BELGACOM Forum Free 570 User manual

BelgacomForumTM500
Forum Free 570
User Guide

Display and Keys
A
B
C
J
K
L
T
U
V
G
H
I
P
Q
R
S
D
E
F
M
N
O
W
X
Y
Z
2
C
Receiver
LED ring
Display
Key cluster with softkeys/
arrow keys, accept/end
call key, cancel key
and internal key
Keypad
MicrophoneHeadset connection
i/R
5
8
1
4
7
3
6
9
0
ƒ ¡
Forum500
Peters
10:00
TelBook ∑ Menu
Loudspeaker
(on the back)
Volume buttons
(on the side)

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Forum Free 570 in the Forum 500
Communications System 5
zGeneral ........................................................................5
zGlossary .......................................................................5
The Features of Your Telephone 6
Using Your Telephone 6
zSafety Precautions .........................................................6
zPower Supply ................................................................6
zUsage ..........................................................................6
zDECT und GAP ..............................................................7
Installation 8
zInstallation Location .......................................................8
zInserting/Removing the Battery Pack ...............................8
zInstalling the Charger ....................................................9
zImportant Information about the Battery ........................10
zCharging and Discharging .............................................10
Charging the Battery 11
zCommissioning ............................................................11
zCharging and Operating Times .......................................11
zCharge Display ............................................................12
zCharge Warning ...........................................................12
Connections on the Handset 13
Commissioning 14
Enrolling the Handset 14
Display 15
zSymbol Line ................................................................15
zText Lines ...................................................................16
zSoftkey Line ................................................................16
zIllumination .................................................................16
Softkeys and Other Keys 17
zSoftkey: Arrow Keys .....................................................17
zSoftkey: OK ................................................................18
zSoftkey: Esc ................................................................18
zCancel key c ..............................................................18
zi/R Key .......................................................................18
zHandset / Loudspeaker Volume ......................................18
zExample: the Menu softkey ............................................19

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zExample: the Phone book menu ....................................19
zExample: telephone number input ..................................19
zText Input ...................................................................20
zQuick Switch ...............................................................21
zAutomatic Hide ............................................................21
Telephoning 22
General 22
zDisplay of Operation .....................................................22
zSwitching the Handset On/Off ........................................22
zSwitching the Keypad Lock On/Off .................................22
zAdjusting the Handset Volume .......................................22
zSpeakerphone / Hands-free Use .....................................23
zMuting ........................................................................23
zSwitching the Ringer On/Off ..........................................23
zVisual Call Indicator .....................................................23
zRedial List ...................................................................23
zRinger / Vibration alarm ...............................................24
zTime/ Alarm ................................................................24
zInternal and External Telephone Numbers .......................24
zMultiple Connections ....................................................24
zVF Post-Dialling/Signalling .............................................24
zDisplay of Call Charges and Call Duration ........................24
zRedial List ...................................................................25
zBlack- and Whitelists ....................................................25
zKeypad Dialling ............................................................26
zLeast Cost Routing (LCR) ..............................................26
zTransmission of Your Telephone Number .........................26
zCLIP ..........................................................................26
zCNIP .........................................................................27
zCLIR ..........................................................................27
zMenu Before and During a Call ......................................27
z"Selection" Menu in the Idle State ..................................27
External/Internal Calls 31
Making a Call 31
zMaking a Call from the Redial List ..................................31
zMaking a Call from the Phone Book ................................32
zMaking a Call from the Call List .....................................32
zEnding a Call ...............................................................33
z"Calling..." Menu ..........................................................33
z"Busy" Menu ...............................................................34

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Accepting a Call 35
zNormal Calls ................................................................35
zVIP Calls .....................................................................35
zCalls During a Conversation ..........................................36
z"Call" Menu .................................................................36
z"Call waiting" Menu ......................................................36
Consultation, Toggle, Transfer and Conference 38
zConsultation/Toggle via the i/R key ................................38
zTransferring an Internal/External Call to an Internal Sub-
scriber ........................................................................38
zTransferring an External Call to an External Subscriber .....39
z"Subscriber on hold" Menu ............................................39
zInternal/External 3-Party Conference ..............................40
z"Conference" Menu .......................................................40
Special Calls/Conversations 41
zBaby Call ....................................................................41
zDoorbell, Entrance Intercom Call, Door Opener ................41
zAnnouncement ............................................................42
zAnswering Callbacks .....................................................42
Making a Call from the Phone Book 43
zThe Phone Book in Your Communications
System .......................................................................43
z"Phone book" Menu ......................................................43
zSpeed Dialling .............................................................44
Features and Menus 45
zFeature Settings ..........................................................45
zMenus .......................................................................45
zStar and Hash Keys ......................................................45
z"Main" Menu ................................................................45
z"Calls" Menu ................................................................47
z"Call forwarding" Menu .................................................48
z"Messages" Menu .........................................................49
z"Phone settings" Menu ..................................................50
z"Protection" Menu ........................................................54
z"Connections" Menu .....................................................55
z"Phone book settings" Menu ..........................................56
z"Voicebox" Menu ..........................................................56
z"Central settings" Menu ................................................57

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Appendix 58
Care and Maintenance 58
Technical Specifications 60
Main Menu 61

5Forum Free 570 in the Forum 500 Communications System
Forum Free 570 in the
Forum 500 Communications
System
General
The Forum Free 570 is a telecommunications terminal for use
with the Forum 500 communications system.
The newly designed menus enable ease of operation and rapid
access to the many functions and features of your system.
Make yourself familiar with your telephone equipment. You will
discover many new functions which facilitate communication and
organisation.
Glossary
These operating instructions describe all the basic functions of
your telephone. Should you require further information on the
system features, please refer to the glossary supplied with your
communications system.

6 Using Your Telephone
The Features of Your
Telephone
Using Your Telephone
Safety Precautions
Only use this product in countries where the relevant authorities
have authorised its operation.
The CE symbol on the product confirms that it meets the techni-
cal guidelines on user safety and electromagnetic compatibility
valid at the time of authorisation.
Please also refer to the other documentation supplied, relating
to the components of your telephone system.
Power Supply
This product requires a 230-V alternating current power supply.
This product can only be switched off by removing the adapter
plug from the mains socket. The mains supply voltage in some
countries is 110 V. The adapter plug is designed accordingly.
Usage
This handset, like any cordless telephone, operates using radio
signals, which do not always guarantee a connection being
established under all circumstances. Therefore, you should never
rely solely upon any cordless telephone for essential communi-
cation (e.g. medical emergencies).

7Using Your Telephone
General
The Forum Free 570 is a cordless telephone for operation in the
Forum 500 communications system. In addition to convenient
softkey control, which supports the system features, this tele-
phone also offers a variety of features enabling you to make
calls more easily.
You can also operate your handset in other communications sys-
tems, and thereby use the same handset in different places.
Furthermore, it is possible to operate the handset in the com-
munications systems of other manufacturers, providing they
meet the GAP standard.
DECT und GAP
Your handset uses a digital radio connection in accordance with
the DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephone) standard for
the connection to the base station. The digital channel guaran-
tees the highest voice quality without static or background
noise. For signalling between the communications system and
the handset, the Forum Free 570 uses the Generic Access Profile
(GAP).
The Generic Access Profile (GAP) and the DECT standard define
processes used by digital cordless telephones to establish con-
nections. The GAP standard is not manufacturer-specific, so it is
possible to combine the communication systems and handsets of
different vendors. The base functions (making and receiving
calls) are always possible with these combinations, but other
functions (display of telephone numbers or call charges) which
your Forum 500 communications system provides together with
your handset may not be available in the devices of other manu-
facturers.

8 Installation
Installation
Installation Location
Place the charger on a flat, even surface. Do not place the
charger or accessories in the vicinity of:
zWater, moisture or damp areas
zHeat sources, direct sunlight or inadequately ventilated areas
zDevices which produce strong magnetic fields, electrical
devices, fluorescent lamps, computers, radios, television
sets, fax machines and telephone terminals
zAreas where the equipment may be covered, its ventilation
impaired, or where fluids could penetrate into it
zAreas where there is excessive dust, and areas subject to
vibration, shock or extreme temperature fluctuations.
Place and/or store the handset and accessories out of the reach
of small children.
Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack
Use only the following battery type:
zType: AAA / NiMH
Replacements can be obtained through your supplier.

9Installation
To insert/remove the battery pack, please proceed as shown in
the diagram:
Push the back cover of the handset upwards and remove or
insert the battery pack.
Make sure that the battery contacts are correctly positioned, as
your telephone could otherwise be damaged.
Installing the Charger
To operate the charger you need a 230-V AC mains connection.
Connect the cable of the adapter plug to the socket on the side
of the charger, and then insert the adapter plug into the mains
socket.
Adapter Plug

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Important Information about the Battery
Use the battery only as directed. Never use a damaged or flat
battery.
Heat and cold reduce the performance and the lifetime of the
battery. A handset with either a hot or a cold battery may not
function temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with your local regula-
tions. Make use of available recycling facilities.
Never throw a battery into a fire.
Charging and Discharging
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times,
but it will eventually be used up. When the operating time (i.e.
call and standby time) has become noticeably shorter than nor-
mal, the battery should be replaced.
A fully charged but unused battery discharges itself in approx.
one week at room temperature.
In order to achieve long operating times, you should discharge
the battery at intervals by not placing the handset in the charg-
er and leaving it switched on until it switches itself off. Only use
this method to discharge the battery.
Extreme fluctuations in temperature have an effect on the
charging capacity of the battery.
Charging the Battery

11Charging the Battery
Charging the Battery
Commissioning
Charge the battery for approx. six to seven hours before using
your handset for the first time. This safety precaution extends
the lifetime of your battery.
The maximum performance of the battery is only reached after
three to five charging/discharging cycles.
Place the handset in the charger regularly in order to reach the
optimum battery charge.
Be careful to observe the correct polarity when replacing the
battery. It is absolutely essential that you only use rechargeable
batteries authorised by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any mal-
function or damage when other types of rechargeable battery or
normal batteries are used.
Charging and Operating Times
Charging time: 6 - 7 hours when charged to full capacity after
being completely discharged.
Call time: up to 9 hours (fully charged).
Standby time: up to 130 hours (fully charged).

12 Charging the Battery
Charge Display
The charge level of the battery is shown by ¡ in the display.
The symbol has the following meanings:
¡Battery is 80 - 100 % charged
“Battery is 60 - 80 % charged
¶Battery is 40 - 60 % charged
¢Battery is 20 - 40 % charged
≠Battery is 0 - 20 % charged
≠(Frame flashes) Battery nearly discharged, warning signal
emitted.
Your handset contains a so-called "battery management sys-
tem", which needs to determine the limits of the battery charg-
ing status before it can display an accurate charge level.
When the battery has been replaced there is no charge level dis-
play until a whole charge and discharge cycle has been complet-
ed.
When the handset is in the charger, the flashing segments and
green LED ring indicate charging.
Charge Warning
When the battery capacity is nearly exhausted, you will hear
three short beeps repeated once a minute as a warning. If you
are making a call at the time, you still have up to five minutes
of call time before the handset switches itself off.

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Connections on the Handset
The contact strip at the bottom of the handset can be used to
connect a headset.
Press the adapter onto the contact strip so that you feel it click
into position.
The headset connection cable needs to point to the right.
To disconnect it, remove the adapter from the contact strip by
pulling downwards.
Connections on the Handset

14 Enrolling the Handset
Commissioning
Enrolling the Handset
Your handset can be operated on up to ten different communica-
tions systems. To be able to do this, it must be enrolled on
every system.
In the case of operation on the Forum 500 communications sys-
tem, the enrolment is completed by your System Administrator.
In the case of other manufacturers' communications systems
you must do the following:
Enrol your handset on the communications system as described
on p. 51.

15Display
Symbol Line
Ringer off
Radio connection is good if at least two bars are shown
Radio connection is bad if left bar flashes
On: active call
Flashing: incoming call
E-mail or text message received
Voice message received. This requires a voicemail sys-
tem to be connected to your communications system.
The symbol is only visible if there is no existing radio
connection to the communications system.
Battery charging status (see p. 12)
You have programmed and activated a local alarm time
(see p. 53)
You have activated the keypad lock.
ƒ ª ¡
Forum 500
Peters
10:00
TelBook ∑ Menu
Symbol/text line
System name with internal telephone
number
Programmed user name
Time
Softkey line
Display
©
ƒ
ª
∫
¡
•
œ

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Text Lines
The text lines display information on the current call status or
menu lists and texts. In the idle state, the text lines contain the
system name with internal phone number, your programmed
user name, and the current time.
Selection lists (e.g. phone book) and the features menu are dis-
played as a three-line section of the display. The lines are
scrolled up or down with the arrow keys. An item that can be
selected is highlighted with a dark background.
Softkey Line
The texts and symbols in this line refer to the keys below. The
contents of the line change according to the operating status.
Illumination
The display is automatically illuminated when calls come in or
when you press a key. The illumination is switched off again
automatically ten seconds after the last key was pressed.
PABX Menu
Calls
Call forwarding
Messages
OK ≥ Esc

17Softkeys and Keys
Softkeys and Other Keys
The two keys below the display, as well as the arrow keys, are
known as softkeys. The functions assigned to the keys are
shown in the lowest line of the display. The key function
changes automatically according to the operating status of the
handset.
Softkey: Arrow Keys
Above the arrow keys there are symbols indicating their respec-
tive functions:
When you are entering telephone numbers or names,
you can make changes by moving the cursor. The
arrow keys then move the cursor to the beginning or
the end of the entry.
Enables selection from the redial list.
If a selection list is being displayed (e.g. phone book
or menu), you use the arrow keys to move the cursor
to the desired entry.
If a text is being displayed, you can use the arrow
keys to scroll up or down.
Handset / Loudspeaker
Volume symbol
Phone book
Miller, Hugh
Newmann, Paul
Paterson, Max
OK ≥ Esc
∆
∑
≥

18 Softkeys and Keys
Softkey: OK
Use OK to confirm the selected function. If there is only a quick
switch facility for this function, it is operated by this key. Active
settings (ON) are symbolised by a "√" in front of the relevant
item; for inactive settings (OFF) this first space in a line is
empty.
Softkey: Esc
With a brief press of the Esc softkey you exit the section of the
menu currently displayed. You will subsequently see the selec-
tion from the previous menu, or the current idle or call display.
Cancel key c
ccancels your menu selection without saving the previous
entry. In the case of alphanumeric input, the last character is
deleted. By holding down c, the complete entry is deleted.
i/R Key
Holding down this key switches the handset on and off. During a
call it initiates a consultation call.
Handset / Loudspeaker Volume
With the keys on the side of the telephone you can adjust the
volume of the handset (+/-). Once the minimum or maximum
level is reached you will hear a notification tone.