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W570 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals...
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Gigaset (Widex) W570A – Premium cordless phone with direct transmission to Widex hearing aids 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.
Consultation call (flash): press and hold p. 43 Microphone Gigaset service contact numbers: For personal advice on our range of products and for repairs or guarantee/warranty claims call: Service Centre UK: 020 369 53111 (local call cost charge) Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling.
Gigaset W570A base Gigaset W570A base You can use the keys on the base to operate the integrated answer machine, search for handsets ("paging" p. 42) and register handsets to the base p. 41. ¢ ¢ Direct dialling key A ( p.
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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.
If you use a medical device (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").
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 phone connector cable, such as for connecting to a phone jack on your router •...
The answer machine is ready for use approx. 15 seconds after the base has been con- nected or reset. Tabs You can also download tabs from the Internet in the form of a PDF file: www.gigaset.com/insertstrips. Handset Connecting the charger (if included)
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Handset ¤ 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. ¤ Press the release button ¤...
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Handset Setting the language Display language When using the device for the first time, you are prompted in German for the language required for the display. ¤ . . . Use to select the language required Language for voice prompting and default answer machine announcement The default setting is German ¤...
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 or when listening to a message, 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). ¤...
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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 Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels. Main menu (first menu level) ¤ When the handset is in idle status, press the display key Menu to open the main menu. The functions in the main menu are shown by means of an icon and the function's name.
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Getting to know your telephone Writing and editing names The following rules apply when writing names: • Each key between is assigned several letters and characters. • Control the cursor with • Characters are inserted at the cursor position. • Press the display key Delete to delete the character to the left of the cursor.
Making calls Making calls When the display backlight is switched off, pressing any key will activate the backlight. The rel- evant key function is performed. 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 Calling Line Identification When you receive a call, the caller's number is displayed on the screen, if the following prerequi- sites are met. • Your network provider supports CLIP, CLI. • CLI (Calling Line Identification): The caller's number is transmitted. •...
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Making calls For instructions on adjusting the handsfree volume, p. 44. Muting You can deactivate your handset’s microphone during a call. Mute Press the display key to mute the handset. Press the display key to reactivate the microphone. Press the control key (right) to activate/deactivate the microphone. Changing the volume during a call The volume is changed for the current mode (handsfree mode, receiver).
Lists ¤ Hang up before the participant answers: Press the End call key If the participant called does not answer or does not transfer the call, end the consultation call with Back. Accepting a waiting call If you receive an external call while conducting an internal call, you will hear the call waiting tone (short beep).
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Lists Network mailbox list You can use this list to listen to messages on the network mailbox ( p. 34). Missed calls list Prerequisite: CLIP ( p. 18) Your telephone saves the last 25 missed calls. Opening the list of missed calls ¤...
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Lists Deleting all entries Caution! All old and new entries will be deleted. Open list: Missed Calls ¤ Menu Delete List Press and hold (idle status). Calling up lists with new messages If there are messages in a list, use the display key to call up: •...
Directory Directory You can create a directory for your own individual handset. You can save numbers and relevant names in the directory. Opening the directory In idle status: Press the control key Length of an entry Number: max. 30 digits Name: max.
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Directory Managing directory entries Select an entry. Editing entries ¤ Menu Edit Entry (Change number if required) (Change name if required) Using other functions The following functions can be selected with Menu ¤ Show Number Show number. ¤ Delete Entry Delete selected entry.
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 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). • You should carry out a test run to ensure that the emergency function has been correctly set up.
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An emergency call interrupts all active calls on the base. If you have accidentally triggered an emergency call, end it by pressing the End call The emergency numbers saved apply to both the Gigaset W570H handsets as well as the base.
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: p. 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 ( p. 47) 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.
Using the handset as an alarm clock • When using Eco Mode+ you can ensure that the range of the base is sufficient by long pressing the talk key . You hear the dial tone if the base can be reached. •...
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. In baby monitor mode, incoming calls are only signalled on the display (without ringtone). The display backlight is reduced to 50%.
One touch call One touch call You can set up your phone so that you can dial a specific number when you press any key on the keyboard. This allows children, who are unable to enter a number, to call a certain number, for example.
Protection against unwanted calls Protection against unwanted calls Black list When the black list function is activated, calls from black list numbers are only signalled in the display. The setting only applies to handsets for which the setting is configured. Editing the black list ¤...
Start to register the handset as described in its user guide. 2) On the base ¤ Press and hold the registration/paging key on the base for approx. 3 seconds. De-registering handsets You can de-register any other registered handset from any registered Gigaset W570H handset. ¤ Menu Settings Registration De-register Handset Select the internal party(ies) you wish to de-register and press OK.
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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 day, month and year in 8-digit format, e.g.
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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. Activating/deactivating music on hold ¤ Menu Settings Telephony Music on Hold OK ( = on) Activating repeater support You can increase the range and signal strength of the base using a repeater. You will need to acti- vate repeater mode.
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Base settings All handsets are de-registered and must be re-registered. All settings are reset to the default settings. Changing the call volume You can set the handsfree volume to five different levels (1–5; e.g., volume 3 = ¤ Menu Settings Audio / Visual Signals Base Audio Settings...
Operating the base on the PABX 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 ¤ Menu Enter digit for the dialling mode: = tone dialling (DTMF);...
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.
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Questions and answers Call is interrupted or completely disconnected • Radio signals are weakened by walls, ceilings, insulation etc. Do not place the base behind/beneath metallic objects. Do not place the base in the cellar if possible ( p. 8) Handsfree sound quality is not good •...
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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.
Our environmental statement We at Gigaset Communications GmbH are aware of our social responsibility. That is why we actively take steps to create a better world. In all areas of our business – from product planning and production to sales and waste of disposal –...
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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.
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 230 V ~/50 Hz Environmental conditions for operation +5°C to +45°C, 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 1 £...
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