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Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-N3100-B101-2-19 / C over_fr ont.fm / 22.2.11[...]
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Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / Cov er_front.f m / 22.2.11[...]
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1 The handset at a glance Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / kombi_o verview .fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 The handset a t a glance 1 Displ ay in idle status 2 Charge stat us of the batte ries (page 2) 3 Displ ay k ey s 4 Cont rol key t Access to base station ’ s Calls list. s Access to base station ’ s director y . 5 [...]
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2 The handset at a glance Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / kombi_o verview .fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Over view of handset’ s displa y icons Ä Reception indicator Handset is linked with the base station. Flashes: the handset is out of range or not regist ered Ó Calls list ic on Entries stored in the base station?[...]
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3 Con te nt s Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / V5 00_kombi_IVZ.fm / 9.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Con te nt s The handset at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Over view of handset’ s display icons . . . . . 2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Notes on the opera ting instructions 5 Symbols used . . . . . . [...]
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4 Safe ty pr ecau tions Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / security .fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Safety precautions * Only use the power supply unit supplied as indicated on the bottom of the device . Only insert ap prov ed rechargeable batteries of the same type . Never use ordinary (non-rechargeable) batteries, as they [...]
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5 Notes on the operating instructions Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401- 2-5819 / notes-on-instructions.fm / 9.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Notes on the opera ting instructions This section explains the meanin g of certain symbols and typographical conventions used in this user guide. Sym bol s us ed On / Off (example) Select one of the t[...]
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6 Gigaset C28H – First Steps Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / starting.fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Gigaset C28H – F irst Steps Package c onten ts u One Gigaset C28H handset with battery cover u T w o batterie s u One belt clip u One Gigaset charging cradle u One AC ada pter for th e ch argin g cra dle u One User Gui[...]
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7 Gigaset C28H – First Steps Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / starting.fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Attaching the belt clip There are notches on the sides of the hand- set for attaching the belt cli p , nearly at the same height as the handset earpiece. ¤ Press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the pr[...]
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8 Gigaset C28H – First Steps Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / starting.fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Setting the date and time Y ou should set the date and time, for exam- ple, to ensure the correct time of incoming calls is recorded. T o change the time and date, open the input field using: §Menu§ ¢ s ¢ Settings ¢[...]
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9 Making c alls Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / telef ony .fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Making calls Making an external call External c alls are calls using the outside tele- phone network . ~c Enter the number and press the Ta l k k e y c or Handsfree key d . Or: c~ Briefly press the T alk key c or Handsfree key d , an[...]
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10 Operating the handset Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / telef ony .fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Last number redial list The Last Number Redial list contains the ten numbers last dialed with the handset (max. 32 digits). If a number has been dialed sev- eral times, only the last tr y is shown in t he list. Last number r[...]
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11 Opera ting the han dset Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / telef ony .fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 When the handset is off the hook or when the answering machine is playi ng t / s Increase/decrease volume In the main menu, lists and subm enus t / s Scroll up/down line by line. At the bottom/top of a menu or a list: A fe[...]
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12 Using sever al handsets Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / telef ony .fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Corr ecting incorrect entries Y ou can co rrect incorr ect characters in the text by navigating to the inc orrect entry using the control key . Y ou can then: u Pre ss §§§§Clear§§§§§ to delet e the character to th[...]
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13 Handset sett ings Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / telef ony .fm / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Activating/deactivating auto answer This function is active by default, so that when you get a call, you can simply lift the handset out of the charging cradle or the base station without having to press the T alk key c . §Menu[...]
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14 Appendix Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M 1963-R401-2-5819 / appendix.f m / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Appendix Care Wipe the base station and handset with a damp cloth (do not use solvents) or an anti- static cloth. Never use a dr y cloth. This can cause static. Contact with liquid If the handset has come into contact with liquid: 1. Imm[...]
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15 Append ix Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M 1963-R401-2-5819 / appendix.f m / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Specifications Recommended batteries T echnology: Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) T ype: AAA (Micro , HR03) T ension: 1.2 V Capacity: 550 mAh The handset is supplied wit h the authoriz ed AAA batteries . Handset operating times/char ging ti[...]
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16 FCC / A CT A Informati on Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M 1963-R401-2-5819 / appendix.f m / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Industr y Canada C ertification Operation is subject to the follo wing two condi- tions (1) this device may not cause inter ference , and (2) this device must accept any inter ference , including inter fer ence that may [...]
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17 FCC / A CT A I nformation Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M 1963-R401-2-5819 / appendix.f m / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 until the problem has been correc ted or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunc tion- ing. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, f or repair or warranty information, please contact Suppor t at 1-86[...]
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18 FCC / A CT A Informati on Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M 1963-R401-2-5819 / appendix.f m / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 5. Place this product securely on a stabl e surface. Serious damage and/or injury may result if the unit falls . 6. Slots or openings in the cabinet and the back and bottom are provided f or ventilation, to pro- tect it [...]
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19 FCC / A CT A I nformation Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M 1963-R401-2-5819 / appendix.f m / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Ser vice ( Customer C ar e) Cust omer Car e W arr anty f or Cor dless P roducts T o obtain Customer Care W arranty service, product operation information, or for problem r esolution, call: T oll Free: 1-866 247-8758 End-[...]
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20 FCC / A CT A Informati on Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M 1963-R401-2-5819 / appendix.f m / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 – Pa yments for labor or service to represe nta- tives or service centers not au thorized to per- form product maintenance by Gigaset NAM. – Loss of data. – T esting and examination discloses that the alleged defec[...]
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21 FCC / A CT A I nformation Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M 1963-R401-2-5819 / appendix.f m / 22.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 KIND . This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and y ou may also ha ve other rights which vary from state to state/pro vince to province. In no event sh all Gigaset NAM's liability exc eed the cost of[...]
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22 Menu of the handset Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / menutr ee.fm / 2 2.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Menu of the handset Director y Opens the base station ’ s director y Answer Machine Only on base stations with answering machine: Opens the base station ’ s menu for the c ontrol of the answ ering machine Voice Mail Call V[...]
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23 Inde x Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / V5 00_kombi_SIX.fm / 9.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Ind ex A Act ivatin g handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Auto a nswe r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 13 B Base station[...]
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24 Inde x Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / V5 00_kombi_SIX.fm / 9.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005 Pou n d k ey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 10 star key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 13 Ta l k k e y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 9 Key-touch tone . . . . . .[...]
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25 Inde x Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 / V5 00_kombi_SIX.fm / 9.2.11 V ersion 4, 16.09.2005[...]
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Gigaset C28H / CAN useng / A31008-M1963-R401-2 -5819 / Cov er_back.fm / 22.2.11 A31008-M1963-R401-2-5819 U ZZ01 EB(0) U 116[...]