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Gigaset A475/A475A
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of the batteries
2 Answering machine icon
(A475A only)
3 Signal strength
4 Display keys
5 End call key and On/Off key
6 Talk key/Handsfree key
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7 Control key (
)
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Audio settings
INT
Internal call
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Directory
Muting during a call
8 Key 1
Open the answering machine
(A475A only)/network mailbox
9 Star key
Ringers on/off (press and hold);
with an open connection:
switch from pulse dialling to
tone dialling (press briefly)
10 Key 0/recall key
Consultation call (flash): press
and hold
11 Hash key
Keypad lock on/off (press and
hold); toggles between upper/
lower case and digits; inserts a
dialling pause (press and hold)
12 Microphone
The base station at a glance
Basis A475A
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Basis A475
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INT 1
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1 Registration/Paging key:
Search for handsets (press briefly, paging
Register handsets (press and hold
2 Volume keys: (– = quieter; + = louder)
During message playback: adjust the speaking volume.
While the phone is ringing: adjust the ringer melody volume.
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3 Play/Stop key:
Switch answering machine on and off (press and hold);
3
play back new messages from answering machine (press briefly);
during message playback: cancel playback (press briefly).
Lights up: answering machine is activated.
Flashes: at least one new message is present or message is played
back or being recorded.
Flashes very quickly: memory is full.
During message playback:
4 Skip to the start of the current message (press once) or go to the pre-
1
vious message (press twice).
5 Go to the next message.
6 Delete current message.
New messages in the calls list/
answering machine list/network
mailbox list are indicated in the dis-
play by the message New mes-
sages, the left display key flashes (if
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set
page 9).
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Handset display keys:
Pressing a key launches the function
that appears above that key in the dis-
play.
Display Function when pressed
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Open calls list (
§Menu§
Open main/submenu
(see menu overview
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Go back one menu level.
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Scroll up/down or adjust vol-
ume with
X
Move cursor to left/right
with
Ü
Backspace deletes one
character at a time.
§OK§
Confirm menu function or
save entry.
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Summary of Contents for Gigaset A475A

  • Page 1 Open calls list ( page 9). 8 Key 1 §Menu§ Open main/submenu Open the answering machine (see menu overview (A475A only)/network mailbox ¢ page 21). 9 Star key ” Go back one menu level. Ringers on/off (press and hold); with an open connection:...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 "Specifications").
  • Page 3: First Steps

    First steps Check the package contents Base station and handset package: One Gigaset handset, one Gigaset A475/A475A base station, one mains adapter, one phone cord, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide. Handset and charging cradle package: One Gigaset handset, one charging cradle with mains adapter, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide.
  • Page 4: Connecting The Charging Cradle (If Included)

    Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning ¢ Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 17), i.e., never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the batteries could explode.
  • Page 5 Reception between the base station and the handset: Ð ¨ § ¦ Good to poor: INT 1 ¥ No reception: ◆ Activating the answering machine (A475A only): 23.04. 10:53 ± Your answering machine is activated. ‘ ◆ Menu Battery charge status:...
  • Page 6: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Activating/deactivating the handset Press and hold the key to activate or deactivate the handset. If you place a deactivated handset in the base station or charging cradle, it will automatically activate after approx. 30 seconds. Your phone is now ready for use. If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips on troubleshooting ("Questions and answers", ¢...
  • Page 7: Handsfree Operation

    In handsfree mode, you activate the loudspeaker so that you can hear the caller without having to hold the handset to your ear. During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset A475A only) you can activate or deactivate...
  • Page 8: Dialling With The Directory

    Dialling with the directory s ¤ q ¤ c (select entry) Using other functions s ¤ q ¤ §Menu§ (select entry) The following functions can be selected with New Entry Save new phone number. Show Number Display the phone number. Show Name Display the name.
  • Page 9: Calls List/Answering Machine List/Network Mailbox List

    Press one of the following keys to select the message type: for missed calls for messages on the answering machine ( A475A only)/network mailbox Your selection is displayed (e.g., 5 for missed calls); the current setting flashes: 975 SET: [ 0 ]...
  • Page 10 Operating the answering machine (A475A only) The answering machine is operated via the handset or via the keys on the base station. Information on operating the ¢ answering machine via the keys on the base station ( page 1). The following sections describe operation via the hand- set.
  • Page 11: Additional Functions During Message Playback

    Stopping and controlling playback Controlling playback depends on the point in time at which the corresponding key is pressed. During message playback: Pause playback. Press again to resume. During playback of message header: Go to the start of the previous message. Skipping back from the first message jumps to the last message.
  • Page 12: Network Mailbox

    Within 60 seconds, press and hold the registration/paging key on the base station ( page 1) for approx. 3 seconds. (A475A only: There is a tone played if the registration mode is activated.) Registration takes approx. 1 minute. Once the registration process has been completed successfully, the display briefly shows HS registered and returns to idle status.
  • Page 13: De-Registering Handsets

    De-registering handsets You can de-register all other registered handsets from each of the registered Gigaset handsets. ¤ q ¤ q ¤ q ¤ q ¤ ¤ §Menu§ §OK§ §OK§ Settings Handset De-register HS Select the internal party you wish to de- ¤...
  • Page 14: Phone Settings

    Phone settings ¢ For details on activating/deactivating advisory tones and battery low tones, see menu tree ( page 21). ¢ For details on setting the display contrast and large dialling numbers, see menu tree ( page 22). ¢ For details on how to set the system PIN on the base station, see the menu overview ( page 22).
  • Page 15 All lists are deleted. ◆ The No Radiation mode is deactivated. The date and time are retained. The answering machine (A475A only) is ready for use approx. 15 seconds after the base station has been reset. Resetting the base station via the menu When resetting via the menu ◆...
  • Page 16: Operating The Base Station On The Pabx/Router

    Operating the base station on the PABX/router Operating on the router When operating the Gigaset on an analogue port of a router, you can reduce problems with echoing by activating the ¢ XES Mode ( page 22). If you have no problems with echoing, this function should be deactivated.
  • Page 17: Technical Data Batteries

    The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity and age of the batteries and the way it is used. (Standby time/talk time/operating time are maximum possible values, charging times are typical values.) Capacity (mAh) approx.
  • Page 18: Questions And Answers

    Questions and answers If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, visit our website at www.gigaset.com/service for 24-hour support. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions. Problem Cause Solution Nothing appears on The handset is not switched on.
  • Page 19: Service (Customer Care)

    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 20: Our Environmental Mission Statement

    The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detriment of the customer. To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Gigaset Communications telephone service. The relevant number is to be found in the accompanying user guide.
  • Page 21: Menu Overview

    Menu overview Your phone has an extensive range of features. These are offered in the form of menus. §Menu§ To select a function while the phone is in idle status, press (open menu), use the control key to scroll to the §OK§...
  • Page 22 ¢ Preselection Presel. Number/With Preselect/Without Presel. page 7 All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved. Issued by © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2017 Gigaset Communications GmbH All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Frankenstr. 2a Rights of modification reserved. D-46395 Bocholt www.gigaset.com...

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