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Siemens Gigaset C285 User Manual

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Gigaset C285
Issued by
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt
Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008
All rights reserved.
Subject to availability. Rights of modifications reserved.
Gigaset
www.gigaset.com
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  • Page 1 Gigaset C285 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modifications reserved. Gigaset www.gigaset.com UCZZ0198 AZ(...

  • Page 2: The Handset At A Glance

    The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status 2 Charge status of the batteries (page 2) 3 Display keys (page 13) 4 Control key t Access to Calls list. s Access to directory. 5 Line keys Answer an incoming call for Line 1/Line 2.

  • Page 3: Overview Of Handset's Display Icons

    The base station at a glance Overview of handset’s display icons Ä Ó Reception indicator Calls list icon Handset is linked with the base station. Entries stored in the Calls list. Flashes: the handset is out of range or Flashes: New missed calls in the Calls not registered list î...
  • Page 4 The base station at a glance 1 Numeric key pad 9 Redial/Pause key 2 Control key Open redial list (in idle status) or insert a t Access to Calls list. dialing pause (when editing a number). s Access to directory. 10 Page key 3 Display keys (page 13) Page handsets (press briefly).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Example: menu input ....6 an external call ....27 Gigaset C285 – Making two external calls more than just a telephone 7 simultaneously .

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the bottom of the device. Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type. Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries, as they may pose a health hazard or cause injury. Do not charge the handset in the charging cradle or base station while the head- set is connected.

  • Page 7: Notes On The Operating Instructions

    Notes on the operating instructions Notes on the operating Example: menu input instructions In the user guide, the steps you need to perform are shown in abbreviated form. This is illustrated below using "Changing This section explains the meaning of cer- the display language"...

  • Page 8: Gigaset C285 - More Than Just A Telephone

    Gigaset C285 – more than just a telephone Gigaset C285 – First Steps more than just a telephone Package contents Your phone not only lets you store up to 140 phone numbers (page 15), it can do a One base station Gigaset C285...

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    First Steps Reception indicator: The power adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not oper- The display shows if the handset is linked ate without an electrical supply. to the base station: Ä is on: handset is linked to the base Your answering machine is set to give a standard announcement.
  • Page 10 First Steps The polarity is indicated in/on the battery Note: compartment. – If the handset has turned itself off because its batteries are empty, and you then place the handset into the base station, it will turn on automatically. – Only place the handset into the base sta- tion or charging cradle specifically intended for it.
  • Page 11 First Steps You can change the date and time format: Selecting line settings for the base station ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Date/Time On the base station: §Menu§ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Set Format Settings Base §Menu§ ¤ ¢ Choose between day/month and Line Setting month/day date formats: Auto...

  • Page 12: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls You can accept the call by: ¤ Pressing the Talk key c. ¤ Pressing the line key C or h. ¤ Pressing the Handsfree key d. Making an external call Depending on the line settings of the used External calls are calls using the outside handset/base station (see page 10), the telephone network.

  • Page 13: Handsfree Operation

    Operating the telephone Operating the telephone Call display with Caller ID/Name If the number of the caller is stored in your Most of the keys are the same on the directory, you will see the caller's name as handset and on the base station, so that, stored in the directory.

  • Page 14: Display Keys

    Operating the telephone Returning to idle status In the main menu, lists and submenus Scroll up/down line by line. You can return to idle status from any- At the bottom/top of a menu or a list: where in the menu as follows: A feedback tone signals that the menu/list ¤...

  • Page 15: Writing, Editing, And Correcting Entries

    Operating the telephone Writing, editing, and correcting Entering and editing names entries The following rules apply when creating an entry: Control the cursor with q. Correcting incorrect entries Press the pound key # to switch between uppercase and lowercase. You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry Entering special characters using the control key.

  • Page 16: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Entering and editing names The following rules apply when creating an entry: The options are: To enter a letter press the correspond- Directory ing numeric key as often as necessary. Last Number Redial list Use ts to move the cursor to the left Calls list...

  • Page 17: Last Number Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Deleting entries Managing entries in the Last Number ¢ Redial list Delete §Menu§ Delete the displayed entry. Press the key. Select the entry. ¢ Delete List §Menu§ Open menu. ¤ §Menu§ Confirm question by pressing Delete? The following functions can be selected §OK§...
  • Page 18 Using the directory and lists Viewing an entry and changing the List entry number format New messages are at the top. A list entry ¢ q (Select entry) contains the following information: ¢ List type (in header) View §Menu§ The entry is displayed. Status of entry (new entries are marked If necessary, press the * key with a star (*) in the header)

  • Page 19: Operating The Answering

    Operating the answering machine Operating the answering The display of the base station may show the symbols shown here: machine Ê Õ É × Å Ë Õ É × Å You can use the answering machine for SUN 09:23 AM 01/31 both lines or only for one line, depending §§§§§§§§§Menu§§§§§§§§§...
  • Page 20 Operating the answering machine Switching the answering machine on/ Select and press to start Record §OK§ recording. You will hear the ready tone (short tone). You can switch the answering machine on ¤ Now record your announcement (must and off separately for each line. ¢...
  • Page 21 Operating the answering machine Selecting an announcement mode On the handset Line 1 Line 2 You can choose between Answer & Rec. Select the line and press §OK§ Answer Only. ¢ ¢ On the base station Answer Machine Answer Mode §Menu§...
  • Page 22 Operating the answering machine Controlling playback On the handset During message playback: Play Press the display key to enter §Menu§ Ê 01/02 the Options menu. 01/31 09:45 AM Repeat §§§§§Back§§§§§ §§§§Menu§§§§ Repeat playback of the current mes- sage. On the base station On the base station: Press §Prev.§...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Answering Machine

    Operating the answering machine Picking up a call from the answering Toll-Saver Mode – Call acceptance/ machine charge saving function for remote operation You can pick up a call while the answering machine is recording a message or being For each line, you can set when you want operated remotely: the answering machine to respond to calls.

  • Page 24: Operating When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Operating the answering machine Changing the language of voice You will be informed whether any new messages have been recorded. The mes- prompts and prerecorded sages are then played back. You can now announcements operate the answering machine using the You can select English, Spanish, or French keypad.

  • Page 25: Using The Voice Mailbox

    Using the voice mailbox ¤ Configuring the voice mailbox Listen to the playback until you hear two beeps (=the end of message play- for fast access back) ¤ Press the G key to activate the Entering the voice mailbox number answering machine.

  • Page 26: Using Several Handsets

    (see page 2). Making internal calls De-registering handsets You can de-register any registered handset Internal calls to other handsets registered from your Gigaset C285. with the same base station or to the base station are free. On a handset: ¢...

  • Page 27: Accepting/Rejecting Call Waiting

    Using several handsets Use the j key to switch between the Note: internal and external parties. If only one handset is registered to the base, the internal call will be established immedi- Ending the internal call ately after pressing the key.

  • Page 28: Linking Internal Callers To An External Call

    Using several handsets Call waiting on the other line while When you join the call. The other parties hear a signal tone. On both handsets, you conducting an external call C / h Press the line key of the wait- will see Conference on the display.

  • Page 29: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Handset settings Toggling between two external calls In the display, you can see which line is active (icon Ê or Ë) and which line is on Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change these settings to suit your hold.

  • Page 30: Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer

    Handset settings Activating/deactivating Ring tones You can choose between 15 different auto answer melodies. ¢ ¢ Settings Audio Settings This function is active by default, so that §Menu§ ¢ ¢ HS Ring Tones Line 1 Line 2 when you get a call, you can simply lift the handset out of the base station without Select a melody and press §OK§...

  • Page 31: Base Station Settings

    Base station settings Base station settings System settings Use the keys on the base station to carry The following base station settings can out these settings. only be made using a registered Gigaset C28H handset. Setting the display contrast Protecting against unauthorized You have a choice of five different contrast access levels.

  • Page 32: Restoring The Default Settings

    Restoring the default settings ¢ ¢ Restoring the default Settings System §Menu§ ¢ ¢ Dialing Mode Line 1 Line 2 settings Tone Pulse Select the dialing mode and press §OK§ You can restore the default values for most settings. When resetting, all hand- Setting the flash time ¢...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting The display is blank. 1. The handset is not switched on. ¥ Care Press and hold the End Call key. ¤ 2. The batteries are empty. ¥ Wipe the base station and handset with Charge or replace the batteries (page 8). a damp cloth (do not use solvents) or an antistatic cloth.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Appendix Handset operating times/charging The incoming call number is not displayed times through CID. Caller ID is not enabled. ¥ Capacity 550 mAh You must ask the telephone network pro- Standby time Approx. 300 hours vider to activate Caller ID (CID). (12.5 days) You hear an error tone when keying an Talk time...

  • Page 35: Industry Canada Certification

    Appendix Industry Canada Certification Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est con- forme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions (1) this device may not cause interfer- Safety precautions ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference, including interference that may cause Before using your telephone equipment, basic undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 36 Appendix BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS a.) When the power cord is damaged or frayed. b.) If liquid has been spilled into the product. To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric c.) If the product has been exposed to rain or shock, and to properly dispose of batteries, water.

  • Page 37: Service (Customer Care)

    Appendix Service (Customer Care) Customer Care Warranty for Cordless Products To obtain Customer Care Warranty service, product operation information, or for problem resolution, call: Toll Free: 1-866-247-8758 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST Monday-Sunday (English) 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) EST Monday-Saturday (French) www.gigaset.com/customercare End-user limited warranty System Information...
  • Page 38 Appendix 3.THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT – Performance of the Products when used in combination with other products or equip- COVER AND IS VOID WITH RESPECT TO ment not manufactured, supplied or author- THE FOLLOWING: ized by Distributor. – Cosmetic damage, physical damage to the –...
  • Page 39 Appendix 4.WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE 7.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES All warranty claims must be made by notifying DISTRIBUTOR AND ITS SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING Distributor prior to the expiration of the war- GIGASET COMMUNICATIONS) PROVIDE THE ranty period. Distributor’s obligation to provide PRODUCT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (IF ANY) AS warranty support shall not extend past the end IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS.
  • Page 40 OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR licensee of Siemens AG INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, THE PROVI- © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008 SION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SER- All rights reserved.

  • Page 41: Menu Of The Handset

    Menu of the handset Menu of the handset £ Directory View page 15 £ New Entry page 15 £ <directory list> Edit Entry page 15 £ Delete page 16 £ Delete List page 16 £ Answer Machine Play Line 1 page 21 Line 2 £...
  • Page 42 Menu of the handset £ Settings Date/Time Set Date/Time page 9 Set Format £ Audio Settings HS Ring Volume Line 1 page 29 Line 2 HS Ring Tones Line 1 Line 2 Base Ring Tones Line 1 Line 2 £ Key Touch Tone page 29 £...

  • Page 43: Menu Of The Base Station

    Menu of the base station Menu of the base station £ Directory View page 15 £ New Entry page 15 £ <directory list> Edit Entry page 15 £ Delete page 16 £ Delete List page 16 £ Answer Machine Answer Mode Line 1 Answer &...

  • Page 44: Index

    Index Index Battery charge status ....fitting ..... . . Symbols recommended batteries .
  • Page 45 Index Customer Care Example for menu input ......External conference call ....Date format .
  • Page 46 Index call history ....missed calls ....Icon type .
  • Page 47 Index Paging, handset ring tone volume (base station) ....ring tone volume (handset) ......

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