The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status (example) 2 Charge status of the ¢ batteries( page 11) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 17) ¢ 4 Message key ( page 27) 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 C380 base station 1 Registration/paging key: Press briefly: Search for handsets (paging), ¢...
If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the ƒ user guide. Please remove faulty base stations from use or have them repaired by Siemens Service, as they could interfere with other wireless services. Please note...
First steps First steps Check the package contents one Gigaset C380/C385 base station, one mains adapter, one Gigaset C38H handset, one phone cord, two batteries, one battery cover, one belt clip, one user guide. If you have purchased a model with multiple...
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.
Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by Siemens ¢ page 55). Never use a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or other battery types as this could result in significant health risks and per- sonal injury.
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First steps Attaching the belt clip The handset has notches on each side to accommodate the belt clip. ¤ Press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the notches on the belt clip click into position. 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.
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First steps Please note Each key press interrupts the automatic registration. If automatic registration does not work, the handset will have to be ¢ registered manually ( page 42). To charge the batteries, leave the handset in the charging cradle. Please note Only place the handset in the base station or charging cradle that is intended for it.
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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. Þ 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 number via the handset, e.g. Q [01.10.2008] Q2QQN for 01/10/08. Ç If you want to correct an entry, press the top or bottom of the control key to toggle between fields.
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- Þ...
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: Þ 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 Answering a call The handset indicates an incoming call in three ways: by ringing, by a display on Making an external call the screen and by the flashing handsfree key d. External calls are calls using the public tel- You can answer the call by: ephone network.
Making calls Call display with CLIP/CLI Switching between earpiece and handsfree mode If the caller's number is saved in your Press the handsfree key. directory, the caller's name will also be During a call and when listening to the displayed. answer machine (Gigaset C385 only), acti- Å...
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 ¢ ¢ q (select entry) Using other functions (open §Menu§ ¢ menu) Send Entry Send List Press the display key. §Menu§ Enter the internal number of The following functions can be selected with q: the receiving handset and press §OK§...
Using the directory and lists The message key f will flash as soon as Last number redial list a new entry is received in a list (switches off when the key is pressed). The message The last number redial list contains the ten You have new messages appears in the dis- numbers last dialled with the handset...
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Using the directory and lists The calls list is displayed as follows: List entry Example of a list entry: Calls List: New Call 01/02 Ç 02+03 1234567890 Ç 01.10.08 12:14 Menu 1 Number of new entries 2 Number of old, read entries Status of entry Setting the call history type ¢...
Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective calls Saving preselection numbers ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Base Preselection §Menu§ ¢ Preselection Number Automatic network provider Enter or edit preselection number (call-by-call number). code (preselection) Press the display key. §OK§ The entry is saved. You can specify a call-by-call number (preselection number) that is automati- Press and hold (idle status).
Making cost-effective calls Displaying the call duration The duration of a call is displayed during the conversation, until about three seconds after the call has ended if you do not replace the handset in the base station or charging cradle. Please note The actual duration of the call can vary from that shown by a few seconds.
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Registering with the registration assistant Your phone is supplied ready for sending When you open the SMS menu with §Menu§ ¢ SMS messages immediately. for the first time, you will be asked whether you wish to be registered auto- Preconditions: matically with all entered SMS centres ¢...
SMS (text messages) Draft message list Deleting draft message list ¤ Open the draft message list. You can save an SMS in the draft message ¢ Delete List §Menu§ list, and edit and send it later. Select and press §OK§ Saving an SMS in the draft message list Press the display key to con- §OK§...
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SMS (text messages) An entry in the list is displayed as in the Adding the number of the message sender following example: to the directory ¤ Open the incoming message list. 01/02 Select SMS. ¢ 1234567890 Copy to Directory §Menu§ ¤...
SMS (text messages) Setting SMS centres SMS on a PABX You can only receive an SMS when the Entering/changing SMS centres Calling Line Identification is for- ¤ warded to the extension of the PABX You should find out about the services (CLIP).
SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting The SMS is played back. 1. The "display call number" service is not acti- Error codes when sending vated. ¥ Ask your service provider to enable this feature (there is a charge for this). E0 Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identifica- 2.
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C385 base station Operating the answer Recording your own announcement ¢ ¢ Voice Mail Announcements machine of the §Menu§ ¢ Record Announcement Gigaset C385 base station Press the display key to start §OK§ the recording.
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Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C385 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 C385 base station ¢ ¢ Activating/deactivating call Voice Mail Ring Delay §Menu§ Select an option Immediately screening 10 sec 18 sec 30 sec Auto press (‰ = on). §OK§ During recording of a message you can Press and hold (idle status).
Operating the answer machine of the Gigaset C385 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 C385 only) directly. Gigaset C380: Fast access is set for the net- work mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox.
ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environ- Reception strength: ment with your Gigaset C380/C385. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to low |(flashes) Reduced energy consumption – no reception ¼ Eco Mode+ enabled...
Alarm Clock Wake up time §Menu§ Manual registration of Gigaset C38H to Enter the wake-up time in Gigaset C380/C385 hours and minutes, then press §OK§ You must activate manual registration of the handset on both the handset and the When the alarm clock rings…...
Using several handsets Making internal calls Registering other handsets You can register other Gigaset handsets Internal calls to other handsets registered and handsets for other devices with GAP on the same base station are free. functionality as follows. Calling other handsets On the handset ¤...
Handset settings Answering a waiting call This does not affect the connection between the other internal participants If you receive an external call during an and the external caller. internal call, you will hear the call waiting tone (short tone). The caller's number will Handset settings appear in the display if phone number identification is enabled.
Handset settings Setting the display Changing the handsfree/ earpiece volume You have a choice of four colour schemes and several different contrasts. You can You can adjust the volume for handsfree also set a screensaver and backlight. talking to one of five settings (1-5, e.g. Š...
Handset settings Advisory tones Setting the ringer volume The ringer volume is the same for all types Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell of ring. you about different activities and statuses. ¢ ¢ Settings Audio Settings §Menu§ The following tones can be activated and ¢...
Base station settings Base station settings Restoring the handset to the factory settings The base station settings are carried out using a registered Gigaset C38H handset. You can reset any individual settings and changes that you have made. This will not affect entries in the directory, calls list or Protecting against unauthorised SMS lists, or the handset's registration to...
Base station settings Changing ringer tones Restoring the base station to the factory settings Volume: You can choose between five volumes ¢ When restoring factory settings: and the "crescendo" ring, page 45. Handsets are de-registered Select "0" to deactivate the base station –...
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.
2 Year limited warranty that covers faults with the manufacturing process or components. Siemens will at its discretion, repair or replace, any product supplied that is found to have a manufacturing defect. Please retain your proof of purchase details for warranty purposes.
Reset the system PIN to 0000 ¢ If you have any questions about using page 47). your phone, visit us at www.siemens.com/ The other party cannot hear you. gigasetcustomercare at any time. The table below contains a list of common You have pressed the §Mute§...
Our environmental mission statement local waste disposal regulations, which you can find out about by contacting your We at Siemens Home and Office Commu- local authority or the dealer you pur- nication Devices GmbH & Co. KG carry chased the product from.
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Appendix General specifications Writing an SMS/names Press the relevant key several times to DECT standard is supported enter letters/characters. GAP standard is supported Standard characters No. of channels 60 duplex channels 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x Radio frequency range 1880–1900 MHz 1 €...
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Handsfree talking Polyphonic ringer tones Directory for around 150 entries SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled) Headset socket Room monitor www.siemens.com/gigasetC47H Gigaset S67H/S68H handset Illuminated graphical colour display (65k colours) Illuminated keypad Handsfree talking Polyphonic ringer tones Directory for around 250 entries...
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Gigaset handset to the base station. www.siemens.com/gigasetrepeater Ordering Gigaset products You can order all the Siemens Gigaset products shown here and many others from your retail dealer. Only use original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and damage...
Mounting the base station to the wall Mounting the base station to the wall C380: 40 mm C385: 46 mm approx. 2.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle to the wall 26 mm approx. 2.5 mm...