Quick Start Guide
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Preparing the handset
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Insert the batteries the right
way round.
The polarity is indicated in/on
the battery compartment.
a
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First insert the battery cover at
the top
.
a
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b
Then press the cover
clicks into place.
If you need to open the battery cover,
for instance to replace the batteries,
place your fingertip in the cavity on the
casing and pull the battery cover
upwards.
Initial charging and discharging of the batteries
The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully
charged and discharged.
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Place the handset in the base/charging cradle
for eleven hours.
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Then remove the handset
from the base/charging cra-
11 h
dle and do not replace it
until the batteries are fully
discharged.
Pack contents
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2
3
4
7
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one Gigaset C385 base
one battery cover
1
6
one mains adapter
one belt clip
2
7
one Gigaset C38H handset
one user guide
3
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plus one quick start guide
one phone cord
4
two batteries
5
If you have purchased a model
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with multiple handsets the
package should contain two
batteries, a battery cover, a belt
clip and a charging cradle
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with mains adapter
for each
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additional handset.
Setting the date and time
Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incom-
ing calls, and so that the alarm can be used.
Þ
Menu
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Press the key below
display screen to open the main
menu.
until it
b
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Press the bottom of the control
key ...
Settings
... until the
appears.
Ç
U
OK
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Press the key below
play screen to confirm your selec-
tion.
Date/Time
The
Date/Time
the display.
Ç
U
OK
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Press the key below
play screen to open the input field.
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Enter Date:
The active line is marked [...].
[01.10.2008]
Enter day, month and year as an
Ç
8-digit number via the handset,
T
e.g. Q
Q
OK
2QQN for 01/10/08.
Connecting the base station
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First connect the mains
adapter
.
1
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Then connect the tele-
phone jack
and insert
2
the cables into the cable
ducts.
Please note:
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The mains adapter must
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always be connected, as
the phone will not operate
without a mains connection.
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Only use the mains adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on
telephone cables can vary.
The ö-key should light up at the base station. If not,
u
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please ensure the power lead is fully inserted.
Connecting the charging cradle
(if included)
1
2
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If you need to disconnect the plug from the
charging cradle, press the release button
disconnect the plug
.
4
Setting the date and time
If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom
of the control key to toggle between fields.
Ç
T
OK
§Menu§
on the
Enter Time:
[07:15]
Ç
T
OK
Settings
menu item
Saved
on the dis-
§OK§
menu item appears on
Display in idle status
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Reception signal between the base and
handset (green: Eco Mode activated):
– good to poor: Ð i Ñ Ò
§OK§
on the dis-
– no reception: | flashes
Ã
u
: answering machine is activated
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Battery charge status:
= e V U
–
(empty to full)
=
–
flashes: batteries almost empty
e V U
–
flashes: charging procedure
If Eco Mode+ is activated, the ¼ icon is displayed in the top left (see chapter
"ECO DECT" of user manual.
To ensure your product is set up correctly please check the
following
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1
1
u
2
Have you used phone cord supplied
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Have you fully inserted the power cable into base station
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Have you inserted batteries correctly
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Have you charged the batteries for 11 hours
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Have you set up Date/Time
PLEASE NOTE:
For a dial tone press the call button
redial list.
Message Indication Key
following events:
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missed calls (if caller ID is enabled for your line numbers will be shown)
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new messages on the answering machine (also indicated by flashing light on
base station)
u
new Text messages (SMS) received
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Connect the flat plug from the mains
adapter
.
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If you have problems setting up or operation this product please call
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Plug the mains adapter into the plug
socket
.
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and
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Frequently asked questions
Q: There is no dial tone.
A: Press call button for 2 seconds (long press) to obtain dial tone. A short press
opens the redial list.
Q: The line is crackling / not clear.
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Press the key below
A: Have you used the new line cable provided? Please do not use an old cable.
§OK§
on the display screen
to confirm your selection.
Q: Message indicator flashing on handset and I cannot retrieve my message.
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Enter the hours and minutes as
A: Message indicator will flash to indicate missed call as well as new message or
four digit numbers via the handset
text message.
e.g. Q M
5 for 7:15 hours.
Please check it is not indicating a new missed call or text message.
If necessary, use the control key to
toggle between fields.
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Q: The caller ID is not functioning.
Press the key below
§OK§
on the dis-
A: Have you subscribed to this service (CLIP) from your provider?
play screen to confirm your selection.
The display shows Saved. You will hear a
Q: Can I record my own announcement on the answer machine.
confirmation tone.
A: Yes. Please refer to Chapter
"Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C385 base station"
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Press and hold the end call key a
of your user manual (p. 35).
to return to the idle status.
Q: The display is not clear.
A: The display is protected by a plastic film, please make sure you have removed
the protective film.
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Ð
V
Q: The handset is not registered.
A: If your handset is not registered, please refer to Chapter
01.10.08
Þ
07:15
"Registering handsets" of your user manual (p. 41) to instructions how to
Menu
register handsets manually.
For more QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS please refer to chapter
"Service (Customer Care)" of user manual (p. 49).
Final check list
c
for approx. 2 seconds. Short press opens
f
on handset will flash to indicate one or all of the
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