Gigaset AS280 Duo SI-AS280DUO User Manual

AS180-AS280 / GRC EN / A31008-M2002-T101-1-8U19 / Overview.fm / 08.01.2009

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.

Wipe down the base station and handset with a 

damp cloth (no solvents) or an antistatic cloth. 

Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static. 

If the handset should come into contact with liq-

uid:

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Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.

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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.).

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When it has fully dried out, you will normally be 

able to use it again.

Read this user guide and the safety precautions carefully 

before use. Explain their content and the potential haz-

ards associated with using the telephone to your chil-

dren.

Only use the mains adapter supplied.

Fit only the recommended, rechargeable 

 page 11), i.e. never use any 

other battery type or non-rechargeable batter-

ies 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 hum-

ming 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 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.

Batteries should not be disposed of in general 

household waste. Observe the local waste dis-

posal 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 collec-

tion of used equipment serve to prevent poten-

tial harm to the environment and to health. 

They are a precondition for the re-use and recy-

cling of used electrical and electronic equip-

ment.

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.

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You are helping to protect the environment with 

your Gigaset AS180/AS280.

Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug 

and uses less 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 sta-

tion.
You can reduce the transmission power of the 

handset and base station even more by using 

Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ (see Menu tree 

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Eco Mode: 80% transmission power reduc-

tion in standby mode and during a call (the 

range of the base station is reduced).

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Eco Mode+: 100% transmission power deac-

tivation in standby mode (top left display icon 

½

). 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.