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A116 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals User guide online on your smartphone or tablet: Download the Gigaset Help app...
Brief overview of the handset Brief overview of the handset 2 Display keys and functions ( p. 4) Various functions, depending on the operating situation 3 Talk key Accept call; select number displayed ¥ Open the redial list Press briefly ¥...
Press the display key . . . The function shown above it on MENU the display is called. Display Meaning on keypress No function on Gigaset A116 MENU Open the main menu/submenu Menu overview, p. 19) Confirm menu function or save the entry...
(e.g. a pacemaker), please contact the device manufacturer. They will be able to advise you regarding the susceptibility of the device to external sources of high frequency energy (for the specifications of your Gigaset product see "Specifica- tions").
Getting started Getting started Contents of the package One base, one power adapter, one handset, one phone cable, two batteries, one battery cover and the operating guide. Setting up the base Position the base on a level, non-slip surface at a central point in the flat or house. You can also fit the base to a wall.
Getting started Setting up the handset for use Inserting the batteries Only use rechargeable batteries, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed or the batteries could explode. The device could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.
Making calls Setting time and date The time and date must be set correctly so they can be assigned correctly to incoming calls, and so that you can use the alarm. ¤ MENU Settings Date/Time Enter the date in 6-digit format (day, month and year) Enter the time in 4-digit format (hours and minutes) (Display: Saved)
Directory and lists Information about the caller When there is an incoming call, the number or, if stored in the directory, the name of the caller is shown on the display. Prerequisites: • You have authorised your network provider to show the number of the caller (CLIP) on your display •...
Directory and lists Using the quick dial keys (Shortcut) Assign entries from the directory to keys 2 to 9. ¤ Select entry MENU Shortcut ¤ Select key OK ( = selected) Press the key to which the entry is to be saved Dial a number: Press and hold the quick dial key Redial list...
Additional functions Call list Prerequisite: CLIP p. 9 Depending on the list type set, the numbers of the most recent incoming calls (All Calls) are dis- played, or only the missed calls (Missed Calls). Setting the list type ¤ MENU Settings Base Call list type...
Phone settings Alarm clock Switching the alarm clock on and off ¤ MENU Alarm Clock Activation OK ( = switched on) If no wake-up time is entered yet: Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit format If the alarm clock is enabled, the alarm clock icon and wake-up time are displayed instead of the date.
Phone settings Change ringtone melody Set the ringtone melody for external calls and/or the alarm. ¤ MENU Audio Settings Ringer Melody Select External Calls or Alarm Clock Select required ringtone ( = selected) Enabling/disabling advisory tones, battery tone and ringtone An advisory tone is sounded for different events, such as when a new message arrives.
Phone settings Advanced settings Operation with a router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, echoes potentially occurring can be reduced by enabling Echo mode. If there are no problems with echoes, this function should be deactivated. ¤ MENU Settings Base...
This device is intended for analogue phone lines in your network. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. Hereby, Gigaset Communications GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Gigaset A116 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.gigaset.com/docs.
Appendix Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local waste dis- posal 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.
Capacity: 300 - 1000 mAh Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity of the battery, its age and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times.) Standby time (hours) 130 / 90 * Talktime (hours) Operating time with 1.5 hours of calls per day (hours)
Entering letters and characters Entering letters and characters Standard characters ¤ 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x 15x Press the relevant key several 1 £ $ ¥ ¤ times. a b c 2 ä á à â...
13 Base Reset p. 13 Additional __ Echo mode p. 14 ECO DECT __ No Radiation p. 12 Listening in *) No function on Gigaset A116 Not all functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
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Index Index ........... . Accepting a call Echo mode .
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Index ......Network mailbox Recall key ......
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