The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status (example) 2 Charge status of the ¢ batteries( page 10) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 16) ¢ 4 Message key ( page 26) Access to calls and message lists; Flashes: new message or new call 5 End call key, On/Off key End call, cancel function, go back one menu...
If the LED flashes although the answer machine is switched off, it means that there is still at least one new message that has not been played back yet. Gigaset C580 base station 1 Registration/paging key: Press briefly: Search for handsets (paging), ¢...
Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their contents and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base station or charging cradle.
First steps First steps Check the package contents one Gigaset C580/C585/ base station, one mains adapter, one Gigaset C58H handset, one phone cord, two batteries, one battery cover, one user guide. If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets the package...
First steps Setting up the base station and charging cradle (if included) The base station and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5 °C to +45 °C. ¤ Set up the base station and charging cradles at a central location on a flat, non-slip surface in your house or apartment.
First steps Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug of the mains adapter 1. ¤ Plug the mains adapter into the plug socket 2. If you need to disconnect the plug from the charging cradle, press the release button and disconnect the plug 2.
For example, the batteries could explode. 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 Placing the handset in the base station and registering Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station. ¤ Place handset Place the handset with the display into base facing up in the base station. Menu The handset registers automatically.
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First steps Initial charging and discharging of batteries The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base station or charging cradle for ten hours. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base station or 10 h...
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First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm can be used. Menu ¤ Press the key below on the §Menu§...
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First steps ¤ The active line is marked [...]. Enter Date: Enter day, month and year as an 8-digit [2008.10.01] number via the handset, e.g. 2QQN
QQ
for Ç 08/10/01. If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom of the control key to toggle between fields.
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First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time Ð set, the idle display is shown as in this exam- ple. If the answer machine is activated, the answer machine icon × will also be dis- 08.10.01 07:15 played in the header.
First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully started your Gigaset you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices such as other Gigaset tele- phones you should first read the section entitled "Using the phone"...
Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the following description the side of the control key you need to press for each operation is indicated accordingly, e.g. t for "press the top of the control key". The control key has a number of different functions: When the handset is in idle status Open the directory.
Using the phone Keys on the keypad c / Q / * etc. Press the matching key on the handset. Enter digits or letters. Correcting incorrect entries You can correct incorrect characters in the text by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key.
Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (con- firmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on. Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.
Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: ‰ ¢ ¢ ¢ = on) Settings Handset Auto Answer §Menu§ means: Menu ¤ Press the display key §Menu§...
Menu tree Menu tree Instead of scrolling to locate a menu function, you can select a function more quickly by opening the menu and keying in a digit combination (or shortcut). M 2 2 for "Set ringer tone volume". Example: §Menu§...
Making calls Making calls To deactivate the ringer tone, press the display key and select Silent. You can §Menu§ take the call as long as it is displayed on the screen. Making an external call Calling Line Identification External calls are calls using the public tel- ephone network.
Making calls Handsfree talking In handsfree 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 handsfree mode Activating while dialling Enter the number and press the handsfree key.
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Storing a number in the directory ¢ ¢ New Entry §Menu§ The options are: Enter the number and press Directory §OK§ Last number redial list Enter the name and press §OK§...
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Using the directory and lists Using other functions End with , then enter name, such as ¢ „Call-by-call” Press the display key. § §Menu§ Note: The following functions can be selected with q: The entry method may differ when using different call-by-call Cards.
Using the directory and lists Opening lists with the Using a number from the directory message key In some operating situations you can open the directory to copy a number, for exam- You can use the message key f to open ple.
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Using the directory and lists Call history Opening calls/answer machine list (Gigaset C585) Precondition: Calling Line Identification ¢ ¢ (CLIP, page 22) Calls List Answ. Mach. 01+02 The calls list contains the last 25 numbers, The last incoming call is displayed in the depending on the settings calls list.
Making cost-effective calls You can delete the current entry with match only one entry in the "with ¢ preselection" list. Delete Entry. §Menu§ Answer machine list Saving preselection numbers (Gigaset C585 only) ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Base Preselection §Menu§ ¢ Preselection Number You can use the answer machine list to listen to the messages that are on the...
Making cost-effective calls Permanently deactivating preselection ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Base Preselection §Menu§ ¢ Preselection Number Press to delete the prese- §<C§ lection number. Press the display key. The §OK§ entry is saved. Press and hold (idle status). Displaying the call duration The duration of a call is displayed during the conversation, until about three seconds after the call...
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C585 base station Operating the answer Recording your own announcement ¢ ¢ Voice Mail Announcements machine of the §Menu§ ¢ Record Announcement Gigaset C585 base station Press the display key to start §OK§ the recording.
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Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C585 base station s or 3 Deleting announcements ¢ ¢ Skip to the next message. Voice Mail Announcements § § Menu ¢ Press twice to skip to the next Delete Announcement but one message. Press the display key to §OK§...
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C585 base station Activating/deactivating call Setting the recording time screening You can set the maximum recording time of a message. During recording of a message you can The options are: Minute, Minutes, screen calls via the loudspeaker of the or Unlimited.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C585 base station Operating when on the move Activating the answer machine ¤ (remote operation) Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answer Enter system PIN.
With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answer machine (Gigaset C585 only) directly. Gigaset C580: Fast access is set for the net- work mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox.
ECO WDCT ECO WDCT Setting the alarm clock You are helping to protect the environ- Precondition: The date and time have ¢ ment with your Gigaset C580/C585. already been set ( page 12). Reduced energy consumption Activating/deactivating the alarm clock Your telephone has an energy-saving ¢...
This will also reset every other ¢ setting page 41. Manual registration of Gigaset C58H to Gigaset C580/C585 Locating a handset ("paging") You must activate manual registration of the handset on both the handset and the You can locate your handset using the base station.
Using several handsets Making internal calls Answering a waiting call If you receive an external call during an Internal calls to other handsets registered internal call, you will hear the call waiting on the same base station are free. tone (short tone). The caller's number will appear in the display if phone number Calling other handsets identification is enabled.
Handset settings Setting the display This does not affect the connection between the other internal participants and the external caller. You can display a digital clock when the handset is in idle status. ¢ ¢ ¢ Handset settings Settings Handset Display §Menu§...
Handset settings Adjusting the volume via the menu Setting the ringer melody ¢ ¢ Settings Audio Settings Set different ringer melodies for external §Menu§ ¢ ¢ Call Volume Earpiece Volume calls, internal calls and the alarm clock. ¢ ¢ Handsfree Volume Settings Audio Settings §Menu§...
Base station settings Base station settings Battery low beep: the battery requires charging. You cannot deactivate the confirmation The base station settings are carried out tone for placing the handset in the base using a registered Gigaset C58H handset. station. Protecting against unauthorised Activating/deactivating advisory tones ¢...
Base station settings Changing ringer tones Resetting the base station via the menu ¢ ¢ ¢ Volume: Settings Base Base Reset §Menu§ You can choose between five volumes ¢ Press the display key to §OK§ and the "crescendo" ring, page 39. confirm.
Connecting the phone to a PABX Connecting the phone to a Setting pauses PABX Changing pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary You can change the length of pause that is when your PABX requires them; see the inserted between pressing the talk key c and sending the number.
Service (Customer Care) Error tone sounds after system PIN prompt. You have entered the wrong system PIN. ¥ We offer you support that is fast and Reset the system PIN to 0000 ¢ tailored to your specific needs! page 40). Our Online Support on the Internet: Forgotten the system PIN.
Environment Environment Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO WDCT ( page 35) saves energy and is an active contribution Our environmental mission statement towards protecting the environment. We at Gigaset Communications GmbH Disposal carry social responsibility and are actively engaged in the interests of a better world.
Appendix Appendix We recommend the following battery types, because these are the only ones that guarantee the specified operating times, full functionality and long service Care life: ¤ GP 700 mAh Wipe the base station, charging cradle Yuasa Phone 700 mAh and the handset with a damp cloth (do Yuasa Phone 800 mAh not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth.
Appendix Base station power consumption The first letter of the name of directory entries is automatically capitalised, fol- lowed by lower case letters. In standby condition approx. 1.3 W – Handset in charging cradle Writing an names – Handset outside charging approx.
Mounting the base station to the wall Mounting the base station to the wall C580: 40 mm C585: 46 mm approx. 2.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle to the wall 21 mm approx. 2.5 mm...