BT ON-AIR 2250 CLASSIC User Manual

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 connection to analogue public switched telephone networks

and private switchboards in the United Kingdom and Eire.

BT On-Air 2250 Classic

Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine

*YOU MUST

SUBSCRIBE TO

YOUR NETWORK

PROVIDER’S CALLER DISPLAY

AND CALL WAITING SERVICES

BEFORE THESE FEATURES WILL WORK.

A QUARTERLY FEE IS PAYABLE.

User

Guide

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At a glance

Handset

Handsfree

Indicates when handsfree mode is active.

In Use

Shows that the handset is in use.

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. Also, press and hold to enter the redial and calls list.

OK button

To confirm settings.

Directory

MESSAGES

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ANSW REC

ANSWER

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Quick Guide to the Menu Structure

Page number

1 PHONE BK

(Directory)

11 NEW

12 EDIT

13 DELETE

2 CALLS 21 DELETE

22 TIME

3 RING 31 MELODY

32 VOLUME

33 SILENT

34 BEEPS

5 SET 51 LANGUAGE

52 END CALL

6 BASE 61 REGIST

62 PRIOR

63 PARAM

AUTO

CUSTOM

Important

If you make a mistake you can return to the previous menu by pressing the C (clear) button. If you keep pressing the C (clear) button you will return to the idle screen.

4 ANSWER 41 PLAY

42 DELETE

43 RECORD

44 OFF

ANSWER

45 ON

MESSAGES

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In this guide

At a glance 1

Quick guide to the menu structure 2

Introduction 4

Unpacking your BT On-Air 2250 Classic 4 For your records 4 Safety information 4

Setting up 5

Plan the location 5

Using the telephone 8

Making and ending calls 8 Call timer 8 Handsfree 9 Secrecy 9 Redial 9 Caller Display 10 Calls list 10 Call Waiting 11 Name and number directory 11 Paging handsets 13 Internal calls 13 Transferring calls 13 Handset settings 14 Base settings 15

Using the answering machine 18

Answering machine modes 18 To record your outgoing message (OGM) 18 Switch on and off 22 Playing your messages 23 Answering machine operation

during message playback 24 Call screening 25 VIP 25

Remote access 27

Switch answering machine on

from another external telephone 28 Answering machine control functions 28

Using additional handsets and bases 29

Registering additional handsets 29 To de-register a handset from the base 31

General information 32

Guarantee 32 Technical information 32 Switchboard compatibility 33 Recall 33 Switchboard external line access code 34

Wall mounting 36

Index 39

Helpline

If you experience any difficulties using your On-Air 2250 Classic, please call the BT On-Air Helpline

on 0870 240 4682.

Note

There is a detailed Index at the back of this guide, please see page 39.

Introduction

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 15 for information on your System Code.

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

Unpacking your BT On-Air 2250 Classic

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

One BT On-Air 2250 base.

One BT On-Air 2000 Classic handset.

One power supply for base station.

One telephone line cord.

One NiMH rechargeable battery installed pack and battery compartment cover.

One handset belt clip.

Three removable handset fascias.

Self adhesive label.

Four rubber feet.

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 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 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.

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.

Setting up

Please note that your handset is already registered to the base station.

Situate your product 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.

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 36).

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.

Plan the location

1 Connect the power supply and

switch on.

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.

Important

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

PLINTH

WARNING

Do not connect the telephone line cord to the phone socket until your handset is fully charged. This will prevent the risk of the phone being answered before the battery is charged. Answering the phone before the battery is fully charged may prevent it from reaching its optimum capacity.

2 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.

Under ideal conditions the battery should give about 10 hours talk time and 120 hours standby when the batteries have been fully charged.

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.

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.

Empty

Full

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.

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.

Helpline

If you are experiencing difficulty, please call the BT On-Air Helpline on 0870 240 4682.

Plug the power adaptor into the wall socket and switch on. When the power is switched on, the button on your base will light up.

4 Changing your handset fascias

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

5 Attach the belt clip

3 Connect the telephone line cord

(after charging your handset)

Plug the line cord into the telephone wall socket.

Fit the belt clip onto the back of the handset.

To replace the handset battery

If you need to replace the handset battery, slide off the batter y cover. Remove the old battery by disconnecting the small plug inside the battery compar tment.

Connect the plug of the new battery.

Replace the battery cover.

Please pay attention not to damage the charging contacts on the handset.

Helpline

If you experience any difficulties setting up or using your BT On-Air 2250 Classic, please call the BT On-Air Helpline on 0870 240 4682.

Slot

First enter the number to be dialled. The number is shown in the display. (If you make a mistake press C to remove the incorrect digit).

If you have entered the number correctly, press the GREEN PHONE button to dial the number.

Preparatory dialling

Press the GREEN PHONE button. The display shows the symbol.

Dial the number.

Using the telephone

Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external calls. The handset display shows the call duration both during your call and for a few seconds after it is completed.

Press and hold the GREEN PHONE button until after the display check sequence has happened and only the battery icon is displayed.

If you release the button before this has happened the handset will remain switched off.

Press and hold the RED PHONE button to switch the handset off.

Making and ending calls

Call timer

To end a call

Press the RED PHONE button.

To switch the handset power on and off

To make an external call

To receive a call

Press the GREEN PHONE button to answer the call.

You can adjust the volume during a call.

Press the UP button to increase the volume.

Press the DOWN button to decrease the volume.

The display shows the current volume level.

To adjust the earpiece volume

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Press and hold the GREEN PHONE button.

The display will show

CALLS

and then the last number that was dialled or received.

Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to the number you require.

Press the GREEN PHONE button to dial the number.

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Redial

Your handset automatically saves up to 20 telephone numbers dialled and received into a Calls list.

Calls list

During a call, press the C button. C will now flash to show it is in

operation.

Press the C button again to resume your call.

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

COK

Secrecy

To switch secrecy on/off

Note

The symbol on your handset display indicates when you are in range of the base station. If the symbol disappears you are out of range and will need to move closer to the base station.

Note

To delete the Calls list, see page 11.

Note

When you end your call the handsfree volume will return to the default setting of volume level 2.

During a call you can switch to handsfree mode.

Whilst on a call press the GREEN PHONE button.

When handsfree is active you see the

symbol flashing

To switch handsfree off, press the GREEN PHONE button again.

To adjust the volume use the UP or DOWN button to increase or decrease the volume.

To use handsfree

Handsfree allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset.

Handsfree

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Helpline

If you experience any difficulties using your BT On-Air 2250 Classic, please call the BT On-Air Helpline on 0870 240 4682.

Press and hold the GREEN PHONE button. The display will show

CALLS

The most recently received or dialled number will be displayed.

Press the DOWN button to scroll backwards through the Calls list towards the older calls in the list.

Press the UP button to scroll for wards through the Calls list towards the most recent calls.

When the number you wish to call is displayed, press the GREEN PHONE button. The number will be dialled automatically.

Press the C button to exit.

▼

▲

To view and dial a number in the Calls list

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If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service you can see who is calling you on your handset display, (unless the number has been withheld).

Important

To use Caller Display or Call Waiting you must first subscribe to the service from your Network Provider. A quarterly fee is payable.

For more information on BT Select Services call BT free on 0800 800 150.

Important

The Caller Display Service will not operate when your base station is connected to a switchboard.

Whether you take a call or not, the caller’s details are stored in the Calls list. The Calls list holds the telephone numbers of the last 20 people who called you.

You can display, scroll through and dial numbers on the list.

Caller Display

When you receive a call the caller’s number will appear on the display. If the caller has withheld their number then

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will appear on the display. If for some reason the caller’s number is not available then will appear on the display.

The Calls list contains both the telephone numbers of the people who have called you and the telephone numbers that you have dialled. The Calls list holds 20 telephone numbers and they are stored in the order they were either received or dialled. If you have stored a name to

go with the number in your handset directory, the name will be displayed instead. If you receive more than one call from the same telephone number then it will only appear once in the list.

If a call is received when the Calls list is full, then the oldest entry will be deleted automatically.

If no number is received for a call then no entry will appear in the Calls list.

Calls list

Note

If you press the OK button when a number in the Calls list is displayed you will see the time and date of the call.

COK

If an incoming call arrives while you are already engaged on a telephone call, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds (this beep is not audible to the person you are speaking to).

Instead of the engaged tone, the second caller will hear an announcement to hold on as you are aware that there is a second call.

Call Waiting

You can answer the second call, without disconnecting your first caller, by pressing the RECALL button. The first caller will be put on hold.

When you have spoken to the second caller you can return to the first caller by pressing the RECALL button again.

You can switch back and forth between the two calls without disconnecting either if you wish.

If you wish to disconnect the first call press the RED PHONE button after speaking to the first caller.

The handset will then ring. Press the GREEN PHONE button again and continue with the second caller.

The second caller will only be charged for their call from the moment you answer and not while they are waiting for your initial contact.

To use Call Waiting

Press the DOWN button until

CALLS

displayed.

Press the OK button to confirm.

Press the DOWN button until

TIME

displayed.

Press the OK button to confirm.

The length of the last call will be shown on the display.

Press the C button twice to exit.

To view the length of the last call

Recall

You can store up to 50 of your most frequently used names and numbers.

50 Name and number directory

Press the DOWN button until

PHONE BK

is displayed.

Press the OK button to confirm.

To store a name and number in the directory

COK

▼

COK

Quick guide to directory settings menu

1 PHONE BK 11 NEW

12 EDIT 13 DELETE

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COK

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COK

To delete all numbers shown in the redial and calls list

Press the DOWN button until

CALLS

displayed.

Press the OK button. The display will show

DELETE

Press the OK button to confirm. The display will show

DONE

. All numbers in the redial and calls list have been deleted.

Press the C button twice to exit.

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COK

To edit directory numbers

Press the DOWN button until

PHONE BK

is displayed.

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to

EDIT

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the UP or DOWN button to find the entry you want to amend.

Press the OK button to confirm.

Use the C button to delete numbers or letters.

Edit the entry using the numbers/letters on the keypad.

Press the OK button to store the new entry.

The display will then show

DONE

Press the C button twice to exit.

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COK

To dial a number from the directory

Press the DIRECTORY button to enter the directory.

Use the UP or DOWN button to find the entry you want to dial.

To search alphabetically, press the relevant keypad number, for example to find TOM, press the 8 button and scroll through the entries under

Press the GREEN PHONE button to dial the number.