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The handset at a glance
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)
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4
5
6
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6 Hash key
Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in
idle status);
toggles between upper/lower case and digits
7 IP key
IP dialling (
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 Talk k ey
Answer a call, open last number redial list
(press briefly), start dialling (press and hold)
13 Handsfree key
Switch between earpiece and
handsfree mode;
Lights up: handsfree activated
Flashes: incoming call
14 Control key (
15 Signal strength (
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.
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Only use the recommended, rechargeable batteries (
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 29).
¢ page 29), i.e. never use a
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
First steps
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1 one Gigaset C58H handset,
2 one charging cradle,
3 one mains adapter,
4 two batteries,
5 one battery cover,
6 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.
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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 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 31.
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
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¤ Connect the flat plug of the mains
¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug
If you need to disconnect the plug from the
charging cradle, press the release button 1
and disconnect the plug 2.
adapter 1.
socket 2.
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Setting up the handset for use
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The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the pro-
tective film!
Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover
Warning
Use only the rechargeable batteries (¢page 29) recommended by
Gigaset Communications GmbH. 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
a
¤ First insert the battery cover at
b
the top a.
¤ Then press the cover b until it
clicks into place.
If you need to open the battery cover,
or instance to replace the batteries,
place your fingertip in the cavity on
he casing and pull the battery cover
upwards.
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First steps
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 C58H handset to the Gigaset base station
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Place handset
into base
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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.
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Please note
u Each key press interrupts the automatic registration.
u If automatic registration does not work, the handset will have to be regis-
tered manually.
Manually registering the C58H handset
You must activate manual registration of the handset on both the handset (1) and
the base station (2).
1) 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 press
¢ page 18.)
§OK§.
The registration screen is displayed.
Handset is
registering
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2) On the base station:
Within 60 sec. press and hold the registration/paging key on the base station
(approx. 3 sec.).
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First steps
The following is displayed after successful automatic or manual handset
registration:
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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:
– =eVU (flat to full)
– = flashes: batteries almost flat
– eVU 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 28.
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First steps
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 charg-
ing cradle for ten hours.
¤ Then remove the handset
10 h
Please note
u After the first battery charge and discharge you may replace your handset 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.
from the base station or
charging cradle and do not
replace it until the batteries
are completely discharged.
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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.
INTMenu
¤ Press the key below §Menu§ on the
display screen to open the main
menu.
¤ Press the bottom of the control key
...
Ç
Ç
Settings
UOK
Date/Time
UOK
... until the Settings menu item
appears.
¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the dis-
play screen to confirm your selection.
The Date/Time menu item appears
on the display.
¤ Press the key below §OK§ on the dis-
play screen to open the input field.
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First steps
Enter Date:
[01.10.2008]
Ç
TOK
Ç
TOK
Enter Time:
[07:15]
Ç
TOK
¤ The active line is marked [...].
Enter day, month and year as an
8-digit number via the handset,
e.g. QQ2QQN
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. QM5for 07:15 am.
If necessary, use the control key to
toggle between fields.
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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.
Display in idle status
Once the phone is registered and the time set,
the idle display is shown as in this example
First steps
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Your phone is now ready for use.
01.10.0807:15
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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"
Information on ...... is located here.
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Setting the ringer melody and volumepage 26
Setting the handset volumepage 25
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 (
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¢ page 28).
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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.
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.
tCall up the menu for setting the handset's call volume (¢ page 25),
ringer melodies (
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.
tAdjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode.
Using the phone
for "press
t
¢ page 26) and advisory tones (¢ page 26).
Display keys
The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example:
Important display keys:
Menu
OK
WDelete key: deletes one character at a time from right to left.
Ç
INT
Ç
UOK
Open a context-dependent menu.
Confirm selection.
Go back one menu level or cancel operation.
Make an internal call.
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§.
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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 rev ert to i dle
status.
Any settings you have not confirmed by pressing
An example of the display in idle status is shown on ¢ page 13.
§OK§ will be discarded.
Activating/deactivating the handset
aWith the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (confir-
mation 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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Using the phone
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:
INTMenu
¤ Press the display key §Menu§ to open
the main menu.
Ç
Ç
Auto
Answer
Ç
Settings
UOK
Handset
UOK
UOK
¤ 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.
¤ 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 (
‰ =on).
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Menu tree
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
4-1 Activation
4-2 Wake up time
5
7
7-1 Date/Time
7-2 Audio Settings7-2-1 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 26
¢page 26
¢page 27
¢page 27
7-3 Handset7-3-1 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 25
¢page 25
¢page 25
¢page 8
¢page 27
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Making calls
Making calls
Making an external call
External calls are calls using the public telephone network.
~cEnter 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 typ-
list (
ing of numbers.
u You can assign a number from the
directory to a key for speed dialling
¢ page 22).
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Ending a call
aPress 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
play key and select Silent. You can take the
call as long as it is displayed on the screen.
§Menu§ dis-
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
~dEnter 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
dPress the handsfree key.
Activate/deactivate handsfree during a call.
If you wish to place the handset in the charg-
ing cradle during a call:
¤ Press and hold the handsfree key d
while placing the handset in the base sta-
tion. 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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Using the directory and lists
Making internal calls
Internal calls to other handsets registered on
the same base station are free.
Calling other handsets
§INTWhen HS is in the idle state
softkey "INT" is visible
Press the Display key to 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).
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Directory
You can save up to 150 numbers and corresponding names in the directory.
You can create a personalised directory for
your own individual handset. However, you
can send the list or individual entries to
other handsets (
¤ With the handset in idle status, open the
directory by pressing the s key.
¢ page 23).
Length of the entries
Number: max. 32 digits
Name: max. 16 characters
Please note
You can assign a number from the directory to a key for speed dialling
¢ page 22.
Saving the first number in the
directory
s ¢ Dir. empty New Entry?
~ Enter the number and press §OK§.
~ Enter the name and press §OK§.
Saving the first number in the
directory
s ¢ §Menu§¢ New Entry
~ Enter the number and press §OK§.
~ Enter the name and press §OK§.
Order of directory entries
The directory entries are usually sorted in
alphabetical order. Spaces and digits take
first priority. The sort order is as follows:
1. Space
2. Digits (0–9)
3. Letters (alphabetical)
4. Other characters
To get round the alphabetical order of the
entries, insert a space or a digit in front of the
name. These entries will then move to the
beginning of the directory.
Selecting a directory entry
sOpen the directory.
You have the following options:
u Use q to scroll to the entry until the
required name is selected.
u Enter the first character of the name, or
scroll to the entry using s if required.
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Using the directory and lists
Dialling a number from the
directory
s ¢ q (Select entry)
c Press the talk key. The number is
dialled.
Managing directory entries
s ¢ q (Select entry)
Editing an entry
§Menu§ ¢Edit Entry
~ Edit the number if required, and
§OK§.
press
~Edit the name if required, and
§OK§.
press
Using other functions
§Menu§Press the display key.
The following functions can be selected with
q:
Use Number
Save or modify a saved number and then
dial with c or save as a new entry ; to do
so, press
§Menu§ ¢ Copy to Directory
¢ §OK§after the number appears on the
display.
Delete Entry
Delete a selected entry.
Send Entry
Send a single entry to a handset
¢ page 23).
(
Delete List
Delete all directory entries.
Send List
Send complete list to a handset
¢ page 23).
(
Shortcut
Assign the current entry for speed dial to
a selected key.
Using speed dial keys
You can assign directory entries to the keys 0
and 2–9:
¢ q (Select entry) ¢ §Menu§
s
¢ Shortcut ¢ ~ (press the key you want
to assign the number to)
To d ial , press and hold the required speed
dial key.
IP Dialling
You can dial an IP number directly by pressing the IP key and selecting the IP number.
Storing the IP number
Press the IP key ¢New Entry ¢ OK
Please follow this sequence:
1. Enter the IP access number.
2. Insert “P” by pressing and holding the e
key if neccessary.
3. Enter IP number and password, end with
#.
End with , then enter name, such as “IP”
Note:
The entry method may differ when using
different IP Cards. VIP numbers can be
entered directly.
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Using the directory and lists
Sending the directory to another
handset
Preconditions:
u The sending and receiving handsets must
both be registered to the same base station.
u The other handset and the base station
can send and receive directory entries.
¢ q (Select entry) ¢ §Menu§ (open
s
¢ Send Entry / Send List
menu)
~Enter the internal number of the
receiving handset and press
Successful transmission is acknowledged
with the message Entry copied. . You can
transfer several individual entries one after
the other by responding
entry? prompt.
§OK§ to the Next
§OK§.
Please note:
u Entries with identical numbers are not
overwritten on the receiving handset.
u The transfer is cancelled if the phone
rings or if the memory of the receiving
handset is full.
Copying a displayed number to the
directory
You can copy numbers displayed in a list, e.g.
the call history or the last number redial list,
or in an SMS (depending on the base station)
to the directory.
If you have CNIP, the first 16 characters of the
transmitted name are copied to the Enter Name line.
A number is displayed:
§Menu§ ¢Copy to Directory
¤ Complete the entry ¢ page 21.
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.
sOpen the directory.
qSelect 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
cPress the key briefly.
sSelect entry.
cPress the talk key again. The
number is dialled.
Managing entries in the last
number redial list
cPress the key briefly.
sSelect 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)
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ECO WDCT
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 WDCT
You are helping to protect the environment
with your Gigaset C58H.
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
automatically reduced depending on the
distance to the base station.
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 automat-
¢ page 24).
ically (
If the alarm clock is set, the wake-up time
appears with the ¼icon in the display
instead of the date.
Setting the wake-up time.
§Menu§ ¢ Alarm Clock ¢ Wake up time
~Enter the wake-up time in hours
When the alarm clock rings…
Alarm repeat after 5 minutes
§Snooze§Press the display key or any key.
If you press §Snooze§ three times, the alarm
clock switches off for 24 hours.
Turning off the alarm clock for 24
hours
§Off§Press the display key.
¢ page 11).
and minutes, then press
§OK§.
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Handset settings
Your handset is preconfigured, but you can
change the settings to suit your individual
requirements.
Handset settings
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.
2QQNQQ
for 08/10/01.
Enter Time:
Enter hours and minutes as 4 digits, e.g.
QM5 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 ‰.
qSelect a language and press §OK§.
aPress and hold (idle status).
If you accidentally choose a language you do
not understand:
§Menu§ M32
Press keys in sequence.
qSelect the correct language and
§OK§.
press
Setting the display
You can display a digital clock when the
handset is in idle status.
§Menu§ ¢Settings ¢Handset ¢Display
You have the following options:
Screensaver
The available settings are No Screensaver
or Digital Clock.
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
You can adjust the volume for handsfree
talking to one of five settings (1-5, e.g. volume 3 =
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 then press the display key
Adjusting the volume via the menu
§Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings
¢ Call Volume ¢ Earpiece Volume /
Handsfree Volume
q Adjust the volume and press
aPress and hold (idle status).
Š) and the earpiece volume to
).
‰
§OK§.
§OK§.
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Handset settings
Changing ringer
u Volume:
Five volume levels (1–5; e.g. volume 3 =
ˆ) and "crescendo" ring (6; volume
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
‡).
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:
qAdjust the volume and press
§OK§.
aPress 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
qSelect melody (‰ =on) and
§OK§.
press
aPress and hold (idle status).
§OK§.
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 confirmed.
– 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.
– 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.
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Handset settings
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.
§OK§ (‰ =on).
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 §OK§ or reject it with.
a Press and hold (idle status).
Ç
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Customer Care and support
Customer Care and
support
Hotline: 4006 706 007
Questions and answers
If you have any questions about using your
phone, visit us at www.gigaset.com/cn
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.
"
1. The handset is outside the range of the base
station.
¥ Move the handset closer to the
base station.
2. 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.
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Environment
Our environmental mission
statement
We at Gigaset Communications GmbH 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 www.gigaset.com/cn
Environmental management
system
Gigaset Communications
GmbH is certified pursuant
to the international standards EN 14001 and
ISO 9001.
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.
Ecological energy consumption
The use of ECO WDCT (¢ page 24) saves
energy and is an active contribution towards
protecting the environment.
.
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Appendix
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.
All electrical and electronic equipment must
be disposed of separately from general
household waste using the sites designated
by local authorities.
If a product displays this
symbol of a crossed-out
rubbish bin, the product is
subject to European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The appropriate disposal
and separate collection of
used equipment serve to prevent potential
harm to the environment and to health.
They are a requirement for the re-use and
recycling of used electrical and electronic
equipment.
For further information on disposing of your
used equipment, please contact your local
authority or your refuse collection service.
Appendix
Care
Wipe the charging cradle and the handset
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.
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Specifications
Recommended batteries
Tec hn ol og y :
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 device is supplied with two recommended batteries.
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Appendix
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
Capacity (mAh) approx.
L3WDCT5507008001000
Standby time
(hours)
Talkti me (hours)10111316
Operating time for
1.5 hrs of calls per
day (hours)
Charging time,
base station
(hours)
Charging time,
charging cradle
(hours)
173200225285
7585100125
891113
67810
At the time of going to print, batteries up 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.gigaset.com/cn
Writing and editing text
The following rules apply when writing text:
u Use ts 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)
1)
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.
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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abc2дбавгз
def 3лйик
gh i4пнмо
jkl5
mno6цсутфх
pqr s 7ß
tuv8üúùû
wxy z9 ÿ ýæøå
.,?!0+-:¿¡“‘ ;_
* / ( ) <=>%
#@\ &§
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Accessories
Ordering Gigaset products
You can order 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.
activating/deactivating
advisory tones
contact with liquid
display language
earpiece volume
handsfree volume
idle status
muting
restoring to factory settings
setting
setting up
Handsfree key
Handsfree talking
Hash key
Hearing aids
under trademark license of Siemens AG.
As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the
trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset'.