The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status (example) ¢ 2 Charge status of the batteries ( page 8) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 15) ¢ 4 Message key ( page 25) Access to calls and message lists;...
If you give your telephone to someone else, make sure you include the user ƒ guide. Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by Gigaset Service, as they could interfere with other wireless services. Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.
First steps First steps Check the package contents One handset One charging cradle One power adapter for charging cradle Two batteries One battery cover One user guide Setting up the charging cradle The charging cradle is designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +41°F to +113°F.
First steps Please note: Never expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight, or other elec- trical devices. Protect your telephone from moisture, dust, and corrosive liquids and fumes. Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug of the power adapter 1.
First steps Setting up the handset for use Carry out the following steps for each handset. The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Use only rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) UL-approved AAA bat- teries.
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Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station. The actual registration procedure will depend on the type of base sta- tion. Automatically register the handset to the Gigaset A580/A585 base station ¤ Place the handset with the display facing up in the base station.
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First steps The following is displayed after successful automatic or manual handset registration: the strength of the reception signal between Ð base station and handset: – good to poor: Ð i Ñ Ò – no reception: | flashes Þ Menu battery charge status: –...
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First steps Initial charging and discharging of 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 eleven hours. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base station or 10 h...
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First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm can be used. When registering the hand- set to an A580 IP base station, the date and time are set automatically via the Internet.
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First steps ¤ The active line is marked [...]. Enter Date: Enter month, day and year as an [10.01.2009] 8-digit number using the handset (e.g.
QQ
2QQO Ç for 10/1/09). If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom of the Control key to toggle between fields.
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First steps Area codes ¢ To return calls using the incoming caller ID list ( page 25), your phone's area code ("local area code") must be stored. If your phone is in a "multiple area code" area, the extra codes for this area must also be stored. Local Area Code ¢...
First steps What would you like to do next? Now that you have successfully started your A58H, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important topics. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices, such as other Gigaset tele- ¢...
Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the following description, the side of the Control key you need to press for each operation is indicated accordingly, (e.g. t for "press the top of the Control key." The Control key has a number of different functions: When the handset is in idle status Open the directory Display the menu for setting the handset's call volume...
Using the phone Keys on the keypad c / Q / *, etc. Press the matching key on the handset. Enter digits or letters. Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the Control key.
Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the End Call key (con- firmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the End Call key again (confirmation tone) to switch the handset on. Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.
Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Handset Auto Answer §Menu§ means: Þ Menu ¤ Press the display key §Menu§ open the main menu. ¤...
Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). M 2 2 for "Set ringer melody volume." Example: §Menu§...
Making calls Making calls If the handset is in the charging cradle and function is activated Auto Answer ¢ page 28), the handset automatically answers the call when you remove it from Making an external call the charging cradle. To deactivate the ringer melody, press the External calls are calls using the public tel- display key and select Silent.
Making calls ¤ Press and hold the Speaker key d Display with CID while placing the handset in the base station. If the Speaker key d does not If you have CID, then the name that is reg- istered with your network provider for the light up, press the key again.
Making calls CID 2.5 services (network services) If CID is activated and a waiting call is dis- played, 4 different CID 2.5 services (net- work services) are selected. During a call: Press the display key §Menu§ Select with q: Take Message The waiting caller is forwarded to the central office mailbox.
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Storing a number in the directory ¢ ¢ New Entry §Menu§ The options are: Enter the number and Directory press §OK§ Last number redial list Enter the name and press §OK§...
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Using the directory and lists Using other functions Sending the directory to another handset Press the display key. §Menu§ The following functions can be selected with q: Preconditions: The sending and receiving handsets New Entry must both be registered to the same Save new phone number.
Using the directory and lists Last number redial list The last number redial list contains the ten numbers last dialed with the handset (max. 32 numbers). If one of the numbers is in the directory, the corresponding name will be displayed. Manual last number redial Þ...
Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox Viewing the network mailbox report The network mailbox is your network pro- vider's answering machine within the net- When a message is recorded, you receive work. You cannot use the network mail- a call from the network mailbox.
ECO DECT ECO DECT Setting the alarm clock You are helping to protect the environ- Precondition: The date and time have ¢ ment with your A58H. already been set ( page 11). Reduced energy consumption Activating/deactivating the alarm clock Your telephone has an energy-saving ¢...
Handset settings Handset settings Changing the display language You can view the display texts in different Your handset is preconfigured, but you languages. can change the settings to suit your indi- ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Handset Language §Menu§ vidual requirements. The current language is indicated by ‰.
Handset settings Changing the handsfree/ Setting the ringer volume earpiece volume The ringer volume is the same for all types of ringer melodies. ¢ ¢ You can adjust the volume for handsfree Settings Audio Settings §Menu§ ¢ talking to one of five settings (1–5, e.g. Š...
Handset settings Advisory tones Restoring the handset to the factory settings Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell you about different activities and statuses. You can reset any individual settings and The following advisory tones can be acti- changes you have made. This will not vated and deactivated independently of affect entries in the directory, calls list, or each other:...
The other party cannot hear you. your telephone, you can contact us at any You have pressed the §Mute§ display key. time at www.gigaset.com/customercare. The handset is on "mute." ¥ The table below contains a list of common Activate the microphone again ¢...
Appendix Appendix Yuasa Phone 800 mAh Yuasa AAA 800 Peacebay 600 mAh Care The handset is supplied with nickel-metal hydride UL-approved AAA batteries. Wipe the base station, charging cradle, Handset operating times/charging and handset with a damp cloth (do not times use solvent) or an antistatic cloth.
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NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies Warning: Changes or modifications to this certified equipment. This certification means unit not expressly approved by Gigaset Commu- that the equipment meets certain telecommu- nications USA LLC could void the FCC authority nications network, protective, operational and to operate the equipment.
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FCC / ACTA Information The telephone company may make changes in interference to radio or television reception, its facilities, equipment, operations or proce- which can be determined by turning the system dures that could affect the operation of the off and on, the user is encouraged to try to equipment.
FCC / ACTA Information Safety precautions 12. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Before using your telephone equipment, basic a.) When the power cord is damaged or frayed. safety instructions should always be followed to b.) If liquid has been spilled into the product.
LCD cations Canada Inc. (collectively "Gigaset screen or outside casing of the Product. NAM"). Gigaset NAM warrants to you that at the – Products which have been repaired, main- date of purchase, the Product is free of defects...
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All warranty claims must be made by notifying instructions, problems caused by the car- Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the war- rier's network coverage, exposure to fire, ranty period. Gigaset NAM's obligation to pro-...
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GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER, cial law prohibits disclaimer of it, you also have AND EVEN IF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY an implied warranty or condition, BUT ONLY AS SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBIL- TO DEFECTS DISCOVERED DURING THE PERIOD ITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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