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W570 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals...
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The W570A is a premium large button cordless landline phone that transmits phone calls wirelessly and in real-time directly to Widex hearing systems. No supplementary devices are required. You can hear the person you are speaking to directly over both hearing systems and also have best possible speech comprehension when making calls.
Handset Overview Handset Display keys ( page 15) Various functions, depending on the operating situation Talk key Accepting call; selecting displayed number; opening redial list (press and hold); making an external call (press briefly) Flashes: Accepting a call Control key ( page 13) Opening a menu;...
Gigaset W570A base Gigaset W570A base You can use the keys on the base to operate the integrated answer machine, search for handsets ("paging" page 43) and register handsets to the base page 42. Direct dialling key A page 14 / SOS key with emer-...
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Gigaset W570A base Answer machine display Lights up: Answer machine is activated. The number of saved messages is displayed. 00 flashes: The answer machine is recording a new message. Flashes slowly: There are new messages. The number of new messages is displayed.
Illustration in the user guide Illustration in the user guide Warnings, which, if not heeded, can result in injury to persons or damage to devices. Important information regarding function and appropriate handling or functions that could generate costs. Prerequisite for being able to carry out the following action. Additional helpful information.
Safety precautions Safety precautions Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. It is also not possible to transmit emer- gency calls. Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad/display lock is activated! Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification (see list of permitted batteries www.gigaset.com/service).
Getting started Getting started Contents of the package • One Gigaset W570A base • One Gigaset handset Gigaset W570H • Two batteries • One battery cover • One power adapter for the base • An RJ11 phone connector cable, such as for connecting to a phone jack on your router •...
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Connecting the base Alternatively: Connect the base station to a router ¤ Connect the phone socket of the device the phone socket of the router with the phone cable supplied. The answer machine is ready for use approx. 15 seconds after the base has been connected or reset.
Handset Handset Connecting the charger (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug on the power To remove the plug from the charging cradle adapter again: ¤ ¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug Disconnect the power adapter from the mains socket power supply.
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Handset Charging the batteries ¤ Charge the batteries fully prior to first use in the charging cradle/base. The batteries are fully charged when the power icon disappears from the display. Batteries may heat up during charging. This is not dangerous. After a time, the charge capacity of the battery will decrease for technical reasons.
Getting to know your telephone Using the phone Getting to know your telephone Activating/deactivating the handset ¤ Press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone). Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone. ¤...
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Getting to know your telephone Volume keys During a call, set the volume for the receiver/headset or speaker or in the case of an incoming call, set the volume of the ringtone (5 levels). ¤ Press the volume keys on the right side of the handset: (louder) / (quieter) Volume:...
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Getting to know your telephone Changing the function of the direct dialling keys ¤ Menu Settings Direct Dial Keys Select direct dialling key (A to D) The current labelling is displayed after the key number, e.g., ¤ A: <no entry> i.e., the key is not currently labelled.
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Getting to know your telephone Display icons Action complete Action failed Information Alarm call page 39) Please wait ... Display up/Down Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels. Main menu (first menu level) ¤...
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Getting to know your telephone Reverting to idle status From any point in the menu: ¤ Press and hold the end call key ¤ 07:15 Do not press any key: after 2 minutes, the display will auto- 01.04.2016 matically revert to idle status. Menu Writing and editing names The following rules apply when writing names:...
Making calls Making calls When the display backlight is switched off, pressing any key will activate the backlight. Making an external call External calls are calls to the public telephone network. ¤ Enter the number Press the Talk key briefly ¤...
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Making calls Accepting a waiting call If you receive another call while conducting an external call, you will hear the call waiting tone (short beep). The caller's number or name will appear in the display if phone number iden- tification is enabled. ¤...
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Making calls Activating/deactivating handsfree mode Activating while dialling Enter the number and press the handsfree key. Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode Press the handsfree key. During a call and when listening to the answer machine activate or deactivate handsfree mode. If you wish to place the handset in the charger during a call: ¤...
Lists Ending a call ¤ Press the end call key on the handset or the handsfree key on the base . Changing the name of the handset: page 47 Transferring a call to another handset/internal consultation External call, internal consultation: ¤...
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Lists Managing entries in the redial list Press and hold the Talk key. Select an entry. Menu Press the display key. The following functions can be selected with ¤ Use Number ¤ Copy to Directory Copy the caller's number to the directory. ¤...
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Lists Menu functions Use the Menu display key to select the following options: ¤ Delete Entry Delete selected entry. ¤ Copy to Directory Copy the caller's number to the directory. ¤ Show Number Display caller's phone number. ¤ Delete List Delete all entries in the list.
Directory Display messages Answering machine ¤ Press the Message key Answ.Mach. select the answering machine (Net AM) OK . . . Missed calls ¤ Press the Message key Missed Calls . . . missed calls are listed (further informa- tion page 22) New calls on the network mailbox are only displayed correctly if your network provider transmits this information (see user guide for your provider’s network mailbox).
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Directory Selecting a directory entry Open the directory. You have the following options: • to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected. • Enter the first character of the name, if necessary scroll to the entry with the key.
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Directory 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 Copy to Directory ¤ Complete the entry ( page 24).
Emergency function Emergency function Your Gigaset W570A is equipped with four additional keys (direct dial keys ) on the base and handset. The direct dial key can be assigned a special emergency function ("emergency key"). You can use this to request emergency assistance from friends or neighbours.
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Emergency function The telephone of the person receiving the emergency call must be set to tone dialling, otherwise the acceptance of the emergency call using the key 5 is not recognised. Setting up the emergency function In order to be able to use the function you must •...
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Emergency function The emergency function is now set up and is automatically activated. Your emergency numbers: • If your telephone is connected to a PABX, you must enter the access code (outside line code) as the first digit of your entry, if necessary ( user guide of your PABX).
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Emergency function Recording/changing a personal emergency message ¤ Menu Settings Emergency Function Emergency Announce. Select the corresponding function ¤ Record Announce. Confirm by pressing , if you would like to record a message (e. g. name and address), which will automatically be announced after the participant being called presses the emergency key.
Operating the answer machine Answer machine Operating the answer machine You can operate the (integrated) answer machine • Via the handset or • Via the keys on the base. Operation using the keys on the base: page 3. The following sections describe operation via the handset. Activating/deactivating the answer machine ¤...
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Operating the answer machine Playing back an announcement ¤ Menu Answer Machine Announcements Play Announce. You will hear the default announcement if you have not recorded one of your own. Deleting your personal announcement ¤ Menu Answer Machine Announcements Delete Announce.
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Operating the answer machine Stopping and controlling playback During message playback: Pause playback. Press again to resume. Go to the start of the current message. Go to previous message. Go to next message. Go to next-but-one message. If playback is interrupted for over a minute, the answer machine returns to idle status. Deleting an individual message During playback: Delete...
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Operating the answer machine Activating/deactivating call screening While the caller is leaving a message on the answer machine, you can listen in via the loud- speaker on the base or handset. Permanently activating/deactivating call screening ¤ Menu Answer Machine Call Screening Handset / Base OK (...
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Operating the answer machine Operating when on the move (remote operation) Check or activate the answer machine from another telephone (e.g. hotel, mobile telephone). The system PIN is set to something other than 0000 ( page 48) and the other tele- phone has tone dialling (DTMF).
Using the network mailbox Calling the answer machine and playing messages Dial your own number. When you hear your announcement, press and enter the system PIN. You are informed whether any new messages have been recorded. The messages are now played back.
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Using the network mailbox Playing back messages There are three ways to call the network mailbox. • Call the network mailbox via the Answer Machine menu: ¤ Menu Answer Machine Play Messages Network Mailbox • Access the network mailbox via the network mailbox list: ¤...
ECO DECT 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. Reducing radiation The radiation from your telephone is reduced automatically: •...
Using the handset as an alarm clock Using the handset as an alarm clock Activating/deactivating the alarm clock The time is set page 12). ¤ Menu Alarm Clock Activation OK ( = on) After you activate the alarm clock, the menu for setting the wakeup time opens automatically. Setting the wakeup time ¤...
One touch call The handset should be positioned 3 to 6 ft away from the baby. The microphone must point towards the baby. Activating the function reduces the operating time of your handset. For that reason, place the handset in the charging cradle if necessary. The baby monitor is activated 20 seconds after switching on.
Torch/Flashlight Ending one touch call mode ¤ Press display key Off Press and hold the key. Press and hold the If you have already assigned the emergency function to the key , the emergency number is also selected if a one touch call is initiated. Torch/Flashlight You can use your telephone as a torch.
Using multiple handsets Using multiple handsets Registering handsets You can register up to four handsets on the base. Manual registering of Gigaset handsets 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. The registration process is cancelled after 60 seconds.
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Using multiple handsets Locating a handset ("Paging") You can locate your handset using the base. ¤ Briefly press the registration/paging key on the base. ¤ All handsets will ring at the same time ("paging"), even if the ringers are switched off. Ending paging ¤...
Handset settings Adjusting the telephone Handset settings You can change the settings on your handset to suit your individual requirements. Setting the date and time ¤ Menu Settings Date / Time ¤ to enter the month, day and year in 8-digit format, e.
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Handset settings 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 ¤ Menu Settings Telephony Auto Answer OK ( = on) Changing the call volume You can set the handsfree volume and the earpiece volume to five different levels (1–5;...
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Handset settings Activating/deactivating the ringer You can: • Permanently deactivate the ringer in idle status or when receiving a call • Deactivate the ringer for the current call only. The ringer cannot be re-activated while a call is in progress. ¤...
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Handset settings Activating/deactivating range warning tone ¤ Menu Settings Audio / Visual Signals Out of Range Signal OK ( = on) Changing the name of the handset The base automatically specifies a name for the handset. You can change this name. ¤...
Base settings Base settings The base settings are made using a registered handset. Entering your own local area code Please note the following for local calls (calls using the local fixed line network): All the calls in the call list are saved with area codes. In order to be able to call back a caller from the call list, you have to save the local area code in the phone for the area in which your phone is located (Local Area Code).
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Base settings Resetting the system PIN If you have forgotten your system PIN, you can reset the base to the original code 0000: Disconnect the power cable from the base. Hold down the registration/paging key on the base while reconnecting the power cable to the base. Hold down the key for at least 5 seconds. The base has now been reset and the system PIN set to 0000.
Operating the base on the PABX The answer machine is ready for use approx. 15 seconds after the base has been connected or reset. Operating the base on the PABX The following settings are only necessary if your PABX requires them; see the PABX user guide. Changing the dialling mode ¤...
Operating the telephone on a router Operating the telephone on a router Operation with a router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, potentially occurring echoes can be reduced by switching on XES mode 1 (XES = "eXtended Echo Suppression"). If there are no problems with echoes, the normal mode (factory settings) should be activated.
Questions and answers 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 • The handset is not switched on: Press and hold the End call key •...
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Questions and answers Consultation call, call swapping, conference not possible. • These functions that can be executed on the device must be provided and enabled by the network provider. Operation can vary from one network provider to another. Contact your network provider Volume of the handset (earpiece volume) too quiet •...
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Certification Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Certification This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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FCC / ACTA Information If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance, that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
Safety precautions Radio frequency radiation exposure Information: The installation of the base unit should allow at least 8 inches between the base and persons to be in compli- ance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. For body worn operation, the portable part (handset) has been tested touched to the phantom and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Service (Customer Care) 14 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 15 Emergency/911 numbers may not be dialed if the keypad is locked. 16 Minimum No. 26 AWG telecommunication line cord must be used with this phone. Battery safety precautions To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric shock, and to properly dispose of batteries, please read and under- stand the following instructions.
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Service (Customer Care) 2. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Gigaset NAM's entire liability and your exclusive remedy if the Product is defective in materials or workman- ship during the warranty period and is returned shall be that the Product will be repaired or replaced as set forth in Section 4 below.
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Service (Customer Care) 5. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY Gigaset NAM makes no warranty or representation that the software in the Products will meet your require- ments or will work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected.
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Signs of wear on the display and casing are excluded from the warranty. The Gigaset W570A is a premium large button cordless phone that relays phone calls directly to the hearing systems of Widex (Widex A/S, Nymoellevej 6, 3540 Lynge, Denmark).
Manufacturer's advice California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions This telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box. These instruc- tions are intended for California Energy Commission (CEC) compliance testing only. When the CEC battery charging testing mode is activated, all telephone functions, except battery charging, will be disabled.
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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 or the dealer you purchased the product from. All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated by local authorities.
Specifications Specifications Batteries Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Voltage: 1.2V Capacity: 750 mAh The device is supplied with two approved batteries. 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) * 320 * / 200 **...
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Specifications Base power supply 120 V ~/60 Hz Environmental conditions for operation +41 °F to +113 °F; 20% to 75% relative humidity Dialling mode DTMF (tone dialling) Pin connections on the telephone jack 1 unused 2 unused 5 unused 6 unused Characters Standard characters 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x 15x...
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