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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

    ¢ 16 Signal strength ( page 17) Green: Eco Mode activated ( page 45) 17 Answering machine icon (C610A only) Answering machine switched on; Flashes: Answering machine is recording a message or is being operated by another inter- nal party...

  • Page 4: Display Symbols

    ¢ Name of the handset ( page 49) ™ Ã Number of new messages: Ã on the answering machine (Gigaset C610A only)/ ¢ Calls network mailbox ( page 36) ¢ ™ in the list of missed calls ( page 35) ¢...

  • Page 5: The Base At A Glance

    (paging) page 47) and operate the inte- 5 Skip to next message (press once) or next mes- grated answering machine (Gigaset C610A sage plus one (press twice). only). 6 Skip back five seconds (press briefly once), to skip back to the beginning of the message...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Answering machine list (Gigaset C610A only) ....... . . 34...
  • Page 7 Base settings ........... . . 55 Changing the base ringtones (Gigaset C610A only) ......55 Activating/deactivating music on hold .
  • Page 8 Contents Appendix ............59 Caring for your phone .

  • Page 9: 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 handsfree mode is activated.

  • Page 10: Gigaset C610/C610A - More Than Just A Telephone

    ). Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode are marked in these instructions with 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/gigasetc610.

  • Page 11: First Steps

    First steps First steps Checking the package contents one Gigaset C610/C610A base one power adapter one Gigaset C610H handset one phone cord two batteries one battery cover one belt clip one user guide If you have purchased a model with multiple hand-...

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Base And Charging Cradle (If Included)

    First steps Setting up the base and charging cradle (if included) The base and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +41°F to +113°F. ¤ Install the base on a level, non-slip surface in a central location in your house or ¢...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Charging Cradle (If Included)

    First steps Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug from the power adapter 1. ¤ Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 2. To disconnect the plug from the charger, press the release button and disconnect the plug...

  • Page 14: 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 15 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 protrusions on the belt clip engage with the notches. ¤...
  • Page 16 Charge the handset in the base 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 base and only replace it when the batteries are fully discharged.

  • Page 17: 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. ¤ Press the keys L and 5 slowly one after the other. ± The display for setting languages appears. Deutsch Ø...

  • Page 18: 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 display to open the input field.
  • Page 19 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 state when you set the date and time for the first time.

  • Page 20: 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 21: What Would You Like To Do Next

    Setting Eco Mode page 45 Operating the telephone on a PABX page 57 Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base page 46 Transferring directory entries from existing Gigaset page 33 handsets to new Gigaset handset(s) If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips ¢...

  • Page 22: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Control key Below, the side of the control key that you must press in the respective operating situation is marked in black (top, bottom, right, left, centre), e.g. v for "press right on the control key"...

  • Page 23: Display Keys

    Using the phone 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 context-dependent menu. Confirm selection. Û Delete key: delete one character/word at a time from right to left.

  • Page 24: Menu Guidance

    Using the phone Menu guidance 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 25: 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 displays for several seconds. Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any unauthorized or accidental use of the phone.

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28: 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 29 Menu overview ï Audio Settings ¢ Handset Volume • page 53 ¢ Advisory Tones page 55 ¢ Ringtones(Handset) page 53 ¢ Ringtones (Base)* • page 55 ¢ Music on Hold page 55 É Additional Features ¢ Room Monitor page 49 ¢...

  • Page 30: Making Calls

    Gigaset C610 only: Press the display key number. É ¢ ¢ §Accept§ ¤ One Touch Call ¤ Gigaset C610A only: Press the display key Ô Change multiple line input: to divert the call to the answering ¢ machine ( page 41). Activation: Select On to activate.

  • Page 31: Using Caller Id

    (CLIP) à By default, the number of the caller is shown Silence in the display of your Gigaset telephone. You do not have to make any other settings on ¢ 1 Ringtone icon (background colour changes if your Gigaset telephone.

  • Page 32: Using The Handsfree Mode

    If the telephone is muted the only keys Additional information on this subject can that will function on the handset are the mute key h and the end-call key a. be found on the Gigaset homepage at: www.gigaset.com/service...

  • Page 33: Using The Directory And Lists

    List of missed appointments special characters, please see ¢ Answering machine list page 61.) (Gigaset C610A only) Phone (Home): / Phone (Office): / You can create a personalized directory for Phone (Mobile): your own individual handset. You can also Enter a number in at least one of the send lists/entries to other handsets ¢...
  • Page 34 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 View Options§ first priority. If only the first name was §View§...
  • Page 35 ¢ Complete the entry ( page 31). Available Memory Displays the number of entries that are Gigaset C610A only: Message playback is still available in the directory ¢ interrupted during the number transfer from page 31). the answering machine list.

  • Page 36: Redial List

    Miller, Delete Entry (as in the directory, page 32) Frank Delete All (as in the directory, page 33) Answering machine list (Gigaset C610A only) You can: §Off§ Press the display key to You can use the answering machine list to...

  • Page 37: Call Lists

    ...15125551234 10/14/11, 5:07pm following list selection: View Options Answering machine list (Gigaset C610A only) or network mailbox, if your network provider supports this function and a List type (appears in the heading) shortcut is set for the network mailbox ¢...
  • Page 38 You can select whether the message key f Icon New message... Ã ... in the answering machine list flashes (default setting) or does not flash (Gigaset C610A only) or on the when new messages arrive. Please do the network mailbox ™ following: ¤...

  • Page 39: List Of Missed Appointments

    Using the directory and lists List of missed appointments ¢ Missed anniversaries ( page 33) 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 40: Operating The Answering Machine On The Gigaset C610A Base

    Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset C610A base Operating the answering Mode: Answer & Record, Answer only or machine on the select Alternating. If the Alternating mode is selected: Gigaset C610A base Record from: Enter hours/minutes for the start of the The answering machine is operated via the ¢...
  • Page 41 Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset C610A base • §End§ Press the display key to end the Deleting announcements/ recording. advisory messages Cancel recording with a or ¢ ¢ Ì §Back§ . Restart Announcements ¢ §OK§ the recording with Del.

  • Page 42: Deleting Messages

    Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset C610A base Playing back old messages An announcement informs you of the mes- sage's new state. You can listen to old messages if there are no Playback of the current message is can- more new messages.

  • Page 43: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening

    Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset C610A base • Diverting an external call to the Activating/deactivating answering machine call screening You can divert an incoming external call to While a message is recording, you can screen the answering machine even if it is deacti- calls via the speaker of the base and regis- vated.

  • Page 44: Resetting Fast Access For The Answering Machine Using Key 1

    Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset C610A base • Ring Delay: Resetting fast access for When the answering machine should the answering machine using accept a call select: Immediately, 10 sec., 18 sec., 30 sec. or Auto. The default is 18.
  • Page 45 Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset C610A base Calling the answering machine and playing back messages Dial your own number. When you hear your announce- ment, press 9 and enter the system PIN. A message plays telling you if any new mes- sages have been recorded, then the mes- sages now play back.

  • Page 46: Using The Network Mailbox

    If you accept the call, the new messages are played back. If you do not Gigaset C610: Fast access is preset for the accept the call, the network mailbox number network mailbox. You only need to enter the is saved in the missed call list and the mes- ¢...

  • Page 47: Eco Dect

    ¢ ¢ ¢ You are helping to protect the environment Eco Mode Eco Mode with your Gigaset C610/C610A. §Change§ Press the display key (³ = on). Reduced energy consumption State displays By using an energy-saving power supply, your telephone consumes less power.

  • Page 48: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Activating/deactivating the alarm You can register up to six handsets to your clock and setting the wake-up time base. ¢ A Gigaset C610H handset can be registered Alarm Clock ¤ on up to four bases. Change multiple line input: Activation: Manually registering the Select On or Off.

  • Page 49: De-Registering Handsets

    Using several handsets Registering other handsets Changing the base You can register other Gigaset handsets and If your handset is registered to more than handsets for other devices with GAP func- one base, you can set it to a particular base tionality as defined below.

  • Page 50: Listening In To An External Call

    Using several handsets Transferring a call to another handset §Conference§ Press the display key. All 3 participants are connected You can transfer an external call to another with each other. handset (connect). Ending a conference call Open the list of handsets. The external participant hears Press the end call key.

  • Page 51: Changing The Name Of A Handset

    Using a handset as a room monitor (Babyphone) • Activating/deactivating Changing a handset's listening in internal number Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Telephony Listening In A handset is automatically assigned the §Change§ Press to activate/deactivate the func- lowest free number when it is registered. If tion (³...
  • Page 52 Using a handset as a room monitor (Babyphone) When the room monitor is activated, incom- Activating the room monitor and ing calls to the handset are indicated with- entering the destination number É ¢ ¢ out a ringtone and only display on the Room Monitor screen.

  • Page 53: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Changing the set destination The number is then dialed or the function started by simply pressing a key. number É ¢ ¢ Room Monitor ¤ Assigning digit keys Enter and save number as described in Prerequisite: You have not yet assigned a "Activating the room monitor and enter- number to the digit key.

  • Page 54: Changing The Display Language

    Handset settings Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Alarm Clock Display Screensaver Assign menu for setting and activating ¢ The current setting display. ¤ the alarm clock to a key ( page 46). Change multiple line input: Redial ¢ Activation: Display the redial list ( page 34).

  • Page 55: Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer

    Handset settings Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Display Backlight The setting will automatically be saved after approximately 3 seconds, if not then press The current setting displays. ¤ §Save§ the display key If t is assigned to another function: Change multiple line input: In Charger §Options§...
  • Page 56 Handset settings • Additionally for external calls: Activating/deactivating the ringtone You can specify a time period when you do not want the telephone to ring, e.g., during You can deactivate the ringtone on your the night. Ï ¢ ¢ handset before you answer a call or when Audio Settings ¢...

  • Page 57: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Activating/deactivating Base settings advisory tones The base settings are performed using a reg- istered Gigaset C610H handset. Your handset uses advisory tones to notify you about different activities and states. The following advisory tones can be activated/ Changing the base ringtones...

  • Page 58: Protecting Against Unauthorized Access

    PIN and press the base (the default is: 0000) to a 4-digit PIN §Yes§ Press the display key. known only by you. Gigaset C610A only: Setting a system PIN facilitates remote operation of the answer- ¢ ing machine page 42.

  • Page 59: Connecting The Base To The Pabx

    Connecting the base to the PABX Connecting the base to Setting pauses the PABX Changing the pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary if your PABX requires them; see the PABX user You can change the length of the pause that guide.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    ¥ ¢ Reset the system PIN to 0000 ( page 56). time at www.gigaset.com/service. The other party cannot hear you. The table below contains a list of common You have pressed the MUTE key h. The handset problems and possible solutions.

  • Page 61: Appendix

    Appendix Gigaset C610A only: Appendix No time is specified for a message in the call list. ¥ ¢ Date and time have not been set. Caring for your phone Set the date/time ( page 16). The answering machine announces "PIN is Wipe down the base station and handset incorrect"...
  • Page 62 DP (dial pulsing) Base power consumption Pin connections on the telephone In standby mode: jack Gigaset C610: approx. 1.1 watt Gigaset C610A: approx. 1.2 watt During the call: 1 unused Gigaset C610: approx. 1.0 watt 2 unused Gigaset C610A: approx. 1.1 watt...

  • Page 63: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix Writing and editing text Setting upper/lower case or digits Press the Pound key # briefly to switch The following rules apply when writing text: from "Abc" mode to "123" and from "123" to Each key between Q and O is "abc"...

  • Page 64: Industry Canada Certification

    FCC / ACTA Information Certification Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Gigaset Communica- tions USA LLC could void the FCC authority to Operation is subject to the following two condi- operate the equipment. This includes the addition tions (1) this device may not cause interference, of any external antenna device.
  • Page 65 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 66: 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 67: Battery Safety Precautions

    FCC / ACTA Information BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric shock, and to properly dispose of batteries, please read and understand the following instructions. CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. BAT- TERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROP- ERLY.

  • Page 68: Service (Customer Care)

    (collec- tained or modified (including the antenna) by tively, "Product") provided by Gigaset Communi- anyone other than Gigaset NAM or a Gigaset cations USA LLC or Gigaset Communications Can- NAM-approved repair facility, or that have ada Inc.
  • Page 69 (IF ANY) CREATED BY ANY DOCUMENTATION OR All warranty claims must be made by notifying PACKAGING EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WAR- Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the war- RANTY, AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMIT- ranty period. Gigaset NAM's obligation to provide...

  • Page 70: Governing Law

    International Sale of Goods. NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service or BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our web FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY site at http://www.gigaset.com or please call...

  • Page 71: Accessories

    Room monitor (Babyphone), One Touch Call mode www.gigaset.com/gigasetc610h Compatibility For more information on handset functions in relation to Gigaset bases, please visit: www.gigaset.com/compatibility All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer. Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal...

  • Page 72: Mounting The Base On The Wall

    Mounting the base on the wall Mounting the base on the wall C610A: 64 mm C610: 43 mm approx. 2.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle on the wall 21 mm approx. 2.5 mm...

  • Page 73: Index

    Index Index Base ......changing ......connecting .
  • Page 74 Index pauses ......sending entry/list to handset ..
  • Page 75 Index keypad lock ..........new message .
  • Page 76 Index Listening in to a call ....copying from directory ....
  • Page 77 Index Ring delay ......Ringtone Viewing the network mailbox ......changing .

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