Gigaset C300, C300A User Manual

C300 - C300 A

Gigaset Communications GmbH
Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt
Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH
under trademark license of Siemens AG.
As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the
trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset'.

© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010

All rights reserved. Subject to availability.

www.gigaset.com

C300 - C300 A

GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.

Gigaset C300/C300A – your high-quality accessory

Gigaset C300/C300A – your high-quality accessory

Congratulations on your purchase of this latest generation Gigaset.
Your Gigaset can do a lot more than just make calls:

Directory for up to 250 entries

Save phone numbers and names to the directory (¢ page 30). You can designate important
entries as VIPs (Very Important Persons). VIP calls are then recognized by their ringer and their
color in the directory (¢ page 30).

If you don't (always) want it to ring

Use time control for calls (¢ page 45) or ensure that all calls from a withheld number are not
signaled (¢ page 45).

Other practical information

Transfer the directory from an existing Gigaset handset (¢ page 31), use the shortcut func­tion (¢ page 31) and adjust the color and contrast of the display to your requirements
(¢ page 44).

Protect our environment

Gigaset Green Home – Be environmentally aware when using your phone. Details about our
ECO DECT products can be found at www.gigaset.com/service.

Further information on your phone can be found at www.gigaset.com/gigasetc300

After purchasing your Gigaset phone, please register it at www.gigaset.com/service – this
will ensure any questions you may have or warranty services you request are dealt with even fas­ter!

.

Have fun using your new phone!

1

Overview

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Overview

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Redial Menu

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1 Signal strength (¢ page 17)

Color changes when Eco Mode is activated
(¢ page 40)

2 Control key (¢ page 20)

Mute microphone (¢ page 29)

3 Ta lk/Han dsfre e key

Flashes: incoming call;
Lights up: handsfree mode activated;
accept call; start dialing (press briefly);
open redial list (press and hold)
During a call: switch between earpiece and
handsfree mode (¢ page 29)

4 Key 1

Dial answering machine (C300A)/
Network mailbox (press and hold)

5 Asterisk key

Activate/deactivate ringer (press and hold);
With an open connection: switch between
pulse dialing/tone dialing (press briefly)

6 Message key (¢ page 32)

Access to call and message lists;
Flashes: new message

7 Microphone
8 Recall/Flash key

- Recall (flash)

- Insert a dialing pause (press and hold)

9 Pound key

Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in
idle status);
Toggles between uppercase/lowercase
and digits

10 End call key, On/Off key

End call; cancel function; go back one menu
level (press briefly); back to idle status

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8

(press and hold); activate/deactivate handset

(press and hold in idle status)
11 Display keys (¢ page 4)
12 Display in idle status
13 Battery charge status (¢ page 17)

14 Answering machine icon (C300A only)

Answering machine switched on;

Flashes: answering machine is recording

a message or is being operated by another

internal party

Please note

To c han ge the display language, proceed as
described on page 43.

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Overview

Understanding the display icons

The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of
your telephone:

Signal strength i (¢ page 17)

Keypad locked (¢ page 22)
Ringer switched off (¢ page 45)
Answering machine activated (C300A only)

Battery charging (¢ page 17)
Battery charge status (¢ page 17)

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Redial Menu

Display during external call:

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1234567890

00:03:11

Menu

Current time (¢ page 16)
Current day, month and year (¢ page 16)

Name of the handset (¢ page 43)

Number of new messages:

u à on the network mailbox / answ. mach. (¢ page 32)
u ™ in the missed calls list (¢ page 32)

Alarm switched on and wake up time set (¢ page 40)

Display keys (¢ page 4)

Connection established

Number (or name) of caller (¢ page 27)

Call duration
Display key (¢ page 4)

u Two-way recording on answering machine (¢ page 36)
u Set call volume (¢ page 44)
u Access service information

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Using the display keys

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Other display icons:

Establishing a connection

Connection established

onnection cannot
be established or con­nection interrupted

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External call (¢ page 27)

ØÜÚ

Answering machine
is recording (¢ page 34)

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Ø

Please wait...

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Internal call (¢ page 42)

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Ø

Information

Action complete

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Using the display keys

The functions of the display keys change
depending on the particular operating situ­ation. Example:

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2

Redial Menu

1

2

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Main menu icons

t

ì

Alarm Clock

x

Back OK

X

Alarm call (¢ page 40)

Ø¼Ú

Query

¶

Action failed

À

Current display key function

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Display keys

2

Important display keys:

Redial

Menu

OK

Delete

Back

4

Open redial list.
Open a menu for further func-

tions.
Confirm selection.
Delete key: Delete character by

character/word by word from
right to left.

Go back one menu level or can­cel operation.

Alarm Clock

ì

Voice Mail

Ì

Settings

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Information on using the menus ¢ page 21
Menu overview ¢ page 25

Base overview

Base overview

You can use the keys on the base to operate
the integrated answering machine
(Gigaset C300A only), search for handsets
(paging,
to the base

Gigaset C300A base

¢ page 41) and register handsets

(¢ page 41).

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4 Play/Stop key

Play back new message from answering
machine (press briefly), play back all messages
(press and hold) or cancel playback.

Flashes: at least one new message is present.
Flashes very quickly: memory is full.

During message playback:

5 Go to the next message.
6 Skip to the start of the current message

(press once) or go to the previous message
(press twice).

7 Delete current message.

Please note:

If the answering machine is being operated
from a handset or if it is recording a message
(On/Off key flashes), it cannot be operated
from the base at the same time.

Gigaset C300 base

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1 Registration/Paging key

Search for handsets (press briefly, paging
¢ page 41).
Register handsets (press and hold,
¢ page 41).

2 On/Off key

Activating/deactivating the answering ma­chine.

Lights up: answering machine is activated.
Flashes: message is being recorded.

3 Volume keys (÷ = quieter; ø = louder)

During message playback: adjust the speaking
volume.
While phone is ringing: adjust ringer volume.

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4

Registration/Paging key
– Press briefly: search for handsets (paging)

¢ page 41.

– Press and hold: register handsets and DECT

devices ¢ page 41.

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Contents

Contents

Gigaset C300/C300A – your high-quality accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Understanding the display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using the display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Main menu icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Base overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Following safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Taking the first steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting up the base and charger (if included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the charger (if included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting up area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

What would you like to do next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using keys on the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Activating/deactivating the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Activating/deactivating keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Understanding the operating steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Accepting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using Caller ID (CID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Notes on Caller ID (CID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using handsfree mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching to mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Contents

Using the directory and lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Opening lists with the message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Answering machine list (Gigaset C300A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Call list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operating through the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Activating/deactivating call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting the recording parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the language for voice prompt and prerecorded announcement . . . . 37

Resetting fast access for the answering machine using key 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Answering Machine Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using fast access for the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Viewing the network mailbox message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the handset as an alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using multiple handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Deregistering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Locating a handset (paging) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Listening in to an external call (conference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Changing the name of a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Quick access to numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting the display/screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Activating/deactivating auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Changing the handsfree/earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Restoring the handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Base station settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Activating/deactivating music on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Protecting against unauthorized access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Resetting the base to the default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting the base to the PBX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Dialing mode and Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Switching temporarily to tone dialing (DTMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Contents

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Protecting our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Caring for your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Writing and editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

FCC / ACTA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

End-user limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Mounting the base on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Mounting the charger on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

8

Following safety precautions

Following safety precautions

Warning

Be sure to read this user guide and the safety precautions before using your telephone.
Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your

children.

Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base.

$

Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification provided on
page 51, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.

Using your telephone may affect nearby medical equipment. Be aware of the tech­nical conditions in your particular environment e.g., doctor's surgery.

Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when speaker
mode is activated. Otherwise, you risk serious and permanent damage to your hear­ing.

Your Gigaset is compatible with the majority of digital hearing aids on the market.
However, perfect function with all hearing aids cannot be guaranteed.

The handset may cause interference in analog hearing aids. If you require assistance,
please contact the hearing aid supplier.

Do not install the base or charger in bathrooms or shower rooms. The base and
charger are not splashproof (¢ page 51).

Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g., paint
shops).

If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure you also give them the user guide.

ƒ

Remove faulty bases from use, as these could interfere with other wireless services.

Please note

u Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.
u The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. In case of a power failure, it is

not possible to make any calls including emergency calls.

9

Taking the first steps

Taking the first steps

Checking the package contents

1

3

or

4

6

1 One Gigaset C300/C300A base
2 One power adapter for the base
3 One Gigaset handset
4 Two batteries
5 One battery cover
6 One phone cord
7 One user guide

2

5

7

10

If you have purchased a

model with multiple hand­sets, the package should

contain two batteries, a bat­tery cover and a charger
with power adapter
each additional handset.

8

9 for

89

Setting up the base and charger (if included)

2

The base and charger are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of
+41°F to +113°F.

¤ Set up the base at a central point in the building on a level, non-slip surface or

mount the base or charger on the wall (¢ page 62).

Please note

Pay attention to the range of the base.
This is up to 328 yards in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 55 yards inside
buildings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode is activated (¢ page 40).

The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the
multitude of different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the
occurrence of marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.

Please note:

u Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or

other electrical devices.

u Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.

Connecting the base

Taking the first steps

¤ First, connect the telephone jack 2

and insert the cables into the cable
ducts.

¤ Then connect the power adapter 1.

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Please note:

u The power adapter must always be

connected, as the phone will not

operate without a mains connection.

u The power adapter must always be

connected, as the phone will not

operate without an A/C power con­nection.

u Use only the power adapter and

phone cord supplied. Pin connec­tions on telephone cables can vary
(pin connections, ¢ page 52).

u The answering machine is ready for use approx. 15 seconds after the base has

been connected or reset.

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Taking the first steps

Connecting the charger (if included)

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¤ Connect the flat plug from the

1

¤ Plug the power adapter into a

To disconnect the plug from the charger,
press the release button 3 and disconnect
the plug 4.

power adapter 1.

power outlet 2.

4

3

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Setting up the handset for use

T

The display is protected by a plastic film.

Please remove the protective film!

Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover

Warning

Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications
GmbH (¢ page 51), as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and
personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be
destroyed or 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.

¤ Insert the batteries with

the polarity in the cor­rect direction.
The polarity is indicated
in the battery compart­ment.

Taking the first steps

a

¤ First insert the battery

b

o open the battery cover, for
instance to replace the batteries,
insert a coin into the cavity on the
casing, then pull the battery cover
in an upward direction.

cover at the top a.

¤ Then press the cover b

until it clicks into place.

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Taking the first steps

Initial charging and discharging of the batteries

The correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully charged
and discharged.

¤ Charge the handset in the base for 8.5 hours.

The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset C300/C300A base
or charger.

¤ After charging, remove the handset from the base and only replace it when the

batteries are fully discharged.

u The handset is pre-registered with the base. If you have purchased a model

with multiple handsets, all handsets will already be registered with the

base. You do not need to register the handset again.

u After the first battery charge and discharge, you may place your handset in

the charger after every call.

u Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the

batteries from the handset and reinsert them.

u The batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous.
u Over time, it is normal for the charge capacity of the batteries to decrease for

technical reasons.

8.5 hrs

Please note

Please note

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Changing the display language

To change the display language:

Taking the first steps

¤ Press right on the control key..

L4

English

English

³

³

Francais

´

x

Back OK

¤ Press the keys Land4 slowly

one after the other.

The display for setting languages appears.
The current language (e.g., English) is
selected.

¤ Press down on the control key s ...

... until the language you wish to use
is displayed, e.g., French.

¤ Press the key below

language.

§OK§ to select this

English

Francais

³

³

¤ Press and hold the end call key a to return to idle status.

The selection is marked with ³.

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Taking the first steps

x

Setting the date and time

Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming
calls, and so that the alarm can be used.

Please note

Depending on your network provider, the date and time may be displayed
automatically.

INT 1

Redial Time

Enter Date:
[04.04.2010]

Back OK

¤ Press the key below §Time§ on the display

screen to open the input field.
(If you have already set the time and

date, open the input field using the
menu ¢ page 26.)

The Date/Time submenu is shown on the
display.

¤ The active input position flashes.

Enter the month, day and year as an
8-digit number using the keypad,
e.g., Q4Q42QQ
for 4 April 2010.

To change the input position,
e.g., to correct an entry, press
right or left on the control key.

¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display

screen to save your entry.

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Enter time:
[07.15 am]

x

AM/PM OK

¤ Enter the hours and minutes in

4-digit format using the keypad,
e.g., QM5for 07:15 am.
Change the input position with
the control key if necessary.
If necessary, press the AM/PM display key
to change the time setting from AM to
PM.

¤ Confirm with

§OK§.

μ

Taking the first steps

Saved

The display shows Saved. You will hear
a confirmation tone and the handset
automatically reverts to idle status,
or returns to the "Settings" menu if
the setting was made using the menu.

Please note

If your phone receives the date and time during Caller ID Display (e.g., through
your network provider or PBX), you can specify whether this date/time should
be applied to your phone:

§Menu§ ¤ *#Q5#M3 ¤ Q or  or 2 ¤ §OK§

u Q: Never
u : Once, in case the date/time is not set on your phone
u 2: Always

Display in idle status

Once the phone is registered and the time set, the screen display is as follows
(example).

Screen display

u Reception between the base and the handset:

– Good to poor: ÐiÑÒ
–No reception: |

Green: Eco Mode is activated (¢ page 40)

u Activating the answering machine:

Ã

: Your answering machine is set with

a prerecorded announcement.

u Battery charge status:

– U white: charged over 66 %
– V white: charged between 33 % and 66 %
– e white: charged between 10% and 33%
– = red: charged below 10%
– = e V Vwhite: battery charging

u INT 1

Internal name of the handset (¢ page 43)

Ã

Ð

10:53

04.23.10

INT 1

Redial Menu

U

Your phone is now ready for use!

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Taking the first steps

Setting up area codes

Before you can return a call from the Calls list (¢ page 33), you must store the local
area code of the area in which your phone is being used. If your phone is in a mul­tiple area code region, you must also store the extra codes for that region.

Local Area Code

v ¤Ï ¤ Te l ep ho ny ¤ Local Area Code
~ Enter the local area code.

§Save§ Press the Display key.

a When the Saved message displays, press and hold to return to idle

state.

Extra Codes

v ¤Ï ¤ Te l ep ho ny ¤ Extra Codes
~ Enter the extra code.

§Save§ Press the Display key.

a When the Saved message displays, press and hold to return to idle

state.

Repeat the above steps until all the extra codes have been entered for your area.
A maximum of five (5) extra codes can be stored.

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What would you like to do next?

Now that you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you can immediately start call­ing – or you can adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to
quickly locate the most important functions.

Information on ... ... is located here.

Taking the first steps

Using the phone

Setting ringtones

Recording your own announcement for the
answering machine

Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base

Transferring directory entries from existing Gigaset
handsets to new handset(s)

Setting Eco Mode

Operating the telephone on a PBX

Setting the earpiece volume

If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips
on troubleshooting (¢ page 49) or contact our Service team
(¢ page 57).

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Using the phone

Using the phone

Using the control key

In the description below, the side of the control key (up, down,
right, left) which you have to press in the different operating
situations is marked in black, e.g., v for "press the right edge
of the control key".

The control key has a number of different functions:

When the handset is in idle status

v Open the main menu.
s Open the directory.
u Open the list of handsets.

t Call up the menu for setting the handset's call volume (¢ page 44).

In menus and lists

t / s Scroll up/down line by line.

In input fields

You can use the control key to move the cursor up t, down s, right v or left u.

During an external call

v Mute the microphone.
s Open the directory.
u Initiate an internal consultation call.

t Adjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode.

Using keys on the keypad

c/ Q / * etc.

Press the matching key on the handset.

~ Enter digits or letters.

Correcting incorrect entries

You can correct incorrect characters in the input fields by navigating to the incor­rect entry using the control key. You can then:

u Use the display key
u Insert characters at the cursor position.
u Overwrite the highlighted (flashing) character e.g., when entering time and

date.

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§Delete§ to delete the character to the left of the cursor.