BT 1800 User Manual

User Guide

BT On-Air 1800

This product 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.

Wireless Freedom to Talk & Surf

CALLER DISPLAY. YOU MUST SUBSCRIBE

TO YOUR NETWORK’S CALLER DISPLAY

SERVICE BEFORE YOUR BT ON-AIR

HANDSET WILL SHOW

CALLER DISPLAY

INFORMATION.

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At a glance

Handset

In Use

Shows that the handset is in use.

In range

Indicates that you are in range of the base station.

Stored messages

Indicates that you have old messages stored.

Internal (Intercom) Call

Displayed during a call with another handset (an internal call).

OK button

To confirm settings.

Greenphone

To answer a call and switch the power on.

Intercom

Enables internal calls and call transfer between handsets.

Redial button

Lets you redial up to 20 of the last numbers called.

Recall

For use with Switchboards and BT Select Services.

Silent mode

Displayed when the handset

ringer has been switched off.

Incoming calls will not cause the

handset to ring.

Battery

Shows the status of the handset

battery. When the battery is fully

charged, the icon is completely

shaded. As the battery is used,

the shaded area is reduced.

Display

Clear

Keypad

External Call

Displayed during an external call.

New messages

Indicates that you have

new messages.

Redphone

To end a call and turn the

power off.

Up/Down

Lets you move through the

options and lists.

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Answer button

Switches the answering machine on and off.

Play button

Red when there are messages to be played.

Speaker

To hear messages or monitor a call.

Delete button

To delete unwanted messages.

Skip buttons

Allows you to skip backwards and forwards through your messages.

Press and holdSkip to register.

Press and hold Skipto page

handsets.

Redial

Intercom

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Recall

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Status (light) Meaning

ON In range of base.

Ready to connect to the Internet.

Flashing Evenly Connected to Internet

Slow Blinking Looking for the base.

Base not in range. Internet connection not possible.

OFF Computer switched off.

Internet connection not possible.

Status light

About

Provides product version

information.

Base stations

Lists all bases registered

to this USB unit.

Modify base buttons

Adjust settings for the

base in range.

To register to a new base.

Signal strength bar

To show when you are in range of a base station.

Close button

Close monitor window.

Quick guide to main features

During a call:

Function Button combination

Adjust earpiece volume ▲ and

▼

buttons

Secrecy C (press C again to cancel)

Monitor OK ( OK again to cancel)

Record conversation ( again to stop recording)

Transfer to another handset internal number then

to transfer or to resume call

Intercom

Handset settings:

Function Button combination

Silent ring OK

Ringer volume OK

Ringer melody OK

Keypad beeps and volume OK

Quick Guide to operating the answering machine

From the handset:

Function Button combination

Record your outgoing message (OGM) For Answer and record:

speak OGM

Switch answering machine on For Answer and record mode:

Switch answering machine off

Delete all outgoing messages

Listen to outgoing messages For Answer and record:

Play new messages Play old messages

During playback:

Skip forwards Skip backwards Pause/Resume Delete current message Exit playback

Delete all messages

Record memo message speak memo

To set the time enter time

(24hr clock)

To set the date enter date (DD/MM/YY)

At the base:

Skip to next message

Go back to previous message

Play/Pause/Resume playback

Delete current message

Delete all messages Press and hold until a long beep is heard

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In this guide

At a glance 2

BT On-Air USB unit 3 Quick guide to main features 4 Quick guide to operating the

answering machine 5

Introduction 7

Safety information 7 Unpacking your BT On-Air 8 For your records 8

Setting up 9

Base and handset 9 Drivers installation for Windows 98 12 Drivers installation for Windows Me 14 Drivers installation for Windows 2000 15 Drivers installation for Windows XP 16 Modem Software installation 17

Using the modem 20

Connect to the Internet 20 Modem monitor 20 Rename a base 22 Change the system code 23 Uninstall BT On-Air 23

Using the telephone 25

Making and ending calls 25 Call timer 25 Call monitor 26 Redial 26 Secrecy 26 Number memory 26 Paging handsets 27 Internal calls 27 Transferring calls 28 Record your phone conversation 28 Caller Display 28 Calls list 29

Handset settings 29 Base settings 31

Using the answering machine 33

Setting up your answering machine 33 Recording your outgoing message 33 Switch on/off at base 34 Switch on/off at handset 35 Playing your messages 36 Answering machine operation during playback 37 VIP 38 Call Screening 39

Remote access 40

Operating the answering machine from an external telephone 40

Using additional handsets and bases 42

Registering additional handsets 43 Using a USB unit with more than one base 45

Help 48

BT On-Air USB unit installation 48 Connecting to the internet 49 Handset 50

General information 51

Guarantee 51 If you have to return your product 51 Technical information 51 Switchboard compatibility 52 Recall 52

Wall mounting 54

Software Licence Agreement 55

Index 56

Safety information

General

Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item number for the mains power supply is 001040.

If Keyguard is active, it is still possible to make emergency calls to 999 and 112.

Do not open the handset or base station. This could expose you to high voltages or other risks. Contact the helpline for all repairs.

Radio signals transmitted between the handset and base may cause interference to hearing aids.

This product should not be used near emergency/intensive care medical equipment and should not be used by people with pacemakers.

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.

Cleaning

Simply clean the handset, USB unit and base station with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an antistatic wipe. Never use

household

polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock.

Environmental

Do not expose to direct sunlight.

The product may heat up when the batteries are being recharged. This is normal. However, we recommend that you do not place the product on antique/veneered wood to avoid damage.

Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing free flow of air over it’s surfaces.

Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such as in bathrooms.

Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions.

There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord for the duration of the storm.

Introduction

Your BT On-Air 1800 provides an all-in-one solution combining telephone, answering machine and wireless modem for Internet access.

By plugging the BT On-Air USB unit into your desktop or laptop computer, you can connect to the Internet from anywhere in or around your home without wires.

The proven DECT digital cordless technology is used for the voice and data communication between the handset or BT On-Air USB unit, and the base. The base plugs into your telephone socket and features a fast 56k Internet Modem.

Minimum PC requirements

• Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP.

• Pentium Processor 200MHz.

• 32MB RAM.

• Free USB port (if an exter nal USB hub is used, it must be mains powered).

• CD drive for installation of software.

Note

The BT On-Air 1800 Wireless Modem is approved for connecting to Internet Service Providers supporting V.90 connections. This is the case for all major ISPs. It does not support fax send/receive. It also cannot receive incoming modem calls and therefore does not support remote access using callback mechanism.

Unpacking your BT On-Air 1800 Wireless USB Modem

If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately.

One BT On-Air 1800 Wireless Modem Base.

One BT On-Air USB unit.

One BT On-Air Classic handset with rechargeable battery.

One power adaptor.

One telephone line cord.

One base plinth.

One handset belt clip.

Three removable handset fascias.

User guide.

Installation software on CD ROM.

Four rubber feet.

One self-adhesive sticky patch to attach the BT On-Air USB unit to your computer.

For your records

For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt.

Enter your System Code here.

The pre-set System Code number is

0000

. See page 23 & 31 for information on your System Code.

Enter the Remote Access Code for your answering machine here.

The pre-set Remote Access Code is

0000

See page 40 for more information.

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

Help web site

For the latest information on BT On-Air 1800 including frequently asked questions and software downloads, have a look at

the BT On-Air web site: www.bt.com/on-air

Setting up

Once connected, put the plinth back on the base to prevent it from rocking on the table.

There are two positions for the plinth when joining it to the base, both can be used for desk mounting and one for wall mounting. Position A is for desk mounting only and position B is for desk or wall mounting (see wall mounting on page 51).

Base and handset

2 Connect the power supply and

switch on.

Plug the power supply cable into the socket on the underside of your base. The power cable connector and socket are coloured red.

Plug the line cord into the other socket on the underside of the base marked with a telephone symbol.

WARNING

Please take care that the power supply and telephone line cord are connected to the correct sockets as incorrect placement could damage your equipment.

Your handset is already registered to the base.

1 Plan the location

Situate your base close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will reach.

The only way to disconnect the product from the power supply is to remove the power adaptor from the mains power socket. Therefore you must ensure you plan the location so that the mains power is easily accessed.

Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical products to avoid interference.

Do not situate the product in the bathroom or other humid areas.

plinth

Important

You must thread the power supply cable and line cord through the plinth before you connect into the sockets on the base.

3 Charge the battery in the

handset for at least 16 hours

WARNING

Under no circumstances should non-rechargeable batteries be used. Only use the approved batteries. Using unapproved batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.

Fully discharging the batteries at least once a month will help them to last as long as possible. However, the charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, so reducing the talk/standby time of the handset. Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries can be obtained from any BT Shop or from the Helpline on 0845 300 0156.

Battery low warning

If the handset battery symbol is empty and you hear warning beeps, you will need to recharge your handset before you can use it.

Plug the power adaptor into the wall socket and switch on. When the power is switched on, the

PLAY button on your base will light up green.

Battery performance

Your handset is supplied with NiMH batteries. These need to be initially charged continuously for 16 hours to reach full charge.

Note that the battery charge icon does not indicate the correct level when the batteries are first installed. The batteries must first be fully charged.

4 Connect the telephone line cord

Plug the line cord into the telephone wall socket.

Place the handset in the cradle on the base station. The handset display will show the battery symbol. If it does not appear, see Help, page 48.

When the battery has been charged for at least 16 hours the display will show the symbol.

Empty

Full

Rubber feet

Hold the black plastic square between thumb and forefinger and peel off individual feet from backing sheet as shown. These are to stop your base from moving and to protect your work surface.

If you decide on position B, place 2 of the rubber feet on the plinth and 2 on the base.

Helpline

If you are experiencing difficulty, please call

the BT On-Air Helpline on 0845 300 0156.

Follow instructions on page 33 to set-up your answering machine for the first time.

6 Setting-up your answering

machine

5 Changing your handset fascias

The handset's display is protected by a transparent film during manufacture. This can easily be peeled off if you prefer.

There are 3 removable handset fascias to choose from. Simply slide the fascias off and replace with another.

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Insert the CD installation software for the BT On-Air 1800 into your CD ROM drive. Do NOT run the CD now. Instead, follow steps below to start installation

➜

Plug the BT On-Air USB unit into a free USB port identified by the symbol below on your computer.

Windows will automatically detect the BT On-Air USB unit. (If this does not happen

see Help, page 48.)

After a few seconds, the screen will then display

Add New Hardware Wizard

ready to

search for the USB Wireless Modem driver.

➜

Click Next>

BT On-Air USB unit

Note

Do not attach the BT On-Air USB unit with the sticky patch yet. Wait until after software installation when you will be able to check the strength of the signal using the BT On-Air

monitor.

Note

The BT On-Air drivers and software must be installed on your computer before you can use your BT On-Air 1800 to connect to the Internet.

Installation instructions vary according to your operating system.

- See below for Windows 98

- Page 14 for Windows Me (i.e. Millennium Edition)

- Page 15 for Windows 2000

- Page 16 for Windows XP

See Help on page 48 if you are experiencing

problems during installation.

Important

If an external USB hub is used to plug the BT On-Air USB unit into your computer, it must be one that is mains powered.

➜

Switch on your computer and close any open applications.

Drivers Installation for Windows 98

➜

Select the on-screen option

Search for

the best driver for your device

➜

Click Next>.

➜

Select the CD-ROM drive option.

➜

Click Next>.

➜

Click Next>. Windows copies the files to your system.

➜

Click Finish.

The drivers are installed and the Modem Software Installation can begin, see page 17.

You might be asked at this stage to restart your computer. Please do so. The Modem Software Installation procedure will then automatically resume, see page 17.

Windows will automatically detect the BT On-Air USB unit. (If this does not happen

see Help, page 48.)

After a few seconds, the screen will then display

Add New Hardware Wizard

ready to

search for the USB Wireless Modem driver.

Important

If an external USB hub is used to plug the BT On-Air USB unit into your computer, it must be one that is mains powered.

➜

Switch on your computer and close any open applications.

➜

Insert the CD installation software for the BT On-Air 1800 into your CD ROM drive. Do NOT run the CD now. Instead, follow steps below to start installation

➜

Plug the BT On-Air USB unit into a free USB port identified by the symbol below on your computer.

Drivers Installation for Windows Me

➜

Select the on-screen option

Automatic

search for a better driver

➜

Click Next>.

Windows copies the files to your system.

➜

Click Finish.

The drivers are installed and the Modem Software Installation can begin, see page 17.

You might be asked at this stage to restart your computer. Please do so. The Modem Software Installation procedure will then automatically resume, see page 17.

➜

Select the CD-ROM drive option.

➜

Click Next>.

➜

Select the on-screen option

Search for a

suitable driver for my device

➜

Click Next>.

➜

Click Next>.

Important

If an external USB hub is used to plug the BT On-Air USB unit into your computer, it must be one that is mains powered.

➜

Switch on your computer and close any open applications.

➜

Insert the CD installation software for the BT On-Air 1800 into your CD ROM drive.

➜

Plug the BT On-Air USB unit into a free USB port identified by the symbol below on your computer.

Windows will automatically detect the BT On-Air USB unit and the screen. (If this does

not happen see Help, page 48.)

After a few seconds, the screen will then display

Found New Hardware Wizard

ready to search for the USB On-Air Wireless Modem driver.

Drivers Installation for Windows 2000

➜

Click Yes>. Windows copies the files to your system.

The drivers are installed and the Modem Software Installation can begin, see page 17.

➜

Click Continue Anyway. Windows copies the files to your system.

Important

If an external USB hub is used to plug the BT On-Air USB unit into your computer, it must be one that is mains powered.

➜

Switch on your computer and close any open applications.

➜

Insert the CD installation software for the BT On-Air 1800 into your CD ROM drive.

➜

Plug the BT On-Air USB unit into a free USB port identified by the symbol below on your computer.

Drivers Installation for Windows XP

➜

Select the on-screen option

Install the

software automatically

➜

Click Next>.

Windows will automatically detect the BT On-Air USB unit and the screen. (If this does

not happen see Help, page 48.)

After a few seconds, the screen will then display

Found New Hardware Wizard

ready to search for the USB On-Air Wireless Modem driver.

Your modem software installation is automatically started after the drivers for your BT On-Air USB unit have been installed.

The BT On-Air screen is shown then replaced by the Welcome screen.

➜

Click Next>.

➜

Click Next> for automatic installation.

2 Modem Software installation

for all version of Windows

➜

Click Next>. Windows copies the files to your system.

➜

Click Finish>. The screen shows the

Internet Connections Settings

The window displays all Internet Ser vice Providers (ISPs) already installed on your computer.

The drivers are installed and the Modem Software Installation can begin, see page 17.

➜

Tick the 'Use' box in front of the Internet connections you want to use with your BT On-Air Wireless Modem. You can select as many as you want.

➜

Click OK.

Note

If you do not already have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) set-up on your computer, a screen will appear to tell you so. Skip to Step 3 now to finish the BT On-Air software installation. Then read Step 4 for guidelines on how to set-up an Internet connection.

Helpline

If you are experiencing difficulty, please call

the BT On-Air Helpline on 0845 300 0156.

After installation, the BT On-Air Monitor window is displayed.

This window lets you monitor:

• if you are logged on to the base station

(Status column),

• the quality of the radio signal between the

base and the BT On-Air USB unit (Signal strength).

➜

Click OK.

The installation is now complete and the BT On-Air Monitor is displayed.

3 Checking the installation

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