The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status (example) ¢ 2 Charge status of the batteries ( page 9) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 15) ¢ 4 Message key ( page 22) Access to calls and message lists;...
Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their contents and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the charger.
First steps First steps Check the package contents one Gigaset A58H handset, one charging cradle, one mains adapter, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide. Setting up the charging cradle The charging cradle is designed to be operated in enclosed, dry areas at temperatures ranging from +5 °C to +45 °C.
First steps For instructions on how to mount the charging cradle to a wall, please see ¢ page 32. Please note: Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours. Connecting the charging cradle ¤...
The phone could also malfunction or be dam- aged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type. * Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. ¤ Insert the batteries the right way round.
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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 sta- tion. Automatically register the A58H handset to the Gigaset A580/A585 base station ¤...
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First steps On the handset: ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Handset Register Handset §Menu§ (If you require further information on the illustration of these operating steps, ¢ please see page 17.) Enter the system PIN of the base station (the default is 0000) and press §OK§...
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First steps 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 ten hours. ¤...
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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. Þ Menu ¤ Press the key below §Menu§...
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First steps ¤ The active line is marked [...]. Enter Date: Enter day, month and year as an [01.10.2008] 8-digit number via the handset, e.g. Q
Q2QQN Ç for 01/10/2008. If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom of the control key to toggle between fields.
First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time Ð set, the idle display is shown as in this exam- 01.10.08 07:15 Þ Your phone is now ready for use. Menu Please note The range icon is only displayed in idle status if Eco Mode+ is deactivated (depending on the base station, see your phone's user guide).
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". The control key has a number of different functions: When the handset is in idle status Open the directory.
Using the phone Display keys The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example: Ç Current display key functions are shown in the bottom display line. Display keys Important display keys: Menu Open a context-dependent menu. Confirm selection.
Using the phone Submenus The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists. To access a function: ¤ Scroll to the function with the control key q and press §OK§ ¤ ¢ Enter the corresponding digit combination ( page 18). Briefly press the end call key a once to return to the previous menu level/ cancel the operation.
Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: ‰ ¢ ¢ ¢ = on) Settings Handset Auto Answer §Menu§ means: Þ Menu ¤ Press the display key §Menu§...
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). M 2 2 for "Set ringer volume". Example: §Menu§ With the telephone in idle status, press (open main menu): §Menu§...
Making calls Making calls To deactivate the ringer, press the §Menu§ display key and select Silent. You can take the call as long as it is displayed on the screen. Making an external call Handsfree talking External calls are calls using the public tel- ephone network.
Using the directory and lists Making internal calls Saving the first number in the directory ¢ Internal calls to other handsets registered Dir. empty New Entry? on the same base station are free. Enter the number and press Calling other handsets §OK§...
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Using the directory and lists Managing directory entries Sending the directory to another ¢ handset q (Select entry) Preconditions: Editing an entry ¢ The sending and receiving handsets Edit Entry §Menu§ must both be registered to the same Edit the number if required, base station.
The last number redial list contains the ten numbers last dialled with the handset You are helping to protect the environ- (max. 32 numbers). If one of the numbers ment with your Gigaset A58H. is in the directory, the corresponding name will be displayed. Reduced energy consumption...
Setting the alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Changing date and time To change the time, open the input field Precondition: The date and time have ¢ with: already been set ( page 11). ¢ ¢ Settings Date/Time §Menu§ Activating/deactivating the alarm Enter Date: clock Enter the day, month and year in...
Handset settings Activating/deactivating auto Changing ringer answer Volume: Five volume levels (1–5; e.g. volume 3 ˆ When this function is activated, when a ) and "crescendo" ring (6; vol- call arrives you can simply lift the handset ume increases with each ring = ‡...
Handset settings Activating/deactivating the ringer Activating/deactivating advisory tones ¢ ¢ You can turn off the ringer on your hand- Settings Audio Settings §Menu§ ¢ set before you take a call or while the Advisory Tones phone is in idle status. You can take a call Select and press (‰...
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Service (Customer Care) Authorisation This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device defect is attributable to improper treatment and/or failure to This device is intended for use within the comply with information contained in European Economic Area and Switzerland. the user guides. If used in other countries, it must first be approved nationally in the country in This Guarantee shall not apply to or...
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Appendix Appendix Yuasa Phone 800 mAh Yuasa AAA 800 Peacebay 600 mAh Care The device is supplied with two recom- mended batteries. Wipe the base station, charging cradle and Handset operating times/charging handset with a damp cloth (do not use times solvent) or an antistatic cloth.
Appendix Writing and editing text Setting upper/lower case or digits Press the hash key # briefly to switch The following rules apply when writing from "Abc" mode to "123" and from "123" text: to "abc" and from "abc" to "Abc" (upper Use t s to move the cursor to the left case: 1st letter upper case, all others lower case).
Accessories Accessories Ordering Gigaset products You can order Gigaset products from your specialist retailer. Only use original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and damage to property, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with. Mounting the charging cradle to the wall 21 mm approx.