BT SMS manual Base Handset, Registering additional handsets

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Registering additional handsets

If you purchase new handsets to use with your current BT On-Air 2100 SMS, they will not be pre-registered to a base station. You will need to do this before you can use them.

To register a handset to a base station (if you have not changed the System Code from 0000)

Note

After a few seconds the handset will be registered and display:

Base 1

Handset 2

To register a handset to a base station (if you have changed the System Code from 0000)

Please note that when you register a handset in the following way any previous base that the handset has been registered to will be deleted. To prevent the deletion of other registered bases please register using the process opposite even if you have not changed the system code from 0000.

If you have registered your handset to more than one base you can prioritise which base you want your handset to use. For instructions on base station priority, see page 22.

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COK

At the base:-

Press and hold down the PAGE button on the base until it starts to flash.

On the handset:-

Use the UP button to scroll to Base.

Press the OK button to confirm.

The display will show Register.

COK

Press the OK button to confirm.

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COK

COK

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COK

At the base:-

Press and hold down the PAGE button on the base until it starts to flash.

On the handset:-

Use the UP button to scroll to Base.

Press the OK button to confirm.

The display will show Register.

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Automatic.

Press the OK button to confirm.

The display will show

Searching for base.

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COK

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COK

COK

CODE

COK

Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Custom.

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to the required base number.

Press the OK button to confirm.

At this stage if you require you can edit the base name.

Press the OK button to confirm.

Enter the System Code using the keypad.

Press the OK button to confirm.

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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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