures. These are offered in the form of you require and press to confirm. menus. To return to idle state: press the key. To select a function while the phone is in idle state, press (open menu), use MENU...
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Rights of modification reserved. Manufactured by Gigaset Communications www.gigaset.com GmbH under trademark license of Siemens AG. As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark "Siemens" will exclusively This user guide is made from use the trademark "Gigaset". 100 % recycled paper.
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