On-Air 2100 SMS user guide ~ Edition 3 ~ 29th July ’02 ~ 4641

To store a name and number in the

To dial a number from the directory

directory

 

COK

COK

TU

8

V

 

M

 

NO

6

 

M

 

NO

6

 

C OK

Press the DOWN button until Directory is displayed.

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the DOWN button to scroll to New.

Press the OK button to confirm.

Enter the name using the letters on the keypad.

Entering names

Use the keypad letters to enter names by using short presses of the button or press and hold the 8 button for the following characters to appear,

T, U, V, t, u, v, 8. For example, if you wish to store the name TOM:

To enter the letter T, keep pressing the

8button. The cursor will automatically move to the right and display the next chosen letter.

To enter O, press the 6 button three times.

To enter M, press the 6 button once.

If you enter a digit incorrectly you can delete it by pressing the C button.

Press the button to enter the directory.

Use the UP or DOWN button to find the entry you want to dial.

Or

To search alphabetically, press the relevant keypad number, for example to find TOM, press the 8 button and scroll through the entries under T.

Press the GREEN PHONE button to dial the number.

Helpline

If you experience any difficulties using your BT On-Air 2100 SMS, please call the

BT On-Air Helpline on 0870 240 4682.

To edit and delete directory numbers

Press the DOWN button to select

Directory.

C OK

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll

to Edit.

C OK

Press the OK button to confirm.

 

Enter the telephone number you want to store.

C OK

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the UP or DOWN button to find

the entry you want to amend.

C OK

Press the OK button to confirm.

COK

COK

COK

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the C button to delete numbers or letters.

Edit the entry using the numbers/letters on the keypad.

Press the OK button to store the new entry.

The display will then show Done.

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BT SMS manual To edit and delete directory numbers, Entering names

SMS specifications

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