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  • Page 1 Congratulations By purchasing a Gigaset, you have chosen a brand that is fully committed to sustainability. This product’s packaging is eco-friendly! To learn more, visit www.gigaset.com.

  • Page 3: Gigaset Dl500A - Your Perfect Companion

    ... impressive inside and out. Go crazy for the vibrant 3.5" TFT display, first-class sound quality and elegant exterior. Your Gigaset can do a lot more than just make calls: Bluetooth, Ethernetand DECT port Connect your Gigaset to the Internet and your PC via Ethernet. Use your public and private ¢ directories on the Internet page 43).
  • Page 4 Gigaset DL500A – your perfect companion For more information about your phone, visit www.gigaset.com/gigasetDL500A. After purchasing your Gigaset phone, please register it at www.gigaset.com/service – this will ensure any questions you may have or warranty services you request are dealt with...

  • Page 5: Base Overview

    Base overview Base overview 8 9 10 11 1 Adjust volume S = quieter; R = louder 8 Handsfree key During a call/message playback: handsfree/ 9 Mute key receiver volume; During a call: activate/deactivate microphone When an external call is being signalled: 10 * key ringer volume Activate/deactivate ringer (press and hold);...

  • Page 6: Display Icons

    Display icons Display icons Display in idle status (example) · Ã Base status 06:30 Ã (two lines) Mo Tu We Th Sa Su Current month/year 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Mar 2010 Appointment entered in Time 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 13:52 the calendar (page 70)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Gigaset DL500A – your perfect companion ......1 Base overview ........... . . 3 Display icons .
  • Page 8 Contents Making cost-effective calls ........47 Linking a number with a call-by-call number .
  • Page 9 Writing and editing text ........... . . 105 Using Gigaset QuickSync – additional functions via the PC interface ..106 Using Open Source software contained in the product .

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base. Use only the cables supplied for fixed line, LAN and receiver connection and connect these to the intended port only.

  • Page 11: First Steps

    8 One CD Firmware updates This user guide describes the functions of your base from firmware version 56.00. Whenever there are new or improved functions for your Gigaset, firmware ¢ updates are made available for you to download to your base page 93).

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Base

    Warning Never expose the telephone to any of the following: heat sources, direct sun- light or other electrical appliances. Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Base

    First steps Connecting the base The following diagram is an overview of all connections for your base. The individual connections are described in detail below. Follow the steps in the order given below: 1. Connect the receiver to the base. 2 Connect the base to the telephone network (analogue fixed line ).
  • Page 14 First steps 1. Connecting the receiver to the base Underside of the base 1. Insert the jack, which can be found on the longer straight end of the connection cable, into the connection port marked with the ^ icon on the underside of the base.
  • Page 15 First steps 2. Connecting the base to the telephone network Underside of the base 1. Pass one end of the phone cable (TAE connection cable with RJ11 plug) from be- hind through the recess in the housing. 2 Plug the telephone cable into the port marked with the ] icon on the under- side of the base.
  • Page 16 First steps 3. Connecting the base to the mains power supply 1. Insert the small jack on the power cable from the rear into the recess in the housing. 2 Plug the jack into the port marked with the \ icon on the underside of the base.
  • Page 17 You wish to set up the base using its Web configurator. You wish to use the additional PC software "Gigaset QuickSync over Ethernet" to dial numbers via the PC (e.g., numbers from the PC directory) or to load images or melodies from the PC to your base.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    First steps Please note To protect your phone and its system settings from unauthorised access, please define a 4-digit number code (system PIN) known only to yourself. This code must be entered before you can register/de-register handsets or alter your phone's LAN settings.

  • Page 19: Proceeding

    Now you have successfully set up your base, you will certainly want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices such as other Gigaset telephones, ¢ read the section entitled "Operating the...

  • Page 20: Operating The Base

    Operating the base Operating the base Control key Below, the side of the control key that you must press in the respective operating situation is marked in black (top, bottom, right, left, centre) e.g., v for "press right on the control key" or w for "press the centre of the control key".

  • Page 21: Display Keys

    Operating the base Display keys The functions of the display keys change depending on the particular operating sit- uation. Example: Back Current display key functions Display keys Some important display keys: Open a menu for further functions. Options Confirm selection. Û...

  • Page 22: Using The Menus

    Operating the base Using the menus You can access your base's functions using a menu that has a number of levels. Main menu (first menu level) ¤ When the handset is in idle status, press the right control key v to open the main menu.

  • Page 23: Understanding The Operating Steps

    Operating the base Understanding the operating steps The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The display: ¢ Ï Settings ¢ ¢ Audio Settings Music on hold (³ = on) means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu.
  • Page 24 Operating the base Audio Settings ¤ Press down on the control key s Call Volume until the Music on hold function Ringer Settings appears on the display. Advisory Tones ³ Music on hold Back Change ¤ §Change§ Press the display key to acti- vate/deactivate the function.

  • Page 25: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree To open the main menu: Press v when the base is in idle status. Ç Select Services ¢ Call Divert Fixed Line page 32 ¢ Call Waiting page 32 ¢ Withhold # All Calls page 32 ¢...
  • Page 26 Menu tree Ë Messaging ¢ New SMS page 48 ¢ Incoming page 50 ¢ Draft page 48 ¢ Settings Service Centres page 52 ¢ Notification page 52 ¢ E-mail page 55 ¢ Ì Answering Machine page 61 ¢ Play Messages Network Mailbox page 68 Answering Machine...
  • Page 27 Menu tree Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 91 ¢ Audio Settings Call Volume page 87 ¢ Ringer Settings Volume page 87 Melodies Time Control Anon. Call Silencing ¢ Advisory Tones page 89 ¢ Music on hold page 89 ¢ Display Screensaver page 85 Info Ticker...

  • Page 28: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls Continuing a call on a headset Recommendation If the display backlight is deactivated ¢ We recommend you assign the Headset page 86), it can be reactivated by press- function to a function key on the ¢ ing any key.

  • Page 29: Ending A Call

    Making calls Making calls via your mobile §Dial§ Pick up the receiver or press the connection (Link2mobile) display key. §Dial§ Press to activate handsfree You can make calls from the base via the mode on the base (open listen- ¢ GSM mobile connection on your Bluetooth ing;...

  • Page 30: Calling Line Identification

    Making calls Accepting a call on a headset Accepting calls to your mobile connection (Link2mobile) Recommendation You can register your GSM mobile with the We recommend you assign the Headset base via Bluetooth and accept calls to the function to a function key on the ¢...
  • Page 31 Making calls Call display Adopting the name from the online directory If the caller's number is saved in your direc- Instead of the phone number appearing in tory, the caller's name will be displayed. the call display, you can display the name If you have assigned a caller picture ¢...

  • Page 32: Notes On Calling Line Display (Clip)

    Check whether your provider supports By default, the number of the caller is shown calling line display (CLIP) and that the in the display of your Gigaset telephone. You function has been activated for you. do not have to make any other settings on If necessary, contact your provider.

  • Page 33: Muting The Base

    Making calls Switching from receiver to Please note handsfree mode In mute mode, all keys on the base are deactivated with the exception of the: Prerequisite: You are making a call via the Mute key P receiver or via the receiver with open listen- ing mode activated.

  • Page 34: Making Calls Using Network Services

    Making calls using network services Making calls using Activating/deactivating "anonymous calling" for all calls network services When the function is activated, the phone number is withheld for all calls. Network services are functions that your The withhold number function is activated network provider makes available to you.

  • Page 35: Configuring Settings During An External Call

    Making calls using network services signal that another external caller is trying to Configuring settings during get through. If you have CLIP, the number of an external call the waiting caller or the corresponding directory entry is shown in the display. The caller will hear the ringing tone.

  • Page 36: Activating/Deactivating Network Mailbox

    Making calls using network services The phone number is dialled. You are con- You and the other two callers (both marked by the æ icon) can hear and speak to each nected to the second participant. other simultaneously. If the participant does not answer, select the §End§...

  • Page 37: Using Lists

    Using lists Using lists The base switches to idle status. The display shows Auto Redial together with the phone number. The options are: The number is automatically dialled at fixed Redial list intervals (at least every 20 seconds). The Incoming message list speaker key flashes, "open listening"...

  • Page 38: Incoming Message List

    Using lists Incoming message list List entry New messages are displayed at the top. All received SMS messages are saved in the ¢ Example of list entries: incoming message list page 50). Missed Calls Answering machine list ™ Frank 10.09.10, 15:40 You can use the answering machine list to ™...

  • Page 39: Opening Lists With The Message Key

    Using lists Pick up the receiver or press the handsfree An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new key d to call the selected caller back. entry appears on a list. The f key flashes (it goes off when the key is pressed). In idle §View§...

  • Page 40: Using Directories

    Using directories Using directories Saving number(s) in the directory – new entry ¢ The options are: <New Entry> ¢ ¤ (Local) directory page 38) You can enter data in the following fields: Public online directory and classified ¢ First Name: / Surname: directory page 43) Enter first names and/or surnames.

  • Page 41: Dialling With The Directory

    Using directories Caller Picture: To skip from any point in the list to the Prerequisite: Calling Line Identification start of the list (<New Entry>), press the Presentation (CLIP). red end key briefly. You can select: The directory searches for the surname. If a surname has not been added, then it –...
  • Page 42 Using directories Using other functions Delete List Delete all entries in the directory. Prerequisite: The directory was opened Copy List while the base was in idle status. to Internal: Send the complete list to a §Options§ Press the display key. handset (page 40).

  • Page 43: The Directory

    Using directories A successful transfer is confirmed by a mes- Please note sage and confirmation tone. Any incoming calls are ignored during the vCard transfer. Please note The transfer is interrupted in the event of Receiving a vCard with Bluetooth an external incoming call.
  • Page 44 Using directories If the number field is already occupied, Anniversary (Date) Overwrite existing number? is displayed. Enter day/month/year in 8-digit format. §Yes§ Press the display key to over- Anniversary (Time) write the number. If you select Enter the hour/minute for the reminder §No§...

  • Page 45: Using Online Directories

    Web configurator. Enter the name, part of a Exclusion of liability name or the business type Gigaset Communications GmbH assumes (max. 30 characters). no guarantee or liability for the availability City: Enter the name of the town/city of this service.
  • Page 46 Using directories A corresponding message will appear on the You have the following options: ¤ You can scroll through the list with q. display if no party is found to match the ¤ search criteria. You have the following §View§ Press the display key .

  • Page 47: Using The Private Net Directory

    Using directories Starting a refined search Using the private net directory You can use the search options available in the refined search (first name and/or street) to limit the number of hits returned by a pre- Some providers offer users the option of cre- vious search.
  • Page 48 Using directories Please note Please note If there is no other online directory avail- You can copy numbers from a public able apart from the private online direc- directory to your private online directory ¢ tory: page 44). ¤ Press s briefly. The private online directory opens.

  • Page 49: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective Displaying call duration calls The duration of each call appears in the dis- play for all external calls During the conversation Make phone calls through a network pro- vider who offers cheap rates (call-by-call). Until approximately 3 seconds after replacing the receiver.

  • Page 50: Sending Sms (Text Messages)

    Sending SMS (text messages) Sending SMS Sending an SMS §Options§ Press the display key. (text messages) §OK§ Send Select and press §OK§ Select and press Your phone is delivered ready to send SMS Select number with area code messages immediately. (even if you are in that area) from the directory or enter Prerequisites:...
  • Page 51 Sending SMS (text messages) Opening the draft list Sending SMS messages to an Ë ¢ ¢ ¢ e-mail address Messaging Draft The first list entry is displayed, for example: If your service provider supports the SMS as e-mail feature, you can also send your SMS messages to e-mail addresses.

  • Page 52: Receiving An Sms

    Sending SMS (text messages) Receiving an SMS Example: All received SMS messages are saved in the 0123727859362922 incoming list. Linked SMS messages are dis- 10.10.10 09:07 played as one message. If this is too long or is not transferred completely, it is split into individual messages.

  • Page 53: Sms With Vcard

    Sending SMS (text messages) Replying to or forwarding SMS If an SMS contains several numbers, the next number will be highlighted if you scroll messages ¤ down until the first number disappears from Read the SMS the display. §Options§ Press the display key. Please note You have the following options: The + symbol is not transferred for...

  • Page 54: Receiving Notifications Via Sms

    Sending SMS (text messages) Receiving notifications via Setting the SMS service centre You can receive notification of missed calls SMS messages are exchanged between SMS or new messages on the answering machine service centres operated by service provid- via SMS. ers.

  • Page 55: Activating/Deactivating First Ringer Muting

    Sending SMS (text messages) E-mail Service no.: Activating/deactivating SMS Enter the number of the e-mail service. function Send via: The Fixed Line setting cannot be If you deactivate the SMS function, you can- changed. not send or receive any SMS messages with §Save§...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Sms Problems

    Sending SMS (text messages) Troubleshooting SMS The SMS is played back. problems 1. The "display call number" feature is not acti- vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to enable this Error codes when sending feature (there is a charge for this). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently 2.

  • Page 57: E-Mail Notifications

    A list of e-mail mes- received are displayed on the base and on all sages that are stored there is displayed. Gigaset handsets that have been registered: New unread messages appear above old you will hear an advisory tone, the message key f will flash and the Ë...

  • Page 58: Viewing The Message Header And Text Of An E-Mail

    E-mail notifications Login failed Please note Error when logging in to the incoming Many e-mail providers activate spam e-mail server. This may have the following protection measures by default. E-mail cause: messages classified as spam are stored in – The permitted number of VoIP con- a separate folder and are therefore not nections has already been reached.

  • Page 59: View E-Mail Sender's Address

    E-mail notifications Deleting e-mail messages Please note If the e-mail does not contain any stand- Prerequisite: You have opened the incom- ard text, the message E-mail can’t be dis- ¢ ing e-mail list page 55) or the header or played will briefly appear. sender's address for an e-mail is displayed ¢...

  • Page 60: Info Centre - Continuous Internet Access From Your Phone

    Possible causes of this are: www.gigaset.net ¤ Time limit exceeded (timeout) when Enter your Gigaset.net user ID and pass- loading the information word on the Gigaset.net page. You will The Internet server for the info services find your user ID and password on the cannot be accessed.

  • Page 61: Login For Personalised Info Services

    Info centre – continuous Internet access from your phone Login failed. Operating the info centre Login has failed. Possible causes of this are: Depending on the type of info service You have not entered your login data cor- requested, you can carry out the following rectly.

  • Page 62: Displaying Information From The Internet As A Screensaver

    The default setting is the weather report. page 105). ¤ You can select the information to be dis- If necessary, navigate to other text fields played via the gigaset.net server ¢ to complete them or make a selection page 58). (see below).

  • Page 63: Operating The Base's Answering Machine

    Operation via the menu on the base is the same as operation via a registered Gigaset Please note SL78H, SL400H or S79H handset. If an answering machine is to accept calls...

  • Page 64: Playing Back Announcements

    Operating the base's answering machine When you switch the answering machine After recording, the announcement is on, the remaining memory time is played back for you to check. You can re- §New§ announced. If the time has not yet been set, record the announcement with a corresponding announcement is made ¢...
  • Page 65 Operating the base's answering machine Deleting announcements/advisory After the entry time and date have been played back (after approx. 3 seconds), a new messages ¢ ¢ Ì message assumes the status "old". Announcements ¢ Playing old messages Delete Announcemnt. / Delete Advisory Msg.

  • Page 66: Deleting Messages

    Operating the base's answering machine Playback of the current message is can- Diverting an external call to the celled. Playback of next message starts, answering machine if applicable. The f key on the handset flashes. You can divert an incoming external call to the answering machine.

  • Page 67: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening

    Operating the base's answering machine Activating/deactivating call Setting the recording screening parameters While recording a message, you can screen a The answering machine has already been call via the base speaker or registered hand- preset at the factory. You can adjust individ- sets.

  • Page 68: Operating When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Operating the base's answering machine Operating when on the move Repeat the last five seconds of the message. (remote operation) During message playback: Delete current message. You can check and activate your answering Change the status of a previ- machine from any other telephone (hotel, ously played back message to pay phone etc.).

  • Page 69: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox Using the network ¢ Ì Answering Machine ¢ mailbox Set Key 1 Network Mailbox / Answering Machine §OK§ Some providers offer answering machines Select entry and press on the network – network mailboxes. (Ø = on). You must have requested the network mail- You have selected the local Answering box from your network provider.
  • Page 70 Using the network mailbox Calling the answering machine via Calling the network mailbox using quick dial the message key Press and hold. If the phone number of the network mailbox is stored in the base, you can find the Mail- If you have set the network mailbox for quick box: list for the network mailboxes under the f message key.

  • Page 71: Eco Dect: Reducing Energy Consumption And Radiation

    §Change§ Press the display key (³ = on). radiation Status displays in idle display You are helping to protect the environment Display icon ¼ with your Gigaset phone. white Eco Mode+ enabled ¼ green Eco Mode+ and Reduced energy consumption...

  • Page 72: Setting An Appointment (Calendar)

    Setting an appointment (calendar) Setting an appointment The selected day is outlined in orange. The current day is outlined in white. (calendar) After selecting the day: Press the centre of the control You can use your base to remind yourself of key.

  • Page 73: Displaying Missed Appointments, Anniversaries

    Setting an appointment (calendar) Signalling appointments and Select appointment/anniver- sary. anniversaries §§View§§ Press the display key to view the In idle status, an appointment reminder is entry. signalled with the selected ringer melody You can only display anniversaries. You can and will sound for 60 seconds.

  • Page 74: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Setting the alarm clock Information about the appointment/anni- During a call, the wake-up call is only sig- versary is displayed. A missed appointment nalled by a short tone. is shown with the appointment name ¢ page 70), a missed anniversary with Deactivating the wake-up call/ name and surname.

  • Page 75: Connecting/Using Other Devices

    You are asked to enter the current system You can register up to six handsets and six PIN of the base on your handset (default Gigaset repeaters to your base. setting: 0000). Each registered device is assigned an inter- Enter the current system PIN nal number (2–7) and an internal name...

  • Page 76: De-Registering Handsets

    Connecting/using other devices De-registering handsets Making internal calls On the base: Internal calls using registered handsets are ¢ Ï ¢ free of charge. Registration ¢ De-register Handset Calling a specific handset The list of registered devices (internal par- Initiate internal call. ties) is displayed.

  • Page 77: Internal Call

    Connecting/using other devices Transferring a call to a handset Either: ¢ §Options§ End Active Call You can transfer an external call to a handset You are reconnected with the (connect). external participant. Prerequisite: You are conducting an exter- nal call. §Conf.§...

  • Page 78: Changing The Name Of An Internal Party

    Connecting/using other devices Speak to both participants at the same Changing the internal time: ¤ number of an internal party §Conf.§ Press the display key to establish the conference call. Press the display The base is assigned the internal number §EndConf§...

  • Page 79: Using Bluetooth Devices

    Connecting/using other devices Using Bluetooth devices Registering Bluetooth devices To register a Bluetooth device, you need to Your base can use Bluetooth™ to communi- search for it and then add it to the list of cate wirelessly with other Bluetooth devices. known devices.
  • Page 80 Connecting/using other devices ¤ §No§ Cancelling/repeating current search If you press the display key , the device is not registered and the base returns to Cancel the search: the list of found devices. ¤ §Cancel§ Press the display key. If you wish to replace a device in the list, Repeat search if necessary: §Yes§...
  • Page 81 Connecting/using other devices Editing the list of known (trusted) Please note devices If you de-register an activated Blue- tooth device, it may try to reconnect Open list as an "unregistered device". ¢ ò Bluetooth If you de-register the activated ¢ mobile page 79), no other...
  • Page 82 Connecting/using other devices ¢ s (select mobile) Open list Please note §Options§ Press the display key. If you only accept the registration of a headset on a temporary basis, the Connect Mobile headset is not deleted from the §OK§ Select and press known devices list.
  • Page 83 Connecting/using other devices Accepting/transferring calls on the Please note headset For instructions on sending vCards to a Bluetooth device or receiving them from Prerequisite: Bluetooth is activated; a con- a Bluetooth device, see page nection has been established between the Bluetooth headset and the base ¢...
  • Page 84 Connecting/using other devices Bluetooth is activated on the base. The base Select at each call: This allows you to choose connects to the mobile. whether to use the fixed line connection or the GSM connection for each call: Please note Enter the number, including the You can also assign this function to a area code, and pick up the...

  • Page 85: Connecting And Using A Wire-Bound Headset

    Connecting/using other devices Simultaneous Bluetooth Please note connections You should still use the Headset func- tion key if your headset has a P2T key. Your base can connect to both a headset and For instructions on adjusting the a data device/mobile via Bluetooth at the speaking volume on your headset, ¢...

  • Page 86: Setting Up The Base

    Setting up the base Setting up the base Calendar Open calendar/enter new appointment ¢ page 70): ¢ ¢ Í Organizer Your base is preconfigured but you can Calendar change the settings to suit your individual Bluetooth requirements. Activate/deactivate Bluetooth mode ¢...

  • Page 87: Changing The Display Language

    Setting up the base Line Selection Changing the display Assign line selection to a key. If a mobile language is connected to the base via Bluetooth, for each call you can choose whether the You can view the display texts in different call should take place via the fixed line or ¢...
  • Page 88 The type of info service available to your Activating/deactivating the info base is set on the Internet on the ticker Gigaset.net server. You can change the You can display text information from the settings via your PC web browser Internet (weather information etc.) that is set (see user guide for the Web configurator;...

  • Page 89: Changing The Handsfree/Receiver Volume

    Setting up the base ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: During a call Time Control You can adjust the volume during a call using the R and S keys. Each time Prerequisite: The date and time have already been set.

  • Page 90: Setting The Ringer Melody

    Setting up the base Setting the ringer melody Setting time control for external calls You can select various ringers, melodies or any sound from the resource directory You can specify a time period when you do (page 90). not want the base to signal external calls e.g., during the night.

  • Page 91: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Setting up the base Activating/deactivating the ringer Activating/deactivating advisory tones You can deactivate the ringer on your base before you answer a call or when the base is in idle status; the ringer can be deactivated Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you permanently or just for the current call.

  • Page 92: Resource Directory

    You can download some pictures and If you delete a sound that is being used as sounds from a PC with the Gigaset Quick- ¢ the ringer melody, the default melody will Sync software page 106).

  • Page 93: Configuring The System Settings

    Press the display key to save menu on the base, on a registered the settings. Gigaset SL78H, SL400H, S79H handset or via the Web configurator on the base. Protecting against The following steps are carried out using the unauthorised access base.

  • Page 94: Setting Your Own Area Code

    Configuring the system settings Setting your own area code Setting the base's IP address in LAN To transfer phone numbers (e.g., in vCards), it is essential that your area code (interna- Prerequisite: Your base is connected to a ¢ tional and local area code) is saved on the router or a PC page 15).

  • Page 95: Updating The Phone Firmware

    Configuring the system settings For IP Address Type Static: Updating the phone IP Address firmware Enter the IP address that is to be assigned to the base (overwriting the current set- Prerequisite: The base is connected to the tings). Internet (i.e., connected to a router, ¢...

  • Page 96: Activating Repeater Support

    Configuring the system settings Activating repeater support Please note The firmware update can take up to You can increase the range and signal three minutes. strength of your base using a repeater. You When updating from the Internet, will need to activate repeater mode. This will checks are made to ensure that no terminate any calls that are in progress at the newer version of the firmware exists.

  • Page 97: Restoring The Base To The Default Settings

    Configuring the system settings If there are no handsets or repeaters regis- Checking the base's MAC tered to the base, the base's DECT interface address is automatically deactivated. If you switch the base to registration mode ¢ Depending on your network configuration, page 73) to reregister handsets/repeat- you may have to enter your base's MAC...

  • Page 98: Connecting The Base To A Pabx

    Connecting the base to a PABX Connecting the base to Setting pauses a PABX Changing the pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary if your PABX requires them; see the PABX user You can change the length of the pause that guide.

  • Page 99: Setting Recall

    Connecting the base to a PABX Setting recall By default, your phone is set for operation on the main connection (recall 250 ms). For operation on a PABX, you may have to change this value. Please refer to the user guide for your PABX.

  • Page 100: Customer Service & Assistance

    (0.026 € per minute from the Greek phone network. For calls from mobile phone networks, other prices may apply.) 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 spec- ified 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 101: Questions And Answers

    89). your base, visit our website at ¥ ¢ 2. Call divert set for "All Calls". www.gigaset.com/service Deactivate call divert page 32). for assistance 24/7. The table below contains The display shows "Please check phone connec- a list of common problems and possible tion".
  • Page 102 ¥ Use only the firmware available on the Its memory is full. ¥ preconfigured Gigaset configuration ¥ Delete old messages. server. Play back new messages and delete. 3. If Server not accessible is displayed, the The answering machine will not record a call or ¥...

  • Page 103: Checking Service Information

    As a pixel is made up of net. three sub-pixels (red, green, blue), it is Gigaset Communications GmbH hereby possible that pixel colours may vary. declares that the phone described in this This is completely normal and does not user guide is in compliance with the indicate a fault.

  • Page 104: Guarantee Certificate

    Guarantee default becoming evident. detriment of the customer. Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned to Gigaset Communications shall vest in Gigaset To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Communications.

  • Page 105: Environment

    Our environmental mission towards protecting the environment. statement Disposal We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear social responsibility and are actively com- All electrical and electronic equipment must mitted to a better world. Our ideas, technol- be disposed of separately from general...

  • Page 106: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Specifications Power consumption of the base Caring for your telephone In idle status Approx. 3.6 W Wipe the base station, charging cradle and During a call Approx. 4.3 W handset with a damp cloth (do not use sol- vent) or an antistatic cloth.

  • Page 107: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix Writing and editing text Writing an SMS/names Press the relevant key several times to enter The following rules apply when writing text: Each key between Q and O is letters/characters. ¤ Enter the individual letters/characters by assigned several letters and characters. Control the cursor with u v t s.

  • Page 108: Using Gigaset Quicksync - Additional Functions Via The Pc Interface

    It is not possible to have two parallel con- nections active between the PC and base The firmware for your Gigaset phone via Bluetooth and LAN. includes integrated Open Source licensed software from third-party providers. These...

  • Page 109: Gnu General Public License (Gpl)

    (and sors for the Open Source software. Gigaset charge for this service if you wish), that you Communications GmbH shall not accept lia-...

  • Page 110: Gnu General Public License

    Appendix Also, for each author's protection and ours, we You may charge a fee for the physical act of trans- want to make certain that everyone understands ferring a copy, and you may, at your discretion, that there is no warranty for this free software. If offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee.
  • Page 111 Appendix In addition, mere aggregation of another work not 4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distrib- based on the Program with the Program (or with a ute the Program except as expressly provided work based on the Program) on a volume of a stor- under this License.
  • Page 112 Appendix NO WARRANTY It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF claims or to contest validity of any such claims; CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PRO- this section has the sole purpose of protecting the GRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICA- integrity of the free software distribution system,...

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  • Page 118 Appendix NO WARRANTY It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right 15. BECAUSE THE LIBRARY IS LICENSED FREE OF claims or to contest validity of any such claims; CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE this section has the sole purpose of protecting the LIBRARY, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICA- integrity of the free software distribution system...
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  • Page 120: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Codec Coder/decoder Codec is a procedure that digitalises and compresses analogue voice before it is sent via the Internet, and decodes – i.e., translates Authentication into analogue voice – digital data when Restriction of access to a network/service by voice packets are received.
  • Page 121 Network sub- Name of one (of several) web server(s) on scribers. The protocol is made available in the Internet (e.g., Gigaset.net). The domain the network by a server. A DHCP server can, name is assigned to the relevant IP address for example, be a router.
  • Page 122 Glossary DynDNS Fixed IP address Dynamic DNS A fixed IP address is assigned to a network Domain names and IP addresses are component manually during network con- assigned via DNS. For Dynamic IP addresses figuration. Unlike the Dynamic IP address, a this service is enhanced with "Dynamic fixed IP address does not change.
  • Page 123 Glossary G.729A/B Internet Standard for a Codec. Global WAN. A series of protocols known as TCP/IP have been defined for exchanging The voice quality is more likely to be lower data. with G.729A/B. As a result of the high level of compression, the necessary bandwidth is Network subscribers are identifiable via...
  • Page 124 Glossary Local Area Network Network Address Translation Network with a restricted physical range. Method for converting (private) A LAN can be wireless (WLAN) and/or wired. addresses to one or more (public) IP addresses. NAT enables the IP addresses of Local IP address Network subscribers (e.g., your telephone ) The local or private IP address is the address...
  • Page 125 Glossary Port forwarding Ringback when the call is not answered The Internet gateway (e.g., your router) for- = CCNR (Completion of calls on no reply). wards data packets from the Internet that If a party does not reply when called, a caller are directed to a certain Port to the port con-...
  • Page 126 Glossary Transport protocol Controls data transport between two com- Server munication partners (applications). Provides a service to other Network sub- See also: UDP, TCP, TLS. scribers (Clients). The term can indicate a computer/PC or an application. A server is addressed via IP address/Domain name Port.

  • Page 127: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset SL400H handset Genuine metal frame and keypad High-quality keypad illumination 1.8´´ TFT colour display Bluetooth® and mini USB Directory for up to 500 vCards Talk/standby time of up to 14h/230h...
  • Page 128 Accessories Gigaset C610H handset Social life management with room monitor and birthday reminders, One Touch Call mode Individual programming of ringtones with 6 VIP-groups High-quality keypad with illumination 1.8´´ TFT colour display Directory for up to 150 vCards Talk/standby time of up to 12h/180h, standard batteries...
  • Page 129 Gigaset handset and the base. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater Compatibility For more information on handset functions in relation to Gigaset bases, please visit: www.gigaset.com/compatibility All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal...

  • Page 130: Index

    Index Index Area code ....setting own area code Assigning ..... . . function keys .
  • Page 131 Index transfer ......Conference (internal) ....
  • Page 132 Index opening ......messages whilst making ..... .
  • Page 133 Index Guarantee Certificate ....Internet ......
  • Page 134 Index Locating a handset ....phone ......
  • Page 135 Index after access code ....handset ......
  • Page 136 Index sending to an e-mail address ......troubleshooting ........

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