The handset at a glance ¢ The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status (example) ¢ 2 Charge status of the batteries( page 10) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 16) 4 Message key ( page 26) 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...
If the LED flashes although the answer machine is switched off, it means that there is still at least one new message that has not been played back yet. Gigaset C580 base station 1 Registration/paging key: ¢ Press briefly: Search for handsets (paging), page 36.
Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their contents 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 sta- tion or charging cradle.
First steps First steps Check the package contents one Gigaset C580/C585/ base station, one mains adapter, one Gigaset C58H handset, one phone cord, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide. If you have purchased a model with multiple hand-...
First steps Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included) The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5 °C to +45 °C. ¤ Set up the base station and charging cradles at a central location on a flat, non- slip surface in your house or apartment.
First steps Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug of 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.
First steps Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the pro- tective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by ¢ Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 45).
Page 11
First steps Placing the handset in the base station and registering Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station. ¤ Place handset Place the handset with the display facing into base up in the base station. Menu The handset registers automatically.
Page 12
First steps Initial charging and discharging of batteries The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base station or charg- ing cradle for ten hours. ¤...
Page 13
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. Menu ¤ §Menu§ Press the key below on the display screen to open the main menu.
Page 14
First steps ¤ The active line is marked [...]. Enter Date: Enter day, month and year as an 8-digit number via the handset, e.g. Q [2008.10.01] Q2QQN for 08/10/01. Ç If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom of the control key to toggle between fields.
Page 15
First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, Ð the idle display is shown as in this example. If the answer machine is activated, the answer machine icon × will also be displayed in the 08.10.01 07:15 header.
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 ¢...
Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the following description the side of the control key you need to press for each operation is indicated accordingly, e.g. t for "press the top of the control key". The control key has a number of different functions: When the handset is in idle status Open the directory.
Using the phone Keys on the keypad c / Q / * etc. Press the matching key on the handset. Enter digits or letters. Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key.
Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (confir- mation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on. Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.
Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: ‰ ¢ ¢ ¢ §Menu§ Settings Handset Auto Answer ( = on) means: Menu ¤ §Menu§ Press the display key to open the main menu.
Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). M 2 2 for "Set ringer tone volume". §Menu§ Example: §Menu§...
Making calls §Menu§ Making calls To deactivate the ringer tone, press the display key and select Silent. You can take the call as long as it is displayed on the screen. Making an external call Calling Line Identification External calls are calls using the public tele- phone network.
Making calls Handsfree talking Muting In handsfree mode, instead of holding the You can deactivate the microphone in your handset to your ear you can put it down, for handset during an external call. example on the table in front of you. This §MENU§...
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and Storing a number in the directory ¢ ¢ §Menu§ New Entry lists §OK§ Enter the number and press §OK§ Enter the name and press The options are: Directory Order of directory entries Last number redial list The directory entries are usually sorted in Call history...
Page 26
Using the directory and lists The following functions can be selected with End with , then enter name, such as “IP” Note: Use Number The entry method may differ when using Save or modify a saved number and then dial with c or save as a new entry; to do different IP Cards.
Using the directory and lists Using a number from the directory Opening lists with the message key In some operating situations you can open the directory to copy a number, for example. You can use the message key f to open Your handset need not be in idle status.
Page 28
Using the directory and lists missed calls messages when they have been played back. – unanswered calls and You can scroll through the list with q. – calls not recorded by the answer machine (Gigaset C585 only) List entry The calls list is displayed as follows: Example of a list entry: New Call 01/02...
Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective Saving preselection numbers ¢ ¢ ¢ §Menu§ Settings Base Preselection ¢ calls Preselection Number Enter or edit preselection number (call-by-call number). Automatic network provider §OK§ Press the display key. The entry code (preselection) is saved. Press and hold (idle status).
Making cost-effective calls Displaying the call duration The duration of a call is displayed during the conversation, until about three seconds after the call has ended if you do not replace the hand- set in the base station or charging cradle. Please note The actual duration of the call can vary from that shown by a few seconds.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C585 base station Operating the answer Recording your own announcement ¢ ¢ machine of the §Menu§ Voice Mail Announcements ¢ Gigaset C585 Record Announcement §OK§ Press the display key to start the base station recording.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C585 base station s or 3 Deleting announcements ¢ ¢ Skip to the next message. § § Menu Voice Mail Announcements ¢ Press twice to skip to the next Delete Announcement but one message. §OK§...
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C585 base station Activating/deactivating call Setting the recording time screening You can set the maximum recording time of a message. During recording of a message you can The options are: 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, screen calls via the loudspeaker of the base 3 Minutes or Unlimited.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C585 base station Operating when on the move Activating the answer machine ¤ (remote operation) Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answer Enter system PIN.
With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answer machine (Gigaset C585 only) directly. Gigaset C580: Fast access is set for the net- work mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox.
§Menu§ Alarm Clock Wake up time You are helping to protect the environment Enter the wake-up time in hours with your Gigaset C580/C585. §OK§ and minutes, then press Reduced energy consumption When the alarm clock rings… Your telephone has an energy-saving Alarm repeat after 5 minutes adapter plug and uses less energy.
Using several handsets Manual registration of De-registering handsets Gigaset C58H to Gigaset C580/ C585 Handsets can only be de-registered by reset- ting the base station to its default settings. You must activate manual registration of the This will also reset every other setting ¢...
Handset settings Transferring a call to another Precondition: The Listening in function must be activated. handset/making an internal consultation call Activating/deactivating listening You are talking to an external participant and can call an internal participant at the ¢ ¢ §Menu§ same time to forward the call or to consult.
Handset settings Enter Time: Changing the handsfree/ Enter hours and minutes as 4 digits, e.g. Q M
5 for 07:15 a.m. earpiece volume §OK§ Press the display key You can adjust the volume for handsfree Š talking to one of five settings (1-5, e.g. vol- Changing the display ume 3 = ) and the earpiece volume to...
Handset settings Setting the ringer volume Advisory tones The ringer volume is the same for all types of Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell ring. ¢ ¢ you about different activities and statuses. §Menu§ Settings Audio Settings ¢ The following tones can be activated and Ringer Volume deactivated independently of each other: Or in idle status:...
Base station settings Restoring the handset to the Resetting the system PIN factory settings If you have forgotten the system PIN, you can reset it to the original code 0000 by You can reset any individual settings and resetting the base station to its default set- changes that you have made.
Page 42
Base station settings Resetting the base station via the menu ¢ ¢ ¢ §Menu§ Settings Base Base Reset §OK§ Press the display key to confirm. Resetting the base station using a key on the base station ¤ Disconnect the power cord from the base station.
Connecting the phone to a PABX Connecting the phone to Setting pauses a PABX Changing pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary You can change the length of pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key c when your PABX requires them;...
Customer Care and support Customer Care and Error tone sounds after system PIN prompt. ¥ ¢ You have entered the wrong system PIN. support Reset the system PIN to 0000 ( page 40). Forgotten the system PIN. ¥ ¢ Hotline: 4006 706 007 Reset the system PIN to 0000 ( page 40).
Environment Environment Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO WDCT ( page 35) saves energy and is an active contribution towards Our environmental mission protecting the environment. statement Disposal We at Gigaset Communications GmbH carry social responsibility and are actively Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- engaged in the interests of a better world.
Appendix Appendix We recommend the following battery types, because these are the only ones that guar- antee the specified operating times, full functionality and long service life: Care GP 700 mAh Yuasa Phone 700 mAh Wipe the base station, charging cradle and Yuasa Phone 800 mAh the handset with a damp cloth (do not use Yuasa AAA 800...
Appendix Base station power consumption The first letter of the name of directory entries is automatically capitalised, fol- lowed by lower case letters. In standby condition approx. 1.3 W – Handset in charging cradle Writing an names – Handset outside charging approx.
Mounting the base station to the wall Mounting the base station to the wall C580: 40 mm C585: 46 mm approx. 2.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle to the wall 21 mm approx. 2.5 mm...