Gigaset A400 User Manual
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Gigaset A400/A400A
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of
the batteries
(¢ page 6)
2 Answering ma-
chine icon (A400A
only)
3 Signal strength (¢ page 6)
4 Internal number of the handset
5 Using the display keys
6 Control key (p)
t: Open the menu for setting
the volume (¢ page 17)
s: Open the directory
(¢ page 8)
u: Display the list of registered
handsets
v: Microphone off (¢ page 7)
7 Accept/speaker key (¢ page 7)
8 End call key and On/Off key
9 Ringer melody on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
10 Keypad lock on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
11 Message key (¢ page 9)
12 Microphone
13 Recall key
- Recall (flash)
- Dialling pause (press and hold)
The base at a glance
Base A400A
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3
Base A400
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2
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3
4
11.12.
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6
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9
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12
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Please note
To change the display language, proceed as described on page 12.
1 Registration/paging key:
Search for handsets (press briefly, paging ¢ page 11).
Register handsets (press and hold ¢ page 11).
2
2 On/Off key: switch answering machine on and off.
Lights up: answering machine is activated.
7
Flashes: message is being recorded.
3 Volume keys: (– = quieter; + = louder)
6
During message playback: adjust the speaker volume.
5
While phone is ringing: adjust ringer melody volume.
4
4 Play/Stop key:
Play back new messages from answering machine (press briefly), play
back all messages (press and hold), cancel playback.
Flashes: at least one new message is present.
Flashes very quickly: memory is full.
During message playback:
5 Skip to the start of the current message (press once) or go to the pre-
1
vious message (press twice).
6 Go to the next message.
7 Delete current message.
1
Display keys on handset:
Pressing a key launches the func-
tion that appears above that key in
the display.
Dis-
play
Þ
V
Menu
INT 1
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11:56
U
Menu
T
˜
OK
Other icons in the top display line:
Ú
Ø
½
Function when pressed
Open redial list ¢ page 8.
Open main/submenu (see
menu tree ¢ page 17).
Go back one menu level.
Scroll up/down or adjust
volume with q.
Move cursor to left/right
with r.
Backspace deletes one
character at a time from
right to left.
Confirm menu function or
save entry.
Ringer melody off
Keypad locked
Eco Mode+ activated
(¢ page 2)

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  • Page 1 Gigaset A400/A400A Display keys on handset: The handset at a glance Pressing a key launches the func- tion that appears above that key in 1 Charge status of the display. the batteries (¢ page 6) Dis- Function when pressed 2 Answering ma- play Þ...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    When it has fully dried out, you will usually be able to potential explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops. use it again ƒ If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure ECO DECT you also give them the user guide. You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A400/A400A.
  • Page 3: First Steps

    Please note: u Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other elec- trical devices. u Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes. Connecting the base ¤ First, connect the telephone jack and insert the cables into the cable ducts.
  • Page 4: Connecting The Charger (If Included)

    Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Only use rechargeable batteries (¢ page 14) recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH, i. e. never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery, as this could result in sig- nificant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be damaged or the batteries could explode.
  • Page 5 ¤ Charge the handset in the base for 6 hours. Please note The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset A400/A400A base or the cor- responding charging cradle. ¤ After charging, remove the handset from the base and only replace it when the batteries are fully discharged.
  • Page 6: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    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 clock can be used. Menu ¤ Settings ¤ OK ¤ Date/Time ¤ OK ¤...
  • Page 7: Making Calls

    By default, the number of the caller is shown in the display of your Gigaset telephone. You do not have to make any other settings on your Gigaset telephone. However, if the caller's number is not displayed, this...
  • Page 8: Dialling With The Directory

    Using the directory and lists Using speed dial keys You can assign directory entries to the keys 0 and 2-9: Directory ¤ (Select entry) ¤ Menu ¤ Shortcut ¤ OK ¤ (Press the key to which you want To open the directory: press and hold the bottom to assign the entry) control key To dial, press and hold the required speed dial key.
  • Page 9: Network Mailbox List

    Call List/Answering Machine List/ Using other functions (Select entry) ¤ Menu Network Mailbox List The following functions can be selected with An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new message Delete Entry Delete current entry. arrives in a list. When you press the key, all the lists are displayed.
  • Page 10: Operating The Answering Machine From The Handset

    Operating the answering Deleting individual messages ˜ Press the display key during message playback. machine (A400A) Deleting all old messages The answering machine is operated using the keys on During playback or pause: the base (¢ page 1) or from the handset. The tele- Menu ¤...
  • Page 11: Locating A Handset ("Paging")

    Registering handsets Remote operation when on the move You can register up to four handsets on your base. You can check and activate your answering machine Each additional handset must be registered with the from any other telephone ( hotel, pay phone etc.). base for it to work properly! Prerequisites: u You have set a system PIN other than 0000...
  • Page 12: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Phone settings Internal consultation call/connecting a call For details on performing audio settings and activat- ing/deactivating warning and advisory tones and key You are in conversation with an external participant. tones, see menu tree ¢ page 17. Press the control key and call one or all handsets.
  • Page 13: Repeater Mode

    Appendix Repeater mode Entering letters/characters With a repeater you can increase the range of your base. You will need to activate repeater mode (¢ page 18). Repeater mode and Eco Mode or Eco Press the relevant key the number of times indicated. Mode+ (¢...
  • Page 14: Questions And Answers

    Is supported switched on. nector on the base GAP standard Is supported ¢ page 3. (The Gigaset handset is only fully You cannot The phone cord Please always use the functional on Gigaset bases) hear a ringer supplied has not...
  • Page 15: Customer Service & Assistance

    (local call cost charge) 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 as well as on the bottom of the base station for which country/countries the equipment has been developed.
  • Page 16: Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom

    United Kingdom the Guarantee. u Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Gigaset Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) Communications reserves the right to charge the may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the cus- customer for replacement or repair.
  • Page 17: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Your phone has an extensive range of features. These scroll to the function you require and press OK to con- are offered in the form of menus. firm. To select a function while the phone is in idle status, To return to idle status: press and hold the key.
  • Page 18 ç Settings Date/Time Enter date (DDMMYY format), then time (HHMM format). Set the display language ¢ page 12. Handset Language Big Dial Font Show the phone numbers in large font when dialling. Contrast The display contrast can be set to 9 levels. Automatically activate/deactivate auto answer ¢...
  • Page 24 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a 46395 Bocholt, Germany © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2011 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com This user guide is made from 100 % recycled paper.

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