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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 2 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Section Welcome… to your BT Equinox digital cordless colour screen telephone Large, easy to read screen. Assign pictures and ringtones to entries in the phonebook. SMS text messaging. Send and receive texts . Write text messages using predictive text or standard text. Range of up to 300 metres outside and up to 50 metres indoors. 200 Name and number phonebook.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 3 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. You must first set up your machine 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.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 4 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 4 In this guide Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 BT Equinox Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Call another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 3-Way call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Transfer a call . . . . . . . . . . .
757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 5 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 In this guide Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Using options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Drafts folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Save to drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Send from drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Deleting . . . . . . . . . .
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 6 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 6 In this guide Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Default base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Set alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Alarm tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Set time and date . . . . .
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 7 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting started Location You need to place your BT Equinox 1200 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 Equinox 1200 works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 8 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 8 Getting started The red Charging light stays on while the handset is on the base, even when the batteries are fully charged. 2. Insert 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset. Slide the battery compartment covers into place. 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.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 9 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting started 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. Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 10 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 10 Getting started Your BT Equinox 1200 is now ready for use. Additionally, if you have purchased the BT Equinox 1200 Twin Ensure the charger is connected to the mains at all times. 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.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 11 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Power on/off Press and hold to switch handset on or off, page 16. Digital Clarit Volume/Scroll/Redial/Calls list Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume page 17; handset and base volume, pages 52 and 58. Open redial list, page 18. Open missed calls list, page 46. Scroll through the directory, menu options, redial and calls list.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 12 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 12 Getting to know your phone Base Page Press to page handset(s) registered to the base, page 19. Charging ON = handset on base/charging. Missed Calls Lights up if you have new missed calls. Power / In use ON = power on, line ready for use. Page New SMS Lights up if you have new text messages. FLASHING = incoming call/ line in use.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 13 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone Standby screen – These are where the handset icons will appear. Handset display icons – The number of the handset is displayed at all times. You can change the name on the handsets, e.g. Michael, Kitchen, Office etc. These are the main display icons you will see. On hook In range indicator (flashes when out of range). Off hook Alarm Missed call alert. Check Calls list.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 14 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 14 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menu Your BT Equinox 1200 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 the option button under MENU to open the main menu. Press the or button to scroll to the menu option you want.
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 16 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 16 Using the phone 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. Press to dial. Call timer 1. The display shows the duration of all external calls.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 17 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone Receiving calls 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.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 18 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 18 Using the phone During a call you can open the phonebook by pressing Names and add, see details, delete or edit an entry in the phonebook. This can be useful with handsfree calling. 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 loudspeaker. Press again to transfer back the earpiece.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 19 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your 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 wanted or locate a missing handset. Page 1. Press Page on the base. The handset(s) ring.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 20 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 20 Using the phone You cannot make any calls, including 999 and 112 emergency calls while the keypad is locked. Answer incoming calls by pressing as normal. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling while carrying the handset around. 1. Press and hold until the screen shows Keypad Locked and the padlock symbol appears. 2. Press Unlock then YES to use the keypad again.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 21 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone 1. During a call, press Int your caller is put on hold. Enter the handset number you want. 2. Press JOIN and then . All three callers can talk. Press to end the internal call. Press to hang up the call. Transfer a call You can transfer an external call to another handset. During the call: 1. Press Int . Your caller is put on hold. Enter the handset number you want. 2.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 22 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 22 Using the phone Using a headset (not supplied) The headset lets you make and receive calls without having to hold the handset. 1. Plug the headset into the socket on the side of the handset. You can now make and receive calls as normal.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 23 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Phonebook 23 Your own directory, stored in a handset. Each Equinox handset can store up to 200 names and numbers. Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers up to 20 digits. If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, and want the names in your Phonebook displayed instead of the phone numbers, you must store the full telephone number including the national code. Add entry 1.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 24 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 24 Phonebook Edit name and number 1. Press NAMES then scroll or to the name you want, then press OPTIONS. Scroll to Edit Entry and press OK. 2. Edit Entry screen is displayed. Press CLEAR to delete or use or to position the cursor. Use the keypad to change the name. Press SAVE. 3. Edit the number and press SAVE. Display returns to the list of names. 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby. View details 1.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 25 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Phonebook Delete an entry 1. Press NAMES then scroll or want, then press OPTIONS. 2. Scroll to the name you to Delete Entry and press OK. 3. Press YES to confirm or NO to cancel. 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Select ringtone You can choose which ringer melody is played when you receive a call from selected numbers in the phonebook. 1. Press NAMES then scroll or want, then press OPTIONS.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 26 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 26 Phonebook 1. Press NAMES then scroll then press OPTIONS. or to the name you want, 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 displayed. Press BACK to return to the picture list or press USE to assign the picture to the entry you have selected. 4.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 27 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Phonebook Copy phonebook You can copy the whole phonebook to another BT Equinox handset registered to your BT Equinox 1200 base. When you copy the whole phonebook or SIM card, it will add to the entries already stored. 1. Press NAMES then OPTIONS. to Copy All Names and press OK. The Copy All Names screen shows all registered handsets. 2. Scroll 3. Scroll OK.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 28 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 28 Phonebook WARNING Keep SIM cards away from small children as they are a possible choking hazard. 2. Press NAMES then OPTIONS. Handset memory full If the handset memory becomes full during copying, not all the entries will be transferred. 4. Enter the SIM card PIN code if requested and press OK. During copying, the screen shows the name of each entry as it is copied. When finished you see Done.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 29 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging 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 to any mobile phone from participating mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in the UK. The fixed line SMS service is provided under BT’s terms and conditions for telephone service. These can be found by visiting the BT.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 30 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 30 SMS text messaging Cost of the fixed line service There is no subscription charge (other than the subscription to Caller Display). Visit the BT.com website (www.bt.com) to find out how much it costs to send a text message (depends upon your call package). Using SMS Helpline If you have any difficulties sending or receiving SMS text messages, please see page 72 for the relevant Helpline number.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 31 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging 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: GHI 1. Press 4 2. Now press 3 3. Press 5 4. Press JKL 1 to display H. then DEF 5 JKL . FasTxT predicts the next letter will be E. 6 MNO to complete the word Hello. to enter a space.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 32 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 32 SMS text messaging Deleting text When writing, press CLEAR. When reading, press OPTIONS, select Delete then YES. Writing tips Character map Pressing the buttons for normal message writing give you the following characters with each successive press of the button. Button Character 0 0 @ & 1 .
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 33 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging 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. Sending When you are sending a text, the screen shows Sending Message then Message Sent. Save – scroll Symbols When writing a message, you can select a symbol from options list.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 34 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 34 SMS text messaging 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 the SMS menu. Scroll down to Drafts and press OK. 2.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 35 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging If forwarding a message to another person, you can edit the 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 Options menu to Edit, Send To, Delete or assign a user name to the message.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 36 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 36 SMS text messaging 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. Enter the new template using standard text. Predictive text is available for writing templates. 3. Edit Template is highlighted. Press OK.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 37 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging Receiving and reading text messages When you receive a message it is stored automatically in the Inbox. The screen alerts you to a new message then displays the new message icon along with the number of new messages in your Inbox. On the base, the New SMS light comes on. You can also set an audible alert, see page 40.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 38 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 38 SMS text messaging When replying to or forwarding a message you have access to the same Options menu used for writing a text message. When you open the SMS menu, new messages in the Inbox are marked with an ✱. Reply – press OK to send a reply. Forward – scroll to Forward then press OK to forward the message to another number. Enter the number when prompted or press SEARCH to open the phonebook.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 39 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging SMS settings The SMS settings menu lets you: Select alternative service centres. Set the Terminal number. Switch SMS Alert on or off. Set different users so that each handset can have its own text mailbox. SMS Service Centre numbers To send and receive SMS text messages you need the telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre. These numbers have been pre-loaded into the BT Equinox 1200.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 40 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 40 SMS text messaging To change the SMS Centre phone numbers 1. From the standby screen, press SMS to open the SMS menu. Scroll to Settings and press OK. 2. Press OK to open Service Centres menu. Scroll setting you want and select OK. to the Set Send Centre – lets you set the number of the message sending service, see page 44 for the pre-set Service Centre numbers.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 41 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging 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 or mailbox. The default user area setting is 9. All handsets can see the default User Area. You can set your own private user area which is protected by a PIN number.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 42 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 42 SMS text messaging 3. Enter a 4-digit password and press OK. Enter the password again to confirm and press OK. Your user screen is displayed. 4. You will be assigned a terminal number 0-8. To see your Terminal Number scroll to Terminal Number and press OK. 5. Press BACK to return to the previous menu. Send text message from a user area 1. From the standby screen, press SMS then OK. 2.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 43 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging 2. If necessary, scroll to Add User and press OK. Scroll to Default User and press OK. Keep track of your PIN You can keep record of the current security PIN in the space provided at the back of this guide. 3. Enter the 4-digit system PIN and press OK. If you enter a PIN incorrectly three times, the screen returns to standby. 4. Select either Denied or Allowed and press OK.
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 45 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 BT Calling Features Helping you manage your calls. Caller Display If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can see who is calling you on your handset display, as well as the time and date of their call. If you have stored a name to go with the number in your handset phonebook, the name will be displayed as well.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 46 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 46 BT Calling Features Calls lists Your BT Equinox 1200 lets you view details of your last calls. Received calls – shows details of all recent callers. 08:16 Equinox 1 Menu Names Missed calls – shows details of calls that were not answered. Dialled calls – list shows details of the last 20 calls made from your handset. A combined total of 50 calls can be stored in the Received and Missed calls.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 47 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 BT Calling Features Redial 1. From the standby screen, press . The redial list is displayed. Press or to scroll through the list. 2. Press to dial a number or OPTIONS then select: Delete – to delete the number. Show Details – if a name is displayed, this shows the number. Save Number – to create an entry in the phonebook. Enter the name, press SAVE. The number is displayed. Press SAVE to store the number.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 48 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 48 BT Calling Features 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 scroll to Calls Lists and press OK to open the Calls list screen. 2. Scroll to Delete Calls Lists and press OK.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 49 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 BT Calling Features 2. Press or to select: On – switch Call Diversion on. Off – switch Call Diversion off. Check – see the number calls will be diverted to. Press OK. The Call Diversion service number is dialled. Follow the prompts given. Call Waiting If an incoming call arrives while you are already on the phone, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 50 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 50 BT Calling Features 2. Press or to select: On – switch Call Waiting on. Off – switch Call Waiting off. Check – see the current setting. Press OK to confirm. The Call Waiting service number is dialled. Follow the prompts given. Reminder Call is a pay as you use service. Reminder Call You can request a BT reminder call for any time of day or night. 1.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 51 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset It’s your phone, make it work the way you want. The Personalise menu lets you set a number of preferences 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 for internal and external calls. 1. From the standby screen, press MENU then scroll to Personalise and press OK.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 52 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 52 Personalise the handset Ringer volume If you select Ringer off, the is shown on the display. icon There are five handset ringer volume levels and off. If you select off, calls will still ring at the base and your handset screen will indicate incoming calls. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Personalise and press OK. Press OK again to open the Handset list. 2. Scroll to Ring Volume and press OK. 3.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 53 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset Language Choose the display language – English, Français or Deutsch. 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 highlight the language you want and press OK to select or BACK to return to the previous menu. 3. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 54 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 54 Personalise the handset 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 press Save. to highlight the colour you want and 4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 55 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset 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 Key Beep and press OK. 3. Scroll or to select On or Off and press OK. 4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby. PABX access code 1.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 56 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 56 Personalise the handset Call groups Create a call group by combining a list of entries stored in the phonebook. For example, Friends, Family and Work. You can then set a ringtone and picture for each group to help you identify the type of call. You can create up to 4 call groups. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Personalise and press OK. Press to highlight Call Groups then press OK. 2.
57 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 57 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset Picture – select a picture for the group. Scroll or through the list. Press VIEW to see the picture and press USE to select the picture. Edit Group Name – set a new name for the Group. Press CLEAR to delete the current name and enter the new name. Press SAVE. Clear Group – delete the group. Press YES to confirm or NO to cancel.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 58 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 58 Base settings What’s your fancy? Ringtone Choose from 5 standard ringer melodies. 1. Press MENU then scroll press OK. to Base Settings and or to select 2. Press OK select Base Ringtone. Scroll the ringtone you want. As you highlight each option, you hear a quick sample. 3. Press OK to set the ringtone. Ringer volume There are five ringer volume levels and Off. 1.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 59 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Base settings Handset priority Normally, if you have more than one handset registered to your base, they all ring at the same time. However, you can set one of them to ring before the others, so that calls can always be answered at one handset first. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Base Settings and press OK. Press to highlight Handset Priority then press OK. Display highlights All Handsets.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 60 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 60 Base settings Protecting your settings When entering a PIN the digits are shown as asterisks. Keep track of your PIN If you change the System PIN, keep a record of new number by writing in the space provided on page 80. You need your System PIN for registering handsets and for some other optional settings.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 61 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Time settings 61 Use your phone as an alarm clock. Set the date and time and use your BT Equinox 1200 to give you a reminder alarm. You can have a different alarm setting for each handset registered to your base. The alarm rings only at the handset, not at the base or any other handset.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 62 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 62 Time settings Alarm tone From a choice of 4, you can set which ringtone is played for your alarm. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Time Settings and press OK. Press OK to select Alarm. to highlight Set Alarm Tone, and press OK. 2. Press 3. Scroll or to select the Alarm Tone you want then press OK to confirm. Switch alarm off 1. When the alarm sounds, press any button on the handset to switch if off.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 63 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Games 63 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 instructions. 3. Press BACK or the right hand option button to exit. Hector Drop the ball into the hole. Not as easy as it sounds. 1.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 64 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 64 Games Bowling Can you achieve a perfect strike rate? 1. Press MENU then scroll to Games and press OK. 2. Scroll to select Bowling. Press OK to start to display the game menu which includes instructions. 3. Press BACK or the right hand option button to exit.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 65 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Additional handsets and bases Expanding your system is easy. Up to five handsets can be registered and operated from the BT Equinox 1200. You can make internal calls between two handsets while third is making an external call. Each handset can be registered on up to four bases. If you buy new handsets to use with your BT Equinox 1200 they will have to be registered to the base before you can use them.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 66 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 66 Additional handsets and bases 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 handset number. You can now use the handset.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 67 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Additional handsets and bases Select base You can switch your BT Equinox handset between bases. You can also set it to automatically select the base with the strongest signal. The handset must first be registered with each base individually. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Registration and press OK. 2. Scroll to Select Base then press OK. The current base being used is highlighted. 3.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 68 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 68 Help Section 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. For spare 2 x AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries, please contact the BT Equinox Helpline 0870 605 8047. Remove the battery compartment cover and remove existing batteries.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 69 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Help Problems Possible cause You cannot link up with the base Is the display flashing ? Check that the base is connected to the mains power and switched on. Are you are out of range? Move the handset closer to the base. Are the batteries low or flat? If so, charge the batteries or replace them if necessary. If using more than one base, check that you are connected to the correct base, see page 67.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 70 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 70 Help Problems Possible cause Check that you are using the correct power adaptor plug. BT Equinox 1200 base – Item Code 005391 BT Equinox 1200 Twin charger – Item Code 003313 Check that the handset has slotted correctly into the base. Check that the handset batteries have been correctly fitted. Cannot adjust an option in the base Someone else might be making changes using another handset.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 71 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Help Problems Possible cause More than one SMS product plugged into the line. Remove other products. Cannot send text Check Service Centre number is correct including 1470 prefix. Check call barring (option 4) is not activated on your line if you have the call barring service rented from BT. Cannot receive text Check service centre number is correct.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 72 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 72 Help Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 73 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Help Turns off the opt out option. 1 2 ABC Turns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone. This means all incoming text is delivered as voice text. 2 ABC Turns off permanent voice text message delivery. If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 74 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 74 General information Important This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone call 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. Safety General Only use the power supply included with the product.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 75 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before 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 recommended that you place your product at least one metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 76 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 76 General information 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 from the base for the duration of the storm. Guarantee Your BT Equinox 1200 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 77 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 General information Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please read the Help section beginning on page 68, or contact the BT Equinox Helpline on 0870 605 8047, 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s instructions for replacement or repair.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 78 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 78 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 other telephone line. Your BT Equinox 1200 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 79 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 General information Access code and entering a pause If you are connecting your BT Equinox 1200 to a switchboard/PBX you may need to prefix stored numbers with an access code (e.g. 9) in order to get an outside line. So that the switchboard has time to pick up an outside line, you may also need to add a Pause after the access code.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 80 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 80 General information Declaration of Conformance Hereby, Suncorp Technologies declares that this BT Equinox 1200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Equinox 1200 is published on the website: http://www.suncorptech.
5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 81 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 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 2004.