Siemens Gigaset C340 User Manual
Siemens Gigaset C340 User Manual

Siemens Gigaset C340 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Issued by Information and Communication mobile Haidenauplatz 1 D-81667 Munich © Siemens AG 2004 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft www.siemens-mobile.com obile Gigaset C340...
  • Page 2: Handset At A Glance

    Handset at a glance INT 1 INT 1 §§§§INT§§§ §§Menu §§§§INT§§§ §§Menu 1 Display in idle status 2 Battery charge condition = e V U flashes: battery nearly empty e V U flashes: battery charging 3 Control key (page 8) 4 Message key Opens calls and messages lists.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety precautions ... . 4 Gigaset C340– More than just a te- lephone ..... 5 Preparing to use the phone .
  • Page 4 Contents Appendix ....33 Care ......33 Contact with liquid .
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Caution: Read the safety precautions and the operating instructions before use. Explain their contents to your children, and the potential hazards associated with using the tele- phone. Only use the main adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base. Fit only the recommended rechargeable batteries (page 36) of the same type! Do not use any other battery type or non-rechargeable batteries as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
  • Page 6: Gigaset C340- More Than Just A Telephone

    +5 °C to +45 °C. ¤ Set up the base at a central position within the home. Gigaset C340– More than just a telephone Please note: Never expose the phone to the follow- ing: heat sources, direct sunlight, other electrical appliances.
  • Page 7: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    Setting up the handset for use Inserting the batteries Caution: Use only the rechargeable batteries recom- mended by Siemens on page 36! Under no cir- cumstances should you use a conventional (non rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could cause significant damage to health and property, e.g.
  • Page 8: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    ¤ Leave the handset in the charging cra- dle in the base to charge up the batteries. Notes: – The handset may only be placed in the base provided for it. – When the handset is in the base, it charges even if it is switched off.
  • Page 9: Handset Operation

    Handset operation Handset operation Control key on the handset §§§§INT§§§ §§Menu 1 Display functions 2 Control key In these instructions, the side of the con- trol key that you must press in the given operating situation is shown in black (top, bottom, right, left).
  • Page 10: Correcting Wrong Inputs

    ¤ Enter the number combination that is in front of the function in the menu tree (page 39). A short press on the end call key a returns you to the previous menu level / cancels the operation. Correcting wrong inputs Navigate to the wrong input with the control key if T is displayed.
  • Page 11: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls Making an external call External calls are calls using the public tel- ephone network. Enter the number and press the talk key. Press the talk key c long and then enter the number. You can cancel the dialling operation with the end call key a.
  • Page 12: Handsfree Talking

    Handsfree talking With handsfree talking, instead of holding the handset to your ear you can put it down, e.g. on the table in front of you, to allow others to listen and speak to the caller. Activating/deactivating handsfree Activating while dialling Enter the number and press the handsfree key.
  • Page 13: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists The options are: Directory, Last number redial list SMS list, Calls list. You can store up to 100 entries in the directory (the actual number depends on the size of the individual entries). You create a personalised directory for your own individual handset.
  • Page 14 Shortcut Assign the current entry to a selected key for speed dialling. Using speed dial keys ¤ Press the required speed dial key and hold. Sending the directory to another handset Requirements: The sending and receiving handsets must both be registered to the same base unit.
  • Page 15: Last Number Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Reminder call on a birthday A birthday reminder call is signalled on the handset with the selected ring tone. Press the control key to end §OK§ the reminder call or acknowl- edge a missed birthday. The corresponding directory entry is dis- played.
  • Page 16 Setting the message key flashing Requirement: There is still at least one new entry in one of the lists. Open the calls list. Select Set MWI-LED press §OK§ Long press (idle status). Key f goes out when a list opens and the menu is closed.
  • Page 17: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls Make your calls via a network provider who offers very low call charges (call-by- call), or have the call duration displayed on your handset after the call. You can store and manage several call-by-call numbers.
  • Page 18: Sms (Text Messages)

    SMS (Text Messages) Your phone comes supplied ready for you to start sending SMS (text messages) straight away. Requirements: Caller ID (CLI) must be activated for your phone line. Your network provider must support SMS in the fixed network (information about this can be obtained from your network provider).
  • Page 19 SMS (Text Messages) Inserting images or sounds in a text message The options are: 15 images (icons) 10 sounds You are writing a text message (page 17). The cursor is at the correct position. ¢ Language Predefined Picture §Menu§ Predefined Melody Select the object you wish to insert and press The selected object is inserted.
  • Page 20: Receiving Text Messages

    Receiving text messages All received text messages are stored in the incoming message list. Linked text messages are displayed as one message. If it is too long or is not transmitted in full, it is split into several messages. Text mes- sages stay on the list even after they have been read, so you should regularly delete messages from the list.
  • Page 21: Using Data In Message Attachments

    SMS (Text Messages) Adding a number to the directory Adding the sender's number You are reading a text message (page 19). Press the control key. §Menu§ Now see page 13. Note: You can create a special directory for SMS within your directory by putting a star (*) before the names.
  • Page 22: Setting Up An Sms Centre

    Setting up an SMS centre Entering/editing an SMS centre ¤ Before you make a new application or before deleting preset phone num- bers, find out about your service pro- vider's range of services and special offers. ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings §Menu§...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    SMS (Text Messages) Self help with errors The following table lists error situations and possible causes, and provides hints for troubleshooting. You cannot send messages. 1. The Caller ID service (CLIP) has not been requested. ¥ Ask your service provider to activate this service for you.
  • Page 24: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox The network mailbox is the answering machine of your network provider . You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have ordered it from your network provider. Specifying the network mailbox for fast access With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox directly.
  • Page 25: Using Several Handsets

    – A key press cancels automatic registration. – The name of the handset can be changed (page 26). Manually registering the Gigaset C34 to Gigaset C340 You must activate manual registration of the handset at both the handset and the base station.
  • Page 26: Looking For A Handset ("Paging")

    Looking for a handset ("paging") You can look for your handset with the help of the base. ¤ Briefly press the registration/paging key on the base . ¤ All handsets will ring together ("pag- ing") even if their ringers are switched off.
  • Page 27: Barging-In To An External Call

    Using several handsets Barging-in to an external call You are conducting an external call. An internal party can 'barge in' to this call and take part in the conversation. All the par- ties are made aware of the ‘barge-in’ by a signal tone.
  • Page 28 When the room monitor function is active, incoming calls to the handset are indi- cated without a ring tone and only appear on the display. The display and keys are not illuminated and advisory tones are also turned off. Caution! –...
  • Page 29: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Handset settings Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your indi- vidual requirements. Changing the display language You can view the display texts in different languages. ¢ ¢ Settings Handset §Menu§ The current language is indicated by ‰. Select a language and press §OK§...
  • Page 30: Activating/Deactivating The Suppression Of The First Ring Tone

    You can also set different melodies for the following functions: External Calls: For external calls Calls: For internal calls Internal Setting ringer volume The ringer volume is the same for all types of ring. With the handset in idle status, open the by pressing t menu Ringer Volume...
  • Page 31: Using The Timer

    Base station settings Activating/deactivating key beep/ acknowledge tones ¢ ¢ Audio Settings Advisory Tones §Menu§ Select Key Tones and press Tone §OK§ Setting the battery low beep ¢ ¢ Audio Settings Advisory Tones §Menu§ ¢ Battery Low During Call Select During Call press (‰...
  • Page 32: Repeater Support

    Changing the system PIN You can change the base's 4-digit default system PIN ("0000") to a 4-digit PIN known only to yourself. Caution: Thoroughly memorise the new system PIN! If you forget it the phone will require expert intervention. If this happens, contact the Sie- mens Hotline (page 35).
  • Page 33: Connecting The Base Unit

    Connecting the base unit to a PABX Connecting the base unit to a PABX The following settings are only necessary when your PABX requires them; please refer to the operating instructions for your PABX. You cannot send or receive text messages on PABX's that do not support Caller ID.
  • Page 34: Appendix

    Questions and answers If you have any queries about the use of your phone, you can contact us any time at www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomer- care. The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions. The display is blank.
  • Page 35 Appendix The other party cannot hear you. You have pressed the (§INT§) key. The hand- set is "muted". ¥ Cancel muting (page 11). The caller's number is not displayed despite CLIP. Number identification is not enabled. ¥ The caller should ask his network service provider to activate calling line identifica- tion (CLI).
  • Page 36: Service (Customer Care)

    You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device by using our online support service on the Internet at: www.siemens.com/customercare or by referring to the section entitled Questions and answers in this manual (page 33).
  • Page 37: Specifications

    R&TTE directive. Excerpt from the original declaration: "We, Siemens AG, declare, that the above men- tioned product is manufactured according to our Full Quality Assurance System certified by CETECOM ICT Services GmbH with ANNEX V of the R&TTE-Directive 99/5/EC.
  • Page 38: Default Settings

    124 g Weight of handset 128 g with battery Default settings Your Gigaset C340 is supplied with the default settings shown in the tables. You can restore these default settings (page 30, page 31). Default settings of the base Function...
  • Page 39 Appendix Editing text (with predictive text) EATONI predictive text helps you when you are writing text messages. Each key between Q and O is assigned several letters and characters (see the character set tables, page 38). These appear in a selection line immediately under the text panel (over the display functions) as soon as you press a key.
  • Page 40: Menu Tree

    Menu tree You can select a menu function faster than by scrolling by opening the menu with and then entering the digit combination ("shortcut keys"). 4 I 2 for "set battery low beep". Example: §Menu§ ¤ With the phone in the idle status, press Write Message Incoming 00+00 Outgoing...
  • Page 41 Menu tree Settings Date/Time Screen Picture Handset Base Voice Mail Set Key 1 5-2-1 No Screen Picture 5-2-2 Standard Picture 5-2-3 Download Picture 5-3-1 Language 5-3-2 Auto Answer 5-3-3 Register Handset 5-3-4 Reset Handset 5-4-2 System PIN 5-4-3 Base Reset 5-4-4 Additional Features 5-4-5...
  • Page 42: Accessories

    Accessories Gigaset Handsets Turn your Gigaset into a cordless telephone system: Gigaset Handset C34 Illuminated graphic display Polyphonic ringer melodies Handsfree Directory holds around 100 entries SMS (CLIP must be enabled) Room monitor Timer www.siemens.com/gigasetc34 Gigaset Handset SL44 Eye-catching design...
  • Page 43 All accessories and batteries are available from your mobile phone retailer. Or order direct on the Internet from the Online Shop: www.siemens.com/shop. The Online Shop also has the latest product information. Only use original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and damage,...
  • Page 44: Index

    Index Access control ....Accessories ....Acknowledge tones .
  • Page 45 Index Default settings base ....handset ....Deleting characters .
  • Page 46 Internal call ....call waiting ....control key .
  • Page 47 Index Paging ..... . . Paging, handset ....Pause .
  • Page 48 Unavailable ....Using data (SMS) ....View network mailbox message View message from network...

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