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GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.*
*GIGASET. Pour des conversations inspirées.

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  • Page 1 C285 GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.* *GIGASET. Pour des conversations inspirées.
  • Page 3: The Handset At A Glance

    The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status 2 Charge status of the batteries (page 4) 3 Display keys (page 16) 4 Control key t Access to Calls list. s Access to directory. 5 Line keys Answer an incoming call for Line 1/Line 2.
  • Page 4: Overview Of Handset's Display Icons

    The handset at a glance Overview of handset’s display icons Ä Ó Reception indicator Calls list icon Handset is linked with the base station. Entries stored in the Calls list. Flashes: the handset is out of range or not Flashes: New missed calls in the Calls list registered î...
  • Page 5: The Base Station At A Glance

    The base station at a glance The base station at a glance Ê Õ É × Å Ë Õ É × Å 31.01. SUN 09:23 §§§§§§§§§Menu§§§§§§§§§ 1 Numeric key pad – In idle mode: change the ring tone volume 2 Control key of the base station.
  • Page 6 The base station at a glance 11 Mute key Mute/unmute microphone. 12 Intercom/Hold/Conference key Set up an internal call. Switch between an external call and internal party (handset/base station), or transfer a call during an external call. Set up a conference call between an external line and an internal party (handset/base sta- tion).
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ......29 Making two external calls Gigaset C285 – more than just a simultaneously ......30 telephone .
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when handsfree mode is activated. This may cause serious and permanent damage to your hearing. Your Gigaset is compatible with the majority of digital hearing aids on the market. However, perfect function with all hearing aids cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 9 Safety precautions Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local author- ity. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the govern- ment or the local authorities.
  • Page 10: Notes On The Operating

    Notes on the operating instructions Notes on the operating Example: menu input instructions In the user guide, the steps you need to per- form are shown in abbreviated form. This is illustrated below using "Changing the dis- This section explains the meaning of certain play language"...
  • Page 11: Gigaset C285 - More Than Just A

    Gigaset C285 – more than just a telephone Gigaset C285 – more than First Steps just a telephone Package contents Your phone not only lets you store up to 250 phone numbers (page 18), it can do a whole One base station Gigaset C285...
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    First Steps Range and reception indicator Setting up the handset for Range: Up to 300 m outdoors All supplied handsets are already registered Up to 50 m indoors to the base station by factory settings. Carry out the following steps for each hand- Reception indicator: set.
  • Page 13: Setting The Date And Time

    First Steps Attaching the belt clip Setting the date and time There are notches on the sides of the hand- You should set the date and time, for exam- set for attaching the belt clip, nearly at the ple, to ensure the correct time of incoming same height as the handset earpiece.
  • Page 14: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls Selecting the line settings For each handset and the base station, you can set how your telephone will use the two Making an external call telephone lines: Auto All incoming calls will ring. For External calls are calls using the outside tele- outgoing calls, your phone will phone network.
  • Page 15: Caller Id

    Depending on the line settings of the used Depending on the information that Gigaset handset/base station (see page 14), the tele- C285 receives from the network of your pro- phone reacts differently: vider it is also possible that the phone num-...
  • Page 16: Operating The Telephone

    Operating the telephone Operating the telephone In the main menu, lists and submenus Scroll up/down line by line. At the bottom/top of a menu or a list: Most of the keys are the same on the hand- A feedback tone signals that the menu/list set and on the base station, so that, with few has wrapped around automatically (the first/ exceptions, you can operate the base station...
  • Page 17: Returning To Idle Status

    Operating the telephone Returning to idle status Writing, editing, and correcting entries You can return to idle status from anywhere in the menu as follows: ¤ Press the End Call key a. Correcting incorrect entries ¤ You can correct incorrect characters in the Do not press any key: after 2 minutes, the text by navigating to the incorrect entry display will automatically return to idle...
  • Page 18: Using The Directory

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory Entering and editing names The following rules apply when creating an and lists entry: To enter a letter press the corresponding numeric key as often as necessary. The options are: Use ts to move the cursor to the left or Directory right.
  • Page 19: Last Number Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Deleting entries Managing entries in the Last ¢ Number Redial list §Menu§ Delete Delete the displayed entry. Press the key. ¢ Select the entry. §Menu§ Delete List ¤ §Menu§ Open menu. Confirm question Delete? by pressing The following functions can be selected with §OK§...
  • Page 20: Operating The Answering

    Operating the answering machine Viewing an entry Operating the answering ¢ q (Select entry) machine ¢ §Menu§ View The entry is displayed. c / d Press the Talk key or the Hands- You can use the answering machine for both lines or only for one line, depending on your free key.
  • Page 21: Operation Using The Handset

    The display of the base station may show the Switching the answering machine symbols shown here: on/off Ê Õ É × Å Ë Õ É × Å You can switch the answering machine on and off separately for each line. ¢...
  • Page 22: Playing Back Messages

    §OK§ Record Select and press to start Selecting an announcement mode recording. You can choose between Answer & Rec. and You will hear the ready tone (short tone). ¤ Answer Only. ¢ ¢ Now record your announcement (must §Menu§ Answer Machine Answer ¢...
  • Page 23 On the handset On the handset Line 1 / Line 2 Play §OK§ Select the line and press Ê 01/02 On the base station 31.01. 09:45 §Line 1§ §Line 2§ §§§§§Back§§§§§ §§§§Menu§§§§ Press the display key corre- sponding to the line. On the base station The following example shows a display Play...
  • Page 24: Setting Up The Answering Machine

    Controlling playback Picking up a call from the answering machine During message playback: §Menu§ Press the display key to enter You can pick up a call while the answering the Options menu. machine is recording a message or being operated remotely: Repeat Repeat playback of the current message.
  • Page 25: Operating When On The Move

    Toll-Saver Mode – Call acceptance/ Operating when on the move charge saving function for remote (remote operation) operation You can check or activate the answering For each line, you can set when you want the machine from any other telephone (hotel, answering machine to respond to calls.
  • Page 26: Using The Voice Mailbox

    Using the voice mailbox Operating the answering machine If no (new or old) messages are stored on the answering machine: using the keypad You will hear a beep. A status message is The following keys are used: played back and informs that no mes- Delete the current message.
  • Page 27: Using Several Handsets

    You can register up to six handsets with your base station. Calling your voice mailbox ¢ ¢ A Gigaset C28H handset can be registered §Menu§ Voice Mail Call VM with up to four base stations. Line 1 / Line 2...
  • Page 28: Locating A Handset ("Paging")

    Select the handset you want to Note: §OK§ de-register and press If only one handset is registered to the base, the internal call will be established immediately after §OK§ Press the display key to confirm pressing the key. deletion. Ending a call Locating a handset ("paging") Press the End Call key.
  • Page 29: Accepting/Rejecting Call Waiting

    Use the j key to switch between the Call waiting on the other line while internal and external parties. conducting an external call C / h Press the line key of the waiting Ending the internal call ¤ call. Ask the other internal party to end the The current call is put on hold.
  • Page 30: Making Two External Calls

    Calling another handset and adding it Toggling between two external to the conference calls You are conducting an external call. ¤ In the display, you can see which line is active (icon Ê or Ë) and which line is on Initiate an internal call as described in the section "Making internal calls"...
  • Page 31: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Handset settings Activating/deactivating auto answer Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change these settings to suit your individual This function is active by default, so that needs. when you get a call, you can simply lift the handset out of the base station without hav- ing to press the Talk key c.
  • Page 32: Activating/Deactivating The Key-Touch Tone

    Changing ring tone melodies §Quiet§ Press the display key. You can use a registered Gigaset C28H hand- Adjusting the ring tone during an set or the keys on the base station to enter incoming call this setting.
  • Page 33: System Settings

    Recall ¢ Line 1 / Line 2 The following base station settings can only Short / Medium / Long be made using a registered Gigaset C28H Select the flash time (Short = handset. 100 ms, Medium = 280 ms, §OK§...
  • Page 34: Appendix

    If you have any questions about the use of 1 unused your telephone, you can contact us at any 2 unused time atwww.gigaset.com/customercare The table below (page 34) contains a list of 5 unused common problems and possible solutions. 6 unused The other party cannot hear you.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications The incoming call number is not displayed. ¥ Caller ID is not enabled. You must ask the telephone network provider Recommended batteries to activate Caller ID. Technology: Nickel-metal hydride You hear an error tone when keying an input. (NiMH) ¥...
  • Page 36: Authorisation

    Assistance DECT standard is supported No. of channels 60 duplex channels Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this Radio frequency User Manual and in the service section of our range 1880–1900 MHz Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/ser-...
  • Page 37 Mexico Bulgaria ....+359 2 9710666 . . . 01800 999 4442738 (01800 999 GIGASET) (0.50 евро на минута от всички държави за Netherlands ....0900-3333102 стационарни...
  • Page 38: Manufacturer Warranty

    In the event of an after-sales issue/warranty claim please refer back to your point of pur- chase. On the purchase of your new Gigaset prod- uct, we guarantee that this equipment is a Proof of purchase (receipt) has to be submit- genuie manufacturer’s product and extend...
  • Page 39 Manufacturer warranty (Middle East)
  • Page 40: Service Centres (Midde East)

    Manufacturer warranty (Middle East) Service Centres (Midde East) Qatar Modern Home, 51-East - Salwa Road, Customer Service Hotline UAE Al-Maha Complex, Doha TEL: 00971-4-4458255 / 00971-4-4458254 Tel: 00974-4257844 / 00974-4257777 Service Collection Point Fax: 00974-4314700 www.technocare-prodigy.com Bahrain KARAMA Authorized Service Center, Sea Shell Electronics Bldg: 211, Rd: 339, Block: 321, Opp.
  • Page 41 Manufacturer warranty (Middle East) Tabuk Main Street, Tel: 00966-4-4219232 Kuwait Customer Service Hotline Kuwait Tel: 00965-22458737 / 00965-22458738 Al-Baptain Service Center Shop #: 247 Qibla, Block 11, Avenue 11, Souk al Kabeer, Fahad Al Salem Street, Tel: 00965-2464993 Jordan SEDR Home & office Electronics Co - Tronicom Wasfi Al-Tal St., Building No.
  • Page 42: Menu Of The Handset

    Menu of the handset Menu of the handset £ Directory View page 18 £ New Entry page 18 £ <directory list> Edit Entry page 18 £ Delete page 19 £ Delete List page 19 £ Answer Machine Play Line 1 page 23 Line 2 £...
  • Page 43 Menu of the handset £ Settings Date/Time Set Date/Time page 13 Set Format £ Audio Settings HS Ring Volume Line 1 page 31 Line 2 HS Ring Tones Line 1 Line 2 Base Ring Tones Line 1 Line 2 £ Key Touch Tone page 32 £...
  • Page 44: Menu Of The Base Station

    Menu of the base station Menu of the base station £ Directory View page 18 £ New Entry page 18 £ <directory list> Edit Entry page 18 £ Delete page 19 £ Delete List page 19 £ Answer Machine Answer Mode Line 1 Answer &...
  • Page 45: Index

    Index Index Battery ......charge status ......fitting Symbols .
  • Page 46 Index Correcting entries ..... status (Calls list) ..... .
  • Page 47 Index List (Calls list) ......call history Icon ......missed calls .
  • Page 48 Index Page key ....... restoring default settings ... . .
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