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Gigaset A490/A495
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of the batteries
2 Answering machine icon (A495 only)
3 Display keys
4 Message key
Flashes: new messages received
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5 Use
to activate the menu for setting
the volume
6 Handsfree key
7 Control key (u)
8 Talk key
9 Directory key
(press down on the control key)
10 End call key and
On/Off key
11 Ringer tone on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
12 Keypad lock on/off (press and hold)
13 Recall key
- Consultation call (flash)
- Dialling pause (press and hold)
14 Microphone
15 "Microphone off" key
Please note
Charge the handset for
18 hours before first use.
Display key on handset:
Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display.
Display
Function when pressed
INT
Call other registered handsets
MENU
Open main/submenu (see Menu tree
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Go back one menu level.
U
Scroll up/down or adjust volume with u.
T
Move cursor to left/right with u.
˜
Backspace deletes one character at a time.
OK
Confirm menu function or save entry.
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  • Page 1 Gigaset A490/A495 The handset at a glance 1 Charge status of the batteries 2 Answering machine icon (A495 only) 3 Display keys 4 Message key ± U Flashes: new messages received 5 Use to activate the menu for setting 11.12.
  • Page 2: Reduced Energy Consumption

    (press twice). 7 Skip to next message. ECO DECT You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A490/A495. Reduced energy consumption Your telephone has an energy-saving adapter plug and uses less energy. Reduced transmission power...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static. ƒ If you give your Gigaset to someone Contact with liquid else, make sure you also give them the user guide. If the handset has come into contact with...
  • Page 4: First Steps

    You can also mount the base station and charging cradle on the wall. Please note: ◆ 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.
  • Page 5: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning ¢ Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 16). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
  • Page 6 ¤ Insert the batteries the right way round. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment. ¤ Slide the battery cover from bot- tom up onto the casing until it clicks into place. ¤ If you need to open the bat- tery cover, for instance to replace the batteries, press the ribbing at the top of the...
  • Page 7 Initial charging and discharging of the 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 18 18 h hours. ¤...
  • Page 8: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incom- ing calls, and so that the alarm can be used. ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ MENU Settings Date/Time ¢...
  • Page 9: Making External Calls And Ending Calls

    External calls are calls using the public tele- the call to activate/deactivate the function. ¢ phone network. (Enter the phone number) Handsfree (A490/A495) The phone number is dialled. (Or you can first press and hold to hear the dial tone Activating while dialling: and then enter the number.) During the call...
  • Page 10: Last Number Redial List

    Selecting a directory entry Last number redial list Open the directory with You have the This list contains the 10 last dialled num- following options: bers. ◆ to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected. Dialling from the last number redial ◆...
  • Page 11 Calls list Returning a call from the calls list ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Precondition: CLIP ( page 9) CallsList 01+02 ¢ Depending on the type of list set (select entry) page 25), the calls list contains: Answering machine list (A495 only) ◆...
  • Page 12: Operating The Answering Machine (A495)

    Operating the Playing back or deleting announcements ¢ answering machine See Menu tree page 24. (A495) Playing/deleting messages The answer machine can be operated from ¢ Open the answer machine list to play back ¢ the handset or by using the key on the base messages ( page 11).
  • Page 13: Remote Operation When On The Move

    ¢ You can register up to four handsets on (Dial your own number) while listening your base station (Gigaset A39H/A49H rec- to your announcement: press the key and ommended). enter the system PIN The following keys are used for operation:...
  • Page 14: De-Registering Handsets

    De-registering Listening in to an external call handsets You are conducting an external call. An internal participant can listen in on this call Handsets can only be de-registered by and take part in the conversation (confer- resetting the base station to its default set- ence).
  • Page 15: Phone Settings

    Phone settings Software reset ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ MENU Settings Base ¢ For details on how to make audio settings, Base Reset Reset? see Menu tree page 24. Hardware reset For details on how to set the system PIN on ¢...
  • Page 16: Entering Letters/Characters

    Appendix Specifications Entering letters/characters Recommended batteries Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride Press the relevant key the number of times (NiMH) indicated. Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Briefly press the hash key to switch Voltage: 1.2 V from "Abc" to "123" mode, from "123" to Capacity: 650 mAh "abc"mode and from "abc"...
  • Page 17: Questions And Answers

    If you have any queries about the use of analogue networks outside the European your telephone, visit our website at Economic Area (with the exception of Swit- www.gigaset.com/service for 24-hour sup- zerland) depending on national type port. The table below contains a list of com- approval.
  • Page 18: Customer Service & Assistance

    Customer Service & Assistance Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service section of our Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/service. In our constantly updated online service you can find: ◆...
  • Page 19 Mexico Bulgaria ....+359 2 9710666 . . . 01800 999 4442738 (01800 999 GIGASET) (0.50 евро на минута от всички държави за Netherlands ....0900-3333102 стационарни...
  • Page 20 Manufacturer warranty (Middle East) On the purchase of your new Gigaset product, we guarantee that this equipment is a genuie manufacturer’s product and extend the following warranty: We guarantee this product against manufacturing defects for two full years from the date of purchase, unless specified otherwise.
  • Page 22 Service Centres (Midde East) Qatar Modern Home, 51-East - Salwa Road, Al-Maha Complex, Doha Customer Service Hotline UAE Tel: 00974-4257844 / 00974-4257777 TEL: 00971-4-4458255 / 00971-4-4458254 Fax: 00974-4314700 Service Collection Point www.technocare-prodigy.com Bahrain KARAMA Authorized Service Center, Bldg: 211, Rd: 339, Block: 321, Sea Shell Electronics Old Place Road, Manama, Opp.
  • Page 23 Kuwait Customer Service Hotline Kuwait Tel: 00965-22458737 / 00965-22458738 Al-Baptain Service Center Shop #: 247 Qibla, Block 11, Avenue 11, Souk al Kabeer, Fahad Al Salem Street, Tel: 00965-2464993 Jordan SEDR Home & office Electronics Co - Tronicom Wasfi Al-Tal St., Building No.
  • Page 24: Menu Tree

    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 status: press the key. To select a function while the phone is in idle status, press (open menu), use MENU...
  • Page 25 Message Length Maximum No limit per call (overall recording time up to 12 minutes ). 1 Minute Limit the recording time to 1 minute per call. 2 Minutes Limit the recording time to 2 minutes per call. 3 Minutes Limit the recording time to 3 minutes per call. Ring Delay Immediately Call is answered immediately.
  • Page 26 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2012 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com A31008-M2200-A601-7-ZU19...

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