BT HALO U S E R G U I D E ®
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Welcome to your new BT Halo® The phone that keeps you connected. It’s a useful bit of kit that lets you take your mobile calls through your home phone using Bluetooth. It blocks nuisance calls too. The phone’s set-up wizard will help you get started. Read this guide for more on using your phone. Or for more help, go to bt.com/producthelp or get in touch with us on 0800 145 6789*. * Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and international call costs may vary.
Quick set-up 1 Plug in 1. Plug mains power adaptor into base. 2. Plug other end into wall socket and switch on. 3. Phone line cord is already fitted but do not plug other end into wall socket yet. 2 Activate batteries and charge 1. Pull plastic tab away from bottom of handset. 2. BT logo will appear on screen then the set-up wizard screen. Rechargeable batteries already fitted Remove this tab and charge batteries for 16 hours before use.
Quick set-up 3 Connect phone line cord 1. Plug phone line cord into phone socket. 4 Follow set-up wizard 1. The set-up wizard will show you how to set the time and date, record your outgoing message, add some contacts and pair your mobile with your BT Halo® using Bluetooth.
Getting to know your phone The handset buttons Block button gives you access to your call blocking features. See page 10. Left Option button use to select option on the screen above. Contacts gives you access to saved numbers. Scroll left Green button make and answer calls. press again during a call for handsfree. hold down to turn the handset ringer on or off. Up/Down scroll up or down through menu options.
Getting to know your phone Menu map Answer Phone View messages Outgoing msg Record memo Answer mode Settings Call control Ans. & record Answer only Call Diversion Cancel Ringback Call Waiting Answer on/off Answer mode Text alert Ans.
Getting to know your phone Syncing your mobile to your BT Halo® using Bluetooth Using Bluetooth, you can sync all your contacts between your mobile and BT Halo®, and make and take your mobile calls. When following the set-up wizard, you can only pair one mobile, but you can pair another later. You’ll need the mobile handy when you’re going through the steps. Pair your phones using the BT Halo® set-up wizard 1. On your mobile phone, go to the Bluetooth Settings menu.
Getting to know your phone Base at a glance Find button Use to find (page) a handset(s) USB charging port 1 and 2 You can use these ports to attach your charging cables for any devices e.g. your smartphone. Output per port: 1A Play button The Play button will flash when there is a message waiting, use this button to play or pause your messages. Delete button Deletes messages if you press it when listening to them.
Getting to know your phone The Block button The block button can be used in three ways to block nuisance calls to your phone. • Incoming call – when you get a call, it’ll show on the display screen. Pick up the handset to hear the caller’s announcement. If you don’t want to take the call, press . The caller will be advised that their call is not accepted and the call will be disconnected. • During a call – if you’ve already answered an unwanted call, press .
Using your phone Making calls To make a call, press , and then dial the number when you hear the tone. Or, you can enter the number you want to dial and then press . If you’ve pre-dialled the number or dialled from the phonebook, your BT Halo® will ask which device you want to use to make the call. Choose it and your call will begin from the device you selected. When you get incoming calls, the line it’s coming in to will show on the digital display screen. To pick it up, press . End a call 1. Press .
Using your phone BT Call Guardian BT Call Guardian lets you block nuisance calls by the press of a button. You’ll need to subscribe to Caller Display from your network provider (charges may apply). When someone calls your BT Halo® they will hear a message that asks them to say their name and then press #. The phone will then ring through to you and announce the caller. You then need to follow the instructions in the announcement.
Using your phone How do I accept, block or send a call to the answer phone? When a call comes through and is announced: • Press – Accept the call from this number once • Press – Always accept calls from this number • Press or – Block all calls from this number • Press – Send the call to answer machine • or if you don’t want to take the call, press the red button. Switching it on and off When BT Call Guardian is switched on, it’s on for whichever mode you’ve chosen.
Using your phone My Blocked and Allowed lists Your Blocked and Allowed lists are the numbers that BT Call Guardian should either block or always let through. Your BT Halo® phone’s saved contacts are automatically allowed. You can add numbers to a list as they come through or by using the Call Control menu. To do that: 1. When you’re on the home screen, press . 2. Go through the steps shown on the display to set or confirm your PIN and press OK. 3. You’ll see BT Call Guardian. Press OK again. 4.
Using your phone Do Not Disturb When Do Not Disturb is switched on, your calls will get through and show on the screen but your handset won’t ring and the handset display won’t light up. Here’s how to switch it on: 1. When you’re on the home screen, press . 2. Type in your access PIN (default PIN 0000) and then press OK. 3. Use to scroll through to Do Not Disturb and press Select. 4. Use to choose whether you want it on, off or timed. If you choose timed, you’ll be asked to set the time. 5.
Common questions How do I charge my phone? To charge your BT Halo®, place it on the base. You can place your phone into the base facing either way, so you can see the digital display or so it’s facing the base. How do I add a contact? 1. When you’re on the home screen, press . 2. Select Options and then Add Contact. 3. Type your contact’s name and press down on the button. 4. Then add their home and mobile number and press Save.
Common questions How do I play my answer phone messages? You can either press the on the base or use the handset: 1. If you’ve got a message, open the main menu and then use to scroll through to the answer phone icon and press OK. 2. When you see View Messages, press Select. 3. Your messages will show, with the most recent at the top. Use the button to scroll through the list and highlight the one you want. Press OK to play it.
Common questions How do I view, dial or save from my calls list? You’ll only be able to call from the list of numbers that have called, or been called on your home phone line (not your mobile). Here’s how to look at them: 1. Press down on the button or choose Calls. Then use up or down to scroll through the list of calls. 2. If you want to call the number, press when the number you want is highlighted. 3. To save it, press Options and then use the arrow buttons to find Save number. Press Select. 4.
General info For information on safety instructions, cleaning, technical details or connecting to a switchboard, please have a look at the ‘General information’ section in the full user guide at bt.com/producthelp Guarantee Your BT Halo® is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
Free Technical Help & Support bt.com/producthelp 0800 145 6789 * Call us or go online if you have any difficulties with your phone Offices worldwide © British Telecommunications plc 2016. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Printed in China. Written and designed by Muse Publishing and The Art and Design Partnership Ltd. BT Halo® is a registered trade mark of British Telecommunications plc.
