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User Guide

BT On-Air 1800

This product is not designed for making emergency telephone calls 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.

Wireless Freedom to Talk & Surf

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Summary of Contents for On-Air 1800

Page 1: ...duct is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom Wireless Freedom to Talk Surf C A L L E R D I S P L A Y Y O U M U S T S U...

Page 2: ...er has been switched off Incoming calls will not cause the handset to ring Battery Shows the status of the handset battery When the battery is fully charged the icon is completely shaded As the batter...

Page 3: ...n not possible OFF Computer switched off Internet connection not possible BT On Air USB Status light About Provides product version information Base stations Lists all bases registered to this USB uni...

Page 4: ...itor OK OK again to cancel Record conversation again to stop recording Transfer to another handset internal number then to transfer or to resume call Intercom Intercom 7 PQRS Intercom 7 PQRS Intercom...

Page 5: ...age Exit playback Delete all messages Record memo message speak memo To set the time enter time 24hr clock To set the date enter date DD MM YY At the base Skip to next message Go back to previous mess...

Page 6: ...ng handsets 27 Internal calls 27 Transferring calls 28 Record your phone conversation 28 Caller Display 28 Calls list 29 Handset settings 29 Base settings 31 Using the answering machine 33 Setting up...

Page 7: ...ch generate fibres or place it in locations preventing free flow of air over it s surfaces Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humid conditions such as in ba...

Page 8: ...icky patch to attach the BT On Air USB unit to your computer For your records For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt Enter your System Code here The pre set S...

Page 9: ...NG Please take care that the power supply and telephone line cord are connected to the correct sockets as incorrect placement could damage your equipment B A Your handset is already registered to the...

Page 10: ...nd switch on When the power is switched on the PLAY button on your base will light up green Battery performance Your handset is supplied with NiMH batteries These need to be initially charged continuo...

Page 11: ...p your answering machine for the first time 6 Setting up your answering machine 5 Changing your handset fascias The handset s display is protected by a transparent film during manufacture This can eas...

Page 12: ...y patch yet Wait until after software installation when you will be able to check the strength of the signal using the BT On Air monitor Note The BT On Air drivers and software must be installed on yo...

Page 13: ...xt Click Next Windows copies the files to your system 13 Click Finish The drivers are installed and the Modem Software Installation can begin see page 17 You might be asked at this stage to restart yo...

Page 14: ...oftware for the BT On Air 1800 into your CD ROM drive Do NOT run the CD now Instead follow steps below to start installation Plug the BT On Air USB unit into a free USB port identified by the symbol b...

Page 15: ...and close any open applications Insert the CD installation software for the BT On Air 1800 into your CD ROM drive Plug the BT On Air USB unit into a free USB port identified by the symbol below on you...

Page 16: ...any open applications Insert the CD installation software for the BT On Air 1800 into your CD ROM drive Plug the BT On Air USB unit into a free USB port identified by the symbol below on your compute...

Page 17: ...Next Click Next for automatic installation 2 Modem Software installation for all version of Windows 1 1 Click Next Windows copies the files to your system Click Finish The screen shows the Internet C...

Page 18: ...nstallation Then read Step 4 for guidelines on how to set up an Internet connection 1 2 Helpline If you are experiencing difficulty please call the BT On Air Helpline on 0845 300 0156 After installati...

Page 19: ...n now turn to the next section for instructions on how to use the modem If you do not have an Internet connection installed or want to update an existing one Instructions for setting up an Internet co...

Page 20: ...et When your modem is installed you also need to choose an Internet Service Provider and set up a dial up networking connection on your computer before you can connect to the Internet If you have not...

Page 21: ...by the base to the BT On Air USB unit is displayed e g Logged on as n 3 6 Close Note Your BT On Air USB unit can only log on to one base at a time 2 Adjusting the settings You must be in range and co...

Page 22: ...before making an Internet connection Note When you are happy with the signal strength attach your USB unit to your computer using the sticky pad provided If you experience interference on your comput...

Page 23: ...onitor screen 23 Important Before uninstalling close any active Internet connection and unplug the BT On Air USB unit from the port on your computer After uninstalling the software you will not be abl...

Page 24: ...l Panel Select BT On Air 1800 Wireless Modem from the list that appears on the screen You might have to scroll down the list Click Add Remove button Select Automatic and Click Next Click Finish to uni...

Page 25: ...ber correctly press the GREEN PHONE button to dial the number Press the GREEN PHONE button to answer the call You can adjust the volume during a call Press the UP button to increase the volume Press t...

Page 26: ...to someone in the same room without your caller hearing C OK C OK Secrecy When on a call you can switch on the loudspeaker on the base so that someone in the same room can hear the conversation Call...

Page 27: ...lls Note If you dial the number for the BT On Air USB unit you hear an engaged tone Press the UP or DOWN button to display the number you wish to dial Press the GREEN PHONE button to dial the number O...

Page 28: ...a normal answering machine message and can be played back Record your phone conversation 7 PQRS 7 PQRS Intercom Intercom 28 You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to the base...

Page 29: ...t If a call is received when the calls list is full then the oldest entry will be deleted automatically If no number is received for a call then no entry will appear in the calls list Calls list Press...

Page 30: ...he OK button to move it forwards Press the C button twice to return to idle The time will now appear on the handset 123 456 789 C OK C OK C OK Intercom 1 2 ABC Press the INTERCOM button Press the OK b...

Page 31: ...efault setting of 0000 but you may want to change this If you change your System Code keep a record of the new number by writing it in the space provided on page 8 Base station priority If you are usi...

Page 32: ...t the base you require The flashing digit on the left of the handset is the base number Flashing indicates that no base has priority and the handset will therefore randomly register to the first base...

Page 33: ...oximately 15 minutes Please see page 30 To set the time and date Setting up your answering machine It is necessary to choose which answering machine mode you will be using Answer only or Answer and re...

Page 34: ...r illuminated green Answer Answer Press the INTERCOM button Press the 7 button then the 1 button followed by the 3 button All outgoing messages will be deleted and the answering machine will switch of...

Page 35: ...en 2 and 5 If 1 Time Saver setting is chosen there will be 4 rings if you have no new messages and 2 rings if there are messages when you call from another telephone Press OK to confirm Press the C bu...

Page 36: ...lope icon appears on the display of the handset Play Play Play Play Play Play Play Press the INTERCOM button Press the 7 button Any new messages will be automatically played through the handset earpie...

Page 37: ...essages by other members of the household Press the INTERCOM button Press the 7 button then the 8 button Press the 5 button you will hear a beep in the earpiece Speak your memo Intercom 7 PQRS 8 TUV 5...

Page 38: ...r your old four digit access code default code 0000 Enter your new four digit access code Re enter your new four digit access code Press the C button twice to return to idle Intercom 4 GHI 6 MNO C OK...

Page 39: ...on to return to idle You can decide whether to listen to incoming messages over the loudspeaker and answer them or let your answering machine take the message Alternatively you can choose not to hear...

Page 40: ...emote access code from the original setting of 0000 for your remote access to function If you forget to switch your answering machine on you can do it from another telephone Dial your telephone number...

Page 41: ...switch answering machine on then To record a new outgoing message then press to save then To record a message then press to save To switch the answering machine off 9 WX Y Z 5 JK L 5 JK L 8 TU V 3 DE...

Page 42: ...base Your handset supplied is pre registered as Handset 1 to its base as Base 1 Note Your BT On Air 1800 base and handset is compatible with all cordless telephone products in the BT On Air range BT...

Page 43: ...You will need to do this before you can use them Registering additional handsets This automatically registers the new base as Base 1 and will replace any existing Base 1 registration If you have alre...

Page 44: ...ercom Note When planning to use a handset with more than one base we recommend that you Give a number to each base from 1 4 Number each handset from 1 6 Register your handset s at base 2 and 3 4 if us...

Page 45: ...first need to register it on that base At your computer Click the BT On Air icon in the system tray to open the Monitor Click Register Using a BT On Air USB unit with more than one base Your BT On Air...

Page 46: ...ll it on another computer this computer will be able to access all the BT On Air 1800 bases to which your BT On Air USB unit is registered Note If you have registered your BT On Air USB unit with more...

Page 47: ...se if none of the base have overlapping coverage or if you do not want to set a preferred base Click OK to confirm and come back to the On Air Monitor window The status column of the BT On Air Monitor...

Page 48: ...us powered hub If the light is on or blinking follow instructions under What to do first if installation fails if you haven t already done so see also help under USB unit is not detected by my compute...

Page 49: ...em is likely to be with Windows dial up networking rather than BT On Air Make sure your Internet connection was set up correctly by following instructions from your service provider How do I check tha...

Page 50: ...of the user guide for instructions Answering machine cannot be switched on Make sure you have recorded an outgoing message for the answering mode you want to switch to Help web site For the latest in...

Page 51: ...e charged at local call rates If the problem is not remedied you will be advised to return your product to the Helpline Outside the 12 month guarantee period If your product needs repair after the gua...

Page 52: ...turbations and 98 13 EC for Telecommunication network access The manufacturer declares that the products have been manufactured in conformity with Annex III of RTTE Directive 99 05 EC Call the BT On A...

Page 53: ...button F1 will appear on the display Press 2 Press 4 Press 3 Use the UP or DOWN button to select 0 to de activate or 1 to activate Press OK to confirm Press the C button three times to exit C OK C OK...

Page 54: ...the charger Switch the power adaptor off at the mains and remove the adaptor plug from its socket Drill two holes 25mm deep using a 3mm drill 122mm apart to take the wall plugs Put wall plugs into th...

Page 55: ...ATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THE PROGRAM S OR DOCUMENTATION BT AND ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE...

Page 56: ...nce 47 Base settings from computer 21 change name 22 change system code 23 uninstall 23 Base settings from handset 31 priority 32 system code 31 Battery 10 charging 10 low warning 10 performance 10 Ca...

Page 57: ...machine 5 Quick guide to main features 4 Recall 52 Redial 26 Register additional handset 43 additional USB unit 45 Remote access 40 calling from another phone 40 change code 40 controls 41 switch on f...

Page 58: ...andard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract with the exception of the Software License Agreement Touchtone is a registered trade mark of British Telecommun...

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