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BT On-Air 1800 User Manual

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BT On-Air 1800
User Guide
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.

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  • Page 1 BT On-Air 1800 User Guide 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...

  • Page 2: At A Glance

    Lets you redial up to 20 of the last Redial Intercom Recall numbers called. For use with Switchboards and BT Select Services. Enables internal calls and call transfer between handsets. To confirm settings. To answer a call and switch the power on.
  • Page 3 Provides product version information. Lists all bases registered to this USB unit. Adjust settings for the base in range. In range of base. Ready to connect to the Internet. Connected to Internet Looking for the base. Base not in range. Internet connection not possible.

  • Page 4: During A Call

    During a call: Handset settings: buttons (press again to cancel) again to cancel) Intercom Intercom again to stop recording) Intercom internal number then Intercom to transfer or to resume call...

  • Page 5: From The Handset

    From the handset: During playback: Skip forwards Skip backwards Pause/Resume Delete current message Exit playback At the base: For Answer and record: Intercom speak OGM For Answer and record mode: Intercom Intercom Intercom For Answer and record: Intercom Intercom Intercom Intercom Intercom speak memo...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    In this guide At a glance Introduction Setting up Using the modem Using the telephone Using the answering machine Remote access Using additional handsets and bases Help General information Wall mounting Software Licence Agreement Index...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Your BT On-Air 1800 provides an all-in-one solution combining telephone, answering machine and wireless modem for Internet access. By plugging the BT On-Air USB unit into your desktop or laptop computer, you can connect to the Internet from anywhere in or around your home without wires.
  • Page 8 If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately. One BT On-Air 1800 Wireless Modem Base. One BT On-Air USB unit. One BT On-Air Classic handset with rechargeable battery. One power adaptor. One telephone line cord. One base plinth.

  • Page 9: Setting Up

    Setting up Your handset is already registered to the base. Situate your base close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will reach. The only way to disconnect the product from the power supply is to remove the power adaptor from the mains power socket.

  • Page 10: Battery Low Warning

    Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries can be obtained from any BT Shop or from the Helpline on 0845 300 0156. Place the handset in the cradle on the base station.
  • Page 11 Simply slide the fascias off and replace with another. Follow instructions on page 33 to set-up your answering machine for the first time. Helpline If you are experiencing difficulty, please call the BT On-Air Helpline on 0845 300 0156.
  • Page 12 The BT On-Air drivers and software must be installed on your computer before you can use your BT On-Air 1800 to connect to the Internet. Installation instructions vary according to your operating system. - See below for Windows 98 - Page 14 for Windows Me (i.e.
  • Page 13 Select the on-screen option Click Select the CD-ROM drive option. Click Click Windows copies the files to your system. Click The drivers are installed and the Modem Software Installation can begin, see page 17. You might be asked at this stage to restart your computer.
  • Page 14 Switch on your computer and close any open applications. Insert the CD installation software 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 below on your computer.
  • Page 15 USB port identified by the symbol below on your computer. Windows will automatically detect the BT On-Air USB unit and the screen. (If this does not happen see Help, page 48.) After a few seconds, the screen will then display search for the USB On-Air Wireless Modem driver.
  • Page 16 USB port identified by the symbol below on your computer. Windows will automatically detect the BT On-Air USB unit and the screen. (If this does not happen see Help, page 48.) After a few seconds, the screen will then display search for the USB On-Air Wireless Modem driver.
  • Page 17 Software Installation can begin, see page 17. Your modem software installation is automatically started after the drivers for your BT On-Air USB unit have been installed. The BT On-Air screen is shown then replaced by the Welcome screen. Click Click for automatic installation.
  • Page 18 If you do not already have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) set-up on your computer, a screen will appear to tell you so. Skip to Step 3 now to finish the BT On-Air software installation. Then read Step 4 for guidelines on how to set-up an Internet connection.
  • Page 19 If you ticked the Internet connection during the Internet Connection Settings part of the BT On-Air installation, then you are now ready to connect to the Internet. You can now turn to the next section for instructions on how to use the modem.

  • Page 20: Using The Modem

    Waiting before making an Internet connection. Please refer to your network operator's instruction. Your BT On-Air USB unit is powered via the connection to your computer so, if you are using a laptop computer, you may notice a slight reduction in the battery capacity.
  • Page 21 – Your computer is ready to connect to the Internet. The internal number allocated by the base to the BT On-Air USB unit is displayed (e.g. Logged on as n 3). Your BT On-Air USB unit can only log-on to one base at a time.
  • Page 22 The signal indicator shows if your BT On-Air USB unit is in range of the base. If you get a very poor signal, it could cause problems when connecting to the Internet. Try moving closer to the base or changing the position of the BT On-Air USB unit.
  • Page 23 Internet connection and unplug the BT On-Air USB unit from the port on your computer. After uninstalling the software, you will not be able to use your BT On-Air until you install it again. Open the Windows Start menu by clicking the...
  • Page 24 Click on the Control Panel. Select from the list that appears on the screen. You might have to scroll down the list. Click button. Select Automatic and Click Click to uninstall BT On-Air from your computer.

  • Page 25: Using The Telephone

    Using the telephone Press and hold the button to switch the handset on. Press and hold the button to switch the handset off. Press the The display shows the Dial the number. First enter the number to be dialled. The number is shown in the display. (If you make a mistake press remove the incorrect digit).
  • Page 26 When on a call you can switch-on the loudspeaker on the base so that someone in the same room can hear the conversation. During a call, press display will show the indicate Monitor is on. Press then Monitor off. Press the take you to the most recent number.
  • Page 27 You can make an internal call while using the BT On-Air USB unit to connect to the Internet. button. The If you dial the number for the BT On-Air USB unit, you hear an engaged tone.
  • Page 28 (you will 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. button to If you have subscribed to a Caller Display...
  • Page 29 The Caller Display service will not operate when your base station is connected to a switchboard. Whether you take a call or not, the caller’s details are stored in the Calls List. The Calls List holds the telephone numbers of the last 20 people who called you.
  • Page 30 Intercom Press the Press the button. Press the button then the again. The date is displayed. Press the button to alternate between the date and the time. Press the button three times to return to idle. Intercom Press the Press the button.
  • Page 31 8. The system code can also be changed from your computer by using the BT On-Air Wireless Modem Monitor provided your computer is connected to the base.
  • Page 32 Press the button. Press the button. Use the select 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 it finds.

  • Page 33: Using The Answering Machine

    Before using your answering machine for the first time you need to: set the time and date and switch the answering machine on. Your On-Air 1800 comes with the pre-recorded outgoing message (OGM) “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone”...
  • Page 34 You can stop the outgoing message playback by pressing the button. Press the return to idle. Once you have recorded your outgoing message the answer machine will automatically be switched on. Remember, if the last message recorded was the Answer only outgoing message then the answer machine will be On but callers will not be able to leave messages.
  • Page 35 Note that you must have recorded an outgoing message for the answering mode you want to switch to. To switch Answer and record mode on: Intercom Press the Press the button twice. When the answering machine is switched on the the base is illuminated green.
  • Page 36 Use the to the required message length: = 30 seconds, = 4 minutes, Press to confirm. Press the button twice to return to idle. Incoming message indicator: If you have new messages the the base, will flash red and an envelope icon will appear on the display of the handset.
  • Page 37 New messages must be played before you can delete all messages. At the handset: Intercom Press the Press the button, then the followed by the button. Press the return to idle. At the base: Press and hold the until a long beep is heard. It is possible to record a message directly on to the answering machine yourself, which can be played back in...
  • Page 38 When the answering machine is switched on the VIP feature allows you to only be disturbed by privileged callers who you have given the VIP access code to. When the VIP feature is switched on, your handset will not ring when a call is received. In order to call you, your caller must follow these steps: Dial your telephone number.
  • Page 39 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 the callers messages. You can intercept the call at any time and speak to the caller by pressing the button.

  • Page 40: Remote Access

    Remote access You can operate your answering machine from any external Touchtone phone by phoning your BT On-Air 1800 and entering your Remote access code. Having a personal remote access code prevents other people from accessing your answering machine functions without your permission.
  • Page 41 If you are experiencing difficulty, please call the BT On-Air Helpline on...

  • Page 42: Using Additional Handsets And Bases

    A BT On-Air USB unit counts as one handset. You can have up to six handsets or USB units registered to a base. Your BT On-Air 1800 base and handset is compatible with all cordless telephone products in the BT On-Air range:...
  • Page 43 If you purchase new handsets to use with your current BT On-Air 1800, they will not be pre-registered to a base station. You will need to do this before you can use them. The instructions for registration and de-registration in the following pages are for BT On-Air Classic handsets.
  • Page 44 Press the button twice to exit. Your BT On-Air USB unit will appear as a registered handset but should not be de-registered following the instructions above. See page 43 for instructions on de-registering a BT On-Air USB unit.
  • Page 45 Your BT On-Air USB unit can be registered on up to four bases. With a laptop computer this allows you to connect to the Internet without wires at up to four geographically separate locations. Your BT On-Air USB unit supplied is pre-registered (as Nb 6) to its base (as Base 1).
  • Page 46 A warning message will appear if registration failed. Check that: – the base is switched on and set-up correctly – the BT On-Air USB unit is plugged into a USB port on your computer. – the correct system code is entered.
  • Page 47 This is the default option. If you have a Preferred Base selected, your BT On-Air USB unit will not be able to log-on to another base. You will have to select another Preferred Base or select the No preferred Base option to log-on to another base.

  • Page 48: Help

    Check that the operating system of your computer is Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Check the light on the BT On-Air USB unit If the light is continuously off: – check that the BT On-Air USB unit is...
  • Page 49 Internet. The quality of the radio link between the base and the USB unit can be checked on the BT On-Air monitor screen (double click BT On-Air icon in the Windows system tray). Check that you can see a green bar in the signal strength indicator.
  • Page 50 This can happen if you cancel un-installation or if you close down the BT On-Air application other than by clicking the “Close” button. To restore the icon, go to the Windows Start Menu, select “Programs”, then “BT On-Air Modem”, and finally “BT On-Air Modem”...

  • Page 51: General Information

    Note that the guarantee for the CD-ROM is 3 months. • Proof of purchase is provided. • The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed. • This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair...
  • Page 52 If you are experiencing difficulty, please call the BT On-Air Helpline on A total REN of 4 is allowed per telephone line. (For example: if the BT On-Air Classic is used in conjunction with three extension telephones, each with a REN of 1, then the...
  • Page 53 Intercom Press the Press the button. the screen. Press . Press . Press . The access code is displayed if no access code set). Press the button. Enter or correct the switchboard external line access code, e.g. . You can enter codes up to 8 digits in length. Press to store.

  • Page 54: Wall Mounting

    Wall mounting If wall mounting your BT On-Air 1800 Wireless Modem, use this guide for position. • Make sure that you are not drilling into any hidden wiring and check that the power cable will reach from the mains socket to the charger.

  • Page 55: Software Licence Agreement

    Software Licence Agreement...

  • Page 56: Index

    Index dditional handsets units and bases custom registration de-register from base quick registration registering handsets Additional USB units and bases change preferred base de-register register Answering machine delete messages delete outgoing messages number of rings on/off at base on/off at handset play messages record memo record own outgoing message...
  • Page 57 USB drivers for Windows 98 USB drivers for Windows Me USB drivers for Windows XP Internal call Internet connection Introduction eypad beeps and tones ocation of BT On-Air base unit elody Memo Memory dial from edit/delete store numbers Minimum PC requirements...
  • Page 58 British Telecommunications plc in the UK. © British Telecommunications plc 2001. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Designed by: The Art & Design Partnership Limited. Printed in Europe. BT On-Air 1800. Issue 2 (11/01) 2...

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