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  • Page 1 The most up-to-date user guide can be found at www.gigaset.com/manuals...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Overview ............4 On the inside .
  • Page 3 Contents Weather ............36 Messages .

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Overview On the inside 1 Receiver 2 Display ( p. 17) 3 Display functions ( p. 18) 4 Display keys ( p. 18) Select the functions - they depend on the respective situa- tion 5 Control key ( p. 16) Open menu;...

  • Page 5: Front

    Overview Front 12 Camera 13 Flash for camera 14 Connector for headset 15 Front display Display of charge level, time, number of new missed calls and messages 16 USB-C port Connect the USB cable for data transfer or charging Back 17 Speaker 18 SOS key ( p.

  • Page 6: Symbols In The User Guide

    Symbols in the user guide Symbols in the user guide Icons Warnings which, if not followed, can result in damage to devices or personal injury. Information regarding function and appropriate handling or func- tions that could give rise to costs. Prerequisite for carrying out the following action.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    General information • 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 accessories can be purchased from Gigaset Customer Service (see Customer service United Kingdom and Ireland p.
  • Page 8 Safety information Battery and charging Not replacing the battery properly can pose a risk of explosion. Dispose of used batteries in line with the instructions (Section Waste and environmental protection p. 75). • Never burn or heat batteries, and do not dispose of them in environments which are at risk of heat or fire to prevent battery fluid escaping, overheating, explosion and fire.
  • Page 9 Safety information • Only wear headphones in dry environments. The static electricity which builds up on the headphones can discharge via your ears as an electric shock. The static elec- tricity can discharge if you touch the headphones with your hand or touch bare metal before connecting with the mobile phone.
  • Page 10 • In the event of malfunction of your mobile phone, battery or accessories, please contact a Gigaset Service Centre for an inspection. Other important information • Never point the flash light directly at the eyes of people or animals. Pointing a flash light too near to human eyes poses a risk of temporary loss of eyesight or impair- ment of vision.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Package contents • one Gigaset GL7 phone • one charging cradle • one power pack with USB-C connector • one headset • one quick reference guide Getting started Inserting nano SIM cards You can insert two nano SIM cards into the phone.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Battery And Closing The Cover

    Getting started Inserting the battery and closing the cover Inserting the battery. Carefully press down the cover until it clicks into place. Charging the battery Connect the USB connector on the charger cable supplied to the charging cradle. Insert the device. Directly connect the USB connector on the charger cable supplied to the device.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Mobile Phone

    Getting started Setting up the mobile phone When you turn on the mobile phone for the first time, a Setup Wizard starts with which the initial, important settings are configured. You can change all the settings later on from menu Settings. You can not cancel the Setup Wizard and can not switch off the device during the setup process.
  • Page 14 Getting started Accepting the licensing terms and conditions and the data privacy state- ment Accept everything: Next Accept Reject everything: Next Deny Display information on the licensing terms and conditions: Select the first entry Scroll through the text using Exit display: Cancel Open the URL: Press the Control key in the middle...

  • Page 15: Using The Device

    Using the device Using the device Switching the phone on and off Switch on: Fold open the device Keep pressing the On/Off key until the device vibrates Switch off: Press and hold the On/Off key Power Off Unlocking the SIM card Enter the PIN for the SIM card(s) Done Delete a character:...

  • Page 16: Control Key

    Using the device Control key The Control key enables you to navigate the menus and input fields, and also to select functions. How the Control key is shown in the operating guide: Press the Control key in the middle Press the Control key at the top | bottom | top or bottom Press the Control key on the left | right | left or right Press the Control key on the left, right, top or bottom Functions of the Control key...

  • Page 17: Display

    Using the device Text field up/down For text input: Move the cursor to the left/right Select special char. from matrix On Internet pages: Position the cursor Display Enabling the display The light for the display is switched off after 30 seconds. Enable the display again: Press any key Change the time limit for the display light:...
  • Page 18 Using the device Display keys and functions The display keys perform different functions depending on operating situa- tion. Notices Contacts Current display functions Display keys Press the display key to call the function shown in the display above. In some scenarios, a display function is also shown in the middle of the display.
  • Page 19 Using the device Status bar Icons display current settings and the status of the phone, e.g.: Ringtone disabled, only silent alert active Missed call in call list Alarm clock on Message received ( p. 20) Bluetooth enabled Wireless connection for SIM cards The icon is displayed for every SIM card inserted.
  • Page 20 Using the device Remove access to WhatsApp and Facebook: Select the app Options Uninstall Confirm with Unin- stall Direct access to WhatsApp Press the WhatsApp key between the two display keys Quickly accessing functions When the phone is in idle, it provides quick access to frequently used func- tions.

  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Using the device Configure the display of messages: p. 61 Using the menus The apps, functions and settings on your phone are displayed in a menu that has a number of levels. Menu overview p. 79 Opening a menu When the phone is in idle, press .

  • Page 22: Sharing Contacts, Images And Ringtones

    Using the device Sharing contacts, images and ringtones The phone is able to send data such as contacts, images and ringtones to other devices using Bluetooth, as an attachment to a text message (MMS), as an email or with WhatsApp or Facebook. For this to work, the relevant function or app must be set up and enabled.

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Using the device Entering text Every key from 1 to 0 is assigned multiple letters and digits. The most impor- tant characters available are on the keys. Select letters/digits: Press the key briefly several times in succession Delete characters to the left of the cursor: Press the On/Off key Switch between upper and lower case and enter digits (Abc, abc, ABC, 123): Keep pressing the Hash key...

  • Page 24: Making/Receiving Calls

    Making/receiving calls Making/receiving calls Calling numbers Enter the number including the area code Press the Talk key or Call Delete a character: Press the On/Off key For two active SIM cards: Select the SIM card Dialling from Contacts Contacts Select the entry Press the Talk key or OK If more than one phone number is entered: Select the phone number...

  • Page 25: Accepting A Call

    Making/receiving calls Dialling emergency numbers with the SOS key The SOS function must be enabled and at least one number from Contacts assigned to the SOS key ( p. 63). Keep the SOS key on the back of the phone pressed for at least 3 seconds p.

  • Page 26: During A Call

    Making/receiving calls During a call Handsfree mode When making calls, you can use the speaker on the mobile phone (handsfree mode). The icon is shown as the display function. Enable/disable handsfree mode during a call or when the connection is being set up: Press the Control key in the middle Changing the call volume...

  • Page 27: Call Lists

    Making/receiving calls Call lists The phone saves different types of calls (missed, dialled and received) in lists. Opening the call list Press the Talk key Call Log The Call Log menu contains a submenu for every call type: Missed, Dialed, Received The calls for all call types are summarised in All.
  • Page 28 Making/receiving calls Managing call list entries Call Log Select the required call list Select an entry Options Show information about a call: Call Information OK . . . The call is listed with number, date and dura- tion If there is more than one call of the same type, all are listed. Block a number: Block Block .

  • Page 29: Contacts

    Making/receiving calls Contacts From Contacts, you can manage the contact details of the recipients of your calls, messages and emails. Contacts can be stored in the internal phone memory or on the SIM cards. You can manually create contacts, copy them from a call list or, when pre-dialling, copy them to Contacts.
  • Page 30 Making/receiving calls Using a contact Calling numbers Select a contact Press the Talk key Select the number if required Select the number if required CALL Options Call Select the number if required Sending (WhatsApp) messages Select a contact Message Select Messages or WhatsApp Write a (WhatsApp) message and send it Select a contact...
  • Page 31 Making/receiving calls Sharing contacts Send contacts to other devices using Bluetooth or share them with other users with apps. Select a contact Options Share Select the function or app you want to use to share the contact OK Complete the send process - this is dependent on the selection Blocking contacts To block undesired calls, messages and emails, you can place certain...
  • Page 32 Making/receiving calls Specifying emergency contacts Define up to 5 numbers as emergency contacts. These numbers are shown at the start of the contact list as group ICE Contacts, and so can be accessed quickly. Options Settings Set ICE Contacts Select emergency contact 1 - 5 Look for a contact or select it with Delete an emergency contact:...
  • Page 33 Making/receiving calls Setting up a contact group From Contact groups, you can merge multiple contacts, such as for family or friends. Options Settings Create Group Enter the group name Save . . . Group is shown as the first entry in the contact list.

  • Page 34: Mailbox

    Making/receiving calls Mailbox If your phone provider makes available a mailbox, a caller can leave a message if the call is not answered. To listen to voice messages in your mailbox, you need the phone number of the mailbox. Ask your mobile provider for the phone number if required. Listen to a voice message: Enter the phone number of the mailbox Press the Talk key...

  • Page 35: Additional Functions (Apps)

    Additional functions (apps) Additional functions (apps) The mobile phone makes available many useful functions as apps. You can download more apps from the KaiOS shop. The apps are available from the main menu. The menu display and the order of apps within the menu are configurable ( p.

  • Page 36: Weather

    Additional functions (apps) Options News Options Select another region: Change Region Select a region Refresh Change the categories displayed: Update Categories Select a category or cancel the selec- tion Done Change the refresh interval: Settings Terms of Services Select the interval Select Show the terms and conditions of use: Terms of Service...

  • Page 37: Messages

    Additional functions (apps) Messages You can exchange SMS messages with people in your contact list. Messages OK . . . All threads are listed (sequence of messages from/to a certain contact) Write a new message: Add Contact Select a recipient from Contacts type in the message text Add the subject line: Options...

  • Page 38: Camera

    Additional functions (apps) Camera With the app Camera, use the integrated camera on the phone. Use the camera to take photos and record short videos. Taking pictures Camera In the header, switch between Camera (fixed image) and Film (moving images) Point the lens in the correct direction and press the Control key .
  • Page 39 Additional functions (apps) Delete multiple images: Select Multiple Select images Options Delete Delete Share an image: Share Select the app you want to use to share the image with someone Share multiple images: Select Multiple Select the images Options Share select the app Show file information: File Info...

  • Page 40: Video

    Additional functions (apps) Video Use the Video app to record and watch video films. You can edit and share video films. Recording videos Video Camera To start a recording: To end a recording: To watch a preview: Preview Set the camera options: Options Select Camera settings Configure the settings...

  • Page 41: Extras

    Additional functions (apps) Extras The Extras menu contains system functions such as calculator, unit converter and sound recorder. Calculator The calculator supports basic arithmetic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Extras Calculator Enter the numerical value Select the mathematical function using the Control key press the Control key Delete the number entered last:...
  • Page 42 Additional functions (apps) Recorder Use the Recorder app to manage the sound recordings made with the inte- grated microphone. Extras Recorder Add a recording: Start the recording record sounds Done Play a recording: Select the recording Play the recording Managing audio files Extras Recorder Select the recording...

  • Page 43: Clock

    Additional functions (apps) Clock The Clock menu contains an alarm, an egg timer and a stopwatch. Alarm Clock OK Alarm New Time OK Set the time Save Set a repeat: Repeat Select the repeat frequency Save Set the alarm tone: Sound Select the alarm tone Save...
  • Page 44 Additional functions (apps) Editing and deleting alarms Clock Alarm Select the alarm Options Change an alarm: Edit Change the required setting Save Clear an alarm: Delete Delete Clear all alarms: Delete all Delete Timer The timer counts a defined time back to 0 (in seconds). When the timer expires, an acoustic alarm sounds.

  • Page 45: Music

    Additional functions (apps) Music The Music app shows all music files that are stored on the phone. You can listen to the music titles stored, manage them in different play lists, use them as ringtones and share them with others. Music Calendar The Calendar app shows daily, weekly and monthly views, as well as certain...
  • Page 46 Additional functions (apps) Specify whether and when you want to be reminded about the appointment: Reminder Select the time for the reminder or None Enter a message: Notes Enter the text Enter Save an appointment: Save Days for which an appointment exists are denoted by a “. ” in the weekly and monthly views.

  • Page 47: Email

    Additional functions (apps) Synchronising a calendar manually Calendars can differ when changes are made on one device and the calen- dars are not synchronised automatically. To synchronise the differences, the account calendars can be synchronised manually. Calendar Options Sync calendar Email The Email app shows all incoming, sent and deleted messages for your email account.

  • Page 48: Note

    Additional functions (apps) Managing emails Email Select the email Options Mark as unread: Mark as unread Mark as read: Mark as read Mark an email: Add flag Remove a mark: Remove flag Display in-tray for email: View folders Move an email: Edit Move to folder Select the folder...

  • Page 49: Fm Radio

    Additional functions (apps) Displaying notes Note . . . Existing notes are listed Select a note or: Look for a note Note Options Search Enter the search text . . . The relevant notes are listed Select a note Sort notes: Note Options Sort by...

  • Page 50: File Manager

    Additional functions (apps) Options FM Radio Select a station Options Add selected station to Favourites: Add to favourites Rename a station selected: Rename station Enter a name File Manager Use the File manager to manage files stored on the phone in internal memory or on the SD card.
  • Page 51 Additional functions (apps) Managing folders File Manager Select Internal / SD Card Select the folder Options Copy a folder: Copy Select the target folder Paste Update a folder: Refresh Display folder details: Details Create a new folder in the New folder Enter a name current one: Editing multiple folders...
  • Page 52 Additional functions (apps) Editing multiple files File Manager Select Internal / SD Card Select the folder Options Select items Select individual files: Select files Select all files: Options Select All Cancel the selection: Options Deselect All Delete files selected: Options Delete Delete Copy files selected:...

  • Page 53: Settings

    Settings Settings Network and connectivity From this menu, you configure the settings for the network connections on your phone (mobile network, WLAN, Bluetooth). Enabling/disabling airplane mode Airplane mode interrupts the phone connection to the phone network and WLAN. This might be required in the interest of safety (such as on aero- planes).
  • Page 54 Settings Enabling/disabling data transfer Settings Network & Connectivity Mobile network & Data Data Connection Enable/disable the data connection Enabled: Data connections (such as for Internet surfing) can be established over the mobile network. Disabled: Data connections are only established over WLAN. Enable/disable data transfer over the mobile network with quick access: p.
  • Page 55 Settings Registering with a WLAN that is not publicly visible If you want to register the phone with a “hidden” network, you require the network name (SSID). Settings Network & Connectivity Wi-Fi Advanced Settings Manage Networks Join Hidden Network Enter the network name (SSID) Security Select the encryption method and enter the password (if required)
  • Page 56 Settings Geolocation For functions such as Google Maps, location details of the phone are required. For this, to Geolocation must be activated. Settings Network & Connectivity Geolocation Enable/disable to Geolocation Settings for the SIM cards Use the SIM manager to configure settings for the SIM cards. Changing a SIM card name Specify the name of the SIM card for how it is shown on the start screen.
  • Page 57 Settings Enabling/disabling caller display When this function is enabled, your phone number is sent to the person at the other end. Settings Network & Connectivity Calling Select a SIM card Caller ID Hide or display phone number Setting up Call divert If you are currently on a call or the phone can not be contacted, you can enable automatic Call divert.
  • Page 58 Settings Setting up call number restrictions You can restrict calls made by the phone to certain numbers. All other numbers may not be dialled. Emergency numbers can always be dialled. For all actions, you must enter the SIM card PIN. Enabling/disabling call restriction Settings Network &...

  • Page 59: Personalisation

    Settings Personalisation From the Personalisation menu, you tailor device-specific settings to your needs (such as ringtones, date and time, and language). Tones Adjust the volume, ringtones and other acoustic sounds on the phone. Adjusting the volume You can adjust separately the volumes for medium playback, ringtones, warnings and alarm.
  • Page 60 Settings Sharing ringtones / advisory tones Settings Personalisation Sound Sound Manage Tones System Ringtones/Notice Alerts Select a tone Share Select the app you want to use to share the tone Other tones Enable and disable other tones, such as the dialling tone (sounds when dial digits are entered) and the camera tone (shutter click).
  • Page 61 Settings Search engine From the Search menu, define the search engine to use to search for terms in the Internet. Settings Personalisation Search Define the search engine: Search Engine Select the search engine Allow search suggestions: Search suggestions help you when searching in the Internet and save you from entering whole expressions.
  • Page 62 Settings Date and time The date and time can be set manually or automatically using a time server. Settings Personalisation Date & Time Auto Sync Enable/disable synchronisation When synchronisation is disabled, set the date and time manually: Date Set the date Save Time Set the time...

  • Page 63: Alarm Function (Sos)

    Settings Answer Mode Normally, you accept an incoming call by flipping open the phone and then pressing the Talk key or Display key Accept. A call can also be taken by simply flipping open the phone. Settings Personalisation Answer Mode Flip open to answer Enable/disable flipping open to take a call Alarm function (SOS)

  • Page 64: Privacy & Security

    Settings Privacy & Security From the Privacy & Security menu, configure the various settings for the security of your mobile phone. Setting up the Screen Lock To protect your phone from being accessed, you can specify a 4-digit numer- ical code that you need to enter when switching it on. Settings Privacy &...

  • Page 65: Storage Media

    Settings Data protection when surfing The browser on the device makes a log of the Internet pages accessed to retrieve them faster. Also, Internet pages accessed save “cookies” to analyse the surfing behaviour for Internet pages. Settings Privacy & Security Browsing Privacy Delete browser history: Clear Browsing History...

  • Page 66: Device

    Settings Freeing up storage Every app stores application data in storage. You can delete the data and so clean up the storage. System data can not be deleted. Settings Storage Clean Up Storage Settings Storage Application Data Applications that fill storage are displayed. Select an application Clean Delete...
  • Page 67 Settings Showing the device information In the device information, you can find detailed information about your mobile phone, such as phone number, device model, software version installed, hardware, SIM card, licenses and much more. Settings Device Device Information Scroll through the information Show more information: More Information Updating the software...
  • Page 68 Settings Battery management Showing the current charge level Settings Device Battery Enabling/disabling Power Saving Mode. When Power save mode is enabled, automatic data transfer is prevented (e.g. the transfer of data via Bluetooth and the receipt of messages). You can then run these functions manually if so required.

  • Page 69: Account

    Settings Enabling/disabling TTY When TTY (Tele Type Writer) is enabled, you can use the Micro-USB or headset connector to connect the mobile phone to a special telecoms device for the deaf or another relay service. Settings Device Accessibility Select TTY mode Enabling/disabling hearing aid compatibility The mobile phone supports Hearing Aid Compatibility, HAC.

  • Page 70: Resetting The Device

    Settings Anti-Theft An active KaiOS account enables you to block or delete your phone over the Internet in the event it is misplaced. Settings Account Anti-Theft Enable/ disable anti-theft protection Resetting the device When you shut the phone down or pass it on to a third party, you should reset it to the default settings.

  • Page 71: Appendix

    (6.6561 Ct./Call) 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/coun- tries the equipment has been developed.

  • Page 72: Customer Service & Assistance

    Appendix 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.

  • Page 73: Guarantee Certificate - United Kingdom And Ireland

    Guarantee cannot be made if: • The device is opened (this is classed as third party intervention) • Repairs or other work done by persons not authorised by Gigaset Communica- tions. • Components on the printed circuit board are manipulated •...
  • Page 74 The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee. • Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Gigaset Communications reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement or repair. • The above provisions do not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detri- ment of the customer.

  • Page 75: Manufacturer Information

    Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. Hereby, Gigaset Communications GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Gigaset GL7 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and the UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full text of the EU and UK declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.gigaset.com/docs.
  • Page 76 Manufacturer information Commercial users should please contact their suppliers and check the general terms of their purchase agreement. This product and the electronic accessory parts may not be disposed of with other commercial waste. This “WEEE” is compatible with the RoHS Directive. UK: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013.

  • Page 77: Technical Specifications

    21.36 dBm WLAN 2.4GHz 15.01 dBm 2400 MHz 4.38 dBm Operating time Call duration Approx. 9 hours Standby Approx. 300 hours Accessories Only use chargers, batteries and cables approved by Gigaset. Accessories that are not approved can damage the device.
  • Page 78 Manufacturer information Power adapter / charging cradle Manufacturer Shenzhen Xin Chenming Technology Co.,LTD. Commercial register 91440300678568812C 2nd Floor, 16 Building, Second Industrial, Tianliao Community, Gongming, Guang- ming, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Model ID C39280-Z4-C791 Input voltage/current 100–240 V / 0.5 A Input alternating current frequency 50/60 Hz Output voltage/current...

  • Page 79: Menu Overview

    Menu overview Menu overview Open the main menu: Flip open the mobile phone Press the Control key in the middle Select the submenu required The order of submenus can be changed, depending on the menu display selected( p. 21). The order shown here can therefore be different to that on your phone.
  • Page 80 Menu overview Settings Device Device Information p. 66 Downloads p. 67 Battery p. 68 Accessibility p. 68 Account KaiOS Account p. 69 Anti-Theft p. 70 Contacts Edit Contact ......p.
  • Page 81 Menu overview Note ........... . . p.

  • Page 82: Index

    Index Index App authorisations ....Appointment Adjusting the volume delete ....... using the volume keys .
  • Page 83 Index Call volume ......Caller Data protection in the Internet ..transferring to black list .
  • Page 84 Index file information ..... grouping ......File manager .
  • Page 85 Index Mobile data sharing ............enable/disable from quick access Ringtone volume Mobile phone...
  • Page 86 Index Star key ........Status bar ......Unblocking code Stopwatch .
  • Page 87 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, 46395 Bocholt, Germany © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2022 Subject to availability. All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com...

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