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Gigaset Communications GmbH
Frankenstr. 2a, D-46395 Bocholt
Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH
under trademark license of Siemens AG.
As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the
trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset' .
© Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010
All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
www.gigaset.com
C300 - C300
C 3 0 0 - C 3 0 0
GIGASET. INSPIRING CONVERSATION.
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Summary of Contents for Siemens Gigaset C300A
- Page 1 Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH under trademark license of Siemens AG. As of 1 Oct. 2011 Gigaset products bearing the trademark 'Siemens' will exclusively use the trademark 'Gigaset' . © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2010 All rights reserved. Subject to availability.
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Page 2: Gigaset C300/C300A - Your High-Quality Accessory
Gigaset C300/C300A – your high-quality accessory Gigaset C300/C300A – your high-quality accessory Congratulations on your purchase of this latest generation Gigaset. Your Gigaset can do a lot more than just make calls: Directory for up to 250 entries Save phone numbers and names to the directory (¢ page 30). You can designate important entries as VIPs (Very Important Persons). -
Page 3: Overview
Overview Overview 1 Signal strength (¢ page 17) Color changes when Eco Mode is activated (¢ page 40) 2 Control key (¢ page 20) Mute microphone (¢ page 29) 3 Talk/Handsfree key Flashes: incoming call; Lights up: handsfree mode activated; accept call;... -
Page 4: Understanding The Display Icons
Overview Understanding the display icons The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: Signal strength i (¢ page 17) Keypad locked (¢ page 22) Ringer switched off (¢ page 45) Answering machine activated (C300A only) Battery charging (¢... -
Page 5: Using The Display Keys
Using the display keys Other display icons: Connection cannot be established or con- nection interrupted Establishing a connection Connection established Ø ¼ Ú Ø Ü Ú Ø å Ú External call (¢ page 27) Internal call (¢ page 42) Alarm call (¢ page 40) Answering machine Ø... -
Page 6: Base Overview
You can use the keys on the base to operate Flashes: at least one new message is present. the integrated answering machine Flashes very quickly: memory is full. (Gigaset C300A only), search for handsets ¢ (paging, page 41 and register handsets... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Gigaset C300/C300A – your high-quality accessory ....1 Overview ............2 Understanding the display icons . - Page 8 Answering machine list (Gigaset C300A only) ....... . . 33...
- Page 9 Contents Troubleshooting ..........49 Protecting our environment .
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Page 10: Following Safety Precautions
Following safety precautions Following safety precautions Warning Be sure to read this user guide and the safety precautions before using your telephone. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Use only the power adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base. Use only rechargeable batteries that correspond to the specification provided on page 51, as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury. -
Page 11: Taking The First Steps
Taking the first steps Taking the first steps Checking the package contents One Gigaset C300/C300A base One power adapter for the base One Gigaset handset Two batteries One battery cover One phone cord One user guide If you have purchased a model with multiple hand- sets, the package should contain two batteries, a bat-... -
Page 12: Setting Up The Base And Charger (If Included)
Taking the first steps Setting up the base and charger (if included) The base and charger are designed for use in dry rooms in a temperature range of +41°F to +113°F. ¤ Set up the base at a central point in the building on a level, non-slip surface or mount the base or charger on the wall (¢... -
Page 13: Connecting The Charger (If Included)
Taking the first steps Connecting the charger (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug from the power adapter 1. ¤ Plug the power adapter into a power outlet 2. To disconnect the plug from the charger, press the release button and disconnect the plug 4. -
Page 14: Setting Up The Handset For Use
Taking the first steps Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover Warning Use only rechargeable batteries recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH (¢... - Page 15 Taking the first steps Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge status can only be displayed if the battery is first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Charge the handset in the base for 8.5 hours. 8.5 hrs Please note The handset must only be placed in the designated Gigaset C300/C300A base or charger.
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Page 16: Changing The Display Language
Taking the first steps Changing the display language To change the display language: ¤ Press right on the control key.. ¤ Press the keys Land 4 slowly one after the other. The display for setting languages appears. English English ³ ³... -
Page 17: Setting The Date And Time
Taking the 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. Please note Depending on your network provider, the date and time may be displayed automatically. -
Page 18: Battery Charge Status
Taking the first steps μ Saved The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset automatically reverts to idle status, or returns to the "Settings" menu if the setting was made using the menu. Please note If your phone receives the date and time during Caller ID Display (e.g., through your network provider or PBX), you can specify whether this date/time should be applied to your phone:... -
Page 19: Setting Up Area Codes
Taking the first steps 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 mul- tiple area code region, you must also store the extra codes for that region. -
Page 20: What Would You Like To Do Next
Taking the first steps What would you like to do next? Now that you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you can immediately start call- ing – or you can adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important functions. -
Page 21: Using The Phone
Using the phone Using the phone Using the control key In the description below, the side of the control key (up, down, right, left) which you have to press in the different operating situations is marked in black, e.g., v for "press the right edge of the control key". -
Page 22: Using The Menus
Using the phone Using the menus Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu consisting of several levels (menu overview, ¢ page 25). Main menu (first menu level) ¤ With the handset in idle status, press the display key §Menu§ or right on the control key v to open the main menu. -
Page 23: Activating/Deactivating The Handset
Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset In idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone). Activating/deactivating keypad lock Keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone. In idle status, press and hold the pound key (confirmation tone). The keypad lock is switched on or off. -
Page 24: Understanding The Operating Steps
Using the phone Understanding the operating steps The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form, for example: ¤ Settings ¤ Eco Mode (³ = on) §Menu§ ¤ This means you should proceed as follows: ¤ Press the key below §Menu§ on the dis- Redial Menu... - Page 25 Using the phone ... until the Eco Mode menu item Eco Mode ³ appears. Back §OK§ Press the key below on the display screen to switch the function on or off (³ = on). ¤ Press the key below §Back§ on the display screen to jump back to the previous menu level.
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Page 26: Menu Overview
Menu overview Menu overview The menu entries are partially subdivided. The page numbers refer to the rel- evant description in the user guide. §Menu§ To open the main menu: press the display key when the phone is in idle mode. ì... - Page 27 Menu overview Ï Settings ¢ page 16 Date/Time ¢ page 44 Audio Settings Call Volume ¢ page 45 Ringer Volume ¢ page 44 Advisory Tones ¢ page 44 Battery Low ¢ page 45 Ringtones (Handset) ¢ page 46 Ringtones (Base) ¢...
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Page 28: Number (Or Name) Of Caller
Menu To accept the call, press the talk key c. 1 Ringer icon 2 Number or name of caller Gigaset C300A: Instead of accepting the call, you can also redirect it to the answering machine: ¤ Divert to AM ¤... -
Page 29: Notes On Caller Id (Cid)
Making calls The following is displayed in place of the Notes on Caller ID (CID) number: u External Call, if no number is transmitted. By default, the number of the caller is shown u Withheld, if the caller has withheld in the display of your Gigaset telephone. -
Page 30: Using Handsfree Mode
Activating/deactivating handsfree mode During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset C300A only), activate or deactivate handsfree mode. Press the handsfree key. Each key press switches between handset and hands- free mode. -
Page 31: Using The Directory And Lists
Directory entries are generally sorted alpha- u Answering machine list betically by surname. Spaces and digits take first priority. (Gigaset C300A only) The sort order is as follows: You can create a personalized directory for your own handset. You can also send lists/ 1. -
Page 32: The Directory
A number is displayed: ¤ Copy to directory §Menu§ ¤ Complete the entry (¢ Saving a number in the directory, page 30). Gigaset C300A: Message playback is inter- rupted during the number transfer from the answering machine list. -
Page 33: Using The Redial List
Your handset need not be in idle status. u Network mailbox or answering machine Open the address book. list (Gigaset C300A only), if your network §OK§ Select an entry and press provider supports this function and fast access is set for the network mailbox Using the redial list (¢... -
Page 34: Answering Machine List (Gigaset C300A Only)
– New Call: new missed call. – Old Call: entry already read. Call list – Call recv.: call accepted. – Ans Mach (Gigaset C300A): Prerequisite: Caller ID Presentation (CID, the answering machine accepted page 27) the call. A message was left. -
Page 35: Operating The Gigaset C300A Base Answering Machine
Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine Operating the Recording an announcement ¤ Voice Mail ¤ Announcements §Menu§ Gigaset C300A base ¤ Record Announcement ¤ Press OK, talk after tone answering machine §OK§ Press the display key to start the recording. -
Page 36: Deleting Messages
Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine Deleting an announcement Stopping and controlling playback ¤ Voice Mail ¤ Announcements During message playback: §Menu§ ¤ Delete Announcement Pause playback. Press 2 again to resume. §OK§ Press the display key to confirm the prompt. -
Page 37: Activating/Deactivating Call Screening
Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine §End§ Accepting a call from the Press the display key to stop two-way record. answering machine The maximum recording time depends on You can pick up a call while the answering the capacity available on the answering machine is recording or is being operated machine. -
Page 38: Setting The Recording Parameters
Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine Setting the recording Changing the language for parameters voice prompt and prerecorded announcement The answering machine has already been preset at the factory. Individual settings can §Menu§ Open main menu. *#Q5#2 be adjusted using the handset. -
Page 39: Answering Machine Remote Operation
Operating the Gigaset C300A base answering machine Answering Machine Remote Activating the answering machine ¤ Phone home and let the phone ring until Operation you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can check and activate your answering Enter system PIN. machine from any other telephone (hotel, Your answering machine is activated. -
Page 40: Using The Network Mailbox
Gigaset C300 base. If you have registered your handset to a different base, such as Viewing the network mailbox the Gigaset C300A, please refer to your message base user guide. When a message is recorded, you receive a Using fast access for the call from the network mailbox. -
Page 41: Eco Dect
ECO DECT ECO DECT Using the handset as an alarm clock You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset. Prerequisite: The date and time have already been set (¢ page 16). Reducing energy consumption Your telephone has a power-saving adapter Activating/deactivating the alarm plug and uses less power. -
Page 42: Using Multiple Handsets
Using multiple handsets Using multiple handsets 2) On the base ¤ Press and hold the registration/paging key on the base (¢ page 5) (approx. Registering handsets 3 sec.). You can register up to four handsets on your Deregistering handsets base station. Each additional handset must be registered with the base in order for it to You can deregister all other registered hand- work properly! -
Page 43: Making Internal Calls
Using multiple handsets Making internal calls Either Press the end call key. The exter- Internal calls are free calls between handsets nal call is transferred to the that are registered with the same base. other handset. Calling a specific handset §Back§... -
Page 44: Changing The Name Of A Handset
Handset settings Internal listening in Handset settings The line is busy with an external call. Your Your handset is preset, but you can change screen will display information to that effect. the settings to suit your individual require- To listen in to the external call. ments. -
Page 45: Activating/Deactivating Auto Answer
Handset settings The screensaver is not displayed in cer- Changing the handsfree/ tain situations, e.g., during a call or if the earpiece volume handset is deregistered. To show the display in idle status, briefly press end call key a. You can set the volume for handsfree mode and earpiece mode to five different levels. -
Page 46: Setting The Ringer Volume
Handset settings Setting the ringer volume Settings Ringer off from: / Ringer off until: The ringer volume is the same for all types of Enter time in 4-digit format. ring. Please note In idle status: t ¤ Ringer Volume During this period, you will con- tinue to receive calls from num- Set the volume. -
Page 47: Restoring The Handset Default Settings
Base station settings Activating deactivating advisory Base station settings tones/battery low tone The base settings are carried out using a reg- Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you istered Gigaset handset. about different activities and statuses. These can be activated and deactivated independ- Changing ringtones ently of each other: u Advisory Tones... -
Page 48: Protecting Against Unauthorized Access
(default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit be reregistered. All settings are reset to PIN known only by you. the default settings. Gigaset C300A: Setting a system PIN enables remote operation of the answering machine (¢ page 38). Resetting the base to the ¤... -
Page 49: Connecting The Base To The Pbx
Connecting the base to the PBX Connecting the base to Setting pauses the PBX Changing the pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary if your PBX requires them; see the PBX user You can change the length of the pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key c guide. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You cannot hear a ringer/dialing tone from the fixed line network. The phone cord supplied has not been used or If you have any queries about the use of has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong your telephone, visit our website at pin connections. -
Page 51: Protecting Our Environment
Protecting our environment Gigaset C300A only: Protecting our No time is specified for a message in the call list. environment Date and time have not been set. ¥ Set the date/time (¢ page 16). The answering machine announces, "PIN is Our environmental mission incorrect"... -
Page 52: Appendix
Appendix Ecological energy consumption Appendix The use of ECO DECT (¢ page 40) saves energy and actively contributes towards Caring for your phone protecting the environment. Disposal Wipe down the base station and handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent or a Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- microfiber cloth) or an antistatic cloth. -
Page 53: General Specifications
Appendix Handset operating and charging General specifications times DECT standard Is supported This Gigaset can charge batteries up to a capacity of 1000 mAh. The use of special GAP standard Is supported high-performance batteries or batteries No. of channels 60 duplex channels with high capacities is not recommended for Radio frequency range 1880–1900 MHz cordless phones. -
Page 54: Writing And Editing Text
Appendix Writing and editing text Standard characters 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x11x12x13x14x15x16x The following rules apply when writing text: 1 € £ $ ¥ ¤ u Multiple letters and characters are assigned to each key between Q and a b c 2 ä... -
Page 55: Industry Canada Certification
FCC / ACTA Information Industry Canada Certification FCC / ACTA Information Operation is subject to the following two condi- Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit tions (1) this device may not cause interference, not expressly approved by Gigaset Communica- and (2) this device must accept any interference, tions USA LLC could void the FCC authority to including interference that may cause undesired... -
Page 56: Safety Precautions
FCC / ACTA Information Notice for Direct Inward Dialing until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunction- ("DID") ing. ALLOWING THIS EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED IN If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for SUCH A MANNER AS TO NOT PROVIDE FOR repair or warranty information, please contact PROPER ANSWER SUPERVISION IS A VIOLATION... -
Page 57: Battery Safety Precautions
FCC / ACTA Information 5. Place this product securely on a stable surface. 14. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak Serious damage and/or injury may result if the in the vicinity of the leak. unit falls. 15. -
Page 58: Service (Customer Care)
FCC / ACTA Information Service (Customer Care) Customer Care Warranty for Cordless Products To obtain Customer Care Warranty service, product operation information, or for problem resolution, call: 1-866 247-8758 Toll Free: End-user limited warranty 3. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND IS VOID WITH RESPECT TO This product is covered by a one year limited war- THE FOLLOWING:... - Page 59 FCC / ACTA Information 5. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY – Signal reception problems (unless caused by defect in material or workmanship in the Prod- Gigaset NAM makes no warranty or representa- uct). tion that the software in the Products will meet –...
- Page 60 UCT, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE Manufactured by Gigaset Communications GmbH SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN under trademark license of Siemens AG. CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS LIM- ITED WARRANTY, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE ©...
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Page 61: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Gigaset handsets Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PBX: Gigaset C300H handset u Hear whom the call is for with VIP ringtones u High-quality keypad with illumination u 1.7" CSTN color display u Directory for up to 250 entries u Talk/standby time of up to 19 h/340 h, standard batteries u Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode... - Page 62 Accessories Gigaset C59H handset u Social life management with room monitor and birthday reminders u Individual programming of ringtones with 6 VIP-groups u High-quality keypad with illumination u 1.8" TFT color display u Directory for up to 150 vCards u Talk/standby time of up to 12 h/180 h, standard batteries u Large font for call lists and directory u Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode...
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Page 63: Mounting The Base On The Wall
Mounting the base on the wall Mounting the base on the wall C300A: 1.90 inches C300: 1.18 inches ø max. 0.31 inches ø max. 0.16 inches Approx. 0.28 inches Mounting the charger on the wall 0.85 inches ø max. 0.31 inches ø... -
Page 64: Index
Index Index Battery ......charging display ...... - Page 65 Index handset ........... . keypad lock Fast access .
- Page 66 Index Internal call ......Messages ......
- Page 67 Index Protecting our environment ....Protecting the phone against access ......Talk key .