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User Manual C590 C595

The handset at a glance

Gigaset C590/C595 / USA-CAN engl / A31008-M2101-R301-1-3S19 / overview.fm / 28.07.2009

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The handset at a glance 1Display in idle state

2Battery charge state (¢page 16)

3Display keys (¢page 20)

4Message key (¢page 34)

Access to missed calls and message lists;

Flashes: new message or new missed call

5End call key, On/Off button

End call, cancel function, go back one menu

level (press briefly), back to idle state (press

and hold), activate/deactivate handset

(press and hold in idle state)

6Pund key

Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in

idle state);

toggles between upper/lower case

and digits

7MUTE key (¢page 28)

Mute the microphone

8Microphone

9FLASH key

- Flashes: Consultation call

- Insert a dialing pause (press and hold)

10 Star key

Ringtone on/off (press and hold);

with an open connection: switch between

dial pulsing/tone dialing (press briefly);

Text input: Open table of special characters

11 Headset connection (¢page 17)

12 Key 1

Dial answering machine (C595 only)/

network mailbox (press and hold)

13 Talk key

Flashes: incoming call;

Accept a call; open redial list (press briefly);

start dialing (press and hold);

14 Speaker key

Switch between earpiece and speaker mode

15 Control key (¢page 19)

16 Signal strength (¢page 16)

Green: Eco Mode activated (¢page 41)

17 Answering machine icon (C595 only)

Answering machine switched on;

Flashes: Answering machine is recording a

message or is being operated by another

internal party

iÃ V

07:15am

INT 1 14 Oct

INT

Display symbols

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Display symbols

The following symbols may display, depending on the settings and the operating state of

your telephone:

Ø«Ú

Signaling

External call (¢page 27)

ØåÚ ØþÚ

Internal call (¢page 43)

Answering machine is

recording (¢page 35)

i Ã ó V

Û 08:00 07:15am

INT 1 14 Oct

Ã™ 

02 10 08

INT

ØðÚ

Anniversary (¢page 32)

ØìÚ

Alarm clock (¢page 41)

Signal strength i(¢page 41)

Answering machine activated (C595 only)

Ringtone switched off (¢page 49)

Battery charging (¢page 16)

Battery charge state (¢page 16)

Alarm switched on and wake-up time (¢page 41)

Current time (¢page 16)

Current day and month (¢page 16)

Name of the handset (¢page 44)

Number of new messages:

uÃon the network mailbox (¢page 34)

u™in the list of missed calls (¢page 34)

uin the list of missed appointments (¢page 34)

The base at a glance

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The base at a glance

You can use the keys on the base to

for handsets (paging) (¢page 42) and

operate the integrated answering

machine (Gigaset C595 only).

Gigaset C595 base

1Registration/paging button

Press briefly: Search for handsets (paging)

¢page 42.

Press and hold: Register handsets and

DECT devices (¢page 42).

2On/Off button

Activating/deactivating the answering ma-

chine.

3Display icon

Lights up: answering machine activate.

The number of saved messages displays.

00 flashes: The answering machine is

recording a new message.

Flashes slowly: There are new messages.

The number of new messages displays.

99 flashes quickly: The answering machine

is full.

During message playback:

4Play/stop key

Play back new messages from answering

machine or cancel playback (press briefly).

Play back new and old messages (press and

hold).

5 Skip to next message (press once) or next

message plus one (press twice).

6 Skip back five seconds (press briefly once),

to skip back to the beginning of the message

(press and hold) or skip back to the previous

message (press twice).

7 Delete current message.

8 Adjust volume during message playback:

÷ = quieter; ø = louder.

While an external call is being signaled:

adjust ringtone volume.

Please note:

If the answering machine is being oper-

ated from a handset or if it is recording

a message (00 flashes), it cannot be

operated from the base.

Gigaset C590 base

Registration/paging button

–Press briefly: Search for handsets (pag-

ing) (¢page 42).

–Press and hold: Register handsets and

DECT devices (¢page 42).

Contents

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Contents

The handset at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Display symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The base at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Contents 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Gigaset C590/C595 – more than just a telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting up the base and charging cradle (if included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the charging cradle (if included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting up the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting up area codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

What would you like to do next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Keys on the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Activating/deactivating the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Activating/deactivating the keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Accepting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the speaker mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Switching to mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the directory and lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Answering machine list (Gigaset C595 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Opening lists with the message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

List of missed appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operating the answering machine on the Gigaset C595 base . 35

Operation via the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Activating/deactivating call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting the recording parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Resetting fast access for the answering machine using key 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Operating when on the move (remote operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Configuring fast access for the network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Viewing the network mailbox message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Setting the alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using several handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

De-registering handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Locating a handset ("Paging") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Changing the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Listening in to an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Changing the name of a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Changing a handset's internal number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using a handset as a room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Quick access to numbers and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Activating/deactivating auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the speaker/earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Activating/deactivating advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Restoring the handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Changing the base ringtones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Activating/deactivating music on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Protecting against unauthorized access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Restoring the base to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting the base to the PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Dialing modes and recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Setting pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Temporarily switching to tone dialing (DTMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Writing and editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

FCC / ACTA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

End-user limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Mounting the base on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Mounting the charging cradle on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Safety precautions

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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 power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base.

Only use the recommended, rechargeable batteries (¢page 54) as this

could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.

Do not charge the handset in the charging unit or base station while the headset

is connected.

The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical

conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.

Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when

speaker mode is activated. You risk serious and permanent damage to your

hearing.

Your phone is compatible with the majority of digital hearing aids on the mar-

ket. However, perfect function with all hearing aids cannot be guaranteed.

The handset may cause an unpleasant humming or whistling noise in hearing

aids or cause them to overload. For assistance, please contact the hearing aid

supplier.

Do not install the base or charging cradle in bathrooms or shower rooms.

The base and charging cradle are not splashproof (¢page 54).

Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard

(e.g. paint shops).

If you give your phone to someone else, make sure you also give them the

user guide.

Please remove faulty bases from use or have them repaired by our Service

department, as they could interfere with other wireless services.

Please note

Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.

Gigaset C590/C595 – more than just a telephone

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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

simple to use.

It can do a whole lot more:

uStore anniversaries such as birthdays in your phone and it will remind you

of them in advance.

uAllocate important people to one of six VIP groups so you can identify impor-

tant calls from the ringtone and the color of the allocated VIP group.

uIf you only want to accept calls when you can see the number, you can set

your phone to only ring when the phone number is transferred.

uYou can assign important numbers to the number keys on your handset.

The number is then dialed by simply pressing the key.

uSet the display to show in large print to increase readability during certain

important situations (e.g. in the directory and in lists).

uSet the menu display to suit your individual requirements so that only the

most important functions (standard mode) or all functions are displayed

(expert mode).

uGigaset Green Home – be environmentally aware when using your phone.

For more information, see www.gigaset.com/customercare.

You can find additional information about your telephone at

www.gigaset.com/gigasetc590.

Have fun using your new phone!

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First steps

Checking the package contents

1one Gigaset C590/C595 base

2one power adapter

3one Gigaset C59H handset

4one phone cord

5two batteries

6one battery cover

7one belt clip

8one user guide

If you have purchased a

model with multiple

handsets the package

should contain one com-

plete set of each of the fol-

lowing items for each addi-

tional handset: battery

sets, battery cover, belt

clip, handset, and charg-

ing cradle 9 with power

adapter J.

345

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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 +41°F to +113°F.

¤Install the base on a level, non-slip surface in a central location in your house

or flat or mount the base or charging cradle on the wall (¢page 65).

The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to

the multitude of different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings,

the occurrence of marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.

Please note:

uNever expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight

or other electrical devices.

uProtect your telephone from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and fumes.

Connecting the base

¤First connect the

power adapter 1.

¤Then connect the

telephone jack 2

and insert the

cables into the

cable ducts.

Please note:

uThe power adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not oper-

ate without electrical power.

uOnly use the power adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on

telephone cables can vary (¢page 55).

Please note

Pay attention to the range of the base.

This is up to 984 feet in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 165 feet

inside buildings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode (¢page 41)

is activated.

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Connecting the charging cradle (if included)

¤Plug the power adapter into the plug

socket 2.

¤Connect the flat plug from the power

adapter 1.

To disconnect the plug from the charger,

press the release button 1 and disconnect

the plug 2.

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Setting up the handset

The display is protected by a plastic film.

Please remove the protective film!

Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover

Warning

Use only rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) UL-approved AAA bat-

teries. Never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries, as this could

result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer

casing of the batteries could be damaged or the batteries could explode.

The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using bat-

teries that are not of the recommended type.

¤Insert the batteries

with the polarity in the

correct directions.

The polarity is indi-

cated in/on the battery

compartment.

¤First insert the battery

cover at the top a.

¤Then press the cover b

until it clicks into place.

o open the battery cover, for

instance to replace the batteries,

insert a coin in the cavity on the

casing and pull the battery cover

upwards.

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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.

¤To remove – using your right

thumb apply pressure to the

centre of the belt clip, push the

fingernail of your left index fin-

ger between the clip and the

casing and lift the clip upwards.

Placing the handset in the base/charging cradle

¤Place the handset in the base/charging cradle with its display facing

forward.

Each handset is registered with the base at the factory. You do not need to com-

plete a registration. To use your handset with a different base or to use addi-

tional handsets with your base register the handset manually (¢page 42).

To charge the batteries, leave the handset in the base/charging cradle.

Please note

Only place the handset in the base/charger included with the handset.

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Initial charging and discharging of the batteries

The correct charge level can only display 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

cradle and do not replace it

until the batteries are fully

discharged.

10 h

Please note

uAfter the first battery charge and discharge you may replace your hand-

set in the base/charging cradle after every call.

uAlways repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the

batteries from the handset and reinsert them.

uThe batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous.

uAfter a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for tech-

nical reasons.

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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.

Date/Time

Date:

10/14/2009

Time:

00:00am

AM/PM Save

¤Press the key below §Time§ on the

display to open the input field.

If you have already set the time and

date, open the input field via the

menu (¢page 26).

The Date/Time submenu displays.

¤The active input position flashes.

Enter the month, day and year as an

8-digit number via the keypad,

e.g. Q4

2QQO for 10/14/2009.

Date/Time

Date:

01/31/2009

Time:

00:00am

AM/PM Save

INT Time

Press the right or left control

key to change the input posi-

tion and correct an entry.

¤Enter the hours and minutes in

4 digit format via the keypad,

e.g. QM5

for 07:15 am.

Change the input position with

the control key if necessary.

¤If necessary, press the AM/PM dis-

play key to change the time setting

from AM to PM.

¤Press down on the control key to switch

to the time input field.

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Display in idle state

After registering the phone and setting the time, the idle display shows as in

this example. If the answering machine is activated, the answering machine

icon Ãdisplays in the header.

Displays

uReception signal between the base and handset:

– good to poor: ÒÑiÐ

–no reception: |

Green: Eco Mode activated (¢page 41)

uBattery charge state:

–yy{{ (empty to full)

–y flashes red: batteries almost empty

–xyx{x{(charging)

uINT 1

Internal name of the handset (¢page 44)

Your answering machine is set with a prerecorded announcement, however,

you can customize that announcement for your own requirements (page 35).

Your phone is now ready to use!

¤Press the key below §Save§ on the dis-

play to confirm your entry.

The display shows Saved. You will hear

a confirmation tone and the handset

automatically returns to idle state

(only if date and time set for first

time).

AM/PM Save

Date/Time

‰

Saved

i Ã V

07:15 am

INT 1 14 Oct

INT Call Lists

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Setting up area codes

Before you can return a call from the Calls list (¢page 33), you must store the

local area code of the area in which your phone is being used. If your phone is

in a multiple area code area, you must also store the extra codes for that area.

Local Area Code

v ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Local Area Code

~Enter the local area code.

§Save§ Press the Display key.

a When the Saved message displays, press and hold to return to idle

state.

Extra Codes

v ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Extra Codes

~Enter the extra code.

§Save§ Press the Display key.

a When the Saved message displays, press and hold to return to idle

state.

Repeat the above steps until all the extra codes have been entered for your

area. A maximum of five (5) extra codes can be stored.

Connecting a headset

After removing the plastic cover, you can connect a

headset to the left-hand side of your telephone with

the 2.5mm jack connector. HAMA and Plantronics

M40, MX100 and MX150 headsets are all suitable.

The headset volume corresponds to the settings for the

handset volume (¢page 48). After using the head-

set, replace the plastic cover to enable optimum sound

in speaker mode.

A compatibility list of tested headsets can be found on the Internet at:

www.plantronics.com/productfinder.

Warning

Do not charge the handset in charging unit or base while the headset is

connected.

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What would you like to do next?

Now you have successfully started your phone, 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 telephones you

should first read the section entitled "Using the phone" (¢page 19).

If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips on

troubleshooting (¢page 53) or contact our Customer Care team (¢page 60).

Information about ... ... go to ...

Setting the ringtone and volume page 49

Setting the earpiece volume page 48

Recording a personal announcement for the answering

machine page 35

Setting Eco Mode page 41

Operating the telephone on a PABX page 52

Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base page 42

Transferring directory entries from existing Gigaset

handsets to new Gigaset handset(s) page 31

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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" or w for "press the center of the

control key".

The control key has a number of different functions:

When the handset is in idle state

s Open the directory.

v Open the main menu.

u Open the list of handsets.

tCall up the menu to set the call volume (¢page 48) of

the handset.

In the main menu

t, s, v or u

Navigate to the required function.

In submenus and lists

t/ s Scroll up/down line by line.

In input fields

Use the control key to move the cursor up t, down s, right v or left u.

Press and hold v or u to move the cursor word by word.

During an external call

s Open the directory.

u Initiate an internal consultation call.

tAdjust the speaker volume for an earpiece and speaker mode.

Functions when pressing the middle of the control key

Depending on the operating situation, the key has different functions.

uIn idle state the key opens the main menu.

uIn submenus, selection and input fields the key takes on the function of

the display keys §OK§, §Yes§, §Save§, §Select§ or §Change§.

Please note

These instructions demonstrate the main menu being opened by pressing

the right of the control key and functions being actuated by pressing the

appropriate display key. However, if you prefer, you can use the control key

as described above.

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Display keys

The functions of the display keys change depending on the particular operating

situation. Example:

Some important display keys:

Open a context-dependent menu.

Confirm selection.

Delete key: delete one character/word at a time from right to left.

Go back one menu level or cancel operation.

Store entry.

Open the redial list.

Forward a call to the answering machine.

Keys on the keypad

c/ Q/ * etc.

Press the matching key on the handset.

~Enter digits or letters.

Correcting incorrect entries

You can fix incorrect characters in the input fields by navigating to the incorrect

entry using the control key. You can then:

uDelete the character by briefly pressing Ñ or delete the word to the left of

the cursor by pressing and holding Ñ.

uInsert characters at the cursor position.

uOverwrite the highlighted (flashing) character, e.g. when entering time and

date.

Back Save Current display key functions.

Display keys

Options

Back

Save

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Menu guidance

You can access your telephone's functions using a menu that has a number

of levels.

The menu display can be extended (Expert mode) or reduced (Standard

mode). Standard mode is the default setting.

Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode are marked in these

instructions with the • icon.

For further information about switching between standard/expert mode see

the menu overview (¢page 25).

Main menu (first menu level)

¤When the handset is in idle state press the right v control key to open the

main menu.

The main menu functions display with icons. The

icon for the selected function is marked in orange

and the name of the associated function appears in

the display's header.

To access a function, i.e. to open the corresponding

submenu (next menu level):

¤Use the control key p to select the required func-

tion and press the display key §OK§.

Briefly press the display key §Back§ or the end call key

a to revert back to idle state.

Submenus

The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists

(as shown on the right).

To access a function:

¤Scroll to the function with the control key q and

press §OK§.

Briefly press the display key §Back§ or the end call key

a to return to the previous menu level/cancel the

operation.

Reverting to idle state

You can revert to idle state from anywhere in the menu as follows:

¤Press and hold the end call key a.

Or:

¤Do not press any key: after 2 minutes the display automatically revert to idle

state.

Settings that have not been saved by selecting the display key §OK§, §Yes§, §Save§ or

§Change§ will be lost

An example of the display in idle state appears on page 16.

Settings

ìÊ

Ì×

ÉÏ

Back OK

Settings

Date/Time

Display

Language

Registration

Telephony

Back OK

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Activating/deactivating the handset

aWith the phone in idle state, 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.

Activating/deactivating the keypad lock

The keypad lock prevents any unauthorized or accidental use of the phone.

#Press and hold the pound key in idle state to activate or deactivate

the keypad lock. You will hear the confirmation tone.

If the keypad lock is activate a warning will be shown when you press a key.

The keypad lock deactivates automatically when you receive a call. It is reacti-

vated when the call is ended.

Please note

When the handset is switched on, an animation of the Gigaset logo dis-

plays for several seconds.

Please note

When the keypad lock is active, you cannot call emergency numbers.

Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated!

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Using this guide

The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form.

Example:

The illustration:

v ¢Ï ¢Display ¢Large Font (³=on)

means:

¤Press right on the control key v

to open the main menu.

¤Use the right, left, down and up

control key p to navigate to the

Settings submenu.

¤Press the display key §OK§ to

confirm your selection.

¤Press down on the control key s

until the Display menu appears on

the display.

¤Press the display key §OK§ to con-

firm your selection.

Settings

Date/Time

Display

Language

Registration

Telephony

Back OK

Settings

ìÊ

Ìï

ÉÏ

Back OK

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Changes are effective immediately

and do not have to be confirmed.

¤Press down on the control key s

until the Large Font menu appears

on the display.

¤Press the display key §Change§ to acti-

vate/deactivate the function.

Display

Screensaver

Large Font ³

Color Schemes

Back Change

Display

Screensaver

Large Font ´

Color Schemes

Back Change

¤Press the key below §Back§ on the dis-

play to jump back to the previous

menu level.

Or:

Press and hold the end call key

a to return to idle state.

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Menu overview

Setting standard or expert mode

The menu display can be extended (Expert mode) or restricted (standard mode). Stand-

ard mode is the active default setting. Settings or functions that are only available in

expert mode are marked in these instructions by the •icon. The icon does not appear on

the handset.

To change these settings:

Select v ¢Ï ¢Menu View ¢Simplified (standard mode) or Complete (expert mode)

¢§Select§ (the active mode is marked with Ø).

Open the main menu: Pressv when the telephone is in idle mode.

¼Alarm Clock ¢page 41

ÊCall Lists

All Calls ¢page 33

Outgoing Calls ¢page 33

Accepted Calls ¢page 33

Missed Calls ¢page 33

ÌVoice Mail

Play Messages Network Mailbox ¢page 40

Answering Machine * ¢page 35

Activation * ¢page 35

Announcements * Rec. Announcement * ¢page 35

Play Announcement * ¢page 35

Del. Announcement * ¢page 35

•Rec. Advisory Msg. * ¢page 35

•Play Advisory Msg. * ¢page 36

•Del. Advisory Msg. * ¢page 36

•Recordings * ¢page 38

•Call Screening * ¢page 38

•Network Mailbox ** ¢page 40

•Set Key 1 * Network Mailbox ¢page 40

Answering Machine ¢page 40

* Only base with answering machine

** Only base without answering machine

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ÏAudio Settings

Handset Volume ¢page 48

•Advisory Tones ¢page 50

Ringtones(Handset) ¢page 49

Ringtones (Base) ¢page 51

•Music on Hold ¢page 51

ÉAdditional Features

Room Monitor ¢page 45

ÏSettings

Date/Time ¢page 15

Display Screensaver ¢page 47

Large Font ¢page 48

Color Schemes ¢page 48

•Backlight ¢page 48

Language ¢page 47

Registration Register Handset ¢page 42

De-reg. Handset ¢page 42

Select Base** ¢page 43

•Telephony Auto Answer ¢page 48

Listening In ¢page 44

Dialing Mode ¢page 52

Flash ¢page 52

Local Area Code ¢page 17

Extra Codes ¢page 17

•System Handset Reset ¢page 50

Base Reset ¢page 51

System PIN ¢page 51

Menu View Simplified ¢page 25

Complete ¢page 25

Eco Mode Eco Mode ¢page 41

** Only appears when multiple bases are available

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Making calls

Making an external call

External calls are calls using the public tel-

ephone network.

~c Enter the number and press

the talk key.

Or:

c~ Press and hold the talk key

c and then enter the

number.

You can cancel the dialing operation with

the end call key a.

While the call is in progress, the duration

of the call displays.

Ending a call

aPress the end call key.

Accepting a call

The handset indicates an incoming call in

three ways: by ringing, by a display on the

screen and by the flashing talk key c.

You can accept the call by:

¤Pressing the talk key c.

¤Pressing the speaker key d.

¤Gigaset C590 only: Press the display key

§Accept§.

¤Gigaset C595 only: Press the display key

Ô to divert the call to the answering

machine (¢page 37).

If the handset is in the base/charging cra-

dle and the Auto Answer function is acti-

vated (¢page 48), the handset automat-

ically answers the call when you remove it

from the charging cradle.

To deactivate the ringtone, press the

§Silence§ display key. You can accept the call

as long as it displays on the screen.

Using Caller ID

Caller ID (CID) and Caller Name ID (CNID)

are optional subscription services pro-

vided by your telephone service provider.

These features supply incoming caller

identification information that displays on

your handset.

Call display with Caller ID/ Name

If the caller's number is saved in your

directory, the caller's displays.

1 Ringtone icon

2 Caller name or number

Please note

dialing with the directory

(¢page 29), calls list (¢page 33)

and redial list (¢page 32) saves

you from repeatedly keying in phone

numbers. Ø«Ú

9725551234

Accept Silence

Gigaset C590

Gigaset C595

Ø«Ú

9725551234

àSilence

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The following displays in place of the

number:

uExternal, if no number is transmitted.

uUnavailable, if the caller has not

requested Calling Line Identification

(CID).

Display with CID

If you have CID, then the name that is reg-

istered with your network provider for the

caller's number will also display. If the

number of the caller is stored in your

directory, the corresponding directory

entry replaces the CID display.

1 Caller's number

2 Caller’s name

The display shows:

uExternal, if no number is transmitted.

uUnavailable, if the caller has not

requested Calling Line Identification

(CID).

Using the speaker mode

In speaker mode, instead of holding the

handset to your ear you can put it down,

for example on the table in front of you.

This allows others to participate in the call.

Activating/deactivating speaker mode

Activating while dialing

~d Enter the number and press

the speaker key.

¤You should inform your caller before

you use the speaker function so that

they know someone else is listening.

Switching between earpiece and speaker

mode

dPress the speaker key.

During a call and when listening to the

answering machine (Gigaset C595 only),

activate or deactivate speaker mode.

To place the handset in the base/charging

cradle during a call:

¤Press and hold the speaker key d

while placing the handset in the base.

For instructions on how to adjust the

speaker volume (¢page 48).

Switching to mute

You can deactivate the microphone in

your handset during an external call.

hPress key to mute the handset.

The display shows Microphone

is off.

Press the key again to reacti-

vate the microphone.

Ø«Ú

9725551234

Anna Fielding

Accept Silence

Please note

If the telephone is muted the only keys

that will function on the handset are

the mute key h and the end-call key

a. .

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Using the directory and lists

The options are:

uDirectory

uRedial list

uCall lists

uList of missed appointments

uAnswering machine list

(Gigaset C595 only)

You can create a personalized directory for

your own individual handset. You can also

send lists/entries to other handsets

(¢page 31).

directory

You can copy numbers displayed in a list,

e.g. the calls list or the redial list, to the

directory.

If you have CID, the first 16 characters of

the transmitted name are also copied to

the Last Name line.

A number displays:

§Options§ ¢Copy to Directory

¤Complete the entry (¢page 29).

Gigaset C595 only: Message playback is

interrupted during the number transfer

from the answering machine list.

Copying a number or e-mail address

from the directory

In some operating situations, you can

open the directory to copy a number or

e-mail address, for example. Your handset

need not be in idle state.

¤Depending on the operating situation,

open the directory with s or Ó.

qSelect entry (¢page 30).

Saving an anniversary in the directory

For each number in the directory, you can

save an anniversary and specify a time

at which a reminder call should be made

on the anniversary (the default setting

Anniversary: Off).

s ¢s (Select entry)

§View§ §Edit§ Press the display keys one after

the other.

sScroll to the Anniversary line.

vSelect On.

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¤Change multiple line input:

Anniversary Date

Enter month/day/year in 8-digit format.

Anniv. (Time)

Enter the hour/minute for the reminder

call in 4-digit format.

Anniv. (Signal)

Select the type of signal for the

reminder.

§Save§ Press the display key.

Deactivating anniversaries

s ¢s (Select entry)

§View§ §Edit§ Press the display keys one after

the other.

sScroll to the Anniversary line.

vSelect Off.

§Save§ Press the display key.

Reminder call on an anniversary

When the handset is in idle state, a

reminder call is shown in the handset dis-

play and indicated by the selected ring-

tone.

You can:

§Off§ Press the display key to

acknowledge and end the

reminder call.

If you are on a call at the time of the

reminder, call is indicated on the handset

with a single advisory tone.

Anniversaries that are indicated during a

call and that are elapsed are entered in the

Missed Alarms list (¢page 34).

Redial list

The redial list contains the twenty num-

bers last dialed with the handset

(max. 32 digits each). If one of the num-

bers is in the directory, the corresponding

name displays.

Manual redial

cPress the key briefly.

sSelect entry.

cPress the talk key again.

The number is dialed.

When a name displays, you can display the

corresponding phone number by pressing

the display key §View§.

Managing entries in the redial list

cPress the key briefly.

sSelect entry.

§Options§ Open menu.

The following functions can be selected

with q:

Copy to Directory

Copy an entry to the directory

(¢page 31).

Display Number

(as in the directory, page 30)

Delete Entry (as in the directory, page 30)

Delete All (as in the directory, page 31)

Please note

You must specify a time for reminder

calls. if you select a visual signal, a time

is automatically set to “12.00 am“

regardless of you select Anniversary

melody or “Optical only“ .

ØðÚ

Miller,

Frank

Off

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Answering machine list

(Gigaset C595 only)

You can use the answering machine list

to listen to the messages that have been

recorded on the answering machine.

Call lists

Prerequisite: Caller ID service subscrip-

tion (CID, ¢page 27)

Your telephone stores various types of

calls:

uAccepted calls

uOutgoing calls

uMissed calls

uCalls recorded by the answering

machine (Gigaset C595 only)

You can view each type of call separately

or view an overview of all calls. Each call

record contains the last 20 numbers in its

category.

When in idle state, open the call lists by

selecting the §Calls§ display key or via the

menu:

v ¢Ê

List entry

New messages display at the top.

An example of list entries:

uList type (appears in the heading)

uState of entry

Bold: New entry

uNumber or name of caller

uDate and time of call (if set,

¢page 15)

uType of entry:

– Accepted calls ( › )

– Missed calls ( ™)

– Outgoing calls ( š )

– Calls recorded by the answering

machine (Ã, Gigaset C595 only)

Press the talk key c to return the calls

selected.

Select the §View§ display key to access addi-

tional information, including, for exam-

ple, the number linked to the name. If you

have CID, then the name and town that is

registered with your network provider for

the calling number will be displayed. If the

name and town are not shown, it means

that the caller has not requested CID or

that CID has been withheld.

Select the §Options§ display key to select the

following options:

Copy to Directory

Copying a displayed number to the

directory.

Delete Entry

Delete selected entry.

Delete All

Delete all entries.

When you quit the call lists, all entries are

set to the state "old", i.e. the next time you

open the call the list they will no longer

appear in bold.

All Calls

™ Frank

10/14/09, 5:40pm

š 9725551234

10/14/09, 5:32pm

™ ...15125551234

10/14/09, 5:07pm

View Options

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Opening lists with the

message key

You can use the message key f to open

the following list selection:

uAnswering machine list (Gigaset C595

only) or network mailbox, if your net-

work provider supports this function

and a shortcut is set for the network

mailbox (¢page 40).

uList of missed calls (¢page 33)

uList of missed appointments

(¢page 34)

An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new

message arrives in a list. The f key

flashes (it goes off when the key is

pressed). In idle state, the display shows

an icon for the new message:

The number of new entries displays under

the corresponding icon.

After pressing the message key f you

will see all the lists that contain messages

and the network mailbox list.

Lists containing new messages are at the

top of the list and are marked in a bold

font.

Select a list with q. To open, press §OK§.

List of missed appointments

Missed anniversaries (¢page 31) are

saved in the Missed Alarms list if:

uYou do not accept an anniversary.

uThe anniversary was signaled during

a phone call.

uThe handset is deactivated at the time

of the anniversary.

uOpen the list by pressing the messages

key f (¢page 34).

Each entry is shown with

uNumber or name

uDate and time

The most recent entry is at the top of the

list.

Press the display key §Delete§ to delete the

selected entry.

Each list may contain a maximum of 10

entries. If 10 entries are already stored in

the list, the next appointment reminder

will delete the oldest entry.

Icon New message...

Ã ... in the answering machine list

(Gigaset C595 only) or on the

network mailbox

™ ... in list of missed calls

 ... in the Missed Alarms list:

Please note

If calls are saved in the network mail-

box, you will receive a message if the

appropriate settings have been made

(see your network provider user

guide).

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Operating the answering

machine on the

Gigaset C595 base

The answering machine is operated via

the handset, the keys on the base

(¢page 3) or by remote operation (from

another telephone/mobile phone). You

can record your own announcement mes-

sage or advisory message via the handset.

Answering machine mode

You can use the answering machine in

three different modes.

uIn Answer & Record mode, the caller

hears the announcement and can then

leave a message.

uIn Answer only mode, the caller hears

your announcement but cannot leave a

message.

uIn Alternating mode you can activate the

answer and record mode for a set

period, outside this period the caller

will hear the advisory message.

Operation via the handset

The handset speaker activates automati-

cally if you receive an audible prompt or

message while operating the answering

machine. You can turn it off with the

speaker keyd.

Activating/deactivating and setting the

answering machine mode

You can choose between Answer & Record,

Answer only and Alternating.

v ¢Ì ¢Activation (μ=on)

§Edit§ Press the display key.

¤Change multiple line input:

Activation:

Select On or Off to activate/deactivate

the answering machine.

Mode:

Answer & Record, Answer only or

select Alternating.

If the Alternating mode is selected:

Record from:

Enter hours/minutes for the start of the

period in 4-digit format.

(The time must be set on the phone

beforehand.)

Record until:

Enter hours/minutes for the end of the

period in 4-digit format.

§Save§ Press the display key.

When you switch the answering machine

on, the remaining memory time is

announced. If the time has not yet been

set an appropriate announcement is made

(Set time ¢page 15). The Ã icon

appears in the display. The LED display

lights up on the base (¢page 3).

The phone is supplied with pre-recorded

announcements for answer and record

mode and for advisory only mode. If a

personal announcement has not been

recorded, the relevant pre-recorded

announcement is used.

If the messages memory is full and

Activation: On is selected, saving

is interrupted and you will receive an

instruction to delete old messages.

Recording a personal

announcement/advisory message

v ¢Ì ¢Announcements

¢Rec. Announcement / Rec. Advisory Msg.

§OK§ Press the display key to start

the recording.

You hear the ready tone (short tone).

¤Now say your announcement (at least

3 seconds).

§End§ Press the display key to end

the recording.

Cancel recording with a or §Back§.

Restart the recording with §OK§.

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After recording, the announcement plays

back for you to check. You can re-record

the announcement with §New§.

Please note:

uRecording ends automatically if the

maximum recording time of 100 sec-

onds is exceeded or there is a break in

speech for more than 2 seconds.

uIf you cancel the recording, the pre-

recorded announcement is used again.

uIf the answering machine's memory is

full, it switches to Answer only mode.

¤Delete old messages and the

answering machine automatically

switches back to Answer & Record

mode. Repeat the recording if

required.

Playing back announcements/

advisory messages

v ¢Ì ¢Announcements

¢Play Announcement / Play Advisory Msg.

If you have not recorded a personal

announcement, the relevant pre-recorded

announcement plays.

Record a new announcement while play-

ing back the announcement:

§New§ Press the display key.

If the answering machine's memory is full,

it switches to Answer only mode.

¤Delete old messages and the answering

machine will automatically switches

back to Answer & Record mode. Repeat

the recording if required.

Deleting announcements/

advisory messages

v ¢Ì ¢Announcements

¢Del. Announcement / Del. Advisory Msg.

§Yes§ Press the display key to con-

firm the prompt.

After deleting your announcement, the

relevant pre-recorded announcement is

used again.

Playing back messages

The date and time of each message is

logged (if this function has been set,

¢page 15) and displayed during the

playback. If Calling Line Identification

(CID) activates, the caller's number or

name displays. If the caller's number is

saved in the directory, its name displays.

Playing back new messages

New messages that have not yet been

heard are indicated in the display with a

symbol and number:

The fkey on the handset and the display

on the base flashes. The number of new

messages is shown on the base.

fPress the message key.

Ans. Machine:

Select and press §OK§.

If there are new messages, playback then

begins with the first new message. After

the last new message plays you will hear

the end tone and an announcement about

how much recording time remains.

If the message was saved with the date

and time, you will hear an appropriate

announcement before playback begins.

Playing back old messages

You can listen to old messages if there are

no more new messages. Begin playback as

described under "Playing back new mes-

sages".

After the entry time and date have been

played back (after approx. 3 seconds) a

new message assumes the state "old".

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Stopping and controlling playback

During message playback:

2 Pause playback. Press 2

again to resume.

Or:

§Options§ Open menu.

you can press §OK§ or key 2.

t or

Go to the start of the current

message.

Press twice to go back to the

previous message.

s or 3Skip to next message.

Press twice to skip to the next

but one message.

If playback is interrupted for over a

minute, the answering machine returns to

idle state.

Marking a message as "new"

When a recorded message has been

played back, the state automatically

reverts to "old." To change the message

state to "new":

During message playback:

*Press the star key.

Or:

§Options§ Open menu.

Mark as New

Select and press §OK§.

An announcement informs you of the

message's new state.

Playback of the current message is can-

celled. Playback of next message starts, if

applicable.

The f key on the handset flashes after

you go back to Idle (not when you are lis-

tening answering machine messages).

Copying the phone number of a message

to the directory

During playback or pause:

§Options§ ¢Copy to Directory

¤Complete the entry (¢page 31).

Deleting messages

You can either delete all old messages at

one time or individually.

Deleting all old messages

During playback or pause:

§Options§ ¢Delete Old List

Select and press §OK§.

§Yes§ Press the display key to con-

firm the prompt.

Deleting individual old messages

During playback or pause:

§Delete§ Press the display key.

Or:

you can press Q

Picking up a call from the answering

machine

You can pick up a call while the answering

machine is recording or is being operated

via remote operation:

c/ §Accept§

Press the talk or display key.

Recording stops and you can speak to the

caller.

If 2 seconds of the call have already been

recorded when you pick it up, the call dis-

plays as a new message. The f key on

the handset flashes.

You can answer the call even if it is not sig-

naled on the handset.

Diverting an external call to the

answering machine

You can divert an incoming external call to

the answering machine even if it is deacti-

vated.

Prerequisite: Sufficient memory space

must be available on the answering

machine.

An external call is signaled on the handset:

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ÔSelect display key.

The answering machine immediately

starts in recording mode and records the

call. The time set for the ring delay

(¢page 38) is ignored.

Activating/deactivating two-way

record

You can record an external call with the

answering machine.

¤Inform the caller that the call is being

recorded.

§Options§ Open menu.

Two-way Record

Select and press §OK§.

Two-way record is indicated on the display

by an advisory text and is added to the

answering machine list as a new message.

§End§ Press the display key to stop

two-way record.

The maximum recording time depends on

the memory available on the answering

machine. If the memory is full, you will

hear an end tone, the recording is

aborted. The call recorded up to that point

is listed in the answering machine list as a

new message.

Activating/deactivating call

screening

While a message is recording, you can

screen calls via the speaker of the base

and registered handsets.

Permanently activating/deactivating call

screening

v ¢Ì ¢Call Screening

¢Handset / Base (³=on)

§Change§ Select display key to activate/

deactivate the function.

Call screening can be simultaneously acti-

vated on the base and handset.

Deactivating call screening for the current

recording

You can deactivate the function on the

handset during the recording.

§Silence§ Press the display key.

Setting the recording

parameters

The answering machine has already been

preset at the factory. Individual settings

can be adjusted using the handset.

v ¢Ì ¢Recordings

¤Change multiple line input:

Length:

Maximum recording time. Select 1 min.,

2 min., 3 min. or Maximum. The default is

3 min.

Quality:

Select recording quality Long Play or

High. If the quality set to high , the max-

imum recording time is reduced. The

default is long play.

Ring Delay:

When the answering machine should

accept a call select: Immediately, 10 sec.,

18 sec., 30 sec. or Auto. The default is 18.

sec.

§Save§ Press the display key.

Information about call acceptance

In Auto mode, the following applies to

ring delay:

uIf there are no new messages, the

answering machine accepts a call after

18 seconds.

uIf new messages are present, the

answering machine accepts a call after

10 seconds.

When operating remotely (¢page 39) if

the answering machine does not "pick up"

the call in approx. 15 seconds there are no

new messages (otherwise the answering

machine would already have accepted

your call). There are no call charges if you

hang up before the answering machine

picks up.

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Changing the language for voice

prompt and pre-recorded

announcement

v Open the main menu.

*#Q5#2

Enter digits and press

Q§OK§ To set English.

§OK§ To set French.

2§OK§ To set Spanish.

Resetting fast access for the

answering machine using key 1

By default, key  has been assigned for

fast access to the integrated answering

machine. However, if you have set the net-

work mailbox for fast access (¢page 40),

you can reset this setting.

v ¢Ì ¢Set Key 1

Answering Machine

Select and press §OK§.

After selecting the answering machine,

press and hold key . You will be con-

nected directly.

The setting for fast access applies to all

registered handsets.

Operating when on the move

(remote operation)

You can check and activate your answer-

ing machine from any other telephone

(hotel, pay phone etc.),.

Prerequisite:

uYou have set a system PIN other than

0000 (¢page 51).

uThe phone you are using for remote

operation has tone dialing (DTMF),

i.e. you hear different tones when you

press the keys. Alternatively, you can

use a code transmitter (available from

aretailer).

Calling the answering machine and

playing back messages

~ Dial your own number.

9~ When you hear your

announcement, press 9 and

enter the system PIN.

A message plays telling you if any new

messages have been recorded, then the

messages now play back. You can now

operate the answering machine with the

keypad.

Use following keys to operate the answer-

ing machine:

A Press once to return to the

start of the current message.

Press twice to go back to the

previous message.

B Press once to stop playback.

Press again to resume.

3 Go to the next message.

0 Delete current message.

Activating the answering machine

¤Phone home and let the phone ring

until you hear: "Please enter PIN".

~ Enter system PIN.

Your answering machine is activated. It

tells you how much memory time is left.

The messages are now played back.

The answering machine cannot be deacti-

vated remotely.

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Using the network mailbox

The network mailbox is your network pro-

vider's answering machine within the net-

work. You cannot use the network mail-

box unless you have requested it from

your network provider.

Configuring fast access for

the network mailbox

With fast access, you can dial the network

mailbox or the integrated answering

machine (Gigaset C595 only) directly.

Gigaset C590: Fast access is preset for the

network mailbox. You only need to enter

the number of the network mailbox.

Gigaset C595: The integrated answering

machine is preset for fast access. You can

configure the network mailbox instead.

Ask your network provider for further

information.

Configuring fast access for the network

mailbox and entering the network mailbox

number

Gigaset C595 only:

v ¢Ì ¢Set Key 1

Network Mailbox

Select and press §Select§

(Ø=selected).

Gigaset C590 only:

v ¢Ì ¢Network Mailbox

Then:

~Enter the number for the net-

work mailbox.

§Save§ Press the display key.

The fast access setting applies to all

Gigaset C59H handsets.

Calling the network mailbox

Press and hold. You are con-

nected directly to the network

mailbox.

dPress the speaker key d if

required. You will hear the net-

work mailbox announcement.

Viewing the network mailbox

message

When a message is recorded to the net-

work mailbox, you receive a call from the

network mailbox. If you have requested

Calling Line Identification (CID), the net-

work mailbox number displays. If you

accept the call, the new messages are

played back. If you do not accept the call,

the network mailbox number is saved in

the missed call list and the message key

flashes (¢page 34).

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ECO DECT

You are helping to protect the environ-

ment with your Gigaset C590/C595.

Reduced energy consumption

Your telephone has a power-saving

adapter plug and uses less power.

Reducing radiation

The radiation from your telephone is

reduced automatically:

uThe handset's transmission power is

reduced depending on the distance to

the base.

uThe transmission power on the base is

reduced to virtually zero when only one

handset is registered and the handset is

in the base.

You can reduce the radiation from the

handset and base even more by using

Eco Mode:

uEco Mode

80% transmission power reduction of

the base in standby and talk mode.

Activating/deactivating the Eco Mode

v ¢Ï ¢Eco Mode ¢Eco Mode

§Change§ Press the display key

(³=on).

State displays

Setting the alarm clock

Prerequisite: The date and time have

already been set (¢page 15).

Activating/deactivating the alarm

clock and setting the wake-up time

v ¢Alarm Clock

¤Change multiple line input:

Activation:

Select On or Off.

Time:

Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit for-

mat. Use the display key to select AM or

PM.

Volume:

Use the right and left arrows on the

control key to set the volume.

Melody:

Select the melody to play as the alarm

signal.

§Save§ Press the display key.

In idle state, the ¼ icon and wake-up

time display.

A wake-up call is signaled on the display

and with the selected melody

(¢page 2). The wake-up call sounds for

60 seconds. If a key is not pressed, the

wake-up call repeats twice at five minute

intervals and then switched off.

During an active call, the wake-up call is

only signaled by a short tone.

Deactivating the wake-up call/

repeating after a pause (snooze mode)

Prerequisite: A wake-up call is sounding.

§Off§ Press the display key. The

wake-up call is deactivated.

Or:

§Snooze§ Press the display key or any

key. The wake-up call is deacti-

vated and then repeated after

5 minutes. After the second

repetition the wake-up call is

deactivated completely.

Display icon

ÒÑiÐ

|

Signal strength:

– good to poor

– no signal

Ðwhite Eco Mode deactivated

Ðgreen Eco Mode enabled

Please note

Activating Eco Mode reduces the

range of the base.

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Using several handsets

Registering handsets

You can register up to six handsets to your

base.

A Gigaset C59H handset can be registered

on up to four bases.

Manually registering the Gigaset C59H

on Gigaset C590/C595

You must manually activate registration

of the handset on both the handset and

the base.

When the registration process has com-

pleted successfully, the handset returns to

idle state. The handset's internal number

is shown in the display e.g. INT 1. If not,

repeat the procedure.

On the handset

if the handset is not registered to any

base.

§Register§ Press the display key.

The handset is already registered to a

base:

v ¢Ï ¢Registration

¢Register Handset

A message displays that a search for a base

that is ready for registration is being car-

ried out.

~If required, enter the system

PIN for the base and press §OK§.

If the handset is already registered to more

than one base:

sSelect the base, e.g. Base 3 and

press §OK§.

On the base

Within 60 seconds press and hold the reg-

istration/paging button on the base

(¢page 3) (for approx. 3 seconds).

Registering other handsets

You can register other Gigaset handsets

and handsets for other devices with GAP

functionality as defined below.

On the handset

¤Start to register the handset as

described in its user guide.

On the base

Press and hold the registration/paging

button on the base (¢page 3) (for

approx. 3 sec.).

De-registering handsets

You can de-register any other registered

handset from any registered Gigaset C59H

handset.

v ¢Ï ¢Registration

¢De-reg. Handset

sSelect the handset you wish to

deregister and press §OK§.

(The handset you are currently

using is highlighted with <).

~Enter the current system PIN

and press §Save§.

§Yes§ Press the display key.

Locating a handset ("Paging")

You can locate your handset using the

base.

¤Briefly press the registration/paging

button on the base (¢page 3).

¤All handsets will ring simultaneously

("paging"), even if the ringtones are

deactivated.

Ending paging

¤Briefly press the registration/paging

button on the base or press the talk key

c on the handset.

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Changing the base1

If your handset is registered to more than

one base, you can set it to a particular

base or to the base that has the best

reception (Best Base).

v ¢Ï ¢Registration ¢Select Base

sSelect one of the registered

bases or Best Base and press

§Select§.

Making internal calls

Internal calls to other handsets registered

on the same base are free.

Calling a specific handset

uInitiate internal call.

~Enter the number of the hand-

set to call.

Or:

uInitiate internal call.

s Select handset to call.

cPress the talk key .

Calling all handsets ("group call")

u Initiate internal call.

*Press the star key.

Or:

Call All Select menu option and

cPress the talk key .

All handsets are called.

Ending a call

a Press the end call key.

Transferring a call to another handset

You can transfer an external call to

another handset (connect).

u Open the list of handsets.

The external participant hears

„on-hold“ music if that feature

is set (¢page 51).

sSelect a handset or Call All and

press §OK§.

When the internal participant answers:

¤If necessary, announce the external

call.

a Press the end call key.

The external call is transferred to the other

handset.

If the internal participant does not answer

or the line is busy, press the display key

§End§ to return to the external call.

When transferring a call you can also press

the end call key a before the internal

participant answers. Then, if the internal

participant does not answer or the line is

busy, the call will automatically return to

you.

Internal consultation/conference calls

If you are on an external call you can call

an internal participant at the same time

for consultation or hold a conference call

between all 3 participants.

When you are conducting an external

call:

u Open the list of handsets.

The external participant hears

„on-hold“ music if that feature

is set (¢page 51).

sSelect the handset and press

§OK§.

You are connected to the inter-

nal participant.

When you have completed the consulta-

tion call:

§End§ Press the display key.

You are reconnected with the

external participant.

1this feature is only available if multiple

bases are within range and registered.

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Or:

§Conference§ Press the display key.

All 3 participants are con-

nected with each other.

Ending a conference call

a Press the end call key.

If an internal participant presses the end

call key a, the other handset remains

connected to the external participant.

Accepting/rejecting call waiting

If you receive an external call during an

internal call, you will hear the call waiting

tone (short tone). The caller's number or

name will appear in the display if Calling

Line Identification (CID) is enabled.

Ending an internal call, accepting an

external call

§Accept§ Press the display key.

The internal call is ended. You are con-

nected to the external caller.

Rejecting the external call

§Reject§ Press the display key.

The call waiting tone is turned off. You

remain connected with the internal partic-

ipant. The ringtone can still be heard on

other registered handsets.

Listening in to an external call

Prerequisite: The Listening In function

must be activated.

When you are conducting an external call,

an internal participant can listen in on this

call and take part in the conversation. All

participants are made aware of the "listen-

ing in" by a signal tone.

Activating/deactivating

listening in

v ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Listening In

Press §Change§ to activate/deactivate the

function (³=on).

Internal listening in

The line is engaged with an external call,

the handset screen displays information to

that effect. To listen to the external call.

c Press and hold the talk key .

You can listen in to the call. All participants

hear a signal tone. During this time, this

handset displays the Conference message

and it is not possible to dial another

number from this handset.

Ending listening in

a Press the end call key.

All participants hear a signal tone.

If the first internal participant presses the

end call key a, the handset that has

"listened in" remains connected to the

external participant.

Changing the name of a handset

The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are

assigned automatically on registration.

You can change these names. The name

must be no more than 10 characters. The

changed name displays in every handset

list.

uOpen the list of handsets. Your

own handset is indicated by f.

sSelect the handset.

§Options§ Open menu.

Rename

~Enter the new name.

§Save§ Press the display key.

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Changing a handset's internal

number

A handset is automatically assigned the

lowest free number when it is registered.

If all six slots are occupied, if the assigned

to slot 6 is in idle mode, the new entry

overwrites the existing handset definition.

You can change the internal number of all

registered handsets (1–6).

uOpen the list of handsets. Your

own handset is indicated by f.

§Options§ Open menu.

Assign Handset No.

Select and press §OK§.

rSelect number. All of the pos-

sible numbers: 1,2,3,4,5,6 dis-

play.

§Save§ Press the display key to save

the input.

Using a handset as a

room monitor

If the room monitor is activated, a previ-

ously saved destination number is called

as soon as a set noise level is reached. You

can save an internal or external number in

your handset as the destination number.

All of the handset keys are deactivated,

with the exception o display keys and con-

trol key.

The room monitor call to an external

number is terminated after approximately

90 seconds. If the internal handset

doesn’t answer the room monitor, the

ringing stops after about 3 minutes. call

When the room monitor is activated, all

keys are locked except the end call key.

The handset's speaker is muted.

When the room monitor is activated,

incoming calls to the handset are indi-

cated without a ringtone and only dis-

play on the screen. The display and keypad

are not illuminated and advisory tones are

also turned off.

If you accept an incoming call, the room

monitor is suspended for the duration of

the call, but the function remains acti-

vate.

If you deactivate, then reactivate the

handset, the room monitor remains acti-

vated.

Activating the room monitor and

entering the destination number

v ¢É ¢Room Monitor

¤Change multiple line input:

Activation:

Select On to activate.

Alarm to:

Select Internal or External.

External number: Select the number

from the directory (press the display

key ö) or enter it directly.

Internal number: Select the display

key §Change§ ¢Select the handset or

Call All to call all registered handsets

¢§OK§.

Warning!

uAlways check the operation of the

room monitor before using it. For

example, test its noise sensitivity.

Check the connection if you are

diverting the room monitor to an

external number.

uWhen the function is switched on,

the handset's operating time is con-

siderably reduced. If necessary,

place the handset in the base/charg-

ing cradle. This ensures that the bat-

tery does not run down.

uIdeally the handset should be posi-

tioned 1 to 2 metres away from the

baby. The microphone must be

directed towards the baby.

uThe connection to which the room

monitor is diverted must not be

blocked by an activated answering

machine.

Handset settings

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¤Press §Save§ to save the settings.

In idle state, the destination number or

the internal destination number dis-

plays.

When the room monitor function is acti-

vated, the idle display appears as shown

below:

Changing the set destination number

v ¢É ¢Room Monitor

¤Enter and save number as described in

"Activating the room monitor and

entering the destination number"

(¢page 45).

Cancel/deactivate room monitor

Press the end call key a to cancel the

call when the room monitor is activated.

In idle state, press the display key §Off§ to

deactivate the room monitor mode.

Deactivating the room monitor

remotely

Prerequisite: The phone must support

tone dialing and the room monitor should

be set for an external destination number.

¤Accept the call from the room monitor

and press keys 9 ;.

The call will end immediately and the

room monitor function will be deacti-

vated. There will be no further room mon-

itor calls.

To reactivate the room function with the

same phone number:

¤Turn on the activation again and save

with §Save§ (¢page 45).

Handset settings

Your handset is preconfigured, but you

can change the settings to suit your indi-

vidual requirements.

Quick access to numbers and

functions

You can assign a number from the direc-

tory to each of the digit keys Q and

2to O.

The left and right display keys have a

function pre-selected by default. You can

change the assignment (¢page 47).

The number is then dialed or the function

started by simply pressing a key.

Assigning digit keys

Prerequisite: You have not yet assigned a

number to the digit key.

Press and hold the digit key.

The directory is opened.

¤Select an entry and press §OK§.

The entry is saved on the appropriate digit

key.

i Ã V

07:15 am

INT 1 Oct 22

Room Monitor

9725551234

Off Options

Please note

If you delete or edit the entry in the

directory at a later date, the Quick Dial

number assignment is not updated.

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Dialing a number/changing

assignment

Prerequisite: The digit key already has a

number assigned to it.

When the handset is in idle state

¤Press and hold the digit key.

The number is dialed immediately.

Or:

¤Briefly press the digit key:

Press the display key with number/

name (abbreviated if necessary) to dial

the number.

Or:

¤press the §Change§ display key to change

the digit key assignment or to delete

the assignment.

Changing display key assignments

¤Press and hold the left or right display

key.

The list of possible key assignments

opens. Select any of the following:

Room Monitor

Assign menu for setting and activating

the room monitor to a key

(¢page 45).

Alarm Clock

Assign menu for setting and activating

the alarm clock to a key (¢page 41).

Redial

Display the redial list (¢page 32).

More Functions...

More features are available:

Call Lists

INT

Internal calls (¢page 43).

Possible OPCAP features: Application n,

Applications, Scenario n, Scenarios

¤Select an entry and press §OK§.

Changing the display language

You can view the display texts in different

languages.

v ¢Ï ¢Language

The current language is indicated by a Ø.

sSelect language and

press §Select§.

Setting the display

Setting the screensaver

You can set a picture or the time to display

as a screensaver when the handset is in

idle state. This will replace the idle state

display. Depending on the size of the

screensaver, it may conceal the date, time

and name.

The screensaver not display in certain situ-

ations, e.g. during a call or if the handset

is deregistered.

If a screensaver is activated, the Screen-

saver menu option is marked with μ.

v ¢Ï ¢Display ¢Screensaver

The current setting display.

¤Change multiple line input:

Activation:

Select On (screensaver display) or Off

(no screensaver).

Selection:

Use the right and left control keys to

select a screensaver, or

§View§ Press the display key.

The active screensaver display.

s Select screensaver and

press §OK§.

§Save§ Press the display key.

If the screensaver conceals the display,

briefly press a to show the idle display.

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Setting the large font

You can increase the font size of print and

symbols in call lists and in the directory to

improve readability. When using the large

font, only one entry instead of multiple

entries can be shown at the same time on

each display and names are shortened

where necessary.

v ¢Ï ¢Display ¢Large Font

§Change§ Press display key (³=on).

Setting the color scheme

You can set the display to have a dark or

light background.

v ¢Ï ¢Display ¢Color Schemes

Select Color Scheme 1 or Color Scheme 2 and

press §Select§.

Setting the display backlight

Depending on whether or not the handset

is in the base/charging cradle, you can

activate or deactivate the lighting. If it is

deactivated, the display is permanently

dimmed.

v ¢Ï ¢Display ¢Backlight

The current setting displays.

¤Change multiple line input:

In Charger

Select On or Off.

Out of Charger

Select On or Off.

§Save§ Press the display key.

Activating/deactivating

auto answer

If you activate this function, you can

answer an incoming call simply by lifting

the handset out of the base/charging cra-

dle without having to press the talk key

v ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Auto Answer

§Change§ Press the display key (³=on).

Changing the speaker/earpiece

volume

You can set the speaker volume for hands-

free talking and the earpiece volume to

five different levels.

In idle state:

tOpen the Handset Volume

menu.

r Set the earpiece volume.

sScroll to the Speaker: line.

r Set the speaker volume.

§Save§ Press the display key if neces-

sary to save the setting perma-

nently.

To se the volume during a call:

t Press the control key.

r Select volume.

The setting will automatically be saved

after approximately 3 seconds, if not then

press the display key §Save§.

If t is assigned to another function:

§Options§ Open the menu.

Volume Select and press §OK§.

Configure the setting (see above).

Please note

With the On setting, the standby

time of the handset can be signifi-

cantly reduced.

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Please note

You can also set the call volume using

the menu (¢page 26).

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Changing ringtones

uVolume:

You can choose between five levels of

volumes (1–5; e.g. level 3 = Š) and

the "crescendo" ringtone (6, where the

volume increases with each ring =

‡).

uRingtones:

You can select a ringtone from a list of

pre-loaded ringtones.

You can set different ringtones for the fol-

lowing functions:

uIntrnl Calls

uExt. Calls

Setting volume/melody

In idle state:

v ¢Audio Settings

¢Ringtones(Handset)

¢Volume / Melodies

rSet volume/melody for inter-

nal calls and anniversaries.

sScroll to the next input field

line.

rSet volume/melody for exter-

nal calls.

§Save§ Press the display key to save

the setting.

Switching on/off the ringtone for

anonymous calls

You can set your telephone not to ring if a

caller blocks their number. The call will

only be signaled in the display.

In idle state:

v ¢Audio Settings

¢Ringtones(Handset)

¢Anon. Calls Silent

Press §Change§ to activate/deactivate the

function (³= on).

Activating/deactivating the ringtone

You can deactivate the ringtone on your

handset before you answer a call or when

the handset is in idle state.You can deacti-

vate the ringtone permanently, or only for

the current call. You cannot reactivate the

ring tone while an external call is in

progress.

Deactivating the ringtone permanently

*Press and hold the star key.

The ó icon appears in the display.

Reactivating the ringtone

*Press and hold the star key.

Deactivating the ringtone for the current

call

§Silence§ Press the display key.

Activating/deactivating the alert tone

If you prefer, you can use an alert tone

instead of a ringtone. When you receive a

call, you will hear a short tone ("Beep")

instead of the ringtone.

*Press and hold the star key.

§Beep§ Within 3 seconds press the dis-

play key. A call will now be sig-

naled by one short alert tone.

The ñ icon appears in the

display.

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Activating/deactivating

advisory tones

Your handset uses advisory tones to notify

you about different activities and states.

The following advisory tones can be acti-

vated/deactivated independently of each

other:

uKey click: every key press is confirmed.

uAcknowledge tones:

–Confirmation tone (ascending tone

sequence): at the end of an entry/

setting and when a new entry

arrives in the answering machine list

or call list

–Error tone (descending tone

sequence): when you make an

incorrect entry

–Menu end tone: when scrolling to

the end of a menu

uBattery low beep: the battery requires

charging.

In idle state:

v ¢Audio Settings

¢Advisory Tones

¤Change multiple line input:

Key Tones:

Select On or Off.

Confirmation:

Select On or Off.

Battery:

Select On or Off.

§Save§ Press the display key.

Restoring the handset

default settings

You can reset individual settings and

changes that you have made.

When you perform a reset, the settings

listed below are automatically retained.

uRegistration to the base

uDate and time

uDirectory entries, and call lists

v ¢Ï ¢System ¢Handset Reset

§Yes§ Press the display key.

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Base settings

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Base settings

The base settings are performed using a

registered Gigaset C59H handset.

Changing the base ringtones

uVolume:

You can choose between five levels of

volumes (1–5; e.g. level 3 = Š) and

the "crescendo" ringtone (6; where the

volume increases with each ring =

‡).

uRingtones:

You can select a ringtone from a list of

pre-loaded ringtones.

In idle state:

v ¢Audio Settings

¢Ringtones (Base)

¤Change multiple line input:

rSet volume.

sScroll to the next line.

rSet melody.

§Save§ Press the display key to save

the setting.

Activating/deactivating

music on hold

v ¢Audio Settings

¢Music on Hold

Press §Change§ to activate or deactivate the

music on hold (³ = on).

Protecting against

unauthorized access

Protect the system settings of the base

with a PIN known only to yourself. You

must enter the system PIN when, for

example, you register/deregister a hand-

set to/from the base or when you restore

the default settings.

Changing the system PIN

You can change the 4-digit system PIN set

on the base (the default is: 0000) to a 4-

digit PIN known only by you.

Gigaset C595 only: Setting a system PIN

facilitates remote operation of the

answering machine ¢page 39.

v ¢Ï ¢System ¢System PIN

~Enter the current system PIN

and press §OK§.

~Enter your new system PIN

and press §OK§.

Resetting the system PIN

If you have forgotten your system PIN you

can reset the base to the original code

0000:

uDisconnect the power cord from the

base.

uHold down the registration/paging but-

ton on the base while reconnecting the

power cable to the base.

uKeep the key pressed for at least 2

seconds.

The base has now been reset and the sys-

tem PIN 0000 set.

Restoring the base to the

factory settings

When the settings are restored:

uDate and time are retained

uHandsets are still registered.

uEco Mode is switched on.

uThe system PIN is not reset.

v ¢Ï ¢System ¢Base Reset

~At the prompt, enter the sys-

tem PIN and press §OK§.

§Yes§ Press the display key.

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Please note

All handsets are deregistered and must

be re-registered. All settings are

restored to the factory settings.

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Connecting the base to the PABX

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Connecting the base to

the PABX

The following settings are only necessary

if your PABX requires them; see the PABX

user guide.

Dialing modes and recall

The current setting is indicated by Ø.

Changing the dialing mode

The following dialing modes can be

selected:

uTone dialing (DTMF)

uDial pulsing (DP)

v ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Dialing Mode

sSelect dialing mode and press

§Select§ (Ø=selected).

Setting Flash

Your phone is preset at the factory for

operation on the main connection.

For operation on a PABX, you may have

to change this value. Please refer to the

user guide for your PABX.

v ¢Ï ¢Telephony ¢Flash

sSelect recall and press §Select§

(Ø = set value).

Possible values are:

80 ms, 100 ms, 120 ms,

180 ms, 250 ms, 300 ms,

400 ms, 600 ms, 800 ms.

Setting pauses

Changing the pause after line seizure

You can change the length of the pause

that is inserted between pressing the talk

key c and sending the number.

v Open the main menu.

*#Q5#L

Press keys.

~Enter digit for the pause

length (1= 1 sec.; 2=3sec.;

3= 7 sec.) and press §OK§.

Change pause after recall key

You can change the length of the pause if

your PABX requires this (refer to the user

guide for your PABX).

v Open the main menu.

*#Q5#2

Press keys.

~Enter a digit for the length of

the pause (1=800ms;

2=1600ms; 3=3200ms)

and press §OK§.

Temporarily switching to tone

dialing (DTMF)

If your PABX still operates with dial pulsing

(DP), but you need tone dialing for a con-

nection (e.g. to listen to the network mail-

box) you must switch to tone dialing for

the call.

Prerequisite: You are conducting a call or

have already dialed an external number.

*Press the star key.

After the call is ended, dial pulsing is auto-

matically activated again.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any questions about the use of

your telephone, you can contact us at any

time at www.gigaset.com/customercare.

The table below contains a list of common

problems and possible solutions.

The display is blank.

1. The handset is not switched on.

¥Press and hold the end call key a.

2. The battery is dead.

¥Charge the battery or replace it

(¢page 12).

Not all menu options are displayed.

The menu display is reduced (Standard mode).

¥Activate extended menu display (Expert

mode) (¢page 25).

No Base flashes on the display.

1. The handset is outside the range of the

base.

¥Move the handset closer to the base.

2 The range of the base is reduced because

Eco Mode is activated.

¥Deactivate Eco Mode (¢page 41) or

reduce the distance between the hand-

set and the base.

3. The base is not switched on.

¥Check the main adapter of the base

(¢page 10).

Please registerhandset flashes on the display.

Handset has not been registered with the base

or has been deregistered.

¥Register the handset (¢page 42).

Handset does not ring.

1. The ringtone is deactivated.

¥Activate the ringtone (¢page 49).

2. The telephone only rings when the phone

number is transferred.

¥Activate the ringtone for anonymous

calls (¢page 49).

You cannot hear a ringtone/dialing tone

from the fixed line network.

The phone cord supplied has not been used or

has been replaced by a new cord with the

wrong pin connections.

¥Please always use the phone cord supplied

or ensure that the pin connections are cor-

rect when purchasing from a retailer

(¢page 10).

Error tone sounds after system PIN prompt.

You have entered the wrong system PIN.

¥Reset the system PIN to 0000 (¢page 51).

You’ve forgotten the system PIN.

¥Reset the system PIN to 0000 (¢page 51).

The other party cannot hear you.

You have pressed the MUTE key h.

The handset is "muted".

¥Activate the microphone again

(¢page 28).

The number of the caller does not display

despite CID.

Calling Line Identification (CID) is not enabled.

¥The caller should ask the network provider

to enable Calling Line Identification (CID).

You hear an error tone when keying an input

(a descending tone sequence).

Action has failed/invalid input.

¥Repeat the operation.

Watch the display and refer to the user

guide if necessary.

You cannot listen to messages on the net-

work mailbox.

Your PABX is set for dial pulsing.

¥Set your PABX to tone dialing.

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Care

¤Wipe the base, charging cradle and the

handset with a damp cloth (do not use

solvent) or an antistatic cloth.

Never use a dry cloth as this can cause

static.

Contact with liquid

If the handset should come into contact

with liquid:

1. Switch the handset off and remove

the battery immediately.

2. Allow the liquid to drain from the hand-

set.

3. Pat all parts dry, then place the handset

with the battery compartment open

and the keypad facing down in a dry,

warm place for at least 72 hours (not

in a microwave, oven, etc.).

4. Do not switch on the handset again

until it is completely dry.

When it has fully dried out, you will usu-

ally be able to use it again.

Specifications

Technology:

Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH)

Size: AAA (Micro, HR03)

Voltage: 1,2 V

Capacity: 550 - 1000 mAh

We recommend the following battery

types, because these are the only ones

that guarantee the specified operating

times, full functionality and long service

life:

uYuasa AAA 800 mAh

The handset is supplied with nickel-metal

hydride UL-approved AAA batteries.

No time is specified for a message in the call

list.

Date and time have not been set.

¥Set the date/time (¢page 15).

The answering machine announces "PIN is

incorrect" during remote operation.

1. You have entered the wrong system PIN.

¥Enter the system PIN again.

2. The system PIN is still set to 0000.

¥Change the system PIN (¢page 51).

The answering machine is not recording any

messages/has switched to announce only.

Its memory is full.

¥Delete old messages.

¥Play back new messages and delete.

Exclusion of liability

Some displays may contain pixels (pic-

ture elements), which remain acti-

vated or deactivated. As a pixel is made

up of three sub-pixels (red, green,

blue), it is possible that pixel colors

may vary.

This is completely normal and does not

indicate an error.

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Handset operating times/charging

times

The operating time of your telephone

depends on the capacity and age of the

batteries and the way they are used.

(All times are maximum possible times).

Due to the constant progression in battery

development, the list of recommended

batteries is regularly updated.

Base power consumption

In standby mode:

Gigaset C590: approx. 1,1 watt

Gigaset C595: approx. 1,2 watt

During the call:

Gigaset C590: approx. 1,0 watt

Gigaset C595: approx. 1,1 watt

General specifications

Pin connections on the telephone jack

Capacity (mAh) approx.

550 700 800 1000

Standby time

(hours)*

160/

185/

210/

260/

Talktime (hours)10121317

Operating time for

1.5 hrs of calls per

day (hours)**

85 100 115 140

Charging time in

base (hours)

7,5 8,5 10 12

Charging time in

charging cradle

(hours)

6,5 7,5 8,5 10,5

* with/without display backlight

** without display backlight

(Setting the display backlight ¢page 48)

DECT standard supported

GAP standard supported

No. of channels 60 duplex channels

Radio frequency range 1880–1900 MHz

Duplex method Time multiplex,

10 ms frame length

Channel grid 1728 kHz

Bit rate 1152 kbit/s

Modulation GFSK

Language code 32 kbit/s

Transmission power 10 mW, average power

per channel

Range Up to 984 feet out-

doors, up to 165 feet

indoors

Base power supply 120 V ~/60 Hz

Environmental condi-

tions in operation

+41°F to +113°F,

20% to 75% relative

humidity

Dialing mode DTMF (tone dialing)/

DP (dial pulsing)

1unused

2unused

5unused

6unused

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Writing and editing text

The following rules apply when writing

text:

uEach key between Q and O is

assigned several letters and characters.

uControl the cursor with uvt

s Press and hold u or v to move

the cursor word by word.

uCharacters are inserted at the cursor

position.

uPress the star key * to display the

table of special characters. Select the

required character and press the dis-

play key §Insert§ to insert the character at

the cursor position.

uPress and hold Q to O to insert

digits.

uPress Ñ display key to delete the char-

acters to the left of the cursor. Press

and hold to delete the word to the left

of the cursor.

uThe first letter of the name of directory

entries is automatically capitalized, fol-

lowed by lower case letters.

Writing names

Press the relevant key several times to

enter letters/characters.

If you press and hold a key, the corre-

sponding digit is inserted.

Standard characters

1) Space

2) Line break

Setting upper/lower case or digits

Press the pund key # briefly to switch

from "Abc" mode to "123" and from "123"

to "abc" and from "abc" to "Abc" (upper

case: 1st letter upper case, all others lower

case). Press the pund key #before

entering the letter.

You can see in the display whether upper

case, lower case or digits is selected.

1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x

1

2abc2äáàâãç

3def3ëéèê

4gh i4ïíìî

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Mpqr s7ß

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Industry Canada Certification

Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions (1) this device may not cause interfer-

ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-

ference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies

certified equipment. This certification means

that the equipment meets certain telecommu-

nications network, protective, operational and

safety requirements as prescribed in the appro-

priate Terminal Equipment Technical Require-

ments document(s). The Department does not

guarantee the equipment will operate to the

user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should

ensure that it is permissible to be connected to

the facilities of the local telecommunications

company. The equipment must also be installed

using an acceptable method of connection. The

customer should be aware that compliance

with the above conditions may not prevent

degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coor-

dinated by a representative designated by the

supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the

user to this equipment, or equipment malfunc-

tions, may give the telecommunications com-

pany cause to request the user to disconnect

the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection

that the electrical ground connections of the

power utility, telephone lines and internal

metallic water pipe system, if present, are

connected together.

This precaution may be particularly important

in rural areas

NOTE: Users should not attempt to make such

connections themselves, but should contact

the appropriate electric inspection authority,

or electrician, as appropriate.

This product meets the applicable Industry

Canada technical specifications.

The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication

of the maximum number of devices allowed to

be connected to a telephone interface. The ter-

mination of an interface may consist of any

combination of devices subject only to the

requirement that the sum of the RENs of all

devices does not exceed five.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can-

ada.

FCC / ACTA Information

Warning: Changes or modifications to this

unit not expressly approved by Gigaset Commu-

nications USA LLC could void the FCC authority

to operate the equipment. This includes the

addition of any external antenna device.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the

FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the

ACTA. On the bottom of the base station is a

label that contains, among other information,

a product identifier in the format

US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number

must be provided to the telephone company.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment

to the premises wiring and telephone network

must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68

rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.

A compliant telephone cord and modular plug

is provided with this product. It is designed to

be connected to a compatible modular jack that

is also compliant. See installation instructions

for details.

The REN is used to determine the number of

devices that may be connected to a telephone

line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may

result in the devices not ringing in response to

an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the

sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be

certain of the number of devices that may be

connected to a line, as determined by the total

RENs, contact the local telephone company.

For products approved after July 23, 2001, the

REN for this product is part of the product iden-

tifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.

The digits represented by ## are the REN with-

out a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).

For earlier products, the REN is separately

shown on the label.

A copy of the supplier's Declaration of Conform-

ity (SDoC) is available at this Internet address:

www.gigaset.com/docs.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone

network, the telephone company will notify you

in advance, that temporary discontinuance of

service may be required. But if advance notice

isn’t practical, the telephone company will

notify the customer as soon as possible. Also,

you will be advised of your right to file a com-

plaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

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The telephone company may make changes in

its facilities, equipment, operations or proce-

dures that could affect the operation of the

equipment. If this happens the telephone com-

pany will provide advance notice in order for

you to make necessary modifications to main-

tain uninterrupted service. If you experience

trouble with this telephone system, disconnect

it from the network until the problem has been

corrected or until you are sure that the equip-

ment is not malfunctioning.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment,

for repair or warranty information, please con-

tact Support at 1-866-247-8758. If the equip-

ment is causing harm to the telephone net-

work, the telephone company may request that

you disconnect the equipment until the prob-

lem is resolved. This equipment is of a type that

is not intended to be repaired by the Customer

(user).

This telephone system may not be used on coin

service provided by the telephone company.

Connection to party line service is subject to

state tariffs. Contact the state public utility

commission, public service commission or cor-

poration commission for information. Privacy

of communications may not be ensured when

using this phone.

If your home has specially wired alarm equip-

ment connected to the telephone line, ensure

the installation of this equipment does not dis-

able your alarm equipment. If you have ques-

tions about what will disable alarm equipment,

consult your telephone company or a qualified

installer.

This telephone system equipment has been

tested and found to comply with the limits for

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) This device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired opera-

tion. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence in a residential installation. Some cordless

telephones operate at frequencies that may

cause interference to nearby TV’s and VCR’s;

to minimize or prevent such interference, the

system base should not be placed near or on

top of a TV or VCR; and, if interference is expe-

rienced, moving the base farther away from

the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate

the interference.

However, there is no guarantee that interfer-

ence will not occur in a particular installation.

If this telephone system does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the system

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the base

station and receiver.

3. Connect the base station into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio

TV technician for help.

Notice for Direct Inward Dialing ("DID")

ALLOWING THIS EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED

IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO NOT PROVIDE FOR

PROPER ANSWER SUPERVISION IS A VIOLATION

OF PART 68 OF THE FCC‘S RULES.

Notice to Hearing Aid Wearers:

This phone system is compatible with induc-

tively coupled hearing aids.

Power Outage:

In the event of a power outage, your cordless

telephone will not operate. The cordless tele-

phone requires electricity for operation. You

should have a telephone that does not require

electricity available for use during power out-

ages.

Notice:

The installation of the base unit should allow

at least 8 inches between the base and persons

to be in compliance with FCC RF exposure

guidelines.

For body worn operation, the portable part

(handset) has been tested and meets FCC RF

exposure guidelines. Use with an accessory

that contains metal parts may not ensure com-

pliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Notice to telephone company service:

If you need service from your telephone com-

pany, please provide them with the information

– Facility interface Code (FIC)

– Service Order Code (SOC)

– Universal Service Order Code (USOC)

as indicated on the label on the bottom side of

the base station.

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Safety precautions

Before using your telephone equipment, basic

safety instructions should always be followed to

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury

to persons.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked

on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall telephone

jack and power outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use

damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water, for exam-

ple, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or

laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swim-

ming pool.

5. Place this product securely on a stable sur-

face. Serious damage and/or injury may result if

the unit falls.

6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back

and bottom are provided for ventilation, to pro-

tect it from overheating. These openings must

not be blocked or covered. This product should

never be placed near or over a radiator or heat

is not provided.

7. This product should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of

AC line power to your home, consult your

dealer or local power company.

8. Do not place objects on the power cord.

Install the unit where no one can step or trip on

the cord.

9. Do not overload wall outlets and extension

cords as this can result in the risk of fire or elec-

tric shock.

10. Never push objects of any kind into this

product through cabinet slots as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out

parts that could result in the risk of fire or elec-

tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this

product.

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock or burns,

do not disassemble this product. Take it to a

qualified service center when service is

required. Opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltages, dangerous

electrical current or other risks. Incorrect reas-

sembly can cause electric shock when the appli-

ance is subsequently used.

12. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

a.) When the power cord is damaged or frayed.

b.) If liquid has been spilled into the product.

c.) If the product has been exposed to rain or

water.

d.) If the product does not operate normally by

ing the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls

that are covered by the operating

instructions because improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and may

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product to normal operation.

e.) If the product has been dropped or physi-

cally has been damaged.

f.) If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

13. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cord-

less type) during a thunderstorm. There may be

a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

Therefore we suggest a surge arrestor.

14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas

leak in the vicinity of the leak.

15. Emergency/911 numbers may not be dialed

if the keypad is locked.

16. Minimum No. 26 AWG telecommunication

line cord must be used with this phone.

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, injury or electric

shock, and to properly dispose of batteries,

please read and understand the following

instructions.

CONTAINS NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.

BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN MUNICIPAL

WASTE.

1. Only use the batteries specified for use with

this product.

2. DO NOT USE NICKEL CADMIUM OR LITHIUM

BATTERIES, or mix batteries of different sizes or

from different manufacturers in this product.

DO NOT USE NONRECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

3. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire; the

cells may explode. Do not expose batteries to

water. Check with local codes for special dis-

posal instructions.

4. Do not open or mutilate the batteries.

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause

damage to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may

be toxic if swallowed.

5. Exercise care in handling the batteries in

order not to short the batteries with conducting

materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.

The batteries or conducting material may over-

heat and cause burns or fire.

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6. Charge the batteries provided with, or identi-

fied for use with, this product only in accord-

ance with the instructions and limitations spec-

ified in the user’s manual. Do not attempt to

charge the batteries with any means other than

that specified in the users manual.

7. Periodically clean the charge contacts on

both the charger and handset.

Service (Customer Care)

Customer Care Warranty for Cordless Products

To obtain Customer Care Warranty service,

product operation information, or for problem resolution, call:

Toll Free: 1-866-247-8758

End-user limited warranty

This product is covered by a one year limited

warranty. Any repair replacement or warranty

service, and all questions about this product

should be directed to: 1-866-247-8758.

This limited, non-transferable warranty is pro-

vided to the original buyer/end-consumer

("you") for systems, handsets and accessories

(collectively, "Product") provided by Gigaset

Communications USA LLC or Gigaset Communi-

cations Canada Inc. (collectively "Gigaset

NAM"). Gigaset NAM warrants to you that at the

date of purchase, the Product is free of defects

in workmanship and materials and the software

included in the Product will perform in substan-

tial compliance to its program specifications.

1. WARRANTY PERIOD

The Product warranty period is one (1) year

from the original date of purchase by you. Proof

of purchase (e.g., sales slip or invoice) must be

provided with any Product returned during the

warranty period. Batteries supplied with the

Products are warranted to be free from defects

at the time of purchase only.

2. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

Gigaset NAM's entire liability and your exclusive

remedy if the Product is defective in materials

or workmanship during the warranty period

and is returned shall be that the Product will be

repaired or replaced as set forth in Section 4

below. Reconditioned replacement compo-

nents, parts or materials may be used in the

replacement or repair. Data in the memory of

the Product may be lost during repair.

3. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT

COVER AND IS VOID WITH RESPECT

TO THE FOLLOWING:

– Cosmetic damage, physical damage to the

surface of the Product, including, without

limitation, breakage, cracks, dents,

scratches or adhesive marks on the LCD

screen or outside casing of the Product.

– Products which have been repaired, main-

tained or modified (including the antenna)

by anyone other than Gigaset NAM or a

Gigaset NAM-approved repair facility, or that

have been improperly installed.

– Cost of installation, removal or reinstalla-

tion.

– Damage due to any telephone, electronic,

hardware or software program, network,

Internet or computer malfunctions, failures,

or difficulties of any kind, including without

limitation, server failure or incomplete,

incorrect, garbled or delayed computer

transmissions.

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– Equipment and components not manufac-

tured, supplied or authorized by Gigaset

NAM.

– Modification of the Product's components,

or operation of the Product in an unsuitable

environment or in a manner for which it is

not intended, including but not limited to

failures or defects caused by misuse, abuse,

accidents, physical damage, abnormal oper-

ation, improper handling or storage,

neglect, alterations, unauthorized installa-

tion, removal or repairs, failure to follow

instructions, problems caused by the car-

rier's network coverage, exposure to fire,

water or excessive moisture or dampness,

floods, or extreme changes in climate or

temperature, acts of God, riots, acts of ter-

rorism, spills of food or liquids, viruses or

other software flaws introduced into the

Product or other acts which are not the fault

of Gigaset NAM and which the Product is not

specified to tolerate, including damage

caused by mishandling or blown fuses.

– Products which have had warranty stickers,

electronic serial number and/or serial

number label removed, altered, rendered

illegible or fraudulently applied to other

equipment.

– Signal reception problems (unless caused by

defect in material or workmanship in the

Product).

– Products operated outside published maxi-

mum ratings.

– Performance of the Products when used in

combination with other products or equip-

ment not manufactured, supplied or author-

ized by Gigaset NAM.

– Consumables (such as batteries and fuses).

– Payments for labor or service to representa-

tives or service centers not authorized to

perform product maintenance by Gigaset

NAM.

–Loss of data.

– Testing and examination discloses that the

alleged defect or malfunction in the Product

does not exist.

This warranty does not cover customer educa-

tion, instruction, installation or removal, set up

adjustments, problems related to service(s)

provided by a carrier or other service provider,

and/or signal reception problems. Gigaset NAM

shall not be responsible for software, firmware,

information, or memory data contained in,

stored on, or integrated with any Products

returned for repair, whether under warranty or

not. This warranty is valid only in the country in

which it is purchased (i.e., the United States of

America or Canada respectively, but not both).

USE WITH ACCESSORIES NOT SUPPLIED BY

GIGASET NAM OR NOT OTHERWISE

EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY GIGASET NAM

MAY VOID WARRANTY.

4. WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE

All warranty claims must be made by notifying

Gigaset NAM prior to the expiration of the war-

ranty period. Gigaset NAM's obligation to pro-

vide warranty support shall not extend past the

end of the warranty period, except that any

product repaired or replaced during the war-

ranty period shall continue to be warranted for

the balance of such warranty period or thirty

(30) days, whichever is greater.

Support service will be provided for you by

accessing the toll free customer service num-

ber:

1-866-247-8758

5. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

Gigaset NAM makes no warranty or representa-

tion that the software in the Products will meet

your requirements or will work in combination

with any hardware or applications software

products provided by third parties, that the

operation of the software will be uninterrupted

or error free, or that all defects in the software

products will be corrected.

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6. LIMITATION ON REMEDIES; NO

CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER

DAMAGES

Your exclusive remedy for any breach of this

limited warranty is as set forth above. Except for

any refund elected by Gigaset NAM, YOU ARE

NOT ENTITLED TO ANY DAMAGES, INCLUD-

ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES, if the Product does not meet the

limited warranty , and, to the maximum extent

allowed by applicable law, even if any remedy

fails of its essential purpose. The terms below

("Exclusion of Incidental, Consequential and

Certain Other Damages") are also incorporated

into this limited warranty . Some states/jurisdic-

tions/provinces do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential dam-

ages, so the above limitation or exclusion may

not apply to you. This limited warranty gives

you specific legal rights. You may have others

which vary from state/jurisdiction/province to

state/jurisdiction/province.

7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

GIGASET NAM AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE

PRODUCT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (IF ANY) AS

IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS. THE LIMITED WAR-

RANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WAR-

RANTIES (IF ANY) CREATED BY ANY DOCUMEN-

TATION OR PACKAGING EXCEPT FOR THE LIM-

ITED WARRANTY, AND TO THE MAXIMUM

EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IS IN

LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRAN-

TIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF

ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OR RESPONSES,

OF RESULTS, OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, OF

LACK OF VIRUSES AND OF LACK OF NEGLI-

GENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT,

AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PRO-

VIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, THERE IS NO

WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET

ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, OR CORRE-

SPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NONIN-

FRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT.

Some states/jurisdictions/provinces do not

allow limitations on how long an implied war-

ranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of inci-

dental or consequential damages, so the above

exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

If an implied warranty or condition is created by

your state/province and federal or state/provin-

cial law prohibits disclaimer of it, you also have

an implied warranty or condition, BUT ONLY AS

TO DEFECTS DISCOVERED DURING THE PERIOD

OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY (ONE YEAR).

AS TO ANY DEFECTS DISCOVERED AFTER THE

ONE YEAR PERIOD, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR

CONDITION OF ANY KIND. This limited warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state/

province to province. In no event shall Gigaset

NAM's liability exceed the cost of repairing or

replacing defective Products as provided

herein, and any such liabilities will terminate

upon expiration of the warranty period.

Any supplements or updates to the Product or

the software in the Product, including without

limitation, any (if any) software fixes or

upgrades or bug fixes provided to you after the

expiration of the one year limited warranty

period are not covered by any warranty or con-

dition, express, implied or statutory.

8. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL,

CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN

OTHER DAMAGES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY

APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GIGASET

NAM, SELLER OR THEIR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE

FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER

(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES

FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR

OTHER INFORMATION, FOR BUSINESS INTER-

RUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF

PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY

INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONA-

BLE CARE, FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND FOR ANY

OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSO-

EVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY

RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE

THE PRODUCT, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHER-

WISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY

PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN

IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING

NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF

CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF

GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY SUPPLIER,

AND EVEN IF GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR ANY

SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBIL-

ITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. REPAIR OR REPLACE-

MENT, AS PROVIDED UNDER THE WARRANTY, IS

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR

BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

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9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND

REMEDIES

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU

MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER

(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAM-

AGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR

GENERAL DAMAGES), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF

GIGASET NAM, SELLER AND ANY OF THEIR SUP-

PLIERS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR

ALL OF THE FOREGOING (EXCEPT FOR ANY

REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ELECTED

BY GIGASET NAM OR SELLER OR SUPPLIER WITH

RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WAR-

RANTY) SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF

THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE

PRODUCT OR FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00 USD/CAN).

THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS

AND DISCLAIMERS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXI-

MUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,

EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PUR-

POSE.

10. GOVERNING LAW

If this Product was purchased in the United

States of America this limited warranty will be

governed by the laws of Texas, and exclude the

United Nations Convention on Contracts for the

International Sale of Goods. If this Product was

purchased in Canada this limited warranty will

be governed by the laws of the Province of

Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applica-

ble therein, and exclude the United Nations

Convention on Contracts for the

International Sale of Goods.

If you want to learn more about Gigaset Service

or for Support on your Gigaset phone, visit our

web site at http://www.gigaset.com or please

call

1-866-247-8758.

Issued by

Gigaset Communications GmbH

Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt

Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of

the Siemens trademark.

Subject to availability. Rights of modifications

reserved.

Product attributes subject to change.

We reserve the right, to make changes without

notice in equipment design and/or compo-

nents.

Part Number:A31008-M2009-XXXX-1-XX

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Accessories

Gigaset handsets

ADD MORE GIGASET HANDSETS TO YOUR CORDLESS TELEPHONE SYSTEM.

Gigaset C59H handset

uIlluminated graphic color display (65k colors)

uIlluminated keypad

uSpeaker mode

uPolyphonic ringtones

uDirectory for approx. 150 entries

uRoom monitor

www.gigaset.com/gigasetc59h

All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer.

Use only original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal

injury, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with.

Mounting the base on the wall

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Mounting the base on the wall

Mounting the charging cradle on the wall

approx.

2.5 mm

C595: 64 mm

C590: 43 mm

approx.

2.5 mm

21 mm

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Index

Access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Acknowledge tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Activating

advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

answering machine (remote

operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

listening in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

ring delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

two-way record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Advisory tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Alert tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

deactivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

saving in directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Announcement (answering

machine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Announcement mode

(answering machine). . . . . . . . . . 35

Answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . . 35

deleting messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 34

playing back messages . . . . . . . . . . 36

recording announcement/announce

only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

scrolling back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

scrolling forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Answering machine, see also

Network mailbox

Area codes

extra codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

local area code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Assigning a number key . . . . . . . . . . .46

Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 48

Base

changing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

connecting to PABX . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

restoring to factory settings . . . . . . 51

set ringtone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

system PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Battery

charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2, 14

display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2

icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2

inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Best base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Birthday, see Anniversary

Button

On/Off button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Call

accepting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

connect participant . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

diverting (connecting) . . . . . . . . . . 43

ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

external. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

picking up from answering

machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

transferring (connecting) . . . . . . . . 44

two-way record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Call duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Call screening during recording . . . . . 38

Call waiting

internal call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Caller ID (CID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Calling

external. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Care of the telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Changing

dialing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

internal number of a handset . . . . . 45

name of a handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 51

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speaker volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

system PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Character set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Charge status display . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2

Colour scheme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Conference (internal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Confirmation tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting the headset . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting, base to PABX. . . . . . . . . . 52

Consultation call (internal) . . . . . . . . . 43

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Correcting incorrect entries . . . . . . . . 20

Customer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Deactivate anonymous calls . . . . . . . . 49

Deactivating

advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

listening in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

ring delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

two-way record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Delete key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Deleting

announcement for answering

machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Deregistering (handset) . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Destination number (room monitor) . . 45

Dial pulsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Dialing

directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

using quick dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

copying number from text. . . . . . . . 31

managing entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

order of entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

saving anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

saving entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

sending entry/list to handset . . . . . 31

using to enter numbers . . . . . . . . . 31

Display

changing display language . . . . . . . 47

colour scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

in idle status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 21

lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

memory directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

missed anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . 34

network mailbox message . . . . . . . 40

number (Caller ID/Name) . . . . . . . . 27

screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 20

assigning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Display symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

DP (dial pulsing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

ECO DECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Eco mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Editing

destination number

(room monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

E-mail address

copying from the directory . . . . . . . 31

End call key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 27

Ending, call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Entry

selecting from directory . . . . . . . . . 30

Error tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Expert mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 53

External call

diverting to ans. mach. . . . . . . . . . 37

Extra codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Fast access

answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

FLASH key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Group call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Handset

activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . . 22

advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

changing internal number. . . . . . . . 45

changing name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

changing the number . . . . . . . . . . . 45

changing to a different base . . . . . . 43

changing to best reception . . . . . . . 43

colour scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

de-registering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

display language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

display lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

diverting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

idle status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

large font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

registering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

registering to a different base . . . . . 43

restoring to factory settings. . . . . . . 50

screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

set up for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

speaker volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

using room monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

using several . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Handset mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Handset operating time

in room monitor mode . . . . . . . . . . 45

Headset socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hearing aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Icon

alarm clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

answering machine . . . . . . . . . 35, 38

for new messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

new message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

ringtone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Icons

display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Idle status (display) . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 21

Idle status, returning to . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Incorrect input (correction) . . . . . . . . 20

Installing, base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Internal

conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

listening in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Internal call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Key

assign function or number . . . . . . . 46

Key 1 (fast access). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 39

Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Keys

control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

delete key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 20

end call key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 27

fast access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 39

FLASH key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

message key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MUTE key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

On/Off button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

pound key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 22

speaker key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

star key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

talk key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 27

Large font. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

List

answering machine . . . . . . . . . 33, 34

call lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

missed calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Listening in to a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Local area code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Locating, handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Lock

activating/deactivating keypad lock. 22

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Mains adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Making calls

accepting a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

external . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Manual redial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Medical appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Memory, directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

end tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

prompting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Menu display

Expert mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 53

Standard mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 53

Message key

opening lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

copy the number to the

directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

marking as "new" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

new message icon . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

playing back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Missed calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Music on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

MUTE key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Muting

handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Name

of a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Network mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Number

as destination for room monitor . . . 45

copying from directory . . . . . . . . . . 31

copying to directory . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

displaying caller’s number

(Caller ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

entering with directory . . . . . . . . . . 31

saving in the directory. . . . . . . . . . . 29

On/Off button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Order in directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

PABX

connecting base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

setting dialing mode . . . . . . . . . . . 52

setting recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

switching to tone dialing . . . . . . . . 52

Pack contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Pause

after line seizure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

after recall key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

PIN change

system PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Pin connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Playing back

announcement (answering

machine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

message (answering machine) . . . . 36

Pound key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 22

Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Protecting the phone against

access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recall key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording

quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

two-way record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Registering (handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Reminder call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Ring delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 48

Ringtone

changing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 51

setting volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 51

Room monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Searching in directory . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sending

directory entry to handset. . . . . . . . 31

Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting

date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 26

time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 26

Setting up

handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Signal tone, see Advisory tones

Snooze mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Sound, see Ringtone

Speaker key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Speaker mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Speed dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 46

Standard mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 53

Star key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Talk key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 27

Telephone jack, pin connections . . . . . 55

Tone dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Viewing the network mailbox

message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

VIP group (Directory entry). . . . . . 29, 31

Volume

earpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

handset speaker volume . . . . . . . . . 48

loudspeaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

ringtone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 51

Warning tone, see Advisory tones

Writing and editing text . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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