BT SMS manual At a glance, Handset, Base

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At a glance

Alarm/Timer

Handset

Display

In Use

Shows that the handset is in use.

Battery

Shows the status of the handset battery. When the battery is fully charged, the icon is completely shaded. As the battery is used, the shaded area is reduced.

Silent mode

Displayed when the handset ringer has been switched off. Incoming calls will not cause the handset to ring.

Directory

Allows quick access to your directory without having to go via the menu.

Clear/Secrecy

When accessing the menu, allows you to clear or return to the previous menu.

Allows you to talk to someone in the same room without your caller being able to hear the conversation.

Redphone

To end a call and turn the power off.

Up/Down

Lets you move through the options and lists.

Base

Base 1

Handset 1

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C

 

OK

 

1

ABC

DEF

2

 

3

G

JK

L

M

NO

HI

5

 

4

 

6

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

7

8

 

9

 

0

 

 

 

Keypad

Indicates that alarm/timer has been set.

Handsfree

Indicates that you are in handsfree mode.

SMS text message

Indicates that you have received a text message.

In range

Indicates that you are in range of the base station.

Secrecy

Indicates that secrecy is switched on.

SMS button

Allows quick access to your SMS text messaging feature without having to go via the menu.

Intercom

Enables internal calls and call transfer between handsets.

OK button

To confirm settings.

Greenphone/Handsfree

To answer a call and switch the power on. When on a call, allows you to use handsfree. Also, press and hold to enter the redial and calls list.

Page button

Press to page the handset(s).

Press and hold to register additional handsets.

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Contents BT On-Air 2100 SMS On-Air 2100 SMS user guide ~ Edition 3 ~ 29th July ’02 ~Base At a glanceHandset Setting up Using the telephone This guideMenu Structure Intercom Directory Redial Silent mode Ans machine Menu Structure Unpacking your BT On-Air 2100 SMS Safety informationIntroduction For your recordsPlan the location Setting upConnect the power supply and switch on Battery low warning Charge the battery in the handset for at least 16 hoursChanging your handset fascias Attach the belt clipMaking and ending calls Using the telephoneCall timer Handsfree To switch secrecy on/offTo insert a pause when storing a number in the directory Name and number directoryTo edit and delete directory numbers Entering namesCaller Display Paging handsetsInternal calls Calls list To enter the calls listRedial list All callsTo adjust ringer melody and volume Handset settingsSilent mode To switch keyguard on KeyguardTo switch keyguard off Alarm clockEconomy mode To turn the alarm off Press the OK button to confirmProgram buttons To change your System Code Base settingsTo adjust the base ringer melody and volume To set the time To change base station priorityUse the UP button to scroll to Base Using additional handsets and bases Using additional handsets and basesBase Handset Registering additional handsetsTo de-register a handset from the base Number you save becomes the handset’s name ie. ‘Handset 1’Technical information GuaranteeGeneral information To activate Recall Switchboard compatibilityRecall To change the network connectionDialling Switchboard external line access codeTo set the external line access code Page Wall mounting 122 mmIndex REN

SMS specifications

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