Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Welcome… to your BT Elements Digital Cordless Telephone • Digital call quality with a ‘Best in Class’ range of up to 1000 metres outdoors and up to 150 metres indoors. • Rugged design and sturdy composition makes your BT Elements phone ideal for outdoor use. With a splash and dust-proof finish and also featuring a handy torch. • Handsfree operation for greater flexibility when on the phone.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 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 in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Elements, please contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 4 In this guide Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Getting to know your phone Handset and charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Standby display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 In this guide Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Restore default settings without a PIN . . . .33 Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Date and time settings Set the date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Set the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Set the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Silence the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 6 In this guide General information Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . .68 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Returning your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Getting started Location Your BT Elements phone comes with a base which you will need to place within 2 metres of a mains power socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. The charger can then be located wherever you want in your house, provided it is within reach of a mains power socket. The handset can be charged using the charger. Make sure the base is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 8 Getting started WARNING Do not place your BT Elements base in the bathroom or other humid areas. Battery low warning If the symbol flashes in the display and you hear a warning beep every minute, you will need to recharge the handset before you can use it again. During charging, the will scroll in the display. symbol Battery performance To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Getting started Power adaptor cable Telephone line cord (DO NOT connect to the wall socket until the handset is fully charged) 3. At the charger: Plug the charger power cord into the charger and the mains power wall socket. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 24 hours. The red Charging light comes on. While the handset is charging, the symbol scrolls in the display, when the handset is fully charged the display shows the symbol. 4.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Getting started IMPORTANT Before you wall mount, please check that: • you are not drilling into any hidden wiring or plumbing 3 8 10 50 • the mains power adaptor will reach the plug socket BT are not responsible for any damage / injury caused while attempting to wall mount your phone. 2. Insert the wall plugs provided into the holes and then insert the 2 screws, one into each hole. Leave a gap between the head of the screw and the wall (approx 3mm).
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Getting to know your phone 11 Handset and charger Earpiece / receiver Display with orange backlight Backlight comes on when you receive a call or when any button is pressed. Secrecy / Clear / Back In talk mode, press to switch secrecy (mute) on/off, page 18. In entry mode, press to delete digits. In menu mode, press to move back to the previous screen or press and hold to exit and return to standby.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 12 Getting to know your phone Handset display icons – These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen EXT INT BT ELEMENTS Handset Displayed when the line is in use. EXT INT Ext Displayed when an external call is being received or in progress. Int Displayed when an internal call is being received or in progress. New Calls (Telephone)* Flashes to indicate new Calls list entries.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Getting to know your phone Standby display – When in standby, the display shows the handset name, handset number, the time and the range and battery icons. Time Shows the time in hours and minutes. Range Handset name Battery status HANDSET 1 Handset number Base Power / In use / Calls light / Message Indicator Illuminates when the power is connected.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Getting to know your phone Exit or go back one level in the menu Press to go back one level. Navigating the menus Press repeatedly to exit and return to standby. Your BT Elements has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: Menu 1. Press to open the main menu, then press or repeatedly to scroll to the menu option you want.
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Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 16 Using the phone Switch the handset power on/off When you make a call, the backlight on the handset display comes on and the In Use light on the base flashes. To switch off: 1. Press and hold until the display goes off. To switch on: 1. Press and hold back on. for 3 seconds and the display will come Make an external call Press to enter a pause in the dialling sequence. 1. Lift the handset and press displayed. .
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Using the phone Receive a call When you receive a call, the phone rings, the EXT symbol flashes, the keypad backlight comes on and the Calls light on the base flashes. Call is displayed and the EXT or INT symbol flashes to let you know if it is an external or internal call. 1. If your handset is on the charger and auto-answer is on: pick up the handset to answer the call.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 18 Using the phone Secrecy (mute) During a call, you can mute the microphone and talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing. Secrecy 1. Press . Mute is displayed while the microphone is muted and your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press Secrecy again to resume your conversation with your caller. Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Using the phone Switch to handsfree during a call During a handsfree call, press or to change the volume. During a call: To switch handsfree off and return to the handset at any time, press . 1. Press Handsfree 2. Press Handsfree . The call is transferred to the loudspeaker. to end the call. Redial The last 10 telephone numbers called are saved to a redial list. You can then select any of the numbers to redial, delete or copy to the directory.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 20 Using the phone 3. Press press 4. Press , Delete? is displayed, press to cancel. Menu to confirm. Or to return to standby. Delete the entire redial list 1. Press . The last number called is displayed. 2. Press and hold confirm. Or press 3. Press , Delete All? is displayed, press to cancel. Menu to to exit and return to standby. Copy a redial list number to the phonebook 1. Press . The last number called is displayed. 2.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Using the phone 7. Press to exit and return to standby. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally while carrying it around. You can also lock the keypad using the handset settings menu, see page 29. To lock the keypad: 1. Press and hold symbol. for 3 seconds. The display shows the IMPORTANT If the keypad is locked you will NOT be able to dial the emergency numbers 999 and 112. To unlock the keypad: 1. Press any key.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 22 Using the phone To switch off: 1. Release Torch to switch the torch light off. Paging Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset. The paging ring will stop automatically after 30 seconds if no button is pressed and your handset will return to standby. You can alert a handset user that they are wanted or locate a missing handset. 1. Press on the base. All handsets registered to your BT Elements base will beep and display the INT symbol and . 2.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 23 4. Enter a name using the keypad and press Menu To enter a space press . 5. Enter a telephone number using the keypad and Menu press . 6. Use or to scroll through and hear a sample of Menu each melody. When you hear the melody you want, press to confirm. repeatedly to exit and return to standby. 7. Press to open the phonebook list. 2. Use or to scroll and find the entry you want or search alphabetically. 3.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 24 Using the phone To see the number before dialling, with the entry name displayed, press Menu . If the number has more than 12 Menu digits, press to view the remaining digits. To search alphabetically Press the relevant keypad button, e.g. for TOM, press then scroll or through the entries under T. . To return to standby To exit press from the main menu at any time, press .
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Handset menu 25 Keypad beeps Your BT Elements phone has a selection of beeps / warning tones which can be set to on, to alert you to certain situations: Key tones – where a beeps sounds every time a keypad button is pressed (to confirm the button press). If you switch key tones off, you will not hear any confirmation tones when altering settings. Low battery warning tone – a beep alerts you when the batteries are low and need recharging.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 26 Handset menu Handset ringer volume The handset has 6 ringer volume settings: Off and 1–5 where, 1=low and 5=high. 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. 2. Press Menu . or 3. Press or until Handset is displayed, then press Ring Vol and press You will hear a sample ring for all settings (except Off). 4. Press press Menu 5. Press to select either Int Ring Vol or Ext . Menu or to highlight the volume you require and to confirm.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Handset menu 5. Press repeatedly to exit and return to standby. Handset name You can give your handset a name to personalise it if you are using more than one handset. The maximum number of characters is 10. 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. 2. Press Menu . or until Handset is displayed, then press 3. Press Menu . or to display Handset Name and press 4. The existing handset name is displayed, followed by a flashing cursor.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 28 Handset menu 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. 2. Press Menu . or until Handset is displayed, then press 3. Press or to display Language and press 4. Press press Menu Menu . or to highlight the language you want and to confirm. repeatedly to exit and return to standby. 5. Press Auto answer If you set auto answer to On, when you receive an incoming call and the handset is in the charger, you can pick it up to answer the call.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Handset menu Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally while carrying it around. To lock the keypad: 1. Press Menu You can also lock the keypad using the button, see page 21. to open the main menu. 2. Press Menu . or until Handset is displayed, then press 3. Press confirm. or to display Keylock? and press to While the keypad is locked, the icon will be displayed. To lock the keypad: 1. Press any button.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 30 Set-up menu Base ringer volume The base has 6 ringer volume settings: Off and 1–5 where, 1=low and 5=high. 1. Press Menu 2. Press Menu . to open the main menu. or until Setup is displayed, then press 3. Base Volume is displayed, press You will hear a sample ring at the base for all settings (except Off). 4. Press press Menu Menu . or to highlight the volume you require and to confirm. repeatedly to exit and return to standby. 5.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Set-up menu PIN code Your BT Elements has a security PIN code which you will need to change some of the settings on your phone. The default PIN code is 0000. You may want to change this to prevent unauthorised changes to your settings. 1. Press Menu 2. Press to open the main menu. or 3. Press or until Setup is displayed, then press to select Pin Code and press 4. Enter the current 4 digit PIN code and press 5.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 32 Set-up menu Switch temporarily to Tone dialling If the dial mode is set to pulse dialling you can switch temporarily to tone dialling for the duration of the call. After you press to get a line, press and hold before you enter the telephone number. The number you enter will be dialled out using tone dialling. 3. Press 4. Use press or Menu to select Dial Mode and press Menu . or to highlight the dial mode you want and to confirm your selection.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Set-up menu Restore default settings You can restore your BT Elements phone to its default (original) settings as described on page 34. 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press Menu Please note, restoring the default settings will delete your phonebook, redial and calls list. to open the main menu. or or until Setup is displayed, then press to select Default and press 4. Enter the 4 digit PIN code and press Menu Menu Menu . . . Menu to confirm the reset.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 34 Set-up menu 4. Replace the battery compartment cover and belt clip.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Date and time settings 35 Set the date 1. Press 2. Press press Menu Menu to open the main menu. or until Date & Time is displayed, then . 3. Set Date is displayed, press Menu . 4. Enter the date (dd/mm) e.g. for 15th February, press 1, 5, 0, Menu 2, then press . repeatedly to exit and return to standby. 5. Press Set the time 1. Press 2. Press press 3. Press Menu Menu to open the main menu.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 36 Date and time settings Set the alarm When the alarm is set the will be displayed when in standby mode. symbol You can use your BT Elements phone as an alarm clock. 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. or until Date & Time is displayed, then 3. Press or to select Set Alarm and press 4. Press or to select either: 2. Press press Menu . On to switch the alarm on and press Menu . Menu . The previous alarm time setting is displayed.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 BT Calling Features Caller Display If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service, you will be able to see your caller’s number on your handset display (provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call. If your caller’s name and number are stored in the phonebook and a name/number match is found, you will see the caller’s name alternating with their telephone number on the display.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 38 BT Calling Features If there are no entries, Empty will be displayed. It may take a couple of seconds for the display to show the telephone number or name for an incoming call. The display will initially display Call followed by the number. Your BT Elements can display numbers up to 20 digits and names up to 12 characters. If a caller has withheld their number, Withheld will be displayed. If the number is unavailable, Unavailable will be displayed.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 BT Calling Features 2. Use or to scroll through the list to the number you want to store. 3. Press Menu . Menu repeatedly until Add? is displayed, then press 4. Enter a name using the keypad, then select the Menu option. 5. The number is displayed, (if necessary, edit the number), then Menu press . 6. The ringer melody options are displayed, use or to scroll and hear a sample of each melody, when you hear Menu the one you want press .
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 40 BT Calling Features Press and hold displayed. 4. Press Menu to delete all entries. Delete All? is to confirm you want to delete. Or Press 5. Press if you decide not to delete. to return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Text messaging Welcome to the BT text messaging service on your BT Elements. Your BT Elements phone can send and receive text messages from participating mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in the UK. The fixed line text service is provided under BT’s terms and conditions for telephone service. These can be found by visiting the BT.com website at: http://www.bt.com/terms/tor.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 42 Text messaging At any time, press to go back to the previous screen, or press repeatedly to cancel and return to standby. In order to send and receive text messages you must not withhold your number. On most networks if you normally withhold your number the 1470 prefix presents your number for you. Send a text message 1. Press Menu 2. Press to open the main menu. or 3.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Text messaging Entering text A single text can be up to 160 characters. Standard text entry With standard text entry you can enter a word by pressing each letter button a number of times to display the character you want on the screen. For example, to write the word “Hello”, press twice, twice, three times, three times and three times. See page 14 for the complete character map. Writing tips for text entry 1.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 44 Text messaging You will not be able to receive text messages until you have first sent a message. The first message sent registers you with the text service. 6. The cursor automatically moves to the right after a couple of seconds. So when the next letter is on the same button as the one you have just entered, wait for the cursor to move to the right before trying to enter it.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Text messaging To view further messages or to view old messages: 1. Press Menu 2. Press to open the main menu. until SMS is displayed, then press or Menu . 3. Press or until Inbox is displayed, then press Menu . The telephone number of the most recent message is displayed. 4. Press and press or Menu to scroll through the list of messages to open and read a message. Messages marked * are new (unread) messages.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 46 Text messaging The last message sent will be saved and displayed when you next go to write a message. Press Menu . Press Menu again to confirm. Forward – to forward the message to another number. Press Menu . The message is displayed. Press Menu . Either enter the number you want to send to using the Menu keypad and press . Or, press to open the phonebook and scroll to search for the name you want and press Menu again to send the message.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Text messaging If you accidentally delete the SEND or RECEIVE Service Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order for your text service to work. If you have more than one ‘Server Centre’ stored on your BT Elements phone you will need to select which one you want to use for sending (see next section). Your BT Elements phone can store 2 SEND Service Centre numbers and 2 RECEIVE Service Centre numbers.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 48 Text messaging Or, if a number is already stored, it will be displayed. To edit the number, use to delete existing digits and enter new Menu ones using the keypad and press . repeatedly to exit and return to standby. 7. Press Select a Send Service Centre number If you have more than one Service Centre stored on your BT Elements you will need to select the one you want to use for sending.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Text messaging Message alert beeps When you receive a text message, the message alert beeps will sound. These beeps can be switched on or off. 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. 2. Press press Menu . 3. Press press Menu . 4. Press Menu . or until SMS is displayed, then or until SMS Settings is displayed and or until Msg Alert is displayed and press 5. Press or to confirm. 6.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 50 Text messaging If people do not include the terminal number, the messages will be stored in the Common Box and will be accessible to all users of your BT Elements phone. Using sub-addresses to keep your messages private Your BT Elements is pre-set to make all text messages available to every handset user with all messages sent from and received via a ‘General Inbox’ (terminal number 0). Your BT Elements phone can register up to 5 handsets.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Text messaging 4. Press press Menu or until Terminal No is displayed and . 5. Press to delete the existing terminal number (the default is 9) and enter a new one using the keypad (the choice is 6, 7 Menu or 8), then press to confirm. repeatedly to exit and return to standby. 6.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 52 Text messaging 4. Press Press Menu or to scroll through the list of messages. to view the full details for each message. repeatedly to exit and return to standby. 5. Press Message memory full When the SMS message memory is full, Memory Full will be displayed. So that you can continue to send and receive messages, you will need to delete some/all old messages. Delete all messages from the Inbox/your personal message box 1.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Using additional handsets 53 You can use up to five GAP compatible handsets with your BT Elements base to extend your phone system without needing to install extension sockets for each new phone. Your BT Elements handset can be registered to up to 4 bases. You can then select the base you would prefer to use. Additional handsets must be fully charged before attempting to register.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 54 Using additional handsets 6. Enter the 4 digit PIN code and press Menu . When the base is located, your handset will display the base Menu ID number, press to confirm registration to this base or cancel by pressing . If registration is unsuccessful, the handset will return to standby mode. Try moving closer to the base you want to register to and following the registration procedure again.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Using additional handsets Registering your BT Elements handset to another base 1. Follow the instructions shown in the other manufacturer’s guide to put the base into registration mode. 2. Follow steps 2 to 6 of ‘Registering a new BT Elements handset’ on page 53 to register the handset. Select a base If your BT Elements handset is registered to more than one base, you can select which base to use.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 56 Using additional handsets You cannot de-register the handset you are using. De-register a handset 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. 2. Press Menu . 3. Press press Menu or until Setup is displayed, then press or to select Del Handset and . 4. Enter the 4 digit PIN code, then press Menu . 5. Enter the number of the handset to be removed (1 – 5) using the keypad. You will hear a tone to confirm the handset has been de-registered. 6.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Using additional handsets If you want to cancel the call transfer, press . Transferring calls You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to the base. During a call: 1. Press . The external caller will be put on hold and will hear a tone. 2. Enter the internal handset number that you want to transfer the call. The called handset will ring. At the called handset, the user can press call. to answer the 3.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 58 Using additional handsets 3-Way Call You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internal handsets and 1 external handset. During a call: 1. Press . The external caller will be put on hold and will hear a tone. 2. Enter the internal handset number that you want to hold the 3-way call with. 3. When the internal handset user answers, press the 3-way call. 4. Either internal handset can press 3-way call.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Help Phone does not work • Have you installed the batteries correctly? See page 7. • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. No dial tone • Is the telephone cord of the base plugged into the phone socket? • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. • Only use the telephone cord supplied with the phone. Cannot dial out or receive calls • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. • The batteries may need recharging.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 60 Help No display • The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted. • Recharge or replace the batteries. icon flashes • Is the handset registered correctly to the base, see page 53. • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. • Check that the handset is within range of the base. icon flashes • The batteries are low, place the handset on the base/charger to recharge. icon not scrolling • Try cleaning the charging contacts.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Help Cannot register a handset to a base • You can register a total of 5 handsets to your BT Elements base and you can register your BT Elements handset to up to 4 bases. Check that you have not exceeded the limits. • Check that you have entered the correct PIN number (default PIN 0000). • Check that you are at least one metre away from other electrical equipment to avoid interference when registering.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 62 Help Possible problems with text messaging Text messages cannot be sent and screen displays Send Fail • The base station power supply or telephone line cord might not be properly connected. Check that the base station power supply is plugged into the mains socket and switched on and that the telephone is plugged into the telephone wall socket. • There might be a fault on the line. Check your telephone line is working properly.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Help • If you are using personal user areas please ensure you have given people your user area number and that they are entering it to the end of your telephone number when sending you a text message. Text has previously been sent and received but you are now only receiving voice spoken text messages, from number 0845 6021111. • This may be due to your line being de-registered at the text service centre.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 64 Help Billing enquiries • Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill. Other functions and services available from the text messaging service • By sending the following commands to the BT text self administration facility you can control functions and capabilities in your text phone and the way messages are handled. 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. 2. Press or 3.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Help If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone • Forces a message you send to be delivered as a voice text even though the recipient may have a text enabled phone and usually receives written text. This command is inserted at the start of the message and applies only to that message, e.g. ‘Hello I will be home late’.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 66 Help Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. 1. Unscrew and remove the belt clip and battery compartment cover. You can use a coin if you don’t have a screwdriver handy. 2. Remove the old batteries. 3.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 General information Safety information • Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Elements range. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item code for the base mains power supply is 028771 and the item code for the charger mains power supply is 030989. • Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 68 General information Product disposal instructions Guarantee The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Your BT Elements is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 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 0870 240 5029 or a local qualified repairer. Returning your phone If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they will ask you to return the product.
Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 70 General information For your records Connecting to a switchboard Date of purchase: This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards, which support tone and pulse dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt please consult your service provider.
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Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 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 2006. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
