Siemens AS180, AS185, AS280, AS285 Operating Manual

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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

INT

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

ECO DECT

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

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 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"

¢ page 13) or contact our Customer Care team ¢ page 13.

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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rst

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.

¢ page 17), simply remove the handset from the

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-

Open the calls list

¢ CallsList 01+02 ¢ OK

The last incoming call is displayed. If necessary, use

Using other functions

u to select another entry.

u (select entry) ¢ MENU

The following functions can be selected with u:

Delete Entry Copy to Dir.

Date/Time Status

Delete List

Delete current entry.

Copy an entry to the directory.

Call date and time (if set).

New Call: new missed call. Old Call: entry already read. Answ.: call taken.

Warning! All old and new entries will be deleted.

Calling back a caller from the calls list

¢ CallsList 01+02 ¢ OK ¢ u (select entry)

¢ c

Voicemail list (AS185/AS285 only)

You can use the voicemail list to listen to the messages that are on the answer machine. The voicemail list is displayed as follows:

VoiceMail 01+02

Number of new messages + number of old, played back messages

Opening the voicemail list

¢ VoiceMail 01+02 ¢ OK

If you have new messages, playback will start with the first new message, otherwise with the first old message.

Using other functions

u (select entry) ¢ MENU

The following functions can be selected with u:

Continue Volume Copy to Dir. Delete all old

Resume paused playback.

Set the volume.

Copy an entry to the directory.

Delete all old messages.

Answer machine operation (AS185/AS285)

The answer machine can be operated from the handset or by using the key on the base station

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( The telephone is supplied with announcement. You can only record your own announcement messages using the handset. This pre-recorded announcement is used if no personal announcement is available. If the memory is full, the answer machine switches

f off automatically. It activates again automat-

itsel ically when you delete old messages.

Activating/deactivating the answer machine

MENU ¢ Voice Mail ¢ OK ¢ Answer Mach. ¢ OK (‰ = on)

When the answer machine is switched on,

± icon appears in the display.

the

Recording your own announcement

MENU ¢ Voice Mail ¢ OK ¢ Announcements ¢ OK ¢ Rec announce ¢ OK ¢ Speak after OK ¢ OK

You hear the ready tone (short tone). Now say your announcement (at least 3 seconds). Press confirm or press After recording, the announcement is played back for you to check.

Please note:

Recording ends automatically when the max.

cording time of 170 seconds is reached or if

ere is a break in speaking of more than

th 2 seconds.

a or ” to reject your recording.

Playing back or deleting announcements

See Menu tree ¢ page 15.

Playing/deleting messages

Open the voicemail list to play back messages.

Stopping and controlling playback

During message playback:

2 x t

2 x v

Stop playback.

2 again to resume.

Press Go to the start of the current message.

Skip to the previous message. Skip to the next message.

Go to the next message but one.

a pre-recorded

OK to

Deleting individual messages

While playback is paused, press the

Deleting all old messages

During playback or pause:

MENU ¢ Delete all old ¢ OK (confirm the security

prompt)

˜ display key.

Picking up a call from the answer machine

You can still accept a call while the answer machine is recording the message by pressing Recording stops and you can speak to the caller.

c .

Setting up the answer machine

The answer machine has already been preset at the factory. Make individual settings using the handset.

Details on how to set a delay time, after which the

swer machine is to answer a call, as well as

an details on how to set the recording length and activate call screening during the recording, are available from the Menu tree

¢ page 15.

Setting a different language

You can change the language used for voice prompts and the pre-recorded announcement.

MENU ¢ 4 3 9 2 1 (starts the procedure).

Select the language:

0 (German), 1 (French), 2 (Italian).

The display shows

Saved.

Assigning key 1 for fast access to the answer machine (network mailbox)

Simply press and hold key 1 on the handset and you will be connected directly to the answer machine (network mailbox).

See Menu tree

¢ page 15.

Remote operation when on the move

You can check and activate your answer machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone etc.).

Requirements:

◆ You have set a system PIN other than 0000

¢ page 17.

◆ The phone you are using for remote operation

has touch tone dialling (DTMF), i.e. you hear different tones when you press the keys.

Calling the answer machine and playing back messages

(Dial your own number) ¢ while listening to

your announcement: press the 9 key and enter the system PIN

The following keys are used for operation:

B 3 0

Go to the start of the current message. Press twice to go back to the previous

sage.

mes Stop playback. Press again to resume.

Skip to next message.

delete current message.

Activating the answer machine

(Enter your own number and allow the phone to

ring until you hear the message: "Please enter PIN")

¢ ~

enter system PIN

Your answer machine is activated. It tells you how much memory time is left. The messages are now played back. The answer machine cannot be deactivated remotely.

Locating a handset ("paging")

You can locate your handset using the base station.

◆ Briefly press the registration/paging key on the

base station (

◆ All handsets will ring simultaneously ("pag-

ing"), even if the ringer tones are deactivated. End paging: br

key on the base station (

c on a handset.

talk key

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iefly press the registration/paging

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Registering handsets

You can register up to four handsets on your base station (Gigaset AS18H/AS28H) recommended).

Please note:

additional handset must be registered on

Each the base station in order for it to work properly!

For automatic registration of handsets to

gaset AS180/AS185/AS280/AS285

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Manual registration of handsets to Gigaset AS180/ AS185/AS280/AS285

1. On the handset: MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK

¢ Handset ¢ OK ¢ Register HS ¢ Enter the sys-

tem PIN of the base station (default is 0000) ¢ OK.

Registering flashes in the display.

2. On the base station: wit entering the system PIN, press and hold the registration/paging key ( Registration takes approx. 1 minute.

hin 60 seconds of

¢ page 1) (min. 3 seconds).

De-registering handsets

Handsets can only be de-registered by resetting the base station to its default settings. This will also reset other settings If you have on compatible devices, these can only be de-registered with a h

ly registered handsets for other GAP- ardware reset ¢ page 11.

¢ page 11.

Using several handsets

Making internal calls

Internal calls are free calls to other handsets that are registered to the same base station.

To make a call to other handsets, press

◆ INT ¢ ~ (1...4, enter internal number of the

handset), the handset is called or

◆ INT ¢ star key P, all handsets are called.

When a participant answers you can speak to

hem. To end the call, press the end call key

Internal consultation call/connecting a call

You are in conversation with an external participant. Press the The external participant hears the hold music.

◆ Before the internal participant has answered,

press the end call key the participant who answers the call.

◆ After the internal participant has answered,

you can talk to him. Press the end call key the call is diverted, or press the display key you are reconnected to the external participant.

INT key and call one or all handsets.

a; the call is diverted to

Listening in to an external call

You are conducting an external call. An internal participant can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation (conference).

Precondition: Th activated.

Activating/deactivating listening in

MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Base ¢ OK ¢ Listening in ¢ OK (‰ = on)

Internal listening in (conference)

You want to listen in to an existing external call. Press and hold the call. All participants hear a signal tone. To e nd : pr hear a signal tone.

rst internal participant presses the end call

If the fi

a, the handset that has "listened in" remains

key connected to the external participant.

e Listening in function must be

c key. You can listen in to the

ess the end call key a. All participants

”;

Setting the alarm clock

Activating/deactivating the alarm clock

MENU ¢ Alarm Clock ¢ OK ¢ Activation

¢ OK (‰ = on)

When activated:

¢ Set the wake-up time ¢ OK

When the alarm clock rings, press any key to switch it off for 24 hours. If the alarm clock is set, the

e-up icon

wak wake-up time will be displayed instead of the date.

l will appear on the screen and the

Setting the wake-up time

MENU ¢ Alarm Clock ¢ OK ¢ Wake-up time ¢ OK

Enter the wake-up time in hours and minutes, then

OK.

press

Phone settings

For details on how to set audio settings, see Menu

¢ page 15.

tree For details on how to set the system PIN on the

tation, see the Menu tree

base s

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Changing the display language

MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Handset ¢ OK

¢ Language ¢ OK ¢ select the language ¢ OK

The current language is indicated by ‰ .

If you accidentally choose a language you do not

derstand:

MENU ¢ 4 2 1 (press the keys one after the other)

Select the correct language with u and press OK.

Resetting the handset

You can reset individual settings and changes that you have made. Entries in the directory, the calls list and the handset's registration to the base station will be retained.

MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Handset ¢ OK ¢ Reset Handset ¢ OK

Cancel the reset with a.

Restoring the base station to the factory settings

When restoring factory settings:

◆ All handsets are de-registered

◆ Individual settings are reset

◆ All lists are deleted

◆ The system PIN is reset to the original code

0000

Only the date and time are retained.

Software reset

MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Base ¢ OK ¢ Base Reset ¢ OK

Hardware reset

Disconnect the power cord from the base station.

old down the registration/paging key

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( ing the power cable to the base station. Release

e key after approximately 5 seconds.

Repeater mode

With a repeater you can increase the range of your base station. You will need to activate repeater

¢ page 17). Repeater mode and Eco mode

mode ( or Eco mode+ (

¢ page 1) cancel each other out.

Operating the base station on the PABX

The following settings are only necessary if your PABX requires them, see the user guide for your PABX.

When entering the digits, enter them sl

owly one

after the other.

Changing the dialling mode

MENU ¢ 4 I O 1 1 ¢ The number for the set dial-

ling mode flashes: 0 = touch tone dialling (DTMF); 1 = dial pulsing (DP) ¢ enter number ¢OK.

Setting recall

MENU ¢ 4 I O 1 2 ¢ The number for the current

recall flash

3 = 400 ms; 4 = 250 ms; 5 = 300 ms; 6 = 600 ms; 7 = 800 ms ¢ enter number ¢ OK.

es: 0 = 80 ms; 1 = 100 ms; 2 = 120 ms;

Changing pause after line seizure

You can set the length of the pause inserted between pressing the talk key phone number.

MENU ¢ 4 I O 1 O ¢ The number for the current pause length flashes: 1 = 1 sec.; 2 = 3 sec.; 3 = 7 sec.

c and sending the

¢ enter number ¢ OK.

Changing the pause after the recall key

MENU ¢ 4 I O 1 4 ¢ The number for the current

pause length flashes: 1 = 800 ms; 2 = 1600 ms; 3 = 3200 ms ¢ enter number ¢ OK.

Appendix

Entering letters/characters

Press the relevant key the number of times indicated.

press the hash key # to switch from

Briefly "Abc" to "123" mode, from "123" to "abc" mode and from "abc" to "Abc" mode.

Standard characters

1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x

1 £ $ ¥ ¤

a b c 2 ä á à â ã ç

d e f 3 ë é è ê

g h i 4 ï í ì î

j k l 5

m n o 6 ö ñ ó ò ô õ

p q r s 7 ß

t u v 8 ü ú ù û

w x y z 9 ÿ ý æ ø å

. , ? ! 0 + - : ¿ ¡ " ’ ; _

* / ( )

Abc

123

-->

1) Space

123

Specifications

Recommended batteries

Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Voltage: 1.2 V Capacity: 400–800 mAh

We recommend the following types of battery:

◆ GP 550/700 mAh

◆ Yuasa Phone 700/800 mAh

◆ Peacebay 550/650 mAh

(Valid at the time of going to press) The handset is supplied with recommended batteries.

Base station power consumption

In standby mode – Handset in base station – Handset outside base station

During a call approx. 1.5 W

General specifications

DECT standard is supported GAP standard is supported Range up to 300 m outdoors

Base station power supply 230 V ~/50 Hz Environmental conditions

in operation

< = > %

# @ \ & §

approx. 1.3 W approx. 1.3 W

up to 50 m indoors

+5°C to +45°C, 20% to 75% relative humidity

Questions and answers

If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, visit our website at www.gigaset.com/customercare for 24-hour support. The table below contains a list

f common problems and possible solutions.

Problem Cause Solution

Nothing appears in the display.

No wireless

nnection to

co the base station, Ba flashes in the display.

You ca nn ot h

ear a ringer/ dialling tone from the fixed line network.

Error tone

unds after

so system PIN

ompt.

PIN forgotten.

The handset is not switched on.

The batteries are fl

The handset is outsid of the base sta-

tion. The handset is not r The base station is n

The phone cord sup been used or has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong jack connections.

You hav e ente red the system PIN.

at.

e the range

egistered.

ot turned on.

plied has not

wrong

Press the end call

y a for approx.

ke 5 seconds or plac the handset in the base station. Charge or replace the

eries.

batt Move the handset

o the base

closer t station.

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Check the mains connector on the base

¢ page 3.

station Please always use the

one cord supplied

ph or ensure that the pin connections are

orrect when purchas-

c ing from a retailer: 3-4 assignment of

elephone leads/EURO

t CTR37.

Reset the system PIN

o the default 0000

¢ page 11.

All handsets are deregistered. All settings are reset. All lists are dele

ted.

Service (Customer Care)

We offer you support that is fast and tailored to your specific needs!

Our Online Support on the Internet can be reached

y time from anywhere.

an www.gigaset.com/customercare It provides you with 24/7 support for all our products. It also provides a list of FAQs and answers plus

des and current software updates

user gui (if available for the product) for you to download.

You will also find frequently asked questions and

swers in the detailed user guide on the enclosed

an CD or in the Internet at

www.gigaset.com. For fast and dependable assistance with any r

epairs or guarantee/warranty claims, contact our

Service Centre. Ireland 18 50 77 72 77 Please have your proof of purchase ready when

lling.

ca Replacement or repair services are not offered in

untries where our product is not sold by

co authorised dealers.

Authorisation

This device is intended for use with analogue telephone lines on the Irish network.

This device is intended for use within the European

onomic Area and Switzerland. If used in other

Ec countries, it must first be approved by the country in question.

Country-specific conditions have been taken into

nsideration.

Gigaset Communications GmbH device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/ EC.

A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity

vailable at this Internet address:

is a www.gigaset.com/docs.

declare that this

Guarantee certificate

Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer’s Guarantee under the conditions set out below:

◆ In the case of new devices and their compo-

nents exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24

ths of purchase, Gigaset Communications

mon shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device. In respect of parts subject to wear and tear (including but not limited to, batteries, keypads, casing), this warranty shall be

alid for six months from the date of purchase.

◆ This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device

defect is attributable to improper care or use and/or failure to comply with information contained in the user manuals. In particular claims

he Guarantee cannot be made if:

under t

◆ The device is opened (this is classed as third

party intervention)

◆ Repairs or other work done by persons not

authorised by Gigaset Communications.

◆ Components on the printed circuit board are

manipulated

◆ The software is manipulated

◆ Defects or damage caused by dropping, break-

ing, lightning or ingress of moisture. This also

es if defects or damage was caused by

appli mechanical, chemical, radio interference or thermal factors (e.g.: microwave, sauna etc.)

◆ Devices fitted with accessories not authorised

by Gigaset Communications

◆ This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to

services performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves (e.g. installation, configuration, software downloads). User manuals

d any software supplied on a separate data

an medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee.

◆ The purchase receipt, together with the date of

purchase, shall be required as evidence for invoking the Guarantee. Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of

he Guarantee default becoming evident.

◆ Ownership of devices or components replaced

by and returned to Gigaset Communications shall vest in Gigaset Communications.

◆ This Guarantee shall apply to new devices pur-

chased in the European Union. For Products

ld in the Republic of Ireland the Guarantee is

so issued by Gigaset Communication Faraday House, Sir William Siemens Square, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 8QD.

◆ Any other claims resulting out of or in connec-

tio n with the device shall be excluded from this

s UK Limited,

uarantee. Nothing in this Guarantee shall

G attempt to limit or exclude a Customers Statutory Rights, nor the manufacturer’s liability for

or personal injury resulting from its neg-

death ligence.

◆ The duration of the Guarantee shall not be

extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee.

◆ Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Gigaset

Communications reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement or repair.

◆ The above provisions does not imply a change

in the burden of proof to the detriment of the customer.

To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the

aset Communications helpdesk on 1850 777

Gig

277. This number is also to be found in the accompanying user guide.

Menu tree

Your phone has an extensive range of features. These are offered in the form of menus. To select a function while the phone is in id

ess MENU (open menu), use the t and v

tus, pr

le sta-

keys to scroll to the function you require and press

OK to confirm.

To return to idle status:

press and hold the a

As an alternative to selecting functions using the

t and v buttons, you can also enter the digit

combination that is in front of the function in the menu tree. For setting the time and date, for example:

MENU ¢ 4 1 ¢ OK

key.

1 Alarm Clock

1-1 Activation Activating/deactivating the alarm clock

1-2 Wake-up time Input format: HHMM

2 Audio Settings

2-1 Handset Vol-

ume

2-1 Handset Vol-

ume

2-2 Ringer Volume 5 levels + "crescendo" available

2-3 Ringer Melody 2-3-1 External Calls

2-4 Advis. Tones Activate/deactivate

2-5 Battery Low 2-5-1 Off Warning tone to indicate

Can be set to one of 3 levels (AS180/AS185)

2-1-1 Earpiece

2-1-2 Speaker Can be set to one of 5 levels (AS280/AS285)

2-3-2 Internal Calls 10 ringer melodies available for internal calls

2-3-3 Alarm Clock 10 ringer melodies available for alarm clock

2-5-2 On always

2-5-3 During Call only during a call

Can be set to one of 3 levels (AS280/AS285)

10 ringer melodies available for external calls

batt

ery is almost flat:

3 Voice Mail

3-1 Set Key 1

(all devices)

(Only devices with answer

chine)

3-2 Answer Mach. Activating/deactivating the answer machine

3-3 Call Screening 3-3-1 Handset

3-4 Announce-

ments

3-1-1 Netw. Mailbx Assign key 1 with network mailbox and enter the network mailbox

3-1-2 Answer Mach. Assign key

3-3-2 Base You can use the loudspeaker on the base station to screen a mes-

3-4-1 Rec announce ¢ page 9

3-4-2 Play announce Play your announcement

3-4-3 Del announce Delete your announcement

number (in idle status, press and hold key 1 to dial). Netw. Mailbx: y requested separately. The network mailbox list can be displayed if your network provider supports this function and if key assigned with the network mailbox.

(in idle status, press and hold to dial).

You can use the loudspeaker on the handset to screen a message that is being recorded, (AS285 only).

sage that is being recorded.

our network provider's answer machine; must be

1 with answer machine

never

1 has been

3-5 Message Length 3-5-1 Maximum Do not limit the recording time for each call.

3-5-2 1 Minute Limit the recording time to 1 minute per call.

3-5-3 2 Minutes Limit the recording time to 2 minutes per call.

3-5-4 3 Minutes Limit the recording time to 3 minutes per call.

3-6 Ring Delay 3-6-1 Immediately Call is answered immediately.

3-6-2 10 sec Call is answered after 10 seconds.

3-6-3 18 sec Call is answered after 18 seconds.

3-6-4 30 sec Call is answered after 30 seconds.

3-6-5 Auto If there are no new messages, the answer machine answers a call

after 18 seconds. If new messages are present, the answer machine answers a call after just 10 seconds.

4 Settings

4-1 Date/Time Enter date (DDMMYY format), then time (HHMM format)

4-2 Handset 4-2-1 Language Set the display language

4-2-2 Auto Answer Automatically activate/deactivate auto answer

4-2-3 Register HS Manually register the handset

4-2-4 Reset Handset Reset the handset

4-3 Base 4-3-1 Audio Settings

(AS185

/AS285

only)

4-3-2 Call list type 4-3-2-1 Missed Calls ¢ page 8

4-3-3 System PIN Change system PIN (default is 0000) 4-3-4 Base Reset Restore factory settings ¢ page 11 4-3-5 Additional 4-3-5-1 Repeater activate/deactivate ¢ page 12

4-3-6 Listening in Activate/deactivate the function ¢ page 11

4-3-7 Preselection 4-3-7-1 Presel. Number Network provider dialling code,

4-3-1-1 Ringer Volume 5 level settings + "crescendo" + "off"

4-3-1-2 Ringer Melody 10 selectable melodies

4-3-2-2 All Calls ¢ page 8

4-3-5-2 Eco Mode+ activate/deactivate ¢ page 2 4-3-5-3 Eco Mode activate/deactivate ¢ page 2

4-3-7-2 With Preselect First digits of the dialling codes,

4-3-7-3 Without Presel First digits of dialling codes, should

¢ page 11

¢ page 7

¢ page 10

should be inserted automatically before the dialled phone number.

should be dialled with preselection.

be dialled without preselection.

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This user guide is made from 100% recycled paper.

Siemens AS180, AS185, AS280, AS285 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety precautions

Care

Contact with liquid

ECO DECT

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

Answer machine operation (AS185/AS285)

Setting up the answer machine

Assigning key 1 for fast access to the answer machine (network mailbox)

Remote operation when on the move

Locating a handset ("paging")

Registering handsets

De-registering handsets

Using several handsets

Making internal calls

Internal consultation call/connecting a call

Listening in to an external call

Setting the alarm clock

Phone settings

Changing the display language

Resetting the handset

Restoring the base station to the factory settings

Repeater mode

Operating the base station on the PABX

Appendix

Entering letters/characters

Specifications

Questions and answers

Authorisation