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

Paging handsets

Transferring calls

You can alert handset users that they are wanted, or locate a missing handset. (Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset.)

You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to the base.

To page a handset from the base

Press the button on the base. All handsets registered with the base will ring.

To end paging, press the button again.

Or

Press the RED PHONE button on any ringing handset.

Internal calls

If you have multiple handsets registered to a base you can make internal calls between handsets.

To make an internal call to another handset

Press the number of the handset you wish to dial i.e 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

Or

To call all handsets press the button

Press the GREEN PHONE button.

Press the RED PHONE button to end the call.

To transfer an external call between handsets

While on an external call:

C OK Press the OK button and Call hold 1 will be displayed.

Enter the number of the handset to which you want to transfer the call.

Press the GREEN PHONE button (if you wish you can now talk to the handset user first), then press the RED PHONE button. The call will be transferred.

Caller Display

Important

To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display Service.

For more information on BT Select Services call BT free on 0800 800 150.

Quick guide to Calls list menu structure

Calls

 

 

Calls list

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redial list

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All calls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last call duration

 

 

 

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BT SMS manual Paging handsets, Internal calls, Caller Display

SMS specifications

BT SMS, or British Telecommunications Short Message Service, is a messaging service that allows users to send and receive text messages via mobile networks. This service has become increasingly popular due to its ease of use, reliability, and the ability to communicate in real time. BT SMS integrates various technologies, making it a crucial tool for both personal and professional communication.

One of the main features of BT SMS is its reliability. The service operates on established mobile network infrastructure, ensuring messages are transmitted quickly and efficiently. Additionally, SMS is designed to deliver messages even when mobile data services are unavailable, making it an essential mode of communication in areas with limited connectivity.

Another significant characteristic of BT SMS is its wide compatibility. It can be used across various mobile devices, regardless of the operating system. This universality is further enhanced by the ability to communicate with different network providers, allowing users to send messages to anyone, anywhere, as long as they have a mobile phone.

BT SMS supports various multimedia messaging capabilities, such as sending images, videos, and emoji through MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). This enriches the text communication experience, allowing users to convey emotions and visual information that plain text may not adequately express.

Security features are also integral to BT SMS. Messages are often encrypted during transmission, protecting users' privacy and ensuring that their conversations remain confidential. Additionally, users have the option to enable message delivery reports, which provide confirmation when a message is successfully delivered.

The technology behind BT SMS is based on a store-and-forward mechanism. When a message is sent, it is first stored in the network's SMS Center until it can be delivered to the recipient's device. This allows for smooth delivery even if the recipient's phone is switched off or out of coverage at the time the message is sent.

In conclusion, BT SMS remains an essential communication tool with its reliability, compatibility, multimedia capabilities, security features, and robust technology. Whether for personal interactions or professional engagements, BT SMS continues to evolve, catering to the needs of users in a fast-paced, digital world. Its simplicity and effectiveness ensure that it remains relevant in an era dominated by various messaging applications.