Gigaset AS690HX

Reliable quality for daily communication

  • Universal handset to supplement the following:
    • Gigaset DECT base stations
    • DECT/GAP telephone base stations of other manufacturers
    • DECT/GAP routers (e.g., AVM FRITZ!Box)
    • Routers with DECT CAT-iq 2.0
  • Illuminated black and white graphic display with brilliant contrast
  • Handsfree talking in best sound quality
  • Call block function for up to 32 numbers
  • HD Voice with selectable sound profiles
  • Telephone book for up to 150 names and numbers with VIP setting
  • Ergonomic keypad made of high quality material
  • Long talk and standby time of up to 12 and 180 hours

Audio quality

  • Excellent audio performance: handset complies with CAT-iq 2.0 audio requirements (HD Voice)
  • Handsfree talking on the handset in best sound quality
  • Adjustable volume of handset sound (5 levels)
  • Two sound profiles for optimal hearing
  • Ringer melody output in handset via handsfree speaker
  • Ringer melodies with adjustable volume setting (5 levels)
  • Advisory tone for key confirmation, low battery, charging contact and when reaching the limit of the base station range
  • Hearing aid compatible

Telephone book and dialling functions

  • Telephone book for up to 150 names and numbers with VIP setting
  • Large font in dial mode for improved readability
  • Dial preparation (input of phone number before the actual dialling procedure) with correction option
  • Redial of the last 10 different numbers
  • Programmable speed dial shortcut keys (keys 2 - 9)
  • Dialling procedure: Dual-tone multi-frequency dialling (DTMF), pulse dialling (DP)
  • Dialling key
  • Phonebook transfer between handsets or to a CATiq base station

Display

  • Illuminated black and white graphic display with brilliant contrast
  • 34 x 37 mm (H x W), 5.1 cm / 2" (diagonal), 96 x 64 pixel
  • Display illumination: white
  • In standby mode
    • Display of date and time
    • Display of field strength and battery charge status
    • Display keys for fast selection of functions
  • During a call: Display of call duration

Menu

  • Convenient menu guidance in various languages (D, GB, F, I, E, P, TR, etc.)
  • Simple operation via symbols, text based menu and soft keys

Call display and signalling

  • Call display with number or name (CLIP / CNIP)
  • For incoming and missed calls
  • Optical indication of call in display and via flashing handsfree key
  • Adjustable ringtones
    • 25 melodies in handset
    • 5 adjustable volume levels / OFF
  • Individual ringtones for external, internal, VIP-calls and alarm clock
  • Call block function for up to 32 numbers
    • Locally in the handset for CATiq- and GAP-System
    • Easy transfer of an incoming number to call block list
  • Anonymous call suppression: Calls without CLIP number are only indicated visually
  • Day / night mode: Timed ringtone deactivation on handset, with the exception of VIP contacts

Telephone book and dialling functions

  • Telephone book for up to 150 names and numbers with VIP setting
  • Large font in dial mode for improved readability
  • Dial preparation (input of phone number before the actual dialling procedure) with correction option
  • Redial of the last 10 different numbers
  • Programmable speed dial shortcut keys (keys 2 - 9)
  • Dialling procedure: Dual-tone multi-frequency dialling (DTMF), pulse dialling (DP)
  • Dialling key
  • Phonebook transfer between handsets or to a CATiq base station

Display

  • Illuminated black and white graphic display with brilliant contrast
  • 34 x 37 mm (H x W), 5.1 cm / 2" (diagonal), 96 x 64 pixel
  • Display illumination: white
  • In standby mode:
    • Display of date and time
    • Display of field strength and battery charge status
    • Display keys for fast selection of functions
  • During a call: Display of call duration

Menu

  • Convenient menu guidance in various languages (D, GB, F, I, E, P, TR, etc.)
  • Simple operation via symbols, text based menu and soft keys

Call display and signalling

  • Call display with number or name (CLIP / CNIP)
  • For incoming and missed calls
  • Optical indication of call in display and via flashing handsfree key
  • Adjustable ringtones:
    • 25 melodies in handset
    • 5 adjustable volume levels / OFF
  • Individual ringtones for external, internal, VIP-calls and alarm clock
  • Call block function for up to 32 numbers
    • Locally in the handset for CATiq- and GAP-System
    • Easy transfer of an incoming number to call block list
  • Anonymous call suppression: Calls without CLIP number are only indicated visually
  • Day / night mode: Timed ringtone deactivation on handset, with the exception of VIP contacts

Display of missed calls / caller list

  • Display and flashing message key indicate missed calls and provide convenient access to message list
  • Direct dialling out of missed calls list
  • List of the last 25 missed calls with number / name and time

Keypad

  • Ergonomic keypad made of high quality material (metal dome technology)
  • Easy handling due to large keys
  • 12 numeric keys and 2 soft keys
    • Soft key on right hand side individually programmable
  • 4-way navigation key
  • Illuminated keypad and navigation area: amber-coloured
  • Illuminated "pick up" / hands free key (green LED)
  • Illuminated "hang-up" / message key (red LED)
  • Keypad protection on/off through #-key
  • Ringer tone on/off through *-key
  • Dialling key (programmable flash times)

Additional functions

  • Plug & Play - very easy installation: unpack, plug in, and call (handset registered ex works)
  • Alarm clock feature with adjustable melody and snooze function
  • Baby monitor (baby alarm) with intercom function
    • to an external device, such as a mobile telephone
    • or to an internal device, such as an additional handset
  • Settings, telephone book, caller list, date and time function are protected against power failure

ECO DECT

  • Automatic reduction of the transmitting power depending on the distance between the handset and the base station
  • Radiation-free in standby mode, even if several handsets are used, as long as all registered handsets support ECO DECT

Compatibility notice:

More information regarding the functions of the handset in connection with the individual Gigaset base stations and other telephone base stations / routers can be found under www.gigaset.com/compatibility.