BT Corded Headset - Manual

5 In this guide BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Using options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Drafts folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Save to drafts . . . . . . . ...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 WARNING Do not place your BT Equinox1200 in the bathroom or otherhumid areas. Handset range The BT Equinox 1200 has a rangeof 300 metres outdoors when thereis a clear line of sight between thebase and handset. When there isno clear line of sight between ...

The red Charging light stays onwhile the handset is on the base,even when the batteries are fullycharged. Talk/Standby time Under ideal conditions, fully chargedhandset batteries should give up to 8 hours talktime or 80 hoursstandby on a single charge. Battery low warning The handset battery symbol ...

Range indicator The symbol on your handset display indicates when you are in range of the base. If the symbol flashes andyou hear a warning beep, you are out of range and willneed 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 ...

Ensure the charger is connected tothe mains at all times. Your BT Equinox 1200 is now ready for use. Additionally, if you have purchasedthe BT Equinox 1200 Twin 1. Connect the mains power adaptor to the charger and switch on. 2. Insert the batteries. 3. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours. Your...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 1 2 5 8 0 4 7 3 6 M NO DEF ABC JKL TUV GHI PQR S 9 W XYZ R Int S M S Di gital Clarity Getting to know your phone Power on/off Press and hold to switch handset on or off, page 16 . On-screen options Open the menu and select the options you require, page 1...

12 Getting to know your phone BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Base Page Press to page handset(s)registered to the base, page 19 . Charging ON = handset on base/charging. Power / In use ON = power on, line ready for use. FLASHING = incoming call/ line in use. SIM Card reader Remove and ...

13 Getting to know your phone BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 On hook Off hook Missed call alert. Check Calls list. You have new SMS messages. Battery status In range indicator (flashes when out of range). Alarm Ringer off. Keypad locked. Standby screen – These are where the handset ic...

Menu map 15 Getting to know your phone BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS • Write message • Inbox • Drafts • Outbox • Delete Messages • Templates • Settings Calls Lists • Received calls • Missed calls • Dialled calls • Delete calls list Personalise • Handset • Call Groups Base Setting...

Simple and easy. Switch handset on/off 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. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete. ...

Receiving calls Providing you have subscribed to your network’s CallerDisplay service, the caller’s number (and name if storedin 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 theh...

During a call you can open thephonebook by pressing Names and add, see details, delete or edit anentry in the phonebook. This can be useful with handsfreecalling. To use the phonebook, see page 23. Answer a call in handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press twice . The call comes through the handset l...

Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby withoutyour caller hearing you. 1. During the call, press SECRECY . Display shows Secrecy On . Your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press OFF to return to your caller. Paging You can use the button on the base to alert handset users that they are want...

You cannot make any calls,including 999 and 112 emergencycalls while the keypad is locked.Answer incoming calls by pressing as normal. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental diallingwhile carrying the handset around. 1. Press and hold until the screen shows Keypad Locked and the p...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 If you subscribe to your network’sCaller Display service, and wantthe names in your Phonebookdisplayed instead of the phonenumbers, you must store the fulltelephone number including thenational code. Your own directory, stored in a handset. Each Equinox ...

26 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 1. Press NAMES then scroll or to the name you want, then press OPTIONS . 2. Scroll to Picture and press OK . The Picture screen is displayed and the current setting is highlighted. 3. Scroll or to the picture you want and press VIEW. The picture is di...

28 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 2. Press NAMES then OPTIONS . 3. Scroll to Copy From SIM and press OK . The Copy From SIM screen is displayed. 4. Enter the SIM card PIN code if requested and press OK . During copying, the screen shows the name of eachentry as it is copied. When fini...

Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Equinox 1200.The SMS Service is provided by BT. Your BT Equinox 1200 can send and receive messages toany mobile phone from participating mobile networksand compatible landline telephones in the UK. The fixed line SMS service is provided under BT’s termsand c...

Cost of the fixed line service There is no subscription charge (other than thesubscription to Caller Display). Visit the BT.com website(www.bt.com) to find out how much it costs to send atext message (depends upon your call package). Using SMS With SMS (Short Message Services) you can send andreceiv...

FasTxT predictive text FasTxT lets you write messages more quickly. To switch between upper and lower case letters, press INT . For example, to write Hello: 1. Press then to display H . 2. Now press . FasTxT predicts the next letter will be E . 3. Press to complete the word Hello. 4. Press to enter ...

Writing tips Use , , or to move the cursor. If you make a mistake or want to delete text press CLEAR . To read through your message if it is too long to fit onone screen, scroll or . 32 SMS text messaging BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Deleting text When writing, press CLEAR . When re...

Using options While writing press OPTIONS to access the following options: Send To – press OK . Enter the number when prompted or press SEARCH to open the phonebook. You can send a message to an individual entry. Save – scroll to Save then press OK to save the message for sending later. Insert Symbo...

Drafts folder Save to Drafts If you want to send your message later, you can save it in the Drafts folder. 1. When writing a message, select OPTIONS then scroll to SAVE and press OK . Your message is saved in the Drafts folder. Send from Drafts 1. From the standby screen, press SMS then OK to open t...

If forwarding a message to another person, you can editthe message before finally sending it. 1. From the standby screen, press MENU then OK . Press OK again to open the SMS menu. Scroll down to Outbox and press OK . 2. Scroll or to select the message you want then press READ . You can now open the ...

Changing templates To insert a template, see Using options, page 33 . 1. From the standby screen, press SMS to open the SMS menu. Scroll down to Templates and press OK . 2. Scroll to the template you want and press OK . 3. Edit Template is highlighted. Press OK . Use CLEAR to delete characters or , ...

Receiving and reading text messages When you receive a message it is stored automatically inthe Inbox. The screen alerts you to a new message then displays thenew message icon along with the number of newmessages in your Inbox. On the base, the New SMS lightcomes on. You can also set an audible aler...

Reply – press OK to send a reply. Forward – scroll to Forward then press OK to forward the message to another number. Enter thenumber when prompted or press SEARCH to open the phonebook. You can send a message to an individualentry. Delete - scroll to Delete then press OK to delete the message. Use ...

6. Scroll or to set the alert On or Off and press OK to confirm the setting. 7. Press and hold BACK to return to standby. User areas You can receive text messages into a user area ormailbox. The default user area setting is 9. All handsets can see the default User Area. You can setyour own private u...

42 SMS text messaging BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 PIN protected If you have protected your textmessages with a security PIN youwill have to enter the PIN eachtime you open your Inbox to readyour messages 3. Enter a 4-digit password and press OK . Enter the password again to confirm...

43 SMS text messaging BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Keep track of your PIN You can keep record of the currentsecurity PIN in the space providedat the back of this guide. If you enter a PIN incorrectly threetimes, the screen returns to standby. 2. If necessary, scroll to Add User and ...

Helping you manage your calls. Caller Display If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can seewho is calling you on your handset display, as well as thetime and date of their call. If you have stored a name to go with the number in yourhandset phonebook, the name will be displayed as well. P...

An ✱ next to a number in the Calls list indicates a new caller. You can display, scroll through anddial numbers in the Calls lists andcopy them into the phonebook. If a call is received when the Callslist is full, the oldest entry will bereplaced with details of the newcaller. You can view, dial, de...

Call Diversion is a chargeableservice. Check with your networkprovider for details. For BT, call 0800 800 150. Save Number – to store the number in the phonebook. Press to select the option you want then press OK . Or press BACK to return to the previous screen. Delete Calls lists 1. Press MENU the ...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 It’s your phone, make it work the way you want. The Personalise menu lets you set a number ofpreferences for each handset and for any Call Groups you have set. Ringtone Choose from 10 ringer melodies 1-8 polyphonic, 9-10 standard. Set different melodies ...

52 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Ringer volume There are five handset ringer volume levels and off. If youselect off, calls will still ring at the base and your handsetscreen will indicate incoming calls. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Personalise and press OK . Press OK again to open ...

53 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Language Choose the display language – English, Français orDeutsch. 1. From the standby screen, press MENU then scroll to Personalise and press OK . Press OK again to open the Handset list. 2. Press to highlight Language and press OK . Press or to hig...

54 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Menu colour You can select Blue , Green or Pink . 1. Press MENU then scroll to Personalise and press OK . Press OK again to open the Handset list. 2. Scroll to Menu Colour , then press OK . 3. Scroll or to highlight the colour you want and press Save ...

55 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby. Key beep Each time you press a button the handset beeps. You can switch these beeps on or off. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Personalise and press OK . Press OK again to open the Handset list. 2. Scroll to K...

56 Personalise the handset BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Call groups Create a call group by combining a list of entries storedin the phonebook. For example, Friends, Family and Work.You can then set a ringtone and picture for each group tohelp you identify the type of call. You can c...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 What’s your fancy? Ringtone Choose from 5 standard ringer melodies. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Base Settings and press OK . 2. Press OK select Base Ringtone . Scroll or to select the ringtone you want. As you highlight each option, youhear a quick samp...

59 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Handset priority Normally, if you have more than one handset registeredto your base, they all ring at the same time. However, youcan set one of them to ring before the others, so that callscan always be answered at one handset first. 1. Press MENU the...

60 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 System PIN The System PIN is used for registering and deregisteringhandsets and some other optional settings. The defaultSystem PIN is 0000. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Base Settings and press OK . Press to highlight System PIN then press OK . 2. Ent...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Use your phone as an alarm clock. Set the date and time and use your BT Equinox 1200 togive you a reminder alarm. You can have a different alarm setting for each handsetregistered to your base. The alarm rings only at thehandset, not at the base or any o...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 It’s time for fun. Your BT Equinox 1200 comes with 3 games. Rabbit Runner Dodge the traffic to collect carrots. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Games and press OK . 2. Press OK to select Rabbit Runner . Press START to display the game menu which includes in...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 You can create phonebook entriesand adjust some handset settingssuch as ringer melody and volumeon an unregistered handset or outof range handset. IMPORTANT Before registration, make sure thehandset batteries are fully chargedand that you are close to th...

66 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 5. At the base: press and hold until you hear the base beep. The handset screen will show the base ID number.Press OK to confirm. The handset screen then shows Handset Registered . The handset reverts to standby and is given the first available handse...

68 Section BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Help Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge morequickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. For spare 2 x AAA rechargeable NiMH batter...

72 Help BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the FaultManagement Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and waitto speak to a customer...

73 Help BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 BT Equinox Helpline 0870 605 8047 Call the dedicated BT Equinox Helpline: if you are having difficulties using your BT Equinox 1200 or Twinif you need replacement batteries or mains power lead Lines open 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Turns off t...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Important This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone call when the powerfails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone netw...

75 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expertbefore using this product. Your product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets,clock/alarms and computers if placed too close. It is re...

76 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 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. Werecommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord from the base for theduration ...

78 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Technical information How many telephones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is usedto calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line.Your BT Equinox 1200 has ...

79 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Access code and entering a pause If you are connecting your BT Equinox 1200 to a switchboard/PBX you may need to prefixstored numbers with an access code (e.g. 9) in order to get an outside line. So that theswitchboard has time to pick up an outside l...

80 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 General information BT accessories and replacement items For a full range of accessories andreplacement items for BT productsplease call 0870 240 5522, or visit: Enter your BT Equinox 1200 basePIN here: [ / / / ] (see page 60 for more information) Ent...

BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publicationare subject to availability and may be modified from time to time.Services and equipment are provided subject to BritishTelecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions o...