Gigaset AS180/AS280 - Telephone Manual

The handset at a glance

1. Charge status of the batteries
2. Display keys
3. Message key
   Flashes: new messages received
4. AS180:
   Directory key
   AS280:
   Handsfree key
5. Control key ()
6. Talk key
7. AS280:
   Directory key
   (press down)
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
    • Consultation call (flash)
    • Dialling pause (press and hold)
12. Microphone
13. "Microphone off" key

Display keys on handset:
Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display.

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

The base station at a glance

AS180/AS280 base station

Registration/paging key:
Search for handsets (press briefly, "Paging")
Register handsets (press and hold )

Safety precautions

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

	Only use the mains adapter supplied.
	Fit only the recommended, rechargeable batteries, i.e. never use any other battery type or non-rechargeable batteries as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
	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 Service, as they could interfere with other wireless services.
	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 or the dealer you purchased the product from. 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.

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:

• Switch off the handset and remove the battery pack immediately.
• Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.
• 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.).
• 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.

ECO DECT

You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset AS180/AS280. Reduced energy consumption Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug and uses less power. Reduced transmission power The transmission power of your telephone is reduced automatically: The handset's transmission power is reduced depending on the distance to the base station. The transmission power on the base station is reduced to virtually zero when only one handset is registered and the handset is in the base station. You can reduce the transmission power of the handset and base station even more by using Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see Menu tree): Eco Mode: 80% transmission power reduction in standby mode and during a call (the range of the base station is reduced). Eco Mode+: 100% transmission power deactivation in standby mode (top left display icon ½). Press and hold the talk key c to check that the base station can be reached. You will hear the ringing tone if the base station can be reached.

First steps

Check the pack contents

• one Gigaset AS180/AS280 base station,
• one mains adapter,
• one Gigaset AS18H/AS28H handset,
• one phone cord,
• two batteries,
• one battery cover,
• one user guide.

If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, the package should contain two batteries, a battery cover and a charging cradle with mains adapter for each additional handset.

Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included)

The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C.

• Set up the base station at a central location on a flat, non-slip surface in your house or apartment.

Please note Pay attention to the range of the base station. This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings. The range is reduced when Eco Modeis activated.

The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the occurrence of marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.
You can also mount the base station and charging cradle on the wall.

Please note:

• Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices.
• Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.

Connecting the base station

• First connect the mains adapter .
• Then connect the telephone jack and insert the cables into the cable ducts.
  

Please note:

• The mains adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not operate without mains connection.
• Only use the mains adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on telephone cables can vary.

Connecting the charging cradle (if included)

• Connect the flat plug from the power supply .
• Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket .
  

If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button and disconnect the plug .

Setting up the handset for use

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

Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover

Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH. Never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries, as this could result in significant health risks and damage to property. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed or the batteries could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.

• Insert the batteries the right way round. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment.
  
  
• Slide the battery cover back into the main casing until it clicks into place.
  

If you need to open the battery cover, for instance to replace the batteries, place your fingertip in the grooved area on the top of the cover and slide down.

Placing the handset in the base station and registering

Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station.

• Place the handset withthe display facing up in the base station.
  

The handset registers automatically. Registration can take up to 5 minutes. Do not remove the handset from the base station during this time.

After successful registration, the idle screen is displayed.

Charge status of the batteries:

• (flat to full)
• flashes: batteries almost flat
• flashes: charging

If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, repeat the registration process for each individual handset. Handsets are assigned the lowest available internal number (1–4). If more than one handset is registered to the base station, the internal handset number appears in the top left of the display, e.g. 2. If the internal numbers 1–4 are already assigned to other devices, number 4 will be overwritten.

Please note Each key press interrupts the automatic registration. If automatic registration does not work, the handset will have to be registered manually Only place the handset in the base station or charging cradle that is intended for it.

Initial charging and discharging of the batteries

The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged.

• Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for eight hours.
• Then remove the handset from the base station or charging cradle and do not replace it until the batteries are fully discharged.

Please note After the first battery charge and discharge you may replace your handset in the base station or charging cradle after every call. Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries from the handset and reinsert them. The batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous. After a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical reasons.

Setting the date and time

Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm can be used.

MENUSettingsOK Date/Time OK
Date: (enter the day, month and year in 6-digit format) OK
Time: (enter hours and minutes in 4-digit format)OK (display message: Saved) (press and hold to return to idle status)

Please note When entering the time and date, you can move the position of an entry to the left or right by pressing the control button up or down.

Display in idle status

Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example.

Activating/deactivating the handset

Press and hold the end call key to activate or deactivate the handset.
If you place a deactivated handset in the base station or charging cradle, it will automatically activate.

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") or contact our Customer Care team.

Making calls

Making external calls and ending calls

External calls are calls using the public telephone network.

(Enter the phone number)

The phone 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 and set the volume with .

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

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.
In idle status, use to activate the menu for setting the call volume and use to set the volume.

Calling Line Identification

When you receive a call, the caller's number will be displayed on your handset; the caller's name will be displayed if it is stored in the directory.

Requirements:

1. You have asked your network provider for the caller's number (CLIP) to be displayed on your handset screen.
2. The caller has asked the network provider for his number to be identified (CLI).

appears in the display if you have not requested Calling Line Identification, Withheld appears if the caller has withheld CLI, and Unavailable appears if CLI has not been requested.

Switch to mute

You can mute your handset when making external calls. Your caller can no longer hear you.
Press the "Microphone off" key during the call to activate/deactivate the function.

Handsfree talking (AS280 only)

To activate while dialling:
Enter the number and press the handsfree key .

Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode:
During a call and when listening to the answer machine (AS285 only), press the handsfree key to activate or deactivate handsfree talking. During a call, use to activate the menu for setting the handsfree volume and use to set the volume.

Using the directory and lists

Directory

To open the directory: press .
You can store up to 40 (AS180) or 80 (AS280) numbers (max. 32 digits) and associated names (max. 14 characters). Enter letters/characters.

Saving the first number in the directory

New Entry?OK
(enter number) OK
(enter name)OK

Storing a number in the directory

MENUNew Entry?OK
(enter number) OK
(enter name)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	Save new phone number.
Show Number	Display the phone number.
Use Number	Edit or add to the number. Then dial or select other functions from the 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.
Send List	Send the complete list to another handset.
Shortcut	For shortcuts, assign the current entry to a key.

Using shortcut keys

You can assign directory entries to the keys 0 and 2–9:
(select entry)MENUShortcutOK (press the key you want to assign the entry to)
To dial, press and hold the required shortcut key.

Transferring the directory to another handset

Requirements:

• 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) MENUSend Entry / Send List OK(enter the internal number of OK

Last number redial list

This list contains the ten last dialled numbers.

Dialling from the last number redial list

(press briefly) (select entry)

Managing entries in the last number redial list

(press briefly) (select entry) MENU
You can select the following settings:

Use Number	Edit or add to the number. Then dial or select other functions from the MENU .
Copy to Dir.	Copy an entry to the directory.
Delete Entry	Delete selected entry.
Delete List	Delete all entries.

Calls list/voicemail (network mailbox) list

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

Please note:
If calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will receive a message if the appropriate settings have been set (depending on your network provider).

Calls list

Precondition: CLIP
Depending on the type of list set, the calls list contains

• answered calls
• missed calls

Depending on the type of list set, all numbers of the last 25 incoming calls are saved or just the missed calls are saved.
The calls list is displayed as follows:
CallsList 01+02

Number of new entries + number of old, read entries

Open the calls list

CallsList 01+02 OK

The last incoming call is displayed.
If necessary, use to select another entry.

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

Delete Entry	Delete current entry.
Copy to Dir.	Copy an entry to the directory.
Date/Time	Call date and time (if set).
Status	New Call : new missed call. Old Call : entry already read. Answ. : call taken.
Delete List	All old and new entries will be deleted.

Calling back a caller from the calls list

CallsList 01+02 OK (select entry)

Assigning key 1 for fast access to the network mailbox

Simply press and hold key 1 on the handset and you will be connected directly to the network mailbox. See Menu tree.

Locating a handset ("paging")

You can locate your handset using the base station.

• Briefly press the registration/paging key on the base station.
• All handsets will ring simultaneously ("paging"), even if the ringer tones are deactivated.

End paging: briefly press the registration/paging key on the base station or the talk key on a handset.

Registering handsets

You can register up to four handsets on your base station (Gigaset AS18H/AS28H) recommended).

Please note:
Each additional handset must be registered on the base station in order for it to work properly!

For automatic registration of handsets to Gigaset AS180/AS280 see "The base station at a glance".

Manual registration of handsets to Gigaset AS180/AS280

1. On the handset: MENU Settings OKHandsetOKRegister HSOKEnter the system PIN of the base station (default is 0000) OK.
   Registering flashes in the display.
2. On the base station: within 60 seconds of entering the system PIN, press and hold the registration/paging key (min. 3 seconds).
   Registration takes approx. 1 minute.

De-registering handsets

Handsets can only be de-registered by resetting the base station to its default settings.
This will also reset other settings.
If you have only registered handsets for other GAPcompatible devices, these can only be de-registered with a hardware reset.

Using several handsets

Making internal calls

Internal calls are free calls to other handsets that are registered to the same base station.

To make a call to other handsets, press

• INT (1...4, enter internal number of the handset), the handset is called or
• INT star key , all handsets are called.
  When a participant answers you can speak to them. To end the call, press the end call key .

Internal consultation call/connecting a call

You are in conversation with an external participant. Press the INT key and call one or all handsets. The external participant hears the hold music.

• Before the internal participant has answered, press the end call key ; the call is diverted to the participant who answers the call.
• After the internal participant has answered, you can talk to him. Press the end call key ; the call is diverted, or press the display key ; you are reconnected to the external participant.

Listening in to an external call

You are conducting an external call. An internal participant can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation (conference).

Precondition: The Listening in function must be activated.

Activating/deactivating listening in

MENUSettingsOKBaseOKListening in OK ( = on)

Internal listening in (conference)

You want to listen in to an existing external call.
Press and hold the key. You can listen in to the call. All participants hear a signal tone.
To end: press the end call key . All participants hear a signal tone.
If the first internal participant presses the end call key , the handset that has "listened in" remains connected to the external participant.

Setting the alarm clock

Activating/deactivating the alarm clock

MENUAlarm ClockOKActivation OK (= on)

When activated:

Set the wake-up time OK

When the alarm clock rings, press any key to switch it icon will appear on the screen and the wake-up off for 24 hours. If the alarm clock is set, the wake-up time will be displayed instead of the date.

Setting the wake-up time

MENUAlarm ClockOKWake-up timeOK
Enter the wake-up time in hours and minutes, then press OK.

Phone settings

For details on how to set audio settings, see Menu tree.
For details on how to set the system PIN on the base station, see the Menu tree.

Changing the display language

MENUSettingsOK HandsetOKLanguage OKselect the languageOK
The current language is indicated by .

If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand:

MENU4 2 1 (press the keys one after the other)
Select the correct language with and press OK.

Resetting the handset

You can reset 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.

MENUSettingsOK HandsetOKReset HandsetOK
Cancel the reset with .

Restoring the base station to the factory settings

When restoring factory settings:

• All handsets are de-registered
• Individual settings are reset
• All lists are deleted
• The system PIN is reset to the original code 0000
  Only the date and time are retained.

Software reset
MENUSettingsOK BaseOKBase ResetOK

Hardware reset
Disconnect the power cord from the base station.
Hold down the registration/paging key on the base station while reconnecting the power cable to the base station. Release the key after approximately 5 seconds.

Repeater mode

With a repeater you can increase the range of your base station. You will need to activate repeater mode. Repeater mode and Eco mode or Eco mode+ cancel each other out.

Operating the base station on the PABX

The following settings are only necessary if your PABX requires them, see the user guide for your PABX.
When entering the digits, enter them slowly one after the other.

Changing the dialling mode

MENU4 3 9 1 1The number for the set dialling mode flashes: 0 = touch tone dialling (DTMF); 1 = dial pulsing (DP)enter number OK.

Setting recall

MENU 4 3 9 1 2The number for the current recall flashes: 0 = 80 ms; 1 = 100 ms; 2 = 120 ms;
3 = 400 ms; 4 = 250 ms; 5 = 300 ms; 6 = 600 ms;
7 = 800 ms enter numberOK.

Changing pause after line seizure

You can set the length of the pause inserted between pressing the talk key and sending the phone number.

MENU4 3 9 1 9The number for the current pause length flashes: 1 = 1 sec.; 2 = 3 sec.; 3 = 7 sec. enter numberOK.

Changing the pause after the recall key

MENU4 3 9 1 4The number for the current pause length flashes: 1 = 800 ms; 2 = 1600 ms;
3 = 3200 ms enter number OK.

Entering letters/characters

Press the relevant key the number of times indicated.
Briefly press the hash key # to switch from "Abc" to "123" mode, from "123" to "abc" mode and from "abc" to "Abc" mode.

Standard characters

1. Space

Specifications

Recommended batteries

Technology:	Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH)
Size:	AAA (Micro, HR03)
Voltage:	1.2 V
Capacity:	400–800 mAh

We recommend the following types of battery:

• GP 550/700 mAh
• Yuasa Phone 700/800 mAh
• Peacebay 550/650 mAh
  (Valid at the time of going to press)
  The handset is supplied with recommended batteries.

Base station power consumption

In standby mode Handset in base station Handset outside base station	approx. 1.3 W approx. 1.3 W
During a call	approx. 1.5 W

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% relative humidity

Questions and answers

If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, visit our website at www.gigaset.com/customercare for 24-hour support. 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. The batteries are flat.	Press the end call key for approx. 5 seconds or place the handset in the base station. Charge or replace the batteries.
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. The base station is not turned on.	Move the handset closer to the base station. Register the handse. Check the mains connector on the base station.
You cannot hear a ringer/ dialling tone from the fixed line network.	The phone cord supplied has not been used or has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong jack connections.	Please always use the phone cord supplied or ensure that the pin connections are correct when purchasing from a retailer: 3-4 assignment of telephone leads/EURO CTR37.
Error tone sounds after system PIN prompt. PIN forgotten.	You have entered the wrong system PIN.	Reset the system PIN to the default 0000. All handsets are deregistered. All settings are reset. All lists are deleted.

Authorisation

This device is intended for analogue phone lines in your network.
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.

Documents / Resources

References

• Declarations of Conformity | Gigaset

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