Gigaset A420 User Manual
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Gigaset A420/A420A
The handset at a glance
1 Charge status of the batteries
2 Answering machine icon
(A420A only)
3 Signal strength
4 Display keys
5 End call key and On/Off key
6 Talk key/Handsfree key
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7 Control key (
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Audio settings
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Internal call
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Directory
Muting during a call
8 Key 1 
Open the answering machine
(A420A only)/network mailbox
9 Star key 
Ringers on/off (press and hold)
10 Key 0/recall key
Consultation call (flash): press
and hold
11 Hash key
Keypad lock on/off (press and
hold); toggles between upper/
lower case and digits; inserts a
dialling pause (press and hold)
12 Microphone
The base station at a glance
Basis A420A
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Basis A420
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1 Registration/Paging key: 
Search for handsets (press briefly, paging
Register handsets (press and hold
2 Volume keys: (– = quieter; + = louder)
During message playback: adjust the speaking volume.
While the phone is ringing: adjust the ringer melody volume.
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3 Play/Stop key:
Switch answering machine on and off (press and hold);
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play back new messages from answering machine (press briefly); 
during message playback: cancel playback (press briefly).
Lights up: answering machine is activated. 
Flashes: at least one new message is present or message is played
back or being recorded.
Flashes very quickly: memory is full.
During message playback:
4 Skip to the start of the current message (press once) or go to the pre-
1
vious message (press twice).
5 Go to the next message.
6 Delete current message.
New messages in the calls list/
answering machine list/network
mailbox list are indicated in the dis-
play by the message New mes-
sages, the left display key flashes (if
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set
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Handset display keys:
Pressing a key launches the function
that appears above that key in the dis-
play.
Display Function when pressed
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Open calls list (
§Menu§
Open main/submenu
(see menu overview
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Go back one menu level.
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Scroll up/down or adjust vol-
ume with
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Move cursor to left/right
with
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Backspace deletes one
character at a time.
§OK§
Confirm menu function or
save entry.
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  • Page 1 Gigaset A420/A420A Please note The handset at a glance New messages in the calls list/ 1 Charge status of the batteries answering machine list/network 2 Answering machine icon mailbox list are indicated in the dis- (A420A only) play by the message New mes-...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Do not use the devices in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g., paint shops). If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure you also give them the user guide. Remove faulty devices from use or have them repaired by our Service team, as these could interfere with other wireless services.
  • Page 3: First Steps

    First steps Check the package contents Base station and handset package: One Gigaset handset, one Gigaset A420/A420A base station, one mains adapter, one phone cord, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide. Handset and charging cradle package: One Gigaset handset, one charging cradle with mains adapter, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide.
  • Page 4: Connecting The Charging Cradle (If Included)

    Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning ¢ Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 19), i.e., never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the batteries could explode.
  • Page 5: Initial Charging And Discharging Of The Batteries

    Charge the handset in the base station/charging cradle for 6 hours. Please note The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset base station or charging cradle. ¤ After charging, remove the handset from the base sta- tion/charging cradle and only replace it when the batter- ies are fully discharged.
  • Page 6: Menu Guidance

    Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle status is shown as in this example. Screen display Ð Ã ◆ Reception between the base station and the handset: Ð ¨ § ¦ Good to poor: INT 1 ¥...
  • Page 7: Making Calls

    In handsfree mode, you activate the loudspeaker so that you can hear the caller without having to hold the handset to your ear. During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset A420A only) you can activate or deactivate...
  • Page 8: Automatic Network Provider Preselection

    New Zealand: Telecom NZ: You are on the phone and hear four beeps. To talk to the second caller: ◆ Press the Recall key on your phone. To return to the first caller: Press the Recall key again and you will be able to continue your original conversation. For more information please contact Telecom NZ.
  • Page 9: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Directory To open the directory: press control key You can save up to 100 phone numbers (max. 22 digits) with corresponding names (max. 16 characters).  ¢ Enter letters/characters page 19. Storing the first number in the directory s ¤...
  • Page 10: Last Number Redial List

    Last number redial list This list contains the ten last dialled numbers. Dialling from the last number redial list ¤ q ¤ c (press briefly) (select entry) Managing entries in the last number redial list ¤ q ¤ §Menu§ (press briefly) (select entry) You can select the following settings: Use Number...
  • Page 11: Answering Machine List (A420A Only) /Network Mailbox List

    Calls list ¢ Prerequisite: CLIP ( page 7) ¢ Depending on the type of list set, the calls list contains ( page 24): ◆ Answered calls ◆ Missed calls ◆ Calls recorded from the answering machine (A420A only) Depending on the type of list set, all numbers of the last 25 incoming calls are saved or just the missed calls are saved. Open the calls list ’...
  • Page 12: Operating The Answering Machine (A420A Only)

    Operating the answering machine (A420A only) The answering machine is operated via the handset or via the keys on the base station. Information on operating the ¢ answering machine via the keys on the base station ( page 1). The following sections describe operation via the hand- set.
  • Page 13: Additional Functions During Message Playback

    Stopping and controlling playback Controlling playback depends on the point in time at which the corresponding key is pressed.  During message playback: Pause playback. Press again to resume. During playback of message header: Go to the start of the previous message. Skipping back from the first message jumps to the last message.
  • Page 14: Locating A Handset ("Paging")

    Operating when on the move (remote operation) You can check your answering machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone etc.). Prerequisites: ¢ ◆ You have set a system PIN other than 0000 ( page 24). ◆ The phone you are using for remote operation has tone dialling (DTMF) i. e., you hear different tones when you press the keys.
  • Page 15: De-Registering Handsets

    De-registering handsets You can de-register all other registered handsets from each of the registered Gigaset handsets. ¤ q ¤ q ¤ q ¤ q ¤ ¤ §Menu§ §OK§ §OK§ Settings Handset De-register HS Select the internal party you wish to de- ¤...
  • Page 16: Phone Settings

    Phone settings ¢ For details on activating/deactivating advisory tones and battery low tones, see menu tree ( page 23). ¢ For details on setting the display contrast and large dialling numbers, see menu tree ( page 24). ¢ For details on how to set the system PIN on the base station, see the menu overview ( page 24).
  • Page 17: Activating/Deactivating Music On Hold

    Activating/deactivating the ringer Ú Deactivating/reactivating the ringer permanently In idle status, press and hold the star key . If the ringer is deactivated, the icon appears in the display. Deactivating the ringer for the current call ¤ ¤ §Menu§ §OK§ Silent Setting ring tones of the base station (A420A only) Set the Ringer Volume, Ringer Melody and the Time Control for the base station:...
  • Page 18: Operating The Base Station On The Pabx/Router

    Operating the base station on the PABX/router Operating on the router When operating the Gigaset on an analogue port of a router, you can reduce problems with echoing by activating the ¢ XES Mode ( page 24). If you have no problems with echoing, this function should be deactivated.
  • Page 19: Entering Letters/Characters

    The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity and age of the batteries and the way it is used. (Standby time/talk time/operating time are maximum possible values, charging times are typical values.) Capacity (mAh) approx.
  • Page 20: Questions And Answers

    Questions and answers If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, visit our website at www.gigaset.com/service  for 24-hour support. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions. Problem Cause Solution Nothing appears on The handset is not switched on....
  • Page 21: Product Warranty

    Replacement or repair services are only offered for products purchased in Australia and New Zealand that bear Gigaset Communications GmbH local registered N Number and Telepermit markings.
  • Page 22: Environmental Management System

    Our environmental statement We at Gigaset Communications GmbH are aware of our social responsibility. That is why we actively take steps to create a better world. In all areas of our business – from product planning and production to sales and waste of disposal – fol- lowing our environmental conscience in everything we do is of utmost importance to us.
  • Page 23: Menu Overview

    Menu overview Your phone has an extensive range of features. These are offered in the form of menus. §Menu§ To select a function while the phone is in idle status, press (open menu), use the control key to scroll to the §OK§...
  • Page 24 Listening in page 15 ¢ Preselection Presel. Number/With Preselect/Without Presel. page 8 Issued by © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2012 Gigaset Communications GmbH Subject to availability. Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt All rights reserved. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com  This user guide is made from 100 % recycled paper.
  • Page 25 Gigaset Communications GmbH Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2012 Subject to availability. All rights reserved. www.gigaset.com...

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