Need help?, Got everything? | BT Digital Cordless Telephone specs

Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644

This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone.

You must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Elements, please contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047

or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com

Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.

IMPORTANT

This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.

This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom.

Got everything?

•BT Elements handset

•BT Elements base

•BT Elements charger

•2 x AAA NiMH 550mAh rechargeable batteries

•1 x Battery compartment cover

•1 x Belt clip

•Mains power adaptor for base (item code 028771)

•Mains power adaptor for charger (item code 030989)

•Telephone line cord

•Wall mounting bracket

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BT Digital Cordless Telephone manual Need help?, Got everything?

Contents

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