¢ 16 Signal strength ( page 15) Green: Eco Mode activated ( page 55) 17 Answering machine icon (Twist 610 only) Answering machine switched on; Flashes: Answering machine is recording a message or is being operated by another internal party...
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The following symbols are displayed dependent on the settings and the operating status of your telephone: ¢ Signal strength i( page 55) ¢ or ECO Mode+ ¼ icon ( page 55) Answering machine activated (Twist 610 only) ¢ Ringtone switched off ( page 64) ¢ Battery charging ( page 15) ¢...
5 Skip to next message (press once) or next operate the integrated answering message but one (press twice). machine (Twist 610 only). 6 Skip back five seconds (press briefly once), to skip back to the beginning of the message Twist 610 base (press and hold) or skip back to the previous message (press twice).
Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children. Only use the mains adapter supplied, as indicated on the underside of the base. ¢...
(standard mode) or all functions are displayed (expert mode). Your Twist 600/610 – be environmentally aware when using your phone. Contact Belgacom customer services for more information about your tele- phone. Have fun using your new phone!
First steps First steps Checking the pack contents one Twist 600/610 base one mains adapter one handset one phone cord with a four-pin connection two batteries one battery cover one belt clip one user guide...
First steps Setting up the base The base is designed for use in enclosed dry rooms with a temperature range of +5°C to +45°C. ¤ Install the base on a level, non-slip surface in a central location in your house ¢...
First steps Setting up the handset for use The display is protected by a plastic film. Please remove the protective film! Inserting the batteries and closing the battery cover Warning ¢ Only use the rechargeable batteries ( page 74), i.e. never use conven- tional (non-rechargeable) batteries, as this could result in significant health risks and personal injury.
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First steps Attaching the belt clip The handset has notches on each side to attach the belt clip. ¤ To attach – press the belt clip onto the back of the handset so that the protrusions on the belt clip engage with the notches. ¤...
First steps Initial charging and discharging of the batteries The correct charge level can only be displayed if the batteries are first fully charged and discharged. ¤ Place the handset in the base for 10 hours. ¤ Then remove the handset from the base and do not replace it until the batter- 10 h...
First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm can be used. ¤ Press the key below on the §Time§...
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First steps Back Save ¤ Press the key below on the dis- §Save§ play screen to confirm your entry. Date/Time ‰ The display shows Saved. You will hear Saved a confirmation tone and the handset will automatically return to idle status. Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this example.
First steps Displays à Reception signal between the base and handset: – good to poor: Ð i Ñ Ò 07:15 – no reception: | flashes INT 1 14 Oct ¢ Green: Eco Mode activated ( page 55) Battery charge status: –...
First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully started your telephone, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects. If you are unfamiliar with menu-driven devices you should first read the section ¢...
Using the phone Using the phone Control key Below, the side of the control key that you must press in the respective operating situation is marked in black (top, bottom, right, left, centre), e.g. v for "press right on the control key" or w for "press the centre of the control key".
Using the phone Display keys The functions of the display keys change depending on the particular operating situation. Example: Current display key functions. Back Save Display keys Some important display keys: Open a context-dependent menu. Options Confirm selection. Û Delete key: delete one character/word at a time from right to left. Go back one menu level or cancel operation.
Using the phone Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels. The menu display can be extended (Expert mode) or reduced (Standard mode). Standard mode is activated by default. Settings or functions that are only available in expert mode are marked in these •...
Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on. Activating/deactivating the keypad lock The keypad lock prevents any inadvertent use of the phone.
Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ (³ = on) Eco Mode Eco Mode+ means: ¤ Press right on the control key v to open the main menu.
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Using the phone Eco Mode Press down on the control key s ¤ ³ Eco Mode ´ until the Eco Mode+ menu appears Eco Mode+ on the display. Back Change ¤ Press the display key §Change§ activate/deactivate the function. Telephony Changes are effective immediately ³...
Menu overview Menu overview Setting standard or expert mode The menu display can be extended (Expert mode) or reduced (Standard mode). The settings are carried out as follows: Ï ¢ ¢ ¢ Select v (standard mode) or (expert mode) Menu View Simplified Complete ¢...
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Menu overview Ì Voice Mail ¢ Play Messages Network Mailbox page 54 ¢ Answering Machine * page 48 ¢ Activation * page 48 ¢ Announcements * Rec. Announcement * page 49 ¢ Play Announcement * page 49 ¢ Del. Announcement * page 49 •...
Twist 600/610: Press the display key the talk key. §Accept§ ¤ Ô c ~ Press and hold the talk key Twist 610: Press the display key c and then enter the divert the call to the answering ¢ machine ( page 51).
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Ø«Ú 1234567890 1234567890 Anna Fielding, Accept Silence Accept Silence Ø«Ú Twist 610 1 Caller's number 2 Name The display shows: External, if no number is transmitted. 1234567890 Withheld, if the caller has withheld Call- ¢ ing Line Identification ( page 30).
Switching between earpiece and speaker mode Press the speaker key. During a call and when listening to the answering machine (Twist 610 only), acti- vate or deactivate speaker mode. If you wish to place the handset in the base during a call: ¤...
Making calls using network services Making calls using network Ringback services Initiating ringback If the number you have called is engaged, Network services are functions that your you can initiate ringback. As soon as the network provider makes available to you. line of the person you called is free, your You have to request these services from handset will ring.
Making calls using network services Accepting a waiting call Status: Activate/deactivate call divert. You are making an external call and hear Press the display key. §Dial§ the call waiting tone. After the announcement, You have the following options: ¢ press the end call key. Accept Waiting call §Options§...
Making calls using network services Ending a consultation call Ending a conference call ¢ Press the end call key to end End Active Call §Options§ the call with both participants. You are reconnected to the first caller. You can also end the consultation call by selecting the end call key.
List of missed appointments (For instructions on how to enter text Answering machine list and special characters, please see ¢ (Twist 610 only) page 75.) You can create a personalised directory for Phone (Home): Phone (Office): / your own individual handset. You can also...
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Using the directory and lists Order of directory entries Managing directory entries Directory entries are generally sorted Viewing entries alphabetically by surname. Spaces and ¢ s (Select entry). digits take first priority. If only the first name was entered in the directory, this is Press the display key.
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¤ ¢ key ( page 61). Complete the entry page 33. Twist 610: Message playback is inter- Sending the directory to another rupted during the number transfer from handset the answering machine list. Preconditions: Copying a number or e-mail address...
Using the directory and lists Press the display keys one after You can: §View§ §Edit§ the other. Write an SMS. §SMS§ Scroll to the Anniversary line. Press the display key to §Off§ Select On. acknowledge and end the ¤ reminder call. Change multiple line input: When you are on the phone a reminder Annivers.
š Outgoing calls – Outgoing calls ( Missed calls – Calls recorded by the answering machine (Ã, Twist 610 only) Calls recorded by the answering Press the talk key c to return the calls machine (Twist 610 only) selected. You can view each type of call separately or gain an overview of all calls.
In idle status, the display shows an icon for the new message: Icon New message... Ã ... in the answering machine list (Twist 610 only) or on the network mailbox ™ ... in list of missed calls Ë ... in the SMS list ...
Using the directory and lists List of missed appointments ¢ Missed anniversaries ( page 35) are saved in the Missed Alarms list if: You do not accept an anniversary. The anniversary was signalled during a phone call. The handset is deactivated at the time of the anniversary.
SMS (text messages) SMS (text messages) Press the display key. §Options§ Select and press Send §OK§ Select and press Your device is delivered ready to send SMS §OK§ messages. Select number with area code (even if you are in that area) Preconditions: from the directory or enter Calling Line Identification is enabled for...
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SMS (text messages) • SMS status report The number will be displayed in the first line, if the entry has been saved with the Precondition: Your network provider sup- phone number, i.e. when the SMS was ports this feature. saved from the incoming message list. If you have activated the status report, you Reading or deleting SMS messages will receive an SMS with a confirmation...
SMS (text messages) Sending SMS messages to an e-mail The display tells you if the SMS memory is address full. If your service provider supports the SMS Please note as e-mail feature, you can also send your Each incoming SMS is signalled by a SMS messages to e-mail addresses (option single ring (ringtone as for external not available).
SMS (text messages) Deleting the incoming SMS list Copying the number to the directory All new and old SMS messages in the list Copying the sender's number are deleted. ¤ ¤ Open the incoming message list and Open the incoming message box. ¢...
(bases) with SMS functionality on a sin- new answering machine messages gle phone line, then each SMS mailbox (Twist 610 only) via SMS. ID may only occur once. In this case you Precondition: For missed calls, the caller's must also change the preset ID of the number (CLI) must have been transmit- general mailbox ("0").
SMS (text messages) Your SMS contact will receive your SMS Box ID: Select mailbox ID (0–9). You can only number with current ID and can save it in select the available numbers. their directory. If the ID is invalid, the SMS will not be delivered.
SMS (text messages) Activating/deactivating first Please note Ask your service provider for details on ringtone muting how to enter service numbers if you wish to use personal mailboxes (pre- Open the main menu. condition: your service provider sup- *#Q5#
O ports this function).
SMS (text messages) SMS troubleshooting Error codes when sending E0 Calling Line Identification permanently withheld (CLIR) or Calling Line Identifica- tion not activated. FE Error occurred during SMS transmission. FD Connection to SMS centre failed; see self- help. Self-help with errors The following table lists error situations, possible causes and provides notes on troubleshooting.
Operating the answering machine of the Twist 610 base ¤ Operating the answering Change multiple line input: Activation: machine of the Twist 610 Select to activate/deactivate the answering machine. • base Mode: Answer & record, Answer only The answering machine is operated via select Alternating.
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Operating the answering machine of the Twist 610 base • Recording a personal announcement/ If the answering machine's memory is full, it will switch to mode. Answer only advisory message ¤ Delete old messages and the answering ¢ ¢ Ì...
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Operating the answering machine of the Twist 610 base If the message has been saved with the Marking a message as "new" date and time, you will hear an appropri- A previously played back "old" message is ate announcement before playback displayed as a "new"...
Operating the answering machine of the Twist 610 base Picking up a call from the answering Press the display key to stop §End§ two-way record. machine The maximum recording time is depend- You can pick up a call while the answering...
Operating the answering machine of the Twist 610 base • Setting the recording Changing the language for voice prompt and pre-recorded parameters announcement The answering machine has already been Open the main menu. *#Q5#2 preset at the factory. Individual settings can be adjusted using the handset.
Operating the answering machine of the Twist 610 base Operating when on the move Activating the answering machine ¤ (remote operation) Phone home and let the phone ring until you hear: "Please enter PIN". You can call and activate the answering Enter system PIN.
With fast access, you can dial the network mailbox or the integrated answering Viewing the network mailbox machine (Twist 610 only) directly. message Twist 600: Fast access is preset for the net- work mailbox. You only need to enter the When a message is recorded, you receive number of the network mailbox.
ECO DECT ECO DECT Status displays Display icon You are helping to protect the environ- Signal strength: ment with your Twist 600/610. Ð i Ñ Ò – good to poor Reduced energy consumption (flashes) – no signal Ð white Eco Mode deactivated Your telephone has a power-saving Ð...
Setting the alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Using several handsets Precondition: The date and time have ¢ Registering handsets already been set ( page 14). Activating/deactivating the alarm You can register up to six handsets to your clock and setting the wake-up time base.
Using several handsets Changing the base Registering other handsets You can register other handsets and hand- If your handset is registered to more than sets for other devices with GAP functional- one base, you can set it to a particular ity as follows.
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Using several handsets Transferring a call to another handset either: Press the display key. §End§ You can transfer an external call to You are reconnected with the another handset (connect). external participant. Open the list of handsets. The external participant hears Press the display key.
Using several handsets Listening in to an external call Changing the name of a handset Precondition: The function The names "INT 1", "INT 2" etc. are Listening In must be activated. assigned automatically on registration. You can change these names. The name You are conducting an external call.
Using a handset as a room monitor Using a handset as a Warning! You should always check the room monitor operation of the room monitor before use. For example, test its sensitivity. Check the connection If the room monitor is activated, a previ- if you are diverting the room ously saved destination number is called monitor to an external number.
Handset settings Handset settings When the room monitor function is acti- vated, the idle display looks as shown below: Your handset is preconfigured, but you à can change the settings to suit your indi- vidual requirements. 07:15 Á INT 1 22 Oct Quick access to numbers and functions...
Handset settings Changing the display language Dialling a number/changing assignment You can view the display texts in different Precondition: The digit key already has a languages. Ï number assigned to it. ¢ ¢ Language When the handset is in idle status The current language is indicated by a Ø.
Handset settings • Activating/deactivating Press the display key. §Save§ When the screensaver conceals the dis- auto answer play, briefly press a to show the idle display. If you activate this function, when you receive a call you can simply lift the hand- Setting large font set out of the base without having to press the talk key c.
Handset settings Changing ringtones Activating/deactivating the ringtone You can deactivate the ringtone on your Volume: handset before you answer a call or when You can choose between five volumes (1–5; e.g. volume 3 = Š) and the the handset is in idle status; the ringtone can be deactivated permanently or just for "crescendo"...
Handset settings • • Activating/deactivating Setting your own area code advisory tones In order to transfer phone numbers, it is essential that your area code (interna- Your handset uses advisory tones to tell tional and local area code) is saved on the you about different activities and statuses.
(default setting: 0000) to a 4- Music on hold digit PIN known only by you. Press to activate or deactivate the §Change§ Twist 610: Setting a system PIN facilitates music on hold (³ = on). remote operation of the answering ¢ machine page 53.
Base settings Resetting the system PIN If you have forgotten your system PIN you can reset the base to the original code 0000: Disconnect the power cord from the base. Hold down the registration/paging key on the base while reconnecting the power cable to the base.
Connecting the base to the PABX • Connecting the base to Saving an access code (outside line code) the PABX Precondition: You may have to enter an The following settings are only necessary access code for external calls in your PABX, if your PABX requires them;...
Connecting the base to the PABX Setting pauses Temporarily switching to tone dialling (DTMF) Changing the pause after line seizure If your PABX still operates with dial pulsing You can change the length of the pause (DP), but you need tone dialling for a con- that is inserted between pressing the talk nection (e.g.
Service (Customer Care) Service (Customer Care) Questions and answers You cannot hear a ringtone/dialling tone from the fixed line network. The table below contains a list of common The phone cord supplied has not been used or has been replaced by a new cord with the problems and possible solutions.
Service (Customer Care) Declaration of Conformity Twist 610 only: No time is specified for a message in the call This device is intended for the Belgacom list. analogue phone lines in Belgium. Date and time have not been set. ¥...
Equipment. If you have any problems with the equip- Belgacom shall not be liable for any indi- ment, you should take it to a Teleboutique rect or immaterial loss sustained by the or to one of our authorized agents, in its...
Environment Environment Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO DECT ( page 55) saves The equipment that you bought has energy and makes an active contribution required the extraction and use of nat- towards protecting the environment. ural resources for its production. It may content hazardous substances for the Disposal health and the environment.
Appendix General specifications Select the required character and press the display key to insert the char- §Insert§ acter at the cursor position. Press and hold Q to O to insert DECT standard is supported GAP standard is supported digits. Ñ No.
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