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Gigaset E720 HX Manual

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  • Page 1 E720 Information on the phone system: Detailed and up-to-date operating guide for your Gigaset phone www.gigaset.com/manuals Documentation relating to your base/router...
  • Page 3 You can use your handset with several different DECT bases. On a Gigaset base Connect your HX handset to a Gigaset base and use the many features with the quality you would expect from Gigaset. If your Gigaset base is IP-compatible, you can also make broadband calls using your HX handset with the highest voice quality (HDSP).

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Overview 10:30 INT 1 30 Jan Calls Availability and operation of the functions may differ on your telephone.
  • Page 5 Overview 1 Direct dial key A / Emergency button ( p. 30) Lights up: Emergency function enabled; Flashes: Emergency call started 2 Direct dial keys B to D ( p. 14) 3 Status bar ( p. 68) Icons display current settings and operating status of the telephone 4 Display keys ( p.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Overview ................2 Safety precautions .
  • Page 8 Contents Additional information Regarding the telephone system, if the handset is connected to a Gigaset base: User guide for your Gigaset telephone Regarding the telephone system, if the handset is connected to another base/router: Documentation regarding your base/your router All Gigaset user guides are in PDF format: www.gigaset.com/manuals...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification (see list of permitted batteries www.gigaset.com/service). Never use a conventional (non- rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. Rechargeable batteries, which are noticeably damaged, must be replaced.
  • Page 10 (e.g. a pacemaker), please contact the device manufacturer. They will be able to advise you regarding the susceptibility of the device to external sources of high frequency energy (for the specifications of your Gigaset product see "Technical data").

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Contents of the package • One handset • One battery cover • Two batteries • One charging cradle including power adapter • One user guide The charging cradle is designed for use in closed, dry rooms within a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C.
  • Page 12 Getting started Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries Only use rechargeable batteries, 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.
  • Page 13 OK . . . an available base is sought . . . if required: enter system PIN (default setting on Gigaset bases: 0000) Once registration is complete, the handset returns to idle status. The internal number of the handset appears in the display, e. g. INT 1.
  • Page 14 If the product is connected to the Internet via an IP base station or router, it will automatically connect to the Gigaset support server sending regular product specific information. This information will for example be used for firmware updates or to provide internet services.

  • Page 15: Using The Telephone

    Getting to know your telephone Using the telephone Getting to know your telephone Switch the handset on/off ¤ Switching on: When the handset is switched off, press and hold the End call key ¤ Switch off: When the handset is in idle status, press and hold the End call key If you place a deactivated handset into the charging cradle, it will automatically activate itself.
  • Page 16 Getting to know your telephone Direct dial keys A to D You can store particularly important phone numbers on the four direct dial keys ( To dial these saved numbers, press the corresponding direct dialling key. You can also assign the SOS function to the direct dial key p.
  • Page 17 Getting to know your telephone Control key The control key enables you to navigate the menus and input fields, and also to call up certain functions depending on the situation. In the description below, the side of the control key (up, down, right, left) that you have to press in the different operating situations is marked in black, e.
  • Page 18 Getting to know your telephone Menu guidance The functions of your telephone are displayed in a menu that consists of several levels. Selecting/confirming functions Confirm selection using One menu level back using Back Change to idle status lang Press and hold Switch function on/off using Change enabled...
  • Page 19 Getting to know your telephone Entering text Input position ¤ to select an entry field. The cursor flashes in the Example active entry field, the title and the text entered turn orange New Entry and are shown in large font. ¤...

  • Page 20: Making Calls

    Dialling from a public/central directory Depending on the base to which the handset is connected to, you can dial from a public directory, the Gigaset.net directory (e.g. Gigaset GO-Box 100) or a central directory on a CAT-iq base. ¤...
  • Page 21 Making calls Managing entries in the redial list ¤ Briefly press the Talk key . . . the redial list opens . . . use to select an entry Options . . . possible options: Copy an entry to the directory: Copy to Directory Copy the number to the display: ¤...
  • Page 22 Making calls During a conversation Handsfree mode Activating/deactivating handsfree mode during a call, when establishing a connection and when listening to the answer machine (where the system has a local answer machine): ¤ Press the handsfree key Placing the handset in the charging cradle during a call: ¤...
  • Page 23 Making calls Local answer machine (only on Gigaset bases with local answer machine) Switching the answer machine on/off ¤ . . . use to select Answer Machine Activation . . . to select an answer machine (if there are several) Change .

  • Page 24: Local Handset Directory

    Local handset directory The local directory is unique to the handset. However, it is possible to send entries to other handsets. Information on online directories (e.g. on a Gigaset GO-Box 100) or central directories on CAT-iq bases User guide for the base.
  • Page 25 Local handset directory Caller Melody (VIP): ¤ . . . use to select the ringtone that will indicate a call from the participant . . . if a Caller Melody (VIP) has been assigned, the entry will appear in the directory with the icon.
  • Page 26 Local handset directory Recording an announcement for incoming calls You can record an announcement for a directory entry, e.g. the name of the contact. This announcement is read out when you select the contact in the directory or when a call arrives from this contact.
  • Page 27 Local handset directory Copying number to the directory Copy numbers to the directory: • From a list e.g. the call list or the redial list • When dialling a number The number is displayed or highlighted. ¤ Press the display key or Options Copy to Directory OK .
  • Page 28 Local handset directory Copying the entire directory ¤ Options Copy all to Internal . . . use to select the receiving handset OK . . . the entries are copied one after the other Copying a vCard using Bluetooth Copy directory entries in vCard format, e.g. to exchange entries with a mobile phone. Bluetooth mode is activated The other handset/mobile phone supports Bluetooth.

  • Page 29: Call Lists

    The telephone saves different types of calls (missed, accepted and outgoing calls) in lists. The base/router to which the handset is registered provides information on call numbers. Detailed information can be found at www.gigaset.com/compatibility. List entry The following information is displayed in the list entries: Example •...

  • Page 30: Message Lists

    As soon as a new message arrives, an advisory tone will sound. Example The Message key also flashes (if activated). Activation from the handset is only possible on Gigaset bases. use the web inter- face as required for CAT-iq routers. Information user guide of the 07:15 base/router.
  • Page 31 The message list contains an entry for every answer Back machine assigned to the handset, e.g. for the local answer machine on a Gigaset base/CAT-iq router (if available) or for a network mailbox. Availability and operation of the functions may differ on your telephone.

  • Page 32: Additional Functions

    Additional information Regarding the telephone system, if the handset is connected to a Gigaset base: User guide for your Gigaset telephone Regarding the telephone system, if the handset is connected to another base/router:...
  • Page 33 You may require an up-to-date firmware version for your base. Details regarding the functionality of the handset on various bases and routers can be found at www.gigaset.com/compatibility. Cancelling an emergency call If you have triggered an emergency call by mistake, you can cancel it.
  • Page 34 Emergency call Storing emergency numbers To set up the emergency call, the SOS key must be not be assigned a direct dial number. Delete the key assignment as required. ¤ . . . use to select Accessibility Direct Dial Keys Select key A Options Delete entry...

  • Page 35: Direct Dial For Emergencies

    Direct dial for emergencies Direct dial for emergencies (not available on all bases) Specify up to 15 numbers that are put through automatically when a call is made. You can talk to the caller using the handsfree function on your handset without having to accept the call. Define a direct dial PIN for the direct dial function.

  • Page 36: Accessibility Features

    Accessibility features Process Supervision Call is enabled, a direct dial PIN is specified. The caller is entered as an approved caller and knows the current direct dial PIN. • The caller dials the number. The caller is prompted to enter the direct dial PIN. •...
  • Page 37 = enabled) Serious callers (only on a Gigaset E720/E720A base) If this function is enabled, all calls from contacts entered in the handset directory are signalled noticeably by a green display background that is visible from a long way away. Other calls are displayed with a black or white background depending on the colour scheme selected.

  • Page 38: Calendar

    Calendar Simple menu Decide yourself which functions are displayed in the menu. You can show and hide the following submenus: Handset Directory, Base Directory, Call Lists, Answer Machine, Emergency Call, Alarm Clock, Audio Settings, Settings, Bluetooth, Additional Features, Select Services, Accessibility, Messaging ¤...
  • Page 39 Calendar ¤ Set alarm tone: Signal . . . use to select the melody of the reminder alarm or deactivate the acoustic signal Enter information for the appointment: ¤ . . . use to successively select Date, Time, Text and Signal .

  • Page 40: Timer

    Timer Displaying/changing/deleting stored appointments ¤ . . . use to select Additional Features Calendar . . . to select day OK . . . the appointment list is displayed . . . use to select date . . . possible options: Display appointment details: ¤...

  • Page 41: Alarm Clock

    Alarm clock Alarm clock Date and time have been set. Activating/deactivating the alarm clock and setting the wake-up time ¤ . . . use to select Alarm Clock OK . . . then ¤ Switch on/off: Activation: . . . use to select On or Off Setting the wake-up time: ¤...

  • Page 42: Baby Monitor

    Baby monitor Baby monitor When the baby monitor is switched on, the stored (internal or external) destination number is called as soon as a defined noise level is exceeded in the vicinity of the handset. The alarm to an external number is cancelled after approximately 90 seconds. You can answer the alarm using the Two Way Talk function.

  • Page 43: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT Deactivate baby monitor / Cancel alarm Deactivate the baby monitor: ¤ In idle status press the display key OFF ¤ Cancel the alarm: Press the End call key during an alarm Deactivate the baby monitor remotely The alarm is forwarded to an external destination number. The receiving phone supports tone dialling.

  • Page 44: Protection Against Unwanted Calls

    Protection against unwanted calls To benefit from the advantages of the setting No Radiation, all registered handsets must support this feature. If the setting No Radiation is activated and a handset is registered to the base that does not support this feature, No Radiation is automatically deactivated. As soon as this handset is de-registered, No Radiation will automatically be re-activated.
  • Page 45 The caller will hear the busy tone. Save settings: Save Only put through known callers (only on a Gigaset E720/E720A base) The system PIN is not 0000 (default). Only callers entered in the directory are put through: ¤...
  • Page 46 Protection against unwanted calls Black list (only on some Gigaset bases: www.gigaset.com/compatibility) When the black list function is activated, calls from black list numbers are not indicated or are only indicated in the display. These settings apply to all registered handsets.

  • Page 47: Sms (Text Messages)

    SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Calling Line Identification is enabled. The network provider supports the SMS service. If no SMS service centre is entered, the submenu SMS only consists of the entry Settings. SMS messages can also be sent and received via VoIP. The lines for sending SMS messages must be expressly set.
  • Page 48 SMS (text messages) Sending SMS messages to an e-mail address The network provider supports this feature. ¤ . . . use to select Messaging New SMS . . . then ¤ Enter address: . . . use to enter the e-mail address at the start of the SMS message ¤...
  • Page 49 The incoming SMS message list contains all the received SMS messages and those SMS messages that could not be sent due to an error. New SMS messages are indicated on all Gigaset handsets by the icon on the display, the flashing Message key and an advisory tone.
  • Page 50 SMS (text messages) Reading and managing SMS messages ¤ . . . use to select Messaging Incoming . . . to select SMS Read . . . possible options: ¤ Options Reply Answer SMS: Edit SMS text and send to recipient of your choice: ¤...
  • Page 51 SMS (text messages) SMS notification Receive notifications of missed calls and/or new messages on the answer machine. ¤ . . . use to select Messaging Settings Notification Change ( = activated) . . . then ¤ Enter number: To . . . use to enter the number to which the SMS should be sent ¤...
  • Page 52 SMS (text messages) If you have agreed a flat fixed line network rate, the chargeable numbers with dialling code 0900 are often blocked. If, in this case, a 0900 number is entered for the SMS service centre, you will not be able to send text messages from your phone. If the attempt to send fails, the SMS is saved in the incoming messages list and indicated as failed.
  • Page 53 SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification not activated. Error occurred while sending SMS. Connection to SMS service centre failed, see self-help. Self-help with errors You cannot send messages • You have not requested the CLIP service (Calling Line Identification Presentation). ¤...

  • Page 54: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth The handset is able to use Bluetooth™ to communicate wirelessly with other devices that also use this technology, e.g. to connect a Bluetooth headset or hearing aid. Bluetooth is activated and the devices have been registered to the handset. The following devices can be connected: •...
  • Page 55 Bluetooth Showing information: ¤ . . . use to select a device, if applicable View . . . the device name and device address are displayed ¤ Repeat search: Options Repeat Search ¤ Cancel search: Cancel Editing the list of known (trusted) devices Open the list ¤...

  • Page 56: Setting The Handset

    . . . the display changes to idle status Display of info services as screensaver (only on a Gigaset GO-Box 100 or other Gigaset-IP base) Info Services are activated via the web configurator. The telephone is connected to the Internet.
  • Page 57 Switching Info Services on/off (only on a Gigaset GO-Box 100 or other Gigaset-IP base) The text information from the Internet that is set for the screensaver Info Services can be displayed as a scrolling message in idle status.
  • Page 58 Tones and signals Adjusting the volume automatically (only on a Gigaset E720/E720A base) Crescendo is not set for the ringtone volume ( p. 57). The phone is able to automatically adjust the volume of the receiver and ringtone to the ambient volume.
  • Page 59 Setting the handset Changing the earpiece and handsfree volume You can set the volume of the earpiece and speaker at 5 levels independently of each other. During a conversation ¤ Handset Volume . . . use to select volume Save . . . the setting is saved Without saving, the setting is automatically saved after around 3 seconds.
  • Page 60 Setting the handset Ringtone melody Set different ringtones for internal and external calls for every available receive connection of the telephone (Landline, IP1) or set the same ringtone for All calls. ¤ . . . use to select Audio Settings Ringtones (Handset) Melodies .
  • Page 61 Setting the handset Activating/deactivating Auto Answer When set to Auto Answer, the handset accepts an incoming call as soon as it is removed from the charging cradle. ¤ . . . use to select Settings Telephony Auto Answer Change ( = activated) Regardless of the Auto Answer setting, the connection ends as soon as you place the handset back in the charging cradle.
  • Page 62 Setting the handset Assigning display keys / Changing assignments The left and right display keys have a function preset by default when in idle mode. The Messages function is assigned on the right display key. The assignment of the left display key can be changed.
  • Page 63 The handset supports firmware updating via the DECT radio link to the base/router (SUOTA = Software Update Over The Air). The base/router to which the handset is registered must also support this function www.gigaset.com/compatibility) If new firmware is available for the handset a message to this effect will be displayed. ¤...

  • Page 64: 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 65 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 66: Manufacturer's Advice

    Data protection We at Gigaset take the protection of our customers’ data very seriously. It is precisely for this reason that we are ensuring all our products feature "Privacy by Design" as standard. All information we collect is used to make our products as good as possible.
  • Page 67 Manufacturer's advice Environmental management system Gigaset Communications GmbH is certified pursuant to the international standards ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. ISO 14001 (Environment): Certified since September 2007 by TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH. ISO 9001 (Quality): Certified since 17/02/1994 by TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH.

  • Page 68: Technical Data

    Capacity: 750 mAh Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity of the battery, its age and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times.) Standby time (hours) 300 / 170 * Talktime (hours) Operating time with 1.5 hours of calls per day (hours)
  • Page 69 Technical data Power adapter Manufacturer Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co. Ltd. Commercial register 91350200612003878C 31 Building, Huli Industrial District, Xiamen, Fujiam361006, P.R. China Salcomp (Shenzen) Co. Ltd. Commercial register 91440300618932635P Salcomp Road, Furond Industrial Area, Xinqiao, Shajing, Baoan District, Shenzen 518125 China Model ID C705 / C710 Input voltage...

  • Page 70: Display Icons

    Display icons Display icons The following icons are displayed depending on the settings and the operating status of your telephone. Icons in the status bar Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Signal strength (No Radiation off ) Keypad lock activated 1% -100% Bluetooth enabled white, if Maximum Range on;...
  • Page 71 Display icons Display icons to indicate . . . Icon Meaning Icon Meaning External call Reminder for anniversary Internal call Alarm call Establishing a call (outgoing call) Countdown timer Connection established Answer machine is recording (only for a system with a local answer machine) No connection established/ connection terminated...

  • Page 72: Index

    Index Index ......34 ........36 Accessibility features Calendar .
  • Page 73 Index Emergency ....... 33 direct dial ......64 .
  • Page 74 Index Icons Making calls ......39 ....... . 18 alarm clock external .
  • Page 75 Index ........3 ......45 Recall key writing/sending .
  • Page 76 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2020 Subject to availability. All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com...

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