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Gigaset A68H handset
1 Charge status of
the batteries
2 Display keys
3 Message key
Flashes: new messages
received
4 Handsfree key
5 Control key (u)
6 Talk key
7 Directory key
(press down on
the control key)
8 End call key and
On/Off key
9 Ringer tone 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 Alarm clock key

ECO WDCT

You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A68H.
Reduced energy consumption
Your telephone has an energy-saving adapter plug and uses less energy.
Reduced transmission power (depending on the base station)
The transmission power can only be reduced if your base station supports this function.
The transmission power of your telephone is reduced automatically:
The transmission power on the base station is reduced to virtually zero when only one handset is regis-
tered and the handset is in the base station.
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Display keys:
Pressing a key launches the function that
appears above that key in the display.
Display
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Function when pressed
Call other registered handsets
page 7.
Open main/submenu (see
Menu tree page 10).
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.
Confirm menu function or
save entry.

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  • Page 1: Eco Wdct

    12 Microphone 13 Alarm clock key ECO WDCT You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A68H. Reduced energy consumption Your telephone has an energy-saving adapter plug and uses less energy. Reduced transmission power (depending on the base station) The transmission power can only be reduced if your base station supports this function.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Care Wipe the charging cradle and the handset with a Read this user guide and the safety precautions carefully before use. Explain their contents and the potential hazards damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth. associated with using the telephone to your children.
  • Page 3: First Steps

    First steps Check the pack contents ◆ One Gigaset A68H handset, ◆ one charging cradle, ◆ one mains adapter, ◆ two batteries, ◆ one battery cover, ◆ one user guide. Setting up the charging cradle The charging cradle is designed to be operated in enclosed, dry areas at temperatures ranging from +5 °C to +45 °C.
  • Page 4: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    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 Warning ¢ Use only the rechargeable batteries ( page 9) recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH. Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
  • Page 5 Registering the handset to the base station Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station. The actual registration procedure will depend on the type of base station. Automatically register the A68H handset to the Gigaset A680/A685 base station ¤...
  • Page 6: Charging And Discharging Of The Batteries

    Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and dis- charged. ¤ 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 completely discharged.
  • Page 7: Using The Directory And Lists

    Making calls Using the directory and lists Making external calls and ending Directory calls To open the directory: press You can save up to 120 phone numbers (max. 32 dig- External calls are calls using the public telephone net- ¢ its) with corresponding names (max.
  • Page 8: Phone Settings

    IP dialing and VIP storage Opening lists with the message key You can store IP and VIP numbers on 0,2-9. Dial the An advisory tone sounds and the message key number by pressing and holding down the relevant flashes as soon as a new entry appears in a list. number key.
  • Page 9: Entering Letters/Characters

    General specifications Appendix WDCT standard is supported Entering letters/characters No. of channels 80 duplex channels Radio frequency range 2400-2483.5 Mhz Press the required key the number of times indicated. Duplex method Time multiplex, Briefly press the hash key to switch from "Abc" to 10 ms frame length "123"...
  • Page 10: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Your phone has an extensive range of features. These To return to idle status: press and hold the key. are offered in the form of menus. As an alternative to selecting functions using the To select a function while the phone is in idle status, buttons, you can also enter the digit combina- press MENU...
  • Page 11 Rights of modification reserved. D-46395 Bocholt www.gigaset.com Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under trademark license of Siemens AG. As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark "Siemens" will exclusively use the trademark "Gigaset". This user guide is made from 100% recycled paper.

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