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This equipment 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 registration to any base in the BT On-Air range. It may also be
registered to other GAP compatible bases, with possible limited availability of some features.
BT On-Air 2000 Classic
Digital Cordless Telephone
User
Guide
*YOU
MUST
SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR
NETWORK PROVIDER’S
CALLER DISPLAY OR CALL WAITING
SERVICES BEFORE THESE FEATURES WILL
WORK. A QUARTE
RLY FEE IS PAYABLE.

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At a glance
Handset
In Use
Shows that the handset is in use.
Handsfree
Indicates when handsfree mode
is active.
In range
Indicates that you are in range of
the base station.
Internal (Intercom) Call
Displayed during a call with
another handset (an internal call).
Green phone/Handsfree
To answer a call and switch the
power on.
When on a call, allows you to use
handsfree (if this is available with
the base you are using).
Also, press and hold to enter the
redial and Calls List.
OK button
To confirm settings.
Directory
Allows quick access to your
phonebook without having to go
via the menu.
Recall
For use with Switchboards and
Select Services.
Intercom
Enables internal calls and call
transfer between handsets.
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.
Silent mode
Displayed when the handset
ringer has been switched off.
Incoming calls will not cause the
handset to ring.
Display
External Call
Displayed during an external call.
Up/Down
Lets you move through the
options and lists and enter the
menu structure.
Clear/Secrecy
When accessing the Menu,
allows you to clear or return
to the previous menu.
Allows you to talk to someone
in the same room without your
caller being able to hear the
conversation.
Red phone
To end a call and turn the power off.
Keypad
Redial
Intercom
COK
A
B
2
1
G
K
J
H
I
5
4
Q
T
U
P
R
S
8
7
0
Recall
D
E
C
F
3
M
N
L
O
6
X
W
Y
V
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1 PHONE BK
(Directory)
11 NEW
12 EDIT
Page number
12
13 DELETE
13
13
2 CALLS 21 DELETE
22 TIME
(Please refer to your main On-Air user guide.)
4 ANSWER
(Only if registered to an On-Air 2250 or
2300 answering machine base.)
3 RING 31 MELODY
32 VOLUME
33 SILENT
34 BEEPS
14
14
15
15
5 SET 51 LANGUAGE
52 END CALL
15
15
6 BASE 61 REGISTER
62 PRIOR
63 PARAM
(Please refer to your main On-Air user guide.)
16
AUTO
CUSTOM
7
8
Important
If you make a mistake you can return to the previous menu by pressing the CLEAR button. If you keep
pressing the CLEAR button you will return to the idle screen.
Quick Guide to the
Menu Structure

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In this guide
At a glance 1
Quick Guide to menu structure 2
Introduction 4
Unpacking your handset 4
For your records 4
Safety information 4
Setting up 5
Registering your handset 7
Using additional handsets and bases 7
Registering Classic handsets 7
Registering your handset to a fax 9
Using the telephone 10
Making and ending calls 10
Call timer 10
Handsfree 10
Secrecy 11
Redial 11
Call Waiting 12
Name and number directory 12
Internal calls 14
Transferring calls 14
Handset settings 14
General information 17
Guarantee 17
Technical information 17
Switchboard compatibility 18
Recall 18
Switchboard external line access code 18
Index 20

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Introduction
For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required
so please keep your receipt.
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number
If anything is missing, please contact your place of
purchase immediately.
One BT On-Air charger.
One BT On-Air 2000 Classic handset.
One NiMH rechargeable battery pack and
battery compar tment cover.
One handset belt clip.
Three removable fascias.
Self adhesive label.
Unpacking your
BT On-Air 2000 Classic
For your records
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 872101.
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.
It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert be sought
before using this product in the vicinity of emergency/intensive
care medical equipment.
It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check
with a medical expert before using this product.
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 and charger 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.

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Empty
1
/
3
2
/
3
Full
Slide off the batter y cover and install the batter y.
Replace the battery cover.
2 Install the battery in the handset and
charge them 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.
Under ideal conditions the battery should give
about 10 hours talktime and 120 hours standby
when the batteries have been fully charged.
WARNING (cont)
Fully discharging the batteries at least once a week
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 the Helpline on 0870 240 4682.
Please note that your handset must be registered to
the base before use.
Situate your product close enough to the mains
power sockets so that the cables will reach.
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.
Setting up
1 Plug the power adaptor into the wall
socket and switch on
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.
When the battery has been charged for at least 16
hours the display will show the symbol; you can
then connect the telephone line cord to the base.
Plan the location

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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.
Helpline
If you are experiencing difficulty, please call the BT
On-Air Helpline on 0870 240 4682.
There are 3 removeable handset fascias to choose
from. Simply slide the fascias off and replace with
another.
3 Changing your handset fascias
Fit the belt clip onto the back of the handset.
4 Attach the belt clip
Slot