(¢ page 52). Other practical information Transfer the directory from an existing Gigaset handset (¢ page 31), use the shortcut func- tion (¢ page 31) and adjust the colour and contrast of the display to your requirements (¢ page 50).
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 17) or Eco Mode+ icon ¼ (¢ page 46) Keypad locked (¢ page 21) Ringer switched off (¢...
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 26) Internal call (¢ page 48) Alarm call (¢ page 47) Answering machine Ø...
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 only), search for handsets ¢ (paging, page 48 and register handsets...
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.
Taking the first steps Taking the first steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset C300/C300A 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...
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.
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.
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.
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¤ 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 base or charging cradle. ¤ After charging, remove the handset from the base and only replace it when the batteries are fully discharged.
Taking the 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 Land 4 slowly one after the other. The display for setting languages appears. English English ³...
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.
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:...
Taking the first steps 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.
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".
Using the phone Using the menus Your telephone's functions are accessed via a menu consisting of several levels (menu overview, ¢ page 24). 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.
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.
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...
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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§...
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...
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Menu overview ¢ page 45 Network Mailbox ¢ page 45 Set Key 1 * Network Mailbox ¢ page 45 Answer Machine Base with answering machine only **) Base with answering machine and number of network mailbox is already entered Ï Settings ¢...
(¢ 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: Instead of accepting the call, you can also redirect it to the answering Making an external call machine: ¤...
If By default, the number of the caller is shown necessary, contact your provider. in the display of your Gigaset telephone. You Additional information on this subject can do not have to make any other settings on be found on the Gigaset homepage at: your Gigaset telephone.
With Preselection list. mode Example: During a call and when listening to the Preselection Number 0999 answering machine (Gigaset C300A only), activate or deactivate handsfree mode. With Preselection Press the handsfree key. Without Preselection Each key press switches...
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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).
Call lists betically by surname. Spaces and digits take u Answering machine list first priority. (Gigaset C300A 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.
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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§...
¤ Complete the entry (¢ Saving a number Use Number (as in the directory, ¢ page 31) in the directory, page 30). Gigaset C300A: Message playback is inter- Copy to Directory (¢ Saving a number in rupted during the number transfer from the the directory, page 30) answering machine list.
Network mailbox or answering machine After pressing the message key f, you can list (Gigaset C300A only), if your network see all lists containing messages and the provider supports this function and fast network mailbox list.
– Calls not recorded by the answering machine (Gigaset C300A only) – Call recv.: call accepted. – Answer M (Gigaset C300A): In idle status, you can open the call list by pressing the message key f. the answering machine accepted the call.
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 delivered ready to send SMS call while writing an SMS, the text is messages immediately.
Write and then send or save a new SMS. New SMS messages are signalled on all Ë Use text Gigaset handsets by the icon (on the dis- play), the flashing message key f and an Edit the text of the saved SMS and then send it (¢...
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Sending SMS (text messages) Reading or deleting SMS messages Copying the number to the directory ¤ Open the incoming list, then: Select SMS. Copying the sender's number ¤ Read SMS ¤ Open the incoming list and select the §Menu§ §OK§ Select and press to read the SMS (¢...
If no SMS service centre is entered, the The CLIP evaluation of the SMS centre SMS menu only consists of the entry Service number is completed in your Gigaset. Centres. Enter an SMS service centre u Depending on your PABX, you may have (¢...
Sending SMS (text messages) Activating/deactivating SMS Self-help with errors The following table lists error situations, pos- function sible causes and advice on troubleshooting. If you deactivate the SMS function, you can- You cannot send messages. not send or receive any SMS messages with 1.
Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine Operating the Recording an announcement ¤ Voice Mail ¤ Announcements §Menu§ Gigaset C300A base ¤ Record Announcement ¤ Press OK, talk after tone answering machine §OK§ Press the display key to start the recording.
Operating the Gigaset C300A 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.
Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine Accepting a call from the Activating/deactivating two-way answering machine record You can pick up a call while the answering You can record an external call with the machine is recording or is being operated answering machine.
Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine Setting the recording Changing the language for parameters voice prompt and pre- recorded announcement The answering machine has already been preset at the factory. Individual settings can §Menu§ Open main menu. *#Q5#2 be adjusted using the handset.
Operating the Gigaset C300A 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.
The following information is only applica- only) ble when using your handset with a Gigaset C300 base. If you have registered your handset to a different base, such as Viewing the network mailbox the Gigaset C300A, please refer to your message base user guide.
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 (flashes) – no reception Ð white Eco Mode deactivated Your telephone has a power-saving adapter Ð...
³ ¤ 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- You must manually register the handset on ically.
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.
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.
Handset settings Changing the name of a Setting the display/ handset screensaver The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned You have a choice of four colour schemes automatically upon registration. You can and several different contrasts. You can also change these names.
Handset settings Activating/deactivating auto Changing ringtones answer u Volume: You can choose between five volumes (e.g., volume 2 = ˆ ) and the "cre- If this function is activated, you can simply lift the handset out of the charger without having to press the talk key c when you scendo"...
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Handset settings Setting the ringer melody Anonymous Calls Silent You can set your handset so that it Set different ringer melodies for external doesn't ring for calls where Calling Line calls, internal calls and the alarm clock. Identification has been withheld (not answering machine).The call will only be For internal calls and the alarm clock signalled on the display.
Base station settings tones/battery low tone 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 ringtones...
Base station settings Activating repeater support Gigaset C300A: Setting a system PIN enables remote operation of the answering machine (¢ page 44). With a repeater, you can increase the range ¤ Settings ¤ System ¤ System PIN and signal strength of your base. You will §Menu§...
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;...
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.
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 (¢...
1. You have entered the wrong system PIN. ¥ Enter the system PIN again. We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear 2. The system PIN is still set to 0000. social responsibility and are actively com- ¥ Set the system PIN to something other mitted to a better world.
Appendix Ecological energy consumption Appendix The use of ECO DECT (¢ page 46) saves energy and makes an active contribution Caring for your telephone towards protecting the environment. Disposal Wipe the device with a damp cloth or an antistatic cloth. Do not use solvent or a Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- microfibre cloth.
DECT standard Is supported GAP standard Is supported This Gigaset can charge batteries up to a capacity of 1000 mAh. The use of special No. of channels 60 duplex channels high-performance batteries or batteries Radio frequency range 1880–1900 MHz...
Appendix Pin connections on the telephone Writing an SMS/names jack ¤ Enter the individual letters/characters by pressing the corresponding key. The characters assigned to the key are 1 unused shown in a selection line at the bottom left 2 unused of the screen.
Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset C300H 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...
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Accessories Gigaset S79H handset u Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode u High-quality genuine metal keypad with illumination u Plus/minus key for simple volume control u 1.8" TFT colour display u Mini USB u Directory for up to 500 vCards...
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Room monitor u SMS with up to 640 characters www.gigaset.com/gigasete49h Gigaset repeater The Gigaset repeater can be used to increase the reception range between your Gigaset handset and the base. www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer.
Mounting the base on the wall Mounting the base on the wall C300A: 48 mm C300: 30 mm Approx. 7 mm Mounting the charger on the wall 21.6 mm Approx. 1.3 mm...
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