Gigaset A510H manual

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    Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A310 08-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / Co ver_front.fm / 28.07.2011 Congratulations By purchasing a Gigaset, you ha ve ch osen a bra nd that is fully committed to sustainability. This produc t’s packaging is eco-friendly! To learn more, visit www.gigaset.com.[...]

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    Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / Cov er_front.fm / 28.07.2011[...]

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    1 Gigaset A510H – your high- quality accessor y Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N1 9 / introduction.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Gigaset A510H – your high-quality accessory Congra tulations on your pur chase of this latest generation Gigase t. Y our Gigaset can do a lot more than just make calls: F or more inf ormation[...]

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    2 Overv iew Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / overview .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Over view 1 Signal str ength ( ¢ page 15) Icon changes when Ec o Mode+ is activated ( ¢ page 30) 2 Contro l key ( ¢ page 17) Mute microphone ( ¢ page 24) 3 Ta l k / H a n d s f r e e k e y Flashing: incoming call; Lights up: hands[...]

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    3 Display icons Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / overview .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Display icons The following icons are display ed depending on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: — 1234567890 00:00:53 Menu Ð Ø ó U INT 1 23.04. 10:53 Redial U Menu à ™ 03 01 INT 1 ë 12:00 10:53 Batt[...]

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    4 Displa y keys Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / overview .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Oth er dis pl a y ic ons : Display key s The functions of the display keys change depending on the particul ar operating situ- ation. Examples: Impor tant di splay keys: Open redial list. Open a menu for further func- tions. Confi[...]

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    5 Con te n ts Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / A510HIVZ.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Con te n t s Gigaset A510H – your high- quality accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Over view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2[...]

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    6 Cont ent s Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / A510HIVZ.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Using the net work mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using fast access f or the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Viewing [...]

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    7 Safe ty pr ecau tions Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / security .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Safety precautions Wa r ni n g Read the safety precautions and the user manual bef ore use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Use only the power adapter s[...]

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    8 Fir s t st e p s Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 F irst steps Checking the pack age contents 1 One Gigaset A510H handset 2 Tw o batt eries 3 One batter y cover 4 One cha rger 5 One power adapter 6 One user guide 3 12 3 5 6 4[...]

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    9 Fir s t s te ps Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Setting up the charger The charger is designed for use in dr y rooms in a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Set up the charger on a level, non-slip sur f ace or mount the charger on the wall ( ¢ page 41). The phone's [...]

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    10 Fir s t st e p s Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plas tic film. Please r emov e the pr otectiv e film! Inser ting the battery and closing the batter y cover ¤ Inser t the batteries with the polarity in the correct d[...]

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    11 Fir s t s te ps Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Initial charging and discharging of the ba tteries The correct charge status can only be display ed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Charge the handset in the charger for 5.5 hours . ¤ After charging, [...]

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    12 Fir s t st e p s Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Changing the display language Change the display language if you do no t und erstand the language currently set. ¤ Pre ss a nd hold the end call key a to return to idle status. Francais Back U OK ´ L4 English ³ English ³ [...]

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    13 Fir s t s te ps Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Registering the handset Befor e you can use the phone , you must first r egister the handset t o the base. The registration procedur e will depend on the type of base. Automatically registering the A510H handset to the Gigaset A5[...]

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    14 Fir s t st e p s Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Once registration is complete, the handset returns to idle status. The handset's internal number is shown in the displa y e.g ., INT 2. I f not, repeat the procedure . Setting the date/time Set the date and time so that th [...]

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    15 Fir s t s te ps Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Display in idle status Once the phone is register ed and the time set, the screen displa y appears as follows (example). Screen display u Reception between the base and the handset: – Good to poor : Ш§¦ –N o r e c e p t [...]

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    16 Fir s t st e p s Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 What w ould y ou like to do ne xt? Now that you ha ve successfully set up y our Gigaset, you can immediately start call- ing – or you can adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the f ollowing guide to quickly locate the m[...]

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    17 Usin g t he pho ne Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Using the phone Con t ro l k ey In the description below , the side of the control key (up , down, right, lef t) that you have to press in the different operating situa- tions is marked in black e.g ., v for "press the ri[...]

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    18 Using the phone Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Usi ng th e m en u Y our telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of sev eral lev els (menu overview ¢ page 22). Main menu (first menu level) ¤ With the handset in idle status, press the display key §Menu?[...]

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    19 Usin g t he pho ne Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Activating/deactivating the handset a In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone). Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadv ertent use of the phone. # In idle statu s, [...]

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    20 Using the phone Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Understanding the operating steps The operating steps are shown in abbreviat ed form, fo r example: §Menu§ ¤ Setting s ¤ Eco Mode+ ( ³ =o n ) ¤ This means you should proceed as f ollows: Ï Settings Back W OK Redial Menu ¤[...]

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    21 Usin g t he pho ne Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / starting.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 ¤ Press the key below §Back§ on the display screen to jump back to the previous menu level. Or Pre ss a nd hold the end call key a to return to idle status. Ï Eco Mode+ Back U OK ³ ... until the Eco Mode+ menu item appear[...]

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    22 Menu tre e Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / menuetree .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Menu tree The menu entries are divided into sect ions. The page numbers refer to the relevant description in the u ser guide. T o open the main menu: press the §Menu§ displa y key when the p hone is in idle mode. ì Alarm Clock A[...]

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    23 Making c alls Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / telefon y .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Making calls Making an external call External calls are call s using the public telephone network . ~c Enter the number and press the talk key . Or: c~ Pre ss a nd hold the talk key c and then enter the number . Y ou can cancel [...]

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    24 Making c alls Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / telefon y .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Handsfree mode In hands free mode, you ac tivate the lo ud- speaker so that you can hear the caller with- out having to hold the handset to your ear . Y ou therefor e have both hands free and other people can listen in on the co[...]

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    25 Using th e directory and list s Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / direct_charges .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Using the dir ector y and lists The options are: u Directory u Redial list u Calls lists u Answering machine list (dependent on base)/network mailbox list Y ou can create a personalised director y for your[...]

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    26 Using the directory and lists Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / direct_charges .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Managing directory entries s ¤ s (Select entr y) §Menu§ Press the display key . The following functions can be selected with q : VIP Caller Melody Mark a directory entr y as a VIP ( V er y Impor tant Pers[...]

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    27 Using th e directory and list s Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / direct_charges .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Adding a displaye d number to the directory Y ou can copy numbers displayed in a list, e.g., the calls list or redial list, to the director y . A number is displayed: §Menu§ ¤ Copy to Director y ¤ Comp[...]

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    28 Using the directory and lists Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / direct_charges .fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 After pressing the message key f , yo u can see all lists containing messages and the network mailbox list. The list is displayed with the number of new entries (1) and the number of old, read entries (2) (e[...]

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    29 Using the network mailbox Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / T -NetBox_SAG.fm / 28.0 7.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Using the netw ork mailbo x The network mailbox is your provider's voice mail feature within the network. More infor- mation is ava ilable fr om y our pro vider . Y ou cannot use the network mailbox unless y[...]

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    30 EC O DECT Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / reg istr_sett.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 EC O DEC T Y ou are helping to protect the envir onment with your Gigaset. Reducing energy consumption Y our telephone has a po wer -savi ng adapte r plug and uses less power . Reducing radi ation (dep endent on base) The radiati[...]

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    31 Setting the handset Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / reg istr_sett.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Setting the handset Y our handset comes with default set tings, but you can change the settings t o suit your individual requirements. Changing the display language Y ou can view the display texts in different languages[...]

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    32 Setting the ha ndset Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / reg istr_sett.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Changing ringtones u Vo l u m e : Y ou can choose between five volumes (e.g ., volume 3 = ˆ ) and the "crescendo" ring (volume increases with each ring, v olume 6 = ‡ ). u Ringtones: Y ou can select from a[...]

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    33 Setting the handset Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / reg istr_sett.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Activating/deactivating the ringer Yo u c a n : u Permanently deactivate the ri nger in idle status or when receiving a call u Deactivate the ringer for the current call only . The ringer cannot be re-ac tivated while a[...]

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    34 Ser vice (C ustomer Care) Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / appendix.fm / 28.07.20 11 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Ser vice ( C ustomer Car e) Y ou have questions? As a Gigaset customer , you can take advantage of our comprehensive ser v- ice offerings. Y ou can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the ser vice pages of ou[...]

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    35 Servi ce ( Customer C are) Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / appendix.fm / 28.07.20 11 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Questions and answers If you have any querie s about the use of your telephone, visit our website at www.gigaset.com/service for assistance 24/7. The table below also lists steps for trouble- shooting. Aut ho ri sat [...]

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    36 Ser vice (C ustomer Care) Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / appendix.fm / 28.07.20 11 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Guarant ee C ertificate United Kingdom Without pr ejudice to any claim the user (cus- tomer) may hav e in relation to the dealer or retailer , the customer shall be granted a manufact urer's Guarantee under the c[...]

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    37 Servi ce ( Customer C are) Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / appendix.fm / 28.07.20 11 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Guarant ee C ertificate Ire la nd Without pr ejudice to any claim the user (cus- tomer) may hav e in relation to the dealer or retailer , the customer shall be granted a manufacturer ’ s Guarantee under the condi- [...]

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    38 Environment Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / appendix.fm / 28.07.20 11 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Envir onment Our envir onmental missi on statement W e, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear social responsibilit y and are actively com- mitted to a bett er world. Observing our eco- logical responsibilities is paramount in ever y as[...]

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    39 Append ix Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / appendix.fm / 28.07.20 11 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Appendix Care Wipe the base station, charging cradle and handset with a damp cloth (do not use sol- vent) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dr y cloth. This can cause static. Impairments in high-gloss finishes can be carefully remo[...]

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    40 Appendix Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / appendix.fm / 28.07.20 11 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 General specifications W riting and editing text The following rules apply when writing tex t: u Multiple letters and characters are assigned to each key between Q and O as well as P and # . u Cont rol t he c ur sor wit h uvt[...]

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    41 Accessor ies Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / appendix.fm / 28.07.20 11 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Ac cessories Mounting the charger on the wall Compatibility Y ou can find more information about the handset functions in connection with the individual Gigaset bases a t: ww w .gigaset.com/compatibility Ordering Gigaset produc ts[...]

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    42 Inde x Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / A510HSIX.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 Ind ex A Accepti ng a c all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Accesso ri es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ack now ledg e to nes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Act ivat ing auto answer .[...]

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    43 Inde x Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / A510HSIX.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 H Handset activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 de -registering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    44 Inde x Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A31008-M2252-R10 1-2-4N19 / A510HSIX.fm / 28.07.2011 V ersion 4.1, 21.11.2007 R Ran ge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recall key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Registeri[...]

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    Gigaset A510H / IM1 en / A310 08-M2252-R101-2-4N19 / Co ver_back.fm / 28.07.2011[...]