BT DECTfax Fax machine and digital telephone system manual Using your handset

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Using your handset

IMPORTANT

In order to use your DECTfax handset the radio module must be connected to the base unit and the base unit must be connected to both the telephone line and power socket (see steps 4 & 5 of ‘Setting upÕ on pages 10 & 11).

IMPORTANT

The new handset may not be charged. It takes up to 12 hours to charge completely.

Switching the handset on and off

Your handset must be switched on before you can use it to make or receive calls.

To switch the handset on

1Open the cover by pressing the catch on the left-hand side of the handset.

2Press and release the On/Off button. The display shows the handset number. You can now make and receive calls.

To switch the handset off

•Press and hold the On/Off button until the screen goes blank. The handset is now switched off. When switched off, the handset cannot receive calls.

Making and receiving calls

When making a call, your handset must be in radio contact with the base station; the display will show the handset’s registration number, for example - 1 -.

To make a call

1If the handset is not switched on, press the On/Off button.

2Press the TALK button. The display shows the TALK icon. The base unit display shows

HANDSET ON LINE.

3Listen for a dialling tone and then dial the number you require.

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Contents BT DECTfax Fax machine and digital telephone systemPage Page At a glance Increases the ringer volume and the loudspeaker volume Page Page This guide For your records IntroductionEquipment To obtain new print ribbons call 0800 Setting up Connecting the radio module Inserting the output paper Charging the handsetCustomising your DECTfax Button What itÕs used forEntering your own telephone/fax number Date and timeEntering your name Network and dial settings Ring settingsSetting the receive mode Tel modeUsing your fax machine Sending a faxResolution Use with ResolutionWith call monitoring Delayed send and broadcasting Call backNormal Receiving a faxEconomy Using the directory to store and dial numbers Fax memory fullTo insert a pause Report setting What is printed Send reportsActivity Reports PollingTimed jobs To start a timed job immediately Switching the handset on and off Using your handsetMaking and receiving calls Answering mode Earpiece volumeSecrecy Ring melody and volumeLast number redial Using the handset directory To display the telephone number Call timer Keypad tonesMultiple registration Using additional handsetsSimple method Customised method Transferring calls Handset NumberCall Monitor Paging a handsetAdditional features Using your DECTfax as a photocopierAlarm Printing out the functions listUsing DECTfax with an external answering machine Ink gaugeCaller Display Fax Problem Solution Terminal does not ringTelephone Problem Solution Transmission report codes Code Meaning and actionTechnical information Choosing a positionTechnical information Index Page Offices in Europe, North America, Japan and Asia Pacific