Siemens Gigaset AL14H Handset Manual

Overview

1. Charge status of the battery pack
2. Internal number of the handset
3. Display keys
4. Message key
5. Directory key
6. Control key
7. Talk key
8. End call and On/Off key
9. Ringer on/off (press and hold in idle status)
10. Keypad lock on/off (press and hold)
11. Recall key

• Confer (flash)
• Dialling pause
  (press and hold)

12. Microphone
13. Alarm clock key

Please note:
New messages in the calls list/ answer machine (network mailbox) list are indicated by a flashing icon in the display.

Display keys

Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display.

Display	Function when pressed
INT	Call all registered handsets.
MENU	Open main/submenu (see Menu tree).
	Go back one menu level.
	Scroll up/down or adjust volume with .
	Move cursor to left/right with .
	Backspace deletes one character at
OK	a time. Confirm menu function or save entry.

Safety precautions

Read this user guide and the safety precautions carefully before use. Explain their contents and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children.

Only use the mains unit supplied.

Only use the approved, rechargeable battery pack, never a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery pack, as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. 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 or the dealer you purchased the product from.

The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.

Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing. The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.

Do not install the phone in a bathroom or shower room. The handset and base station are not splashproof.

Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g. paint shops).

If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide.

Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by our service, as they could interfere with other wireless services.

All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated by local authorities.
If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbish bin, the product is subject to European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health. They are a precondition for the re-use and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
For further information on disposing of your used equipment, please contact your local authority, your refuse collection service or the dealer you purchased the product from.

Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad lock is activated!
Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.

ECO DECT

ECO DECT reduces power consumption by using an energy efficient power supply.
Your handset also reduces the transmission power depending on the distance to the base station.

Setting up the telephone for use

Setting up the handset for use

Please note:
The display is protected by a plastic film.
Please remove the protective film!

Fitting the battery pack

• Place the battery leads in the lead guides so that the battery cover cannot catch on the leads and damage them when it is closed.
• Use only the rechargeable battery pack recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ^*, i.e. never use a conventional (nonrechargeable) battery pack as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the battery pack could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.
• Never use non-Gigaset battery chargers as this could damage the battery pack.
• Only place the handset in the charging cradle that is intended for it.
  * Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG.
• Insert the plug into the socket as shown in the enlarged view.
• Insert the battery pack.
• Place the leads in the lead guides.
  

Closing the battery cover

Place the cover on the battery compartment as shown in the diagram, then push it up until it clicks into position.

Opening the battery cover

Press down on the battery cover below its upper end and slide the cover down.

Registering the handset

You must initiate handset registration on the handset and on the base station.

Once it has been registered, the handset returns to idle status. If several handsets are registered to the base station, the internal number is shown in the top left of the display after registration, e.g. 2.
If the internal numbers 1 to 4 have already been assigned (four handsets have already been registered), handset number four is deregistered and overwritten.

On the base station

To find out how to register the handset on the base station, see the user guide for the base station.

On the handset

MENU Settings OK Handset OK Register HS Enter the base station system PIN (default setting: 0000) OK
Registering flashes in the display.
Registration takes approx. 1 minute.

Please note:
You can also automatically register the Gigaset AL14H handset to the Gigaset AL140/AL145 base station. Precondition: The handset is not registered to a base station. Place the handset in the charging cradle of the base station with its display facing forward. You will hear a confirmation tone. Leave the handset in the base station until it is registered.

Charging the battery pack

Plug the mains unit for the charging cradle into the socket and place the handset in the charging cradle with the display facing forward.
To charge the battery pack, leave the handset in the base station for approx. 7 hours. The battery pack is now fully charged. The charge status of the battery pack is only correctly displayed after uninterrupted charging/discharging. Therefore you should not interrupt the charging process.
Charging is electronically controlled to prevent overcharging. The battery pack heats up during charging. This is normal and not dangerous. After a while its charge capacity will decrease for technical reasons.

You must set the date and time to ensure that the times of calls are logged correctly (see Menu tree).
Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display looks as shown.
If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips on troubleshooting ("Questions and answers") or contact our customer service department.

Activating/deactivating the handset

Press and hold the end call key .
If you place a deactivated handset into the charging cradle, it will automatically activate itself.

Making calls

Making external calls and ending calls

External calls are calls using the public telephone network.
(Enter the phone number) .
The number is dialled. (Or you can first press and hold [dial tone] and then enter the number.)
During the call you can adjust the earpiece volume using .

End the call/cancel dialling:
Press the end call key a.
You can automatically insert a network provider dialling code before any phone number (see "Preselection" Menu tree).

Accepting a call

The handset indicates an incoming call by ringing and by a display on the screen.
Press the talk key to accept the call.
When Auto Answer is activated (see Menu tree), simply remove the handset from the base station/charging cradle.

Using the directory and lists

Directory

To open the directory: press .
You can save up to 40 phone numbers (max. 32 digits) with corresponding names (max. 14 characters).

Please note:
You can assign a number from the directory to a key for quick dialling.

Saving the first number in the directory

New Entry? OK

	Enter number and press OK.
	Enter name and press OK.

Storing a number in the directory

MENU New Entry? OK

	Enter number and press OK.
	Enter name and press OK.

Selecting a directory entry

Open the directory with . You have the following options:

• Use to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected.
• Enter the first character of the name and scroll to the entry with , if required.

Dialling with the directory

(select entry)

Using other functions

(select entry) MENU
The following functions can be selected with

New Entry	Store new number.
Show Number	Display the phone number.
Use Number	Edit or add to a saved number. Then dial or use other functions with MENU.
Edit Entry	Edit selected entry.
Delete Entry	Delete selected entry.
Send Entry	Send a single entry to another handset.
Delete List	Delete all directory entries.
Semd List	Send the complete list to another handset.
Shortcut	For quick dial, assign the current entry to a key.

Using quick dial keys

Press and hold the required quick dial key.

Sending the directory to another handset

Preconditions:

• The sending and receiving handsets must both be registered to the same base station.
• The other handset and the base station can send and receive directory entries.

(select entry) MENU Send Entry / Send List OK (enter the internal number of the receiving handset) OK

Last number redial list

This list contains the ten last dialled numbers.

Dialling from the last number redial list

	Press the key briefly.
	Select entry.
	Press the talk key again. The number is dialled.

Managing entries in the last number redial list

	Press the key briefly.
	Select entry.
MENU	Press the display key.

You can select the following settings:

Use Number	(as in the directory)
Copy to Dir.	Copy an entry to the directory
Delete Entry	(as in the directory)
Delete List	(as in the directory)

Opening lists with the message key

An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new message arrives in a list. A message appears in the display.
When you press the key, all the lists are displayed. If only one list contains new messages, this will be opened automatically.

Setting the handset

Changing the display language

MENU Settings OK Handset OK Language OK Select the language OK
The current language by .
If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand:
MENU 3 2 1 (press the keys one after the other)
Select the correct language with and press OK.

Setting the alarm clock

Activating/deactivating the alarm clock

MENU Alarm Clock OK Activation OK ( = in)
Or: Press the alarm clock key .
When the alarm clock rings, press any key to switch it off for 24 hours.

Setting the wake-up time

MENU Alarm Clock OK Wake-up time OK
Enter the wake-up time in hours and minutes, then press OK.

Resetting the handset

You can reset any individual settings and changes that you have made. Entries in the directory, the calls list and the handset's registration to the base station will be retained.

MENU Settings OK Handset OK Reset Handset OK

Cancel the reset with .

Entering special characters

Standard characters

1. Space
2. Line break

Specifications

Recommended battery pack

(Valid at the time of going to press)
Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH):
AL14H handset: V30145-K1310-X383
The handset is supplied with the recommended battery pack.

General specifications

DECT standard	is supported
GAP standard	is supported
Range	up to 300 m outdoors, up to 50 m indoors
Base station power supply	230 V ~/50 Hz
Environmental conditions in operation	+5°C to +45°C; 20% to 75% humidity

Care

Wipe the base station, charging cradle and handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth.
Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.

Contact with liquid

If the handset has come into contact with liquid:

1. Switch off the handset and remove the battery pack immediately.
2. Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.
3. Pat all parts dry, then place the handset with the battery compartment open and the keypad facing down in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours (not in a microwave, oven etc.).
4. Do not switch on the handset again until it is completely dry.

When it has fully dried out, you will normally be able to use it again.

Questions and answers

If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.gigaset.com/customercare at any time. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions.

Problem	Cause	Solution
Nothing appears in the display	The handset is not switched on. Battery pack is flat.	Press the end call key for approx. 5 seconds or place the handset in the base station. Charge/replace the battery pack.
No reaction to key press	The keypad lock is activated.	Press the hash key # for approx. 2 seconds.
No wireless connection to the base station, Base flashes in the display.	The handset is outside the range of the base station. The handset is not registered.	Move the handset closer to the base station. Register the handset.

Authorisation

This device is intended for use within the European Economic Area and Switzerland. If used in other countries, it must first be approved nationally in the country in question.

Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration.

We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC.

A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity is available at this Internet address: www.gigaset.com/docs.

Issued by
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Schlavenhorst 66
D-46395 Bocholt

Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark license of Siemens AG

© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com

This user guide is made from 100% recycled paper.

Documents / Resources

References

• Declarations of Conformity | Gigaset
• Gigaset Telephone, Smartphone & Smart Home Solutions

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