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9Saving VoIP access data

Precondition for the following steps:

Before you can use VoIP to phone any other subscribers on the Internet, the fixed line network

or the mobile phone network, you need a VoIP account.

> Set up a VoIP account with a VoIP provider.

> Have the VoIP account data you received from your VoIP provider to hand.

You will need:

> Your registration name (login ID), your password and, if applicable (provider-dependent),

a user name (often this is your VoIP phone number).

> Your personal auto-configuration code (activation code), if your provider supports "auto-

matic configuration".

Starting the configuration process

Instead of using the following procedure, you can also enter the VoIP access data using your

PC (steps

to ):

> Launch the Web browser on your PC.

> Enter the URL http://www.gigaset-config.com in the address field of the Web browser

and press the return key.

You 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.

When 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.

> Press the message key f on the handset.

If "Update firmware?" is shown in the display, an updated firmware is already available on

the Internet for your phone. Press the right-hand display key §Yes§.

The new firmware is loaded. The process takes approx. 3 minutes. The message key

will now flash again.

> Press the message key f to start configuration.

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10Saving VoIP access data

Starting the connection assistant, entering the PIN

Provided that your phone is set for auto-configuration (default setting), you will see the fol-

lowing display. Otherwise go to .

> Press the key below §Yes§ on the display

(= right display key).

> Using the number keys, enter the base

station's system PIN. By default, the PIN

is "0000".

> Press the right-hand display key §OK§.

If the connection assistant does not start properly, you can start it via the menu:

§Menu§

¢ m Settings ¢ Base ¢ Telephony ¢ Connection Assistant

If you have received an auto-

configuration code:

> Press the right-hand dis-

play key §Yes§.

> For more information,

see .

If you have received a regis-

tration name/password

and, if applicable, a user

name:

> Press the left-hand dis-

play key §No§.

> For more information,

see .

Start VoIP

connection

wizard?

No Yes

System PIN:

[ _ _ _ _ ]

Do you have a

code for auto

configuration?

No Yes

12Saving VoIP access data

Entering VoIP account data

If you have made all the required entries, Saved will appear on the display.

If your VoIP provider does not require a username, this

step can be skipped.

> Using the number keys, enter your username (user

ID) that you received from your VoIP provider. This

entry is case-sensitive.

> Press the right-hand display key §OK§.

> To switch between upper and lower case and digits, press the # key (several times if

necessary).

> Characters entered incorrectly can be deleted using the left display key X. The charac-

ter to the left of the cursor will be deleted.

> You can navigate within the input field using the control key p (press up/down).

> Using the number keys, enter your

authentication name (user ID). This

entry is case-sensitive.

> Press the right-hand display key §OK§.

> Using the number keys, enter your

authentication password. This entry is

case-sensitive.

> Press the right-hand display key §OK§.

You can enter five additional VoIP accounts (VoIP phone numbers) via your base station's

Web configurator.

You will find more information in the user guide on the enclosed CD.

Username:

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Authentication

Name:

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Authentication

Password:

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11Saving VoIP access data

Entering an auto-configuration code

Selecting a provider and loading provider data to the

base station

> Enter your auto-configuration code using the

keypad (max. 32 characters).

> Press the right-hand display key §OK§.

All data necessary for VoIP telephony is loaded

directly from the Internet to your phone.

Following successful download, Saved is shown in

the display.

Proceed as described under .

Select country is displayed briefly in the dis-

play. A list of countries is loaded and the first

country in the list is shown in the display.

> Press the bottom of the control key

repeatedly, until your country is dis-

played.

> Press the display key §OK§.

Select provider is displayed briefly in the dis-

play. A list of providers is loaded and the first

provider is shown in the display.

> Press the bottom of the control key

repeatedly, until your provider is dis-

played.

> Press the display key §OK§.

If your provider does not appear in the list, you have the following options:

> Press the left display key twice and continue as described in . However, you can

only make a call via VoIP once you have completed the provider details using the Web con-

figurator. Your VoIP provider will supply you with this data.

> Exit the connection assistant by holding the end call key a and entering the provider

and VoIP account details via the Web configurator.

You will find more detailed information about this in the user guide on the enclosed CD.

Code:

Ç OK

Germany

Ç V OK

Provider 1

Ç V OK

13Saving VoIP access data

Completing and testing VoIP settings

The handset switches to idle status. The idle display status is displayed.

If all the settings are correct and if the phone can establish a connection to the VoIP server,

the internal name of the handset will be displayed: (example)

Testing your VoIP connection

If a message is displayed when you are trying to make a call via VoIP, you can check the base

station's connection to the Internet by e.g. calling the Gigaset.net echo service:

> Enter one of the following phone numbers:

> Press the talk key c.

> When prompted, speak into the microphone on the handset.

If you hear your own voice, your base station is connected to the Internet.

If you do not hear your voice, check your phone and router settings.

You can now use your phone to make calls via the

fixed line network and the Internet! Callers can con-

tact you on your fixed line network number, your

Gigaset.net number or your VoIP number!

To ensure that you can always be reached via the Internet, the router must be permanently

connected to the Internet.

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12344#9 (French)

12342#9 (Dutch)

12345#9 (German)

12343#9 (Italian)

12346#9 (Spanish)

In the user guide on the enclosed CD, you will find detailed information

about setting up and operating your phone, as well as possible solutions

to frequently asked questions and common problems.

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14Gigaset.net directory entry

Entering your name in the Gigaset.net directory

Gigaset.net

is a VoIP service provided by Gigaset Communications GmbH, which you can

use to make free calls to other Gigaset VoIP users.

The first time you open the Gigaset.net directory, complete the following steps and an entry

will be created in the Gigaset.net directory for you.

> Press down on the control key p to open the handset directory.

> Press down on the control key p repeatedly until Gigaset.net is selected.

> Press the green talk key c.

A connection to the Gigaset.net online directory is established. You will see the following

display:

If an entry already exists with this name, the message "Please choose another name." will appear.

You will be prompted to enter a name again.

If an entry in the Gigaset.net directory is successful, the message "Name added to Gigaset.net"

will be shown.

*. Exclusion of liability

Gigaset.net is a voluntary service provided by Gigaset Communications GmbH with no liability or guaran-

tee for the availability of the network. This service can be terminated at any time with a notice period of

three months.

> Press the right-hand display key §Yes§. > Using the number keys, enter the name

that you would like to be listed under in

the Gigaset.net directory.

> Press the right-hand display key §OK§.

Start

Gigaset.net

wizard?

No Yes

Your nickname:

1happyuser

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15Making calls

Making calls

> Enter a phone number using your handset's number keys.

Please note that, even with local calls, you must always dial the area code for calls via VoIP

(provider-dependent).

> Briefly press the talk key c if you want to make a call via VoIP.

> Press and hold the talk key c if you want to make a call via the fixed line network.

An icon in the top right of the display tells you what line you are using for the call:

ç is displayed if you are making a call via VoIP.

æ is displayed if you are making a call via the fixed line network.

Issued by

Gigaset Communications GmbH, Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt

Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG

www.gigaset.com

Service (Customer Care)

We offer you support that is fast and tailored to your specific needs!

Our Online Support on the Internet can be reached any time from anywhere.

www.gigaset.com/customercare

It provides you with 24/7 support for all our products. It also provides a list of FAQs and

answers plus user guides and current software updates (if available for the product) for you

to download.

You will also find frequently asked questions and answers in the detailed user guide on the

enclosed CD or in the Internet at www.gigaset.com

For personal advice on our range of products and assistance with repairs or guarantee/war-

ranty claims you can contact us on:

UK helpdesk: 0 84 53 67 08 12.

Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling with regard to guarantee/warranty

claims.

Replacement or repair services are not offered in countries where our product is not sold by

authorised dealers.

Authorisation

This device is intended for analogue phone lines in the UK.

Voice over IP telephony is possible via the LAN interface if an additonal modem has been

connected.

Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration.

We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare that this device meets the essential

requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC.

A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity is available at this Internet address:

www.gigaset.com/docs

Please address any questions about DSL access and VoIP access to the respective

service provider.

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