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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 Message key Flashes: new messages received AL180/AL185: h Directory key AL280/AL285: d Handsfree key Control key (u) 7 Talk key AL280/AL285: 5 h Directory key (press 6 down on the control key) 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 - Consultation call 12 (flash) 13 - Dialling pause 14 (press and hold) 13 Microphone 14 "Microphone off" key Display key on handset: Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display. Display

INT MENU

11.12. INT

11:56 MENU

Function when pressed Call other registered handp. 10. sets Open main/submenu p. 15). (see Menu tree 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.
The base station at a glance

AL185/AL285 base station

AL180/AL280 base station
1 Registration/paging key : p. 10) Search for handsets (press briefly, "Paging" p. 10). Register handsets (press and hold 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.
Gigaset helpdesk: (for further details

p. 13)

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.
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.
Only use the mains unit supplied.

Contact with liquid

Fit only the recommended, rechargeable batteries ( p. 12), i.e. never use a conventional (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. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery. Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing. The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids. Do not install the phone in a bathroom or shower room. The handset and base station are not splashproof. Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops.
If the handset has come into contact with liquid: 1. Switch off the handset and remove the battery pack immediately. 2. Allow the liquid to drain from the handset. 3. Pat all parts dry, then place the handset with the battery compartment open and the keypad facing down in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours (not in a microwave, oven etc.). 4. Do not switch on the handset again until it is completely dry. When it has fully dried out, you will normally be able to use it again.

ECO DECT

You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285.
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide. Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by our service, as they could interfere with other wireless services. Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local authority or the dealer you purchased the product from. All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated by local authorities. If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbish bin, the product is subject to European Directive 2002/96/EC. The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health. They are a precondition for the re-use and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. For further information on disposing of your used equipment, please contact your local authority, your refuse collection service or the dealer you purchased the product from.

Reduced energy consumption
Your telephone has an energy-saving adapter plug and uses less energy.
Reduced transmission power
The transmission power of your telephone is reduced automatically: The handset's transmission power is reduced depending on the distance to the base station. The transmission power on the base station is reduced to virtually zero when only one handset is registered and the handset is in the base station. You can reduce the transmission power of the handset and base station even more by using Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see Menu tree p. 16): Eco Mode: 80% transmission power reduction in standby mode and during a call (the range of the base station is reduced). Eco Mode+: 100% transmission power deactivation in standby mode (top left display icon ). Press and hold the talk key c to check that the base station can be reached. You will hear the ringing tone if the base station can be reached.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad lock ( p. 1) is activated! Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
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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.
Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included)
The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5 C to +45 C. Set up the base station at a central location on a flat, non-slip surface in your house or apartment.
Please note Pay attention to the range of the base station. This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings. p. 16). The range is reduced when Eco Mode is activated (
The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the occurrence of marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out. You can also mount the base station and charging cradle on the wall. 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 base station
First connect the mains adapter 1. Then connect the telephone jack 2
and insert the cables into the cable ducts. Please note:
The mains adapter must always be
connected, as the phone will not operate without mains connection. Only use the mains adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on telephone cables can vary.
Connecting the charging cradle (if included)
Connect the flat plug from the power supply 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 1 and disconnect the plug 2.
Setting up the handset for use
The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film!
Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover
Warning Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications p. 12). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other GmbH * ( battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the batteries could explode. 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. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment.
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.
Placing the handset in the base station and registering

Register HS

Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station.

Place the handset with

the display facing up in the base station.

Registering

The handset registers automatically. Registration can take up to 5 minutes. Do not remove the handset from the base station during this time. After successful registration, the idle screen is displayed. Charge status of the batteries: = e V U (flat to full) = flashes: batteries almost flat e V U flashes: charging
If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, repeat the registration process for each individual handset. Handsets are assigned the lowest available internal number (1-4). If more than one handset is registered to the base station, the internal handset number appears in the top left of the display, e.g. 2. If the internal numbers 14 are already assigned to other devices, the number 4 will be overwritten.

Please note

Each key press interrupts the automatic registration. If automatic registration does not work, the handset will have to be registered

manually ( it.

Only place the handset in the base station or charging cradle that is intended for

p. 10).

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. Then remove the handset from the base station or charging cradle and
do not replace it until the batteries are completely discharged. Please note
After the first battery charge and discharge you may replace your handset in the
base station or charging cradle after every call. from the handset and reinsert them. sons.
Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries The batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous. After a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical rea-
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.
MENU Settings OK Date/Time OK Date: ~ (enter the day, month and year in 6-digit format) OK Time: ~ (enter hours and minutes in 4-digit format) OK (display message: Saved) a (press and hold to return to idle status)
Please note When entering the time and date, you can move the position of an entry to the left or right by pressing the control button up or down.

Display in idle status

Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example. If the answer machine is activated (AL185/AL285), the answer machine icon will be displayed in the header. Your answer machine is set with a pre-recorded announcement.

Activating/deactivating the handset Press and hold the a key to activate or deactivate the handset.
If you place a deactivated handset in the base station or charging cradle, it will automatically activate. Your phone is now ready for use. If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips on troubleshooting p. 12) or contact our Customer Care team p. 13. ("Questions and answers"
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Making calls

Making external calls and ending calls
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. You can automatically insert a network provider dialling code before any phone number p. 16). (see Menu tree "Preselection"
Handsfree (AL280/AL285 only)
Activating while dialling: Enter the number ~ and press the handsfree key d. Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode: During a call and when listening to the answer machine (AL285 only), press the handsfree key d to activate or deactivate handsfree talking. During a call, use t to activate the menu for setting the handsfree volume and use u to set the volume.
Using the directory and lists

Directory

To open the directory: press h. You can save up to 40 (AL180/AL185) or 80 (AL280/285) phone numbers (max. 32 digits) with corresponding names (max. 14 characters). Enter p. 12. letters/characters

Accepting a call

The handset indicates an incoming call by ringing and by a display on the screen. Press the talk key c to accept the call. When Auto Answer is activated (see Menu tree p. 16), simply remove the handset from the base station/charging cradle. In idle status, use t to activate the menu for setting the call volume and use u to set the volume.
Calling Line Identification
When you get a call, the caller's number will be displayed on your handset; the caller's name will be displayed if it is stored in the directory. Preconditions: 1 You have asked your network provider for the caller's number (CLIP) to be displayed on your handset screen. 2 The caller has asked the network provider for his number to be identified (CLI). appears in the display if you have not requested Calling Line Identification, Withheld appears if the caller has withheld CLI, and Unavailable appears if CLI has not been requested.
Saving the first number in the directory h New Entry? OK ~ (enter number) OK ~ (enter name) OK Storing a number in the directory h MENU New Entry OK ~ (enter number) OK ~ (enter name) OK Selecting a directory entry Open the directory with h. You have the following

options: Use u to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected. Enter the first character of the name and scroll to the entry with u, if required.

Muting

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.
Dialling with the directory h u (select entry) c

Using other functions

h u (select entry) MENU
The following functions can be selected with u:
New Entry Show Number Use Number
Save new phone number. Display the phone number. Edit or add to the number. Then dial or use other functions with MENU. Edit selected entry. Delete selected entry. Send a single entry to another p. 8). handset ( Delete all directory entries.
Calls list/answer machine (network mailbox) list
An advisory tone sounds and the message key flashes as soon as a new entry appears in the calls list/answer machine list. A message appears in the display. When you press the f key, all the lists are displayed. If only one list contains new messages, this will be opened automatically. Please note: If calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will receive a message if the appropriate settings have been made (depending on your network provider).
Edit Entry Delete Entry Send Entry Delete List Send List Shortcut
Send the complete list to p. 8). another handset ( For shortcuts, assign the current entry to a key.

Calls list

Using shortcut keys
You can assign directory entries to the keys 0 and 29:
h u (select entry) MENU Shortcut OK ~ (press the key you want to assign the entry to)
To dial, press and hold the required shortcut key.
Sending the directory to another handset
Preconditions: The sending and receiving handsets must both be registered to the same base station. The other handset and the base station can send and receive directory entries.
Precondition: CLIP ( p. 7) Depending on the type of list set, the calls list conp. 16) tains ( answered calls missed calls calls recorded by the answer machine (AL185/ AL285 only) Depending on the type of list set, all numbers of the last 25 incoming calls are saved or just the missed calls are saved. The calls list is displayed as follows:

Stop playback. Press 2 again to resume. Go to the start of the current message. Skip to the previous message. Skip to the next message. Skip to the next message but one.

2xt 2xv

Deleting individual messages While playback is paused, press the display key. Deleting all old messages During playback or pause:
Operating the answer machine (AL185/AL285)
The answer machine can be operated from the handset or by using the key on the base station p. 1). ( The telephone is supplied with a pre-recorded announcement. You can only record your own announcement messages using the handset. This pre-recorded announcement is used if no personal announcement is available. If the memory is full, the answer machine switches itself off automatically. It activates again automatically when you delete old messages.

prompt)

Delete all old OK (Confirm the security
Picking up a call from the answer machine
You can still accept a call while the answer machine is recording the message by pressing c. Recording stops and you can speak to the caller.
Setting up the answer machine
The answer machine has already been preset at the factory. Make individual settings using the handset. Details on how to set a delay time, after which the answer machine is to answer a call, as well as details on how to set the recording length and activate call screening during the recording, are availp. 15. able from the Menu tree
Activating/deactivating the answer machine
MENU Voice Mail OK ( = on)
When you switch on the answer machine, the icon appears in the display.

OK Answer Mach.

Recording your own announcement
MENU Voice Mail Rec announce
You hear the ready tone (short tone). Now speak your announcement (at least 3 sec.). Press OK to confirm or press a or to reject your recording. After recording, the announcement is played back for you to check.
OK Announcements OK OK Speak after OK OK
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. you hear different tones when you press the keys. For automatic registration of handsets to Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285, see

p. 5.

Manual registration of handsets to Gigaset AL180/ AL185/AL280/AL285
Settings OK Handset OK Register HS Enter the system PIN of the base station (default is 0000) OK.

1. On the handset: MENU

Registering flashes in the display.
Calling the answer machine and playing back messages ~ (Dial your own number) while listening to your announcement: press the 9 key and enter the

system PIN

2. On the base station: within 60 sec. of entering the system PIN, press and hold the registration/ p. 1) (min. 3 sec.). paging key ( Registration takes approx. 1 minute.

De-registering handsets

Handsets can only be de-registered by resetting the base station to its default settings. This will p. 11. also reset every other setting If you have only registered handsets for other GAPcompatible devices, these can only be de-regisp. 11. tered with a hardware reset
The following keys are used for operation:

A B 3 0

Go to the start of the current message. Press twice to go back to the previous message. Stop playback. Press again to resume. Skip to next message. Delete current message.

Using several handsets

Making internal calls
Internal calls are free calls to other handsets that are registered to the same base station. To make a call to other handsets, press
Activating the answer machine ~ (Enter your own number and allow the phone to

~ enter system PIN

ring until you hear the message: "Please enter PIN")
Your answer machine is activated. It tells you how much memory time is left. The messages are now played back. The answer machine cannot be deactivated remotely.
Locating a handset ("paging")
You can locate your handset using the base station. Briefly press the registration/paging key on the p. 1). base station ( All handsets will ring simultaneously ("paging"), even if the ringer tones are deactivated. End paging: briefly press the register/paging key p. 1) or the talk key c on on the base station ( a handset.
~ (1.4, enter internal number of the OK, the handset is called or handset) INT star key P OK, all handsets are called. When a participant answers you can speak to them. To end the call, press a.

Set the wake-up time OK

Hardware reset Disconnect the power cord from the base station. p. 1) Hold down the registration/paging key ( on the base station while reconnecting the power cable to the base station. Release the key after approximately 5 seconds.

Repeater mode

With a repeater you can increase the range of your base station. You will need to activate repeater p. 16). Repeater mode and Eco mode or mode ( p. 1) cancel each other out. Eco mode+ (

Setting the wake-up time

Enter the wake-up time in hours and minutes, then press OK.
Alarm Clock OK Wake-up time OK

Phone settings

For details on how to make audio settings, see p. 15. Menu tree For details on how to set the system PIN on the p. 16. base station, see the Menu tree
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 display language
MENU Settings OK Handset OK Language OK select the language
If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand:
The current language is indicated by.
Changing the dialling mode MENU 4 I O The number for the set dialling mode flashes: 0 = touch tone dialling (DTMF); 1 = dial pulsing (DP) enter number OK.
Select the correct language with u and press OK.
1 (press the keys one after the other)
Setting recall MENU 4 I O The number for the current
recall flashes: 0 = 80 ms; 1 = 100 ms; 2 = 120 ms;
3 = 400 ms; 4 = 250 ms; 5 = 300 ms; 6 = 600 ms; 7 = 800 ms enter number OK.

Peacebay 550/650 mAh

(Valid at the time of going to press) The handset is supplied with recommended batteries.
Base station power consumption
In standby mode Handset in base station Handset outside base station During a call approx. 1.3 W approx. 1.3 W approx. 1.5 W
Changing pause after line seizure
You can set the length of the pause inserted between pressing the talk key c and sending the phone number.
MENU 4IO1O The number for the current pause length flashes: 1 = 1 sec.; 2 = 3 sec.; 3 = 7 sec. enter number OK.

General specifications

DECT standard GAP standard Range Base station power supply Environmental conditions in operation is supported is supported up to 300 m outdoors up to 50 m indoors 230 V ~/50 Hz +5 C to +45 C, 20% to 75% elative humidity
Changing the pause after the recall key MENU 4 I O The number for the current
pause length flashes: 1 = 800 ms; 2 = 1600 ms; 3 = 3200 ms enter number OK.

Appendix

Entering letters/characters
Press the relevant key the number of times indicated. Briefly press the hash key # to switch from "Abc" to "123" mode, from "123" to "abc"mode and from "abc" to "Abc" mode. Standard characters I L M N O Q

Authorisation

This device is intended for analogue phone lines in the UK. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity is available at this Internet address: www.gigaset.com/docs.
Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom
Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee under the conditions set out below: In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Gigaset Communications shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device. In respect of parts subject to wear and tear (including but not limited to, batteries, keypads, casing), this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase. This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device defect is attributable to improper treatment and/or failure to comply with information contained in the user guides. This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves (e. g. installation, configuration, software downloads). User guides and any software supplied on a separate data medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee. The purchase receipt, together with the date of purchase, shall be required as evidence for invoking the Guarantee. Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of the Guarantee default becoming evident. Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned to Gigaset Communications shall vest in Gigaset Communications. This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by: Gigaset Communications GmbH, Schlavenhorst 66, D46395 Bocholt, Germany.

3-1-2 Answer Mach.

Assign key 1 with answer machine (in idle status, press and hold to dial).
Activating/deactivating the answer machine 3-3-1 Handset 3-3-2 Base You can use the loudspeaker on the handset to screen a message that is being recorded (AL285 only). You can use the loudspeaker on the base station to screen a message that is being recorded.

3-4 Announcements

3-4-1 Rec announce 3-4-2 Play announce 3-4-3 Del announce
Play your announcement Delete your announcement
3-5 Message Length 3-5-1 Maximum 3-5-Minute 3-5-Minutes 3-5-Minutes 3-6 Ring Delay 3-6-1 Immediately 3-6-sec 3-6-sec 3-6-sec 3-6-5 Auto Do not limit the recording time for each call. Limit the recording time to 1 minute per call. Limit the recording time to 2 minutes per call. Limit the recording time to 3 minutes per call. Call is answered immediately. Call is answered after 10 seconds. Call is answered after 18 seconds. Call is answered after 30 seconds. If there are no new messages, the answer machine answers a call after 18 seconds. If new messages are present, the answer machine answers a call after just 10 seconds.

Settings

Enter date (DDMMYY format), then time (HHMM format) 4-2-1 Language 4-2-2 Auto Answer 4-2-3 Register HS 4-2-4 Reset Handset Set the display language
4-1 Date/Time 4-2 Handset

p. 11 p. 10

Automatically activate/deactivate auto answer Manually register the handset Reset the handset

p. 11

4-3 Base
4-3-1 Audio Settings (AL185/AL285 only)

4-3-1-1 Ringer Volume

5 level settings + "crescendo" + "off"
4-3-1-2 Ringer Melody 4-3-2 Call list type 4-3-2-1 Missed Calls 4-3-2-2 All Calls 4-3-3 System PIN 4-3-4 Base Reset 4-3-5 Additional

p. 8 p. 8

10 selectable melodies
Change system PIN (default is 0000) Restore factory settings 4-3-5-1 Repeater
4-3-6 Listening in 4-3-7 Preselection
p. 11 p. 2 4-3-5-3 Eco Mode Activating/deactivating p. 2 Activate/deactivate the function p. 11
Activating/deactivating 4-3-5-2 Eco Mode+ Activating/deactivating 4-3-7-1 Presel. Number Network provider dialling code, should be inserted automatically before the dialled phone number. First digits of the dialling codes, should be dialled with preselection. First digits of dialling codes, should be dialled without preselection. 4-3-7-2 With Preselect 4-3-7-3 Without Presel

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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 Message key Flashes: new messages received AL180/AL185: h Directory key AL280/AL285: d Handsfree key Control key (u) 7 Talk key AL280/AL285: 5 h Directory key (press 6 down on the control key) 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 - Consultation call 12 (flash) 13 - Dialling pause 14 (press and hold) 13 Microphone 14 "Microphone off" key Display key on handset: Pressing a key launches the function that appears above that key in the display. Display

11.12. INT

11:56 MENU
Function when pressed Call other registered handsets page 11. Open main/submenu (see Menu tree page 22). 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.

Version: 12-11-2010

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The base station at a glance

AL185/AL285 base station

AL180/AL280 base station
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. 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.

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.
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.
Only use the mains unit supplied.

Contact with liquid

Fit only the recommended, rechargeable batteries ( page 14), i.e. never use a conventional (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. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery. Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing. The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids. Do not install the phone in a bathroom or shower room. The handset and base station are not splashproof. Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard, e.g. paint shops.
u Switch off the handset and remove the battery pack immediately. u Allow the liquid to drain from the handset. u Pat all parts dry, then place the handset with the battery compartment open and the keypad facing down in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours (not in a microwave, oven etc.). u Do not switch on the handset again until it is completely dry. When it has fully dried out, you will normally be able to use it again.
If the handset has come into contact with liquid:

ECO DECT

You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285.
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide. Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by Service, as they could interfere with other wireless services. Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local authority or the dealer you purchased the product from. All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated by local authorities. If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbish bin, the product is subject to European Directive 2002/96/EC. The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health. They are a precondition for the re-use and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. For further information on disposing of your used equipment, please contact your local authority, your refuse collection service or the dealer you purchased the product from.
Reduced energy consumption
Your telephone has an energy-saving adapter plug and uses less energy.
Reduced transmission power
The transmission power of your telephone is reduced automatically: The handset's transmission power is reduced depending on the distance to the base station. The transmission power on the base station is reduced to virtually zero when only one handset is registered and the handset is in the base station. You can reduce the transmission power of the handset and base station even more by using Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see Menu tree page 23): u Eco Mode: 80% transmission power reduction in standby mode and during a call (the range of the base station is reduced). u Eco Mode+: 100% transmission power deactivation in standby mode (top left display icon ). Press and hold the talk key c to check that the base station can be reached. You will hear the ringing tone if the base station can be reached.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialled if the keypad lock ( page 1) is activated! Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.

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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.
Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included)
The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5 C to +45 C. Set up the base station at a central location on a flat, non-slip surface in your house or apartment. Please note Pay attention to the range of the base station. This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode is activated ( page 23). The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the occurrence of marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out. You can also mount the base station and charging cradle on the wall. Please note: u Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. u Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.
Connecting the base station
First connect the mains adapter 1. Then connect the telephone jack 2 and insert the cables into the cable ducts. Please note: u The mains adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not operate without mains connection. u Only use the mains adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on telephone cables can vary.
Connecting the charging cradle (if included)
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.
Setting up the handset for use
The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film!
Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover
Warning Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communicatons GmbH ( page 14). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the batteries could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type. 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.
Placing the handset in the base station and registering

Put into base MENU

Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station.
Place the handset with the display facing up in the base station.

Registering

The handset registers automatically. Registration can take up to 5 minutes. Do not remove the handset from the base station during this time.

INT MENU

After successful registration, the idle screen is displayed. Charge status of the batteries: = e V U (flat to full) = flashes: batteries almost flat e V U flashes: charging
If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets, repeat the registration process for each individual handset. Handsets are assigned the lowest available internal number (1-4). If more than one handset is registered to the base station, the internal handset number appears in the top left of the display, e.g. 2. If the internal numbers 14 are already assigned to other devices, the number 4 will be overwritten. Please note u Each key press interrupts the automatic registration. u If automatic registration does not work, the handset will have to be registered manually ( page 11). u 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. Then remove the handset from the base station or charging cradle and do not replace it until the batteries are completely discharged.
Please note u After the first battery charge and discharge you may replace your handset in the base station or charging cradle after every call. u Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries from the handset and reinsert them. u The batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous. u After a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical reasons.
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.
MENU Settings OK Date/Time OK Date: ~ (enter the day, month and year in 6-digit format) OK Time: ~ (enter hours and minutes in 4-digit format) OK (display message: Saved) a (press and hold to return to idle status)

Number of new entries + number of old, read entries

Using shortcut keys

You can assign directory entries to the keys 0 and 29:
h u (select entry) MENU Shortcut OK ~
(press the key you want to assign the entry to)
To dial, press and hold the required shortcut key.
Sending the directory to another handset
Preconditions: u The sending and receiving handsets must both be registered to the same base station. u The other handset and the base station can send and receive directory entries.
h u (select entry) MENU Send Entry / Send List OK ~ (enter the internal number of the receiving

handset) OK

Open the calls list f CallsList 01+02 OK
The last incoming call is displayed. If necessary, use u to select another entry. Using other functions

Last number redial list

This list contains the ten last dialled numbers.

u (select entry) MENU

Delete Entry Copy to Dir. Date/Time Status
Dialling from the last number redial list c (press briefly) u (select entry) c Managing entries in the last number redial list c (press briefly) u (select entry) MENU
You can select the following settings:

Use Number

The following functions can be selected with u: Delete current entry. Copy an entry to the directory. Call date and time (if set).
New Call: new missed call. Old Call: entry already read. Answ.: call taken.
Edit or add to the number. Then dial or use other functions with MENU. Copy an entry to the directory. Delete selected entry. Delete all entries.

Delete List

Warning! All old and new entries will be deleted.
Copy to Dir. Delete Entry Delete List
Calling back a caller from the calls list f CallsList 01+02 OK u (select entry) c
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

Number of new messages + number of old, played back messages
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

See Menu tree page 22.

Playing/deleting messages
Open the answer machine list to play back messages. Stopping and controlling playback During message playback:

Opening the answer machine list f VoiceMail 01+02 OK
If you have new messages, playback will start with the first new message, otherwise with the first old message. Using other functions

u (Select entry) MENU

Continue Volume Copy to Dir. Delete all old
Stop playback. Press 2 again to resume. Go to the start of the current message. Skip to the previous message. Skip to the next message. Skip to the next message but one.
The following functions can be selected with u: Resume paused playback. Set the volume. Copy an entry to the directory. Delete all old messages.

2xt 2xv

Deleting individual messages While playback is paused, press the display key. Deleting all old messages During playback or pause:
MENU Delete all old OK (Confirm the security
Operating the answer machine (AL185/AL285)
The answer machine can be operated from the handset or by using the key on the base station ( page 1). The telephone is supplied with a pre-recorded announcement. You can only record your own announcement messages using the handset. This pre-recorded announcement is used if no personal announcement is available. If the memory is full, the answer machine switches itself off automatically. It activates again automatically when you delete old messages.

prompt)

Picking up a call from the answer machine
You can still accept a call while the answer machine is recording the message by pressing c. Recording stops and you can speak to the caller.
Setting up the answer machine
The answer machine has already been preset at the factory. Make individual settings using the handset. Details on how to set a delay time, after which the answer machine is to answer a call, as well as details on how to set the recording length and activate call screening during the recording, are available from the Menu tree page 22.
Activating/deactivating the answer machine
MENU Voice Mail OK Answer Mach. OK ( = on)
When you switch on the answer machine, the icon appears in the display.

Setting a different language
You can change the language used for voice prompts and the pre-recorded announcement.
MENU 1 (starts the procedure).
Recording your own announcement
MENU Voice Mail OK Announcements OK Rec announce OK Speak after OK OK
You hear the ready tone (short tone). Now speak your announcement (at least 3 sec.). Press OK to confirm or press a or to reject your recording. After recording, the announcement is played back for you to check.
Selecting the language: 0 (English), 1 (French), 2 (Arabian). The display shows Saved.
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.

Registering handsets

You can register up to four handsets on your base station (Gigaset AL18H/AL28H) recommended). Please note: Each additional handset must be registered on the base station in order for it to work properly! For automatic registration of handsets to Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285, see page 6.
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. u The phone you are using for remote operation has touch tone dialling (DTMF), i.e. you hear different tones when you press the keys.
Manual registration of handsets to Gigaset AL180/AL185/AL280/AL285
1. On the handset: MENU Settings OK Handset
OK Register HS Enter the system PIN of the base station (default is 0000) OK Registering flashes in the display
Calling the answer machine and playing back messages ~ (Dial your own number) while listening to your announcement: press the 9 key and enter the system
2. On the base station: within 60 sec. of entering the system PIN, press and hold the registration/paging key ( page 1) (min. 3 sec.). Registration takes approx. 1 minute.

De-registering handsets

Handsets can only be de-registered by resetting the base station to its default settings. This will also reset every other setting page 12. If you have only registered handsets for other GAPcompatible devices, these can only be de-registered with a hardware reset page 12.
The following keys are used for operation:

A B 3 0

Go to the start of the current message. Press twice to go back to the previous message. Stop playback. Press again to resume. Skip to next message. Delete current message.

Using several handsets

Making internal calls
Internal calls are free calls to other handsets that are registered to the same base station. To make a call to other handsets, press
Activating the answer machine ~ (Enter your own number and allow the phone to ring until you hear the message: "Please enter PIN") ~

enter system PIN

Your answer machine is activated. It tells you how much memory time is left. The messages are now played back. The answer machine cannot be deactivated remotely.
Locating a handset ("paging")
You can locate your handset using the base station. u Briefly press the registration/paging key on the base station ( page 1). u All handsets will ring simultaneously ("paging"), even if the ringer tones are deactivated. End paging: briefly press the register/paging key on the base station ( page 1) or the talk key c on a handset.
u INT ~ (1.4, enter internal number of the handset) OK, the handset is called or u INT star key P OK, all handsets are called. When a participant answers you can speak to them. To end the call, press a.
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. Press the end call key a; the call is diverted, or press the display key ; you are reconnected to the external participant.

Phone settings

For details on how to make audio settings, see Menu tree page 22. For details on how to set the system PIN on the base station, see the Menu tree page 23.
Changing the display language

Press the relevant key the number of times indicated. Briefly press the hash key # to switch from "Abc" to "123" mode, from "123" to "abc"mode and from "abc" to "Abc" mode. Standard characters I L M N O Q
1x 2x 1) 1 a b d e g h j k m n p q t u w x. , * /

Abc --> --> abc

Changing the dialling mode MENU 4 I O The number for the set dialling
mode flashes: 0 = touch tone dialling (DTMF); 1 = dial OK pulsing (DP) enter number
Setting recall MENU 4 I O The number for the current
recall flashes: 0 = 80 ms; 1 = 100 ms; 2 = 120 ms; 3 = 400 ms; 4 = 250 ms; 5 = 300 ms; 6 = 600 ms; 7 = 800 ms enter number OK
Changing pause after line seizure
You can set the length of the pause inserted between pressing the talk key c and sending the phone number.
MENU 4 I O 1 O The number for the current pause length flashes: 1 = 1 sec.; 2 = 3 sec.; 3 = 7 sec. enter number OK

3x c f i l o r v y ? ( #

4x $ 6 s 8 z ! ) @

5x 0 < \

6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x + = &

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1) Space

Arabic I L M N O Q
1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x
Changing the pause after the recall key MENU 4 I O The number for the current pause
length flashes: 1 = 800 ms; 2 = 1600 ms; 3 = 3200 ms enter number OK
1 $ 2 a b c g h i 5 j k l 6 m n o 7 p q r 8 t u 9 w x y ? ! 0 + - : ( ) < = > % # @ \ & d e f

. P * #

123 --> abc

s v z

Abc --> 123

Specifications

Recommended batteries
Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Voltage: 1.2 V Capacity: 400800 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. Problem
You cannot hear a ringer/ dialling tone from the fixed line network.
The phone cord supplied has not been used or has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong jack connections.

Solution

Please always use the phone cord supplied or ensure that the pin connections are correct when purchasing from a retailer: 3-4 assignment of telephone leads/ EURO CTR37. The system PIN you Reset the system PIN to Error tone the default 0000 have entered is sounds after system PIN incorrect. page 12. prompt. All handsets are de-registered. All setPIN forgotten. tings are reset. All lists are deleted.
Base station power consumption
In standby mode Handset in base station Handset outside base station During a call approx. 1.3 W approx. 1.3 W approx. 1.5 W

Authorisation

This device is intended for connection to analogue networks outside the EEA (with the exception of Switzerland) depending on national type approval. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/CE. A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity is available at this Internet address: www.gigaset.com/docs

General specifications

DECT standard GAP standard Range Base station power supply Environmental conditions in operation is supported is supported up to 300 m outdoors up to 50 m indoors 230 V ~/50 Hz +5 C to +45 C, 20% to 75% elative humidity

Questions and answers

If you have any queries about the use of your telephone, visit our website at www.gigaset.com/service for 24-hour support. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions. Problem
Nothing appears in the display.
The handset is not Press the end call switched on. key a for approx. 5 seconds or place the handset in the base station. The batteries are Charge or replace the batteries. flat. The handset is out- Move the handset No wireless side the range of closer to the base connection to the base sta- the base station. station. tion, The handset is not Base flashes in registered. Register the handset The base station is page 11. the display. not turned on. Check the mains connector on the base station page 4.
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. In our constantly updated online service you can find: u Extensive information about our products u FAQ compilations u Keyword search to help find topics quickly u Compatibility database: Find out which base stations and handsets can be combined. u Product comparison: Compare the features of several products with each other. u Downloads for user manuals and current software updates E-mail contact form for customer service Please register your phone online right after purchase. This enables us to provide you with even better service regarding questions or an after sales query/issue/claim. In order to contact our customer service via email, please use the email contact form from our Gigaset online portal after selecting your home country. Our representatives are also available on the telephone hotlines for consultation.
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Voice Mail

3-1-1 Netw. Mailbx
3-1 Set Key 1 (all devices)
(Devices with answer machine only) 3-2 Answer Mach. 3-3 Call Screening

3-1-2 Answer Mach.

Activating/deactivating the answer machine 3-3-1 Handset 3-3-2 Base You can use the loudspeaker on the handset to screen a message that is being recorded (AL285 only). You can use the loudspeaker on the base station to screen a message that is being recorded. page 10 Play your announcement Delete your announcement

3-4 Announcements

3-4-1 Rec announce 3-4-2 Play announce 3-4-3 Del announce
3-5 Message Length 3-5-1 Maximum 3-5-Minute 3-5-Minutes 3-5-Minutes 3-6 Ring Delay 3-6-1 Immediately 3-6-sec 3-6-sec 3-6-sec 3-6-5 Auto Do not limit the recording time for each call. Limit the recording time to 1 minute per call. Limit the recording time to 2 minutes per call. Limit the recording time to 3 minutes per call. Call is answered immediately. Call is answered after 10 seconds. Call is answered after 18 seconds. Call is answered after 30 seconds. If there are no new messages, the answer machine answers a call after 18 seconds. If new messages are present, the answer machine answers a call after just 10 seconds.

Settings

Enter date (DDMMYY format), then time (HHMM format) 4-2-1 Language 4-2-2 Auto Answer 4-2-3 Register HS 4-2-4 Reset Handset Set the display language page 12 Automatically activate/deactivate auto answer page 8 Manually register the handset page 11 Reset the handset page 12 4-3-1-1 Ringer Volume 5 level settings + "crescendo" + "off"
4-1 Date/Time 4-2 Handset

4-3 Base

4-3-1 Audio Settings (AL185/AL285 only)
4-3-1-2 Ringer Melody 4-3-2 Call list type 4-3-2-1 Missed Calls 4-3-2-2 All Calls 4-3-3 System PIN 4-3-4 Base Reset 4-3-5 Additional
10 selectable melodies page 9 page 9
Change system PIN (default is 0000) Restore factory settings page 12 4-3-5-1 Repeater 4-3-5-2 Eco Mode+ 4-3-5-3 Eco Mode Activating/deactivating page 12 Activating/deactivating page 3 Activating/deactivating page 3
4-3-6 Listening in 4-3-7 Preselection
Activate/deactivate the function page 12 4-3-7-1 Presel. Number Network provider dialling code, should be inserted automatically before the dialled phone number. First digits of the dialling codes, should be dialled with preselection. First digits of dialling codes, should be dialled without preselection.

4-3-7-2 With Preselect 4-3-7-3 Without Presel