Siemens GIGASET C88 User manual

Gigaset
C88
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User Manual
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Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Siemens Gigaset C88 telephone system!
This phones 2.4 GHz frequency and high-speed digital voice encoding provide re-
ception and voice clarity that is superior to other cordless phones. And, its digital
spread spectrum technology will provide you with secure, private conversations.

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General
Quick reference
Handset
Turn handset on/off
(see page 10) Hold down a
Turn keypad protection on/off
(see page 10) Hold down ª
Turn tones on/off Hold down «
Make an external call
(see page 15) oc
Redial a number
(see page 17) If applicable, select an entryc
Copy telephone number
to the Directory (see page 17)
Dial from the Directory
(see page 18) ho[Name] and/or c
Dial from the Call Log
(see page 24) If necessary c
Set the handset volume
(see page 31)
Make an internal call
(see page 15) For example: ^or c
Call all handsets
(see page 15) «or c
Transfer call to another
handset (see page 29) For example: Ÿa
Consultation Calls
(see page 29) For example: Ÿ; End:
Set the date (see page 11)
Set the time
(see page 11)
Set the alarm clock
(see page 13)
Enter the time
Backspace
(see page 36)
RDL YZ
MENU SEND TO DIR OK
Z
JZC LOG OK Z
MENU ZHS SETT OK H/SET VOL OK
Z
YOK
INT INT Y
Z
INT INT INT ALL
INT
INT MENU EXIT OK
MENU ZBASE SETT OK ZCLOCK OK
DATE OK
MENU ZBASE SETT OK ZCLOCK OK
ZTIME OK
MENU ALARM CLOCK OK OK

General
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Handset Diagram
Display and Soft keys
123
ABC DEF
456
JKL MNOGHI
789
TUV
WXYZ
PQRS
0
R
0
TALK
END
OPER
MEM
Flash key
Pause
(hold key down)
Star key
Hold down to
on/off
the ringer
Display
Pound key
Hold down to on/off key-
pad protection
Ta l k k ey
- answer a call
- dial a telephone number
Key 1 (programmable)
Hold down to select the
Telco mailbox
Current display and
soft keys
see below
End key and
On/Off key
- end the call
- cancel function
- one menu level back
(press briefly)
- Return to idle state
(hold down)
- when the telephone is
idle on/off (hold down)
Memory key
Directory key
Open the directory
Charging status
INT MENU
MENUMENU
MENU
10 -- 30 AM
1
LED
lights up during a call;
flashes at:
- incoming calls
- new messages
- alarm call
Headset jack
Microphone
RDL
INT MENU
MENUMENU
MENU
10 -- 30 AM
TALK
END
Time
Internal telephone
no. of the handset
Charging status
Alarm clock on signal
(if alarm has
been set)
In the display:
current functions
Ýbattery empty
Úbattery fully charged
flashing: battery low
Soft keys:
Press the correspond-
ing keys to initiate the
function shown in the
display.
1
RDL

General
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General
Display symbols
Automatic redial
key:
Opens the list
with the last five
telephone num-
bers dialed.
Mailbox icon:
Opens the messages/
entries in the Call Log/
Telco voice mail.
There are new messag-
es if the icon flashes.
Intercom key:
Call other regis-
tered handsets.
Menu key:
To access menu
(when the tele-
phone is idle or
during a call).
RDL JINT MENU
Scroll through the menu by pressing
the soft key directly below the symbol.
Confirm the function selected.
End and save the setting.
Y Z OK
INT
MENU
MENUMENU
MENU
10 -- 30 AM
OK
OKOK
OK
ALARM CLOCK
1
2
22
2
RDL
10 -- 30 AM
MENU
MENUMENU
MENU
1
11
1
Scroll to the left and right
when entering numbers or messages.
Delete key (Backspace):
Delete input from right to left.
< >
Then:
Press abriefly: 1 menu level up
Hold down a: Return to the idle state
No input: Automatically return to the idle state

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Table of Contents
Installing the Telephone System .............................. 6
Date and Time ........................................................ 11
Making Calls ........................................................... 15
Enhanced Telephone Features ............................... 17
Handset Operation ................................................. 26
Individual Handset Settings ................................... 31
Base Station Settings ............................................. 33
Connecting the Base Station to a PBX ................... 34
Appendix ................................................................ 36
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 37
Safety Precautions ................................................. 38

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Press Keys:
Installing the Telephone System
Installing the Telephone
System
The package contains the following:
• 1 Gigaset C88 base station
• 1 Gigaset C88 handset
• 1 power supply unit
• 1 telephone cord
• 1 belt clip
• 2 AA rechargeable NiCd batteries
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Quick Start Guide
Installing the Base Station
The base station is designed for operation in pro-
tected rooms with a temperature range from 0°F to
+45°F.
Important: For best reception, place the
base in a high central location, away from oth-
er electrical devices.
45°F
0°F

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Installing the Telephone System
Connecting the Base Station
• Only use the power supply unit included as indicated on the underside of
the base.
• Use the telephone cord supplied. Do not use any old cords.
• Do not use an outlet controlled by a wall switch.
Power supply unit
(220 V / 50 Hz
with cord )
• Insert the
small plug on
cord into
phone jack
• Place cord in
the base cable
channel
• insert power
supply unit
into wall outlet
Telephone jack and tele-
phone cord
Key to register
additional
handsets/Page
handsets.
1
• Insert plug on the telephone cord into telephone jack on base unit (clicks
into place)
• Place cord in cable channel on the bottom of the base
• Insert other end of plug into telephone jack on the wall
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Press Keys:
Installing the Telephone System
Setting Up the Handset
Remove the protective plastic film
from display.
Inserting the batteries
• Insert the batteries, as shown above.
• Place cover and push gently upward until it clicks
into place (the unit is shipped with the battery
cover off).
• To open, press the grooved area on the cover and
slide back.
Placing the Handset into the Base Station
and Charging the Batteries
Before using your handset, place it in the base sta-
tion with the display facing upward. After about one
minute, the handset's internal number is shown in
upper left hand corner of display (for example, “1”).
Note:
Your Gigaset is now ready for operation. Please set
date and the time (see page 11), so that the time of
incoming calls can be noted correctly.
• Use only “AA” rechargeable NiCd or NiMH
batteries. Do not use Alkaline, Lithium or
non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never use non-Siemens charging units as
these could damage the batteries and
phone.
For information on how to register additional
handsets (bought separately), see page 27.
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