The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display (screen) in idle status 2 Charge status of the batteries = e V U (flat to full) flashes: batteries almost flat e V U flashes: batteries charging 3 Display keys (page 9) 4 Message key Access to calls and message lists;...
Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning: Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their contents and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base station or charging cradle.
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Safety precautions All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from gen- eral household waste using the sites designated by local authorities. If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbish bin, the product is sub- ject to European Directive 2002/96/EC. The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health.
Gigaset S880 – More than just a telephone Gigaset S880 – Please note: Never expose the telephone to heat More than just a telephone sources, direct sunlight or other electri- cal appliances. Protect your Gigaset from moisture, Your phone, which has a clearly laid out dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.
The phone could also malfunc- tion or be damaged as a result of using batter- ies that are not of the recommended type. * Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. Opening the battery cover ¤ ¤...
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First steps Placing the handset in the base station Headset socket and registering You can connect various headset types ¤ Place the handset in the base station (with 2.5 mm jack connector). with its display facing upwards. A compatibility list of tested headsets can The handset registers automatically.
Operating the handset Operating the handset Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incom- Activating/deactivating the handset ing calls, and so that the alarm can be used.
Operating the handset Reverting to idle status In the main menu, in submenus and lists t / s Scroll up/down line by line. You can revert to idle status from any- Open the submenu or confirm where in the menu as follows: the selection.
ECO WDCT ECO WDCT Illustration in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbrevi- ECO WDCT reduces power consumption ated form. by using a power supply with low power Example consumption and also reduces the trans- mission power of the base station. The illustration: ¢...
Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). Example: v 5 2 2
for "Set ringer tone for external calls". With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): ì...
Making calls Making calls If the ringer tone is intrusive, press the display key. You can take the call as §Silence§ long as it is displayed on the screen. Making an external call Calling Line Identification External calls are calls using the public tel- When you receive a call, the caller's ephone network.
Making calls Handsfree talking Muting In handsfree mode, instead of holding the You can deactivate the microphone in handset to your ear you can put it down, your handset during an external call. The for example on the table in front of you. other party hears hold music.
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Order of directory entries The directory entries are usually sorted in The options are: alphabetical order. Spaces and digits take first priority. The sort order is as follows: Directory 1. Space Last number redial list 2.
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Using the directory and lists Using other functions 2. Insert “P” by pressing and holding the S key if neccessary. Press the display key. §Options§ 3. Enter the call-by-call number and pass- The following functions can be selected word, end with #. with q: End with , then enter name, such as...
Using the directory and lists Please note: Managing entries in the last number redial list Entries with identical numbers are not overwritten on the receiving handset. Press the key briefly. The transfer is cancelled if the phone Select entry. rings or if the memory of the receiving Open menu.
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Using the directory and lists List selection List entry If you press the message key f, only the New messages are displayed at the top. lists that contain messages are shown Example of list entries: (exception: network mailbox). Lists with new messages are identified in bold: All Calls Susi Sorglos...
Using the directory and lists Automatic network provider Saving preselection numbers ¢ ¢ ¢ preselection (preselection) Ð Base Preselection ¢ Preselect No. You can specify a preselection number Enter or change the preselec- which is automatically placed in front of tion number.
Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox Calling the network mailbox Press and hold. You are con- nected straight to the network The network mailbox is your network pro- mailbox. vider's answer machine within the net- Press handsfree key d if work.
(the default is Automatic registration of 0000) and press Base 1 §OK§ Gigaset S88H to Gigaset S880 flashes in the display. Precondition: The handset must not On the base station already be registered to a base station. Within 60 sec. press and hold the registra-...
Using several handsets Locating a handset ("paging") When the internal participant answers: ¤ If necessary announce the external call. You can locate your handset using the Press the end call key. base station. ¤ The external call is transferred to the other Briefly press the registration/paging handset.
Using several handsets Accepting/rejecting call waiting Internal listening in If you receive an external call during an The line is engaged with an external call. internal call, you will hear the call waiting Your screen will display information to tone (short tone). The caller's number will that effect.
Using several handsets Changing a handset's internal When the room monitor is activated, incoming calls to the handset are indi- number cated without a ringer tone and are only shown on the screen. The display and key- A handset is automatically assigned the pad are not illuminated and advisory lowest free number on registration.
Setting the handset Setting the handset Level: Set noise level sensitivity (Low or High). ¤ Save the changes. Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your indi- Changing a set external destination vidual requirements. number ¢...
Setting the handset Setting the screen picture Please note: With the setting, the standby time of the You can display a screen picture (digital handset can be significantly reduced. clock) when the handset is in idle status. Press the display key. §Save§...
Setting the handset The setting will automatically be saved Same ringer tone for all functions after approx. 3 seconds, if not then press ¢ ¢ Ringer Settings the display key §Save§ ¤ Set volume and ringer tone (see If t is assigned to another function: "Settings for individual functions").
Setting the handset Activating/deactivating Setting the alarm clock advisory tones Precondition: The date and time have already been set (page 8). Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell you about different activities and statuses. Activating/deactivating the alarm The following advisory tones can be acti- clock and setting the wake-up time vated/deactivated independently of each ¢...
Setting the base station Restoring the handset to the Resetting the system PIN factory settings If you have forgotten your system PIN you can reset the base station to the original You can reset any individual settings and code 0000: changes that you have made.
Connecting the base station to PABX Connecting the base station Setting pauses to PABX Changing pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary You can change the length of pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key c when your PABX requires them;...
Appendix Appendix The keys of a handset do not respond when pressed. The keypad lock is activated. ¥ Care Press and hold the hash key (page 8). "Base station x" flashes on the display. Wipe the base station, charging cradle and 1.
Appendix Yuasa AAA Phone 700 The number of the caller is not displayed Varta Phone Power AAA 700mAh despite CLIP. GP 850 mAh Calling Line Identification is not enabled. ¥ The caller should ask the network provider Sanyo NiMH 800 to release Calling Line Identification (CLI).
Notes on the user guide Base station power consumption ¢ ¢ Ð Display In standby mode: approx. 1.2 watt ¤ With the handset in idle status, press During a call: approx. 1 watt on the right of the control key (v) to open the main menu.
Notes on the user guide The things you have to do are explained in to insert the character at the §Insert§ the boxes. cursor position. The first letter of the name of directory You will see the following display entries is automatically capitalised, fol- (example): lowed by lower case letters.