BT 5300 manual Call Waiting, Other BT Calling Features, To accept a waiting call

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BT Diverse 5300 – Edition 1 – 1st September ’03

Call Waiting

If you also subscribe to a Call Waiting Service, when you are on a call and another person tries to call you, the second caller’s number will appear on the handset display and you will hear an intermittent beep through the handset. This is to alert you to the other caller waiting to speak to you.

To accept a waiting call

During a call when you hear the Call Waiting beeps:

The number (and name if stored in the directory) of the second caller will appear on the display.

MENU Press the MENU options button.

Display shows Accept Call

Waiting.

OK Press the OK options button.

Press the UP or DOWN navigation buttons to toggle between callers.

Other BT Calling Features

Your BT Diverse 5300 handset helps you use your Network’s special services. For full details ask your Network provider.

Options before you make a call

Before making a call you can:

•Withhold your number from being sent for one call.

•Switch Call Waiting on/off.

•Switch off Ring Back.

•Divert all calls to another number (must be subscribed to).

To withhold your number from being sent

Your number appears on the display of the person you call. You can withhold it from the next call.

MENU Press the MENU options button.

Press the DOWN navigation button until the display shows Select Services.

OK Press the OK options button.

The display shows Withhold Number.

OK Press the OK options button.

Enter the telephone number you want to call.

OK Press the OK options button to dial.

The number is dialled and your number is withheld for this call.

BT CALLING FEATURES

BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070

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Contents User Guide Page Extra Directory At a glanceCharger INT MenuWith your BT Diverse 5300, please This guideHints and tips boxes If you experience any difficultiesSMS Menu structureMessages Quick guide to handset settings Quick guide to handset display icons Unpacking your BT Diverse IntroductionFor your records Environmental Safety informationSafety information GeneralConnect the charger Setting upRegistering the handset Insert the batteriesIf the icons on the display Flash continuously Handset? To de-register a handsetOn the handset to be registered Battery performance Battery level iconsOut of range? To fit the belt clip Setting the date and timeMaking and ending calls Using the telephoneTo make a handsfree call To adjust the handsfree volume whilst in handsfree modeHandsfree To receive an external callTo switch to handsfree during a call Using the directoryEntry Character map To view directory entry VIP ringingTo mark a directory entry as a VIP caller To dial a number in the directorySend Entry To delete the entire directory To delete an entryTo copy numbers shown in the redial list to the directory RedialExtra directory To dial a number in the redial listTo delete a number from the redial list To switch secrecy on/offSecrecy Paging and internal callsDuring an external call To transfer an external call between handsetsTo return to your external caller Call Waiting To answer a waiting call during an internal callCalls list Caller Display and other BT Calling FeaturesPress the Green Phone To view the Calls listEmpty SMS text messagingNetwork Mailbox Been deletedTo withhold your number from being sent Other BT Calling FeaturesCall Waiting To accept a waiting callServices To switch Call Waiting on/offRing Back Off To set Call Divert No Answer or When BusyYou can divert calls Mailbox Additional featuresTo set one-touch access to your messages Voice MailTo retrieve messages from your Voice Mail service To change the earpiece volume and handsfree volume Handset settingsTo set the ringer volume and melody VolumeSelect whether external calls or internal calls To change the display languageShortcut button To cancel the alarm setting Alarm clockTo set the alarm To stop the alarm ringingTo set the appointment call Appointment callDisplay shows Enter Text You can switch off and on To stop the appointment call alarm ringingTo cancel a set appointment call To switch off your handset’s beeps and tonesAnswer To switch auto talk on or offTo reset a handset Default?This name will only appear in the internal list of handsets To switch keyguard on and offTo change the internal number of a handset Edit Handset No. is displayedWalk and talk To switch walk and talk mode on and offOff To use walk and talk Room monitorCall to all To set the room monitor sensitivity level To switch the room monitor off from another phone To switch the room monitor offRoom Monitor off Help Try these solutions to the most common problemsHandset does not ring BT Accessories Replacement Items GuaranteeGeneral information Technical information Index Index BT Diverse Helpline 08457 908 0682

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