Siemens Gigaset c300a Twin Cordless Phone

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C300 - C300A

GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.

Gigaset Communications GmbHFrankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt

Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbHunder trademark license of Siemens AG.As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the

trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset'.

All rights reserved. Subject to availability.

www.gigaset.com

Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010


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Gigaset C300/C300A your high-quality accessory

Gigaset C300/C300A your high-quality accessory

Congratulations on your purchase of this latest generation Gigaset.

Your Gigaset can do a lot more than just make calls:

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

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

Have fun using your new phone!

Directory for up to 250 entriesSave phone numbers and names to the directory ( page 30). You can designate importantentries as VIPs (Very Important Persons). VIP calls are then recognised by their ringer and theircolour in the directory ( page 30).

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

Use time control for calls ( page 50)or ensure that all calls from a withheld number are notsignalled ( page 51).

Other practical information

Transfer the directory from an existing Gigaset handset ( page 31), use the shortcut func-tion ( page 31)and adjust the colour and contrast of the display to your requirements( page 49).

Protect our environment

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Overview

Overview 1 Signal strength( page 17)Colour / Symbol changes when Eco Mode / EcoMode+ is activated( page 45)

2 Control key( page 19)Mute microphone ( page 28)

3 Talk/Handsfree keyFlashes: incoming call;

Lights up: handsfree mode activated;accept call; open redial list (press briefly);start dialling (press and hold);During a call: switch between earpiece andhandsfree mode ( page 28)

4 Key 1Dial answering machine (C300A)/Network mailbox (press and hold)

5 Star keyActivate/deactivate ringer (press and hold);With an open connection: switch between

pulse dialling/tone dialling (press briefly)6 Message key( page 32)Access to call and message lists;Flashes: new message or new call

7 Microphone8 Recall key

- Recall- Insert a dialling pause (press and hold)

9 Hash keyKeypad lock on/off (press and hold inidle status);

Toggles between upper/lower case and digits10 End call key, On/Off keyEnd call; cancel function; go back one menulevel (press briefly); back to idle status (pressand hold); activate/deactivate handset (pressand hold in idle status)

11 Display keys( page 4)12 Displayin idle status13 Battery charge status( page 17)14 Answering machine icon (C300A only)

Answering machine switched on;Flashes: answering machine is recordinga message or is being operated by anotherinternal party

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Please note

To change the display language,proceed asdescribed onpage 49.


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Overview

Understanding the display icons

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

INT 1

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Redial Menu

06:30INT 1

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00:03:11Menu

Battery charging ( page 17)

Battery charge status ( page 17)

Current time ( page 16)

Current day, month and year ( page 16)

Name of the handset ( page 48)

Number of new messages:u on the network mailbox / answ. mach.( page 32)

u in the missed calls list (

page 32)

u in the SMS list ( page 35)Alarm switched on and wake up time set ( page 46)

Display keys ( page 4)

Signal strength i( page 17)orEco Mode+ icon ( page 45)

Keypad locked ( page 21)

Ringer switched off ( page 51)

Answering machine activated (C300A only)

Connection established

Number (or name) of caller( page 26)

Call duration

Display key ( page 4)

u Two-way recording on answering machine ( page 41)

u Set call volume ( page 50)

u Access service information

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Using the display keys

Other display icons:

Using the display keys

The functions of the display keys changedepending on the particular operating situ-ation. Example:

Important display keys:

Open redial list.

Open a menu for further func-tions.

Confirm selection.

Delete key: Delete character bycharacter/word by word from

right to left.Go back one menu level or can-cel operation.

Main menu icons

Information on using the menus page 20Menu overview page 24

Information

Query

Please wait...

Action failed

Action complete

Establishing a connection

External call ( page 26)

Alarm call ( page 46)z

Answering machineis recording ( page 39)

Connection established

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onnect on cannotbe established or con-nection interrupted

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Internal call ( page 47)

Redial Menu

1 Current display key function

2 Display keys

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Back

SMS Alarm Clock Voice Mail

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Base overview

Base overview

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

page 47) and register handsets

to the base ( page 46).

Gigaset C300A base

1 Registration/Paging keySearch for handsets (press briefly, paging page 47).Register handsets (press and hold, page 46).

2 On/Off keyActivating/deactivating the answering ma-chine.Lights up:answering machine is activated.Flashes:message is being recorded.

3 Volume keys ( = quieter; = louder)During message playback: adjust the speakingvolume.While phone is ringing: adjust ringer volume.

4 Play/Stop keyPlay back new message from answeringmachine (press briefly), play back all messages(press and hold) or cancel playback.Flashes:at least one new message is present.Flashes very quickly:memory is full.

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

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

7 Delete current message.

Please note:

If the answering machine is being operatedfrom a handset or if it is recording a message(On/Off key flashes), it cannot be operated

from the base at the same time.

Gigaset C300 base

Registration/Paging key

Press briefly: search for handsets (paging) page 47. Press and hold: register handsets and DECT

devices page 46.

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Contents

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taking the first steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting up the base and charging cradle (if included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Connecting the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Connecting the charging cradle (if included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16What would you like to do next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Using the control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using keys on the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Activating/deactivating the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Activating/deactivating keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Understanding the operating steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Accepting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Using Calling Line Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Notes on calling line display (CLIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Using handsfree mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Switching to mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Specifying automatic network provider code (preselection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28


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Using the directory and lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Using the redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Opening lists with the message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Using the incoming message list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Answering machine list (Gigaset C300A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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

Sending SMS (text messages) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Writing/sending SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Receiving an SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Setting SMS centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Receiving SMS messages on a PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Activating/deactivating SMS function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Troubleshooting SMS problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Operating via the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Activating/deactivating call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Setting the recording parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Changing the language for voice prompt and pre-recorded announcement . . . 42Resetting fast access for the answering machine using key 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Operating when on the move (remote operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Using fast access for the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Viewing the network mailbox message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the handset as an alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using multiple handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46De-registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Locating a handset (paging) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Changing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Listening in to an external call (conference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Changing the name of a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Quick access to numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Setting the display/screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Activating/deactivating auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Changing the handsfree/earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Restoring the handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51


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Base station settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Activating/deactivating music on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Activating repeater support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Protecting against unauthorised access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Resetting the base to the default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Connecting the base to the PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Dialling mode and Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Switching temporarily to tone dialling (DTMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Customer Service & Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Protecting our environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Caring for your telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Writing and editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Mounting the base on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Mounting the charger on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65


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Following safety precautions

Following safety precautions

WarningBe sure to read this user guide and the safety precautions before using your telephone.

Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your

children.

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

Use only rechargeable batteriesthat correspond to the specification provided onpage 59, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.

Using your telephone may affect nearby medical equipment. Be aware of the tech-nical 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 speakermode is activated. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hear-ing.

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

The handset may cause interference in analogue hearing aids. If you require assist-ance, please contact the hearing aid supplier.

Do not install the base or charger in bathrooms or shower rooms. The base andcharger are not splashproof ( page 58).

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

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

Remove faulty bases from use or have them repaired by our Service, as these couldinterfere with other wireless services.

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

u The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. It is also notpossible to trans-mit emergency calls.

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Taking the first steps


Checking the package contents

1 One Gigaset C300/C300A base

2 One power adapter for the base

3 One Gigaset handset

4 Two batteries

5 One battery cover

6 One phone cord

7 One user guide

If you have purchased amodel with multiple hand-sets, the package shouldcontain two batteries, a bat-tery cover and a chargingcradle 8with poweradapter 9for each addi-tional handset.

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Setting up the base and charging cradle (if included)

The base and charging cradle are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperaturerange of +5C to +45C.

Set up the base at a central point in the building ona level, non-slip surface ormount the base or charger on the wall ( page 64).

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

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

other electrical devices.

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

Connecting the base

First, connect the power adapter 1.

Thenconnect the telephone jack 2and insert the cables into the cableducts.

Please note:

u The power adapter must always beconnected, as the phone will notoperate without a mains connection.

u Use only the power adapter and

phone cord supplied. Pin connec-tions on telephone cables can vary(pin connections, page 60).

u The answering machine is ready foruse approx. 15 seconds afterthebase has been connected or reset.

Please notePay attention to the range of the base.This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside build-ings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode is activated ( page 45).

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Connecting the charging cradle (if included)

Plug the power adapter into theplug socket 2.

Connect the flat plug from thepower adapter 1.

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

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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 battery and closing the battery cover

WarningUse only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset CommunicationsGmbH ( page 59), as this could otherwise result in significant health risks andpersonal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could bedestroyed or the batteries could explode. The phone could also malfunctionor be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommendedtype.

Insert the batteries withthe polarity in the cor-rect direction.The polarity is indicatedin the battery compart-ment.

First insert the batterycover at the top a.

Then press the cover buntil it clicks into place.

To open the battery cover, forinstance to replace the batteries,insert a coin into the cavity on thecasing, then pull the battery coverin an upward direction.

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Initial charging and discharging of the batteriesThe correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully chargedanddischarged.

Charge the handset in the base for 8.5 hours.

After charging, remove the handset from the base and only replace it when thebatteries are fully discharged.

Please noteThe handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset C300/C300A baseor charging cradle.

8.5 hrs

Please note

u The handset is pre-registered with the base. If you have purchased a modelwith multiple handsets, all handsets will already be registered with thebase. You do not need to register the handset again.

u After the first battery charge anddischarge, you may place your handset inthe charger after every call.

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

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Changing the display language

Change the display language, if you do not understand the language currently set.

Press and holdthe end call key ato return to idle status.

Francais

xBack OK

L 4 Press right on the control key..

Press the keys Land 4slowlyone after the other.

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

selected.

Press down on the control key s...

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

Press the key belowOKto select thislanguage.

The selection is marked with .

English

English

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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 incomingcalls, and so that the alarm can be used.

Please noteDepending on your network provider, the date and time may be displayed

automatically.

Enter Date:[04.04.2010]

Press the key belowTimeon the displayscreen to open the input field.

(If you have already set the time anddate, open the input field via the menu page 25.)

The Date/Timesubmenu is shown on thedisplay.

The active input position flashes.Enter the day, month and year as an8-digit number via the keypad,e.g., Q4Q42QQfor 4 April 2010.

INT 1Redial Time

To change the input position,e.g., to correct an entry, press

right or left on the control key.

Enter the hours and minutes in4-digit format via the keypad,e.g., QM5 for 07:15 am.Change the input position withthe control key if necessary.

Confirm withOK.

Back OK Press the key belowOKon the display

screen to save your entry.

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Display in idle status

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

Screen display

u Reception between the base and the handset:

Good to poor: i No reception: |flashesGreen: Eco Mode is activated ( page 45)

u Activating the answering machine:

: Your answering machine is set with

a pre-recorded announcement.

u Battery charge status:

Uwhite: charged over 66 % Vwhite: charged between 33 % and 66 % ewhite: charged between 10% and 33% =red: charged below 10% = e V V white: battery charging

u INT 1

Internal name of the handset ( page 48)If Eco Mode+( page 45)is activated, theicon is displayed in the top left.

Your phone is now ready for use!

The display shows Saved. You will heara confirmation tone and the handsetautomatically reverts to idle status,or returns to the "Settings" menu ifthe setting was made via the menu.

Saved

Please noteIf your phone receives the date and time during calling line display (e.g., via your

network provider, a router or PABXs), you can specify whether this data shouldbe copied to your phone:

Menu*#Q5#M3Qoror 2OKu Q: Neveru : Once, in case the date/time is not set on your phone

u 2: Always

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What would you like to do next?

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

If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tipson troubleshooting ( page 56)or contact our Service team( page 55).

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

Using the phone page 19

Setting ringtones page 50

Recording your own announcement for theanswering machine

page 39

Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base page 46

Transferring directory entries from existing Gigasethandsets to new handset(s)

page 31

Setting Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ page 45

Sending SMS page 34

Operating the telephone on a PABX page 54

Setting the earpiece volume page 50

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Using the phone

Using the phone

Using the control key

In the description below, the side of the control key (up, down,

right, left) which you have to press in the different operating situ-ations is marked in black, e.g., vfor "press the right edge of thecontrol key".

The control key has a number of different functions:

When the handset is in idle status

v Open the main menu.s Open the directory.

u Open the list of handsets.

t Call up the menu for setting the handset's call volume ( page 50).

In menus and lists

t / s Scroll up/down line by line.In input fields

You can use the control key to move the cursor upt, down s, right vor left u.During an external call

vMute the microphone.

s Open the directory.u Initiate an internal consultation call.t Adjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode.

Using keys on the keypad

c / Q / *etc.Press the matching key on the handset.

~ Enter digits or letters.Correcting incorrect entries

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

u Use the display keyDeleteto delete the character to the left of the cursor.

u Insert characters at the cursor position.

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Using the phone

Using the menus

Your telephone'sfunctions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels(menu overview, page 24).

Main menu (first menu level)

With the handset in idle status, press the display keyMenu orright on the controlkey vto open the main menu.

The functions in the main menu are displayed in theform of a list with names and icons (example on theright).

Selecting a function

You can scroll between functions using the controlkey q. The selectable function is shown in thedisplay.

Press the display keyOKorright on the controlkey vto select the displayed function. This opensthe corresponding submenu and the first entry isdisplayed.

If you press the display keyBackor briefly press the end call key a, the displayreturns to idle status.

SubmenusThe functions in the submenu are displayed with the corresponding names.

Selecting a function

You can scroll between functions using the control key q. The relevant functionis shown in the display.

Press the display keyOKto select the displayed function. This opens the corre-sponding submenu and the first entry is displayed.

Brieflypress the display keyBackor the end call key ato return to the previousmenu level or cancel the operation.

Any settings you have not confirmed by pressingOKwill be discarded.

Reverting to idle statusFrom any point in the menu:

Press and holdthe end call key aor Do not press any key: after 2 minutes, the display will automaticallyrevert to

idle status.

An example of the display in idle status is shown on page 17.

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Using the phone

Activating/deactivating the handset

a In idle status, press and holdthe end call key (confirmation tone).

Activating/deactivating keypad lock

Keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.# In idle status, press and holdthe hash key (confirmation tone).The keypad lock is switched on or off. When it is switched on,the icon appears in the display.

If the keypad lock is activated, a corresponding message is displayed when youpress a key.

Keypad lock deactivates automatically when you receive a call. It is reactivatedwhen the call is finished.

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Using the phone

Understanding the operating steps

The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form, for example:

Menu Settings Eco Mode( = on)

This means you should proceed as follows:

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Settings

Back OK

Redial Menu Press the key belowMenuon the dis-play screen to open the main menu.


Press the key belowOKon the display

screen to confirm your selection.

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Using the phone

Press the key belowBackon the display screen to jump back to the previousmenu level.

Or

Press and holdthe end call key ato return to idle status.

t

Eco Mode

x

Back OK

... until the Eco Modemenu item

appears.

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Menu overview

Menu overview

The menu entries are partially subdivided. The page numbers refer to the rel-evant description in the user guide.

To open the main menu: press the display keyMenuwhen the phone is in idle mode.

SMSWrite Message page 34

Incoming page 35

Outgoing page 34

Service Centres page 37

Alarm ClockActivation page 46Wake up time page 46

Voice MailPlay Messages Network Mailbox ** page 44

Answer Machine ** page 39

Answerphone * page 39

Call Screening * Handset page 41

Base

Announcements * Record Announcement page 39

Play Announcement page 39

Delete Announcement page 40

Message Length * Unlimited page 42

1 Minute

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

Ring Delay * Immediately page 42

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Menu overview

Network Mailbox page 44

Set Key 1 * Network Mailbox page 44

Answer Machine page 44

*) Base withanswering machine only**) Base withanswering machine andnumber of network mailbox is already entered

SettingsDate/Time page 16

Audio Settings Call Volume page 50

Ringer Volume page 50

Advisory Tones page 50

Battery Low page 50

Ringtones (Handset)

page 50

Ringtones (Base) page 52

Display Screensaver page 49

Colour Schemes page 49

Contrast page 49

Backlight page 49

Language page 49

Registration Register Handset page 46Select Base page 47

De-register Handset page 47

Telephony Auto Answer page 49

Listening in page 48

Calls List Type page 33

Preselection page 28

Music on hold page 52

System Reset Handset page 51

Base Reset page 53

Repeater Mode page 52

System PIN page 52

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Making calls

Making calls

When the display backlight is switched off( page 49), pressing any key will activatethe backlight. The relevant key function isperformed.

Making an external call

External calls are calls using the public tele-phone network.

~ c Enter the number and press thetalk key.

Or:

c ~ Press and holdthe talk key cand then enter the number.You can cancel the dialling operation withthe end call key a.You are shown the duration of the call whilethe call is in progress.

Ending a call

a Press the end call key.

Accepting a call

The handset indicates an incoming call inthree ways: by ringing, by a display on thescreen and by the flashing talk key c.To accept the call, press the talk key

c.

Gigaset C300A: Instead of accepting the call,you can also redirect it to the answeringmachine:Menu Divert to AMOK

If the handset is in the charger and the AutoAnswerfunction is activated ( page 49),the handset automatically answers callswhen you remove it from the base/charger.

If the ringer is intrusive, you can deactivate

it:Menu SilentOK

You can accept the call as long as it is dis-played on the screen.

Using Calling Line

Identification

When you receive a call, the caller's numberis displayed on the screen, if the followingprerequisites are met.

u Your network provider supports CLIP, CLI.

CLI (Calling Line Identification):The caller's number is transmitted.

CLIP (Calling Line IdentificationPresentation): The caller's numberis displayed.

u You have requested CLIP from your net-work provider.

u The caller has requested CLI from the net-work provider.

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Call display with CLIP/CLI

If the caller's number is saved in your direc-tory, the caller's name will be displayed.

1 Ringer icon2 Number or name of caller

The following is displayed in place of the

number:u External Call, if no number is transmitted.

u Withheld, if the caller has withheld Call-ing Line Identification.

u Unavailable, if the caller has notarranged Calling Line Identification.

Notes on calling line display

(CLIP)

By default, the number of the caller is shownin the display of your Gigaset telephone. Youdo not have to make any other settings on

your Gigaset telephone.However, if the caller's number is notdisplayed, this can be due to thefollowing:

u You have not ordered CLIP from your net-work provider or

u Your telephone is connected via a PABXor a router with an integrated PABX (gate-way) that does not transmit all informa-

tion.

Is your telephone connected via aPABX/gateway?

You can establish this by checking for anadditional device connected between yourtelephone and house connection, e.g., aPABX, gateway etc. In most cases, simply

resetting this device will remedy the situa-tion:

Briefly disconnect the mains plug of yourPABX. Re-insert the plug and wait for thedevice to restart.

If the caller number is still notdisplayed:

Check the CLIP settings of your PABX andactivate this function if necessary. In theuser guide for the device, search for theterm "CLIP" (or an alternative term suchas "calling line identification", "phonenumber transmission", "caller ID", ...).If necessary, contact the device manufac-turer.

If this does not resolve the problem, it is pos-sible that your network provider does notthe CLIP service for this number.

Have you ordered the calling linedisplay service from your networkprovider?

Check whether your provider supportscalling line display (CLIP) and that thefunction has been activated for you. Ifnecessary, contact your provider.

Additional information on this subject canbe found on the Gigaset homepage at:

www.gigaset.com/customercare

Please noteThe ringtone can be switched off forunknown calls (calls with Calling Line

Identification restricted) ( page 51).

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Making calls

Using handsfree mode

In handsfree mode, you activate the loud-speaker so that you can hear the caller with-out having to hold the handset to your ear.You therefore have both hands free and

other people can listen in on the conversa-tion.

Activating/deactivating handsfree

modeDuring a call and when listening to theanswering machine (Gigaset C300A only),activate or deactivate handsfree mode.

d Press the handsfree key.Each key press switchesbetween handset and hands-free mode. If handsfree mode isactivated, the key is lit up.

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

Press and hold handsfree key dwhileplacing the handset in the base/chargerand for a further 2 seconds.

For instructions on adjusting the handsfreevolume, please see page 50.

Switching to mute

You can deactivate your handset's micro-phone during a call.

v Press righton the control key tomute the handset. The displayshows Microphone is switchedoff.Press the key again to reactivatethe microphone.

Specifying automatic

network provider code

(preselection)

You can store a call-by-call number (prese-

lection number), which is automaticallyplaced in front of numbers when you dialthem.

In the With Preselectionlist, specify theaccess codes or the first digits of the accesscodes that you wish to assign to the prese-lection number.

In the Without Preselectionlist, enter theexceptions to the With Preselectionlist.

Example:

All numbers that start with 08, except for 081and 084, are dialled with the preselectionnumber 0999.

Please noteInform your caller before you use thehandsfree function so that the callerknows a third party may be listening.

Preselection Number 0999

With Preselection 08

Without Preselection 081084

Phone number Dialled number

07112345678 07112345678

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Saving preselection numbers

Menu Settings Telephony Preselection Preselection Number

~ Enter or change the preselec-tion number (call-by-call

number).OK Press the display key.

Save or change entries in thepreselection lists

Each of the two lists can contain 11 entries,each with 4 digits.

Depending on the country, numbers may bepreset in the With Preselectionlist. This

means, for example, that all national calls orcalls to the mobile network are automati-callylinked to the preselection number youhave saved previously.

Menu Settings Telephony PreselectionWith Preselection /Without Preselection

s Select entry.

~Enter or edit the first digits of

the number.OK Press the display key.

Temporarily cancellingpreselection

c (press andhold)Menu AutomaticPreselect off ~(dial number)

Permanently deactivatingpreselection

Menu Settings Telephony Preselection Preselection Number

Delete Press and hold the display keyuntil the preselection number isdeleted.

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Using the directory and lists

Using the directory and

lists

The options are:

u Directoryu Redial list

u Incoming message list

u Call lists

u Answering machine list(Gigaset C300A only)

You can create a personalised directory foryour own handset. You can also send lists/entries to other handsets ( page 31).

Directory

You can save up to 250 entries in the direc-tory.

In the directory, you can save:

u Numbers and corresponding names

u VIP ringer melodies and colours

Open the directory in idle status using theskey.Length of the entries

Number: max. 32 digitsName: max. 16 characters

Saving the first number in thedirectory

sDir. empty New Entry?~ Enter the number and pressOK.~ Enter the name and pressOK.

Saving a number in the directory

sMenu New Entry~ Enter the number and pressOK.~ Enter the name and pressOK.

Order of directory entries

Directory entries are generally sorted alpha-betically by surname. Spaces and digits takefirst priority.

The sort order is as follows:

1. Space

2. Digits (09)

3. Letters (alphabetical)

4. Other charactersTo work round the alphabetical order ofentries, insert a space or a digit before thefirst letter of the name. These entries willthen move to the beginning of the directory.

Selecting a directory entry

s Open the directory.

You have the following options:u Use sto scroll through the entries untilthe required name is selected.

u Enter the first letter of the name; use theskey to scroll to the entry if necessary.

Selecting from the directory

s s (Select entry)c Press the talk key.

Managing directory entries

s s (Select entry)Menu Press the display key.

The following functions can be selectedwith q:VIP Caller Melody

Mark a directory entry as a VIP (Very

Important Person) by assigning a specificringer melody to it. The entry is flaggedwith the icon in the directory. VIP callsare recognised by the ringer.

Please noteTo quickly access a number from thedirectory (shortcut), you can assign thenumber to a key (Using shortcut keys,

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VIP Caller ColourMark a directory entry as a VIP (VeryImportant Person) by assigning a specificcolour to it. The entry is displayed in thiscolour in the address book and markedwith the icon.

Edit EntryEdit the number if required and pressOK.Edit the name if required and pressOK.

Use NumberEdit or add to a saved number and thendial it with corsave it as a new entry;to do so, display the number and press:Menu Copy to DirectoryOK

Delete Entry

Delete selected entry.Send Entry

Send a single entry to a handset( Transferring the directory to anotherhandset, page 31).

Delete ListDelete alldirectory entries.

Send ListSend the entire directory to a handset

(Transferring the directory to anotherhandset, page 31).

ShortcutAssign the current entry as a shortcutto a selected key (Using shortcut keys,page 31).

Using shortcut keys

You can assign directory entries to the keys

Qand 2 O:sq(select entry) Menu Shortcut ~(press the key you want to assign thenumber to)

To dial, press and holdthe required shortcutkey.

Transferring the directory toanother handset

You can transfer directory entries from otherhandsets to your new handset even entriesfrom old handsets.

Prerequisites:

u The sending and receiving handsets mustboth be registered to the same base.

u The other handset and the base can sendand receive directory entries.

s s (select entry)Menu(open menu) Send Entry / Send Lists Select the internal number

of the receiving handset andpressOK.

You can transfer several individual entriesone after the other by responding to theEntry copied. Next entry? prompt withOK.

A successful transfer is confirmed by a mes-sage and confirmation tone on the receivinghandset.

Please note:

u Entries with identical numbers are notoverwritten on the receiving handset.

u The transfer is cancelled if the phonerings or if the memory of the receivinghandset is full.

u VIP melodies and colours assigned to

entries are not transferred.

Copying the displayed number tothe directory

You can copy numbers displayed in a list,e.g., the call list or redial list, to the directory.

A number is displayed:

Menu Copy to Directory

Complete the entry (Saving a numberin the directory, page 30).

Gigaset C300A: Message playback is inter-rupted during the number transfer from theanswering machine list.

Copying numbers from thedirectory

In some operating situations, you can openthe directory to copy a number, for example.Your handset need not be in idle status.

s Open the address book.q Select an entry and pressOK.


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Using the redial list

The redial list contains the ten numbers lastdialled with the handset (max. 32 numbers).If one of the numbers is in the directory, thecorresponding name is displayed.

Manual redial

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

number is dialled.

Managing entries in the redial list

c Press the key briefly.s Select entry.Menu Open menu.

The following functions can be selectedwith q:Use Number

(as in the directory, page 31)

Copy to Directory (Saving a number in

the directory, page 30)Delete Entry

Delete selected entry.

Delete ListDelete allentries in the redial list.

Opening lists with the

message key

Use the message key fto open the follow-ing lists:

u Network mailbox or answering machinelist (Gigaset C300A only), if your networkprovider supports this function and fastaccess is set for the network mailbox( page 44).

u Incoming message list ( page 35)

u Call list

An advisory tone sounds as soon as a newmessagearrives in a list. The fkey flashes(it goes off when the key is pressed).Depending in the type of the new entry,an icon appears in the display while in idlestatus:

The number of newentries is displayedunder the corresponding icon.

After pressing the message key f, you cansee all lists containing messages and thenetwork mailbox list.

The list is displayed with the number of newentries (1) and the number of old, readentries (2) (example):

Select a list with q. To open, pressOK.

Icon New message ...

... in the answering machine list(Gigaset C300A only) or on the net-work mailbox

... in the missed callslist ... in the SMS list

Please noteIf calls are saved in the network mailbox,you will receive a message if the list typehas been set accordingly (see your net-work provider user guide).

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Using the incoming message

list

All received SMS messages are saved in theincoming message list ( page 35).

Answering machine list

(Gigaset C300A only)

You can use the answering machine listtolisten to the messages that are on theanswering machine.

Call list

Prerequisite:Calling Line IdentificationPresentation (CLIP, page 26)

The call list contains the last 30 numbers,depending on the type of list set

u All calls

Accepted calls

Unanswered calls

Calls recorded by the answering

machine (Gigaset C300A only)u Missed calls

Unanswered calls and

Calls not recorded by the answeringmachine (Gigaset C300A only)

In idle status, you can open the call list bypressing the message key f.

Setting the call list type

Menu Settings Telephony Calls List Type

Missed Calls / All CallsSelect and pressOK( = on).

a Press and hold(idle status).The call list entries are retained when youchange the list type.

List entry

Example of list entries:

u Status of entry

New Call: new missed call.

Old Call: entry already read.

Call recv.: call accepted. Answer M (Gigaset C300A):

the answering machine acceptedthe call. A message was left.

u Entry number

u Number or name of caller

u Call date and time (if set, page 16).

Press the talk key cto call the selectedcaller back.

Use theMenudisplay key to select the fol-lowing options:

Delete EntryDelete selected entry.

Copy to Directory (Saving a number inthe directory, page 30)

Delete ListDelete allentries in the list.

After exiting the call lists, all entries are

assigned the status "old".

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Sending SMS (text messages)

Sending SMS

(text messages)

Your phone is delivered ready to send SMSmessages immediately.

Prerequisites:

u Calling Line Identification is enabled foryour phone line.

u Your network provider supports SMS onthe fixed line network (information onthis can be obtained from your networkprovider).

u To receive SMS messages, you must be

registered with your service provider.This occurs automatically when you sendyour first SMS.

Writing/sending SMS

Writing an SMS

Menu SMS Write Message

~ Write SMS.

Sending an SMS

c Press the talk keyOr:

Menu Press the display key.Send Text Select and pressOK.

s/ ~ Select number with area code(even if you are in that area)from the directory or enterdirectly.

OK Press the display key. The SMS issent.

Outgoing list

You can save an SMS in the outgoing list, andedit and send it later.

Saving an SMS in the outgoing list

You are writing an SMS ( page 34).

Menu Press the display key.Save Text Select and pressOK.

Opening the outgoing list

Menu SMS Outgoing

The first list entry is displayed, for example:

Reading or deleting SMS messages

Open the outgoing list and then:

q Select SMS.Menu Read SMS

Select and pressOKto read the

SMS. Scroll through the SMSusing q.

Please noteIf your phone is connected to a PABX,please see page 37.

Please noteu For instructions on entering text and

special characters, please seepage 60.

u An SMS can be up to 160 characters.

Please noteu If you are interrupted by an external

call while writing an SMS, the text is

automatically saved in the outgoinglist.

u If the memory is full, or if the SMSfunction on the base is being used byanother handset, the operation iscancelled. An appropriate messageappears in the display. Delete SMSmessages you no longer require orsend the SMS later.

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Or delete the SMS withMenu Delete EntryOK.

Writing/changing an SMS

You are reading an SMS in the outgoinglist.

Menu Open menu.You have the following options:

Write MessageWrite and then send or save a new SMS.

Use textEdit the text of the saved SMS and thensend it ( page 34).

Character SetDisplay text in the selected character set.

Deleting the outgoing list

Open the outgoing list and then:

Menu Open menu.

Delete List Select, pressOKand confirmwithOK. The list is deleted.

Receiving an SMS

All received SMS messages are saved in theincoming list. If this is too long or is nottransferred completely, it is split into individ-ual messages. Since an SMS remains in thelist even after it has been read, you shouldregularly delete SMS messages from thelist.

The display tells you if the SMS memory isfull.

Activating/deactivating first ringermuting

Each incoming SMS is signalled by a singlering (ringer as for external calls). If youaccept the "call", the SMS is lost. To preventthis, suppress the first ring for all externalcalls.

Menu Open main menu.

* # Q 5 # 2 2Press keys.QOK Make the first ring audible.

Or:

OK Mute the first ring.

Incoming list

The incoming list contains:

u All received SMS messages, starting withthe most recent.

u SMS messages that could not be sent dueto an error.

New SMS messages are signalled on allGigaset handsets by the icon (on the dis-play), the flashing message key fand anadvisory tone.

Opening the incoming list with the

f

key

f Press.The incoming list is displayed with thenumber of new entries (1) and the numberof old, read entries (2) (example):

Open list withOK. An entry in the list is dis-played with the number, status (old or new)and the date of receipt (example):

Opening the incoming list via the SMS

menuMenu SMS Incoming

t

SMS: 01+02x

Back OK

1

2

tNew 02123456789028.06.10 08:34

xBack Menu


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Reading or deleting SMS messages

Open the incoming list, then:

q Select SMS.Menu Read SMS

Select and pressOKto read the

SMS. Scroll through the SMSusing q.After you have read a new SMS,its status changes to "old".

Or delete the SMS withMenuDelete EntryOK.

Changing the character set

Reading an SMS

Menu Press the display key.Character Set

Text is shown in the selected characterset.

Deleting the incoming list

Open the incoming list.

Menu Open menu.

Delete List Select, pressOKand confirmwithOK. All new and oldSMSmessages in the list are deleted.

Replying to or forwarding SMSmessages

Reading an SMS

Menu Press the display key.

You have the following options:

Reply

Write and send a new SMS to the sender( page 34).

Use textEdit the text in the SMS and return it tothe sender ( page 34).

Send TextForward the SMS to another number( page 34).

Copying the number to thedirectory

Copying the sender's number

Open the incoming list and select theSMS ( page 35).


Complete the entry ( page 31).

Setting SMS centres

SMS messages are exchanged between SMSservice centres operated by service provid-ers. You must enter the SMS service centrethrough which you wish to send and receive

SMS messages into your phone. You canreceive SMS messages from everySMS serv-ice centre that is entered, provided you haveregistered with your service provider.

Your SMS messages are sent via the SMSservice centrethat is entered as the activesend service centre. However, you can acti-vate any other SMS centre as the active sendservice centre to send a current message(

page 37).

If no SMS service centre is entered, theSMS menu only consists of the entry ServiceCentres. Enter an SMS service centre( page 36).


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Entering/changing SMS servicecentres

Find out about the services and specialfunctions offered by your service pro-vider before you make a new applica-

tionand/or before you delete pre-config-

ured numbers.

Menu SMS Service Centres

s Select SMS service centre (e.g.,SMS centre # 1) and pressOK.


Active Send Srvc. Cent.If SMS messages are to be sent via thisSMS centre, pressOKto activate the SMS

centre ( = on). If a different SMS centrewas active previously, then this will bedeactivated. For SMS centres 2 and 3, thesetting only applies to the next SMS.

SMS centre #Enter the number of the SMS centre andpressOK.

Sending an SMS via another SMSservice centre

Activate the SMS centre (2 or 3) as theactive send service centre.

Send the SMS.

This setting only applies to the next SMS tobe sent. Thereafter, the setting returns toSMS centre # 1.

Receiving SMS messages on

a PABX

u You can only receive an SMS when Call-ing Line Identificationis forwardedto the extension of the PABX(CLIP).The CLIP evaluation of the SMS centrenumber is completed in your Gigaset.

u Depending on your PABX, you may haveto add the access code (external line pre-fix) before the number of the SMS centre.

If in doubt, test your PABX, e.g., by send-ing an SMS to your own number: oncewith and once without the access code.

u When you send SMS messages, your

sender number may be sent without yourextension number. In this case, the recip-ient cannot reply to you directly.

Sending and receiving SMS messages onISDN PABXsis only possible via the MSNnumber assigned to your base.

Activating/deactivating SMS

function

If you deactivate the SMS function, you can-not send or receive any SMS messages withyour phone.

The settings you have made for sending andreceiving SMS messages (e.g., the numbersof the SMS service centres) and the entries inthe incoming and outgoing lists are savedeven after deactivation.

Menu Open main menu.*#Q5#23

Enter the digits.

QOK Deactivate the SMS function.Or:

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Troubleshooting SMS

problems

Error codes when sending

Self-help with errors

The following table lists error situations, pos-sible causes and advice on troubleshooting.

E0 Calling Line Identification permanentlyrestricted (CLIR) or Calling Line Identificationnot activated.

FE Error occurred during SMS transfer.

FD Connection to SMS service centre failed; seeself-help.

You cannot send messages.

1. You have not requested the CLIP service (Call-ing Line Identification Presentation). Ask your service provider to enable this

service.

2. SMS transmission has been interrupted (e.g.,by a call). Re-send the SMS.

3. The network provider does not support thisfeature.

4. No number or an invalid number is entered forthe SMS service centre set as the active sendservice centre. Enter the number ( page 36).

You receive an incomplete SMS.

1. Your phone's memory is full. Delete old SMS messages( page 34).

2. The service provider has not yet sent the restof the SMS.

The SMS is played back.

1. The "display call number" feature is not acti-vated. Ask your service provider to activate this

function (chargeable).

2. No agreement is in place between yourmobile phone operator and your fixed linenetwork SMS service provider. Obtain information from your fixed line

network SMS service provider.

3. Your terminal has been recorded by your SMSprovider as having no fixed line network SMSfunctionality i.e., you are not registered withthe provider. Send any SMS to automatically register

your telephone to receive SMS.

Messages are only received during the day.

The terminal is recorded in your SMS pro-vider's database as having no fixed line net-work SMS functionality i.e., you are not regis-tered with the provider. Obtain information from your fixed line

network SMS service provider. Send any SMS to automatically register

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Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine

Operating the

Gigaset C300A base

answering machine

You can operate the answering machine viathe handset, the buttons on the base( page 5)or by remote control (fromanother phone/mobile phone). You canrecord your own announcements using thehandset.

Operating via the handset

The handset loudspeaker activates auto-maticallyif you receive an acoustic promptor message while operating. You can switchit off with handsfree key d.

Activating/deactivating theanswering machine

Menu Voice Mail Answerphone( = on)

If the message memory is full, the answeringmachine cannot be activated. You willreceive an instruction to delete old mes-sages.

When you switch the answering machineon, the remaining memory time isannounced. If the time has not yet been set,a corresponding announcement is made(set time, page 16). The icon appearsin the display.

The telephone is supplied with a pre-recorded announcement. This pre-recordedannouncement is used if no personalannouncement is available.

Recording an announcement

Menu Voice Mail Announcements Record Announcement Press OK, talk after tone

OK Press the display key to start the

recording.You hear the ready tone (short tone).

Now speak your announcement (at least3 secs.).Just as if making a call via the receiver,place the telephone against your ear andspeak into the microphone at a normalvolume.

OK Press the display key to end the

recording.Cancel recording with aorBack. Restartthe recording withOK.

After recording, the announcement isplayed back for you to check.

Please note:

u Recording ends automatically, if the max-imum recording time of 170 seconds isexceeded or there is a break in speech for

more than 2 seconds.u If you cancel the recording, the pre-

recorded announcement is used again.

Playing back an announcement

Menu Voice Mail Announcements Play Announcement

If you have not recorded a personalannouncement, the pre-recordedannouncement is played.


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Deleting an announcement

Menu Voice Mail Announcements Delete Announcement

OK Press the display key to confirmthe prompt.

The pre-recorded announcement is usedagain after a personal announcement isdeleted.

Playing back messages

The date and time of each message is logged(provided this has been set, page 16) anddisplayed during the playback. If Calling LineIdentification is activated, the caller'snumber is displayed. If the caller's number issaved in the directory, their name is dis-played.

New messages that have not yet beenplayed back are indicated on the display

with an icon and number:

The message key fon the handset flashes.To listen to messages:

f Press the message key.Answ. Mach.:

Select as required and pressOK.

If you have new messages, playback willstart with the first new message, otherwisewith the first old message.

If the message has been saved with the dateand time, you will hear an appropriateannouncement before playback begins.

After the entry time and date have beenplayed back (after approx. 3 seconds), a new

message assumes the status "old".

Stopping and controlling playback

During message playback:

2 Pause playback.Press 2again to resume.Or

Menu Stop playback.To resume, press ContinueOK

tor Go to the start of the currentmessage.Press twice to go back to theprevious message.

sor 3 Go to the next message.Press twice to skip ahead twomessages.

If playback is interrupted for over a minute,the answering machine returns to idle sta-tus.

Copying a phone number from amessage to the directory

During playback or pause:


Complete the entry ( page 31).

Deleting messages

You can either delete all old messagestogether or individually.

Deleting all old messages

During playback or pause:

MenuDelete all

OK Press the display key to confirmthe prompt.

Deleting individual old messages

During playback:

Delete Press the display key.

Please noteDeleting announcements can take sometime.

7

Please noteMessage playback can also be started viathe menu:

Menu Voice Mail Play Messages Answer Machine


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Accepting a call from theanswering machine

You can pick up a call while the answeringmachine is recording or is being operatedvia remote operation:

c Press the talk key.Recording stops and you can speak to thecaller.

If 3 seconds of the call have already beenrecorded when you accept it, the call will bedisplayed as a new message. The fkey onthe handset flashes.

You can answer the call, even if it is not sig-nalled on the handset.

Diverting an external call to theanswering machine

You can divert an incoming external call tothe answering machine, even if it is deacti-vated.

Prerequisite: Sufficient memory space isavailable on the answering machine.

An external call is signalled on the handset:

Menu Divert to AM OK

The answering machine starts immediatelyin answer & record mode and records thecall. The set time for ring delay ( page 42)is ignored.

Activating/deactivating two-wayrecord

You can record an externalcall with theanswering machine.

Inform the caller that the call is beingrecorded.

During the conversation:

Menu Open menu.

Two-way RecordingSelect and pressOK.

Two-way record is indicated on the display

by an advisory text and is added to theanswering machine list as a new message.

End Press the display key to stoptwo-way record.

The maximum recording time depends onthe capacity available on the answeringmachine. If the memory is full, you will hearan end tone, the recording is aborted, and

the call recorded up to that point is listed inthe answering machine list as a new mes-sage.

Activating/deactivating call

screening

While the caller is leaving a message on theanswering machine, you can listen in via the

loudspeaker on the base or handset.

Permanently activating/deactivatingcall screening

Menu Voice Mail Call Screening Handset / Base(= on)Call screening can be simultaneously acti-vated on the base and handset.

Deactivating call screening for the

current recording

You can deactivate the function for yourown handset during the recording.

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Setting the recording

parameters

The answering machine has already beenpreset at the factory. Individual settings can

be adjusted using the handset.

Setting the recording time

You can set the maximum recording time ofa message: 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 3 Minutesor Unlimited.

Menu Voice Mail Message Length

q Select the recording time andpressOK(= selected).

Setting ring delay

You can set when you want the answeringmachine to accept a call: Immediately,10 sec, 18 sec, 30 secor Auto.

Menu Voice Mail Ring Delay

q Select time and pressOK(= selected).

Information about ring delayIn Automode, the following applies for ringdelay:

u If there are no new messages, the answer-ing machine answers a call after 18 sec-onds.

u If there are new messages, the answeringmachine answers a call after 10 seconds.

When operating remotely( page 43), youcan tell after approx. 15 seconds that thereare no new messages (otherwise theanswering machine would have alreadyaccepted your call). There are no call chargesif you hang up now.

Please note:

You can configure your telephone so thatthe firstring is suppressedon all calls( page 35). This means that the timeselected for the ring delay predetermineshow long the caller must wait before theanswering machine accepts the call.

Changing the language for

voice prompt and pre-

recorded announcement

Menu Open main menu.

*#Q5#2Enter digits andpress

QOK To set Swedish.OK To set Danish.

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Resetting fast access for the

answering machine using

key 1

To access the answering machine, simply

press and holdthekey you do nothave to select it via the menu.

The integrated answering machine hasalready been preset at the factory. However,if you have set the network mailbox for fastaccess ( page 44), you can change this set-ting.

Menu Voice Mail Set Key 1

Answer Machine

Select and pressOK.The setting for fast access applies to all regis-tered handsets.

Operating when on the move

(remote operation)

You can check and activate your answeringmachine from any other telephone (hotel,

pay phone etc.).

Prerequisites:

u You have set a system PIN other than0000 ( page 52).

u The phone you are using for remote oper-ation has tone dialling (DTMF) i.e., youhear different tones when you press thekeys. Alternatively, you can use a codetransmitter (available from your mobilephone retailer).

Calling the answering machine andplaying messages

~ Dial your own number.9 ~ While listening to your

announcement, press 9 andenter the system pin.

You are informed whether any new mes-sages have been recorded. The messages arenow played back. You can now operate theanswering machine with the keypad.

The following keys are used for operation:

A To return to the start of the cur-rent message.Press twice to go back to the

previous message.B Stop playback. Press again toresume.

3 Go to the next message.

0 Delete current message.

Activating the answering machine

Phone home and let the phone ring untilyou hear: "Please enter PIN".

~ Enter system PIN.Your answering machine is activated. It tellsyou how much capacity is left.

The messages are played.

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Using the network mailbox

Using the network

mailbox

The network mailbox is your provider's voicemail feature within the network. More infor-mation is available from your provider.

You cannot use the network mailbox unlessyou have requestedit from your provider.

The following information is only applica-ble when using your handset with aGigaset C300 base. If you have registeredyour handset to a different base, such asthe Gigaset C300A, please refer to yourbase user guide.

Using fast access for the

network mailbox

To access the network mailbox, simply pressand holdthekey you do not have toselect it via the menu.

Gigaset C300:The network mailbox is pre-configured for fast access. You only need to

enter the number of the network mailbox.

Menu Voice Mail Network Mailbox(= selected)~ Enter the network mailbox

number and pressOK.

Gigaset C300A:The integrated answeringmachine is preconfigured for fast access. Youcan switch to the network mailbox.

Menu

Voice Mail

Network Mailbox

~ Enter the network mailboxnumber and pressOK.

Set Key 1 Network Mailbox(= selected)The setting for fast access applies to allhandsets.

Calling the network mailbox

Press and hold. You are con-nected straight to the networkmailbox.

Viewing the network mailbox

message

When a message is recorded, you receive acall from the network mailbox. If you haverequested Calling Line Identification, thenetwork mailbox number is displayed. If youaccept the call, the new messages are playedback. If you do not accept the call, the net-work mailbox number is saved in the missedcalls list and the message key flashes( page 32).

Please note

You can also connect to the networkmailbox via the menu:

Menu Voice Mail Play MessagesNetwork Mailbox (Gigaset C300Aonly)

Please noteEnter the network mailbox phonenumber into your directory along withthe designation "Network mailbox"; thedisplay and the call list will then showthis designation.


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ECO DECT

ECO DECT

You are helping to protect the environmentwith your Gigaset.

Reducing energy consumptionYour telephone has a power-saving adapterplug and uses less power.

Reducing radiation

The radiation from your telephone isreduced automatically :

u Handset: The closer the handset is to thebase, the lower the radiation.

u Base:The radiation is reduced to virtuallyzero when only one handset is registeredand the handset is placed in the base.

You can further reduce the radiation fromthe handset and base by using Eco Mode:

Eco ModeReduces radiation from the base and hand-set by 80% whether you are making a callor not. Eco Modereduces the range of the

base by approx. 50%. Using Eco Modealways makes sense when a reduced range issufficient.

Switching off radiation

Eco Mode+If you activate Eco Mode+, radiation (DECTtransmission power) from the base andhandset is deactivated in idle status. This is

also true when multiple handsets are used,provided the handsets support Eco Mode+.

Eco Mode / Eco Mode+can be activated/deactivated independently of one anotherand can also be used with multiple handsets.

Activate/deactivate Eco Mode /Eco Mode+:

Menu Settings Eco Mode / Eco Mode+

OK Press display key (

= on).

Status displays

Screen icon

i

|(flashes)

Reception strength:

good to poor

no reception white Eco Modedeactivated green Eco Modeactivatedwhite Eco Mode+activated

(displays instead of thereception strength iconwhen in idle status)

green Eco Mode andEcoMode+activated

Please noteu When using Eco Mode+, you can

ensure that the base is in range bypressing and holdingthe talk key c.You hear the ringtone if the base canbe reached.

u When Eco Mode+is activated:

Call setup is delayed by approx.

2 seconds. Handset standby time is reduced

by approx. 50%.

u Registering handsets that do not sup-port Eco Mode+ causes the mode tobe deactivated on the base and allother handsets.

u Activating Eco Modereduces therange of the base.

u Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ and repeatersupport ( page 52) cancel eachother out, i.e., if you use a repeater,you cannot use Eco Modeor EcoMode+.


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Using the handset as an alarm clock

Using the handset as an

alarm clock

Prerequisite:Thedate and time havealready been set (

page 16).

Activating/deactivating the alarmclock

Menu Alarm Clock Activation ( = on)After you activate the alarm clock, the menufor setting the wake up time opens automat-ically.

The icon and wake up time are shown onthe display.A wake-up call is signalled on the display( page 3)and with the selected ringer vol-ume and melody ( page 50). The wake-upcall sounds for 60 seconds. If no key ispressed, the wake-up call is repeated twiceat five-minute intervals and then switchedoff.

During a call, the wake-up call is only sig-nalled by a short tone.

Setting the wake up time

Menu Alarm Clock Wake up time

~ Enter the wake up time in hoursand minutes, then pressOK.

Deactivating the wake-up call/repeating after a pause

(snooze mode)Prerequisite: A wake-up call is sounding.

Off Press the display key. The wake-up call is deactivated.

Or

Snooze Press the display key or any key.The wake-up call is deactivatedand then repeated after 5 min-utes. After the second repeti-

tion, the wake-up call is deacti-vated completely.

Using multiple handsets

Registering handsets

You can register up to four handsets on yourbase station. Eachadditional handset mustbe registered with the base in order for it towork properly!

Registering the Gigaset handsetwith the Gigaset C300/C300A

You must manually register the handset onboth the handset (1) and the base (2).

Once the registration process has been com-pleted successfully, the handset returns toidle status. The handset's internal number isshown in the display, e.g., INT 1. If not, repeatthe procedure.

1) On the handset

Menu Settings Registration Register Handset

If the handset is already registered to four

bases:s Select base, e.g., Base 3and

pressOK.

~ If required, enter the systemPIN for the base and pressOK.

The display shows Handset is registering.

2) On the base

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Registering other handsets

You can manually register other Gigasethandsets and handsets for other deviceswith GAP functionality as follows.

De-registering handsets

You can de-register all other registeredhandsets from each of the registeredGigaset handsets.

Menu Settings Registration De-register Handset

s Select the internal subscriberyou wish to de-register andpressOK.

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The external participant hearsmusic on hold, if activated( page 52).

s Select a handset or Call AllandpressOK.

When the internal participant answers:

If necessary, announce the external call.

Either

a Press the end call key. The exter-nal call is transferred to theother handset.

Or

Back Press the display key. You arereconnected with the external

participant.When transferring a call, you can also pressthe end call key abefore the internal partic-ipant answers.

Then, if the internal participant does notanswer or the line is busy, the call will auto-matically return to you.

Accepting a waiting call

If you receive an externalcall during aninternal call, you will hear the call waitingtone (short tone). With Calling Line Identifi-cation, the caller's number will appear in thedisplay.

a Press the end call key to end theinternal call.

c Press the talk key to accept theexternal call.

Listening in to an external call

(conference)

Prerequisite:The Listening infunction mustbe activated.

You are conducting an external call. An inter-nal participant can listen in on this call andtake part in the conversation. All the partici-

pants are made aware of additional listenersby a signal tone.

Activating/deactivating listeningin

Menu Settings Telephony Listening in

PressOKto activate/deactivate the function

( = on).Internal listening in

The line is engaged with an external call.Your screen will display information to thateffect. To listen in to the external call.

c Press and holdthe talk key.You can listen in to the call. All participantshear a signal tone. During this time, this

handset displays the Add 2ndmessage andit is not possible to dial another numberfrom this handset.

Ending listening in

a Press the end call key.All participants hear a signal tone.

If the firstinternal participant presses theend call key a, the handset that has "lis-tened in" remains connected to the externalparticipant.

Changing the name of a

handset

The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assignedautomatically upon registration. You canchange these names. The name must be no

more than 10 characters. The changed nameis displayed in every handset's list.

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Handset settings

Handset settings

Your handset is preset, but you can changethe settings to suit your individual require-ments.

Quick access to numbers

You can assign a number from the directoryto each of the digit keysQand 2 to O.The number is then dialled by simply press-ing a key.

Changing the display

language

You can view the display texts in differentlanguages.

Menu Settings Language

The current language is indicated by a .s Select a language and pressOK.If you accidentally choose a language you do

not understand:Menu L4

s Select the correct language andpressOK.

Setting the display/

screensaver

You have a choice of four colour schemes

and several different contrasts. You can alsoset a screensaver and the backlight.

Menu SettingsDisplay


ScreensaverYou can set a picture or the time to be dis-played as a screensaver when the hand-set is in idle status. This will replace theidle status display. You can choose

between No Screensaver, Digital Clockand Picture.

The screensaver is not displayed in cer-tain situations, e.g., during a call or if thehandset is de-registered.

To show the display in idle status, brieflypress end call key a.

Colour Schemes

You can set the display to be shown invarious colour combinations. Four colourschemes are available.

ContrastNine contrast settings are available.

BacklightDepending on whether or not the hand-set is in the charger, you can activate ordeactivate the backlight (= on). If it isactivated, the display is permanentlydimmed.

When the display backlight is switchedoff, any key press will activate the back-light and perform the

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