The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status 2 Charge status of the batteries = e V U (flat to full) flashes: batteries almost flat e V U flashes: batteries charging ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 16) 4 Message key Access to calls and message lists;...
Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content 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 base station or charging cradle.
First steps First steps Check the pack contents one Gigaset E490/E495 base station one mains adapter for the base station one Gigaset E49H handset one charging cradle one mains adapter for the charging cradle two batteries one battery cover one belt clip...
First steps Installing the base station and charging cradle The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Place the base station in a central location in your flat or house. Position the base station and charging cradle on a level, non-slip surface or mount them ¢...
First steps Connecting the charging cradle ¤ Connect the flat plug of the mains adapter 1. ¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket 2. If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button and disconnect the plug 2.
The phone could also malfunction or be damaged 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 ¤ Insert the rubber headset socket cover provided to guarantee the unit is splashproof. If you need to reopen the battery cover, for instance to change the batteries, please proceed as follows: ¤ Turn the lock ring or belt clip anti-clockwise to the end stop (approx.
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First steps First battery charge and discharge The correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the charging cradle for six hours. ¤ Once the battery is fully charged, remove the handset from the charging cradle and do not put it...
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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. ¤ If you have not yet set the date Time and time, press the key below to open the input field.
First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example. If the answering machine is activated, the answering machine icon × will also be displayed in the header. Displays ¢...
First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully started your Gigaset, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices such as other Gigaset tele- phones you should first read the section entitled "Using the phone"...
Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the description below, the side of the control key (up, down, right, left) that you have to press in the different operating situations is marked in black, e.g. v for "press on the right of the control key".
Using the phone Display keys The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example: 1 Current display key functions are shown in the bottom display line. 2 Display keys The most important display keys are: Open a context-dependent menu.
Using the phone Main menu (first menu level) ¤ Press v with the handset in idle status to open the main menu. The main menu functions are shown in the display as a list with colour icons and names. To access a function, i.e. to open the corresponding submenu (next menu level): ¤...
Using the phone Illustration in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example The illustration: ¢ ¢ Ð Date/Time means: ¤ To display the main menu, press the right side of the control key in idle status. î...
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: v 5 2 2
for "Set ringer for external calls". With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): î...
Enter the number and press ¤ Pressing the speaker key d. the talk key. ¤ Gigaset E490: Press the display key §Accept§ ¤ Press and hold the talk key Gigaset E495: Press the display key c and then enter the Ÿ...
Å for example on the table in front of you. This allows others to participate in the call. Gigaset E490 Activating/deactivating speaker Activating while dialling 1234567890 Enter the number and press the speaker key.
Making calls using network services Making calls using network services Network services are functions that your network provider makes available to you. You have to request these services from your network provider. ¤ If you require assistance, please con- tact your network provider.
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Storing a number in the directory ¢ New Entry ¤ The options are: Change multiple line input: Directory Number Call-by-call list Enter the number. Last number redial list Name SMS list Enter name.
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Using the directory and lists Dialling with the directory/call-by-call Send complete list to a handset ¢ page 25). list ¢ Available Memory s / C s (select entry). Display the available entries in the Press the talk key. The number directory and call-by-call list ¢...
Using the directory and lists Copying a displayed number to the Managing entries in the last number directory redial list Numbers displayed in a list, e.g. the calls Press the key briefly. list or the last number redial list, in an SMS Select entry.
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Using the directory and lists List selection List entry If you press the message key f, only the New messages are displayed at the top. lists that contain messages are shown Example of list entries: (exception: network mailbox). Lists with new messages are identified in bold: All Calls Messages &...
Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls All numbers that start with 08 except for 081 and 084 are dialled with the preselec- tion number 0999. Make phone calls through a network pro- Phone number Dialled number vider who offers particularly low-cost call ¢...
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Sending an SMS Press the talk key Your phone is supplied ready for sending SMS messages immediately. Press the display key. §Options§ Send Select and press Preconditions: §OK§ Select and press Calling Line Identification is enabled for §OK§...
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SMS (text messages) SMS status report Reading or deleting SMS messages ¤ Open the draft message list and then: Precondition: Your network provider sup- Select SMS. ports this feature. Press the display key. The §Read§ If you have activated the status report, you entry will be displayed.
SMS (text messages) Receiving an SMS Sending SMS messages to an e-mail address All received SMS messages are saved in If your service provider supports the SMS the incoming message list. Linked SMS as e-mail feature, you can also send your messages are displayed as one message.
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SMS (text messages) The number and date of receipt are dis- Replying to or forwarding text played in the entry list. messages ¤ 1234567890 Reading an SMS 15.01.09 09:45 Press the display key. §Options§ You have the following options: Opening the incoming message list via the SMS menu Reply ¢...
SMS (text messages) Notification by SMS SMS mailboxes You can be notified about missed calls or The general mailbox is the default set- new answering machine messages ting. Anyone can access this mailbox and (Gigaset E495 only) via SMS. it cannot be protected by a PIN. You can additionally set up three personal mail- Precondition: For missed calls, the caller's boxes and protect these with a PIN.
SMS (text messages) ‰ Setting SMS centres Active mailboxes are marked with the mailbox list. They are shown in the SMS list and can, if necessary, be displayed SMS messages are exchanged between by pressing the message key f. SMS centres operated by service provid- ers.
SMS (text messages) Activating/deactivating first Please note ringer muting Ask your service provider for details on how to enter service numbers if you Open menu. wish to use personal mailboxes 5 5 O
O (precondition: your service provider supports this function). Press keys.
SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting You have stopped receiving SMS messages. 1. You have changed the ID of your mailbox. ¥ Error codes when sending Give your SMS contacts your new ID or ¢ undo the change ( page 34). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identifica- 2.
Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Operating the answering Recording announcement/announce only machine of the ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Voice Mail Announcements ¢ Gigaset E495 base station Record Announce Record Anc Only Press the display key to start §OK§...
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Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station ¤ Playing back announcements Delete old messages. ¢ ¢ ¢ The answering machine automatically Ð Voice Mail Announcements ¢ switches back to the set mode once dele- Play Announce Play Anc Only tion is complete.
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Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station s or 3 Playing back messages Skip to the next message. The date and time of each message is Press twice to skip to the next logged (provided this has been set, but one message.
Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Picking up a call from the answering Two Way Record Select and press machine §OK§ Two-way record is indicated on the display You can pick up a call while the answering by an advisory text and is added to the machine is recording or is being operated answering machine list as a new message.
Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Setting up the answering Setting the recording time machine You can set the maximum recording time of a message. The options are: 1, 2, mins The answering machine has already been or Maximum.
Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset E495 base station Operating when on the move Activating the answering machine ¤ (remote operation) Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answer- Enter system PIN.
With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answering machine (Gigaset E495 only) directly. Gigaset E490: Fast access is preset for the network mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox. Gigaset E495: The integrated answering machine is preset for fast access.
ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environ- Reception strength: ment with your Gigaset E490/E495. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to poor | (flashes) Reduced energy consumption – no reception ½ Eco Mode enabled Your telephone has a power-saving ¼...
¢ ì Manual registration of Gigaset E49H to ¤ Change multiple line input: Gigaset E490/E495 Activation You must activate manual registration of Select or Off. the handset on both the handset and the Time base station.
Using several handsets De-registering handsets Initiate internal call. You can de-register any other registered Select handset. handset from any registered Gigaset E49H Press the talk key. handset. Open list of internal partici- Calling all handsets ("group call") pants. Initiate internal call. The handset you are currently Press the star key.
Using several handsets Internal consultation/conference calls Rejecting the external call Press the display key. §Reject§ When you are conducting an external The call waiting tone is turned off. You call, you can call an internal participant at remain connected with the internal partic- the same time for consultation or hold a ipant.
Using a handset as a room monitor Using a handset as a Changing the name of a handset room monitor The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned automatically on registration. You can change these names. The name If the room monitor is activated, a previ- must be no more than 10 characters.
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Using a handset as a room monitor Changing a set external destination Warning number You should always check the ¢ ¢ í Room Monitor operation of the room monitor before use. For example, test its Scroll to the Call to line.
Handset settings Handset settings Changing the display language You can view the display texts in different Your handset is preconfigured, but you languages. can change the settings to suit your indi- ¢ ¢ ¢ Ð Handset Language vidual requirements. ‰ The current language is indicated by Quick access to functions Select a language and...
Handset settings If a screen picture has been activated, Please note the menu item is marked Screen Picture ‰ With the setting, the standby time with ¢ ¢ ¢ of the handset can be significantly Ð Display Screen Picture reduced. The current setting is displayed.
Handset settings If t is assigned to another function: Same ringer for all functions ¢ ¢ Open menu. §Options§ Ringer Settings ¤ Volume Select and press §OK§ Set volume and ringer (see "Settings for Configure setting (see above). individual functions"). Press the display key and con- Please note §Save§...
Base station settings Silent alarm Battery Select On, Call. The battery Incoming calls and other messages are warning tone is only activated/deacti- indicated by a silent alarm. vated and only sounds during a call. ¤ In idle status: Save the changes. ¢...
Base station settings Repeater support Changing the system PIN You can change the 4-digit system PIN set With a repeater you can increase the range on the base station (default setting: 0000) and reception strength of your base sta- to a 4-digit PIN known only by you. tion.
Connecting the base station to the PABX Connecting the base station Saving an access code (outside line code) to the PABX Precondition: You may have to enter an The following settings are only necessary access code for external calls in your PABX, when your PABX requires them;...
Connecting the base station to the PABX Setting pauses Changing a dialling pause (pause after access code) Precondition: You have saved an access Changing pause after line seizure ¢ code ( page 55). You can change the length of pause that is Open menu.
Customer service & product warranty – Australia and New Zealand Customer service & product Product Warranty Subject to the conditions below, this pro- warranty – Australia and duct is guaranteed against any defect in materials or workmanship under conditi- New Zealand ons of normal use for a period of 24 months from date of purchase.
Customer service & product warranty – Australia and New Zealand – Any claim under this warranty is The base station's range is reduced because limited to the cost of repair or eco mode is activated. ¥ ¢ replacement of the product; and Deactivate eco mode ( page 44) or reduce the distance between the hand-...
Environment Environment You hear an error tone when keying an input (a descending tone sequence). Action has failed/invalid input. ¥ Our environmental mission statement Repeat the operation. Watch the display and refer to the user Gigaset Communications GmbH assumes guide if necessary. social responsibility and is actively com- You cannot listen to messages on the net- mitted to a better world.
Appendix Appendix Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO DECT ( page 44) saves energy and makes an active contribution Care towards protecting the environment. ¤ Disposal Wipe the base station, charging cradle and the handset with a damp cloth (do Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth.
FAQ section of the Gigaset Customer Care pages is regularly updated: www.gigaset.com/customercare Base station power consumption In standby mode: Gigaset E490: approx. 0,8 watt Gigaset E495: approx. 1,3 watt During the conversation: Gigaset E490: approx. 1,0 watt Gigaset E495: approx. 1,5 watt...
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 Control the cursor with u v t s.
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Accessories Gigaset repeater The Gigaset repeater can be used to increase the reception range of your Gigaset handset to the base station. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater Gigaset HC450 – door intercom for cordless phones Use the intercom from your cordless phone - no need for a fixed home phone Intuitive user functions using the display keys (open door, switch on entry light)
Mounting the base station to the wall Mounting the base station to the wall 99 mm approx. 2.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle to the wall 21 mm approx. 2.5 mm...