Gigaset GS195 Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Gigaset Manuals
  4. Cell Phone
  5. GS195
  6. Manual

Gigaset GS195 Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
GS195
You can also find the user guide
online on your smartphone

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Gigaset GS195

Summary of Contents for Gigaset GS195

  • Page 1 GS195 You can also find the user guide online on your smartphone...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gigaset GS195 ........

  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview Gigaset GS195 SIM/SD card slot 11 Dual camera Headset connector 12 Flash Front camera 13 Fingerprint sensor Receiver Flash Volume +: Press top Volume –: Press bottom Switching on and off Microphone USB type C connector 10 Speaker...

  • Page 4: Start Screen

    Start screen Notifications and Status bar Icons show the arrival of notifications and various states ( p. 88) Access to notifications ( p. 22) Access to quick settings ( p. 17) Area for apps and widgets They can be placed anywhere ( p.

  • Page 5: 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

    85). • 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 United Kingdom and Ireland p.
  • Page 7 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 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

    Replace the SIM/SD card slot and push down until it clicks into place. 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 GS195 (not from a PC).
  • Page 10 Charging the battery The battery is built-in. This means a higher battery capacity can be realised for the same device dimensions. ¤ Plug the USB Type C connector on the charger cable provided into the USB Type C connector on the smartphone ¤...
  • Page 11 Establishing a WLAN connection Wireless networks (WLANs) in range are displayed. ¤ Tap the required WLAN Enter the WLAN password Connect . . . A connection to the selected WLAN is established 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.
  • Page 12 Setting up protection for the phone Protect your smartphone from unauthorised use. Fingerprint ¤ Add fingerprint Next . . . A wizard opens to guide you through the necessary steps. Additional information p. 30 ¤ Enter the PIN ¤ Select Options for the display lock ¤...

  • Page 13: Using The Device

    Using the device Getting to know your device Switching the device on and off Switching on ¤ Press and hold the On/Off button . . . The device is started Unlocking the SIM card ¤ Enter the PIN for the SIM card Removing notifications (if available) ¤...
  • Page 14 Switching the device to and ending idle mode Switching the device to idle mode ¤ Briefly press the On/Off button If the device is not used for a defined time, it automatically switches to idle mode. Setting the period of inactivity for transitioning to idle mode ¤...
  • Page 15 Double tapping ¤ Tap the screen twice quickly in succession. Example: Zooming. Only possible for special screens (such as websites or maps). ¤ Zoom in: Tap twice quickly in succession ¤ Zoom back out: Tap twice again Spreading apart / pinching together your fingers ¤...
  • Page 16 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 17 Showing/hiding the navigation bar ¤ Enable/disable Show/hide navigation bar with the switch = navigation bar is displayed; = navigation bar is hidden) When the navigation bar is hidden: ¤ Display: Swipe from the bottom up ¤ Hide: Changing the order of the navigation buttons Display the navigation button on the right-hand screen.
  • Page 18 Editing quick settings You can make available more quick settings, remove any not used and rearrange the icons. ¤ . . . Quick settings not being used are shown at the bottom Touch and keep your finger on the icon, and drag it to the required position Finish editing: in the top left Restore to default settings:...
  • Page 19 Editing text ¤ Positioning the cursor: Tap the place in the text where you want to position the cursor ¤ Moving the cursor: Swipe left or right on the text ¤ Deleting a character: Touch and hold the backspace key ¤...

  • Page 20: 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 21 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 22: Notifications

    Adding start screens ¤ Touch and hold an app Drag the app all the way to the right until a blank start screen is shown Release your finger . . . A new start screen is created and the app is placed on it Removing a start screen ¤...
  • Page 23 You can place into the navigation bar a button for quickly displaying the notifica- tion bar ( p. 16). 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.
  • Page 24 • If you do not wish to be disturbed, you can mute your device. No notification sound is then played. Use the “Do not disturb” function to mute your device p. 31 • In some apps, sound and vibration settings for notifications can be set directly in the app from the Settings menu.

  • Page 25: 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. You can place frequently used apps directly on a start screen ( p.
  • Page 26 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 27 Files File manager Drive Store data centrally Play Music Listen to music Play Movies & TV Watch films and series Hangouts Communicate with friends with voice calls, messages and videos Photos Save and manage photos centrally Make calls with video view Play Store Download apps More information on Google apps...
  • Page 28 Protection from harmful apps Downloading apps from sources other than Google Play If you want to download apps from sources other than Google Play, you must permit it explicitly. You can find this function in the settings for the app that allows the download, e. g. browser or mail program.

  • Page 29: Downloads

    This option might not work for all apps because developers are able to disable this function to prevent their apps being subjected to verification. Downloads You can download files from websites onto your device. Downloaded files are mainly stored in the file manager app available, e.g.

  • Page 30: Fingerprint Sensor

    Fingerprint sensor The device has a fingerprint sensor. This enables you for example to authorise purchases, register with certain apps and quickly open a contact from idle mode. Setting up the fingerprint ¤ Settings Security & location Fingerprint . . . A wizard opens which guides you through the necessary steps Next When a display lock is set up:...

  • Page 31: Do Not Disturb

    Using a fingerprint If an action can be authorised with a fingerprint, the icon or alternative pattern is displayed if a display lock with fingerprint is set up. ¤ Tap the fingerprint sensor with a finger which has been scanned Repeat the process as required The alternative method is enabled automatically if the fingerprint is not recognised after several...
  • Page 32 Editing the list of selected contacts If you select From starred contacts only, you can edit the list of these contacts. Selected contacts are the favourites in your contact list. ¤ Tap Calls Starred contacts . . . a list of your contacts with Favourite status is opened Cancelling a selection: ¤...

  • Page 33: Additional Functions

    Additional functions Setting up multiple users You can enable the device for more users. All users receive a separate area they can set up themselves, such as own start screen, apps, accounts and contacts. Different user icon colours denote different users. Setting up users ¤...
  • Page 34 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 35 Sending files between a computer and the smartphone Use a USB cable to send photos, music, ringtones and other files between a computer and the smartphone. A computer detects the device connected via USB. It is linked in as a drive. Connecting the USB cable ¤...

  • Page 36: Communication

    Communication Making calls To make calls, use the Phone app. It is in the Favourites bar on the start screen by default p. 20). 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 37 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 38 Ending a conference call: . . . The participants' phone numbers are displayed ¤ next to a phone number . . . The connection to this participant will be ended ¤ next to a phone number . . . The calls are ended but the connections remain open Call settings Display of caller name in the call log and contact list of the Phone app ¤...
  • Page 39 Using TTY for calls In TTY mode (Telephone Typewriter), those with speech and hearing impediments can communicate by entering text on a smartphone. The smartphone is connected to a special teletypewriter or other TTY service via USB. Enabling TTY mode: ¤...

  • Page 40: Contacts

    Adding a phone number to the contacts ¤ Phone Tap the call Add to contact or Create new contact Deleting calls from the call log ¤ Phone . . . Deleting a call: Tap the call Call details Deleting all entries: ¤...
  • Page 41 Using a contact for communication Calling a contact, sending an email or SMS to a contact. ¤ Contacts Scroll through the list and select the required contact Select an action . . . ¤ Calling: Tap the number or . . . The call is initiated ¤...
  • Page 42 Adding contacts If you have set up a Google account, you can also set up and manage your contacts from your computer. The contacts are automatically synchronised with the smartphone. Creating a contact ¤ Contacts Enter name, phone numbers and other details for the contact Save Importing/exporting contacts...
  • Page 43 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 44: 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. 20). Instead of Messages, use another app as the default app for interchanging messages. At least one other SMS app is installed. ¤...
  • Page 45 Saving a message as a draft ¤ Whilst entering a text message, tap . . . The message is stored in the list of conversations as a draft Continue with your entry: Tap this conversation. 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.
  • Page 46 Sending a message ¤ Write a text or multimedia message . . . The message is sent Back to the list of conversations: The message is the start of a conversation. It is stored in the message list under the name or phone number of the recipient.
  • Page 47 Deleting a message from a conversation: ¤ Confirm with Delete Searching in messages ¤ Messages Enter the search term . . . Messages in which text matching the search term occurs are displayed Managing conversation ¤ Messages . . . The list of conversations is displayed Touch and hold one or more conversations .

  • Page 48: Settings

    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 49 Enable: ¤ Tap Turn on now . . . The night light is enabled immediately Enable with time control: ¤ Schedule Select the required setting Set the start and end times as required Enable the function . . . the night light is enabled as per your settings Font size Change the display size of text.
  • Page 50 Enabling vibration ¤ Settings Audio profiles Select the Vibration profile . . . events (incoming calls, notifications, ...) are only indicated by vibration; the status bar shows the symbol Maximum volume and vibration ¤ Settings Audio profiles Select the Outdoor profile Ringtones Changing the default ringtone ¤...
  • Page 51 Setting keypad tones You are using the standard Android keypad. ¤ Settings System Languages & input Virtual keyboard Gboard Preferences Enter settings for keypad tones under Keypress 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 52 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 256 GB) can be used if formatted on the Gigaset GS195 (not from a PC). ¤ Settings Storage .
  • Page 53 Freeing up device memory ¤ Uninstall apps which are not used ( p. 26) ¤ 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 54: Security

    Touch & hold delay Change the time after which "Touch and Hold" is enabled on touching the screen. Mono audio Connect the channels for audio playback. Captions Enable subtitles for the device, and configure settings for voice, text size and subtitle style. High contrast text Use black or white as the text colour depending on the original text colour.
  • Page 55 Showing/hiding the pattern Only for a display lock with pattern. When entering the pattern to unlock the device, the pattern is shown as a line by default. You are able to change this for security reasons. ¤ Enable/disable the switch next to Make pattern visible Setting the time for automatic display lock The display lock is enabled once the device has been in idle mode for a certain time.
  • Page 56 Setting up facial recognition ¤ Settings Security & location Face unlocking Register face details the current method for screen locking (pattern, PIN, password) . . . the assistant for setting up face unlocking is opened follow the instructions on the screen Disabling facial recognition: ¤...
  • Page 57 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 58 Android Device Manager If you have lost your smartphone, you can use the Android Device Manager to locate it, ring it, lock it and delete data on it. The device is registered with a Google account ( p. 60) Location detection is enabled ( p.
  • Page 59 Certificates Digital certificates are used to identify your smartphone in secure network connections. You require a certificate for VPN or WLAN connections for example, or for authentication with email servers, browsers or other apps. Some certificates are already stored on your phone by default. You can install further certificates.

  • Page 60: 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 61 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. Look in the respective settings menu for these apps for a synchronisation option.
  • Page 62 Enabling/disabling location detection ¤ From the Status bar, swipe down using two fingers . . . The quick settings are displayed symbol ¤ Settings Google Location Enable/disable the function with the switch ¤ Settings Security & location Location Enable/disable the function with the switch Checking location detection by apps Check which apps are currently accessing your location, or have recently accessed your location.

  • Page 63: Apps

    Apps Detailed information on working with apps p. 25 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 64 Changing app settings Check the current app settings and change them as required. ¤ Settings Apps & notifications Display all apps Select the app Which settings are available depends on the respective app. Uninstall / Disable Uninstall app from device / disable app p.
  • Page 65 General app settings Checking and changing the permissions and default values for apps. ¤ Settings Apps & notifications Notifications Set up notifications for apps ( p. 22). Default apps If several apps with identical function are available, select which one is used by default p.

  • Page 66: 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 67 Wi-Fi calling (depending on the mobile provider) Make calls over WLAN. Automatically select network The network is selected automatically by default. Selecting a network manually: Switch off function Select a provider from the available networks. Access point names Your mobile network operator can use these settings to determine the correct IP address for your device, and so establish a secure connection for your device.
  • Page 68 WLAN Use the smartphone to establish a connection to a WLAN, and use the connection to send data and to surf the Internet. A connection is established automatically if the smartphone is within range of a registered WLAN and the WLAN function is enabled. Enabling/disabling the WLAN function ¤...
  • Page 69 Viewing WLAN details ¤ Settings Network & internet Wi-Fi Tap the network name of a connected WLAN . . . Information on the connection is displayed, such as signal strength, connection status and transmission rate Changing the network settings: Connection configuration Align the network settings to the requirements of the WLAN to be used to establish a connection.
  • Page 70 Establish a connection between the device and other Wi-Fi Direct-enabled devices. ¤ Wi-Fi Direct . . . WiFi Direct-enabled devices or groups within range are displayed Select the required device or group 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.
  • Page 71 Setting a limit and warning for mobile data usage Specifying the data usage cycle Data usage is recorded in a monthly cycle, starting as standard on the 1st of every month. If the billing cycle of your mobile provider is different, you can select a different day as the start day. ¤...
  • Page 72 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. 61 Disabling roaming If the network of your mobile network operator is not available, roaming enables the device to use the networks of other operators.
  • Page 73 Connected devices Tap the connected device Enable/disable Contact sharing with the switch Changing the Bluetooth name of the smartphone The smartphone can be seen by other Bluetooth devices under name Gigaset GS195. You can change this name. ¤ Settings Connected devices...
  • Page 74 Flight mode WLAN, mobile networks and Bluetooth are disabled in Flight mode. ¤ From the Status bar, swipe down using two fingers . . . The quick settings are displayed Flight mode icon ¤ Settings Network & internet Airplane mode Enable/disable Flight Mode with the switch ¤...
  • Page 75 Deleting a VPN ¤ Settings Network & internet VPN . . . The VPNs set up are listed Next to the VPN to be deleted, tap Forget Editing VPN settings ¤ Settings Network & internet Next to the VPN to be changed, tap Edit the VPN settings Save If you are using a VPN app, it is opened and you can make the required changes.
  • Page 76 Changing WLAN hotspot settings Change the network name, security, password and frequency band for access points. ¤ Settings Network & internet Hotspot & tethering Wi-Fi hotspot Change the required option Save Connecting a device to the WLAN hotspot To connect, you need the name and password of the hotspot. The name is displayed under Hotspot name.

  • Page 77: System

    Setting up and using USB tethering Share the Internet connection with another device over a USB cable. The mobile data connection is active p. 66 ¤ Use a USB cable to connect the smartphone to another device Open message over USB connection and ensure that Media device (MTP) or Camera (PTP) is set ( p.
  • Page 78 Setting the date and time format Displaying the time in 24-hour format (e.g. 18:30) / 12-hour format (6:30 pm): ¤ Enable/disable the switch next to Use 24-hour format 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.
  • Page 79 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 80 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 81: Appendix

    Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling. Please note that if the Gigaset product is not sold by authorised dealers in the national territory the product may not be fully compatible with the national telephone network. It is clearly specified on the box near the CE mark for which country/countries the equipment has been developed.

  • Page 82: Customer Service & Assistance

    China - - - - - - - - - - - 0 21 400 670 6007 (RMB 0.11) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (01800 999 GIGASET)
  • Page 83 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 84: Manufacturer's Advice

    Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. Hereby, Gigaset Communications GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Gigaset GS195 is in compli- ance 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 85 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. To avert potential environmental harm and health risks from unmanaged waste disposal, recycle responsibly with the aim of encouraging sustainable reuse of raw materials.
  • Page 86 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 thresh- olds 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 87 Accessories Only use Gigaset approved chargers, batteries and cables. Unapproved accessories can damage the device. Power adapter Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz Output: 2000mA Battery Technology: Li-Polymer Capacity: 4000 mAh Part number: V30145-K1310-X473...

  • Page 88: Icons

    Icons Status bar and quick settings Coloured background: enabled; grey background: disabled WLAN Location sending Automatic rotation of the Bluetooth screen Mobile data Torch Power save mode Location detection Data save mode "Do not disturb" function Flight mode WLAN hotspot Status bar Battery charge status / battery is charging Power save mode enabled...
  • Page 89 Notifications App authorisation management Missed call New text message New email New SD card detected Screenshot created USB tethering enabled WLAN hotspot activated Multiple tethering connections activated (USB and/or WLAN) Data downloaded / data uploaded Update for Google available / Google apps updated .

  • Page 90: Index

    Index ....38 Blocking incoming numbers Numerics Bluetooth ........66 .
  • Page 91 ....... . . 42 Create Display ....... . . 43 .
  • Page 92 ....... . . 44 Function Messages ..17 .
  • Page 93 ..... . . 12 ....... 57 Set up with wizard SIM card lock .
  • Page 94 ..... . 18 ......3 Writing and editing Volume buttons .
  • Page 95 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2019 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.

Table of Contents