Cordless Phone Gigaset A690 HX Black — DECT technology, long battery life

Gigaset A690 HX is a black cordless handset with DECT technology designed for reliable everyday voice communication at home or in a small office. The handset features a backlit monochrome graphic display, handsfree speaker with adjustable volume, a phonebook for up to 100 entries, and long battery runtimes — up to 14 hours of talk time and up to 180 hours standby. The ergonomic keypad with backlighting and large keys supports easy operation and programmable speed-dial keys.

Advantages

The Gigaset A690 HX offers clear handsfree calls, compatibility with hearing aids, and selectable ringtone profiles with 20 melodies and five volume levels plus crescendo. It supports caller ID display (name and number), call blocking for up to 32 numbers, redial of the last 10 numbers, and programmable DTMF or pulse dialing. The handset provides ergonomic operation with illuminated keys, visual call indication and time/date display on the standby screen.

Suitable for

• Home phone use with cordless mobility
• Small office or reception areas needing simple call handling
• Users who require long standby and talk times
• People needing large-font display and hearing-aid compatibility

Key specifications

• DECT cordless handset, model: Gigaset A690 HX (black)
• Display: backlit monochrome graphic, 96 × 64 pixels, 34 × 37 mm
• Phonebook: up to 100 names and numbers
• Talk time: up to 14 hours; Standby time: up to 180 hours
• Batteries: 2 × AAA NiMH rechargeable; charging time ~6 hours on base
• Range: up to 50 m indoors, up to 300 m outdoors
• Dimensions: 155 × 49 × 28 mm; Weight: approx. 119 g (with batteries)
• Call blocking: up to 32 numbers; Redial: last 10 different numbers

How to use

Insert two charged AAA NiMH batteries and place the handset on the base to charge for about 6 hours before first use. Use the large illuminated keys and the 4‑way navigation key to access the phonebook, call list and settings. To make a call, enter the number and press the call key; use the handsfree key for speaker calls. Program speed-dial numbers to keys 2–9 and set the desired ringtone and volume through the display menu. For incoming calls the display shows caller name or number when available.

Usage recommendations

For optimal battery life, fully charge the handset before first use and avoid leaving the handset discharged for long periods. Place the base station centrally in the coverage area to maximise indoor range and ensure clear DECT signal quality.