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  • Page 1 GS185 You can also find the user guide online on your smartphone...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gigaset GS185 ........

  • Page 3: Overview

    Gigaset GS185 Overview Gigaset GS185 SIM/SD card slot Microphone Message LED Micro-USB socket Front camera Speaker Headset connector (3.5 mm jack) Rear camera Receiver Flash / torch Flash Fingerprint sensor Volume button (top: +, bottom: –) On/Off button Touchscreen...

  • Page 4: Start Screen

    Start screen Message LED status displays The message LED provides information about the charge level when charging and the arrival of notifications for the following events: SMS, MMS or email received, missed call. Colour Meaning Charge level below 90% No notification Flashing Charge level below 90% Notification received...

  • Page 5: Illustration In The User Guide

    Illustration in the user guide Illustration in the user guide Icons Warnings, the non-adherence to which can result in damage to devices or personal injury. Important information regarding function and appropriate handling or functions that could generate costs. Prerequisite for carrying out the following action. Additional helpful information.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    81). • For your own safety, only use original, approved accessories from Gigaset for your mobile phone. Using incompatible accessories can damage the mobile phone and entail hazardous situations. Original acces- sories can be purchased from Gigaset Customer Service (see Customer service p.

  • Page 7: Emergency Calls

    Safety precautions Headset High volumes can impair hearing. Listening to music or conversation with headphones set to a loud volume can be unpleasant and permanently impair hearing. To prevent loss of hearing, do not have the volume turned up too high for long periods. •...

  • Page 8: Other Important Information

    Do not use the device if the display is cracked or shattered. Fragments of glass or plastic can injure hands and face. • In the event of malfunction of your mobile phone, battery or accessories, please contact a Gigaset Service Centre for an inspection. Other important information •...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    The front of the smartphone should be facing up. The device detects SD cards with a storage capacity of 32 GB. Higher capacity cards (to 256 GB) can be used if formatted on the Gigaset GS185 (not from a PC).

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Charging the battery ¤ Plug the Micro-USB connector of the charger cable provided into the Micro-USB socket of the smartphone ¤ Connect the power adapter to the USB connector of the charger cable and connect it to the power source. The Message LED lights red during the charging process p.
  • Page 11 Getting started Copying apps & data You can now specify whether you want to set up the device as a completely new device or if you want to copy personal data (e. g. apps, photos, music) from another device or from Google Cloud.
  • Page 12 Getting started Using Google services Various services are displayed. ¤ Use the switch to enable/disable the service you want to use Next Performing this step also means you accept the conditions of use and data protection declaration of Google. Setting up other functions You can now configure other settings, e.

  • Page 13: Using The Device

    Getting to know your device Using the device Getting to know your device Switching the device on and off Switching on ¤ Press and hold the On/Off button Unlock the display if required (if a display lock is set up to protect against unauthorised starting) .

  • Page 14: Using The Touchscreen

    Getting to know your device Using the touchscreen Movements and gestures for using the touchscreen: Tapping ¤ Briefly touch the screen with your finger Examples: Start an app, and select function or setting: tap the element Enter text: Tap a text field . . . A keypad is shown Touching and holding ¤...

  • Page 15: Quick Settings

    Getting to know your device Start screen A start screen is displayed when you switch on or unlock the device, and no app is open. You can create several start screens and configure them as you wish - to be able to quickly access favourite apps and content p.

  • Page 16: Writing And Editing Text

    Getting to know your device Changing a setting Settings for which there are more options (e.g. WLAN or Bluetooth) have a small arrow next to the name. ¤ Tap the name under the icon Change the setting as required Editing quick settings You can make available more quick settings, remove any not used and rearrange the icons.
  • Page 17 Getting to know your device ¤ Selecting text: Touch and hold a word Select more or less text with tabs on both sides ¤ Selecting all: Touch and hold a word Select all ¤ Cutting selected text: Tap Cut ¤ Copying selected text: Copy ¤...

  • Page 18: Configuring The Start Screens

    Configuring the start screens Configuring the start screens You can create several start screens and configure them as you wish - to be able to quickly access favourite apps and content. Tailoring the Favourites bar At the bottom of every start screen is the Favourites bar, from which you are able to quickly access the apps you use most frequently.
  • Page 19 Configuring the start screens Adding a widget to a start screen Widgets are components that are specifically intended to be displayed on a start screen, e.g. a clock, a calendar extract for the current day, an important entry from the contact list or a direct dial.

  • Page 20: Notifications

    Notifications Removing a start screen ¤ Remove all apps and widgets from a start screen (by deleting them or moving them to another start screen) . . . When the last app or widget has been removed, the start screen is deleted Browse smartphone and Internet You can add the Google search widget to the start screen so you can search on your smartphone...
  • Page 21 Notifications Dealing with notifications Viewing and responding to notifications ¤ Tap the notification . . . The contents of the message are displayed in the associated app. If there are several possible apps, you can select one. Which information is displayed and which actions are possible depend on the app which triggers a notification.
  • Page 22 Notifications Changing the settings for app notifications Specify how and when notifications for an app are displayed ¤ Settings Apps & notifications Display all apps Select an app notifications ¤ Touch and hold an app notification All Categories ¤ Enable/disable the required option with the switch Check the settings for all apps ¤...

  • Page 23: Apps

    Apps Apps The apps available on the device are stored in the App menu. The device is supplied with a number of default apps. Additional apps from your mobile operator are installed as soon as you insert a SIM card. You can download and install more apps, or disable and uninstall existing apps.
  • Page 24 Apps Installing/uninstalling apps Installing new apps Downloading apps from Google Play: ¤ Play Store . . . The Google Play Store is opened Look for the app you want Open the app screen Install Uninstalling or disabling apps You can delete apps you no longer need from the device. You can uninstall apps you have downloaded.
  • Page 25 Apps Preinstalled default Google apps The smartphone makes available many of the default apps from Google, including: Search Browse Internet and search smartphone Chrome Browser for surfing on the Internet Gmail Receive, write and send emails Maps Look for and find out about places in all corners of the globe YouTube Play YouTube videos and playlists Drive...
  • Page 26 Apps Changing the second app ¤ Select a different app from a start screen or the App menu ¤ Tap the title of a different app Ending Split screen mode ¤ Touch and hold the icon ¤ Drag the black bar between the two apps all the way up/down or left/right . . . The second app is ended and the device returns to Default mode Protection from harmful apps Downloading apps from sources other than Google Play...

  • Page 27: Downloads

    Downloads Improving the detection of harmful apps The Scan device for security threats function is enabled. If the function is enabled, Google also receives anonymous information on all apps installed which are not from the Google Play Store. This helps Google to provide better protection for users against harmful apps.
  • Page 28 Fingerprint sensor Pattern, PIN and password are alternatives to the fingerprint. The alternative method must be used in the following cases: • The fingerprint is not recognised after several attempts • For editing fingerprint settings • When it has been more than 48 hours since the alternative method was used for unlocking Scanning a fingerprint ¤...

  • Page 29: Do Not Disturb

    “Do not disturb” “Do not disturb” The “Do not disturb” function mutes the device. It does not ring or vibrate. It prevents for example the phone ringing at night and during meetings, and all interruptions apart from a wake-up call. You can choose between three modes: Total silence (total silence) No ringtones, no vibrating, no audible signalling of wake-up calls or notifications, no sound for music, videos, games or other media.

  • Page 30: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Specifying important interruptions Specify events which are to be signalled acoustically in the Priority only mode. ¤ From the Status bar, swipe down . . . The quick settings are displayed Do not dis- turb More settings Priority only allows Enable/disable events for Alarms, Remind- ers, Events and Repeat callers with the switch Messages and calls are not signalled acoustically by default (setting None).
  • Page 31 Additional functions Creating screenshots Take a screenshot of the smartphone as an image, and edit, share and send it. Taking a screenshot ¤ Open the screen for which you want to create a screenshot. ¤ Press and hold the On/Off button Screenshot ¤...

  • Page 32: Transferring Files

    Additional functions Transferring files For data interchange with a Mac: Android File Transfer is installed and started on the computer. ¤ Swipe the Notifications bar down Tap the USB notification Select Transfer files Windows: Automatic drive detection is opened on the computer Open Windows Explorer Use drag-and-drop to move files as for other external drives Mac: The Android File Transfer window is opened on the computer...
  • Page 33 Additional functions Sending the screen content to another device (streaming) Send the image and sound of your smartphone to a TV device. The TV device is fitted with a streaming unit (such as Chromecast) and accessible via WLAN. Starting transmission ¤...

  • Page 34: Communication

    Making calls Communication Making calls To make calls, use the Phone app. It is in the Favourites bar on the start screen by default p. 18). Making a call ¤ Phone . . . Entering the number ¤ . . . The dialpad is shown Type in the phone number Whilst a number is being entered, contacts with a potential matching phone number are displayed.

  • Page 35: Incoming Calls

    Making calls Incoming calls With an incoming call, the phone number of the caller is displayed, if available. Information on the contact or the Caller ID is also displayed. Accepting a call ¤ Display lock enabled: Touch the white circle and swipe up ¤...

  • Page 36: Call Settings

    Making calls Merging two calls into a conference call One call active, one call on hold. ¤ . . . The calls are merged Ending a conference call: . . . The participants' phone numbers are displayed ¤ next to a phone number . . . The connection to this participant will be ended ¤...
  • Page 37 Making calls Editing quick SMS responses If you do not want to accept a call, you can send a predefined SMS instead ( p. 35). Editing automatically sent SMS text: ¤ Phone Settings Quick responses . . . Four predefined messages are listed Tap a reply Edit the reply...

  • Page 38: Contacts

    Contacts Call log The call log shows all outgoing, accepted and missed calls. Showing the call log ¤ Phone . . . The calls are listed with phone number, place and date. Arrow icons show the types of calls: Missed call Accepted call Outgoing call Showing call details...

  • Page 39: Viewing Contacts

    Contacts Viewing contacts ¤ Contacts . . . Frequently-used contacts are displayed first. All contacts are then displayed in alphabetical order. Specify how the contacts are sorted: ¤ Settings Sort by First name or Last name Specify how the names of contacts are displayed: ¤...

  • Page 40: Adding Contacts

    Contacts Add a contact from the contact list: ¤ . . . All contacts belonging to the account are listed Select contact ¤ Contacts Select a contact Add to label Select one or more labels A contact can belong to more than one group. Removing a contact from a label: ¤...

  • Page 41: Editing Contacts

    Contacts Editing contacts Editing contact details ¤ Contacts Select the contact to edit ¤ Tap the field you wish to edit Change the contents Save ¤ Scroll down Tap More fields Fill in the required fields Save Adding contacts to Favourites Add people you contact frequently to your Favourites.

  • Page 42: Messages (Sms/Mms)

    Messages (SMS/MMS) Messages (SMS/MMS) To send and receive messages, use the Messages app. It is in the Favourites bar on the start screen by default ( p. 18). Instead of Messages, use another app as the default app for interchanging messages. At least one other SMS app is installed.

  • Page 43: Writing An Mms

    Messages (SMS/MMS) Writing an MMS Multimedia messages (MMS) can contain text, images, voice messages, camera pictures or videos, preconfigured stickers (animated symbols) and information about a location. ¤ When writing a message, tap to the left of the text field Select the required attachment(s) .

  • Page 44: Reading And Managing Messages

    Messages (SMS/MMS) Responding to received messages When a new message arrives, the Message LED flashes, you receive a notification and the icon is shown in the Notifications bar. ¤ Tap the notification . . . The message opens ¤ Messages . . . The list of conversations is displayed Tap the conversation with the new message ¤...
  • Page 45 Messages (SMS/MMS) Managing conversation ¤ Messages . . . The list of conversations is displayed Touch and hold one or more con- versations . . . All conversations selected are denoted by . An options bar is shown at the top Select the required option .

  • Page 46: Settings

    Device Settings Device Language Change the language for the displays. ¤ Settings System Languages & input Languages . . . All available languages are displayed in a list. The language being used at the moment is at the very top. Make available other languages: ¤...

  • Page 47: Display Orientation

    Device Font size Change the display size of text. ¤ Settings Display Advanced Font size Select one of the four levels for font size using the slider bar Display orientation Set what the screen content does when you rotate the device. ¤...

  • Page 48: Setting Keypad Tones

    Device Adding new ringtones Ringtone apps: Download and install ringtone apps from the Google Play Store Transferring a music file (MP3) from a computer: ¤ Use the USB cable provided to connect the device to a computer p. 31 ¤ Transfer the music file (MP3) to the folder Ringtones Setting rules for automatic muting Automatically mute the smartphone at certain times (”Do not disturb").

  • Page 49: Power Management

    Device Enabling/disabling other tones Set whether tones are sounded or the device vibrates when the dialpad is used - for every touch when the display lock is enabled. ¤ Settings Sound Advanced Enable/disable required option under Other sounds and vibrations with the switch. Power management To prolong the life of your smartphone as long as possible, the device has various ways to make best possible use of the battery capacity.
  • Page 50 Tap an entry Device storage management with SD card The device detects SD cards with a storage capacity of 32 GB. Higher capacity cards (to 128 GB) can be used if formatted on the Gigaset GS185 (not from a PC). ¤ Settings Storage .

  • Page 51: Accessibility Features

    Device Freeing up device memory ¤ Uninstall apps which are not used ( p. 24) ¤ Delete saved photos and videos and/or save them in the Cloud (e.g. using Google Photos) ¤ Remove downloaded music, films and other media ¤ Empty/clear the cache or data for individual apps ( p.

  • Page 52: Security

    Security High contrast text Use black or white as the text colour depending on the original text colour. More information on accessibility features is available from: Google Help Security Display lock The display lock protects the device from unauthorised use. When you switch the device on or enable the display, you are prompted to unlock the device.
  • Page 53 Security Setting the time for automatic display lock The display lock is enabled once the device has been in idle mode for a certain time. ¤ Automatically lock Select the duration of idle mode Enabling the display lock when switching on and off ¤...

  • Page 54: Sim Card Lock

    Security Unpinning the screen ¤ Touch and hold at the same time the Navigation buttons Enter the PIN, pattern or password as required . . . The screen is unpinned SIM card lock The SIM card lock prevents unauthorised use of the device. For every locked SIM card, the PIN must be entered when the device is started.

  • Page 55: Android Device Manager

    Security Enabling/disabling permissions for apps on the smartphone ¤ Settings Apps & notifications . . . All installed apps are listed Setting the permissions for an app: ¤ Select the app for which you want to change the permissions Permissions . . . All meaningful permissions for the app are displayed Grant/deny the required permissions with the switch...

  • Page 56: Device Administrators

    Security Device administrators Device administrators are apps authorised to create a connection to your smartphone and to exchange data, for synchronisation for example. You can authorise this by setting up an account hosted by a business service, such as for an email, calendar or business app. ¤...

  • Page 57: Managing Certificates

    Security Managing certificates ¤ Settings Security & location Encryption & credentials Trusted credenti- The installed certificates are displayed. System: Contains all certificates issued by a certification authority (CA) that are permanently installed in the write-protected memory of your phone. User: Contains all CA certificates you have installed yourself, when installing a client certificate for example.

  • Page 58: Accounts And Location Detection

    Accounts and location detection Accounts and location detection Accounts Use one or more accounts to use personal information such as contacts, pictures and mailbox on multiple devices. An account enables synchronisation of the information and makes it available to all registered devices. Account types Google account You need a Google account for Google services such as Gmail™, Google+™...
  • Page 59 Accounts and location detection Synchronising You can specify how apps synchronise messages, emails and other current data in your Google account. Google apps are automatically synchronised with the Google account as standard. You can enable and disable automatic synchronisation for individual Google apps. Apps which are not from Google cannot be synchronised using a Google account.

  • Page 60: Managing Location History

    Accounts and location detection Changing location mode Different sources for location detection of the device are used depending on mode. • High accuracy GPS, WLAN, Bluetooth or mobile networks are used to determine the location of your device as accurately as possible. •...

  • Page 61: Apps

    Apps Apps Detailed information on working with apps p. 23 Default app If you have several apps with identical functions, you can select which app is used as standard for an action. For example, if you have downloaded from Google Play a different calendar or another app for making calls, you can make these the default apps.
  • Page 62 Apps App notifications Specify the procedure for app notifications ( p. 21) Permissions Apps and system resources the app is permitted to access ( p. 55) Storage Internal storage used by the app. Freeing up storage: Tap Storage Clear data Freeing up temporary app memory: Tap Storage Clear cache...

  • Page 63: Network Connections

    Network connections Network connections The smartphone can establish connections to mobile networks, WLANs and other devices via Bluetooth. Mobile networks To make and receive calls with the smartphone over a mobile network, you require a SIM card from the relevant mobile network operator. Refer to your mobile contract for which services are available, and which terms and conditions apply.
  • Page 64 Network connections Using two SIM cards ¤ Settings Network & Internet SIM cards . . . Detected SIM cards in slots 1 and 2 are displayed Enabling and disabling a SIM card: Enable/disable the switch Showing information: ¤ Tap an entry . . . The name of the SIM card, the colour used for the card, the mobile network operator and the phone number are displayed.
  • Page 65 Network connections Establishing a connection to a WLAN ¤ From the Status bar, swipe down using two fingers . . . The quick settings are displayed the arrow under the WLAN icon ¤ Settings Network & Internet Wi-Fi . . . All WLANs within range are displayed. Networks protected by a password have a lock icon next to the entry.

  • Page 66: Connection Configuration

    Network connections Connection configuration Align the network settings to the requirements of the WLAN to be used to establish a connection. ¤ Settings Network & Internet Wi-Fi Touch and hold the network name Modify network Tap the down arrow next to Advanced options . . . Proxy If a connection to a WLAN is established over a proxy: Tap Proxy...

  • Page 67: Data Usage

    Network connections Data usage The data usage is the amount of data uploaded or downloaded by the device over a certain period over the mobile data connection or WLAN. Most tariffs include a restriction of data volume. So as not to incur any additional costs, you can check the data usage of the device and limit it as required.
  • Page 68 Network connections Setting a warning for data usage Set a value for data volume usage at which you want to receive a warning. ¤ Settings Network & Internet Data usage Tap the bar Change the value ¤ Mobile data usage Data warning Change the value .
  • Page 69 Network connections Other ways to reduce data usage Disabling automatic synchronisation When automatic synchronisation is enabled, the data of apps is updated automatically (such as contacts and appointments). Disabling automatic synchronisation: p. 59 Disabling data roaming If the network of your mobile network operator is not available, data roaming enables the device to use the networks of other operators.

  • Page 70: Flight Mode

    Changing name: Enter the name of the device Ending a pairing: Forget Changing the Bluetooth name of the smartphone The smartphone can be seen by other Bluetooth devices under name Gigaset GS185. You can change this name. ¤ Settings Connected devices...

  • Page 71: Adding A Vpn

    Network connections Virtual Private Networks (VPN) A Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables you to connect the smartphone to your private or a company network. When you are out and about and have access to a WLAN, use the VPN connection to surf free of eavesdroppers, to make free calls over your landline number, and to access your mailbox or data in the company network.
  • Page 72 Network connections Enabling/disabling “always-on” VPN With some VPNs, the device remains always connected when the VPN connection is not active. This is a sensible option when moving between insecure public WLANs. Enabling “always-on” VPN: ¤ When registering with a VPN, select option Save account information ¤...
  • Page 73 Network connections Connecting a device to the WLAN hotspot Showing the network name and password on the smartphone: ¤ Settings Network & Internet Hotspot & tethering Wi-Fi hotspot Set up Wi-Fi hotspot Tap Show password . . . The network name and password are displayed Connecting to the hotspot on the other device: ¤...

  • Page 74: System

    System System Date and time ¤ Settings System Date & time . . . Automatic setting The date and time are set automatically using a time server: ¤ Activate Automatic date & time Disable it and set the date and time manually Manual setting ¤...

  • Page 75: Software Updates

    System Software updates Checking the Android version ¤ Settings System Phone info . . . The current version is displayed under Android version Downloading Android updates You will be informed when a new Android system update is available for your device. Updates use up power and entail high data volumes.
  • Page 76 System Backing up and restoring the system Backing up data and settings Use the Android Backup Service to backup data linked to one or more Google accounts. If you have to swap your device or delete data, you can restore the data from every Google account backed up beforehand.
  • Page 77 System Resetting the device to the default settings You can remove all personal data when you pass on the device to another person. When resetting the device to the default settings, the internal storage is cleared, downloaded apps, music, photos, etc. are removed and registration to the Google account is cancelled.

  • Page 78: Appendix

    Spare parts and accessories for your product are available from www.gigaset.com. Help is available from www.gigaset.com/service. In order to contact our customer service via email, please use the email contact form from our Gigaset online portal after selecting your home country.
  • Page 79 In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Gigaset Communications shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device.

  • Page 80: Manufacturer's Advice

    Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. Hereby, Gigaset Communications GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Gigaset GS185 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.

  • Page 81: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Manufacturer's advice Waste and environmental protection Correct disposal of this product (Directive for electric and electronic equipment (WEEE)) (Applicable in countries with waste separation systems) This label on the product, accessory or in documentation indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (such as charger, headphones and USB cable) may not be disposed of in household waste.
  • Page 82 Manufacturer's advice About radiation Information on SAR certification (specific absorption rate) THIS DEVICE SATISFIES THE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTIVES FOR EXPOSURE BY RADIO WAVES. Your mobile device has been developed so as not to exceed internationally recommended exposure thresholds for radio waves. These directives have been specified by an independent scientific organisation (ICNIRP) and include a high margin of safety which should guarantee the safety of all regardless of age and state of health.

  • Page 83: Icons

    Icons Icons Status bar and quick settings Battery charge status / battery is charging WLAN connection enabled. The receive quality is shown on four levels. WLAN connection disabled. Bluetooth enabled / disabled Mobile connection enabled. The receive quality is shown on four levels. Mobile connection disabled / no SIM card inserted VPN connection active Data connection enabled / disabled...
  • Page 84 Icons Notifications App authorisation management Missed call New text message New email New SD card detected Screenshot created USB cable connected / USB tethering enabled WLAN hotspot activated Multiple tethering connections activated (USB and/or WLAN) Data downloaded / data uploaded Turbo download enabled Update for Google available / Google apps updated .

  • Page 85: Index

    Index Index Numerics ......4G LTE Battery ......Charging .
  • Page 86 Index ............Switch on .
  • Page 87 Index ......Flight mode ......Font size .
  • Page 88 Index ......Password Set large font ......
  • Page 89 Index ......Volume button ....... . .
  • Page 90 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2018 Subject to availability. All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com Google, Android, Google Play and other brands are trademarks of Google Inc.

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