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SMS (Short Message Service)
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Helpline Tel. No.: U.K. 08700 100 076 R.O.I. 01289 8333
Using SMS (Short
Message Service)
SMS allows you to send and receive text
messages between other fixed-line and
mobile phones that support compatible SMS
networks and features.
Important:
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To use SMS features, you must:
– subscribe to the Caller ID and/or
appropriate service
– confirm SMS is turned on
– confirm the correct message centre
numbers are stored
Consult your service provider/telephone
company for details and availability.
Using the public mailbox and private
mailboxes
SMS messages can be sent and received
using the public mailbox or any one of the 6
private mailboxes. The public mailbox can
be accessed freely. Private mailboxes are
password protected to ensure privacy.
Important:
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To use the public mailbox, you must:
– register the public mailbox with BT Text
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To send or receive a message using a
private mailbox, you must:
– first create the private mailbox by
storing its name and password (page
30)
– register each private mailbox with BT
Text (page 28)
Note:
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A total of 47 messages (at 160
characters/message) in all mailboxes
added together can be saved. Total
number may be more than 47 if length of
messages is less than 160
characters/message.
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If the unit is connected to a PBX system,
you may not be able to use SMS features.
Turning SMS on/off
1
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(middle soft key)
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2
“
Public
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3
“
Settings
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4
“
SMS On/Off
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“
On
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or
“
Off
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Changing SMS message
centre numbers
SMS message centre telephone numbers
must be stored in order to send and receive
SMS messages.
The message centre numbers (used for
SMS services provided by BT Text) are
preprogrammed in this unit. You can change
them if necessary.
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Consult your service provider/telephone
company for more information.
1
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(middle soft key)
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2
“
Public
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3
“
Settings
”
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4
“
Message Centre1
”
or
“
Message
Centre2
”
i
#
5
Edit the number as necessary.
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6
“
Save
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Note:
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If your phone is connected to a PBX, you
need to add the PBX line access number
and a dialling pause to the beginning of
the Message Centre 1 phone number.
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