BT Digital Cordless Telephone manual Secrecy mute, Handsfree, Make a handsfree call

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18 Using the phone

Secrecy (mute)

During a call, you can mute the microphone and talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing.

1.Press Secrecy . Mute is displayed while the microphone is muted and your caller cannot hear you.

2.Press Secrecy again to resume your conversation with your caller.

Handsfree

Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker.

Make a handsfree call

1.Press Handsfree then dial the number. The icon is displayed and you hear your call over the loudspeaker.

2.Press to end the call.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com

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Contents User Guide Welcome… Need help? Got everything?Getting started Handset menu Using the phoneThis guide Getting to know your phoneUsing additional handsets Date and time settingsBT Calling Features Text messagingGeneral information Setting up Getting startedLocation Battery low warning Battery performancePower adaptor cable Telephone line cord Wall mounting optionalYour BT Elements phone is ready for use Getting to know your phone Handset and chargerHandset Battery statusHandsfree speaker Displayed when in handsfree mode ExtRange Handset name Handset Battery status BaseTime Navigating the menus Character mapExit or go back one level in the menu Setup Handset Date & Time Register Menu mapMake an external call Using the phoneSwitch the handset power on/off Preparatory diallingEarpiece volume Press to increase or to decrease the volumeReceive a call Secrecy mute HandsfreeMake a handsfree call Dial a number from the redial list Switch to handsfree during a callRedial Delete a number from the redial listDelete the entire redial list Copy a redial list number to the phonebookSwitch the torch on/off Keypad lockName and number phonebook To switch off Release Torch to switch the torch light offPaging Store a phonebook name and numberDial an entry Edit a phonebook name or numberEntering numbers Delete a phonebook entry Beep is displayed, press Menu Handset menuKeypad beeps UseHandset ringer volume Handset ringer melodyPress To select either Ext Melody or Int Melody and press Handset name Press or to display Handset Name and pressDisplay language Auto answer Press or to display Auto Answer and press MenuTo confirm Press repeatedly to exit and return to standby Keypad lock Base ringer volume Set-up menuBase ringer melody Dial mode PIN codeRecall mode PressRestore default settings Restore default settings without a PINReplace the battery compartment cover and belt clip Default settingsDate and time settings Set the dateSet the time Set the alarm Silence the alarmPress or to select either BT Calling Features Caller DisplayCalls list BT Calling Features Copy a Calls list number to the phonebookRinger melody options are displayed, use Enter a name using the keypad, then select Menu optionNumber is displayed, if necessary, edit the number, then Delete an entry/all entries in the Calls listBT Calling Features Subscribe to the text messaging service Cost of the fixed line serviceText messaging Until Write is displayed, then press Menu To open the main menuPress Until SMS is displayed, then press Menu If this is your first message, Write Msg is displayedStandard text entry Entering textSingle text can be up to 160 characters Writing tips for text entryReceiving and reading text messages To view the most recent message detailsTo view further messages or to view old messages Service Centre numbers Press Menu . Press Menu again to confirmAdding or changing Service Centre numbers Either enter the server number and press MenuSelect a Send Service Centre number Message alert beeps Using sub-addresses to keep your messages private Set a terminal number sub-addressHow callers send a text to your handset Reading personal text messagesMessage memory full Press Press MenuUsing additional handsets Registering a new BT Elements handsetRegistering another type of handset to your BT Elements base Registering your BT Elements handset to another base Select a basePress or to highlight Select Base and press De-register a handset Internal callsTransferring calls Way Call Help Icon flashes You hear the busy tone when you pressNo display Icon not scrollingBase charging light not working Cannot register a handset to a baseBase unit does not ring, but the lights are on Customer HelplineCannot send text Possible problems with text messagingText messages cannot be sent and screen displays Send Fail Cannot receive textFurther help and advice for text queries on BT lines General sales enquiriesBilling enquiries Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone billYou keep hearing an error beep Replacing the handset batteries Safety information General informationProduct disposal instructions Technical information Connecting to a switchboard Elements New Style Edition 4 31.08.06 Ofﬁces worldwide