Overview Overview Handset Twist 454 base Display Registration/paging key ¢ ¤ ¢ Status bar ( page 31) Locating a handset ("paging") Press briefly ¤ page 19. Icons display current settings and operating status of the ¢ Register handsets and DECT Hold down ¢...
Overview Using the user guide effectively Icons Warnings, the non-adherence to which can lead to injury to persons or damage to devices or generate costs. Prerequisite, to be able to carry out the following action. Important information regarding function and appropriate handling. Keys Talk key c/ End call key a Number/letter keys Q to O...
Safety precautions Safety precautions - Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. - Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the device to your chil- dren. - The device cannot be used in the event of a power failure. In case of a power failure it is also not possible to make emergency calls.
The range is reduced when Max. Range is deactivated ( page 17). Connecting the base Telephone connection Twist 454 220 - 240 V AC 50/60Hz • The power adapter must always be connected, as the telephone will not operate without a power supply.
Getting started Connecting the charging cradle (if included) ¤ Connect the flat plug of the power adapter to the charging cradle ¤ Plug the power adapter into the power socket If you have to remove the plug from the charging cradle again: ¤...
Handsets contained in the package have already been registered to the base. If, however, a handset has not been registered (display "Register handset" or "Place handset into base"), you must register it to the base. • Registering automatically to Twist 454 base ¤ Place the handset into the base ¢...
Using the telephone Using the telephone Switching the handset on/off ¤ Press and hold the End call key a. In idle status: Locking/unlocking the keypad The keypad lock prevents any accidental use of the telephone. ¤ ( hold down Activating/deactivating keypad lock: •...
Using the telephone Menu guidance The functions of the telephone are displayed on a menu that consists of several levels. Opening the main menu (in idle status): ¤ ¤ ¤ Press right v on the control key . . . scroll to the function with the control key q Returning to the previous menu level: ¤...
• External Call: You have not subscribed to the caller display service • Withheld: Caller has withheld Calling Line Identification • Unavailable: The caller‘s number has not been transmitted to Proximus for technical reasons By default, the number of the caller is shown on your telephone.
Using the telephone Handsfree mode Activating/deactivating handsfree mode during a call and when establishing a connection: ¤ Press the Talk key c. Placing the handset in the charging cradle during a call: ¤ ¤ ¤ Press and hold down the Talk key c .
Using the telephone Network mailbox (PhoneMail) To be able to use the network mailbox, it must be requested from Proximus and the number 1969 ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Voice Mail q Net Mailbox . . . enter ¤...
Using the telephone Messages Message lists Incoming messages are saved in the message lists. An advisory tone sounds Example Ð ¢ as soon as a new entry appears on a list. The Message key also flashes (if activated, page 13). Icons for message types and the number of new messages are shown on the idle display: ¢...
Using the telephone Call lists The call list contains the last 25 numbers for all calls or for only missed (not received) calls, depending on the type of list set. The following information is displayed in the list entries: Example •...
Using the telephone Phonebook entries Creating an entry ¤ s . . . then • Storing the first entry in the phonebook: ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ . . . enter number with ~ . . . enter name with ~ Dir.
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Using the telephone Copying an entry/phonebook The entire phonebook or individual entries can be copied. • The sending and receiving handset must both be registered to the same base. • The other handset and the base can send and receive phonebook entries. •...
Additional functions Additional functions Alarm clock ¢ An alarm call is signalled on the display and with the selected volume and melody ( page 22) for a maxi- mum of 60 seconds. During a call, the alarm is only indicated by a short tone. ¢...
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Additional functions Deactivating radiation in idle status ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q System Menu ECO DECT No Radiation OK (³ = deactivated) • To benefit from the advantages of the setting No Radiation, all registered handsets must support this feature.
¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Registration ¤ ¤ on the Twist 454 handset: Menu Register . . . enter system PIN if necessary (default setting: ¤ Handset 0000) The connection to the base is established; this may take some time.
Expanding the functionality of the telephone Making internal calls Calling a specific handset ¤ ¤ ¤ Briefly press u . . . the list of handsets opens . . . select the handset with q . . . press the Talk key c Calling all handsets (group call) ¤...
Expanding the functionality of the telephone Operating a PABX Some settings are usually required for operation behind a PABX; see PABX user guide. ¤ ¤ ¤ P(Q5( . . . the number 9 appears on the display . . . with ~ select: Menu ¤...
Adjusting the telephone settings Adjusting the telephone settings Display Language Different languages are available for the display. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Language . . . select language with q Menu OK (³ = selected) Screensaver A digital clock can be set as a screensaver.
Adjusting the telephone settings Advisory tones/battery warning tone The handset notifies acoustically about different activities and statuses. The tones can be activated/ deactivated independently of one another. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q Audio Settings OK . . . then Menu ¤...
Adjusting the telephone settings System PIN Changing the system PIN ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ q Settings q System q System PIN . . . enter the current system ¤ ¤ ¤ Menu PIN with ~ (default setting: 0000) .
This device is intended for the Proximus analogue phone lines in Belgium. Country-specific conditions have been taken into account. We, Gigaset Communications GmbH, declare, that the Twist 454 is manufactured according to our Full Quality Assurance System certified by CETECOM ICT Services GmbH in compliance with ANNEX V of the R&TTE-Direc- tive 1999/5/EC.
The warranty shall be valid from the date on which the equipment is collected or delivered. If you have any problems with the equipment, you should take it to a Proximus Center or to one of our author- ized agents, in its entirety and in its original packaging, or in packaging providing the same degree of protec- tion, together with the original receipt.
Manufacturer's advice Environment ¤ The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its pro- duction. It may content hazardous substances for the health and the environment. ¤ In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pres- sure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
The caller's number is not displayed. ¤ • You have not subscribed to the caller display service (CLIP): Please contact Proximus to enable caller dis- play (CLIP). ¤ • The telephone is connected via a PABX that does not transmit all information: ¤...
Manufacturer's advice Appendix Technical data Batteries Technology: 2 x AAA NiMH Voltage: 1.2 V Capacity: 400 mAh Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of the telephone depends on the capacity of the battery, its age and the way it is used. (All times are maximum possible times).
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Manufacturer's advice Pin connections on the telephone jack 1 unused 2 unused 5 unused 6 unused Character charts 9x 10x 11x 12x 13x 14x 15x Standard characters £ ¥ ¤ Press the relevant key the number of times indicated. ä á...
Manufacturer's advice Display icons The following icons are displayed depending on the settings and the operating status of the telephone. Icons in the status bar Icon Meaning Icon Meaning ó Signal strength Ringtone deactivated ¦ Ð (No Radiation is deactivated) Ø...
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