BELGACOM Twist 495 User manual

Configuration mode 1
Configuration mode for Twist 495
Thanks for choosing BELGACOM. for your home communications.
Before using your hanset, we invite you to configurate the language of the menus.
First of all, install the batteries (see page 15). After a few minutes of charge, the configuration screen
appears.
Press OK and browse through the list up to the chosen language
Press to validate
Your telephone is ready to be used.
See page 29 and follow instructions if you need to re-configurate the language of your Twist 495.
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Twist 495 handset
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Pilot key
Press to enter the carousel or
select a menu or an option
Scroll to move through the
menus & options
Move the cursor left/right
Scroll up to access the Call
Log from idle mode
Scroll down to access the
Phonebook from idle mode
A long press to unlock the keypad
Loudspeaker
- Short press to take the line or to
activate the handset loudspeaker
during a call
Keypad lock & Editing
- Short press to insert *
- Long press to lock/unlock the
keypad in idle mode
- Long press to insert R (in
between-digit pause) when dialling
- Long press to enter multitap
system or Eatoni®editor when
entering text
- A short press to change the
letter when editing in Eatoni®.
SMS key
- Short press to directly access
Send new SMS from idle mode
- Short press from the Phonebook
or the Call log menu to edit an SMS
Alarm clock
- A short press to dial 0
- A long press to activate/deactivate
the alarm clock
Do not disturb & case mode
- Short press to insert # when
dialling
- Long press to activate/deactivate
the “Do Not Disturb” mode
- Long press to insert a pause (P)
when dialling
- Press to switch case mode when
editing
Clear/Recall
- To correct a digit when predialling
or a character when editing
- Short press to go back one menu
when navigating
- Long press to return to idle
mode when navigating
- To insert R for operator services
when on line
Talk
- Press to take the line, answer a
call or hang up.
Earpiece
Microphone Call transfer/Intercom
- Short press to initiate or cancel
internal call
- Short press during internal call to
transfer the call or switch between
internal call and External call
- Short press to answer an internal
call or to release an internal call
Twist 495
Handset
New message indicator
When blinking, it indicates unread
SMS, Phonepail, new messages..
Belgacom key
Short press to directly access the
Belgacom Phonebook.
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Icons on the handset display 3
Icons on the handset display
The display gives information about the operation of your telephone
The answer machine is activated. When blinking, this symbol indicates that
there is a new message on the answer machine or on the operator voice
mailbox. When fast blinking it shows that the answer machine is full.
When charging, the battery bars scroll from empty to full status.
When the handset discharges, the battery shows the status :
Full , 2/3 , 1/3 and empty .
An internal call is in progress. When blinking, this symbol indicates that there
is an internal incoming call.
The handset loudspeaker is activated. When blinking, this symbol shows that
the base loudspeaker is activated.
The ringtone is deactivated.
The SMS function is activated. When blinking, this symbol indicates that a
new SMS has been received. When fast blinking, it indicates that the SMS
memory is full.
The handset is registered and in range of the base. When blinking, this symbol
indicates that the handset is not registered to the base.
An external call is in progress. When blinking, this symbol indicates that
there is an incoming external call in progress or that the line is already busy.
On first use, it is sometimes necessary to wait for a few minutes of charge before seeing icons
on the display.
Note: See page 16 for information about idle mode (with/without new events)
The alarm clock is activated.
The “do not disturb” mode is on.
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Twist 495 base station
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Paging key
Press to locate all handsets
New message
indicator
When blinking, it indicates
that there is a new message.
When fast blinking, it indicates
that the answer machine
memory is full.
When steady, the answer
machine is on.
Twist 495 base station
Loudspeaker
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Table of contents 5
Set handset language 1
Twist 495 handset 2
Icons on the handset display 3
Twist 495 base station 4
Table of Contents 5-6
Menu structure 7-11
Conformity, Environment and Safety 12
Declaration of conformity
Using GAP standard compliance 13
Installing the Twist 495
Unpacking your Twist 495 14
Installing the base station 15
Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset 15
Battery life and range 15
Introduction
Belgacom screen saver 16
Idle mode 16
Understanding the menu system 16
How to navigate in the menus 16
Basic principles 17
In-call features 18
Editing systems 19-20
SMS
Send new SMS 21
Read SMS 22
SMS settings 25
Handset
Babysit mode 27
Registration 27
Rename handset 28
Language 29
Date & time 29
Display contrast 29
Backlight 30
Screen saver 30
Table of contents
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Table of contents
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Answer machine
Saved messages 31
Outgoing messages 32
Answerphone settings 32
Record a memo 36
Intercom
Internal call 37
Call transfer 37
Conference call 38
Babysit mode 38
Phonebook
Add new 39
View 39
Call log
View 42
Delete all 44
Call log settings 44
Network (Belgacom services) 45
Extra
Call duration 46
Alarm clock 46
“Do Not Disturb” mode 47
Sounds
Handset ring tones 48
Base ring tones 48
Group ring tones 49
Handset ring tone volume 49
Base ring tone volume 49
Record personal melody 50
Settings 51
Base
Enable registration 53
Line settings 53
Service code settings 54
FAQ 55
Troubleshooting 56
Index
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Menu structure 7
SMS Send new SMS
Choose SMS box
View number
Reply
Forward
Send again
Delete
Copy to phonebook
Call
Read SMS
Read SMS
SMS Settings
Choose SMS box
Mode
SMS boxes
SMS centre
Handset Babysit mode
Registration
Rename handset
Date & time
Display contrast
Backlight
Screensaver
Register handset
On or Off
Enter name
Set date
Levels (1 to 5)
Off / 10s / 20s
Set time
Enter RC code
On or Off
Un-register handset
Menu structure
Menu
By using the “Pilot key” on the side of the handset, you can scroll through the menus.
Base selection
Language
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Menu structure
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Call all
Handset list
Intercom
Change code
Answerphone settings Mode On or Off
Toll saver / 3 / 5 / 7
Rings before answer
Voice language
Off /Medium /
High / Boost
Call screening
Recording quality
Answer and record
with personalised OGM
Answer only with
personalised OGM
Answer and record
with predefined OGM
Answer only with
predefined OGM
High / Standard
Mode (On or Off)
Remote control
Play
Next
Previous
Call
Delete
Store
Send SMS
Answer machine Saved messages
Record a memo
Outgoing messages Answ. machine mode
Record outgg msg Standard OGM for
answ. & record mode
Standard OGM for
answer mode only
Group A
Play/Record new
Delete
Group B
Group C
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Menu structure 9
Network
(Belgacom services)
Call forward
Cancel call forward
Call forward when
line busy
Call forward when
unanswered
Voice mail
Cancel call back
Withhold identity
Cancel call forward
when line busy
Cancel call forward
when unanswered
All calls
No call
Call log View
Delete all
Call log settings Incoming calls
Outgoing calls
All calls
Unanswered calls only
Calls with answer
machine message only
No call
View
Add new
Phonebook Call
Change number
Change name
Define the group A / B / C
Change SMS box
Delete
Send SMS
Play
Call
View number
Store
Delete
Send SMS
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Menu structure
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Extra Call duration
Alarm clock
Do not disturb mode Activation
Set day
Start time
Stop time
Allowed caller choice A / B / C
Activation On or Off
On or Off
A / B / C
Ring tones
Ring tone volume
Set day
Set time
Settings
Settings Base loudspeaker
volume
Earpiece tone
Key & feedback tones
Notification beep
Music on hold
Sounds Handset ring tones
Handset ring tone
volume
Base ring tone
volume
Base ring tones
Group ring tones
External ring tone
Internal ring tone
Ring tone list
Record melody Play
Record new
Delete
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Menu structure 11
Base station Enable registration
Line settings
Service code settings
On or Off
Short flash / Long flash
Recall type
Choose language
First ring
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Conformity, Environment and Safety
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Safety information
This equipment is not designed to make emergency calls when the power fails.An alternative
has to be made available to allow emergency calls.
Conformity
Hereby, PCE declares that the Twist 495 are in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (See page 13).This product can only be
connected to the Belgacom network.
Power requirements
This product requires an electrical supply of 230 volts, alternating monophased power,
excluding IT installations defined in standard EN 60-950. In case of power failure, the
communication can be lost.
Warning !
The electrical network is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the standard EN 60-
950.The only way to power down this product is to unplug the power supply from the
electrical outlet. Ensure the electrical outlet is located close to the apparatus and is always
easily accessible.
Telephone connection
The voltage on the network is classified as TNV-3 (Telecommunication Network Voltages), as
defined in the standard EN 60-950.
Safety precautions
Do not allow the handset to come into contact with water. Do not open the handset or the
base station.You could be exposed to high voltages. Do not allow the charging contacts or the
battery to come into contact with conductive materials.
Environmental care
Please remember to observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old phone and where possible promote their recycling.
Conformity, Environment and Safety
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Declaration of conformity 13
A financial contribution has been paid to the associated national recovery & recycling system.
The labelled packaging material is recyclable.
DECTTMis a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of the implementers of the DECT technology.
We
PCE
Route d’Angers
72081 Le Mans Cedex 9
France
Declare that the products Twist 495 are in compliance with the Annex III of the R&TTE-
Directive 1999/5/EC and then with the following essential requirements:
Article 3.1.a (protection of the health & the safety of the user) : EN 60950-1 (10/2001)
Article 3.1.b (protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility :
ETSI EN 301 489-6 V1.2.1 (08/2002) & ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (08/2002)
Article 3.2 (effective use of the radio spectrum) EN 301 406 (2003)
The presumption of conformity with essential requirements regarding Council Directive
1999/5/EC is ensured.
Date : 10/05/2004 Le Mans
Quality Manager, Home Communication
Using GAP standard compliance
The GAP standard guarantees that all DECTTM GAP handsets and base stations comply with a
minimum operating standard irrespective of their make.Your Twist 495 handset and base
station are GAP compliant, which means the minimum guaranteed functions are : register a
handset, take the line, receive a call and dial.The advanced features may not be available if you
use another handset than a Twist 495 with your base station.
To register and use your Twist 495 handset with a GAP standard base station of a different
make, first follow the procedure described in the manufacturer’s instructions, then follow the
procedure page 27.
To register a handset from another make to the Twist 495 base station, place the base station
into registration mode (page 27), then follow the procedure in the manufacturer’s instructions.
Declaration of conformity
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Installing the Twist 495
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Installing the Twist 495
Unpacking your Twist 495
Twist 495
One Twist 495 base station One Twist 495 handset
NiMh 2HR
AAA 600 mAh
rechargeable
batteries
A user guide A guarantee
A power supply
A line cord
and its
intermediate
line cord
The Twist 495 package contains:
In Twist 495 Duo multi-handsets packs, you will also find one additional handset, charger with
its power supply and additional rechargeable batteries.
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Installing the Twist 495 15
Installing the base station
Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will
reach.To properly install the base station, plug the line cord and the power cable into the base station.
Plug the cord and the cable into the wall.A beep indicates that the phone is properly installed
Warning ! Always use the cables provided with the product.
Installing and replacing the batteries in the handset
Connect the power supply
Do not insert anything in this opening
Battery life and range
Batteries should not be disposed of with general household waste.
Battery life in standby
mode
Battery life in
communication
Indoor range Outdoor range
up to 200 hours up to15 hours up to 50 metres up to 300 metres
A battery low alert will inform you that the batteries have to be recharged. If it happens during a call, the
communication will be shortly cut. Optimal battery life is reached after 3 cycles of complete charge &
discharge.When reaching the range limit and the conversation becoming crackly, move closer to the base.
To reach optimal range, place the base station away from electrical appliances.
Connect the telephone line cord
To insert the batteries, open the battery cover, place the batteries as indicated and put the battery cover
back.When the handset is placed on the base station the 3 battery bars scroll (if charge is needed).Allow
the handset to charge for 24 hours to reach full charge before the first use.
In case you need to change the batteries, the following type is mandatory 2HR AAA NiMh 600 mAh.
Warning: the base station must always be plugged into the mains when charging or when in use. Always use
rechargeable batteries.
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Introduction
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In idle mode, the Twist 495 display shows various information:
Understanding the menu system
Idle mode
Introduction
To access the carousel menu from idle mode, press on
the side of the handset The carousel represents a loop of
icons that gives access to the different first level menus.
Scroll up or down to reach the desired menu and select
The sub menus are listed and represented by little squares
at the bottom of the display.To reach one particular sub-menu
use the “pilot key” and press to validate your choice.
A “tick” shows the selected sub-menu or option.The
shows the option you are browsing.
Note: some menus are also directly accessible via a dedicated
key on the keypad like the SMS menu with or the Intercom
with .
Belgacom screen saver
After 2 minutes of inactivity, the screen saver is displayed:
You can deactivate it (see p.30)
- The date & time, the name of the handset and the instructions to access
the menu.
- “Do Not Disturb” mode , and the alarm clock , if activated.
- Missed calls , new SMS or new messages (answer machine)
or network voicemailbox message , if any.
To activate/deactivate these functions press or
How to navigate in the menus
Press to access the carousel menu
Scroll to Sounds,and select
Scroll to Handset ring tone vol. and select
The current level is heard, browse to hear other levels
Browse through the levels and select one
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Basic principles 17
To store an SMS
To store a name from predial
Basic principles
To make and to answer a call
To call from the phonebook
Redial from call log
Scroll down to directly access Phonebook
Choose a name in the list
Make the call or press to select Call in the options
Scroll to Store and select
Enter the name and press OK
Press to enter the options
Pre dialling
Dial the number
Direct dialling Answer a call
When ringing
Dial the number
Make the call Dial the number
Press the key
Take the line
Scroll up to directly access Call log and select
Choose an entry in the list
Make the call or press to select Call in the options
Scroll to Send SMS and select
Enter the Destination box and press OK
Enter the text and press
Scroll to Store and select
Press to enter the options
Dial the number
Select your SMS box (only if you have created several SMS boxes).
To create a SMS box please refer to SMS settings page 25
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In call features
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In call features
During an external call, some other options are available. Press to enter Options.
During an external call, you can use the intercom in-call option to call another handset and for
example transfer the call to this handset.
To mute the handset microphone
Intercom (available only if you have at least two handsets)
Press to enter Options
Press to activate or deactivate the handset loudspeaker
Scroll up to increase or down to decrease the volume when on line
Press to enter the options. Scroll to Phonebook or Call log and select
There are 5 volume levels available.The last setting is stored for the next calls.
If you subscribe to the Call waiting service, a beep in the earpiece informs you of a second
incoming call.The name or number of the second caller may be displayed if you also subscribe
to Caller Display service.To answer that second call, use +
To switch the handset loudspeaker ON/OFF
Caller Line identification and Call waiting
To increase/decrease the handset & earpiece/loudspeaker volume during a call
To access the phonebook or the call log
Press again to resume the conversation (End mute)
Press to select Mute (the caller can no longer hear you)
Press to enter Options
If there is only one additional handset it rings automatically,
otherwise select a handset from the list.
Press Transfer when the second handset has taken the line.
Scroll to Record and select
Scroll to Intercom (the caller can no longer hear you)
Other options are available such as Switch and Conference call (see page 38).
To listen to the conversation, go to the call log menu or the messages list
To record a conversation
Press to enter Options
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Editing systems 19
The Eatoni®system is a predicitive editing system designed to help you to write an SMS.
A little E in the header helps you to know the mode you are using.
Eatoni®is a word editor that chooses the most probable letter.
The operation of the Eatoni®system is the following:
Press the key that displays the character you want to edit.The character that is most likely to
be correct is displayed on the screen. If it does not match the expected letter, press to
display the next most probable character available on the key.
By default, the first letter of a sentence is in upper case. Use to change the case mode:
- all letters in upper case (AB)
- all letters in lower case (ab) or
- the first letter in upper case and the rest of the word in lower case (Ab).
Punctuation and mathematical marks are available through and while other special
characters are also available on (see table page 20).
Scroll to move the cursor left or right. Press to delete a character ; a long press
deletes the whole text.
The standard multi-tap system
This system allows you to enter the text character by character, pressing the corresponding
key as many times as necessary to reach the desired character.
Twist 495 uses two editing systems : Multi-tap and Eatoni®.While editing, a long press on
enables you to switch between the two systems.
Case mode
Editing systems
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Editing systems
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Multi-tap Sequence
[space] 1 @ _ # = < > ( ) & ¤£ $ ¥ [ ] { } ¤ §
a b c 2 à ä ç å æ
d e f 3 è é ) N
g h i 4 ì Γ
j k l 5 7
m n o 6 ñ ò ö
p q r s 7 ß A 2 E
t u v 8 ù ü
w x y z 9 f S ΞQ
. 0 , / : ; " ' ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ |
Keypad Keys
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
To write “Peter” with multi-tap
Press once : P
Press twice : Pe
Press once : Pet
Press twice : Pete
Press three times : Peter
To write “Peter”
with Eatoni®
Press to
change character
Long press
to activate Eatoni®
Press to validate the
name
Press
Press
Press
Press
Let’s compare Multitap and Eatoni® systems to write “Peter”.
Press
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