Gigaset C28H User Guide

The handset at a glance

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The handset at a glance

Note:

Pictures in this user manual may differ from the actual product.

1 Display in idle status 2 Charge status of the batteries (page 2) 3 Display keys 4 Control key

t Access to base station’s Calls list. s Access to base station’s directory.

5 Line keys

Answer an incoming call for Line 1/Line 2. Make a call from Line 1/Line 2. Start a second call from Line 2 while telephoning from Line 1 and vice versa.

6 End Call key, On/Off key

End call, cancel function, return to idle status, activate/deactivate handset (press and hold in

idle status). 7 2.5-mm socket (mono) for headset 8 Pound (#) key

Enter # symbol.

Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in idle sta-

tus).

Switch between uppercase and lowercase let-

ters for text entry. 9 Redial/Pause key

Open redial list (in idle status) or insert a dial-

ing pause (when editing a number).

10 Microphone 11 Intercom/Hold/Conference key

Set up an internal call.

Switch between an external call and internal

party (handset/base station), or transfer a call

during an external call.

Set up a conference call between an external

line and an internal party (handset/base sta-

tion). Press and hold the key in hold-intercom

mode.

12 Star (*) key

Ring tone on/off (press and hold).

Switch temporarily to tone dialing (DTMF).

Switch between AM and PM during time set-

ting.

Switch number format in the Calls list.

13 Handsfree key

Answer or place a call in speaker mode.

Switch between speaker on and speaker off (in

off-the-hook mode).

14 Talk/Flash key

Answer or start a call.

Key flashes: incoming call.

Add a flash (in the directory).

Send FLASH (when off the hook).

15 Reception indicator (page 2)

The handset at a glance

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Overview of handset’s display icons

Reception indicator

Handset is linked with the base station. Flashes: the handset is out of range or not registered

Charge status of the batteries

= e U (empty to full) = flashes: batteries almost empty = U flashes: batteries charging

Ê ËIs shown when the respective line is off the

hook, in external talk mode, in use mode or on hold.

Is displayed in the Calls lists to show the line on which the call came in.

Off-Hook

Outgoing call initiated or during a call. Flashes: indicates incoming call,

L2CALL in the display heade r shows the line

of the incoming call

L1CALL /

Calls list icon

Entries stored in the base station‘s Calls list. Flashes: New missed calls in the Calls list

Voic e m ai l e nvelo pe

At least one new message on voice mailbox

Handsfree icon

Handsfree mode activated

Ringer off icon

Ring tone volume of handset is turned off

Answering machine icon Answering machine at the base station is

switched on for Line 1 / Line 2 / Line 1 and Line 2.

Flashes: answering machine is recording or is being operated by another handset or there are new messages on the answering machine

Contents

The handset at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview of handset’s display icons . . . . . 2

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Notes on the operating instructions 5

Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Example: menu input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Gigaset C28H – First Steps . . . . . . . . . . 6

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . . . . 6

Registering and de-registering handsets . 7

Changing the base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating the handset . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Returning to idle status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using several handsets . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Changing the name of a handset . . . . . . . 12

Changing the display language . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Activating/deactivating auto answer . . . 13 Adjusting the loudspeaker and

earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing ring tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Activating/deactivating the

key-touch tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . . . . . . 16

FCC / ACTA Information . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

End-user limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Menu of the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Safety precautions

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Safety precautions*

Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the bottom of the device.

Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type. Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries, as they may pose a health hazard or cause injury.

Do not charge the handset in the charging unit or base station while the headset is connected.

Make sure the rechargeable battery is inserted in the correct direction.

Use the battery specified in these operating instructions.

The phone may affect medical equipment, so always turn your phone off before entering a hospital or doctor's office.

Notice to Hearing Aid Wearers: This phone system is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.

Do not operate the phone in places where there is a risk of explosion (such as paint workshops).

Do not install the base station in the bathroom. The handset and base station are not splash-proof (see page 14).

Drivers must not use the phone while driving.

The phone must be turned off at all times in aircraft. Make sure the phone cannot be switched on accidentally.

If you give your telephone to someone else, you should also provide the operating instructions.

Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.

Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated!

*also see page17

Notes on the operating instructions

This section explains the meaning of certain symbols and typographical conventions used in this user guide.

Symbols used

On / Off (example)

Select one of the two menu functions specified.

~ Enter digits or letters.

§Back§ The display keys' current func-

tions are shown in reverse and are highlighted in the lower display line. Press the display key below to launch the function.

q Press the top or the bottom of

the control key: scroll up or down.

c / Q / * etc.

Press the corresponding key of the handset.

Example: menu input

In the user guide, the steps you need to perform are shown in abbreviated form. This is illustrated here using "Changing the display language" as an example.

What you need to do is explained in the box.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset

¢ Language ¢ English / Español /

Français

¤ With the handset in idle status, press the

right display key to open the main menu.

¤ Select Settings using the control key q

– press the control key at the top or bottom.

¤ Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the

function Settings.

The Settings submenu is displayed.

¤ Press the bottom of the control key s

repeatedly until Handset is selected.

¤ Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the

function.

The Handset submenu is displayed.

¤ Press the bottom of the control key s

repeatedly until Language is selected.

¤ Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the

function.

The Language submenu is displayed.

¤ Select the language you want using the

control key q – press the control key at the top or bottom.

¤ Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the

selected language.

The language is now changed for all text.

Gigaset C28H – First Steps

Underside of the charging cradle

Gigaset C28H – First Steps

Package contents

u One Gigaset C28H handset with battery

cover

u Two batteries u One belt clip u One Gigaset charging cradle u One AC adapter for the charging cradle u One User Guide

Headset socket

Which headsets are compatible?

Please call the Service number 1-866-247-8758 or contact us at www.gigaset.com/service

Caution:

Do not charge the handset in the charging unit or base station while the headset is connected.

Connecting the charging cradle

¤ First connect the power adapter to the

charging cradle (1) and then the AC power adapter to the 110V AC power socket (2) as shown below.

for information.

Setting up the handset for use

Inserting the batteries

Caution:

Use only rechargeable Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) UL-approved AAA batteries. Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the batteries could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.

Note:

If attached, remove the belt clip before opening the battery cover.

¤ Open the battery cover.

¤ Insert the batteries according to the cor-

rect polarity (see diagram).

The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment.

¤ Close the cover, and press the top so that

it clicks into place.

Gigaset C28H – First Steps

Attaching the belt clip

There are notches on the sides of the handset for attaching the belt clip, nearly at the same height as the handset earpiece.

¤ Press the belt clip onto the back of the

handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage the notches.

Placing the handset in the charging cradle

¤ Place the handset in the charging cradle

with the handset's display facing outwards.

Registering and de-registering handsets

Before you can use additional handsets, you must first register them to the base station.

A Gigaset C28H handset can be registered with up to four base stations.

Registering the Gigaset C28H handset

On the handset

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Registration

¢ Register HS

q Select the base you want to reg-

ister your handset with and

§OK§. Bases that have been

press registered will be marked by ½.

~ Enter the system PIN of the base

station and press

The handset will be registered.

On the base station

Within 60 secs. press and hold the registration/page key (approx. 5 secs.) on the base station.

§OK§.

De-registering handsets

You can de-register any registered handset from your Gigaset C285.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Registration

¢ Unregister HS

~ Enter the base station’s system

PIN and press

q Select the handset you want to

de-register and press

§OK§ Press the display key to confirm

deletion.

§OK§.

Changing the base station

If your handset is registered to more than one base station, you can set it to a particular base station or to the base station that has the best reception (Best Base).

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Registration

¢ Select Base

q Select one of the registered

base stations or Best Base and

§OK§.

press

Charging the batteries for the first time

¤ To charge the batteries, leave the handset

in the charging cradle continuously for

ten hours.

The alternately flashing battery icons = on the upper right side of the display screen indicate that the batteries are being charged.

Note:

– If the handset has turned itself off because its

batteries are empty, and you then place the handset into the base station, it will turn on automatically.

– Only place the handset into the base station

or charging cradle specifically intended for it.

– During handset operation, the battery icon

e indicates the charge status of the batter-

ies (page 1).

– The batteries may feel warm when they are

charging. This is not dangerous.

For questions and troubleshooting, seepage14.

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