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  • Page 1 Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 User Guide BT ELEMENTS...

  • Page 2: Digital Cordless Telephone

    Digital call quality with a ‘Best in Class’ range of up to 1000 metres outdoors and up to 150 metres indoors. • Rugged design and sturdy composition makes your BT Elements phone ideal for outdoor use. With a splash and dust-proof finish and also featuring a handy torch.

  • Page 3: Your Phone

    Just follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Elements, please contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Delete a number from the redial list ..19 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Delete the entire redial list .
  • Page 5 Registering another type of handset to your BT Elements base .....54 Select a base ......55 De-register a handset .
  • Page 6 Recall ......70 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries supplied observing the polarity markings (+ and -). If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Handset range The BT Elements phone has a range of...
  • Page 8 This is normal. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Replace the battery cover: hook the two plastic clips into place first, then lower and screw the cover into place.
  • Page 9 If you wish you can wall mount the handset and charger. 1. Drill two holes in the wall for the 2 screws provided using the wall mounting bracket as a template. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Getting started symbol...
  • Page 10 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 2. Insert the wall plugs provided into the holes and then insert the 2 screws, one into each hole.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    From standby, press and hold to lock the keypad, page 21. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Torch On / Off (located on back of handset) Press and hold to switch the torch on, page 21.

  • Page 12: Handset Display Icons

    *You must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service for this feature to work. A quarterly fee may be payable. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644...

  • Page 13: Standby Display

    Shows the time in hours and minutes. Range Handset name Base If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com HANDSET Power / In use / Calls light / Message Indicator Illuminates when the power is connected.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    To change between upper or lower case, press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Navigating the menus Your BT Elements has an easy to use menu system.

  • Page 15: Menu Map

    Delete All SMS Settings Msg Alert Send Service Rcv Center Send Center Terminal No If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Setup Handset Base Volume Beep Base Melody Keytone Del Handset...

  • Page 16: Using The Phone

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Switch the handset power on/off To switch off: 1.

  • Page 17: Receive A Call

    There are 5 volume levels to choose from. 1. Press to increase or If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com symbol to answer the call. to decrease the volume.

  • Page 18: Secrecy (Mute)

    Using the phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Secrecy (mute) During a call, you can mute the microphone and talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing.

  • Page 19: Switch To Handsfree During A Call

    2. Use to scroll through the redial list to the number you want. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Using the phone During a handsfree call, press to change the volume.

  • Page 20: Delete The Entire Redial List

    Using the phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 3. Press Delete? press to cancel. 4. Press to return to standby.

  • Page 21: Keypad Lock

    The button Torch can be found on the back of the handset. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Press * Using the phone You can also lock the keypad using the handset settings menu, see page 29.

  • Page 22: Paging

    Press to delete the last character or digit. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 To switch off: 1. Release to switch the torch light off.

  • Page 23: Dial An Entry

    3. Press to select 4. Use to scroll and find the entry you want to edit (or search alphabetically) and press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Menu Menu Menu Menu...

  • Page 24: Delete A Phonebook Entry

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 5. The name is displayed. Use...

  • Page 25: Handset Menu

    6. Press repeatedly to exit and return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed, then press Keytone Low Battery...

  • Page 26: Handset Ringer Volume

    You will hear a sample ring for all settings (except Off). If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Handset ringer volume The handset has 6 ringer volume settings: Off and 1–5 where,...

  • Page 27: Handset Name

    French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Russian, Greek, Polish, Czech, Slovak, or Hungarian. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed, then press and press Handset Name Menu to confirm.

  • Page 28: Auto Answer

    Handset menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Menu 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press Menu 3.

  • Page 29: Keypad Lock

    To lock the keypad: 1. Press any button. The display shows 2. Press within 3 seconds to unlock the keypad. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed, then press Menu and press...

  • Page 30: Set-Up Menu

    You will hear a sample ring at the base for all settings (except Off). If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Base ringer volume The base has 6 ringer volume settings: Off and 1–5 where,...

  • Page 31: Pin Code

    Menu 1. Press to open the main menu. 2. Press until Setup Menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Menu is displayed, then press Menu and press Pin Code Menu...

  • Page 32: Recall Mode

    Please contact your network provider is you are unsure which setting to use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 3.

  • Page 33: Restore Default Settings

    Menu is displayed, press Default When the phone powers up, the default settings will be restored. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Menu is displayed, then press Menu and press...

  • Page 34: Default Settings

    Set-up menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 4. Replace the battery compartment cover and belt clip. Default settings...

  • Page 35: Date And Time Settings

    4. Enter the time in 24-hour format, e.g. for 9:24pm press 2, 1, Menu 2, 4, then press 5. Press repeatedly to exit and return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed, then Menu is displayed, then Menu...

  • Page 36: Set The Alarm

    When the alarm is set the will be displayed when in standby mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Set the alarm You can use your BT Elements phone as an alarm clock.

  • Page 37: Bt Calling Features

    When a new call is received in the Calls list the flash in the display when in standby mode to alert you. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to the service from your network provider.

  • Page 38: View And Dial From The Calls List

    If the call is from a ringback request, will be displayed. Ringback If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 will be View and dial from the Calls list 1.

  • Page 39: Calls List

    3. Press and release to delete the currently displayed entry only. is displayed. Delete? If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed, then press Menu option. BT Calling Features See ‘Entering names’ and ‘Writing tips’...
  • Page 40 BT Calling Features If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Press and hold displayed. Menu 4. Press to confirm you want to delete.

  • Page 41: Text Messaging

    Caller Display). Visit the BT.com website (www.bt.com) to find out how much it costs to send a text message (depends upon your call package). If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display service so...

  • Page 42: Send A Text Message

    Send Fail and the handset returns to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Send a text message Menu 1.

  • Page 43: Entering Text

    4. To enter a number, keep pressing the required number button until the number is displayed. 5. To enter the phonebook, press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com twice, three times,...

  • Page 44: Receiving And Reading Text Messages

    SMS box and in the general Inbox. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 6. The cursor automatically moves to the right after a couple of seconds.
  • Page 45 . Press again to send. Menu Menu – to delete the message. Delete If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Menu is displayed, then press is displayed, then press Menu then...

  • Page 46: Service Centre Numbers

    If a message fails to send, Send Fail will be displayed. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Menu Menu Press .

  • Page 47: Numbers

    Send 2/Receive 2 6. Either enter the server number and press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed, then is displayed and Rcv Center...

  • Page 48: Select A Send Service Centre Number

    Text messaging If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Or, if a number is already stored, it will be displayed. To edit...

  • Page 49: Message Alert Beeps

    6. Press repeatedly to exit and return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed, then is displayed and is displayed and press Menu...

  • Page 50: Using Sub-Addresses To Keep Your Messages Private

    6 and 9. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Using sub-addresses to keep your...

  • Page 51: How Callers Send A Text To Your Handset

    Personal SMS Menu press . The telephone number of the most recent message is displayed. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed and icon icon will be displayed Menu...

  • Page 52: Message Memory Full

    Text messaging If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 4. Press Menu Press to view the full details for each message.

  • Page 53: Using Additional Handsets

    4. Press to highlight 5. Enter a base number (from 1 to 4) and press If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed, then Menu and press Reg Base...

  • Page 54: Bt Elements Base

    BT Elements base. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 6. Enter the 4 digit PIN code and press...

  • Page 55: Select A Base

    Auto 5. Press repeatedly to exit and return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com is displayed, then press and press Select Base Using additional handsets When selecting a base, the currently selected base number flashes.

  • Page 56: De-Register A Handset

    If you enter an invalid handset number, the display will return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 De-register a handset Menu 1.

  • Page 57: Transferring Calls

    If the called handset does not answer, press the external caller again. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Using additional handsets If you want to cancel the call transfer,...

  • Page 58: 3-Way Call

    Using additional handsets If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 3-Way Call You can hold a 3-way conference call between 2 internal handsets and 1 external handset.

  • Page 59: Help

    The ringer volume may be switched off, see page 26. • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. • Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 53. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...
  • Page 60 An exact name/number match was not found in your phonebook. Check that you have stored the full STD dialling code. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644...
  • Page 61 Have you connected the telephone line correctly? • Is the base ringer set to off? • You may have a faulty line or socket. Try using another socket or line. Call BT on 151 if you still experience problems. Base charging light not working •...

  • Page 62: Possible Problems With Text Messaging

    Cannot send text • Check service centre number is correct including 1470P prefix (this is for BT lines. If you have another network provider please check the prefix number with them). In order to send and receive text messages you must not withhold your number. If you normally withhold your number the 1470 prefix presents your number for you.
  • Page 63 For non BT line customers, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152 (business). • Additional handsets are available from the Helpdesk on 0870 605 8047. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Help...
  • Page 64 Menu 7. Press again to confirm and send. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 until is displayed, then press...
  • Page 65 You have pressed the wrong button in a sequence. Check the prompts in the display or refer to instructions in this user guide. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Help...
  • Page 66 Do not immerse batteries in water or throw them into a fire, or dispose of them with ordinary domestic refuse. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Elements phone by using any other types of batteries. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com...

  • Page 67: General Information

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com • Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.

  • Page 68: Product Disposal Instructions

    If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644...

  • Page 69: Returning Your Phone

    (Please note that we cannot take responsibility for goods damaged in transit.) Please obtain and keep proof of posting from the Post Office. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com General information Technical information...

  • Page 70: Declaration Of Conformance

    The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Elements is published on the website: http://www.suncorptech.com/bt If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 or email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644 Connecting to a switchboard...
  • Page 71 Elements – New Style – Edition 4 – 31.08.06 – 7644...
  • Page 72 Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2006. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. BT Elements Issue 1 (09/06) 4 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China...

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