Operating the answer
machine of the
Gigaset C585
base station
You can operate the answer machine that is
integrated into the base station using the
keys on the base station (
handset or by remote operation (other
phone/mobile phone). You can only record
your own announcement messages using
the handset.
Operation via the handset
The handset loudspeaker activates auto-
matically if you receive an acoustic prompt
or message while operating. You can switch
it off with the handsfree key d.
Activating/deactivating the
answer machine
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§Menu§
Voice Mail
(‰ = on)
When the answer machine is activated, the
remaining memory time is announced. The
× icon appears in the display. The ö key
lights up on the base station.
The telephone is supplied with a pre-
recorded announcement. This pre-recorded
announcement is used if no personal
announcement is available.
If the memory is full, a corresponding mes-
sage will appear on the display and the
answer machine is automatically deacti-
vated. It activates again automatically when
you delete old messages.
Recording your own announcement
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§Menu§
Voice Mail
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Record Announcement
§OK§
Press the display key to start the
recording.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C585 base station
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Announcements
You hear the ready tone (short tone).
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Now speak your announcement (at least
3 sec.).
Cancel recording with a or
Restart the recording with
§OK§
Press the display key to end the
recording.
After recording, the announcement is
played back for you to check.
Please note:
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Recording ends automatically when the
max. recording time of 170 seconds is
reached or if there is a break in speaking
of more than 2 seconds.
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If you cancel the recording, the pre-
recorded announcement will be used
again.
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The recording is cancelled if the answer
machine memory is full.
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Delete old messages and repeat
recording if required.
Playing back announcements
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§Menu§
Voice Mail
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Play Announcement
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Press and hold (idle status).
You will hear the pre-recorded announce-
ment if you have not recorded one of your
own.
Deleting announcements
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Menu
Voice Mail
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Delete Announcement
§OK§
Press the display key to confirm
the prompt.
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Press and hold (idle status).
The pre-recorded announcement is used
again after a personal announcement is
deleted.
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§OK§
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