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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 1
BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757
User Guide
BT EQUINOX 1200
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 2 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Section Welcome… to your BT Equinox digital cordless colour screen telephone Large, easy to read screen. Assign pictures and ringtones to entries in the phonebook. SMS text messaging. Send and receive texts . Write text messages using predictive text or standard text. Range of up to 300 metres outside and up to 50 metres indoors. 200 Name and number phonebook. Use Caller Display to see who is calling an
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 3 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Got everything? This User Guide provides you with all Section BT Equinox 1200 base the information you need to get the BT Equinox 1200 most from your phone. handset 2 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries You must first set up your machine Battery compartment before you can use it. This doesn’t cover take long and is easy to do. Just Mains power adaptor follow the simple instructions on the Belt clip next
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 4 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 4 In this guide Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Call another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 3-Way call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Transfer a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Caller on hold . . . . . .
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 5 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 In this guide 5 Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 BT Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Using options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Calls lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Drafts folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Missed and cal
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 6 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 6 In this guide Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Replacing handset batteries . . . . . . . .68 System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Default base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 General information .
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 7 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting started 7 WARNING Location Do not place your BT Equinox 1200 in the bathroom or other You need to place your BT Equinox 1200 within 2 metres humid areas. of a mains power and telephone socket so that the Handset range cables will reach. The BT Equinox 1200 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical is a clear line of sight between th
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 8 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 8 Getting started The red Charging light stays on 2. Insert 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset. while the handset is on the base, Slide the battery compartment covers into place. even when the batteries are fully charged. Talk/Standby time Under ideal conditions, fully charged handset batteries should give up to 8 hours talktime or 80 hours standby on a single charge. Battery low warning
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I H Z O F G Y E N 5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 9 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting started 9 Range indicator Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible. The symbol on your handset display indicates when you are in range of the base. If the symbol flashes and The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as you hear a warning beep, you are out of range and will they wear out, so reducing
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 10 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 10 Getting started Your BT Equinox 1200 is now ready for use. Additionally, if you have purchased the BT Equinox 1200 Twin Ensure the charger is connected to 1. Connect the mains power adaptor to the charger and the mains at all times. switch on. 2. Insert the batteries. 3. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours. Your BT Equinox 1200 additional handset comes pre-registered to the base as Handset 2 a
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S I R C V Z H L Q O B F U G y K P t i Y r A a l E T C N J l a t i g X i 5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 11 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone 11 Handset buttons Power on/off Volume/Scroll/Redial/Calls list Press and hold to switch handset Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume on or off, page 16. page 17; handset and base volume, pages 52 and 58. Open redial list, page 18. Open missed calls list, page 46. S
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s l l a S C M d S e w s s e i e N 5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 12 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 12 Getting to know your phone Base Page Press to page handset(s) registered to the base, page 19. Charging ON = handset on base/charging. Missed Calls Lights up if you have new missed calls. Power / In use ON = power on, line Page ready for use. New SMS FLASHING = incoming call/ Lights up if you have new line in use. text messages. SIM Card reader Remove and insert
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 13 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone 13 Standby screen – These are where the handset icons will appear. Handset display icons – The number of the handset is displayed at all times. You can change the name on the handsets, e.g. Michael, Kitchen, Office etc. These are the main display icons you will see. On hook In range indicator (flashes when out of range). Off hook Alarm Missed call alert. Check Calls list. Rin
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 14 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 14 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menu Your BT Equinox 1200 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. The menu map is shown on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby, press the option button under MENU to open the main menu. Press the or button to scroll to the menu option you want. Then press OK to select further options or co
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 15 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone 15 Menu map Phonebook SMS •Write message •Inbox •Drafts •Outbox (once an entry has •Delete Messages •Templates •Settings been stored) •Add entry Calls Lists •Show details •Received calls •Missed calls •Dialled calls •Delete entry •Delete calls list •Edit entry •Ringtone Personalise •Picture •Handset •Call Groups •Copy from SIM •Delete all Base Settings phonebook •Base Ringto
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 16 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 16 Using the phone Simple and easy. Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch the handset off. 2. Press again or place it in the base to switch the handset back on. Make a call 1. Press then dial the number you want. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete. Press to dial. Call timer 1. The display shows the duration of all external calls. A
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 17 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone 17 Receiving calls Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the caller’s number (and name if stored in the phone book) is displayed. 1. Press or if the handset is on the base, simply lift it up and speak. Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room listen to both sides of your conv
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 18 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 18 Using the phone During a call you can open the Answer a call in handsfree phonebook by pressing Names and add, see details, delete or edit an When the phone rings: entry in the phonebook. 1. Press twice. The call comes through the handset This can be useful with handsfree calling. loudspeaker. Press again to transfer back the To use the phonebook, see page 23. earpiece. Redial You can redial up to 2
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 19 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone 19 Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you. Secrecy 1. During the call, press SECRECY. Display shows On. Your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press OFF to return to your caller. Paging Page You can use the button on the base to alert handset users that they are wanted or locate a missing handset. Page 1. Press on the base. The handset(s) ring. D
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5757 Equinox 1200 UG 28/5/04 10:32 am Page 20 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 20 Using the phone You cannot make any calls, Keypad lock including 999 and 112 emergency calls while the keypad is locked. You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling Answer incoming calls by pressing as normal. while carrying the handset around. Keypad 1. Press and hold until the screen shows Locked and the padlock symbol appears. 2. Press Unlock then YES to use the keypad again. Internal
