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Summary of Contents for BT CALYPSO 225
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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide BT CALYPSO 225... -
Page 2: Answering Machine
Section Welcome… to your BT Calypso digital cordless colour screen telephone and answering machine • Transfer phonebook entries between your mobile SIM card and BT Calypso handset. • Handset operated answering machine with up to 20 minutes recording time. •... - Page 3 2 x NiMH AAA rechargeable batteries Hearing aid? • Battery compartment Please note that the BT Calypso works by sending radio cover signals between the base and handset. These signals may • interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
3-Way call ..... .21 BT Calypso multiple pack ...9 Transfer a call ....22 Caller on hold . - Page 5 Send text message from a user area . .39 Delete user area ....40 BT Calling Features ....54 Default SMS settings .
- Page 6 Language ..... .61 Register a new BT Calypso handset . . .72 Picture ......62 Register handset with an Menu colour .
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Page 7: Getting Started
Location Do not place your BT Calypso in the bathroom or other humid areas. You need to place your BT Calypso within 2 metres of a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables Handset range The BT Calypso has a range of 300 will reach. - Page 8 Getting started 2. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the Replacing batteries Use only rechargeable 750mAh or handset. Slide the battery compartment cover into place. higher AAA NiMH batteries. Only replace with rechargeable NiMH batteries. When charging, the battery level bars are animated.
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Page 9: Battery Performance
The charge capacity of rechargeable Your BT Calypso is now ready for use. batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, so reducing the talk/standby time of the handset. - Page 10 Calypso 2, Calypso 3, Calypso 4 etc. and this is shown on the display. Your BT Calypso multiple pack is now ready for use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...
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Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone
21. R (Recall) For use with a switchboard, page 83 and Also used to switch between upper and lower BT Calling Features, page 54. case characters. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047... -
Page 12: Base
Getting to know your phone Base Answering machine/ new calls indicator Answering machine off No missed calls or new messages Answering machine on No missed calls or new messages New SMS indicator Flashing Lights up if you have You have missed calls, new new text messages, messages or both. -
Page 13: Display Icons
Getting to know your phone Handset display icons Answering machine icon is displayed when Current time Alarm set, Battery status the answering machine is page 67. switched on. Handset idle Range indicator The phone is not in use Flashes when out of range Handset ringer off, page 60. -
Page 14: Navigating The Menu
Getting to know your phone Navigating the menu Your BT Calypso has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. The menu map is shown on page 16. When the handset is switched on and in standby, press... -
Page 15: Set Date And Time
Press OK. The time and date is saved. 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Set day This enables your BT Calypso to announce the day alongside the time and date of recorded messages. 1. Press Menu, scroll Time Settings and press OK. -
Page 16: Menu Map
• System PIN Time settings (page 67) • Alarm • Set Date & Time • Set Day Calling Features (page 57) • BT 1471 • Call Diversion • Call Waiting • Reminder Call • Edit Number Registration (page 72) •... -
Page 17: Using The Phone
Using the phone Simple and easy. Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch the handset off. You can only switch the phone off from the standby screen. 2. Press again or place it in the base to switch the handset back on. -
Page 18: Receiving Calls
Using the phone 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. -
Page 19: Redial (Dialled Calls)
Using the phone Answer a call in handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press . The call comes through the handset loudspeaker. If you want to switch the call to the earpiece, press Redial (dialled calls) You can redial up to 20 of the last numbers called. If you have stored a name in the phonebook to go with the number, the name will be displayed instead, see phonebook, page 24. -
Page 20: Secrecy
Using the phone Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you. 1. During the call, press Secrecy. Display shows Secrecy . Your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press to return to your caller. Paging You can use the button on the base to alert handset... -
Page 21: Keypad Lock
Using the phone Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling You cannot make any calls, including 999 and 112 emergency while carrying the handset around. calls while the keypad is locked. Answer incoming calls by pressing 1. -
Page 22: Transfer A Call
Using the phone 1. During an external call, press your caller is put on hold. Enter the handset number you want (1– 5). 2. When the other handset answers, press and hold start the conference call. If the other handset does not answer, press again to speak to your external caller. -
Page 23: Caller On Hold
Using the phone Caller on hold You can put an external caller on hold, talk to another Other handsets may display a different message. handset user, then resume your external call. 1. During a call, press your caller is put on hold. Enter the handset number you want. -
Page 24: Phonebook
Phonebook Your own directory, stored in a handset. If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, and want Each Calypso handset can store up to 200 names and the names in your Phonebook displayed instead of the phone numbers. Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers, you must store the full numbers up to 20 digits. -
Page 25: Edit Name And Number
Phonebook Edit name and number 1. Press Names then scroll to the name you want, then press Options. Scroll Edit Entry press OK. Edit Entry screen is displayed. Press Clear to delete or to position the cursor. Use the keypad to change the name. -
Page 26: Delete An Entry
DOWNLOAD THE PHONEBOOK FROM 3G SIM CARDS. already stored. The SIM card reader in the BT Calypso base is not compatible with 1. Turn the base upside down and slide the SIM card reader 1.8V SIM cards (only available with out of the base. -
Page 27: Phonebook Full
200. If your handset phonebook already contains 90 entries, only the first 60 entries on the SIM card will be copied. Your BT Calypso checks all available directory memory spaces on your mobile SIM card. During copying, the In use light on the base will flash. -
Page 28: Sms Text Messaging
SMS text messaging Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Calypso. The IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your SMS Service is provided by BT. Network Provider’s Caller Display Service in order to use SMS text Your BT Calypso can send and receive messages to any messaging. -
Page 29: Cost Of The Fixed Line Service
Cost of the fixed line service There is no subscription charge (other than the subscription to 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). Using SMS... -
Page 30: Fastxt Predictive Text
SMS text messaging FasTxT predictive text FasTxT lets you write messages more quickly. To switch between upper and lower case letters, press For example, to write Hello: 1. Press then to display 2. Now press . FasTxT predicts the next letter will be 3. -
Page 31: Writing Tips
SMS text messaging Writing tips Deleting text When writing, press Clear. When reading, press Options, Character map select Delete then OK. Pressing the buttons for normal message writing will give you the following characters with each successive press of the button. Button Character &... -
Page 32: Using Options
SMS text messaging In addition, the following characters appear in lower case only: Button Character à è ì ò ø ß ù to move the cursor. If you make a mistake or want to delete text press Clear. To read through your message if it is too long to fit on one screen, scroll Using options While writing press... -
Page 33: Outbox
SMS text messaging Insert Symbol – scroll Insert Symbol then press Symbols When writing a message, you can to display the symbol chart. Scroll select a symbol from the options list. to select, then to insert. User Name – You can send from the default user name or select your own user area so that the receiver knows who has sent the text. -
Page 34: Deleting
SMS text messaging Deleting You can delete all messages from the Inbox or Outbox folder, or delete All Messages from all folders. 1. From the standby screen, press to open the SMS menu. Scroll down to Delete Messages and press OK. 2. -
Page 35: Open Inbox
SMS text messaging Delivery of SMS messages The system will always try and deliver the message to a text enabled phone in written format, only if there is a problem with delivery will the message be delivered as voice text, with the exception of forced voice text messages. -
Page 36: Open Inbox From Standby Screen
SMS Service Centre numbers To send and receive SMS text messages you need the telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre. These numbers have been pre-loaded into the BT Calypso. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047... -
Page 37: To Change The Sms Service Centre Phone Numbers
SMS text messaging If you accidentally delete the Send or Receive SMS Service Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order for your SMS Service to work. The Send SMS Service number is: 1470P1709400 The Receive SMS Service number is: 0800 587 52 To change the SMS Service Centre phone numbers 1. -
Page 38: User Areas
SMS text messaging 2. Scroll SMS Alert . Press OK. 3. Scroll Set Alert and press OK. Scroll to select the type of alert you want – The default setting is Morse. Morse Discreet Polyphonic 4. Press to confirm or Back to return to the previous menu. -
Page 39: Set Personal User Area
SMS text messaging Set personal user area 1. From the standby screen, press to open the SMS menu. Scroll Settings and press OK. Scroll Users and press OK. 2. If necessary, scroll Add User and press OK. Enter the user name and press OK. 3. -
Page 40: Delete User Area
SMS text messaging Delete user area PIN protected If you have protected your text 1. From the standby screen, press to open the SMS messages with a security PIN you will have to enter the PIN each menu. Scroll Settings and press OK. -
Page 41: Using The Answering Machine
Using the answering machine You can operate your BT Calypso answering machine: During operation, you will hear prompts to guide you through from the handset each step. ™ remotely from any external Touchtone telephone. The default setting for the answering machine is On. -
Page 42: Outgoing Messages
Using the answering machine Outgoing messages This is the message your callers hear when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Calypso comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages, one for Answer & Record and one for Answer Only modes. -
Page 43: Record Your Own Outgoing Message
Using the answering machine 4. Press OK. Answer Mode is highlighted. 5. Press OK. The current setting is highlighted. 6. Press to switch between Answer & Record Answer Only 7. Press to set the highlighted option. The machine announces the settings selected. Record your own outgoing message If the memory becomes full during recording or you run out of recording... -
Page 44: Play/Delete Outgoing Message
Using the answering machine 6. Press Save to stop recording. Your message is played back. 7. Press to use the outgoing message or Delete erase the recording and revert to the old outgoing message. Play/delete outgoing message If you delete your own recorded outgoing message, the pre-recorded Menu Answer Machine... -
Page 45: Answer Delay
Using the answering machine Answer delay Answer delay sets the amount of time before your BT Calypso answering machine answers a call. The default setting is 6 rings. You can select an answer delay of 2–9 rings or Time Saver. -
Page 46: Audible Message Alert
Using the answering machine Audible message alert Your BT Calypso can be set to beep every few seconds to indicate that you have new messages. The default setting is off. 1. Press Menu, scroll Answer Machine and press OK. 2. Scroll Answer Settings and press OK. -
Page 47: Memory Full
Using the answering machine Memory full The memory becomes full either because the maximum recording time of 20 minutes has been used up or the maximum number of messages – 59 – has been reached. If the maximum message length of 3 minutes is reached while recording an incoming message the caller will hear “Thank you for calling”... -
Page 48: Play Messages
Using the answering machine Play messages Messages are played back in the order they were received. To play messages at any time, press Menu, scroll Before playback the machine Answer Machine and press OK. Screen highlights Play announces “You have X new messages”... -
Page 49: Delete All Messages
Using the answering machine Delete all messages 1. Press Menu, scroll Answer Machine and press OK. 2. Scroll Delete Messages and press OK. Display shows Delete All Old Messages? 3. Press Delete to confirm or Back to cancel. Record a memo You can record a memo message on the answering machine for other users to hear. -
Page 50: Call Screening
Using the answering machine Call screening You can listen while your answering machine takes a call. During screening, any other handsets registered to the base This lets you identify the caller and decide whether to display Screening ongoing. take the call yourself. 1. -
Page 51: Remote Access
You can operate your answering machine from any You can keep a note of your Remote Access Security PIN by modern phone by calling your BT Calypso and entering a writing it in the space provided on 3-digit security code. -
Page 52: Switch Answering Machine On Remotely
Using the answering machine Switch answering machine on remotely If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you can do it from another phone. 1. Dial your phone number and let it ring. After 20 rings, your answering machine will switch on. Time saver If you have set the Answer Delay to Time Saver, your answering machine will answer after 2 rings if you have... - Page 53 Using the answering machine Use the buttons on the keypad to operate your answering machine: hear main menu. play all messages. play new messages only. once to repeat the current message, twice to play previous message. delete the message being played. play next message.
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Page 54: Bt Calling Features
– The number is Unavailable unavailable. – The caller has withheld Withheld Your BT Calypso lets you view details of your last calls. their number. – Ringback call. Ringback Received calls – shows details of all recent callers. – The call has been Operator made via the operator. -
Page 55: Missed Calls
BT Calling Features To access Calls Lists via the menu 1. Press Menu then scroll Calls Lists and press to open the Calls list screen. 2. The Received calls list is highlighted. Scroll highlight the Missed Dialled Calls list . Press 3. -
Page 56: Dialled Calls
BT Calling Features Dialled calls 1. From the standby screen, press . The redial list is displayed. Press to scroll through the list. 2. Press to dial a number or Options then select: Delete – to delete the number. Show Details –... -
Page 57: Call Diversion
Call Diversion is a chargeable service. Check with your network Divert an incoming call to another number where you provider for details. can be reached. For BT, call 0800 800 150. 1. Press Menu then scroll Calling Features press OK. -
Page 58: Reminder Call
Press to confirm. The Call Waiting service number is dialled. Follow the prompts given. Reminder Call You can request a BT reminder call for any time of day Reminder Call is a pay as you use service. or night. 1. Press... -
Page 59: Edit Number
BT Calling Features 3. Press OK. The Reminder Call service number is dialled. Follow the prompts given. Edit number This will enable you to edit the number dialled to access Call Diversion, Call Waiting or Reminder Call services. Default settings... -
Page 60: Handset Settings
Handset settings The Handset menu lets you set a number of preferences for each handset. Handset ringtone You can choose from 10 melodies. You can set different The default ringtone for external calls is Melody 5. melodies for internal and external calls. The default ringtone for internal 1. -
Page 61: Handset Name
Handset settings Handset name You can change the name displayed on your handset’s screen, e.g. to Peter, Kitchen etc. The name can be up to 8 characters long. The handset number is not altered. 1. Press Menu then scroll Handset and press OK. -
Page 62: Picture
Handset settings Picture Available pictures Choose the picture for your standby display. 1. Press Menu then scroll Handset and press OK. Ball of Fire 2. Press to highlight Picture and press OK. 3. Press to highlight the picture you want. Back 4. -
Page 63: Auto Talk
Handset settings Auto talk Handset default settings Handset ringer When the handset is on the base and the phone rings, you volume can answer a call just by picking the handset up from the Handset name Calypso base, without having to press the button. -
Page 64: Base Settings
Base settings What’s your fancy? Ringtone The default base ringtone is Melody 5. Choose from 5 standard ringer melodies. 1. Press Menu then scroll Base Settings press OK. 2. Press select Base Ringtone . Scroll select the ringtone you want. As you highlight each option, you hear a quick sample. -
Page 65: Handset Priority
Base settings Handset priority Normally, if you have more than one handset registered to your base, they all ring at the same time. However, you can set one of them to ring before the others, so that calls can always be answered at one handset first. 1. -
Page 66: Sim Country Code
BT Calypso in the UK and your mobile to call UK numbers. If this is not the case, then please call the BT Calypso Helpline for assistance on 0870 605 8047. -
Page 67: Time Settings
Use your phone as an alarm clock. If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service the Set the date and time and use your BT Calypso to give date and time will be set you a reminder alarm. -
Page 68: Alarm Tone
Time settings Alarm tone From a choice of 4, you can set which ringtone is played for your alarm. 1. Press Menu then scroll Time Settings and press OK. Press to select Alarm 2. Press to highlight Set Alarm Tone , and press OK. -
Page 69: Set Day
Time settings Set day This enables your BT Calypso to announce the day alongside the time and date of recorded messages. 1. Press Menu, scroll Time Settings and press OK. 2. Scroll Set Day and press OK. 3. Press to highlight the correct day. -
Page 70: Games
Games It’s time for fun Your BT Calypso comes with 5 games. Rabbit Runner Dodge the traffic to collect carrots. 1. Press Menu, scroll Games and press OK. 2. Press to select Hungrabbit . Press Start to display the game menu which includes instructions. -
Page 71: Insects Hunt
Games 2. Scroll Royal Bowling and press OK. Press Start display the game menu which includes instructions. 3. Press Back or the right hand option button to exit. Insects Hunt Get rid of the insects by feeding them before they reach your door! 1. -
Page 72: Additional Handsets And Bases
Each handset can be registered on up to four bases. IMPORTANT Before registration, make sure the If you buy new handsets to use with your BT Calypso handset batteries are fully charged and that you are close to the base. -
Page 73: Register Handset With An Additional Base
Register handset with an additional base A handset registered with one base can then be registered To register a GAP compatible handset to your BT Calypso base, with up to three more bases, e.g. at work, at home, at a please refer to the instructions relative’s home. -
Page 74: Select Base
Additional handsets and bases Select base You can switch your BT Calypso handset between bases. You can also set it to automatically select the base with the strongest signal. The handset must first be registered with each base individually. 1. Press... -
Page 75: Help
After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. For spare 2 x AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries, please contact the BT Calypso Helpline 0870 605 8047. - Page 76 Check that the base is plugged into the phone socket and that it is also connected to the mains power and switched on. Buzzing noise on my Sometimes, your BT Calypso and other DECT GAP radio, TV, computer compatible handsets can interfere with other electrical or hearing aid equipment if placed too close.
- Page 77 Check that you are using the correct power adaptor plug. BT Calypso base – Item Code 021604 BT Calypso Twin charger – Item Code 021299 Check that the handset has slotted correctly into the base. Check that the handset batteries have been correctly fitted.
- Page 78 Check Service Centre number is correct including 1470 prefix. Check call barring (option 4) is not activated on your line if you have the call barring service rented from BT. Cannot receive text Check Service Centre number is correct. Ensure you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service and that it is active.
- Page 79 Help Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
- Page 80 0870 605 8047 Call the dedicated BT Calypso Helpline: if you are having difficulties using your BT Calypso if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead Lines open 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9.30am – 2.30pm, Saturday...
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Page 81: General Information
• Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries are Environmental available from the BT Calypso Helpline on • Do not expose to direct sunlight. 0870 605 8047. • The product may heat up when the batteries are •... -
Page 82: Product Disposal Instructions
Product disposal instructions connected to any other telephone line. Your BT Calypso 225 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is The symbol shown here and on the product allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the means that the product is classed as Electrical or telephone may not ring. -
Page 83: Recall
Calling Features, or equivalent services available via your Network Provider. For a full range of accessories and replacement items for BT products please call 0870 240 5522, or visit: If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047... -
Page 84: Guarantee
Helpline’s instructions for replacement Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee or repair. will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its Outside of the 12 month guarantee period: agent’s discretion the option to replace the BT... -
Page 85: For Your Records
General information For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number: For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt. Enter your base PIN here: (See page 65 for more information.) Enter your remote access code here: (See page 51 for more information.) If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047... - Page 88 Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2005. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. BT Calypso 225 (10/05) 3 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China...