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Gigaset C595 User Manual

Gigaset C595
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The handset at a glance
Gigaset C590/C595 / USA-CAN engl / A31008-M2101-R301-1-3S19 / overview.fm / 19.04.2010
Version 4, 16.09.2005
The handset at a glance
1 Display in idle state
2 Battery charge state (
¢page 16)
3 Display keys (
¢page 20)
4 Message key (
¢page 34)
Access to missed calls and message lists;
Flashes: new message or new missed call
5 End call key, On/Off button
End call, cancel function, go back one menu
level (press briefly), back to idle state (press
and hold), activate/deactivate handset (press
and hold in idle state)
6 Pound key
Keypad lock on/off (press and hold in
idle state);
toggles between upper/lower case and digits
7 MUTE key (
¢page 28)
Mute the microphone
8 Microphone
9 FLASH key
- Flashes: Consultation call
- Insert a dialing pause (press and hold)
10 Star key
Ringtone on/off (press and hold);
with an open connection: switch between dial
pulsing/tone dialing (press briefly);
Text input: Open table of special characters
11 Headset connection (
¢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 and hold);
start dialing (press briefly);
14 Speaker key
Switch between earpiece and speaker mode
15 Control key (
¢page 19)
16 Signal strength (
¢page 16)
Green: Eco Mode activated (¢ page 41)
17 Answering machine icon (C595 only)
Answering machine switched on;
Flashes: Answering machine is recording a
message or is being operated by another inter-
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Table of Contents

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Gigaset C595 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDECT telephone
Answering machineYes
Maximum indoor range50 m
Maximum outdoor range300 m
Phonebook capacity150 entries
Product colorBlack
Display resolution128 x 160 pixels
Display number of colors65536 colors
Mac compatibilityNo
Battery typeAAA
Standby time180 h
Number of batteries supported2
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Base dimensions118 x 136 x 45 mm
Handset dimensions (WxDxH)49 x 27.5 x 149 mm

Summary

The handset at a glance

Display in idle state

Describes the display when the handset is not in use.

Battery charge state

Indicates the current battery level.

Display keys

Explains the function of the soft keys below the display.

Message key

Accesses missed calls and message lists.

End call key, On/Off button

Ends calls, cancels functions, or powers the handset on/off.

Pound key

Toggles keypad lock or switches character input modes.

MUTE key

Mutes or unmutes the microphone.

Microphone

The audio input for calls.

FLASH key

Used for consultation calls or dialing pauses.

Star key

Toggles ringtone on/off or opens special characters.

Headset connection

Indicates the location for connecting a headset.

Key 1

Fast access for answering machine or network mailbox.

Talk key

Initiates calls, accepts calls, or opens redial list.

Speaker key

Switches between earpiece and speaker mode.

Control key

Navigates menus and confirms selections.

Signal strength

Shows the reception quality between handset and base.

Answering machine icon

Indicates the status of the answering machine.

Display symbols

Signal strength

Visual indicator for reception quality.

Answering machine activated

Icon indicating the answering machine is on.

Ringtone switched off

Indicates that the ringer is deactivated.

Battery charging

Symbol showing the battery is currently charging.

Battery charge state

Displays the current level of battery charge.

Alarm switched on and wake-up time

Shows alarm status and set wake-up time.

Current time

Displays the current time on the handset.

Current day and month

Shows the current date on the handset.

Name of the handset

Displays the assigned name of the handset.

Number of new messages

Indicates the count of new messages or missed calls.

Signaling

External call

Indicates an incoming call from outside the network.

Internal call

Indicates an incoming call from another handset.

Answering machine is recording

Shows that the answering machine is actively recording.

Alarm clock

Indicates the alarm clock function is active.

Anniversary

Signifies a reminder for an anniversary event.

The base at a glance

Registration/paging button

Used for registering handsets or paging them.

On/Off button

Activates or deactivates the answering machine.

Display icon

Shows the status of the answering machine.

Play/stop key

Controls message playback on the answering machine.

Skip to next message

Advances playback to the next message.

Skip back five seconds

Rewinds playback by five seconds.

Delete current message

Deletes the currently playing message.

Adjust volume

Controls the volume during message playback.

Safety precautions

Use power adapter supplied

Only use the provided power adapter for safe operation.

Use recommended batteries

Use only specified rechargeable batteries to avoid injury.

Avoid charging with headset connected

Do not charge handset while headset is attached.

Beware of medical appliance interference

Be aware of potential effects on medical devices.

Protect hearing from loud ringing

Avoid holding handset to ear during rings or speaker mode.

Hearing aid compatibility

Phone is compatible with most digital hearing aids.

Avoid bathrooms/shower rooms

Base and cradle are not splashproof; do not install in wet areas.

Avoid explosion hazard environments

Do not use in areas with potential explosion risks.

Provide user guide with phone

Ensure the user guide is given to new owners.

Remove faulty bases

Remove or repair faulty bases to prevent interference.

Gigaset C590/C595 Features Overview

Store anniversaries

Save important dates and receive reminders.

Allocate VIP groups

Assign contacts to VIP groups for personalized ringtones.

Conditional ringing

Set phone to ring only for calls with a displayed number.

Assign numbers to keys

Assign important numbers to keypad keys for quick dialing.

Large print display

Enhance readability by increasing font size.

Customizable menu display

Select between standard or expert mode for menus.

Gigaset Green Home

Information on environmental awareness features.

First steps: Package Contents

Checking package contents

Verify all items are included in the delivery.

First steps: Base Setup

Setting up base and charging cradle

Proper placement and environmental conditions for the base.

Connecting the base

Instructions for connecting the base to power and the network.

First steps: Cradle Setup

Connecting the charging cradle

Instructions for connecting the charging cradle to power.

First steps: Handset Setup

Setting up the handset

Preparing the handset for use, including removing film.

Inserting batteries and closing cover

Correctly insert batteries and secure the battery cover.

First steps: Handset Handling

Attaching the belt clip

How to attach and remove the belt clip.

Placing handset in base/cradle

Correctly position the handset for charging and registration.

First steps: Battery Charging

Initial charging and discharging

Procedure for initial battery conditioning for optimal performance.

First steps: Date and Time Setting

Setting the date and time

Configure the phone's date and time for incoming calls and alarms.

First steps: Idle Display

Display in idle state

Description of the information shown on the display when idle.

First steps: Network Setup

Setting up area codes

Configure local and extra area codes for dialing.

Connecting a headset

Instructions for connecting a 2.5 mm jack headset.

First steps: Next Actions

What would you like to do next?

Guide to further settings and functions.

Using the phone: Control Key

Control key functions

Explains the various functions of the control key.

Using the phone: Interface Elements

Display keys

Describes the functions of the context-sensitive display keys.

Keys on the keypad

Explanation of the standard numeric and function keys.

Correcting incorrect entries

Methods for fixing errors during text or number input.

Using the phone: Menu Navigation

Menu guidance

How to navigate through the phone's menu structure.

Using the phone: Handset and Keypad Control

Activating/deactivating the handset

How to switch the handset on and off.

Activating/deactivating the keypad lock

Prevents accidental use of the keypad.

Using the phone: Guide Explanation

Using this guide

Explanation of how operating steps are illustrated.

Menu overview

Setting standard or expert mode

Switch between simplified and complete menu displays.

Menu overview: Setting Categories

Audio Settings

Adjust volume, ringtones, and advisory tones.

Additional Features

Access features like Room Monitor.

Settings

Configure Date/Time, Display, Language, and Registration.

Telephony

Set up Auto Answer, Listening In, Dialing Mode, Flash, and Codes.

System

Manage Handset/Base Reset and System PIN.

Menu View

Select Simplified or Complete menu display.

Eco Mode

Activate or deactivate energy-saving mode.

Making calls

Making an external call

How to initiate calls to the public telephone network.

Ending a call

Procedure for terminating an active call.

Accepting a call

How to answer an incoming call.

Using Caller ID

Information on displaying caller identification.

Call display with Caller ID/ Name

How caller information is displayed.

Making calls: Modes

Using the speaker mode

Enables hands-free communication.

Switching to mute

Temporarily deactivates the microphone during a call.

Using the directory and lists: Directory

Directory overview

Information on saving up to 150 directory entries.

Saving a number in the directory

Steps to add new entries with contact details.

Using the directory and lists: Directory Management

Order of directory entries

How directory entries are sorted alphabetically.

Selecting a directory entry

How to find and select entries in the directory.

Dialing with the directory

Making calls directly from the directory.

Managing directory entries

Viewing, editing, and deleting directory entries.

Editing entries

How to modify existing directory entries.

Using other functions

Accessing options like Copy Entry or Delete Entry.

Using the directory and lists: Advanced Directory Features

VIP Groups

Assigning contacts to VIP groups and customizing ringtones.

Copying the displayed number to the directory

Saving numbers from lists into the directory.

Copying a number or e-mail address from the directory

Transferring contact details to other functions.

Saving an anniversary in the directory

Adding anniversary dates with reminder settings.

Using the directory and lists: Reminders and Redial

Anniv. (Signal)

Setting the reminder signal type for anniversaries.

Deactivating anniversaries

Turning off anniversary reminders.

Reminder call on an anniversary

How anniversary reminders are signaled.

Redial list

Accessing the history of the last dialed numbers.

Manual redial

How to redial numbers from the list.

Managing entries in the redial list

Options for copying or deleting redial entries.

Answering machine list

Accessing messages recorded on the answering machine.

Call lists

Prerequisite: Caller ID service

Caller ID subscription is needed for call list details.

List entry

Format and display of entries in call lists.

Using the directory and lists: Message Access

Opening lists with the message key

Accessing call lists and missed appointments via the message key.

List of missed appointments

Shows anniversaries that were missed.

Operating the answering machine: Modes

Answering machine mode

Select between Answer & Record, Answer only, or Alternating.

Operation via the handset

How to operate the answering machine using the handset.

Activating/deactivating and setting mode

Configuring the answering machine's activation and mode.

Recording a personal announcement/advisory message

Instructions for recording custom announcements.

Operating the answering machine: Message Playback

Playing back announcements/advisory messages

Listen to recorded announcements.

Deleting announcements/advisory messages

Remove custom or pre-recorded announcements.

Playing back messages

How to listen to recorded voice messages.

Playing back new messages

Accessing and listening to unplayed messages.

Playing back old messages

Accessing and listening to previously played messages.

Operating the answering machine: Playback Control

Stopping and controlling playback

Commands to pause, resume, skip, and stop message playback.

Deleting messages

Options for deleting individual or all old messages.

Deleting all old messages

Removes all previously listened-to messages.

Deleting individual old messages

Delete specific old messages from the list.

Picking up a call from the answering machine

How to take over a call while the answering machine is active.

Diverting an external call to the answering machine

Forwarding incoming calls to the answering machine.

Operating the answering machine: Features

Activating/deactivating two-way record

Record calls with the caller's voice included.

Activating/deactivating call screening

Listen to incoming messages as they are being recorded.

Permanently activating/deactivating call screening

Set call screening to be always on or off.

Deactivating call screening for the current recording

Temporarily disable call screening for the active recording.

Setting the recording parameters

Adjust message length, quality, and ring delay.

Information about call acceptance

Details on how call acceptance works with 'Auto' ring delay.

Operating the answering machine: Remote Operation

Changing the language for voice prompt

Set the language for voice prompts and announcements.

Resetting fast access for key 1

Reassign key 1 for network mailbox or answering machine access.

Operating when on the move (remote operation)

How to access the answering machine from another phone.

Calling the answering machine and playing back messages

Steps to call and manage messages remotely.

Activating the answering machine

How to activate the answering machine remotely.

Using the network mailbox

Configuring fast access for the network mailbox

Set up direct dialing for the network mailbox.

Configuring fast access and entering mailbox number

Steps for setting up fast access for network mailbox.

Calling the network mailbox

How to dial into the network mailbox.

Viewing the network mailbox message

How messages are received and played back.

ECO DECT

Reduced energy consumption

Information on energy-saving power supply.

Reducing radiation

How the phone automatically reduces radiation.

Switching off radiation

How to activate/deactivate Eco Mode.

Activating/deactivating the Eco Mode

Steps to enable or disable Eco Mode for reduced radiation.

State displays

Icons indicating signal strength and Eco Mode status.

Setting the alarm clock

Activating/deactivating alarm clock and setting wake-up time

Configure alarm activation, time, volume, and melody.

Deactivating wake-up call/repeating

How to stop the alarm or use the snooze function.

Using several handsets: Registration

Registering handsets

Information on registering up to six handsets.

Manually registering Gigaset C59H

Step-by-step guide for registering a handset.

Using several handsets: Management

Registering other handsets

Registering handsets with GAP functionality.

De-registering handsets

How to remove a registered handset from the base.

Locating a handset ("Paging")

How to find a misplaced handset by paging it.

Ending paging

How to stop the paging signal.

Changing the base

Selecting a preferred base or best reception base.

Making internal calls

How to call other registered handsets within the system.

Calling a specific handset

Initiating a call to a single internal handset.

Calling all handsets ("group call")

Initiating a call to all registered handsets simultaneously.

Ending a call

How to terminate a call.

Using several handsets: Call Handling

Transferring a call to another handset

Forwarding an external call to another handset.

Internal consultation/conference calls

Consulting with another user or holding conference calls.

Accepting/rejecting call waiting

Managing incoming calls during an active call.

Ending an internal call, accepting external call

Switching from an internal call to an external one.

Rejecting the external call

Ignoring an incoming call waiting.

Listening in to an external call

Allowing another participant to listen to an external call.

Using a handset as a room monitor

Changing the name of a handset

Personalize the name displayed for each handset.

Changing a handset's internal number

Assign or change the internal number for handsets.

Using a handset as a room monitor: Configuration

Activating the room monitor and entering destination number

Set up the room monitor function and specify the destination.

Changing the set destination number

Modify the destination number for the room monitor.

Cancel/deactivate room monitor

Stop the room monitor function or cancel an active call.

Deactivating the room monitor remotely

Remotely disable the room monitor function.

Handset settings: Quick Access

Assigning digit keys

Assign directory numbers or functions to keypad keys.

Dialing a number/changing assignment

How to dial or reassign numbers to digit keys.

Changing display key assignments

Customize the functions of the left and right display keys.

Handset settings: Display Options

Changing the display language

Select the language for the handset display texts.

Setting the display

Options for customizing the display appearance.

Setting the screensaver

Choose a picture or time to display when idle.

Setting the large font

Increase font size for improved readability.

Setting the color scheme

Choose between dark or light display backgrounds.

Setting the display backlight

Activate/deactivate display lighting when in or out of charger.

Handset settings: Audio and Call Features

Activating/deactivating auto answer

Automatically answer calls by lifting the handset.

Changing the speaker/earpiece volume

Adjust volume levels for hands-free and earpiece.

Changing ringtones

Select different ringtones for various call types.

Setting volume/melody

Configure volume and melody for internal and external calls.

Switching on/off ringtone for anonymous calls

Disable ringing for calls with blocked numbers.

Handset settings: Ringtones and Tones

Activating/deactivating the ringtone

Control ringtone for current call or permanently.

Deactivating the ringtone permanently

Turn off the ringtone until reactivated.

Reactivating the ringtone

Turn the permanently deactivated ringtone back on.

Deactivating the ringtone for the current call

Silence the ringtone for the current incoming call.

Activating/deactivating the alert tone

Use a short tone instead of a ringtone for incoming calls.

Activating/deactivating advisory tones

Control tones for key presses, confirmations, and errors.

Restoring the handset default settings

Reset handset settings to factory defaults.

Base settings

Changing the base ringtones

Select ringtones and volume for the base station.

Activating/deactivating music on hold

Enable or disable music playback during call holds.

Protecting against unauthorized access

Secure base settings with a system PIN.

Changing the system PIN

Set a personalized 4-digit system PIN.

Resetting the system PIN

Reset the system PIN to the default '0000'.

Restoring the base to the factory settings

Reset all base settings to their original factory state.

Connecting the base to the PABX

Dialing modes and recall

Settings for dialing mode and flash function.

Changing the dialing mode

Select between Tone dialing (DTMF) or Dial pulsing (DP).

Setting Flash

Configure the flash time for PABX operation.

Setting pauses

Adjust pause duration after line seizure or recall key.

Changing the pause after line seizure

Set the delay between dialing and number transmission.

Change pause after recall key

Adjust pause length required by PABX after recall.

Temporarily switching to tone dialing (DTMF)

Switch from dial pulsing to tone dialing for specific calls.

Troubleshooting

Appendix: Phone Care and Specifications

Gigaset C595 only: Message list notes

Notes on time specification for messages in call lists.

Exclusion of liability: Display pixels

Explanation of normal pixel variations in displays.

Caring for your phone

Instructions for cleaning the handset and base.

Contact with liquid

Procedure to follow if the handset gets wet.

Specifications

Technical data regarding battery, size, and capacity.

Appendix: Technical Details

Handset operating times/charging times

Table showing battery life and charging duration.

Base power consumption

Power usage of the base station in standby and during calls.

General specifications

Details on DECT, channels, frequency, modulation, and range.

Pin connections on the telephone jack

Diagram showing pin assignments for the telephone connector.

Appendix: Text and Input Methods

Writing and editing text

Rules for entering text, using characters, and editing.

Setting upper/lower case or digits

How to switch between text input modes.

Industry Canada Certification

Operation conditions

Conditions for device operation and interference.

FCC / ACTA Information

Safety Precautions (FCC/ACTA)

Read and understand instructions

General safety instructions for using the equipment.

Follow warnings on product

Adhere to all marked warnings and instructions.

Unplug before cleaning

Disconnect power before cleaning the unit.

Do not use near water

Keep the device away from water sources.

Place securely on stable surface

Ensure the unit is placed stably to prevent falls.

Do not block ventilation openings

Ensure ventilation slots are not covered to prevent overheating.

Operate from correct power source

Use only the specified type of power source.

Do not place objects on power cord

Prevent tripping hazards and damage to the power cord.

Do not overload outlets/cords

Avoid risks of fire or electric shock from overloaded outlets.

Never push objects into slots

Avoid contact with dangerous voltage points.

Do not disassemble product

Do not open product; refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Unplug for servicing

Disconnect unit if servicing is required under specific conditions.

Avoid telephone during thunderstorm

Reduce risk of electrical shock from lightning.

Do not report gas leak near leak

Do not use phone to report gas leaks in vicinity.

Emergency/911 number restriction

Emergency numbers may be unavailable if keypad is locked.

Minimum No. 26 AWG line cord

Specifies the required telecommunication line cord gauge.

FCC / ACTA Information: Battery Safety

BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Instructions for safe handling, use, and disposal of batteries.

Service (Customer Care): Warranty

End-user limited warranty

Details of the one-year limited warranty for the product.

WARRANTY PERIOD

Specifies the duration of the product warranty.

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

Defines the sole remedy for product defects.

LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

Lists conditions that void the limited warranty.

ACCESSORIES WARRANTY VOID

Using unauthorized accessories may void the warranty.

WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE

Steps to follow when making a warranty claim.

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

Restrictions on warranties for software and third-party products.

LIMITATION ON REMEDIES

Exclusions for consequential damages and limitations on remedies.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

Gigaset's disclaimer of express, implied, and statutory warranties.

Accessories

Gigaset handsets

Information on adding more Gigaset handsets to the system.

Gigaset C59H handset features

Highlights key features of the Gigaset C59H handset.

Mounting the base on the wall

Mounting the charging cradle on the wall

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