Overview Overview Handset Gigaset A540 base Display Registration/paging key ¢ ¤ ¢ Status bar ( page 32) Locating a handset ("paging") Press briefly ¤ page 18. Icons display current settings and operating status of the ¢ Register handsets and DECT Hold down ¢...
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...
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.
The range is reduced when Max. Range is deactivated ( page 17). Connecting the base Telephone connection Gigaset A540 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.
Remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries ¢ Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 29), 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.
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 base ¤ Place the handset into the base ¢...
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: •...
Using the telephone Returning to idle status ¤ Press and hold the End call key a. If no key is pressed, the display will automatically change to idle status after 2 minutes. Entering text • Input position: Numbers/letters/characters are inserted at the cursor position ¤...
¤ 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.
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Using the telephone Automatic network provider selection (Preselection) A call-by-call number (preselection number) is automatically prefixed when dialling, e. g. for international calls via a special network provider. In the "With Preselect" list, the area code or the first digits of the area codes are entered, for which the preselection number should be used.
Using the telephone Network mailbox To be able to use the network mailbox, it must be requested from the network provider and the ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Voice Mail q Net Mailbox ¤ number must be stored in the telephone: Menu .
Using the telephone Messages Message lists Incoming messages are saved in the message lists. An advisory tone sounds Example Ð ¢ as soon as a new entry appears on a list. The Message key also flashes (if activated, page 13). Icons for message types and the number of new messages are shown on the idle display: ¢...
Using the telephone The following information is displayed in the list entries: Example • Entry status: New Call • New Call: New missed call. • Old Call: Entry already read. 1234567890 • Answ.: Call was accepted. • Caller's number. If the number is saved in the phonebook, the 28.06.
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Using the telephone Phonebook entries Creating an entry ¤ s . . . then • Storing the first entry in the phonebook: ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ . . . enter number with ~ . . . enter name with ~ Dir.
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. •...
• 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. en ar...
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.
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 ¤ ¢...
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...
Adjusting the telephone settings Adjusting the telephone settings Display Language Different languages are available for the display. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Language . . . select language with q Menu OK (³ = selected) Screensaver A digital clock can be set as a screensaver.
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 ¤...
Adjusting the telephone settings System PIN Changing the system PIN ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q System q System PIN . . . enter the current system ¤ ¤ ¤ Menu PIN with ~ (default setting: 0000) .
Manufacturer's advice 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: •...
Manufacturer's advice Manufacturer warranty (Middle East) On the purchase of your new Gigaset product, we guarantee that this equipment is a genuine manufacturer’s product and extend the following warranty: We guarantee this product against manufacturing defects for one full year from the date of purchase, unless specified otherwise.
Fahad Al Salem Street, Tel: 00961-1240259 / 00961-1236110 Tel: 00965-2464993 Questions and answers Suggested solutions are available on our website at www.gigaset.com/service The table below also lists steps for troubleshooting. The display is blank. ¤ Hold down the End call key a.
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 –...
Manufacturer's advice Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local authority. All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated by local authorities.
Manufacturer's advice Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of the telephone depends on the capacity of the battery, its age and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times). Standby time (hours) * 200 * / 110 ** Talktime (hours) Operating time for 1.5 hours of calls per day (hours) * 90 * / 65 **...
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Manufacturer's advice Character charts 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x 15x Standard characters £ ¥ ¤ Press the relevant key the number of times indicated. ä á à â ã ç ë é è ê ï í ì î ö ñ...
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...