Siemens GIGASET AL285, GIGASET AL180 Operating Manual

Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285

The handset at a glance

1 Charge status of the

batteries

2 Answer machine icon

(AL185/AL285 only) 3Display keys 4Message key

Flashes: new messages

received 5 AL180/AL185:

h Directory key

AL280/AL285:

d Handsfree key

6 Control key (u) 7Talk key 8 AL280/AL285:

h Directory key (press

down on the control key) 9 End call key and

On/Off key

10 Ringer tone 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

4 5 6 7

8 9

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Display key on handset:

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

Display Function when pressed

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Call other registered hand-

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sets 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 character at a time. Confirm menu function or save entry.

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The base station at a glance

AL185/AL285 base station

AL180/AL280 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.

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Flashes: there is at least one new message or message is in the

process of being recorded. Flashes very quickly for about four seconds: memory is full.

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 answer machine, or cancel playback.

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.

Gigaset helpdesk: 0845 3670812 (for further details

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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 th

Fit only the recom batteries (¢ p. 12), i.e. never use a conven-

tional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant

ealth risks and personal injury.

h 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 have them repaired by our service, as they could 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 (¢ p. 1) is activated! Not all of the functions described in this user guide are

vailable in all countries.

e mains unit supplied.

mended, rechargeable

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.

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 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:

itch off the handset and remove the bat-

1. Sw tery pack immediately.

2. Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.

3. Pat all parts dry, then place the handset with

he battery compartment open and the keypad

t facing down in a dry, warm place for at least

72 hours (no

t in a microwave, oven etc.).

4. Do not switch on the handset again until it is

mpletely 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 AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285.

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 power is reduced 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 handset and base station even more by using Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see Menu tree

¢ p. 16):

◆ Eco Mode: 80% transmission power reduc-

tion in standby mode and during a call (the range of the base station is reduced).

◆ Eco Mode+: 100% transmission power deac-

tivation in standby mode (top left display

½). Press and hold the talk key c to

icon 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 AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285 base station,

◆ one mains adapter,

◆ one Gigaset AL18H/AL28H 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 is activated (

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. 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 oper-

ate without mains connection.

◆ Only use the mains adapter and phone

cord supplied. Pin connections on telephone cables can vary.

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 r

(¢ p. 12). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other

GmbH 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.

ecommended by Gigaset Communications

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

¤ Insert the batteries the right

way round. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment.

¤ First insert the battery cover at

If you need to open the battery cover,

or instance to replace the batteries, place your fingertip in the cavity on the casing and pull the battery cover upwards.

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.

the top a.

¤ Then press the cover b until it clicks

into place.

¤ Place the handset with

the display facing up in the base station.

Registering

The handset registers automatically. Registration can take up to 5 minutes.

Do not remove the handset from the base station during this time.

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If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, repeat the registration process for each individual handset. Handsets are assigned the lowest available internal number (1-4). If more than one handset is registered to the base station, the internal handset number appears in the top left of the display, e.g. 2. If the internal numbers 1–4 are already assigned to other devices, the number 4 will be overwritten.

After successful registration, the idle screen is displayed. Charge status of the batteries:

= e V U (flat to full)

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

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