Quick Setup GuideTable of ContentsSimple step-by-step installation1Safety precautions3Safety precautions2Warning:2Read the safety precautions and the user guide on the CD before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children.2> Only use the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base station or charging cradle.2> Only use the recommended, rechargeable batteries, i.e. never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery ty...2> Insert rechargeable batteries with the correct polarity, and use them in accordance with the user guide (polarity symbols are displayed in or on the handset's battery compartment).2> 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.2> The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.2> Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when the handsfree function is activated. Otherwise, you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing.2> Do not install the charging cradle in bathrooms or shower areas. The handset, base station and charging cradle are not splashproof.2> The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms within a temperature range of +41 F to +113 F.2> Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard, e.g., paint shops.2> Never expose the telephone to any of the following: heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical appliances.2> Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids, and vapors.2> If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide.2> Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by our Service Center, as they could interfere with other wireless services.2> All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from general household waste, using the sites designated by local authorities.2> Unplug this product from the wall telephone jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use damp cloth for cleaning.2> Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating. These o...2> This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.2> To reduce the risk of electric shock or burns, do not disassemble this product. Take it to a qualified service center when ser...2> Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. Therefore we suggest a surge arrestor.2> Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.2Warning:2When the keypad lock is active, you cannot call emergency numbers.2In the event of a power outage, your cordless telephone will not operate. The cordless telephone requires electricity for operation. You should have a telephone that does not require electricity available for use during power outages.3VoIP service may not work during a power outage, or when the Internet connection fails or becomes overloaded.3If your power is out or your Internet connection is down, be aware that your VoIP service may not work. Consider installing a backup power supply, maintaining a traditional phone line, or having a wireless phone as a backup.3Package contents4Gigaset A580 IP base station4Power adapter for connecting the base station to a power outlet4Phone cord for connecting the base station to the fixed-line telephone network4Ethernet (LAN) cable for connecting the base station to a router (LAN/Internet)4Gigaset A58H handset4Two batteries for the handset (uncharged)4Battery compartment cover for the handset4Handset charging cradle4Power adapter for connecting the charging cradle to a power outlet4CD with the user guide for your Gigaset. If the firmware for your base station is updated, the user guide will also be updated and made available for download on the Internet at www.gigaset.com.4Keys and functions on the handset5Display keys Start a function that is displayed on the left or right of the bottom display line5Press up: Handsfree key d Switch between earpiece and handsfree mode (key lights up)5Press down: Talk key c After entering number: start dialing via VoIP/fixed line network (press and hold/press briefly); answer call5Control key: Press up: Set call volume, ringer and advisory tones5Press down: Open directory5Press up/down: Navigate menus and text5Press up: Message key f Open call lists and message lists; Flashes: New message or new call or New base station firmware/new provider profile available5Press down: end call, On/Off key a End call, cancel function (press briefly) Return to idle status (press and hold) Switch handset on/off (press and hold)5Fast Access key (press and hold): Messages on a network mailbox (service provider specific)5* key: Ringer on/off (press and hold)5# key: Keypad lock on/off (press and hold)5Flash/pause key5Opens list of internal handsets5Connection overview6Connecting the charging cradle to the power supply and charging the batteries6Connecting the phone cord and power cable to the base station6Connecting the base station to the fixed-line telephone network (PSTN) and the power supply6To connect the base station to the Internet, first connect the base station to the router (connection via router and modem or via router with integrated modem)6PC in LAN (optional) - for advanced configuration of the Gigaset A580 IP base station6Preparing the handset7Inserting the supplied batteries and closing the battery cover7Then press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place.7Connecting the charging cradle and charging the batteries7Connecting the phone cord and power cable to the base station8Insert the phone cord connector into the phone jack connection at the rear of the base station.8Insert the power cable of the power adapter into the power connector at the rear of the base station.8Insert both cables into their respective cable recesses.8Connecting the base station to the fixed-line telephone network and power supply8Then insert the power adapter into the power outlet.8Connecting the base station with a router (Internet)9Insert the other side of the Ethernet cable into a open LAN port on your router.9Connecting the PC to the router (optional)9Connecting the base station8Connecting the base station9Saving VoIP access data16Gigaset.net directory entry10Entering your name in the Gigaset.net directory10Gigaset.net is a VoIP service provided by Gigaset Communications GmbH, which you can use to make free calls to other Gigaset VoI...10A connection to the Gigaset.net online directory is established. You will see the following display:10Start10Gigaset.net10wizard?10Testing your VoIP connection11You can test the Gigaset.net connection to the Internet by calling the Gigaset.net echo service:1112341#9 (English) 12344#9 (French)1112342#9 (Dutch) 12345#9 (German)1112343#9 (Italian) 12346#9 (Spanish)11If you hear your own voice, your base is connected to the Internet. If you do not hear your voice, check your phone and router settings.11Instead of using the following procedure, you can also enter the VoIP access data using your PC (steps to ):12You are connected to your base station's Web configurator. You can find a description of the Web configurator in the user guide on the enclosed CD.12Precondition for the following steps:12You will need:12Starting the configuration process12When your handset is sufficiently charged (approx. 20 minutes after you have placed it in the charging cradle), the Message key f on the handset flashes.12Starting the connection wizard, entering the PIN13Start VoIP13connection13wizard?13Selecting a provider and loading provider data on the base station14Select country is displayed briefly in the display. A list of countries is loaded and the first country in the list is shown in the display.14Germany14Select provider is displayed briefly in the display. A list of providers is loaded and the first provider is shown in the display.14Provider 114You will find more detailed information about this in the user guide on the enclosed CD.14Entering VoIP account data15If your VoIP provider does not require a username, this step can be skipped.15If you have made all the required entries, Saved will appear on the display.15Completing and testing VoIP settings16The handset switches to idle status. The idle display status is displayed.16INT 116If a VoIP connection cannot be established, a corresponding message will be shown in the display.16Gigaset.net directory entry11Saving VoIP access data12Saving VoIP access data13Saving VoIP access data14Saving VoIP access data15Making calls17Making calls17Or17ç is displayed if you are making a call via VoIP.17æ is displayed if you are making a call via the fixed-line telephone (PSTN) network.17Service (Customer Care)18This telephone system equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part...18These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Some cord...18However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this telephone system does caus...181. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.182. Increase the separation between the base station and receiver.183. Connect the base station into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.184. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.18This phone system is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.18The installation of the base unit should allow at least 8 inches between the base and persons to be in compliance with FCC RF ex...18VoIP customers may need to provide location or other information to their VoIP providers, and update this information if they change locations, for their VoIP 911 service to function properly.18Please address any questions about DSL and VoIP access to your service provider.18Size: 820 KBPages: 18Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsThe handset at a glance2Overview of display icons3The base station at a glance3Contents4Safety precautions8Gigaset A580 IP - more than just making calls9VoIP - making calls via the Internet10Gigaset HDSP - telephony with brilliant sound quality10First steps11Checking the package contents11Setting up the handset for use12Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover12Connecting the charging cradle14Initial charging and discharging of the batteries15Setting the date and time15Registering the handset to the base station17Installing the base station18Connecting the base station191. Connect the phone cord and power lead to the base station202. Connect the base station to the fixed line network and the electrical power supply203. Connect the base station with the router (Internet)21Making settings for VoIP telephony22Starting the connection wizard22Downloading VoIP provider data24Entering user data for your first VoIP account25Completing the VoIP settings27No connection to the Internet/VoIP server28What would you like to do next?30Operating the handset31Using the Control key31Using the Display keys31Using the keys on the keypad32Correcting text entry errors32Using the menus32Main menu (first menu level)32Submenus32Reverting to idle status33Activating/deactivating the handset33Activating/deactivating the keypad lock33Using this guide34Menu trees35Phone menu35Web configurator menu38Making calls with VoIP and the fixed line network39Making an external call39Entering an IP address (provider-dependent)41Canceling the dialing operation41Dialing emergency numbers - defining dialing plans41Ending a call42Accepting a call42Caller ID43Call display43Screen display with CID (fixed line network)44VoIP: Displaying the called party's phone number (COLP)45Using speaker mode45Activating/deactivating speaker mode45Muting the handset46Deactivating your handset's microphone46Making cost-effective calls46VoIP telephony via Gigaset.net47Opening the Gigaset.net directory48After opening the Gigaset.net directory for the first time48Searching for subscribers in the Gigaset.net directory49Using other functions51Managing your own entry51Calling a Gigaset.net subscriber52Network services53Blocking your Caller ID - Anonymous calling53Activating/deactivating "anonymous calling" for all calls53Activating/deactivating "anonymous calling" for the next call53Further network services for fixed line networks53Functions during a call54Further network services for VoIP54Settings for all calls54Functions during a call56Using lists58using the Last Number Redial list58Dialing from the Last Number Redial list58Managing entries in the Last Number Redial list58Opening lists with the Message key59Network Mailbox lists59Calls list59Open the Calls list60Managing entries in the Calls list61Displaying CID information62Selecting from the Calls list62Using the directory63Saving the first number in the directory63Storing a number in the directory64Order of directory entries64Selecting a directory entry64Dialing with the directory64Managing directory entries65Using Shortcut keys65Transferring the directory to another handset66Copying a displayed number to the directory66Copying a number from the directory66Using the network mailbox67Configuring the network mailbox for fast access67Assigning key 1 of the handset, changing assignments67Calling the network mailbox and listening to messages68Listening to messages on the network mailbox68ECO DECT: Conserving energy70Activating/deactivating Eco mode70Setting the alarm clock71Activating/deactivating the alarm clock71Changing the wake-up time71When the alarm clock rings…71Using multiples handsets72Registering handsets72Registering another Gigaset A58H handset on the Gigaset A580 IP72Registering other handsets on the Gigaset A580 IP73De-registering handsets73Locating a handset ("paging")74Changing a handset's internal number74Changing the name of a handset75Making internal calls75Transferring a call to another handset76Initiating internal consultation call, conference call76Accepting/rejecting call waiting during an internal call77Handset settings78Changing the date and time78Changing the display language78Activating/deactivating the screensaver79Setting the screensaver80Quickly accessing functions80Changing the assignment of the Display key80Activating/deactivating auto answer81Changing the handsfree/earpiece volume81Setting the volume during a call81Adjusting the volume via the menu81Setting ringers82Setting the ringer volume82Setting the ringer melody82Activating/deactivating the ringer83Activating/deactivating advisory tones83Setting the battery low tone84Restoring the handset default settings84Setting the base station via the handset85Protecting against unauthorized access85Changing the system PIN85Resetting the system PIN85Restoring the base station to the factory settings86Resetting the base station via the menu86Resetting the base station using a key on the base station86Activating/deactivating music on hold87Setting default connection87Entering local and extra area codes88Entering a local area code88Entering extra codes88Updating the base station firmware88Starting the firmware update manually89Automatic firmware update89Making VoIP settings on the handset90Using the connection wizard90Changing settings without the connection wizard90Downloading your VoIP provider's settings90Entering/changing VoIP user data91Setting the phone's IP address in LAN92Activating/deactivating dynamic assignment92Viewing/changing the base station IP address92Viewing/changing the subnet mask93Viewing/changing the DNS server93Viewing/changing the default gateway to the Internet93Activating/deactivating the display of VoIP status messages94Checking the base station MAC address94Operating the base station on the PABX95Changing the dialing mode95Setting recall95Setting access codes (external line prefixes)95Setting pauses96Changing pause after line activity96Changing the pause after the Flash key96Switching temporarily to touch tone dialing (DTMF)96Setting the phone with the PC97Connecting the PC with the telephone's Web configurator97Logging in, setting the Web configurator language99Logging off99Using the Web pages100Menu bar100Navigation area101Working area101Making changes101Applying changes102Buttons102Opening Web pages102Setting the phone with the Web configurator103Configuring the IP104Assigning the IP address104Allowing access from other networks105Entering an HTTP proxy server (only when connected to an internal company network)106Configuring telephone connections107Configuring the VoIP connection108Saving settings on the phone114Activating a new connection115Configuring the fixed line connection115Configuring the Gigaset.net connection115Optimizing voice quality for VoIP connections116Saving settings on the phone119Voice quality and infrastructure119Setting the telephone's default connection120Activating the fixed line network connection as an alternate connection120Assigning send and receive numbers to handsets121Activating Call Forwarding for VoIP connections122Entering your own area code, activating/deactivating an automatic area code for VoIP123Defining dialing plans - cost control124Defining dialing plans124Activating/deactivating dialing plans125Deleting dialing plans126Emergency numbers126Activating/deactivating network mailbox, entering numbers126Entering numbers127Activating/deactivating the network mailbox127Setting DTMF signaling for VoIP127Defining Flash key functions for VoIP (hook flash)128Configuring call forwarding via VoIP128Defining local communication ports for VoIP129Messaging131Saving messenger access data131Configuring incoming e-mail133Configuring info services/activating idle display134Changing internal handset numbers and names134Transferring handset directories to/from the PC135Loading the directory file from the PC to the handset136Loading the directory from the handset to the PC136Deleting the directory137Directory file content (vcf file)137Activating VoIP status message display137Starting a firmware update138Firmware update from local firmware file139Activating/deactivating the automatic version check139Copying the date/time from time server140Querying the phone status141Getting help with your phone142Questions and answers142Using VoIP status codes146Checking service information149Base station service information149Handset service information149Protecting our environment150Our environmental mission statement150Environmental management system150Ecological energy consumption150Disposal150Appendix151Care151Contact with liquid151Specifications151Recommended batteries151Handset operating times/charging times152Base station power consumption152Power consumption of the charging cradle152General specifications153Pin connections on the telephone jack153Writing and editing text153Writing text/names154Industry Canada Certification155FCC / ACTA Information156Safety precautions158Service (Customer Care)160End-user limited warranty160Gigaset A580 IP - free software164GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE165Accessories172Glossary173Index186Mounting the charging cradle to the wall196Mounting the base station to the wall196Size: 3.11 MBPages: 197Language: EnglishOpen manual
