BELGACOM Specifics 200 User manual

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Table of contents
Making telephone calls comfortable .............................................. 3
Safety information............................................................................ 4
Operation elements.......................................................................... 5
Keys and their functions ................................................................ 5
Slide switches for volume adjustments .......................................... 6
Symbols in the display ................................................................... 6
Special characters in the display ................................................... 7
Making telephone calls.................................................................... 8
Manual dialling ............................................................................... 8
Dialling with off-line call preparation............................................... 8
Dialling via speed dialling keys ...................................................... 9
Sending an emergency call.......................................................... 10
Manual interruption of an emergency call .................................... 12
On-Hook-Dialling.......................................................................... 12
Redialling ..................................................................................... 13
Automatic redialling...................................................................... 13
Abbreviated dialling...................................................................... 15
Call number chaining (call-by-call function) ................................. 15
Dialling the telephone number transmitted by
the last incoming call.................................................................... 16
Ringing signal volume .................................................................. 17
Handset volume "very loud"......................................................... 17
Handset volume "normal loud"..................................................... 18
Loudspeaker volume.................................................................... 19
Listening-in .................................................................................. 19
Hands-free operation ................................................................... 19
Switching between handset and hands-free operation ................ 20
Dialling via direct call ................................................................... 21
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Other telephone features............................................................... 23
Do-not-disturb function ................................................................ 23
List of released numbers for ringing signals ................................ 23
List of restricted numbers for ringing signals ............................... 23
Ringing melody ............................................................................ 24
Dialling restriction......................................................................... 24
Support for hearing aid users....................................................... 24
Display language ......................................................................... 25
Room monitoring ......................................................................... 25
Vital sign function......................................................................... 26
Cleaning the device ....................................................................... 26
Short operating instructions......................................................... 27
Index................................................................................................ 29
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Making telephone calls comfortable
This telephone was designed to allow the user a relaxed, comfortable
and easy way to make phone calls.
Clear structure
The large keys, slide switches and display are clearly arranged.
Simple operation
The volume of the loudspeaker, ringing signal and handset can be easily
adjusted via slide switches. The function keys are clearly marked.
Modern technology
The "call number transfer for incoming calls"* is just one of the out-
standing modern functions provided by this telephone.
* Function must be offered and activated by the network operator.
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Safety information
Never try to unscrew the screws and open the device. You
could get in contact with current-carrying parts. The
telephone does not contain any user-serviceable components.
The producer is not liable for damages caused by actions violating the
warranty or security terms.
Batteries: Only insert type AAA microcell 1.5 V batteries.
The batteries have to be inserted in any case!!
If you do not insert batteries, the feature "transmission of
the caller's telephone number" do not work. The volume of
ringing signal, loudspeaker and handset won't be optimal.
Batteries should be replaced as soon as the battery symbol is displayed.
For safety reasons, we recommend to exchange the batteries once per
year as discharged batteries may be subject to leakage and thus could
damage the device. Please dispose of discharged batteries
environmentally (no domestic rubbish).
Emergency call function: In rare cases, the function of sending out
an emergency call cannot be guaranteed. If the device is used for people
who are in a critical or life-threatening health condition, you should not
refrain from additional safety means.
To take the telephone out of operation, please unplug the telephone
plug from the telephone wall socket. Afterwards, take the batteries out
of the battery compartment.
In addition to please take notice of the safety information in the
programming instructions.
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Keys and their functions
ÒLoudspeaker key:
- "hands-free operation": seize line, disconnect line.
- "listen-in function": activation/deactivation during a
call.
- switching between handset and hands-free
operation.
ÑRedial key: A call is established to the subscriber
number dialled last.
ÐProgramming key: Used to initiate programming
steps, i. e. start and complete the programming.
ÎRecall key e. g. for call transfers if the device is
connected to a telephone system.
ÓTriangular key: Depending on the basic settings, the
handset volume for the current call can be either
raised or lowered.
SOS (emergency call) key (key on the very top):
direct dialling of emergency numbers - if pro-
grammed.
Ð# Interrupt emergency call.
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Speed dialling key: direct dialling of a stored tele-
phone number.
ÐÑ Automatic redialling: If the target subscriber number
is busy, press the keys consecutively and replace
the handset É.
ÐÎ Dialling the transferred telephone number of the last
incoming call: press the keys consecutively and pick
up the handset Ë.
Ð0-9 Abbreviated dialling: pick-up the handset, press the
P-key and afterwards, enter the abbreviated number
(number of the memory location).
Slide switches for volume adjustments
Ringing signal volume
Loudspeaker volume
Handset volume. Please note the sections
"Handset volume very loud" and "Handset
volume normal loud" from page 17 onwards.
Symbols in the display
Automatic redialling active.
There is an unanswered call. The transferred
telephone number can be displayed.
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A programming step is executed.
Listening-in or hands-free mode is active.
The basic setting "Handset very loud" is turned on.
The batteries are nearly discharged and should be
replaced.
Special characters in the display
The above special characters are displayed in the upper display line
after pressing the corresponding key. The sequence and the position is
variable.
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Normally, you initiate a telephone call by picking up the handset. This is
described in the following paragraphs. As an alternative, you can also
initiate a telephone call by pressing the loudspeaker key. In this case,
the telephone automatically activates the hands-free operation. This
option is not described further in the following paragraphs.
Manual dialling
ËPick-up the handset, wait for dialling tone.
ÞDial telephone number, ringing tone or busy tone.
Start conversation when target subscriber answers
the call.
ÉReplace the handset.
Remark:
When an incoming call is indicated by the ringing signal, you can answer
it by either picking up the handset or pressing the loudspeaker key Ò.
Incoming calls are also indicated optically: The display shows "Call"
and the red LED flashes in a slow rhythm.
Dialling with off-line call preparation
You can also use the off-line call preparation when making telephone
calls. Just dial the telephone number of the target subscriber, check the
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number in the display and seize the line afterwards.
ÞDial complete telephone number.
Ë Pick-up the handset. The telephone number is
being dialled.
É Replace the handset to finish the call.
Remark:
When you dial telephone numbers using the off-line call preparation,
you can delete individual numbers by pressing the P-key.
Dialling via speed dialling keys
There are 4 speed dialling keys available. If you do not use the top key
as emergency call key (see next paragraph), you can also use this key
as an additional speed dialling key.
Press the desired speed dialling key. The selected
target subscriber number is shown in the display
and will be dialled. The hands-free mode is
activated.
ËPick-up the handset when the subscriber answers
the call or stay with the hands-free mode.
ÉEnd of call: Replace the handset or complete the
hands-free operation by pressing the loudspeaker
key Ò.
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Remark:
Please refer to page 11 of the programming instructions to see how to
store the speed dialling numbers.
Sending an emergency call
The individually positioned upper speed dialling key (1) can be
programmed and used as an emergency or SOS key. After pressing
the SOS key, up to four stored telephone numbers are called one after
the other.
Press the SOS key.
The display shows the currently dialled emergency
number (emergency number 1 - 4).
Emergency call process:
Person seeking help Recipient of an emergency call
Press SOS key. Telephone is ringing. Pick-up the
handset. The SOS signal sequence
is heard (3 x short, 3 x long, 3 x short
etc.). Press numeric key 5
(acknowledgement).
The SOS signal sequence is
stopped.
The emergency call telephone is
automatically switched to the
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hands-free mode. Conversation with person seeking
help.
End conversation:
Press loudspeaker key Ò.
Remarks:
The emergency call has priority over all other telephone activities and
can be set in different ways (see programming instructions as of page
18).
The telephone of the person receiving an emergency call has to be
set to the tone dialling method.
 The emergency operation must be set up and activated by the
programming.
 You can store a maximum of 4 emergency numbers.
 You can set up to 9 emergency call dialling sequences. During one
sequence, all programmed telephone numbers are called one after
the other.
 The pause between the individual emergency dialling sequences can
be up to 9 minutes. During the pause - after completion of one
emergency call dialling sequence - the red LED blinks. During an
emergency call dialling sequence the LED is lit constantly.
 If there are incoming calls while an emergency call is made, these
incoming calls are not answered as the emergency call always has
priority. Existing calls are automatically disconnected as soon as an
emergency call is initiated.
 When an emergency call service is called, the recipient of the
emergency call can use an identification code to get immediate
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information on the person seeking help.
 If the emergency call is picked up an answering machine, then it
does not stop but automatically dials the next number. The emergency
call only stops when it has been received and acknowledged (by
inputting the number key 5).
 At the end of the last run of emergency calls, a three-time signal tone
indicates that no further run is to follow.
Manual interruption of an emergency call
The programmed emergency calls are made after pressing the SOS
key (see last paragraph). Should you press the SOS key mistakenly,
you can stop the emergency call procedure by the following key
sequence.
Ð# Press the P-key and the rhombus key sequentially.
The emergency call is interrupted.
On-Hook-Dialling
You do not need to pick-up the handset in order to start the dialling
process. Only as soon as the target subscriber answers your call, pick-
up the handset as usual.
ÒPress the loudspeaker key.
Þ Dial the telephone number.
ËPick-up the handset as soon as the subscriber
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answers your call. Start conversation.
Redialling
When the called subscriber does not answer the call as he/she is having
another telephone conversation or is not present, you can repeat the
dialling process by just pressing one key. The target subscriber number
may only have 20 digits as a maximum.
ËPick-up the handset.
ÑPress the redial key.
Hold conversation as soon as the subscriber
answers the call.
Remark:
Each newly dialled telephone number will overwrite the earlier made
entry for redialling.
Automatic redialling
If the called target subscriber number is busy, the dialling process for
the telephone number dialled last can be repeated automatically up to
10 times.
Start automatic redialling:
You have dialled a telephone number and the target subscriber is busy:
ÐPress the P key.
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ÑPress the redial key.
ÉReplace the handset.
The telephone initiates a pause of up to one minute and then repeats
the dialling process up to 10 times (depends on the individual settings).
As soon as the called subscriber answers the call:
ËPick-up the handset,
Hold conversation.
Stop automatic redialling:
In the idle state, press any key. The automatic redialling process is
stopped. The automatic redialling process is stopped automatically if
the target subscriber has not answered the call after 10 dialling attempts.
Remarks:
 The automatic redialling is also activated if you press the P key and
the redial key while the handset is on-hook. If the called party answers
the call, you can hear him/her via the loudspeaker. Pick-up the handset
or press the loudspeaker key to hold the conversation.
 Your telephone comes with the following factory pre-set: The target
subscriber's telephone will ring for one minute after activation of the
automatic redial process. Afterwards, there will be a pause for one
minute. After the pause, the target subscriber's telephone will ring for
one minute again. This process is repeated up to 10 times (on the
condition that nobody answers your call or the called subscriber
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number is busy). These settings can be adjusted individually. For
reference, see the programming instructions as of page 25.
Abbreviated dialling
You have the option to store up to 10 frequently used telephone numbers
and thus abbreviate the dialling process. The telephone numbers to be
stored may have 20 digits as a maximum. They are stored under call
number memory stations 0 - 9 (numeric key pad).
ËPick-up the handset.
ÐPress the P key.
0-9 Press corresponding numeric key (0 - 9) from the
numeric key pad. The telephone number is dialled
automatically.
Hold conversation as soon as the called party
answers the call.
Remark:
Please refer to the programming instructions (as of page 12) to see
how abbreviated numbers are stored.
Call number chaining (call-by-call function)
Your telephone provides the option to chain telephone number segments
which are stored under different memory stations. This is useful e. g. if
you want to dial a telephone number using a specific destination network
code (call-by-call function).
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Example: You have stored a telephone number on memory dialling
location 0 and a destination network code on speed dialling location 1.
Press speed dialling key 1. Wait until the
destination network code has been dialled.
ÐPress the P key and numeric key 0 afterwards. The
telephone number is then linked to the destination
network code. The two numbers are shown in the
display and are dialled sequentially.
Dialling the telephone number transmitted by
the last incoming call
The "transmission of the caller's telephone number" is a service provided
by the telephone network provider and possibly has to be applied for
and released.
A telephone number transmitted with a call is automatically stored. You
can view the number and dial it.
If there is an unanswered incoming call, "R" is shown in the display's
symbol bar. You can then view the telephone number and will know
who had called you. You may then dial this telephone number directly.
ÐPress the P key.
ÎPress the R key.
The telephone number is shown in the display.
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ËPick-up the handset. The telephone number is
dialled automatically.
Remarks:
 After having pressed the R key, the telephone number is displayed
for 40 seconds.
 The feature "transmission of the caller's telephone number" is also
known as "CLIP" (connected line identification presentation).
Ringing signal volume
The ringing signal volume can be adjusted by the
left slide switch.
Handset volume "very loud"
If the telephone is used by a hard-of-hearing person, then the basic
setting "Handset volume very loud" should remain set. The telephone
comes set for "Handset volume very loud" (See programming instructions
on page 12).
A person with normal hearing can reduce the handset volume during a
call by pressing the triangular key. At the next call, the handset has
automatically been re-set for "very loud."
With the right slide switch, different volumes in the
"very loud range" can be set.
ÓPress the triangular key while the call is in
progress: The handset volume set with the slider
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control is reduced.
ÉAfter hanging up the handset, the "very loud" slider
control setting is automatically re-set.
Remark:
As a sign of the basic setting activated, the handset symbol appears
in the display.
Handset volume "normal loud"
If the telephone is used by a person with normal hearing, then the basic
setting "Handset normal loud" should be set (see programming
instructions on page 12).
A person who is hard-of-hearing can raise the handset volume during a
call by pressing the triangular key. At the next call, the handset is
automatically re-set for "normal loud."
With the right slide switch, different volumes in the
"normal loud range" can be set.
ÓPress the triangular key while the call is in
progress: The handset volume set with the slider
control is raised.
ÉAfter hanging up the handset, the "normal loud"
slider control setting is automatically re-set.
Remark:
When the basic setting "Handset normal loud" is activated, the handset
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