BT STUDIO 2300 User Manual
User Guide
BT STUDIO 2300
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Welcome…
to your BT Studio 2300 digital
cordless colour screen telephone
SMS text messaging. Send and receive texts.
Large, easy to read colour screen.
150 Name and number phonebook.
Use Caller Display to see who is calling and keep track of
unanswered calls. (Requires subscription to a Caller
Display service.)
Register up to 5 handsets to a base without the need for
additional wiring.
Easy settings for Call Diversion, Call Waiting and
Reminder Call.
Assign ringtones to entries in the phonebook.
Range of up to 300 metres outside and up to 50 metres
indoors (in ideal conditions).
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047
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 Studio 2300, 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 Studio 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 Studio 2300 base
BT Studio 2300 handset
2 x NiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
Battery compartment
cover
Mains power adaptor
Telephone line cord
In addition
If you have purchased a
BT Studio 2300 multiple
pack, you will have the
following for each
additional handset:
BT Studio 2300 handset
BT Studio 2300 charger
2 x NiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
Battery compartment
cover
Mains power adaptor
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In this guide
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
BT Studio multiple pack . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Getting to know your phone . . . . . . .11
Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Switch handset on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Call timer
End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Earpiece/handsfree volume . . . . . . . . .17
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Call another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3-Way call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Transfer a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Caller on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Add entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Edit name and number . . . . . . . . . . . .23
View details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Delete an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SMS text messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
To subscribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Cost of the fixed line service . . . . . . . .26
Using SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Write an SMS text message . . . . . . . . .26
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Using options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Receiving and reading text messages . .30
Open Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Open Inbox from standby screen . . . . .32
SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .32
To change the SMS Service Centre
phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Set SMS text alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
User areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Set personal user area . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Send text message from a user area . .35
Delete user area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Default SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
BT Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Calls lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Missed calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Delete Calls Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Call Diversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Reminder call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Edit number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Handset settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Handset ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Menu colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . .45
Base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Default base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Set alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Alarm tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Switch alarm off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Set time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Additional handsets and bases . . . . . .51
Register a new BT Studio handset . . . .51
Register handset with an
additional base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Select base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
De-register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Replacing handset batteries . . . . . . . . .54
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Returning your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
How many telephones
can you have? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .64
Access code and entering a pause . . . .65
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . . .66
R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Accessories and replacement items . . .66
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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Getting started
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Location
You need to place your BT Studio 2300 within 2 metres
of 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 Studio 2300 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 power adaptor and telephone cable into the
back of the base.
2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and
switch the power on. When connected correctly, the
green Power light on the base comes on.
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WARNING
Do not place your BT Studio 2300
in the bathroom or other humid
areas.
Handset range
The BT Studio 2300 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
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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 8 hours talktime or 80 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 AAA NiMH batteries.
Battery performance
When batteries are fully charged
the display shows 3 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.
3. Install the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied.
Then slide the battery compartment cover into place.
4. 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.
5. After 24 hours, plug the telephone line cord into the wall
socket and your BT Studio 2300 base.
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Range indicator
The symbol on your handset display indicates when
you are in range of the base. If the symbol flashes and
you hear a warning beep, you are out of range and will
need to move closer to the base. The display shows
Base
and the number of the base last used.
Set 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. You can also set the time
manually.
1. On the handset, press
and press OK. Scroll to
Menu. Scroll to
Set Date & Time
Time Settings
and press OK.
2. Enter the date, e.g. for 16th April. Press
OK.
3. Enter the time, e.g. for 9:30am.
OK.
Press
The time and date is saved.
4. Press
and hold Back to return to standby.
Your BT Studio 2300 is now ready for use.
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 Studio
Helpline
0870 605 8047.
Helpline
If you have any difficulties setting
up your BT Studio 2300, please
call the BT Studio Helpline on
0870 605 8047.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047
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Ensure the charger is connected to
the mains at all times.
Additionally, if you have purchased
a BT Studio 2300 multiple pack
On each charger:
1. Connect the power adaptor to the charger and switch on.
On each additional handset:
2. Insert the batteries.
3. Charge the handset for at least 24 hours.
Your BT Studio 2300 additional handset(s) comes
pre-registered to the base as Handset 2, Handset 3,
Handset 4 etc and this is shown on the display.
Your BT Studio 2300 multiple pack is now ready
for use.
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Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons
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Opens the redial list, page 18.
Allows you to scroll through entries.
Also increases the volume.
On-screen options
Open the menu and select the
options you require, page 14.
Talk/Handsfree
Press to make calls, page 16.
Press twice to make a call in
handsfree mode, page 17.
Calls list/Scroll
Opens the Calls list and lets you
scroll through the entries, page 37.
For use with a switchboard, page
64-65 and BT Calling Features,
page 37.
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Redial
On-screen options
Open the menu and select the
options you require, page 14.
End call/Cancel/Power on & off
Press to end a call, page 16.
Go back one level/exit the menu,
page 14.
Press and hold to switch handset
on or off, page 16.
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Press and hold to switch the
keylock on, page 19.
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Lets you make calls between
handsets registered to the base,
page 19.
Also used to switch between upper
and lower case characters.
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handset(s), page 19.
Also used when
registering handsets,
page 51.
Charging indicator
On = Handset charging
Power/In use indicator
On = Power on
Flashes = During a call
When the phone rings
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When registering handsets
Handset display icons
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Current time,
page 50.
The phone is not in use.
Handset idle
Handset identity
The number of the
handset is displayed at
all times. You can
change the name on
the handsets, e.g.
Michael, Kitchen,
Office etc.,
New Missed Calls*
You have new (unread)
entries in the Missed
* For this feature to work you must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee may be payable.
page 44.
Calls list, page 37.
Menu option
Press the button
below to open the
main menu, page 14.
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Alarm set,
page 49.
Text message
You have a new SMS
text message, page 25.
Battery status.
Range indicator
Flashes when out
of range.
Handset ringer off
page 43.
Keypad locked
page 19.
Names option
Press the button
below to open the
phonebook, page 22.
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Navigating the menu
Your BT Studio 2300 has a 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
Menu to view the menu options. Pressing will scroll
through the menu options, press
OK to select the menu
option you wish to configure.
For example to change the handset ringer volume:
1. Press
2. Scroll to
Menu then scroll to
Ring Volume
then press OK.
Handset
and 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.
Exit or go back one level in the menu
To go back to the previous level in the menu, press Back.
To cancel and return to standby at any time, press
Back.
hold
and
If no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the handset
returns to standby automatically.
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Menu map These are the options under each menu heading.
SMS (page 25) • Write Message • Inbox • Outbox • Delete Messages • Settings
Calls lists (page 37) • Received calls • Missed calls • Dialled calls • Delete Calls List
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Handset (page 43) • Ringtone • Ring Volume • Handset Name • Language
Base settings (page 46) • Base Ringtone • Base Volume • Handset Priority
Time settings (page 49) • Alarm • Set Date & Time
Calling Features (page 37) • BT 1471 • Call Diversion On • Call Diversion Off
Registration (page 51) • Register Handset • Select Base • De-register
Names menu (page 22) • Names • Options Add Entry • Show Details
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• Menu Colour • Auto Talk • PABX Access Code
• Recall Mode • System PIN
• Call Diversion Check • Call Waiting On • Call Waiting Off
• Call Waiting Check • Reminder Call Set • Reminder Call
Cancel • Reminder Call Check • Edit Number
• Delete Entry • Edit Entry • Ringtone • Delete all Phonebook
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Using the phone
Simple and easy.
Switch handset on/off
1. Press and hold to switch the handset off.
2. Press
handset back on.
Make a call
1. Press then dial the number you want.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press
Clear to delete. Press Press to dial.
Call timer
1. The display shows the duration of all external calls.
After you hang up, the total call time is shown briefly.
End a call
1. Press Press or place the handset back on the base.
again or place it in the base to switch the
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Receiving calls
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Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller
Display service, the caller’s number (and name if stored
in the phone book) is displayed.
1. Press or if the handset is on the base, simply lift
it up and speak.
Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the
handset. It also enables other people in the room listen
to both sides of your conversation.
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You can switch to handsfree at any
time during a call. Just press .
Make a handsfree call
1. Press twice. 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.
Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume
1. During a handsfree call, press or to select volume
1-5.
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When in ‘handsfree’, the display
shows the icon.
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Answer a call in handsfree
When the phone rings:
1. Press
twice. The call comes through the handset
loudspeaker. If you want to switch the call to the
earpiece, press .
Redial
You can redial up to 20 of the last numbers called.
If you have stored a name in the phonebook to go with
the number, the name will be displayed as well as the
number, see phonebook,
page 22.
Redial a number from the list
1. Press to enter the redial list. Scroll or until the
number you want is displayed.
2. Press to dial the number.
Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without
your caller hearing you.
1. During the call, press
On
. Your caller cannot hear you.
Secrecy. Display shows
Secrecy
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2. Press OFF to return to your caller.
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Paging
You can use the button on the base to alert handset
users that they are wanted or locate a missing handset.
1. Press on the base. The handset(s) ring. Display
Paging
shows
2. Press to stop the handsets ringing
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or press any
button on the handset.
Keypad lock
You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling
while carrying the handset around.
1. Press
Locked
2. Press
and hold until the screen shows
and the symbol appears.
Unlock
then YES to use the keypad again.
Keypad
Internal calls
If you have two or more handsets registered to your
base, you can make internal calls. Two handsets can be
Paging calls cannot be answered
by a handset.
You cannot make any calls,
including 999 and 112 emergency
calls while the keypad is locked.
Answer incoming calls by pressing
as normal.
The icon is displayed while the
keypad is locked.
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holding an internal call while a third is making an
external call.
Call another handset
1. Press then the handset number you want (1-5).
2. To end the call press or replace the handset back on
the base.
3-Way call
You can put an external caller on hold, talk to another
handset user, then hold a call between all three.
1. During an external call, press your caller is put on
hold. Enter the handset number you want (1-5).
2. When the other handset answers, press
and hold to
start the conference call.
If the other handset does not answer, press again to
speak to your external caller.
3. To end the call press Press or replace the handset
back on the base.
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Transfer a call
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You can transfer an external call to another handset.
During the call:
1. Press . Your caller is put on hold. Enter the handset
number you want (1-5).
2. When the other handset answers you can tell them
they have a call, then press . The external caller is
transferred.
If the other handset does not answer or you decide not to
transfer the call, press to talk to your caller again.
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
Talk Off
to
end the call.
21Using the phone
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