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Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285

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INT MENU

1 Charge status of the

batteries

2 Answer machine icon

(AL185/AL285 only)

3Display keys

4 Message key

Flashes: new messages

received

5 AL180/AL185:

h Directory key

AL280/AL285:

d Handsfree key

6 Control key (u)

7Talk key

8 AL280/AL285:

h Directory key (press

down on the control key)

9 End 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 base station at a glance

AL185/AL285 base station

AL180/AL280 base station

The handset at a glance

1 Registration/paging key : 

Search for handsets (press briefly, "Paging"

¢ p. 10)

¢ p. 10).

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.

Flashes very quickly for about four seconds: memory is full.

3 Volume keys: (– = quieter; + = louder)

During message playback: adjust the speaking volume.

While phone is ringing: adjust ringer volume.

4 Play/Stop key:

Play back messages from the answer machine, or cancel playback.

During message playback:

5 delete current message.

6 Skip to the start of the current message (press once) or go to the

previous message (press twice).

7 Skip to next message.

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

¢ p. 10.

Open main/submenu

(see Menu tree

¢ p. 15).

“

Go back one menu level.

Scroll up/down or adjust

volume with u.

Move cursor to left/right

with u.

Backspace deletes one

character at a time.

Confirm menu function or

save entry.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285 The handset at a glance 1 Charge status of the batteries 2 Answer machine icon (AL185/AL285 only) 3 Display keys 1 4 Message key Flashes: new messages received 2 5 AL180/AL185: h Directory key AL280/AL285: d Handsfree key 3 6 Control key (u) 7 Talk key 4 8 AL280/AL285: 5 h Directory key (press 6 down on the control key) 7 8 9 End call key and 9 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 10 1
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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. ¢ Fit only the recommended, rechargeable p. 13), i.e. never use a convenbatteries ( tional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. The operation of medical appliances may be affected.
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First steps Check the pack contents ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 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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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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¤ Insert the batteries the right way round. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment. a b ¤ First insert the battery cover at the top a. ¤ Then press the cover b until it clicks into place. If you need to open the battery cover, for instance to replace the batteries, place your fingertip in the cavity on the casing and pull the battery cover upwards.
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Please note ◆ Each key press interrupts the automatic registration. ◆ If automatic registration does not work, the handset will have to be registered manually ( ¢ p. 10). ◆ Only place the handset in the base station or charging cradle that is intended for it. Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for eight hours.
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Making calls Handsfree (AL280/AL285 only) Making external calls and ending calls Activating while dialling: Enter the number ~ and press the handsfree key d. External calls are calls using the public telephone network. ~ (Enter the phone number) c. The phone number is dialled. (Or you can first press and hold c [dial tone] and then enter the number.) During the call you can adjust the earpiece volume using t and set the volume with u. End the call/cancel dialling: Press the end call key a.
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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 p. 8). handset ( Delete List Delete all directory entries. Send List Send the complete list to p. 8). another handset ( Shortcut For shortcuts, assign the current entry to a key.
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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: VoiceMail 01+02 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. Playing back or deleting announcements ¢ p. 15.
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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). p. 15. See Menu tree ¢ Remote operation when on the move You can check and activate your answer machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone etc.). Preconditions: ◆ You have set a system PIN other than 0000 p. 16. ◆ The phone you are using for remote operation has touch tone dialling (DTMF), i.e.
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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. ◆ Before the internal participant has answered, press the end call key a; the call is diverted to the participant who answers the call. ◆ After the internal participant has answered, you can talk to him.
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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 mode flashes: 0 = touch tone dialling (DTMF); 1 = dial pulsing (DP) enter number OK.
PAGE 13
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: ◆ GP 550/700 mAh ◆ Yuasa Phone 700/800 mAh ◆ 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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Service (Customer Care) You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device by using our online support service on the Internet at: www.gigaset.com/customercare This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It will give you 24/7 support for all our products. It also a list of FAQs and answers plus user guides for you to download.
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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. To return to idle status: press and hold the a key.
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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. 3-6-3 18 sec Call is answered after 18 seconds. 3-6-4 30 sec Call is answered after 30 seconds.