Gigaset A390-A490-A495
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1. Internal Calls Alarm Clock Advis Tones VoiceMail Set Key 1 Netw Mailbx all devices Devices Answer Mach with answering machine only Answer Mach Call Screening Handset Base Announcements Rec announce Play announce Del announce Assign key 1 with network mailbox and enter the network mailbox number in idle state press and hold key to dial Netw Mailbx your network provider s answering machine must be requested separately The net work mailbox list can display if your network pro vider supports this function and if key has been assigned with the network mailbox Assign key Q with answering machine in idle state press and hold to dial Activating deactivating the answering machine You can use the speaker on the handset to screen a message that is being recorded You can use the speaker on the base station to screen a message that is being recorded nd page 12 Play your announcement Delete your announcement 25 Message Length Maximum No limit per call overall recording time up to 12 minutes 1 Minute Limit the recording time to 1 minute per call 2 Minutes Limit the recording time to 2 minutes per call 3 Minutes Limit the recording time to 3 minutes per call Ring Delay Immediately Call is answered immediately 10 s2. Do not attempt to charge the batteries with any means other than that speci fied in the users manual 7 Periodically clean the charge contacts on both the charger and handset Service Customer Care Customer Care Warranty for Cordless Products To obtain Customer Care Warranty service product operation information or for problem resolution call Toll Free 1 866 247 8758 End user limited warranty This product is covered by a one year limited war ranty Any repair replacement or warranty service and all questions about this product should be directed to 1 866 247 8758 This limited non transferable warranty is pro vided to the original buyer end consumer you for systems handsets and accessories collec tively Product provided by Gigaset Communi cations USA LLC or Gigaset Communications Can ada Inc collectively Gigaset NAM Gigaset NAM warrants to you that at the date of purchase the Productis free of defects in workmanship and materials and the software included in the Prod uct will perform in substantial compliance to its program specifications 1 WARRANTY PERIOD The Product warranty period is one 1 year from the original date of purchase by you Proof of pur chase e g sales slip or invoice must be provided with any Product returned during the warranty period Batteries supplied with the Products are warranted to be free from defects at the time of purchase only 2 EXCLUSIVE REMEDY G
3. IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY 9 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL DAM AGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF GIGASET NAM SELLER AND ANY OF THEIR SUP PLIERS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING EXCEPT FOR ANY REM EDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ELECTED BY GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR SUPPLIER WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WAR RANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT OR FIVE DOLLARS 5 00 USD CAN THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE 23 10 GOVERNING LAW f this Product was purchased in the United States of America this limited warranty will be governed by the laws of Texas and exclude the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Interna tional Sale of Goods If this Product was purchased in Canada this limited warranty will be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the fed eral laws of Canada applicable therein and exclude the United Nations Convention on Con tracts for the nternational Sale of Goods f you wantto learn more about Gigaset Service or for Support on
4. ucts provided by third parties that the operation ofthe software will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected 6 LIMITATION ON REMEDIES NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES Your exclusive remedy for any breach of this lim ited warranty is as set forth above Except for any refund elected by Gigaset NAM YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES if the Product does not meet the limited warranty and to the maximum extent allowed by applica ble law even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose The terms below Exclusion of Inciden tal Consequential and Certain Other Damages are also incorporated into this limited warranty Some states jurisdictions provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This limited war ranty gives you specific legal rights You may have others which vary from state jurisdiction prov ince to state jurisdiction province 22 7 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES GIGASET NAM AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE PRODUCT AND SUPPORT SERVICES IF ANY AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS THE LIMITED WARRANTY S IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IF ANY CREATED BY ANY DOCUMENTATION OR PACKAGING EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WAR RANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMIT TED BY APPLICABLE LAW IS IN LIEU OF ANY MPLIED OR STATU
5. guide 99999 If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets the package should con tain two batteries a battery cover and a charging cradle with power adapter for each additional handset Setting up the base station and charging cradle if included The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in dry rooms in a tem perature range of 41 F to 113 F gt Set up the base station at a central location in your building on a flat non slip surface m Please note Pay attention to the range of the base station This is up to 984 feet in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 165 feet inside buildings 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 Neverexpose the telephone to the influence of heat sources direct sunlight or other electrical devices Protect your Gigaset from moisture dust corrosive liquids and fumes Connecting the base station gt Connect the plug from the power adapter E gt Plug the power adapter into the plug socket EJ gt Then connect the telephone jack and insert the cables into the cable ducts Please note The power adapter must always be connected as the phone will not operate witho
6. hours Ca amp empty to full C flashes batteries almost empty dm flashes charging Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incom ing calls and so that the alarm can be used MENU gt Settings gt OK gt Date Time OK gt Date gt m enter the month day and year in 6 digit format gt OK gt Time gt m enter hours and minutes in 4 digit format change am pm by press ing or 73 gt OK gt press to return to idle state m Please note When entering the time and date you can move the position of an entry to the left or right by pressing the control button up or down Display in idle state Once the phone is registered and the time set the idle display shows as in this example oo a If the answering machine is activated A495 the answering machine icon Qo displays in the header Your answering machine is set with a pre recorded INT MENU announcement 12 11 11 56am Activating deactivating the handset Press and hold the key to activate or deactivate the handset If you place a deactivated handset in the base station or charging cradle it will automatically activate Your phone is now ready for use If you have any questions about using your phone please read the tips on trouble shooting Troubleshooting gt page 17 or contact our Customer Care team page 21 Making calls Making external calls and en
7. 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 Use only the power adapter sup plied Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type Never use ordinary non rechargeable batteries as they may pose a health hazard or cause injury Using your telephone may affect nearby medical equipment Be aware ofthe technical conditions in your par ticular environment e g doctor s sur gery Notice to Hearing Aid Wearers This phone system is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids Do not install the phone in a bathroom or shower room The handset and base station are not splashproof Do not use your phone in environ ments with a potential explosion haz ard e g paint shops If you give your phone to a third party make sure you also give them the user guide Remove faulty base stations from use as they could interfere with other wire less services Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste Observe the wmm j 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 equipment must be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated by local authorities The appropri
8. the directory gt 2 select entry gt Using other functions J gt select entry gt MENU The following functions can be selected with 9 Create and save a new entry for the directory Show Number Display the phone number Edit or add to the number Then dial or use other functions with MENU Edit selected entry New Entry Use Number Delete Entry Send List Delete selected entry Delete List Delete all directory entries Send List Send the complete list to another handset gt page 10 10 JSending the directory to another handset Prerequisites 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 J gt select entry gt MENU gt Send List gt OK gt selectnumber of the receiving handset gt OK While the list is being transferred the hand set displays Copy identifying the hand set numbers affected When the transfer is complete both handsets beep Last number redial list This list contains the 10 last dialed numbers Dialing from the last number redial list press briefly gt 7 select entry gt Managing entries in the last number redial list press briefly gt 7 select entry gt MENU You can select the following settings Use Number Edit or add to the number Then dial or use other functions with MENU C
9. 5 Emergency 911 numbers may not be dialed if the keypad is locked 16 Minimum No 26 AWG telecommunication line cord must be used with this phone c QU us FLAC LISTED I T E 66CF E204488 20 BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To reduce the risk of fire injury or electric shock and to properly dispose of batteries please read and understand the following instructions CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY BAT TERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROP ERLY DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN MUNICIPAL WASTE 1 Only use the batteries specified for use with this product 2 DO NOT USE NICKEL CADMIUM OR LITHIUM BATTERIES or mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufacturers in this product DO NOT USE NONRECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 3 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire the cells may explode Do not expose batteries to water Check with local codes for special disposal instructions 4 Do not open or mutilate the batteries Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed 5 Exercise care in handling the batteries in order not to short the batteries with conducting materi als suchas rings bracelets and keys The batteries or conducting material may overheat and cause burns or fire 6 Charge the batteries provided with or identi fied for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user s manual
10. Gigaset A490 A495 The handset at a glance 1 Charge status of the batteries 2 Answering machine icon A495 only 3 Display keys 1 4 Message key Flashes new messages received 2 Speaker key Control key 2 Talk key Directory key 3 press down on the control key End call key and On Off button 10 Ringer tone on off press and hold in idle status 11 Keypad lock on off press and hold 12 Flash key Consultation call flash Dialing pause press and hold 13 Microphone Oo AWN Ke WOMAN AU 5 14 Mute key Please note 13 WES T Charge the handset for 14 18 hours before first use Display keys on handset Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display Display Function when pressed INT Call other registered handsets page 14 MENU Open main submenu see Menu tree gt page 24 gt Go back one menu level gt Scroll up down or adjust volume with 7 lt gt Move cursor to left right with 7 C Backspace deletes one character at a time OK Confirm menu function or save entry The base station at a glance Registration paging button Search for handsets press briefly Paging gt page 13 Register handsets 1 press and hold gt page 13 2 On Off button activate and deactivate an swering machine Lights up answering machine is activated Flashes answering machine is operati
11. TORY WARRANTIES INCLUD NG BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRAN TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ACCURACY OR COM PLETENESS OR RESPONSES OF RESULTS OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT OF LACK OF VIRUSES AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE ALL WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES ALSO THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE QUIET ENJOYMENT QUIET POSSESSION OR COR RESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NONIN FRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT Some states jurisdictions provinces do not allow imitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con sequential damages so the above exclusions or imitations may not apply to you If an implied warranty or condition is created by your state province and federal or state provincial law pro hibits disclaimer of it you also have an implied warranty or condition BUT ONLY AS TO DEFECTS DISCOVERED DURING THE PERIOD OF THIS LIM TED WARRANTY ONE YEAR AS TO ANY DEFECTS DISCOVERED AFTER THE ONE YEAR PERIOD THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND This limited warranty gives you specific egal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state province to prov ince In no event shall Gigaset NAM s liability exceed the cost of repairing or replacing defective Products as provided herein and any such liabili ties will terminate upon expiration of the war ran
12. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas NOTE Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termina tion of an interface may consist of any combina tion of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all devices does not exceed five This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cana dian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est con forme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC ACTA Information Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Gigaset Communica tions USA LLC could void the FCC authority to operate the equipment This includes the addi tion of any external antenna device This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the bottom of the base station is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested this num
13. a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will pro vide advance notice in order for you to make nec essary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If you experience trouble with this tele phone system disconnect it from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunction ing If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please contact Support at 1 866 247 8758 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the tele phone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved This 18 equipment is of a type that is not intended to be repaired by the Customer user This telephone system may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Con nection to party line service is subject to state tar iffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation com mission for information Privacy of communica tions may not be ensured when using this phone If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what wi
14. ate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environ ment and to health They are a prereq uisite for the re use and recycling of used electrical and electronic equip ment For further information on disposing of your used equipment please contact your local authority your refuse collec tion service or the dealer you pur chased the product from Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the key pad lock gt page 1 is activated Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries Caring for your phone Wipe down the base station and handset with a damp cloth no solvents or an anti static cloth Never use a dry cloth This can cause static Contact with liquid A If the handset comes into contact with liq uid Switch the handset off and remove the batteries immediately Allow the liquid to drain from the hand set Pat all parts dry then with the battery compartment open and the keypad fac ing down place the handset in a dry warm place for at least 72 hours not 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 nor mally be able to use it again First steps Checking 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
15. ber must be provided to the telephone company A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs ona telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits repre sented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of serv ice may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file
16. ded announcement is used if no personal announcement is available If the memory is full the answering machine switches itself off automatically It activates again automatically when you delete old messages Activating deactivating the answering machine MENU gt VoiceMail gt OK Answer Mach gt OK gt On Off gt OK When you switch on the answering machine the Q o icon appears in the dis play Recording your own announcement MENU gt VoiceMail gt OK gt Announcements gt OK Recannounce gt OK gt Speakafter OK gt OK You hear the ready tone short tone Speak your announcement at least 3 sec Press Stop recording to confirm or press or gt to reject your recording After recording the announcement plays 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 speak ing of more than 2 seconds Playing back or deleting announcements See Menu tree gt page 24 Playing deleting messages Open the answering machine list to play back messages gt page 11 Deleting all old messages MENU gt VoiceMail OK gt Delete all old gt OK Confirm the secu rity prompt Picking up a call from the answering machine You can still accept a call while the answer ing machine is recording the message by pressing 7 Recording stops and you can speak to the caller Setting up the answe
17. ding calls External calls are calls using the public tele phone network fH Enter the phone number gt 2 The phone number is dialed Or you can first press and hold Z to hear the dial tone and then enter the number During the call ou can adjust the earpiece volume using B and set the volume with End the call cancel dialing 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 to accept the call When Auto Answer is activated see Menu tree page 25 simply remove the hand set from the base station charging cradle In idle state use 0 to activate the menu for setting the call volume and use a to set the volume Caller ID Caller ID CID and Caller Name ID CNID are optional subscription services provided by your telephone service provider These fea tures supply incoming caller identification information that displays on your handset When you get a call the caller s number dis plays on your handset the caller s name displays if it is stored in the directory or if CNID has been requested lt lt lt 4 gt gt gt appears in the display if you have not requested Caller ID Withheld appears if the caller has withheld CID and Unavail able appears if the caller has not requested CID Muting You can mute your handset when makin
18. e 15 If you have only registered handsets for other GAP compatible devices these can only be de registered with a hardware reset gt page 15 Using mutliple handsets Making internal calls Internal calls are free calls to other handsets registered to the same base station To make a call to other handsets press INT gt H 1 4 enter internal number of the handset the handset is called or INT gt star key 5 all handsets are called When a participant answers you can speak to them To end the call press Internal consultation call connecting a call When you are using one handset for an external call press the INT key to call one or all handsets Before the internal participant answers press the end call key J the call is diverted to the participant who answers the call After the internal participant answers you can talk to him Press the end call key to divert the call or press the display key to reconnect to the external participant Listening in to an external call When you are conducting an external call an internal participant can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation con ference Prerequisite The Listening in function must be activated Activating deactivating listening in MENU gt Settings gt OK gt Base gt OK gt Listening in gt OK gt On Off gt OK Internal listening in conference To listen in to an existing ext
19. ec Call is answered after 10 seconds 18 sec Call is answered after 18 seconds 30 sec Call is answered after 30 seconds Auto If there are no new messages the answering machine answers a call after 18 seconds If new messages are present the answering machine answers a call after just 10 seconds Language Set the language for answering machine messages Delete all old gt page 12 Settings Date Time Enter date MMDDYY format then time HHMM format change am pm by pressing or 9 page7 Handset Language English Set the display language gt page 15 Spanish or French Auto Answer Automatically activate deactivate auto answer page 9 Register HS Manually register the handset page 13 Call list type Missed Calls gt page 11 All Calls gt page 11 Reset Handset Reset the handset page 15 Base 1 Audio Settings A495 Ringer Volume 5 levels available only Ringer Melody 10 melodies avail able System PIN Change system PIN default is 0000 Base Reset Restore factory settings gt page 15 Additional Eco Mode Activating deactivating gt page 2 Listening in Activate deactivate the function page 14 Dialling Mode Tone dialling gt page 15 Pulse gt page 15 Recall Set the current flash time gt page 15 26 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr 2a D 46395 Bocholt Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under trademark lice
20. ernal call press and hold the key You can listen in to the call All participants hear a signal tone To end press the end call key All partic ipants hear a signal tone If the first internal participant presses the end call key the handset that has lis tened in remains connected to the exter nal participant Setting the alarm clock Activating deactivating the alarm clock MENU gt Alarm Clock gt OK gt Activa tion gt OK gt OfforOn gt OK When activated gt Set the wake up time gt OK When the alarm clock rings press any key to switch it off for 24 hours If the alarm clock is set the wake up icon appears on the screen and the wake up time displays instead of the date Setting the wake up time MENU gt Alarm Clock gt OK gt Wake up time gt OK Enter the wake up time in hours and min utes change am pm by pressing or s then press OK Phone settings For details on audio settings see Menu tree gt page 24 For details on setting the system PIN on the base station see the Menu tree gt page 25 Changing the display language MENU gt Settings gt OK gt Handset gt OK gt Language gt OK gt select the language gt OK If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand press MENU gt gt 0 9 0 gt ok gt gt OK Select another language with 6 and press OK Resetting the handset You can reset individual settings and chang
21. es that you have made Entries in the directory and the handset s registration to the base station are retained MENU gt Settings gt OK gt Handset gt OK gt Reset Handset gt OK gt Reset gt OK Cancel the reset with Restoring the base station to the factory settings When restoring factory settings All handsets are de registered Individual settings are reset Alllists are deleted The system PIN is reset to the original code 0000 Only the date and time are retained 15 Software reset MENU gt Settings gt OK gt Base gt OK gt Base Reset gt OK Hardware reset Disconnect the power cord from the base station Hold down the registration paging button gt page 1 on the base station while reconnecting the power cable to the base station Release the key after approxi mately 5 seconds Changing the dialing mode You can set the dialing mode via the menu MENU gt Settings gt OK gt Base OK gt Dialling Mode gt OK gt select Tone dialling or Pulse OK Setting flash You can set the flash time manually MENU gt Settings gt OK gt Base OK gt Recall gt OK gt select Short or Medium or Long gt OK 16 Appendix Base station power consumption Entering letters characters In standby mode Handset in base station approx 1 3 W Handset outside base station approx 0 8 W During a call approx 1 0 W Press the relevant key the nu
22. essage Please enter PIN gt m enter system PIN Your answering machine is activated It tells you how much memory time is left The messages now play back The answering machine cannot be deactivated remotely 13 Locating a handset paging You can locate your handset using the base station Briefly press the registration paging button on the base station 9 page 1 All handsets will ring simultaneously paging even if the ringer tones are deactivated End paging briefly press the register pag ing key on the base station 99 page 1 or the talk key 4 on a handset Registering handsets You can register up to four handsets on your base station Gigaset A49H recom mended Please note Each additional handset must be regis tered on the base station for it to work properly Manually registering handsets to Gigaset A490 A495 1 On the base station press and hold the registration paging key gt page 2 for min 3 sec 2 On the handset within 60 sec of pressing the registra tion paging key MENU gt Settings gt OK gt Handset gt OK gt Register HS gt Enter the system PIN of the base station default is 0000 gt OK Registering flashes in the display Registration takes approx 1 minute De registering handsets Handsets can only be de registered by resetting the base station to its default set tings This will also reset every other set ting gt pag
23. g external calls Your caller can no longer hear you but you can still hear them Press the Mute key during the call to activate deactivate the function Speakerphone A490 A495 Activating while dialing Enter the number m and pressthe speaker key GO The speaker key is illuminated red now Switching between earpiece and speaker mode During a call and when listening to the answering machine A495 only press the speaker key GO to activate or deactivate the speakerphone During a call use 0 to activate the menu for setting the speaker volume and use a to set the volume Using the directory and lists Directory To open the directory press You can save up to 80 entries in the direc tory Each entry can contain a maximum of 32 characters for the phone number and an additional 14 characters for the name For information on entering letters and charac ters gt page 16 Saving the first number in the directory gt New Entry gt OK gt m enter number gt OK gt MH enter name gt OK Storing additional entries in the directory gt MENU gt NewEntry gt OK gt m enter number gt OK gt m enter name gt OK Selecting a directory entry Open the directory with J You have the following options Use to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected Enter the first character of the name and scroll to the entry with 0 if required Dialing with
24. i MH AAAJ650 650 mAh Highpower HFR 44AAAJ650 650 mAh Valid at the time of going to press The handset is supplied with nickel metal hydride UL approved AAA batteries Troubleshooting If you have any questions about using your telephone visit our website at www gigaset com customercare for 24 hour support The table below con tains a list of common problems and possi ble solutions Problem Cause Solution Nothing The hand Press the end call appears in setisnot key for approx the display switched 5 seconds or place the on handset in the base station The batter Charge or replace the ies are batteries empty No wireless The hand Move the handset connection setis out closer to the base to the base sidethe station station range of Base flashe the base Register the handset sin the dis station page 13 play The hand Check the power con setis not nector on the base sta registered tion page 5 The base station is not turned on You cannot The phone Please always use the heara cord sup phone cord supplied or ringer dial plied has ensure that the ing tone notbeen pin connections are from the used or correct when purchas fixed line has been ing from a retailer network replaced by a new cord with the wrong jack con nections Errortone The sys Resetthe system PIN to soundsafter tem PIN the default 0000 system PIN youha
25. igaset NAM s entire liability and your exclusive remedy if the Product is defective in materials or workmanship during the warranty period and is returned shall be that the Product will be repaired or replaced as set forth in Section 4 below Recon ditioned replacement components parts or materials may be used in the replacement or repair Data in the memory of the Product may be lost during repair 3 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND IS VOID WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING Cosmetic damage physical damage to the surface of the Product including without lim itation breakage cracks dents scratches or adhesive marks on the LCD screen or outside casing of the Product Products which have been repaired main tained or modified including the antenna by anyone other than Gigaset NAM or a Gigaset NAM approved repair facility or that have been improperly installed Cost of installation removal or reinstallation Damage due to any telephone electronic hardware or software program network Internet or computer malfunctions failures or difficulties of any kind including without limitation server failure or incomplete incor rect garbled or delayed computer transmis sions Equipment and components not manufac tured supplied or authorized by Gigaset NAM Modification of the Product s components or operation of the Product in an unsuitable environment or in a manner for which it is not intended including bu
26. l new missed call Old Call entry already read Show Name If you requested CNID you can view the name registered for this phone number with your net work provider Delete List Warning All old and new entries are deleted Returning a call from the calls list gt CallsList 01 02 gt OK gt select entry gt 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 displays as fol lows VoiceMail 01 02 Number of new messages number of old played back messages Opening the answering machine list gt VoiceMail01 02 gt OK If you have new messages playback begins with the first new message otherwise with the first old message Call date and time if set are announced each time before play back During message playback use 0 to activate the menu for setting the volume and use B to set the vol ume press MENU to select the following func tions with Q9 Repeat Repeat current message Next Play next message Previous Play previous message Delete Delete current message Operating the answering machine A495 The answering machine can be operated from the handset or by using the key on the base station page 1 The telephone is supplied with a pre recorded announcement You can only record your own announcement messages using the handset The pre recor
27. ll disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer This telephone system equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including inter ference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi dential installation Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interfer ence to nearby TV s and VCR s to minimize or pre vent such interference the system base should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR and if interference is experienced moving the base far ther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this tel ephone system does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the system off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the base sta tion and receiver 3 Connect the base station into an outlet on a cir cuit different fr
28. mber of times indicated Briefly press the pound key 7 to switch General specifications from Abc to 123 mode from 123 to DECT standard is supported abc mode and from abc to Abc mode WDCT standard is supported Standard characters GAP standard is supported Range up to 984 feet outdoors 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x up to 165 feet indoors GL T S X u Operation time pr 5 F DECT version i a OE PARERE a 3 als Talk time up to 12 hours 3 dje f 3 l lel Standby time up to 177hours 4 g h ij4 i f 1 Operation time sx j k l 5 WDCT version alAlS 516 Talk time up to 6 hours mo 6 p Seu I gt 5 E alba Standby time up to 144 hours Pla IA Base station power 100 240 V 50 Hz su t ujv 8 u 9 j supply on w x y z 9 Y y e oe Environmental con 41 F to 113 F 2096 to QI2 1 10 0 ilil e Ed LN ditions in operation 75 relative humidity a Z 8 96 DLANA country specific 1 Space Specifications Recommended batteries Technology Nickel metal hydride NiMH Size AAA Micro HR03 Voltage 12V Capacity 650 mAh We recommend the following types of bat tery GP 550 700 mAh Yuasa Phone 700 800 mAh Peacebay 550 650 mAh Corun N
29. ng 3 Volume keys W quieter A louder During message playback adjust the speak A495 only ing volume 3 While phone is ringing adjust ringer volume 4 Play Stop key Play back messages from the answering ma x chine or cancel playback Flashes new messages available lt 5 Ce 7 Piso meron REPEAT SKIP Flickering memory is full F AS 4 During message playback 5 Delete current message 6 Skipto the start ofthe current message press 2 once or go to the previous message press twice 7 Skip to next message 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 power is reduced depending on the distance to the base sta tion The base station s transmission power is reduced to almost 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 see Menu tree page 25 70 transmission power reduction in standby mode top left display icon and during a call The range of the base station is reduced Press and hold the talk key 4 to check thatthe base station can be reached You will hearthe ringing tone if the base station can be reached Safety
30. nse of Siemens AG As of 1 Oct 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark Siemens will exclusively use the trademark Gigaset O Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010 All rights reserved Subject to availability Rights of modification reserved www gigaset com This user guide is made from 100 recycled paper
31. om that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice for Direct Inward Dialing DID ALLOWING THIS EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO NOT PROVIDE FOR PROPER ANSWER SUPERVISION IS A VIOLATION OF PART 68 OF THE FCC S RULES Notice to Hearing Aid Wearers This phone system is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids Power Outage In the event of a power outage your cordless telephone will not operate The cordless tele phone requires electricity for operation You should have a telephone that does not require electricity available for use during power outages Notice The installation of the base unit should allow at least 8 inches between the base and persons to be in compliance with FCC RF exposure guide lines For body worn operation the portable part handset has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines Use with an accessory that contains metal parts may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Notice to telephone company service If you need service from your telephone company please provide them with the information Facility interface Code FIC Service Order Code SOC Universal Service Order Code USOC as indicated on the label on the bottom side of the base station Safety precautions Before using your telephone equipment basic safety instructions should always be followed to red
32. opy to Dir Copy an entry to the direc tory Delete Entry Delete selected entry Delete List Delete all entries 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 dis play When you press the key all the lists dis play If only one list contains new messages this opens automatically Please note If calls are saved in the network mail box you will receive a message if the appropriate settings have been made depending on your network provider Calls list Prerequisite CID page 9 Depending on the type of list set gt 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 num bers of the last 25 incoming calls are saved or just the missed calls are saved The calls list displays as follows CallsList 01 02 Number of new entries number of old read entries Open the calls list gt CallsList 01 02 gt OK The last incoming call displays If necessary use J to select another entry Using other functions select entry MENU The following functions can be selected with Q9 Delete Entry Delete current entry Copy to Dir Copy an entry to the direc tory 11 Date Time Call date and time if set Status New Cal
33. ot exist This warranty does not cover customer education instruction installation or removal set up adjust ments problems related to service s provided by a carrier or other service provider and or signal reception problems Gigaset NAM shall not be responsible for software firmware information or memory data contained in stored on or inte grated with any Products returned for repair whether under warranty or not This warranty is valid only in the country in which it is purchased i e the United States of America or Canada respectively but not both USE WITH ACCESSORIES NOT SUPPLIED BY GIGASET NAM OR NOT OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY GIGASET NAM MAY VOID WAR RANTY 4 WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE All warranty claims must be made by notifying Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the war ranty period Gigaset NAM s obligation to provide warranty support shall not extend past the end of the warranty period except that any product repaired or replaced during the warranty period shall continue to be warranted for the balance of such warranty period or thirty 30 days which ever is greater Support service will be provided for you by accessing the toll free customer service number 1 866 247 8758 5 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY Gigaset NAM makes no warranty or representa tion that the software in the Products will meet your requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or applications software prod
34. out parts that could result in the risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on this product 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock or burns do not disassemble this product Take it to a qualified service center when service is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages dangerous electrical current or other risks Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used 12 Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation e If the product has been dropped or physically has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in per formance 13 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during a thunderstorm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Therefore we suggest a surge arrestor 14 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 1
35. ring machine The answering machine has already been preset at the factory Make individual set tings using the handset Details on setting a delay time after which the answering machine is to answer a call as well as details on setting the recording length and activating call screening during the recording are available from the Menu tree gt page 24 Using key 1 for fast access to the answering machine network mailbox Simply press and hold key C on the hand set and you are connected directly to the answering machine network mailbox See Menu tree gt page 24 Operating remotely when on the move You can check and activate your answering machine from any other telephone hotel pay phone etc Prerequisites You have set a system PIN other than 0000 gt page 25 The phone you are using for remote operation has touch tone dialing DTMF i e you hear different tones when you press the keys Calling the answering machine and playing back messages m Dial yourown number gt while listening to your announcement press the s key and enter the system PIN Use the following keys aJ Go to the start of the current mes sage gy Press twice to go back to the previ ous message 2 Stop playback Press again to resume 3 Skip to next message e Delete current message Activating the answering machine m Enter your own number and allow the phone to ring until you hear the m
36. t not limited to failures or defects caused by misuse abuse accidents physical damage abnormal operation improper handling or storage neglect altera tions unauthorized installation removal or repairs failure to follow instructions prob lems caused by the carrier s network cover age exposure to fire water or excessive mois ture or dampness floods or extreme changes in climate or temperature acts of God riots acts of terrorism spills of food or liquids viruses or other software flaws introduced into the Product or other acts which are not the fault of Gigaset NAM and which the Prod uctis not specified to tolerate including dam age caused by mishandling or blown fuses Products which have had warranty stickers electronic serial number and or serial number label removed altered rendered illegible or fraudulently applied to other equipment Signal reception problems unless caused by defect in material or workmanship in the Product Products operated outside published maxi mum ratings Performance of the Products when used in combination with other products or equip ment not manufactured supplied or author ized by Gigaset NAM Consumables such as batteries and fuses Payments for labor or service to representa tives or service centers not authorized to per form product maintenance by Gigaset NAM Loss of data Testing and examination discloses that the alleged defect or malfunction in the Product does n
37. t register the handset manually gt page 13 To charge the batteries leave the handset in the base charger r Please note Only place the handset in the base charger that came with the handset 7 Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge level can only display if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged gt Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for 18 hours gt Then remove the handset from the base station or charging cra dle and do not replace it until the batteries are completely dis charged r 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 techni cal reasons m Warning Please ensure that the handset is in the charging cradle if you are absent for a long time e g during holidays or remove the batteries from the handset Oth 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 charg ing procedure a complete charging to full capacity takes at least 18
38. ty period Any supplements or updates to the Product or the software in the Product including without limita tion any if any software fixes or upgrades or bug fixes provided to you after the expiration of the one year limited warranty period are not covered by any warranty or condition express implied or statutory 8 EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLI CABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL GIGASET NAM SELLER OR THEIR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMA TION FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION FOR PER SONAL INJURY FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY FOR FAIL URE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE FOR NEGLI GENCE AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABIL ITY TO USE THE PRODUCT THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT TORT INCLUD ING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER AND EVEN IF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUP PLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THE WARRANTY
39. uce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons 1 Read and understand all instructions 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3 Unplug this product from the wall telephone jackand power outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use damp cloth for cleaning 4 Do notusethis product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laun dry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 5 Place this product securely on a stable surface Serious damage and or injury may result if the unit falls 6 Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are provided for ventilation to pro tectitfrom overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a place where proper ventilation is not pro vided 7 This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of AC line power to your home consult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not place objects on the power cord Install the unit where no one can step or trip on the cord 19 9 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 10 Never push objects of any kind into this prod uct through cabinet slots as they may touch dan gerous voltage points or short
40. ut electrical power Use only the power adapter and phone cord supplied Pin connec tions 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 m Warning Use only rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH UL approved AAA batter ies recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH page 16 Never use a conventional non 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 aresult of using batteries that are not of the recommended type 6 P Insert the batteries with the polar ity in the correct direction The polarity is indicated in on the battery compartment P Slide the battery cover from the bottom up onto the casing until it clicks into place gt Toopen the battery cover for instance to replace the bat teries press the ribbing at the top of the battery cover and slide it downward Placing the handset in the base charger gt 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 need to register the handset again To use your handset with a different base or use additional handsets with your base you mus
41. ve page 15 prompt entered is All handsets are incorrect de registered All set PIN forgot tings are reset All lists ten are deleted 17 Industry Canada Certification Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies cer tified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements doc ument s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfac tion Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordi nated by a representative designated by the sup plier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equip ment
42. your Gigaset phone visit our web site at http www gigaset com or please call 1 866 247 8758 ssued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr 2a D 46395 Bocholt Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under trademark license of Siemens AG O Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009 All rights reserved Subject to availability Rights of modifications reserved Product attributes subject to change We reserve the right to make changes without notice in equipment design and or components Part Number A31008 M2200 R301 1 3S19 O Copyright 2009 Menu tree Your phone has an extensive range of fea tures These are offered in the form of menus To select a function while the phone is in idle state press MENU open menu use Alarm Clock Activation Wake up time Audio Settings Input format HHMM change am pm by pressing or 24 the 0 and J keys to scroll to the function you require and press OK to confirm To return to idle state press the 5 key Activating deactivating the alarm clock Handset Volume Ringer Volume m Earpiece 3 levels available Speaker 5 levels available 5 levels crescendo available Ringer Melody External Calls 10 melodies available 10 melodies available 10 melodies available Switch advisory tones e g positive or negative confirma tion menu start key tones battery warning on or off
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