Siemens GIGASET C88 User Manual

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Gigaset

C88

User Manual

Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of the Siemens Gigaset C88 telephone system! This phones 2.4 GHz frequency and high-speed digital voice encoding provide reception and voice clarity that is superior to other cordless phones. And, its digital spread spectrum technology will provide you with secure, private conversations.

General

Quick reference

Handset

Turn handset on/off (see page 10)

Turn keypad protection on/off (see page 10)

Turn tones on/off

Make an external call (see page 15)

Redial a number (see page 17)

Copy telephone number to the Directory (see page 17)

Dial from the Directory (see page 18)

Dial from the Call Log (see page 24)

Set the handset volume (see page 31)

Make an internal call (see page 15)

Call all handsets (see page 15)

Transfer call to another handset (see page 29)

Consultation Calls (see page 29)

Set the date (see page 11)

Set the time (see page 11)

Set the alarm clock (see page 13)

Backspace (see page 36)

Hold down a Hold down ª Hold down «

If applicable, select an entry c

RDL

MENU SEND TO DIR OK

h o [Name] and/or c

If necessary c

INT INT

INT INT INT ALL

INT

INT MENU EXIT OK

DATE OK

MENU ALARM CLOCK OK OK

C LOG OK

For example: ^ or c

« or c

For example: Ÿ a For example: Ÿ; End:

TIME OK

HS SETT OK H/SET VOL OK

BASE SETT OK

CLOCK OK

Enter the time

Handset Diagram

LED

lights up during a call; flashes at:

- incoming calls

- new messages

- alarm call

General

Headset jack

Ta l k k e y

- answer a call

- dial a telephone number

Directory key

Open the directory

Key 1 (programmable)

Hold down to select the Telco mailbox

Star key

Hold down to on/off the ringer

Flash key

Pause (hold key down)

Display and Soft keys

Time

Internal telephone

no. of the handset

Alarm clock on signal

(if alarm has

been set)

In the display:

current functions

10--30 AM

RDL

TALK

ABC

JKL

PQRS

TUV

OPER

0R0

Microphone

10--30 AM

RDL

TALK

INT

MENUMENU

END

MEM

DEF

MNOGHI

WXYZ

MENUMENU

END

Charging status

Display

Current display and soft keys

see below

End key and On/Off key

- end the call

- cancel function

- one menu level back (press briefly)

- Return to idle state (hold down)

- when the telephone is idle on/off (hold down)

Pound key

Hold down to on/off keypad protection

Memory key

Charging status

Ý battery empty Ú battery fully charged

flashing: battery low

Soft keys:

Press the corresponding keys to initiate the function shown in the display.

General

Display symbols

General

10--30 AM

RDL

INT

MENUMENU

RDL

Automatic redial key:

Opens the list with the last five telephone numbers dialed.

Mailbox icon:

Opens the messages/ entries in the Call Log/ Telco voice mail. There are new messages if the icon flashes.

2222

ALARM CLOCK

Y Z

Scroll through the menu by pressing the soft key directly below the symbol.

Then:

a briefly: 1 menu level up

Press

down a: Return to the idle state

Hold No input: Automatically return to the idle state

INT

Intercom key:

Call other registered handsets.

OKOK

Menu key:

To access menu (when the telephone is idle or during a call).

Confirm the function selected. End and save the setting.

1111

10--30 AM

MENUMENU

< >

Scroll to the left and right when entering numbers or messages.

Delete key (Backspace):

Delete input from right to left.

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Table o f Contents

Installing the Telephone System .............................. 6

Date and Time ........................................................ 11

Making Calls ........................................................... 15

Enhanced Telephone Features ............................... 17

Handset Operation ................................................. 26

Individual Handset Settings ................................... 31

Base Station Settings ............................................. 33

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Connecting the Base Station to a PBX ................... 34

Appendix ................................................................ 36

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 37

Safety Precautions ................................................. 38

Installing the Telephone System

Press Keys:

Installing the Telephone System

The package contains the following:

• 1 Gigaset C88 base station

• 1 Gigaset C88 handset

• 1 power supply unit

• 1 telephone cord

• 1 belt clip

• 2 AA rechargeable NiCd batteries

• 1 User Manual

• 1 Quick Start Guide

Installing the Base Station

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The base station is designed for operation in protected rooms with a temperature range from 0°F to +45°F.

0°F

Important: For best reception, place the base in a high central location, away from other electrical devices.

Connecting the Base Station

Installing the Telephone System

Power supply unit (220 V / 50 Hz with cord )

• Insert the small plug on cord into phone jack

• Place cord in the base cable channel

• insert power supply unit into wall outlet

Key to register additional handsets/Page handsets.

• Insert plug on the telephone cord into telephone jack on base unit (clicks into place)

• Place cord in cable channel on the bottom of the base

• Insert other end of plug into telephone jack on the wall

Telephone jack and telephone cord

• Only use the power supply unit included as indicated on the underside of the base.

• Use the telephone cord supplied. Do not use any old cords.

• Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.

Installing the Telephone System

Press Keys:

Setting Up the Handset

Remove the protective plastic film from display.

Inserting the batteries

• Insert the batteries, as shown above.

• Place cover and push gently upward until it clicks into place (the unit is shipped with the battery cover off).

• To open, press the grooved area on the cover and slide back.

• Use only “AA” rechargeable NiCd or NiMH batteries. Do not use Alkaline, Lithium or non-rechargeable batteries.

• Never use non-Siemens charging units as these could damage the batteries and phone.

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Placing the Handset into the Base Station

and Charging the Batteries

Before using your handset, place it in the base station with the display facing upward. After about one minute, the handset's internal number is shown in upper left hand corner of display (for example, “1”).

For information on how to register additional handsets (bought separately), see page 27.

Note:

Your Gigaset is now ready for operation. Please set date and the time (see page 11), so that the time of incoming calls can be noted correctly.

Press Keys:

Installing the Telephone System

Leave the handset for about 12–14 hours in the base station to charge the batteries. The charging status symbol flashes on the handset, indicating that the batteries are being charged:

Batteries empty

(symbol flashes) Batteries 1/

charged

• Once the initial charging operation is completed, replace your handset into the base station after each call. Charging is controlled electronically. This ensures optimum charging and prolongs battery life.

• The batteries heat up during charging. This is normal and not dangerous.

• The battery charging status is correctly displayed only after uninterrupted charging/ discharging. You should therefore avoid opening the battery compartment unnecessarily.

Batteries 2/

charged Batteries fully

charged

Attaching the Belt Clip

Push the belt clip onto the back of the handset until the tabs click into place.

Installing the Telephone System

Press Keys:

Turning Handset On/Off

a To turn handset on/off, hold down the End key –

you will hear a confirmation

The handset is turned on as soon as you insert the batteries and place the handset in the base station.

Turning Keypad Lock On/Off

You can disable the handset keys when carrying the unit in your pocket or bag. This protects the keypad against inadvertent activation. If there is an incoming call, the key lock is automatically turned off and turned on after the call has ended.

c Answering a call: Press the Talk key.

ª To turn keypad lock on/off, hold down the pound key

– you will hear the confirmation beep*.

Emergency Calls cannot be made when the keypad is locked.

beep*

* Confirmation beep = rising tone sequence,

Error beep = falling tone sequence.

Date and Time

Press Keys:

Date and Time

Setting the Date and the Time

The date and time settings are necessary in order for the date and time of the arrival of messages/incoming calls to be displayed correctly. If you subscribe to Caller ID, the time and date will be automatically set with the first incoming call. If not, manually set by using the steps below. You can also set the clock mode, to the 12 hour mode (AM and PM) or 24 hour mode.

• The default setting is 12 hour mode.

• If you subscribe to Caller ID the date and time may be sent from your telephone service and will be automatically set.

• If you want to voice stamp your answering machine, you must set the date and time.

Date

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Z DATE [

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For example:

Þ¢Ÿ¢Þ] Enter the month/day/year (for example, 05-25-01 as

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Open the Menu.

Scroll to Base Setting and press OK.

Scroll to Clock and press OK.

Select Date and press OK.

The current setting is displayed in the MM-DD-YY mode.

shown).

If necessary, skip to a digit to correct it.

Save the setting by pressing OK.

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Time

Open the Menu.

Scroll to Base Setting and press OK.

Scroll to Clock and press OK.

Scroll to Time and press OK.

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