C595 - Phone GIGASET - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL C595 GIGASET

Gigaset C590 - C595 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bochalt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a licensee of the Siemens trademark © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2009 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com SIEMENS Siemens

The handset at a glance

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1 Display in idle status
2 Battery charge status (→ page 16)
3 Display keys (→ page 20)
4 Message key (→ page 36) 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 level (press briefly), back to idle status (press and hold), activate/deactivate handset (press and hold in idle status)

6 Hash key Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in idle status); toggles between upper/lower case and digits

7 Mute key (→ page 30) Mute the microphone

8 Microphone

9 Recall key - Consultation call (flash) - Insert a dialling pause (press and hold)

10 Star key Ringtone on/off (press and hold); with an open connection: switch between dial pulsing/tone dialling (press briefly); Text input: Open table of special characters

11 Connection socket for headset (→ page 17)

12 Key 1 Dial answering machine (C595 only)/network mailbox (press and hold)

13 Talk key Flashes: incoming call; Accept a call; open redial list (press briefly); start dialling (press and hold); When writing an SMS: send SMS

14 Speaker key Switch between earpiece and speaker mode

15 Control key ( page 19) 16 Signal strength ( page 16) Green: Eco Mode activated ( page 55)

17 Answering machine icon (C595 only) Answering machine switched on; Flashes: Answering machine is recording a message or is being operated by another internal party

The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone:

Signal strength (→ page 55) or ECO Mode+ icon (→ page 55) Answering machine activated (C595 only) Ringtone switched off (→ page 65) Battery charging (→ page 16) Battery charge status (→ page 16) Alarm switched on and wake-up time (→ page 56) Current time (→ page 16) Current day and month (→ page 16) Name of the handset (→ page 59) Number of new messages: ◆ on the network mailbox (→ page 35) ◆ in the list of missed calls (→ page 36) ◆ in the SMS list (→ page 41) ◆ in the list of missed appointments (→ page 37)

Signalling

External call ( page 28)

Simple white bell icon with sound waves on gray background (no text or symbols)

Alarm clock ( page 56)

Simple clock icon with alarm waves, no text or symbols present

Internal call ( page 57)

Simple icon of a house with sound waves, no text or symbols present

Anniversary ( page 34)

Simple icon of a candle on a cake with sound waves, no text or symbols present

Answering machine is recording ( page 48)

Simple icon of a cassette tape with sound waves, no text or symbols present

The base at a glance

You can use the keys on the base to register handsets to the base, search for handsets (paging) → page 57 and operate the integrated answering machine (Gigaset C595 only).

Gigaset C595 base

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1 Registration/paging key

Press briefly: Search for handsets (paging)

→ page 57.

Press and hold: Register handsets and DECT devices → page 56.

2 On/Off key

Activating/deactivating the answering machine.

3 Display icon

Lights up: answering machine is activated.

The number of saved messages is displayed.

00 flashes: The answering machine is recording a new message.

Flashes slowly: There are new messages. The number of new messages is displayed

99 flashes quickly: The answering machine is full.

During message playback:

4 Play/stop key

Play back new messages from answering machine or cancel playback (press briefly). Play back new and old messages (press and hold).

5 Skip to next message (press once) or next message but one (press twice).

6 Skip back five seconds (press briefly once), to skip back to the beginning of the message (press and hold) or skip back to the previous message (press twice).

7 Delete current message.

8 Adjust volume during message playback: - = quieter; + = louder.

While an external call is being signalled: adjust ringtone volume.

Please note:

If the answering machine is being operated from a handset or if it is recording a message (00 flashes), it cannot be operated from the base.

Gigaset C590 base

SIEMENS Gigaset C590

Registration/paging key

- Press briefly: Search for handsets (paging) → page 57.

- Press and hold: Register handsets a DECT devices → page 56.

The handset at a glance 1

The base at a glance 3

Safety precautions 7

Gigaset C590/C595 – more than just a telephone 8

First steps 9

Checking the pack contents 9

Setting up the base and charging cradle (if included) 10

Connecting the base 10

Connecting the charging cradle (if included) 11

Setting up the handset for use 12

Setting the date and time 15

Connecting the headset 17

What would you like to do next? 18

Using the phone 19

Control key 19

Display keys 20

Keys on the keypad 20

Correcting incorrect entries 20

Menu guidance 21

Activating/deactivating the handset 22

Activating/deactivating the keypad lock 22

Illustration of operating steps in the user guide 23

Menu overview 25

Making calls 28

Making an external call 28

Ending a call 28

Accepting a call 28

Calling Line Identification 28

Speaker mode 30

Switching to mute 30

Using the directory and lists 31

Directory 31

Redial list 35

Incoming SMS message list 35

Answering machine list (Gigaset C595 only) 35

Call lists 35

Opening lists with the message key 36

List of missed appointments 37

Making cost-effective calls 38

Automatic network provider code (preselection) 38

SMS (text messages) 39

Writing/sending an SMS 39

Receiving an SMS 41

SMS with vCard 43

Notification by SMS 43

SMS mailboxes 44

Setting SMS centres 45

SMS on a PABX 46

Activating/deactivating first ringtone muting 46

Activating/deactivating SMS function 46

SMS troubleshooting 47

Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base . . 48

Operation via the handset 48

Activating/deactivating call screening 51

Setting the recording parameters 52

Resetting fast access for the answering machine using key 1 . . . . . . . . . 52

Operating when on the move (remote operation) 53

Using the network mailbox 54

Configuring fast access for the network mailbox 54

Viewing the network mailbox message 54

ECO DECT 55

Setting the alarm clock 56

Using several handsets 56

Registering handsets 56

De-registering handsets 57

Locating a handset ("Paging") 57

Changing the base 57

Making internal calls 57

Listening in to an external call 59

Changing the name of a handset 59

Changing a handset's internal number 59

Using a handset as a room monitor 60

Handset settings 61

Quick access to numbers and functions 61

Changing the display language 62

Setting the display 63

Activating/deactivating auto answer 63

Changing the speaker/earpiece volume 64

Changing ringtones 64

Activating/deactivating advisory tones 65

Setting your own area code 66

Restoring the handset default settings 66

Contents

Base settings 66

Changing the Gigaset C595 base ringtones 66

Activating/deactivating music on hold 66

Repeater support 67

Protecting against unauthorised access 67

Restoring the base to the factory settings 67

Connecting the base to the PABX 68

Dialling modes and recall 68

Saving an access code (outside line code) 68

Setting pauses 69

Temporarily switching to tone dialling (DTMF) 69

Service (Customer Care) 70

Questions and answers 71

Authorisation 72

Environment 72

Appendix 73

Care 73

Contact with liquid 73

Specifications 73

Writing and editing text 75

Mounting the base on the wall 79

Mounting the charging cradle on the wall 79

Index 80

Warning

Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use.

Explain their content 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.

Only use the recommended, rechargeable batteries ( page 73) as this could otherwise result in significant health risks and personal injury.

The operation of medical appliances may be affected. Be aware of the technical conditions in your particular environment, e.g. doctor's surgery.

Do not hold the rear of the handset to your ear when it is ringing or when speaker mode is activated. Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hearing.

Your Gigaset is compatible with the majority of digital hearing aids on the market. However, perfect function with all hearing aids cannot be guaranteed.

The handset may cause an unpleasant humming or whistling noise in hearing aids or cause them to overload. If you require assistance, please contact the hearing aid supplier.

Do not install the base or charging cradle in bathrooms or shower rooms. The base and charging cradle are not splashproof ( page 73).

Do not use your phone in environments with a potential explosion hazard (e.g. paint shops).

If you give your Gigaset to someone else, make sure you also give them the user guide.

Please remove faulty bases from use or have them repaired by our Service department, as they could interfere with other wireless services.

Please note

Not all of the functions described in this user guide are available in all countries.

Gigaset C590/C595 – more than just a telephone

Your telephone sets new standards for the way you communicate at home. The large TFT display, user-friendly keypad and clearly laid out menu are very simple to use.

It can do a whole lot more:

◆Store anniversaries such as birthdays in your phone and it will remind you of them in advance.
◆ Allocate important people to one of six VIP groups so you can identify important calls from the ringtone and the colour of the allocated VIP group.
◆If you only want to accept calls when you can see the number, you can set your phone to only ring when the phone number is transferred.
◆You can assign important numbers to the number keys on your handset. The number is then dialled by simply pressing the key.
◆Set the display to show in large print to increase readability during certain important situations (e.g. in the directory and in lists).
◆Set the menu display to suit your individual requirements so that only the most important functions (standard mode) or all functions are displayed (expert mode).
◆Gigaset Green Home – be environmentally aware when using your phone. For more information, see www.gigaset.com/customercare

You can find additional information about your telephone at www.qigaset.com/gigasetc590.

Have fun using your new phone!

Checking the pack contents

1

Close-up of a Siemens Gignet 1953 air conditioner unit (no visible text or symbols on the device body)

or

Close-up of a Siemens Gipoli (CSV) digital display with control buttons and a black casing (no readable text or symbols beyond branding)

2

Electric plug with attached cable, no visible text or symbols

3

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4

Coiled black cable with connector, no visible text or symbols

5

6

7

Black and white photo of a Gipaset smartphone with a keypad and control panel, displayed on a flat surface (no visible text or symbols)

1 one Gigaset C590/C595 base
2 one mains adapter
3 one Gigaset C59H handset
4 one phone cord
5 two batteries
6 one battery cover
7 one belt clip
8 one user guide

If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets the package should contain two batteries, a battery cover, a belt clip and a charging cradle 9 with mains adapter 10 for each additional handset.

9

Close-up of a dark, rounded object with a transparent lens-like structure on the left (no visible text or symbols)

10

Black plastic electrical plug connected to a cable with a separate small component (no text or symbols visible)

First steps

Setting up the base and charging cradle (if included)

The base and charging cradle are designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C.

▶ Install the base on a level, non-slip surface in a central location in your house or flat or mount the base or charging cradle on the wall → page 79.

Please note

Pay attention to the range of the base.

This is up to 300 m in unobstructed outdoor areas and up to 50 m inside buildings. The range is reduced when Eco Mode ( page 55) is activated.

The phone's feet do not usually leave any marks on surfaces. However, due to the multitude of different varnishes and polishes used on today's furnishings, the occurrence of marks on the surfaces cannot be completely ruled out.

Please note:

• Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources, direct sunlight or other electrical devices.
  ◆Protect your Gigaset from moisture, dust, corrosive liquids and vapours.

Connecting the base

▶ First connect the mains adapter 1.
▶ Then connect the telephone jack 2 and insert the cables into the cable ducts.

Diagram showing electrical connection to a device with labeled components and wiring

Please note:

◆ The mains adapter must always be connected, as the phone will not operate without a mains connection.
Only use the mains adapter and phone cord supplied. Pin connections on telephone cables can vary (pin connections → page 74).

Connecting the charging cradle (if included)

Diagram showing a plug inserted into a device with labeled parts, including a cable and switch mechanism.

Connect the flat plug from 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 1 and disconnect the plug 2.

Diagram of a joystick controller with labeled parts 1 and 2, showing internal components and directional arrows.

First steps

Setting up the handset for use

The display is protected by a plastic film.

Please remove the protective film!

Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover

Warning

Only use the rechargeable batteries ( page 73) recommended by Gigaset Communications GmbH *, i.e. never use conventional (non-rechargeable) batteries, as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury. For example, the outer casing of the batteries could be damaged or 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. The polarity is indicated in/on the battery compartment.

Black plastic electrical plug with two terminals and a central button (no text or symbols visible)

3D rendering of a black remote control casing with labeled parts (a) and (b), showing internal components and battery structure (no text or symbols beyond labels)

▶ First insert the battery cover at the top ⓐ.
▶ Then press the cover ⑥ until it 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.

Black remote control device with a scroll wheel and two buttons, showing a white arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

Attaching the belt clip

The handset has notches on each side to attach the belt clip.

▶ To attach – press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage with the notches.
▶ To remove – using your right thumb apply pressure to the centre of the belt clip, push the fingernail of your left index finger between the clip and the casing and lift the clip upwards.

Black computer mouse with scroll wheel and control buttons, shown in 3D rendering (no text or symbols visible)

Placing the handset in the base/charging cradle

- Place the handset in the base/charging cradle with its display facing forward.

Each handset is registered with the base at the factory. You do not need to complete a registration. If you wish to use your handset with a different base or use further handsets with your base, you will have to register the handset manually

→ page 56.

To charge the batteries, leave the handset in the base/charging cradle.

Please note

Only place the handset in the base/charging cradle that is intended for it.

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 10 hours.

▶ Then remove the handset from the base/charging cradle and do not replace it until the batteries are fully discharged.

Please note

◆ After the first battery charge and discharge you may replace your handset in the base/charging cradle after every call.
◆Always repeat the charging and discharging procedure if you remove the batteries from the handset and reinsert them.
◆The batteries may warm up during charging. This is not dangerous.
◆After a while, the charge capacity of the batteries will decrease for technical reasons.

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.

Calls Time

▶ Press the key below Time on the screen display to open the input field. (If you have already set the time and date, open the input field via the menu → page 27.)

Date/Time Date: 31.01.2009 Time: 00:00 Back Save

The Date/Time submenu is shown on the display.

The active input position flashes. Enter day, month and year as an 8-digit number via the keypad, e.g. 1 4 GHI 1 0 + 2 ABC 0 + 0 + WXYZ 9 for 14/10/2009.

Hand gesture pointing at a black button labeled 'NT' (no text or symbols on the button itself)

Press the right or left control key to change the input position and correct an entry.

Abstract black-and-white graphic of a stylized hand holding a circular object (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a finger pressing a button on a device (no text or symbols visible)

▶ Press down on the control key to switch to the time input field.

▶ Enter the hours and minutes as four digit numbers via the keypad, e.g. 0 + 7 PQRS 1 ∞ 5 JKL for 07:15 am. Change the input position with the control key if necessary.

Date/Time Date: 14.10.2009 Time: 00:00 Back Save

Back Save

▶ Press the key below Save on the display screen to confirm your entry.

Date/Time Saved

The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset will automatically return to idle status.

Display in idle status

Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example. If the answering machine is activated, the answering machine icon o.o will be displayed in the header.

Displays

◆Reception signal between the base and handset:

- good to poor: 🎨️ 🎨️ 🎨️ - no reception: ● flashes

Green: Eco Mode activated ( page 55)

◆Battery charge status:

• (empty to full)
• flashes red: batteries almost empty
• (charging)

07:15 INT 1 14 Oct Calls SMS

◆INT 1

Internal name of the handset ( page 59)

If Eco Mode+ (→ page 55) is activated, the Ⓞ icon is displayed in the top left. Your answering machine is set with a pre-recorded announcement.

Your phone is now ready for use!

Connecting the headset

Close-up of a black plastic electronic component with a curved edge and mounting holes (no visible text or symbols)

You can connect a headset with a 2.5 mm jack connector, including HAMA and Plantronics M40, MX100 und MX150 headset types.

A compatibility list of tested headsets can be found on the Internet at: www.plantronics.com/productfinder.

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 you should first read the section entitled "Using the phone"

→ page 19.

Information on ... ... is located here.

Setting the ringtone and volume page 64

Setting the earpiece volume page 64

Recording a personal announcement for the answering machine

Setting Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ page 55

Preparing the telephone for SMS reception page 39

Operating the telephone on a PABX page 68

Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base page 56

Transferring directory entries from existing Gigaset handsets to new handset(s)

page 49

page 33

If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips on troubleshooting (→ page 71) or contact our Customer Care team (→ page 70).

Control key

Below, the side of the control key that you must press in the respective operating situation is marked in black (top, bottom, right, left, centre), e.g. ☐ for "press right on the control key" or ☐ for "press the centre of the control key".

Close-up of a circular device with a central indicator and control buttons, no readable text or symbols.

The control key has a number of different functions:

When the handset is in idle status

Open the directory.

Open the main menu.

Open the list of handsets.

Call up the menu to set the call volume ( page 64) of the handset.

In the main menu

or, □, □ or

Navigate to the required function.

In submenus and lists

/ Scroll up/down line by line.

In input fields

Use the control key to move the cursor up ⬆, down ⬇, right ⬇ or left ⬇. Press and hold ⬆ or ⬇ to move the cursor word by word.

During an external call

Open the directory.

Initiate an internal consultation call.

Adjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and speaker mode.

Functions when pressing the middle of the control key

Depending on the operating situation, the key has different functions.

◆In idle status the key opens the main menu.

◆ In submenus, selection and input fields the key takes on the function of the display keys OK, Yes, Save, Select or Change.

Please note

In these instructions, opening the main menu is represented by pressing right on the control key and functions are confirmed by pressing the corresponding display key. However, if you prefer, you can use the control key as described above.

Using the phone

Display keys

The functions of the display keys change depending on the particular operating situation. Example:

Back Save Current display key functions. Display keys

Some important display keys:

Options	Open a context-dependent menu.
OK	Confirm selection.
< C	Delete key: delete one character/word at a time from left to right.
Back	Go back one menu level or cancel operation.
Save	Store entry.
→→	Open the redial list.
→∞	Forward a call to the answering machine.

Keys on the keypad

/ 0 + / * △ etc. Press the matching key on the handset.

Enter digits or letters.

Correcting incorrect entries

You can correct incorrect characters in the input fields by navigating to the incorrect entry using the control key. You can then:

◆ Delete the character by briefly pressing <C or press and hold to delete the word to the right of the cursor.
◆Insert characters next to the cursor.
◆Overwrite the highlighted (flashing) character, e.g. when entering time and date.

Menu guidance

Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels.

The menu display can be extended (Expert mode) or reduced (Standard mode). Standard mode is activated by default.

Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode are marked in these instructions with the E icon.

Switching between standard/expert mode and the menu overview → page 25.

Main menu (first menu level)

- When the handset is in idle status press the right ⬆ control key to open the main menu.

The main menu functions are shown in the display with icons. The icon for the selected function is marked in orange and the name of the associated function appears in the display's header.

To access a function, i.e. to open the corresponding submenu (next menu level):

▶ Use the control key ◆ to select the required function and press the display key OK.

Briefly press the display key Back or the end call key to revert back to idle status.

Settings Envelope Gear Gear Back OK

Submenus

The functions in the submenus are displayed as lists (example on the right).

To access a function:

▶ Scroll to the function with the control key ⬆ and press OK.

Briefly press the display key Back or the end call key to return to the previous menu level/cancel the operation.

Settings
Date/Time
Audio Settings
Display
Language
Registration
Back OK

Reverting to idle status

You can revert to idle status from anywhere in the menu as follows:

▶ Press and hold the end call key 🔒.

Or:

- Do not press any key: after 2 minutes the display will automatically revert to idle status.

Settings that have not been saved by selecting the display key OK, Yes, Save or Change will be lost

An example of the display in idle status is shown on page 16.

Activating/deactivating the handset

With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on.

Please note

When the handset is switched on, an animation of the Gigaset logo will be displayed for several seconds.

Activating/deactivating the keypad lock

The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.

Press and hold the hash key in idle status to activate or deactivate the keypad lock. You will hear the confirmation tone.

If the keypad lock is activated a warning will be shown when you press a key. The keypad lock deactivates automatically when you receive a call. It is reactivated when the call is ended.

Please note

When the keypad lock is active, you cannot call emergency numbers.

Illustration of operating steps in the user guide

The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form.

Example:

The illustration:

means:

Hand pointing at a button on a device (no text or symbols visible)

▶ Press right on the control key ☐ to open the main menu.

Settings Back OK

▶ Use the right, left, down and up control key 🔊 to navigate to the Settings submenu.

▶ Press the display key OK to confirm your selection.

Settings Display Language Registration Menu View Eco Mode Back OK

▶ Press down on the control key until the Eco Mode menu appears on the display.

▶ Press the display key OK to confirm your selection.

Eco Mode Eco Mode Eco Mode+ Back Change

▶ Press down on the control key until the Eco Mode+ menu appears on the display.

▶ Press the display key Change to activate/deactivate the function.

Telephony Eco Mode Eco Mode+ Back Change

Changes are effective immediately and do not have to be confirmed.

▶ Press the key below Back on the display to jump back to the previous menu level.

or

Press and hold the end call key to return to idle status.

Setting standard or expert mode

The menu display can be extended (Expert mode) or reduced (Standard mode).

The settings are carried out as follows:

Select ☐ → ↗ → Menu View → Simplified (standard mode) or Complete (expert mode)

→ Select (the active mode is marked with Ⓞ).

Menu options that are only available in expert mode are marked with the E icon.

Open the main menu: When the telephone is in idle status press.

SMS

You have activated an SMS mailbox (general or private) without a PIN

New SMS	→ page 39
Incoming	→ page 42
Draft	→ page 40

You have activated an SMS mailbox with a PIN or 2-3 mailboxes

Mailbox New SMS		→ page 39
		→ page 42
		→ page 40
Mailbox 1	New SMS	→ page 39
Mailbox 2	Incoming	→ page 42
Mailbox 3	Draft	→ page 40
[HS824] Settings	Service Centres	→ page 45
	SMS Mailboxes	→ page 44
	Notification	→ page 43
	Status Report	→ page 40

Call Lists

All Calls → page 35
Outgoing Calls	→ page 35
Accepted Calls	→ page 35
Missed Calls	→ page 35

Voice Mail

graph TD
    A["Play Messages"] --> B["Network Mailbox"]
    A --> C["Answering Machine *"]
    D["Activation *"] --> E["→ page 48"]
    F["Announcements * Rec. Announcement *"] --> G["→ page 49"]
    F --> H["→ page 49"]
    F --> I["→ page 49"]
    F --> J["→ page 49"]
    F --> K["Play Announcement *"]
    F --> L["Del. Announcement *"]
    M["Recordings * → page 52"] --> N["E"]
    O["Call Screening * → page 51"] --> P["E"]
    Q["Network Mailbox ** → page 54"] --> R["E"]
    S["Set Key 1 *"] --> T["E"]
    U["Network Mailbox"] --> V["→ page 54"]
    W["Answering Machine"] --> X["→ page 54"]

* Only base with answering machine
** Only base without answering machine

★ Additional Features

Alarm Clock	→ page 56
Room Monitor	→ page 60

Settings

Date/Time → page 15
Audio Settings Handset Volume		→ page 64
	Advisory Tones → page 65	→ page 64
	Ringtones(Handset)	→ page 66
	Ringtones (Base)	→ page 66
	Music on hold → page 66	→ page 66
Display Screensaver		→ page 63
	Large Font	→ page 63
	Colour Schemes	→ page 63
	Backlight → page 63	→ page 63
Language	→ page 62
Registration Register Handset		→ page 56
	De-reg. Handset	→ page 57
	Select Base	→ page 57
Telephony Auto Answer → page 63
			Area Codes	→ page 66
			Listening In	→ page 59
			Preselection	→ page 38
			Access Code	→ page 68
			Dialling Mode	→ page 68
			Recall	→ page 68
System Handset Reset → page 66
			Base Reset	→ page 67
			Repeater Mode	→ page 67
			System PIN	→ page 67
Menu View Simplified		→ page 25
	Complete	→ page 25
Eco Mode Eco Mode		→ page 55
	Eco Mode+	→ page 55

Making calls

Making an external call

External calls are calls using the public telephone network.

Enter the number and press the talk key.

Or:

Press and hold the talk key and then enter the number.

You can cancel the dialling operation with the end call key 🔒.

You are shown the duration of the call while the call is in progress.

Please note

Dialling with the directory ( page 31), calls list ( page 35) and redial list ( page 35) saves you from repeatedly keying in phone numbers.

Ending a call

Press the end call key.

Accepting a call

The handset indicates an incoming call in three ways: by ringing, by a display on the screen and by the flashing talk key 📄.

You can accept the call by:

▶ Pressing the talk key ↗.
▶ Pressing the speaker key 📄.
▶ Gigaset C590: Press the display key Accept.
▶ Gigaset C595: Press the display key → o.o to divert the call to the answering machine (→ page 51).

If the handset is in the base/charging cradle and the Auto Answer function is activated ( page 63), the handset automatically answers the call when you remove it from the charging cradle.

To deactivate the ringtone, press the

Silence display key. You can accept the call as long as it is displayed on the screen.

Calling Line Identification

When you receive a call, the caller's number and/or name is displayed on the screen if the following conditions are met:

◆Your network provider supports CLIP, CLI and CNIP.
- CLI (Calling Line Identification): the caller's number is transmitted.
- CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation): the caller's number is displayed.
– CNIP (Calling Name Identification Presentation): the caller's name is displayed.

◆You have requested CLIP or CNIP from your network provider.

◆The caller has requested CLI from the network provider.

Call display with CLIP/CLI

If the caller's number is saved in your directory, the caller's name will be displayed.

Gigaset C590 1 2 1234567890 Accept Silence

or

Gigaset C595 1 2 1234567890 → ∞ Silence

1 Ringtone icon
2 Number or name of caller

The following is displayed in place of the number:

◆External, if no number is transmitted.
◆Unavailable, if the caller has not requested Calling Line Identification.

Display with CNIP

If you have CNIP, then the name (town/city) that is registered with your network provider for the caller's number will also be displayed. If the number of the caller is stored in your directory, the CNIP display is replaced by the corresponding directory entry.

1234567890 Anna Fielding, London Accept Silence 1 2

1 Caller's number
2 Name and town/city

The display shows:

◆External, if no number is transmitted.
◆Unavailable, if the caller has not requested Calling Line Identification.

Speaker mode

In speaker 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 speaker mode

Activating while dialling

Enter the number and press the speaker key.

▶ You should inform your caller before you use the speaker function so that they know someone else is listening.

Switching between earpiece and speaker mode

Press the speaker key.

During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Gigaset C595 only), activate or deactivate speaker mode.

If you wish to place the handset in the base/charging cradle during a call:

▶ Press and hold the speaker key ☐ while placing the handset in the base.

For instructions on how to adjust the loudspeaker volume, → page 64.

Switching to mute

You can deactivate the microphone in your handset during an external call.

Press key to mute the handset. The display shows Microphone is off. Press the key again to reacti- vate the microphone.

Please note

If the telephone is muted, all keys except the mute key 📋 and the end-call key 📞 will not work.

Using the directory and lists

The options are:

◆Directory
◆Redial list
◆Incoming SMS message list
◆Call lists
◆List of missed appointments
◆Answering machine list (Gigaset C595 only)

You can create a personalised directory for your own individual handset. You can also send lists/entries to other handsets ( page 33).

Directory

You can save up to 150 entries in the directory.

Please note

For quick access to a number from the directory (shortcut), you can assign the number to a key ( page 61).

Directory

In the directory, you can save

◆Up to three numbers and associated first names and surnames
◆E-mail address
◆Anniversaries with reminder
◆VIP ringtones with VIP symbol.

You open the directory in idle status using the 🔒 key.

Length of the entries

3 numbers:

each max. 32 digits

First name and surname:

each max. 16 characters

E-mail address:

max. 64 characters

Saving a number in the directory

→

▶ Change multiple line input:

First Name: / Surname:

Enter first names and/or surnames. If a name is not entered in any of the fields, the telephone number is saved and displayed as the surname. (For instructions on how to enter text and special characters, please see → page 75.)

Phone (Home): / Phone (Office): / Phone (Mobile):

Enter a number in at least one of the fields.

When scrolling through the directory, the entries are highlighted by a pre-fixed symbol: △/□/□.

E-mail:

Enter the e-mail address.

Anniversary:

Select On or Off.

When set to On:

Enter Annivers. (Date) and Anniversary (time) and select reminder type:

Anniversary (tone) → page 34.

VIP Group:

Mark directory entry as VIP (Very Important Person).

Each entry can be allocated to one of 6 VIP groups, which are defined by the colour of the VIP symbol, the name of the VIP group and the corresponding ringtone.

VIP calls are recognised by the ring-tone. The background colour of the ringtone animation changes to the colour of the VIP group.

Precondition: Calling Line Identification ( page 28).

Save

Press the display key.

Order of directory entries

Directory entries are generally sorted alphabetically by surname. Spaces and digits take first priority. If only the first name was entered in the directory, this is incorporated into the sort order instead of the surname.

The sort order is as follows:

1. Space
2. Digits (0–9)
3. Letters (alphabetical)
4. Other characters

To get round the alphabetical order of the entries, insert a space or a digit in front of the first letter of the surname. These entries will then move to the beginning of the directory.

Selecting a directory entry

Open the directory.

You have the following options:

◆ Use 🔒 to scroll through the entries until the required name is selected.
◆Enter the first letters of the name; if necessary scroll to the entry with the 🔒 key.

The directory searches for the surname. If a surname has not been entered, the directory searches for the first name.

Dialling with the directory

(Select entry).

Press the talk key.

(If several numbers have been entered, select the required number and press talk key 📄 again). The number is dialled.

Managing directory entries

Viewing entries

(Select entry).

Press the display key.

The entry is displayed.

Press the display key.

The following functions can be selected with ⬆:

Display Number

To edit or add to a saved number, or to save it as a new entry, press → after the number is displayed.

Delete Entry

Delete selected entry.

Copy Entry

to Internal: Send a single entry to a handset ( page 33).

vCard via SMS: Send a single entry in vCard format via SMS.

Editing entries

(Select entry).

Press the display keys one after the other.

▶ Carry out changes and save.

Using other functions

(Select entry)

Options (Open menu)

The following functions can be selected with ⬆:

Display Number

Edit or add to a saved number and then dial with 📞 or save as a new entry; to do this, press → 📄 after the number appears on the display.

Edit Entry

Edit selected entry.

Delete Entry

Delete selected entry.

Copy Entry

to Internal: Send a single entry to a handset ( page 33).

vCard via SMS: Send a single entry in vCard format via SMS.

VIP Groups

Change the name and ringtone of VIP groups; to do this:

Select the VIP group → Edit → Change entry → Save.

Delete All

Delete all entries in the directory.

Copy All

to Internal: Send the complete list to a handset ( page 33).

Available Memory

Display the number of entries that are still available in the directory ( page 31).

Using shortcut keys

▶ Press and hold the required shortcut key ( page 61).

Sending the directory to another handset

Preconditions:

◆The sending and receiving handsets must both be registered to the same base.

◆The other handset and the base can send and receive directory entries.

(Select entry) → Options (Open menu) → Copy Entry / Copy All → to Internal

Select the internal number of the receiving handset and press OK.

You can transfer several individual entries one after the other by responding to the Entry copied - Copy next entry? prompt with Yes.

A successful transfer is confirmed by a message and confirmation tone on the receiving handset.

Please note:

◆Entries with identical numbers are not overwritten on the receiving handset.
◆The transfer is cancelled if the phone rings or if the memory of the receiving handset is full.
◆Pictures and sounds allocated to entries are not transferred.

Copying the displayed number to the directory

You can copy numbers displayed in a list, e.g. the calls list or the redial list, or in an SMS to the directory.

If you have CNIP, the first 16 characters of the transmitted name are also copied to the Surname line.

A number is displayed:

Options → Copy to Directory

▶ Complete the entry → page 31.

Gigaset C595: Message playback is interrupted during the number transfer from the answering machine list.

Copying a number or e-mail address from the directory

In some operating situations, you can open the directory to copy a number or e-mail address, for example. Your handset need not be in idle status.

▶ Depending on the operating situation, open the directory with 📋 or → 📄.

Select entry ( → page 32).

Saving an anniversary in the directory

For each number in the directory, you can save an anniversary and specify a time at which a reminder call should be made on the anniversary (default setting: Anniversary: Off).

(Select entry)

View Edit

Press the display keys one after the other.

Scroll to the Anniversary line.

Select On.

▶ Change multiple line input:

Annivers. (Date)

Enter day/month/year in 8-digit format.

Anniversary (time)

Enter the hour/minute for the reminder call in 4-digit format.

Anniversary (tone)

Select the type of signal for the reminder.

Press the display key.

Please note

A time must be specified for reminder calls. If you select a visual signal, a time is not required and is automatically set to 00.00.

Deactivating anniversaries

(Select entry)

View Edit

Press the display keys one after the other.

Scroll to the Anniversary line.

Select Off.

Press the display key.

Reminder call on an anniversary

In idle status, a reminder call is shown in the handset display and indicated by the selected ringtone.

Miller, Frank Off SMS

You can:

SMS Write an SMS.

OffPress the display key to acknowledge and end the reminder call.

When you are on the phone a reminder call is indicated on the handset with a single advisory tone.

Anniversaries that are indicated during a call and that are elapsed are entered in the Missed Alarms list ( page 37).

Redial list

The redial list contains the twenty numbers last dialled with the handset (max. 32 digits). If one of the numbers is in the directory, the corresponding name will be displayed.

Manual redial

Press the key briefly.

Select entry.

Press the talk key again.

The number is dialled.

When a name is displayed, you can display the corresponding phone number by pressing the display key View.

Managing entries in the redial list

Press the key briefly.

Select entry.

Open menu.

The following functions can be selected with ⬆:

Copy to Directory

Copy an entry to the directory (page 31).

Display Number (as in the directory, page 32)

Delete Entry (as in the directory, page 32)

Delete All (as in the directory, page 33)

Incoming SMS message list

All received SMS messages are saved in the incoming message list → page 41.

Answering machine list (Gigaset C595 only)

You can use the answering machine list to listen to the messages that are on the answering machine.

Call lists

Precondition: Calling Line Identification (CLIP, page 28)

Your telephone stores various types of calls:

◆Accepted calls
◆Outgoing calls
◆Missed calls
◆Calls recorded by the answering machine (Gigaset C595 only)

You can view each type of call separately or gain an overview of all calls. Each call record contains the last 20 numbers in its category.

When in idle status, open the call lists by selecting the Calls display key or via the menu:

List entry

New messages are displayed at the top. Example of list entries:

All Calls
ρₓ Frank 14.10.09, 15:40
ρ, 089563795 14.10.09, 15:32
ρₓ ...0123727859362922 14.10.09, 15:07
View Options

◆List type (in header)
◆Status of entry

Bold: New entry

◆Number or name of caller
◆Date and time of call (if set, page 15)
◆Type of entry:

• Accepted calls ( _ )
• Missed calls ( × )
  -Outgoing calls ( )
• Calls recorded by the answering machine (oo, Gigaset C595 only)

Press the talk key ☐ to return the calls selected.

Select the View display key to access additional information, including for example the number linked to the name. If you have CNIP, then the name and town that is registered with your network provider for the calling number will be displayed. If the name and town are not shown, it means that the caller has not requested Calling Line Identification or that Calling Line Identification has been withheld.

Select the Options display key to select the following options:

Copy to Directory

Copying a displayed number to the directory.

Delete Entry

Delete selected entry.

Delete All

Delete all entries.

When you quit the call lists, all entries are set to the status "old", i.e. the next time you open the call the list they will no longer be shown in bold.

Opening lists with the message key

You can use the message key ☑ to open the following list selection:

◆Answering machine list (Gigaset C595 only) or network mailbox, if your network provider supports this function and a shortcut is set for the network mailbox (→ page 54).
- Incoming message list (→ page 41) If several mailboxes are set up (→ page 44), several lists are displayed.
◆List of missed calls
◆List of missed appointments (→ page 37)

An advisory tone sounds as soon as a new message arrives in a list. The ☑ key flashes (it goes off when the key is pressed). In idle status, the display shows an icon for the new message:

Icon New message...

... in the answering machine list (Gigaset C595 only) or on the network mailbox

_× ... in list of missed calls

... in the SMS list

... in the Missed Alarms list:

The number of new entries is displayed under the corresponding icon.

Please note

If calls are saved in the network mailbox, you will receive a message if the appropriate settings have been made (see your network provider user guide).

After pressing the message key ☑ you will see all the lists that contain messages and the network mailbox list.

Lists containing new messages are at the top of the list and are marked in a bold font.

Messages & Calls
Calls: (3)
Missed Alarms (1)
SMS: (2)
Back OK

Select a list with ⬆. To open, press OK.

List of missed appointments

Missed anniversaries ( page 34) are saved in the Missed Alarms list if:

◆You do not accept an anniversary.
◆The anniversary was signalled during a phone call.
◆The handset is deactivated at the time of the anniversary.
◆Open the list by pressing the messages key ☑ (→ page 36).

Each entry is shown with

◆Number or name

◆Date and time

The most recent entry is at the head of the list.

Press the display key Delete to delete the selected entry.

If 10 entries are already stored in the list, the next appointment reminder will delete the oldest entry.

Making cost-effective calls

Make phone calls through a network provider who offers particularly low-cost call rates (call-by-call).

Automatic network provider code (preselection)

You can store a call-by-call number (preselection number), which is automatically placed in front of numbers when you dial them.

In the "With Preselection" list, specify the dialling codes or the first digits of the dialling codes with which you wish the preselection number to be used.

In the "No Preselection" list enter the exception to the "With Preselection" list.

Example:

Preselection No. 0999
With Preselection 08
No Preselection 081	084

All numbers that start with 08 except for 081 and 084, are dialled with the preselection number 0999.

Phone number Dialled number
07112345678	→ 07112345678
08912345678	→ 0999 08912345678
08412345678	→ 08412345678

Saving preselection numbers

→ 📂 → Telephony → Preselection → Preselection No.

Enter or change the preselection number (call-by-call number).

Save Press the display key.

Save or change entries in the preselection lists

Each of the two lists can contain 20 entries, each with 6 digits.

Numbers may be prefixed according to the country in the "with preselection" list. This means, for example, that all national calls or calls to the mobile network are automatically linked to the preselection number you have saved previously.

→ 📂 → Telephony → Preselection → With Preselection / No Preselection

Select entry.

Enter or edit first digits of number.

Save Press the display key.

Permanently deactivating preselection

→ 📂 → Telephony → Preselection → Preselection No.

<C Press and hold the display key until the preselection number is deleted.

Save Press the display key.

SMS (text messages)

Your device is delivered ready to send SMS messages.

Preconditions:

◆Calling Line Identification is enabled for your phone line.
◆Your network provider supports SMS on the fixed line network (information on this can be obtained from your network provider).
◆You are registered with your service provider to send and receive SMS.
◆To receive SMS messages you must be registered with your service provider. This is completed automatically when you send your first SMS.

Please note

If your phone is connected to a PABX, please read → page 46.

Writing/sending an SMS

Writing an SMS

Mailbox 2 Select mailbox if necessary and press OK.

Enter mailbox PIN if necessary and press OK.

New

SMS

Select and press

Write an SMS.

Please note

◆For instructions on how to enter text and special characters, please see page 75.
◆An SMS can be up to 612 characters. If there are more than 160 characters, the SMS is sent as a linked SMS (up to 4 SMS messages with 153 characters each). The number of characters remaining and which part of a linked SMS has already been written is shown in the top right of the display.

Sending an SMS

Press the talk key

Or:

Options

Press the display key.

Send

Select and press OK.

SMS

Select and press OK.

Select number with area code (even if you are in that area) from the directory or enter directly. For sending SMS to an SMS mailbox: add the mailbox ID to the end of the number.

Send

Press the display key. The SMS is sent.

Please note

◆If you are interrupted by an external call while writing an SMS, the text is automatically saved in the draft SMS list.
◆If the memory is full, or if the SMS function on the base is being used by another handset, the operation is cancelled. An appropriate message appears in the display. Delete SMS messages you no longer require or send the SMS later.

SMS status report

Precondition: Your network provider supports this feature.

If you have activated the status report, you will receive an SMS with a confirmation message after sending.

Activating/deactivating status reports

Settings

Status Report

Select and press Change (☑ = on).

Reading/deleting status report/saving number to directory

▶ Open the incoming message list ( page 41) and then:

Select SMS with State OK or State not OK status.

Read Press the display key.

◆Delete:

Options → Delete Entry → OK.

◆Copy to directory:

Options → Copy to Directory → OK.

◆Delete entire list:

Options → Delete All → OK.

Draft SMS list

You can save an SMS in the draft SMS list, and edit and send it later.

Saving an SMS in the draft SMS list

▶ You are writing an SMS (→ page 39).

Options Press the display key.

Save Entry Select and press OK.

Opening the draft SMS list

if necessary

(Mailbox,

mailbox PIN) → Draft

The first list entry is displayed, e.g.

Saved

14.10.08 15:07

The number will be displayed in the first line, if the entry has been saved with the phone number, i.e. when the SMS was saved from the incoming message list.

Reading or deleting SMS messages

▶ Open the draft SMS list and then:

Select SMS.

Read Press the display key.

The entry will be displayed. Scroll line by line using ⬆.

Or delete the SMS with

Delete Entry

OK.

Writing/changing an SMS

▶ You are reading an SMS in the draft SMS list.

Options Open menu.

You have the following options:

Copy

Send stored SMS.

Edit

Edit the text of the saved SMS and then send it ( page 39).

Character Set

Display text in the selected character set.

Deleting draft SMS list

▶ Open the draft SMS list and then:

elect, press OK and confirm with Yes. The list is cleared.

Sending SMS messages to an e-mail address

If your service provider supports the SMS as e-mail feature, you can also send your SMS messages to e-mail addresses.

The e-mail address must be at the beginning of the text. You must send the SMS to the e-mail service of your SMS send centre.

→ (Mailbox, mailbox PIN) → New SMS

Load the e-mail address from the directory or enter it directly. End the entry with a space or colon (depending on the service provider).

Options Press the display key.

Send Select and press OK.

E-mail Select and press OK. If the number of the e-mail service is not entered ( page 45), enter the number of the e-mail service.

Send Press the display key.

Sending SMS messages as a fax

You can also send an SMS to a fax machine.

Precondition: Your network provider supports this feature.

▶ You are writing an SMS (→ page 39).

Options Press the display key.

Send	Select and press OK.
Fax	Select and press OK.

Select number from the directory or enter it manually. Enter the number with area code (even if you are in the same area).

Send Press the display key.

Receiving an SMS

All received SMS messages are saved in the incoming SMS list. Linked SMS messages are displayed as one message. If this is too long or is not transferred completely, it is split into individual messages. Since an SMS remains in the list even after it has been read, you should regularly delete SMS messages from the list.

The display tells you if the SMS memory is full.

Please note

Each incoming SMS is signalled by a single ring (ringtone as for external calls). If you accept such a "call", the SMS will be lost. To prevent this ring, suppress the first ringtone for all external calls ( page 46).

Incoming SMS list

The incoming SMS list contains:

◆All received SMS messages, starting with the most recent.
◆SMS messages that could not be sent due to an error.

New SMS messages are signalled on all Gigaset C59H handsets by the ☑ icon in the display, the flashing message key ☑ and an advisory tone.

Opening the incoming SMS list with the ☑ key

Press.

The incoming message list is indicated by the mailbox name and the number of entries (example):

bold: new entries normal font: read entries

SMS (text messages)

If necessary select a mailbox and open list by selecting OK (if necessary enter mailbox PIN and confirm by pressing OK).

The number and date of receipt are displayed in the entry list.

0123727859362922

14.10.09 09:07

Opening the incoming message box via the SMS menu

→ if necessary select mailbox, enter mailbox PIN) → Incoming

Deleting the incoming SMS list

All new and old SMS messages in the list are deleted.

▶ Open the incoming message box.

Options Open menu.

Delete All Select, press OK and confirm with Yes. The list is cleared.

Reading or deleting SMS messages

▶ Open the incoming message list, then:

Select SMS.

Read Press the display key. The entry will be displayed. Scroll line by line using 🔒.

Or delete the SMS with

Options → Delete Entry → OK.

After you have read a new SMS, it is given the status "Old" (is no longer shown in bold).

Changing the character set

▶ Reading an SMS

Options Press the display key.

Character Set

Text is shown in the selected character set.

Replying to or forwarding text messages

▶ Reading an SMS

Options Press the display key.

You have the following options:

Reply

Write and send a new SMS in reply to the sender ( page 39).

Edit

Edit the text in the SMS and return it to the sender ( page 39).

Forward

Forward the SMS to another number ( page 39).

Copying the number to the directory

Copying the sender's number

▶ Open the incoming message list and select entry (→ page 41).

Options → Copy to Directory

▶ Complete the entry → page 33.

Please note

An attached mailbox identifier is added to the directory.

Copying/dialling numbers from an SMS text

▶ Read the SMS and scroll to the telephone number.

The digits are highlighted.

→ ☐ Press the display key.

Complete the entry → page 33.

Or:

Press the talk key to dial the number.

If you wish to use the number to send an SMS:

▶ Save the number with the local area code (dialling code) in the directory.

SMS with vCard

The vCard is an electronic business card. It is displayed by the ☐ symbol in the body of the SMS.

A vCard can include:

◆Name
◆Private number
◆Business number
◆Mobile phone number
◆Birthday

Entries in a vCard can individually be saved to the directory one after the other.

Opening the vCard

▶ Read the SMS containing the vCard.

View Press the display key. To return to the body of the SMS, press Back.

Select number.

Save Press the display key.

When you save a number, the directory is opened automatically. The number and name are copied. If a birthday is entered on the vCard, the date is copied to the directory as an anniversary.

▶ If necessary, edit the entry in the directory and save it. You will return to the vCard automatically.

Notification by SMS

You can be notified about missed calls or new answering machine messages (Gigaset C595 only) via SMS.

Precondition: For missed calls, the caller's number (CLI) must have been transmitted.

Notification is sent to your mobile phone or another device with SMS functionality.

You only need to save the telephone number to which you wish the message to be sent.

→ Settings → Notification

▶ Change multiple line input:

To:

Enter the number to which the SMS should be sent.

On missed call

Select On if you require SMS notification.

On message on answer machine

(Gigaset C595 only).

Select On if you require SMS notification.

Save Press the display key.

Warning

Do not enter your own fixed line network number for the notification of missed calls. This can lead to chargeable endless looping.

SMS mailboxes

The general mailbox is the default setting. Anyone can access this mailbox and it cannot be protected by a PIN. You can additionally set up three personal mailboxes and protect these with a PIN. Each mailbox is identified by a name and a "mailbox ID" (a kind of extension number).

Please note:

◆If you operate a number of devices (bases) with SMS functionality on a single phone line, then each SMS mailbox ID may only occur once. In this case you must also change the preset ID of the general mailbox ("0").
◆You can only use personal mailboxes if your service provider supports this function. You can tell whether this is the case by the addition of a star (*) to the number of a (preset) SMS centre.
◆If you have forgotten your mailbox PIN, you can reset it by restoring default settings of the base. This will delete all SMS messages from all mailboxes.

Setting up and changing a sonal mailbox

Setting up a personal mailbox

Settings → SMS Mailboxes Select mailbox, e.g. Mailbox 2 and press Edit.

▶ Change multiple line input:

Activation:

Activate or deactivate mailbox.

Name:

Enter name.

Box ID:

Select mailbox ID (0–9). You can only select the available numbers.

Protection:

Activate/deactivate PIN protection.

SMS PIN

If necessary, enter 4-digit PIN.

Save Press the display key.

Active mailboxes are marked with √ in the mailbox list. They are shown in the SMS list and can, if necessary, be displayed by pressing the message key ☑.

Deactivating a mailbox

▶ Set Activation to Off. Confirm message with Yes if necessary.

All SMS messages saved in this mailbox will be deleted.

Deactivating PIN protection

▶ Set Protection to Off.

The mailbox PIN is reset to "0000".

Changing the name of a mailbox

graph LR
    A["Receipt"] --> B["Settings"]
    B --> C["SMS Mailboxes"]
    D["Receipt"] --> E["(Select mailbox)"]

Edit Press the display key.

Enter new name.

Save Press the display key.

Changing a mailbox's PIN and ID

→ 📎 → Settings → SMS Mailboxes → (Select mailbox)

Enter mailbox PIN if necessary and press OK.

▶ Set Box ID, Protection and SMS PIN (→ page 44).

Sending an SMS to a personal mailbox

To send an SMS to a personal mailbox, the sender must know your ID and enter it after your number.

▶ You can send your SMS contact an SMS via your personal mailbox.

Your SMS contact will receive your SMS number with current ID and can save it in their directory. If the ID is invalid, the SMS will not be delivered.

Setting SMS centres

SMS messages are exchanged between SMS centres operated by service providers. You must enter the SMS centre through which you wish to send and receive SMS messages into your phone. You can receive SMS messages from every SMS centre that is entered, provided you have registered with your service provider. Your SMS messages are sent via the SMS centre that is entered as the active send service centre. However, you can activate any other SMS centre as the active send service centre to send a current message ( page 45).

If no SMS service centre is entered, the SMS menu only contains the entry Settings. Enter an SMS Service Centre ( page 45).

Entering/changing SMS centres

▶ You should find out about the services and special functions offered by your service provider before you make a new application and/or before you delete pre-configured call numbers.

→ 📋 → Settings → Service Centres

Select SMS centre (e.g. Service Centr.1) and press Edit.

▶ Change multiple line input:

Active Send:

Select Yes if SMS messages are to be sent via the SMS centre. For the SMS centres 2 to 4, the setting only applies to the next SMS.

SMS Service Centre no.:

Enter the number of the SMS service and insert a star if your service provider supports personal mailboxes.

Send e-mail to:

Enter the number of the e-mail service.

Save

Press the display key.

Please note

Ask your service provider for details on how to enter service numbers if you wish to use personal mailboxes (precondition: your service provider supports this function).

Sending an SMS via another SMS centre

▶ Activate the SMS centre (2 to 4) as the active send service centre.
▶ Send the SMS.

This setting only applies to the next SMS to be sent. After that, the setting returns to Service Centr. 1.

SMS on a PABX

◆You can only receive an SMS when the Calling Line Identification is forwarded to the extension of the PABX (CLIP). The CLIP evaluation of the SMS centre number is completed in your Gigaset.
◆Depending on your PABX, you may have to add the access code (external line prefix) before the number of the SMS centre. If in doubt, test your PABX, e.g. by sending an SMS to your own number: once with and once without the access code.
◆When you send SMS messages, your sender number may be sent without your extension number. In this case the recipient cannot reply to you directly.
Sending and receiving SMS messages on ISDN PABXs is only possible via the MSN number assigned to your base.

Activating/deactivating first ringtone muting

Open the main menu.

Press keys.

0 + OK Make the first ring audible.

Or:

1 OK Mute the first ring.

Activating/deactivating SMS function

If you deactivate the SMS function, you cannot send or receive any SMS messages with your phone.

The settings you have selected for sending and receiving SMS messages (e.g. the numbers of the SMS centres) and the entries in the incoming and draft SMS lists are saved even after you turn off your phone.

Open the main menu.

Enter the digits.

0 + OK Deactivate the SMS function.

Or:

1 op OK Activate the SMS function (default setting).

SMS troubleshooting

Error codes when sending

EO	Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identification not activated.
FE	Error occurred during SMS transmission.
FD	Connection to SMS centre failed; see self-help.

Self-help with errors

The following table lists error situations, possible causes and provides notes on troubleshooting.

You cannot send messages.

1. You have not requested the CLIP service (Calling Line Identification Presentation).

▶ Ask your service provider to enable this service.

1. SMS transmission has been interrupted (e.g. by a call).

▶ Re-send the SMS.

1. The network provider does not support this feature.

2. No number or an invalid number is entered for the SMS centre set as the active send service centre.

▶ Enter the number (→ page 45).

You receive an incomplete SMS.

1. Your phone's memory is full.

▶ Delete old SMS messages (→ page 40).

1. The service provider has not yet sent the rest of the SMS.

You have stopped receiving SMS messages.

1. You have changed the ID of your mailbox.

▶ Give your SMS contacts your new ID or undo the change (→ page 44).

1. You have not activated your mailbox.

▶ Activate your mailbox (→ page 44).

The SMS is played back.

1. The "display call number" feature is not activated.

▶ Ask your service provider to activate this function (chargeable).

1. Your mobile phone operator and your fixed line network SMS service provider have no agreement to work together.

▶ Obtain information from your fixed line network SMS service provider.

1. Your terminal has been recorded by your SMS provider as having no fixed line network SMS functionality, i.e. you are not registered with the provider.

▶ Send any SMS to automatically register your telephone to receive SMS.

Messages are only received during the day.

The terminal is recorded in your SMS provider's database as having no fixed line network SMS functionality, i.e. you are not registered with the provider.

▶ Obtain information from your fixed line network SMS service provider.

▶ Send any SMS to automatically register your telephone to receive SMS.

Operating the answering machine of the Gigaset C595 base

The answering machine is operated via the handset, the keys on the base ( page 3) or by remote operation (from another telephone/mobile phone). You can record your own announcement message or advisory message via the handset.

Answering machine mode

You can use the answering machine in two different modes.

◆ In Answer & record mode, the caller hears the announcement and can then leave a message.
◆ In Answer only mode, the caller hears your announcement but cannot leave a message.

Operation via the handset

The handset loudspeaker activates automatically if you receive an acoustic prompt or message while operating the answering machine. You can switch it off with the speaker key ☐.

Activating/deactivating and setting the answering machine mode

You can choose between Answer & record, Answer only and Alternating. By using the Alternating setting you can activate the answer and record mode for a set period, outside this period the caller will hear the advisory message.

→ Activation (√ = on)

Edit Press the display key.

▶ Change multiple line input:

Activation:

Select On or Off to activate/deactivate the answering machine.

Answer & record, Answer only or select Alternating.

If the Alternating mode is selected:

Record from:

Enter hours/minutes for the start of the period in 4-digit format. (The time must be set on the phone beforehand.)

Record until:

Enter hours/minutes for the end of the period in 4-digit format.

Save Press the display key.

When you switch the answering machine on, the remaining memory time is announced. If the time has not yet been set an appropriate announcement is made (Set time → page 15). The 🔒 icon appears in the display. The LED display lights up on the base (→ page 3).

The phone is supplied with pre-recorded announcements for answer and record mode and for advisory only mode. If a personal announcement has not been recorded, the relevant pre-recorded announcement is used.

If the messages memory is full and Activation: On has been selected, saving is interrupted and you will receive an instruction to delete old messages.

Recording a personal announcement/advisory message

→ 📌 → Announcements

→ Rec. Announcement / Rec. Advisory Msg.

OK Press the display key to start the recording.

You hear the ready tone (short tone).

▶ Now speak your announcement (at least 3 seconds).

End Press the display key to end the recording.

Cancel recording with 📞 or Back. Restart the recording with OK.

After recording, the announcement is played back for you to check. You can re-record the announcement with New.

Please note:

◆Recording ends automatically if the maximum recording time of 170 seconds is exceeded or there is a break in speech for more than 2 seconds.
◆If you cancel the recording, the pre-recorded announcement will be used again.
◆If the answering machine's memory is full, it will switch to Answer only mode.

▶ Delete old messages and the answering machine will automatically switch back to Answer & record mode. Repeat recording if required.

Playing back announcements/ visory messages

→ 📞 → Announcements

→ Play Announcement / Play Advisory Msg.

If you have not recorded a personal announcement, the relevant pre-recorded announcement is played.

Record a new announcement while playing back the announcement:

New Press the display key.

If the answering machine's memory is full, it will switch to Answer only mode.

▶ Delete old messages and the answering machine will automatically switch back to Answer & record mode. Repeat recording if required.

Deleting announcements/ sory messages

→ 📌 → Announcements

→ Del. Announcement / Del. Advisory Msg.

Press the display key to con- firm the prompt.

Once you have deleted your announcement, the relevant pre-recorded announcement will be used again.

Playing back messages

The date and time of each message is logged (provided this has been set, → page 15) and displayed during the playback. If Calling Line Identification is activated, the caller's number or name is displayed. If the caller's number is saved in the directory, their name is displayed.

Playing back new messages

New messages that have not yet been heard are indicated in the display with a symbol and number:

The ☑key on the handset and the display on the base will flash. The number of new messages is shown on the base.

Press the message key.

Answer. Mach.: Select and press OK.

If there are new messages, playback then begins with the first new message. After the last new message you will hear the end tone and an announcement about how much recording time remains.

If the message has been saved with the date and time, you will hear an appropriate announcement before playback begins.

Playing back old messages

You can listen to old messages if there are no more new messages. Begin playback as described under "Playing back new messages".

After the entry time and date have been played back (after approx. 3 seconds) a new message assumes the status "old".

Stopping and controlling playback

During message playback:

2 ABC Pause playback. Press 2 ABC again to resume. or

Options Open menu.

Pause Select and press OK. To continue select Continue and press OK.

or 1

Go to the start of the current message.

Press twice to go back to the previous message.

or DEF 3

Skip to next message.

Press twice to skip to the next but one message.

If playback is interrupted for over a minute, the answering machine returns to idle status.

Marking a message as "new"

A previously played back "old" message is displayed as a "new" message again.

During message playback:

* △ Press the star key.

Or:

Options Open menu.

Mark as New

Select and press OK.

An announcement informs you of the message's new status.

Playback of the current message is cancelled. Playback of next message starts, if applicable.

The ☑ key on the handset flashes.

Copying the phone number of a message to the directory

During playback or pause:

Options → Copy to Directory

▶ Complete the entry → page 33.

Deleting messages

You can either delete all old messages together or individually.

Deleting all old messages

During playback or pause:

Options → Delete Old List

OK Press the display key to confirm the prompt.

Yes Press the display key to confirm the prompt.

Deleting individual old messages

During playback or pause:

Delete Press the display key.

Picking up a call from the answering machine

You can pick up a call while the answering machine is recording or is being operated via remote operation:

□/ Accept

Press the talk or display key.

Recording stops and you can speak to the caller.

If 2 seconds of the call have already been recorded when you pick it up, the call will be displayed as a new message. The ☑ key on the handset flashes.

You can answer the call even if it is not signalled on the handset.

Diverting an external call to the answering machine

You can divert an incoming external call to the answering machine even if it is deactivated.

Precondition: Sufficient memory space is available on the answering machine.

An external call is signalled on the handset:

Select display key.

The answering machine immediately starts in recording mode and records the call. The set time for ring delay ( page 52) is ignored.

Activating/deactivating two-way record

You can record an external call with the answering machine.

▶ Inform the caller that the call is being recorded.

Options

Open menu.

Two-way Record

Select and press OK.

Two-way record is indicated on the display by an advisory text and is added to the answering machine list as a new message.

Press the display key to stop two-way record.

The maximum recording time is dependent on the memory available on the answering machine. If the memory is full you will hear an end tone, the recording is aborted, and the call recorded up to that point is listed in the answering machine list as a new message.

Activating/deactivating call eening

While a message is recording, you can screen calls via the loudspeaker of the base and registered handsets.

Permanently activating/deactivating call screening

→ 📌 → Call Screening

→ Handset / Base (☑ = on)

Select display key to activate/deactivate the function.

Call screening can be simultaneously activated on the base and handset.

Deactivating call screening for the current recording

You can deactivate the function on the handset during the recording.

Press the display key.

Setting the recording ameters

The answering machine has already been preset at the factory. Individual settings can be adjusted using the handset.

Recordings

▶ Change multiple line input:

Length:

Maximum recording time 1 min., Select 2 min., 3 min. or Maximum.

Quality:

Select recording quality Long Play or High. If the quality is higher, the maximum recording time is reduced.

Ring Delay:

Select when the answering machine should accept a call: Immediately, after 10 sec., 18 sec., 30 sec. or Automatic.

Save Press the display key.

Information about call acceptance

In Automatic mode, the following applies for ring delay:

◆If there are no new messages, the answering machine accepts a call after 18 seconds.
◆If new messages are present, the answering machine accepts a call after 10 seconds.

When operating remotely ( page 53) you can tell after approx. 15 seconds that there are no new messages (otherwise the answering machine would already have accepted your call). There will be no call charges if you hang up now.

Please note:

You can configure your telephone so that the first ring is suppressed on all calls ( page 46). This means that the time selected for call acceptance predetermines how long the caller must wait before the answering machine answers the call.

Changing the language for voice prompt and pre-recorded announcement

Open the main menu.

* ♀ ↩ # 0 + 5 _JKL ↩ # 2 ABC 1 ∞ Enter digits and press

To

set

English.

To

set

French.

To

set

Arabian.

Resetting fast access for the wering machine using key 1

By default, key 1 has been assigned for fast access to the integrated answering machine. However, if you have set the network mailbox for fast access ( page 54), you can reset this setting.

Set Key 1

Answering Machine

Select and press OK.

Once you have selected the answering machine, press and hold key 1 . You will be connected directly.

The setting for fast access applies to all registered handsets.

Operating when on the move (remote operation)

You can check and activate your answering machine from any other telephone (hotel, pay phone etc.), or initiate ring-back from the answering machine with an SMS.

Preconditions:

◆You have set a system PIN other than 0000 (→ page 67).
◆The phone you are using for remote operation has tone dialling (DTMF), i.e. you hear different tones when you press the keys. Alternatively, you can use a code transmitter (available from a retailer).

Calling the answering machine and playing back messages

Dial your own number.

When you hear your announcement, press 9 and enter the system PIN.

You will be informed whether any new messages have been recorded. The messages are now played back. You can now operate the answering machine with the keypad.

The following keys are used for operation:

To return to the start of the current message. Press twice to go back to the previous message.
2 Stop playback. Press again to resume.
3 Go to the next message.
Delete current message.

Activating the answering machine

▶ Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN".

Enter system PIN.

Your answering machine is activated. It tells you how much memory time is left.

The messages are now played back.

The answering machine cannot be deactivated remotely.

Initiating ringback from the answering machine with SMS and listening to messages

Precondition: You must have stored a notification number ( page 43).

You can use the telephone (mobile phone or any other device with SMS functionality) for which you have stored the notification number in your phone to send an SMS to your answering machine when you are away from home. It will then call you back. Message playback begins when you accept the call and press any digit key.

The SMS must contain the following:

***

The ringback number is optional.

Examples:

*4711* or *4711*089123456*

If a ringback number is entered, it is dialled; otherwise the notification number is dialled.

You can now operate the answering machine via the keypad, as described in the previous sections.

Using the network mailbox

The network mailbox is your network provider's answering machine within the network. You cannot use the network mailbox unless you have requested it from your network provider.

Configuring fast access for network mailbox

With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answering machine (Gigaset C595 only) directly.

Gigaset C590: Fast access is preset for the network mailbox. You only need to enter the number of the network mailbox.

Gigaset C595: The integrated answering machine is preset for fast access. You can configure the network mailbox instead. Ask your network provider about this.

Configuring fast access for the network mailbox and entering the network mailbox number

Gigaset C590:

→ 📌 → Set Key 1

Network Mailbox

Select and press Select

(○= selected).

Gigaset C595:

→ 📞 → Network Mailbox

Continue with:

Enter the number for the net-work mailbox.

Save Press the display key.

The setting for fast access applies to all Gigaset C59H handsets.

Calling the network mailbox

Press and hold. You are connected directly to the network mailbox.

Press speaker key ☐ if required. You will hear the network mailbox announcement.

Viewing the network mailbox message

When a message is recorded, you receive a call from the network mailbox. If you have requested Calling Line Identification, the network mailbox number will be displayed. If you accept the call, the new messages are played back. If you do not accept the call, the network mailbox number will be saved in the missed call list and the message key flashes ( page 36).

ECO DECT

You are helping to protect the environment with your Gigaset CS590/CS595.

Reduced energy consumption

Your telephone has a power-saving adapter plug and uses less power.

Reducing radiation

The radiation from your telephone is reduced automatically:

◆The handset's transmission power is reduced depending on the distance to the base.
◆The transmission power on the base is reduced to virtually zero when only one handset is registered and the handset is in the base.

You can reduce the radiation from the handset and base even more by using Eco Mode or Eco Mode+:

◆Eco Mode

80% transmission power reduction of the base in standby and talk mode.

◆Eco Mode+

100% transmission power deactivation of the base and handset when a call is not being made or received.

Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ can be activated and deactivated independently of each other and also work on multiple handsets. The handset does not have to be in the base.

Activating/deactivating the Eco Mode / Eco Mode+

Change Press the display key

$$ (\text { ☑ } = \text { on }). $$

Status displays

Display icon
flashes	Signal strength:– good to poor– no signal
white Eco Mode deactivated
green Eco Mode enabled
white Eco Mode+ enabled(displayed instead of the reception strength icon when in idle status)
green Eco Mode and Eco Mode+ activated

Please note

With Eco Mode+ enabled, press and hold the talk key ☐ to check that the base can be reached. You will hear the ringtone if the base can be reached.
- When Eco Mode+ is enabled: - call setup will be delayed by approx. 2 seconds. - handset standby time will be reduced by approx. 50%.
◆Registering handsets that do not support Eco Mode+ will cause the mode to be deactivated on the base and all other handsets.
◆ Activating Eco Mode reduces the range of the base.
◆Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ and repeater support (→ page 67) cancel each other out, i.e. if you use a repeater you cannot use Eco Mode and Eco Mode+.

Setting the alarm clock

Precondition: The date and time have already been set ( page 15).

Activating/deactivating the alarm clock and setting the wake-up time

Alarm Clock

▶ Change multiple line input:

Activation:

Select On or Off.

Time:

Enter the wake-up time in 4-digit format.

Volume:

Set the volume (1–6).

Melody:

Select melody.

Save Press the display key.

In idle status, the ⏻ icon and wake-up time are displayed.

A wake-up call is signalled on the display and with the selected ringtone ( page 2). The wake-up call sounds for 60 seconds. If no key is pressed, the wake up call is repeated twice at five minute intervals and then switched off.

During a call, the wake-up call is only signalled by a short tone.

Deactivating the wake-up call/repeating after a pause (snooze mode)

Precondition: A wake-up call is sounding.

OFF

Press the display key. The wake-up call is deactivated.

or

Snooze

Press the display key or any key. The wake-up call is deactivated and then repeated after 5 minutes. After the second repetition the wake-up call is deactivated completely.

Using several handsets

Registering handsets

You can register up to six handsets to your base.

A Gigaset C59H handset can be registered on up to four bases.

Manual registration of the Gigaset C59H on Gigaset C590/C595

You must activate manual registration of the handset on both the handset and the base.

When the registration process has completed successfully, the handset returns to idle status. The handset's internal number is shown in the display e.g. INT 1. If not, repeat the procedure.

On the handset

The handset must not be registered to a base.

Register Press the display key.

The handset is already registered to a base:

→ Registration

→ Register Handset

If the handset is already registered on four bases:

Select base, e.g. Base 3 and press OK.

If required, enter the system PIN for the base and press OK.

A message displays that a search for a base that is ready for registration is being carried out.

On the base

Within 60 seconds press and hold the registration/paging key on the base

(→ page 3) (approx. 3 seconds).

Registering other handsets

You can register other Gigaset handsets and handsets for other devices with GAP functionality as follows.

On the handset

▶ Start to register the handset as described in its user guide.

On the base

Press and hold the registration/paging key on the base ( page 3) (approx. 3 sec.).

De-registering handsets

You can de-register any other registered handset from any registered Gigaset C59H handset.

Select the internal subscriber you wish to deregister and press OK. (The handset you are currently using is highlighted with <).

Enter the current system PIN and press Save.

Yes Press the display key.

Locating a handset ("Paging")

You can locate your handset using the base.

▶ Briefly press the registration/paging key on the base (→ page 3).
▶ All handsets will ring simultaneously ("paging"), even if the ringtones are deactivated.

Ending paging

▶ Briefly press the registration/paging key on the base or press the talk key 📁 on the handset.

Changing the base

If your handset is registered to more than one base, you can set it to a particular base or to the base that has the best reception (Best Base).

→ ↗ → Registration → Select Base Select one of the registered bases or Best Base and press Select.

Making internal calls

Internal calls to other handsets registered on the same base are free.

Calling a specific handset

Initiate internal call. Enter the number of the hand- set.

Or: ← Initiate internal call. Select handset. Press the talk key.

Calling all handsets ("group call")

Initiate internal call.

Call All Select menu option and

Press the talk key.

All handsets are called.

Ending a call

Press the end call key.

Transferring a call to another handset

You can transfer an external call to another handset (connect).

Open the list of handsets.

The external participant hears hold music if activated ( page 66).

Select a handset or Call All and press OK.

When the internal participant answers:

▶ If necessary, announce the external call.

Press the end call key.

The external call is transferred to the other handset.

If the internal participant does not answer or the line is busy, press the display key End to return to the external call.

When transferring a call you can also press the end call key 📞 before the internal participant answers.

Then, if the internal participant does not answer or the line is busy, the call will automatically return to you.

Internal consultation/conference calls

When you are conducting an external call, you can call an internal participant at the same time for consultation or hold a conference call between all 3 participants.

You are conducting an external call:

Open the list of handsets.

The external participant hears hold music if activated ( page 66).

Select handset and press OK. You are connected to the internal participant.

either:

Press the display key.

You are reconnected with the external participant.

Or:

Conference

Press the display key.

All 3 participants are connected with each other.

Ending a conference call

Press the end call key.

If an internal participant presses the end call key 🔓, the other handset remains connected to the external participant.

Accepting/rejecting call waiting

If you receive an external call during an internal call, you will hear the call waiting tone (short tone). The caller's number or name will appear in the display if Calling Line Identification is enabled.

Ending an internal call, accepting an external call

Accept

Press the display key.

The internal call is ended. You are connected to the external caller.

Rejecting the external call

Reject

Press the display key.

The call waiting tone is turned off. You remain connected with the internal participant. The ringtone can still be heard on other registered handsets.

Listening in to an external call

Precondition: The Listening In function must be activated.

You are conducting an external call. An internal participant can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation. All participants are made aware of the "listening in" by a signal tone.

Activating/deactivating ening in

→ ↗ → Telephony → Listening In

Press Change to activate/deactivate the function (☑ = on).

Internal listening in

The line is engaged with an external call. Your screen will display information to that effect. You want to listen in to the external call.

Press and hold the talk key.

You can listen in to the call. All participants hear a signal tone. During this time, this handset displays the Conference message and it is not possible to dial another number from this handset.

Ending listening in

Press the end call key.

All participants hear a signal tone.

If the first internal participant presses the end call key 🔓, the handset that has "listened in" remains connected to the external participant.

Changing the name of a handset

The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are assigned automatically on registration. You can change these names. The name must be no more than 10 characters. The changed name is displayed in every handset list.

Open the list of handsets. Your own handset is indicated by ◀.

Select handset.

Options

Open menu.

Rename

Enter name.

Press the display key.

Changing a handset's internal number

A handset is automatically assigned the lowest free number when it is registered. If all slots are occupied, number 6 is overwritten if this handset is in idle status. You can change the internal number of all registered handsets (1–6).

Open the list of handsets. Your own handset is indicated by ◀.

Options Open menu.

Assign Handset No.

Select and press OK.

Select number. Only numbers that have not been assigned are displayed.

Press the display key to save the input.

Using a handset as a room monitor

If the room monitor is activated, a previously saved destination number is called as soon as a set noise level is reached. You can save an internal or external number in your handset as the destination number. All of the handset keys are deactivated, with the exception of the display keys.

The room monitor call to an external number is terminated after approximately 90 seconds. The room monitor call to an internal number (handset) stops after approx. 3 minutes (depending on the base). When the room monitor is activated, all keys are locked except the end call key. The handset's speaker is muted.

When the room monitor is activated, incoming calls to the handset are indicated without a ringtone and are only shown on the screen. The display and keypad are not illuminated and advisory tones are also turned off.

If you accept an incoming call, the room monitor is suspended for the duration of the call, but the function remains activated.

If you deactivate then reactivate the handset, the room monitor remains activated.

Warning!

◆You should always check the operation of the room monitor before use. For example, test its sensitivity. Check the connection if you are diverting the room monitor to an external number.
When the function is switched on, the handset's operating time is considerably reduced. If necessary, place the handset in the base/charging cradle. This ensures that the battery does not run down.
Ideally the handset should be positioned 1 to 2 metres away from the baby. The microphone must be directed towards the baby.
◆The connection to which the room monitor is diverted must not be blocked by an activated answering machine.

Activating the room monitor and entering the destination number

▶ Change multiple line input:

Activation:

Select On to activate.

Alarm to:

Select Internal or External.

External number: Select the number from the directory (press display key 📄) or enter it directly.

Internal number: Select display key Change → Select handset or Call All if you want to call all registered handsets → OK.

In idle status, the destination number or the internal destination number is displayed.

▶ Press Save to save the settings.

When the room monitor function is activated, the idle display looks as shown below:

07:15 INT 1 22 Oct Room Monitor 0891234567 OFF Options

Changing the set destination number

Room Monitor

▶ Enter and save number as described in "Activating the room monitor and entering the destination number" (→ page 60).

Cancel/deactivate room monitor

Press the end call key 📞 to cancel the call when the room monitor is activated. In the idle status press the display key OFF to deactivate the room monitor mode.

Deactivating the room monitor remotely

Preconditions: The phone must support tone dialling and the room monitor should be set for an external destination number.

▶ Accept the call from the room monitor and press keys 🔒 #.

The room monitor function will deactivate after the call ends. There will be no further room monitor calls. The other room monitor settings (e.g. no ringtone) on the handset will remain activated until you press the display key OFF on the handset. To reactivate the room function with the same phone number:

▶ Turn on the activation again and save with Save (→ page 60).

Handset settings

Your handset is preconfigured, but you can change the settings to suit your individual requirements.

Quick access to numbers and functions

You can assign a number from the directory to each of the digit keys 0+ and 2 ABC to WXYZ9.

The left and right display keys have a function pre-selected by default. You can change the assignment ( page 62).

The number is then dialled or the function started by simply pressing a key.

Assigning digit keys

Precondition: You have not yet assigned a number to the digit key.

▶ Press and hold the digit key. or Press the digit key briefly and press the QuickDial display key.

The directory is opened.

▶ Select an entry and press OK.

The entry is saved on the appropriate digit key.

Please note

If you delete or edit the entry in the directory at a later date, this will not affect the assignment to the number key.

Dialling a number/changing assignment

Precondition: The digit key already has a number assigned to it.

When the handset is in idle status

▶ Press and hold the digit key. The number is dialled immediately.

or

▶ Briefly press the digit key: Press the display key with number/ name (abbreviated if necessary) to dial the number or Press the Change display key to change the digit key assignment or to delete the assignment.

Changing display key assignments

▶ Press and hold the left or right display key.

The list of possible key assignments is opened. The following can be selected:

Room Monitor

Assign menu for setting and activating the room monitor to a key (→ page 60).

Alarm Clock

Assign menu for setting and activating the alarm clock to a key ( page 56).

Redial

Display the redial list.

More Functions...

More features are available:

INT

Internal calls ( page 57).

SMS

Assign menu for SMS functions to a key ( page 39).

▶ Select an entry and press OK.

Changing the display language

You can view the display texts in different languages.

→ ↗ → Language

The current language is indicated by a ●.

Select language and press Select.

If you accidentally choose a language you do not understand:

→ → →

Press keys in sequence and confirm by selecting OK.

Select the correct language and press the right display key.

Setting the display

Setting the screensaver

You can set a picture or the time to be displayed as a screensaver when the handset is in idle status. This will replace the idle status display. It may conceal the date, time and name.

The screensaver is not displayed in certain situations, e.g. during a call or if the handset is deregistered.

If a screensaver is activated, the Screen-saver menu option is marked with √.

→ ↗ → Display → Screensaver

The current setting is displayed.

▶ Change multiple line input:

Activation:

Select On (screensaver is displayed) or Off (no screensaver).

Selection :

Select screensaver or

View Press the display key. The active screensaver is displayed.

Select screensaver and press OK.

Save Press the display key.

When the screensaver conceals the display, briefly press 🔓 to show the idle display.

Setting large font

You can increase the front size of print and symbols in selection fields, lists and in the directory to improve readability. After doing this, only one entry instead of multiple entries can be shown at the same time on each display and names are shortened where necessary.

→ ↗ → Display → Large Font

Change Press display key (☑ = on).

Setting the colour scheme

You can set the display to have a dark or light background.

→ ↗ → Display → Colour Schemes

Select Colour Scheme 1 or Colour Scheme 2 and press OK.

Setting the display backlight

Depending on whether or not the handset is in the base/charging cradle, you can activate or deactivate the lighting. If it is activated, the display is permanently dimmed.

→ ↗ → Display → Backlight

The current setting is displayed.

▶ Change multiple line input:

In Charger

Select On or Off.

Out of Charger

Select On or Off.

Please note

With the On setting, the standby time of the handset can be significantly reduced.

Save Press the display key.

E Activating/deactivating auto answer

If you activate this function, when you receive a call you can simply lift the handset out of the base/charging cradle without having to press the talk key ☐.

→ 📂 → Telephony → Auto Answer

Change Press display key (☑ = on).

Changing the speaker/earpiece volume

You can set the loudspeaker volume for handsfree talking and the earpiece volume to five different levels.

In idle status:

Call up the Handset Volume menu.

Set the earpiece volume.

Scroll to the Speaker: line.

Set the speaker volume.

Press the display key if necessary to save the setting permanently.

Setting the volume during a call:

Press the control key.

Select volume.

The setting will automatically be saved after approximately 3 seconds, if not then press the display key Save.

is assigned to another function:

Open menu.

Volume

Select and press OK.

Configure setting (see above).

Please note

You can also set the call volume using the menu ( page 27).

Changing ringtones

Volume:

You can choose between five volumes (1–5; e.g. volume 3 = □□□) and the "crescendo" ringtone (6; volume increases with each ring = □□□□▲).

◆Ringtones:

You can select a ringtone from a list of pre-loaded ringtones.

You can set different ringtones for the following functions:

◆Int. Calls

◆Extern. Calls

Setting volume/melody

In idle status:

→ Ringtones(Handset)

→ Volume / Melodies

Set volume/melody for inter- nal calls and anniversaries.

Scroll to the next line.

Set volume/melody for external calls.

Press the display key to save the setting.

Switching on/off the ringtone for anonymous calls

You can set your telephone not to ring if a caller withholds their number. The call will only be signalled in the display.

In idle status:

→ Ringtones(Handset)

→ Anon. Calls Silent

Press Change to activate/deactivate the function (☑ = on).

Activating/deactivating the ringtone

You can deactivate the ringtone on your handset before you answer a call or when the handset is in idle status; the ringtone can be deactivated permanently or just for the current call. The ringtone cannot be re-activated while an external call is in progress.

Deactivating the ringtone permanently

* ♀

Press and hold the star key.

The ✕ icon appears in the display.

Reactivating the ringtone

* □

Press and hold the star key.

Deactivating the ringtone for the current call

Silence Press the display key.

Activating/deactivating the alert tone

In place of the ringtone you can activate an alert tone. When you receive a call, you will hear a short tone ("Beep") instead of the ringtone.

* ♡

Press and hold the star key and within 3 seconds:

Beep Press the display key. A call will now be signalled by one short alert tone. The 🔔 icon appears in the display.

E Activating/deactivating advisory tones

Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you about different activities and statuses. The following advisory tones can be activated/deactivated independently of each other:

◆Key click: every key press is confirmed.
◆Acknowledge tones:

• Confirmation tone (ascending tone sequence): at the end of an entry/setting and when an SMS or a new entry arrives in the answering machine list or call list
• Error tone (descending tone sequence): when you make an incorrect entry
• Menu end tone: when scrolling to the end of a menu

◆Battery low beep: the battery requires charging.

In idle status:

→ ↗ → Audio Settings

→ Advisory Tones

▶ Change multiple line input:

Key Tones:

Select On or Off.

Confirmation:

Select On or Off.

Battery:

Select On or Off.

Save

Press the display key.

Please note

You can also set the call volume, the ringtones and the advisory tones via the menu ( page 27).

Setting your own area code

In order to transfer phone numbers (e.g. in vCards), it is essential that your area code (international and local area code) is saved on the phone.

Some of these numbers are already pre-set.

→ ↗ → Telephony → Area Codes

Check that the (pre)set area code is correct.

▶ Change multiple line input:

Select/change input field.

Navigate in the input field.

<C If necessary, delete number: press the display key.

Enter number.

Save Press the display key.

Example:

Area Codes
International code: 00 - 49
Local area code: 0 - [REDACTED]
	Save
<C	Save

Restoring the handset ault settings

You can reset individual settings and changes that you have made.

The following settings are not affected by a reset

◆Registration to the base
◆Date and time
◆Directory entries, the call lists, the SMS lists

→ System → Handset Reset

Yes Press the display key.

Base settings

The base settings are carried out using a registered Gigaset C59H handset.

Changing the Gigaset C595 base ringtones

◆Volume: You can choose between five volumes (1–5; e.g. volume 3 = □□□□) and the "crescendo" ringtone (6; volume increases with each ring = □□□□□▲).
◆Ringtones: You can select a ringtone from a list of pre-loaded ringtones.

In idle status:

→ Audio Settings → Ringtones (Base)

▶ Change multiple line input:

Set volume.

Scroll to the next line.

Set melody.

Save Press the display key to save the setting.

E Activating/deactivating music on hold

→ → Audio Settings → Music on hold

Press Change to activate or deactivate the music on hold (☑ = on).

Repeater support

With a repeater you can increase the range and signal strength of your base. You will need to activate repeater mode. This will terminate any calls that are in progress at the time.

Precondition: A repeater is registered.

→ ↗ → System → Repeater Mode

Press Change to deactivate repeater mode (☑ = on).

Please note

Eco Mode / Eco Mode+ ( page 55) and repeater support cancel each other out, i.e. if you use a repeater you cannot use Eco Mode and Eco Mode+.

Protecting against authorised access

Protect the system settings of the base with a PIN known only to yourself. The system PIN must be entered when, for example, registering/deregistering a handset to/from the base or when restoring the default settings.

Changing the system PIN

You can change the 4-digit system PIN set on the base (default setting: 0000) to a 4-digit PIN known only by you.

Gigaset C595: Setting a system PIN facilitates remote operation of the answering machine → page 53.

→ System → System PIN

Enter the current system PIN and press OK.

Enter your new system PIN and press OK.

Resetting the system PIN

If you have forgotten your system PIN you can reset the base to the original code 0000:

Disconnect the power cord from the base. Hold down the registration/paging key on the base while reconnecting the power cable to the base. Press and hold the key for at least five seconds.

The base has now been reset and the system PIN 0000 set.

Please note

All handsets are deregistered and must be re-registered. All settings are restored to the factory settings.

Restoring the base to the story settings

When the settings are restored

◆date and time will be retained
◆handsets are still registered
◆Eco Mode is switched on and Eco Mode+ is switched off
◆the system PIN is not reset

→ ↗ → System → Base Reset Enter the system PIN and press OK.

Yes Press the display key.

Connecting the base to the PABX

The following settings are only necessary if your PABX requires them; see the PABX user guide.

You cannot send or receive SMS messages on PABXs that do not support Calling Line Identification.

Dialling modes and recall

The current setting is indicated by ●.

Changing the dialling mode

The following dialling modes can be selected:

◆Tone dialling (DTMF)
◆Dial pulsing (DP)

→ ↗ → Telephony → Dialling Mode

Select dialling mode and press Select (○ = selected).

Setting recall

Your phone is preset at the factory for operation on the main connection.

For operation on a PABX, you may have to change this value. Please refer to the user guide for your PABX.

→ ↗ → Telephony → Recall

Select recall and press Select (● = set value).

Possible values are: 80 ms, 100 ms, 120 ms, 180 ms, 250 ms, 300 ms, 400 ms, 600 ms, 800 ms.

Saving an access code (tside line code)

Precondition: You may have to enter an access code for external calls in your PABX, e.g. "0".

→ ↗ → Telephony → Access Code

Enter or change access code, max. 3 digits.

Save

Press the display key.

If an access code has been saved:

◆The access code is prefixed automatically when you select from the following lists: numbers of the SMS centres, calls list or answering machine list.
◆The access code must be entered when dialling manually and when manually entering directory, emergency/shortcut numbers and SMS centre numbers.
◆If you copy the recipient's number from the directory when sending an SMS, you have to delete the access code.
◆An existing access code is deleted using <C.

Setting pauses

Changing the pause after line seizure

You can change the length of the pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key 📞 and sending the number.

Open the main menu.

Press keys.

Enter digit for the pause

length (1 = 1 sec.; 2 = 3 sec.;

3 = 7 sec.) and press OK.

Change pause after recall key

You can change the length of the pause if your PABX requires this (refer to the user guide for your PABX).

Open the main menu.

Press keys.

Enter a digit for the length of

the pause (1 = 800 ms;

2 = 1600 ms; 3 = 3200 ms)

and press OK.

Changing a dialling pause (pause after access code)

Precondition: You have saved an access code ( page 68).

Open the main menu.

Press keys.

Enter number for the length of

the pause (1 = 1 sec . ;

2 = 2 sec.; 3 = 3 sec.;

4 = 6 sec.) and press OK.

To insert a dialling pause: press and hold R for 2 seconds. A P appears in the display.

Temporarily switching to tone dialling (DTMF)

If your PABX still operates with dial pulsing (DP), but you need tone dialling for a connection (e.g. to listen to the network mailbox) you must switch to tone dialling for the call.

Precondition: You are conducting a call or have already dialled an external number.

Press the star key.

After the call is ended, dial pulsing is automatically activated again.

Service (Customer Care)

You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device by using our online support service on the Internet at:

www.gigaset.com/customercare

This site can be accessed at any time wherever you are. It will give you 24/7 support for all our products. It also provides a list of FAQs and answers plus user guides for you to download. You will also find frequently asked questions and answers in the Questions and Answers section of this user guide in the appendix.

If the device needs to be repaired, please contact one of our Customer Care Centers:

Abu Dhabi....97 12 62 23 800

Argentina 0800-888-9878

Australia .....1300 780 878

Austria . . . 01 311 3046 (0,065 Euro/Min.)

Bahrain....97 31 73 11 173

Belgium 078156679

Bosnia Herzegovina .....033 276 649

Brazil.

Denmark. 35 25 86 00

Dubai .....97 14 39 69 944

Egypt. 202 7623441

Finland 09 23 11 34 25

India....Please refer to your ....local warranty card

Indonesia ..... (62-21) 5673813

(62-21) 888856000

Ireland .....18 50 77 72 77

Israel 1700700727

Italy....199.15.11.15

Jordan....00962 6 5625460/1/2

Kuwait 00965-2464993

Latvia 7 50 11 18

Lebanon. 00961-1236110

Luxembourg ..... 00352 438 43399

Malaysia....+603-8076 9696

Malta ..... [phone]

Mexico. .01800 999 4442738 (01800 999 Gigaset)

Netherlands . . . . . . . . . 0900-3333102 (0,25 Euro/min.)

New Zealand ..... 0800 780 878

Norway 22 70 84 00

Oman. 96 82 47 09 281

Poland....0 801 140 160

Portugal.....(351) 808 781 223

Romania .....+4.021.529.7114.

Russia. 8 [phone]

Serbia. 0800 222 111

Singapore 6735 9100

Slovak Republic 02 59 68 22 66 (4,428 sk)

Slovenija 0 14 74 63 36

South Africa. 08 60 10 11 57

Spain....902 103935

Sweden....08 750 99 11

Switzerland 0848 212 000 (0,08 SFr./Min.)

Taiwan 02 266 24343

Thailand. 02 722 1118

Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0216 459 98 59

Ukraine .....+380-44-451-71-72

United Arab Emirates ..... 0 43 66 03 86

United Kingdom .....0 84 53 67 08 12

USA....1-866 247-8758 ....(toll free)

Vietnam. 1900 545 416

Please have your record of purchase ready when calling.

Replacement or repair services are not offered in countries where our product is not sold by authorised dealers.

Questions and answers

If you have any questions about the use of your phone, you can contact us 24/7 at www.gigaset.com/customercare.

The table below contains a list of common problems and possible solutions.

The display is blank.

1. The handset is not switched on.

▶ Press and hold the end call key 🔒.

1. The battery is flat.

▶ Charge the battery or replace it (→ page 12).

Not all menu options are displayed.

The menu display is reduced (Standard mode).

▶ Activate extended menu display (Expert mode) (→ page 25).

No Base flashes on the display.

1. The handset is outside the range of the base.

▶ Move the handset closer to the base.

2 The range of the base is reduced because eco mode is activated.

▶ Deactivate eco mode ( page 55) or reduce the distance between the handset and the base.

1. The base is not switched on.

▶ Check the mains adapter of the base ( page 10).

Please register handset flashes on the display.

Handset has not been registered with the base or has been deregistered.

▶ Register the handset (→ page 56).

Handset does not ring.

1. The ringtone is deactivated.

▶ Activate the ringtone (→ page 65).

1. The telephone only rings when the phone number is transferred.

▶ Activate the ringtone for anonymous calls (→ page 64).

You cannot hear a ringtone/dialling tone from the fixed line network.

The phone cord supplied has not been used or has been replaced by a new cord with the wrong pin connections.

▶ Please always use the phone cord supplied or ensure that the pin connections are correct when purchasing from a retailer (→ page 10).

Error tone sounds after system PIN prompt.

You have entered the wrong system PIN.

▶ Reset the system PIN to 0000 (→ page 67).

Forgotten the system PIN.

▶ Reset the system PIN to 0000 (→ page 67).

The other party cannot hear you.

You have pressed the mute key 📄.

The handset is "muted".

▶ Activate the microphone again ( page 30).

The number of the caller is not displayed despite CLIP.

Calling Line Identification is not enabled.

▶ The caller should ask the network provider to enable Calling Line Identification (CLI).

You hear an error tone when keying an input

(a descending tone sequence).

Action has failed/invalid input.

▶ Repeat the operation.

Watch the display and refer to the user guide if necessary.

You cannot listen to messages on the network mailbox.

Your PABX is set for dial pulsing.

▶ Set your PABX to tone dialling.

Gigaset C595 only:

No time is specified for a message in the call list.

Date and time have not been set.

▶ Set the date/time (→ page 15).

The answering machine announces "PIN is incorrect" during remote operation.

1. You have entered the wrong system PIN.

▶ Enter the system PIN again.

1. The system PIN is still set to 0000.

▶ Change the system PIN (→ page 67).

The answering machine is not recording any messages/has switched to announce only.

Its memory is full.

▶ Delete old messages.
▶ Play back new messages and delete.

Exclusion of liability

Some displays may contain pixels (picture elements), which remain activated or deactivated. As a pixel is made up of three sub-pixels (red, green, blue), it is possible that pixel colours may vary.

This is completely normal and does not indicate an error.

Authorisation

This device is intended for connection to analogue networks outside the EEA (with the exception of Switzerland) depending on national type approval.

Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration.

We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/CE.

A copy of the 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity is available at this Internet address:

www.gigaset.com/docs

CE 0682

Environment

Our environmental mission statement

We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, bear social responsibility and are actively committed to a better world. Our ideas, technologies and actions serve people, society and the environment. The aim of our global activity is to secure sustainable life resources for humanity. We are committed to a responsibility for our products that comprises their entire life cycle. The environmental impact of products, including their manufacture, procurement, distribution, use, service and disposal, are already evaluated during product and process design.

Further information on environmentally friendly products and processes is available on the Internet at www.gigaset.com.

Environmental management system

Gigaset Communications GmbH is certified pursuant to the international standards EN 14001 and ISO 9001.

ISO 14001 (Environment): certified since September 2007 by TüV SÜD Management Service GmbH.

ISO 9001 (Quality): certified since 17/02/1994 by TüV SÜD Management Service GmbH.

Ecological energy consumption

The use of ECO DECT ( page 55) saves energy and makes an active contribution towards protecting the environment.

Disposal

Batteries should not be disposed of in general household waste. Observe the local waste disposal regulations, details of which can be obtained from your local authority or the dealer you purchased the product from.

All electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from general household waste using the sites designated by local authorities.

If a product displays this symbol of a crossed-out rubbish bin, the product is subject to European Directive 2002/96/EC.

The appropriate disposal and separate collection of used equipment serve to prevent potential harm to the environment and to health. They are a precondition for the re-use and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.

For further information on disposing of your used equipment, please contact your local authority, your refuse collection service or the dealer you purchased the product from.

Appendix

Care

▶ Wipe the base, charging cradle and the handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth.

Never use a dry cloth as this can cause static.

Contact with liquid

If the handset should come into contact with liquid:

1. Switch the handset off and remove the battery immediately.
2. Allow the liquid to drain from the handset.

3. Pat all parts dry, then place the handset with the battery compartment open and the keypad facing down in a dry, warm place for at least 72 hours (not in a microwave, oven etc.).

4. Do not switch on the handset again until it is completely dry.

When it has fully dried out, you will usually be able to use it again.

Specifications

Technology: Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH)

Size: AAA (Micro, HR03)

Voltage: 1,2 V

Capacity: 550 - 1000 mAh

We recommend the following battery types, because these are the only ones that guarantee the specified operating times, full functionality and long service life:

◆Yuasa AAA 800 mAh

The device is supplied with two approved batteries.

Appendix

Handset operating times/charging times

The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity and age of the batteries and the way they are used. (All times are maximum possible times).

	Capacity (mAh) approx.
	550	700	800	1000
Standby time (hours)*	160/48	185/56	210/64	260/79
T a l k	t	i m e		(
Operating time for 1.5 hrs of calls per day (hours)**	85 1	00 115	140
Charging time in base (hours)	7,5 8,5 10		12
Charging time in charging cradle (hours)	6,5 7,5 8,5		10,5

* with/without display backlight
** without display backlight
(Setting the display backlight → page 70)

Due to the constant progression in battery development, the list of recommended batteries in the FAQ section of the Gigaset Customer Care pages is regularly updated:

www.gigaset.com/customercare

Base power consumption

In standby mode:

Gigaset C590: approx. 1,1 watt

Gigaset C595: approx. 1,2 watt

During the call:

Gigaset C590: approx. 1,0 watt

Gigaset C595: approx. 1,1 watt

General specifications

DECT standard is supported
GAP standard	is supported
No. of channels	60 duplex channels
Radio frequency range	1880–1900 MHz
Duplex method	Time multiplex, 10 ms frame length
Channel grid	1728 kHz
Bit rate	1152 kbit/s
Modulation r s) GFSK	1 0 1 2
Language code	32 kbit/s
Transmission power	10 mW, average power per channel
Range	up to 300 m outdoors, up to 50 m indoors
Base power supply	230 V ~/50 Hz
Environmental conditions in operation	+5°C to +45°C, 20% to 75% relative humidity
Dialling mode	DTMF (tone dialling)/ DP (dial pulsing)

Pin connections on the telephone jack

3 2 1 4 5 6

1 unused
2 unused
3 a
4 b
5 unused
6 unused

Writing and editing text

The following rules apply when writing text:

◆ Each key between 0 + and wxyz9 is assigned several letters and characters.
◆Control the cursor with ◇Press and hold ◇or ▶to move the cursor word by word.
◆Characters are inserted at the cursor position.
◆Press the star key ☐ to display the table of special characters. Select the required character and press the display key Insert to insert the character at the cursor position.
◆ Press and hold 0 + to wxyz9 to insert digits.
◆ Press <C display key to delete the characters to the right of the cursor. Press and hold to delete the word to the right of the cursor.
◆The first letter of the name of directory entries is automatically capitalised, followed by lower case letters.

Writing an SMS/names

Press the relevant key several times to enter letters/characters.

If you press and hold a key, the corresponding digit is inserted.

Standard characters

1x

2x

3x

4x

5x

6x

7x

8x

9x

10x

1 a o

1

2

1

2 ABC

a

b

c

2

ä

á

à

â

ã

ç

3

d

e

f

3

ë

é

è

ê

4 GHI

g

h

i

4

ï

í

ì

î

5 JKL

j

k

l

5

6

m

n

o

6

ö

ñ

ó

ò

ô

õ

7 PQRS

p

q

r

s

7

β

8 TUV

t

u

v

8

ü

ú

ù

û

9

w

x

y

z

9

ÿ

ý

a

0 +

.

,

?

!

0

1) Space
2) Line break

Arabic

1x

2x 3x

4x

5x 6x

7x

8x 9x

10x

11x

12x

1 oo

1

2)

1

$

2 ABC

ث

ج

ح

خ

2

a

b

c

DEF 3

ا

ب

ة

ت

ي

!

ي

3

d

e

f

4 GHI

ط

ظ

ع

غ

4

g

h

i

5 JKL

س

ش

ص

ض

5

j

k

l

MND 6

د

ذ

ر

ز

6

m

n

o

7 PQRS

ي

ى

ء

ى

7

p

q

r

s

8 TUV

م

ن

ه

و

و

8

t

u

v

WXYZ 9

ف

ق

ك

ل

9

w

x

y

z

0 +

.

,

?

!

0

+

-

:

‘

‘

;

-

1) Space
2) Line break

Setting upper/lower case or digits

Press the hash key ☐ briefly to switch from "Abc" mode to "123" and from "123" to "abc" and from "abc" to "Abc" (upper case: 1st letter upper case, all others lower case). Press the hash key ☐ before entering the letter.

You can see in the display whether upper case, lower case or digits is selected.

Gigaset handsets

Upgrade your Gigaset to a cordless PABX:

Gigaset C59H handset

◆Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours)
◆Illuminated keypad
◆Speaker mode
◆Polyphonic ringtones
◆Directory for around 150 entries
◆SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled)
◆Room monitor
www.gigaset.com/gigasetc59h

Black Siemens 3.0 phone with keypad and display screen (no visible text or symbols beyond branding)

Gigaset SL78H handset

◆Illuminated graphic colour display (256k colours)
◆Illuminated keypad
◆Speaker mode
◆Polyphonic ringtones
◆Directory for around 500 entries
◆Picture CLIP
◆SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled)
◆PC interface e.g. for managing directory entries, ringtones and screensavers
Bluetooth
◆Room monitor
www.gigaset.com/gigasetsl78h

Siemens mobile phone on a stand, showing keypad and front panel (no visible text or symbols beyond brand name)

◆Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours)
◆Illuminated keypad
◆Speaker mode
◆Polyphonic ringtones
◆Directory for around 250 entries
◆Picture CLIP
◆SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled)
◆Headset socket
◆Bluetooth (Gigaset S68H only)
◆Room monitor
www.gigaset.com/gigasetS67H

Gigaset SL37H handset

◆Illuminated graphic colour display (65k colours)
◆Illuminated keypad
◆Speaker mode
◆Polyphonic ringtones
◆Directory for around 250 entries
◆Picture CLIP
◆SMS (precondition: CLIP must be enabled)
◆PC interface e.g. for managing directory entries, ringtones and screensavers
◆Headset socket
Bluetooth
◆Room monitor
◆ Walky-talky function
www.gigaset.com/gigasetSL37H

Gigaset repeater

The Gigaset repeater can be used to increase the reception range of your Gigaset handset to the base.

www.gigaset.com/gigasetrepeater

Siemens mobile phone with black base and keypad (no visible text or symbols on device body)

Black Siemens 30-inch mobile phone with keypad and front panel, mounted on a stand (no visible text or symbols beyond brand name)

SENIERS Energy Tachay

Gigaset HC450 – door intercom for cordless phones

◆Use the intercom from your cordless phone – no need for a fixed home phone
◆Intuitive user functions using the display keys (open door, switch on entry light)
◆Simple to configure using the handset menu
◆Forward to outside phone numbers (intercom feature)
◆Simple to install and register with the Gigaset system
◆Replaces existing doorbell key – no further cable is needed
◆ Supports the existing doorbell and standard door opener
◆Configuration options for the second doorbell key (separate intercom call, activating entrance lighting, or function like first doorbell key)

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All accessories and batteries are available from your phone retailer.

Only use original accessories. This will avoid possible health risks and personal injury, and also ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with.

Mounting the base on the wall

C595: 64 mm C590: 43 mm max. ø 8 mm max. ø 4 mm 2x

approx. 5.5 mm

Mounting the charging cradle on the wall

21 mm max. ø 8 mm max. ø 4 mm 2x

approx. 4 mm

Index

A

Access code....68

for a PABX 68

Access protection....67

Accessories .....76

Acknowledge tones .....65

Activating advisory tones .65

answering machine .....48

answering machine (remote operation) ....53

handset .....22

keypad lock .....22

listening in....59

muting ringtone....46

ring delay....63

room monitor....60

two-way record .....51

Advisory tones....65

Alarm clock .....56

Alert tone 65

Anniversary....34

deactivating....34

missed....37

saving in directory .....34

Announcement (answering machine) .....49

Announcement mode (answering machine)....48

Answering machine .....48

activating/deactivating .....48

deleting messages .....50

list....35, 36

playing back messages .....49

recording announcement/announce only....49

remote operation .....53

scrolling back....50

scrolling forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Answering machine, see also Network mailbox

Area code setting own area code.....66

Assigning a number key .....61

Authorisation....72

Auto answer 28,63

Automatic network provider

preselection....38

B

Base changing....57

connecting 10

connecting to PABX 68

restoring to factory settings.....67

set ringtone....66

setting up 10

settings....66

system PIN 67

Battery charging 1,2,14

display 1,2

icon 1,2

inserting....12

tone 65

Best base 57

Birthday, see Anniversary

C

Call accepting 28

connect participant ..... 59

diverting (connecting)....58

ending 28

external....28

internal....57

picking up from answering machine....51

transferring (connecting)....59

two-way record 51

Call duration....28

Call lists 35

Call screening during recording ..... 51

Call waiting internal call .... 58

Call-by-call 38

Calling external....28

internal....57

Calling Line Identification ..... 28

Care of the telephone ..... 73

Changing dialling mode .... 68

display language 62

earpiece volume ..... 64

internal number of a handset .....59

name of a handset .....59

pauses....69

ringtone....64, 66

speaker volume .....64

system PIN....67

Character set .....40, 42, 75

Charge status display .....1, 2

CLI, CLIP .....28

CNIP 28

Colour scheme....63

Conference (internal)....58

Confirmation tone ....65

Connecting the headset .....17

Connecting, base to PABX. .....68

Consultation call (internal)....58

Control key 1, 19

Correcting incorrect entries .....20

Customer Care....70

D

Deactivate anonymous calls .....64

Deactivating

advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

answering machine .....48

handset 22

keypad lock .....22

listening in....59

muting ringtone....46

ring delay....63

room monitor....61

two-way record .....51

Delete key....20

Deleting

announcement for answering machine ....49

characters .....20

message.....50

Deregistering (handset) .....57

Destination number (room monitor). .60

Dial pulsing....68

Dialling

directory 32

mode....68

pause....69

using quick dial....33, 61

Directory....31

copying number from text. . . . . . .33

managing entries. 32

opening 19

order of entries 32

saving anniversary....34

saving entry 31

saving the sender's number (SMS)....42

sending entry/list to handset ..... 33

using to enter numbers ..... 33

Display

changing display language.....62

colour scheme....63

in idle status ..... 16, 21

lighting....63

memory directory 33

missed anniversaries ..... 37

name (CNIP) 28

network mailbox message ..... 54

number (CLI/CLIP) 28

screensaver....63

setting 63

symbols. 2

Display keys 1,20

assigning. 61

Disposal 73

DP (dial pulsing) 68

Draft message list (SMS) ..... 40

E

Earpiece volume 64

ECO DECT....55

Eco mode....55

Eco mode+....55

Editing

destination number (room monitor)....61

E-mail address. 41

copying from the directory.....33

End call key. 1, 28

Ending, call....28

Entry

saving, changing (preselection) . . . 38

selecting from directory ..... 32

Environment. 72

Error tone....65

Expert mode....25,71

External call

diverting to ans. mach. ..... 51

Index

F

Fast access

answering machine .....52

network mailbox. .....54

Fax (SMS) 41

G

General troubleshooting .....71

Group call ....57

H

Handset

activating/deactivating .....22

advisory tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

changing internal number.....59

changing name .....59

changing the number....59

changing to a different base .....57

changing to best reception .....57

colour scheme ....63

contact with liquid .....73

de-registering....56, 57

display language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

display lighting....63

diverting a call .....58

earpiece volume....64

idle status .....21

large font....63

list....19

locating .....57

muting....30

paging....57

registering .....56

registering to a different base .....57

restoring to factory settings. .....66

screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

set up for use....12

setting....61

speaker volume .....64

using room monitor .....60

using several .....56

Handset mode....30

Handset operating time

in room monitor mode .....60

Hash key 1,22

Headset socket.....17

Hearing aids ....7

Help 71

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Icon

alarm clock 56

answering machine ..... 48, 52

for new messages 36

keypad lock 22

new message 49

new SMS....41

ringtone 65

Icons

display 2

Idle status (display)....16, 21

Idle status, returning to....21

Incoming message list (SMS) ..... 41

Incorrect input (correction) ..... 20

Installing, base 10

Internal

conference 58

consulting....58

listening in 59

making calls 57

Internal call....57

call waiting 58

K

Key

assign function or number ..... 61

Key 1 (fast access)....1, 52

Keypad lock 22

Keys

control key 1, 19

delete key 20

display keys....1,20

end call key 1,28

fast access....1,52

hash key 1,22

message key .... 1

mute key....1

On/Off key. 1

quick dial....33

recall key. 1

speaker key 1

star key....1

talk key....1,28

L

Language, display .....62

Large font ....63

Linking, see SMS

List

answering machine .....35, 36

call lists 35

handsets .....19

missed calls .....35

network mailbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

SMS draft message list .....40

SMS incoming message list .....41

SMS list ....36

Listening in to a call....59

Locating, handset .....57

Lock

activating/deactivating keypad lock.22

M

Mailbox ID, see SMS

Mailboxes, see SMS

Mains adapter ....7

Making calls

accepting a call....28

cost-effective calls .....38

external .....28

internal 57

Manual redial....35

Medical appliances. 7

Memory, directory .....33

Menu

end tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

opening....19

overview 25

prompting .....21

Menu display

Expert mode.....25, 71

Standard mode .....25, 71

Message key

open list. 41

opening lists....36

Messages 48

copy the number to the directory ....50

deleting....50

key....1

marking as "new"....50

new message icon....49

playing back 49

Microphone 1

Missed calls 35

Music on hold 66

Mute key 1

Muting

first ring 46

handset....30

N

Name

displaying caller's name (CNIP) . . . . 28

of a handset 59

Network mailbox. 54

Network provider preselection,

automatic 38

Notification by SMS....43

Number

as destination for room monitor . . . 60

copying from an SMS text ..... 42

copying from directory. . . . . . . . 33

copying to directory. 33

displaying caller's number (CLIP)....28

entering with directory. . . . . . . . 33

saving in the directory ..... 31

0

On/Off key 1

Order in directory 32

P

PABX

connecting base 68

pauses 69

saving access code. 68

setting dialling mode....68

setting recall 68

SMS 46

switching to tone dialling....69

Pack contents 9

Paging 57

Pause

after access code....69

after line seizure 69

after recall key. 69

Index

PIN change system PIN....67

Pin connections....74

Playing back announcement (answering machine)....49 message (answering machine)....49

Power consumption .....74

Preselection....38

Protecting the phone against access . .67

Q Questions and answers .....71

R Range ....10

Recall 68

Recall key 1,69

Reception booster, see Repeater

Recording quality ....52 time....52 two-way record ....51

Redial 35

Registering (handset).....56

Reminder call....34

Remote operation .....53

Repeater....67

Ring delay .....52, 63

Ringtone changing .....64, 66 muting.....46 setting volume.....64, 66

Room monitor....60

S Saving (access code) .....68

Screensaver....63

Searching in directory .....32

Sending directory entry to handset.....33

Service 70

Setting date....15, 27 time....15, 27

Setting up handset 12

Signal tone, see Advisory tones SMS 39

active send service centre ..... 45

changing mailbox .... 44
deleting. .... 40, 42

diverting 42

draft message list ..... 40

incoming message list....41

linked 39

list 36

mailbox ID....44

mailboxes 44

notification by SMS 43

PIN protection 44

reading 40, 42

receiving....41

replying to or diverting. 42

saving number. 42

self help with error messages.....47

sending as a fax....41

sending to a personal mailbox . . . . 44

sending to an e-mail address ..... 41

SMS to PABXs 46

status report 40

troubleshooting....47

vCard 43

writing 39,75

SMS centre changing number .... 45 setting .... 45

Snooze mode 56

Sound, see Ringtone Speaker key 1

Speaker mode....30

Special functions. 68

Specifications 73

Speed dial.... 31, 61

Standard mode 25,71

Star key 1

System settings. 67

T

Talk key 1,28

Telephone jack, pin connections....74

Text message, see SMS

Tone dialling 68, 69

Troubleshooting (SMS) 47

V

vCard (SMS)....43

Viewing the network mailbox message ....54

VIP group (Directory entry).....31, 33

Volume earpiece....64 handset speaker volume....64 loudspeaker....64 ringtone....64, 66

W

Warning tone, see Advisory tones Writing (SMS) .....39 Writing and editing text .....75