Siemens GIGASET C38H Operating Manual

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EN Dear Customer,

Gigaset Communications GmbH is the legal successor to Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), which in turn continued the Gigaset business of Siemens AG. Any statements made by Siemens AG or SHC that are found in the user guides should therefore be understood as statements of Gigaset Communications

GmbH We hope you enjoy your Gigaset.

DE Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde,

FR Chère Cliente, Cher Client,

IT Gentile cliente,

NL Geachte klant,

ES Estimado cliente,

PT SCaros clientes,

die Gigaset Communications GmbH ist Rechtsnachfolgerin der Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), die ihrerseits das Gigaset-Geschäft der Siemens AG fortführte. Etwaige Erklärungen der Siemens AG oder der SHC in den Bedienungsanleitungen sind daher als Erklärungen der Gigaset Communications GmbH zu verstehen.

Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Freude mit Ihrem Gigaset.

la société Gigaset Communications GmbH succède en droit à Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC) qui poursuivait elle-même les activités Gigaset de Siemens AG. Donc les éventuelles explications de Siemens AG ou de SHC figurant dans les modes d’emploi doivent être comprises comme des explications de Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup d’agrément avec votre Gigaset.

la Gigaset Communications GmbH è successore della Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC) che a sua volta ha proseguito l’attività della Siemens AG. Eventuali dichiarazioni della Siemens AG o della SHC nei manuali d’istruzione, vanno pertanto intese come dichiarazioni della Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Le auguriamo tanta soddisfazione con il vostro Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH is de rechtsopvolger van Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), de onderneming die de Gigaset-activiteiten van Siemens AG heeft overgenomen. Eventuele uitspraken of mededelingen van Siemens AG of SHC in de gebruiksaanwijzingen dienen daarom als mededelingen van Gigaset Communications GmbH te worden gezien.

Wij wensen u veel plezier met uw Gigaset

la Gigaset Communications GmbH es derechohabiente de la Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC) que por su parte continuó el negocio Gigaset de la Siemens AG. Las posibles declaraciones de la Siemens AG o de la SHC en las instrucciones de uso se deben entender por lo tanto como declaraciones de la Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Le deseamos que disfrute con su Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH é a sucessora legal da Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), que, por sua vez, deu continuidade ao sector de negócios Gigaset, da Siemens AG. Quaisquer declarações por parte da Siemens AG ou da SHC encontradas nos manuais de utilização deverão, portanto, ser consideradas como declarações da Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Desejamos que tenham bons momentos com o seu Gigaset.

DA Kære Kunde,

FI Arvoisa asiakkaamme,

SV Kära kund,

NO Kjære kunde,

EL Αγ α πητή πελάτισσα, αγαπητέ πελάτη,

HR Poštovani korisnici,

SL Spoštovani kupec!

Gigaset Communications GmbH er retlig efterfølger til Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), som fra deres side videreførte Siemens AGs Gigaset-forretninger. Siemens AGs eller SHCs eventuelle forklaringer i betjeningsvejledningerne skal derfor forstås som Gigaset Communications GmbHs forklaringer.

Vi håber, du får meget glæde af din Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH on Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC)-yri-

tyksen oikeudenomistaja, joka jatkoi puolestaan Siemens AG:n Gigaset-liiketoimintaa. Käyttöoppaissa mahdollisesti esiintyvät Siemens AG:n tai SHC:n selosteet on tämän vuoksi ymmärrettävä Gigaset Communications GmbH:n selosteina.

Toivotamme Teille paljon iloa Gigaset-laitteestanne.

Gigaset Communications GmbH övertar rättigheterna från Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), som bedrev Gigaset-verksamheten efter Siemens AG. Alla förklaringar från Siemens AG eller SHC i användarhandboken gäller därför som förklaringar från Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Vi önskar dig mycket nöje med din Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH er rettslig etterfølger etter Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), som i sin tur videreførte Gigaset-geskjeften i Siemens AG. Eventuelle meddelelser fra Siemens AG eller SHC i bruksanvisningene er derfor å forstå som meddelelser fra Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Vi håper du får stor glede av din Gigaset-enhet.

η Gigaset Communications GmbH είναι η νομική διάδοχος της Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), η οποία έχει αναλάβει την εμπορική δραστηριότητα Gigaset της Siemens AG. Οι δηλώσεις της Siemens AG ή της SHC στις

επομένως δηλώσεις της Gigaset Communications GmbH. Σας ευχόμαστε καλή διασκέδαση με τη συσκευή σας Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH pravni je sljednik tvrtke Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), koji je nastavio Gigaset poslovanje tvrtke Siemens AG. Zato sve izjave tvrtke Siemens AG ili SHC koje se nalaze u uputama za upotrebu treba tumačiti kao izjave tvrtke Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Nadamo se da sa zadovoljstvom koristite svoj Gigaset uređaj.

Podjetje Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik podjetja Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), ki nadaljuje dejavnost znamke Gigaset podjetja Siemens AG. Vse izjave podjetja Siemens AG ali SHC v priročnikih za uporabnike torej veljajo kot izjave podjetja Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Želimo vam veliko užitkov ob uporabi naprave Gigaset.

οδηγίες χρήσ

ης αποτ

ελούν

Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark

licensee of Siemens AG

reserved.

www.gigaset.com

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CS Vážení zákazníci,

společnost Gigaset Communications GmbH je právním nástupcem společnosti Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), která dále přejala segment produktů Gigaset společnosti Siemens AG. Jakékoli prohlášení společnosti Siemens AG nebo SHC, které naleznete v uživatelských příručkách, je třeba považovat za prohlášení společnosti Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Doufáme, že jste s produkty Gigaset spokojeni.

SK Vážený zákazník,

Spoločnosť Gigaset Communications GmbH je právnym nástupcom spoločnosti Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), ktorá zasa pokračovala v činnosti divízie Gigaset spoločnosti Siemens AG. Z tohto dôvodu je potrebné všetky vyhlásenia spoločnosti Siemens AG alebo SHC, ktoré sa nachádzajú v používateľských príručkách, chápať ako vyhlásenia spoločnosti Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Veríme, že budete so zariadením Gigaset spokojní.

PL Szanowny Kliencie,

Firma Gigaset Communications GmbH jest spadkobiercą prawnym firmy Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), która z kolei przejęła segment produktów Gigaset od firmy Siemens AG. Wszelkie oświadczenia firm Siemens AG i SHC, które można znaleźć w instrukcjach obsługi, należy traktować jako oświadczenia firmy Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Życzymy wiele przyjemności z korzystania z produktów Gigaset.

TR Sayın Müşterimiz,

Gigaset Communications GmbH, Siemens AG'nin Gigaset işletmesini yürüten Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC)'nin yasal halefidir. Kullanma kılavuzlarında bulunan ve Siemens AG veya SHC tarafından yapılan bildiriler Gigaset Communications GmbH tarafından yapılmış bildiriler olarak algılanmalıdır.

Gigaset'ten memnun kalmanızı ümit ediyoruz.

RO Stimate client,

Gigaset Communications GmbH este succesorul legal al companiei Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), care, la rândul său, a continuat activitatea companiei Gigaset a Siemens AG. Orice afirmaţii efectuate de Siemens AG sau SHC şi incluse în ghidurile de utilizare vor fi, prin urmare, considerate a aparţine Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Sperăm ca produsele Gigaset să fie la înălţimea dorinţelor dvs.

SR Poštovani potrošaču,

Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik kompanije Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), kroz koju je nastavljeno poslovanje kompanije Gigaset kao dela Siemens AG. Stoga sve izjave od strane Siemens AG ili SHC koje se mogu naći u korisničkim uputstvima treba tuma Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Nadamo se da ćete uživati u korišćenju svog Gigaset uređaja.

BG Уважаеми потребители,

Gigaset Communications GmbH е правоприемникът на Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), която на свой ред продължи бизнеса на

подразделението Siemens AG. По тази причина всякакви изложения, направени от Siemens AG или SHC, които се намират в ръководствата за потребителя, следва да се разбират като изложения на

Gigaset Communications GmbH. Надяваме се да ползвате с удоволствие вашия Gigaset.

izjave kompanije

čiti kao

RU Уважаемыи покупатель!

Компания Gigaset Communications GmbH является правопреемником компании Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), которая,

ою очередь, приняла подразделение Gigaset в свое

в св управление от компании Siemens AG. Поэтому любые заявления, сделанные от имени компании Siemens AG или SHC и встречающиеся в руководствах пользователя, должны восприниматься как заявления компании Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Мы надеемся, что продукты Gigaset удовлетворяют вашим требованиям.

HU T

isztelt Vásárló!

A Siemens Home and Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC) törvényes jogutódja a Gigaset Communications GmbH, amely a Siemens AG Gigaset üzletágának utódja. Ebből következően a Siemens AG vagy az SHC felhasználói kézikönyveiben található bármely kijelentést a Gigaset Communications GmbH kijelentésének kell tekinteni.

Reméljük, megelégedéssel használja Gigaset készülékét.

Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark

licensee of Siemens AG

reserved.

www.gigaset.com

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Issued by Siemens Home and Ofﬁ ce Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG Schlavenhorst 66 D-46395 Bocholt

www.siemens.com/gigaset

Gigaset C38H

Gigaset

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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 ( 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 Hash key

Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in idle status); toggles between upper/lower case and digits

7 Internal key

Make an internal call (

8 Microphone 9 Recall key

- Consultation call (flash)

- Insert a dialling pause (press and hold)

10 Star key

Ringer melody on/off (press and hold), With an open connection: Switch between dial pulsing/touch tone dialling (press briefly)

11 Key 1

Dial answer machine (depending on the base station)/network mailbox (press and hold)

12 Connection socket for headset

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Answer a call, open last number redial list (press briefly), start dialling (press and hold)

14 Handsfree key

Switch between earpiece and handsfree mode; Lights up: handsfree activated

Flashes: incoming call 15 Control key ( 16 Signal strength (

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Contents

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

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

First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Check the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting up the charging cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting the charging cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

What would you like to do next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Keys on the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Activating/deactivating the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Activating/deactivating the keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Illustration of operating steps in the user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Handsfree talking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the directory and lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Opening lists with the message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Activating/deactivating auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing the handsfree/earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Restoring the handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Guarantee Certificate

United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Guarantee certificate Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Writing and editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mounting the charging cradle to the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Contents

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Safety precautions

Warning

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

your children.

Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the

charger.

¢ page 31), i. e. never

Only use the recommended, rechargeable batteries ( use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.

The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.

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

The handset may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids. Do not install the charging cradle in bathrooms or shower rooms. The charging

cradle is not splashproof (

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

If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide.

¢ page 31).

Please note

Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.

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First steps

Check the package contents

213

First steps

1one Gigaset C38H handset, 2one charging cradle, 3one mains adapter, 4two batteries, 5one battery cover, 6one belt clip, 7one user guide.

Setting up the charging cradle

The charging cradle is designed to be operated in enclosed, dry areas at temperatures ranging from +5 °C to +45 °C.

¤ Set up the charging cradles at a central location on a flat, non-slip surface in

your house or apartment.

Please note

Pay attention to the range of the base station. This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode (

¢ page 23) is activated.

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

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First steps

For instructions on how to mount the charging cradle to a wall, please see

¢ page 33.

Please note:

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

or other electrical devices.

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

Connecting the charging cradle

¤ Connect the flat plug of the mains

adapter 1.

¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug

socket 2.

If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button 1 and disconnect the plug 2.

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Setting up the handset for use

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

Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover

Warning

Use only the rechargeable batteries (¢ page 31) recommended by Siemens. Never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed or the batteries could explode. The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type.

¤ Insert the batteries the

right way round. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment.

First steps

If you need to open the battery cover, for instance to replace the batteries, place your fingertip in

he cavity on the casing and pull he battery cover upwards.

¤ First insert the battery cover

at the top a.

¤ Then press the cover b until

it clicks into place.

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First steps

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.

Registering the handset to the base station

Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station. The actual registration procedure will depend on the type of base station.

Automatically register the C38H handset to the Gigaset C380/C385 base station

Place handset

into base

Handset is registering

¤ 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.

Please note

u Each key press interrupts the automatic registration. u If automatic registration does not work, the handset will have to be reg-

istered manually.

Manually registering the C38H handset

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

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On the handset:

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset ¢ Register Handset

(If you require further information on the illustration of these operating steps, please see

~ Enter the system PIN of the base station (the default is 0000) and

¢ page 18.)

press

Handset is registering

§OK§.

The registration screen is displayed.

On the base station:

Within 60 sec. press and hold the registration/paging key on the base station (approx. 3 sec.).

The following is displayed after successful automatic or manual handset registration:

First steps

ÐV

The handset is assigned the lowest unassigned 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 number 4 will be overwritten.

To charge the batteries, leave the handset in the base station/charging cradle.

u the strength of the reception signal between

base station and handset: – good to poor: ÐiÑÒ –no reception: | flashes

u battery charge status:

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

Please note

Only place the handset in the base station or charging cradle that is intended for it.

Should you have any questions and problems

¢ page 27.

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Initial charging and discharging of the 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.

11 h

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 tech-

nical reasons.

¤ Then remove the handset

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

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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.

First steps

Settings

U OK

¤ 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.

¤ Press the key below §OK§ on

the display screen to confirm your selection.

Date/Time

U OK

The Date/Time menu item appears 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: [01.10.2008]

T OK

Enter Time: [07:15]

T OK

¤ The active line is marked [...].

Enter day, month and year as an 8-digit number via the handset, e.g. QQ2QQN for 01/10/2008.

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 digit numbers via the handset e.g. QM5for 07:15 am. If necessary, use the control key to toggle between fields.

¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the display

screen to confirm your selection.

Saved

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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Display in idle status

Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example

Your phone is now ready for use.

Please note

The range icon is only displayed in idle status if Eco Mode+ is deactivated (depending on the base station, see your phone's user guide).

Connecting the headset

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

First steps

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01.10.08 07:15

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

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First steps

What would you like to do next?

Now you have successfully started your Gigaset you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects.

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

¢ page 15.

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

Setting the ringer melody and volume page 25

Setting the handset volume page 25

Setting Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ page 23

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

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

¢ page 27) or contact our Customer Care team (¢ page 27).

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Control key

In the following description the side of the control key you need to press for each operation is indicated accordingly, e.g. "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 Call up the menu for setting the handset's call volume

¢ page 25), ringer melodies (¢ page 25) and advisory tones

(

¢ page 26).

(

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.

for

Using the phone

During an external call

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

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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Using the phone

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 (flashing) character when entering the time and date etc.

Menu guidance

Your telephone'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 name and icon.

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

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

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 digit combination (¢ page 19).

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 2 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 13.

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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 to switch the handset on.

Activating/deactivating the keypad lock

The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone. # Press and hold the hash 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.

Using the phone

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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 (‰ =on)

means:

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

keys until the Auto Answer menu item appears on the display.

¤ Press the display key §OK§ to activate/

deactivate the function (

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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

1 î SMS (Menu dependent on base station)

4-1 Activation 4-2 Wake up time

5 7

7-1 Date/Time 7-2 Audio Settings 7-2-1 Call Volume

§Menu§ M22 for "Set ringer volume".

§Menu§(open main menu):

ì Alarm Clock

¢ page 24 ¢ page 24

þ Voice Mail (Menu dependent on base station) m Settings

¢ page 11

7-2-2 Ringer Volume 7-2-3 Ringer Melody 7-2-4 Advisory Tones 7-2-5 Battery Low

¢ page 25 ¢ page 25 ¢ page 26 ¢ page 26 ¢ page 26

Menu tree

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 (Menu dependent on base station)

¢ page 24 ¢ page 24 ¢ page 25 ¢ page 8 ¢ page 26

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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 and hold the talk key c

and then enter the number.

You can cancel the dialling operation with the end call key a.

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

Please note

u Dialling with the directory

¢ page 21) and last number redial

(

¢ page 23) saves repeated

list ( typing of numbers.

u You can assign a number from the

directory to a key for speed dialling

¢ page 22).

(

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 handsfree key d.

You can answer the call by:

¤ Pressing the talk key c. ¤ Pressing the handsfree key d.

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

¢ page 25), the handset automatically

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

To deactivate the ringer, press the display key and select Silent. You can take the call as long as it is displayed on the screen.

§Menu§

Handsfree talking

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

Activating/deactivating handsfree mode

Activating while dialling

~d Enter the number and press

the handsfree key.

¤ You should inform your caller before

you use the handsfree function so that

they know someone else is listening.

Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode

d Press the handsfree key. Activate/deactivate handsfree during a

call. If you wish to place the handset in the

charging cradle during a call:

¤ Press and hold the handsfree key d

while placing the handset in the base

station. If the handsfree key d does

not light up, press the key again. For instructions on how to adjust the loud-

speaker 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

¢ page 25).

the handset.

the microphone back on.

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Making internal calls

Internal calls to other handsets registered on 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. The handset is called.

or:

§All§ Press the display key. All hand-

sets are called.

Ending a call

a Press the end call key.

Using the directory and lists

The options are:

u Directory u Last number redial list u Lists dependent on the base station

¢ base station user guide).

(

ECO DECT

Using a number from the directory

In some operating situations you can open the directory to copy a number, for example. Your handset must be in the idle status.

s Open the directory. q Select entry.

§OK§ Press the display key.

Select function with q.

Last number redial list

The last number redial list contains the ten numbers last dialled 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

c Press the key briefly. s Select entry. c Press the talk key again. The

number is dialled.

Managing entries in the last number redial list

c Press the key briefly. s Select entry.

§Menu§ Open menu.

The following functions can be selected with q:

Use Number (as in the directory,

¢ page 22)

Copy to Directory

Copy an entry to the directory

¢ page 21).

(

Delete Entry (as in the directory,

¢ page 22)

Delete List (as in the directory, ¢ page 22)

Opening lists with the message key

An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new message arrives in a list. The f key flashes (it goes off when the key is pressed). In idle status, the display shows an icon for the new message.

If you press the message key f, you access the lists that contain new messages.

ECO DECT

You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset C38H.

Reduced energy consumption

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

Reduced transmission power (depending on the base station)

The transmission power can only be reduced if your base station supports this function.

The transmission power of your telephone is reduced automatically:

u The handset's transmission power is

reduced depending on the 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 or Eco Mode+. For further information, please see your phone's user guide.

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Setting the alarm clock

Precondition: The date and time have already been set (

¢ page 11).

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.

¢ page 24).

Setting the wake-up time.

§Menu§ ¢ Alarm Clock ¢ Wake up time

~ Enter the wake-up time in

hours and minutes, then press

§OK§.

When the alarm clock rings…

Alarm repeat after 5 minutes

§Snooze§ Press the display key or any

key.

If you press clock switches off for 24 hours.

Turning off the alarm clock for 24 hours

§Off§ Press the display key.

§Snooze§ three times, the alarm

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

Enter Date:

Enter the day, month and year in

8-digit format, e.g.

QQ2QQN

for 01/10/08.

Enter Time:

Enter hours and minutes as 4 digits,

e.g. QM5 for 07:15 a.m.

§OK§ Press the display key

Changing the display language

You can view the display texts in different languages.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset ¢ Language

The current language is indicated by a ‰. 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 colour 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.

Col. Scheme

Four colour 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.

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Handset settings

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!

Activating/deactivating auto answer

When this function is activated, when a call arrives you can simply lift the handset out of the charging cradle 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

Adjusting the volume via the menu

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings

¢ Call Volume ¢Earpiece Volume /

Handsfree Volume

q Adjust the volume and press

§OK§.

a Press and hold (idle status).

Changing ringer

u Volume:

Five volume levels (1–5; e.g. volume 3

ˆ) and "crescendo" ring (6; vol-

ume increases with each ring =

‡).

u Melody:

List of pre-loaded ringer melodies. The

first three melodies are the "classical"

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

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 =

Š) and the earpiece volume

‰

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 then press the display key

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§OK§.

Setting the ringer volume

The ringer volume is the same for all types

of ring.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings

¢ Ringer Volume

Or in idle status: t ¢ Ringer Volume Then: q Adjust the volume and press

§OK§.

a Press and hold (idle status).

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Handset settings

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).

Activating/deactivating the ringer

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

Deactivating the ringer

* Press the star key and hold,

until the Ú icon appears in the display.

Reactivating the ringer

* Press and hold the star key in

idle status.

Advisory tones

Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following 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 replacing the handset in the charging cradle and when an SMS is received (depending on the base station) or a new entry is made in the calls list.

– Error tone (descending tone

sequence): when you make an incorrect entry.

§OK§.

– Menu end tone: when scrolling at

the end of a menu.

u Battery low tone: the battery requires

charging. You cannot deactivate the confirmation

tone for placing the handset in the charging cradle.

Activating/deactivating advisory tones

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings

¢ Advisory Tones

Select and press

Setting the battery low tone

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings

§OK§ (‰ =on).

¢ Battery Low

On / Off / During Call

Select and press The battery low tone is activated or deactivated or sounds during a call.

Restoring the handset default settings

You can reset individual settings and changes that you have made. This will not affect entries in the directory, calls list or SMS lists (depending on the base station), or the handset's registration to the base station.

§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset

¢ Reset Handset

Confirm query with

with . a Press and hold (idle status).

§OK§ or reject it

§OK§ (‰ =on).

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Service (Customer Care)

We offer you support that is fast and tailored to your specific needs!

Our Online Support on the Internet can be reached any time from anywhere. http://www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare It provides you with 24/7 support for all our products. It also provides a list of FAQs and answers plus user guides and current software updates (if available for the product) for you to download.

You will also find frequently asked questions and answers in the appendix of this user guide.

For personal advice on our range of products and assistance with repairs or guarantee/warranty claims you can contact us on:

UK helpdesk: 0 84 53 67 08 12. Ireland 18 50 77 72 77. Please have your proof of purchase ready

when calling with regard to guarantee/ warranty claims.

Replacement or repair services are not offered in countries where our product is not sold by authorised dealers.

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

¥ Move the handset closer to the

base station.

2. The base station's range is reduced because Eco Mode is activated (depending on the base station, please see your phone's user guide).

¥ Deactivate Eco Mode or reduce the dis-

tance between the handset and the base station.

3. The base station is not turned on.

¥ Check the base station mains adapter.

Handset does not ring.

1. The ringer is deactivated.

¥ Activate the ringer (¢page 26).

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

The handset is "muted".

¥ Activate the microphone again

(

¢ page 20).

You hear an error tone (descending tone sequence) when inputting.

Action has failed/invalid input.

¥ Repeat the operation.

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

Authorisation

Questions and answers

If you have any questions about using your phone, visit us at www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare at any time. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions.

The display is blank.

1. The handset is not switched on.

¥ Press and hold the end call key a.

2. The batteries are flat.

¥ Charge or replace the batteries

(

¢ page 7).

Base" flashes in the display.

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This device is intended for use within the European Economic Area and Switzerland. If used in other countries, it must first be approved nationally in the country in question.

Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration.

We, Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/ EC.

A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity is available at this Internet address: http://www.siemens.com/gigasetdocs

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u This Guarantee shall apply to new

devices purchased in the European Union. For Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by:

Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom

Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee under the conditions set out below:

u In the case of new devices and their

components exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Siemens shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device. In respect of parts subject to wear and tear (including but not limited to, batteries, keypads, casing), this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase.

u This Guarantee shall be invalid if the

device defect is attributable to improper treatment and/or failure to comply with information contained in the user guides.

u This Guarantee shall not apply to or

extend to services performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves (e. g. installation, configuration, software downloads). User guides and any software supplied on a separate data medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee.

u The purchase receipt, together with the

date of purchase, shall be required as evidence for invoking the Guarantee. Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of the Guarantee default becoming evident.

u Ownership of devices or components

replaced by and returned to Siemens shall vest in Siemens.

Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt, Germany.

u Any other claims resulting out of or in

connection with the device shall be excluded from this Guarantee. Nothing in this Guarantee shall attempt to limit or exclude a Customers Statutory Rights, nor the manufacturer's liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence.

u The duration of the Guarantee shall not

be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee.

u Insofar as no Guarantee default exists,

Siemens reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement or repair.

u The above provisions does not imply a

change in the burden of proof to the detriment of the customer.

To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Siemens telephone service. The relevant number is to be found in the accompanying user guide.

Guarantee certificate Ireland

Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer’s Guarantee under the conditions set out below:

u In the case of new devices and their

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warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase.

u This Guarantee shall be invalid if the

device defect is attributable to improper care or use and/or failure to comply with information contained in the user manuals. In particular claims under the Guarantee cannot be made if:

u The device is opened (this is classed as

third party intervention)

u Repairs or other work done by persons

not authorised by Siemens.

u Components on the printed circuit

board are manipulated

u The software is manipulated u Defects or damage caused by dropping,

breaking, lightning or ingress of moisture. This also applies if defects or damage was caused by mechanical, chemical, radio interference or thermal factors (e.g.: microwave, sauna etc.)

u Devices fitted with accessories not

authorised by Siemens

u This Guarantee shall not apply to or

extend to services performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves (e.g. installation, configuration, software downloads). User manuals and any software supplied on a separate data medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee.

u The purchase receipt, together with the

date of purchase, shall be required as evidence for invoking the Guarantee. Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of the Guarantee default becoming evident.

u Ownership of devices or components

replaced by and returned to Siemens shall vest in Siemens.

u This Guarantee shall apply to new

devices purchased in the European Union. For Products sold in the Republic of Ireland the Guarantee is issued by Siemens Home and Office Communica-

tion Devices GmbH & Co. KG, Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt, Germany.

u Any other claims resulting out of or in

connection with the device shall be excluded from this Guarantee. Nothing in this Guarantee shall attempt to limit or exclude a Customers Statutory Rights, nor the manufacturer’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence.

u The duration of the Guarantee shall not

be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee.

u Insofar as no Guarantee default exists,

Siemens reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement or repair.

u The above provisions does not imply a

change in the burden of proof to the detriment of the customer.

To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Siemens helpdesk on 1850 777 277. This number is also to be found in the accompanying user guide.

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Environment

Our environmental mission statement

We at Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG carry social responsibility and are actively engaged in the interests of a better world. Our ideas, technologies and actions serve people, society and the environment. The aim of our global activity is to secure sustainable life resources for humanity. We are committed to a responsibility for our products that comprises their entire life cycle. The environmental impact of products, including their manufacture, procurement, distribution, use, service and disposal, are already evaluated during product and process design.

Further information on environmentally friendly products and processes is available on the Internet under gigaset.siemens.com

Environmental management system

ISO 14001 (Environment): certified since September 2007 by TüV SÜD Management Service GmbH.

ISO 9001 (Quality): certified since 17/02/1994 by TüV Süd Management Service GmbH.

Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices is certified pursuant to the international standards EN 14001 and ISO 9001.

Disposal

Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local authority or the dealer you purchased the product from.

All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

IThis crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

The correct disposal and separate collection of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. It is a precondition for reuse and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.

For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your local council refuse centre or the original supplier of the product.

Ecological energy consumption

The use of ECO DECT (¢ page 23) saves energy and is an active contribution towards protecting the environment.

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Appendix

Care

¤ Wipe the charging cradle and the hand-

set with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth.

Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.

Contact with liquid

If the handset should come into contact with liquid:

1. Turn the handset off and remove the batteries immediately.

2. Allow the liquid to drain from thehandset.

3. Pat all parts dry, then place the handset with the battery compartment open and the keypad facing down in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours (not in a microwave, oven etc.).

4. Do not switch on the handset again until it is completely dry.

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

Specifications

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

The device is supplied with two recommended batteries.

Handset operating times/charging times

The operating time of your Gigaset 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)

Tal kt ime (hours)

Operating time for 1.5 hrs of calls per day (hours)

Charging time, base station (hours)

Charging time, charging cradle (hours)

210 240 305 380

21 25 31 38

85 100 125 155

9 111417

781012

At the time of going to print, batteries up

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

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to 800 mAh were available and had been tested in the system. Due to the constant progression in battery development, the list of recommended batteries in the FAQ section of the Gigaset Customer Care pages is regularly updated:

www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare

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Appendix

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 the name of directory

entries is automatically capitalised, followed by lower case letters.

Writing an SMS (depending on the base station)/name

Press the relevant key several times to enter the corresponding 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 and hold a key, the characters of that key appear in the display and are highlighted one after the other. When you release the key, the highlighted character is inserted into the input field.

1€£ $¥¤ abc2дбавгз def 3лйик gh i4пнмо

jkl5

mno6цсутфх

pqr s7ß

tuv8üúùû

wx y z 9ÿ ýæøå

.,?!0+-:¿¡“ ‘ ;_

* / ( )<=>%

#@ \ &§

Setting upper/lower case or digits

Press the hash key # briefly to switch from "Abc" mode to "123" and from "123" to "abc" and from "abc" to "Abc" (upper case: 1st letter upper case, all others lower case). Press the hash key #before entering the letter.

You can see briefly in the display whether upper case, lower case or digits is selected.

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Accessories

Ordering Gigaset products

You can order Siemens Gigaset products from your specialist retailer.

Only use original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and damage to property, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with.

Mounting the charging cradle to the wall

26 mm

approx.

2.5 mm

Accessories

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Index

Accepting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Accessories Activating

advisory tones call acceptance handset

keypad lock Advisory tones Alarm clock Alarm repeat Authorisation Auto answer

Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Base station

setting up Battery

charging

display

icon

inserting

recommended batteries

warning tone

Call

accepting

ending

external

internal Call acceptance Call duration Calling

external

internal Care of the telephone Changing

earpiece volume

handsfree volume Character set Charge status display Colour scheme Confirmation tone Connect headset Contrast

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

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 25

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 10

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 9

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

. . . . . . . . . 31

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

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

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

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

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

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

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

Control key Correcting incorrect entries Customer Care

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 15

. . . . . . . . 16

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

Deactivating

advisory tones call acceptance handset

keypad lock Delete key Deleting characters Dialling

Siemens GIGASET C38H Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Safety precautions

First steps

Check the package contents

Setting up the charging cradle

Connecting the charging cradle

Setting up the handset for use

Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover

Attaching the belt clip

Registering the handset to the base station

Initial charging and discharging of the batteries

Setting the date and time

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

Ending a call

Answering a call

Handsfree talking

Activating/deactivating handsfree mode

Muting

Using the directory and lists

Making internal calls

Directory

Saving the first number in the directory

Saving the first number in the directory

Order of directory entries

Selecting a directory entry

Dialling a number from the directory

Managing directory entries

Using speed dial keys

Sending the directory to another handset

Copying a displayed number to the directory

ECO DECT

Using a number from the directory

Last number redial list

Manual last number redial

Managing entries in the last number redial list

Opening lists with the message key

Reduced energy consumption

Reduced transmission power (depending on the base station)

Setting the alarm clock

Activating/deactivating the alarm clock

Setting the wake-up time.

When the alarm clock rings…

Handset settings

Changing date and time

Changing the display language

Setting the display

Activating/deactivating auto answer

Changing the handsfree/ earpiece volume

Adjusting the volume via the menu

Changing ringer

Setting the volume during a call

Setting the ringer volume

Setting the ringer melody

Activating/deactivating the ringer

Advisory tones

Activating/deactivating advisory tones

Setting the battery low tone

Restoring the handset default settings

Service (Customer Care)