thank you for your comment on April 26, 2009. You wrote:

"After upgrading to Firmware-Version: 021840000000 / 043.00 I have problems with prefix which is automatically added to numbers which are from the same prefix. I dial like 030-1234 and 030030-1234 is dialed by the phone. My numbers are stored in the phonebook with prefix because of flexible dialing in case of voip connections.
Shortly after resetting the gigaset by removing the power plug everything is fine but after some time the problem occurs again. Is this a bug in the new firmware?"
Source: www.gigaset-blog.com

We are taking this bug very serious and want to eliminate it. This is why my colleagues from Product Management and me need more information about this issue, in order to improve the Firmware. We have some questions for you:

First, will the prefix be added for fixed-line and/or IP calls?

Second, which is your current configuration? Did you define in the Web Configurator -> Settings -> Telephony -> Dialling Plans the "Local prefix/area code"? Did you activate in the Web configurator "Predial area code for local calls trough VoIP"?

Third, do you use dialling plans?

We from Siemens Gigaset would like to get in direct contact with you to solve the problem. The best thing for us would be if you could contact me on mschaeufele(at)gmail.com. I would make contact then between you and my colleagues from Product Management.
If you prefer to stay anonym please answer here on this blog.

Thank you very much for your cooperation! This is the spirit and intended purpose of this Gigaset-Blog!

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The successors of the Siemens Gigaset 1000 Models (see Retro Special 2: The 1000 Models) was the Siemens Gigaset 2000 series. Those Siemens Gigaset models were launched in 1997, offering improvements in convenience and design. The portfolio included the Siemens Gigaset 2015 with an answering machine and a “pocket line” – handsets that were designed to fit into any pocket. These models were also the first to have a base station suitable for mounting on the wall.

ECO DECT is a new technology that reduces the power consumption and transmission power of DECT phones.

ECO DECT benefits overview

* Up to 60% less energy use thanks to an energy-saving power supply in comparison to our conventional cordless phones

* ECO Mode - for reduction of transmitting power by 80% for all registered handsets – in comparison to when ECO Mode is not activated and our conventional cordless phones (dependent on distance from base station).

* Variable reduction of transmitting power according to distance between handset and base station for all registered handsets – in comparison to when ECO Mode is not activated and our conventional cordless phones (Dependent on distance from base station).

How much energy does ECO DECT save?

ECO DECT-based Gigaset phones can cut power consumption by 60% compared to conventional Gigaset handsets. Assuming that a phone is used for an average of 2 hours a day, the switched-mode power supply can cut power consumption by roughly 2 watts (from 3.5 to 1.3 watts).

Extrapolating that figure for the 39 million households in Germany, for example, annual savings would amount to 80 megawatts. Moreover, fewer raw materials like copper and iron are needed to manufacture a switched-mode power supply than a power supply for a linear handset.

How does ECO DECT help the environment?

ECO DECT-based Gigaset phones are now supplied exclusively with switched-mode power supplies. They cut power consumption by up to 60% compared with conventional linear power supplies.

Will Gigaset phones with ECO DECT cost more for consumers?

No, consumers will not have to pay more for ECO DECT-based Gigaset phones. We have ECO DECT-based Gigaset phones in all price categories.

Is there a radiation risk with ECO DECT-based Gigaset phones?

The international limits for radio wave transmission ensure that there are no risks. Our products fall well below these recommended limits. Further information about the discussion on radio waves and health is provided by the World Health Organization on their website (www.who.int/peh-emf/en)

Even though there is still no scientific evidence that radio waves emitted by DECT phones are harmful, SHC’s approach is to equip all its Gigaset phones with functions that enable the automatic or manual reduction of transmitting power.

Will ECO DECT technology impact performance of the phone?

No, you can expect the same superior performance in ECO DECT-based products as in all Gigaset phones. If you choose to use ECO Mode, you manually reduce the signal distance by 50%, or to 25 meters inside the home and 150 meters outside..

Are the inside components of ECO DECT phones environmentally friendly, too?

Yes. We’ve ensured that all steps in the production and disposal of ECO DECT and ECO Broadband products are as environmentally responsible and resource-conserving as possible. This starts with a solid, material-saving design and the use of environmentally friendly materials. We use state-of-the-art energy-saving machines and packaging and residual materials are systematically separated and recycled. The design, size and recyclable materials of the packaging play another key role

As far as logistics is concerned, the focus is on the use of an environmentally friendly means of transport, such as rail or ship, and on the efficient utilization of the vehicles’ cargo space. At the end of the chain, there is also service – here we avoid replacing parts and devices unnecessarily thanks to an individualized repair process. Finally, all remaining electronic waste is disposed of properly.

What about lead - are your products lead-free?

Yes. All of our Gigaset products have been lead free for more than three years now.