Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display.
DisplayFunction when pressed
INT
MENU
“
U
T
˜
OK
Call other registered handsets ¢ page 14.
Open main/submenu (see Menu tree ¢ page 24).
Go back one menu level.
Scroll up/down or adjust volume with u.
Move cursor to left/right with u.
Backspace deletes one character at a time.
Confirm menu function or save entry.
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The base station at a glance
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A495 only:
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5
2
2
1 Registration/paging key:
Search for handsets
(press briefly, "Paging"
Register handsets
(press and hold
2 On/Off key: activate and deactivate answer-
ing machine.
Lights up: answering machine is activated.
Flashes: answering machine is operating.
3 Volume keys: (– = quieter; + = louder)
During message playback: adjust the speaking volume.
While phone is ringing: adjust ringer volume.
4 Play/Stop key:
Play back messages from the answering machine, or cancel playback.
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4
Flashes: new messages available.
Flickering: 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).
7Skip to next message.
¢ page 13)
¢ page 13).
ECO DECT
You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset A490/A495.
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 pow
tion. The transmission power on the base sta
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
co
using E
70% transmission power reduction in standby mode (top
a call. The range of the base station is reduced. Press and hold the talk key
that the base station can be reached. You will hear the dialling tone if the base station can
be reached.
Mode (see Menu tree page 25):
er is reduced depending on the distance to the base sta-
tion is reduced to almost zero when only
left display icon ½) and during
c to check
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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.
$
Fi
t only the recable batteries (
use a conventional (non-rechargeable)
battery
could result in significant health risks
and personal injury.
The operation of medical appliances
y be affe
ma
nical conditions in your par ticular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.
Do not hold the rear of the handset to
r ear when it is ringing. Otherwise
ou
y
you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing.
The handset may cause an unpleasant
hummi
Do not install the phone in a bathroom
or sh
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
, make sure
else
ƒ
user guide.
Please remove faulty base stations
om use or have
fr
Gigaset service, as they could interfere
with other wireless services.
ommended, recharge-
¢ page 16), i.e. never
or other battery types as this
cted. Be aware of the tech-
ng no
ise in hearing aids.
ower room. The handset and base
you also give them the
them repaired by
3
Disposal
Batteries should not be disposed of in
ousehold waste. Observe the
general h
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 equip ment
must be disposed
general household waste using the
sites designated by local authorities.
The appropriate disposal and separate
lection of used equipment serve to
ol
c
prevent potential harm to the environment and to health. They are a precondition for the re-use and recycling of
elec
used
ment.
For further information on disposing of
our
used equipment, please contact
y
your local authority, your refuse collection service or the dealer you purchased the product from.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the
keypad lock (
Not all of the functions described in this user
guid
¢ page 1) is activated!
e are available in all countries.
of separ
ately from
trical and electronic equip-
Care
Wipe the base station, charging cradle and
handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth.
Never use a dr
y cloth. This ca
Contact with liquid
If the handset has come into contact with
liquid:
witch off the handset and remove the
1 S
batt
ery pack immediately.
2 Allow the liquid to drain from the hand-
set.
t all parts dry, then place the handset
a
3 P
with the ba
and the keypad facing down in a dry,
warm place for at least 72 hours (not in
mi
a
4 Do not switch on th
until it is completely dry.
When it has fully dried out, you will normally be able to use it again.
ttery compartment open
crowave, oven etc.).
n cause static.
!
e handset
again
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First steps
Check the package contents
◆ One Gigaset A490/A495 base station,
◆ one power adapter
◆ one Gigaset A49H handset,
◆ one phone cord,
◆ two batteries,
◆ one battery cover,
◆ one user guide.
If you have purchased a model with multiple h
tain two batteries, a battery cover and a charging cradle with
each additional handset.
andsets, the package should con-
power adapter for
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 att
ention 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 phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the
multitude
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
◆ Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.
of different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the
other electrical devices.
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Connecting the base station
¤ Connect the plug from the power
supply 1.
¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug
socket2.
¤ Then connect the telephone jack 3
and insert the cables into the cable
ducts.
Please note:
◆ The power adapter must always be
connected, as the phone will not
operate without mains connection.
◆ Only use the power adapter and
phone cord supplied. Pin connections on telephone cables can vary.
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
Warn ing
Use only rechargeable batteries re
¢ page 16). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or
GmbH (
other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal
. For example, the batteries could explode. The phone could also mal-
injury
function or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.
commended by Gigaset Communications
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3
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¤ Insert the batteries the right way
round.
The polarity is indicated in/on the
battery compartment.
¤ Slide the battery cover from bot-
tom up onto the casing until it
clicks into place.
¤ If you need to open the bat-
tery cover, for instance to
replace the batteries, press
the ribbing at the top of the
battery cover and slide it
downward.
Placing the handset in the base/charger
¤ Place the handset in the base/charger with its display facing forward.
Each handset of your package is registered with the base at the factory. You do not
register the handset again. If you wish to use your handset with a different
need to
base or use further handsets with your base, you have to register the handset man-
¢ page 13).
ually (
To charge the batteries, leave the handset in the base/charger.
Please note
Only place the handset in the designated base/charger.
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Initial charging and discharging of the batteries
The correct charge level can only be displayed if the b atteries are first fully charged
and discharged.
¤ Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for 18
18 h
hours.
¤ Then remove the handset from the base station or charging cra-
dle and do not replace it until the batteries are completely discharged.
Please note
◆ To get the full talk and standby times, 2 to 3 full charge and discharge
cycles are needed.
◆ After the third 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 techni-
cal reasons.
Warn ing
Please ensure that the handset is in the charging cradle if you are absent for a
long tim
erwise the batteries could be damaged.
Charge status of the batteries
The charge status is indicated by the top right display icon. After the initial charging procedure a complete charging to full capacity takes at least 18 hours.
◆ U battery full
◆ e steady: medium capacity
◆ e flashes: batteries almost flat
◆ U flashes: charging when the handset is in the charging cradle
.g. during holidays) or remove the batteries from the handset. Oth-
e (e
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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 ¢a(press to
return to idle status)
Please note
When entering the time and date, you can m
left 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 answering machine is activated (A495), the
answering ma
header. Your answering machine is set with a prerecorded announcement.
chine icon
± will be displayed in the
Activating/deactivating the handset
Press and hold the a key to activate or deactivate the handset.
If you place a deactivated handset in the base station or charging cradle, it will
automatically acti
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"
team page 18.
vate.
¢ page 17) or contact our Customer Care
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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
ess and hold
first pr
and then enter the number.) During the call
you can adjust the earpiece volume using
t and set the volume with u.
End the call/cancel dialling:
Press the end call key
Accepting a call
The handset indicates an incoming call by
ringing and by a display on the screen. The
base station indicates an incoming call by
ringing (A495 only).
Press the talk key
Auto Answer is activated (see Menu
When
¢ page 25), simply remove the hand-
tree
set from the base station/charging cradle.
In idle status, use
for setting the ringer volume and use
set the volume.
Calling Line Identification
When you get 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 or if CNIP has been requested .
Preconditions:
ou have asked your network provider
1 Y
r the caller's number (CLIP) or name
fo
(CNIP) to be displayed on your handset
.
screen
he caller has asked the network provid-
2 T
er fo
r his number to be identified (CLI).
®
appears in the display if you have
not requested Calling Line Identification,
Withheld appears if the caller has withheld
Unavailable appears if the caller
CLI, and
has not requested CLI.
c to hear the dial tone
a.
c to accept the call.
t to activate the menu
u to
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Muting
You can mute your handset when making
external calls. Your caller can no longer hear
you.
Press the "Microphone off" key
the call to activate/deactivate the function.
m during
Handsfree (A490/A495)
Activating while dialling:
Enter the number
d. The handfree key is illumi-
free key
nated red now.
Switching between earpiece and
handsfree mod
During a call and when listening to the
answering machine (A
handsfree key
handsfree talking.
During a call, use
for setting the handsfree volume and use
to set the volume.
~ and press the hands-
e:
495 only), press the
d to activate or deactivate
t to activate the menu
Using the directory and
lists
Directory
To open the directory: press v.
You can s ave up to 80 phone numbers
(max. 32 digits) with co
(max. 14 characters). Enter letters/charac-
¢ page 16.
ters
Saving the first number in the
directory
v
¢ New Entry? ¢ OK
¢~ (enter number)¢ OK
¢ ~ (enter name) ¢ OK
Storing a number in the directory
v
¢ MENU ¢ New Entry ¢ OK
¢ ~ (enter number) ¢ OK
¢ ~ (enter name) ¢ OK
rresponding names
u
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Selecting a directory entry
Open the directory with v. You hav e the
following options:
◆ Use u to scroll through the entries until
the required name is selected.
◆ Enter the first character of the name and
scroll to the entry with
u, if required.
Dialling with the directory
v ¢ u (select entry)¢ c
Using other functions
v ¢ u (select entry) ¢ MENU
The following functions can be selected
u:
with
New Entry
Show Number
Use Number
Edit Entry
Delete Entry
Delete List
Send List
Save new phone number.
Display the phone
number.
Edit or add to the number.
Then dial or use other
functions with
Edit selected entry.
Delete selected entry.
Delete all directory
entries.
Send the complete list to
another handset
¢ page 10).
(
MENU.
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 List ¢ OK ¢u (select number of
the receiving handset) ¢ OK
10
Last number redial list
This list contains the 10 last dialled numbers.
Dialling from the last number redial
list
c
(press briefly) ¢u (select entry) ¢c
Managing entries in the last number
list
redial
c
(press briefly) ¢u (select entry)
¢ MENU
You can select the following settings:
Use Number
Copy to Dir.
Delete Entry
Delete List
Calls list/answering machine
(network mailbox) list
The message key flashes as soon as a new
entry appears in the calls list/answering
machine list. A message appears in the display.
When you press the
displayed. If only one list contains new messages, this will be opened automatically.
If calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will receive a message if the
appr
opriate settings have been made
(depending on your network provider).
Edit or add to the number.
Then dial or use other
tions with
func
Copy an entry to the direc-
tory.
Delete selected entry.
Delete all entries.
f key, all the lists are
Please note
MENU.
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Calls list
Precondition: CLIP (¢ page 9)
Depending on the type of list set
¢ page 25), the calls list contains:
(
◆ answered calls
◆ missed calls
◆ calls recorded by the answering
machine (A495 only)
Depending on the type of list set, all numbers of the last 25 incoming calls are saved
or just the missed call
The calls list is displayed as follows:
CallsList 01+02
Number of new entries + number of old, read
entries
s are saved.
Open the calls list
f
¢ 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
u:
with
Delete Entry
Copy to Dir.
Date/Time
Status
Show Name
Delete List
Delete current entry.
Copy an entry to the directory.
Call date and time (if set).
new missed call.
New Call:
Old Call: entry already
read.
If you have requested
CNIP, you can view the
name and to
registered for this phone
number with your network provider.
War ning ! All old and new
entries will be deleted.
wn that are
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Returning a call from the calls list
f
¢ CallsList 01+02 ¢ OK
¢ u(select entry) ¢ c
Answering machine list (A495 only)
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
ll
ows:
fo
VoiceMail 01+02
Number of new messages + number of old,
played back messages
Opening the answering machine list
f
¢ VoiceMail 01+02 ¢ OK
If you have new messages, playback will
start with the first new message, otherwise
with the first old message. Call date and
time (if set) are announced each time
before playback.
During message playback
◆ use t to activate the menu for setting
the volume and use
ume.
◆ press MENU to select the following func-
tions with
Repeat
Next
Previous
Delete
u:
u to set the vol-
Repeat current message.
Play next message.
Play previous message.
Delete current message.
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Operating the
answering machine
(A495)
The answer machine can be operated from
the handset or by using the key on the base
¢ page 1).
station (
The telephone is supplied with a pre-
orded announcement. You can only
rec
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
switc
again automatically when you delete old
messages.
f off automatically. It activates
hes itsel
Activating/deactivating the
answering machine
MENU ¢ Voic eMail ¢ OK ¢ Answer
Mach. ¢ OK ¢ On/Off ¢ OK
When you switch on the answering
machine, the
play.
± icon appears in the dis-
Recording your own announcement
MENU ¢ VoiceMail ¢ OK
¢ Announcements ¢ OK
¢Rec announce¢OK¢Speak after
OK ¢
You hear the ready tone (short tone). Now
speak your
Press Stop recording to confirm or press
a or ” to reject your recording. After
recording, the announcement is played
back for you to check.
announcement (at least 3 sec.).
Please note
Recording ends automatically when
t
max. record ing time of 170 seconds
he
hed or if there is a break in speak-
is reac
ing of more than 2 seconds.
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Playing back or deleting
announcements
See Menu tree ¢ page 24.
Playing/deleting messages
Open the answer machine list to play back
messages (
Deleting all old messages
MENU ¢ Voic eMail ¢ OK
¢ Delete all old ¢ OK (Confirm the secu-
rity prompt)
¢ page 11).
Picking up a call from the answer
machine
You can still accept a call while the answer
machine is recording the message by press-
c. Recording stops and you can speak
ing
to the caller.
Setting up the answering
machine
The answering 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 answ
a call, as well as details on how to set the
recording length and activate call screening during the recording, are available from
enu
the M
ering machine is to answer
¢ page 24.
tree
Using key 1 for fast access 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
See Menu tree
¢ page 24.
(network mailbox).
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Remote operation when on
the move
You can check and activate your answering
machine from any other telephone (hotel,
pay phone etc.).
Preconditions:
◆ You have set a system PIN other than
¢ page 25.
0000
◆ 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 answering machine and
playing back messages
~
(Dial your own number)¢ while listening
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to your announcement: press the
enter the system PIN
The following keys are used for operation:
Go to the start of the current mes-
A
sage.
Press twice to go back to the previous
e.
messag
Stop playback. Press again to resume.
B
Skip to next message.
3
Delete current message.
0
Activating the answering machine
~
(Enter your own number and allow the
phone to ring until you hear the message:
"Please enter PIN")
Your answering machine is activated. It tells
you how much memory time is left. The
messages are now played back. The
answering machine cannot be deactivated
remotely.
¢ ~
enter system PIN
key and
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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
("paging"), even if the ringer tones are
deactivated.
End paging:briefly press the
ing key on the base station (
the talk key
c on a handset.
¢ page 1).
register/pag-
¢ page 1) or
Registering handsets
You can register up to four handsets on
your base station (Gigaset A39H/A49H recommended).
Please note
Each additional handset must be registered on the base station in order for it
rk properly!
to wo
Manual registration of handsets to
Gigaset A490/A495
1. On the base station:
press and hold the registration/paging key
¢ page 1) for min. 3 sec.
(
2. On the handset:
within 60 sec. of pressing
paging key
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Handset
the registration/
¢ OK ¢ Register HS ¢ OK ¢ Enter the
system PIN of the base station (default is 0000)
¢ OK.
Registering flashes in the display.
Registration takes approx. 1 minute.
Please note
If you change the standard PIN 0000
please
note that the new PIN must con-
sist of 4 dig
its!
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De-registering
handsets
Handsets can only be de-registered by
resetting the base station to its default settings with the hardware reset. Thi
also reset every other setting
s will
¢ page 15.
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 them. T
Internal consultation call/
connecting a call
You are in conversation with an external
participant. Press the
all handsets.
◆ Before the internal participant has
◆ After the internal participant has
o end the call
INT key and call one or
answered, press the end call key
call is diverted to the participant who
answers the call.
answered, you can talk to him. Press the
end call key
press the
nected to the external participant.
a; the call is diverted, or
“ display key; you are recon-
, press
a.
a; the
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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).
e
Precondition: Th
must be activated.
Listening in function
Activating/deactivating listening in
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Base ¢ OK
¢ Listening in ¢ OK ¢ On/Off ¢ OK
Internal listening in (conference)
To liste n in to an exis ting e xter nal c all, p ress
and hold the
call. All participants hear a signal tone.
To e nd : pr
ipants hear a signal tone.
If the fir
end call key
tened in" remains connected to the external participant.
c ke y. Yo u ca n l is ten in to t he
ess the end call key
st inte
rnal participant presses the
a. All partic-
a, the handset that has "lis-
Setting the alarm clock
Activating/deactivating the alarm
clock
MENU ¢Alarm Clock ¢ OK ¢Activation ¢ OK ¢ Off or On ¢ OK
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
the screen and the wake-up time will be
displayed instead of the date.
wake-up icon
Setting the wake-up time
MENU ¢ Alarm Clock ¢ OK ¢ Wake-up
time ¢ OK
Enter the wake-up time in hours and minutes, then press
l will appear on
OK.
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Phone settings
For details on how to make audio settings,
see Menu tree
For details on how to set the system PIN on
the base station, see the
¢ page 24.
Menu tree
¢ page 25.
Changing the display
language
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Handset
¢ OK ¢ Language ¢ OK ¢ select the
language
If you accidentally choose a language you
do not understand, press
MENU ¢v¢v¢v¢ OK ¢v
¢ OK
¢ OK ¢ OK
Select another language with u and press
OK.
Resetting the handset
You can reset individual settings and
changes that you have made. Entries in the
directory and the handset's registration to
the base station will be retained.
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Handset
¢ OK ¢ Reset Handset ¢ OK ¢ Reset?
¢ OK
Cancel the reset with a.
After the reset the calls list is empty!
Restoring the base station to
the factory settings
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Software reset
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Base ¢ OK
¢ Base Reset ¢ OK ¢ Reset? ¢ OK
Hardware reset
Disconnect the power cord from the base
station. Hold
key (
reconnecting the power cable to the base
station. Release
5 seconds.
Changing the dialling mode
You can set the dialling mode via menu.
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Base ¢ OK
¢ Dialling Mode ¢ OK ¢ select Tone
dialling or Pulse ¢OK.
Setting Recall
You can set the recall time manually.
MENU ¢ Settings ¢ OK ¢ Base ¢ OK
¢ Recall ¢ OK ¢ select Short or
Medium or Long ¢OK.
down the registration/paging
¢ page 1) on the base station while
the key after approximately
When restoring factory settings:
◆ All handsets are de-registered (with
hardware reset only)
◆ Individual settings are reset
◆ Voice mail entries are deleted (only
applicable for A495 with software reset)
◆ The system PIN is reset to the original
code 0000
Only the date and time are set to default.
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Specifications
Entering letters/characters
Press the relevant key the number of times
indicated.
Briefly press the hash key
from "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)
1 £ $ ¥ ¤
1
a b c 2 ä á à â ã ç
2
d e f 3 ë é è ê
I
g h i 4 ï í ì î
4
j k l 5
5
m n o 6 ö ñ ó ò ô õ
L
p q r s 7 ß
M
t u v 8 ü ú ù û
N
w x y z 9 ÿ ý æ ø å
O
. , ? ! 0 + - : ¿ ¡ " ’ ; _
Q
* / ( ) < = > %
P
Abc
123
-->
-->
# @ \ & §
#
abc
123
1) Space
# to switch
Recommended batteries
Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride
(NiMH)
Size:AAA (Micro, HR03)
Voltage:1.2 V
Capacity:650 mAh
We recommend the following types of battery:
◆ GP 550/700 mAh
◆ Yuasa Phone 700/800 mAh
◆ Peacebay 550/650 mAh
◆ Corun Ni-MH AAAJ650 (650 mAh)
◆ Highpower HFR-44AAAJ650 (650 mAh)
(Valid at the time of going to press)
The handset is supplied with recom-
mended batteries.
Base station power consumption
In standby mode
– Handset in base station
– Handset outside base station
During a callapprox. 1.0 W
approx. 1.3 W
approx. 0.8 W
General specifications
DECT standardis supported
Rangeup to 300 m outdoors
Operation time (DECT
version)
– Talk time
– Standby time
Base station power
y
ppl
su
Environmental con-
ditions in operation
up to 50 m indoors
up to 12 hours
up to 177hours
100/240 V~, 50 Hz
+5 °C to +45 °C, 20% to
75% relative humidity
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Questions and answers
This device is intended for connection to
analogue networks outside the European
Economic Area (with the exception of Switzerland) depending on national type
pro
val.
ap
Country-specific requirements have been
ken into consid
ta
eration.
We, Gigaset Communications GmbH,
that this device meets the essential
declare
requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/CE.
A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of
onfo
rmity is available at this Internet
C
address:
www.gigaset.com/docs
If you have any queries about the use of
your telephone, visit our website at
www.gigaset.com/service for 24-hour support. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions.
Problem CauseSolution
Nothing
appears in
the display.
No wireless
connection
to th
at
st
Base search
flashes in
the display.
No wireless
connection
to th
stat
Register
HS flashes
the
in
play.
You can not
hear a
ri
nger/dial-
ling tone
om the
fr
fi
xed line
network.
Error tone
soun
system PIN
rompt.
p
PIN f
ten.
e base
ion,
e base
ion,
dis-
ds after
orgot-
The handset is not
switche
on.
The batteries are flat.
The handset is outside the
e of
ng
ra
the base
station.
The base
station is
t turned
no
on.
The handset is not
stered
egi
r
The phone
rd s
co
plied has
been
not
used or
has been
replaced
by a new
cord with
the wrong
jack connections.
The system PIN
u h
ave
yo
entered is
incorrect.
Press the end call
y a for approx.
ke
d
5 seconds or place the
handset in the base
station.
Charge or replace the
tte
ries.
ba
Move the handset
ser to the base
lo
c
station.
Check the mains connector on the base sta-
¢ page 5.
tion
Register the handset
¢ page 13.
Please always use the
up-
e cord supplied or
on
ph
ensure that the
pin connections are
ec
t when purchas-
corr
ing from a retailer:
3-4 assignment of
lepho
te
EURO CTR37.
Reset the system PIN to
de
fault 0000 using
the
the software
¢ page 15.
reset
All settings are reset.
All lists are deleted
ne leads/
.
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Customer Service & Assistance
Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this User
Manual and in the service section of our Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/service.
In our constantly updated online service you can find:
◆ Extensive information about our products
◆ FAQ co mpi lati ons
◆ Keyword search to help find topics quickly
◆ Compatibility database: Find out which base stations and handsets can be combined.
◆ Product comparison: Compare the features of several products with each other.
◆ Downloads for user manuals and current software updates
◆ E-mail contact form for customer service
Please register your phone online right after purchase.
This enables us to provide you with even better service regarding questions or an after
sales query/issue/claim. In order to contact our customer service via email, please use the
email contact form from our Gigaset online portal after selecting your home country.
Our representatives are also available on the telephone hotlines for consultation.
Please have your record of purchase ready when calling. After sales service is not offered in countries
where our product is not sold by authorised dealers.
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Manufacturer warranty (Middle East)
On the purchase of your new Gigaset product, we guarantee that this equipment is a
genuie manufacturer’s product and extend the following warranty:
We guarantee this product against manufacturing defects for two full years from the date
of purchase, unless specified otherwise.
Adaptors and batteries for cordless phones carry 6 months warranty from the date of purchase.
Gigaset Communications authorized Service Centres will replace or repair, if necessar y, any
defective part/parts free of charge by presenting this certificate of warranty at the Service
Centre mentioned overleaf.
This Certificate of warranty does not apply if the telephone has:
1. Been misused, mishandled, willfull damaged, neglected, damaged by lightning, improperly repaired, tested, alter
2. A defect arising out of any failure to follow instruct
specification.
3. In case repairs are carried out of by unauthorized personnel or unau
warranty will be void.
4. A defect arising from using non-Gigaset appr
tached to or in connection with the telephone.
5. If this certificate of warranty is not signed and
6. Any other claim resulting out of or in connection with the device shall be excluded from
this warrant
For Southern Africa:
In
the event of an after-sales issue/warranty claim please refer back to your point of pur-
chase.
Proof of purchase (receipt) has to be submitted.
y.
ed improperly in any way.
ions either in the manual or product
oved
accessories or ancillary items at-
stamped
thorized source
by the authorised distributor.
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Date of Purchase: ________________________________________________Invoice / Cash Memo Details: ___________
Olaya Street
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
Tel: 01-4622470 / 4623850
Khobar Service Centre
Al-Khobar Street,
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia,
Tel: 03-8944193/03-8952359
Madina Munawara
Al-Ayon Street,
Tel: 00966-4-8387931
Khamis Mushyat
Al-Khalidiya St.,
Tel: 00966-7-2230772
Tab uk
Main Street,
Tel: 00966-4-4219232
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Kuwait
Customer Service Hotline Kuwait
Tel: 00965-22458737 / 00965-22458738
Al-Baptain Service Center
Shop #: 247
Qibla, Block 11,
Avenue 11,
Souk al Kabeer,
Fahad Al Salem Street,
Tel: 00965-2464993
Jordan
SEDR Home & office Electronics
Co - Tronicom
Wasfi Al-Tal St.,
Building No. 80,
2nd floor,
Tel: 00962-6-5625460/1/2
Lebanon
306, Jdeideh Sin el Fil Blvd,
Tel: 00961-1240259 / 00961-1236110
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Menu tree
Your phone has an extensive range of features. These are offered in the form of
menus.
o select a function while the phone is in
T
le status, press
id
Alarm Clock
ActivationActivating/deactivating the alarm clock
Wake -up timeInput format: HHMM
Audio Settings
Handset VolumeEarpiece3 levels available
Ringer Volume5 levels + "Crescendo" available
Ringer MelodyExternal Calls
Advis. TonesSwitch advisory tones (e.g. positive or negative confirma-
VoiceMail
Set Key 1
(all devices)
(Devices with answer
machine only)
Answer Mach.Activating/deactivating the answer machine
Call ScreeningHandset
AnnouncementsRec announce¢ page 12
MENU (open menu), use
Speaker
Internal Calls10 melodies available
Alarm Clock10 melodies available
tion, key tones) on or off.
Netw. MailbxAssign key 1 with network mailbox and enter
Answer Mach.Assign key 1 with answer machine
BaseYou can use the loudspeaker on the base station
Play announce Play your announcement
Del announceDelete your announcement
t and v keys to scroll to the function
the
you require and press
To return to idle status: pr
5 levels available
10 melodies available
the network mailbox number (in idle status, press
and hold key
Netw. Mailbx: your netw
machine; must be requested separately. The network mailbox list can be displayed if your network
provider
been 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.
to screen a message that is being recorded.
1 to dial).
supports this function and if k ey
ork provider's answer
OK to confirm.
ess the a key.
1 has
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Message LengthMaximumNo limit per call (overall recording time up to
1 MinuteLimit the recording time to 1 minute per call.
2 MinutesLimit the recording time to 2 minutes per call.
3 MinutesLimit the recording time to 3 minutes per call.
Ring DelayImmediatelyCall is answered immediately.
10 secCall is answered after 10 seconds.
18 secCall is answered after 18 seconds.
30 secCall is answered after 30 seconds.
AutoIf there are no new messages, the answer machine
LanguageSet the language for answer machine messages.
Delete all old
Settings
Date/TimeEnter date (DDMMYY format), then time (HHMM format) ¢ page 8
HandsetLanguageSet the display language
BaseAudio Settings (A495
¢ page 12
Auto AnswerAutomatically activate/deactivate auto answer
Register HSManually register the handset
Call list typeMissed Calls¢ page 11
Reset HandsetReset the handset
only)
System PINChange system PIN (default is 0000)
Base ResetRestore factory settings ¢ page 15
AdditionalEco ModeActivating/
Listening inActivate/deactivate the function ¢ page 14
Dialling ModeTone dialling¢ page 15
RecallSet the number for the current recall flashes
minutes ).
12
answers a call after 18 seconds. If new messages
are present, the answer machine answers a call
after just 10 seconds.
¢ page 15
¢ page 9
¢ page 13
All Calls¢ page 11
¢ page 15
Ri
nger Volume5 levels + Cres-
Ringer Melody10 melodies avail-
Pulse¢ page 15
available
cendo
able
deactivating
¢ page 2
¢ page 15
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Issued by
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Frankenstr. 2a
D-46395 Bocholt