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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide BT ZENITH FLIP...
  • Page 2 Welcome… to your BT Zenith Flip colour screen telephone Flip phone – answer and end Text messaging – send calls by opening or closing and receive texts. the handset Use Caller Display to see Infra Red connection lets who is calling and keep...
  • Page 3 1 Li-ion battery pack If you have any problems setting up or using your Mains power adaptor BT Zenith Flip, contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047. Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    In this guide Getting started ....8 Redial ......22 Location .
  • Page 5 Service Centre numbers ... .53 BT 1471 ..... . .41 Change the Service Centre numbers .
  • Page 6 Handset name ....61 BT Zenith Flip base ....71 Language .
  • Page 7 In this guide General information ....79 Safety ......79 Cleaning .
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    WARNING Location Do not place your BT Zenith Flip in the bathroom or other You need to place your BT Zenith Flip within 2 metres of humid areas. a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables Handset range will reach.
  • Page 9 Getting started Battery low warning 2. Insert handset battery. Push in the button on the battery The handset battery symbol is compartment cover and slide the cover off . Slot the empty and flashing and you will hear a warning beep every 30 Li-ion battery supplied into the handset and replace seconds.
  • Page 10: Battery Performance

    To set the date and time, see page 69. may damage the telephone. Helpline Your BT Zenith Flip is ready to use. If you are having difficulties setting up or using your BT Zenith Flip, please call the BT Zenith Flip...
  • Page 11 Getting started 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. 2. Insert the handset battery as instructed on page 9. 3. Place the handset on the charger and charge for at least 24 hours.
  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Lets you make calls For use with a between handsets switchboard and registered to the BT Calling Features, base, page 34. page 40. Also used to switch between upper and lower case characters. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...
  • Page 13: Handset Standby Screen

    Getting to know your phone Handset closed Handset standby screen Time, Alarm, Battery status, page 69. page 68. page 9. Wallpaper, page 58. 12:01 Signal/Range, page 8. Handset name Handset number You can change The number of the the name on the handset is displayed handsets from at all times.
  • Page 14: Base

    Getting to know your phone Base SIM card reader Enables you to copy the directory from a compatible GSM mobile phone SIM card to a handset, page 32. BT Zenith Flip Find New calls New text In use Charging Press to ring a handset...
  • Page 15: Navigating The Menu

    Getting to know your phone Navigating the menu Your BT Zenith Flip has a handset menu system that is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. 1. Open the handset. The standby screen is shown: You can press the...
  • Page 16 Getting to know your phone 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. The name of the highlighted menu icon is shown on the top line of the display. 4.
  • Page 17 Getting to know your phone 4. Select again. External Calls is highlighted. 5. Select . The current ringtone is played and the current volume level shown. Press DOWN to adjust the volume. 6. Select . The display shows Ring Volume Saved 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

    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. Make a call 1. Press Calling is displayed. 2. Dial the number. Preparatory dialling You can dial up to 25 digits using preparatory dialling.
  • Page 20: Receiving Calls

    Using the phone Receiving calls Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller If you have assigned a different ringtone for the caller’s number Display service, the caller’s number (and name if stored stored in the phonebook, you will in the phonebook) is displayed. hear the ringtone you have selected.
  • Page 21: Answer A Handset Call Handsfree

    Using the phone 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. Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume 1. During a call, press the DOWN navigation buttton to raise or lower the volume.
  • Page 22: Redial

    Using the phone Redial You can redial up to 20 of the last numbers called from your handset. Once the list is full, new dialled Redial a number numbers replace the oldest. If you have stored a name in the 1.
  • Page 23: Delete A Redial Number

    Using the phone 4. Select . Use the keypad to enter a name. To switch between upper and lower case characters, press the button. See page 26 for more 5. Select . If necessary, edit the number. information on entering names. 6.
  • Page 24: Quick Access To Your Messages

    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. 1. Press View missed calls When you have missed calls, the display shows You Have X Missed Calls and the...
  • Page 25: Phonebook

    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

    Using the phonebook Phonebook character map There is also a character map for SMS text messaging on page 46. Writing tips Button Upper case Lower case Entering names space 0 @ & space 0 @ & Use the keypad letters to enter .
  • Page 27: View A Number

    Using the phonebook View a number 1. Select Names and scroll DOWN using the navigation button to the name you want or search alphabetically. 2. Select Options and scroll DOWN Show Details 3. Select . The number is displayed. Back 4.
  • Page 28: Assign A Picture

    Using the phonebook Assign a picture 1. Select Names and scroll DOWN using the Select the picture you want to see when you receive a call from the navigation button to the name you want or search number stored. This enables you to alphabetically.
  • Page 29: Edit Name And Number

    Using the phonebook Edit name and number 1. Select Names and scroll DOWN using the navigation button using the navigation button to the name you want or search alphabetically. 2. Select Options and scroll DOWN Edit Entry 3. Select . Select Clear to delete the existing name.
  • Page 30: Delete An Entry

    Using the phonebook then enter a new number. Select . The display Entry Saved confirms 4. Select Back to return to the previous screen. Delete an entry 1. Select Names and scroll DOWN using the navigation button to the name you want or search alphabetically.
  • Page 31: Phonebook Status

    Using the phonebook Phonebook status 1. Select Names You can see how much room is left in your handset phonebook. 2. Select Options and scroll DOWN Phonebook Status 3. Select . The displays shows the figures for Total Entries Free Entries 4.
  • Page 32: Dial A Fastcall Entry

    Copying from SIM You can copy the SIM directory of a compatible GSM DO NOT ATTEMPT TO mobile phone to a BT Zenith Flip handset. Entries are DOWNLOAD THE PHONEBOOK FROM 3G SIM CARDS. copied one by one from the SIM card.
  • Page 33 Copy From Sim displayed. Scroll to the wrong code has been entered, contact your mobile phone provider. Please note your BT Zenith Flip will If there are entries already stored, select Options only accept 4 digit PIN codes if your...
  • Page 34: Internal Calls

    Internal calls 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. Call another handset 1.
  • Page 35: Transfer A Call

    Internal calls 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. The receiving handset must answer the call (either by opening the flip cover or by pressing 3.
  • Page 36: Caller Display

    With some incoming calls, the icon. telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed. In this case your BT Missed calls list Zenith Flip provides you with some explanatory information. When a call is not answered, the handset displays Unavail –...
  • Page 37: Shortcut To The Calls List

    Caller Display 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. 2. To view further details about the caller or delete the entry, press Options Delete...
  • Page 38: Delete An Entire Calls List

    Caller Display 3. The list is displayed. Scroll DOWN to the entry you want. 4. Press to dial a number or select Options and select: Delete – press OK to delete the entry Show Details – to see further information about the call Add Entry –...
  • Page 39: Copy A Number To The Phonebook

    Caller Display 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 Add Entry . If Add Entry is not displayed, the number is already stored in the phonebook.
  • Page 40: Bt Calling Features

    BT Calling Features Your BT Zenith Flip has a range of pre-stored numbers in the Calling Features menu to help you take advantage of BT services. These are: BT 1471. Call Waiting Check Call Diversion On. Reminder Call Set Call Diversion Off.
  • Page 41: Call Diversion

    BT Calling Features BT 1471 Lets you hear an announcement giving details about You can also access BT 1471 through the Calling Features menu your last caller. if you wish. 1. Select Menu and then press LEFT on the navigation button. The number is dialled.
  • Page 42: Call Waiting

    BT Calling Features Call Waiting Call Waiting on/off/check Call Waiting lets you know if another person is trying to contact 1. Select Menu and scroll to Calling Features using the while you are on a call. If a second caller rings you will hear a beep in navigation button.
  • Page 43 BT Calling Features 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 using the You can change the numbers stored in the Calling Features navigation button.
  • Page 44: Sms Text Messaging

    SMS text messaging Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Zenith Flip. IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your The service is provided by BT. Your BT Zenith Flip can Network Provider’s Caller Display send and receive text messages from participating mobile service so that you can use text messaging.
  • Page 45: Select Message Size

    SMS text messaging Select message size Your BT Zenith Flip can send 1. Select Menu is displayed, select and scroll messages of 160 or 612 characters. DOWN Settings and select The default setting is 160. A single text message can be up to 2.
  • Page 46: Text Character Map

    SMS text messaging Text character map There is also a character map for the phonebook on page 26. Sent messages are stored Button Upper case Lower case in the Outbox space 0 @ & space 0 @ & The newest messages replace the oldest messages..
  • Page 47 SMS text messaging Send To – select and either enter the number you Search want or select to display your phonebook then scroll to the entry you want. Now select Send . Display shows Sending SMS Save – select to can save a text in the Draft messages box for sending later.
  • Page 48: Receiving A Call While Writing A Text

    SMS text messaging Message Type – set your message as a Text Email When sending a message the display shows Sending Message , and then, if the message is sent successfully, Message Sent . The message is automatically stored in your outbox which holds up to the last five messages sent.
  • Page 49: Edit A Template

    SMS text messaging The templates are: To add a template, see Writing a Text Message, page 46–47. 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.
  • Page 50: Draft Text Messages

    SMS text messaging 2. Scroll DOWN Templates and select 3. The list of templates is displayed. Scroll DOWN the template you want to edit and select 4. Scroll DOWN Delete Template and select 5. Select to confirm deletion or to cancel. 6.
  • Page 51: Reading Text Messages

    SMS text messaging Notify – you can ask the network to send a confirmation report when you send a text. Select . Scroll DOWN to select then 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

    SMS text messaging Follow the on-screen prompts to delete, reply, forward, Back call, save or delete the messages. Or press return to the previous menu level. Text alert When you receive a text message: When you have more than one unread text message, the display your handset plays a quick burst of the ringtone shows the number.
  • Page 53: Service Centre Numbers

    Select to save. User areas Your BT Zenith Flip is pre-set to make all text messages available to every user. However, 4 users on each handset can set their own PIN protected user areas so that their text messages can be kept private.
  • Page 54: Add A User Area

    SMS text messaging If you give yourself a user area, people sending you a text message must add a one-digit number on the end of your phone number. This is your Terminal Number – the number of your personal user area. Add a user area 1.
  • Page 55: Select Your Terminal Number

    SMS text messaging Select your terminal number 1. Select Menu is displayed, select and scroll DOWN The terminal number is the 1-digit sub-address number that your text Settings . Select callers add to the end of your telephone number. 2. Scroll DOWN Users and select...
  • Page 56: Delete A User Area

    SMS text messaging Delete a user area 1. Select Menu is displayed, select and scroll DOWN Settings . Select 2. Select Users then . Scroll DOWN Delete User select 3. Scroll to the user you want to delete and select 0000 4.
  • Page 57: Images And Sounds

    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. However, the UK telephone network does not support these features at present.
  • Page 58: Set Resident Wallpaper

    Images and Sounds Set a resident wallpaper Wallpaper is the image displayed when the handset is in standby mode. 1. Select Menu then scroll LEFT Images & Sounds Select Images is highlighted. 2. Select Resident Wallpapers is highlighted. Select View Options Set as wallpaper Select...
  • Page 59: Using Irda

    Images and Sounds Using infra red connection (IrDA) You can send and receive contact details on a vCard. Send a vCard You need to activate the infra red feature on your mobile phone for A vCard lets you use the IrDA infra red connection to the transfer to work.
  • Page 60: Receive A Vcard

    3. Follow your other phone or mobile’s user guide for instructions to send a vCard. 4. At your BT Zenith Flip, when it receives a signal the display shows Contact Received then changes to Contact? 5.
  • Page 61: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Ring volume Menu UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT 1. Select and scroll Set the handset ringer volume for external and internal calls. Handset . Select Ring Volume is highlighted. 2. Select External Calls is highlighted. Press DOWN Internal Calls to select if required. 3.
  • Page 62: Menu Colour

    Handset settings 2. Select . Scroll DOWN to the language you want. Select to confirm. 3. Select Back to return to the previous screen. Menu colour 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Choose from: Blue, Green or Pink. The default setting is blue. Handset DOWN Menu Colour...
  • Page 63: Auto Talk

    Handset settings Auto talk You can answer a call just by flipping open the handset cover if 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT it is off the base, or by removing the handset from the base and Handset . Select .
  • Page 64: Base Settings

    Base settings Base ringtone Menu UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Base 1. Select and scroll Choose from 5 pre-stored ringtones. settings . Select Base Ringtone is highlighted. 2. Select . The current ringtone is highlighted and is DOWN played. Press to hear the different ringtones.
  • Page 65: Handset Priority

    Tone Mode Pulse Mode switchboard, page 80. Select to confirm. Your BT Zenith Flip is set to TONE dialling. You should never need to 4. Select Back to return to the previous screen. change this unless connected to a switchboard that requires PULSE dialling.
  • Page 66: System Pin

    Base settings System PIN 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Base Your System PIN is required during registration and can help prevent Settings . Select . Scroll DOWN System Pin unauthorised users from changing some key settings on your phone. 2.
  • Page 67: Rpas Inhibition

    Base settings RPAS Inhibition 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Base The RPAS Inhibition setting is set to OFF (the default setting). Settings and select With some connections to the 2. Scroll DOWN RPAS Inhibition and select public telephone network, you may experience a short burst of 3.
  • Page 68: Time Settings

    Time settings Set alarm Menu RIGHT Time Settings 1. Select and scroll . Select Alarm is highlighted. 2. Select On/Off is highlighted. Select 3. Press DOWN to highlight: On Once – the alarm will go off one time only On Daily –...
  • Page 69: Alarm Ringtone

    Time settings 3. Press DOWN to highlight . Select to confirm. 4. Select Back to return to the previous screen. Alarm ringtone 1. Select Menu and scroll RIGHT Time Settings Choose from 4 ringtones. Select Alarm is highlighted. If the mains power connection to DOWN Set Alarm Tone 2.
  • Page 70: Additional Handsets And Bases

    Additional handsets and bases Up to 5 handsets can be registered and operated from the BT Zenith Flip. Each handset can be registered with up to four bases. You can make internal calls between two handsets while third is making an external call.
  • Page 71: Register Handset With Another Bt Zenith Flip Base

    Register handset with another BT Zenith Flip base Menu UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT 1. Select and scroll Registration 2.
  • Page 72: Select Base

    Additional handsets and bases Select a base 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT When your handset is registered to more than one base, for example, Registration one at work and one at home, you can select the base you want it 2.
  • Page 73: Games

    Games Your BT Zenith Flip has five built-in games. Rabbit Runner Hector Bowling Insects Hunt Ti’ Aqua Select a game. 1. Select Menu and scroll UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Games . Select . The games menu is displayed. 2. Scroll DOWN to highlight the game you want and select 3.
  • Page 74: Help

    Forgotten your PIN number Try entering the default PIN = 0000. If you have changed the number and cannot remember it, contact the BT Zenith Flip Helpline on 0870 605 8047. No display Check that the handset battery is charged. If necessary, replace the battery.
  • Page 75: Possible Problems With Text Messaging

    Help Your caller cannot hear you Secrecy is switched on. Press the Secrecy option button to speak to your 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. Possible problems with text messaging Text messages cannot be sent and screen displays Message Sending Failed...
  • 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

    You have pressed the wrong button in a sequence. Check the prompts in the display or refer to instructions in this user guide. Customer Helpline If you experience any difficulties please call the BT Zenith Flip Helpline on 0870 605 8047. For your records...
  • 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

    General information 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

    The BT Zenith Flip has a total REN of 1, i.e. for a base and up to 6 handsets. Any other instrument provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless stated otherwise.
  • Page 85 Notes...
  • Page 86 Notes...
  • Page 87 Notes...
  • 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 Zenith Flip Issue 1 (09/05) 4 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China...

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