BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Welcome… to your BT Decor 1200 Corded Telephone ■ 50 Name and number Directory for storing all your contacts. ■ Handsfree operation for greater flexibility when on the phone. ■ The BT Answer (1571) button flashes to let you know when you have received new voice mail messages on your network’s answering service1 ■ Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone stores details of the last 10 calls in a Calls list.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages. ■ Hearing aid? The BT Decor 1200 is fitted with an inductive coupler so it is compatible with hearing aids. Got everything? ■ Section BT Decor 1200 telephone ■ Base plinth ■ 4 x AA Alkaline 1.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 4 In this guide Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Connecting the handset to the base . . .7 Removing the base plinth (optional) . . .7 Connecting to the telephone line . . . . .7 Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Store a directory entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 View/dial a directory entry . . . . . . .
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 In this guide Wall mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . .30 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 6 Getting started Location You need to place your BT Decor 1200 within 3 metres of a telephone socket so that the cable will reach. Your BT Decor 1200 can be wall mounted, see Wall mounting your phone, on page 27. Inserting the batteries Battery low warning When the batteries are low and in need of replacing the display will show Low Battery. When the batteries are dead, the display will be blank.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Getting started Connecting the handset to the base Turn the phone over and connect the curly handset cord into the socket marked with the symbol. Turn the phone back over and position the handset on the receiver. Removing the base plinth (optional) Your BT Decor 1200 will come with the base plinth already attached. If you want to use your BT Decor 1200 on a flat surface such as a table or desk then we advise you to leave the plinth attached.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 8 Getting to know your phone Corded telephone Calls light Red calls light flashes to indicate an incoming call. In standby, it flashes to indicate you have new calls in the Calls list. 2 Line Display When in standby, displays the time and date. Redial/Up button Press to access the last number dialled. Use to move through the menu, directory and Calls list. Handset Catch Turn the catch to use your phone in a wall-mounted position.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Using your phone Making and ending calls 9 If your BT Decor 1200 finds an exact match in the Directory for the number you dialled, the name of the person you are calling will be displayed instead of ‘Call’. Make a call 1. Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone. 2. Dial the telephone number. The number is displayed. During the call, the duration of the call will be displayed.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 10 Using your phone End a call Replace the handset or press the Handsfree button. Receive a call See page 21 for more information on Caller Display. When you receive a call, the telephone rings and the red calls light flashes. The display will show Incoming call or if you have subscribed to a Caller Display service the caller’s name will be displayed if there is a match with a directory entry.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Using your phone Switch to handsfree during a call During a call: 1. Press Handsfree . The green Handsfree light illuminates. Place the handset back on the cradle. Continue your conversation in handsfree mode. To switch back to using the handset at any time during the call, simply lift the handset. Adjusting the handsfree volume There are 5 volume levels to choose from. The default setting is level 3. Press to increase the volume or the volume.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 12 Using your phone The is on. button will illuminate red to show that secrecy Your caller will be put on hold. You can now talk to someone in the room without your caller hearing you. 2. Press and release the button again to return to your caller. The red secrecy light will go out. Redial If an exact match is found in the Directory, the caller’s name will be displayed instead of the number. To exit to standby without dialling the number, press .
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Using your phone using the keypad. When you are happy with the number, press . 5. Entry Saved is displayed. 6. Press to return to standby. Delete the redial number 1. Press Redial . The last number called is displayed. Calls 2. Press . Save Number is displayed. Menu Redial 3. Press Calls to display Delete Number and press 4. Number Deleted is displayed. Press standby. . to return to Dial mode There are 3 dial mode settings.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 14 Directory Numbers stored without a name will be displayed before alphabetical entries. Press and hold to exit the directory and return to standby at any time. Directory full If you try to store a new entry and the directory is full, Directory Full will be displayed. You will need to delete entries before you can add new ones, see page 16. You can store 50 names and telephone numbers in your BT Decor 1200’s directory.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Directory View/dial a directory entry Redial 1. Press , then entry you want. Redial or Calls to scroll to the directory Calls Or, to search alphabetically: Enter the first letter of the name you want e.g. for Emma, press twice to display names beginning with E, then scroll using or to the name you want. Redial Calls Redial Calls 2. Press or Handsfree or lift the handset to dial the displayed entry. Or Press to return to standby.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 16 Directory Redial 6. Edit the number using the or buttons to move the cursor through the number, the button to delete incorrect digits and the keypad to enter new digits. When the number is correct press . Calls Redial Calls 7. Entry Saved is displayed. Press standby. to return to Delete a directory entry 1. Press . The first alphabetical entry will be displayed. Redial 2. Press want. 3.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Directory Delete the entire directory 1. Press . The first alphabetical entry will be displayed. Redial 2. Press or you want. Redial Calls to scroll to any of the directory entry Calls 3. Press Menu , Add New Entry is displayed. Redial 4. Press Calls to display Delete All and press 5. Are You Sure? is displayed, press 6. All Deleted is displayed. 7. Press to return to standby. . to confirm.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 18 Settings menu The default setting is High. If the ringer is set to OFF, the call light will still flash to indicate when someone is calling you. Ringer volume There are 3 volume settings to choose from: High, Low or Ringer Off. If Ringer Off is selected, when in standby, the display will show Ringer Off. 1. Press Menu . Ringer Volume is displayed, press select. to Redial 2. The current volume setting is displayed.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Settings menu Time and date You will need to set the correct time and date so they can be displayed correctly on the display. If you subscribe to a Caller Display service, the time and date will be set automatically on receipt of your first incoming call. Your BT Decor 1200 uses the 24 hour clock. 1. Press Menu The default time setting is 12.01. The default date setting is 01/01. . Ringer Volume is displayed. Redial 2.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 20 Settings menu The default setting is Level 4. Display contrast There are several display contrast levels to choose from. 1. Press Menu . Ringer Volume is displayed. Redial 2. Press select. Calls to display Display Contrast, press to Redial 3. Press or to select the contrast level you want and press to confirm. Saved is displayed. Calls Redial Calls 4. Press to return to standby.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Caller Display If you subscribe to a Caller Display service, your BT Decor 1200’s display shows who is calling (provided the number is not withheld, unavailable or is an international call). If you have stored a name to go with the number in the directory and an exact match is found, the name will be displayed instead. Calls list The Calls list contains the telephone numbers of the last 10 received calls.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 22 Caller Display To exit the Calls list and return to standby at any time, press . View the Calls list Redial 1. Press to go straight to the Calls list and view the new calls. The Calls light stops flashing. The details for the most recent call are displayed. The date and time the call was received are displayed together with the caller’s number. New will be displayed if the call is a new unanswered call.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Caller Display Copy a number to the directory You can add a Calls list number to your directory as a new entry. Redial 1. Press Calls to view the Calls list. For help with entering names, see page 14. Redial 2. Scroll Redial or Calls to the entry you want. Calls 3. Press Menu . Save Number is displayed, press . 4. Enter Name is displayed. Enter a name using the keypad and press . 5. Edit Number is displayed.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 24 Caller Display Delete the entire Calls list Redial 1. Press Calls to view the Calls list. Redial 2. Scroll Redial or Calls to display any entry. Redial Calls 3. Press . Save Number is displayed, scroll . display Delete All and press Menu 4. Delete All Are You Sure? is displayed. Press confirm. 5. Calls List Deleted is displayed. Press to standby.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 1571 Voice mail indication If you have subscribed to BT Answer 1571 or Call Minder, your BT Decor 1200 will indicate when you have received a voice message by the flashing messages light. BT Answer 1571 and Call Minder are invisible answer machines located at your local exchange which will take messages when you are out, engaged on another call or on the Internet.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 26 1571 Voice mail indication The message waiting indicator is activated by a stuttered dial tone which you can hear when you pick up your phone. BT Calling Features, such as Call Diversion and Call Barring use a stuttered dial tone so therefore will cause the message waiting indicator to flash even if no messages have been left. IMPORTANT After an incoming call, or after lifting the handset, your BT Decor 1200 will check the line for any messages.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 Wall mounting 27 1. Revolve the handset catch to keep the handset in place when wall mounted. Decor 1100 BT Decor 1100 1 2 BT Decor 1100 2 3 1 2 3 M1 M1 2. Remove the base plinth by turning the plinth lock switch M2 M2 on the M3underside of the phone to the M3 ‘unlock’ position M4 M4 and unclip. 3. 4. BT Dec M5 M5 M6 Drill 2M6 holes with a 5mm drill for the screws provided, M7 M7 usingM8 the template on the back page.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 28 Help Phone does not ring ■ Check that the telephone line cord is correctly connected. ■ Check that the Ringer is not set to ‘Off’, see page 18. Your caller cannot hear you ■ Is the red Secrecy light on? If so, secrecy is switched on. Press the to your caller again. button to speak 1571 button does not work ■ You must subscribe to BT‘s Call Minder or 1571 Service for the 1571 button to work. See page 25.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 General information Safety information ■ Only use the telephone line cord supplied with your BT Decor 1200, otherwise your telephone may not work correctly. ■ Use only the recommended battery type (4 x AA alkaline). ■ Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. ■ Do not open the telephone (except to replace the batteries).
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 30 General information Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 General information Guarantee Your BT Decor 1200 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 1200, or any component thereof, which is identified as faulty or below standard, or fails as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 32 General information 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, Helpdesk Solutions on 08702 405029 or a local qualified repairer. If you have to return your BT Decor 1200: Pack the unit securely, preferably in the original packaging.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 General information 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 1200 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.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.
BT Decor 1200 – Issue 1 – Edition 3 – 22.11.05 – 6899 73mm Wall mounting template Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2005.
