Gigaset AL110, AL110A User Manual

Gigaset AL110/AL110A

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11.12. 11:56 INT MENU

1Charge status of the bat-

teries

2Answer machine icon

(AL110A only) 3Display keys 4Message key 5Directory key 6 Control key (

7 Talk key 8End call key and

On/Off key 9 Ringer tone on/off (press

and hold in idle status)

10 Keypad lock on/off

(press and hold)

11 Recall key

- Consultation call

(flash)

- Dialling pause

(press and hold)

12 Microphone 13 "Microphone off" key

The handset at a glance

Display keys:

Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display.

Note

New messages in the calls list/ answer machine (network mailbox) list (

¢ p. 8) are indicated by

a flashing display.

Display Function when pressed

INT

Call other registered handsets

¢ p. 10.

Open main/submenu (see Menu tree

¢ p. 15).

“ 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.

Confirm menu function or save entry.

The base station at a glance

Registration/paging key:

Search for handsets (press briefly, "Paging"

¢ p. 10)

¢ p. 10).

ECO DECT

You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset AL110/ AL110A.

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 station. The transmission power on the base station is reduced to virtually zero when only one handset is registered and the handset is in the base station.

You can reduce the transmission power of the handset and base station even more by using Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see Menu tree

¢ p. 16):

◆ Eco Mode: 80% transmission power reduction in standby mode and dur-

ing a call (the range of the base station is reduced).

◆ Eco Mode+: 100% transmission power deactivation in standby mode

(top left display icon

½). Press and hold the talk key c to check that the

base station can be reached. You will hear the ringing tone if the base station can be reached.

Gigaset helpdesk: 0845 3670812 (for further details

¢ p. 13)

Safety precautions

Read this user guide and the safety precautions carefully before use. Explain their contents and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children.

Only use the mains unit supplied.

Fit only the recommended, rechargeable batteries (

(non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.

The operation of medical appliances may be affected. 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 station 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 someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide.

Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by our service, as they could interfere with other wireless services.

¢ p. 12), i.e. never use a conventional

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:

1. Switch off the handset and remove the battery pack immediately.

2. Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.

3. 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.).

4. Do not switch on the handset again until it is completely dry.

When it has fully dried out, you will normally be able to use it again.

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 or the dealer you purchased the product from. 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, your refuse collection service or the dealer you purchased the product from.

Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad lock

¢ p. 1) is activated!

( Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.

First steps

Check the pack contents

◆ One Gigaset AL110/AL110A base station,

◆ one mains adapter,

◆ one Gigaset AL110H handset,

◆ one phone cord,

◆ one battery pack,

◆ one battery cover,

◆ one user guide plus one quick start guide.

If you have purchased a model with mult battery pack, a battery cover and a charging cradle with mains adapter for each additional handset.

iple handsets, the package should contain one

Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included)

The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5 °C to +45 °C.

¤ Set up the base station at a central location on a flat, non-slip surface in your house or

apartment.

Please note

y attention to the range of the base station.

P 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 (

The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of 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 station and charging cradle on the wall.

Please note:

◆ Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other elec-

trical devices.

◆ Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.

¢ p. 16).

Connecting the base station

¤ First connect the mains adapter 1. ¤ Then connect the telephone jack 2 and

insert the cables into the cable ducts.

Please note:

◆ The mains adapter must always be con-

nected, as the phone will

without mains connection.

◆ Only use the mains adapter and phone

cord supplied. Pin connections on telephone cables can vary.

not operate

¤ Connect the flat plug from the power supply 1. ¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket 2.

If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button 3 and disconnect the plug 4.

¤ Insert the plug into the socket

as shown in the enlarged view.

¤ Insert the battery pack. ¤ Place the leads in the lead

guides.

¤ Place the cover on the battery compartment

as shown in the diagram, then push it up until it clicks into position.

If you need to open the battery cover, for instance to replace the batteries:

¤ Press down on the battery cover below its

upper end and slide the cover down.

Connecting the charging cradle (if included)

Setting up the handset for use

The display is protected by a plastic film.

Please remove the protective film!

Inserting the battery pack and closing the battery cover

Warn ing

◆ Place the battery leads in the lead guides so that the battery cover cannot catch on

leads and damage them when it is closed.

◆ Use only the rechargeable battery pack recommended by Gigaset Communications

¢ p. 12), i.e. never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery pack as this

GmbH ( could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the battery

could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of

pack using batteries that are not of the recommended type.

¤ Place the handset in the base/charging cradle for 7 hours.

7 h

¤ Then remove the handset from the

base/charging cradle and do not replace it until the batteries are fully discharged.

Placing the handset in the base/charging cradle

¤ Place the handset in the base/charging cradle with its display facing forward.

Each handset is registered with the base at the factory. You do not need to complete a registration. If you wish to use your handset with a diffe base, you will have to register the handset manually ( To charge the batteries, leave the handset in the base/cha

Please note

Only place the handset in the base/charging cradle that is intended for it.

Initial charging and discharging of the batteries

The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and di charged.

rent base or use further handsets with your

¢ p. 10).

rging cradle.

Please note

◆ After the first battery charge and discharge you may replace your handset in the base/

charging cradle after every call.

◆ Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries

from the handset and reinsert them.

◆ The batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous.

◆ After a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical reasons.

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 can be used.

MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Date/Time ¢ OK ¢ Date: ¢ ~ (enter the day, month and year in 6-digit format) ¢ OK ¢ Time: ¢ ~ (enter hours and minutes in 4-digit format) ¢ OK (display message: Saved) ¢ a (press and hold to return to idle status)

Please note

When entering the time and date, you can move the p by pressing the control button up or down.

osition of an entry to the left or right

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