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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / Overview.fm / 12.11.2010

Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285

±V

11.12. 11:56

INT MENU

1Charge status of the

batteries

2Answer machine icon

(AL185/AL285 only)

3Display keys

4Message key

Flashes: new messages

received

5 AL180/AL185:

h Directory key

AL280/AL285:

d Handsfree key

6 Control key (u)

7 Talk key

8 AL280/AL285:

h Directory key (press

down on the control key)

9End 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

The handset at a glance

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 hand-

sets ¢ page 11.

Open main/submenu

(see Menu tree ¢ page 22).

“

Go back one menu level.

Scroll up/down or adjust vol-

ume with u.

Move cursor to left/r ight with

Backspace deletes one

character at a time.

Confirm menu function or

save entry.

Version: 12-11-2010

Issued by

Gigaset Communications GmbH

Frankenstr. 2a

D-46395 Bocholt

Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under

trademark license of Siemens AG.

As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark

"Siemens" will exclusively use the trademark "Gigaset".

Rights of modification reserved.

www.gigaset.com

This user guide is made from 100 % recycled paper.

Summary of content (23 pages)

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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / Overview.fm / 12.11.2010 2 The base station at a glance AL185/AL285 base station 2 1 5 6 7 4 3 AL180/AL280 base station 1 1 Registration/paging key : Search for handsets (press briefly, "Paging" ¢ page 11) Register handsets (press and hold ¢ page 11). 2 On/Off key: activate and deactivate answer machine. Lights up: answer machine is activated. Flashes: there is at least one new message or message is in the process of being recorded.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / Overview.fm / 12.11.2010 3 Safety precautions Read this user guide and the safety precautions carefully before use. Explain their contents and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. $ Only use the mains unit supplied. Wipe the base station, charging cradle and handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / Version 4, / starting.fm / 12.11.2010 4 First steps Check the pack contents u u u u u u u One Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285 base station, one mains adapter, one Gigaset AL18H/AL28H handset, one phone cord, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide. If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, the package should contain two batteries, a battery cover and a charging cradle with mains adapter for each additional handset.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / Version 4, / starting.fm / 12.11.2010 5 Connecting the charging cradle (if included) 2 1 ¤ Connect the flat plug from the power supply 1. ¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket 2. 2 If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button 1 and disconnect the plug 2. 1 Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / Version 4, / starting.fm / 12.11.2010 6 Placing the handset in the base station and registering V Put into base Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station. MENU ¤ Place the handset with the display facing up in the base station. V Registering V INT MENU The handset registers automatically. Registration can take up to 5 minutes. Do not remove the handset from the base station during this time.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / Version 4, / starting.fm / 12.11.2010 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. 8h ¤ Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for eight hours. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base station or charging cradle and do not replace it until the batteries are completely discharged.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 8 Making calls Muting Making external calls and ending calls You can mute your handset when making external calls. Your caller can no longer hear you. Press the "Microphone off" key m during the call to activate/deactivate the function. External calls are calls using the public telephone network. ~ (Enter the phone number) c. The phone number is dialled.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 9 The following functions can be selected with u: New Entry Save new phone number. Show Number Display the phone number. Use Number Edit or add to the number. Then dial or use other functions with MENU. Edit Entry Edit selected entry. Delete Entry Delete selected entry. Send Entry Send a single entry to another handset (¢ page 9). Delete List Delete all directory entries.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 10 Answer machine list (AL185/AL285 only) You can use the answer machine list to listen to the messages that are on the answer machine. The answer machine list is displayed as follows: Please note: Recording ends automatically when the max. recording time of 170 seconds is reached or if there is a break in speaking of more than 2 seconds.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 11 Assigning key 1 for fast access to the answer machine (network mailbox) Simply press and hold key 1 on the handset and you will be connected directly to the answer machine (network mailbox). See Menu tree ¢ page 22. Remote operation when on the move You can check and activate your answer machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone etc.). Preconditions: u You have set a system PIN other than 0000 ¢ page 23.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 12 Internal consultation call/connecting a call You are in conversation with an external participant. Press the INT key and call one or all handsets. The external participant hears the hold music. u Before the internal participant has answered, press the end call key a; the call is diverted to the participant who answers the call. u After the internal participant has answered, you can talk to him.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 13 Operating the base station on the PABX The following settings are only necessary when your PABX requires them, see the user guide for your PABX. When entering the digits, enter them slowly one after the other. Changing the dialling mode MENU ¤ 4 I O 1 1 ¤ The number for the set dialling ¢ .
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 14 Specifications Recommended batteries Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Voltage: 1.2 V Capacity: 400–800 mAh We recommend the following types of battery: u GP 550/700 mAh u Yuasa Phone 700/800 mAh u Peacebay 550/650 mAh (Valid at the time of going to press) The handset is supplied with recommended batteries. approx. 1.3 W approx. 1.3 W approx. 1.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 15 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.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 16 Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 780 878 Austria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0043 1 311 3046 Bahrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 31 73 11 173 Belgium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 78 15 66 79 Bosnia Herzegovina . . . . . . . . . . . . .033 276 649 Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 17 Warranty Service Centres (Middle East) KARAMA Sea Shell Electronics Opp.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 18 Saudi Arabian Service Centers: JEDDAH SERVICE CENTER: AL-AMAL PLAZA, HAIL STREET, TEL: 02-6500282 EXT. 209, JEDDEH, SAUDI ARABIA. RIYADH SERVICE CENTER: OLAYA STREET, TEL: 01-4622470/4623850, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA. KHOBAR SERVICE CENTER: AL-KHOBAR STREET, TEL: 03-8944193/03-8952359, AL-KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 20 Manufacturer warranty (Middle East) For Southern Africa: In the event of an after-sales issue/warranty claim please refer back to your point of purchase. Proof of purchase (receipt) has to be submitted.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 22 Menu tree Your phone has an extensive range of features. These are offered in the form of menus. To select a function while the phone is in idle status, press MENU (open menu), use the t and v keys to scroll to the function you require and press OK to confirm.
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AL180-AL185_AL280-AL285 / IM en / A31008-M2003-R101-2-UZ19 / main.fm / 12.11.2010 23 3-5 Message Length 3-6 Ring Delay 4 3-5-1 Maximum Do not limit the recording time for each call. 3-5-2 1 Minute Limit the recording time to 1 minute per call. 3-5-3 2 Minutes Limit the recording time to 2 minutes per call. 3-5-4 3 Minutes Limit the recording time to 3 minutes per call. 3-6-1 Immediately Call is answered immediately. 3-6-2 10 sec Call is answered after 10 seconds.