Siemens Gigaset A580 User Manual page 136

Please note
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You can find information on the vCard format (vcf) on the Internet, e.g. at:
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VCard or www.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/VCard
(You can set the display language at the bottom left-hand side in the navi-
gation area of the Web page.)
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To transfer a handset directory (vcf file) saved on the PC that contains
numerous entries to a Microsoft Outlook™ address book, be aware that
Microsoft Outlook™ only transfers the first (directory) entry from the vcf
file to its address book.
Prerequisites:
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The handset can send and receive directory entries.
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The handset is activated and is in idle status.
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Open the following Web page:
The names of all registered handsets are displayed in the
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Select the handset for which you want to save or edit the directory. To do
this, click on the option before the handset.
Loading the directory file from the PC to the handset
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In the Transfer directory to handset
on to the handset (complete path name), or select
your way to the file.
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Select Transfer button to start the transfer.
The display will show how many of the entries from the vcf file are being trans-
ferred to the directory.
Transfer rules
The directory entries from a vcf file that are loaded onto the handset will be
added to the directory. If an entry already exists for a name, it will either be sup-
plemented or a new entry for the name will be created. The process will not
overwrite or delete any phone numbers.
Please note
Depending on your handset type, up to three entries with the same name will
be created in the handset directory for each vCard – one entry per entered
number.
Loading the directory from the handset to the PC
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Select in the
Save
to save the file.
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Enter the directory on the PC (complete path name) in which the directory
file is to be stored. Select
Settings
area, specify the vcf file you want to load
area. A Windows dialog box will be shown
Handset Directory
or OK.
Save
Setting the phone with the PC
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Handsets.
Directory
Browse...
area.
and navigate
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