It is also impressively robust and has first-class sound quality in handsfree mode as well as a long operating time. In Eco Mode your Gigaset is radiation-free while in idle status. Direct dialling keys ¢ Dial frequently used numbers quickly and easily using special keys ( page 22).
Using the user guide effectively 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 for carrying 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...
Using the user guide effectively Understanding the operating steps An example of a procedure is as follows: ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q System q Eco Mode+ §OK§ §OK§ §OK§ (³ = on) This means you should proceed as follows: Scroll upwards if you wish to select one of the last entries in a menu level with numerous entries.
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Using the user guide effectively System: ... the menu entry System appears on the screen. System ¤ §OK§: Back §OK§ Press the key below on the display screen to open the submenu. ¤ Press up or down on the control key until ... Eco Mode+: ...
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.
First steps First steps Checking package contents 1. One Gigaset E550 base 2. One Gigaset handset 3. Two batteries 4. One battery cover 5. One power adapter for the base 6. One phone cord 7. One user guide...
• 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 Gigaset E550 ¤ First, connect the tele-...
¢ Use only rechargeable batteries ( page 42) recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH, 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.
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Place the handset in the base with its display facing forward for 9 hours. The handset must only be placed in the desig- nated E550 base or the corresponding charger. • The handset is already registered with the base. If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, all handsets will already be registered with the base.
First steps Changing the display language Change the display language if you do not understand the language currently set. ¤ Press the control key in the middle ¤ Press keys 5 and 4 slowly one after the other. The display for setting languages appears. The current language (e.g., English) is selected.
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First steps What would you like to do next? Now that you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you can immediately start calling – or you can adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important functions.
Using the phone Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone). Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels. Main menu (first menu level) ¤...
Using the phone Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone. In idle status, press and hold the hash key (confirmation tone). The keypad lock is Ø activated or deactivated. If it is activated, the icon appears in the display.
Using the phone Call up the menu for setting the handset's call volume In submenus, selection and entry fields Confirm a function During a conversation Open the directory Mute the microphone Initiate an internal consultation call Side key ¤ ¢ ä...
Making calls Making calls When the display backlight is switched off, pressing any key will activate the backlight. The rel- evant key function is performed. Making external calls and ending calls External calls are calls using the public telephone network. ~ (Enter phone number) and press ¤...
Making calls Call display When you receive a call, the phone number is shown in the display. If the number of the caller is stored in your directory, the display Ø « Ú is replaced by the corresponding directory entry. John The following is displayed in place of the number: •...
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Making calls Turning up the volume during a call (extra volume key): You can turn up the volume for the current mode by pressing the lower side key (handsfree mode, earpiece). ¢ å Press the side key ( page 2). The setting only applies for the duration of the call.
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Making calls To get round the alphabetical order of the entries, insert a space or a digit in front of the name. These entries will then move to the beginning of the directory. Selecting a directory entry Open the directory. You have the following options: Use q to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected.
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Making calls Adding a displayed number to the directory You can copy numbers displayed in a list, e.g., the call list or redial list, to the directory. A number is displayed. ¤ ¤ ¤ §Menu§ §OK§ Copy to Directory ¤ Complete the entry ( page 20).
Making calls Making internal calls Internal calls are free calls between handsets that you have registered to the same base. ¤ ¤ < (press briefly) The list of handsets is opened. Your own handset is indicated by ¤ Select the handset or Call All (group call) from the list if required. Holding down immediately starts a call on all registered handsets.
Making calls Managing entries in the redial list Press the talk key. Select an entry. §Menu§ Press the display key. The following functions can be selected with q: ¤ Use Number (as in the directory, page 21) ¤ Copy to Directory (as in the directory, page 21) ¤...
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Making calls ¤ Delete List Delete all entries in the list. After exiting the list, all entries are assigned the status "old". Dialling from the missed calls list ¢ Open list ( page 24). Select an entry. Press the talk key. The number is dialled. Deleting all entries Caution! All old and new entries will be deleted.
Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox The network mailbox is the answering machine in your provider's telephone network. More information is available from your provider. You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your provider. Entering network mailbox number In order to use the network mailbox quickly and easily via the network mailbox list and to use fast access, you will need to enter the number in your phone.
Further functions Further functions ECO DECT You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset. Reduced energy consumption Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug and uses <0.5 W when in idle status and when the batteries are not being charged.
Further functions Status displays Display icon Reception strength: Ð i Ñ ¦ – Good to poor ¥ (red) – No reception ¼ Eco Mode+ enabled (displays instead of the reception strength icon when in idle status) • When using Eco Mode+ you can ensure that the range of the base is sufficient by long pressing the talk key c.
Further functions Switching off/repeating the alarm after an interval (snooze mode) Prerequisite: An alarm call sounds. ¤ Deactivate until the next alarm call: Press Off. ¤ Snooze mode: Press Snooze or any key. The wake-up call is deactivated and then repeated after 5 minutes. Press nothing.
Registering handsets You can register up to four handsets on the base. Registering a Gigaset handset manually on the Gigaset E550 You must register the handset manually on both the handset (1) and the base (2). After it has registered, the handset returns to idle status.
Within 60 seconds, press and hold the registration/paging key on the base ( page 3) for approx. 3 seconds. Registering other handsets You can register other Gigaset handsets and handsets for other devices with GAP functionality as follows. 1) On the handset ¤...
Using multiple handsets Listening in to an external call You want to listen in to an existing external call. Prerequisite: The Listening In function must be activated. Activating/deactivating the function: ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Telephony q Listening In §Menu§...
Using multiple handsets Auto answer When this function is activated, when a call arrives you can simply lift the handset out of the base without having to press the talk key c. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Telephony q Auto Answer §Menu§...
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Using multiple handsets Time Control ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Audio / Visual Signals §§Menu§ §OK§ §OK§ Ringtones ¤ ¤ ¤ §OK§ §OK§ (Handset) Time Control You can specify a time period when you do not want the telephone to signal external calls e.g., during the night.
Using multiple handsets Activating repeater support You can increase the range and signal strength of the base using a repeater. You will need to acti- vate repeater mode. This will terminate any calls being made via the base at the time. Prerequisite: A repeater is registered.
Using multiple handsets Resetting the base to the default settings When the settings are restored: • Date and time are retained • Handsets are still registered • Eco Mode and Eco Mode+ is deactivated • The system PIN is not reset. ¤...
Appendix 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. Please register your phone online right after purchase.
Appendix Questions and answers Possible solutions are available online at www.gigaset.com/service In addition, the following overview provides troubleshooting assistance. The display is blank ¤ Press and hold the End call key a. • The handset is not switched on: ¤...
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This device is intended for analogue phone lines in your network. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity is available at this Internet address:...
Appendix Manufacturer's advice Protecting our environment Environmental management system Gigaset Communications GmbH is certified pursuant to the international stand- ards EN 14001 and ISO 9001. ISO 14001 (Environment): certified since September 2007 by TüV SÜD Manage- ment Service GmbH. ISO 9001 (Quality): certified since 17/02/1994 by TüV SÜD Management Service GmbH.
Charging time in base (hours) Charging time in charging cradle (hours) *Eco Mode deactivated, without display backlight in idle status **Eco Mode activated, without display backlight in idle status Base power consumption E550 In standby mode ca. 0,60 W • Handset in charging cradle ca.
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Appendix Language code 32 kbit/s Transmission power 10 mW average power per channel, 250 mW pulse power Range Up to 300 m outdoors, up to 50 m indoors Base power supply 230 V ~/50 Hz Environmental conditions for oper- +5°C to +45°C, 20% to 75% relative humidity ation Dialling mode DTMF (tone dialling)/PD (pulse dialling)
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Appendix Mounting the E550 base on the wall 32 mm Approx. 4 mm Mounting the charger on the wall 21 mm Approx. 3.5 mm...