BT BT EQUINOX 1350 User Manual
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User Guide
BT EQUINOX 1350
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047
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Welcome…
to your BT Equinox digital cordless
telephone answering machine with
colour screen
Large, easy to read colour screen.
Assign pictures and ringtones to entries in the phonebook.
SMS text messaging. Send and receive texts.
Write text messages using predictive text or standard text.
Range of up to 300 metres outside and up to 50 metres
indoors (in ideal conditions).
200 Name and number phonebook in handset and 50 in
the base.
Make handsfree calls from the base as well as the handset.
Use Caller Display to see who is calling and keep track of
unanswered calls.
Answering machine with 16 minutes recording time.
Listen to messages from any handset.
Easy settings for Call Diversion, Call Waiting and
Reminder Call.
Register up to 5 handsets to a base without the need for
additional telephone wiring.
Transfer phonebook entries between your mobile SIM
card and BT Equinox handset.
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This User Guide provides you with all
the information you need to get the
most from your phone.
You must first set up your phone
before you can use it. This doesn’t
take long and is easy to do. Just
follow the simple instructions on the
next few pages.
Need help?
If you have any problems setting up or using your
BT Equinox 1350, contact the Helpline on
0870 605 8047.
Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the
back of this guide.
Hearing aid?
Please note that the BT Equinox works by sending radio
signals between the base and handset. These signals
may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a
humming noise.
Got everything?
BT Equinox 1350 base
BT Equinox 1350
handset
2 x NiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
Battery compartment
cover
Mains power adaptor
Belt clip
Telephone line cord
In addition
If you have purchased a
BT Equinox 1350 multiple
pack you will also have
the following for each
additional handset:
BT Equinox 1350
charger
2 x NiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
Battery compartment
cover
Mains power adaptor
Belt clip
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In this guide
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Range indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Day, date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BT Equinox multiple pack . . . . . . . . . .11
Getting to know your phone . . . . . . .12
Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Handset standby screen . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Base display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Handset menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Switch handset on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Adjust earpiece or speaker volume . . . .18
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Call timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Handsfree calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Make a handsfree call . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Answer a call in handsfree . . . . . . . . . .20
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Intercom / Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Handset keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Call another handset or base . . . . . . . .23
3-Way call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Transfer a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Caller on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using a headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Handset phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Add entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Phonebook character map . . . . . . . . . .27
Dial an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Edit name and number . . . . . . . . . . . .28
View details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Delete an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Select ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Copy entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Copy phonebook to handset . . . . . . . .31
Copy from SIM to handset . . . . . . . . . .31
Phonebook full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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Base phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Add entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Dial entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Edit entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Delete entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
SMS text messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
To subscribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Cost of the fixed line service . . . . . . . .36
Using SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Write an SMS text message . . . . . . . . .36
FasTxT predictive text . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Standard text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
SMS text messaging character map . . .38
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Using options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Drafts folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Save to drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Send from drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Changing templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Delete template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Receiving and reading
text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Delivery of SMS messages . . . . . . . . . .43
Open Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Open Inbox from
standby screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .45
To change the SMS Service Centre
phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Set SMS text alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
User areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Set personal user area . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Send text message from a
user area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Delete user area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Default SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Day and time announcement . . . . . . . .50
Operating the answering machine . . . .51
Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Answer & Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Answer Only mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Set answer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Record your own outgoing message . . .53
Play/delete outgoing message . . . . . . .54
Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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Set answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Audible message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
New message display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Play messages at the handset . . . . . . .56
Play messages at the base . . . . . . . . . .58
Delete all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Set call screening volume . . . . . . . . . .60
Call screening at the handset . . . . . . . .60
Call screening at the base . . . . . . . . . .61
Memory full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Security code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Switch answering machine
on remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Time saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Operating your answering machine
from another phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
BT Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Caller information not available . . . . . .65
Calls lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
View/dial missed and received calls
on the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
View/dial missed calls on the base . . . .67
Redial from the handset . . . . . . . . . . . .67
All calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Delete Calls list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Call Diversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Reminder call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Personalise the handset . . . . . . . . . . .72
Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Menu colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Keybeep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
PABX access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Call groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . .78
Base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Default base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Set alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Alarm tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Switch alarm off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Set time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Set day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
To enter the games menu . . . . . . . . . .85
Additional handsets and bases . . . . . .86
Register a new
BT Equinox handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Register handset with an
additional base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Select base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
De-register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Replacing handset batteries . . . . . . . . .89
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Returning your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
How many telephones
can you have? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .99
Access code and entering a pause . . .100
Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . .101
R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Accessories and spares . . . . . . . . . . .101
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
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Getting started
WARNING
Do not place your BT Equinox
1350 in the bathroom or other
humid areas.
Handset range
The BT Equinox 1350 has a range
of 300 metres outdoors when there
is a clear line of sight between the
base and handset. When there is
no clear line of sight between the
base and handset, e.g. base
indoors and handset either indoors
or outdoors, the range could be
reduced to 50 metres. Thick stone
walls severely affect the range.
Signal strength
The symbol on your handset
screen indicates when you are in
range. When you are out of range,
it flashes.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until at least one of the handsets is
fully charged.
The base must be plugged into the
mains power at all times.
Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket
Location
You need to place your BT Equinox 1350 close enough
to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables
will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical
appliances to avoid interference.
Your BT Equinox 1350 works by sending radio signals
between the handset and base. The strength of the
signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as
high as possible ensures the best signal.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power cable into the base and plug the
other end into the wall socket.
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2. Insert 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset.
Slide the battery compartment cover into place.
3. Charge the handset for at least 24 hours by placing it on
the base. The red Charging light comes on. The handset
is pre-registered to the base as Handset 1. The screen
shows the standby display.
4. After 24 hours, plug the telephone line cord into the wall
socket and your BT Equinox 1350 base.
Getting started
The red Charging light stays on
while the handset is on the base,
even when the batteries are fully
charged.
Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, fully charged
handset batteries should give up
to 9 hours talktime or 70 hours
standby on a single charge.
Battery low warning
The handset battery symbol is
empty and you will hear a warning
beep. Start recharging your
handset right away.
When charging the battery, level
bars are animated.
Replacing batteries
Use only rechargeable 750mAh or
higher capacity AAA NiMH batteries.
Battery performance
When batteries are fully charged
the display shows three green bars.
To keep your batteries in the best
conditions, leave the handset off
the base for a few hours at a time
(after the initial 24 hour charge).
Please note however, that new
NiMH batteries do not reach full
capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days.
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Getting started
Running the batteries right down
at least once a week will help them
last as long as possible.
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 the BT Equinox
Helpline
0870 605 8047.
Helpline
If you have any difficulties setting
up your BT Equinox 1350, please
call the BT Equinox Helpline on
0870 605 8047.
Range indicator
The symbol on your handset display indicates when
you are in range of the base. If you are out of range, the
symbol will flash. If you are on a call you will hear a
beep in the earpiece and you will need to move closer to
Base
the base. The handset display shows
and the
number of the base last used.
Day, date and time
If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display
service, the time and date will be set automatically when
you receive your first call. However, the day will not be set.
When the day is set, your answering machine will
announce the correct day your messages are received.
To set the day, date and time manually, see Time Settings,
page 83.
Your BT Equinox 1350 is now ready for use.
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Additionally, if you have purchased a
BT Equinox 1350 multiple pack
For each additional handset & charger:
1. Connect the power adaptor to the charger and switch on.
2. Insert the batteries.
3. Charge the handset for at least 24 hours.
Your BT Equinox 1350 additional handset comes
pre-registered to the base as Handset 2 and this is shown
on the display.
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Ensure the charger is connected to
the mains at all times.
Your BT Equinox 1350 multiple pack is now ready
for use.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047
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Handset buttons
Press and hold to switch handset
Power on/off
on or off, page 18.
Belt clip lugs
Open the menu and select the
On-screen options
options you require, page 16.
SMS
Opens the text messaging menu,
page 35.
Headset socket
Use to make and receive calls
without having to hold the
handset,
(Headset not supplied.)
Press to make calls, page 18.
During a call, press to enter
handsfree mode,
For use with a switchboard, page 99
and BT Calling Features, page 65.
page 25.
Talk
page 20.
Recall (R)
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Call indicator/In use light
Red light comes on when the
phone rings or when in use.
Volume/Scroll/Dialled calls/
Received calls
Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume
page 18; handset and base
volume, pages 72 and 79.
Open dialled (redial) list, page 21.
Open missed calls list, page 66.
Scroll through the directory, menu
options, redial and calls list.
On-screen options
Open the phone book and select
the options shown on the screen,
page 16.
End
End a call, page 19.
Keypad lock
Press to lock the keypad, page 23.
To unlock, press the ON Option
button.
Internal (Int)
Lets you make calls between
handsets registered to the base,
page 23.
Also used to switch between upper
and lower case characters.
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Use to scroll through menu options.
Adjusts speaker volume, page 18.
Skip forwards and back through
Play/Pause answering
machine messages, page 58.
Switch answering machine
Make and answer calls at
loudspeaker, page 20.
FLASHING = incoming call/
Secrecy – stops your caller
from hearing you so you can
speak to someone else close
Navigation button
messages, page 58.
Open Redial list, page 21.
Open Calls list, page 67.
Play
Answer On/Off
on or off, page 51.
Handsfree
the base using the
In use
ON = power on, line
ready for use.
line in use.
Charging
ON = handset on
base/charging.
by,
page 21.
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Base display icons
See page 15.
Getting to know your phone
Delete
Deletes messages,
page 58.
Delete characters
on screen.
Stop
Stop message playback,
page 58.
End call
Press to end a call,
page 19.
Messages
FLASHING = new
answering machine
message(s).
OFF = no new answering
machine messages.
New SMS
Lights up if you have new
text messages,
page 35.
Intercom
Call and talk to
handset users,
page 22.
Names
Opens the
phonebook,
page 33.
SIM Card reader
Remove and insert
your SIM card for
copying, see page 31.
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For use with a
switchboard,
and BT Calling Features,
page 99.
page 65.
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Getting to know your phone
Handset standby screen – These are where the handset icons will appear.
Handset display icons – The number of the handset is displayed at all times. You can change
the name on the handsets, e.g. Michael, Kitchen, Office etc.
These are the main display icons you will see.
On hook.
Off hook.
Battery status.
In range indicator (flashes when out of range).
Alarm.
Ringer off.
Keypad locked.
Answering machine on.
You have a new answering machine message.
Missed call alert. Check Calls list.
You have a new text message.
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Base display icons screen
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In use
DateClock Incoming call
Indicates SIM card
has been recognised
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Handsfree
“Messages XX” is displayed when
answering machine is switched on and
indicates the number of messages
received. Not displayed when
answering machine is switched off.
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New call received
in the calls list
Indicates a new answering
machine message
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16 Getting to know your phone
Navigating the handset menu
Your BT Equinox 1350 has a handset menu system
which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of
options. The menu map is shown on the following page.
When the handset is switched on and in standby, press
the option button under MENU to open the main menu.
Press the or button to scroll to the menu option
you want. Then press
OK to select further options or
confirm the setting displayed.
For example to change the handset ringer volume:
1. Press MENU then scroll to
2. Press
OK to select
Handset
Personalise
, scroll to
Ring Volume
and press OK.
then press OK.
3. The current setting is displayed. Press to increase or
to decrease the volume, the ringtone is played at each
level you select. Press
OK to confirm.
Select the option displayed by
pressing the button underneath it.
For example, select
pressing the option button below it.
Names by
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Exit or go back one level in the handset menu
To the previous level in the menu, press BACK.
To cancel and return to standby at any time, press .
If no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the handset
returns to standby automatically.
Handset menu map
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17Getting to know your phone
SMS (page 35)
• Write Message • Inbox • Drafts • Outbox • Delete Messages •Templates
•Settings
Answer Machine (page 50)
•Play Messages • Delete Messages • Answer On/Off • Record Memo
•Answer Settings
Calls Lists (page 65)
•Received calls • Missed calls • Dialled calls • Delete calls list
Personalise (page 72)
• Handset • Call Groups
•Ringtone • Ring volume • Handset name • Language • Picture
•Menu Colour • Auto Talk • Key beep • PABX Access code
Base Settings (page 79)
• Base Ringtone • Base Volume • Handset Priority •Dial Mode • Recall Mode
•System PIN
Time Settings (page 82)
•Alarm • Set Date & Time • Set Day
Calling Features (page 65)
•BT 1471 • Call Diversion On •Call Diversion Off • Call Diversion Check
•Call Waiting On • Call Waiting Off • Call Waiting Check • Reminder Call Set
•Reminder Call Cancel •Reminder Call Check • Edit Number
Registration (page 86)
• Register Handset • Select Base •De-register
Games (page 85)
•Rabbit Runner • Hector • Bowling • Insects Hunt • Ti Aqua
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Names – Options
(Phonebook)
(page 26)
(once an entry has
been stored)
•Add Entry
•Show Details
•Delete Entry
•Edit Entry
•Ringtone
•Picture
•Copy from SIM
•Delete all
phonebook
•Copy entry
•Copy all names
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Using the phone
The button is located on the
top left hand corner of the handset.
Power on/off
You need to press
silver line next to the symbol.
When making a call from the
base, pressing automatically
switches on the loudspeaker. You
can hear the dial tone. The In Use
button flashes on the base and the
display shows .
The handset shows
engaged.
and hold the
Ext Line
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Simple and easy.
Switch handset on/off (from standby screen)
1. Press and hold to switch the handset off.
2. Press
again or place it in the base to switch the
handset back on.
Make a call
1. Press then dial the number you want.
Adjust earpiece or speaker volume
1. During a call, press or to raise or lower the
volume,
1-5.
Preparatory dialling
From the handset:
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR to delete. Press to dial.
From the base:
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press
on the base to delete digits or press to return to idle
and start again.
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End a call
1. Press on the handset or base. Or if using the
handset, simply place it back on the base.
Call timer
1. The handset and base display show the duration of
external calls. After you hang up, the total call time is
shown.
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Receiving calls
1. Press on the handset or base. Or if the handset is on
the base, simply lift it up and speak.
With the handset on the base:
If you answer or make a call using the base and wish to
pick up the handset to continue the call, lift the handset
from the base and it will automatically end the call on
the base and transfer it to the handset.
Handsfree calls
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding
the handset. It also enables other people in the room to
listen to both sides of your conversation.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047
Providing you have subscribed to
your network’s Caller Display
service, the caller’s number (and
name if stored in the phonebook)
is displayed.
For more information on
transferring calls, see page 24.
All calls on the base automatically
use the base loudspeaker.
During a call via the handset you
can open the phonebook by
pressing
Names and add, view
details, delete or edit an entry in
the phonebook.
This can be useful with handsfree
calling.
To use the phonebook,
see page 26.
20 Using the phone
You can copy numbers in any
handset redial list (dialled calls)
into the phonebook, but you
cannot copy numbers from the
base redial list.
To delete the redial list see Delete
Calls Lists, page 69.
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Make a handsfree call
Using the handset:
1. Press twice. The display shows . Dial the number.
Your call can be heard over the handset’s loudspeaker.
2. To switch back to the handset at any time, press
again. Press to end the call.
You can switch any call to handsfree by pressing
during the call.
Using the base:
Press the button. Enter the number. Your call will be
heard over the base loudspeaker.
Answer a call in handsfree
When the phone rings:
Using the handset:
1. Press twice. The call comes through the handset
loudspeaker. Press
again to transfer back the
earpiece.
Using the base:
1. Press .
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Redial
You can redial up to 20 of the last numbers called from
your handset or 10 numbers called from the base.
If you have stored a name in the phonebook to go with
the number, the name will be displayed instead, see
phonebook,
Redial a number from the list
1. Press on the handset or base to enter the redial list.
Scroll or until the number you want is displayed.
2. Press to dial the number.
page 26.
Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without
your caller hearing you.
21Using the phone
Handset secrecy
1. During the call, press SECRECY. Display shows
On
. Your caller cannot hear you.
2. Press
OFF to return to your caller.
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The handset number is shown
on the handset standby screen
i.e. Equinox 1.
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Base secrecy
1. During the call, press . Display flashes
Your caller cannot hear you.
2. Press to return to your caller.
Intercom / Paging
You can hold an intercom call from the base with handset
users. Calling the other handsets is also a useful way of
locating a missing handset.
Ring / Page all handsets from the base:
1. If you wish to ring all registered handsets (or are unsure
of the number of the handset you wish to ring), press
, then on the base.
2. All registered handsets will ring and display
Secrecy
Paging
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On.
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23Using the phone
Ring / Page a specific handset from the base:
1. If you know the handset number, press and release
on the base. Use the keypad to enter the
handset number you want (i.e. 1).
2. The handset will ring and display
(where X is the handset number).
X
Internal Call Handset
3. Press on the handset. You can now talk to each other.
Handset keypad lock
You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling
while carrying the handset around.
1. Press
2. Press
and hold until the screen shows
Locked
and the appears.
Unlock
then YES to use the keypad again.
Internal calls
You can make internal calls between the base and any
registered handsets.
Call another handset or base
1. Press on the handset or on the base then
enter the handset number or for the base.
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You cannot make any calls,
including 999 and 112 emergency
calls while the keypad is locked.
Answer incoming calls by pressing
as normal.
The handset number is shown on
the handset standby screen i.e.
Equinox 1. The base number is 0.
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Please note, for this feature to
work you need more than one
handset registered to the base.
2. The receiving handset or base must press to take the
call. You can now speak to each other.
3. Press to end the call.
3-Way call
You can put an external caller on hold, talk to another
handset or base user, then hold a call between all three.
1. During a call, press on the handset, your caller is
put on hold. Enter the handset number or for
the base, to talk to another internal caller. The receiving
handset or base must press to take the call
2. Press
and hold . All three callers can talk. Press
to end the internal call. Press to hang up
the call.
Transfer a call
You can transfer an external call to or from a handset or
the base.
During the call:
1. Press on the base or on the handset. Your
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2. Enter the handset number you want or for the base
and press . The receiving handset or base must press
to take the call. You can speak to the other handset
or base user.
3. The originating handset or base must press to
transfer the call.
Caller on hold
You can put an external caller on hold, talk to another
handset user, then resume your external call.
1. During a call, press your caller is put on hold. Enter
the handset number you want.
2. Press to end the internal call and return to your
external caller. The other handset presses to end
the call.
25Using the phone
Using a headset (not supplied)
The headset lets you make and receive calls without
having to hold the handset.
1. Pull back the rubber bung on the side of the handset
and plug the headset into the socket. You can now
make and receive calls as normal.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047
If you wish to purchase a
compatible headset, please call the
Helpline on 0870 605 8047.
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Phonebook
If you subscribe to your network’s
Caller Display service, and want
the names in your Phonebook
displayed instead of the phone
numbers, you must store the full
telephone number including the
national code.
Writing tips
Entering names
Use the keypad letters to enter
names, e.g. to store TOM:
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press
If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR to delete the last character
or digit.
Press to switch between upper
and lower case letters.
The icon will be displayed when
you have selected upper case.
Press to enter a space.
once to enter T.
three times to enter O.
once to enter M.
Each BT Equinox handset can store up to 200 names
and numbers.
The base can store at least 50 names. The base
phonebook is only accessible from the base.
Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers up
to 20 digits.
Handset phonebook
Add entry
1. Press NAMES.
2. If the Phonebook is empty,
OK.
Press
Add Entry
Or
3. If names have been stored, they are listed.
Press
OPTIONS.
Add Entry
is highlighted. Press OK.
4. Use the keypad to enter the name, then press
5. Use the keypad to enter the number, then press
The screen shows the Names list.
6. Press
and hold BACK to return to standby.
is highlighted.
SAVE.
SAVE.
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Phonebook character map
Standard
Key Case Assigned letters
1 - space . , : ; ! ? ¡ ¿ ‘ “ 1
2 l a b c 2 à á â ã ä å æ ç ?
u A B C 2 Ä Å Æ Ç ?
3 l d e f 3 è é ê ë %
u D E F 3 É %
4 l g h i 4 ì í î ï _
u G H I 4 Ì _
5 l j k l 5 -
u J K L 5 -
6 l m n o 6 ñ ò ó ô õ ö ø (
u M N O 6 Ñ Ö (
7 l p q r s 7 ß /
u P Q R S 7 /
8 l t u v 8 ù ú ü :
u T U V 8 Ú Ü :
9 l w x y z 9 )
u W X Y Z 9 )
0 l 0 @ &
u 0 @ &
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# STD #
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£ $ ¥
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£ $ ¥
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27Phonebook
There is also an SMS text
messaging character map on page
38.
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Phonebook
Dial an entry
1. Press NAMES.
2. Scroll or to the name you want or use the keypad
to enter the first letter of the name, e.g. press
for names beginning with S.
times
four
3. Press to dial.
Edit name and number
1. Press NAMES then scroll or to the name you
want, then press
OK.
press
Edit Entry
2.
OPTIONS. Scroll to
screen is displayed. Press CLEAR to delete or
Edit Entry
and
use or to position the cursor. Use the keypad to
change the name. Press
3. Edit the number and press
SAVE.
SAVE. Display returns to the
list of names.
4. Press
and hold BACK to return to standby.
View details
1. Press NAMES then scroll or to the name you
want, then press
2. Scroll to
OPTIONS.
Show Details
and press OK.
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3. Displays shows the name, number and any call group or
ringtone you may have assigned to the entry.
4. Press
and hold BACK to return to standby.
Delete an entry
1. Press NAMES then scroll or to the name you
want, then press
2. Scroll to
3. Press
4. Press
YES to confirm or NO to cancel.
and hold BACK to return to standby.
OPTIONS.
Delete Entry
and press OK.
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Select ringtone
You can choose which ringer melody is played when you
receive a call from selected numbers in the phonebook.
1. Press
2. Scroll to
NAMES then scroll or to the name you
want, then press
OPTIONS.
Ringtone
and press OK. The Ringtone
screen is displayed and the current setting is highlighted.
3. Scroll or to the ringtone you want. A sample is
played. Press
OK. The display shows
Ringtone Saved
then returns to the phonebook list.
4. Press
and hold BACK to return to standby.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047
You can assign a specific ringtone
to a caller, but in order for it to
work you must subscribe to your
network’s Caller Display Service.
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Phonebook
You can assign a picture to a caller,
but in order for it to work you must
subscribe to your network’s Caller
Display Service.
You cannot assign a picture on the
base.
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Picture
You can select a picture to be displayed on a handset
screen when you receive a call from a number stored in
the phonebook.
1. Press
2. Scroll or to
NAMES then scroll or to the name you want,
then press
OPTIONS.
Picture
and press OK. The current
setting is highlighted.
3. Scroll or to the picture you want and press
The picture is displayed. Press BACK to return to the
picture list or press
USE to assign the picture to the entry
you have selected.
4. Press
and hold BACK to return to standby.
Copy entry
You can copy an entry to another BT Equinox handset
registered to your BT Equinox 1350 base.
1. Press
2. Scroll to
NAMES then scroll or to the name you want,
then press
OPTIONS.
Copy Entry
and press OK. The
Copy Entry
screen shows all registered handsets and the base.
3. Scroll to the handset you want to copy to, then
OK.
press
VIEW.
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