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BT Zenith Flip 6861 User Manual

BT Zenith Flip 6861 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 User Guide BT ZENITH FLIP...
  • Page 2 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Welcome… to your BT Zenith Flip colour screen telephone Flip phone – answer and end calls by opening or closing the handset Infra Red connection lets you quickly exchange...
  • Page 3 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. You must first set up your phone before you can use it. This doesn’t take long as it is easy to do.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 In this guide Getting started ....8 Location ..... . .8 Setting up .
  • Page 5 ....40 BT 1471 ..... . .41 Call Diversion ....41 Call Waiting .
  • Page 6 Register handset with another BT Zenith Flip base ....71 Select base .....72 De-register a handset .
  • Page 7 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 In this guide General information ....79 Safety ......79 Cleaning .

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Getting started WARNING Do not place your BT Zenith Flip in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The BT Zenith Flip has a range of...
  • Page 9 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 2. Insert handset battery. Push in the button on the battery compartment cover and slide the cover off Li-ion battery supplied into the handset the cover 3. Charge the handset for at least 24 hours by placing it on the base.

  • Page 10: Battery Performance

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Getting started Battery performance When the battery is fully charged the display a full, yellow-green coloured battery. Running the battery right down at least once a week will help it last as long as possible.
  • Page 11 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Additionally, if you purchase a BT Zenith Flip multiple pack For each additional handset and charger: 1. Connect the power adaptor to the charger and switch on.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Getting to know your phone Handset open Full colour screen If the handset is left...

  • Page 13: Handset Standby Screen

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Handset closed The external screen displays Michael or Kitchen, the clock. When you have a call...

  • Page 14: Base

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Getting to know your phone Base Find Press to ring a handset if you have misplaced it, page 23. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...

  • Page 15: Navigating The Menu

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Navigating the menu Your BT Zenith Flip has a handset menu system that is easy to use.
  • Page 16 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Getting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Menu icon screen 3. Use the navigation button in the middle of the keypad to move Up / Down / Left / Right and navigate around the menu icons.
  • Page 17 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 4. Select again. External Calls 5. Select . The current ringtone is played and the current volume level shown. Press to adjust the volume. 6. Select . The display shows 7.

  • Page 18: Handset Menu Map

    Calling Features (page 40) • BT 1471 • Call Diversion On • Call Diversion Off • Call Diversion Check • Call Waiting On • Call Waiting Off • Call Waiting Check • Reminder Call Set • Reminder Call Cancel • Reminder Call Check • Edit Number...

  • Page 19: Using The Phone

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using the phone 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.

  • Page 20: Receiving Calls

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using the phone If you have assigned a different ringtone for the caller’s number stored in the phonebook, you will hear the ringtone you have selected. See page 27. Please note you need to subscribe to a Caller Display srvice for this feature to work.

  • Page 21: Answer A Handset Call Handsfree

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Answer a call in handsfree mode When the phone rings: 1. Press . The call comes through the handset loudspeaker. 2. Press again to transfer back the earpiece.

  • Page 22: Redial

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using the phone You can redial up to 20 of the last numbers called from your handset. Once the list is full, new dialled numbers replace the oldest.

  • Page 23: Delete A Redial Number

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 4. Select . Use the keypad to enter a name. 5. Select . If necessary, edit the number. 6. Select . The display confirms the entry has been added then returns to the redial list.

  • Page 24: Quick Access To Your Messages

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using the phone Quick access to your messages View new text messages When you have new text messages, the display shows and the New Text Message LED on the base comes on.

  • Page 25: Phonebook

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using the phonebook Each BT Zenith Flip handset can each store up to 200 names and numbers. Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers up to 20 digits. You can also set a specific ringtone and picture for each entry.

  • Page 26: Writing Tips/Character Map

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using the phonebook There is also a character map for SMS text messaging on page 46. Writing tips Entering names Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store TOM: 1.

  • Page 27: View A Number

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 View a number 1. Select Names and scroll navigation button to the name you want or search alphabetically. 2. Select Options and scroll DOWN 3. Select . The number is displayed.

  • Page 28: Assign A Picture

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using the phonebook Select the picture you want to see when you receive a call from the number stored. This enables you to set different pictures, for example, for family, work, special friends and general calls.

  • Page 29: Edit Name And Number

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Edit name and number 1. Select Names and scroll navigation button using the navigation button to the name you want or search alphabetically. 2. Select Options and scroll DOWN 3.

  • Page 30: Delete An Entry

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using the phonebook If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 then enter a new number. Select confirms Entry Saved 4. Select Back to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 31: Phonebook Status

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Phonebook status 1. Select Names 2. Select Options and scroll DOWN 3. Select . The displays shows the figures for Entries Free Entries 4. Select Back to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 32: Dial A Fastcall Entry

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using the phonebook DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD THE PHONEBOOK FROM 3G SIM CARDS. The SIM card reader in the BT Zenith Flip base is not compatible with 1.8V SIM cards (only available with 3G phones, at the time of writing).
  • Page 33 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 4. If there are no entries, Add Entry displayed. Scroll to Copy From Sim If there are entries already stored, select scroll DOWN Copy From Sim 5. Select to begin copying.

  • Page 34: Internal Calls

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Internal calls If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 If you have two or more handsets registered to your base, you can make internal calls. Two handsets can be holding an internal call while a third handset or the base is making an external call.

  • Page 35: Transfer A Call

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Transfer a call You can transfer an external call from one handset to another. During the call: 1. Press . Your caller is put on hold. 2. Enter the handset number (1–5) you want to make the receiving handset ring.

  • Page 36: Caller Display

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Caller Display To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee is payable. For more details on BT’s Calling...

  • Page 37: Shortcut To The Calls List

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Shortcut to the Calls list 1. Press DOWN on the navigation button. All unviewed calls are displayed first, starting with the oldest. Use DOWN to scroll through the list.

  • Page 38: Delete An Entire Calls List

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Caller Display You can delete an entire list of Received calls, Missed calls or Dialled calls. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 3.

  • Page 39: Copy A Number To The Phonebook

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Copy a number to the phonebook 1. Press DOWN on the navigation button and scroll DOWN to the entry you want. 2. Select Options . Scroll DOWN is not displayed, the number is already stored in the phonebook.

  • Page 40: Bt Calling Features

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 BT Calling Features If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...

  • Page 41: Call Diversion

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 BT 1471 Lets you hear an announcement giving details about your last caller. 1. Select Menu and then press navigation button. The number is dialled. Call Diversion 1.

  • Page 42: Call Waiting

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 BT Calling Features Call Waiting lets you know if another person is trying to contact while you are on a call. If a second caller rings you will hear a beep in the handset.
  • Page 43 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 3. Select . The Reminder Call code you have selected is dialled. Listen to the announcement and follow the instructions given. Change numbers 1. Select Menu and scroll to Calling Features navigation button.

  • Page 44: Sms Text Messaging

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 SMS text messaging IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display service so that you can use text messaging. A quarterly fee may be payable, please contact your network provider for more details.

  • Page 45: Select Message Size

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Select message size 1. Select Menu is displayed, select DOWN Settings and select 2. Scroll DOWN Message Size 3. The current setting is highlighted. Scroll select the setting you want and select 4.

  • Page 46: Text Character Map

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 SMS text messaging There is also a character map for the phonebook on page 26. Sent messages are stored in the Outbox The newest messages replace the oldest messages..
  • Page 47 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Send To – select and either enter the number you want or select Search to display your phonebook then scroll to the entry you want. Now select...

  • Page 48: Receiving A Call While Writing A Text

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 SMS text messaging If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Message Type – set your message as a Email When sending a message the display shows...

  • Page 49: Edit A Template

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 The templates are: Please call I’ll be there at What time will you be home? I’ll call you Happy Birthday! Edit a template 1. Select Menu is highlighted. Select is highlighted.

  • Page 50: Draft Text Messages

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 SMS text messaging If you have saved a message you have written for sending later, you can view, edit and send it from the Draft Messages box.

  • Page 51: Reading Text Messages

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Notify – you can ask the network to send a confirmation report when you send a text. Select DOWN to select User Name – if you have set individual users you can select a name to attach to your message, see ‘User Areas’, page 53.

  • Page 52: Text Alert

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 SMS text messaging When you have more than one unread text message, the display shows the number. You can choose from 3 different alert tones or switch it off.

  • Page 53: Service Centre Numbers

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Service Centre numbers To send and receive text messages you need the telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre. If you accidentally delete the SEND or RECEIVE Service Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order for your text Service to work.

  • Page 54: Add A User Area

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 SMS text messaging When you set a user area, you can set PIN protection to help keep texts private. It means you can only read texts stored in your user area by first entering the PIN you have set.

  • Page 55: Select Your Terminal Number

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Select your terminal number 1. Select Menu is displayed, select Settings . Select 2. Scroll DOWN Users and select 3. The User names are listed. Scroll you want and select .

  • Page 56: Delete A User Area

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 SMS text messaging If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Delete a user area 1. Select Menu is displayed, select Settings .

  • Page 57: Images And Sounds

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Images and Sounds Your BT Zenith Flip handset has a choice of 8 wallpapers and 15 polyphonic ringtones. There are other features available using IrDA shown in the handset menu for vCard transfer.

  • Page 58: Set Resident Wallpaper

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Images and Sounds If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Set a resident wallpaper Wallpaper is the image displayed when the handset is in standby mode.

  • Page 59: Using Irda

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Using infra red connection (IrDA) You can send and receive contact details on a vCard. Send a vCard A vCard lets you use the IrDA infra red connection to send the name and number information from a phonebook entry to another phone or mobile.

  • Page 60: Receive A Vcard

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Images and Sounds If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Receive a vCard You must first activate your BT Zenith Flip’s IrDA connection before the other phone or mobile can send their vCard.

  • Page 61: Handset Settings

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Handset settings Ring volume 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Handset . Select Ring Volume 2. Select External Calls is highlighted. Press to select Internal Calls if required.

  • Page 62: Menu Colour

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Handset settings Choose from: Blue, Green or Pink. The default setting is blue. Adjust the length of time it takes for the backlight to switch off. Choose from 15, 30 or 45 seconds.

  • Page 63: Auto Talk

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Auto talk 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Handset . Select . Scroll 2. Select . Scroll DOWN Select to confirm. 3. Select Back to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 64: Base Settings

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Base settings Choose from 5 pre-stored ringtones. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Base ringtone 1. Select Menu and scroll...

  • Page 65: Handset Priority

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Handset priority 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Settings . Select . Scroll 2. Select . Use DOWN All Handsets – all handsets ring together. Select Select Handset –...

  • Page 66: System Pin

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Base settings Your System PIN is required during registration and can help prevent unauthorised users from changing some key settings on your phone. The default setting is 0000. You can enter a code of up to 8 digits.

  • Page 67: Rpas Inhibition

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 RPAS Inhibition 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Settings and select 2. Scroll DOWN RPAS Inhibition 3. Press DOWN to select 4. Select Back to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 68: Time Settings

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Time settings If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Set alarm 1. Select Menu and scroll RIGHT Alarm is highlighted. 2. Select On/Off is highlighted.

  • Page 69: Alarm Ringtone

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 3. Press DOWN to highlight 4. Select Back to return to the previous screen. Alarm ringtone 1. Select Menu and scroll RIGHT Select Alarm is highlighted. 2. Select...

  • Page 70: Additional Handsets And Bases

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Additional handsets and bases If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Up to 5 handsets can be registered and operated from the BT Zenith Flip.

  • Page 71: Register Handset With Another Bt Zenith Flip Base

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 4. Select Option . The handset screen shows Registered When a handset is registered to a base, it is automatically assigned a number which is displayed on the handset and must be used for internal calls.

  • Page 72: Select Base

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Additional handsets and bases When your handset is registered to more than one base, for example, one at work and one at home, you can select the base you want it connected to.

  • Page 73: Games

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Games Your BT Zenith Flip has five built-in games. Rabbit Runner Bowling Ti’ Aqua Select a game. 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Games . Select . The games menu is displayed.

  • Page 74: Help

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Help Handset not registering Check that the base is plugged into the mains power and switched on. Check that the handset battery is fully charged and fitted correctly.

  • Page 75: Possible Problems With Text Messaging

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Your caller cannot hear you Secrecy is switched on. Press the Secrecy caller again. Incoming caller’s number is not displayed even though you have Caller Display Caller has to allow their number to be sent. It has been withheld or is unavailable.
  • Page 76 Messages sent to 00000 are not charged for. Further help and advice for text messaging queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, enter your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
  • Page 77 Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill. Other functions and services available from the text service By sending the following commands to the BT text self administration facility you can control functions and capabilities in your text phone and the way messages are handled.

  • Page 78: Helpline

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Help If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone though the recipient may have an text enabled phone and usually receives written text.

  • Page 79: General Information

    United Kingdom. Safety Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Zenith Flip range. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. For the handset, use only Li-ion 3.7 V 720mAh battery packs. Never use other batteries as this could lead to a short circuit or destroy the battery casing.

  • Page 80: Environmental

    Service Provider. Dialling mode Your BT Zenith Flip is set to Tone dialling. Some older switchboards may require Pulse dialling. To change the dialling mode, see ‘Dial mode’, page 65. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...

  • Page 81: Pabx Access Code

    BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 PABX access code If you are connecting your BT Zenith Flip to a switchboard/PBX you may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) in order to get an outside line. So that the switchboard has time to pick up an outside line, you may also need to add a Pause after the access code in numbers stored in the phonebook, see page 82.

  • Page 82: Enter A Pause

    Pause. Guarantee Your BT Zenith Flip is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s discretion the option to replace the BT Zenith Flip, or any component thereof, (other than the battery), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.
  • Page 83 Within the 12 month guarantee period If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning your product, please read the Help section beginning on page 74, or contact the BT Zenith Flip Helpline for assistance on 0870 605 8047.

  • Page 84: How Many Telephones Can You Have

    BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless stated otherwise. A total REN of 4 is allowed per telephone line. (For example, if the BT Zenith Flip is used in conjunction with three extension telephones, each with a REN of 1, then the total = 4.) R&TTE...
  • Page 85 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Notes...
  • Page 86 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Notes...
  • Page 87 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Notes...
  • Page 88 BT Zenith Flip – Issue 1 – Edition 04 – 08.09.05 – 6861 Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of...

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