Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / Cover_front.fm / 28.10.2014 A540 - A540 A Congratulations By purchasing a Gigaset, you have chosen a brand that is fully committed to sustainability. This product’s packaging is eco-friendly! To learn more, visit www.gigaset.com.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / Cover_front.fm / 28.10.2014 Gigaset A540 13 Ð 1 Ã U 2 Gigaset A540A 3 12 11 4 10 18 9 5 8 6 17 16 15 7 Gigaset service contact numbers: For personal advice on our range of products and for repairs or guarantee/warranty claims call: Service Centre UK: 020 369 53111 Service Centre Ireland: 0818 200 033 Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling.
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Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / overview.fm / 28.10.2014 Overview Using the user guide effectively the non-adherence to which can lead to injury to persons or damage to devices or a Warnings, generate costs. h Prerequisite, to be able to carry out the following action. i Important information regarding function and appropriate handling.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / SUGIVZ.fm / 28.10.2014 Contents Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Gigaset A540 base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Gigaset A540A base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / security.fm / 28.10.2014 Safety precautions Safety precautions a • Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. • Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the device to your children. • The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. In case of a power failure it is also not possible to make emergency calls.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / starting.fm / 28.10.2014 Getting started Getting started Contents of the package • One base, • One power adapter for the base, • One telephone cord, • One handset, • One battery cover (rear cover for the handset), • Two batteries, • One user guide. Sales variants with multiple handsets: The package should contain two batteries, a battery cover and a charging cradle with power adapter for each additional handset.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / starting.fm / 28.10.2014 Getting started Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug of the power adapter to the charging cradle 1 . 4 ¤ Plug the power adapter into the power socket ¤ Disconnect the power adapter from the mains power supply. ¤ Press the release button 3 ¤ Disconnect the plug 4 . 1 2 2 .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / starting.fm / 28.10.2014 Getting started Display language ¤ Menu ¤ q Settings ¤ OK ¤ q Language ¤ OK ¤ . . . select language with q ¤ OK (³ = selected) i If you do not understand the language currently set: ¤ v ¤ L4 ¤ . . . select language with q ¤ OK (³ = selected) Registering the handset Handsets contained in the package have already been registered to the base.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / operating.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Using the telephone Switching the handset on/off In idle status: ¤ Press and hold the End call key a. Locking/unlocking the keypad The keypad lock prevents any accidental use of the telephone. i Activating/deactivating keypad lock: ¤ ( hold down • If a call is signalled on the handset, the keypad automatically unlocks. The call can be accepted. • It then locks again when the call is finished.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / operating.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Menu guidance The functions of the telephone are displayed in a menu that consists of several levels. Opening the main menu (in idle status): ¤ Press right v on the control key ¤ . . . scroll to the function with the control key q ¤ OK Returning to the previous menu level: ¤ Press the display key Back ¤ Briefly press the End call key a or Returning to idle status ¤ Press and hold the End call key a.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / operating.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Managing entries in the redial list ¤ Press the Talk key c briefly . . . Redial list is opened ¤ . . . select entry with q ¤ Menu . . . then • Copy the number to the display: ¤ q Use Number ¤ OK • Copy the entry to the phonebook (¢ page 16): ¤ q Copy to Directory ¤ OK • Delete the selected entry: ¤ q Delete Entry ¤ OK • Delete all entries: ¤ q Delete List ¤ OK i The numbers can be edited or added here.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / operating.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Call volume • Accessing the settings during a call for the mode currently in use (handsfree, earpiece): ¤ Control key t ¤ . . . set volume with q ¤ OK i The setting is automatically stored after around 2 seconds, even if OK is not pressed. • Accessing the settings via the menu: • • ¤ Menu ¤ q Settings ¤ OK ¤ q Audio Settings ¤ OK ¤ Call Volume ¤ OK ¤ . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / answering_m.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Using the telephone Answer machine (Gigaset A540A) Operation Operating via the base (¢ page 1) i If the answer machine is being operated via a handset or if it is recording a message (key flashes), it cannot be operated from the base at the same time.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / answering_m.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Operating when on the move (remote operation) h Check or activate the answer machine from another telephone (e.g. hotel, mobile telephone). h The system PIN is set to something other than 0000 ( dialling (DTMF). ¢ page 25) and the other telephone has tone Activating the answer machine The answer machine is deactivated. ¤ . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / answering_m.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Playback ¤ Menu ¤ q Voice Mail ¤ OK ¤ q Announcements ¤ OK ¤ q Play announce. ¤ OK If you have not recorded a personal announcement, the default announcement is played. Deleting ¤ Menu ¤ q Voice Mail ¤ OK ¤ q Announcements ¤ OK ¤ q Del announce. ¤ OK ¤ . . . confirm prompt with OK Additional optional settings Recording parameters ¤ Menu ¤ q Voice Mail ¤ OK ¤ . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / contacts.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Using the telephone Messages Message lists Incoming messages are saved in the message lists. An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new entry appears on a list. The Message key also flashes (if activated, page 15). Icons for message types and the number of new messages are shown on the idle display: ¢ • Ã on the answer machine (A540A only)/network mailbox ( page 12, page 14) ¢ • ™ ¢ ¢ page 16).
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / contacts.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Call lists The call list contains the last 25 numbers for all calls or for only missed (not received) calls, depending on the type of list set. The following information is displayed in the list entries: Example • Entry status: • • • • New Call New Call: New missed call. Old Call: Entry already read. Answ.: Call was accepted. Answ. M.: Message on the answer machine. 02 1234567890 28.06.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / contacts.fm / 28.10.2014 Using the telephone Phonebook entries Creating an entry ¤ s . . . then ¤ ¤ ¤ • Storing the first entry in the phonebook: Dir. empty New Entry? OK . . . enter number with ~ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ • Storing an additional entry in the phonebook: Menu New Entry OK . . . enter number with ~ ¤ OK ¤ . . . enter name with ~ ¤ OK ¤ OK ¤ . . . enter name with ~ ¤ OK Selecting an entry ¤ s ¤ . . . enter the first few letters with ~ . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / contacts.fm / 28.10.2014 Additional functions Copying an entry/phonebook h The entire phonebook or individual entries can be copied. i • The sending and receiving handset must both be registered to the same base. • The other handset and the base can send and receive phonebook entries. • An external call interrupts the transfer. • VIP Caller Melody and VIP Caller Colour are not copied. • Entries with numbers already stored are discarded.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / contacts.fm / 28.10.2014 Additional functions h Deactivating alarm/snooze mode An alarm call sounds. • Deactivate until the next alarm call: • Snooze mode: i ¤ Press Off ¤ Press Snooze or press any key . . . the alarm call will be deactivated and repeated 5 minutes later • If no key is pressed, the alarm call deactivates itself after 60 seconds and is repeated 5 minutes later.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / extending.fm / 28.10.2014 Expanding the functionality of the telephone Expanding the functionality of the telephone Multiple handsets Upgrade the telephone to a cordless PABX. Information regarding additional handsets can be found at www.gigaset.com. Compatibility The main functions of device combinations between base and different handsets are available at: www.gigaset.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / extending.fm / 28.10.2014 Expanding the functionality of the telephone Making internal calls Calling a specific handset ¤ Briefly press u . . . the list of handsets opens ¤ . . . select the handset with q ¤ . . . press the Talk key c Calling all handsets (group call) or i ¤ Hold down u ¤ Briefly press u . . . the list of handsets is opened ¤ . . . select Call All with q ¤ press the Talk key c • Internal calls to other handsets are free of charge.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / extending.fm / 28.10.2014 Expanding the functionality of the telephone Operation with router When operating on the analogue connection of a router, potentially occurring echoes can be reduced by activating XES mode1. ¤ Menu ¤ q Settings ¤ OK ¤ q System ¤ OK ¤ q XES Mode ¤ OK (³ = activated) i If there are no problems with echoes, the XES mode should be deactivated (default setting).
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / settings.fm / 28.10.2014 Adjusting the telephone settings Adjusting the telephone settings Display Language Different languages are available for the display. ¤ Menu ¤ q Settings ¤ OK ¤ q Language ¤ OK ¤ . . . select language with q ¤ OK (³ = selected) Screensaver A digital clock can be set as a screensaver. ¤ Menu ¤ q Settings ¤ OK ¤ q Display ¤ OK ¤ Screensaver ¤ OK ¤ . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / settings.fm / 28.10.2014 Adjusting the telephone settings Advisory tones/battery warning tone The handset notifies acoustically about different activities and statuses. The tones can be activated/ deactivated independently of one another. ¤ Menu ¤ q Settings ¤ OK ¤ q Audio Settings ¤ OK . . . then • Advisory Tones: ¤ . . . select Advisory Tones with q ¤ OK (³ = activated) • Battery Low: ¤ . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / settings.fm / 28.10.2014 Adjusting the telephone settings Call protection with Blacklist i When activated, calls from numbers in the Blacklist are shown in the display only. Your phone does not ring. • The setting applies to all registered handsets and the base. • You can store up to 15 numbers. • The blocked calls are stored in the calls list and recorded on the answer machine. However, call screening will be deactivated in this case.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / appendix.fm / 28.10.2014 Manufacturer's advice Manufacturer's advice Service (Customer Care) Step by step towards your solution with Gigaset Customer Care www.gigaset.com/service Visit our Customer Care pages: www.gigaset.com/service Here you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Free software and user manual downloads • Compatibility checks Contact our Customer Care staff: Couldn't find a solution in the FAQs section? We are happy to help...
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / appendix.fm / 28.10.2014 Manufacturer's advice "Base" flashes on the display. • The handset is outside the range of the base: ¤ Move the handset closer to the base. ¤ Check the base power adapter. The base's range has decreased because Max. Range is deactivated: ¤ Activate Max. Range (¢ page 19) or ¤ reduce the distance from handset to base. • The base is not switched on: • "Register handset" or "Place handset into base" flashes on the display.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / appendix.fm / 28.10.2014 Manufacturer's advice Answer machine (Gigaset A540A only): No time is specified for a message in the call list. • Date/time is not set: Set date/time ( page 7). ¤ ¢ The answer machine reports "Invalid PIN" during remote operation. • You have entered the wrong system PIN: Repeat input of system PIN. • System PIN is still set to 0000: ¤ ¤ Set system PIN to something different to 0000 (¢ page 25).
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / appendix.fm / 28.10.2014 Manufacturer's advice • The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee. • Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Gigaset Communications reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement or repair. • The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detriment of the customer.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / appendix.fm / 28.10.2014 Manufacturer's advice Environment 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 – following our environmental conscience in everything we do is of utmost importance to us.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / appendix.fm / 28.10.2014 Manufacturer's advice Technical data Batteries Technology: Voltage: Capacity: 2 x AAA NiMH 1.2 V 400 mAh Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of the telephone depends on the capacity of the battery, its age and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times). Standby time (hours) * 200 * / 110 ** Talktime (hours) 18 Operating time for 1.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / appendix.fm / 28.10.2014 Manufacturer's advice Pin connections on the telephone jack 3 4 2 5 1 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 unused unused a b unused unused Character charts Standard characters Press the relevant key the number of times indicated. 1 2 I 4 5 L M N O Q P ( 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 1 £ $ ¥ ¤ A-Klasse_Layout_Neu, Version 4, 28.05.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / symbols.fm / 28.10.2014 Manufacturer's advice Manufacturer's advice Display icons The following icons are displayed depending on the settings and the operating status of the telephone. Icons in the status bar Icon ¦ to Ð ¥ ¼ Ã Meaning Signal strength (No Radiation is deactivated) 1% to 100% No connection to the base No Radiation is activated.
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / SUGSIX.fm / 28.10.2014 Index Index A Activating answer machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 answer machine (remote operation) . . . . . . . 13 Activating/deactivating message LED . . . . . . . . 15 Activating/deactivating microphone (handset) . 11 Address book, see Phonebook Advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / SUGSIX.fm / 28.10.2014 Index E I Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Echo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Emergency numbers not possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 End call key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / SUGSIX.fm / 28.10.2014 Index N Network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Network provider selection, automatic . . . . . . . 11 Number copying to the phonebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 displaying caller's number (CLIP) . . . . . . . . . 10 saving in the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Numbers entering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Restoring to default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset A540-A540A / en / A31008-M2601-L101-2-7619 / SUGSIX.fm / 28.10.2014 Index U Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Upper/lower case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 V VIP ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Volume handset handsfree/earpiece volume . . . . . . . 11 ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 W Warning tone, see Advisory tones X A-Klasse_Layout_Neu, Version 4, 28.05.2014 XES mode . . .
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