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Siemens Gigaset C595 User Manual

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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' .
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
www.gigaset.com
C590 - C595
C 5 9 0 - C 5 9 5
GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.

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  • Page 1 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' . © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010 All rights reserved. Subject to availability.

  • Page 2: 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 16) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 20) 4 Message key ( page 36) Access to calls 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 3 Display symbols Display symbols The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¢ Signal strength i( page 55) ¢ or ECO Mode+ ¼ icon ( page 16) Answering machine activated (C595 only) ¢...

  • Page 4: The Base At A Glance

    (paging) page 57 and operate the inte- 5 Skip to next message (press once) or next mes- grated answering machine (Gigaset C595 sage but one (press twice). only). 6 Skip back five seconds (press briefly once), to skip back to the beginning of the message...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Answering machine list (Gigaset C595 only) ........
  • Page 6 SMS troubleshooting ............47 Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base ..48 Operation via the handset .
  • Page 7 Changing the Gigaset C595 base ringtones ........

  • 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. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base. ¢...

  • Page 9: Gigaset C590/C595 - More Than Just A Telephone

    Gigaset C590/C595 – more than just a telephone Gigaset C590/C595 – more than just a telephone Your telephone sets new standards for the way you communicate at home. The large TFT display, user-friendly keypad and clearly laid out menu are very sim- ple to use.

  • Page 10: First Steps

    First steps First steps Checking the pack contents one Gigaset C590/C595 base one mains adapter one Gigaset C59H handset one phone cord two batteries one battery cover one belt clip one user guide If you have purchased a model with multiple hand- sets the package should contain two batteries, a bat- tery cover, a belt clip and a...

  • Page 11: 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 +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Install the base on a level, non-slip surface in a central location in your house or ¢...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Charging Cradle (If Included)

    First steps Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug from the mains adapter 1. ¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket 2. If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button and disconnect the plug 2.

  • Page 13: 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 the rechargeable batteries ( page 80) recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH, i.e.
  • Page 14 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 15 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/charging cradle for 10 hours. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base/charging cra- dle and do not replace it 10 h...

  • 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 screen display to open the input field.

  • Page 17: Battery Charge Status

    First steps ¤ Back Save §Save§ Press the key below on the dis- play screen to confirm your entry. 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 display is shown as in this Ã...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Headset

    First steps Connecting the 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.

  • Page 19: What Would You Like To Do Next

    First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully started your Gigaset, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices such as other Gigaset telephones ¢...

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 left to right.

  • Page 22: Menu Guidance

    Using the phone Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels. • The menu display can be extended (Expert mode ) or reduced (Standard mode). Expert mode is activated by default. • Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode are marked in these instructions with the icon.

  • Page 23: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (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 will be dis- played for several seconds.

  • Page 24: Illustration Of Operating Steps In The User Guide

    Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Eco Mode Eco Mode+ (³ = on) means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu.
  • Page 25 Using the phone Eco Mode Press down on the control key s ¤ ³ Eco Mode ´ until the Eco Mode+ menu appears Eco Mode+ on the display. Back Change ¤ §Change§ Press the display key activate/deactivate the function. Telephony Changes are effective immediately ³...

  • Page 26: Menu Overview

    Menu overview Menu overview Setting standard or expert mode • • The menu display can be extended (Expert mode ) or reduced (Standard mode). Menu options that are only available in expert mode are marked with the icon. The settings are carried out as follows: Ï...
  • Page 27 Menu overview Ì Voice Mail ¢ Play Messages Network Mailbox page 54 ¢ Answering Machine * page 48 ¢ Activation * page 48 ¢ Announcements * Rec. Announcement * page 49 ¢ Play Announcement * page 49 ¢ Del. Announcement * page 49 •...
  • Page 28 Menu overview Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 15 ¢ Display Screensaver page 63 ¢ Large Font page 63 ¢ Colour Schemes • page 63 ¢ Backlight page 63 ¢ Language page 62 ¢ Registration Register Handset page 56 ¢ De-reg. Handset page 57 ¢...

  • Page 29: Making Calls

    ¤ Pressing the talk key c. ¤ Pressing the speaker key d. ¤ Gigaset C590: Press the display key §Accept§ ¤ Ô Gigaset C595: Press the display key to divert the call to the answering ¢ machine ( page 51).
  • Page 30 Ø«Ú 1234567890 1234567890 Accept Silence Anna Fielding, London Ø«Ú Gigaset C595 Accept Silence 1 Caller's number 2 Name and town/city The display shows: 1234567890 External, if no number is transmitted. Unavailable, if the caller has not requested Calling Line Identification.

  • Page 31: Speaker Mode

    Switching between earpiece and speaker mode Press the speaker key. During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset C595 only), activate or deactivate speaker mode. If you wish to place the handset in the base/ charging cradle during a call: ¤...

  • Page 32: Using The Directory And Lists

    List of missed appointments page 81.) Answering machine list Phone (Home): / Phone (Office): / (Gigaset C595 only) Phone (Mobile): You can create a personalised directory for Enter a number in at least one of the your own individual handset. You can also fields.

  • Page 33: Dialling With The Directory

    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 34 ¢ ¤ Complete the entry page 31. Press and hold the required shortcut key ¢ Gigaset C595: Message playback is inter- page 61). rupted during the number transfer from the answering machine list. Sending the directory to another handset Copying a number or e-mail...
  • Page 35 Using the directory and lists Saving an anniversary in the Reminder call on an anniversary directory In idle status, a reminder call is shown in the handset display and indicated by the For each number in the directory, you can selected ringtone.

  • Page 36: Redial List

    Using the directory and lists Redial list Answering machine list (Gigaset C595 only) The redial list contains the twenty numbers last dialled with the handset (max. 32 digits). You can use the answering machine list to If one of the numbers is in the directory, the listen to the messages that are on the corresponding name will be displayed.

  • Page 37: Opening Lists With The Message Key

    Copying a displayed number to the direc- Icon New message... Ã tory..in the answering machine list Delete Entry (Gigaset C595 only) or on the network Delete selected entry. mailbox ™ Delete All ... in list of missed calls Ë...

  • Page 38: List Of Missed Appointments

    Using the directory and lists After pressing the message key f you will List of missed appointments see all the lists that contain messages and ¢ the network mailbox list. Missed anniversaries ( page 34) are saved in the Missed Alarms list if: Lists containing new messages are at the top of the list and are marked in a bold font.

  • Page 39: Making Cost-Effective Calls

    Making cost-effective calls • Making cost-effective Saving preselection numbers Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Telephony Preselection ¢ calls Preselection No. Enter or change the preselec- Make phone calls through a network pro- tion number (call-by-call vider who offers particularly low-cost call number).

  • Page 40: Sms (Text Messages)

    SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Sending an SMS Press the talk key Preconditions: §Options§ Press the display key. Calling Line Identification is enabled for §OK§ Send Select and press your phone line. §OK§ Your network provider supports SMS on Select and press the fixed line network (information on Select number with area code...

  • Page 41: Draft

    SMS (text messages) • SMS status report The number will be displayed in the first line, if the entry has been saved with the phone Precondition: Your network provider sup- number, i.e. when the SMS was saved from ports this feature. the incoming message list.

  • Page 42: Receiving An Sms

    SMS (text messages) Sending SMS messages to an Receiving an SMS e-mail address All received SMS messages are saved in the If your service provider supports the SMS as incoming SMS list. Linked SMS messages are e-mail feature, you can also send your SMS displayed as one message.

  • Page 43: Incoming

    SMS (text messages) If necessary select a mailbox and open list by Replying to or forwarding text §OK§ selecting (if necessary enter mailbox PIN messages ¤ §OK§ and confirm by pressing Reading an SMS The number and date of receipt are dis- §Options§...

  • Page 44: Sms With Vcard

    Select On if you require SMS notification. Select number. On message on answer machine §Save§ Press the display key. (Gigaset C595 only). Select On if you require SMS notification. When you save a number, the directory is opened automatically. The number and §Save§...

  • Page 45: Sms Mailboxes

    SMS (text messages) Active mailboxes are marked with μ in the SMS mailboxes mailbox list. They are shown in the SMS list and can, if necessary, be displayed by press- ing the message key f. The general mailbox is the default setting. Anyone can access this mailbox and it can- not be protected by a PIN.

  • Page 46: Setting Sms Centres

    SMS (text messages) ¤ Setting SMS centres Change multiple line input: Active Send: SMS messages are exchanged between SMS §Yes§ Select if SMS messages are to be sent centres operated by service providers. You via the SMS centre. For the SMS centres 2 must enter the SMS centre through which to 4, the setting only applies to the next you wish to send and receive SMS messages...

  • Page 47: Sms On A Pabx

    SMS (text messages) SMS on a PABX Activating/deactivating first ringtone muting You can only receive an SMS when the Calling Line Identification is for- Open the main menu. warded to the extension of the PABX *#Q5# O (CLIP). The CLIP evaluation of the SMS Press keys.

  • Page 48: Sms Troubleshooting

    SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting The SMS is played back. 1. The "display call number" feature is not acti- Error codes when sending vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to activate this function (chargeable). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently with- held (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification not 2.

  • Page 49: Operating The Answering Machine Of The Gigaset C595 Base

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base ¤ Operating the answering Change multiple line input: Activation: machine of the Select On or Off to activate/deactivate the answering machine. • Gigaset C595 base Mode: Answer & record, Answer only or The answering machine is operated via the ¢...
  • Page 50 Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base • Recording a personal If the answering machine's memory is full, it will switch to Answer only mode. announcement/advisory message ¤ ¢ ¢ Ì Delete old messages and the answering Announcements ¢...

  • Page 51: Deleting Messages

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base If there are new messages, playback then Marking a message as "new" begins with the first new message. After the A previously played back "old" message is last new message you will hear the end tone displayed as a "new"...

  • Page 52: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base Picking up a call from the Two-way record is indicated on the display by an advisory text and is added to the answering machine answering machine list as a new message.

  • Page 53: Setting The Recording Parameters

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base • Setting the recording Please note: You can configure your telephone so that parameters the first ring is suppressed on all calls ¢ page 46). This means that the time The answering machine has already been selected for call acceptance predetermines preset at the factory.

  • Page 54: Operating When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base Operating when on the move Activating the answering machine ¤ (remote operation) Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answering Enter system PIN.

  • Page 55: Using The Network Mailbox

    Calling Line Identification, the mailbox or the integrated answering network mailbox number will be displayed. machine (Gigaset C595 only) directly. If you accept the call, the new messages are played back. If you do not accept the call, the...

  • Page 56: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Activating/deactivating the Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ Ï ¢ ¢ Eco Mode ¢ You are helping to protect the environment Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ with your Gigaset CS590/CS595. §Change§ Press the display key (³ = on). Reduced energy consumption Status displays By using an energy-saving power supply,...

  • Page 57: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Setting the alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Using several handsets Precondition: The date and time have ¢ Registering handsets already been set ( page 15). Activating/deactivating the alarm You can register up to six handsets to your clock and setting the wake-up time base.

  • Page 58: 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 follows.
  • Page 59 Using several handsets Transferring a call to another either: handset §End§ Press the display key. You are reconnected with the You can transfer an external call to another external participant. handset (connect). Open the list of handsets. §Conference§ Press the display key. The external participant hears All 3 participants are connected hold music if activated...

  • Page 60: Listening In To An External Call

    Using several handsets Listening in to an external call Changing the name of a handset Precondition: The Listening In function must be activated. The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned You are conducting an external call. An inter- automatically on registration.

  • Page 61: Using A Handset As A Room Monitor

    Using a handset as a room monitor Using a handset as a Warning! You should always check the opera- room monitor tion of the room monitor before use. For example, test its sensitivity. Check the connection if you are If the room monitor is activated, a previously diverting the room monitor to an saved destination number is called as soon external number.

  • Page 62: Handset Settings

    Handset settings When the room monitor function is acti- Handset settings vated, the idle display looks as shown below: Ã Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your individual 07:15 Á requirements. INT 1 22 Oct Quick access to numbers and functions Room Monitor...

  • Page 63: Changing The Display Language

    Handset settings Dialling a number/changing Changing the display assignment language Precondition: 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 64: Setting The Display

    Handset settings Setting the display Setting the colour scheme You can set the display to have a dark or light background. Ï Setting the screensaver ¢ ¢ ¢ Display Colour Schemes You can set a picture or the time to be dis- Select Colour Scheme 1 or Colour Scheme 2 played as a screensaver when the handset is §OK§...

  • Page 65: Changing The Speaker/Earpiece Volume

    Handset settings Changing the speaker/ Changing ringtones earpiece volume Volume: You can choose between five volumes (1– 5; e.g. volume 3 = Š) and the "cre- You can set the loudspeaker volume for handsfree talking and the earpiece volume scendo" ringtone (6; volume increases with each ring = ‡).

  • Page 66: Activating/Deactivating Advisory Tones

    Handset settings • 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 67: Setting Your Own Area Code

    Gigaset C59H handset. In order to transfer phone numbers (e.g. in vCards), it is essential that your area code (international and local area code) is saved Changing the Gigaset C595 on the phone. base ringtones Some of these numbers are already preset.

  • Page 68: Repeater Support

    You can change the 4-digit system PIN set on §OK§ press the base (default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit §Yes§ Press the display key. PIN known only by you. Gigaset C595: Setting a system PIN facilitates remote operation of the answering machine ¢ page 53. Ï ¢ ¢...

  • Page 69: Connecting The Base To The Pabx

    Connecting the base to the PABX • Connecting the base to Saving an access code (outside line code) the PABX Precondition: You may have to enter an The following settings are only necessary if access code for external calls in your PABX, your PABX requires them;...

  • Page 70: Setting Pauses

    Connecting the base to the PABX Setting pauses Temporarily switching to tone dialling (DTMF) Changing the pause after line If your PABX still operates with dial pulsing seizure (DP), but you need tone dialling for a con- You can change the length of the pause that nection (e.g.
  • Page 71 Customer Service & Assistance 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

    55) or Set your PABX to tone dialling. reduce the distance between the handset and the base. Gigaset C595 only: 3. The base is not switched on. ¥ No time is specified for a message in the call list.

  • Page 73: Authorisation

    Customer Service & Assistance Exclusion of liability Some displays may contain pixels (pic- ture elements), which remain activated or deactivated. As a pixel is made up of three sub-pixels (red, green, blue), it is possible that pixel colours may vary. This is completely normal and does not indicate an error.

  • Page 74: Warranty

    Customer Service & Assistance Warranty...
  • Page 75 Customer Service & Assistance...
  • Page 76 Customer Service & Assistance Customer Service Hotline Kuwait : 0 6522458737 6522458738...
  • Page 77 Customer Service & Assistance...
  • Page 78 Customer Service & Assistance...
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  • Page 80: Environment

    Environment Environment Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO DECT ( page 55) saves energy and makes an active contribution Our environmental mission towards protecting the environment. statement Disposal We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear social responsibility and are actively com- Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- mitted to a better world.

  • Page 81: Appendix

    When it has fully dried out, you will normally Base power consumption be able to use it again. In standby mode: Specifications Gigaset C590: approx. 1.1 watt Gigaset C595: approx. 1.2 watt Technology: During the call: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) Gigaset C590: approx. 1.0 watt Size: AAA (Micro, HR03) Gigaset C595: approx.

  • Page 82: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix General specifications Writing and editing text The following rules apply when writing text: Each key between Q and O is DECT standard is supported GAP standard is supported assigned several letters and characters. Control the cursor with u v t s No.
  • Page 83 Appendix Writing an SMS/names Setting upper/lower case or digits Press the hash key # briefly to switch Press the relevant key several times to enter from "Abc" mode to "123" and from "123" to letters/characters. "abc" and from "abc" to "Abc" (upper case: If you press and hold a key, the correspond- 1st letter upper case, all others lower case).
  • Page 84 Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset C59H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones Directory for around 150 entries SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasetc59h Gigaset SL78H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (256k colours) Illuminated keypad...
  • Page 85 Accessories Gigaset S67H/S68H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones Directory for around 250 entries Picture CLIP SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket Bluetooth (Gigaset S68H only) Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasetS67H Gigaset SL37H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode...

  • Page 86: Mounting The Base On The Wall

    Mounting the base on the wall Mounting the base on the wall C595: 64 mm C590: 43 mm approx. 5.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle on the wall 21 mm approx. 4 mm...

  • Page 87: Index

    Index Index Auto answer ..... . . Automatic network provider ..... . preselection .
  • Page 88 Index earpiece volume ....Directory ......
  • Page 89 Index Fast access Icon ......... . answering machine alarm clock .
  • Page 90 Index new message icon ......... . playing back .
  • Page 91 Index Playing back Signal tone, see Advisory tones ........announcement (answering .
  • Page 92 Index ......Talk key ..Telephone jack, pin connections Text message, see SMS .

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