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Gigaset A490 User Manual

Gigaset A490 User Manual

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Gigaset A490/A495
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of the batteries
2 Answering machine icon (A495 only)
3 Display keys
4 Message key
Flashes: new messages received
5 Handsfree key
6 Control key (u)
7 Talk key
8 Directory key
(press down on the control key)
9 End call key and
On/Off key
10 Ringer tone on/off
(press and hold in idle status)
11 Keypad lock on/off (press and hold)
12 Recall key
- Consultation call (flash)
- Dialling pause (press and hold)
13 Microphone
14 "Microphone off" key
Please note
Charge the handset for
18 hours before first use.
Display key 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
MENU
Open main/submenu (see Menu tree
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Go back one menu level.
U
Scroll up/down or adjust volume with u.
T
Move cursor to left/right with u.
˜
Backspace deletes one character at a time.
OK
Confirm menu function or save entry.
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  • Page 1 Gigaset A490/A495 The handset at a glance 1 Charge status of the batteries 2 Answering machine icon (A495 only) 3 Display keys 4 Message key ± U Flashes: new messages received 5 Handsfree key 11.12. 11:56 6 Control key (u)

  • Page 2: Reduced Energy Consumption

    (press twice). 7 Skip to next message. ECO WDCT 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static. ƒ If you give your Gigaset to someone Contact with liquid else, make sure you also give them the user guide. If the handset has come into contact with...

  • Page 4: First Steps

    You can also mount the base station and charging cradle on the wall. Please note: ◆ Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. ◆ Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.

  • Page 5: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning ¢ Use only rechargeable batteries 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.
  • Page 6 ¤ Insert the batteries the right way round. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment. ¤ Slide the battery cover from bot- tom up onto the casing until it clicks into place. ¤ If you need to open the bat- tery cover, for instance to replace the batteries, press the ribbing at the top of the...
  • Page 7 Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for 18 18 h hours. ¤...

  • Page 8: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle ± display is shown as in this example. If the answering machine is activated (A495), the ± 11.12. 11:56 answering machine icon will be displayed in the MENU header.

  • Page 9: Making External Calls And Ending Calls

    External calls are calls using the public tele- the call to activate/deactivate the function. ¢ phone network. (Enter the phone number) Handsfree (A490/A495) The phone number is dialled. (Or you can first press and hold to hear the dial tone Activating while dialling: and then enter the number.) During the call...

  • Page 10: Last Number Redial List

    Selecting a directory entry Sending the directory to another handset Open the directory with You have the following options: Preconditions: ◆ ◆ to scroll through the entries until The sending and receiving handsets the required name is selected. must both be registered to the same ◆...

  • Page 11: Calls List/Answering Machine (Network Mailbox) List

    Calls list/answering machine Date/Time Call date and time (if set). (network mailbox) list Status new missed call. New Call: entry already Old Call: The message key flashes as soon as a new read. entry appears in the calls list/answering Delete List Warning! All old and new machine list.

  • Page 12: Operating The Answering Machine (A495)

    Operating the Playing back or deleting announcements ¢ answering machine See Menu tree page 22. (A495) Playing/deleting messages The answering machine can be operated ¢ Open the answering machine list to play ¢ from the handset or by using the key on the back messages ( page 11).

  • Page 13: Remote Operation When On The Move

    ¢ You can register up to four handsets on (Dial your own number) while listening your base station (Gigaset A39H/A49H rec- to your announcement: press the key and ommended). enter the system PIN The following keys are used for operation:...

  • Page 14: De-Registering Handsets

    De-registering Listening in to an external call handsets You are conducting an external call. An internal participant can listen in on this call Handsets can only be de-registered by and take part in the conversation (confer- resetting the base station to its default set- ence).

  • Page 15: Phone Settings

    Phone settings Hardware reset Disconnect the power cord from the base ¢ For details on how to make audio settings, ¢ station. Hold down the registration/paging see Menu tree page 22. key ( page 1) on the base station while For details on how to set the system PIN on reconnecting the power cable to the base ¢...

  • Page 16: Questions And Answers

    If you have any queries about the use of Recommended batteries your telephone, visit our website at Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride www.gigaset.com/customercare (NiMH) for 24-hour support. The table below con- Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) tains a list of common problems and possi- Voltage: 1.2 V...

  • Page 17: Customer Service & Assistance

    Customer Service & Assistance Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service section of our Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/service. In our constantly updated online service you can find: ◆...

  • Page 18: Product Warranty

    Product warranty Congratulations On the purchase of your new Gigaset product, we guarantee that this equipment is a genuie manufacturer’s product and extend the following warranty: We guarantee this product against manufacturing defects for two full years from the date of purchase, unless specified otherwise.

  • Page 19: Certificate Of Warranty

    Date of Purchase: _______________________________________________ Invoice / Cash Memo No./Date: ____________________________________ – Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned Gigaset communica- tions shall vest in Gigaset communications. – This warranty shall apply to 2.4Ghz products purchased in India only.

  • Page 20: Service Centres

    We offer you support that is fast and tailo- Mr.Meenakshi red to your specific needs! Phone: 011-41095840 Our Online Support on the Internet: www.gigaset.com/customercare E-mail: se.np@intarvo.com In some countries repair and replace ser- Gurgaon - inTarvo Technologies Limited vices are impossible where the products are 12, 13, 14, First Floor, Ganpati Complex, Old not sold through our authorised dealers.
  • Page 21 Mumbai - inTarvo Technologies Limited Surat First Floor, Hitech Plaza, Near MIDC office, S.P Connecting Shanti nagar, Mahakali,Caves Road, And- SEES, Shiv Pooja Point, Opp Turning point , heri (E) 400069, Mumbai Ghoddod road, Surat - 395002 Mr. Kiran Chaudhary Mr.Rushi Popat Phone: 022-41224402 Phone: 2612660552/ 9879133662...

  • Page 22: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Your phone has an extensive range of fea- keys to scroll to the function tures. These are offered in the form of you require and press to confirm. menus. To return to idle status: press the key. To select a function while the phone is in idle status, press (open menu), use MENU...
  • Page 23 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 sec Call is answered after 10 seconds.
  • Page 24 D-46395 Bocholt www.gigaset.com Manufactured by Gigaset Communications This user guide is made from GmbH under trademark license of 100% recycled paper. Siemens AG. As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing A31008-M2200-Z701-3-Z619 the trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset'.

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