BT BT1100, BT1600 Quick Setup And User Manual
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Quick Set-up and User Guide
BT1100
Digital Cordless Phone
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Important – please read first2
• Only use the line cord, power supply (item code: 066773) and rechargeable
batteries supplied with your phone.
• Make sure that the power supply is connected to a known working socket.
• Connect your phone to the power supply and allow the batteries to charge for
24 hours before connecting the line cord to your telephone socket.
• To make sure you get the best range and reception from your handset, avoid
interference by placing the base unit away from large metal objects such as
fridge freezers and microwave ovens or electronic products such as computers
and TVs.
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Check box contents
IMPORTANT
Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries supplied in this box, or this
product may not work. Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type. BT accepts
no responsibility for damage caused to your BT1100 by using any other type of batteries.
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)
Handset
Handset
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066773)
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066773)
Telephone line cord
(pre-installed)
2x AAA NiMH 500mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
2x AAA NiMH 500mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
Base
Charger
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Where to put your phone
• Place the base within
3 metres of a mains power
socket and 1.8 metres of a
phone socket so the cables
will reach.
• Don’t place the phone or
base in a bathroom or
other humid area.
• The product works by
sending radio signals
between the handset and
base. The strength of the
signal depends on where you
position the base. Putting it
as high as possible can help
give you the best signal.
IMPORTANT
• Don’t connect the phone line
to a phone socket until the
handset is fully charged.
• The base station should
be plugged into the mains
power socket all the time.
Quick set-up guide4
1 Plug in
1. Plug the mains power
adaptor into the base,
with the cable clipped
in the groove provided.
2. Plug the other end
of the power adaptor
into the wall power
socket and switch on.
The phone line cord is pre-installed but don’t
plug the other end into the wall socket yet.
066773
1
2
Quick set-up guide 5
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Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, the
handset batteries should give
up to 12 hours talk time or
120 hours standby on a single
charge.
Please note that new Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries don’t
reach full capacity until
they’ve been in normal use
for several days.
Battery low warning
The icon will flash, you’ll
see the message
Battery Low
in
the display and hear a warning
beep every minute, to indicate
that you need to recharge your
handset before you can use it.
You can remove the display
message by selecting
Hide
. If
the battery charge completely
runs out, the display will show
Batteries flat. Please charge
.
You must recharge the handset
batteries before you can use
the handset. If the charge
completely runs out the
handset will switch off. Place
the handset on the base or
charger to charge.
Quick set-up guide 5
2 Activate the batteries and
follow the Set-up wizard
1. Activate the batteries by pulling
the plastic tab away from the
back of the handset.
2. The handset will check for a
link with the base station.
Once found, the screen will
show,
Please set the time
and date
. Press the Left option
button
on the handset to
follow the setup wizard. You’ll
need to set the time and date, but you can then
press the Right option button to skip any
further options until setup is complete (you can
always set these up later).
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 24 hours before use.
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Please set the
time and date
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Quick set-up guide6
Battery performance
• To keep the batteries in the
best condition, leave the
handset off the base for a
few hours at a time.
• Running the batteries right
down at least once a week
will help them last as long
as possible.
• After charging your handset
for the first time, subsequent
charging time for the
batteries is approximately
8 hours.
• The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will
go down over time, which
will reduce the talk and
standby time. Eventually
they’ll need replacing.
For details on how to get
replacement batteries,
call the helpline on
0800 218 2182*.
3. Once set-up is complete your handset will display
Please check line cord
, place the handset on the
base to charge.
4. After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the
phone wall socket.
IMPORTANT
Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your
phone might not work.
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Set up your additional handsets (multipacks only)
1. For additional handsets and chargers: plug the
mains power adaptor into the underside of the
charger and plug the other end into the mains wall
socket and switch on the power.
2. Activate the batteries as explained on page 5.
3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for
24 hours.
If you ever need to remove the batteries, slide
open the battery compartment cover then gently
ease the batteries out.
Using your BT1100 on a line
with broadband?
To avoid problems with your
broadband or noise on your
phone line, you might need to
plug your telephone line cord
into the wall socket via a
microfilter (not supplied).
If your main phone
socket has a single
socket, you do need
to use microfilters,
like this:
You’ll need a microfilter for every
phone socket where you’ve
got equipment plugged in – up
to a maximum of four per line
– including alarm sytems and
digital TV boxes.
You can get BT ADSL micro filters
from bt.com/shop
You don’t need to use microfilters
if your main phone socket has
two separate sockets, like these:
Quick set-up guide
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3 Go!
Yo u r B T 1 1 0 0 i s n o w r e a d y f o r y o u t o u s e
• For help setting the date and time, go to page 42.
• For instructions on making a call, go to page 19.
• For help personalising your phone’s settings, go to
page 35.
Or, you may find the answer in the Help section
on page 52 or see our online frequently asked
questions at bt.com/producthelp
Alternatively, call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182*.
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and
international call costs may vary.
If you cannot find the answer
to your problem in this user
guide, then please call our free
Helpline on 0800 218 2182*.
Our dedicated advisors are
more likely to be able to help
you than the retailer where you
made your purchase.
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9In this guide
Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons ..............................12
Handset display/display icons ...........14
Finding your way around
your phone ......................................15
Menu map .......................................16
Base ................................................18
Using the phone
Make an external call .......................19
Preparatory dialling .........................19
End a call.........................................19
Switch the handset on or off .............19
Receive a call ...................................20
Call Waiting .....................................20
Mute ...............................................21
Incoming speech volume ..................21
Redial .............................................21
Voicemail (1571) .............................22
Keypad lock .....................................22
Turn the handset ringer on or off .......23
Finding handset (paging) .................23
Contacts
Store a contact name and number ....24
Character map .................................25
View/dial a contact ..........................25
Edit a contact ..................................26
Delete a contact ..............................26
Delete all contacts ...........................27
View the contact memory status .......27
Copy a contact (only available if you
have more than one handset) ...........28
Copy all contacts (only available if you
have more than one handset) ...........29
Speed dial
Save a speed dial entry .....................30
Dial a speed dial entry ......................31
Edit a speed dial entry ......................31
Delete a speed dial entry ..................31
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Caller Display and the Calls list
Caller Display ...................................32
Calls list ...........................................32
Missed call notification .....................33
View/dial an entry in the Calls list ......33
Save a Calls list entry to your
contacts ..........................................33
Delete an entry in the Calls list ..........34
Delete the entire Calls list .................34
Settings
Set the handset ringtone for external
or internal calls ................................35
Set the handset ringer volume ..........35
Turn the handset tones on or off .......36
Change the handset name ................37
Change the handset display contrast .37
Change the call settings ...................38
Set the base ringtone .......................38
Set the base ringer volume ...............39
Set a PBX access code ......................39
Change the system PIN.....................40
Reset the handset or base settings ....40
Reset the handset or base user data ..41
Clock/Alarm
Set the time format (12 or 24 hour) ..42
Set the time and date .......................42
Set an alarm ...................................43
Stopping the alarm when it goes off .. 43
BT Calling Features
Pre-stored numbers in the Calling
Features menu .................................44
Using Call Diversion ..........................45
Using Ringback ................................45
Using Call Waiting ...........................46
Using Reminder call .........................46
Using Call Barring ............................47
Using Anonymous call reject .............47
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Using additional handsets
Register an additional handset ..........48
De-register a handset ......................49
Make an internal call
between handsets ............................50
Transfer a call ...................................50
Hold a 3-way call .............................51
Help ...............................................52
General information
Safety information ...........................56
Cleaning ..........................................57
Environmental .................................57
How to recycle your equipment ........57
Guarantee .......................................58
Technical information .......................59
Connecting to a switchboard ............59
Recall (R) .........................................59
R&TTE .............................................59
Declaration of Conformance .............59
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12 Getting to know your phone
Left option button
Press to enter the main menu, access sub menus and confirm
options shown on the display above the button.
Vol/Up
In standby, press to change the ringer volume.
In talk mode, press to increase the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options.
Contacts
Access your Contact list and add new Contacts.
Talk
In standby mode, press to make and receive calls, see page 19.
Calls/Down
In standby, press to open and scroll through the Calls list, see page 33.
In talk mode, press to decrease the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll down through the options.
1 (Speed dial)
In standby, press and hold to dial BT 1571 or your stored
speed dial number, see page 22.
Handset buttons
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Right option button
Press to confirm the option displayed on the screen above the button,
to delete or go back to the previous screen.
R (Recall)
R (Recall) for use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a
switchboard/PBX.
End call/On or off
Press to end a call.
In standby, press and hold to switch the handset on or off, see page 19.
In menu mode, press to return to the home screen.
2–9 (Speed dial)
In standby, press and hold buttons 2–9 to dial a stored speed dial number,
see page 30.
Press and hold to turn handset ringer on or off.
Press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad.
Toggle between upper and lower case characters, useful when adding contacts.
Getting to know your phone
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Handset display
Shows handset battery status.
Scrolls when the handset is charging.
Empty frame flashes when battery
needs recharging.
Missed call in the Calls list*.
Incoming call received.
Outgoing call made.
The keypad is locked.
Handset ringer is switched off.
On – alarm is set.
Flashing – alarm time has been reached.
UnMute/Mute
Indicates when Mute is on or off.
Handset display icons
Handset name
* For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your network provider.
A fee may be payable. Find out more at bt.com/callingfeatures
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Finding your way around your phone
Your BT1100 has an easy to use menu system.
Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map on the next page.
When the handset is switched on and at the home screen:
1. Select
Menu
by pressing the Left option button to open the main menu.
2. Use the or button to scroll through the available menu options.
3. When the menu you want is displayed, press the Left option button .
4. Use the or button to scroll through the available sub menu options.
When the sub menu you want is displayed, press the Left option button .
Select Back by pressing the Right option button .
To exit a menu and return to the home screen, press
.
If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the handset returns to the home
screen automatically.
Left option button
Press to select the option
displayed on the screen above
the button or to confirm entry.
Right option button
Press to select the option
displayed on the screen above
the button or to go back a step.
Navigation buttons
Scroll up or down through
the menu options.
Getting to know your phone
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Menu map
Clock/Alarm Alarm Off
On Once
On Daily
Mon to Fri
Sat & Sun
Time and Date
Time Format 12 hr
24 hr
Speed dial list Speed dial 1-9
Calling Features Check Diversion
Cancel Ringback
Call Waiting
Reminder Call
Call Barring
Anon. Call Reject
Contacts menu
Accessed by pressing
the
button
Add new contact
Edit Contact
Delete Contact
Copy contacts (only available if
more than one handset registered)
Memory Status
Delete all contacts
Calls menu
Accessed by pressing
the button
Save Number
Delete Call
Delete all Calls
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Settings Sounds Ringing External Call Ringtone
Internal Call Ringtone
Ringing Volume
Handset Tones Keypad Tones On
Off
Confirmation Tones On
Off
Handset name
Display Contrast Level 1-5
Call Settings Auto Answer
Auto End Call
Auto join calls
First Ring
On
Off
Base Settings Ringing
PBX Code
Software Version Version:
Registration Register Handset
De-register handset
Change System PIN
Reset Settings
Clear user data
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Base
In use / Charging light
Blue light is on and flashes
when phone rings or the
handset is in use.
Find
Press to ring all registered
handsets, helpful for finding a
missing handset, see page 23.
Also used during the registration
process, see page 48.
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