machine.
Lights up: answering machine is activated.
Flashes: there is at least one new message or
message is in the process of being recorded.
Flickers for about four seconds: memory is full.
During message playback:
3 Delete current message.
4 Skip to previous message.
5 Adjust volume (
ð = quieter; ñ = louder):
During message playback: adjust volume.
While an external call is being signalled: adjust
ringtone volume.
6 Playback/stop key:
Play back messages from the answering machine, or cancel playback.
7 Skip to next message.
Please note:
◆ If the answering machine is being operated
from a handset or if it is recording a message, it
cannot be operated from the base station.
◆ If the On/Off key flashes although the answer-
ing machine is switched off, it means that there
is still at least one new message that has not
been played back yet.
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Safety precautions
Read the user guide and the safety precautions
carefully before use. Explain their contents to your
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children, and the potential hazards associated
with using the telephone.
Only use the mains unit supplied.
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Fit only the approved rechargeable battery
pack! Never use a conventional (non-recharge-
able) battery pack as this could damage your
health and cause injury. Use the battery pack as
directed in this user guide (page 3).
The operation of medical appliances may be
affected. Be aware of the technical conditions
within the particular environment (e.g. doctor's
practice).
Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear
when it is ringing or when the handsfree function is activated. This can cause severe, permanent hearing damage.
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 the telephone in environments
subject to explosion hazard (e.g. auto paint
shops).
If you give your Gigaset to someone else,
make sure you also give them the user guide.
ƒ
All electrical and electronic products should be
disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the
product means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The correct disposal and separate collection of
your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health. It is a precondition for reuse
and recycling of used electrical and electronic
equipment.
For more detailed information about disposal of
your old appliance, please contact your local
council refuse centre or the original supplier of
the product.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the key lock
(page 1) is activated!
Not all of the functions described in this user guide are
available in all countries.
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Setting up the telephone for use
Step 1: Connecting the base station
Step 2: Setting up the handset
Note:
The display is protected by a plastic film.
Please remove the protective film!
Fitting the battery pack
◆ Place the battery leads in the cable guides so
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Base station without answering machine
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Base station with answering machine
First connect the mains unit (230 V) to power
cord
1 and then connect the phone jack to phone
cord
2, as shown above. Place the cords in the cord
recesses. The two cords must be plugged in at all
times.
◆ Only use the mains unit supplied.
◆ If you ever purchase another phone cord from
a store, ensure that the phone conductors are
correctly connected: 3-4 connection of the telephone conductors/EURO CTR37.
that the battery cover cannot catch on the leads
and damage them when it is closed.
◆ Use only the rechargeable battery pack rec-
ommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH *
(page 9), i.e. never use a conventional (nonrechargeable) battery pack as this may cause significant damage to health and property. For
example, the outer casing of the battery pack
could be destroyed or the battery pack could
explode. The phone could also malfunction or be
damaged as a result of using batteries that are not
of the recommended type.
◆ Only use the battery charger supplied.
◆ Only place the handset in the charging cradle
that is intended for it.
* Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark
licensee of Siemens AG.
◆ Insert the plug into the socket as shown in the
enlarged view.
◆ Insert the battery pack.
◆ Place the cords in the cord routing.
Closing the battery cover
Insert the cover into the top end of the battery
compartment and press down until it clicks into
place.
Opening the battery cover
Place your fingernail between the cover and the
housing and pull the cover upwards.
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Step 3: Registering the handset to
the base station and charging the
battery pack
Precondition: The handset is not already registered to a base station.
Registering the handset to the Gigaset A160/A260/
A165/A265 base station occurs automatically.
Place the handset in the charging cradle of the
base station with its display facing forward. You
will hear a confirmation tone. Leave the handset in
the base station until it is registered.
Automatic registration can take up to 5 minutes.
While this is happening, Registering flashes in the
screen. The handset is assigned the lowest unassigned internal number (1–4). If several handsets
are registered to the base station, the internal
number is shown in the top left of the display after
registration, e.g. 2. If the internal numbers 1 to 4
have already been assigned (four handsets have
already been registered), handset number four is
de-registered and overwritten.
Charging the battery pack
To charge the battery pack, leave the handset
in the base station for approx. 13 hours for the
Gigaset A160/A260 or approx. 6 hours for the
Gigaset A165/A265. The battery pack is now fully
charged. The charge status of the battery pack is
correctly displayed only after uninterrupted charging/discharging. Therefore you should not
interrupt the charging procedure.
Charging is electronically controlled to prevent the
battery pack from overcharging. The battery pack
heats up during charging. This is normal and not
dangerous. After a time its charge capacity will
decrease for technical reasons.
You must set the date and time to ensure that the
times of calls are logged correctly (see Menu tree,
page 12).
Once the phone is registered and the time set, the
idle display looks as shown on page 1.
Making calls
Making external calls and ending a call
External calls are calls using the public telephone
network.
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(Enter the phone number) ¢c.
The number is dialled. (Or you can first press and
hold
c [dial tone] and then enter the number.)
During the call you can adjust the earpiece volume
using
u.
End the call/cancel dialling:
Press the end call key
You can automatically insert a network provider
dialling code before any phone number
(see "Preselection" Menu tree, page 12).
Answering a call
An incoming call is indicated by ringing, by a flashing handsfree key
display on the screen.
You can answer the call by:
◆ Pressing the talk key c.
◆ Press the handsfree key d (Gigaset A260/
A265).
When Auto Answer is activated (see Menu tree,
page 12), simply remove the handset from the
base station/charging cradle.
Displaying the caller's phone number
When you get a call, the caller's phone number will
be displayed on your handset; or the caller's name
will be displayed if it is stored in the directory or if
CNIP has been requested.
Requirements:
1 You have asked your network provider for the
caller's phone number (CLIP) or name (CNIP) to
be displayed on your handset screen.
2 The caller has asked the network provider for
his phone number to be identified (CLI).
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requested Calling Line Identification, Withheld
appears if the caller has withheld CLI, and Unavail-able if CLI has not been requested by the caller.
appears in the display if you have not
Handsfree talking
(only Gigaset A260/A265)
a.
d (Gigaset A260/A265) and a
Once you have entered the phone number you can
immediately call in handsfree mode by pressing
(the
d key lights up continuously). During a call
and when playing back the answering machine
(if available) you can switch between earpiece and
handsfree mode by pressing
volume with
u.
d. Set the handsfree
d
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Operating the handset
Activating/deactivating the handset
Press and hold the end call key a.
If you place a deactivated handset in the base station or charging cradle, it will automatically activate.
Using the directory and lists
Directory
To open the directory: press h (Gigaset A160/
A165) or
You can save up to 40 phone numbers (max. 32
digits) with corresponding names (max. 14 characters).
Note:
You can assign a number from the directory to a
key for speed dial (page 5).
Saving the first number in the directory
h
Saving a number in the directory
h
Selecting a directory entry
Open the directory with h or v. You have the following options:
◆ Use u to scroll to the entry until the required
◆ Enter the first character of the name or scroll to
Dialling with the directory
v
Using other functions
v ¢ v (Select entry) ¢MENU
v (Gigaset A260/A265).
or v ¢ New Entry? ¢ OK
~
~
~
~
¢ u (Select entry) ¢ c
Enter number and press OK.
Enter name and press OK.
orv ¢ MENU ¢ New Entry ¢ OK
Enter number and press OK.
Enter name and press OK.
name is selected.
the entry with
u, if required.
The following functions can be selected with u:
Show Number
Use Number
Edit Entry
Delete Entry
Send Entry
Delete List
Send List
Shortcut
Display the phone number.
Edit or add to a saved number.
Then dial or use other functions
with MENU.
Edit selected entry.
Delete selected entry.
Send a single entry to another
handset (page 5).
Delete all directory entries.
Send the complete list to
another handset (page 5).
For speed dial, assign the current entry to a key.
Using speed dial keys
Press and hold the required speed dial key.
Sending the directory to another handset
Preconditions:
◆ The sending and receiving handsets must both
be registered to the same base station.
◆ The other handset and the base station can
send and receive directory entries.
v¢ u (Select entry) ¢MENU ¢ Send Entry /
Send List ¢ OK¢~ (Enter the internal number of the receiving handset)¢ OK
Last number redial list
This list contains the ten last dialled numbers.
Dialling from the last number redial list
c
u
c
Managing entries in the last number redial list
c
u
MENUPress the display key.
Press the key briefly.
Select entry.
Press the talk key again. The number is
dialled.
Press the key briefly.
Select entry.
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You can select the following functions:
Use Number
Copy to Dir.
Delete Entry
Delete List
(as in the directory, page 5)
Copy an entry to the directory
(as in the directory, page 5)
(as in the directory, page 5)
Calls list/ answering machine (network
mailbox) list
When a new message arrives in the calls/answering machine list, an advisory tone sounds and the
display blinks. The display also shows a message.
When you press the
played. If only one list contains new messages, this
will be opened automatically.
Note:
If calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will receive
a message if the appropriate settings have been made
(depending on your network provider).
Calls list
Precondition: CLIP (page 4)
The numbers of the last 20 missed calls are saved.
Multiple calls from the same number are only
saved once (the last call).
The calls list is displayed as follows:
CallsList 01+02
Number of new entries + number of old, read entries
Opening the calls list
f
¢ CallsList 01+02 ¢ OK
Select entry with
played in the calls list.
Using other functions
u (Select entry) ¢ MENU
The following functions can be selected with u:
Delete Entry
Copy to Dir.
Date/Time
Status
Show Name
Delete List
f key, all the lists are dis-
u. The last incoming call is dis-
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.
If you have requested CNIP, you
can show the name and town
that are registered for your phone
number with your network provider.
Caution! All old and new entries
will be deleted.
Calling back a caller from the list
f
¢ CallsList 01+02 ¢ OK¢ u (Select entry)
¢ c
Additional functions for devices with
answering machines
Answering machine list
You can use the answering machine list to listen to
the messages that are on the answering machine.
The answering machine list is displayed as follows:
VoiceMail 01+02
Number of new messages + number of old, played back
messages
Opening the answering machine list
f
¢ VoiceMail 01+02 ¢ OK
The playback starts.
Using other functions
u (Select entry) ¢ MENU
The following functions can be selected with u:
Continue
Vol ume
Copy to Dir.
Show Name
Delete all old
Resume paused playback
(see page 7).
Set the volume.
Copy an entry to the directory.
If you have requested CNIP,
you can show the name and
town that are registered for your
phone number with your network provider.
Delete all old messages.
Automatic network provider code
(preselection)
See Menu tree, page 12.
Using the answering machine
(A165/A265)
The answering machine can be operated both via
the handset (see Menu tree, page 12) and via the
keys on your base station (page 1).
Activating/deactivating the answering machine
Icon ± appears in the display. The ö key lights up
on the base station.
The telephone is supplied with a pre-recorded
announcement. This pre-recorded announcement
is used if no personal announcement is available.
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If the memory is full the answering machine
switches itself off automatically. It activates again
automatically when you delete old messages.
Recording your own announcement
See Menu tree, page 12.
You hear the ready tone (short tone). Now speak
your announcement (at least 3 sec.). Press OK to
confirm or press
After recording, the announcement is played back
for you to check.
Please note:
Recording ends automatically when the max.
recording time of 170 seconds is reached or if
there is a break in speaking of more than
2seconds.
a or ” to reject your recording.
Playing back or deleting announcements
See Menu tree, page 12.
Playing/deleting messages
Playback begins with the first new message.
Playing back old messages
See answering machine list, page 6.
Stopping and controlling playback
During message playback:
2
t
2 x t
v
2 x v
Reading CNIP information of a message
Stop playback: Press 2 again to resume
Go to the start of the current message.
To the previous message.
To the next message.
To the next message but one.
◆ Please read page 6.
Deleting an individual message
While playback is paused, press the
Deleting all old messages
During playback or pause:
MENU ¢Delete all old ¢ OK(Confirm the secu-
rity prompt)
˜display key.
Activating/deactivating listening in
During the recording of a message you can listen in
via the base station loudspeaker and the registered
handsets (only Gigaset A265), see Menu tree,
page 12.
Setting up the answering machine
The answering machine has already been preset at
the
factory. Make individual settings using the
handset.
Setting call acceptance
You can set when you want the answering
machine to accept a call.
MENU ¢ Voice Mail ¢ OK¢ Ring Delay
¢ OK¢ Select Immediately / 10 sec / 20 sec /
30 sec / Auto ¢ OK (‰ =on)
Setting the recording time
See Menu tree, page 12.
Setting a different language
You can change the language used for voice
prompts and the pre-recorded announcement.
MENU
¢ 3392(starts the procedure).
Select the language: 1 (English), 2 (French),
3 (Arab), 4 (beep). Press OK to confirm.
In the "beep" setting, certain answering machine
phrases are replaced by tones. The remaining
phrases and the pre-recorded announcements are
played back in English.
Assigning key 1 for speed dial to the
answering machine (network mailbox)
Simply press and hold key 1 on the handset and
you will be connected directly to the answering
machine (network mailbox).
See Menu tree, page 12.
Picking up a call from the answering machine
You can still answer a call while the answering
machine is recording it by pressing
(handsfree). Recording stops and you can speak to
the caller.
c or d
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Registering corresponding
handsets
You can register up to four handsets on your base
station.
For automatic registration of handsets to
Gigaset A160/A260/A165/A265, see page 4.
Manual registration of handsets to A160/A260/
A165/A265
1. On the handset: MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK
¢ Handset ¢ OK¢ Register HS ¢ Enter the
system PIN of the base station (default is 0000)
¢ OK.
Registering flashes in the display.
2. On the base station: within 60 sec. of entering
the system PIN, press and hold the registration/
paging key
Registration can take up to 5 minutes.
÷ or ù (page 1) (min. 1 sec.).
Locating a handset ("Paging")
You can locate your handset using the base station.
◆ Briefly press the registration/paging key ÷ or
ù on the base station (page 1).
◆ All handsets will ring at the same time ("pag-
ing"), even if the ringtones are switched off.
End paging:briefly press the register/paging key
÷ or ù on the base station (page 1) or the talk
key
c on a handset.
Using several handsets
Making internal calls
Internal calls are no-cost calls to other handsets
that are registered to the same base.
Press the INT display key. All handsets are called.
When an internal participant answers you can
speak to them. To end the call, press
Internal consultation call/connecting
acall
You are in conversation with an external participant. Press the INT display key. All handsets are
called. The external participant hears the hold
music.
◆ Before the internal participant has answered,
press the end call key
to 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 forwarded, or press the
you are reconnected to the external participant.
a; the call is forwarded
a.
a;
” display key;
Listening in to an external call
You are conducting an external call. An internal
caller can listen in on this call and take part in the
conversation. All the participants are made aware
of the 'listening in' by a beep.
Precondition: The Listening in function must be
activated.
Activating/deactivating internal listening in
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK¢ Base ¢ OK
¢ Listening in ¢ OK (‰ =on)
Internal listening in
You want to listen in to an existing external call.
Press and hold the talk key
the call. All participants hear a beep.
To e nd: press the end call key
hear a beep.
If the first internal participant presses the end call
key
a, the handset that has 'listened in' remains
connected to the external caller.
c. You are linked into
a. All participants
Handset settings
Change 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
understand:
MENU
¢ 321(Press the keys one after the other)
Select the correct language with u and pressOK.
Setting the alarm clock
Activating/deactivating the alarm clock
MENU ¢ Alarm Clock ¢ OK¢ Activation
¢ OK (‰ =on)
Or: Press the alarm clock key g.
When the alarm clock rings, press any key to switch
it off for 24 hours.
Setting the wake up time
MENU ¢ Alarm Clock ¢ OK¢ Wake-up time
¢ OK
Enter the wake up time in hours and minutes, then
press OK.
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Resetting the handset
You can reset any individual settings and changes
that you have made. Entries in the directory, the
calls list and the handset's registration on the base
station will be retained.
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK¢ Handset ¢ OK
¢ Reset Handset ¢ OK
Cancel the reset with
a.
Base station settings
The base station settings are carried out using a
registered handset.
For details on how to set the system PIN for the
base station, and for how to select the ringtone
volume and melody on devices with answering
machines, see Menu tree, page 12.
Restoring the base station to the factory
settings
When the settings are restored all handsets are deregistered. The individual settings are reset. Only
the date and time are retained.
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK¢ Base ¢ OK
¢ Base Reset ¢ OK
If you have forgotten your system PIN you can reset
the base station to the original code 0000:
Disconnect the power cord from the base station.
Hold down the registration/paging key
(page 1) on the base station while reconnecting
the power cable to the base station at the same
time. If your device has an answering machine you
will also hear a beep. The base station has now
been reset and the system PIN 0000 set.
÷ or ù
Operating the base station on the PABX
The following settings are only necessary when
your PABX requires them, see the PABX user guide.
(Valid at the time of going to press)
Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH):
Handset A16: V30145-K1310-X383
Handset A26: V30145-K1310-X359, X402
The handset is supplied with the recommended
battery pack.
Base station power consumption
In standby mode: approx. 2W
During a call: approx. 3W
General specifications
DECT standardis supported
GAP standardis supported
Rangeup to 300 m outdoors,
Base station power supply 230 V ~/50 Hz
Environmental conditions
in operation
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 bat-
tery 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.
Questions and answers
If you have any queries about the use of
your phone, you can contact us any time at
www.gigaset.com/customercare
The table below contains a list of common
problems and possible solutions.
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ProblemCauseSolution
Nothing
appears in the
display.
No reaction to
keystroke.
No wireless
connection to
the base station, Base
flashes in the
display.
The handset is not
switched on.
Battery pack is
flat.
The key lock is
activated.
The handset is
outside the range
of the base station.
The handset is not
registered.
The base station is
not switched on.
Cords not routed
correctly
Press the end call key
a for approx. 5 sec.
or place the handset
in the base station.
Charge/replace the
battery pack (page 4).
Press the hash key
for approx. 2 sec.
(page 1).
Move the handset
closer to the base
station.
Register the handset
(page 4).
Check the power
connector at the base
station (page 3).
Check cord routing
(page 3).
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Service (Customer Care)
You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device
by using our online support service on the Internet at:
www.gigaset.com/customercare
This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It will give you 24/7 support for all our products. It
also provides a list of FAQs and answers plus user guides for you to download. You will also find frequently
asked questions and answers in the Questions and Answers section of this user guide in the appendix.
If the device needs to be repaired, please contact one of our Customer Care Centers: