Siemens Gigaset C185 User manual

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The handset at a glance
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The handset at a glance 1Display in idle status
2Charge status of the batteries (page 2)
3Display keys (page 12)
4Control key
tAccess to Calls list.
sAccess to directory.
5Mute key
Mute/unmute microphone.
6End Call key, On/Off key
End call, cancel function, return to idle sta-
tus, activate/deactivate handset (press and
hold in idle status).
72.5-mm socket (mono) for headset
8Pound (#) key
Enter symbol #.
Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in idle
status).
Switch between uppercase/lowercase let-
ters for text entry.
9Redial/Pause key
Open redial list (in idle status) or insert a
dialing pause (when editing a number).
10 Microphone
11 Intercom/Hold/Conference key
Set up an internal call (page 24).
Switch between external call and internal
party (handset/base station, page 25), or
transfer a call during external call (page 25).
Set up a conference call between an exter-
nal line and an internal party (handset/base
station, page 26). Press and hold the key in
hold-intercom mode.
12 Star (*) key
Ring tone on/off (press and hold).
Switch temporarily to tone dialing (DTMF).
Switch between AM and PM when setting
time. Change Calls list display format.
13 Talk/Flash key
Answer or start a call.
Key flashes: Incoming call.
Add a flash (in the directory).
Send FLASH (when off hook).
14 Handsfree key
Answer or place a call in speaker mode.
Switch between speaker on and speaker off
(in off-hook mode).
15 Voice mail
Connect to your voice mailbox.
16 Reception indicator (page 2)
Note:
Pictures in this user manual may differ from
the actual product.
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The base station at a glance
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Overview of handset’s display icons
The base station at a glance
ÄReception indicator
Handset is linked with the base station.
Flashes: the handset is out of range or
not registered
ÓCalls list icon
Entries stored in the Calls list.
Flashes: New missed calls in the Calls list
eCharge status of the batteries
= e U (empty to full)
=flashes: batteries almost empty
= U flashes: batteries charging
îVoice mail envelope
At least one new message on voice
mailbox
ÅRinger off icon
Ring tone volume of handset is turned
off
ÇHandsfree icon
Handsfree mode activated
ÕAnswering machine icon
Answering machine is switched on.
Flashes: answering machine is recording
or is being operated by another handset
ÆOff-Hook
Outgoing call initiated and during a call.
Flashes: indicates incoming call
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The base station at a glance
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1Numerickeypad
2Controlkey
tAccess to Calls list.
sAccess to directory.
3 Display keys (page 12)
4 Display in idle status
5 Answering machine icon
Is on when the answering machine is on.
6 Memory Full icon
Answering machine's message memory is
full.
7Remotecontrolicon
Is on when the answering machine is con-
trolled by a handset.
8 Ringer off icon
Is on when the ring tone volume of the base
station is turned off.
9 Answering machine On/Off key
Activate/deactivate answering machine.
10 Volume keys
– In idle mode: change the ring tone vol-
ume of the base station.
– During message playback: change vol-
ume of playback.
– During call: change volume of loud-
speaker.
– During call screening: change volume of
call screening.
11 Start/Stop key with integrated LED
Start/stop playback.
LED status indicator:
– Is on when playing messages.
– Flashes slowly when there is at least one
new message on the answering
machine.
– Flashes rapidly when the message mem-
ory is full.
12 Erase key
Erase current message during playback.
Erase all old messages (press and hold in idle
mode).
13 Redial/Pause key
Open redial list (in idle status) or insert a
dialing pause (when editing a number).
14 Page key
Page handsets (press briefly).
Start the handset registration procedure
(press and hold in idle mode). You will hear
a beep.
15 Mute key
Mute/unmute microphone.
16 Intercom/Hold/Conference key
Set up an internal call (page 24).
Switch between an external call and internal
party (handset/base station), or transfer a
call during an external call (page 25).
Set up a conference call between an exter-
nal line and an internal party (handset/base
station, page 26). Press and hold the key in
hold-intercom mode.
17 End Call key
End call, cancel function, return to idle sta-
tus.
18 Talk/Flash key
Answer or make a call.
Add a flash (in the directory).
Send FLASH (when off hook).
Please remember:
uIf the answering machine is being oper-
ated from a handset, or if it is recording
a message, you cannot operate the
answering machine from the base
station.
uIf the start/stop key flashes, although
the answering machine is switched off,
it means that there is still at least one
new message that has not been played
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Contents
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Contents
The handset at a glance . . . . . . . 1
Overview of handset’s display icons . . 2
The base station at a glance . . . . 2
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes on the operating
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Example: menu input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Gigaset C185 –
more than just a telephone . . . . . 7
First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the base station . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up the handset for use . . . . . . . 8
Area code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display in idle status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making an external call . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Putting an external call on hold . . . . . 11
Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Handsfree operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating the handset . . . . . . . . 12
Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Returning to idle status . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Writing, editing, and correcting
entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the directory and lists . . . 14
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Last number redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating the answering
machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operation using the base station
keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operation using the handset . . . . . . . 17
Setting up the answering machine . . 21
Operating when on the move
(remote operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the voice mailbox . . . . . . . 23
Configuring the voice mailbox
for fast access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using several handsets . . . . . . . 24
Registering and de-registering
handsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Locating a handset ("paging") . . . . . . 24
Changing the base station . . . . . . . . . 24
Making internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Accepting/rejecting call waiting . . . . . 25
Linking internal callers to
an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the name of a handset . . . . 26
Changing the display language . . . . . 27
Setting the display contrast . . . . . . . . 27
Activating/deactivating auto answer . 27
Adjusting the loudspeaker and
earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing ring tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Activating/deactivating the
key-touch tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Base station settings . . . . . . . . . 28
System settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Restoring the default settings . . 29
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Contact with liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Questions and answers . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Industry Canada Certification . . . . . . . 32
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . 34
End-user limited warranty . . . . . . . . . 34
Menu of the handset . . . . . . . . . 38
Menu of the base station . . . . . . 40
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Safety precautions
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Safety precautions*
* also see page 32
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Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the bottom of the
device.
Only insert approved rechargeable batteries of the same type.
Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries, as they may pose a health
hazard or cause injury.
Do not charge the handset in the charging cradle or base station while the head-
set is connected.
Make sure the rechargeable battery is inserted in the correct direction.
Use the battery specified in these operating instructions.
The phone may affect medical equipment, so always turn your phone off before
entering a hospital or doctor's office.
Notice to Hearing Aid Wearers:
This phone system is compatible with inductively coupled hearing aids.
Do not operate the phone in places where there is a risk of explosion
(such as paint workshops).
Do not install the base station in the bathroom. The handset and base station
are not splash-proof (see page 30).
Drivers must not use the phone while driving.
The phone must be turned off at all times in aircraft. Make sure the phone can-
not be switched on accidentally.
If you give your telephone to someone else, you should also provide the operat-
ing instructions.
Dispose of batteries and the phone carefully. Do not pollute the environment.
Emergency numbers cannot be dialed if the keypad lock is activated!
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Notes on the operating instructions
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Notes on the operating
instructions
This section explains the meaning of cer-
tain symbols and typographical conven-
tions used in this user guide.
Symbols used
On / Off (example)
Select one of the two menu
functions specified.
~Enter digits or letters.
§Back§ The display keys' current func-
tions are shown in reverse and
are highlighted in the bottom
display line. Press the display
key below to launch the func-
tion.
qPress the top or the bottom of
the control key: scroll up or
down.
c/ Q/ *etc.
Press the corresponding key
on the handset.
Example: menu input
In the user guide, the steps you need to
perform are shown in abbreviated form.
This is illustrated below using "Changing
the display language" as an example.
What you need to do is explained in the
box.
§Menu§ ¢Settings ¢Handset ¢Language
¢English / Español / Français
¤With the handset in idle status, press
the right display key to open the main
menu.
¤Select Settings using the control key q
– press the control key at the top or
bottom.
¤Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the
function Settings.
The Settings submenu is displayed.
¤Press the bottom of the control key s
repeatedly until Handset is selected.
¤Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the
function.
The Handset submenu is displayed.
¤Press the bottom of the control key s
repeatedly until Language is selected.
¤Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the
function.
The Language submenu is displayed.
¤Select the language you want using
the control key q– press the control
key at the top or bottom.
¤Press the §OK§ display key to confirm the
selected language.
The language is now changed for all text.

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Gigaset C185 – more than just a telephone
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Gigaset C185 –
more than just a telephone
Your phone not only lets you store up to
70 phone numbers (page 14), it can do a
whole lot more:
uPhone directly using the base station:
Your base station has the same keys as
your handset. So nearly all functions
you usually use on the handset are also
available directly on the base station.
uView missed calls on your phone
(page 15).
uECO DECT uses a power supply with
low power consumption. Your handset
reduces the transmission power
depending on its distance from the
base station (close-up range).
Headset socket
Which headsets are compatible?
Please call the Service number
1-866-247-8758 or contact us at
www.gigaset.com/customercare for infor-
mation.
Have fun using your new phone!
First Steps
Package contents
uOne Gigaset C185 base station
uOne telephone line cord
uOne AC adapter for the base station
(with yellow marked plug)
uOne User Guide
uOne Gigaset A18H handset with bat-
tery cover
uTwo batteries
uOne belt clip
Included with each additional handset:
uOne Gigaset A18H handset with bat-
tery cover
uOne Gigaset charging cradle
uOne AC adapter for the charging cradle
(with black marked plug)
uTwo batteries
uOne belt clip
Installing the base station
The base station is designed for use in dry
rooms in a temperature range of +41°F to
+113°F.
Set the base station at a central point in
the building.
Please note:
uNever expose the phone to heat
sources, direct sunlight, or other elec-
trical appliances.
uProtect your phone from moisture,
dust, corrosive liquids, and vapors.
Note:
The transmission power of the base station is
lowered to its minimum level when the hand-
set is placed in the base station and only one
handset is registered on the base station.
Caution:
Do not charge the handset in a charging cradle
or base station while the headset is connected.

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First Steps
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Range and reception indicator
Range:
uUp to 984 feet in the open
uUp to 165 feet in buildings
Reception indicator:
The display shows if the handset is linked
to the base station:
uÄis on: handset is linked to the base
station.
uÄflashes: no reception; handset is out
of range or not registered.
Connecting the base station
¤First connect the yellow marked plug
pin to the base station's socket (yellow
marked) and then the AC adapter to the
AC outlet (see below).
¤Afterwards connect the phone jack as
shown below.
1 110-V power adapter
2 Back of the base station
3 Phone jack with phone cord
Please note:
uThe power adapter must always be
connected, as the phone will not oper-
ate without an electrical supply.
uYour answering machine is set to give a
standard announcement.
Setting up the handset for use
All supplied handsets are already
registered to the base station by factory
settings.
Carry out the following steps for each
handset.
Inserting the batteries
¤Open the battery cover.
¤Insert the batteries according to the
correct polarity (see diagram).
¤Close the cover, and press the top so
that it clicks into place.
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Caution:
Use only rechargeable Nickel-metal hydride
(NiMH) UL-approved AAA batteries. Never use
a conventional (non-rechargeable) battery or
other battery types as this could result in sig-
nificant health risks and personal injury. For
example, 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.
Note:
If attached, remove the belt clip before open-
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First Steps
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Attaching the belt clip
There are notches on the sides of the
handset for attaching the belt clip, nearly
at the same height as the handset ear-
piece.
¤Press the belt clip onto the back of the
handset so that the protrusions on the
belt clip engage the notches.
For multiple handsets:
Connecting charger
¤First connect the black marked plug pin
to the charger's socket (black marked)
and then the AC adapter to the AC out-
let.
Placing the handset in the base
station/charger
¤Place the handset in the base station or
charger with the handset's display
facing outwards.
Charging the batteries for the first time
¤To charge the batteries, leave the hand-
set in the base station or charging cra-
dle continuously for ten hours.
The alternately flashing battery icons =
Uon the upper right side of the display
screen indicate that the batteries are
being charged.
For questions and troubleshooting,
see page 30.
Setting the date and time
You should set the date and time, for
example, to ensure the correct time of
incoming calls is recorded.
Time and date can be set on the handset
or on the base station.
To change the time and the date, open the
input field using:
§Menu§ ¢s¢Settings ¢Date/Time
¢Set Date/Time
~Enter the time and date with
10 digits, for example, Q
M 1 5 Q 1 1
5 Q N for January 15,
2008, 07:15 am. If the
12-hour time format is set,
use the *key to switch
between am and pm.
To correct an incorrect entry,
overwrite the character by
typing the correct one.
§OK§ Press the display key to save
changes.
You can change the date and time format:
§Menu§ ¢s¢Settings ¢Date/Time
¢Set Format
¤Choose between day/month and
month/day date formats:
s¢Date Format ¢DD/MM / MM/DD
¤Choose between 12- and 24-hour time
formats:
s¢Time Format ¢12 Hours / 24 Hours
Note:
– If the handset has turned itself off because
its batteries are empty, and you then place
the handset into the base station, it will
turn on automatically.
– Only place the handset into the base sta-
tion or charging cradle specifically
intended for it.
– During handset operation, the battery icon
eindicates the charge status of the bat-
teries (page 1).
– The batteries may feel warm when they are
charging. This is not dangerous.
Note:
Date and time settings apply to base station
and all registered handsets.
Date and time format settings apply only to
your own handset or to the base station. You
must set date and time format at each device
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First Steps
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Area code
To make a call using the Incoming Calls list
(page 15), your phone's area code must
be stored.
On the handset:
§Menu§ ¢s¢Settings ¢System ¢Area
Code
~Enter your area code and press
§OK§.
Display in idle status
Once the phone is registered and the time
set, the idle display looks as shown here
(example). The symbol Õshown in the
display’s header indicates that the answer-
ing machine is turned on.
Your phone is now ready to use.
Note:
Area code setting apply to base station and all
registered handsets.
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Making calls
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Making calls
Making an external call
External calls are calls using the outside
telephone network.
~c Enter the number and press
the Talk key c or Handsfree
key d.
To cancel the dialing operation, press the
End Call key a.
You are shown the duration of the call
while the call is in progress.
Putting an external call on hold
jPress the Int/Hold key.
The external call is put on hold.
§Back§ Press the display key to take
the call back off hold.
Ending a call
aPress the End Call key.
Answering 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 c.
You can accept the call by:
¤Pressing the Talk key c.
¤Pressing the Handsfree key d.
If the handset is in the base station or
charger and the Auto Answer function is
activated (page 27), the call will be
answered automatically when you lift the
handset from the base station or charger.
You can press the §Quiet§ display key to mute
the ring tone of your handset without
answering the call. The other registered
handsets and the base station keep ring-
ing.
You can answer the call as long as the call
is shown on the display.
Caller ID
Caller ID (CID) is an optional subscription
service provided by your telephone serv-
ice provider. This feature supplies incom-
ing caller identification information that
will be displayed on your handset and the
base station.
Call display with Caller ID/Name
If the number of the caller is stored in your
directory, you will see the caller's name as
stored in the directory.
The following is displayed in place of the
number:
uExternal Call, if no number is transmit-
ted or the caller has not subscribed to
Caller ID.
uWithheld, if the caller has withheld
Caller ID.
Handsfree operation
You can activate the speakerphone at any
time to provide handsfree operation dur-
ing a call.
Activating/deactivating handsfree
Activating while dialing
~d Enter the number and press
the Handsfree key.
¤You should inform your caller before
you use the handsfree function so that
the caller knows someone else may be
listening.
Note:
Dialing using the directory (page 14) or Calls
list (page 15) saves time re-entering numbers.

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Operating the handset
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Switching between the earpiece and the
handsfree mode
dPress the Handsfree key.
During a call and when listening to the
answering machine, turn handsfree on or
off.
To adjust the volume, see page 27.
Operating the handset
Activating/deactivating the handset
aPress and hold the End Call key
to turn the handset on/off.
Activating/deactivating the keypad
lock
#Press and hold the pound key.
Keypad Locked appears in the display when
the keypad lock is activated.
The keypad lock is deactivated automati-
cally if someone calls you. It is re-activated
when the call is finished.
Control key
1Controlkey
In the description below, the top or bot-
tom of the Control key (up, down), which
you must press depending on the operat-
ing situation, is marked in black, for exam-
ple, tfor "press up on the Control key".
The Control key has different functions:
When the handset is in idle status
sOpen the directory
tOpen Calls list (page 15)
In input fields
You can use the Control key to move the
cursor backwards tor sforwards.
In the main menu, lists and submenus
t/ sScroll up/down line by line.
At the bottom/top of a menu or a list:
A feedback tone signals that the menu/list
has wrapped around automatically (the
first/last entry is selected in the display).
When the handset is off the hook or when
the answering machine is playing
t/ sIncrease/decrease volume
Display keys
The function of the display keys changes
depending on the particular operating sit-
uation. Example:
1 The display keys' current functions are
shown on the bottom display line.
2 Display keys
The most important display symbols are:
§§§§§Menu§§§§ Open the main menu (in idle
mode) or the context-depend-
ent menu.
§§§§§Back§§§§ Go back one menu level.
§§§§§§§OK§§§§§§§ Confirm your choice or save
edited characters.
§§§§Clear§§§§§ Clear key: deletes one charac-
ter at a time from right to left
(press briefly), or deletes all
characters (hold).
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2
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Operating the handset
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Returning to idle status
You can return to idle status from any-
where in the menu as follows:
¤Press the End Call key a.
Or:
¤Do not press any key: after 2 minutes,
the display will automatically return to
idle status.
Changes that you have not confirmed or
saved by pressing §OK§ will not be saved.
An example of the display in idle status is
shown on page 10.
Menu guidance
Your phone's functions are accessed using
a menu that has a number of levels.
Main menu (first menu level)
¤Press the display key §Menu§ with the
handset in idle status to open the main
menu.
The main menu functions are shown on
the screen in a list.
To access a function, open the corre-
sponding submenu (next menu level):
¤Navigate to the function using the con-
trol key q.
¤Press the §OK§ display key.
Submenus
The functions in the submenus are dis-
played as lists.
To access a function:
¤Scroll to the function with the control
key qand press §OK§.
Pressing the §Back§ display key returns you
to the previous menu level. acancels
the operation.
Writing, editing, and correcting
entries
Correcting incorrect entries
You can correct incorrect characters in text
by navigating to the incorrect entry using
the Control key. You can then:
uPress §§§§Clear§§§§§ to delete the character to
the left of the cursor.
uInsert characters by typing.
Entering and editing names
The following rules apply when creating
an entry:
uControl the cursor with q.
uPress the pound key #to switch
between uppercase and lowercase.
Entering special characters
You can enter special characters using the
Qor 1key
Q.0,/:;"’!?*+-%\^~|
1SPACE1@_#=<>
()&$[]{}

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Using the directory and lists
The options are:
uDirectory
uLast Number Redial list
uCalls list
You can store a maximum of 150 entries in
the directory. Each entry must consist of a
name and a number.
The directory is stored in the base station
and is shared by all registered handsets.
Directory
In the directory, you can store phone
numbers and the names associated with
them.
¤With the handset in idle status, open
the directory by pressing the skey.
Length of entries
Number: max. 24 digits
Name: max. 16 characters
Storing a number in the directory
Quickly storing a number starting from the
idle status
The handset is in the idle status:
~Enter the number and press
§Save§.
~Enter the name and press §OK§.
~Correct the number, if neces-
sary, and press §OK§.
Storing a number starting from the
directory
s¢§Menu§ ¢New Entry
~Enter the name and press §OK§.
~Enter the number and press
§OK§.
You can use the Clear key to delete one
character at a time from right to left (press
briefly) or all characters (press and hold).
Entering and editing names
The following rules apply when creating
an entry:
uTo enter a letter press the correspond-
ing numeric key as often as necessary.
uUse ts to move the cursor to the left
or right.
uCharacters are inserted after the cursor.
uPress the pound key #, before enter-
ing the letter, to switch between upper-
case and lowercase.
Entering special characters see page 13.
Selecting a directory entry
sOpen the directory.
You have the following options:
uUse qto scroll to the entry until the
desired name is selected.
uEnter the first character of the name, or
scroll to the entry with s, if necessary.
Dialing with the directory
s¢q(Select entry)
c/ d Press the Talk key or the
Handsfree key.
The number is dialed.
Managing entries in the directory
s ¢q(Select entry)
Viewing an entry
§Menu§ ¢View
The entry is displayed.
Go back with §Back§.
Editing entries
§Menu§ ¢Edit Entry
~Edit the name and press §OK§.
~Edit the number and press §OK§.
You can use the §Clear§ key to delete one
character at a time from right to left (press
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Deleting entries
§Menu§ ¢Delete
Delete the displayed entry.
Or:
§Menu§ ¢Delete List
¤Confirm question Delete? by pressing
§OK§.
All entries in your directory will be deleted.
Adding a displayed number to the
directory
Numbers that appear in a list, such as the
Calls list or the Last Number Redial list, can
be added to the directory. If you have
Caller ID and the name is transmitted, the
first 16 characters of the transmitted
name are copied to the name line.
A number is displayed:
§Menu§ ¢Copy To Dir.
¤Complete the entry as described in the
section "Storing a number in the direc-
tory" (see page 14).
Last number redial list
The Last Number Redial list contains the
20 numbers last dialed with the handset
(max. 32 digits).
Last number redial
kPress the key.
qSelect the entry.
c/ d Press the Talk key or the
Handsfree key.
The number is dialed.
Managing entries in the Last Number
Redial list
kPress the key.
qSelect the entry.
§Menu§§ Open menu.
The following functions can be selected
with q:
View
In the list long numbers are shown
abbreviated. Select View to show the
whole number.
Copy To Dir.
Copy an entry to the directory
(page 15)
Delete (as in the directory, page 15)
Delete List (as in the directory, page 15)
Calls list
Requirement: Caller ID Presentation (CID,
see page 11)
The numbers of the last 50 incoming calls
are stored.
The Óicon is shown on the display of the
idle status when incoming calls are stored
in the Calls list. The Óicon flashes if new
missed calls are in the Calls list.
¤With the handset in the idle status,
open the Calls list by pressing the t
(CID) key.
Dialing with the Calls list
t¢q(Select entry)
c/ dPress the Talk key or the
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Viewing an entry and changing the
number format
t¢q(Select entry)
§Menu§ ¢View
The entry is displayed.
*If necessary, press the *key
to change the number format
for dialing (see note below).
c/ dPress the Talk key or the
Handsfree key.
The number is dialed.
Or:
§Back§ Press display key to go back.
List entry
New messages are at the top. A list entry
contains the following information:
uList type (in header)
uStatus of entry (new entries are marked
with a star (*) in the header)
uName of caller, if name is transmitted
through CID or stored in the directory
Caller's phone number, if only the num-
ber is transmitted
External Call, if no number is transmit-
ted, or the caller has not subscribed to
Caller ID
Withheld, if the caller has withheld
Caller ID
You can add the number of the caller to
the directory (page 15).
uDate and time of call
You can manage the entries in the same
way as the entries in the Last Number
Redial list (see page 15).
Note:
You may need to change a caller ID number
before dialing if the number is not displayed in
the correct format.
Caller ID numbers may be stored in the Calls
list with an area code which may not be
required for local calls, or without a 1 which
must be dialed for long distance calls. Pressing
the *key steps through the following
options (example):
– 123-4567
– 123-123-4567
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Operating the answering
machine
You can operate the base station's answer-
ing machine using the handset, using the
keypad of the base station (page 2), or
using remote operation (from another
phone/cell phone).
Announcement mode
You can use the answering machine in
two different modes.
uIn Answer & Rec. mode, the caller hears
your announcement and can then
leave a message.
uIn Answer Only mode, the caller hears
your announcement but cannot leave a
message.
Operation using the base station
keys
You can use the base station keys for the
most commonly used functions of your
answering machine. For more informa-
tion,seepage2.
Status of the answering machine
The LED in the Start/Stop key and the sym-
bols in the display of the base station indi-
cate the status of the answering machine.
The LED in the Start/Stop key
uIs on when playing messages.
uFlashes slowly when there is at least
one new message on the answering
machine.
uFlashes rapidly when the message
memory is full.
The display of the base station may show
the symbols shown here:
Operation using the handset
Most of the functions described are also
available using the keys and the display of
your base station.
Call screening
If you have enabled call screening on the
base station (see page 21) you can auto-
matically listen through the loudspeaker
of the base station while a caller is record-
ing a message.
Provided you have enabled call screening
on your handset (see page 21) you also
can listen through the loudspeaker of your
handset:
¤While a caller is recording a message
press the §Screen§ display key.
The loudspeaker of your handset is
activated.
¤To switch off the loudspeaker press the
handsfree key d.
Switching the answering machine
on/off
§Menu§ ¢Answer Machine ¢Ans On/Off
On / Off Select and press §OK§
The ×icon is displayed on the screen.
The phone includes a prerecorded
announcement for the answer and record
mode and announce-only mode. If a per-
sonal announcement has not been
recorded, the corresponding prerecorded
announcement is used.
ÕÉ×Å
SUN 09:23 AM 01/31
§§§§§§§§§Menu§§§§§§§§§
Éflashes The message memory is full.
Õis on The answering machine is on.
×flashes The answering machine is
controlled by a handset.
Åis on The ring tone volume of the
base station is set to zero
(see page 28).
On the base station: Press the ökey.

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Recording a personal announcement/
announce only
§Menu§ ¢Answer Machine ¢Record OGM
(OGM = outgoing message)
Answer & Rec. / Answer Only
Select the mode in which you
want to record the personal
announcement and press §OK§.
Record Select and press §OK§ to start
recording.
You will hear the ready tone (short tone).
¤Now record your announcement (must
be at least 3 seconds long).
¤Press §OK§ to end the recording.
The recorded announcement will be
played back automatically. You can record
the announcement again by repeating
these steps.
Please note:
uRecording ends automatically if the
maximum recording time of 60 sec-
onds has been reached.
uIf you cancel the recording, the prere-
corded announcement will be used.
uThe recording is canceled if the answer-
ing machine’s memory is full.
¤If necessary, delete old messages
and repeat the recording.
Playing back announcements
§Menu§ ¢Answer Machine ¢Record OGM
¢Answer & Rec. / Answer Only
Play Select and press §OK§ to start
playback.
If a personal announcement has not been
recorded, the corresponding prerecorded
announcement is used.
Deleting personal announcements
§Menu§ ¢Answer Machine ¢Record OGM
¢Answer & Rec. / Answer Only
Delete Select and press §OK§ to delete
the announcement. If no per-
sonal announcement exists,
you will hear an error tone.
After deleting the personal announce-
ment, the corresponding prerecorded
announcement will be used.
Selecting an announcement mode
You can choose between Answer & Rec.
and Answer Only.
§Menu§ ¢Answer Machine ¢Answer Mode
Answer & Rec. / Answer Only
Select mode and press §OK§.
The selected mode is saved even after the
answering machine is deactivated.
Playing back messages
The date and time of each message is
logged (provided this has been set,
page 9) and displayed during playback.
Note:
When recording your announcement, speak
directly into the handset's microphone, as if
talking on the phone. You can also use the
base station to record announcements or
memos.
Note:
If the message memory is full when in Answer
& Rec. mode, the answering machine switches
automatically to Answer Only mode. The flash-
ing Éicon is displayed on the base station.
If there are no new messages on the answer-
ing machine and no new missed calls in the
Calls List, Memory Full! is displayed on the hand-
sets.
¥Delete old messages.
The answering machine automatically
switches back to the mode set once deletion is
complete, or you can select another recording
mode.
Note:
The base station and the handset operate
differently when playing back messages.

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Playing back new messages
New messages you have not yet listened
to are indicated by the slowly flashing LED
in the Start/Stop key óon the base sta-
tion (see page 2).
§Play§ Press the display key to start
playback.
The following example shows a display
when playing back new messages:
1 Date when message was recorded.
2New:you have not yet listened to the mes-
sage.
301/02: The first of two messages is played.
4 Time when message was recorded.
If you have...
uNew messages:
New (2) is displayed. The number of
messages (3) indicates only the
number of new messages:
01/02 means that the first of two new
messages is being played.
uMessages that you have already lis-
tened to:
New (2) is not displayed. The number of
messages (3) only indicates the
number of old messages: 01/02 means
that the first of two old messages is
being played.
uNo messages:
No Messages appears on the display
screen.
An announcement tells you if there are
any new messages, just old messages, or
no messages.
If there are new messages, playback
begins with the first new message. After
the last new message, you will be
returned to the Play menu.
After a new message has been played
completely, its status becomes "old".
If the recorded message has been saved
with the date and time, you will hear the
date and time announced before playback
begins.
Playing back old messages
On the handset: You can listen to old mes-
sages if there are no more new messages.
Menu§ ¢Answer Machine ¢Play
§OK§ Press the display key to start
playback.
Play
New 01/02
01/31 09:45 AM
2
1
3
4
§§§§§Back§§§§§ U§§§§Menu§§§§
2
1
3
4
On the handset
On the base station
Play
New 01/02
01/31 09:45 AM
§§§§§Prev.§§§§§ §§§§Skip§§§§
On the base station: Press the ókey.
Play
01/02
01/31 09:45 AM
§§§§§Back§§§§§ U§§§§Menu§§§§
On the handset
On the base station
Play
01/02
01/31 09:45 AM
§§§§§Prev.§§§§§ §§§§Skip§§§§
Play
No Messages