Using your handset

IMPORTANT

In order to use your On-Air DECTf@x Plus handset the radio module must be connected to the base unit and the base unit must be connected to both the telephone line and power socket (see steps 1 & 2 of ‘Setting upÕ on pages 8 and 9).

IMPORTANT

The new handset may not be charged. It takes up to 16 hours to charge completely.

Switching the handset on and off

Your handset must be switched on before you can use it to make or receive calls.

To switch the handset on

1Press the green button. The display shows the handset number. You can now make and receive calls.

To switch the handset off

Press and hold the red button until the screen goes blank. The handset is now switched off. When switched off, the handset cannot receive calls.

Making and receiving calls

When making a call, your handset must be in radio contact with the base station; the display will show the handset’s registration number, for example - 1 -.

To make a call

1If the handset is not switched on, press the green button.

2Press the green button again. The display shows the Talk icon. The base unit display shows HANDSET ON LINE.

3Listen for a dialling tone and then dial the number you require.

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BT On-Air DECTf@x Plus F@x machine and digital telephone system manual Using your handset, Switching the handset on and off