The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status (example) 2 Battery charge level e V U (1/3 charged to fully charged) flashes: battery almost flat e V U flashes: battery charging 3 Control key 4 Display keys ¨...
Contents Contents The handset at a glance ..... . . 1 Safety precautions ......5 Representation .
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Contents Receiving text messages, incoming message list ......34 Text messages to a PABX ..........37 Errors when sending and receiving a text message .
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Contents System settings ......61 Changing the name for an internal party ........61 Setting up/deleting an ISDN phone number (MSN) .
Do not install the base in bathrooms or shower rooms (page 76). The handset and base are not watertight. Do not use the phone in environments subject to explosion hazard (e.g. auto paint shops). If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the ƒ operating manual.
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Safety precautions All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. This crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the product is cov- ered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
A table under a heading indicates the bases or the handset on which this function is available. Example: A function associated with bases that have an answering machine: at the base: CX150isdn SX150isdn CX253isdn SX255isdn SX353isdn Example: The room monitor on the Gigaset C45: on handset:...
A few more settings are required to operate your phone: Date and time unless set by the phone network (page 58) ◆ On Gigaset with integrated answering machine: Hiding/showing answering ◆ machine 1 … 3 (page 51) Enter MSNs for your phone connection (page 62) ◆...
Registering/de-registering handsets Registering/de-registering handsets On some bases, your Gigaset C45 handset is registered automatically. In any event, you can register your Gigaset C45 handset manually. Manual registration If all the internal numbers for wireless terminals have already been assigned on your phone, please de-register another handset that you no longer require before registering a new one (page 10).
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Registering/de-registering handsets De-registering handsets You can de-register any registered handset from any registered Gigaset C45 handset. Open the menu. §Menu§ Select the menu item and confirm. Settings §OK§ Select the menu item and confirm. Base §OK§ Select the menu item and confirm.
Making calls Making calls Making external calls and ending a call External calls are calls using the public telephone network. Enter the phone number and press the talk key. The phone number is dialled. End the call: Press end call key. You can also press and hold the talk key first (you will hear the ◆...
Making calls Starting a group call to all internal users You can make a group call to all other registered internal users from any handset. In the supplied condition, this option is activated. Initiate an internal call. §INT§ either ... Press the star key.
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Making calls Displaying caller's phone number Precondition: Calling Line Identification is activated for the caller. Screen display with CLIP With Calling Line Identification, the caller's telephone number is displayed on the hand- set screen. If you have stored an entry for this number in your directory, the directory entry will be displayed instead of the number, e.
Making calls Handsfree Activating/deactivating handsfree Activate while dialling: Enter the phone number and press the handsfree key (instead of the talk key Activate during a call: Press the handsfree key. Deactivate handsfree: Press the handsfree key. As soon as you terminate the handsfree mode you switch to "earpiece mode" and con- tinue the call on the handset.
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Making calls Activating callback The number you are calling is busy or your call is not answered: Open the menu. §§Menu§§ Press the display key. CALLBCK §OK§ Wait for confirmation from the exchange. Accepting a callback The handset rings with a special ring and the display shows the callback number. Press the talk key.
Functions during a call Functions during a call Making a call to several users You initiate a call to several users through an enquiry call. You can then speak to the other users either one at a time ("toggling", page 18) or at the same time ("conference call", page 18).
Functions during a call Internal enquiry call You wish to call an internal user during an external call. Initiate an internal enquiry call: either ... Open Internal call. §INT§ or ... Open the menu. §§Menu§§ Confirm. Enquiry call §OK§ Open Internal call. §INT§...
Functions during a call Toggling Precondition: You have established an enquiry call (page 16 and page 17). There is both an active call (the one established with an enquiry call) and a held call (the first). You can speak to both callers one at a time. to swap between the two callers.
Functions during a call Ending a conference You have several options for ending a conference call: either ... You end the conference: Press the end call key The conference call is ended; the two other users will hear the busy tone. or ...
Functions during a call Dealing with a waiting external call – Call Waiting (CW) Precondition: Call Waiting (CW) has been set up (page 68). You hear the call waiting tone (short beep) if you receive an external call while conduct- ing another call (internal or external).
1. Incoming SMS message list Textmessage(SMS) (page 34) 2. List of missed calls Missed calls (page 21) 3. Answering machine lists AM1 , AM2 , AM3 (on Gigaset with answering machine). These lists display the calls, messages and text messages belonging to the receive MSNs that are assigned to the handset.
Opening lists with the message key Opening calls lists You can open both calls lists via the menu. The list of missed calls can also be opened via the key. Open the menu. §§Menu§§ Select the menu item and confirm. Settings §OK§...
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Opening lists with the message key Changing the caller's phone number Open the list of missed or accepted calls (page 22). Now: Select entry and open the submenu. §§Menu§§ Select the menu item and confirm. The number is Change number §OK§...
Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls Sign up with a network provider who offers particularly low-cost call rates (call-by-call). You can use the speed dial list to manage your call-by-call numbers. For how to save entries in the speed dial list, please refer to the user guide for your handset.
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) You can send and receive SMS text messages (Short Message Service) with your hand- set. You can send an SMS to any fixed network or mobile phone network number. Your SMS can be received as a text message by any device with SMS functionality (mobile phone, PC, another telephone).
SMS (text messages) If you have entered into a preselection contract with a network provider, ask whether they support the "Fixed line SMS" feature. (Preselection means you are bound contrac- tually to a network provider.) In Switzerland, the SMS function is not supported on the ISDN network (as of September 2003).
SMS (text messages) Entering, editing or deleting phone numbers for SMS centres You can enter up to ten SMS centres. Before entering or editing the number, please obtain information about special features and what the SMS service provider offers. Open the menu. §§Menu§§...
SMS (text messages) Activating/deactivating SMS send centre To send an SMS you must activate the phone number for the required SMS centre as the send centre. By doing this you determine via which SMS centre the text message is to be sent.
SMS (text messages) Registering/de-registering with an SMS centre In order to be able to receive text messages on your phone you must first register your phone number with an SMS service provider. You can find out from the service provider concerned which information you need to send to register and de-register.
SMS (text messages) Sending a text message and the outgoing message list Notes on writing and sending an SMS message If you are interrupted as you are writing (by a call, an incoming SMS or because the handset changes to idle status because of prolonged inactivity), the SMS is automati- cally stored in the outgoing message list.
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SMS (text messages) Sending a text message without saving it Precondition: You have written a text message (page 30) and the input field is open. Press display key to open menu. §§Menu§§ Confirm. Send Text §OK§ either ... Enter the recipient's number (with prefix). or ...
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SMS (text messages) When the memory is full, you are prompted to delete messages (page 29). Reading and deleting text messages in the outgoing message list Precondition: You have opened the outgoing message list (page 31). Select SMS. Open the menu. §§Menu§§...
SMS (text messages) Sending a text message to an e-mail address You can send a text message to an e-mail address. To do this you should write the recip- ient's e-mail address at the start of the text message and send this text message to the call number of the e-mail service of your SMS send centre.
SMS (text messages) Receiving text messages, incoming message list Notes on receiving a text message New SMS are signalled to all handsets with the same receive MSN (depending on the features offered by the individual handset) by a message in the display, by flashing of the message key and by an advisory tone.
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SMS (text messages) Opening with the menu Open the menu. §§Menu§§ Confirm. §OK§ Inbox Select the menu item and confirm. §OK§ A new text message is displayed, for example, as follows: Text message status: Number of the text message currently in the display / total number of New, Old, Error new text messages 01/02...
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SMS (text messages) Replying to or forwarding text messages While you read a text message you can use the following functions: Press display key to open menu. §§Menu§§ either ... Reply to an incoming message: Confirm. You can reply to the message immediately Reply §OK§...
SMS (text messages) Callback begins at once. To a PABX: The access code (outside line code) is automatically put before the phone number (page 72). Adding a text message sender's telephone number to the directory Precondition: You have opened the incoming message list and selected a message (page 34).
SMS (text messages) Errors when sending and receiving a text message Errors when sending a text message Text messages that cannot be sent are assigned an error status e.g. "Error FD" and are saved in the incoming message list. The following error codes are displayed: Error code Description Calling Line Identification is permanently deactivated (page 12).
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SMS (text messages) Errors when receiving a text message A message appears on the screen if your phone cannot receive any more text messages. You cannot receive text messages under the following conditions: call forwarding has been activated with Immediately, ◆...
Operating the answering machine directly Operating the answering machine directly at the base: CX150isdn SX150isdn CX253isdn SX255isdn SX353isdn The ISDN phone has three answering machines (AM1, AM2, AM3), each of which you can operate and set independently. You can operate the answering machines either directly via a registered handset (via the menu) or by remote control (internal or exter- nal call to the answering machine, see operating instructions for the base).
Operating the answering machine directly Selecting an answering machine Open the menu. §§Menu§§ Select the menu item and confirm. Voice Mail §OK§ If necessary, select answering machine and confirm, §OK§ e. g. AM1 . If AM lock is set (page 54): enter the answering §OK§...
Operating the answering machine directly Selecting announce only and AM mode You can activate Announcement 1 , Announcement 2 or Announcem. only for each answering machine. As supplied, the three announcements already include standard messages. You can delete the standard messages and record your own announcements (page 42).
Operating the answering machine directly Recording is automatically terminated if: you pause for more than 8 seconds when recording your announcement ◆ the memory is full. Delete old messages or announcements you no longer require. ◆ The announcement will not be stored if you press the end call key during the recording or repeat playback.
Operating the answering machine directly Two-way recording You can make a two-way recording of a call. The two-way recording can then be played back or deleted like a message. During a call: Open the menu. §§Menu§§ Select the menu item and confirm. Record §OK§...
Operating the answering machine directly Playing messages Û icon is shown on the handset screen to indicate the arrival of a new message and the message key flashes. Pressing the message key gives you direct access to the new messages. You can also open the lists of new and old messages via the menu. Opening lists with the menu: Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 41).
Operating the answering machine directly Returning a call during playback You can call back a caller immediately while a message is being played. Precondition: The caller's number has been identified. During playback: Press the display key to open the submenu. §§Menu§§...
Operating the answering machine directly Playing back memos Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 41). Select the menu item and confirm. Memos §OK§ Select the menu item and confirm. Play memo §OK§ Jump to the next or previous memo. You can set the playback speed for messages/memos to four levels, Slow Normal speed, Fast or Very fast.
Operating the answering machine directly Deleting messages/memos You can delete messages or memos individually or all together. Only messages and memos that have been listened to for at least 3 seconds can be deleted. These record- ings are then described as old. Deleting single messages/memos Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 41).
Operating the answering machine directly Marking an old message or memo as "new" You can mark messages/memos you have already played back as "new". This message/ Û memo is then displayed on the handset as a new entry with the icon on the screen.
Setting the answering machine Setting the answering machine at the base: CX150isdn SX150isdn CX253isdn SX255isdn SX353isdn Once you have connected your telephone your answering machine is ready for use. Answering machine AM1 is activated. It displays all messages (on all receive MS's). AM1 can be played back and set from all handsets (factory default).
Setting the answering machine Hiding/showing an answering machine If you only want to operate one or two answering machines for your connection you can remove the other answering machine(s) from all displays and menus. When supplied, AM1 is set to show, AM2 and AM3 are hidden. When hidden there must be no messages or memos remaining in the answering machine: If there are new messages/memos you have not yet played back on the answering...
Setting the answering machine Specifying the number of rings before the answering machine starts You can set when you want the answering machine to activate (after how many rings). The options are: 1 ring tone, 2 ring tone, ..., 9 ring tone. Instead of a set number of rings, you can also set the charge saving setting Automatic 2/4 (factory default).
Setting the answering machine Setting the recording time You can limit the maximum length of a message to1 minute, 2 minutes or 3 minutes. If you set Maximum for the recording time (factory setting) then it is "unlimited" (until the memory is full). Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 41).
Setting the answering machine Locking the answering machine, defining AM PIN You can protect your answering machine against unauthorised access. To do this, define an AM PIN (Personal Identification Number) and activate the AM lock. The settings may then only be changed and the messages played back after the PIN has been entered. The answering machine can only be controlled remotely if you have defined an AM PIN.
Setting the answering machine Select the menu item and confirm. Select HS §OK§ Select the handset and confirm, §OK§ e.g. Int13: Anna. Activating/deactivating listen in You can only activate the listen in function if a handset has been assigned to the answer- ing machine.
Setting the answering machine Activating/deactivating automatic notification via text message If you have received new messages on the answering machine, your telephone can automatically send a text message to you on an external phone number (e. g. to a mobile phone). A text message of this kind will read, for example: New message: 01712205625 for office at 18:27 hrs on TH, 19.07.
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Setting the answering machine Activating/deactivating text message notification You can only activate text message notification if a destination number is stored. Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 41). Select the menu item and confirm. Settings §OK§ Select the menu item and confirm. SMS notificat.
Date and Time Date and Time Setting the date and the time Correct date and time settings are essential if, for example, you want to know exactly when calls were received. The first time you make a call on your phone, the date and time are transmitted by the exchange.
Security settings Security settings Changing the system PIN You can protect the following settings against unauthorised access using the system PIN (Personal Identification Number): Call forwarding to an external number ◆ Settings Base Ext. call forw.) §§Menu§§ SMS service centres, user configurations, security, ISDN, and system settings ◆...
Security settings Emergency numbers The emergency numbers relevant to each country have been entered in the base sta- tion. These cannot be edited or deleted. You may enter five emergency numbers of your own choice. An emergency number may also be dialled from a handset with limited authorisation.
System settings System settings The abbreviations in brackets after the titles indicate the ISDN service concerned. Some services may only be used if they have been authorised by the network provider (there may be an extra charge). Changing the name for an internal party When the phone is supplied, all internal numbers are allocated the names Int.11 , Int.12 etc., according to their numbering.
System settings Setting up/deleting an ISDN phone number (MSN) Your ISDN connection offers you two telephone lines (B channels) that you can use at the same time. You can establish up to ten separate phone numbers (MSN) on your base station.
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System settings Setting up an ISDN phone number (MSN) / changing the name To set up ISDN phone numbers (MSN) and to edit the name, please refer to the relevant chapter in the user guide for the base station. Cancelling ISDN phone numbers (MSN) Open the menu.
System settings Assigning a phone number (MSN) You can assign certain individual phone numbers (MSN's) to registered terminals. When doing this determine which phone number makes a registered terminal ring (receive MSN) ◆ under which number an internal user dials (send MSN). ◆...
System settings Select the menu item and confirm. Send MSN §OK§ Select MSN and confirm, e. g. MSN1: Anna. §OK§ Assigning an MSN a ringer melody Each new receive MSN you set up is automatically given its own ringer melody, which you can change individually.
System settings Forwarding external calls – Call Forwarding (CF) For each receive MSN you can store a destination number for each of the following con- ditions: Immediately — On busy — On no reply All three conditions can be activated at the same time. Set up external call transfers are entered in a list.
System settings Open the submenu. §§Menu§§ either ... Activate: Select the menu item and confirm. Activate? §OK§ or ... Deactivate: Select the menu item and confirm. Deactivate? §OK§ You will be notified if you have selected call forward- ing that another internal user has already set up. You can either return to the selection of other settings with a short press on the end call key, or continue with...
System settings Open the submenu. §§Menu§§ Select the menu item and confirm. Delete entry §OK§ You will be notified if you have selected call forward- ing that another internal user has already set up. You can either return to the selection of other settings with a short press on the end call key, or continue with §OK§...
System settings Calling the answering machine on the network Press and hold. This connects you directly to the answering machine. If you now press the handsfree key , you can 'open listen' to the announcement of the answering machine and operate it easily and conveniently on the network. Display/play back a message on the answering machine on the network When a message arrives for you, you get a call from the answering machine on the net- work.
Operating with other devices Operating with other devices Setting device type at the base: SX205isdn SX255isdn SX303isdn SX353isdn Press display key to open menu. §§Menu§§ Select the menu item and confirm. Settings §OK§ Select the menu item and confirm. Base §OK§...
§OK§ Activating/deactivating repeater mode You can increase the range of your handsets with the Gigaset Repeater. You can operate up to six repeaters on your base. To ensure the repeater is installed correctly, repeater mode must be activated on the base.
Operating when connected to a PABX Operating when connected to a PABX Note the special features of text messages on PABXs (page 37). Access code Precondition: If your telephone is connected to a PABX, you must – depending on your PABX – enter an access code for external calls when you use the machine for the first time.
Operating when connected to a PABX If your telephone is integrated in a Centrex system, the following performance features can be used. Calling Name Identification When you receive calls from other CENTREX subscrib- (CNI) ers, the caller's number and name are displayed on the screen.
Making calls with the door subscriber station Making calls with the door subscriber station at the base: SX205isdn SX255isdn SX303isdn SX353isdn Calling from the door subscriber station In a call with the door subscriber station, the following features are not available: Hold a call ◆...
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Making calls with the door subscriber station Call waiting at the door subscriber station The door subscriber station calls internal users for 20 seconds. If call forwarding from the subscriber station is directed externally, the ringing time is extended to 60 seconds. Accept call waiting Open the menu.
Appendix Appendix Care Wipe the base and handset with a damp cloth (use no solvent) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static. Contact with liquid If the handset should come into contact with liquid, on no account switch the device on.
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Appendix What has happened Possible cause Possible solution when … … the calls list does not indi- Date/time are not set. Set the date/time (page 58). cate a time for a message? … the answering machine Its memory is full. Delete old messages.
Appendix Customer service (Customer Care) We offer you support that is fast and tailored to your specific needs! Our Online Support on the Internet: www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It provides you with 24/7 sup- port for all our products.
Appendix General Specifications Feature Value DECT standard is supported GAP standard is supported No. of channels 60 duplex channels Radio frequency range 1880–1900 MHz Duplex method Time multiplex, 10 ms frame length Channel grid 1728 kHz Bit rate 1152 kbit/s Modulation GFSK Language code...
Appendix Writing and editing a text message The following rules apply when writing a text message: The cursor is controlled with t s. ◆ Characters are added to the left of the cursor. ◆ Press the hash key # briefly to switch from "Abc" mode to "123", from "123" to ◆...
Appendix Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee under the conditions set out below: In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from ◆...
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Appendix at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device. In respect of parts sub- ject to wear and tear (including but not limited to, batteries, keypads, casing), this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase.
Menu Tree Menu Tree Main menu Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a menu function faster by opening the menu and keying in the digit combination ("shortcut"). I 2 1 Example: for "set ringer melody for external calls". §§Menu§§...
Menu Tree Messages Continue List of all Delete message AM mes- sages Call back NET list Repeat Del.old messages Display Status to 'new' Save number Speed Exit Memos Record memo Play memo Announcements Announcement 1 Announcement 2 Announcem. only Concl.announcem Settings Message/Memo No.
Index Index Deleting messages ... . . Denying ..... Accepting a call .
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Index Call forwarding Clear Activate/deactivate ... . . External call forwarding ..Clear ..... . . Phone number for the send centre Editing an entry .