BT SMS manual Calls list, To enter the calls list

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If you subscribe to a Caller Display Service you can see the telephone number of the person calling you on your handset display, as well as the date and time of their call (unless the number has been withheld).

The diagram below shows an example of what your handset display will look like. The arrow is pointing inwards which indicates the calls list. If the arrow is pointing outwards it indicates the redial list.

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Calls list

The calls list can hold the telephone numbers of up to 20 callers. If you receive more than one call from the same telephone number then it will only appear once in the list.

If a call is received when the calls list is full, then the oldest entry will be deleted automatically.

If no number is received for a call then no entry will appear in the calls list.

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If you have stored a name to go with the number in your handset directory, the name will be displayed instead.

Please ensure that you have stored the full telephone number, including the area code, otherwise this service will not work.

To enter the calls list

Press the DOWN button to select Calls.

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Press the OK button.

C OK Press the OK button again to select Calls list. The most recently received number will be displayed.

Important

The Caller Display Service will not operate when your base station is connected to a switchboard.

Whether you take a call or not, the caller’s details are stored in the Calls List. The Calls List holds the telephone numbers of the last 20 people who called you. You can display, scroll through and dial numbers on the list and copy them into the directory.

When you receive a call the caller’s number will appear on the display. If the number is also stored in your handset directory then the corresponding name will be shown instead of the number. If the caller has withheld their number then -------------

will appear on the display. If for some reason the calling number is not available then

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Press the DOWN button to scroll backwards through the calls list towards the older calls in the list, press

the UP button to scroll forwards through the calls list towards the most recent calls.

When the number you wish to call is displayed press the GREEN PHONE button.

The number will be automatically dialled.

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Contents On-Air 2100 SMS user guide ~ Edition 3 ~ 29th July ’02 ~ BT On-Air 2100 SMSAt a glance HandsetBase This guide Setting up Using the telephoneMenu Structure Intercom Directory Redial Silent mode Ans machine Menu Structure For your records Safety informationIntroduction Unpacking your BT On-Air 2100 SMSSetting up Connect the power supply and switch onPlan the location Charge the battery in the handset for at least 16 hours Battery low warningAttach the belt clip Changing your handset fasciasUsing the telephone Call timerMaking and ending calls Name and number directory To switch secrecy on/offTo insert a pause when storing a number in the directory HandsfreeEntering names To edit and delete directory numbersPaging handsets Internal callsCaller Display To enter the calls list Calls listAll calls Redial listHandset settings Silent modeTo adjust ringer melody and volume Keyguard To switch keyguard onAlarm clock Economy modeTo switch keyguard off Press the OK button to confirm To turn the alarm offProgram buttons Base settings To adjust the base ringer melody and volumeTo change your System Code To change base station priority To set the timeUse the UP button to scroll to Base Using additional handsets and bases Using additional handsets and basesRegistering additional handsets Base HandsetNumber you save becomes the handset’s name ie. ‘Handset 1’ To de-register a handset from the baseGuarantee General informationTechnical information To change the network connection Switchboard compatibilityRecall To activate RecallSwitchboard external line access code To set the external line access codeDialling Page 122 mm Wall mountingIndex REN

SMS specifications

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