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

COK

The display will now flash Searching for base.

You will then see a list of the available handset numbers.

Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to the number you require.

Press the OK button to confirm.

After a few seconds the handset will be registered and display:

To de-register a handset from the base

Press the UP button to scroll to the Base menu.

C OK

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll

to Base settings.

C OK

Press the OK button to confirm.

Base 1

Handset 2

Use the DOWN button to scroll to Handsets.

C OK

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the DOWN button to scroll to De-register.

C OK C can also be pressed to return to idle.

Note

The number you save becomes the handset’s name (ie. ‘Handset 1’).

C

OK

Press the OK button to confirm.

CODE Enter the System Code.

C

OK

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to the handset that you want to

de-register.

Helpline

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

BT On-Air Helpline on 0870 240 4682.

COK

COK

Press the OK button to confirm.

This will time out and go back to idle.

Or

Press the C button until you get back to idle.

The handset is now de-registered.

Note

When planning to use a handset with more than one base, we recommend that you:

Give a number to each base (from 1-4).

Number each handset (from 1- 6).

Register your handset(s) at base 2

(and 3 & 4 if used) using the same internal number as at base 1.

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BT SMS manual To de-register a handset from the base, Number you save becomes the handset’s name ie. ‘Handset 1’

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.

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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.