Gigaset A18H User Guide
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Gigaset A18H
Gigaset
The handset at a glance
The handset at a glance
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INT 1
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§§§§Menu§§§§
1 Display in idle status
2 Charge status of the batteries (page 2)
3 Display keys (page 11)
4 Control key
t Access to base station’s Calls list.
s Access to base station’s directory.
5 Mute key
Mute/unmute microphone.
6 End Call key, On/Off key
End call, cancel function, go back to idle status, activate/deactivate handset (press and
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hold in idle status)
7 2.5 mm socket (mono) for headset
8 Pound (#) key
Enter symbol #
Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in idle
status)
Switch between uppercase/lowercase letters for text entry.
9 Redial/Pause key
Open redial list (in idle status) or insert a
dialing pause (when editing a number).
10 Microphone
11 Intercom/Hold/Conference key
Set up an internal call
Switch between external call and internal
handset, or transfer a call during external
call.
Set up a conference call with an external line
and an internal handset (press and hold in
hold-intercom mode).
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Note:
Pictures in this user manual may differ from
the actual product.
Note:
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911
When only one handset is registered to the
base station, the key is redundant and
therefore has no function.
12 Star (*) key
Ring tone on/off (press and hold)
Switch temporarily to tone dialing (DTMF).
Switch between AM and PM during time setting.
Switch number format in the Calls list.
13 Talk/Flash key
Answer or start a call.
Key flashes: incoming call.
Add a flash (in the directory)
Send FLASH (when off hook).
14 Handsfree key
Answer or place a call in speaker mode.
Switch between speaker on and speaker off
(in off hook mode).
15 Voice mail
Connect to your voice mailbox.
16 Reception indicator (page 2)
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The handset at a glance
Overview of handset’s display icons
Ä Reception indicator
Handset is linked with the base station.
Flashes: the handset is out of range or
not registered
e Charge status of the batteries
= e U (empty to full)
= flashes: batteries almost empty
= U flashes: batteries charging
Å Ringer off icon
Ring tone volume of handset is turned
off
Off-Hook
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Outgoing call initiated and during a call
Flashes: indicates incoming call
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Ó Calls list icon
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Handsfree icon
Handsfree mode activated
Voice mail envelope
At least one new message on voice mailbox
Entries stored in the base station‘s Calls list.
Flashes: New missed calls in the Calls list
Answering machine icon
Answering machine at the base station is
switched on.
Flashes: answering machine is recording or
is being operated by another handset
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Contents
Contents
The handset at a glance . . . . . . . . 1
Overview of handset’s display icons . . 2
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Notes on the operating
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Example: menu input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gigaset A18H – First Steps . . . . . 6
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . 6
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Putting an external call on hold . . . . . . 9
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Handsfree operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating the handset . . . . . . . . 10
Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Returning to idle status . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . 11
Using several handsets . . . . . . . 12
Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
De-registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the base station . . . . . . . . . 12
Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the name of a handset . . . 13
Changing the display language . . . . . 13
Setting the display contrast . . . . . . . . 13
Activating/deactivating auto answer . 13
Adjusting the loudspeaker and
earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing ring tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Activating/deactivating the
key-touch tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . . 16
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . 18
End-user limited warranty . . . . . . . . . 18
Menu of the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Safety precautions
Safety precautions*
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Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the underside of the
device.
Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type.
Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries as they may pose a health
hazard or cause injury.
Do not charge the handset in charging cradle or base station while the headset
is connected.
Make sure the rechargeable battery is inserted the right way round.
Use the battery specified in these operating instructions.
The phone may affect medical equipment so always switch your phone off
before entering hospitals or doctors’ practices.
Notice to Hearing Aid Wearers:
This phone system is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Do not operate the phone in places where there is a risk of explosion
(such as paint workshops).
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The handset is not splash-proof (see page 14).
Drivers must not use the phone while driving.
The phone must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Make sure it cannot
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be switched on accidentally.
If you give your telephone to someone else you should also give them the operating instructions.
Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated!
* also see page 16
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Notes on the operating instructions
Notes on the operating
instructions
This section explains the meaning of certain symbols and typographical conventions used in this user guide.
Symbols used
On / Off (example)
Select one of the two menu
functions specified.
~ Enter digits or letters.
§Back§ The display keys' current func-
tions are shown reverse highlighted in the bottom display
line. Press the display key
below to launch the function.
q Press the top or the bottom of
the control key: scroll up or
down.
c / Q / * etc.
Press the corresponding key of
the handset.
Example: menu input
In the user guide, the steps you need to
perform are shown in abbreviated form.
This is illustrated below using "Changing
the display language" as an example.
Please proceed as described in the box
below.
§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset ¢ Language
¢ English / Español / Français
¤ With the handset in idle status, press
the right display key to open the main
menu.
¤ Select Settings using the control key q
– press the control key at the top or
bottom.
¤ Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the
function Settings.
The Settings submenu is displayed.
¤ Press the bottom of the control key s
repeatedly until Handset is selected.
¤ Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the
function.
The Handset submenu is displayed.
¤ Press the bottom of the control key s
repeatedly until Language is selected.
¤ Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the
function.
The Language submenu is displayed.
¤ Select the language you want using
the control key q – press the control
key at the top or bottom.
¤ Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the
selected language.
The language is now changed for all text.
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Gigaset A18H – First Steps
Gigaset A18H – First Steps
Package contents
u One Gigaset A18H handset with bat-
tery cover
u Two batteries
u One belt clip
u One Gigaset charging cradle
u One AC adapter for charging cradle
u One User Guide
Headset socket
Which headsets are compatible?
Please call the Service number
1-866-247-8758 or contact us at
www.gigaset.com/customercare
mation.
Caution:
Do not charge the handset in charging cradle
or base station while the headset is connected.
Setting up the handset for use
for infor-
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Underside of the charging cradle
Inserting the batteries
Caution:
Use only rechargeable Nickel-metal hydride
(NiMH) UL-approved AAA batteries. Never use
a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or
other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For
example, the batteries could explode. The
phone could also malfunction or be damaged
as a result of using batteries that are not of the
recommended type.
Connecting the charging cradle
¤ First connect the power adapter to the
charging cradle (1) and then the AC
power adapter to the 110V AC power
socket (2) as shown below.
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Note:
If attached, remove the belt clip before opening the battery cover.
¤ Open the battery cover.
Gigaset A18H – First Steps
¤ Insert the batteries according to the
correct polarity (see diagram).
¤ Close the cover, and press the top so
that it clicks into place.
Attaching the belt clip
There are notches on the sides of the
handset for attaching the belt clip, nearly
at the same height as the handset earpiece.
¤ Press the belt clip onto the back of the
handset so that the protrusions on the
belt clip engage with the notches.
Placing the handset in the charging cradle
¤ Place the handset in the charging cra-
dle with the handset's display facing
outwards.
Charging the batteries for the first time
¤ To charge the batteries, leave the hand-
set in the charging cradle continuously
for ten hours.
The alternately flashing battery icons =
at the upper right of the display screen
U
indicate that the batteries are being
charged.
Note:
– If the handset has turned itself off because
its batteries are empty, and you then place
the handset into the charging cradle, it will
turn on automatically.
– Only place the handset into the base sta-
tion or charging cradle specifically
intended for it.
– During handset operation, the battery icon
e indicates the charge status of the bat-
teries (page 1).
– The batteries may feel warm as they are
charging. This is not dangerous.
For questions and troubleshooting, see
page 14.
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