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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / Cover_front_c_LUG_US.fm / 9/13/21 allrounder A694 allrounder A694 allrounder A694 You can find the most up-to-date user guide at www.gigaset.com/manuals...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / LUGIVZ.fm / 9/13/21 Contents Contents Overview ................4 Safety precautions .
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / LUGIVZ.fm / 9/13/21 Contents Extending the functionality of the phone ..........32 Multiple handsets .
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / overview_Kombi_Alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Overview Overview 5 Message key Handset Access to the call and message lists; flashes: new message or new call New messages in the call list / network mailbox list are shown on the display by message New messages.
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / overview_Kombi_Alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Overview Setting the display language ( p. 10) Base without answer machine Registration/paging key Locate a handset (paging): Press briefly Registering handsets: Press and hold Base with answer machine A Volume keys (–...
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / overview_Kombi_Alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Overview Symbols used in the user guide Icons Warnings, the non-adherence to which can result in damage to devices or personal injury. Important information regarding function and appropriate handling or functions that could generate costs.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / security.fm / 9/13/21 Safety precautions Safety precautions Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. It is also not possible to transmit emer- gency calls.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / starting_Kombi.fm / 9/13/21 Getting started Getting started Package contents • One base, one power adapter, one phone cable • One handset, two batteries, one battery cover • One user guide Models with multiple handsets, per handset: •...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / starting_Kombi.fm / 9/13/21 Getting started Connecting the base to the router You can also operate the telephone on the analogue connection of a router. ¤ Connect the phone jack and connect it to the analogue port of a router...
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / starting_Kombi.fm / 9/13/21 Getting started ¤ ¤ Insert the batteries with Fit the battery cover from To re-open the battery cover: ¤ the polarity in the right the top. Grip the notch on the ¤...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / operating.fm / 9/13/21 Using the phone Using the phone Switch the handset on and off ¤ Switching on: When the handset is switched off, press and hold the End call key ¤...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / operating.fm / 9/13/21 Using the phone Display Display keys The display keys perform a range of functions depending on the operating situation. Menu Current display key functions Display keys ¤ Press the display key . . . Function shown in display above.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / operating.fm / 9/13/21 Using the phone Answer machines Local answer machine switched on (if available) Battery charge level 0 - 10% 11 - 33% 34 - 66% > 66% symbol is shown at the front during the charge process.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / telephony.fm / 9/13/21 Making calls Making calls Making a call ¤ Enter the number Press the Talk key . . . The number is dialled ¤ Press and hold the Talk key .
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / telephony.fm / 9/13/21 Making calls One touch call A predefined number is dialled by pressing any key. This allows children, who are unable to enter a number, to call a certain number for example.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / telephony.fm / 9/13/21 Making calls Muting When the microphone is switched off, the people you are talking to can no longer hear you. ¤ During a call, press the control key (right) .
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / telephony.fm / 9/13/21 Making calls Listening in to an external call You are holding an external call. An internal subscriber can listen in to this call and take part in the conversation (conference).
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / telephony.fm / 9/13/21 Making calls Automatic network provider selection (preselection) You can store a Call-by-Call number (preselection number), which automatically prefixes the number you dial. If you want to make calls abroad through a particular network provider for example, you can store its prefix here.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / telephony.fm / 9/13/21 Call/message lists Call/message lists The phone saves information about various events in lists: • Call list: Numbers of all incoming and missed calls • Answer machine list: Messages on the local answer machine (if available) •...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / telephony.fm / 9/13/21 Call/message lists Call list Prerequisite: CLIP Depending on the type of list set, all numbers for the last 25 incoming calls are saved, or only the missed calls are saved.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / telephony.fm / 9/13/21 Directory Directory The local directory is unique to a handset. Entries can be sent to other handsets however p. 22). Up to 150 phone numbers (max. 30 digits) with associated names (max. 16 characters) can be stored.
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / telephony.fm / 9/13/21 Directory Assigning quick-dial keys ¤ Select entry Menu Shortcut Select key = selected) Clearing a key assignment: ¤ Select entry Menu Shortcut No Shortcut = selected) Deleting a directory (entry) Deleting a directory entry ¤...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / answering_A.fm / 9/13/21 Local answer machine (if available) Local answer machine (if available) The handset is used to personalise settings on and operate the answering machine. Setting up the answer machine The default setting is answer machine already set up.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / answering_A.fm / 9/13/21 Local answer machine (if available) Recording time ¤ Message Length Maximum / 1 Minute / 2 Minutes / 3 Minutes = enabled) Listening in during recording ¤ Call Screening...
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / answering_A.fm / 9/13/21 Local answer machine (if available) Actions during playback ¤ Stop playback: ¤ Continue playback: Press again Menu Continue ¤ Go to the next message: During playback of the info block ¤...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / answering_A.fm / 9/13/21 Local answer machine (if available) Operation when on the move (remote operation) You can check and enable your answer machine from any other phone (hotel, pay phone, etc.).
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / answering_A.fm / 9/13/21 Network mailbox Network mailbox The network mailbox is registered with the network provider. Entering a number ¤ Menu Answering Machine Net Mailbox Enter the number OK . . . The network mailbox is enabled To enable and disable the network mailbox, use the number and a function code from your network provider.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / applications_alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Additional functions Additional functions Alarm clock Date and time have been set. Turning the alarm clock on and off ¤ Menu Alarm Clock Activation OK ( = turned on) ¤...
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / applications_alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Additional functions In baby monitor mode, incoming calls are only indicated on the display (without ringtone). The display backlight is reduced to 50%. Advisory tones are deactivated. Advisory tones are disabled.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / applications_alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Additional functions Deactivate the baby monitor remotely The alarm is forwarded to an external destination number. The receiving phone supports tone dialling. ¤ Accept alarm call Press keys The baby monitor is deactivated and the handset is in idle status.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / applications_alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Additional functions Protection from undesired calls Black list You can enter up to 32 numbers in a black list. When the black list is enabled, calls from black list numbers are not signalled acoustically.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / extending.fm / 9/13/21 Extending the functionality of the phone Extending the functionality of the phone Multiple handsets Up to four handsets can be registered with the base. Every device is assigned an internal name and internal number (INT 1 – INT 4). The assignment can be changed.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / extending.fm / 9/13/21 Extending the functionality of the phone De-registering a handset You can de-register any other registered handset from any registered Gigaset handset. ¤ Menu Settings Registration Deregister Handset ¤...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / extending.fm / 9/13/21 Extending the functionality of the phone Operating the base on a router/PABX Operation with a router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, any echoes occurring can be reduced by enabling XES mode (XES = eXtended Echo Suppression).
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / settings.fm / 9/13/21 Phone settings Phone settings Date and time Setting Set the date/time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls and to enable the alarm to be used.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / settings.fm / 9/13/21 Phone settings Country and language (if available) Country Select the country where you use the phone. ¤ Menu Settings Country Select the country = selected) Display language ¤...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / settings.fm / 9/13/21 Phone settings Backlight The display light is switched off when the handset is not used over a long period of time. You can enable/disable this function separately for situations handset in charging cradle and handset not in charging cradle.
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / settings.fm / 9/13/21 Phone settings Ringtone volume (ringer volume) Adjust the volume of the ringtone on 5 levels. For the handset: ¤ Menu Audio Settings Ringer Volume Select volume = selected) For the base (with answer machine): ¤...
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / settings.fm / 9/13/21 Phone settings Music on hold You can choose whether an external caller hears music on hold during an internal consultation or when a call is being forwarded. ¤...
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / settings.fm / 9/13/21 Phone settings System Changing the system PIN ¤ Menu Settings System System PIN Enter the current 4-digit system PIN (default: 0000) Enter the new 4-digit system PIN Resetting the system PIN: p.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC / ACTA Information Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Gigaset Communications USA LLC could void the FCC authority to operate the equipment. This includes the addition of any external antenna device.
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / appendix.fm / 9/13/21 FCC / ACTA Information A copy of the supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) is available at this Internet address: www.gigaset.com/docs. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance, that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / appendix.fm / 9/13/21 Safety precautions Radio frequency radiation exposure Information The installation of the base unit should allow at least 8 inches between the base and persons to be in compli- ance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
(collectively, "Product") provided by Gigaset Communications USA LLC or Gigaset Communications Canada Inc. (collectively "Gigaset NAM"). Gigaset NAM warrants to you that at the date of purchase, the Product is free of defects in workmanship and materials and the software included in the...
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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 Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling or blown fuses.
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Service (Customer Care) 4. WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE All warranty claims must be made by notifying Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the warranty 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, whichever is greater.
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Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, and exclude the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service or for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our web site at www.gigaset.com or please call 1-866 247-8758 tollfree...
Data protection We at Gigaset take the protection of our customers’ data very seriously. It is precisely for this reason that we are ensuring all our products feature "Privacy by Design" as standard. All information we collect is used to make our products as good as possible.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / appendix.fm / 9/13/21 Manufacturer‘s advice Environment 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 Management Service GmbH.
Capacity: 400 - 1000 mAh Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity of the battery, its age and the way it is used. (All times are maximums). Standby time (hours) 180 / 110* Talktime (hours) Operating time for 1.5 h of calls per day (hours)
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / appendix.fm / 9/13/21 Manufacturer‘s advice Pin connections on the telephone jack 1 unused 2 unused 5 unused 6 unused Character set tables The character set used on the handset is dependent on the language set.
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / menutree_Alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Menu tree Menu tree Not all functions described in the user guide are available in all countries or from all network providers. Opening the main menu: Press the display key Menu when the handset is in the idle mode.
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / menutree_Alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Menu tree Settings Date and Time ........... .
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / menutree_Alhena.fm / 9/13/21 Menu tree Baby Monitor p. 28 Activation .......
Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / LUGSIX.fm / 9/13/21 Index Index ......15 .
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / LUGSIX.fm / 9/13/21 Index ......48 .
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / LUGSIX.fm / 9/13/21 Index Language PABX ....34 for voice prompting set pause after Flash key .
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Gigaset A690-A690A / LUG-Kombi US en / A31008-M2816-R341-1-3S19 / LUGSIX.fm / 9/13/21 Index ..... . . 7, 43 ....... . . 4, 14...
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