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Taking the first steps

Gigaset C300 / GRC EN / A31008-M2203-T101-1-8U19 / starting.fm / 10.06.2010

rsion 4, 16.0

.2005

What would you like to do next?

Now that you have successfully set up your Gigaset, you can immediately start call-
ing – or you can adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to
quickly locate the most important functions.

If you have any questions about using your phone, please read the tips
on troubleshooting (

page 49) or contact our Service team

(

page 48).

Information on ...

... is located here.

Using the phone

page 18

Setting ringtones

page 43

Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base

page 39

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

page 29

Setting Eco Mode / Eco Mode+

page 38

Sending SMS

page 32

Operating the telephone on a PABX

page 47

Setting the earpiece volume

page 43

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Summary of Contents for Gigaset C300

Page 1: ...Gigaset C300 GRC EL A31008 M2203 T101 1 8U19 Cover_front fm 15 06 2010 ...

Page 2: ...g your new phone Directory for up to 250 entries Save phone numbers and names to the directory page 28 You can designate important entries as VIPs Very Important Persons VIP calls are then recognised by their ringer and their colour in the directory page 29 If you don t always want it to ring Use time control for calls page 43 or ensure that all calls from a withheld number are not signalled page ...

Page 3: ...ne dialling press briefly 6 Message key page 30 Access to call and message lists Flashes new message or new call 7 Microphone 8 Recall key Recall Insert a dialling pause press and hold 9 Hash key Keypad lock on off press and hold in idle status Toggles between upper lower case and digits 10 End call key On Off key End call cancel function go back one menu level press briefly back to idle status pr...

Page 4: ...status page 16 Current time page 15 Current day month and year page 15 Name of the handset page 41 Number of new messages u Ã on the network mailbox answ mach page 30 u in the missed calls list page 30 u Ë in the SMS list page 33 Alarm switched on and wake up time set page 39 Display keys page 4 Signal strength i page 16 or Eco Mode icon page 38 Keypad locked page 20 Ringer switched off page 44 Co...

Page 5: ...acter word by word from right to left Go back one menu level or can cel operation Main menu icons Information on using the menus page 19 Menu overview page 23 Information Û Query Please wait À Action failed μ Action complete Ð Establishing a connection Ø Ü Ú External call page 25 Ø ì Ú Alarm call page 39 z Connection established W Connection cannot be established or con nection interrupted X Ø å Ú...

Page 6: ... the date and time 15 What would you like to do next 17 Using the phone 18 Using the control key 18 Using keys on the keypad 18 Correcting incorrect entries 18 Using the menus 19 Activating deactivating the handset 20 Activating deactivating keypad lock 20 Understanding the operating steps 21 Menu overview 23 Making calls 25 Making an external call 25 Ending a call 25 Accepting a call 25 Using Cal...

Page 7: ...g internal calls 40 Listening in to an external call conference 41 Changing the name of a handset 41 Handset settings 42 Quick access to numbers 42 Changing the display language 42 Setting the display screensaver 42 Activating deactivating auto answer 42 Changing the handsfree earpiece volume 43 Changing ringtones 43 Restoring the handset default settings 44 Base station settings 45 Activating dea...

Page 8: ... 8U19 C300IVZ fm 10 06 2010 Version 4 16 09 2005 Appendix 53 Caring for your telephone 53 Contact with liquid 53 Specifications 53 Writing and editing text 54 Accessories 56 Mounting the base on the wall 59 Mounting the charger on the wall 59 Index 60 ...

Page 9: ...ringing or when speaker mode is activated Otherwise you risk serious and permanent damage to your hear ing 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 interference in analogue hearing aids If you require assist ance please contact the hearing aid supplier Do not install ...

Page 10: ...ntents 1 One Gigaset C300 base 2 One power adapter for the base 3 One Gigaset handset 4 Two batteries 5 One battery cover 6 One phone cord 7 One user guide If you have purchased a model with multiple hand sets the package should contain two batteries a bat tery cover and a charging cradle 8 with power adapter 9 for each addi tional handset 3 1 4 5 6 2 7 or 8 9 ...

Page 11: ...aces cannot be completely ruled out Please note u Never expose the telephone to the influence of heat sources direct sunlight or other electrical devices u Protect your Gigaset from moisture dust corrosive liquids and fumes Connecting the base First connect the telephone jack 2 and insert the cables into the cable ducts Then connect the power adapter 1 Please note u The power adapter must always b...

Page 12: ...ting fm 10 06 2010 Version 4 16 09 2005 Connecting the charging cradle if included Plug the power adapter into the plug socket 2 Connect the flat plug from the power adapter 1 To disconnect the plug from the charger press the release button 3 and disconnect the plug 4 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 13: ...lth risks and personal injury For example the outer casing of the batteries could be destroyed 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 Insert the batteries with the polarity in the cor rect direction The polarity is indicated in the battery compart ment First insert the battery cover at the to...

Page 14: ...laced in the designated Gigaset C300 base or charg ing cradle 8 5 hrs Please note u The handset is pre registered with the base If you have purchased a model with multiple handsets all handsets will already be registered with the base You do not need to register the handset again u After the first battery charge and discharge you may place your handset in the charger after every call u Always repe...

Page 15: ...old the end call key a to return to idle status Francais x Back OK L 4 Press right on the control key Press the keys Land 4 slowly one after the other The display for setting languages appears The current language e g English is selected Press down on the control key s until the language you wish to use is displayed e g French Press the key below OK to select this language The selection is marked ...

Page 16: ...input field If you have already set the time and date open the input field via the menu page 24 The Date Time submenu is shown on the display The active input position flashes Enter the day month and year as an 8 digit number via the keypad e g Q4Q42Q Q for 4 April 2010 INT 1 Redial Time To change the input position e g to correct an entry press right or left on the control key Enter the hours and...

Page 17: ...ow 10 e V V white battery charging u INT 1 Internal name of the handset page 41 If Eco Mode page 38 is activated the icon is displayed in the top left Your phone is now ready for use The display shows Saved You will hear a confirmation tone and the handset automatically reverts to idle status or returns to the Settings menu if the setting was made via the menu μ Saved Please note Ifyourphonereceiv...

Page 18: ...most important functions If you have any questions about using your phone please read the tips on troubleshooting page 49 or contact our Service team page 48 Information on is located here Using the phone page 18 Setting ringtones page 43 Registering existing Gigaset handsets to a base page 39 Transferring directory entries from existing Gigaset handsets to new handset s page 29 Setting Eco Mode E...

Page 19: ...3 In menus and lists t s Scroll up down line by line In input fields You can use the control key to move the cursor up t down s right v or left u During an external call v Mute the microphone s Open the directory u Initiate an internal consultation call t Adjust the loudspeaker volume for earpiece and handsfree mode Using keys on the keypad c Q etc Press the matching key on the handset Enter digit...

Page 20: ...nu and the first entry is displayed If you press the display key Back or briefly press the end call key a the display returns to idle status Submenus The functions in the submenu are displayed with the corresponding names Selecting a function Youcan scroll betweenfunctions using thecontrol key q Therelevant function is shown in the display Press the display key OK to select the displayed function ...

Page 21: ...nts any inadvertent use of the phone In idle status press and hold the hash key confirmation tone The keypad lock is switched on or off When it is switched on the º icon appears in the display If the keypad lock is activated a corresponding message is displayed when you press a key Keypad lock deactivates automatically when you receive a call It is reactivated when the call is finished Please note...

Page 22: ...eviated form for example Menu Settings Eco Mode on This means you should proceed as follows t Ï Settings Back OK Redial Menu Press the key below Menu on the dis play screen to open the main menu Press down on the control key s Press the key below OK on the display screen to confirm your selection until the menu item Settings appears on the screen Press down on the control key s ...

Page 23: ...16 09 2005 Press the key below Back on the display screen to jump back to the previous menu level Or Press and hold the end call key a to return to idle status t Eco Mode x Back OK until the Eco Mode menu item appears Press the key below OK on the display screen to switch the function on or off on ...

Page 24: ...divided The page numbers refer to the rel evant description in the user guide To open the main menu press the display key Menu when the phone is in idle mode Ë SMS Write Message page 32 Incoming page 33 Outgoing page 32 Service Centres page 34 ì Alarm Clock Activation page 39 Wake up time page 39 Ì Voice Mail Play Messages page 37 Network Mailbox page 37 ...

Page 25: ... Handset page 43 Display Screensaver page 42 Colour Schemes page 42 Contrast page 42 Backlight page 42 Language page 42 Registration Register Handset page 39 Select Base page 40 De register Handset page 40 Telephony Auto Answer page 42 Listening in page 41 Calls List Type page 31 Preselection page 27 Music on hold page 45 System Reset Handset page 44 Base Reset page 46 Repeater Mode page 45 System...

Page 26: ...t Menu Silent OK You can accept the call as long as it is dis played on the screen Using Calling Line Identification When you receive a call the caller s number is displayed on the screen if the following prerequisites are met u Your network provider supports CLIP CLI CLI Calling Line Identification The caller s number is transmitted CLIP Calling Line Identification Presentation The caller s numbe...

Page 27: ...one number transmission caller ID If necessary contact the device manufac turer If this does not resolve the problem it is pos sible that your network provider does not the CLIP service for this number Have you ordered the calling line display service from your network provider Check whether your provider supports calling line display CLIP and that the function has been activated for you If necess...

Page 28: ...reselection Preselection Number Enter or change the preselec tion number call by call number OK Press the display key Save or change entries in the preselection lists Each of the two lists can contain 11 entries each with 4 digits Depending on the country numbers may be preset in the With Preselection list This means for example that all national calls or calls to the mobile network are automati c...

Page 29: ...s OK Saving a number in the directory s Menu New Entry Enter the number and press OK Enter the name and press OK Order of directory entries Directory entries are generally sorted alpha betically by surname Spaces and digits take first priority The sort order is as follows 1 Space 2 Digits 0 9 3 Letters alphabetical 4 Other characters To work round the alphabetical order of entries insert a space o...

Page 30: ...he entire directory to a handset Transferring the directory to another handset page 29 Shortcut Assign the current entry as a shortcut to a selected key Using shortcut keys page 29 Using shortcut keys You can assign directory entries to the keys Q and 2 O s q select entry Menu Shortcut press the key you want to assign the number to To dial press and hold the required shortcut key Transferring the ...

Page 31: ...entry Menu Open menu The following functions can be selected with q Use Number as in the directory page 29 Copy to Directory Saving a number in the directory page 28 Delete Entry Delete selected entry Delete List Delete all entries in the redial list Opening lists with the message key Use the message key f to open the follow ing lists u Network mailbox if your network pro vider supports this funct...

Page 32: ...g the message key f Setting the call list type Menu Settings Telephony Calls List Type Missed Calls All Calls Select and press OK on a Press and hold idle status The call list entries are retained when you change the list type List entry Example of list entries u Status of entry New Call new missed call Old Call entry already read Call recv call accepted u Entry number u Number or name of caller u...

Page 33: ...t Outgoing list You can savean SMS in the outgoing list and edit and send it later Saving an SMS in the outgoing list You are writing an SMS page 32 Menu Press the display key Save Text Select and press OK Opening the outgoing list Menu SMS Outgoing The first list entry is displayed for example Reading or deleting SMS messages Open the outgoing list and then q Select SMS Menu Read SMS Select and p...

Page 34: ... the list The display tells you if the SMS memory is full Activating deactivatingfirstringer muting Each incoming SMS is signalled by a single ring ringer as for external calls If you accept the call the SMS is lost To prevent this suppress the first ring for all external calls Menu Open main menu Q5 22 Press keys Q OK Make the first ring audible Or OK Mute the first ring Incoming list The incomin...

Page 35: ...age 32 Copying the number to the directory Copying the sender s number Open the incoming list and select the SMS page 33 Menu Copy to Directory Complete the entry page 30 Setting SMS centres SMS messages are exchanged between SMS service centres operated by service provid ers You must enter the SMS service centre through which you wish to send and receive SMS messages into your phone You can recei...

Page 36: ...of the PABX CLIP The CLIP evaluation of the SMS centre number is completed in your Gigaset u Depending on your PABX you may have to add the access code external line pre fix before the number of the SMS centre If in doubt test your PABX e g by send ing an SMS to your own number once with and once without the access code u When you send SMS messages your sender number may besentwithoutyour extensio...

Page 37: ...d service centre Enter the number page 34 You receive an incomplete SMS 1 Your phone s memory is full Delete old SMS messages page 32 2 The service provider has not yet sent the rest of the SMS The SMS is played back 1 The display call number feature is not acti vated Ask your service provider to activate this function chargeable 2 No agreement is in place between your mobile phone operator and yo...

Page 38: ...ed to enter the number of the network mailbox Menu Voice Mail Network Mailbox selected Enter the network mailbox number and press OK The setting for fast access applies to all handsets Calling the network mailbox Press and hold You are con nected straight to the network mailbox Viewing the network mailbox message When a message is recorded you receive a call from the network mailbox If you have re...

Page 39: ...in idle status This is also true when multiple handsets are used provided the handsets support Eco Mode Eco Mode Eco Mode can be activated deactivated independently of one another andcanalsobeusedwithmultiplehandsets Activate deactivate Eco Mode Eco Mode Menu Settings Eco Mode Eco Mode OK Press display key on Status displays Screen icon Ð i Ñ Ò flashes Reception strength good to poor no reception ...

Page 40: ...quisite 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 min utes After the second repeti tion the wake up call is deacti vated completely Using multiple handsets Registering handsets You can register up to four handsets on your base station Each additional hands...

Page 41: ...the talk key c 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 Menu Settings Registration Select Base s Select one of the bases or Best Base and press OK Making internal calls Internal calls are free calls between handsets that are registered with the same base Calling a sp...

Page 42: ...ctivated You are conducting an external call An inter nal participant can listen in on this call and take part in the conversation All the partici pants are made aware of additional listeners by a signal tone Activating deactivating listening in Menu Settings Telephony Listening in Press OK to activate deactivate the function on Internal listening in The line is engaged with an external call Your ...

Page 43: ...nsaver when the hand set is in idle status This will replace the idle status display You can choose between No Screensaver Digital Clock and Picture The screensaver is not displayed in cer tain situations e g during a call or if the handset is de registered To show the display in idle status briefly press end call key a Colour Schemes You can set the display to be shown in various colour combinati...

Page 44: ...f pre loaded melodies You can set different ringtones for the fol lowing functions u Internal calls u External calls u Alarm clock Setting the ringer volume The ringer volume is the same for all types of ring In idle status t Ringer Volume q Set the volume OK Press the display key to save the setting Setting the ringer melody Set different ringer melodies for external calls internal calls and the ...

Page 45: ...ctivating advisory tones battery low tone Your handset uses advisory tones to tell you about different activities and statuses These can be activated and deactivated independ ently of each other u Advisory Tones Confirmation tone at the end of an entry setting and when an SMS or a new entry arrives in the call list Error tone when you make an incor rect entry Menu end tone when scrolling to the en...

Page 46: ... base You will need to activate repeater mode This will ter minate any calls that are in progress at the time Prerequisite A repeater is registered Menu Settings System Repeater Mode Press OK to activate deactivate repeater mode activated After activating or deactivating the repeater switch your handset off and on again page 20 Protecting against unauthorised access Protect the system settings of ...

Page 47: ...econnecting the power cable to the base Hold down the key for at least 5 seconds The base has now been reset and the system PIN set to 0000 Resetting the base to the default settings When the settings are restored u Date and time are retained u Handsets are still registered u Eco Mode is activated and Eco Mode is deactivated u The system PIN is not reset Menu Settings System Base Reset Yes Press t...

Page 48: ...300 ms 6 600 ms 7 800 ms Setting pauses Changing the pause after line seizure You can change the length of the pause that is inserted between pressing the talk key c and sending the number Menu Open main menu Q5 O Press keys Enter number for the length of the pause 1 1 sec 2 3 secs 3 7 secs and press OK Changing the pause after recall key You can change the length of the pause if your PABX require...

Page 49: ...h other u Downloads for user manuals and current software updates u E mail contact form to our customer service Our service representatives are available on the telephone for more advanced questions or in person consultation Service Greece 801 1000 500 0 026 per minute from the Greek phone network For calls from mobile phone networks other prices may apply Please note that if the Gigaset product i...

Page 50: ... page 44 You cannot hear a ringer 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 54 Each incoming call resets the date time incor rectly The date and time are sent via e g...

Page 51: ...you require a copy of the original visit the website www gigaset com docs You hear an error tone when keying an input Action has failed invalid input Repeat the process 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 pulse dialling Set your PABX to tone dialling Exclusion of liability Some displays may contain pix...

Page 52: ...o new devices purchased in the European Union The Guarantee is issued by Giga set Communications Austria GmbH Businesspark Marximum Objekt 2 3 Stock Modecenterstraße 17 1110 Vienna Austria u Any claims that differ from or extend beyond these mentioned in this manu facturer s warranty shall be excluded except from cases expressly specified in the applicable law In no event shall Gigaset Communicati...

Page 53: ...d ards 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 38 saves energy and makes an active contribution towards protecting the environment Disposal Batteries should not be disposed of in gen eral househol...

Page 54: ...ro HR03 Voltage 1 2 V Capacity 550 1000 mAh The device is supplied with two approved batteries Handset operating times charging times This Gigaset can charge batteries up to a capacity of 1000 mAh The use of special high performance batteries or batteries withhighcapacitiesis notrecommendedfor cordless phones The operating time of your Gigaset depends on the capacity and age of the batteries and t...

Page 55: ...n the mode is switched the active mode is indicated at the bottom left of the screen C300 C300A In standby mode approx 0 7 W approx 0 7 W Base in standby mode 0 4 W 0 4 W During a call approx 0 5 W approx 0 5 W Charged handset in base Handset not in base DECT standard Is supported GAP standard Is supported No of channels 60 duplex channels Radio frequency range 1880 1900 MHz Duplex method Time mul...

Page 56: ... several times in suc cession to select the required letter char acter Standard characters 1 Space 2 Line break Greek 1 Space 2 Line break 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x11x12x13x14x15x16x 1 2 a b c 2 ä á à â ã ç 3 d e f 3 ë é è ê 4 g h i 4 ï í ì î 5 j k l 5 L m n o 6 ö ñ ó ò ô õ M p q r s 7 ß N t u v 8 ü ú ù û O w x y z 9 ÿ ý æ ø å Q 0 _ 1 2 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x13x14x 1 2 α β ά 2...

Page 57: ...m anonymous calls u SMS with up to 160 characters www gigaset com gigasetc300h Gigaset SL400 handset u Genuine metal frame and keypad u High quality keypad illumination u 1 8 TFT colour display u Bluetooth and mini USB u Directory for up to 500 vCards u Talk standby time of up to 14 h 230 h u Large font for call lists and directory u Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode 4 handsfree settings u...

Page 58: ...ndar with appointment scheduler u Night mode with time controlled ringer deactivation u No interruptions from anonymous calls u Room monitor u SMS with up to 640 characters www gigaset com gigasets79h Gigaset C59H handset u Social life management with room monitor and birthday reminders u Individual programming of ringtones with 6 VIP groups u High quality keypad with illumination u 1 8 TFT colour...

Page 59: ...aracters www gigaset com gigasetsl78h Gigaset E49H handset u Resistant to shocks dust and water splashes u 1 7 CSTN colour display u Hardy illuminated keypad u Colour display u Directory for up to 150 entries u Talk standby time of up to 12 h 250 h standard batteries u Brilliant sound quality in handsfree mode u Screensaver u ECO DECT u Alarm clock u Room monitor u SMS with up to 640 characters ww...

Page 60: ... base on the wall Gigaset C300 GRC EN A31008 M2203 T101 1 8U19 accessories_SAG fm 10 06 2010 Version 4 16 09 2005 Mounting the base on the wall Mounting the charger on the wall Approx 7 mm 30 mm 21 6 mm Approx 1 3 mm ...

Page 61: ... 40 transferring connecting 40 41 Call duration 25 Call lists 31 Call waiting internal call 41 Call by call 27 Calling external 25 internal 40 Calling line display notes 26 Caring for your telephone 53 Changing dialling mode 47 display language 14 42 earpiece volume 43 handsfree volume 43 name of a handset 41 pauses 47 ringer 43 system PIN 45 46 Character set 33 34 55 Charge status display 2 3 CLI...

Page 62: ... deactivating 20 changing names 41 changing to a different base 40 changing to best reception 40 contact with liquid 53 de registering 39 40 display language 14 42 earpiece volume 43 handsfree volume 43 idle status 19 list 18 locating 40 muting 27 paging 40 registering 39 registering to a different base 40 restoring to default settings 44 set up for use 12 setting 42 transferring a call 40 using m...

Page 63: ...set 41 Network mailbox 37 Network provider preselection automatic 27 Number copying from directory 30 copying to the directory 30 displaying caller s number CLIP 25 entering netw mailbox number 37 entering with directory 30 saving in directory 28 O On Off key 2 Order in directory 28 Outgoing list SMS 32 P PABX connecting base 47 pauses 47 setting dialling mode 47 setting recall 47 SMS 35 switching...

Page 64: ...eading 32 34 receiving 33 replying to or forwarding 34 saving number 34 self help with error messages 36 to PABXs 35 troubleshooting 36 writing 32 54 SMS service centre changing number 34 setting 34 Snooze mode 39 Sound see Ringer Special functions 47 Specifications 53 Star key 2 System settings 45 T Talk key 2 25 Telephone jack pin connections 54 Text message see SMS Time Control 43 Tone dialling...

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