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BT Esprit 1250 – Issue 2 – Edition 1 – 10.01.06 – 7006

User Guide

BT ESPRIT 1250

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Page 1: ...BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 User Guide BT ESPRIT 1250...

Page 2: ...lling and your phone stores details of the last 50 callers in a Calls list 1 Expandable system You can have up to 5 GAP compatible handsets registered to your BT Esprit 1250 base and you can use your...

Page 3: ...ed into the BT Services menu for ease of dialling Alternatively you may find the answer in Help at the back of this guide Hearing aid user Please note that the BT Esprit 1250 works by sending radio si...

Page 4: ...Finding a handset Paging 22 Call Waiting 22 Redial a number 22 Delete a redial number 22 Save a redial number to the phonebook 23 Send a text message to a redial number 24 Keypad lock 24 Quick accesss...

Page 5: ...3 Set remote access security code 44 Switch answering machine on remotely 44 Time saver 44 Operating your answering machine from another phone 45 Caller Display 46 Calls list 46 New calls 46 View the...

Page 6: ...69 Handset ringtones 69 Record a ringtone 70 Receiving pictures ringtones via infrared 71 Handset pictures 72 Games 74 Handset settings 75 Ringer melody and volume 75 Change the look of your handset...

Page 7: ...0 Help 91 General information 97 Safety information 97 Cleaning 97 Environmental 97 Product disposal instructions 98 Switchboard compatibility 98 Dialling mode 98 Guarantee 98 Additional Replacement I...

Page 8: ...d 8 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 WARNING Do not place your BT Esprit 1250 in the bathroom or other humid areas Handset range The BT Esprit 1250 has a range...

Page 9: ...al conditions fully charged handset batteries should give up to 9 hours talktime or 65 hours standby on a single charge Battery low warning The handset battery symbol is empty and you will hear a warn...

Page 10: ...nto the underside of the charger 10 Getting started BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Running the batteries right...

Page 11: ...nto place 4 Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset for at least 24 hours Your BT Esprit additional handset s comes pre registered to the base as Handset 2 Handset 3 Handset 4 etc and...

Page 12: ...o used for Handsfree calling page 18 Ringer off Press to switch from Pulse to Tone dialling Press and hold to switch the ringer on off Navigation buttons See following page Phonebook Options In standb...

Page 13: ...M The alarm has been set Redial Up In standby press to open the Redial List page 22 During a call press to increase the volume page 18 Use to move up through the menu options Left In standby press to...

Page 14: ...shes when you have new answering messages or voice messages page 36 New Text red Flashes when you have received new text messages page 63 SIM reader writer Insert a SIM card for copying numbers names...

Page 15: ...r the choice of melodies With the melody you want displayed press Save to confirm Saved is displayed Go back one level You can go back to the previous menu level at any time by pressing the right opti...

Page 16: ...gistration Register Handset De Register Handset Select Base Phonebook Names Options New Entry View Details Send Text Message Delete Entry Edit Entry Copy Entry Copy Phonebook SIM Copy Memory Status De...

Page 17: ...d Call timer Your handset automatically times the duration of every external call The call timer activates 5 seconds into a call and continues to display the time until a few seconds after the call ha...

Page 18: ...s 18 Using your phone BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 The default volume is level 3 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Handsfree lets you talk to y...

Page 19: ...ave two handsets the other handset will ring If you have more handsets all available handsets are displayed Scroll to highlight the handset you want or enter the handset number using the keypad and pr...

Page 20: ...aiting external call Transfer a call to another handset 1 During an external call press Your caller is put on hold 2 If you have two handsets the other handset will ring automatically If you have more...

Page 21: ...If you have two handsets the other handset will ring automatically If you have more handsets press or to select the handset number you want or enter the handset number using the keypad and press OK 3...

Page 22: ...phone BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 You can use the paging ring to locate a misplaced handset You can redial...

Page 23: ...6 If necessary scroll to edit the number or to add further numbers for this contact 7 If required scroll to Ringtone then press or select a ringtone for that number 8 If required scroll to Picture the...

Page 24: ...ay shows Keypad Unlocked Quick access to messages When the screen shows you have new Calls or text messages you can use the and navigation 24 Using your phone BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06...

Page 25: ...message 3 Press Options to delete reply or forward the message etc 4 Press Back to return to the previous menu New calls 1 Press The most recent entry is displayed 2 Scroll or through the missed Call...

Page 26: ...and Work BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Entering names Use the keypad to enter the letters shown on the buttons...

Page 27: ...displayed and the entry is shown in the phonebook list 6 To add another entry press Options and repeat the storing procedure or to return to standby press 27 Phonebook BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1...

Page 28: ...Character map Case Button Assigned Characters and Symbols 1 L U 1 L a b c 2 2 U A B C 2 L d e f 3 3 U D E F 3 L g h i 4 4 U G H I 4 L j k l 5 5 U J K L 5 L m n o 6 6 U M N O 6 L p q r s 7 7 U P Q R S...

Page 29: ...2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Search for a name alphabetically Press Names then enter the first letter of the name you want e g fo...

Page 30: ...X is the selected handset 30 Phonebook BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Phonebook full If you are copying a phon...

Page 31: ...umber 5 If required scroll to Picture and press or to select a picture Press View to see the picture and Use to save it 6 When you have made all the changes to this entry press Save XXXX Saved is disp...

Page 32: ...o cancel 4 Press to return to standby Using infrared connection Receiving vCards via Infrared A vCard is an electronic or virtual business card It allows you to exchange personal information such as n...

Page 33: ...ed Copied entries are added to any existing entries that have been stored 33 Phonebook BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 60...

Page 34: ...ress OK The display will show Please Wait whilst it checks your SIM Card 4 If required enter the SIM Card PIN and press OK 5 The screen displays SIM to Phone Phone to SIM If copying to the SIM Card sc...

Page 35: ...rit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Only the first 16 characters of a name and the first 24 digits of a number can be stor...

Page 36: ...the icon and press OK 2 Play Messages is highlighted scroll to Answer On Off and press OK 3 The current setting is highlighted Press or to switch On or Off and press OK The display confirms your selec...

Page 37: ...ight the type of outgoing message you want either Answer Record or Answer Only and press OK 37 Using the answering machine Answer Record mode This invites your caller to leave a message The pre record...

Page 38: ...ording and revert to the old outgoing message 8 Press to return to standby or Back to go one step back in the menu Play delete outgoing message 1 Press Menu then press to highlight the icon and press...

Page 39: ...Press to return to standby or Back to go one step back in the menu Audible message alert 1 Press Menu then press to highlight the icon and press OK 39 Using the answering machine BT Esprit 1250 Issue...

Page 40: ...ect to play messages your BT Esprit 1250 will announce You have X new messages and then play back any new messages first When all new messages have played back you will hear You have X old messages an...

Page 41: ...o hear messages handsfree over the handset loudspeaker Press again to switch back to the earpiece to stop playback and return to standby 41 Using the answering machine BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1...

Page 42: ...o and press OK 3 The voice prompt announces Please speak after the tone to end recording press save Speak your message The display shows Recording 4 Press Save to end recording Your memo is played bac...

Page 43: ...ou can operate your answering machine from any modern phone by calling your BT Esprit 1250 and entering a 3 digit security code The pre set code is 000 You can change this to help prevent unauthorised...

Page 44: ...n your answering machine you can do it from another phone 1 Dial your phone number and let it ring After 20 rings the outgoing message will be announced You can now enter the menu and switch the answe...

Page 45: ...ss 1 Use the buttons on the keypad to operate your answering machine 45 Using the answering machine BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpli...

Page 46: ...rs in the list If a call is received when the Calls list is full then the oldest entry will be deleted automatically to make room for the new call New calls When you have new unread calls the display...

Page 47: ...e caller s details are stored in the phonebook the caller s name will be displayed instead of their number and to the left of the name the icon shows you if the caller rang from their home work or mob...

Page 48: ...list Or Press Menu to open the main menu then the navigation button to highlight the icon and press OK Received Calls is displayed press OK 2 Scroll or to the entry you want 3 Press to dial Copy a num...

Page 49: ...icture and Use to save it 8 When all details for the entry are correct press Save XXXX Saved is displayed where XXXX is the name 9 Press to return to standby Delete an entry in the Calls list 1 Press...

Page 50: ...ess OK 4 Press to highlight the Calls list you want to delete or highlight All Calls Lists to delete all the calls lists and press OK 5 Confirm your selection by pressing Yes or press No to cancel Con...

Page 51: ...ss then scroll to Call Divert Off and press BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 BT Calling Features 51 IMPORTANT To...

Page 52: ...2 Listen to hear the status of your Call Divert Call Waiting On 1 Press then scroll to Call Waiting On and press 2 Listen for confirmation of your instructions Call Waiting Off 1 Press then scroll to...

Page 53: ...you want to edit Press Clear to delete details and use the keypad to enter the new details then press Save XXXX Saved is displayed where XXXX is the name To delete an existing service press to highlig...

Page 54: ...ubscription 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 BT Esprit 1250...

Page 55: ...t and press OK then if necessary press or again to select the number Press Send Save Message press OK to save a text in the Draft messages box for sending later Insert Symbol use to insert a punctuati...

Page 56: ...K and scroll or to the template phrase you want and press Use The template is added to your text at the cursor Spell Word use to spell unusual words that predictive text may not guess Press OK and the...

Page 57: ...50 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 If there is a problem sending a message the display shows Message Sending Failed and the han...

Page 58: ...to switch between the different text entry modes the mode is shown in the top right corner of the display For sentence case select Abc For upper case select ABC For lower case select abc For sentence...

Page 59: ...he cursor Characters digits are entered to the left of the cursor 3 Press and release to insert a space 4 Press repeatedly to add punctuation 5 To enter a number press and hold the required number but...

Page 60: ...e words available based on the characters you have entered the text will be underlined press repeatedly to display the alternative words If your BT Esprit 1250 cannot find a word based on the characte...

Page 61: ...nt is displayed Text templates The pre set templates are Please call I ll be there at What time will you be home I ll call you Happy Birthday Edit templates 1 Press Menu the icon is highlighted press...

Page 62: ...ble templates are displayed Scroll to the template you want and press OK 3 Scroll to Del Template and press OK Delete Template is highlighted Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel 4 Press to exit to st...

Page 63: ...ad and press OK Or press Search to open the Phonebook and scroll or to the name you want and press OK then if necessary press or again to select the number Press Send Receiving and reading text messag...

Page 64: ...ch is found the sender s name will be displayed otherwise you will see the sender s number Scroll or through the messages and press Read to open the highlighted message 4 Scroll or to move through the...

Page 65: ...for your text Service to work 65 Text messaging Your handset will alert you when you receive a text message provided your handset is in standby mode The message alert can be switched on or off the de...

Page 66: ...ed press OK 2 Scroll to Text Settings and press OK 3 Service Centres is highlighted press OK 4 Set Send Centre is highlighted press OK 66 Text messaging BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006...

Page 67: ...a user area 1 Press Menu the icon is highlighted press OK 2 Scroll to Text Settings and press OK 3 Scroll to Users and press OK 4 If required scroll to highlight the User 1 3 you want and press Optio...

Page 68: ...first 1 Press All user areas are displayed in a list Scroll to the user area you want and press OK 2 If you have set a PIN protection enter your 4 digit PIN and press OK 3 You can now read write send...

Page 69: ...ss Options then scroll to the option you want and press OK View Details Name of ringtones File Type File Size and Status protected unprotected are displayed Send Via Infrared Press OK The ringtone is...

Page 70: ...hrough the handset mouthpiece 1 Press Menu then scroll to Sounds Pictures and press OK 2 Scroll to Record Ringtone and press OK 3 Record Ringtone is displayed Press or to display and play the existing...

Page 71: ...o to reject the file transfer If you select Yes the display will show Receiving via Infrared Once the file is successfully transferred the display will return to standby The picture or ringtone will b...

Page 72: ...infrared to another computer compatible phone within infrared range Use as Wallpaper Press OK The picture is saved as your wallpaper Rename Picture Press OK Press Clear to delete the current name and...

Page 73: ...ory Status Press OK to view Memory Used and Memory Free 4 Press Back to return to the previous menu or to return to standby 73 Sounds Pictures BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you exp...

Page 74: ...s Menu then use the navigation buttons to move and to highlight the icon and press OK 2 Press or to highlight the game you want and press OK 3 Follow the on screen instructions for the selected game B...

Page 75: ...ghlighted press OK 4 External is highlighted press or to hear and select a melody for external calls 5 Press then use or to hear and select a melody for internal calls 6 Press then use or to set the v...

Page 76: ...o see a wallpaper Press Back to return to the previous screen 5 Press then use or to select the menu colour slate lilac or peppermint 6 Press then use or to set the time you want the backlight to come...

Page 77: ...to standby or Back to go one step back in the menu Handset name 1 Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move and to highlight Settings and press OK 2 Handset Settings is highlighted press OK...

Page 78: ...hen use the navigation buttons to move and to highlight Settings and press OK 2 Handset Settings is highlighted press OK 3 Ringer is highlighted press to highlight Auto Talk 78 Handset settings BT Esp...

Page 79: ...rn to standby or Back to go one step back in the menu 79 Handset settings When your handset picture file is full you must delete pictures from it before you can download new ones It is not possible to...

Page 80: ...o one step back in the menu Dial mode 1 Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move and to highlight and press OK 2 Scroll to Base Settings and press OK 3 Scroll to Dial Mode and press OK 4 Pre...

Page 81: ...press to highlight Ring Delay and press or to select the number of times you want the priority handset to ring before the other handsets start to ring 5 Press Save to keep the displayed settings Hand...

Page 82: ...t either Off or On 5 Press Save to keep the displayed settings Saved is displayed 82 Base settings BT Esprit 1250 Issue 2 Edition 1 10 01 06 7006 If you experience any problems please call the Helplin...

Page 83: ...phone resets then Reset Complete is displayed and the phone resets itself and automatically shows the standby screen Or press No to cancel the reset Press to return to standby or Back to go one step b...

Page 84: ...me Settings and press OK 3 Set Alarm is highlighted press OK 4 Press or to select either Off Mon to Fri or On Daily 5 Press then enter the digits for the time you want the alarm to sound 6 Press to hi...

Page 85: ...on buttons to move and to highlight and press OK 2 Handset Settings is highlighted press to highlight Time Settings and press OK 3 Set Alarm is highlighted press to highlight Set Date Time and press O...

Page 86: ...highlight Format then press or to display either 12 Hour or 24 Hour 7 Press Save to keep the displayed settings Saved is displayed 8 Press to return to standby or Back to go one step back in the menu...

Page 87: ...ets to use with your BT Esprit 1250 they will have to be registered to the base before you can use them Register a new BT Esprit 1250 handset to your BT Esprit 1250 base Insert batteries into the hand...

Page 88: ...ndset number Register your handset to another base On the handset 1 Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move and to highlight Registration and press OK 2 Register Handset is highlighted pres...

Page 89: ...ly be able to make and receive calls on the base you are currently registered to The currently selected base will be labelled in use On the handset 1 Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move...

Page 90: ...ess OK 3 Enter the System PIN original setting 0000 and press OK 4 Press and to select the handset to be de registered and press OK De Register Handset X is displayed Press Yes to confirm or No to can...

Page 91: ...tteries in the handset and that they are fitted correctly If you have changed the system PIN you will have to go into the menu to register the handset rather than just putting the handset on the base...

Page 92: ...the base You will hear a tone when the base is placed correctly in the base When charging the battery symbol is shown filling up Handset does not ring Check that the batteries are inserted correctly C...

Page 93: ...ht have deleted the server number in error See pages 65 66 for instructions on how to enter the number Cannot send text Check service centre number is correct including 1470P prefix this is for BT lin...

Page 94: ...t your Caller Display service is active and working on your line Messages sent to 00000 are free Further help and advice for text queries on BT lines BT Residential customers call 151 choose option 2...

Page 95: ...in the following commands depending upon what you want to do 1 Opt out from receiving voice text messages 1 Turns off the opt out option 2 Turns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone...

Page 96: ...t message Write the message and send it You will receive a reply text back to your phone giving the status report for that message You keep hearing an error beep You have pressed the wrong button in a...

Page 97: ...open the handset except to replace the handset batteries This could expose you to high voltages or other risks Radio signal transmitted between the handset and base may cause interference to hearing a...

Page 98: ...authority s recycling processes For more information please contact your local authority or the retailer where the product was purchased Product disposal instructions for business users Business users...

Page 99: ...he Help section beginning on page 91 or contact the BT Esprit Helpline for assistance on 0870 605 8047 The Helpline is open from 8am 8pm Mon Sat and 10am 3pm Sundays In the unlikely event of a defect...

Page 100: ...1250 is used in conjunction with three extension telephones each with a REN of 1 then the total 4 R TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network a...

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Page 104: ...ions 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...

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