BT Digital Cordless Telephone manual Entering text, Single text can be up to 160 characters

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Text messaging

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Entering text

A single text can be up to 160 characters.

Standard text entry

With standard text entry you can enter a word by pressing each letter button a number of times to display the character you want on the screen. For example, to write the word

“Hello”, press twice, twice, three times,

three times and three times.

Writing tips for text entry

1.If you make a mistake, press to delete the last character

or digit to the left of the cursor. Press and hold to delete a string of text.

2.If the message is longer than 12 digits, the or symbol will be displayed to denote hidden text. If is displayed,

press to view the hidden text or if is displayed, press

to view the hidden text.

3.Press and release to insert a space.

4.To enter a number, keep pressing the required number button until the number is displayed.

5.To enter the phonebook, press .

See page 14 for the complete character map.

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… Got everything? Need help?Getting to know your phone Handset menu Using the phoneThis guide Getting startedText messaging Date and time settingsBT Calling Features Using additional handsetsGeneral information Getting started Setting upLocation Battery performance Battery low warningWall mounting optional Power adaptor cable Telephone line cordYour BT Elements phone is ready for use Handset and charger Getting to know your phoneExt Battery statusHandsfree speaker Displayed when in handsfree mode HandsetBase Range Handset name Handset Battery statusTime Character map Navigating the menusExit or go back one level in the menu Menu map Setup Handset Date & Time RegisterPreparatory dialling Using the phoneSwitch the handset power on/off Make an external callPress to increase or to decrease the volume Earpiece volumeReceive a call Handsfree Secrecy muteMake a handsfree call Delete a number from the redial list Switch to handsfree during a callRedial Dial a number from the redial listCopy a redial list number to the phonebook Delete the entire redial listKeypad lock Switch the torch on/offStore a phonebook name and number To switch off Release Torch to switch the torch light offPaging Name and number phonebookEdit a phonebook name or number Dial an entryEntering numbers Delete a phonebook entry Use Handset menuKeypad beeps Beep is displayed, press MenuHandset ringer melody Handset ringer volumePress To select either Ext Melody or Int Melody and press Press or to display Handset Name and press Handset nameDisplay language Press or to display Auto Answer and press Menu Auto answerTo confirm Press repeatedly to exit and return to standby Keypad lock Set-up menu Base ringer volumeBase ringer melody PIN code Dial modePress Recall modeRestore default settings without a PIN Restore default settingsDefault settings Replace the battery compartment cover and belt clipSet the date Date and time settingsSet the time Silence the alarm Set the alarmPress or to select either Caller Display BT Calling FeaturesCalls list Copy a Calls list number to the phonebook BT Calling FeaturesDelete an entry/all entries in the Calls list Enter a name using the keypad, then select Menu optionNumber is displayed, if necessary, edit the number, then Ringer melody options are displayed, useBT Calling Features Cost of the fixed line service Subscribe to the text messaging serviceText messaging If this is your first message, Write Msg is displayed To open the main menuPress Until SMS is displayed, then press Menu Until Write is displayed, then press MenuWriting tips for text entry Entering textSingle text can be up to 160 characters Standard text entryTo view the most recent message details Receiving and reading text messagesTo view further messages or to view old messages Press Menu . Press Menu again to confirm Service Centre numbersEither enter the server number and press Menu Adding or changing Service Centre numbersSelect a Send Service Centre number Message alert beeps Set a terminal number sub-address Using sub-addresses to keep your messages privateReading personal text messages How callers send a text to your handsetPress Press Menu Message memory fullRegistering a new BT Elements handset Using additional handsetsRegistering another type of handset to your BT Elements base Select a base Registering your BT Elements handset to another basePress or to highlight Select Base and press Internal calls De-register a handsetTransferring calls Way Call Help Icon not scrolling You hear the busy tone when you pressNo display Icon flashesCustomer Helpline Cannot register a handset to a baseBase unit does not ring, but the lights are on Base charging light not workingCannot receive text Possible problems with text messagingText messages cannot be sent and screen displays Send Fail Cannot send textGeneral sales enquiries Further help and advice for text queries on BT linesRefer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill Billing enquiriesYou keep hearing an error beep Replacing the handset batteries General information Safety informationProduct disposal instructions Technical information Connecting to a switchboard Elements New Style Edition 4 31.08.06 Offices worldwide