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Gigaset A670A Manual

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  • Page 1 A670 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals...

  • Page 3: Overview Of Handset

    Overview of handset Overview of handset 1 Display in idle status ¢ 2 Status bar ( page 51) Icons display current settings and operating status of the phone ¢ ¢ 3 Display keys ( ¢ page 15, page 30) 4 Message key ( page 16) Access to the calls and message lists;...

  • Page 4: Overview Of Base Station

    Overview of base station Overview of base station 1 Display Lit up: The answer machine is activated. The number of saved messages is displayed. 00 flashing: The answer machine is recording a message. Flashing slowly: There are new messages. The number of new messages is displayed. 99 flashing quickly: The answer machine is full.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Overview of handset ..............1 Overview of base station .

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    If you use a medical device (e.g. a pacemaker), please contact the device manufacturer. They will be able to advise you regarding the susceptibility of the device to external sources of high frequency energy (for the specifications of your Gigaset product see "Specifications").

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Never expose the telephone to the effects of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes. Pay attention to the range of the base. This is up to 50 m inside buildings and up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas.
  • Page 8 Getting started Connecting the base station to the telephone network and the mains power supply ¤ Insert the phone cable into the con- nection socket at the rear of the base until it clicks into place and feed under the cable protection. ¤...
  • Page 9 The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Caution Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ¢ page 60) , as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed or the batteries could explode.
  • Page 10 ¤ Charge the handset in the base for 8.5 hours. A670A 8.5 h Notes The handset may only be placed in the designated base/charging cradle. The battery may heat up during charging. This is not dangerous.
  • Page 11 Getting started Changing the display language You can also change the display language via the menu: Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ q Language ¤ ¤ q Select language ¤ Select or, if you do not understand the language currently set, go to: ¤...
  • Page 12 Getting started Setting the date and time Set the date/time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that you can use the alarm. ¤ Press the key Time below the display screen to open the input field.
  • Page 13 You will automatically return to idle status. INT 1 14 Oct Your phone is now ready for use. Calls Calendar Connecting the headset You can connect a headset with 2.5 mm jack connectors. For information on recommended headsets, see the relevant product page at www.gigaset.com...
  • Page 14 Getting started What would you like to do next? After successfully setting up the phone, you can make calls straight away, customise your Gigaset according to your requirements or firstly familiarise yourself with the operation. Setting ringtones ¢ Assign specific tunes to internal and external calls, reminders ( page 27), wake-up calls ¢...

  • Page 15: Understanding The Operating Steps In The User Guide

    Understanding the operating steps in the user guide Understanding the operating steps in the user guide The keys on your Gigaset handset are set out in these operating instructions as follows: c / v / a Answer call key / Menu key / End call key...

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Getting to know your phone Switching the handset on/off ¤ Press and hold the End call key a in idle status to switch the handset on or off. Locking/unlocking the keypad The keypad lock prevents any accidental use of the phone. If you press a key when the keypad is locked, a message is displayed.
  • Page 17 Getting to know your phone Display keys The display keys have a function preset by default in idle status, but the keys can be re-assigned ¢ page 30). The functions of the display keys change depending on the operating situation. Example Current display key functions Back...
  • Page 18 Getting to know your phone Submenus The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists. Example To access a function: Settings ¤ Scroll to the function using the control key q and press Date/Time Returning to the previous menu level: Briefly press the display Audio Settings key Back or End call key a.
  • Page 19 Getting to know your phone Entering numbers and text If several number and/or text fields are displayed (e.g. New Entry First Name and Surname in a phonebook entry), the field is automatically activated. The following fields must be activated by navigating with the control key q. A field is First Name: activated when a cursor is blinking inside it.

  • Page 20: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls Making an external call ¤ Enter number, briefly press the Answer call key c. ¤ Press and hold the Answer call key c, enter number. You can cancel the dialling process with the End call key a. Dialling with the redial list The redial list contains the 20 numbers last dialled with the handset.
  • Page 21 ¢ page 36). ¢ Accepting a call with the Gigaset L410 handsfree clip ( page 63): Press the Answer call key. To use your L410, you must register it to your base station. Proceed as described in the operating instructions for the Gigaset L410.
  • Page 22 By default, the number of the caller is shown on the handset of your telephone, page 57 or ¤ www.gigaset.com/service Handsfree mode If you are going to let someone listen in, you should tell the other party that this is happening.
  • Page 23 Making calls Switching the microphone on/off (muting) If you turn the microphone off during a call, your caller can no longer hear you. ¤ Press v to switch the microphone on/off. Using provider-specific functions (network services) Network services depend on and must be requested from your network provider (which may incur additional charges).
  • Page 24 Making calls Call waiting during an external call If the function is activated, you will be notified whilst on an external call by a call waiting tone and a message on the display that another external caller is waiting. Ç Activating/deactivating call waiting: ¤...
  • Page 25 Making calls Making a consultation call Make another external call during an external call. The first Consultation call is placed on hold. ¤ ¤ Ext. Call Enter the second participant's number. The previous call is placed on hold. The second participant is called.
  • Page 26 Making calls Conference call You will then be speaking to both participants at the same time. Prerequisite: You must be conducting an external call and have called a second participant (consultation call) or have accepted a waiting call. ¤ Press Conf. You and the other two callers can hear and speak to each other simultaneously. ¤...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Telephone Settings

    Adjusting the telephone settings Adjusting the telephone settings The handset and base station are preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your individual requirements. The settings can be changed via the menu Settings whilst on a call or in idle status. Changing the display language Ï...
  • Page 28 Adjusting the telephone settings Setting the display backlight The display backlight is always lit when the handset is not in the base/charging cradle or when a key is pressed. Any digit keys pressed appear on the display for pre-dialling. Ï You can also activate/deactivate the display backlight for idle status: ¤...
  • Page 29 Adjusting the telephone settings Setting earpiece profiles You can set various profiles for the earpiece to optimally adapt your phone to your environment. Check which is the most comfortable for you. Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Audio Settings q Earpiece Profiles q Select ¤...
  • Page 30 Adjusting the telephone settings Setting the base station ringtone Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ q Audio Settings ¤ ¤ q Ringtones (Base) ¤ ¤ Volume: r Volume can be set at 5 levels or crescendo (increasing volume) or ringtone can be deactivated (level 0).
  • Page 31 Adjusting the telephone settings Protection from anonymous callers (silenced) ¢ You can set your phone so that it doesn't ring for anonymous calls ( page 20, callers who have withheld Calling Line Identification). The call is only signalled on the display. The setting only Ï...
  • Page 32 Adjusting the telephone settings Quick access to numbers and functions The digit keys 2 up to O can be assigned to a number from the phonebook. The left and right display keys have a function preset by default, but the keys can be re-assigned ¢...

  • Page 33: Operating A Repeater

    Operating a repeater Operating a repeater You can use the Gigaset Repeater to increase the range of your Gigaset handset. The function and setting of your repeater depends on the repeater version used. The repeater version can be identified by the item number on the product label: Gigaset Repeater (earlier than version 2.0) S30853-S601-...

  • Page 34: Restoring Phone To Default Setting

    ¤ Remove the power cord from the base. ¤ ¢ Press and hold the Registration/Paging key (A670A page 2) and at the same time recon- nect the power cord to the base. ¤ Hold the Registration/paging key for at least 5 seconds.
  • Page 35 ECO DECT 1) Reducing the range and thereby lowering transmission power by up to 80% In many spaces such as apartments, business rooms and offices, the maximum range is not necessary. If you deactivate the Maximum Range setting, you can reduce the transmission Ï...

  • Page 36: Answer Machine

    Answer machine Answer machine ¢ The answer machine is operated using the keys on the base ( page 2) or on the handset. Activating/deactivating the answer machine ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ì q Activation (μ= activated) Change ¤ Answer Machine Activation: r On / Off Activation: If activated:...
  • Page 37 Answer machine Deleting announcements/advisory messages ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ì q Announcements q Delete Announcem. / ¤ ¤ q Del. Advisory Msg. Yes (Confirm the prompt) Additional setting options Setting recording parameters: ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ì q Recordings Length: r 1 min.
  • Page 38 Answer machine The following options are available during playback: Stopping playback: press 2, press again to continue. ¤ q Continue ¤ Press Options. Playback is stopped, to continue: Go to the next message: press s or 3. Skip back 5 seconds (> 5 seconds) during message playback: press 4. Skip to the previous message: Press t or during the time stamp playback.
  • Page 39 Answer machine Activating the answer machine Prerequisite: The answer machine is deactivated. ¤ Call your phone line and let it ring until you hear: “Please enter PIN”. ¤ Enter the system PIN for your phone within 10 seconds. Calling your answer machine and playing messages Prerequisite: The answer machine is activated.

  • Page 40: Network Mailbox

    Network mailbox Network mailbox You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your provider and saved the network mailbox number in your phone. Ì ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Network Mailbox Network Mailbox: Enter the phone number ¤...

  • Page 41: Multiple Handsets

    You can register up to four handsets to your base. You must initiate handset registration on the handset and on the base station. Both must be carried out within 60 secs. ¤ On the base station: Press and hold (min. 3 secs) the Registration/paging key (A670A ¢ page 2).
  • Page 42 Locating a handset ("Paging") ¤ ¢ Press briefly the Registration/paging key on the base (A670A page 2). All handsets will ring at the same time ("paging"), even if ringers are switched off. (Exception: handset on which the baby monitor is activated).
  • Page 43 Multiple handsets Transferring an external call: You have two options to transfer the call: ¤ Wait until the participant called answers, then hang up: Press the End call key a. ¤ Hang up before the participant calls: Press the End call key a. If the participant called does not answer of does not transfer the call, end the consultation with End.

  • Page 44: Phonebook (Address Book)

    Phonebook (Address book) Phonebook (Address book) In a phonebook entry, you can store first names and surnames, up to three numbers, an anniversary with a reminder, and caller melody. You can create the directory (with up to 200 entries) individually for each of your handsets. You ¢...
  • Page 45 Phonebook (Address book) Displaying the number of entries that are available in the directory ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Available Memory Open phonebook. Options Selecting a phonebook entry, searching in the phonebook ¤ Open phonebook. ¤ Scroll to the name you are searching for using q. Holding down q scrolls continuously upwards or downwards through the phonebook.

  • Page 46: Call List

    Call list Transferring a displayed number to the phonebook You can transfer numbers to the phonebook which are displayed in a list, e.g. the caller list, the redial list, as well as numbers that you have already selected or have entered for selection. ¤...

  • Page 47: Contactability

    Contactability Contactability Call forwarding (CF) You can forward calls to another number. No call forwarding is activated yet or you want to Ç change the current setting: ¤ ¤ ¤ q Call Divert ¤ ¤ Status: r On / Off Unknown is always displayed when calling up the menu.
  • Page 48 Calendar The following information can be added: Date: The selected day is preset. Enter new data to change. Time: Time (hour and minute) of the appointment. Text: Appointment name (e.g. dinner, meeting). Signal: r Select the melody of the reminder signal or deactivate the acoustic signalling. ¤...

  • Page 49: Alarm Clock

    Alarm clock Alarm clock ¢ Prerequisite: Date and time are set ( page 10). Example ì You can activate/deactivate and set the alarm clock as follows: Alarm Clock ¤ ¤ ¤ Activation: r On/Off ¤ Activation: Changing the settings: <On >...
  • Page 50 Baby monitor Caution Ensure the following points: The handset should be positioned 1 to 2 metres away from the baby. The microphone must be pointed towards the baby. Activating the function reduces the operating time of your handset. If necessary, place the handset in the charger.

  • Page 51: Operating The Telephone On A Router/Pabx

    Operating the telephone on a router/PABX Operating the telephone on a router/PABX Operation with a router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, potentially occurring echoes can be reduced by switching on XES mode 1 . If XES mode 1 does not suppress the echoes sufficiently, you can activate XES mode 2.
  • Page 52 Operating the telephone on a router/PABX Setting pauses Menu key v ¤ *#Q5# ¤ Then enter one of the following function-specific codes: Pause after line seizure: ¤ ¤ OK (for 1 sec.) ¤ ¤ OK (for 3 secs.) ¤ ¤ OK (for 7 secs.) Pause after Recall key: ¤...

  • Page 53: Display Icons

    Display icons Display icons Icons in the status bar The following icons are displayed in the status bar depending on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Signal strength (No Radiation off ) Battery charge status: Ð...
  • Page 54 Display icons Display key icons The following icons indicate the current function of the display keys according to the operating situation: Icon Action Icon Action Ò Ó Last number redial Copy number to the phonebook Ñ Ô Deleting text Forwarding a call to the answer ö...

  • Page 55: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Opening the main menu: Press v whilst the telephone is in idle status. Note Not all functions described in this user guide are available in all countries or with all network providers. ì ¢ Alarm Clock page 47 Ê...
  • Page 56 Menu tree É Additional Features ¢ Calendar page 45 ¢ Baby Monitor page 47 ¢ One Touch Call page 19 ¢ Missed Alarms page 46 Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 10 ¢ Audio Settings Handset Volume page 20 ¢ Earpiece Profiles page 27 ¢...

  • Page 57: Service (Customer Care)

    Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling. Please note that if the Gigaset product is not sold by authorised dealers in the national territory the product may not be fully compatible with the national telephone network. It is clearly spec- ified on the box near the CE mark for which country/countries the equipment has been devel- oped.
  • Page 58 Questions and answers If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, suggested solutions are available on our web-site at www.gigaset.com/service. The table below also lists steps for troubleshooting. The display is blank. 1. The handset is not activated.
  • Page 59 Service (Customer Care) The other party cannot hear you. The handset is "muted". ¥ ¢ Activate the microphone again ( page 21). The caller's number is not displayed. 1. Calling Line Identification (CLI) is not approved for the caller. ¥ The caller should ask the network provider to enable Calling Line Identification (CLI).

  • Page 60: Environment

    This device is intended for analogue phone lines in the Belgian and Dutch network. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. Hereby, Gigaset Communications GmbH declares that the radio equipment type Gigaset A670A is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.gigaset.com/docs.

  • Page 61: Appendix

    Appendix Environmental management system Gigaset Communications GmbH is certified pursuant to the international standards ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. ISO 14001 (Environment): Certified since September 2007 by TÜV SÜD Manage- ment Service GmbH. ISO 9001 (Quality): Certified since 17/02/1994 by TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH.
  • Page 62 Capacity: 800 mAh Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity and age of the battery and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times). Standby time (hours) * 320 *...
  • Page 63 Appendix General specifications DECT DECT standard Supported GAP standard Supported No. of channels 60 duplex channels Radio frequency range 1880-1900 MHz Duplex method Time division multiplexing, 10 ms frame length Repetition frequency of the transmission 100 Hz pulse Duration of the transmission pulse 370 μs Channel grid 1728 kHz...

  • Page 64: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset Handset C620H Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode 1.8" TFT colour display Directory for 250 entries Talk/standby time of up to 26 hrs/530 hrs, standard batteries Brilliant sound quality in speaker mode: 4 adjustable...
  • Page 65 Compatibility You can find more information about the handset functions in connection with the individual Gigaset base stations at: www.gigaset.com/compatibility All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Index Base ......changing ....changing name .
  • Page 67 Index ....Call waiting Contents of the package ......
  • Page 68 Index ..restoring to default setting ..... . . screensaver ..... . Earpiece profile .
  • Page 69 Index Numbers ......entering Language ......display .
  • Page 70 Registering (handset) Switching microphone (handset) on/off ..Registering other Gigaset handsets System PIN ........
  • Page 71 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2017 Subject to availability. All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com...

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