The handset at a glance ¢ The handset at a glance 1 Display in idle status (example) ¢ 2 Charge status of the batteries( page 8) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 15) 4 Message key ( page 24) 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...
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 sta- tion or charging cradle.
First steps First steps Check the package contents one Gigaset C580 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 hand-...
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.
First steps Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the pro- tective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning Use only the rechargeable batteries recommended by ¢ Gigaset Communications GmbH ( page 39).
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First steps Before you can use the phone, you must first register the handset to the base station. ¤ Place handset Place the handset with the display facing into base up in the base station. Menu The handset registers automatically. Registration can take up to 5 minutes.
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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 charg- ing cradle for ten hours. ¤...
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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 ¤ §Menu§ Press the key below on the display screen to open the main 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 set, Ð the idle display is shown as in this example 08.10.01 07:15 Your phone is now ready for use. Menu...
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 telephones ¢...
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 (confir- mation 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: ‰ ¢ ¢ ¢ §Menu§ Settings Handset Auto Answer ( = on) means: Menu ¤ §Menu§ Press the display key to open the main 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". §Menu§ Example: §Menu§...
Making calls §Menu§ Making calls To deactivate the ringer tone, press the display key and select Silent. You can 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 tele- phone network.
Making calls Handsfree talking Muting In handsfree mode, instead of holding the You can deactivate the microphone in your handset to your ear you can put it down, for handset during an external call. example on the table in front of you. This §MENU§...
Using the directory and lists Using the directory and Storing a number in the directory ¢ ¢ §Menu§ New Entry lists §OK§ Enter the number and press §OK§ Enter the name and press The options are: Directory Order of directory entries Last number redial list The directory entries are usually sorted in Call history...
Using the directory and lists Managing directory entries Call-by-call dialling ¢ q (Select entry) You can dial a call-by-call number directly by pressing the C (call-by-call) key and select the call-by-call number. Editing entries ¢ §Menu§ Edit Entry Storing the call-by-call number ¢...
Using the directory and lists Copying a displayed number to the Copy to Directory directory Copy an entry to the directory ¢ page 22). You can copy numbers displayed in a list, e.g. Delete Entry (as in the directory, ¢ the calls list or redial list, to the directory.
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Using the directory and lists Call history Opening calls list ¢ Precondition: Calling Line Identification Calls List 01+02 ¢ (CLIP, page 20) The last incoming call is displayed in the The calls list contains the last 25 numbers, calls list. depending on the settings List entry all calls...
Making cost-effective calls Making cost-effective Saving preselection numbers ¢ ¢ ¢ §Menu§ Settings Base Preselection ¢ calls Preselection Number Enter or edit preselection number (call-by-call number). Automatic network provider §OK§ Press the display key. The entry code (preselection) is saved. 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 hand- set in the base station or charging cradle. Please note The actual duration of the call can vary from that shown by a few seconds.
Using the network mailbox Using the network Viewing the network mailbox report mailbox When a message is recorded, you receive a The network mailbox is your network pro- call from the network mailbox. If you have vider's answer machine within the network. requested Calling Line Identification, the You cannot use the network mailbox unless network mailbox number will be displayed.
When the alarm clock rings… Alarm repeat after 5 minutes You are helping to protect the environment §Snooze§ Press the display key or any key. with your Gigaset C580. §Snooze§ If you press three times, the alarm Reduced energy consumption clock switches off for 24 hours.
Using several handsets Manual registration of Locating a handset ("paging") Gigaset C58H to Gigaset C580 You can locate your handset using the base You must activate manual registration of the station. ¤ handset on both the handset (1) and the Briefly press the registration/paging key base station (2).
Using several handsets Transferring a call to another Listening in to an external call handset/making an internal (conference) consultation call You are conducting an external call. An inter- You are talking to an external participant nal participant can listen in on this call and and can call an internal participant at the take part in the conversation.
Handset settings Handset settings Setting the display You can display a digital clock when the Your handset is preconfigured, but you can handset is in idle status. ¢ ¢ ¢ change the settings to suit your individual §Menu§ Settings Handset Display requirements.
Handset settings Adjusting the volume via the menu Setting the ringer melody ¢ ¢ §Menu§ Settings Audio Settings Set different ringer melodies for external ¢ ¢ Call Volume Earpiece Volume / calls, internal calls and the alarm clock. ¢ ¢ Handsfree Volume §Menu§...
Handset settings Advisory tones Restoring the handset to the factory settings Your handset uses "advisory tones" to tell you about different activities and statuses. You can reset any individual settings and The following tones can be activated and changes that you have made. This will not deactivated independently of each other: affect entries in the directory, calls list or the Advisory tones:...
Base station settings Base station settings Restoring the base station to the factory settings The base station settings are carried out using a registered Gigaset C58H handset. When restoring factory settings: Handsets are de-registered Protecting against – When resetting via the menu: all Gigaset handsets unauthorised access –...
Connecting the phone to a PABX Connecting the phone to Setting pauses a PABX Changing pause after line seizure The following settings are only necessary You can change the length of pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key c when your PABX requires them;...
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 ( page 35). tailored to your specific needs! Forgotten the system PIN.
Environment Environment Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO WDCT ( page 29) saves energy and is an active contribution towards Our environmental mission protecting the environment. statement Disposal We at Gigaset Communications GmbH carry social responsibility and are actively Batteries should not be disposed of in gen- engaged in the interests of a better world.
Appendix Appendix We recommend the following battery types, because these are the only ones that guar- antee the specified operating times, full functionality and long service life: Care GP 700 mAh ¤ Yuasa Phone 700 mAh Wipe the base station, charging cradle Yuasa Phone 800 mAh and the handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth.
Appendix Base station power consumption Writing an names Press the relevant key several times to enter In standby condition letters/characters. approx. 1.3 W – Handset in charging cradle – Handset outside charging approx. 1.3 W Standard characters cradle 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x During a call approx.
Mounting the base station to the wall Mounting the base station to the wall C580: 40 mm approx. 2.5 mm Mounting the charging cradle to the wall 21 mm approx. 2.5 mm...