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 
• 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

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)

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

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

Technical Data

• Standards DECT, GAP, CATiq 2.0, SUOTA 
• Handset:
  - Standby: up to 180 hours
  - Talk time: up to 12 hours
  - Batteries: 2 x AAA (NiMH), rechargeable
  - Charging time: approx. 4,5 hours in base station
  - Range: in buildings: up to 50 m, outdoors: up to 300 m
  - Dimensions: 155 x 49 x 28 mm (H x W x D)
  - Weight: approx. 119 g (incl. batteries) 
• Charger:
  - Power supply: 230 V plug-in power adaptor
  - Dimensions: 38 x 70 x 77 mm (H x W x D)
  - Weight: 36 g
  - Charger suited for wall mounting 
• Scope of supply:
  - 1 Handset Gigaset A690HX
  - 1 Charger
  - 1 Plug in power adapter
  - 2 AAA rechargeable batteries (NiMH)
  - 1 Battery compartment cover
  - 1 User manual 
• Appliance colour:
  - Black
  - White 
• Datasheet-Version 23.09.2019