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Gigaset_S820A Poster für UK  _ A31008-M2404-X106-1-7643 _ September 10, 2012

Pack contents

If you have purchased a model with 
multiple handsets, the package 
should contain two batteries, one 
battery cover, one rubber seal for 
the USB connection, one belt clip 
and one charger 

with a power 

adapter 

2

 for each additional 

handset.

1

1

one Gigaset Base station

2

one power adapter for the base

3

one phone cord

4

one Gigaset handset

5

two batteries

6

one battery cover

7

one rubber seal for the USB connection

8

one belt clip

9

one user guide plus one Quick start 
guide

2

4

6

7

8

3

5

9

1

2

Connecting the base station

¤

Plug the telephone cable into the 
connection socket 

1

 on the back of the 

base until it clicks into place; then push 
the cable into the clips.

¤

Plug the power adapter cable into the 
socket 

2

 on the back of the base and 

twist the angle plug underneath the 
cable clips.

¤

First

, connect the power adapter 

3

.

¤

Then

 connect the phone jack 

4

.

Please note: 

¤

The power adapter must 

always be connected

, as the phone will not operate without a 

power supply.

¤

Use only the power adapter and phone cord 

supplied

. Pin connections on telephone 

cables can vary.

Connecting the handset charger (if included)

1

2

3

4

¤

Connect the flat plug to the power adapter 

1

.

¤

Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 

2

.

If you have to remove the plug from the charger 
again: 

¤

Disconnect the power adapter from the mains 
power supply.

¤

Press the release button 

3

 and disconnect the 

plug 

4

1

3

4

2

Frequently asked questions

Q: There is no dial tone.

A: Press call button for 2 seconds (long press) to obtain dial tone. 

A short press opens the redial list.

Q: The line is crackling / not clear.

A: Have you used the new line cable provided? Please do not use an old cable.

Q: The display is not clear / seems to be broken.

A: The display is protected by a plastic film, please make sure you have removed 

the protective film.

Q: The handset is not registered.

A: If your handset is not registered, please follow the Registration handset procedure. 

(see user manual) 

Q: The caller ID is not working.

A: Have you subscribed to this service (CLIP) from your provider? 

Q: Message indicator flashing and I cannot retrieve my message. 

A: Message indicator will flash to indicate missed calls as well as new messages of text mes-

sages. (see user manual) 

Please check: 

Have you used the phone cord supplied

¨

Have you fully inserted the power cable into the base station

¨

Have you inserted the batteries correctly

¨

Have you charged the battery for 9.5 hours

¨

Have you set up the Date/Time

¨

To download the latest manuals, visit our web-site: http://www.gigaset.com

You have questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can take advantage of our comprehensive 

service offerings. You can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service pages of 
our Gigaset online portal: http://www.gigaset.com

Product may not be fully compatible with the national telephone network. It is clearly 
specified on the box near the CE mark as well as on the bottom of the base station for which 
country/countries the equipment has been developed. If the equipment is used in a manner 
inconsistent with this advice or with the instructions of the manual and on the product itself, 
this may have implications on the conditions for warranty or guarantee claims (repair or 
exchange of product). 
In order to make use of the warranty, the product purchaser is asked to submit a receipt 
which proves the date of purchase (date from which the warranty period starts) and the type 
of goods that have been purchased.

If you have problems setting up or operation this product please call
GIGASET UK HELPLINE

+44 84503 18190

GIGASET IRL HELPLINE

+353 818 200 033

Preparing the handset

¤

Insert the rubber 
seal for the USB 
plug socket into 
the groove.

Charging the battery

¤

Insert the batteries with the polarity in 
the correct direction.

The polarity is indicated in the battery 

compartment.

¤

Insert the battery cover from 
above.

¤

Then press the cover until it clicks 

into place.

To 

reopen the battery cover 

to replace the 

battery:

¤

Insert your fingernail into the notch on 
the top of the cover and push 
downwards. 

The battery is supplied with a partial charge. Please 

charge it completely before use.

¤

Charge the handset in the base for 

9.5 hours

Please note

The handset must only be placed in the 

designated base or charger.

9.5  h

Setting up the base and handset

The installation wizard starts automatically the first time your handset is connected to the 

base after switching on or after registration. It helps you to configure the following key 
settings on the handset and base. 

If you want to adjust the settings at a later date: 

¤

Touch the 

Skip Settings

 option at the bottom of the 

display. 

The handset then switches to idle status. 
You can configure the settings at any time using the 

Settings

 

menu on your handset.
 

To configure the settings: 

¤

Touch the 

Time

 field to configure this setting. 

The 

Date and Time

 submenu opens.

Set the 

– Time
– Time Format (12 hrs/24 hrs)
– Date
– Date Order (Day Month Year/Month Day Year)

by touching the fields in sequence and adjusting the settings 
(see the following illustrations).

Setting the time

The current position is shown in colour and the digit flashes.

¤

Enter the digits via the keypad. You can change the cursor 
position by touching the digit you want to change.

¤

Touch the 

Þ

 icon to save your changes or press 

 to 

return to the 

Date and Time

 page without saving any 

changes. 

Setting the time format

The time format setting is indicated by 

´

.

¤

Touch the 

P

 icon to change the format. 

¤

Touch the 

 icon. The setting is saved automatically. You 

return to the 

Date and Time

 page. 

Welcome

Time

00:00

Date

01.04.2012

Display Language

Deutsch

AM Phrase Language

(not configured)

Skip

Settings

Save

Settings

Date and Time

Time

00:00

Time Format

24 hrs

Date

01.04.2012

Date Order

Day Month Year

Skip

Settings

Save

Settings

Time

1

 5 : 3 0

Time Format

12 hrs

±

24 hrs

²

Setting up the base and handset

Setting the date

The current position is shown in colour and the digit 

flashes.

¤

Enter the digits via the keypad. You can change the 
cursor position by touching the digit you want to 
change.

¤

Touch the 

Þ

 icon to save your changes or press 

 to 

return to the 

Date and Time

 page without saving any 

changes. 

Setting the date order

The date order setting is indicated by 

´

.

¤

Touch the 

P

 icon to change the format. 

¤

Touch the 

 icon. The setting is saved automatically. 

You return to the 

Date and Time

 page. 

¤

Touch 

Save

 to return to the 

Welcome

 page. 

Setting the display language 

The current language is displayed under 

Display 

Language

If you want to change the setting:

¤

Touch the 

Display Language

 field.

The current language setting is indicated by 

´

.

¤

Touch the 

P

 icon next to the language you want to set. 

If your language is not displayed, the list may be "longer" 
than the display. You must then scroll through the list. To do 
this, put a finger on the display and move it slowly upwards. 

¤

Touch the 

 icon. The setting is saved automatically. 

You return to the 

Welcome

 page. 

Setting the answering machine language

¤

Touch the 

AM Phrase Language

 field.

¤

Set the answering machine language as described 
above.

Setting the country

Set the country in which you are going to use the phone. 

¤

Touch the 

Country

 field.

¤

Set the country as described above.

Entering the local area code

¤

Touch the 

Area (Dial Code)

 field.

Edit

Date

0

 1 .  0 1 .  2 0 1 2

Date Order

Day Month Year

±

Month Day Year

²

Display Language

Deutsch

AM Ph

L

Deutsch

²

English

±

Français

±

Welcome

Display Language

Deutsch

AM Phrase Language

Deutsch

Country

Germany

Area (Dial Code)

(not configured)

Skip

Settings

Save

Settings

Setting up the base and handset

Handset in idle status (configurable page)

Once you have configured all the necessary settings, your handset switches to idle status. 

The 

configurable page

 that you can customise is displayed. Here, you can compile 

important functions for quick access. Some are set by default.

 

Your phone is now ready for use.

 

The

 Local Prefix 

is the country-specific area code that 

precedes the 

Local Area Code

 when the country code is 

not dialled. In Germany, the "0" 

Local Area Code

 is then e.g., 

89 for Munich or 221 for Cologne. 

¤

Enter the 

Local Prefix

 of your country (max. 4 characters; 

"

0

" in the example). The field is already populated for the 

selected country. 

¤

Briefly touch the second input field and enter the 

Local 

Area Code

 (maximum 8 characters, "

89

" in the example).

You can correct incorrect entries using 

$

¤

Touch 

Þ

 after entering the numbers to save the entry. 

The 

Welcome

 page is displayed again. 

¤

Touch the 

Save

 option to save your settings. 

Area (Dial Code)

Local Prefix

Local Area Code

L

¿

ç

0

89

Area (Dial Code)

089

Skip

Settings

Save

Settings

Status bar

Contains the internal handset name (e.g., 

INT 1

; if multiple handsets 

are registered) and icons that display the current settings and the 
operating status of the phone. To discover the meaning of the icons, 
see user manual.

Touch the status bar to display the status page.

Current date

Time

Open call lists

Open Contacts 

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