BT DECOR 210 User Manual

At a glance

Liquid Crystal Display

Displays dialled numbers and

numbers stored in the memor y.

Also displays call timer, and other

visible information.

One-Touch memory buttons

(M1,M2,M3)

Allows you to store and dial up to

three numbers at the touch of a

button. If pressed when handset

is down these are dialled

automatically using handsfree.

Secrecy/Music on hold button

Press to talk to someone in the

same room without your caller

hearing you. When pressed music

will be played to both you and

your caller.

Handsfree button

Allows you to hold a conversation

over the loudspeaker without

lifting the handset.

Volume button

Use to adjust the volume during

handsfree operation.

BT Decor 210

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Handsfree

Safety information

General

Simply clean your BT Decor 210
with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an

Quickdial button

Allows you to dial the 10 numbers
stored in the Quickdial memor y
at the touch of two buttons.

Also used as a dial button when
using preparator y dialling.

Call indicator light

Flashes to indicate an incoming
call. Also flashes when storing
numbers and setting the ringer.

Store button

Use to store numbers in the
memory and to change the ringer

Quickdial

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Store

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and pitch volume.

Recall button

For use with a switchboard/PBX
and BT Calling Features.
Please contact your switchboard
supplier for more information.
For more information on BT’s
Calling Features, please call
Freefone 0800 800152.

antistatic wipe. Never use household
polish as this may damage the
product. Never use a dr y cloth as
this may cause static shock.

Do not open the BT Decor 210.
This could expose you to high
voltages or other risks.

Environmental

Do not expose to direct sunlight.

We recommend that you do not

Setting up

Plan the location of
your BT Decor 210.

Situate your BT Decor 210 close
enough to a phone socket so
that the line cord will reach.

You can wall-mount your
product, see back page.

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 its 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.

Plug your BT Decor 210
into the telephone
socket.

Your BT Decor 210 is now
ready for use.

Call timer

Your BT Decor 210
automatically times the
duration of all outgoing
external calls. The display will
show to indicate that
call timer is on. The call
duration will be shown both
during the call and for a few
seconds after it is completed.

To receive a call

When the telephone rings the
call indicator light will also
flash to indicate that there is
an incoming call. Simply pick
up the handset.

To redial the last
number called

Lift the handset.
Press the REDIAL button.
The last number called is

displayed and then dialled.
A redial number can be no

longer than 32 digits.
You can also press the REDIAL

button when the handset is
down to check the number first.

If it is correct, press the

Redial

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Redial/Pause button

Redials the last number called.
Also, press to enter a pause when
storing a number.

Handset hook

Keeps the handset in place when
the BT Decor 210 is wall
mounted. See pages 9 & 10 for

more information.

Revolve the handset catch on the
base unit. The handset will now
be able to rest on the hook when
wall-mounted.

Using the telephone

Making and ending
calls

To make a call

Lift the handset and wait for
the dial tone.

The icon will be shown on
the display to indicate that the
phone is in use.

Dial the telephone number.

Or

Preparatory dialling

Dial the telephone number
without lifting the handset.

It is shown on the display but
will not be dialled. If you have
entered the number incorrectly
press the HANDSFREE button
or lift the handset to clear the
number.

If the number is correct,
press the QUICKDIAL button.
Your BT Decor 210 will
automatically dial the number
using handsfree. The call can
now be taken using handsfree
or you can use the handset.

To end a call

Replace the handset.

QUICKDIAL button. The
number will be dialled
automatically using handsfree.

Note

If the telephone has been
unplugged the last number dialled
will not be saved.

Secrecy/Music on hold

When on a call you can talk to
someone in the same room,
without your caller hearing.

To switch secrecy
on and off

During a call press and release
the SECRECY button.

Your caller will be put on hold
and both you and the caller
will hear music. You can now
talk to someone in the room
without your caller hearing
you. The display will flash
SECRECY to confirm secrecy
is on.

Press and release the
SECRECY button again to
return to your caller.

Note

When secrecy is in use, and
another telephone connected to
the same line is picked up, secrecy
is cancelled and the call will be
transferred to that telephone.

Handsfree talking

The handsfree feature allows
you to use the phone without
picking up the handset, giving
you more freedom when you
are speaking on the phone.
You can hear the caller’s voice
through the in-built speaker.

Important

Your BT Decor 210 is specially
designed to operate without the
need of a mains power supply.
It is therefore necessary to make
your first call via the handset.
This call should last at least
1 minute. Subsequent calls can
now be made using the handset
or handsfree feature.

To make a handsfree call

Press the HANDSFREE
button.

The handsfree light will come
on and you will hear the dial
tone. The display will also
show the volume level.

Dial the telephone number.
You can now talk to your caller

through the microphone, or
pick up the handset to speak
to your caller privately.

To receive a call in
handsfree mode

Press the HANDSFREE button
when the phone rings.

Note

You can swap between using the
handset and handsfree during a
call.

If using the handset, press the
HANDSFREE button and replace
the handset.

If using handsfree, lift the handset
to talk privately.

To change the volume
on a handsfree call

You can adjust the speaker
volume when you are on a
handsfree call.

Note

You can only change the volume
of a call when using handsfree.

Press the VOLUME button.
The volume level will be
shown on the display .

There are 5 levels to choose
from. It is pre-set to the
mid-range level. Press the
VOLUME button to move up
and down each level.

To adjust the
ringer volume

There are 3 ringer volume
settings to choose from:
HIGH, LOW or OFF.
The default setting is HIGH.

Lift the handset and press the
STORE button.

Press the

✱button.

The display will show: BELL

LEVEL HI

Press either, 1 for HIGH, 2
for LOW or 3 for OFF.

Press the STORE button.
Your selected setting will be
displayed.

You will hear a confirmation
tone and the display will show
SAVEd.

Replace the handset.
(If the ringer is set to OFF,

the call indicator light will still
flash to indicate someone is
calling you. The display will
show RINGER OFF when you
lift the handset or use
handsfree.)

To set the ringer pitch

The ringer pitch can be set to
HIGH or LOW. The default
setting is HIGH.

Lift the handset and press the
STORE button.

Press the

#

button.
The display will show BELL
Pitch HI.

Press either, 1 for HIGH or 2
for LOW.

Press the STORE button.
You will hear a confirmation

tone and the display will
show SAVEd.

Replace the handset.

One-Touch memories

You can store your three
most frequently used
telephone numbers in the
One-Touch memories (M1,
M2 or M3). Please note that
the number can be no longer
than 18 digits.

To store a one
touch number

Lift the handset.
Press the STORE button.

The display will show Loc-.
Press the memor y location

number, (M1,M2,M3), under
which you want to store the
number. The display will
show, e.g. Loc-dl if you want
to store in M1 location.

Enter the telephone number
you want to store, including
the area code if applicable.

Press the STORE button.
You will hear a confirmation

tone and the display will show
SAVEd. Replace the handset.

Note

Whilst storing a number in
the memory you can cancel
the operation by replacing the
handset on the cradle.

To dial a One-Touch
number

Lift the handset and wait for
the dial tone.

Press the memor y location
number, (M1,M2,M3), under
which the number is stored.

The number is displayed and
dialled automatically.

You can also dial a One-Touch
number when the handset is

down. Simply press the
memory location number
(M1,M2,M3).Your BT Decor
210 will automatically dial the
number using handsfree.

To insert a pause in
a memory number

Sometimes you may need to
enter a pause when storing a
number, e.g. with an
overseas number you may
need to enter a pause after
storing the international
code.

Press the REDIAL button in
the place where you want to
enter a pause.

When you dial the number
your BT Decor 210 will
automatically insert the
pause where you stored it.

Quickdial memories

You can store a further 10
telephone numbers in the
Quickdial memories. Please
note that the numbers can be
no longer than 18 digits long.

To store a number in
the Quickdial memory

Lift the handset.
Press the STORE button.
Enter the memor y location

number between 0 and 9,
under which you want to
store the number. The display
shows, e.g. Loc-8 if you want
to store in location 8.

Enter the telephone number
you want to store, including
the area code if applicable.

Press the STORE button.
You will hear a confirmation
tone and the display will show
SAVEd. Replace the handset.

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Note

There is a Quickdial memory
label included on the reverse
side of your handset and a
One-Touch memory label on
the base unit. You can use
these labels to keep a record of
which memory location
number you have used for each

telephone number.

To dial a number in
the Quickdial memory

Lift the handset and wait for
the dial tone.

Press the QUICKDIAL button.
Enter the memor y location

number between 0 and 9,
under which the number is
stored. The number is
displayed and dialled
automatically.

Note

You can mix manual and
memory dialling as required,
for example, you can dial the
area code 020 8304 from the
memory and then complete the

number manually.

To delete stored
numbers

Lift the handset.
Press the STORE button.
Enter the memor y location

number (0-9) or (M1,M2,M3)
under which you have stored
the number you wish to delete.

Press the STORE button. You
will hear a confirmation tone.

Replace the handset.
Alternatively, any existing

number stored in the
One-Touch or Quickdial
memories can be over written
by entering a new number
under the same memor y
location. Simply follow the
instructions under the storing
numbers sections previously
shown.

Note

If any error occurs in the
storing mode you will hear
three short beeps, then the
product will return to talk
mode.

If you unplug your BT Decor 210
the numbers stored in the
memory will be saved. However,
the last number redial memory
will be lost.

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General information

Guarantee

Your BT Decor 210 is
guaranteed for a period of
12 months from the date of
purchase.

Subject to the terms listed
below the guarantee will
provide for the repair of, or at
BT’s or its agent’s discretion
the option to replace the BT
Decor 210, or any component
thereof, which is identified as
faulty or below standard, or
fails as a result of inferior
workmanship or materials.
Products over 28 days old from
the date of purchase may be
replaced with a refurbished
or repaired product.

The conditions of this
guarantee are:

•The guarantee shall only
apply to defects that occur
within the 12 month
guarantee period.

•Proof of purchase is
provided.

•The equipment is retur ned
to the point of purchase.

•This guarantee does not
cover any faults or defects
caused by accidents, misuse,
fair wear and tear, neglect,
tampering with the
equipment, or any attempt
at adjustment or repair other
than by approved agents.

•This guarantee does not
affect your statutory rights.

Within the 12 month
guarantee period:

In the unlikely event of a
defect occurring, please return
the product, with the receipt,
to the place of purchase.

Outside of the 12 month
guarantee period:

If your product needs repair
after the guarantee period has
ended, the repair must meet
the approval requirements for
connection to the telephone
network. We recommend that
you contact BT’s approved
repair agent, TecLogic on
01672 564444 or a local
qualified repairer.

If you have to return
your BT Decor 210

Pack the unit securely,
preferably in the original
packaging. All parts must be
returned. We cannot take
responsibility for goods
damaged in transit.

BT Accessories and
Replacement Items

For a full range of
accessories and replacement
items for BT products please
call 0870 240 5522, or visit:

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Technical information

How many telephones can
you have?

All items of telephone
equipment have a Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN),
which is used to calculate the
number of items which may
be connected to any one
telephone line. Your
BT Decor 210 has a REN of 1.
A total REN of 4 is allowed, if
the total REN of 4 is
exceeded, the telephones may
not ring. With dif fer ent
telephone types there is no
guarantee of ringing, even
when the REN is less than 4.

R&TTE Directive

Hereby, Suncorp
Technologies Ltd, declares
that this BT Decor 210 is in
compliance with the essential
requirements and other
relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.

The Declaration of
Conformance for the
BT Decor 210 is published on
the website

http://www.suncorptech.com/bt

Switchboard
compatibility

This product is intended for
use within the UK for
connection to the public
telephone network and
compatible switchboards,
which support tone dialling
and time break recall. If in
doubt please consult your
ser vice provider.

Wall
mounting

1. Locate lugs and mount into
holes under base unit as
shown.

2. Swing mount down to clip
into top hole.

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3. Drill 2 holes, 25mm deep

using a 3mm drill, for the
screws using the template.
Ensure that you do not drill
into any hidden wiring or
pipes. Insert the wall plugs
provided and then inser t a
screw into each hole. Leave
2-3mm between the head of
the screw and the wall.

4. Position the pr oduct onto
the screws.

5. Drop down to secur e.

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This product is intended
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