You can use the keys on the base station to
register handsets to the base station, search
for handsets (paging),
ate the integrated answer machine (Gigaset
A585 only).
Gigaset A585 base station
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¢ page 43 and oper-
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During message playback:
3 Play/Stop key:
Play back new messages from answer machine
or cancel the playback (press briefly).
Play back new and old messages (press and
hold).
LED flashes: At least one new message is
present.
LED flickers: Memory is full.
4 Sk ip to next mess age ( press once ) or next mes-
sage but one (press twice).
5 Skip back to beginning of message (press
once) or to previous message (press twice).
6 Delete current message.
7 Adjust volume during message playback:
= quieter; ñ = louder.
While an external call is being signalled: adjust
ringer tone volume.
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Please note:
u If the answer machine is being operated
from a handset or if it is recording a mes-
sage, it cannot be operated from the base
station.
u If the LED flashes although the answer
machine is switched off, it means that
there is still at least one new message
that has not been played back yet.
Gigaset A580 base station
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7
1 Registration/paging key:
Press briefly: Search for handsets (paging),
¢page 43.
Press and hold: Register handsets and DECT
devices,
¢page 42.
2 On/Off key: Activate/deactivate answer ma-
chine.
LED lights up: Answer machine is activated.
LED flashes: The answer machine is recording
Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.
Explain their contents and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your
children.
Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base sta-
$
tion or charging cradle.
¢ page 55), i.e. never use a
¢ page 54).
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Only use the recommended, rechargeable batteries (
conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result
in significant health risks and personal injury.
The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.
Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when
the handsfree function is activated. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing.
The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids.
Do not install the base station or charging cradle in bathrooms or shower rooms. The
base station and charging cradle are not splash proof (
Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g. paint
shops).
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the
user guide.
Ple ase remove faul ty base stat ions from us e or have them repai red by our service, as
they could interfere with other wireless services.
Please note
Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
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First steps
Check the package contents
First steps
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3
or
5
4
1 one Gigaset A580/A585 base station,
2 one mains adapter,
3 one Gigaset A58H handset,
4 one phone cord,
5 two batteries,
6 one battery cover,
7 one user guide.
2
6
7
If you have purchased a
model with multiple
handsets the package
should contain two batteries, a battery cover, and a
charging cradle
mains adapter
additional handset.
8 with
9 for each
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First steps
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 and charging cradles at a central location on a flat, non-
slip surface in your house or apartment.
Please note
Pay attention to the range of the base station.
This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode (
The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the
multitude of different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the
occurrence of marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.
Instructions on how to mount the base station and charging cradle to a wall, see
¢ page 41) is activated.
¢ page 60.
Please note:
u Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or
other electrical devices.
u Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.
Connecting the base station
¤ First connect the
mains adapter 1.
¤ Then connect the tel-
ephone jack 2 and
insert the cables into
the cableducts.
2
1
1
1
1
2
Please note:
u The mains adapter
must always be connected, as the phone
will not operate without mains connection.
u Only use the mains adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on tele-
phone cables can vary (pin connections
8
¢ page 56).
Connecting the charging cradle (if included)
2
1
¤ Connect the flat plug of the mains
adapter 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.
First steps
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1
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First steps
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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
Warnin g
Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by
Gigaset Communications GmbH (
rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant
health risks and personal injury. For example, the batteries could explode. The
phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that
are not of the recommended type.
¤ Insert the batteries the right
way round.
The polarity is indicated in/on
the battery compartment.
¢ page 55). Never use a conventional (non-
a
¤ First insert the battery cover
b
at the top a.
¤ Then press the cover b
until it clicks into place.
If you need to open the battery cover,
or instance to replace the batteries,
place your fingertip in the cavity on
he casing and pull the battery cover
upwards.
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Placing the handset in the base station and registering
Before you can use the phone, you must first
Place handset
into base
Menu
Handset is
registering
ë
register the handset to the base station.
¤ Place the handset with the display facing
up in the base station.
The handset registers automatically.
Registration can take up to 5 minutes.
Do not remove the handset from the
base station during this time.
First steps
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If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, repeat the registration
process for each 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 on the display, e.g. INT 2. If the internal numbers 1–4 are
already assigned to other devices, the number 4 will be overwritten.
Menu
The following is displayed after successful registration:
u the strength of the reception signal
between base station and handset:
– good to poor: ÐiÑÒ
–no reception: | flashes
u battery charge status:
– =eVU (flat to full)
– = flashes: batteries almost flat
– eVU flashes: charging proce-
dure
Please note
u Each key press interrupts the automatic registration.
u If automatic registration does not work, the handset will have to be
registered manually (
To charge the batteries, leave the handset in the charging cradle.
¢ page 42).
Please note
Only place the handset in the base station or charging cradle that is intended
for it.
Should you have any questions and problems
¢ page 51.
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First steps
Initial charging and discharging of batteries
The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged
and discharged.
¤ Place the handset in the base station or charg-
ing cradle for ten hours.
¤ Then remove the handset
10 h
Please note
u After the first battery charge and discharge you may replace your handset in
its base station or charging cradle after every call.
u Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the
batteries from the handset and reinsert them.
u The batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous.
u After a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical
reasons.
from the base station or
charging cradle and do not
replace it until the batteries
are completely discharged.
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First steps
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.
Þ
Ç
Settings
UOK
Menu
¤ Press the key below §Menu§ on the
display screen to open the main
menu.
¤ Press the bottom of the control key
...
... until the Settings menu item
appears.
¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the dis-
play screen to confirm your selection.
Ç
Date/Time
UOK
The Date/Time menu item appears
on the display.
¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the dis-
play screen to open the input field.
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First steps
Enter Date:
[01.10.2008]
Ç
TOK
Ç
TOK
Enter Time:
[07:15]
Ç
TOK
¤ The active line is marked [...].
Enter day, month and year as an 8-digit
number via the handset, e.g. QQ2QQNfor 01/10/08.
If you want to correct an entry, press
the top or bottom of the control key to
toggle between fields.
¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display
screen to confirm your selection.
¤ Enter the hours and minutes as four digit
numbers via the handset
e.g. QM5for 7:15 hours.
If necessary, use the control key to
toggle between fields.
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Saved
¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display
screen to confirm your selection.
The display shows Saved. You will
hear a confirmation tone.
¤ Press and hold the end call key a to
return to the idle status.
First steps
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, the answer
machine icon × will also be displayed in the
header.
Your answer machine is set with a pre-recorded
announcement.
Please note
The range icon is only displayed in idle status if Eco Mode+ (¢page 41) is deactivated.
Your phone is now ready for use.
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01.10.0807:15
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First steps
What would you like to do next?
Now you have successfully started your Gigaset you will probably want to adapt it
to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most
important subjects.
If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices such as other Gigaset telephones
you should first read the section entitled "Using the phone"
Information on ...... is located here.
¢ page 17.
Setting the ringer tone melody and volumepage 45
Setting the handset volumepage 45
Recording a personal message for the answer
machine
Setting Eco Mode / Eco Mode+page 41
Preparing the telephone for SMS receptionpage 31
Operating the telephone on a PABXpage 49
Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base
station
Transferring directory entries from existing
Gigaset handsets to the new handset(s)
If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips
on troubleshooting (
(
¢ page 50).
¢ page 51) or contact our Customer Care team
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Using the phone
Control key
In the following description the side of the control key you need to
press for each operation is indicated accordingly, e.g.
the top of the control key".
The control key has a number of different functions:
When the handset is in idle status
s Open the directory.
tCall up the menu for setting the handset's call volume (¢ page 45),
ringer tones (
In the main menu, in submenus and lists
t / s Scroll up/down line by line.
In input fields
Use the control key to move the cursor to the left t or right s.
During an external call
s Open the directory.
tAdjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode.
Using the phone
for "press
t
¢ page 45) and advisory tones (¢ page 46).
Display keys
The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example:
Important display keys:
Menu
OK
WDelete key: deletes one character at a time from right to left.
Ç
Þ
Ç
UOK
Open a context-dependent menu.
Confirm selection.
Go back one menu level or cancel operation.
Open the last number redial list.
Current display key functions are shown in the
bottom display line.
Display keys
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Using the phone
Keys on the keypad
c / Q / * etc.
Press the matching key on the handset.
~Enter digits or letters.
Correcting incorrect entries
You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry
using the control key. You can then:
u press X to delete the character to the left of the cursor,
u insert characters to the left of the cursor,
u overwrite the character (flashing) when entering the time and date etc.
Menu guidance
Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels.
Main menu (first menu level)
¤ When the handset is in idle status, press §Menu§to open the main menu
The main menu functions are shown on the display as a list with name and icon.
To access a function, i.e. to open the corresponding submenu (next menu level):
¤ Navigate to the function using the control key q. Press the display key §OK§.
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Submenus
The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists.
To access a function:
¤ Scroll to the function with the control key q and press §OK§.
Or:
¤ Enter the corresponding digit combination (¢page 21).
Briefly press the end call key a once to return to the previous menu level/cancel
the operation.
Reverting to idle status
You can revert to idle status from anywhere in the menu as follows:
¤ Press and hold the end call key a.
Or:
¤ Do not press any key: after 2 minutes the display will automatically revert to
idle status.
Any settings you have not confirmed by pressing
An example of the display in idle status is shown on ¢page 15.
§OK§ will be discarded.
Activating/deactivating the handset
aWith the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (confir-
mation tone) to switch off the handset.
Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on.
Activating/deactivating the keypad lock
The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.
#Press and hold the hash key to activate or deactivate the keypad lock.
You will hear the confirmation tone.
When the keypad lock is activated you will see the Ø icon on the display and a
message when you press a key.
The keypad lock is deactivated automatically if someone calls you. It is reactivated
when the call is finished.
Using the phone
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