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On-Air 2300 SMS user guide ~ Edition 3.1 ~ 16th August ’02 ~ 4698

In this guide

At a glance

1

Menu structure

3

Introduction

6

Unpacking your 

BT On-Air 2300 SMS

6

For your records

6

Safety information

6

Setting up

7

Using the telephone

10

Making and ending calls

10

Call timer

10

Handsfree

11

Secrecy

11

Name and number directory

11

Paging handsets

13

Internal calls

13

Transferring calls

13

Caller Display

13

Calls list

14

Redial list

15

All calls

15

Handset settings

16

Keyguard

17

Alarm clock

18

Base settings

20

Using the answering machine 23

Answering machine modes

23

Recording your own 

outgoing message (OGM)

23

Ring time selector

24

Switch on

25

Switch off

26

Playing your messages

26

Operation during playback

27

Call screening

28

VIP

29

Remote access

30

Operating the answering machine 

from an external telephone

30

Answering machine control functions

31

Using additional handsets 
and bases

32

Registering additional handsets

32

General information

35

Guarantee

35

Technical information

35

Switchboard compatibility

36

Recall

36

Switchboard external line 

access code

37

Wall mounting

39

Index

40

Note

For instructions on SMS Text messaging, please refer to the separate Using SMS user guide.

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Summary of Contents for ON-AIR 2300 SMS

Page 1: ...chboards in the United Kingdom and Eire BT On Air 2300 SMS Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine User Guide Y O U M U S T S U B S C R I B E T O Y O U R N E T W O R K P R O V I D E R S C A L L E R D I S P L A Y S E R V I C E T O D I S P L A Y CALLER IN FO RM ATIO N YO U M UST ALSO SUBSCRIBE TO A CALLER D ISPLAY SERVICE FO R SM S TEXT M ESSAG IN G TO W O RK AN D YO U M UST N O T W ITH H O LD ...

Page 2: ...t you have new messages Intercom Enables internal calls and call transfer between handsets SMS button Allows quick access to your SMS text messaging feature without having to go via the menu OK button To confirm settings Greenphone Handsfree To answer a call and switch the power on When on a call allows you to use handsfree Also press and hold to enter the redial and calls list Delete button To de...

Page 3: ...e answering machine 23 Answering machine modes 23 Recording your own outgoing message OGM 23 Ring time selector 24 Switch on 25 Switch off 26 Playing your messages 26 Operation during playback 27 Call screening 28 VIP 29 Remote access 30 Operating the answering machine from an external telephone 30 Answering machine control functions 31 Using additional handsets and bases 32 Registering additional...

Page 4: ...xternal Internal Alarm Off or On Off or On Off or On Off or On Silent mode Off or On Alarm Timer Set Status Set Status Beeps Keypad press Battery low 2 ABC 3 DEF 5 JKL 8 TUV 0 6 MNO 9 WXYZ 1 4 GHI 7 PQRS C OK Text Messaging Read 2 SMS Write Inbox Outbox Personal Delete Read 00 Sent 00 Written 00 Received 00 Memory Rec 00 Read 00 Writ 00 Sent 00 Options SMS Centre Register Sub Address All manuals a...

Page 5: ...On Date time Intercom Directory Redial Silent mode Ans machine SMS Key SMS Intercom Directory Redial Silent mode Ans machine Key MENU STRUCTURE Outgoing messages Messages Play OGM Answer and record Answer only Play Messages Answer off Answer on Answer and record Answer only Delete Outgoing message Answer and record Answer only Memo Record 5 Answer Machine All manuals and user guides at all guides ...

Page 6: ...nswer Remote acc Ringing Melodies Volume Duration Ans delay Screen VIP code VIP access Public Private Dial type Frequency R duration Prefix Prefix val Min length Status Pulse Set time Set date Important If you make a mistake you can return to the previous menu heading by pressing the C button If you keep pressing the C button you will return to the idle screen All manuals and user guides at all gu...

Page 7: ...or all repairs Radio signals transmitted between the handset and base may cause interference to hearing aids It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert be sought before using this product in the vicinity of emergency intensive care medical equipment It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product Never dispose of batteries ...

Page 8: ... desk or wall mounting see wall mounting on page 39 Plug the power adaptor into the wall socket and switch on When the power is switched on the button on your base will light up Rubber feet Hold the black plastic square between thumb and forefinger and peel off individual feet from backing sheet as shown These are to stop your base from moving and to protect your work surface If you decide on posi...

Page 9: ...uce with time as they wear out so reducing the talk standby time of the handset Eventually they will need to be replaced New batteries can be obtained from any BT Shop or from the helpline on 0870 240 4682 When the battery has been charged for at least 16 hours the display will show the symbol you can then connect the telephone line cord to the base Battery low warning If the handset battery symbo...

Page 10: ...u need to replace the handset battery slide off the battery cover Remove the old battery by disconnecting the small plug inside the battery compartment Connect the plug of the new battery Replace the battery cover Please pay attention not to damage the charging contacts on the handset Helpline If you are experiencing any difficulties setting up or using your On Air 2300 SMS please call the BT On A...

Page 11: ...et power on and off Making and ending calls To make an external call Press the GREEN PHONE button The display shows the symbol Dial the number Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external calls The handset display shows the call duration both during your call and for one second after it is completed Call timer Using the telephone Press the RED PHONE button Press the GREEN PHON...

Page 12: ...y including the area code If you do not the name will not match the number stored in the directory C OK C OK On Air 2300 SMS user guide Edition 3 1 16th August 02 4698 11 During a call you can switch to handsfree mode Whilst on a call press the GREEN PHONE button When handsfree is active you see the symbol flashing To switch handsfree off press the GREEN PHONE button again To use handsfree Handsfr...

Page 13: ...To enter the letter T press the 8 button The cursor will automatically move to the right and display the next chosen letter To enter O press the 6 button three times To enter M press the 6 button once If you enter a digit incorrectly you can delete it by pressing the C button Press OK to confirm Enter the telephone number you want to store Press OK to confirm 6 MNO C OK C OK C OK 8 TUV 6 MNO Press...

Page 14: ...l call between handsets C OK Transferring calls Important To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider s Caller Display Service For more information on BT Select Services call BT free on 0800 800 150 Caller Display Calls Calls list Redial list All calls Last call duration Quick guide to Calls list menu structure You can alert handset users that they are wanted or locate ...

Page 15: ...n the list 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 the DOWN button to select Calls Press the OK button Press the OK button again to select Calls list The most recently received number will be displayed Press the DOWN button to scroll backwar...

Page 16: ...the entry you want Press the OK button To delete copy or dial numbers in the calls or redial list C OK C OK C OK Press the DOWN button to select Calls Press the OK button Press the DOWN button until Last call duration is displayed Press the OK button The length of the last call made or received will be displayed To view the last call duration C OK C OK C OK C OK Press the DOWN button to select Cal...

Page 17: ... the ringer can be switched off all together The display will show symbol to remind you that the ringer is off Press the DOWN button to enter the Ringing and beeps menu Press the OK button to confirm Press the DOWN button to scroll to Silent mode Press the OK button to confirm Press the button to turn ON or OFF Press the OK button to confirm Silent mode Note If silent mode is switched on the hands...

Page 18: ... call the BT On Air Helpline on 0870 240 4682 You can set your handset to beep or play a tone when you press a button on the keypad or to indicate when your battery is low The handset will come already set to ON Press the DOWN button to enter the Ringing and beeps menu Press the OK button to confirm Use the UP button to scroll to Beeps Press the OK button to confirm The display will show either Ke...

Page 19: ...arm clock You must set the time before the alarm will work To switch the alarm off when it is ringing press any button on the handset The alarm will ring daily until the setting is turned off Alarm clock C OK C OK C OK This temporarily switches off the keyguard allowing you to make a call Press the STAR button Press the OK button to confirm If you receive an incoming call whilst the keyguard is on...

Page 20: ...t is displayed Timer C OK C OK C OK 19 On Air 2300 SMS user guide Edition 3 1 16th August 02 4698 Press the DOWN button to enter the Ringing and beeps menu Press the OK button to confirm Use the DOWN button to scroll to Alarm Press the OK button to confirm Use the DOWN button to select Status Press the OK button to confirm To turn the alarm off C OK C OK C OK On The display shows Press the button ...

Page 21: ...ll show Confirm code Enter your new System Code again Press OK to confirm The display will then show Done C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK 20 On Air 2300 SMS user guide Edition 3 1 16th August 02 4698 You can change the short cut buttons if you wish to Press the UP or DOWN button to display Set Press the OK button to confirm The display will show Program keys Press the OK button and then refer t...

Page 22: ...he base you wish to name Press OK to confirm Delete the old name using the C button Enter the new name using the keypad Press OK to confirm The display will then show Done C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK You can personalise your base stations This can make life easier when using multiple base stations For example you could name them Kitchen Lounge Bedroom depending on their location Press the UP button t...

Page 23: ... date DD MM YY Press OK to confirm The display will then show Done C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK To set the time Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Base Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Base settings Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Date time Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Set time Press OK to confirm Use the keypad t...

Page 24: ...Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Record Press OK to confirm Display will show Outgoing message Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Answer and record or Answer only Press OK button to confirm Hold the handset to your ear You will hear Please record your message after the tone After you hear a long beep in the earpiece speak your outgoing message into the handset Whilst ...

Page 25: ...ow been deleted and your answer machine will turn itself off C OK C OK C OK To delete your outgoing message The default ring setting will be 5 rings Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Base Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Base settings Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Answer Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Ans Delay...

Page 26: ...SWER button until it is illuminated green You will hear Answer on Note that you must have recorded an answer and record outgoing message To switch on Answer Only mode Press the ANSWER button until it flashes green You will hear Answer on Note that you must have recorded an answer only outgoing message At the handset Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Answer machine Press OK to confirm Use the ...

Page 27: ...you have new messages the button on the base will flash red and an envelope icon will appear on the display of the handset If there is one new message the button will flash once If there are 2 new messages the button will flash twice rapidly If there are 3 new messages the button will flash three times rapidly If there are 4 new messages the button will flash four times very rapidly If there are 5...

Page 28: ...d through the handset earpiece When playing messages from the handset handsfree may also be used by pressing the GREEN PHONE button To play your messages C OK C OK C OK Play Play Answering machine operation during message playback Note The instructions for message playback from the handset appear in the handset display along with the time and date at which each message was left New messages must b...

Page 29: ...essage Alternatively you can choose not to hear the callers messages Call screening is off by default You can intercept the call at any time and speak to the caller by pressing the GREEN PHONE button Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Base Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Base settings Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Answer Press OK to confi...

Page 30: ...r old code 0000 if not changed Press OK to confirm Enter new code To set the VIP access code C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK Press OK to confirm The display will ask you to Confirm code Re enter new code Press OK to confirm C OK C OK Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Base Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to Base settings Press OK to confirm Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll ...

Page 31: ...is 0000 Press OK to confirm Enter your new four digit code To change your Remote Access Code C OK C OK C OK If you forget to switch your answering machine on you can do it from another telephone Dial your telephone number and let the phone ring After approximately 10 rings your BT On Air will automatically answer although you will hear no message At this point press the button You will hear Please...

Page 32: ...Record outgoing message To listen to your Answer Only outgoing message To replay the current message To listen to the previous message To replay your messages also pause resume playback To listen to your next message To switch the answering machine ON To record a message To record your outgoing message Press to stop recording To record a memo message Press to stop recording To switch the answering...

Page 33: ...Messaging If you purchase new handsets to use with your current BT On Air 2300 SMS they will not be pre registered to a base station You will need to do this before you can use them Registering additional handsets To register a handset to a base station if you have not changed the System Code from 0000 Note The following base stations and handset types are in the BT On Air range BT On Air 2100 Cla...

Page 34: ... You will then see a list of the available handset numbers Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll to the number you require Press OK to confirm C OK C OK C OK C OK Skip C OK C OK To check that the handset is registered press talk to hear a dial tone At the base Press and hold down the SKIP button until the PLAY button starts to flash On the handset Use the UP button to scroll to Base Press OK to conf...

Page 35: ...he handset that you want to de register Press OK to confirm This will time out and go back to idle Or Press the C button until you get back to idle The handset is now de registered To de register a handset from the base C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK Base 1 Handset 2 Note The number you save becomes the handset s name ie Handset 1 When planning to use a handset with more than one base we recom...

Page 36: ... 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 guarantee period has ended the repair must meet the approval requirements for connection to the telephone network We recommend that you call the Helpline on 0870 240 4682 and ask for details of our recommended repair agen...

Page 37: ...e If you are experiencing difficulty please call the BT On Air Helpline on 0870 240 4682 Generally this telephone may be connected to switchboards which support tone signalling and timed break recall In the event of any difficulties please consult your switchboard service provider Please note this product does not support earth recall Switchboard compatibility To activate Recall This is of use whe...

Page 38: ... can enter codes up to 8 digits in length Press OK to store Now you must set the number of digits required to make internal calls to other extensions on your switchboard Press the UP or DOWN button to select Min length Press OK Enter the number of digits to make an internal call to other extensions on your switchboard Press OK to store C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK Press the UP button to select Ba...

Page 39: ...play To activate and de activate the external line access code C OK C OK C OK C OK C OK Note For the external line access code to be dialled for external calls only it is important that all external numbers stored in your handset directory must contain more digits than the number of digits required to make an internal call to other extensions on your switchboard This is most likely to occur when y...

Page 40: ...to 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 the drill holes and then insert both screws Leave 2 3mm between the head of the screw and the wall You are now able to mount the base to the wall Fit the base onto the two screws If necessary tighten ...

Page 41: ...1 Battery charge 8 install 8 low warning 8 performance 8 replacement 9 Belt clip 9 Caller Display 13 Call screening 28 Call timer 10 Calls duration 15 end 10 external call 10 handsfree 11 internal 13 make 10 preparatory 10 receive 10 redial list 15 secrecy 11 timer 10 transfer 13 Calls list 14 Cleaning 6 Date set 22 Delete calls list 15 directory number 12 messages 27 outgoing message 24 Desk moun...

Page 42: ...o 24 record 23 Paging 13 Pause insert 12 Play messages 26 Play outgoing message 24 Power supply 7 Preparatory dialling 10 Pre recorded message 23 Program buttons change 20 Pulse dialling 37 Recall 36 Receiving calls 10 Record outgoing message 23 Redial list 15 Registering additional handset 32 Remote access 30 Returning your product 35 Rubber feet 7 Safety information 6 Setting up 7 Secrecy 11 Sil...

Page 43: ...ommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract Touchtone is a registered trade mark of British Telecommunications plc in the UK British Telecommunications plc 2002 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 Designed by The Art Design Partnership Limited Printed in Europe On Air 2300...

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