Gigaset C300 User Manual
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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: Gigaset C300/C300A/Cs310/Cs310A - Your High-Quality Accessory

    (¢ page 51). Other practical information Transfer the directory from an existing Gigaset handset (¢ page 30), use the shortcut func- tion (¢ page 30) and adjust the colour and contrast of the display to your requirements (¢ page 50).
  • Page 4: Overview

    To change the display language, proceed as by another internal party described on page 49. Gigaset service contact numbers: For personal advice on our range of products and for repairs or guarantee/warranty claims call: Service Centre UK: 08453 6708 12...
  • Page 5: Understanding The Display Icons

    Overview Understanding the display icons The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: Signal strength i (¢ page 16) or Eco Mode+ icon ¼ (¢ page 45) Keypad locked (¢ page 20) Ringer switched off (¢...
  • Page 6: Using The Display Keys

    Using the display keys Other display icons: Connection cannot be established or con- nection interrupted Establishing a connection Connection established Ø ¼ Ú Ø Ü Ú Ø å Ú External call (¢ page 25) Internal call (¢ page 47) Alarm call (¢ page 46) Answering machine Ø...
  • Page 7: Base Overview

    You can use the keys on the base to operate Flashes: at least one new message is present. the integrated answering machine Flashes very quickly: memory is full. (Gigaset C300A/CS310A only), search for ¢ handsets (paging, page 47 and register...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Gigaset C300/C300A/CS310/CS310A – your high-quality accessory . . . 1 Overview ............2 Understanding the display icons .
  • Page 9 Using the incoming message list ..........33 Answering machine list (Gigaset C300A/CS310A only) ......33 Call list .
  • Page 10 Contents Base station settings ..........52 Activating/deactivating music on hold .
  • Page 11: Following Safety Precautions

    ƒ If you give your Gigaset to a third party, make sure you also give them the user guide. Remove faulty bases from use or have them repaired by our Service, as these could interfere with other wireless services.
  • Page 12: Taking The First Steps

    Taking the first steps Taking the first steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset C300/C300A/CS310/CS310A base One power adapter for the base One Gigaset handset Two batteries One battery cover One phone cord One user guide If you have purchased a...
  • Page 13: Setting Up The Base And Charging Cradle (If Included)

    Please note: u Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices. u Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes. Connecting the base ¤ First, connect the telephone jack and insert the cables into the cable ducts.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Charging Cradle (If Included)

    Taking the 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 4.
  • Page 15: Setting Up The Handset For Use

    Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover Warning Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH (¢ page 60), as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed or the batteries could explode.
  • Page 16 ¤ Charge the handset in the base for 8.5 hours. 8.5 hrs Please note The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset C300/C300A/ CS310/CS310A base or charging cradle. ¤ After charging, remove the handset from the base and only replace it when the batteries are fully discharged.
  • Page 17: Setting The Date And Time

    Taking the 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. Please note Depending on your network provider, the date and time may be displayed automatically.
  • Page 18: Battery Charge Status

    Taking the first steps μ Saved The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset automatically reverts to idle status, or returns to the "Settings" menu if the setting was made via the menu. Please note If your phone receives the date and time during calling line display (e.g., via your network provider, a router or PABXs), you can specify whether this data should be copied to your phone:...
  • Page 19: Name Of The Handset

    Your phone is now ready for use! What would you like to do next? Now that you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you can immediately start call- ing – or you can adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important functions.
  • Page 20: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Using the phone Using the control key In the description below, the side of the control key (up, down, right, left) which you have to press in the different operating situ- ations is marked in black, e.g., v for "press the right edge of the control key".
  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Using the phone Using the menus Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels (menu overview, ¢ page 23). Main menu (first menu level) ¤ With the handset in idle status, press the display key §Menu§ or right on the control key v to open the main menu.
  • Page 22: Activating/Deactivating The Handset

    Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone). Activating/deactivating keypad lock Keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone. In idle status, press and hold the hash key (confirmation tone). The keypad lock is switched on or off.
  • Page 23: Understanding The Operating Steps

    Using the phone Understanding the operating steps The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form, for example: ¤ Settings ¤ Eco Mode (³ = on) §Menu§ ¤ This means you should proceed as follows: ¤ Press the key below §Menu§ on the dis- Redial Menu...
  • Page 24 Using the phone ... until the Eco Mode menu item Eco Mode ³ appears. ¤ Press the key below Back §OK§ on the display screen to switch the function on or off (³ = on). ¤ Press the key below §Back§...
  • Page 25: Menu Overview

    Menu overview Menu overview The menu entries are partially subdivided. The page numbers refer to the rel- evant description in the user guide. §Menu§ To open the main menu: press the display key when the phone is in idle mode. Ë...
  • Page 26 Menu overview ¢ page 44 Network Mailbox ¢ page 44 Set Key 1 * Network Mailbox ¢ page 44 Answer Machine Base with answering machine only **) Base with answering machine and number of network mailbox is already entered Ï Settings ¢...
  • Page 27: Making Calls

    (¢ page 50), pressing any key will activate To accept the call, press the talk key c. the backlight. The relevant key function is performed. Gigaset C300A/CS310A: Instead of accept- ing the call, you can also redirect it to the Making an external call answering machine: ¤...
  • Page 28: Number (Or Name) Of Caller

    When you receive a call, the caller's number By default, the number of the caller is shown is displayed on the screen, if the following in the display of your Gigaset telephone. You prerequisites are met. do not have to make any other settings on u Your network provider supports CLIP, CLI.
  • Page 29: Using Handsfree Mode

    The display necessary, contact your provider. shows Microphone is switched off. Additional information on this subject can Press the key again to reactivate be found on the Gigaset homepage at: the microphone. www.gigaset.com/service Specifying automatic Using handsfree mode network provider code...
  • Page 30 Making calls Saving preselection numbers Temporarily cancelling preselection ¤ Settings ¤ Telephony §Menu§ c (press and hold) ¤ ¤ Preselection ¤ Preselection Number ¤ Automatic §Menu§ Preselect off ¤ (dial number) Enter or change the preselec- tion number (call-by-call Permanently deactivating number).
  • Page 31: Using The Directory And Lists

    Call lists betically by surname. Spaces and digits take u Answering machine list first priority. (Gigaset C300A/CS310A only) The sort order is as follows: 1. Space You can create a personalised directory for your own handset. You can also send lists/ 2.
  • Page 32: Another Handset

    Using the directory and lists Managing directory entries Using shortcut keys s ¤ s (Select entry) You can assign directory entries to the keys Q and 2– O: §Menu§ Press the display key. s ¤ q (select entry) ¤ ¤ Shortcut §Menu§...
  • Page 33: Using The Redial List

    Your handset need not be in idle status. u Network mailbox or answering machine Open the address book. list (Gigaset C300A/CS310A only), if your §OK§ Select an entry and press network provider supports this function and fast access is set for the network mail- box (¢...
  • Page 34 New message ... flashes (default setting) or does not flash à ... in the answering machine list when new messages arrive. Please do the (Gigaset C300A/CS310A only) or on following: the network mailbox ¤ Press the key sequence: ™ v ¤ *#Q5#M ...
  • Page 35: Using The Incoming Message List

    – New Call: new missed call. – Old Call: entry already read. Call list – Call recv.: call accepted. – Answer M (Gigaset C300A/CS310A): Prerequisite: Calling Line Identification the answering machine accepted Presentation (CLIP, page 26) the call. A message was left.
  • Page 36: Sending Sms (Text Messages)

    Sending SMS (text messages) §OK§ Sending SMS Press the display key. The SMS is sent. (text messages) Please note u If you are interrupted by an external Your phone is prepared for sending SMS call while writing an SMS, the text is messages.
  • Page 37: Receiving An Sms

    Character Set Display text in the selected character set. New SMS messages are signalled on all Ë Gigaset handsets by the icon (on the dis- play), the flashing message key f and an Deleting the outgoing list ¤ Open the outgoing list and then: advisory tone.
  • Page 38 Sending SMS (text messages) §OK§ Open list with . An entry in the list is dis- Replying to or forwarding SMS played with the number, status (old or new) messages and the date of receipt (example): ¤ Reading an SMS §Menu§...
  • Page 39: Setting Sms Centres

    SMS messages into your phone. You can The CLIP evaluation of the SMS centre receive SMS messages from every SMS serv- number is completed in your Gigaset. ice centre that is entered, provided you have u Depending on your PABX, you may have registered with your service provider.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Sms Problems

    Sending SMS (text messages) Troubleshooting SMS The SMS is played back. problems 1. The "display call number" feature is not acti- vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to activate this Error codes when sending function (chargeable). 2. No agreement is in place between your E0 Calling Line Identification permanently mobile phone operator and your fixed line restricted (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification...
  • Page 41: Operating The Gigaset C300A/Cs310A Base Answering Machine

    Operating the Gigaset C300A/CS310A base answering machine Operating the Recording an announcement ¤ Voice Mail ¤ Announcements §Menu§ Gigaset C300A/CS310A ¤ Record Announcement ¤ Press OK, talk after tone base answering machine §OK§ Press the display key to start the recording.
  • Page 42: Deleting Messages

    Operating the Gigaset C300A/CS310A base answering machine Deleting an announcement Stopping and controlling playback ¤ Voice Mail ¤ Announcements During message playback: §Menu§ ¤ Delete Announcement Pause playback. Press 2 again to resume. §OK§ Press the display key to confirm the prompt.
  • Page 43: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening

    Operating the Gigaset C300A/CS310A base answering machine Accepting 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. You can pick up a call while the answering §End§...
  • Page 44: Setting The Recording Parameters

    Operating the Gigaset C300A/CS310A base answering machine Setting the recording Resetting fast access for the parameters answering machine using key 1 The answering machine has already been preset at the factory. Individual settings can To access the answering machine, simply press and hold the key –...
  • Page 45: Operating When On The Move (Remote Operation)

    Operating the Gigaset C300A/CS310A base answering machine Operating when on the move Activating the answering machine ¤ Phone home and let the phone ring until (remote operation) you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answering Enter system PIN.
  • Page 46: Using The Network Mailbox

    ¤ Network Mailbox (Gigaset C300A/ The following information is only applica- CS310A only) ble when using your handset with a Gigaset C300/CS310 base. If you have reg- istered your handset to a different base, Viewing the network mailbox such as the Gigaset C300A/CS310A, please message refer to your base user guide.
  • Page 47: Eco Dect

    ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Screen icon You are helping to protect the environment Reception strength: with your Gigaset. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to poor Reducing energy consumption – no reception Ð white Eco Mode deactivated Your telephone has a power-saving adapter Ð...
  • Page 48: Using The Handset As An Alarm Clock

    ¤ Alarm Clock ¤ Activation ( §Menu§ = on) Registering the Gigaset handset After you activate the alarm clock, the menu with the Gigaset C300/C300A/ for setting the wake up time opens automat- CS310/CS310A ically. The ¼ icon and wake up time are shown on You must manually register the handset on both the handset (1) and the base (2).
  • Page 49: De-Registering Handsets

    Using multiple handsets Registering other handsets Changing the base You can manually register other Gigaset If your handset is registered to more than handsets and handsets for other devices one base, you can set it to a particular base with GAP functionality as follows.
  • Page 50: Listening In To An External Call (Conference)

    Using multiple handsets Transferring a call to another Listening in to an external call handset/making an internal (conference) consultation call Prerequisite: The Listening in function must You are talking to an external participant be activated. and can call an internal participant at the same time to forward the call or to consult.
  • Page 51: Changing The Name Of A Handset

    Handset settings Internal listening in Handset settings The line is engaged with an external call. Your handset is preset, but you can change Your screen will display information to that the settings to suit your individual require- effect. To listen in to the external call. ments.
  • Page 52: Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer

    Handset settings The screensaver is not displayed in cer- Changing the handsfree/ tain situations, e.g., during a call or if the earpiece volume handset is de-registered. To show the display in idle status, briefly press end call key a. You can set the volume for handsfree mode and earpiece mode to five different levels.
  • Page 53: Setting The Ringer Volume

    Handset settings Setting the ringer volume Settings Ringer off from: / Ringer off until: The ringer volume is the same for all types of Enter time in 4-digit format. ring. Please note In idle status: t ¤ Ringer Volume During this period, you will con- tinue to receive calls from num- Set the volume.
  • Page 54: Restoring The Handset Default Settings

    The base settings are carried out using a reg- Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you istered Gigaset handset. about different activities and statuses. These can be activated and deactivated independ- Changing the Gigaset C300A/ ently of each other: u Advisory Tones CS310A base ringtones u Volume: –...
  • Page 55: Activating Repeater Support

    You can change the 4-digit system PIN set on the base (default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit PIN known only by you. Gigaset C300A/CS310A: Setting a system PIN enables remote operation of the answering machine (¢ page 43). ¤ Settings ¤ System ¤ System PIN...
  • Page 56: Connecting The Base To The Pabx

    Connecting the base to the PABX Connecting the base to 0 = 80 ms; 1 = 100 ms; 2 = 120 ms; 3 = 400 ms; 4 = 250 ms; 5 = 300 ms; the PABX 6 = 600 ms; 7 = 800 ms Setting pauses The following settings are only necessary if your PABX requires them;...
  • Page 57: Customer Service & Assistance

    +353 818 200 033 (6.6561 Ct./Call) Please note that if the Gigaset product is not sold by authorised dealers in the national territory the product may not be fully compatible with the national telephone network. It is clearly spec- ified on the box near the CE mark as well as on the bottom of the base station for which country/ countries the equipment has been developed.
  • Page 58: Questions And Answers

    The phone cord supplied has not been used or has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong your telephone, visit our website at pin connections. www.gigaset.com/service ¥ Please always use the phone cord supplied or for assistance 24/7. ensure that the pin connections are correct The table below contains a list of common when purchasing from a retailer (¢...
  • Page 59: Authorisation

    ¥ Set the system PIN to something other ponents exhibiting defects resulting from than 0000 (¢ page 53). manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Gigaset The answering machine is not recording any Communications shall, at its own option messages/has switched to answer only mode.
  • Page 60: Guarantee Certificate

    Ownership of devices or components within 24 months of purchase, Gigaset replaced by and returned to Gigaset Communications shall, at its own option Communications shall vest in Gigaset and free of charge, either replace the Communications.
  • Page 61: Protecting Our Environment

    Observe the local To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the waste disposal regulations, details of which Gigaset Communications helpdesk on 1850 can be obtained from your local authority. 777 277. This number is also to be found in All electrical and electronic products should the accompanying user guide.
  • Page 62: Appendix

    Handset operating times/charging liquid: times 1. Switch the handset off and remove the This Gigaset can charge batteries up to a batteries immediately. capacity of 1000 mAh. The use of special 2. Allow the liquid to drain from the hand- high-performance batteries or batteries set.
  • Page 63: Writing And Editing Text

    Appendix Base power consumption Pin connections on the telephone jack C300/ C300A/ CS310 CS310A 1 unused In standby mode* approx. approx. 2 unused 0.7 W 0.7 W Base in standby mode ** < 0.4 W < 0.4 W 5 unused During a call approx.
  • Page 64 Appendix Writing an SMS/names ¤ Enter the individual letters/characters by pressing the corresponding key. The characters assigned to the key are shown in a selection line at the bottom left of the screen. The selected character is high- lighted. ¤ Briefly press the key several times in suc- cession to select the required letter/char- acter.
  • Page 65: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset C300H/CS310H handset u Hear whom the call is for with VIP ringtones u High-quality keypad with illumination u 1.7" CSTN colour display u Directory for up to 250 entries...
  • Page 66 Accessories Gigaset S810H handset u Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode u High-quality keypad with illumination u Plus/minus key for simple volume control u 1.8´´ TFT colour display u Bluetooth® and mini USB u Directory for up to 500 vCards...
  • Page 67 Accessories Gigaset SL78H handset u Real metal frame u Modern keypad with high-quality illumination u 2.2" TFT QVGA colour display u Bluetooth® and mini USB u Directory for up to 500 vCards u Talk/standby time of up to 14 h/200 h...
  • Page 68 Gigaset handset and the base. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater Compatibility For more information on handset functions in relation to Gigaset bases, please visit: www.gigaset.com/compatibility Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal injury, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with.
  • Page 69: Mounting The Base On The Wall

    Mounting the base on the wall Mounting the base on the wall C300A/CS310A: 48 mm C300/CS310: 30 mm Approx. 7 mm Mounting the charger on the wall 21.6 mm Approx. 1.3 mm...
  • Page 70: Index

    Index Index Battery ......charging ......display .
  • Page 71 Index Ending a call ......Entry Deactivating ..saving, changing (preselection) .
  • Page 72 Index Locating a handset ....Lock Icon activating/deactivating keypad lock ......alarm clock .
  • Page 73 Index Ringtone ......changing PABX ..... setting volume .
  • Page 74 Index ......Talk key Telephone jack ..... pin connections Text message, see SMS .

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