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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / Cover_front_A58H.fm / 06.07.2010

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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / Cover_front_A58H.fm / 06.07.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / Cover_front_A58H.fm / 06.07.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / overview.fm / 06.07.2010 The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 2 3 4 5 15 Ð Þ 10.01.09 V 1 2 6 07:15am Menu 7 3 14 13 4 12 5 8 9 10 11 11 12 10 6 9 7 13 8 Version 4, 29.10.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / security.fm / 06.07.2010 Safety precautions Safety precautions * ! Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain them and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Only use the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base station or charging cradle. $ Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / A58HIVZ.fm / 06.07.2010 Contents Contents The handset at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Check the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / A58HIVZ.fm / 06.07.2010 Contents Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Changing date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 First steps First steps Check the package contents 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 One handset 2 One charging cradle 3 One power adapter for charging cradle 4 Two batteries 5 One battery cover 6 One user guide Setting up the charging cradle The charging cradle is designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +41°F to +113°F. ¤ Set up the charging cradle on a flat, nonslip surface. Please note Version 4, 29.10.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 First steps Please note: u Never expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight, or other electrical devices. u Protect your telephone from moisture, dust, and corrosive liquids and fumes. Connecting the charging cradle (if included) 2 1 ¤ Connect the flat plug of the power adapter 1. ¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 2. 2 Version 4, 29.10.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 First steps Setting up the handset for use Carry out the following steps for each handset. The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Use only rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) UL-approved AAA batteries.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 First steps Registering the handset to the base station Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station. The actual registration procedure will depend on the type of base station. Automatically register the handset to the Gigaset A580/A585 base station ¤ Place the handset with the display facing up in the base station.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 First steps The following is displayed after successful automatic or manual handset registration: Ð Þ V Menu u the strength of the reception signal between base station and handset: – good to poor: Ð i Ñ Ò – no reception: | flashes u battery charge status: – = e V U (flat to full) – = flashes: batteries almost flat – e V U flashes: charging procedure The handset is assigned the lowest unassigned internal number (1–4).
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm can be used. When registering the handset to an A580 IP base station, the date and time are set automatically via the Internet. Þ Menu ¤ Press the key below §Menu§ on the display screen to open the main menu. ¤ Press the bottom of the Control key ... Settings Ç U ...
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 First steps ¤ The active line is marked [...]. Enter Date: [10.01.2009] Ç T OK Enter month, day and year as an 8-digit number using the handset (e.g. QQ 2QQO for 10/1/09). If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom of the Control key to toggle between fields. Ç T OK ¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display screen to confirm your selection.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 First steps Area codes To return calls using the incoming caller ID list (¢ page 24), your phone's area code ("local area code") must be stored. If your phone is in a "multiple area code" area, the extra codes for this area must also be stored. Local Area Code §Menu§ ~ §OK§ a ¢ Settings ¢ Base ¢ Local Area Code Select and press §OK§. Enter local area code. Press the display key. Press and hold (idle status).
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 First steps What would you like to do next? Now that you have successfully started your A58H, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important topics. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices, such as other Gigaset telephones, you should first read the section titled "Using the phone" ¢ page 14. Information on ...
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the following description, the side of the Control key you need to press for each operation is indicated accordingly, (e.g. t for "press the top of the Control key.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 Using the phone Keys on the keypad c / Q / *, etc. Press the matching key on the handset. ~ Enter digits or letters. Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the Control key.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset a With the phone in idle status, press and hold the End Call key (confirmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the End Call key again (confirmation tone) to switch the handset on. Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone. # Press and hold the pound key to activate or deactivate the keypad lock.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / starting.fm / 06.07.2010 Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: §Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset ¢ Auto Answer means: Þ Menu ¤ Press the display key §Menu§ to open the main menu. ¤ Press the bottom of the Control key Settings Ç U OK s until the Settings menu item appears on the display. ¤ Press the display key §OK§ to confirm your selection.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / menuetree.fm / 06.07.2010 Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). Example: §Menu§ M 2 2 for "Set ringer melody volume.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / telefony.fm / 06.07.2010 Making calls Making calls Making an external call External calls are calls using the public telephone network. ~c Enter the number and press the Talk key. Or: c~ Press the Talk key c, and then enter the number. You can cancel the dialing operation with the End Call key a. You are shown the duration of the call while the call is in progress.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / telefony.fm / 06.07.2010 Making calls Handsfree talking Display with CID If you have CID, then the name that is registered with your network provider for the caller's number will also be displayed. If the number of the caller is stored in your directory, the CID display is replaced by the corresponding directory entry. 9725551234 Anna Fielding 1 2 Menu 1 Caller's number 2 Name The display shows: u Private, if the caller has blocked caller ID.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / telefony.fm / 06.07.2010 Making calls Muting You can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call. §Mute§ Press the display key to mute the handset. §On§ Press the display key to switch the microphone back on. Making internal calls Internal calls to other handsets registered with the same base station are free. Calling other handsets k ~ Start internal call. The display shows Insert INT No.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / direct_charges.fm / 06.07.2010 Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists The options are: u Directory u Last number redial list u Call history u Answering machine list Directory You can save up to 150 entries in the directory. You can create a personalized directory for your particular handset. And you can also send the list or individual entries to other handsets (¢ page 23).
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / direct_charges.fm / 06.07.2010 Using the directory and lists Managing directory entries s ¢ q (Select entry) Editing entries §Menu§ ~ ~ ¢ Edit Entry Edit the number, if necessary, and press §OK§. Edit the name, if necessary, and press §OK§. Using other functions §Menu§ Version 4, 29.10.2007 Press the display key. The following functions can be selected with q: New Entry Save new phone number.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / direct_charges.fm / 06.07.2010 Using the directory and lists Copying a displayed number to the directory Opening lists with the message key You can copy numbers displayed in a list (e.g. the calls list or redial list) to the directory. If you have CID, the first 16 characters of the transmitted name are copied to the Enter Name line. A number is displayed: §Menu§ ¢ Copy to Directory ¤ Complete the entry ¢ page 22.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / T-NetBox_SAG.fm / 06.07.2010 Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox The network mailbox is your network provider's answering machine within the network. You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your network provider. Configuring fast access for the network mailbox Viewing the network mailbox report When a message is recorded, you receive a call from the network mailbox.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / registr_sett.fm / 06.07.2010 ECO DECT ECO DECT Setting the alarm clock You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset handset. Precondition: The date and time have already been set (¢ page 10). Reducing energy consumption Activating/deactivating the alarm clock By using an energy-saving power supply, your telephone consumes less power.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / registr_sett.fm / 06.07.2010 Handset settings Handset settings Changing the display language Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your individual requirements. Changing date and time To change the time, open the input field with: §Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Date/Time q Select Set date/time and press §OK§. Enter Date: Enter the month, day, and year in 8-digit format, for example, QQ 2QQO for 10/01/09.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / registr_sett.fm / 06.07.2010 Handset settings Changing the handsfree/ earpiece volume You can adjust the volume for handsfree talking to one of five settings (1–5, e.g. volume 3 = Š) and the earpiece volume to one of three (1–3, e.g. volume 2 = ‰). Setting the volume during a call The setting applies to the current mode (earpiece or handsfree). You are conducting an external call. t Press the Control key. q Set the volume.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / registr_sett.fm / 06.07.2010 Handset settings Advisory tones Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following advisory tones can be activated and deactivated independently of each other: u Advisory tones: – Key click: every key press is confirmed.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The number of the caller is not displayed despite CID. If you have any questions about the use of your telephone, you can contact us at any time at www.gigaset.com/service. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions. ¥ 1. The handset is not on. Press and hold the End Call key a. 2. The batteries are dead. Charge or replace the batteries page 7).
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 Appendix Specifications General specifications DECT 6.0 Recommended batteries Technology: Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Voltage: 1.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 Appendix Writing and editing text Setting uppercase/lowercase or digits The following rules apply when writing text: u Use t s to move the cursor to the left or right. u Characters are inserted to the left of the cursor. u The first letter of directory entry names is automatically capitalized, followed by lowercase letters. Entering characters Press the relevant key several times to enter letters/characters.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 FCC / ACTA Information Industry Canada Certification Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 Version 4, 29.10.2007 FCC / ACTA Information until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Support at 1-866 247-8758. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 FCC / ACTA Information Version 4, 29.10.2007 Safety precautions Before using your telephone equipment, basic safety instructions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone jack and power outlet before cleaning.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 FCC / ACTA Information Service (Customer Care) Customer Care Warranty for Cordless Products To obtain Customer Care Warranty service, product operation information, or for problem resolution, call: Toll Free: 1-866 247-8758 End-user limited warranty This product is covered by a one year limited warranty. Any repair replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to: 1-866 247-8758.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 FCC / ACTA Information – Payments for labor or service to representatives or service centers not authorized to perform product maintenance by Gigaset NAM. – Loss of data. – Testing and examination discloses that the alleged defect or malfunction in the Product does not exist.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 FCC / ACTA Information Any supplements or updates to the Product or the software in the Product, including without limitation, any (if any) software fixes or upgrades or bug fixes provided to you after the expiration of the one year limited warranty period are not covered by any warranty or condition, express, implied or statutory. 8.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / appendix.fm / 06.07.2010 Mounting the charging cradle on the wall Mounting the charging cradle on the wall 21 mm Version 4, 29.10.2007 approx. 2.
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / A58HSIX.fm / 06.07.2010 Index Index A Activating advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 call acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Alarm repeat . . . . . . .
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / A58HSIX.fm / 06.07.2010 Index F K Fast access network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Flash key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Key 1 (fast access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Key click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Keys assigning directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Asterisk key. . . . .
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A58H / USA EN / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / A58HSIX.fm / 06.07.2010 Index N Network services (CID 2.5 services) . . . . . Number copying to directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . displaying caller’s number (CID) . . . . . . saving in the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T 21 24 19 22 O On/Off key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Order in directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 P Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A58H / USA ES / A31008-M2055-R301-1-6019 / Cover_back.fm / 07.07.