Gigaset C385 User Guide

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C385

Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the Siemens trademark

www.gigaset.com

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The handset at a glance

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1 Display in idle status (example) 2 Charge status of the batteries

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( 3 Display keys ( 4 Message key (

Access to calls and message lists;

Flashes: new message or new call 5 End Call key, On/Off key

End call, cancel function, go back one menu

level (press briefly), back to idle status (press

and hold), activate/deactivate handset

(press and hold in idle status)

6 Pound key (#)

Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in

idle status);

toggle between uppercase/lowercase

and digits 7 Internal key

Make an internal call ( 8 Microphone 9 Flash key (

- Recall (flash)

- Insert a dialing pause (press and hold)

10 Asterisk key (*)

Ringer melodies on/off (press and hold);

With an existing connection:

Switch between pulse dialing/touch-tone

dialing (press briefly)

11 Key 1 (

Fast access to the answering machine/

network mailbox (press and hold)

12 Connection socket for headset

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(

13 Tal k key

Answer a call (press briefly), start dialing

(press and hold)

14 Speaker key

Switch between earpiece and

handsfree mode;

Lights up: Handsfree activated

Flashes: Incoming call

15 Control key ( 16 Answering machine icon

Answering machine switched on;

Flashes: answering machine is recording a

message or is being operated by another

internal caller

17 Signal strength (

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Note:

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

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The base station at a glance

You can use the keys on the base station to register handsets to the base station, search for handsets (paging) and operate the integrated answering machine.

C385 base station

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During message playback:

3Play/Stop key:

Play back new messages from answering

machine or cancel the playback

(press briefly).

Play back new and old messages

(press and hold).

LED flashes: At least one new message is

present.

LED flickers: Memory is full. 4 Skip to next message (press once) or skip

ahead two messages (press twice). 5 Skip back to beginning of the message

(press once) or to the previous message

(press twice). 6 Delete current message. 7 Adjust volume during message playback:

ñ to increase the volume; Press ðto

Press

lower the volume.

While an external call is being signaled:

Adjust ringer melody volume.

Please note:

u If the answering machine is being oper-

ated from a ha ndset , or if it is recording

a message, you cannot operate it from

the base station.

u If the LED flashes although the answer-

ing machine is switched off, it means

there is still at least one new message

that has not been played back yet.

1 Registration/Paging key:

Press briefly: Search for handsets (paging),

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Press and hold: Register handsets and DECT devices,

2 On/Off key: Activate/deactivate answering

machine. LED lights up: Answering machine is activated. LED flashes: The answering machine is recording a new message.

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Contents

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

The base station at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Check the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included) . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the charging cradle (if included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

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

Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Keys on the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

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

Illustration of operating steps in the user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Handsfree talking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CID 2.5 services (network services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the directory and lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Opening lists with the Message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Making cost-effective calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Displaying the call duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Contents

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Contents

Operating the answering machine of the

C385 base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Operation using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Activating/deactivating call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting up the answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Resetting fast access for the answering machine using Key 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operating when on the move (remote operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Configuring fast access for the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Viewing the network mailbox report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using multiple handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

De-registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Locating a handset ("paging") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Listening in to an external call (conference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Changing date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Activating/deactivating auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing the handsfree/earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing ringer melodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Restoring the handset to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Base station settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Protecting against unauthorized access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Changing ringer melodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Restoring the base station to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting the phone to a PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Dialing modes and recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Switching temporarily to touch-tone dialing (DTMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Contents

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Writing and editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

End-user limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Mounting the base station on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Mounting the charging cradle on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Safety precautions

Safety precautions *

Warning

Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain them and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your

children.

Only use the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base

station or charging cradle.

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 charging cradle or base station while the headset is connected.

The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, such as a doctor's office.

To maintain compliance with the Industry Canada’s RF exposure guideline, place the base station at least 20 cm from nearby persons.

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

Do not install the base station or charging cradle in bathrooms or shower rooms. The base station and charging cradle are not splash proof (

¢ page 46).

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

Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.

If you give your telephone to someone else, make sure you include the user guide.

Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by Gigaset Service, as they could interfere with other wireless services.

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 page48

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First steps

Check the package contents

C385-1

First steps

1 One C385-1 base station 2 One power adapter for the base station 3 One handset 4 One phone cord 5 Two b a t teries 6 One battery cover 7 One belt clip 8 One user guide

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First steps

C385-2

1 One C385-2 base station 2 One power adapter for the base station 3 One charging cradle 4 One power adapter for charging cradle 5 Two h a n d s ets 6 One phone cord 7 Four batteries 8 Two b a t ter y cov er s 9 Two belt clips 10 One user guide

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C385-3

First steps

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1 One C385-3 base station 2 One power adapter for the base station 3 Two charging cradles 4 Two power adapters for charging cradles 5 Three handsets 6 One phone cord 7 Six batteries 8 Three battery covers 9 Three belt clips 10 One user guide

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First steps

Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included)

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

¤ Set up the base station and charging cradles at a central location in your

building, on a flat, nonslip surface.

Please note

Keep in mind the range of the base station. It is up to 984 feet in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 165 feet inside buildings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode (

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

For instructions on how to mount the base station and charging cradle on a

¢ page 55.

wall,

Please note:

u Never expose the telephone to heat sources, direct sunlight, or other elec-

trical devices.

u Protect your telephone from moisture, dust, and corrosive liquids and

fumes.

¢ page 37) is activated.

Connecting the base station

¤ First connect one

end of the power adapter 1 to the wall plug, and the other end to the bottom of the base station.

¤ Then connect one

end of the telephone cable to the phone outlet 2, and the other end to the bottom of the base station. Insert the cables into the cable ducts on the bottom of the base station.

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Please note:

u The power adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not oper-

ate without a power connection.

u Only use the power adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on

telephone cables can vary (pin connections

Connecting the charging cradle (if included)

¤ Connect the flat plug of the power

adapter 1.

¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug

socket 2.

To disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button 1 and disconnect the plug 2.

First steps

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First steps

Setting up the handset for use

Carry out the following steps for each handset.

The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the

protective film!

Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover

Warning

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.

¤ Insert the batteries in the cor-

rect orientation. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment.

¤ First insert the battery cover

at the top 1.

¤ Then press the cover 2.

until it clicks into place.

o open the battery cover, for example, to replace the batteries, place your fingertip into the cavity on the casing and pull the battery cover upwards.

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Attaching the belt clip

The handset has notches on each side to accommodate the belt clip.

¤ Press the belt clip onto the back

of the handset so that the notches on the belt clip click into position.

Placing the handset into the base station and registering

Before you can use the phone, you must

Insert handset

into base

Handset is registering

first register the handset to the base station.

¤ Place the handset with the display

facing up in the base station.

The handset registers automatically. Registration can take up to 5 minutes.

Do not remove the handset from the base station during this time.

First steps

The following is displayed after successful

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If you purchased a model with multiple handsets, repeat the registration process for each handset. Handsets are assigned the lowest available internal number (1–4). If more than one handset is registered to the base station, the internal handset number appears on the display (e.g. INT 2). If the internal numbers 1–4 are already assigned to other devices, the handset currently being registered replaces the exiting INT 4 entry.

registration:

u The strength of the reception signal

between base station and handset: – Poor to good: Ò ÑiÐ –No reception: | flashes

u Battery charge status:

– = e V U (flat to full) – = flashes: batteries almost flat – e V U flashes: charging proce-

dure

u If the answering machine is activated,

the answering machine icon × will also be displayed in the header.

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First steps

Please note

u Each key press interrupts the automatic registration. u If automatic registration does not work, you must register the handset

manually (

To charge the batteries, leave the handset in the charging cradle.Only place the handset in the base station or charging cradle that is intended for it.

Should you have any questions and problems

¢ page 38).

¢ page 45.

Initial charging and discharging of batteries

The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged.

¤ Place the handset in the base station or

charging cradle for eleven hours.

¤ Then remove the handset

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from the base station or charging cradle, and do not replace it until the batteries are completely discharged.

Please note

u After the first battery charge and discharge, you may replace your hand-

set in its base station or charging cradle 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 After a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for

technical reasons.

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First steps

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.

Settings

Date/Time

¤ Press the key below §Menu§ on the

display screen to open the main menu.

¤ Press the bottom of the

Control key ...

... until the Settings menu item appears.

U OK

¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the

display screen to confirm your selection.

The Date/Time menu item appears on the display.

U OK

Set date/time

U OK

¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the

display screen to confirm your selection.

The Set date/time menu ite m a ppe ars on the display.

¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the

display screen to open the input field.

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First steps

Enter Date: [10.01.2008]

T OK

Enter time: [07:15]

T OK

¤ The active line is marked [...].

Enter month, day and year as an 8-digit number using the handset (e.g. QQ 2QQN for 10/1/08).

If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom of the Control key to toggle between fields.

¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display

screen to confirm your selection.

¤ Enter the hours and minutes as four

digits using the handset (e.g. QM5for 07:15 AM). If necessary, use the Control key to toggle between fields. Press the display key the time setting between am and pm.

am/pm to toggle

Saved

¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display

screen to confirm your selection.

The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone.

¤ Press and hold the End Call key a to

return to the idle status.

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Area codes

To return calls using the incoming caller ID list (¢ page 30), your phone's area code ("local area code") must be stored. If your phone is in a "multiple area code" area, the extra codes for this area must also be stored.

Local Area Code

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Base ¢ Local Area Code

~ Enter local area code.

§OK§ Press the display key.

a Press and hold (idle status).

Extra Codes

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Base ¢ Extra Codes

§OK§ Press the display key

§OK§ Press the display key.

a Press and hold (idle status). Repeat the above steps until all extra area codes for your area have been

entered. A maximum of 5 extra codes can be stored.

First steps

Select and press

Select and press The message Enter extra area code? displays.

The message Entry No. 1 displays, with an input field below. Type the first extra area code to be assigned.

§OK§.

Display in idle status

Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown, as in this example. If the answering machine is activated, the answering machine icon × will also be displayed in the header.

Your answering machine is set with a prerecorded announcement. You can however record your own announcement

¢ page 32).

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Your phone is now ready to use.

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10.01.08 07:15a

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First steps

Connecting the headset

Warning

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

You can connect various headset types (with 2.5-mm jack connector), including HAMA Plantronics M40, MX100, and MX150.

A compatibility list of tested headsets can be found on the Internet at: www.plantronics.com/productfinder

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What would you like to do next?

Now that you have successfully started your C385, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important topics.

If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices, such as other Gigaset telephones, you should first read the section titled "Using the phone"

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

First steps

¢ page 20.

Setting the ringer melody and volume page 41

Setting the handset volume page 41

Recording a personal message for the answering machine

Setting Eco Mode page 37

Operating the telephone on a PABX page 44

Registering existing handsets to a base station page 38

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

If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips on troubleshooting (

¢ page 45) or contact our Customer Care team (¢ page 50).

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Using the phone

Control key

In the following description, the side of the Control key you need to press for each operation is indicated accordingly, (e.g.t for "press the top of the Control key."

The Control key has a number of different functions:

When the handset is in idle status

s Open the directory t Display the menu for setting the handset's call volume

In the main menu, in submenus and lists

t / s Scroll up/down line by line.

In input fields

Use the Control key to move the cursor to the left t or right s.

During an external call

s Open the directory t Adjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode

¢ page 41), ringer melodies (¢ page 41), and advisory tones

(

¢ page 42).

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Display keys

The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example:

Important display keys:

W Delete key: Deletes one character at a time from right to left.

U OK

Open a context-dependent menu. Confirm selection.

Go back one menu level or cancel operation. Open the last number redial list.

Current display key functions are shown in the bottom display line.

Display keys

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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 text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the Control key. You can then:

u Press X to delete the character to the left of the cursor u Insert characters to the left of the cursor u Overwrite the character (flashing) when entering the time, date, and so on

Menu guidance

Your phone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels.

Main menu (first menu level)

¤ When the handset is in idle status, press §Menu§to open the main menu.

The main menu functions are shown on the display as a list with a name and icon.

To access a function, meaning to open the corresponding submenu (next menu level):

¤ Navigate to the function using the Control key q. Press the display key §OK§.

Using the phone

Submenus

The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists. To access a function:

¤ Scroll to the function with the Control key q and press §OK§.

Or:

¤ Enter the corresponding shortcut digit combination (¢ page 24).

Briefly press the End Call key a once to return to the previous menu level/ cancel the operation.

Reverting to idle status

You can revert to idle status from anywhere in the menu as follows:

¤ Press and hold the End Call key a.

Or:

¤ Do not press any key: After two minutes, the display will automatically

revert to idle status.

Any settings you have not confirmed by pressing An example of the display in idle status is shown on ¢ page 17.

§OK§ will be discarded.

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Using the phone

Activating/deactivating the handset

a With the phone in idle status, press and hold the End Call key (con-

firmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the End Call key again (confirmation tone) to switch the handset on.

Activating/deactivating the keypad lock

The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone. # Press and hold the pound key to activate or deactivate the keypad

lock. You will hear the confirmation tone.

When the keypad lock is activated, you will see the Ø icon on the display and a message when you press a key.

The keypad lock is deactivated automatically if someone calls you. It is reactivated when the call is finished.

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

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Illustration of operating steps in the user guide

The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form.

Example:

The illustration:

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset ¢ Auto Answer

means:

Using the phone

Settings

U OK

Handset

U OK

¤ Press the display key §Menu§ to

open the main menu.

¤ Press the bottom of the Control

key s until the Settings menu item appears on the display.

¤ Press the display key §OK§ to confirm

your selection.

¤ Press the bottom of the Control

key s until the Handset menu item appears on the display.

¤ Press the display key §OK§ to confirm

your selection.

Auto Answer

‰

U OK

Press the bottom of the Control key s until the Auto Answer menu item appears on the display.

¤ Press the display key §OK§ to activate/

deactivate the function (

‰ =on).

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Menu tree

Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut).

Example:

With the telephone in idle status, press

4 ì Alarm Clock

4-1 Activation

4-2 Wake up time

5-1 Set Key 1 5-1-1 Network Mailbox

§Menu§ M22 for "Set ringer melody volume."

§Menu§(open main menu):

¢ page 37 ¢ page 37

þ Voice Mail

5-1-2 Answering Machine

¢ page 36 ¢ page 36

5-2 Answering Machine

5-3 Call Screening 5-3-1 Handset

5-4 Announcements 5-4-1 Record Announcement

5-5 Message Length 5-5-1 Unlimited

5-6 Ring Delay 5-6-1 Immediately

¢ page 32

5-3-2 Base

5-4-2 Play Announcement

5-4-3 Delete Announcement

5-5-2 1 Minute

5-5-3 2 Minutes

5-5-4 3 Minutes

5-6-2 10 sec

5-6-3 18 sec

5-6-4 30 sec

5-6-5 Auto

¢ page 34 ¢ page 34

¢ page 32 ¢ page 32 ¢ page 32

¢ page 34

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7 m Settings

7-1 Date/Time

7-2 Audio Settings 7-2-1 Call Volume

¢ page 15

7-1-1 Set date/time

7-1-2 Time format

7-2-2 Ringer Volume

7-2-3 Ringer Melody

7-2-4 Advisory Tones

7-2-5 Battery Low

Menu tree

¢ page 15 ¢ page 16 ¢ page 41 ¢ page 41 ¢ page 41 ¢ page 42 ¢ page 42

7-3 Handset 7-3-1 Display

7-3-2 Language

7-3-3 Auto Answer

7-3-4 Register Handset

7-3-5 Reset Handset

7-4 Base 7-4-1 Audio Settings

(C385 base station only)

7-4-2 Calls List Type

7-4-3 System PIN

7-4-4 Base Reset

7-4-5 Additional Features 7-4-5-3 Eco Mode

7-4-6 Listening in

7-4-7 Local Area Code

7-4-8 Extra Codes

¢ page 40 ¢ page 40 ¢ page 41 ¢ page 38 ¢ page 42

¢ page 43

¢ page 31 ¢ page 43 ¢ page 43

¢ page 37

¢ page 39 ¢ page 17 ¢ page 17

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Making calls

Making an external call

External calls are calls using the public telephone network.

~c Enter the number and press

the Talk key.

Or: c~ Press the Talk key c, and

then enter the number.

You can cancel the dialing operation with the End Call key a.

You are shown the duration of the call while the call is in progress.

Please note

u Dialing with the directory

¢ page 28), calls list (¢ page 30)

( and last number redial list

¢ page 30) saves you from

( repeatedly typing numbers.

u You can assign a number from the

directory as a shortcut to the selected key (

¢ page 29).

If the handset is in the charging cradle and the Auto Answer function is activated

¢ page 41), the handset automatically

( answers the call when you remove it from the charging cradle.

To deactivate the ringer melody, press the

§Menu§ display key and select Silent. You can

take the call as long as it is displayed on the screen.

Caller ID

Caller ID (CID) and Caller Name ID (CNID) are optional subscription services provided by your telephone service provider. These features supply incoming caller identification information that will be displayed on your handset.

Call display with Caller ID/ Name

If the caller's number is saved in your directory, the caller's name replaces the number on the display.

9725551234

1 2

Ending a call

a Press the End Call key.

Answering a call

The handset indicates an incoming call in three ways: by ringing, by a display on the screen, and by the flashing Speaker key d.

You can answer the call by:

¤ Pressing the Talk key c. ¤ Pressing the Speaker key d.

1 Ringer melody icon 2 Number or name of caller

The following is displayed in place of the number:

u External Call, if the user has not

arranged caller ID.

u Not available, if no number has been

received.

u Private, if the caller has blocked his

caller ID.

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Making calls

Display with CID

If you have CID, then the name that is registered with your network provider for the caller's number will also be displayed. If the number of the caller is stored in your directory, the CID display is replaced by the corresponding directory entry.

9725551234 Anna Fielding

1 Caller's number 2Name

The display shows:

u Private, if the caller has blocked caller

ID.

u Not available, if the caller has not

arranged caller ID.

Handsfree talking

In handsfree mode, instead of holding the handset to your ear, you can place it, for example, on a table in front of you. This allows others to participate in the call.

Activating/deactivating handsfree mode

Activating while dialing

~d Enter the number and press

the Speaker key.

¤ You should inform your caller before

you use the handsfree function so that the caller knows someone else may be listening.

Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode

d Press the Speaker key. During a call and when listening to the

answering machine, activate or deactivate handsfree mode.

If you wish to place the handset in the charging cradle during a call:

¤ Press and hold the Speaker key d

while placing the handset in the base station. If the Speaker key d does not light up, press the key again.

For instructions on how to adjust the loudspeaker volume,

Muting

You can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call.

§Mute§ Press the display key to mute

§On§ Press the display key to switch

CID 2.5 services (network services)

If CID is activated and a waiting call is displayed, 4 different CID 2.5 services (network services) are selected.

During a call:

§Menu§ Press the display key

Select with q:

Take Message

The waiting caller is forwarded to the central office mailbox.

Hold Message

The waiting caller is put on hold and hears a message to this effect from the central office.

Call Back

The waiting caller is prompted by the central office to call again at a later time.

Add 2nd

The central office is prompted to initiate a conference call.

Note:

When the handset is muted a waiting call is not signaled on the display. To use the CID 2.5 services the device must be unmuted.

¢ page 41.

the handset.

the microphone back on.

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Using the directory and lists

The options are:

u Directory u Last number redial list u Call history u Answering machine list

You can save up to 150 entries in the directory.

You can create a personalized directory for your particular handset. And you can also send the list or individual entries to other handsets (

Last number redial list

The last number redial list contains the ten numbers last dialed with the handset (max. 32 numbers). If one of the numbers is in the directory, the corresponding name will be displayed.

Manual last number redial

s Select entry. c Press the Talk key again. The

Press the display key.

number is dialed.

Managing entries in the last number redial list

s Select entry.

§Menu§ Open menu.

The following functions can be selected with q:

Use Number (as in the directory,

Press the display key.

¢ page 29)

Copy to Directory

Copy an entry to the directory

¢ page 28).

(

Delete Entry (as in the directory,

¢ page 29)

Delete List (as in the directory, ¢ page 29)

Opening lists with the Message key

You can use the Message key f to open the following list selection:

u Answering machine list or network

mailbox, if your network provider supports this function and the fast access is set for the network mailbox

¢ page 36).

(

u Call history

The Message key f will flash as soon as a new entry is received in the answering machine list (switches off when the key is

pressed). The message You have new mes-

sages appears in the display in idle status.

Please note

If calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will receive a message if the appropriate settings have been made (see your network provider user guide).

List selection

The lists displayed after pressing the Message key f depend on whether there are any new messages.

f key does not flash (no new answering machine messages):

Select a list with q. To open, press f key flashes

(new answering machine messages received):

You see all the lists with new messages.

§OK§.

Call history

Precondition: Caller ID (CID, ¢ page 26) The calls list contains the last 25 numbers,

depending on the settings

u All calls

–Answered calls – Unanswered calls – Calls recorded by the answering

machine

u Missed calls

– Unanswered calls – Calls not recorded by the answering

machine

The calls list is displayed as follows:

Calls List:

02+03

U OK

1 Number of new entries 2 Number of old, read entries

1 2

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Making cost-effective calls

Setting the call history type

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Base ¢ Calls List

¢ Missed Calls / All Calls

‰

Select and press

a Press and hold (idle status). The call history entries are retained when

you change the list type.

Answering machine list

You can use the answering machine list to listen to the messages that are on the answering machine.

The answering machine list is displayed as follows:

Answ. Mach.:

01+02

U OK

1 Number of new entries 2 Number of old, read entries

Opening calls/answering machine list

f ¢ Calls List / Answ. Mach. 01+02 The last incoming call is displayed in the

calls list. The first new message received is dis-

played in the answering machine list. Playback begins. New messages are placed after old messages after they have been played back.

You can scroll through the list with q.

List entry

Example of a list entry:

John Smith 9725551234

10/01 01:14PM

U Menu

§OK§ (=on).

1 2

You can add the caller's number to the directory (

u Call date and time (if set, page 40).

You can delete the current entry in the calls list with delete messages in the answering machine list (

¢ page 29).

§Menu§ ¢ Delete Entry. To

¢ page 33).

Answering machine list

You can use the answering machine list to listen to the messages that are on the answering machine.

Displaying CID information

If you have CID, you can display the name that is registered with your network provider for this number.

You have selected a list entry.

§Menu§ ¢ Show Name

If the name is not shown, it means that the caller has not requested caller ID or that caller ID has been blocked and Show

Name is not an option.

Press

§ to return to the list.

Making cost-effective calls

Displaying the call duration

The duration of a call is displayed

u During the conversation u Until about three seconds after the call

has ended if you do not replace the handset in the base station or charging cradle.

Please note

The actual duration of the call can vary by a few seconds from that shown.

u Number or name of caller

Press the Talk key c to make a return call.

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Operating the answering machine of the C385 base station

You can operate the answering machine that is integrated into the base station using the keys on the base station

¢ page 2) or the handset, or through

( remote operation (other landline/mobile phone). You can only record your own announcement messages using the handset.

Operation using the handset

The handset loudspeaker activates automatically if you receive an audible prompt

or message during operation. You can switch it off with the Speaker key d.

Activating/deactivating the answering machine

§Menu§ ¢ Voice Mail ¢Answering Machine

(‰ =on) When the answering machine is activated,

the remaining memory time is announced. The × icon appears on the display. The ö key lights up on the base station.

The telephone is supplied with a prerecorded announcement. This prerecorded announcement is used if no personal announcement is available.

If the memory is full, a corresponding message will appear on the display, and the answering machine will be automatically deactivated. It automatically reactivates when you delete old messages.

Recording your own announcement

§Menu§ ¢ Voice Mail ¢Announcements

¢ Record Announcement

§OK§ Press the display key to start

the recording.

You will hear the ready tone (short tone).

¤ Now say your announcement (at least

3 seconds). Cancel recording with a or .

Restart the recording with

§OK§ Press the display key to end

the recording.

After recording, the announcement is played back for you to check.

§OK§.

Please note:

u Recording ends automatically when

the maximum recording time of 170 seconds has been reached or if there is silence for more than two seconds.

u If you cancel the recording, the prere-

corded announcement will be used again.

u The recording is cancelled if the

answering machine memory is full.

¤ If necessary, delete old messages

and repeat the recording.

Playing back announcements

§Menu§ ¢ Voice Mail ¢Announcements

¢ Play Announcement

a Press and hold (idle status). You will hear the prerecorded announce-

ment if you have not recorded one of your own.

Deleting announcements

§Menu§ ¢ Voice Mail ¢Announcements

¢ Delete Announcement

§OK§ Press the display key to

confirm the prompt.

a Press and hold (idle status). The prerecorded announcement is used

again after a personal announcement has been deleted.

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Operating the answering machine of the C385 base station

Playing back messages

The date and time of each message is logged (if this has been set; see

¢ page 15). If caller ID is activated, the

caller's numb er or name is display ed . If the caller's number is saved in the directory, the caller's name is displayed.

New messages that have not yet been played back are indicated by a message in the display and by the f key flashing on the handset. The ó key flashes on the base station.

To listen to messages:

f Press the Message key.

Answ. Mach.

Select as required and

§OK§.

press

If you have new messages, playback will start with the first new message, otherwise with the first old message.

Deleting messages

You can either delete all old messages together or individually.

Deleting all old messages

During playback or pause:

§Menu§ ¢ Delete all

§OK§ Press the display key to con-

firm the prompt.

Deleting individual old messages

While playback is paused:

§<C§ Press the display key.

Answering up a call from the answering machine

You can answer a call while the answering machine is recording it:

c / d Press the Talk or Speaker key. Recording stops and you can speak to the

caller. If three seconds of the call has already

been recorded when you answer it, the call will be displayed as a new message. The f key on the handset flashes.

You can answer the call even if it is not signaled on the handset.

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Operating the answering machine of the C385 base station

Activating/deactivating call screening

While a message is recording, you can screen calls through the loudspeaker of the base station and registered handsets.

Permanently activating/deactivating call screening

§Menu§ ¢ Voice Mail ¢Call Screening

¢ Handset / Base (‰ =on)

a Press and hold (idle status).

Call screening can be simultaneously activated on the base station and handset.

Deactivating call screening for the current recording

a Press the End Call key.

Setting up the answering machine

The answering machine has already been preconfigured at the factory. Set up individual settings using the handset.

Setting call acceptance

You can set when you want the answering machine to answer a call.

The options are: Immediately, 10 sec, 18 sec or 30 sec and Auto.

In Auto mode, the following applies to call acceptance:

u If there are no new messages, the

answering machine answers a call after 18 seconds.

u If new messages are present, the

answering machine accepts a call after just 10 seconds.

§Menu§ ¢ Voice Mail ¢Ring Delay

q Select an option Immediately /

10 sec / 18 sec / 30 sec / Auto and

§OK§ (‰ =on).

press

a Press and hold (idle status).

Setting the recording time

You can set the maximum recording time for a message.

The options are: 1 Minute, 2 Minutes,

3 Minutes or Unlimited.

§Menu§ ¢ Voice Mail ¢Message Length

q Select a recording time and

§OK§ (‰ =on).

press

a Press and hold (idle status).

Changing the language for voice prompts and prerecorded announcements

§Menu§ ¢ M4O2

~ Enter a digit for the required

language (Q =English,

 = French, 2 =Spanish) and press

§OK§.

Resetting fast access for the answering machine using Key 1

The integrated answering machine has already been factory preset for fast access. However, if you have set the network mailbox for fast access ( reset this setting.

§Menu§ ¢ Voice Mail ¢Set Key 1

Answering Machine

Select and press

a Press and hold (idle status). When you have selected the answering

machine, press and hold Key 1. You will be connected directly.

The setting for fast access applies to all registered handsets.

¢ page 36), you can

§OK§.

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Operating the answering machine of the C385 base station

Operating when on the move (remote operation)

You can check and activate your answering machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone, etc.).

Preconditions:

u You have set a system PIN other than

¢ page 43).

0000 (

u The phone you are using for remote

operation has touch-tone dialing (DTMF), meaning you hear different tones when you press the keys.

Calling the answering machine and playing back messages

~ Dial your own number. 9~ When you hear your

announcement, press 9 and enter the system PIN.

You will be informed whether any new messages have been recorded. The messages are then played back. You can now operate the answering machine with the keypad.

The following keys are used: A To return to the start of the

current message. Press twice to go back to the previous message.

B Stop playback. Press again to

resume.

3 Go to the next message.

0 Delete current message. : Mark a message as new.

Activating the answering machine

¤ Call the location where the answering

machine is installed until you hear: "Please enter PIN."

Your answering machine is now activated and tells you how much memory time is left.

The messages are then played back. The answering machine cannot be deacti-

vated remotely.

Enter system PIN.

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Using the network mailbox

The network mailbox is your network provider's answering machine within the network. You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your network provider.

Configuring fast access for the network mailbox

With fast access, you can directly dial the network mailbox or the integrated answering machine.

The integrated answering machine is set for fast access. Instead, you can define fast access for the network mailbox. Ask your network provider about this.

Configuring fast access for the network mailbox and entering the network mailbox number

§Menu§ ¢ Voice Mail ¢Set Key 1 ¢

Network Mailbox Select and press

~ Enter the network mailbox

number and press

a Press and hold (idle status). The setting for fast access applies to all

handsets.

‰

§OK§ ( = on).

§OK§.

Viewing the network mailbox report

When a message is recorded, you receive a call from the network mailbox. If you have requested caller ID, the network mailbox number will be displayed. If you take the call, the new messages are played back. If you do not take the call, the network mailbox number will be saved in the missed calls list, and the Message key flashes (

¢ page 30).

Calling your network mailbox

 Press and hold. You are con-

nected directly to the network mailbox.

d Press the Speaker key d, if

required. You will hear the network mailbox announcement.

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ECO DECT

You are helping to protect the environment with your C385.

Reduced energy consumption

Your telephone has an energy-saving adapter plug and uses less energy.

Reduced transmission power

The transmission power of your telephone is automatically reduced.

u The handset's transmission power is

reduced depending on its distance to the base station.

u The transmission power at the base sta-

tion is reduced to virtually zero when only one handset is registered and is standing in the base station.

You can reduce the transmission power of the handset and base station even further by using Eco Mode:

u Eco Mode

80% transmission power reduction in standby and talk modes.

Activating/deactivating Eco Mode:

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Base ¢ Additional

Features

§OK§ Press the display key

Status displays

Display icon

ÒÑiÐ |(flashes)

Icon green Eco Mode enabled

¢ Eco Mode

‰

(=on).

Reception strength: – Low to Good

– No reception

Setting the alarm clock

Precondition: The date and time have already been set (

Activating/deactivating the alarm clock

§Menu§ ¢ Alarm Clock ¢ Activation

(‰ =on) After you activate the alarm clock, the

menu for setting the wake-up time opens automatically (

If the alarm clock is set, the wake-up time appears with the ¼icon in the display instead of the date.

Setting the wake-up time

§Menu§ ¢ Alarm Clock ¢ Wake up time

~ Enter the wake-up time in

When the alarm clock rings…

Alarm repeats after 5 minutes

§Snooze§ Press the display key or any

If you press clock switches off for 24 hours.

Turning off the alarm clock for 24 hours

§Off§ Press the display key.

¢ page 15).

¢ page 37).

hours and minutes, then press

§OK§.

key.

§Snooze§ three times, the alarm

Please note

Activating Eco Mode reduces the range of the base station.

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Using multiple handsets

Registering handsets

You can register up to four handsets to your base station.

Please note

Each additional handset must be registered on the base station in order for it to work properly!

For how to register your handset automat-

¢ page 13.

ically, If automatic registration does not work,

you must register the handset manually.

Manually registrating the handset to C385

You must activate manual registration of the handset to both the handset and the base station.

Once it has been registered, the handset returns to idle status. The handset's internal number is shown in the display (e.g. INT 1). If it does not appear, repeat the procedure.

On the handset

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset

¢ Register Handset

~ Enter the system PIN of the

base station (the default is

0000) and press

registering flashes on the dis-

play.

§OK§. Handset is

Registering other handsets

You can register other Gigaset handsets and handsets for other devices with GAP functionality as follows:

On the handset

¤ Start to register the handset as

described in its user guide.

On the base station

Press and hold the Registration/Paging key on the base station ( (approx. 3 seconds).

¢ page 2)

De-registering handsets

Handsets can only be de-registered by resetting the base station to its default settings. This will also reset every other

setting

¢ page 43.

Locating a handset ("paging")

You can locate your handset using the base station.

¤ Briefly press the Registration/Paging

key on the base station (

¢ page 2).

¤ All handsets will ring simultaneously

("paging"), even if the ringer melodies are deactivated.

Ending paging

¤ Briefly press the Registration/Paging

key on the base station or press the Tal k key c on the handset.

On the base station

Within 60 sec., press and hold the Registration/Paging key on the base station

¢ page 2) (approx. 3 seconds).

( When the registration is successful, the

handset displays the message Handset reg-

istered.

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Using multiple handsets

Making internal calls

Internal calls to other handsets registered with the same base station are free.

Calling other handsets

k Start internal call. The display

shows Insert INT No.

~ Enter the internal number of

the receiving handset and

§OK§. The handset is

press called.

Or:

§All§ Press the display key. All hand-

sets are called.

Ending a call

a Press the End Call key.

Transferring a call to another handset/ making an internal consultation call

You are talking to an external caller and can call an internal caller at the same time to forward the call or to consult.

¤ Calling internal callers

When an internal caller answers:

¤ If necessary, announce the external

call.

Either

a Press the End Call key. The call

is transferred.

Or:

When transferring a call, you can also press the End Call key a before the internal caller answers. Then, if the internal caller does not answer or the line is busy, the call will automatically return to you (the display will show Recall).

Press the display key. You are reconnected with the external caller.

Answering a waiting call

If you receive an external call during an internal call, you will hear the call waiting

tone (short tone). The caller's number or name will appear in the display if caller ID is enabled.

a Press the End Call key to end

the internal call.

c Press the Talk key to take the

external call.

Listening in to an external call (conference)

Precondition: The Listening in function must be activated.

While you are conducting an external call. An internal caller can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation. A signal tone and Conference Call on the display indicate to all participants the inclusion of a new party in the conversation.

Activating/deactivating listening in

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Base

¢ Listening in (‰ =on)

a Press and hold (idle status).

Internal listening in

Wh en the l ine is bu sy with an ext ernal c all, the handset’s display provides information about this status. To listen in on the external call: c Press the Talk key.

You join the call. All participants hear a signal tone. Conference Call appears in the display.

Ending listening in

a An internal caller presses the

End Call key. All participants hear a signal tone. This does not affect the connection

between the other internal callers and the external caller.

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Handset settings

Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your individual requirements.

Changing date and time

To change the time, open the input field with:

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Date/Time

q Select Set date/time and

§OK§.

press

Enter Date:

Enter the month, day, and year in 8-digit format, for example, QQ2QQNfor 10/01/08.

Enter time:

Enter hours and minutes as 4 digits, for example, QM5 for 07:15.

Press the display key am/pm to toggle the time setting between AM and PM.

§OK§ Press the display key

Time format

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Date/Time

Select and press

q Select Time format and

§OK§.

press

Choose between 12-hour format and 24-

hour format (‰ =on):

12-hour format

U OK

§OK§.

‰

Changing the display language

You can view the display texts in different languages.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset ¢ Language

The current language is indicated by ‰. q Select a language and press

§OK§.

a Press and hold (idle status).

If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand:

§Menu§ M32

Press keys in sequence. q Select the correct language

and press

§OK§.

Setting the display

You have a choice of four color schemes and several different contrasts. You can also set a screensaver and backlight.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset ¢ Display

You have the following options:

Screensaver

The available settings are No Screen-

saver, Globe or Digital Clock.

Color Scheme

Four color schemes are available. When the backlight is turned off, the display is shown in black and white, regardless of the selected setting.

Contrast

There are nine available contrast levels.

Backlight

In Charger / Out of Charger. Determines

whether the backlight stays on permanently or is turned off after a certain time (‰ = permanently switched on).

Please note

If the backlight is turned on outside the charging cradle, the standby time for the handset is considerably reduced!

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Handset settings

Activating/deactivating auto answer

When this function is activated, when a call arrives, you can simply lift the handset out of the base station or charger without having to press the Talk key c.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset

¢ Auto Answer (‰ =on)

a Press and hold (idle status).

Changing the handsfree/ earpiece volume

You can adjust the volume for handsfree talking to one of five settings (1–5, e.g. volume 3 = to one of three (1–3, e.g. volume 2 =

Setting the volume during a call

The setting applies to the current mode (earpiece or handsfree).

You are conducting an external call.

t Press the Control key. q Set the volume.

The setting will automatically be saved after approx. 3 seconds. If not, press the display key

Adjusting the volume using the menu

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings

¢ Call Volume ¢Earpiece Volume /

Handsfree Volume

q Adjust the volume and

a Press and hold (idle status).

Š) and the earpiece volume

‰

§OK§.

Select and press

§OK§.

press

§OK§.

Changing ringer melodies

u Volume:

Five volume levels (1–5; e.g. volume 3 = ˆ) and "crescendo" ring (6; volume increases with each ringer melody

‡).

u Melody:

List of preloaded ringer melodies. The first three melodies are the "classic" ringer melodies.

You can also set different ringer melodies for the following functions:

u External Calls: For external calls u Internal Calls: For internal calls u Alarm Clock: For the alarm clock

For how to set the ringer melodies for the

base station,

¢ page 43.

Setting the ringer volume

The ringer volume is the same for all types of ringer melodies.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings

¢ Ringer Volume

Or in idle status: t Press briefly.

Ringer Volume

Select and press Then:

q Adjust the volume and

§OK§.

press a Press and hold (idle status).

Setting the ringer melody

Set different ringer melodies for external calls, internal calls, and the alarm clock.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings

¢ Ringer Melody

External Calls / Internal Calls / Alarm Clock

Select and press q Select melody (‰ =on) and

§OK§.

press a Press and hold (idle status).

§OK§.

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Base station settings

Activating/deactivating the ringer melody

You can turn off the ringer melody on your handset before you answer a call or while the phone is in idle status. You can take a call as long as it is displayed on the screen.

Deactivating the ringer melody

* Press the Asterisk key and

hold until the Ú icon appears

on the display.

Reactivating the ringer melody

* Press and hold the Asterisk key

in idle status.

Advisory tones

Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following advisory tones can be activated and deactivated independently of each other:

u Advisory tones:

– Key click: every key press is con-

firmed.

– Confirmation tone (rising tone

sequence): at the end of an entry/ setting, when the handset is placed in the base station and on arrival of a new entry in the answering machine list or the calls list.

– Error tone (descending tone

sequence): When you make an incorrect entry.

– Menu end tone: When scrolling at

the end of a menu.

u Battery low beep: the battery requires

charging.

You cannot deactivate the confirmation tone for placing the handset in the base station.

Activating/deactivating advisory tones

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings

¢ Advisory Tones

Select and press

Setting the battery low beep

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings

§OK§ (‰ =on).

¢ Battery Low

On / Off / During Call

Select and press

The low-battery beep is acti-

vated or deactivated or sounds

during a call.

§OK§ (‰ =on).

Restoring the handset to the factory settings

You can reset any individual settings and changes you have made. This will not affect entries in the directory, calls list, or the handset's registration to the base station.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset

¢ Reset Handset

Confirm query with §OK§, or reject it

with . a Press and hold (idle status).

Base station settings

The base station settings are carried out using a registered handset.

Protecting against unauthorized access

Protect the system settings of the base station with a PIN known only to you. You may have to enter the system PIN into the base station when manually registering a handset.

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Base station settings

Changing the system PIN

You can change the base station's 4-digit default system PIN (0000) to a 4-digit PIN known only to you.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Base ¢ System PIN

~ Enter the old system PIN and

§OK§. For security, the PIN

press is shown as four asterisks (

****

~ Enter your new system PIN

and press

a Press and hold (idle status).

§OK§.

Resetting the system PIN

If you have forgotten the system PIN, you can reset it to the original code 0000 by resetting the base station to its default settings. This will also reset every other setting, see "Restoring the base station to the factory settings"

¢ page 43.

Changing ringer melodies

u Volume:

You can choose between five volumes and the "crescendo" ring, Select "0" to deactivate the base station ringer melody.

u Ringer melodies:

You can set a ringer melody for external

¢ page 41.

calls,

§Menu§ ¢Settings ¢Base ¢ Audio Settings

¢ page 41.

¢ Ringer Volume / Ringer Melody

For how to adjust the settings,

¢ page 41.

Restoring the base station to the factory settings

When restoring factory settings:

u Handsets are de-registered from the

base. – To de-register only the individual

handset, use the menu.

– To de-register all handsets from the

base, use the key on the base.

u Individual settings are reset u All lists are deleted u The system PIN is reset to the original

code 0000

Only the date and time are retained.

Resetting the base station using the menu

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Base ¢ Base Reset

§OK§ Press the display key to

confirm.

Resetting the base station using a key on the base station

¤ Disconnect the power cord from the

base station.

¤ Hold down the Registration/Paging key

¢ page 2) on the base station while

( reconnecting the power cable to the base station. Press and hold the key until you hear a confirmation tone.

The base station has now been reset.

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Connecting the phone to a PABX

The following settings are only necessary when your PABX requires them; see the PABX user guide.

Dialing modes and recall

The current setting is indicated by .

Changing the dialing mode

The following dialing modes can be selected:

u Touch-tone dialing (DTMF) u Pulse dialing (DP)

§Menu§M 4 O 

~§OK§ Pulse dialing (DP).

Or: ~Q§OK§ Touch-tone dialing (DTMF).

Setting recall

For operation on a PABX, you may have to change this value. Please refer to the user guide of your PABX.

§Menu§M 4 O  2

~ Enter digits for the recall time

and press

0 =80ms; 1 =100ms; 2 =120ms; 3 = 180 ms; 4 = 250 ms; 5 = 300 ms; 6 = 600 ms; 7 =800ms

§OK§.

‰

Setting pauses

Changing the pause after line seizure

You can change the pause length that is inserted between pressing the Talk key c and sending the number.

§Menu§M4O O

~ Enter digit for the pause

length (1 = 1 sec.; 2 =3sec.;

3 = 7 sec) and press

§OK§.

Changing the pause after pressing the Flash key

You can change the pause length if your PABX requires this (refer to the user guide for your PABX).

§Menu§M4O 4

~ Enter a digit for the pause

length (1 = 800 ms;

2 =1600ms; 3 =3200ms)

and press

§OK§.

Switching temporarily to touchtone dialing (DTMF)

If your PABX still operates with pulse dialing (DP), but you need touch-tone dialing (DTMF) for a connection (e.g. to listen to the network mailbox), you must switch to touch-tone dialing for the call.

Precondition: You are conducting a call or have already dialed an external number.

* Press the Asterisk key.

After the call has ended, pulse

dialing is automatically reacti-

vated.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any questions about the use of your telephone, you can contact us at any time at www.gigaset.com/customercare

The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions.

The display is blank.

1. The handset is not on.

¥ Press and hold the End Call key a.

2. The batteries are dead.

¥ Charge or replace the batteries

¢ page 12).

(

Base" flashes in the display.

1. The handset is outside the range of the base station.

¥ Move the handset closer to the base

station.

The base station's range is shorter because Eco Mode mode is activated.

¥ Deactivate Eco Mode (¢ page 37) or

reduce the distance between the handset and base station.

3. The base station is not on.

¥ Check the base station's power adapter

¢ page 10).

(

Handset does not ring.

The ringer melody is deactivated.

¥ Activate the ringer melody (¢page 42).

You cannot hear a ringer melody/dial tone from the fixed line network.

The phone cord supplied was not used or was replaced with a different cord that has the wrong pin connections.

¥ Always use the phone cord supplied or

make sure that the pin connections are correct when purchasing one from a retailer

¢ page 47).

(

Error tone sounds after system PIN prompt.

You have entered the wrong system PIN.

¥ Reset the system PIN to 0000

¢ page 43).

(

Forgotten the system PIN.

¥ Reset the system PIN to 0000

¢ page 43).

(

The other party cannot hear you. You have pressed the §Mute§ display key.

The handset is on "mute."

¥ Activate the microphone again

¢ page 27).

(

The number of the caller is not displayed despite CID.

Caller ID is not enabled.

¥ The user must ask the telephone network

provider to activate Caller ID (CID).

You hear an error tone (descending tone sequence) when pressing keys.

Action has failed/invalid input.

¥ Repeat the operation.

Watch the display and refer to the user guide if necessary.

You cannot listen to messages in the network mailbox.

Your PABX is set for pulse dialing.

¥ Set your PABX to touch-tone dialing.

No time is specified for a message in the answering machine history.

Date/time is not set.

¥ Set the date/time (¢page 15).

The answering machine announces "PIN is incorrect" during remote operation.

You have entered the wrong system PIN.

¥ Enter the system PIN again.

The answering machine will not record any messages.

Its memory is full.

¥ Delete old messages. ¥ Play back new messages and delete.

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Care

Wipe the base station, charging cradle, and handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth.

Never use a dry cloth. This can create static.

Contact with liquid

If the handset should come into contact with liquid:

1. Immediately turn the handset off and remove the batteries.

2. Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.

3. Pat all parts dry, and then place the handset with the battery compartment open and the keypad facing down in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours (never in a microwave oven, convection oven, etc.).

4. Do not switch on the handset again until it has completely dried.

When it has fully dried, you should be able to use it again normally.

Specifications

Recommended batteries

Technology:

Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Voltage: 1.2 V Capacity: 550–1000 mAh We recommend the following battery

types because these are the only ones that guarantee the specified operating times, full functionality, and long service life:

u GP 700 mAh u Yuasa Phone 700 mAh

u Yuasa Phone 800 mAh u Yuasa AAA 800 u Peacebay 600 mAh

The handset is supplied with nickel-metal hydride UL-approved AAA batteries.

Handset operating times/charging times

The operating time of your telephone depends on the capacity and age of the batteries and the way they are used. (All times are maximum possible times and apply when the display backlight is switched off).

Capacity (mAh) approx.

550 650 800 1000

Standby time (hours)

Talk time (hours)21253138

Operating time for

1.5 hours of calls per day (hours)

Charging time, base station (hours)

Charging time, charging cradle (hours)

At the time of publication, batteries up to 800 mAh were available and had been tested in the system. In light of continuous advances in battery technology, the list of recommended batteries is regularly updated.

210 240 305 380

85 100 125 155

9 111417

781012

Base station power consumption

In standby mode

– Handset in charging cradle – Handset off charging

cradle

During a call approx. 1.5 W

approx.1.3 W

approx. 1.3 W

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General specifications

DECT 6.0 Supported

GAP standard Supported

No. of channels 60 duplex channels

Radio frequency range

Duplex method Time multiplex,

Channel grid 1728 kHz

Bit rate 1152 Kbps

Modulation GFSK

Language code 32 Kbps

Transmission power 10 mW, average power

Range Up to 984 feet outdoors,

Power supply unit 110 V ~/60 Hz

Environmental operating conditions

Dialing mode DTMF (touch-tone dial-

1920–1930 MHz

10 ms frame length

per channel

up to 165 feet indoors

+5 to +45 °C, 20% to 75% relative humidity

ing)/DP (pulse dialing)

Telephone jack pin connections

1Unused

3 2 1

4 5

2Unused 3a 4b 5Unused 6Unused

Writing and editing text

The following rules apply when writing text:

u Use ts to move the cursor to the left

or right.

u Characters are inserted to the left of

the cursor.

u The first letter of directory entry names

is automatically capitalized, followed by lowercase letters.

Entering characters

Press the relevant key several times to enter letters/characters.

Standard characters

1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x



2 3 4 5 L M N O Q * #

1) Space

2) Line break

When you press a key, the characters of that key appear in the display. The first character is highlighted. If it is not the one you want, press the key repeatedly until the required character is highlighted. When you release the key, the highlighted character is inserted into the input field.

Setting uppercase/lowercase or digits

Press the Pound key # briefly to switch from "Abc" mode to "123," from "123" to "abc," and from "abc" to "Abc" (uppercase: 1st letter uppercase, all others lowercase). Press the Pound key #before entering the letter.

You can see briefly in the display whether uppercase, lowercase, or digits is selected.

1€£ $¥¤

abc2дбавгз def 3лйик gh i4пнмо

jkl5

mno6цсутфх

pqr s7ß

tuv8üúùû

wx y z 9 яэжше

.,?!0+-:¿¡“‘;_

*/()<=>%

#@ \ &§

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Industry Canada Certification

Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network, protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas

NOTE: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

A copy of the supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) is available at this Internet address: http://www.gigaset.com/docs. The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination of an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all devices does not exceed five.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Safety precautions

Before using your telephone equipment, basic safety instructions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

5. Place this product securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the unit falls.

6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are provided for ventilation, to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided.

7. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of AC line power to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the unit where no one can step or trip on the cord.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock or burns, do not disassemble this product. Take it to a qualified service center when service is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages, dangerous electrical current or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

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12. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.) When the power cord is damaged or frayed. b.) If liquid has been spilled into the product. c.) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.) If the product does not operate normally by

ing the operating instructions. Adjust only

follow those controls instructions because improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. e.) If the product has been dropped or physically has been damaged. f.) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning. Therefore we suggest a surge arrestor.

14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

15. Emergency/911 numbers may not be dialed if the keypad is locked.

that are covered by the operating

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric shock, and to properly dispose of batteries, please read and understand the following instructions. CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN MUNICIPAL WASTE.

1. Only use the batteries specified for use with this product.

2. DO NOT USE NICKEL CADMIUM OR LITHIUM BATTERIES, or mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufacturers in this product. DO NOT USE NONRECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

3. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire; the cells may explode. Do not expose batteries to water. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.

4. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.

5. Exercise care in handling the batteries in order not to short the batteries with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The batteries or conducting material may overheat and cause burns or fire.

6. Charge the batteries provided with, or identified for use with, this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in the user’s manual. Do not attempt to charge the batteries with any means other than that specified in the users manual.

7. Periodically clean the charge contacts on both the charger and handset.

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Service (Customer Care)

Customer Care Warranty for Cordless Products

To obtain Customer Care Warranty service,

product operation information, or for problem resolution, call:

Toll Free: 1-866-247-8758

www.gigaset.com/customercare

End-user limited warranty

This product is covered by a one year limited warranty. Any repair replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to: 1-866-247-8758.

This limited, non-transferable warranty is provided to the original buyer/end-consumer ("you") for systems, handsets and accessories (collectively, "Product") provided by Gigaset Communications USA LLC or Gigaset Communications Canada Inc. (collectively "Gigaset NAM"). Gigaset NAM warrants to you that at the date of purchase, the Product is free of defects in workmanship and materials and the software included in the Product will perform in substantial compliance to its program specifications.

1. WARRANTY PERIOD

The Product warranty period is one (1) year fr om th e o rig inal da te o f pur cha se by y ou. Pr oof of purchase (e.g., sales slip or invoice) must be provided with any Product returned during the warranty period. Batteries supplied with the Products are warranted to be free from defects at the time of purchase only.

2. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

Gigaset NAM's entire liability and your exclusive remedy if the Product is defective in materials or workmanship during the warranty period and is returned shall be that the Product will be repaired or replaced as set forth in Section 4 below. Reconditioned replacement components, parts or materials may be used in the replacement or repair. Data in the memory of the Product may be lost during repair.

3. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND IS VOID WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

– Cosmetic damage, physical damage to the

surface of the Product, including, without limitation, breakage, cracks, dents, scratches or adhesive marks on the LCD screen or outside casing of the Product.

– Products which have been repaired, main-

tained or modified (including the antenna) by anyone other than Gigaset NAM or a Gigaset NAM-approved repair facility, or that have been improperly installed.

– Cost of installation, removal or reinstalla-

tion.

– Damage due to any telephone, electronic,

hardware or software program, network, Internet or computer malfunctions, failures, or difficulties of any kind, including without limitation, server failure or incomplete, incorrect, garbled or delayed computer transmissions.

– Equipment and components not manufac-

tured, supplied or authorized by Gigaset NAM.

– Modification of the Product's components,

or operation of the Product in an unsuitable environment or in a manner for which it is not intended, including but not limited to failures or defects caused by misuse, abuse, accidents, physical damage, abnormal operation, improper handling or storage, neglect, alterations, unauthorized installation, removal or repairs, failure to follow instructions, problems caused by the carrier's network coverage, exposure to fire, water or excessive moisture or dampness, floods, or extreme changes in climate or temperature, acts of God, riots, acts of terrorism, spills of food or liquids, viruses or other software flaws introduced into the Product or other acts which are not the fault of Gigaset NAM and which the Product is not specified to tolerate, including damage caused by mishandling or blown fuses.

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– Products which have had warranty stickers,

electronic serial number and/or serial number label removed, altered, rendered illegible or fraudulently applied to other equipment.

– Signal reception problems (unless caused by

defect in material or workmanship in the Product).

– Products operated outside published maxi-

mum ratings.

– Performance of the Products when used in

combination with other products or equipment not manufactured, supplied or author-

ized by Gigaset NAM. – Consumables (such as batteries and fuses). – Payments for labor or service to representa-

tives or service centers not authorized to

perform product maintenance by Gigaset

NAM. –Loss of data. – Testing and examination discloses that the

alleged defect or malfunction in the Product

does not exist.

This warranty does not cover customer education, instruction, installation or removal, set up adjustments, problems related to service(s) provided by a carrier or other service provider, and/or signal reception problems. Gigaset NAM shall not be responsible for software, firmware, information, or memory data contained in, stored on, or integrated with any Products returned for repair, whether under warranty or not. This warranty is valid only in the country in which it is purchased (i.e., the United States of America or Canada respectively, but not both).

USE WITH ACCESSORIES NOT SUPPLIED BY GIGASET NAM OR NOT OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY GIGASET NAM MAY VOID WARRANTY.

4. WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE

All warranty claims must be made by notifying Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the warranty period. Gigaset NAM's obligation to provide warranty support shall not extend past the end of the warranty period, except that any product repaired or replaced during the warranty period shall continue to be warranted for the balance of such warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is greater.

Support service will be provided for you by accessing the toll free customer service number:

1-866-247-8758

5. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

Gigaset NAM makes no warranty or representation that the software in the Products will meet your requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected.

6. LIMITATION ON REMEDIES; NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES

Your exclusive remedy for any breach of this limited warranty is as set forth above. Except for any refund elected by Gigaset NAM, YOU ARE

NOT ENTITLED TO ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, if the Product does not meet the

limited warranty , and, to the maximum extent allowed by applicable law, even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose. The terms below ("Exclusion of Incidental, Consequential and Certain Other Damages") are also incorporated into this limited warranty . Some states/jurisdictions/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have others which vary from state/jurisdiction/province to state/jurisdiction/province.

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7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

GIGASET NAM AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE PRODUCT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (IF ANY) AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS. THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES (IF ANY) CREATED BY ANY DOCUMENTATION OR PACKAGING EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY, AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IS IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OR RESPONSES, OF RESULTS, OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, OF LACK OF VIRUSES AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT, AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, OR CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NONINFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT. Some states/jurisdictions/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. If an implied warranty or condition is created by your state/province and federal or state/provincial law prohibits disclaimer of it, you also have an implied warranty or condition, BUT ONLY AS TO DEFECTS DISCOVERED DURING THE PERIOD OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY (ONE YEAR). AS TO ANY DEFECTS DISCOVERED AFTER THE ONE YEAR PERIOD, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state/ province to province. In no event shall Gigaset NAM's liability exceed the cost of repairing or replacing defective Products as provided herein, and any such liabilities will terminate upon expiration of the warranty period.

Any supplements or updates to the Product or the software in the Product, including without limitation, any (if any) software fixes or upgrades or bug fixes provided to you after the expiration of the one year limited warranty period are not covered by any warranty or condition, express, implied or statutory.

8. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GIGASET NAM, SELLER OR THEIR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE, FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER, AND EVEN IF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AS PROVIDED UNDER THE WARRANTY, IS YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF GIGASET NAM, SELLER AND ANY OF THEIR SUPPLIERS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING (EXCEPT FOR ANY REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ELECTED BY GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR SUPPLIER WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY) SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT OR FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00 USD/CAN). THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

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10. GOVERNING LAW

If this Product was purchased in the United States of America this limited warranty will be governed by the laws of Texas, and exclude the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If this Product was purchased in Canada this limited warranty will be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, and exclude the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service or for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our web site at http://www.gigaset.com call 1-866-247-8758.

Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the Siemens trademark. © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modifications reserved. Product attributes subject to change. We reserve the right, to make changes without notice in equipment design and/or components. Part Number:A31008-M2026-R401-1-5819 © Copyright 2009.

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Appendix

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Accessories

Gigaset Handsets

ADD MORE GIGASET HANDSETS TO YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM.

C38H Handset

u Illuminated graphical color display (65,000 colors) u Illuminated keypad u Handsfree talking u Polyphonic ringer melodies u Directory for around 150 entries u Headset socket

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Mounting the base station on the wall

C385: 46 mm

approx.

2.5 mm

Mounting the base station on the wall

Mounting the charging cradle on the wall

21 mm

approx.

2.5 mm

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Index

Access protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Accessories Activating

advisory tones answering machine answering machine

call acceptance handset internal call screening

keypad lock Advisory tones Alarm Alarm repeat Answering machine

list

remote operation Answering machine, see also

Area codes

extra codes

local area code Asterisk key Auto answer Automatic

call acceptance

Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Base station

connecting

connecting to PABX

power consumption

restoring factory settings

setting

setting up

system PIN Battery

charging

display

icon

inserting

recommended batteries

warning tone

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

. . . . . . . . . . . .32

(remote operation)

. . . . . . . . . .35

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

. . . . . . . . . . .39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Network mailbox

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

. . . . . . . . . . . . .44

. . . . . . . . . . . .46

. . . . . . . .43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

. . . . . . . . .46

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Call

accepting ending external internal party listening in picking up from answering machine 33

transferring (connecting) Call acceptance Call duration Call history Call screening during recording Call waiting during an internal call Caller ID Calling

external

internal Care of the telephone Changing

dialing mode

earpiece volume

handsfree volume

pause time

system PIN Character set Charge status display CID 2.5 services (network services) Color scheme Conference Configuring the network mailbox Confirmation tone Connecting

base station to PABX

headset Contrast Control key Correcting incorrect entries Customer Care

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

. . . . . 34

. . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . 46

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . 36

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

. . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 20

. . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Deactivating

advisory tones answering machine call acceptance handset internal call screening keypad lock

Delete key

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

. . . . . . . . . . . . 32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

. . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

. . 27

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Index

Deleting

announcement

(answering machine)

characters

Dialing

directory mode using shortcut keys

Dialing pause

entering Digital clock Directory

copying number from text

managing entries

opening

order of entries

saving entry

saving the first number

sending entry/list to handset Display

backlight

call duration

changing display language

color scheme

contrast

in idle status

keys

network mailbox report

number (CID/CNID)

screensaver

setting DP (pulse dialing) DTMF (touch-tone dialing method)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

. . . . . . . .32

. . . . . . . . . . . . .29

. . . . . . . .29

. . . . . . . . . .28

. . . . . .29

. . . . . . .40

. . . . . . . . . .36

. . . . . . . . . . . . .26

. . .44

Earpiece mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Earpiece volume ECO DECT Eco mode End Call key Ending, call Ending, see Deactivating Entry

selecting from directory Error tone Extra codes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

. . . . . . . . .28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Fast access

answering machine network mailbox

Flash key

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

pause after

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . . . . 34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

General troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 45

Handset

activating/deactivating advisory tones contact with liquid de-registering display language earpiece volume handsfree volume idle status locating muting paging registering restoring factory settings setting setting up transferring a call

using several Handsfree talking Headset socket

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Help

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

. . . . . . . . . . 22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . 42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Icon

alarm clock set battery display for new messages keypad lock ringer melody deactivated

Idle status

display

returning to Incorrect input (correction) Installing, base station Internal

call screening

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

key

making calls

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

. . . . . . . 42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . 10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Index

Internal call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

call waiting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Key 1 (fast access) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 34

Key click Keypad lock Keys

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

assigning directory entry Asterisk key Control key Delete key display keys End Call key fast access Flash key Internal key Message key On/Off key Pound key Shortcut Speaker key Tal k key

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 26

. . . . . . . . .29

Last number redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

List

answering machine answering machine list call history missed calls

network mailbox Local area code Locating, handset Lock

activating/deactivating keypad lock

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 31

. . . . . . . . .30, 31

. . . . . . . . . .31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

.22

Making calls

answering a call

cost-effective calls

external

internal Manual last number redial Medical appliances Menu

end tone

overview

prompting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

. . . . . . . . . . . . .31

. . . . . . . . .30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Message

copying number to the

directory deleting playing

Message key

opening lists

Microphone Missed calls Muting

handset

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Network services (CID 2.5 services) . . 27

Number

copying to directory displaying caller’s number (CID) saving in the directory

. . . . . . . . . . . . 29

. . . 26

. . . . . . . . . . 28

On/Off key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Order in directory

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

PABX

connecting base station setting dialing mode setting recall switching temporarily to touch-

tone dialing

Package contents

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Paging

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Pause PIN change, system PIN Pin connections Playing back

announcement (answering machine)

message (answering machine) Pound key Power adapter Power consumption (base station) Protecting the phone against access Pulse dialing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . . . 43

. . . . 33

. . . 46

. . 42

Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Index

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Recall

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

time Recording time (answering machine) Registering (handset) Remote operation Ringer melody

changing

setting melody

setting volume

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

. . . . . . . . . . . . .38

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

. . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 43

.34

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Screen protection, see Screensaver Screening a call Screensaver Searching in directory Sending directory entry to handset Setting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 40

date

melody

melody (ringer melody)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 40

time

wake-up time Setting up

handset Shortcut Snooze (alarm clock) Speaker key Specifications System settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

. . . . . . . . . . . .28

. . .29

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

. . . . . . . . .41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 29

. . . . . . . . . . . . .37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Tal k key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 26

Telephone jack, pin connections Telephone system

setting pauses Touch-tone dialing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

. . . . .47

Unknown caller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Viewing the network mailbox report . 36

Volume

earpiece volume handset handsfree volume ringer melody

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 43

Warning tone (battery) . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Writing and editing a text message

. . 47

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Gigaset C385 User Guide

The handset at a glance

The base station at a glance

C385 base station

Safety precautions

First steps

Check the package contents

C385-1

C385-2

C385-3

Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included)

Connecting the base station

Connecting the charging cradle (if included)

Setting up the handset for use

Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover

Attaching the belt clip

Placing the handset into the base station and registering

Initial charging and discharging of batteries

Setting the date and time

Area codes

Local Area Code

Extra Codes

Display in idle status

Connecting the headset

What would you like to do next?

Using the phone

Control key

Display keys

Keys on the keypad

Correcting incorrect entries

Menu guidance

Main menu (first menu level)

Submenus

Reverting to idle status

Activating/deactivating the handset

Activating/deactivating the keypad lock

Illustration of operating steps in the user guide

Menu tree

Making calls

Making an external call

Caller ID

Call display with Caller ID/ Name

Ending a call

Answering a call

Display with CID

Handsfree talking

Activating/deactivating handsfree mode

Muting

CID 2.5 services (network services)

Using the directory and lists

Directory

Saving the first number in the directory

Storing a number in the directory

Order of directory entries

Selecting a directory entry

Dialing with the directory

Managing directory entries

Using shortcut keys

Sending the directory to another handset

Copying a displayed number to the directory

Last number redial list

Manual last number redial

Managing entries in the last number redial list

Opening lists with the Message key

Call history

Making cost-effective calls

Answering machine list

Opening calls/answering machine list

Answering machine list

Displaying CID information

Displaying the call duration

Operating the answering machine of the C385 base station

Operation using the handset

Activating/deactivating the answering machine

Recording your own announcement

Playing back announcements

Deleting announcements

Playing back messages

Deleting messages

Answering up a call from the answering machine