Siemens Gigaset CX203isdn Owner's Manual
Siemens Gigaset CX203isdn Owner's Manual

Siemens Gigaset CX203isdn Owner's Manual

Siemens owner's manual telephone cx253isdn, cx203isdn
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Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG
Schlavenhorst 66
D-46395 Bocholt
Gigaset CX253isdn/CX203isdn
© Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2005
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  • Page 1 Issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG Schlavenhorst 66 D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset CX253isdn/CX203isdn © Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2005 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.siemens.com/gigaset...
  • Page 2: Brief Overview Of Base Station

    Brief overview of base station Brief overview of base station...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Brief overview of base station ....1 Safety precautions ......6 Display explanation .
  • Page 4 Contents Making cost-effective calls ....43 Linking a call-by-call number with a phone number ......43 Call duration display .
  • Page 5 Changing the long distance prefix ........106 Calling an answering machine in the network (on CX203isdn) ....108 Restoring the factory settings .
  • Page 6 Contents Operating with other devices ....116 Registering handsets ..........116 De-registering handsets .
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions within the particular environment (e.g. doctor's practice). Do not install the telephone in bathrooms or shower rooms (see page 7 and page 127). The handset and base station are not watertight.
  • Page 8: Preparing The Base Station For Use

    The base station is designed to be operated in enclosed, dry areas at temperatures ranging from +5 °C to +45 °C. Install the base station at a central location in your home, e.g., in the hall. Never expose the telephone to: heat sources, direct sunlight or other ◆ electrical appliances.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Base Station

    Position cable in the cable recess ◆ Insert the second ISDN connecting cable jack into the NTBA (ISDN connection). ◆ Socket for ISDN connection cable Socket for coiled receiver cord Schematic illustration ISDN connection cable (NTBA) Telephone plug with ISDN cable...
  • Page 10: Operating The Base Station - Menu System

    Underside of base station (enlarged view) Insert the small jack on the power cord into the socket on the base station ◆ Position cable in the cable recess ◆ Ensure that the receiver is positioned correctly on the base station! ◆...
  • Page 11 Preparing the base station for use The various display symbols have the following meanings: Display Meaning when pressed Symbol OK key: Confirm menu function or confirm an input and store. Menu+ key: Open submenu, e.g. in input fields. Delete key: Delete input from right to left one character at a time. Escape key: Go back one menu level, or cancel the operation.
  • Page 12: Operating The Base Station From The Handset

    Hold down the exit menu key to return to idle status. Operating the base station from the handset The SX303isdn and SX353isdn or CX203isdn und CX253isdn base stations support the S44, S1, SL1, C34, C32, C1 and C2 handsets. In conjunction with a Gigaset handset, your base station offers you a variety of features.
  • Page 13 Preparing the base station for use Operating the base station from a S44 handset The central operating element of the S44 handset is the control key p, which has four direction arrows and the associated symbols. Pressing the various icons (up, down, right, or left) opens a different function.
  • Page 14 Operating the base station from a C34 handset The central operating element of the C34 handset is a control key p, which has a triangle to the top and bottom and a point to the left and right. Pressing the various icons (up, down, right, or left) opens a different function.
  • Page 15: Preparing The Base Station For Use - Getting Started Wizard

    PC software). Operating instructions for the S44, S1, SL1, C34, C1, C2 and C32 handsets can be found on the enclosed CD and on the Internet at www.siemens.com/service. What is an MSN? MSN = Multiple Subscriber Number. You can apply for up to ten different telephone numbers for one multiple ISDN connection.
  • Page 16 two handsets (Int.13 and 14) and the answering machine AM 92 are intended for private use. Internal users handsets Int.11, 12 Answering AM 91 machine Handset Int.13 Handset Int.14 Answering AM 92 machine Ring delay When ring delay is activated, an incoming call is signalled on the base station after a delay (e.g.
  • Page 17 An answering machine can only be hidden if there are no messages/ memos stored in it (page 75). Entering your phone numbers (MSNs) and names for MSNs: Many connections allow your telephone to request the MSN automatically upon connection. Precondition:You have a connection that supports this feature.
  • Page 18 [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ] [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ] MSN1:12345678 This procedure is repeated for all devices registered on your telephone (handsets, data modules etc.) and (on CX253SX353isdn) for the integrated answering machine. When setting the receive MSN for an answering machine, only the MSNs are offered in the MSN list which have not yet been assigned to another answering machine.
  • Page 19 Preparing the base station for use Using with a PABX: Only carry out the following steps if you want to connect your telephone to a private PABX (not directly to a NTBA). Depending on the PABX, it may be necessary for you to enter an access code (outside line code) for external calls during installation;...
  • Page 20: Making Calls

    Making calls Making external calls and ending a call External calls are calls using the public telephone network. Two external calls can be made at the same time on your base station. either ... or ... Replace the receiver to cancel dialling.
  • Page 21 Making calls Calling a specific handset [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] either ... or ... [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] LIST INT11: Int.11 ... then If Dial handsfree is activated (page 101), you can also dial and make ◆ calls without lifting the receiver. Dial the number and handsfree mode is activated.
  • Page 22: Answering A Call

    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 handset screen. If you have stored an entry for this number in your Phonebook, then that entry will be displayed instead of the number, e.g.
  • Page 23 Making calls Withholding phone number identification If you do not wish your phone number to be revealed to the person you are speaking to you can stop your number being identified. You can withhold identification of your phone number specifically for the next call or else for all calls. With the permanent setting, the phone number is withheld from the other caller both for outgoing calls (CLIR) and for incoming calls (COLR).
  • Page 24: Activating/Deactivating Handsfree And Open Listening

    Activating/deactivating handsfree and open listening The function of the handsfree key d depends on the current status of your base station: Your base station is in idle status: You are making a call using the receiver or you are making a call using the receiver and you have activated open listening: You are making a call using the handsfree function: You can adjust volume during handsfree operation using ð...
  • Page 25: Rejecting A Call

    Reserving a line Your ISDN connection offers you 2 simultaneously usable telephone lines (B channels). Precondition: You want to make calls externally, but both telephone lines of your connection are busy (being used by other internal users). Press the display key CALLBCK You base station rings as soon as an external line is free.
  • Page 26: Callback On Busy (Ccbs) / On No Answer (Ccnr)

    The temporarily set send MSN is displayed as the phone number for ◆ the person you are calling. To make this function easier to use, you can also set one of the ◆ function keys accordingly (page 115). You can set up your base station so that after lifting the receiver or pressing the handsfree key d a list of all available send MSNs is displayed (page 95).
  • Page 27: Identify Caller

    (page 115). Identify caller The caller is identified in the telephone exchange and is recorded by phone number, time and date. A printout of the list is sent later by your network provider. Press the display key. The callback function is cancelled.
  • Page 28: Functions During A Call

    Functions during a call Muting the base station You can mute your base station during a call, e.g. if you wish to talk confidentially to another person in the room. Your party on the line cannot hear your conversation during this time. But you can continue to hear him/her. [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ] MUTE [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ]...
  • Page 29 The call to the first user is now put on hold. The first (external) party hears the set up waiting melody (page 105), when the connection is on hold internally (page 104). Enter the second user's telephone number. You can also make a call via the Phonebook or other lists (page 34).
  • Page 30 Make a call to the internal user: either ... or ... [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ] LIST INT11: Int.11 [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ] BACK either ... or ... [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ] CONF. or ... Toggling Precondition: You have established an enquiry call (page 27 and page 28). There is both an active call (the one established with an enquiry call) and a held call (the first).
  • Page 31: Conference Call

    Functions during a call Conference call Precondition: You have established an enquiry call (page 27 and page 28). There is both an active call (the one established with an enquiry call) and a held call (the first). In a conference call you can speak to both other callers at the same time. You can make a conference call with two external users or ◆...
  • Page 32: Forwarding An Incoming Call - Cd (Call Deflection)

    Forwarding an incoming call – CD (Call Deflection) CD enables an incoming call to be diverted to any phone number while it is ringing, without having to answer the call. You can pre-set a divert destination (page 101), dial a phone number from the Phonebook or enter a new number.
  • Page 33: Working With Call Waiting For An External Call - Cw (Call Waiting)

    Functions during a call Working with call waiting for an external call – CW (Call Waiting) Precondition: CW (Call Waiting) set up, see page 104. You hear the call waiting tone (short beep) if you receive an external call while conducting another call (internal or external).
  • Page 34: Call Hold

    Call hold Hold external party You are conducting an external call. Press the display key . The external caller is put on hold. The waiting external party hears the waiting melody (page 105), when the connection is on hold internally (page 104).
  • Page 35: Using The Phonebook And Other Lists

    ◆ enter text correctly. You can enter up to 32 digits for a number and up to 16 letters for a ◆ name. Storing a telephone number in the Phonebook New entry Save entry Open the Phonebook. Open the menu.
  • Page 36 Storing a telephone number in the speed dial list The maximum number of entries in the speed dial list depends on the number of entries in the Phonebook and in the email address book. Ÿ New entry Save entry Dialling with the Phonebook/speed dial list Ÿ...
  • Page 37 Save entry If you have CNIP as well as CLIP, then the name that goes with the telephone number will also be displayed (up to 16 characters long). Open the Phonebook or speed dial list. Select entry and open the submenu.
  • Page 38 Selecting a phone number from the Phonebook If you are prompted to enter an external phone number while you are operating your telephone, you can use the Phonebook from your base station to do this. Precondition: The input field for external telephone numbers is displayed.
  • Page 39: Display Available Memory

    If there are several identical entries only the most recent will be displayed. If the last number redial list is full, the oldest entry is deleted when you next make a call. You can use the last number redial list to redial the telephone numbers. Manual last number redial To add or change the phone number, press WsDisplay Number ◆...
  • Page 40: Opening Lists With The Message Key

    Automatic redial With this function, the phone number of a party you did not reach is redialled automatically every 20 seconds. The handsfree key flashes and "Open listening" is activated. If the party answers, press the talk key c. "Open listening" remains activated. If the party does not answer, the call is terminated after approx.
  • Page 41: Caller Lists

    Using the Phonebook and other lists Caller lists There are two caller lists: the list of missed calls ◆ It contains all calls that have not been answered or have been rejected and all calls answered by an answering machine for which there is no message. the list of answered calls ◆...
  • Page 42: Displaying An Entry

    Calling back a caller Precondition: The caller's number has been identified (page 21). Open the list of missed or answered calls (page 40). Now: either ... or ... Dial number The phone number is deleted from the caller list and entered in the last number redial list.
  • Page 43 Using the Phonebook and other lists Changing the caller's phone number Open the list of missed or answered calls (page 40). Now: Change number Save entry Adding an entry to the Phonebook from the caller list Open the list of missed or answered calls (page 40). Now: Copy to dir.
  • Page 44: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Phonebook. You will find instructions on storing, editing and deleting entries starting on page 34. Linking a call-by-call number with a phone number This function can be used to put a network provider's prefix in front of the telephone number ("linking"). Ÿ...
  • Page 45: Call Charge Display

    Making cost-effective calls Call charge display You can display the charges if you have requested this from your network provider. You can check the ongoing units / total charges and the charges for the last call made (depending on setting, see page 46) on each terminal. The total charges includes the charges accrued by this terminal.
  • Page 46 Entering the price per unit In order for the invoice type Units cent.off. to be able to calculate charges, you must define the currency and the price per unit (by factory default: No rate). For this charge calculation, Units cent.off. must be set (factory default). Costs Type of calcul.
  • Page 47 Making cost-effective calls Displaying and deleting the cost overview Depending on the setting, call or charge units for each internal user, for each set-up MSN, and for the entire system are displayed. Costs Cost overview Delete amount Total and individual charges must be deleted separately, i .e. if for example you delete the amount for an MSN, the individual charges for the terminals are retained, and must be deleted separately.
  • Page 48: Sms (Text Messages)

    ◆ entered for SMS centres. If the telephone of a receiver cannot receive an SMS in the fixed network, the SMS is automatically read as a voice message. Between 7.00 and 22.00 hrs, these text messages are delivered immediately in the form of a telephone call. Text messages sent after 22.00 hrs are stored and delivered the next day.
  • Page 49: Entering, Editing Or Deleting Phone Numbers For Sms Centres

    SMS centre to be the send centre in order to be able to continue sending text messages. If your telephone is connected to a PABX, you may have to prefix the ◆ phone number with an access code (number with which you obtain an exchange line, usually "0") (this depends on your PABX), see...
  • Page 50: Activating/Deactivating Sms Send Centre

    Select the menu item and confirm. Select the menu item and confirm. You will now see the phone number list. Select the required telephone number. Open the submenu. Activate SMS centre as the send centre: Select the menu item and confirm. The display switches to Serv.centre off?
  • Page 51: Registering/De-Registering With An Sms Centre

    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.
  • Page 52: Sending A Text Message And The Outgoing Message List

    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 automatically stored in the outgoing message list.
  • Page 53 Select a number from the Phonebook: Open the Phonebook. Select entry and confirm. The number appears in the display. Press the display key to open the submenu. Confirm. A national telephone number within the fixed network A number within the mobile phone network...
  • Page 54 Opening the outgoing message list The outgoing message list shows you: Text messages which you saved before you sent them (page 52). ◆ Text messages you could not send, e.g. you were interrupted by an incoming call ◆ while you were writing the message. However, the list only shows text messages that are assigned to the same send MSN as the base station.
  • Page 55: Sending A Text Message To An E-Mail Address

    SMS (text messages) Deleting the entire outgoing message list This function deletes all the messages in the outgoing message list. Precondition: You have opened the outgoing message list (page 53). Delete list [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Sending or editing text messages in the outgoing message list Precondition: You have opened a text message in the outgoing message list to read (page 53).
  • Page 56: Receiving Text Messages, Incoming Message List

    Entering the text of the message Send Sending a text message as an e-mail You must send the text messages to the number for the e-mail service of your send centre. Send Receiving text messages, incoming message list Notes on receiving a text message New text messages are signalled by a message in the display, flashing of the message key f and a confirmation tone.
  • Page 57: Opening The Incoming Message List

    SMS (text messages) Opening the incoming message list The incoming message list shows you: all received messages, ◆ messages that could not be sent despite several attempts. These messages are all ◆ stored with an error status (page 59). The message list is displayed, e.g. follows: Inbox 2/ 5 Opening with the message key Precondition: There is at least one new message in the list.
  • Page 58 Reading and deleting text messages in the incoming message list Precondition: You have opened the incoming message list (page 56). either ... Read textmessage or ... Delete textmess. Once you have opened a new message it acquires the status Old textm.. Deleting the entire incoming message list This function deletes all new and old text messages in the incoming message list.
  • Page 59 SMS (text messages) ... then Send or ... Store To forward a text message, open the menu with send the message as described on page 52. Calling back the text message sender Open the SMS incoming message list (page 56). Now: either ...
  • Page 60: Text Messages To A Pabx

    PABX (CLIP). The CLIP of the phone number of the SMS centre is evaluated in your telephone. If your phone is connected to a PABX, you may have to prefix the number of the SMS centre with an access code (this depends on your PABX).
  • Page 61 SMS (text messages) You can display information about the cause of errors on the screen. Precondition: You have opened the incoming message list (page 56). Error status [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] BACK 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 diversion is activated with Immediately, ◆...
  • Page 62: Operating The Answering Machine (On Cx253Isdn)

    Operating the answering machine (on CX253isdn) The Gigaset CX253isdn has three answering machines (AM1, AM2, AM3), which can be used independently of each other. You can operate the answering machines either directly via the base station, a registered handset or by remote control (internal or external call to the answering machine, see page 70).
  • Page 63: Activating/Deactivating The Answering Machine

    Operating the answering machine (on CX253isdn) Activating/deactivating the answering machine You can only activate/deactivate an answering machine when time control is not active (page 79). Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 61). either ... Activate? or ... Deactivate? When activating, the remaining memory time (in %) is shown on the display.
  • Page 64: Recording/Changing Announcements

    The answering machine switches automatically from recording mode to announce only mode when the memory is full. As soon as memory space is made available (e.g., because you have deleted some messages) the answering machine automatically switches back to answer and record mode.
  • Page 65: Recording Memos

    Operating the answering machine (on CX253isdn) Recording memos Memos are "spoken notes" recorded, for example, for members of your family. A memo is played back, saved and deleted in the same way as a message. If there is a new memo, the message key f flashes on all handsets assigned to the answering machine.
  • Page 66: Picking Up A Call From The Answering Machine

    Picking up a call from the answering machine You can pick up a call, even if the answering machine has already switched itself on, your announcement is running or the caller is already leaving a message. When you pick up the call the recording stops. Precondition:To pick up an answering machine call, the minimum authorisation "Answer only"...
  • Page 67: Returning A Call During Playback

    Operating the answering machine (on CX253isdn) Jumping to the next or previous message during playback Ï Switching to pause mode during playback, ending pause mode ó Continue 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.
  • Page 68: Playing A Message To Another Caller

    Playing a message to another caller During an external call you can play messages from the answering machine to the person you are calling. Precondition: The same receive MSN is assigned to the base station (or handset) and the answering machine. During the call: Play message Playback...
  • Page 69: Setting The Playback Speed

    Operating the answering machine (on CX253isdn) Setting the playback speed You can set the playback speed of messages/memos in four levels: Slow speed, Fast or Very fast. When the phone is supplied Normal speed is set for all answering machines. During playback: Speed Fast...
  • Page 70: Marking An Old Message Or Memo As "New

    Deleting all old messages/memos Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 61). either ... Messages Del.old messages [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ] or ... Memos Play memo Delete old memos [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ] Marking an old message or memo as "new" You can mark messages/memos you have already played back as "new". This will display this message/memo on the handset as a new entry by flashing the message key f or by text in the display.
  • Page 71: Remote Control

    You can control your answering machine remotely from a registered handset or any external connection or mobile telephone, e.g., to play back and delete messages. Apart from the first step, the procedure is the same for both kinds of remote control.
  • Page 72 Introduction to remote operation while you are away from home For remote control you need a telephone that transmits DTMF tones (tone dialling). It is important to enter the AM PIN immediately while the announcement is being played. In addition Remote control and, if required, Remote delete must be activated.
  • Page 73 Operating the answering machine (on CX253isdn) Key sequences for remote control Once you have initiated remote control of the answering machine, the functions of the keys are the same for all telephones. Pause/Stop Announcemen On/Off Delete Playing back messages and memos All messages New messages only Pause/Stop...
  • Page 74 Playing back an announcement Announcement 1 Announcement 2 Announcement Concluding announcement Selecting an announcement Announcement 1 Announcement 2 Announcement Concluding announcement Recording internal memos Begin recording End recording Activating/deactivating the answering machine Activate/deactivate Help Check settings Check functions requiring one key to be pushed Check functions requiring two keys to be pushed...
  • Page 75: Setting The Answering Machine (On Cx253Isdn)

    Setting the answering machine (on CX253isdn) Once you have connected your telephone your answering machine is ready for use. Answering machine AM1 is activated. It records all messages (on all receive MSNs). AM1 can be played back and set from all handsets (factory default).
  • Page 76: Hiding/Showing An Answering Machine

    Hiding/showing an answering machine If you only want to use one or two answering machines for your connection, you can hide the other answering machine(s) from all displays and menus. 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 ◆...
  • Page 77: Specifying The Number Of Rings Before The Answering Machine Starts

    Setting the answering machine (on CX253isdn) 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 choose the cost saving setting Automatic 2/4 (factory default).
  • Page 78: Setting The Recording Time And Recording Quality

    Setting the recording time and recording quality You can set the maximum length of a message and its recording quality. The recording quality determines the total recording time of your answering machine. On the High quality setting the total recording time is up to 12 min, on Long recording (standard quality, generally adequate) up to 25 min.
  • Page 79: Activating/Deactivating Automatic Pause

    Setting the answering machine (on CX253isdn) Activating/deactivating automatic pause If automatic pause is activated the answering machine switches to pause mode after playing back a message or memo. The next message will not be played back until you Ð display key or the ô key. press the When the phone is supplied automatic pause is deactivated.
  • Page 80: Setting Time Control

    Setting time control You can set the answering machine so that it is activated or deactivated depending on the time of day, as well as using different announcements depending on the time of day. You can define (for the 24-hour day) up to four time sections with different settings for the answering machine.
  • Page 81 Setting the answering machine (on CX253isdn) Start time Save entry Setting time control for Saturday or Sunday By factory default, the time control for working days is used: As for Mon-Fri. Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 61). Settings Time control either ...
  • Page 82: Activating/Deactivating Automatic Listen In

    Activating/deactivating automatic listen in You can set up your answering machine so that it automatically switches a handset assigned to it or the base station (CX263 or SX353 only) to automatically listen in when it is recording a message. By default, automatic listen in is deactivated. Assigning a terminal Only one terminal (handset or base station) can be assigned to an answering machine for listen in.
  • Page 83: Activating/Deactivating Automatic Pick Up

    With automatic pickup you can take a call directly from the answering machine (during announcement or recording) on any handset or by lifting a receiver (telephone with cord) providing the same receive MSN is assigned to all devices. You just need to press the talk key c on the handset.
  • Page 84 Entering destination phone number for a text message Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 61). Settings SMS notificat. Save entry Changing or deleting the destination number for a text message Precondition: You have selected an answering machine (page 61). Settings SMS notificat.
  • Page 85: Date And Time

    Date and Time Date and Time Setting the date and time The first time you make a call on your phone, the date and time are transmitted by the exchange. You can choose between the 12 hour and the 24 hour display (factory setting) for the time (a.m.
  • Page 86: Setting Appointments

    Setting appointments You can use your base station to remind yourself of an appointment. To do this, you have to save the times. Setting an appointment Reminder Change reminder If you do not enter a message, Reminder will appear in the display at ◆...
  • Page 87: Night Service

    Date and Time Switching off or answering an appointment alarm An appointment call is signalled acoustically. The stored message (page 85) or Reminder is shown in the display. Press the display key appointment alarm. The appointment alarm will ring for 15 seconds if it is not answered.
  • Page 88 INT11: Internal 11 or ... Answering mach..then Night service, internal: If the internal user is not registered or cannot ◆ be reached (e.g. terminal deactivated), the call is not signalled and the caller receives the busy signal. Night service to an answering machine: Even if the answering ◆...
  • Page 89 Date and Time Activating/deactivating Saturday/Sunday all day Night service If Sat/Sun all day is set, then Night service is active between the indicated start and end times from M-F, and all day on weekends. If Sat/Sun all day is deactivated, calls are also diverted at the weekend between the set start and end times.
  • Page 90: Security Settings

    Security Change PIN Memorise the new system PIN! If you forget it, the device will require technical intervention. If this happens, contact the Siemens Hotline. Open the menu. Select the menu item and confirm. Select the menu item and confirm.
  • Page 91: Defining Authorisation

    Security settings Defining authorisation You can set different authorisations for all registered devices: Unrestricted (set as factory default) ◆ All devices can answer incoming calls and make outgoing external/internal calls. ◆ Incoming only The devices can only answer incoming external calls. External outgoing calls are not possible.
  • Page 92: Dialling Emergency Numbers

    Setting up, editing, reading and deleting personal emergency numbers Set base Settings Security Emergency nos. <no entry> either ... Change number Save entry or ... Display number or ... Delete number If your phone is connected to a PABX you may have to enter the applicable access code (outside line code, e.g.
  • Page 93: System Settings

    Setting up/deleting ISDN phone numbers (MSN) Your ISDN connection offers you two telephone lines (B channels) that you can use at the same time. You can set up a maximum of ten individual phone numbers (MSNs) on your base station.
  • Page 94 Setting up an ISDN phone number (MSN) / changing the name If you have not saved all the phone numbers with the Getting started wizard (page 15), you can enter them now. All phone numbers that are subsequently stored are automatically assigned to all registered terminals.
  • Page 95: Assigning A Phone Number (Msn)

    System settings Assigning a phone number (MSN) You can assign particular 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). ◆...
  • Page 96: Setting Up The List Of Send Msns For The Next Call

    Setting up the list of send MSNs for the next call You can set up your base station so that after lifting the receiver or pressing the handsfree key d a list of all available send MSNs is displayed. By factory default, MSN next call is not activated. Set base Settings Setup user...
  • Page 97: Assigning An Msn A Ringer Melody

    System settings Assigning an MSN a ringer melody Each receive MSN is assigned a ringer melody when setting up. You can change this assignment for each receive MSN individually. This means that all terminals will use this ringer melody to indicate an incoming call to a receive MSN. In place of ringer melodies 1-20, you can also assign the "Device ringer"...
  • Page 98: Diverting Calls

    Diverting calls To make this function easier to use, you can also set one of the function keys accordingly (page 115). Diverting calls internally Only one destination can be selected for internal call diversion. ◆ Only one-level call diversion is supported: If the subscriber to which ◆...
  • Page 99 Your ISDN connection offers you two telephone lines (B channels) that you can use at the same time. It is therefore possible to activate call diversion not only in the telephone exchange (external), but also directly in the base station (internal). A caller is forwarded to the destination you specify via the second telephone line.
  • Page 100 Setting the location for call diversionn By default, Forward. netw. is activated. Set base Settings ISDN settings either ... Forward. base or ... Forward. netw. Setting up a destination Set base Ext. call forw. New entry MSN1: Immediately Save entry [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR ] Open the menu.
  • Page 101 System settings Activating/deactivating external call diversion Set base Ext. call forw. either ... Activate? or ... Deactivate? Editing an entry Set base Ext. call forw. Edit entry Save entry [RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR] Deleting external call diversion Set base Ext. call forw. Delete entry Open the menu.
  • Page 102: Activating/Deactivating Handsfree Dialling

    Activating/deactivating handsfree dialling If you have activated Dial handsfree you have entered the first digit, the line is seized and handsfree is automatically activated. Settings Dial handsfree Pre-assigning the call forwarding destination – CD (Call Deflection) The call forwarding destination for incoming calls is pre-set here. This destination number is offered as a preset for manual forwarding (page 31).
  • Page 103: Setting Up An Internal Group Call Group

    Setting up an internal group call group You can make a group call from any telephone registered on the base station to all other registered internal users (page 20). By default, all registered users with the device type Telephone or Neutral are set up in the group call group.
  • Page 104: Setting Up Ring Delay

    Setting up ring delay Ring delay can be used to individually set one subscriber per receive MSN to ring later. However, during this ring delay time, the terminal can answer the call using the "Accept?" function without hearing a ring. The ring delay time is specified in ring cycles.
  • Page 105: Activating/Deactivating Call Waiting - Cw

    ◆ call is put on hold in the telephone exchange so that your second ISDN line remains free. when an enquiry call is made to another external party during an external call, the ◆...
  • Page 106: Setting Up The Waiting Melody

    An external caller hears the set waiting melody when the connection is on hold in the base station (internal) (page 104). An external party whose connection is on hold in the telephone exchange (external), and an internal user who is on hold, will not hear a waiting melody.
  • Page 107: Activating/Deactivating Call Beats Data

    System settings By factory default, Internal is activated. Set base Settings System settings Music on hold Internal Activating/deactivating Call beats data With Call beats data you can set whether a call is rejected or signalled during data transmission. Call beats data Off (default): ◆...
  • Page 108 Set base Settings ISDN settings Lg.-dist. code National : 0 Change number Save entry Open the menu. Select the menu item and confirm. Select the menu item and confirm. Enter system PIN if required (page 89). Select the menu item and confirm. Select the menu item and confirm.
  • Page 109: Calling An Answering Machine In The Network (On Cx203Isdn)

    System settings Calling an answering machine in the network (on CX203isdn) Press 1 and hold. You are connected directly to the answering machine in the network. If you then press the handsfree key d, you can listen to the answering machine announcement in the network and operate the answering machine via the network.
  • Page 110: Checking The Status

    System settings Spec. function Factory setting either ... Operational or ... Reset all Checking the status The status of the following settings can be checked: Callback ◆ Unknown call ◆ Call diversion ◆ External connections ◆ AM1, AM2, AM3 ◆ Set base Status Checking the software version...
  • Page 111: Setting The Volume, Display And Keys

    Setting the volume, display and keys Setting the volume, display and keys Your base station has default settings. You can change these settings as required. Setting the display Changing the display language You can view the display texts in different languages. Settings Language When you change the display language the character set can change too,...
  • Page 112: Adjust Volume

    Setting the display contrast You can set the contrast of the display. Settings Contrast After opening up the menu item Contrast, you can also set the display contrast using the ð and ñ keys. Activating/deactivating the time display You can set the display of the time on your base station. By default, the time display is activated.
  • Page 113: Changing The Ringtone

    Setting the volume, display and keys Changing the ringtone A range of options is available: Six volume levels: ◆ – Five volume levels (1–5; e.g. volume level 2 = ˆ), – "Crescendo" call (6; the volume increases with each ring = ‰). Ten melodies (1–10;...
  • Page 114: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Activating/deactivating advisory tones Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following advisory tones can be activated and deactivated individually (the default setting is on). Key click: Every key press is confirmed. ◆ Confirmation tone (rising tone sequence): At the end of input/setting and when a ◆...
  • Page 115 Setting the volume, display and keys Assigning a phone number to a function key You can use a function key with a phone number assigned to it for targeted dialling of a particular party. Precondition:You have assigned the function key (page 113)..
  • Page 116 Assigning call diversion to a function key You can assign an immediate call diversion to a function key; the general diversion path set for call diversion is then applicable (page 97). Precondition: You have assigned the function key (page 113)..
  • Page 117: Operating With Other Devices

    The internal numbers 11 to 16 are reserved for the cordless devices. If these internal numbers have already been assigned on your telephone, de- register a handset you no longer require before registering a new one (page 122).
  • Page 118 Manually registering a Gigaset E45, S45, SL55 handset Ð Handset Register H/Set Base 1 Manually registering a Gigaset S44 handset s Ð Handset Register H/Set Base 1 INT11: Int.11 After registration the handset reverts to idle status. The internal number of the handset appears in the display, e.g.
  • Page 119 Operating with other devices After registration the handset reverts to idle status. The handset's internal number is shown in the display. Manually registering a Gigaset C34 handset Handset Settings Handset Register Handset INT11: Int.11 After registration the handset reverts to idle status. The internal number of the handset appears in the display, e.g.
  • Page 120 Registering a Gigaset 4000 Comfort/Micro handset either ... or ... Settings Register H/Set Base 1 ... then INT11: Int.11 Registering a Gigaset 4000 Classic handset You can register a maximum of four Gigaset 4000 Classic handsets. Register Gigaset 4000 Classic handsets before any other handsets. MENU Register H/Set After entering the system PIN, the handset searches for a base station with that PIN.
  • Page 121 Operating with other devices Registering a Gigaset 3000 Comfort/Micro handset − either ... or ... Stations Station1 Registration ... then INT11: Int.11 The next unassigned internal number between Int.11 and Int.16 is automatically assigned to the handset as it is registered. Registering a Gigaset 3000 Classic handset −...
  • Page 122 Registering a Gigaset 2000 C handset Settings Registration Station1 Registration INT11: Int.11 Registering a Gigaset 2000S / Gigaset 1000 C/S handset For the registration procedure described below: You can register a maximum of four other handsets (e.g. Gigaset 2000S, GAP handsets) or wireless devices (e.g.
  • Page 123: De-Registering Handsets

    Operating with other devices De-registering handsets Set base Settings Setup user De-reg. device INT16: Int.16 Gigaset Repeater You can increase the range of your handsets with the Gigaset Repeater. You can operate up to six repeaters on your base station. To ensure the repeater is installed correctly, repeater capability must be activated on the base station.
  • Page 124: Gigaset Usb Adapter Dect/M105 Data Module

    Registering a repeater Precondition: Gigaset Repeater has been deactivated (mains cable unplugged). 1. Prepare the base station for registration Set base Settings Setup user Register device The base station is ready for registration for as long as Registration proced.running is shown in the display.
  • Page 125: Operating When Connected To A Pabx

    ISDN settings Transfer(ECT) If you activate this function, it will automatically be switched to the Ext. enq. call (= in the telephone exchange) (page 27). Open the menu. Select the menu item and confirm. Select the menu item and confirm.
  • Page 126: Dialling Options

    The KEYPAD function must be set when connecting your Gigaset CX203/253isdn to an ISDN PABX or to a telephone exchange (e.g., Centrex) which uses the KEYPAD protocol for control. The digits/characters 0–9, *, # are sent as keypad information elements.
  • Page 127 Operating when connected to a PABX Set base Settings System settings Spec. function Dial properties Standard dial Activating/deactivating the keypad during a call In addition to the ongoing settings described above, you can also switch over temporarily to the keypad. The setting is only applicable to the current external call and is automatically deactivated after the call is ended.
  • Page 128: Appendix

    In many cases, you will then be able to use it again. Questions and Answers If you have any questions about the use of your phone, you can contact us 24/7 at www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare. You will find the most frequently asked questions and answers below. What has happened when …...
  • Page 129 Appendix What has happened when … … the divert conditions are not displayed for call diversion? … the telephone also rings for fax-PC calls? … the display shows no call charges? … you cannot access the answering machine? … you are unable to record...
  • Page 130: 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/gigasetcustomercare or by referring to the section entitled Questions and answers in this manual (page 127).
  • Page 131: Specifications

    This device is intended for the ISDN telephone connection in the UK. Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. We, Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 132: Character Set Chart

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  • Page 133: Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom

    In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from ◆ manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Siemens shall, 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.
  • Page 134: Guarantee Certificate Ireland

    This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For ◆ Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by: Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt, Germany.
  • Page 135 This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For ◆ Products sold in the Republic of Ireland the Guarantee is issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt, Germany.
  • Page 136: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree Main menu In base station idle status press i (open menu): Write message Inbox 2/5 Outbox 2 Available memory Reminder Appointment editor Audio Ringer Volume Ringer melody Handset Volume Vol.Loudspeaker Advisory tones Costs Cost overview Type of calcul. Last charge Settings Language...
  • Page 137 List of MSNs Activate? Deactivate? - if call divert Edit entry Immediately On busy (only for call divert in the telephone exchange, see page 97) On no reply Delete entry Deactivate? – if call divert is activated List of Internal users...
  • Page 138 Night service List of MSNs Settings Security Setup user System settings Activate? Deactivate? – if night service is activated Forward. dest. External Internal Answering mach. Start time End time Sat/Sun all day Change PIN Enter PIN Authorisation List of Internal users Emergency nos.
  • Page 139 Menu Tree ISDN settings Service centres Installation Set up MSN List of all set up MSNs Withhold no. Forward. dest. (Enter phone number) Lg.-dist. code National : 0 Internat.: %V 00 Code:49 Int. enq. call Ext. enq. call Transfer(ECT) Forward. base Forward.
  • Page 140 "Answering mach." submenu To begin: with the base station in idle status press i Answering mach. select an answering machine, e.g. AM1, and confirm with Messages List of all messages AMx Memos Record memo Play memo Announcem Announcement 1 ents Announcement 2 Announcem.
  • Page 141 Menu Tree Settings Message/Memo Time control No. of rings Automatic pause Remote options Change AM-PIN AM lock AM quality AM language Aut. listen in SMS notificat. Activate? Deactivate? Message length 1 minute 2 minutes 3 minutes Maximum Time stamp Activate? Deactivate? Mon - Fri List of four...
  • Page 142 Phonebook key and last number redial key Press the Phonebook key h or the last number redial key k, select an entry with sand press to open the corresponding menu. The following menu functions are available: For an entry in the Phonebook list: Dial number Display Number New entry...
  • Page 143: Accessories

    SMS (CLIP must be enabled) ◆ Voice dialling ◆ PC interface for managing Phonebook entries ◆ Headphone socket ◆ www.siemens.com/gigasets44 Gigaset SL 1 handset Large illuminated graphic display with date and time ◆ Illuminated keypad ◆ Phonebook for around 200 entries ◆...
  • Page 144 SMS (CLIP must be enabled) ◆ Room monitor ◆ Timer ◆ www.siemens.com/gigasetc34 Gigaset repeater The Gigaset repeater can be used to increase the reception range of your Gigaset handset to the base station. Gigaset C32/C2 handset Graphic display with date and time ◆...
  • Page 145 Internet surfing on your PC, ◆ convenient configuration of your Gigaset on the PC ◆ management of handset directories, ◆ management of call lists (journal), ◆ use of the dialler blocker to protect against unwanted ◆ high-cost connections. www.siemens.com/gigasetm34usb...
  • Page 146: Glossary

    Call diversion (via second B channel / internal call diversion While external call diversion takes place in the network provider's local telephone exchange, internal call diversion is implemented by your telephone. Your telephone diverts the call via the second line of your ISDN connection.
  • Page 147 Because the caller has no affect on where it is forwarded (for example, to a mobile phone), you will pay the resulting charges. The caller must only pay the normal telephone charges to the connection he dialled.
  • Page 148 CLI (Calling Line Identification) The caller's phone number is transmitted. CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation) User A calls User B. A's phone number appears on B's telephone screen. CLIR (Calling Line Identification Restriction) Stops your personal phone number being displayed.
  • Page 149 Glossary COLP (Connected Line Identification Presentation) User A calls User B. B's phone number is displayed on A's telephone. If, for example, B has programmed call forwarding to C, and the dialled number and transmitted number are not the same, then C's phone number is displayed if C permits this phone number to be displayed.
  • Page 150 Internal ringer Special ringtone on PABX's to distinguish between internal and external calls. ISDN Abbreviation for Integrated Services Digital Network, i.e., a digital network for integrating services. This includes the integration of telephone, fax or data transmission. ISDN abbreviations 3PTY...
  • Page 151 Terminator Basic Access). The public T-ISDN is terminated with an NT. The NT acts as a bridge to the existing telephone outlet. Only the NT can or may be connected to the telephone outlet. Under no circumstances should analogue terminals also be connected to the phone outlet.
  • Page 152 Parking A call is parked when you want to unplug the telephone during a call, or you want to continue your call from another telephone with the same connection. The connection is retained while it is parked. PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
  • Page 153 Glossary S0 Bus Four-wire ISDN connection wiring. It provides two B-channels and one D-channel. Up to twelve ISDN outlets can be connected to it, on which up to eight terminals can be operated at the same time. Standard connection ISDN connection with a series of services such as call waiting, three-party conference, or callback on busy.
  • Page 154: Index

    ... . Answering Call (telephone, handset) ..Answering machine ... . .
  • Page 155 Block dialling ....Call Answer (telephone, handset) Continuing ....
  • Page 156 Charge detail display ... . Charges, see Call charges Check Software version ... . . Status of settings ....
  • Page 157 Index Locating ....Receiving SMS ....Tone .
  • Page 158 Transfer number from AM Transfer number to/from . . . Phonebook Use to enter telephone number Index ......
  • Page 159 Index View and change entry Pickup (AM) ........PIN (answering machine), see AM PIN Play back Announcement (answering...
  • Page 160 Switching off an appointment alarm System settings ..Telephone Contact with liquid Preparing for use Telephone number Adding to the Phonebook (AM) Assigning (MSN) Display caller's ..Enter from Phonebook Into the Phonebook (SMS)
  • Page 161 Index Activate/deactivate ... . . Define announcement Define start time (Mon-Fri) Setting ..... Setting for Sat and Sun Time display Activate/deactivate...

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