Gigaset A400 User guide
Gigaset A400
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of the batteries
(¢ page 6)
2 Signal strength (¢ page 6)
3 Internal number of the handset
4 Using the display keys
5 Control key (p)
t: Open the menu for setting
the volume (¢ page 15)
s: Open the directory
(¢ page 8)
u: Display the list of registered
handsets
v: Microphone off (¢ page 7)
6 Accept/speaker key (¢ page 7)
7 End call key and On/Off key
8 Ringer melody on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
9 Keypad lock on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
10 Message key (¢ page 8)
11 Microphone
12 Recall key
- Recall (flash)
- Dialling pause (press and hold)
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Display keys on handset:
Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in
the display.
Dis-
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Þ Menu
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5
6
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Please note
To c hange the display language, proceed as described on page 10.
Function when pressed
play
Open redial list ¢ page 8.
Þ
Menu
Open main/submenu (see
menu tree ¢ page 15).
Go back one menu level.
“
Scroll up/down or adjust
U
volume with q.
Move cursor to left/right
T
with r.
Backspace deletes one
˜
character at a time from
right to left.
OK
Confirm menu function or
save entry.
Other icons in the top display line:
Ú
Ringer melody off
Keypad locked
Ø
Eco Mode+ activated
½
(¢ page 1)
The base at a glance
Registration/paging key:
Search for handsets
(press briefly, "paging"
¢ page 9)
Register handsets (press
and hold ¢ page 9).
ECO DECT
You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A400.
Reducing energy consumption
Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug and uses less power.
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. The transmission power on the base is re duce d to v irt ual ly ze ro wh en o nly
one handset is registered and the handset is in the base.
You can reduce the transmission power of the handset and base even more by
using Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see menu tree page 15):
u Eco Mode: 80% transmission power reduction in standby mode and during
a call (the range of the base is reduced).
u Eco Mode+: 100% transmission power deactivation in standby mode (top
left display icon
can be reached. You hear the ringing tone if the base can be reached. When
Eco Mode+ is activated, handset standby time is reduced by approx. 50%.
Registering handsets that do not support Eco Mode+ will cause the mode to
be deactivated on the base and all other handsets.
½). Press and hold the accept key c to check that the base
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Safety precautions
Be sure to read this user guide and the safety precautions in
detail before using your telephone. Explain their content
and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children.
Only use the mains unit supplied.
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Only fit the recommended, rechargeable batteries (¢ page 12), i.e. never use any other battery
type or non-rechargeable batteries as this could
result in significant health risks and personal
injury.
Using your telephone may affect nearby medical
equipment. Be aware of the technical conditions in
your particular environment, e.g., doctor's surgery.
Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear
when it is ringing. Otherwise you risk serious and
permanent damage to your hearing.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming
noise in hearing aids.
Do not install the phone in a bathroom or shower
room. The handset and base are not splashproof.
Do not use your phone in environments with a
potential explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops.
If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure
you also give them the user guide.
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Remove faulty bases from use or have them
repaired by our Service department, as t hey could
interfere with other wireless services.
Care
Wipe the base station, charging cradle and handset
with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic
cloth.
Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.
Contact with liquid
If the handset has come into contact with liquid:
u Switch off the handset and remove the battery
pack immediately.
u Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.
u Pat all parts dry, then place the handset with the
battery compartment open and the keypad facing
down in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours
(not in a microwave, oven etc.).
u Do not switch on the handset again until it is com-
pletely dry.
When it has fully dried out, you will normally be able
to use it again.
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Disposal
Batteries should not be disposed of in general
household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained
from your local authority.
All electrical and electronic equipment must be
disposed of separately from general household
waste using the sites designated by local authorities.
If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out
rubbish bin, the product is subject to European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
The appropriate disposal and separate collection
of used equipment serve to prevent potential
harm to the environment and to healt h. They are a
precondition for the re-use and recycling of used
electrical and electronic equipment.
For further information on disposing of your used
equipment, please contact your local authority or
your refuse collection service..
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad lock
(¢ page 1) is activated!
Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
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First steps
Checking the package contents
u One Gigaset A400 base
u One power adapter
u One Gigaset handset
u One phone cord
u Two ba tteries
u One battery cover
u One user guide
mult
If you have purchased a model with
teries, a battery cover and a charging cradle with powe
Setting up the base and charger (if included)
The base and charging cradle are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +5°C
to +45°C.
¤ Set up the base at a central point in the building on a flat, non-slip surface.
Please note
y attention to the range of the base.
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This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings. The
range is reduced when Eco Mode is activated (¢ page 15).
phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of
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differ
ent varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the occurrence of marks on the
surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.
You can also mount the base and charging cradle
Please note:
u Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat
trical devices.
u Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.
iple handsets, the package should contain two bat-
r adapter for each additional handset.
on the wall (see packaging).
sources, direct sunlight or other elec-
Connecting the base
¤ First, connect the telephone jack 2 and insert
the cables into the cable ducts.
¤ Then, connect the power adapter 1.
Please note:
u The power adapter must alway
as the phone will not operate without a mains
connection.
u Use only the power adapter and phone cord
lied.
supp
can vary.
s be connected,
Pin connections on telephone cables
1
1
2
1
Connecting the charger (if included)
T
a
2
1
4
¤ Connect the flat plug from the mains adapter 1.
¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 2.
4
To disconnect the plug from the charger, press the release button
3 and disconnect the plug 4.
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
Warn ing
Only use rechargeable batteries (¢ page 12) recommended by Gigaset Communications
GmbH, i. e. never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery, as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example,
could be damaged or 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.
¤ Insert the batteries with the polarity
in the correct direction.
The polarity is indicated in/on the
battery compartment.
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the outer casing of the batteries
¤ Slide the battery cover back into the main cas-
ing until it clicks into place.
o reopen the battery cover, for instance to
replace the batteries, press the grooved
rea at the top of the cover and slide it
downwards.
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Initial charging and discharging of the batteries
The correct charge status can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged.
¤ Charge the handset in the base for 6 hours.
6 h
Please note
The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset A400 base or the corresponding charging cradle.
¤ Af
ter charging, remove the handset from the base and only replace it when the batteries
are fully discharged.
Please note
u The handset is pre-registered with the base. If you have purchased a model with mul-
tiple handsets, all handsets will already be registered with the base. You do not need
to register the handset again.
u After the first battery charge and discharge, you may place your handset in the charger
after every call.
u Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries
from the handset and reinsert them.
u The batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous.
u After a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical reasons.
Changing the display language
If you do not understand the language that has been set, press:
Menu ¤ 421 ¤ q Select language ¤ OK (‰= selected)
¤ a (press and hold to return to idle status)
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