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Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / kombi_overview.fm / 24.6.09 The handset at a glance The handset at a glance 16 ÄÕ INT 1 01/31 e 1 2 3 4 1 2 09:45 §§§§Menu§§§§ 3 15 14 13 4 5 6 7 12 8 11 9 10 Display in idle status Charge status of the batteries (page 2) Display keys (page 12) Control key t Access to Calls list. s Access to directory. 5 Mute key Mute/unmute microphone.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / kombi_overview.fm / 24.6.09 The base station at a glance Overview of handset’s display icons Ä Ó Reception indicator Handset is linked with the base station. Flashes: the handset is out of range or not registered Calls list icon Entries stored in the Calls list.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / kombi_overview.fm / 24.6.09 The base station at a glance 1 Numeric key pad 2 Control key t Access to Calls list. s Access 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. 7 Remote control icon Is on when the answering machine is controlled by a handset.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / V200_kombi_IVZ.fm / 24.6.09 Contents Contents The handset at a glance . . . . . . . 1 Setting up the answering machine . . 21 Operating when on the move (remote operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Overview of handset’s display icons . . 2 Using the voice mailbox . . . . . . . 23 The base station at a glance . . . . 2 Configuring the voice mailbox for fast access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Safety precautions ...........
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / security.fm / 24.6.09 Safety precautions Safety precautions* $ ! 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 headset is connected.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / notes-on-instructions.fm / 24.6.09 Notes on the operating instructions Notes on the operating instructions This section explains the meaning of certain symbols and typographical conventions 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 functions are shown in reverse and are highlighted in the bottom display line.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / starting.fm / 24.6.09 Gigaset C185 – more than just a telephone 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: u Phone 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. u View missed calls on your phone (page 15).
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / starting.fm / 24.6.09 First Steps Range and reception indicator Setting up the handset for use Range: All supplied handsets are already registered to the base station by factory settings. Carry out the following steps for each handset. u Up to 984 feet in the open u Up to 165 feet in buildings Reception indicator: The display shows if the handset is linked to the base station: u Ä is on: handset is linked to the base station.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / starting.fm / 24.6.09 First Steps Attaching the belt clip Setting the date and time There are notches on the sides of the handset for attaching the belt clip, nearly at the same height as the handset earpiece. ¤ Press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage the notches. You should set the date and time, for example, to ensure the correct time of incoming calls is recorded.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / starting.fm / 24.6.09 First Steps Area code Display in idle status 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§. Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display looks as shown here (example). The symbol Õ shown in the display’s header indicates that the answering machine is turned on.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / telefony.fm / 24.6.09 Making calls 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. Note: You can press the §Quiet§ display key to mute the ring tone of your handset without answering the call.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / telefony.fm / 24.6.09 Operating the handset Switching between the earpiece and the handsfree mode d Press 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 a Press and hold the End Call key to turn the handset on/off. Activating/deactivating the keypad lock # Press and hold the pound key.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / telefony.fm / 24.6.09 Operating the handset Returning to idle status You can return to idle status from anywhere 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.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / direct_charges.fm / 24.6.09 Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Entering and editing names The options are: u Directory u Last Number Redial list u Calls 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.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / direct_charges.fm / 24.6.09 Using the directory and lists Deleting entries §Menu§ ¢ Delete Delete the displayed entry. Or: ¢ Delete List ¤ Confirm question Delete? by pressing §Menu§ §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.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / direct_charges.fm / 24.6.09 Using the directory and lists Viewing an entry and changing the number format ¢ q (Select entry) §Menu§ ¢ View t The entry is displayed. If necessary, press the * key to change the number format for dialing (see note below). c / d Press the Talk key or the Handsfree key. The number is dialed. Or: §Back§ Press display key to go back.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / answering_m+network-mailbox.fm / 24.6.09 Operating the answering machine Operating the answering machine You can operate the base station's answering machine using the handset, using the keypad of the base station (page 2), or using remote operation (from another phone/cell phone). You can use the answering machine in two different modes. u In Answer & Rec. mode, the caller hears your announcement and can then leave a message.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / answering_m+network-mailbox.fm / 24.6.09 Operating the answering machine Recording a personal announcement/ announce only Deleting personal announcements ¢ Answer Machine ¢ Record OGM ¢ Answer & Rec. / Answer Only §Menu§ 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.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / answering_m+network-mailbox.fm / 24.6.09 Operating the answering machine Playing back new messages New messages you have not yet listened to are indicated by the slowly flashing LED in the Start/Stop key ó on the base station (see page 2). §Play§ Press the display key to start playback.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / answering_m+network-mailbox.fm / 24.6.09 Operating the answering machine Controlling playback During message playback: §Menu§ Press the display key to enter the Options menu. u Repeat Repeat playback of current message. On the base station: Press §Prev.§. u Next / Previous Jump to playback of the following or previous message. On the base station: Press §Skip§ to jump to the following message.Press §Prev.§ twice to jump to the previous message.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / answering_m+network-mailbox.fm / 24.6.09 Operating the answering machine Setting up the answering machine The answering machine is preconfigured at the factory. Change individual settings using the handset or the corresponding keys on the base station. Activating/deactivating call screening While a caller is recording a message, you can listen through the loudspeakers of registered handsets and the base station.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / answering_m+network-mailbox.fm / 24.6.09 Operating the answering machine Activating Remote Access ¢ Answer Machine ¢ Settings ¢ Remote Access §Menu§ On / Off Select and press §OK§ to confirm your selection. Calling the answering machine and playing back messages ~ ;~ Dial your own number. While listening to your announcement, press the ; key and enter the system PIN (default setting: 0000, see page 28).
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / answering_m+network-mailbox.fm / 24.6.09 Using the voice mailbox Using the voice mailbox The voice mailbox is your telephone network provider’s answering machine within their telephone network. You cannot use the voice mailbox unless you have requested it from your network provider. Configuring the voice mailbox for fast access Entering the voice mailbox number §Menu§ ~ ¢ Voice Mail ¢ Settings Calling your voice mailbox f Press the f key briefly.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / registr_sett.fm / 24.6.09 Using several handsets Using several handsets q §OK§ Registering and de-registering handsets You can register up to six handsets with your base station. A Gigaset A18H handset can be registered with up to four base stations. Note: The base station and supplied handsets are pre-registered at the factory.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / registr_sett.fm / 24.6.09 Using several handsets Note: If only one handset is registered to the base, the internal call will be established immediately after pressing the j key. Ending a call a Press the End Call key. Transferring a call to another handset You can transfer an external call to another handset or to the base station. ¤ Initiate an internal call as described in the section "Making internal calls" (see page 24).
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / registr_sett.fm / 24.6.09 Handset settings Linking internal callers to an external call Important: The internal conference function (called Listening In) must be activated. You are conducting an external call. An internal caller can join this call and take part in the conversation. The other parties are made aware of additional listeners by a signal tone.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / registr_sett.fm / 24.6.09 Handset settings Changing the display language Changing ring tones You can view the display texts in different languages. §Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset ¢ Language English / Español / Français Select a language and press §OK§. To set the ring tones of the base station, see page 28. Setting the display contrast You have a choice of five different contrast levels. §Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Handset ¢ Display Contr.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / registr_sett.fm / 24.6.09 Base station settings Activating/deactivating the key-touch tone Each key press is acknowledged by a beep. You can deactivate this function: §Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Audio Settings ¢ Key Touch Tone ¢ On / Off Base station settings Use the keys on the base station to enter these settings. Setting the display contrast You have a choice of five different contrast levels. §Menu§ ¢ Settings ¢ Base ¢ Display Contr.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / registr_sett.fm / 24.6.09 Restoring the default settings Settings for connecting the base station to the PABX Switching temporarily to tone dialing (DTMF) The following settings are only needed when your PABX requires them. Please refer to the user guide of your PABX.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / appendix.fm / 24.6.09 Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting The display is blank. Care 1. The handset is not switched on. Press a and hold the End Call key. Wipe the base station and handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvents) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static. 2. The batteries are empty. Charge or replace the batteries (page 8). Contact with liquid ¥ ! If the handset has come into contact with liquid: 1.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / appendix.fm / 24.6.09 Appendix The other party cannot hear you. You have pressed the i or j key. The handset is on hold. Switch the microphone on again (page 1). ¥ The incoming call number is not displayed through CID. Caller ID is not enabled. You must ask the telephone network provider to activate Caller ID (CID). ¥ You hear an error tone when keying an input. Action has failed/invalid input. Repeat the operation.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / appendix.fm / 24.6.09 Appendix Industry Canada Certification Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / appendix.fm / 24.6.09 Appendix 12. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.) When the power cord is damaged or frayed. b.) If liquid has been spilled into the product. c.) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / appendix.fm / 24.6.09 Appendix Service (Customer Care) Customer Care Warranty for Cordless Products To obtain Customer Care Warranty service, product operation information, or for problem resolution, call: Toll Free: 1-866-247-8758 www.gigaset.com/customercare System Information End-user limited warranty When calling the Customer Care service, you may be asked to provide your phone's system information.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / appendix.fm / 24.6.09 Appendix 3. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND IS VOID WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING: – Cosmetic damage, physical damage to the surface of the Product, including, without limitation, breakage, cracks, dents, scratches or adhesive marks on the LCD screen or outside casing of the Product.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / appendix.fm / 24.6.09 Appendix 5. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY Gigaset NAM makes no warranty or representation that the software in the Products will meet your requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected. 6.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / appendix.fm / 24.6.09 Appendix 8.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / menutree.fm / 24.6.09 Menu of the handset Menu of the handset * Directory View New Entry Edit Entry Delete Delete List Answer Machine Play Repeat Next Previous Delete Ans On/Off On Off Answer Mode Answer & Rec. Answer Only Record Memo Record OGM Answer & Rec.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / menutree.fm / 24.6.09 Menu of the handset Settings Date/Time Set Date/Time Set Format Audio Settings HS Ring Volume HS Ring Tones Base Ring Tones Key Touch Tone Registration Register HS Unregister HS Select Base Handset Handset Name Language Display Contr.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / menutree.fm / 24.6.09 Menu of the base station Menu of the base station Directory View New Entry Edit Entry Delete Delete List Answer Machine Answer Mode Answer & Rec. Answer Only Record Memo Record OGM Answer & Rec.
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / V200_kombi_SIX.fm / 24.6.09 Index Index Symbols "External" (Calls list). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 "Withheld" (Calls list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A Access protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Activating answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 answering machine (remote operation) . . . . . . . . . 22 auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 internal conference call . .
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / V200_kombi_SIX.fm / 24.6.09 Index D H Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Deactivating answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 conference call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Deleting announcement for answering machine .
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / V200_kombi_SIX.fm / 24.6.09 Index K N Keypad lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keys Clear key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 14 conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Control key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 12 End Call key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 11 Flash key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Intercom/Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset C185 / CAN usengl / A31008-M1972-R401-1-5819 / V200_kombi_SIX.fm / 24.6.09 Index S T Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Searching in the directory . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting up base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Settings auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 base station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 dialing mode . . . . . . . . .
