Gigaset A280 User Manual

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Gigaset A280 / CHN / A31008-M2045-Y101-3-7619 / overview_CHN.fm / 26.05.2010
Gigaset A280
The handset at a glance
Display icons
1 Display in idle mode
2 Back key
When editing text: backspace
In menu: go back to previous level
3 Internal communication key (¢ page 16)
4 Talk key / Redial list* (¢ page 13)
5 Control key
In idle mode: s open phone book, t open calls
list.
In menu, phone book and lists: Scrolling up/down
6 Star key / Ringer on/off *
7 Recall key
Consultation call (flash)
Insert pause*
8 OK key
9 Menu key (¢ page 10)
10 End call key / Power on/off *
11 Hash (#) key / Keypad lock on/off * (¢ page 9)
12 IP dialling key * (¢ page 11)
13 Mute key (microphone off) (¢ page 11)
* To activate a function marked with an asterisk (*)
press and hold the corresponding key.
Display in idle mode
¤ Press and hold the A key to toggle between
name/number and date/time display.
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ÒU
Gigaset 1
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10/31 12-30
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Gigaset 1
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Radio signal
Steady: Handset is linked with base
Flashing: Handset is out of range or not
registered
U
Battery icon
Steady: Full, more than1 hour talking time
Flashing: Charging
=
Steady: Less than 1 hour talking time
Flashing: Almost flat
¼
Alarm clock is activated
Ú
Ringer is deactivated
Ø
Keypad lock is activated
ª
Talk icon
Steady: Ongoing call
Flashing: Incoming call received
¶
Phone book is opened
Y
Calls list icon
Steady: Already inspected calls in calls list
Flashing: New calls in calls list
Off: No entry in calls list
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In editing mode: Backspace. Press A to
delete one character at a time
In menu: Press A to go back to previous level
or exit menu.
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Confirm menu function or save entry with B.
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W
In menu and lists: Scroll up/down with p.
In talk mode: Adjust volume with p.

Gigaset A280 Specifications

General

Type	Cordless Telephone
Standby Time	up to 200 hours
Phonebook Capacity	50 entries
ECO DECT	Yes
Number of Handsets	1
Answering Machine	No
Range	Up to 300 meters outdoors, up to 50 meters indoors
Features	Caller ID
DECT standards	DECT

Summary

Safety Precautions

Care and Handling Instructions

Guidance on cleaning the device and handling liquid contact to prevent damage and ensure safety.

First Steps: Initial Setup

Unpacking and Base Station Connection

Covers checking contents, positioning, and connecting the base station to power and line.

Battery Charging Procedure

Initial Charging Cycle

Details the recommended 15-hour initial charge and discharge cycle for optimal battery performance.

Phone Operation and Navigation

Making Calls (Handset)

Making Calls (Base)

External Call Procedures

Procedure to make external calls using the base station, including hands-free operation.

Calls List Management

Viewing and Dialling from Calls List

Accessing and using the calls list on both handset and base station.

Phone Book (Handset)

Storing and Dialling Entries

Steps for saving new numbers, dialling from the phone book, and saving dialled numbers.

Phone Book (Base)

Storing, Dialling, and Editing Entries

Instructions for managing numbers in the base station's phone book.

Using Multiple Handsets

Registering and Deregistering Handsets

Processes for adding and removing handsets from the base station.

Call Transfer and Conference Features

Transferring Calls and Conference Calls

Guide to transferring external calls to other handsets and setting up conference calls.

Handset Settings Customization

Advanced System Configuration

PIN, Factory Reset, and PABX Connection

Managing security PIN, restoring defaults, and connecting to PABX systems.