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Gigaset A490/A495
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of the batteries
2 Answering machine icon (A495 only)
3 Display keys
4 Message key
Flashes: new messages received
t
5 Use
to activate the menu for setting
the volume
6 Handsfree key
7 Control key (u)
8 Talk key
9 Directory key
(press down on the control key)
10 End call key and
On/Off key
11 Ringer tone on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
12 Keypad lock on/off (press and hold)
13 Recall key
- Consultation call (flash)
- Dialling pause (press and hold)
14 Microphone
15 "Microphone off" key
Please note
Charge the handset for
18 hours before first use.
Display key on handset:
Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display.
Display
Function when pressed
INT
Call other registered handsets
MENU
Open main/submenu (see Menu tree
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Go back one menu level.
U
Scroll up/down or adjust volume with u.
T
Move cursor to left/right with u.
˜
Backspace deletes one character at a time.
OK
Confirm menu function or save entry.
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  • Page 1 Gigaset A490/A495 The handset at a glance 1 Charge status of the batteries 2 Answering machine icon (A495 only) 3 Display keys 4 Message key ± U Flashes: new messages received 5 Use to activate the menu for setting 11.12.
  • Page 2 The base station at a glance 1 Registration/paging key: ¢ Search for handsets (press briefly, "Paging" page 14) ¢ Register handsets (press and hold page 14). 2 On/Off key: activate and deactivate answer- ing machine. Lights up: answering machine is activated. Flashes: answering machine is operating.

  • Page 3: Reduced Energy Consumption

    ECO DECT You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A490/A495. Reduced energy consumption Your telephone has an energy-saving adapter plug and uses less energy. 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 sta- tion.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static. ƒ If you give your Gigaset to someone Contact with liquid else, make sure you also give them the user guide. If the handset has come into contact with...

  • Page 5: First Steps

    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 fumes.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning ¢ Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 17). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
  • Page 7 ¤ Insert the batteries the right way round. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment. ¤ Slide the battery cover from bot- tom up onto the casing until it clicks into place. ¤ If you need to open the bat- tery cover, for instance to replace the batteries, press the ribbing at the top of the...

  • Page 8: Initial 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 discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for 18 18 h hours. ¤...

  • Page 9: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle ± display is shown as in this example. The internal number of the handset is shown in the 11.12. 11:56 upper left corner. MENU If the answering machine is activated (A495), the ±...

  • Page 10: Making External Calls And Ending Calls

    External calls are calls using the public tele- the call to activate/deactivate the function. ¢ phone network. (Enter the phone number) Handsfree (A490/A495) The phone number is dialled. (Or you can first press and hold to hear the dial tone Activating while dialling: and then enter the number.) During the call...

  • Page 11: Storing Additional Entries In The Directory

    Storing additional entries in the Using shortcut keys directory ¢ ¢ ¢ You can assign directory entries to the keys ¢ ¢ MENU New Entry ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ enter number) ¢ ¢ ¢ (select entry) MENU enter name) Shortcut (press the key you want to assign the entry to) When storing a number you also have to...

  • Page 12: Calls List/Answering Machine (Network Mailbox) List

    Calls list/answering machine The following functions can be selected with (network mailbox) list Delete Entry Delete current entry. The message key flashes as soon as a new Copy to Dir. Copy an entry to the direc- entry appears in the calls list/answering tory.

  • Page 13: Operating The Answering Machine (A495)

    During message playback You hear the ready tone (short tone). Now ◆ speak your announcement (at least 3 sec.). to activate the menu for setting Press Stop recording to confirm or press the volume and use to set the vol- ”...

  • Page 14: Locating A Handset ("Paging")

    Registering handsets Preconditions: You can register up to four handsets on ◆ ¢ You have set a system PIN other than your base station (Gigaset A39H/A49H rec- 0000 page 19. ommended). ◆ The phone you are using for remote operation has touch tone dialling Please note (DTMF), i.e.

  • Page 15: De-Registering Handsets

    De-registering Activating/deactivating listening in ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ MENU Settings Base handsets Listening in On/Off Handsets can only be de-registered by Internal listening in (conference) resetting the base station to its default set- ¢ tings with the hardware reset. This will also To listen in to an existing external call, press reset every other setting page 16.

  • Page 16: Resetting The Handset

    Changing the display station. Release the key after approximately 5 seconds. language ¢ ¢ ¢ Changing the dialling mode ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ MENU Settings Handset You can set the dialling mode via menu. ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ select the Language ¢...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    If you have any queries about the use of Capacity: 650 mAh your telephone, visit our website at We recommend the following types of bat- www.gigaset.com/service tery: for 24-hour support. The table below con- ◆ GP 550/700 mAh tains a list of common problems and possi- ◆...

  • Page 18: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Your phone has an extensive range of fea- keys to scroll to the function tures. These are offered in the form of you require and press to confirm. menus. To return to idle status: press the key. To select a function while the phone is in idle status, press (open menu), use MENU...
  • Page 19 Message Length Maximum No limit per call (overall recording time up to 12 minutes ). 1 Minute Limit the recording time to 1 minute per call. 2 Minutes Limit the recording time to 2 minutes per call. 3 Minutes Limit the recording time to 3 minutes per call. Ring Delay Immediately Call is answered immediately.
  • Page 20 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2012 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com A31008-M2200-Y701-6-7619...

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