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  • Page 1 Congratulations By purchasing a Gigaset, you have chosen a brand that is fully committed to sustainability. This product’s packaging is eco-friendly! To learn more, visit www.gigaset.com.
  • Page 3: The Handset At A Glance

    The handset at a glance The handset at a glance ¢ 1 Display in idle status 2 Battery charge status ( ¢ page 15) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 19) 4 Message key ( page 32) Access to call and message lists; Flashes: new message or new call 5 End call key, On/Off key End call, cancel function, go back one menu...
  • Page 4: Display Symbols

    Display symbols Display symbols The following symbols may display, depending on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¢ Signal strength i ( page 36) ¢ Ringtone switched off ( page 41) ¢ Battery charging ( page 15) ¢...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety precautions ..........5 Gigaset C610H – more than just a telephone ......6 First steps .
  • Page 6 Contents Using the network mailbox ........35 Configuring fast access for the network mailbox .
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    They will be able to advise you regarding the susceptibility of the device to external sources of high-frequency energy. Please refer to the “Appendix” chapter for the specifications of this Gigaset product. Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when handfree mode is activated.
  • Page 8: Gigaset C610H - More Than Just A Telephone

    ). Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode • are marked in these instructions by the icon. Gigaset Green Home — be environmentally aware when using your phone. For more information, see www.gigaset.com/service. You can find additional information about your telephone at www.gigaset.com/gigasetc610h.
  • Page 9: First Steps

    First steps First steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset C610H handset Two batteries One battery cover One charging cradle One power adapter One belt clip One user guide...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Charging Cradle

    First steps Setting up the charging cradle The charging cradle is designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +41°F to +113°F. ¤ Set up the charging cradle on a flat, non-slip surface or mount it on the wall ¢...
  • Page 11: Setting Up The Handset

    First steps Setting up the handset The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Use only rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) UL-approved AAA batteries. Never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries, as this could result in sig- nificant health risks and personal injury.
  • Page 12 First steps Attaching the belt clip The handset has notches on each side to attach the belt clip. ¤ To attach — press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the protru- sions on the belt clip engage with the notches.
  • Page 13 Charge the handset in the charging cradle for 10 hours. 10 h Please note The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset C610/C610A base or charging cradle. ¤ After charging, remove the handset from the charging cradle and only replace it when the batteries are fully discharged.
  • Page 14: Changing The Display Language

    First steps Changing the display language Change the display language if you do not understand the language currently set. ¤ Press right on the control key. ¤ Slowly press keys L and 5 one after the other. ± Deutsch Ø The display for setting languages appears.
  • Page 15: Registering The Handset

    First steps Registering the handset A Gigaset C610H handset can be registered on up to four bases. You must initiate handset registration on the handset (1) and on the base (2). When the registration process has completed successfully, the handset returns to idle status.
  • Page 16: Setting The Date And Time

    First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm can be used. ¤ §Time§ Press the key below on the dis- play to open the input field.
  • Page 17: Battery Charging

    First steps ¤ AM/PM Save §Save§ Press the key below on the dis- play to confirm your entry. Date/Time ‰ The display shows Saved. You will hear a Saved confirmation tone and the handset automatically returns to idle status when you set the date and time for the first time.
  • Page 18: Setting Up Area Codes

    (5) extra codes can be stored. Connecting a headset You can connect a headset with a 2.5 mm jack connector. See the relevant product page at www.gigaset.com for information on recommended headsets. Warning Do not charge the handset in charging unit or base while the headset is...
  • Page 19: What Would You Like To Do Next

    Setting Eco Mode page 36 Transferring directory entries from existing page 30 Gigasethandsets to new Gigaset handset(s) If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips ¢ on troubleshooting ( page 43) or contact our Customer Care team ¢...
  • Page 20: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Using the control key Below, the side of the control key that you must press in the respective operating situation is marked in black (top, bot- tom, right, left, centre), e.g., v for "press right on the control key"...
  • Page 21: Using The Display Keys

    Using the phone Using the display keys The functions of the display keys change depending on the particular operating sit- uation. Example: Current display key functions. Back Save Display keys Some important display keys: Options Open a menu for further functions. Confirm selection.
  • Page 22: Using The Menus

    Using the phone Using the menus You can access your telephone's functions using a menu that has a number of levels. • The menu display can be extended (Expert mode ) or reduced (Standard mode). Expert mode is the default setting. •...
  • Page 23: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    (confirmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on. Please note When the handset is switched on, an animation of the Gigaset logo is displayed for several seconds. Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any unauthorized or accidental use of the phone.
  • Page 24: Using This Guide

    Using the phone Using this guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Display Large Font (³ = on) means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu. ¤...
  • Page 25 Using the phone Display Press down on the control key s ¤ Screensaver ´ until the Large Font menu appears Large Font on the display. Color Schemes Back Change ¤ §Change§ Press the display key to acti- vate/deactivate the function. Display Changes are effective immediately and do not have to be confirmed.
  • Page 26: Menu Overview

    Menu overview Menu overview Setting standard or expert mode • The menu display can be extended (Expert mode ) or restricted (standard mode). Expert mode is the active default setting. Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode •...
  • Page 27 Menu overview Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 14 ¢ Display Screensaver page 39 ¢ Large Font page 40 ¢ Color Schemes page 40 • ¢ Backlight page 40 ¢ Language page 39 ¢ Registration Register Handset page 13 De-reg. Handset (dependent on base) ¢...
  • Page 28: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls When the function is activated, the idle dis- play appears as shown below: ¢ If the backlight is deactivated ( page 40) it is switched on by pressing any key. InDigit 07:15 ” keys appear on the display for pre-dialling; INT 1 22 Oct all other keys do not have any further func-...
  • Page 29: Using Handfree Mode

    Making calls Using handfree mode Making internal calls In handfree mode, instead of holding the Internal calls to other handsets registered on handset to your ear, you can put it down, for the same base are free. example on the table in front of you. This Calling a specific handset allows others to participate in the call.
  • Page 30: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and Saving a number in the directory ¢ <New Entry> lists ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: First Name: / Last Name: The options are: If only the first name or surname is Directory entered into these fields, the number is Redial list...
  • Page 31: Managing Directory Entries

    Using the directory and lists Order of directory entries Managing directory entries Directory entries are generally sorted alpha- Viewing entries ¢ s (Select entry) betically by surname. Spaces and digits take first priority. If only the first name was §View§ entered in the directory, this is incorporated Press the display key.
  • Page 32 Using the directory and lists VIP Groups Please note: Change the name and ringtone of VIP Entries with identical numbers are not groups; to do this: ¢ overwritten on the receiving handset. §Change§ Select the VIP group ¢ ¢ If the phone rings or if the memory of the §Save§...
  • Page 33: Using The Redial List

    Using the directory and lists ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: You can: §Off§ Anniversary Date Press the display key to Enter month/day/year in 8-digit format. acknowledge and end the reminder call. Anniv. (Time) Enter the hour/minute for the reminder If you are on a call at the time of the call in 4-digit format.
  • Page 34: Using Call Lists

    Using the directory and lists §View§ Using call lists Select the display key to access addi- tional information, including, for example, the number linked to the name. If you have Prerequisite: Caller ID service subscription CID, then the name that is registered with (CID your network provider for the calling Your telephone stores various types of calls...
  • Page 35 Using the directory and lists In idle status, the display shows an icon for Disable/enable flashing of the the new message: message key You can select whether the message key f Icon New message... Ã flashes (default setting) or does not flash ...
  • Page 36: Using The Missed Alarms List

    Using the directory and lists Using the Missed Alarms list ¢ Missed anniversaries ( page 30) are saved in the Missed Alarms list if: You do not accept an anniversary. The anniversary was signaled during a phone call. The handset is deactivated at the time of the anniversary.
  • Page 37: Using The Network Mailbox

    §Select§ Select and press Ø = selected). Bases without an answering machine: Ì ¢ ¢ Network Mailbox Then: Entering the number for the network mailbox. §Save§ Pressing the display key. The fast access setting applies to all Gigaset C610H handsets.
  • Page 38: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT Setting the alarm clock You are helping to protect the environment Prerequisite: The date and time have ¢ with your Gigaset handset. already been set ( page 14). Reducing energy consumption Activating/deactivating the alarm clock and setting the wake-up time By using a power-saving adapter plug, your ¢...
  • Page 39: Using A Handset As A Room Monitor (Babyphone)

    Using a handset as a room monitor (Babyphone) Deactivating the wake-up call/ If you accept an incoming call, the room monitor is suspended for the duration of the repeating after a pause (snooze call, but the function remains activate. mode) If you deactivate, then reactivate the hand- Prerequisite: A wake-up call is sounding.
  • Page 40: Setting The Handset

    Setting the handset Sensitivity: To reactivate the room monitor function Select the sensitivity of the sound level with the same phone number: ¤ (select Low or High). §Save§ Reactivate and save with ¤ ¢ §Save§ Press to save the settings. page 37).
  • Page 41: Changing The Display Language

    Setting the handset Dialing a number/changing Changing the display assignment language Prerequisite: The digit key already has a You can view the display texts in different number assigned to it. languages. Ï When the handset is in idle status ¢ ¢...
  • Page 42: Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer

    Setting the handset • §Save§ Press the display key. Activating/deactivating If the screensaver conceals the display, briefly press a to show the idle display. auto answer If you activate this function you can answer Setting the large font an incoming call simply by lifting the hand- set out of the charging cradle without hav- ing to press the talk key c.
  • Page 43: Changing Ringtones

    Setting the handset Changing ringtones Suspend ring until: Enter the end of the period in 4-digit for- mat. Volume: You can choose between five levels of volumes (1–5; e.g., level 3 = Š) and Please note During this period, you will continue to the "crescendo"...
  • Page 44: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Setting the handset §Save§ Activating/deactivating the alert Press the display key. tone Please note In place of the ringtone you can activate an You can also set the call volume, the ring- alert tone. When you receive a call, you will tones and the advisory tones via the ¢...
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    2. The telephone only rings when the phone your telephone, you can contact us at any ¥ number is transmitted. time at www.gigaset.com/service. ¢ Switch on the ringtone for anonymous The table below contains a list of common calls ( page 41).
  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Specifications Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Caring for your phone Voltage: 1.2 V Capacity: 550 - 1000 mAh. Wipe down the base station and handset We recommend the following battery types, with a damp cloth (do not use solvent or a because these are the only ones that guar- microfiber cloth) or an antistatic cloth.
  • Page 47: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix Ñ General specifications Press display key to delete the char- acters to the left of the cursor. Press and hold to delete the word to the left of the DECT standard is supported cursor. GAP standard is supported The first letter of the name of directory No.
  • Page 48: Industry Canada Certification

    Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit tions (1) this device may not cause interference, not expressly approved by Gigaset Communica- and (2) this device must accept any interference, tions USA LLC could void the FCC authority to including interference that may cause undesired operate the equipment.
  • Page 49: Power Outage

    FCC / ACTA Information Notice for Direct Inward Dialing until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunction- ("DID") ing. ALLOWING THIS EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED IN If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for SUCH A MANNER AS TO NOT PROVIDE FOR repair or warranty information, please contact PROPER ANSWER SUPERVISION IS A VIOLATION...
  • Page 50: Safety Precautions

    FCC / ACTA Information Safety precautions d.) If the product does not operate normally by fol- lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating Before using your telephone equipment, basic instructions because improper adjustment of safety instructions should always be followed to other controls may result in damage and may reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to...
  • Page 51: Service (Customer Care)

    – Products which have been repaired, main- tained or modified (including the antenna) by This product is covered by a one year limited war- anyone other than Gigaset NAM or a Gigaset ranty. Any repair replacement or warranty service, NAM-approved repair facility, or that have and all questions about this product should be been improperly installed.
  • Page 52 IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES All warranty claims must be made by notifying (IF ANY) CREATED BY ANY DOCUMENTATION OR Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the war- PACKAGING EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WAR- ranty period. Gigaset NAM's obligation to provide...
  • Page 53: Governing Law

    International Sale of Goods. TIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service or OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our web BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, site at http://www.gigaset.com or please call...
  • Page 54: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Ordering Gigaset products You can order Gigaset products from your specialist retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal injury, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with. Mounting the charging cradle on the wall 21 mm approx.
  • Page 55: Index

    Index Index Changing ....display language ....earpiece volume .
  • Page 56 Index Display keys ......restoring to factory settings ...
  • Page 57 Index ..........Language, display On/Off key .
  • Page 58 Index Volume ......earpiece ... . . handset speaker volume .

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