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Gigaset AS180/AS280
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of
the batteries
2Display keys
3Message key
Flashes: new messages
received
4 AS180:
h Directory key
AS280:
d Handsfree key
5 Control key (u)
6Talk key
7 AS280:
h Directory key
(press down)
8 End call and
On/Off key
9Ringer 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
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INT MENU
Display keys on handset:
Pressing a key launches the function that
appears above that key in the display.
Display
icon
INT
Function when pressed
Call other registered handsets
¢ page 9.
MENU
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U
T
˜
OK
Open main/submenu (see
Menu tree
Go back one menu level.
Scroll up/down or adjust
volume with u.
Move cursor to left/right
with u.
Backspace deletes one charac-
ter at a time from right to left.
Confirm menu function or
save entry.
¢ page 13).
The base station at a glance
AS180/AS280 base station
Registration/paging key:
Search for handsets (press briefly, "Paging"
Register handsets (press and hold
¢ page 9).
¢ page 9)
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Safety precautions
Read this user guide and the safety precautions carefully
before use. Explain their content and the potential haz
ards associated with using the telephone to your children.
Only use the mains adapter supplied.
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Fit only the recommended, rechargeable
batteries (¢ page 11), i.e. never use any
other battery type or non-rechargeable batteries 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.
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Please remove faulty base stations from use or
have them repaired by Service, as they could
interfere with other wireless services.
Disposal
Batteries should not be disposed of in general
household waste. Observe the local waste dis
posal 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 health.
They are a precondition for the re-use and recy
cling 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
(¢ page 1) is activated!
Not all of the functions described in this user guide are
available in all countries.
Care
Wipe the base station, charging cradle and handset
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with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an anti
static cloth.
Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.
Contact with liquid
!
If the handset has come into contact with liquid:
◆ Switch off the handset and remove the bat-
tery pack immediately.
◆ Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.
◆ 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.).
◆ 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.
ECO DECT
You are helping to protect the environment with
your Gigaset AS180/AS280.
Reduced 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
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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 sta
tion.
You can reduce the transmission power of the
handset and base station even more by using
Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see Menu tree
¢ page 14):
◆ Eco Mode: 80% transmission power reduc-
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tion in standby mode and during a call (the
range of the base station is reduced).
◆ Eco Mode+: 100% transmission power deac-
tivation 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.
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First steps
Check the pack contents
◆ one Gigaset AS180/AS280 base station,
◆ one mains adapter,
◆ one Gigaset AS18H/AS28H handset,
◆ one phone cord,
◆ two batteries,
◆ one battery cover,
◆ one user guide.
If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, the package should contain two
batteries, a battery cover and a charging cradle with mains adapter for each additional
handset.
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
Pay attention to the range of the base station.
This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings.
The range is reduced when Eco Mode (
The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of different 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
electrical devices.
◆ Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.
¢ page 14) is activated.
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
connected, as the phone will not
operate without mains connection.
◆ Only use the mains adapter and
phone
cord supplied. Pin connections
on telephone cables can vary.
2
1
1
1
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Connecting the charging cradle (if included)
2
1
¤ 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 1 and disconnect the plug 2.
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
Warning
Use only the rechargeable batteries (¢ page 11) recommended by Gigaset Commu-
nications GmbH*. Never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries, as this could
result in significant health risks and damage to property. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed 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.
2
1
*Gigaset ommunications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AGC
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¤ Insert the batteries the right
way round.
The polarity is indicated in/on
the battery compartment.
¤ Slide the battery cover back into the
main casing until it clicks into place.
If you need to open the battery cover,
or instance to replace the batteries,
place your fingertip in the grooved area
on the top of the cover and slide down.
Placing the handset in the base station and registering
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Put into base
MENU
Before you can use the phone, you must first register the
handset to the base station.
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+
¤ Place the handset with
the display facing up
in the base station.
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Registering
V
INT MENU
If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, repeat the registration process
for each individual handset. Handsets are assigned the lowest available internal number
(1–4). If more than one handset is registered to the base station, the internal handset
The handset registers automatically.
Registration can take up to 5 minutes.
Do not remove the handset from
the base station during this time.
After successful registration, the idle screen is displayed.
Charge status of the batteries:
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= e V U (flat to full)
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= flashes: batteries almost flat
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e V U flashes: charging