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CX590
ISDN
Gigaset Communications GmbH
Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt
Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH
under trademark license of Siemens AG.
As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the
trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset' .
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
www.gigaset.com
GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.

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  • Page 1 Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under trademark license of Siemens AG. As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset' . All rights reserved. Subject to availability. www.gigaset.com GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.

  • Page 2: Gigaset Cx590 Isdn - More Than Just A Telephone

    Gigaset CX590 ISDN – more than just a telephone Gigaset CX590 ISDN – more than just a telephone Your ISDN connection offers you two telephone lines simultaneously. The large TFT display, user-friendly keypad and clearly laid out menu make your phone very simple to use.

  • 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 24) 4 Message key (¢ page 44) Access to call and message lists; Flashing: new message or new call 5 End call key, on/off key End call, cancel function, go back one menu...

  • Page 4: Display Icons

    The handset at a glance Display icons The following icons are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: Signal strength i(¢ page 53) or Eco Mode+ symbol ¼ (¢ page 53) Ringtone switched off (¢ page 62) Battery charging (¢...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Gigaset CX590 ISDN – more than just a telephone ....1 The handset at a glance ..........2 Safety precautions .
  • Page 6 Contents Making calls ............35 Making an external call .
  • Page 7 Contents Setting the handset ..........59 Quick access to numbers and functions .

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base. Use only the recommended, rechargeable batteries (¢...

  • Page 9: First Steps

    First steps First steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset CX590 ISDN base One power adapter One Gigaset handset One ISDN telephone cable Two batteries One battery cover One belt clip One user guide.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Base

    First steps Setting up the base The base is designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Set up the base on a level, non-slip surface at a central point in the building or mount the base on the wall (¢...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    First steps Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Only use rechargeable batteries (¢ page 74) recommended by Gigaset Com- munications GmbH i.e., never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery, as this could result in significant 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 protrusions on the belt clip engage with the notches. ¤...
  • Page 13 First steps Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base for ten hours. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base and do not replace it until the batteries 10 h...

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

  • Page 15: Setting The Date/Time

    First steps Setting the date/time Set the date/time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that you can use the alarm. Please note Your phone takes the date/time from the ISDN network when you make an external call.

  • Page 16: Name Of The Handset

    First steps Back Save ¤ Press the key below §Save§ to confirm your entries. Date/Time ‰ The display shows Saved. You will hear a Saved confirmation tone and the handset will automatically return to idle status. Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle status looks like this (exam- ple).

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Phone - Installation Wizard

    Setting up the phone – installation wizard Setting up the phone – installation wizard A few settings are needed before you start using your telephone. The installation wizard is designed to help you with this. First start the ISDN wizard, and the connection wizard will then start automatically. If you place the first handset in the (¢...

  • Page 18: Connection Wizard

    Setting up the phone – installation wizard ISDN Wizard This wizard helps you to detect and ¤ Press the display key configure your ISDN §OK§ to start phone numbers automatic MSN finding. This process (MSNs). will take some time. A corresponding message is shown in the display.
  • Page 19 Setting up the phone – installation wizard u Send connections are the numbers (MSNs) that are sent to the called party. The network provider calculates charges based on the send connections. You can assign a fixed MSN as a send connection to each internal party. u Every MSN can be both a send and receive connection.
  • Page 20 Setting up the phone – installation wizard If you do not want incoming calls to INT 1 MSN1 to be signalled: ¤ Press right on the control key v Receive calls for to set to No. MSN 1 <Yes > Receive calls for MSN 2 Back...
  • Page 21 Setting up the phone – installation wizard If the phone is to make calls via a dif- INT 1 ferent MSN: ¤ Press the right of the control key v repeatedly, until the required Connection for MSN is displayed. outgoing calls: <MSN1 >...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Headset

    Connecting the headset Connection Assist. μ The display indicates briefly that the Connection settings have been successfully com- assignment pleted. complete ¤ Press and hold the end call key a to return to idle status. Installation is complete. Connecting the headset You can connect a headset with 2.5 mm jack connectors.

  • Page 23: What Would You Like To Do Next

    Connecting the headset What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you will definitely want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important topics. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices such as other Gigaset telephones, read the section "Using the phone"...

  • Page 24: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Control key The side of the control key that you need to press in each oper- ating situation is marked in black below (top, bottom, right, left, centre), e.g., v for "press right on the control key" or w for "press the centre of the control key".

  • Page 25: Display Keys

    Using the phone Display keys The functions of the display keys change depending on the operating situation. Example: Current display key functions. Back Save Display keys Some of the important display keys are: Options Open a menu for further functions. Confirm selection.

  • Page 26: Using The Menus

    Using the phone Using the menus You can access your telephone's functions by using a menu that has a number of levels. The menu view can be expanded (expert mode) or restricted (standard mode). Standard mode is the active default setting. •...

  • Page 27: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (confir- mation tone) to deactivate the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to reactivate the handset. Please note When the handset is activated, an animation showing the Gigaset logo is dis- played for several seconds.

  • Page 28: Understanding The Operating Steps In The User Guide

    Using the phone Understanding the operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: Ï v ¤ ¤ Eco Mode ¤ Eco Mode+ (³ = on) means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu.
  • Page 29 Using the phone Eco Mode ¤ Press down on the control key s ³ Eco Mode ´ until the Eco Mode+ menu option Eco Mode+ appears on the display. Back Change ¤ Press the display key §Change§ activate/deactivate the function. Eco Mode The change is effective immediately ³...

  • Page 30: Menu Tree

    Menu tree Menu tree Setting standard or expert mode The menu display can be expanded (expert mode) or restricted (standard mode). To change these settings: Ï Select v ¤ ¤ Menu View ¤ Simplified (standard mode) or Complete (expert mode) (the active mode is marked with Ø...
  • Page 31 Menu tree Ç Select Services ¢ page 38 Next Call Withhold Number ¢ page 38 Keypad ¢ page 66 Call Divert Internal ¢ page 66 MSN1 MSN2 MSN10 ¢ page 65 Call Waiting ¢ page 65 All Calls Anonymous ¢ page 65 Busy on Busy ¢...
  • Page 32 Menu tree Ï Settings ¢ page 14 Date/Time ¢ page 61 Audio Settings Handset Volume • ¢ page 62 Advisory Tones ¢ page 61 Ringtones(Handset) ¢ page 67 Music on hold ¢ page 60 Display Screensaver ¢ page 60 Large Font ¢...

  • Page 33: Functions During A Call

    Functions during a call Functions during a call Consultation call participant's line is busy You hear the busy tone. You can initiate ring- back (¢ page 37). Making a call to multiple ¤ Return to the participant on hold. participants The consultation call participant answers If you wish to call several participants, please...

  • Page 34: Transferring Calls

    Functions during a call Conference call Transferring calls You are speaking with two participants at the same time. You can establish a confer- Transferring a call to another ence call as follows: handset u With two external participants or u With one internal participant and one You are making an external call and would like to transfer it to another handset.

  • Page 35: Dealing With A Waiting External Call - Cw (Call Waiting)

    Functions during a call Dealing with a waiting Rejecting the waiting call §Reject§ Press the display key. external call – CW (Call You reject the call. The call is no longer sig- Waiting) nalled. The caller will hear the busy tone Prerequisite: call waiting has been set up Changing participants (¢...

  • Page 36: Making Calls

    Making calls Making calls Ending a call Press the end call key. If the display backlight is deactivated (¢ page 60), you can reactivate it by press- Accepting a call ing any key. The key has no further function in this situation. The handset indicates an incoming call in three ways: by ringing, with a display on the screen and with the flashing talk key c.

  • Page 37: Calling Line Identification

    Making calls Calling Line Identification Speaker When you receive a call, the caller's number In speaker mode, instead of holding the is displayed on the screen, if the following handset to your ear you can put it down, for prerequisites are met: example on the table in front of you.

  • Page 38: Ringback When Busy (Ccbs)/When The Call Is Not Answered (Ccnr)

    Making calls Ringback when busy (CCBS)/ Accepting a ringback when the call is not answered The handset rings and the screen displays the ringback number. (CCNR) Establishing a connection If the person you are calling does not answer Press the talk key. or their line is busy, you can initiate ringback.

  • Page 39: Configuring Settings For The Next Call

    Making calls Configuring settings for the Identifying nuisance callers – caller ID detection next call Caller ID detection is used to identify annoy- ing or threatening callers. Activating/deactivating "withhold Prerequisite: you have requested caller ID number" for the next call detection from your network provider.

  • Page 40: Using The Directory And Lists

    Using the directory and lists Using the directory and Saving a number in the directory s ¤ <New Entry> lists ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: First Name:/Surname: The options are: Enter first names and/or surnames. u Directory If you do not enter a name in either of the u Redial list fields, the phone number is saved and...
  • Page 41 Using the directory and lists Order of directory entries The following functions can be selected with q: Directory entries are generally sorted alpha- Display Number betically by surname. Spaces and digits take To edit or add to a saved number, or to Ó...
  • Page 42 Using the directory and lists Copy All Copying the displayed number to to Internal: Send the complete list to a the directory handset (¢ page 41). You can copy numbers displayed in a list, Available Memory e.g., the call list or the redial list, or in an SMS, Display the number of entries that are still to the directory.

  • Page 43: Using The Redial List

    Using the directory and lists §Save§ Press the display key. Using the redial list Please note The redial list contains the twenty numbers A time must be specified for reminder last dialled with the handset (max. 32 digits). calls. If you select a visual signal, a time is If one of the numbers is in the directory, the not required and is automatically set to corresponding name is displayed.

  • Page 44: Using The Incoming Message List

    Using the directory and lists u List type (in header) Using the incoming message u Status of entry list Bold: new entry u Number or name of caller All received SMS messages are saved in the u Name of MSN to which the missed/ incoming message list (¢...

  • Page 45: Accessing Lists With The Message Key

    Using the directory and lists Accessing lists with the Lists containing new messages are at the top and are in bold. message key Use the message key f to access the fol- Messages & Calls lowing lists: Calls: u network mailbox, if your network pro- Missed Alarms vider supports this function and fast SMS:...

  • Page 46: Sending Sms (Text Messages)

    Sending SMS (text messages) Sending SMS (text Write an SMS. Please note messages) u For instructions on entering text and special characters, please see Your device is supplied ready for you to send page 75. text messages immediately. u An SMS can be up to 612 characters. If there are more than 160 characters, Prerequisites: u Calling Line Identification is enabled for...
  • Page 47 Sending SMS (text messages) §Options§ Draft message list Open menu. §OK§ Delete All Select, press and confirm You can save an SMS in the draft message §Yes§ with . The list is deleted. list, edit it later and send it. Sending SMS messages to an e- Saving an SMS in the draft message list ¤...

  • Page 48: Receiving An Sms

    Sending SMS (text messages) u The date of receipt. Receiving an SMS 0123727859362922 All received text messages are saved in the for MSN2 incoming message list. Linked SMS mes- sages are displayed as one message. If this is 14.10.10 09:07 too long or is not transferred completely, it is split into individual messages.

  • Page 49: Sms With Vcard

    Sending SMS (text messages) Edit SMS with vCard Edit the text in the SMS and return it to the sender (¢ page 45). The vCard is an electronic business card. It is indicated by the Å icon in the body of the Forward SMS.

  • Page 50: Receiving Notifications Via Sms

    Sending SMS (text messages) Receiving notifications via Entering/changing the SMS service centre ¤ Find out about the services and special functions offered by your service pro- You can be notified about missed calls via vider before you make a new applica- SMS.

  • Page 51: Sms To Pabxs

    Sending SMS (text messages) SMS to PABXs Activating/deactivating SMS function u You can only receive an SMS when Call- ing Line Identification is forwarded to If you deactivate the SMS function, you can- the extension of the PABX (CLIP). The not send or receive any further SMS mes- CLIP of the phone number for the SMS sages with your phone.

  • Page 52: Sms Troubleshooting

    Sending SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting The SMS message is played back. 1. The "display call number" service is not acti- Error codes when sending vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to enable this feature (there is a charge for this). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently restricted (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification 2.

  • Page 53: Using The Network Mailbox

    Using the network mailbox Using the network Viewing the network mailbox message mailbox When a message is recorded, you receive a The network mailbox is your network pro- call from the network mailbox. If you have vider's answering machine within the net- requested Calling Line Identification, the work.

  • Page 54: Eco Dect

    Ï v ¤ ¤ Eco Mode You are helping to protect the environment ¤ Eco Mode/Eco Mode+ with your Gigaset CX590 ISDN. §Change§ Press the display key (³= on). Reduced energy consumption Status displays Your telephone has a power-saving adapter Display icon plug and uses less power.

  • Page 55: Setting The Alarm Clock

    In idle status, the icon and wake-up time are displayed. Manually registering Gigaset C59H to Gigaset CX590 ISDN A wake-up call is signalled on the display (¢ page 3) and with the selected ringer mel- You must activate manual registration of the ody.

  • Page 56: De-Registering Handsets

    Using multiple handsets A message appears stating that the handset Ending paging ¤ Briefly press the register/paging key on is searching for a base that is ready for regis- the base or press the talk key c on the tration. handset.
  • Page 57 Using multiple handsets Transferring a call to another Either: handset §Options§ Press the display key. End Active Call You can transfer (connect) an external call to §OK§ Select and press . You are another handset. reconnected with the external Open the list of handsets. participant.

  • Page 58: Changing The Name Of A Handset

    Using a handset as a room monitor Changing the name of a Using a handset as a handset room monitor The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned If the room monitor is activated, the phone automatically on registration. You can number saved in the system is called as soon change these names.
  • Page 59 Using a handset as a room monitor If you deactivate then reactivate the hand- When the room monitor function is acti- set, the room monitor remains activated. vated, the idle display looks like this: Caution! u Always check the operation of the 07:15 Á...

  • Page 60: Setting The Handset

    Setting the handset ¤ Briefly press the digit key. Setting the handset Press the display key with the number/ name (abbreviated if necessary) to select Your handset comes with default settings, the number or but you can change the settings to suit your §Change§...

  • Page 61: Changing The Display Language

    Setting the handset Changing the display Setting large font language You can increase the font size of the print and symbols in call lists and the directory to You can view the display texts in different improve readability. Only one entry is shown languages.

  • Page 62: Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer

    Setting the handset • Activating/deactivating Changing ringtones auto answer u Volume: You can choose between five volumes (1– 5; e.g., volume 3 = Š) and the "cre- If you activate this function, when you receive a call you can simply lift the handset scendo"...

  • Page 63: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Setting the handset • Activating/deactivating the Activating/deactivating ringtone advisory tones You can deactivate the ringtone on your Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you handset before you answer a call or when about different activities and statuses. The the handset is in idle status; the ringtone can following advisory tones can be activated/ be deactivated permanently or just for the deactivated independently of each other:...

  • Page 64: Setting Your Own Area Code

    Creating ISDN settings • Setting your own area Creating ISDN settings code Please note: Your area code (international and local area u Some settings cannot be made simulta- code) must be saved on the phone before neously by multiple handsets. If this is the you can transfer phone numbers (e.g., in case, you will hear a negative acknowl- vCards).

  • Page 65: Assigning Send And Receive Msns To Internal Participants

    Creating ISDN settings In idle status: Assigning a send MSN v ¤ Ï ¤ Telephony ¤ ISDN Wizard Prerequisite: multiple numbers have been §Yes§ Press the display key to launch configured. v ¤ Ï ¤ Telephony ¤ Send Connection the ISDN wizard. §OK§...

  • Page 66: Setting Up A Busy Signal For When The Msn Is Being Used (Busy On Busy)

    Creating ISDN settings Setting up a busy signal for Anonymous calling – when the MSN is being used withholding caller ID (CLIR) (Busy on Busy) You can withhold your number (CLIR = Call- ing Line Identification Restriction). Your This setting means callers hear a busy tone phone number will not be displayed when immediately when an external call is already making outgoing calls;...

  • Page 67: Diverting Calls

    Creating ISDN settings Diverting calls Internal call divert You can divert all external calls to a handset. v ¤ Ç ¤ Call Divert ¤ Internal A distinction is made between u Diverting calls internally and ¤ You can enter data in the following fields: u Diverting calls to an external phone con- Activation nection.

  • Page 68: Setting The Base

    Setting the base Setting the base Changing the system PIN You can change the 4-digit system PIN set on You set the base with a registered the base (default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit Gigaset C59H handset. PIN that only you know. Ï...

  • Page 69: Connecting The Base To The Pabx

    Centrex refer to the user guide for your extension system. If your Gigaset CX590 ISDN is part of a Cen- trex system, you can use the following fea- You cannot send or receive SMS messages tures: on PABXs that do not support Calling Line Identification.

  • Page 70: Dialling Options

    Connecting the base to the PABX Dialling options Activating/deactivating the keypad during a call The KEYPAD function allows you to control In addition to the permanent settings certain features by entering sequences of described above, you can also switch tem- characters and digits.
  • Page 71 Customer Service & Assistance Do you have any questions? As a Gigaset customer, you can find help quickly in this User Manual and in the service section of our Gigaset online portal www.gigaset.com/service. Please register your phone online right after purchase. This enables us to provide you with even better service regarding questions or a warranty claim.

  • Page 72: Questions And Answers

    Questions and answers The handset does not ring. 1. The ringtone is deactivated. ¥ Activate the ringtone (¢ page 62). If you have any queries about using your telephone, visit our website at 2. Call divert set to "All Calls". ¥...

  • Page 73: Authorisation

    Authorisation You hear an error tone when keying an input (a descending tone sequence). This device is intended for the ISDN tele- Action has failed/invalid input. ¥ Repeat the process. phone connection in your network. Read the display and refer to the user guide if Country-specific requirements have been necessary.

  • Page 74: Environment

    Environment Environment Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- eral household waste. Observe the local Our environmental mission waste disposal regulations, details of which statement can be obtained from your local authority. All electrical and electronic equipment must We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear be disposed of separately from general social responsibility and are actively com-...

  • Page 75: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity and age of the batteries and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times). Caring for your telephone Capacity (mAh) approx. ¤ Wipe the device with a damp cloth or an 1000 antistatic cloth.

  • Page 76: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix General specifications Writing an SMS/names Press the relevant key several times to enter DECT standard Supported letters/characters. GAP standard Supported If you press and hold a key, the correspond- No. of channels 60 duplex channels ing digit is inserted. Radio frequency range 1880 –...

  • Page 77: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset S79H handset u Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) u Illuminated keypad u Large font for call lists and directory u Brilliant sound quality in speaker mode: 4 adjustable handsfree profiles u Polyphonic ringer melodies u Directory for approx.
  • Page 78 Accessories Gigaset SL400 handset u Genuine metal frame and keypad u High-quality keypad illumination u 1.8" TFT colour display u Bluetooth® and mini USB u Directory for up to 500 vCards u Talk/standby time of up to 14 hours/230 hours u Large font for call lists and directory u Brilliant sound quality in speaker mode: 4 adjustable handsfree profiles...

  • Page 79: Mounting The Base On The Wall

    Mounting the base on the wall Gigaset repeater You can use the Gigaset repeater to increase the reception range between your Gigaset handset and the base. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater Compatibility You can find more information about the handset functions in connection with the individual Gigaset bases at: www.gigaset.com/compatibility All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer.

  • Page 80: Index

    Index Index Best base ......Birthday, see Anniversary ......Busy on Busy Access code Call...
  • Page 81 Index Connecting headset ....Display icons ......
  • Page 82 Index idle status ........... . . large font .
  • Page 83 Index Making calls PABX ......... accepting a call connecting base .
  • Page 84 Index ..........Saving (access code) Talk key .

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