Siemens AS180, AS185, AS280, AS285 Operating Manual

Gigaset AS180/AS185/AS280/AS285

The handset at a glance

1 Charge status of

the batteries

2 Answer machine icon

(AS185/AS285 only) 3Display keys 4Message key

Flashes: new messages

received 5 AS180/AS185:

h Directory key

AS280/AS285:

d Handsfree key

6 Control key (u) 7Talk key 8 AS280/AS285:

h Directory key

(press down) 9 End call and

On/Off key

10 Ringer on/off

(press and hold

in idle status)

11 Keypad lock on/off

(press and hold)

12 Recall key

- Consultation call

(flash)

- Dialling pause

(press and hold)

13 Microphone 14 "Microphone off" key

10 11 12

13 14

4 5 6 7

8 9

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Display keys on handset:

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

Display icon

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Function when pressed

Call other registered handsets

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“ U

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.

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The base station at a glance

AS185/AS285 base station

AS180/AS280 base station

1 Registration/paging key:

Search for handsets (press briefly, "Paging" Register handsets (press and hold

2 On/Off key: activate and deactivate answer machine.

Lights up: answer machine is activated.

3 Volume keys: (– = quieter; + = louder)

76 4

During message playback: adjust the speaking volume. While phone is ringing: adjust ringer volume.

4 Play/Stop key:

Play back messages from the answer machine, or cancel playback. Flashes: there is at least one new message or message is in the process of being recorded.

Flashes very quickly: memory is full.

During message playback:

5 Delete current message. 6 Skip to the start of the current message (press once) or go to the

previous message (press twice).

7 Skip to next message.

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Safety precautions

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

Only use t

Fit only the recom batteries (¢ page 12), i.e. never use any

other battery type or non-rechargeable batteries as this could result in significant health risks and per

The operation of medical appliances may be af in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's sur

Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear w 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 sho are not splashproof.

Do not use your phone in environments with a po

If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sur

Please remove faulty base stations from use or h interfere with other wireless services.

Disposal

Batteries should not be disposed of in general ho posal regulations, details of which can be obt you purchased the product from. All electrical and electronic equipment must be disp waste using the sites designated by local authorities. If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbi Directive 2002/96/EC. The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health. Th cling of used electrical and electronic equipment. For further information on disposing of your used 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

vailable in all countries.

he mains adapter supplied.

mended, rechargeable

sonal injury.

fected. Be aware of the technical conditions

gery.

hen it is ringing. Otherwise you risk serious

wer room. The handset and base station

tential explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops.

e you also give them the user guide.

ave them repaired by our service, as they could

usehold waste. Observe the local waste dis-

ained from your local authority or the dealer

osed of separately from general household

sh bin, the product is subject to European

ey are a precondition for the re-use and recy-

equipment, please contact your local

Care

Wipe down the base station and handset with a

damp cloth (no solvents) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.

Contact with liquid

If the handset should come into contact with liquid:

◆ Switch the handset off and remove the bat-

teries 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 (no

t 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

to use it again.

able

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You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset AS180/AS185/AS280/AS285.

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 hand 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 han

Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see Menu tree

set's transmission power is reduced

dset and base station even more by using

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◆ Eco Mode: 80% transmission power reduc-

tion in standby mode and during a call (the

ge of the base station is reduced).

ran

◆ 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.

First steps

Check the pack contents

◆ one Gigaset AS180/AS185/AS280/AS285 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 mo batteries, a battery cover and a charging cradle with mains adapter for each additional handset.

del with multiple handsets, the package should contain two

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.

Pa 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

rks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.

ma 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.

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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 sup on telephone cables can vary.

plied. Pin connections

Connecting the charging cradle (if included)

¤ 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 ( Communications GmbH as this could result in significant health risks and damage to property. For example,

he outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed or the batteries could explode.

t The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.

* Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the Siemens trademark.

. Never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries,

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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

Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station.

Put into base

¤ Place the handset with

the display facing up in the base station.

Registering

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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 number appears in the top left of the display, e.g. 2. If the internal numbers 1–4 are already assigned to other devices, number 4 will be overwritten.

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:

= e V U (flat to full)

– –

= flashes: batteries almost flat e V U flashes: charging

–

Please note

◆ Each key press interrupts the automatic registration.

◆ If automatic registration does not work, the handset will have to be registered

manually (

◆ Only place the handset in the base station or 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 discharged.

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¤ Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for

eight hours.

8 h

¤ Then remove the handset from the base station or charging cradle

and do not replace it until the batteries are fully discharged.

Please note

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

base station or 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 rea-

sons.

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 dat or right by pressing the control button up or down.

Display in idle status

Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example.

If the answer machine is activated (AS185/AS285), the

swer machine icon

an Your answer machine is set with a pre-recorded announcement.

× will be displayed in the header.

Activating/deactivating the handset

Press and hold the end call key a to activate or deactivate the handset. If you place a deactivated handset in the base s

ically activate.

e, you can move the position of an entry to the left

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tation or charging cradle, it will automat-

Your phone is now ready for use!

If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips on troubleshooting ("Questions and answers"

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Making calls

Making external calls and ending calls

External calls are calls using the public telephone network.

(Enter the phone number) ¢c.

The phone number is dialled. (Or you can fi press and hold number.) During the call you can adjust the earpiece volume using

End the call/cancel dialling:

Press the end call key You can automatically insert a network provider dial

ling code before any phone number (see Menu

tree "Preselection"

c [dial tone] and then enter the

t and set the volume with u.

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Accepting a call

The handset indicates an incoming call by ringing and by a display on the screen.

Press the talk key

Auto Answer is activated (see Menu tree

When

c to accept the call.

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base station/charging cradle. In idle status, use ting the call volume and use

Calling Line Identification

When you receive a call, the caller's number will be displayed on your handset; the caller's name will be displayed if it is stored in the directory.

Requirements:

ou have asked your network provider for the

1 Y

caller's number (CLIP) to be displayed on your

andset screen.

caller has asked the network provider for

2 The

his number to be identified (CLI).

not requested Calling Line Identification,

Withheld appears if the caller has withheld CLI, and Unavailable appears if CLI has not been requested.

appears in the display if you have

Switch to mute

You can mute your handset when making external calls. Your caller can no longer hear you. Press the "Microphone off" key activate/deactivate the function.

t to activate the menu for set-

u to set the volume.

m during the call to

Handsfree talking (AS280/AS285 only)

To activate while dialling:

Enter the number

key

Switching between earpiece and handsfree mo

de:

During a call and when listening to the answer machine (AS to activate or deactivate handsfree talking. During a call, use ting the handsfree volume and use volume.

~ and press the handsfree

285 only), press the handsfree key

t to activate the menu for set-

u to set the

Using the directory and lists

Calls list/voicemail (network mailbox) list

An advisory tone sounds and the message key flashes as soo n as a new entry appears in the calls

list/voicemail list. A message appears in the display.

When you press the played. If only one list contains new messages,

is will be opened automatically.

Please note:

If calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will r

eceive a message if the appropriate settings have

been set (depending on your network provider).

Calls list

Precondition: CLIP (¢ page 7) Depending on the type of list set, the calls list con-

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tains (

◆ answered calls

◆ missed calls

◆ calls recorded by the answer machine (AS185/

AS285 only) Depending on the type of list set, all numbers of

e last 25 incoming calls are saved or just the

th missed calls are saved.

The calls list is displayed as follows:

CallsList 01+02

Number of new entries + number of old, read entries

f key, all the lists are dis-

+ 16 hidden pages

Siemens AS180, AS185, AS280, AS285 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety precautions

Care

Contact with liquid

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Making calls

Making external calls and ending calls

Accepting a call

Calling Line Identification

Switch to mute

Using the directory and lists

Directory

Calls list/voicemail (network mailbox) list