Gigaset E490 User Guide

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The Handset at a Glance3
Gigaset Service Contact Numbers3
The Base Station at a Glance4
- Table of Contents5
Safety Precautions8
First Steps9
- Check the Pack Contents9
- Installing the Base Station and Charging Cradle10
- Connecting the Base Station10
- Connecting the Charging Cradle11
- Setting up the Handset for Use12
- Connecting the Headset16
- What Would You Like to Do Next17
Using the Phone18
- Control Key18
- Display Keys19
- Keys on the Keypad19
- Correcting Incorrect Entries19
- Menu Guidance20
- Activating/Deactivating the Handset20
- Activating/Deactivating the Keypad Lock20
- Illustration in the User Guide21
Menu Tree22
Making Calls24
- Making an External Call24
- Ending a Call24
- Answering a Call24
- Calling Line Identification24
- Speaker25
- Switch to on Hold25
Making Calls Using Network Services26
- Calling Line Identification26
- Ringback26
- Call Waiting During an External Call26
- Call Divert (CD)27
- Consultation Call, Call Swap27
Using the Directory and Lists28
- Directory/Call-By-Call List28
- Last Number Redial List30
- Opening Lists with the Message Key30
Making Cost-Effective Calls32
- Linking Call-By-Call Numbers with One Number32
- Automatic Network Provider Code (Preselection)32
SMS (Text Messages)33
- Writing/Sending an SMS33
- Receiving an SMS34
- Notification by SMS36
- SMS Mailboxes36
- Setting SMS Centres37
- SMS on a PABX38
- Activating/Deactivating First Ringer Muting38
- Activating/Deactivating SMS Function38
- SMS Troubleshooting39
Operating the Answering Machine of the Gigaset E495 Base Station40
- Operation Via the Handset40
- Deleting Messages42
- Activating/Deactivating Call Screening43
- Setting up the Answering Machine44
- Resetting Fast Access for the Answering Machine Using Key 144
- Operating When on the Move (Remote Operation)45
Using the Network Mailbox46
- Configuring Fast Access for the Network Mailbox46
- Viewing the Network Mailbox Message46
Eco Dect47
Setting the Alarm Clock48
Using Several Handsets48
- Registering Handsets48
- De-Registering Handsets49
- Locating a Handset ("Paging")49
- Making Internal Calls49
- Listening in to an External Call50
- Changing the Name of a Handset51
- Changing a Handset's Internal Number51
Using a Handset as a Room Monitor51
Handset Settings53
- Quick Access to Functions53
- Changing the Display Language53
- Setting the Display53
- Setting the Screen Picture54
- Setting the Display Lighting54
- Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer54
- Changing the Speaker/Earpiece Volume54
- Changing Ringers55
- Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones56
- Restoring the Handset Default Settings56
Base Station Settings56
- Protecting against Unauthorised Access56
- Activating/Deactivating Music on Hold57
- Repeater Support57
- Restoring the Base Station to the Factory Settings57
Connecting the Base Station to the PABX58
- Dialling Modes and Recall58
- Saving an Access Code (Outside Line Code)58
- Setting Pauses59
- Switching Temporarily to Tone Dialling (DTMF)59
Service60
- Questions and Answers61
- Authorisation62
- Guarantee Certificate62
- United Kingdom62
Environment63
Appendix64
- Care64
- Contact with Liquid64
- Specifications64
- Writing and Editing Text65
Accessories67
Mounting the Base Station to the Wall70
Mounting the Charging Cradle to the Wall70
Index71

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Questions and Answers:

S
Stephen McintoshAug 7, 2025
Why is the SMS function not available on my Gigaset E490 Handsets?
- S
  Sabrina FletcherAug 7, 2025
  The SMS function on your Gigaset Handsets might not be working because the memory is full, or the base station's SMS function is currently in use by another handset.

Gigaset E490 Specifications

General

Battery Life (Talk Time)	Up to 12 hours
Standby Time	Up to 200 hours
Phonebook Capacity	100 entries
Ringtone Volume	Adjustable
Shockproof	Yes
Type	Cordless Phone
Features	Handsfree, Phonebook