Secrecy mute, Handsfree | BT Digital Cordless Telephone specs

Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644

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

Contents

User Guide Welcome… Need help? Got everything? Getting started Handset menu Using the phoneThis guide Getting to know your phone Using additional handsets Date and time settingsBT Calling Features Text messaging General information Setting up Getting startedLocation Battery low warning Battery performance Power adaptor cable Telephone line cord Wall mounting optional Your BT Elements phone is ready for use Getting to know your phone Handset and charger Handset Battery statusHandsfree speaker Displayed when in handsfree mode Ext Range 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 map Make an external call Using the phoneSwitch the handset power on/off Preparatory dialling Earpiece 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 list Delete the entire redial list Copy a redial list number to the phonebook Switch the torch on/off Keypad lock Name and number phonebook To switch off Release Torch to switch the torch light offPaging Store a phonebook name and number Dial an entry Edit a phonebook name or numberEntering numbers Delete a phonebook entry Beep is displayed, press Menu Handset menuKeypad beeps Use Handset 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 code Recall mode Press Restore default settings Restore default settings without a PIN Replace the battery compartment cover and belt clip Default settings Date 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 phonebook Ringer 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 list BT 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 displayed Standard text entry Entering textSingle text can be up to 160 characters Writing tips for text entry Receiving and reading text messages To view the most recent message details To view further messages or to view old messages Service Centre numbers Press Menu . Press Menu again to confirm Adding or changing Service Centre numbers Either enter the server number and press Menu Select a Send Service Centre number Message alert beeps Using sub-addresses to keep your messages private Set a terminal number sub-address How callers send a text to your handset Reading personal text messages Message memory full Press Press Menu Using additional handsets Registering a new BT Elements handset Registering 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 calls Transferring calls Way Call Help Icon flashes You hear the busy tone when you pressNo display Icon not scrolling Base charging light not working Cannot register a handset to a baseBase unit does not ring, but the lights are on Customer Helpline Cannot send text Possible problems with text messagingText messages cannot be sent and screen displays Send Fail Cannot receive text Further help and advice for text queries on BT lines General sales enquiries Billing enquiries Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill You keep hearing an error beep Replacing the handset batteries Safety information General information Product disposal instructions Technical information Connecting to a switchboard Elements New Style Edition 4 31.08.06 Ofﬁces worldwide