The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status ¢ 2 Battery charge status ( page 16) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 20) ¢ 4 Message key ( page 36) Access to calls and message lists; Flashes: new message or new call 5 End call key, On/Off key End call, cancel function, go back one menu...
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Display symbols Display symbols The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¢ Signal strength i( page 55) ¢ or ECO Mode+ ¼ icon ( page 55) Answering machine activated (C595 only) ¢...
5 Skip to next message (press once) or next operate the integrated answering message but one (press twice). machine (Gigaset C595 only). 6 Skip back five seconds (press briefly once), to skip back to the beginning of the message Gigaset C595 base (press and hold) or skip back to the previous message (press twice).
Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base. ¢...
Gigaset C590/C595 – more than just a telephone Gigaset C590/C595 – more than just a telephone Your telephone sets new standards for the way you communicate at home. The large TFT display, user-friendly keypad and clearly laid out menu are very simple to use.
First steps First steps Checking the pack contents one Gigaset C590/C595 base one mains adapter one Gigaset C59H handset one phone cord two batteries one battery cover one belt clip one user guide If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets the package should contain two batter- ies, a battery cover, a belt...
First steps Setting up the base and charging cradle (if included) The base and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Install the base on a level, non-slip surface in a central location in your house ¢...
First steps Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug from the mains adapter 1. ¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket 2. If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button and disconnect the plug 2.
The phone could also malfunction or be damaged as a result of using batteries that are not of the recommended type. * Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the Siemens trademark. ¤ Insert the batteries the right way round.
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First steps Attaching the belt clip The handset has notches on each side to attach the belt clip. ¤ To attach – press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage with the notches. ¤...
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First steps Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base/charging cradle for 10 hours. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base/charging cradle and do not replace it 10 h...
First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm can be used. ¤ Press the key below on the §Time§...
First steps Back Save ¤ Press the key below on the dis- §Save§ play screen to confirm your entry. Date/Time ‰ The display shows Saved. You will hear Saved a confirmation tone and the handset will automatically return to idle status. Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example.
First steps Connecting the headset You can connect a headset with a 2.5 mm jack connec- tor, including HAMA and Plantronics M40, MX100 und MX150 headset types. A compatibility list of tested headsets can be found on the Internet at: www.plantronics.com/productfinder.
First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully started your Gigaset, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices such as other Gigaset tele- phones you should first read the section entitled "Using the phone"...
Using the phone Using the phone Control key Below, the side of the control key that you must press in the respective operating situation is marked in black (top, bottom, right, left, centre), e.g. v for "press right on the control key" or w for "press the centre of the control key".
Using the phone Display keys The functions of the display keys change depending on the particular operating situation. Example: Current display key functions. Back Save Display keys Some important display keys: Open a context-dependent menu. Options Confirm selection. Û Delete key: delete one character/word at a time from left to right. Go back one menu level or cancel operation.
Using the phone Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels. The menu display can be extended (Expert mode) or reduced (Standard mode). Standard mode is activated by default. Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode are marked in these •...
Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on. Please note When the handset is switched on, an animation of the Gigaset logo will be displayed for several seconds.
Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ (³ = on) Eco Mode Eco Mode+ means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu.
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Using the phone Eco Mode Press down on the control key s ¤ ³ Eco Mode ´ until the Eco Mode+ menu appears Eco Mode+ on the display. Back Change ¤ Press the display key §Change§ activate/deactivate the function. Telephony Changes are effective immediately ³...
Menu overview Menu overview Setting standard or expert mode The menu display can be extended (Expert mode) or reduced (Standard mode). The settings are carried out as follows: Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Select v (standard mode) or (expert mode) Menu View Simplified Complete ¢...
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Menu overview Ì Voice Mail ¢ Play Messages Network Mailbox page 54 ¢ Answering Machine * page 48 ¢ Activation * page 48 ¢ Announcements * Rec. Announcement * page 49 ¢ Play Announcement * page 49 ¢ Del. Announcement * page 49 •...
Gigaset C590: Press the display key the talk key. §Accept§ ¤ c ~ Press and hold the talk key Gigaset C595: Press the display key Ô c and then enter the to divert the call to the answering ¢ machine ( page 51).
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1234567890 1234567890 Accept Silence Anna Fielding, London Ø«Ú Accept Silence Gigaset C595 1 Caller's number 2 Name and town/city The display shows: 1234567890 External, if no number is transmitted. Unavailable, if the caller has not requested Calling Line Identification. à...
Switching between earpiece and speaker mode Press the speaker key. During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset C595 only), activate or deactivate speaker mode. If you wish to place the handset in the base/charging cradle during a call: ¤...
List of missed appointments (For instructions on how to enter text Answering machine list and special characters, please see ¢ (Gigaset C595 only) page 75.) You can create a personalised directory for Phone (Home): Phone (Office): / your own individual handset. You can also...
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Using the directory and lists Order of directory entries Managing directory entries Directory entries are generally sorted Viewing entries alphabetically by surname. Spaces and ¢ s (Select entry). digits take first priority. If only the first name was entered in the directory, this is Press the display key.
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§Options§ ¤ ¢ Using shortcut keys Complete the entry page 31. ¤ Gigaset C595: Message playback is inter- Press and hold the required shortcut ¢ rupted during the number transfer from key ( page 61). the answering machine list. Sending the directory to another...
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Using the directory and lists Saving an anniversary in the directory Reminder call on an anniversary For each number in the directory, you can In idle status, a reminder call is shown in save an anniversary and specify a time the handset display and indicated by the at which a reminder call should be made selected ringtone.
– Accepted calls ( ™ You can use the answering machine list – Missed calls ( to listen to the messages that are on the š – Outgoing calls ( answering machine. – Calls recorded by the answering machine (Ã, Gigaset C595 only)
New message... you open the call the list they will no à ... in the answering machine list longer be shown in bold. (Gigaset C595 only) or on the network mailbox ™ ... in list of missed calls Ë ... in the SMS list ...
Using the directory and lists List of missed appointments Please note If calls are saved in the network mail- ¢ Missed anniversaries ( page 34) are box, you will receive a message if the saved in the Missed Alarms list if: appropriate settings have been made (see your network provider user You do not accept an anniversary.
Making cost-effective calls • Making cost-effective calls Saving preselection numbers Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Telephony Preselection ¢ Make phone calls through a network pro- Preselection No. vider who offers particularly low-cost call Enter or change the preselec- rates (call-by-call). tion number (call-by-call number).
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Please note For instructions on how to enter text and special characters, Your device is delivered ready to send SMS please see page 75. messages. An SMS can be up to 612 charac- Preconditions: ters.
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SMS (text messages) • SMS status report The number will be displayed in the first line, if the entry has been saved with the Precondition: Your network provider sup- phone number, i.e. when the SMS was ports this feature. saved from the incoming message list. If you have activated the status report, you Reading or deleting SMS messages will receive an SMS with a confirmation...
SMS (text messages) Receiving an SMS Sending SMS messages to an e-mail address All received SMS messages are saved in If your service provider supports the SMS the incoming SMS list. Linked SMS mes- as e-mail feature, you can also send your sages are displayed as one message.
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SMS (text messages) If necessary select a mailbox and open list Replying to or forwarding text by selecting (if necessary enter mail- messages §OK§ ¤ box PIN and confirm by pressing §OK§ Reading an SMS The number and date of receipt are dis- Press the display key.
You can be notified about missed calls or is displayed by the Å symbol in the body new answering machine messages of the SMS. (Gigaset C595 only) via SMS. A vCard can include: Precondition: For missed calls, the caller's number (CLI) must have been transmit- Name ted.
SMS (text messages) SMS mailboxes Press the display key. §Save§ Active mailboxes are marked with μ in The general mailbox is the default set- the mailbox list. They are shown in the ting. Anyone can access this mailbox and SMS list and can, if necessary, be displayed by pressing the message key f.
SMS (text messages) ¤ Setting SMS centres Change multiple line input: Active Send: SMS messages are exchanged between Select if SMS messages are to be §Yes§ SMS centres operated by service provid- sent via the SMS centre. For the SMS ers.
SMS (text messages) SMS on a PABX Activating/deactivating first ringtone muting You can only receive an SMS when the Calling Line Identification is for- Open the main menu. warded to the extension of the PABX *#Q5#
O (CLIP). The CLIP evaluation of the SMS Press keys.
SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting The SMS is played back. 1. The "display call number" feature is not acti- Error codes when sending vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to activate this function (chargeable). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identifica- 2.
Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base ¤ Operating the answering Change multiple line input: Activation: machine of the Select to activate/deactivate the answering machine. • Gigaset C595 base Mode: Answer & record, Answer only The answering machine is operated via select Alternating.
Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base • Recording a personal If the answering machine's memory is full, it will switch to mode. announcement/advisory message Answer only ¤ ¢ ¢ Ì Delete old messages and the answering Announcements ¢...
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Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base If there are new messages, playback then Marking a message as "new" begins with the first new message. After A previously played back "old" message is the last new message you will hear the displayed as a "new"...
Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base Picking up a call from the answering Two-way record is indicated on the display by an advisory text and is added to the machine answering machine list as a new message.
Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base • Setting the recording Please note: You can configure your telephone so that parameters the first ring is suppressed on all calls ¢ page 46). This means that the time The answering machine has already been selected for call acceptance predeter- preset at the factory.
Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base Operating when on the move Activating the answering machine ¤ (remote operation) Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answer- Enter system PIN.
If you mailbox or the integrated answering have requested Calling Line Identification, machine (Gigaset C595 only) directly. the network mailbox number will be dis- Gigaset C590: Fast access is preset for the played. If you accept the call, the new network mailbox.
ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environ- Signal strength: ment with your Gigaset CS590/CS595. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to poor Reduced energy consumption (flashes) – no signal Ð white Eco Mode deactivated Your telephone has a power-saving Ð...
Setting the alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Using several handsets Precondition: The date and time have ¢ Registering handsets already been set ( page 15). Activating/deactivating the alarm You can register up to six handsets to your clock and setting the wake-up time base.
Using several handsets Changing the base Registering other handsets You can register other Gigaset handsets If your handset is registered to more than and handsets for other devices with GAP one base, you can set it to a particular functionality as follows. base or to the base that has the best reception (Best...
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Using several handsets Transferring a call to another handset either: Press the display key. §End§ You can transfer an external call to You are reconnected with the another handset (connect). external participant. Open the list of handsets. The external participant hears Press the display key.
Using several handsets Listening in to an external call Changing the name of a handset Precondition: The function The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are Listening In must be activated. assigned automatically on registration. You can change these names. The name You are conducting an external call.
Using a handset as a room monitor Using a handset as a Warning! You should always check the room monitor operation of the room monitor before use. For example, test its sensitivity. Check the connection If the room monitor is activated, a previ- if you are diverting the room ously saved destination number is called monitor to an external number.
Handset settings Handset settings When the room monitor function is acti- vated, the idle display looks as shown below: Your handset is preconfigured, but you à can change the settings to suit your indi- vidual requirements. 07:15 Á INT 1 22 Oct Quick access to numbers and functions...
Handset settings Changing the display language Dialling a number/changing assignment You can view the display texts in different Precondition: The digit key already has a languages. Ï number assigned to it. ¢ ¢ Language When the handset is in idle status The current language is indicated by a Ø.
Handset settings Setting the display Setting the colour scheme You can set the display to have a dark or light background. Setting the screensaver Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Display Colour Schemes You can set a picture or the time to be dis- Select Colour Scheme 1 Colour Scheme 2...
Handset settings Changing the speaker/earpiece Changing ringtones volume Volume: You can choose between five volumes (1–5; e.g. volume 3 = Š) and the You can set the loudspeaker volume for handsfree talking and the earpiece vol- "crescendo" ringtone (6; volume increases with each ring = ‡).
Handset settings • Activating/deactivating Activating/deactivating the ringtone advisory tones You can deactivate the ringtone on your handset before you answer a call or when the handset is in idle status; the ringtone Your handset uses advisory tones to tell can be deactivated permanently or just for you about different activities and statuses.
The base settings are carried out using a in vCards), it is essential that your area registered Gigaset C59H handset. code (international and local area code) is saved on the phone. Changing the Gigaset C595 base Some of these numbers are already pre- ringtones set. Ï...
§OK§ on the base (default setting: 0000) to a 4- Press the display key. §Yes§ digit PIN known only by you. Gigaset C595: Setting a system PIN facili- tates remote operation of the answering ¢ machine page 53. Ï...
Connecting the base to the PABX • Connecting the base to Saving an access code (outside line code) the PABX Precondition: You may have to enter an The following settings are only necessary access code for external calls in your PABX, if your PABX requires them;...
Connecting the base to the PABX Setting pauses Temporarily switching to tone dialling (DTMF) Changing the pause after line seizure If your PABX still operates with dial pulsing You can change the length of the pause (DP), but you need tone dialling for a con- that is inserted between pressing the talk nection (e.g.
Service (Customer Care) Service (Customer Care) You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device by using our online support service on the Internet at: www.gigaset.com/customercare This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It will give you 24/7 support for all our prod- ucts.
¥ ¢ Set your PABX to tone dialling. Register the handset ( page 56). Handset does not ring. Gigaset C595 only: 1. The ringtone is deactivated. ¥ ¢ Activate the ringtone ( page 65). No time is specified for a message in the call list.
Environment Environment The answering machine is not recording any messages/has switched to announce only. Its memory is full. ¥ Delete old messages. ¥ Our environmental mission statement Play back new messages and delete. We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear social responsibility and are actively com- mitted to a better world.
Appendix Appendix Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO DECT ( page 55) saves energy and makes an active contribution Care towards protecting the environment. ¤ Disposal Wipe the base, charging cradle and the handset with a damp cloth (do not use Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- solvent) or an antistatic cloth.
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Customer Care pages is regularly updated: 1 unused www.gigaset.com/customercare 2 unused Base power consumption 5 unused In standby mode: 6 unused 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...
Appendix Writing and editing text Standard characters 9x 10x The following rules apply when writing text: Each key between Q and O is a b c 2 ä á à â ã ç 3 ë é è ê assigned several letters and characters. Control the cursor with u v t ï...
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Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX: Gigaset C59H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Speaker mode Polyphonic ringtones Directory for around 150 entries SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Room monitor www.gigaset.com/gigasetc59h Gigaset SL78H handset Illuminated graphic colour display (256k colours) Illuminated keypad...
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Accessories Gigaset HC450 – door intercom for cordless phones Use the intercom from your cordless phone – no need for a fixed home phone Intuitive user functions using the display keys (open door, switch on entry light) Simple to configure using the handset menu Forward to outside phone numbers (intercom feature) Simple to install and register with the Gigaset system Replaces existing doorbell key –...
Mounting the base on the wall Mounting the base on the wall C595: 64 mm C590: 43 mm approx. 5.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle on the wall 21 mm approx. 4 mm...