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A690 - AS690 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals You will also find here the user guide for your Gigaset phone. Other phone system or router: Documentation for your base/router...
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Internet (SUOTA). 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. In this guide, functions that are available for your HX handset are detailed/described.
Overview Overview 5 Message key Access to the call and message lists; flashes: new message or new call New messages in the call list / network mailbox list are shown on the display by message New messages. 6 Talk key / Handsfree key ¥...
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Overview Symbols used 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.
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.
Getting started Getting started Package contents • One handset, two batteries, one battery cover, one charging cradle with power adapter and one user guide The charging cradle is designed for use in closed, dry rooms within a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. Never expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices.
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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 damaged beyond repair or the batteries could explode.
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Registration Register Handset Some Gigaset bases and bases/routers from third party manufacturers might not be fully com- patible with the handset and not all functions are displayed correctly. In such cases, register the handset manually and use option Legacy (GAP) Registration.
Using the phone Using the phone Switch the handset on and off ¤ Switching on: When the handset is switched off, press and hold the End call key ¤ Switching off: When the handset is in idle mode, press and hold the End call key When you place a switched off handset into the charging cradle, it switches itself on automatically.
Using the phone Display Display keys The display keys perform a range of functions depending on the operating situation. Menu Current display key functions Display keys ¤ Press the display key . . . Function shown in display above. Open the main menu / submenu Menu Confirm menu function / save entry Back one menu level...
Using the phone Status bar Icons display current settings and the status of the phone. Keypad lock activated Ringtone deactivated Radio contact between the base and handset Good to poor No reception ECO DECT mode No Radiation enabled Answer machines Local answer machine switched on (if available) Battery charge level 0 - 10%...
Ending a call / cancelling dialling: Press the End call key On a base with several phone connections (e.g. a Gigaset base with Internet access or a router) The number is selected via the send connection (line) set for the handset. To use another line: ¤...
Making calls Dialling with speed dial key Entries from the directory are assigned to keys 2 to 9. ¤ Press and hold the quick dial key to which the required number is assigned One touch call A predefined number is dialled by pressing any key. This allows children, who are unable to enter a number, to call a certain number for example.
Making calls Muting ¤ During a call, press the control key (right) . . . The handset microphone is switched off Call with three subscribers (only on a CAT-iq router or a base with Internet access) Accepting/rejecting Call Waiting Another subscriber calls during a conversation. The call is indicated by Call waiting and shown on the display: ¤...
Making calls Calling Line Identification During a call, the caller's number is transferred (CLI = Calling Line Identification) and can be displayed on the recipient's display (CLIP = CLI Presentation). When the caller's number is with- held, it is not show on the called party’s display. The call is made anonymously (CLIR = CLI Restric- tion).
Call/message lists Call/message lists Information on events stored in lists on the base can be displayed on the handset. Which events are collected depends on the base, such as: • Call list: Numbers of all incoming, outgoing and missed calls •...
Directory Message list You can listen to messages on the answer machine (if available) or the network mailbox from the answer machine list network mailbox list. Open the answer machine list: ¤ Press the Display key . . . The list selection is opened Voice Mail Open the network mailbox list: ¤...
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Directory Selecting/editing the directory entry ¤ Open the directory ¤ to scroll to the entry until the required name is selected ¤ Enter the first character of the name scroll as required with to the entry ¤ Display number: Menu Show Number ¤...
Directory Base directory If the DECT base (on an CAT-iq router for example) provides a separate directory, it can also be displayed and edited on the handset. ¤ Menu Directory Basestation Directory ¤ Press and hold the Control key For information on the base directory: Documentation relating to your base/router Changing the assignment of the control key to a directory Briefly press the control key...
Answering machine Answering machine Local answer machine (if available) If the handset is registered with a base with answering machine, you can use it with the handset. Enabling/disabling the answer machine: ¤ Menu Answering Machine Answ. Mach. OK ( = enabled) Play back messages: ¤...
The procedure required for your telephone may differ from the procedures described here. 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:...
Additional functions Turning off the wake-up call A wake-up call is shown on the display and indicated by the ringtone melody selected. ¤ Off . . . The alarm call is switched off for 24 hours ¤ Press Later or any key . . . Snooze is shown on the display, the alarm call is repeated after five minutes Baby monitor (Room monitoring) When the baby monitor is switched on, the stored external phone numbers or all handsets reg-...
Additional functions Activate/deactivate two-way talk: ¤ Two-Way Talk OK ( = enabled) 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.
Additional functions All handsets registered must support this feature. For speedy set-up of connections for incoming calls, the handset keeps switching to “ready to receive” momentarily. This increases the power consumption and so reduces the standby and talk times. When No Radiation is enabled, there is no range display / range alarm on the handset.
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Additional functions Creating an entry ¤ Enter the number Enter the name If you create an entry for an existing number, the existing entry is overwritten by the new name. Creating an entry for an incoming call or during an active conversation: ¤...
Additional functions Showing of blocked calls on the display ¤ Menu Call Manager Blacklist Visual Only / Full Suppression OK ( = enabled) Save calls from blocked numbers not in the call list ¤ Menu Call Manager Blacklist Do Not Save in Call List = enabled) Enabling/disabling ringtone with time control Enter a time period during which the handset should suspend ringing to indicate external calls,...
Phone settings Phone settings Date and time Setting Set the date/time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls and to enable the alarm to be used. ¤ Menu Settings Date and Time Set Date and Time Enter the date (day, month and year) in 8-digit format Enter the time (hours and minutes) in 4-digit format...
Phone settings Country and language (if available) Country Select the country where you use the phone. ¤ Menu Settings Country Select the country = enabled) Display language ¤ Menu Settings Language Select the language = enabled) If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand: ¤...
= enabled) Enabling the info ticker (only on a Gigaset base with Internet access) When info services are set up on the base, text information can be displayed as ticker informa- tion in idle mode, such as weather and news headlines.
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Phone settings Ringtone melody Set the ringtone melody for external calls, internal calls or the alarm. ¤ Menu Audio Settings Ringtones (Handset) Select External Calls / Internal Calls / Alarm Clock Select ringtone required = selected) If several connections are available, a separate ringtone can be selected for every connection.
Phone settings System Changing the system PIN (depending on the base) ¤ Menu Settings System System PIN Enter the current 4-digit system PIN (default: 0000) Enter the new 4-digit system PIN Resetting the system PIN (depending on the base) Resetting the base to the original PIN code 0000: ¤...
On the router, multiple connections can be set up and assigned to the handsets. You can configure the following connection settings on the handset. On a Gigaset base with Internet access, you can also set up different connections and assign them to handsets.
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Phone settings Assigning handsets to a connection (line) Multiple handsets can be assigned to a connection. Incoming calls to the number designated to a connection will be forwarded to all handsets assigned to the connection. ¤ Menu Settings Telephony Connections Select connection Assigned Handsets...
Customer Service & Assistance Customer Service & Assistance Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service section of our Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/service. Please register your phone online right after purchase.
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.
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. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
Capacity: 400 - 1000 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 maximums). Standby time (hours) 180 / 110* Talktime (hours) Operating time for 1.5 h of calls per day (hours)
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Technical data Character set tables The character set used on the handset is dependent on the language set. Entering letters/characters ¥ Press the relevant key several times. ¥ Briefly press the Hash key to switch from mode “Abc” to “123”, from “123” to “abc” and from “abc” to “Abc”.
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