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BT EQUINOX 1200 User Manual

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6215 Equinox 1200 UG
9/6/04
11:04 am
Page 1
BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757
User Guide
BT EQUINOX 1200

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  • Page 1 6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 1 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 User Guide BT EQUINOX 1200...
  • Page 2 6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 2 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Section Welcome… to your BT Equinox digital cordless colour screen telephone Large, easy to read screen. Assign pictures and ringtones to entries in the phonebook.
  • Page 3 6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 3 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Got everything? This User Guide provides you with all Section BT Equinox 1200 base the information you need to get the BT Equinox 1200 most from your phone.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Caller on hold ....21 BT Equinox Twin ....10 Using a headset .
  • Page 5 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 5 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 In this guide Writing tips ....32 BT Calling Features .
  • Page 6 6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 6 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 In this guide Handset priority ....59 Help .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    WARNING Location Do not place your BT Equinox 1200 in the bathroom or other You need to place your BT Equinox 1200 within 2 metres humid areas. of a mains power and telephone socket so that the Handset range cables will reach.

  • Page 8: Battery Performance

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 8 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting started 2. Insert 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset. The red Charging light stays on while the handset is on the base, Slide the battery compartment covers into place.
  • Page 9 6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 9 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting started Range indicator Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them symbol on your handset display indicates when last as long as possible.

  • Page 10: Bt Equinox Twin

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 10 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting started Your BT Equinox 1200 is now ready for use. Additionally, if you have purchased the BT Equinox 1200 Twin 1.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 11 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Power on/off Volume/Scroll/Redial/Calls list Press and hold to switch handset Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume on or off, page 16.

  • Page 12: Base

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 12 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone Base Page Press to page handset(s) registered to the base, page 19. Charging ON = handset on base/charging.

  • Page 13: Display Icons

    9/6/04 11:04 am Page 13 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone Standby screen – These are where the handset icons will appear. Handset display icons – The number of the handset is displayed at all times. You can change the name on the handsets, e.g.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menu

    BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menu Your BT Equinox 1200 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. The menu map is shown on the following page.

  • Page 15: Menu Map

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 15 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Getting to know your phone Menu map Phonebook •Write message •Inbox •Drafts •Outbox (once an entry has •Delete Messages •Templates •Settings been stored) •Add entry...

  • Page 16: Using The Phone

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 16 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone Simple and easy. 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 17: Receiving Calls

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 17 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 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.

  • Page 18: Redial

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 18 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone Answer a call in handsfree During a call you can open the phonebook by pressing Names and When the phone rings: add, see details, delete or edit an entry in the phonebook.

  • Page 19: Secrecy

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 19 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 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 .

  • Page 20: Keypad Lock

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:04 am Page 20 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone You cannot make any calls, Keypad lock including 999 and 112 emergency calls while the keypad is locked.

  • Page 21: Transfer A Call

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:15 am Page 21 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone 1. During a call, press your caller is put on hold. Enter the handset number you want. 2. Press...

  • Page 22: Using A Headset

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:15 am Page 22 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Using the phone Using a headset (not supplied) The headset lets you make and receive calls without having to hold the handset.

  • Page 23: Phonebook

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:15 am Page 23 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Phonebook Your own directory, stored in a handset. If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, and want Each Equinox handset can store up to 200 names and...

  • Page 24: Edit Name And Number

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:15 am Page 24 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Phonebook Edit name and number 1. Press NAMES then scroll to the name you want, then press OPTIONS. Scroll Edit Entry press OK.

  • Page 25: Delete An Entry

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:15 am Page 25 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Phonebook Delete an entry 1. Press NAMES then scroll to the name you want, then press OPTIONS. 2. Scroll Delete Entry and press OK.

  • Page 26: Copy Entry

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:15 am Page 26 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Phonebook 1. Press NAMES then scroll to the name you want, then press OPTIONS. 2. Scroll Picture and press OK. The...

  • Page 27: Copy Phonebook

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:15 am Page 27 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Phonebook Copy phonebook You can copy the whole phonebook to another When you copy the whole phonebook or SIM card, it will add BT Equinox handset registered to your BT Equinox 1200 to the entries already stored.

  • Page 28: Phonebook Full

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:15 am Page 28 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Phonebook 2. Press NAMES then OPTIONS. WARNING Keep SIM cards away from small 3. Scroll Copy From SIM and press OK. The...

  • Page 29: Sms Text Messaging

    11:15 am Page 29 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Equinox 1200. IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your The SMS Service is provided by BT.

  • Page 30: Cost Of The Fixed Line Service

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:15 am Page 30 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging 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...

  • Page 31: Fastxt Predictive Text

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 31 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging FasTxT predictive text FasTxT lets you write messages more quickly. To switch between upper and lower case letters, press INT.

  • Page 32: Writing Tips

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 32 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging Writing tips Deleting text When writing, press CLEAR. When reading, press OPTIONS, select Character map Delete then YES.

  • Page 33: Using Options

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 33 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging Using options While writing press OPTIONS to access the following options: Send To – press OK. Enter the number when prompted...

  • Page 34: Drafts Folder

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 34 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging Drafts folder Save to Drafts If you want to send your message later, you can save it in the Drafts folder.

  • Page 35: Deleting

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 35 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging If forwarding a message to another person, you can edit the message before finally sending it. 1. From the standby screen, press MENU then OK.

  • Page 36: Changing Templates

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 36 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging Changing templates To insert a template, see Using options, page 33. 1. From the standby screen, press to open the SMS menu.

  • Page 37: Receiving And Reading Text Messages

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 37 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging Receiving and reading text messages When you receive a message it is stored automatically in the Inbox. The screen alerts you to a new message then displays the new message icon along with the number of new messages in your Inbox.

  • Page 38: Open Inbox From Standby Screen

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 38 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging Reply – press to send a reply. When replying to or forwarding a message you have access to the Forward –...

  • Page 39: Sms Settings

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 39 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging SMS settings The SMS settings menu lets you: Select alternative service centres. Set the Terminal number. Switch SMS Alert on or off.

  • Page 40: To Change The Sms Service Centre Phone Numbers

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:26 am Page 40 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging To change the SMS Centre phone numbers 1. From the standby screen, press to open the SMS menu. Scroll Settings and press OK.

  • Page 41: User Areas

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 41 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging 6. Scroll to set the alert On or Off and press to confirm the setting. 7. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.

  • Page 42: Send Text Message From A User Area

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 42 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging 3. Enter a 4-digit password and press OK. Enter the password again to confirm and press OK. Your user screen is displayed.

  • Page 43: Delete User Area

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 43 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging 2. If necessary, scroll Add User and press OK. Keep track of your PIN You can keep record of the current Default User and press OK.

  • Page 44: Default Sms Settings

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 44 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 SMS text messaging Default settings for SMS text messaging Receiving Service Centre 1 016127459 Receiving Service Centre 2 0800 58752 Sending Service Centre 1...

  • Page 45: Bt Calling Features

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 45 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 BT Calling Features Helping you manage your calls. IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to the service from your Caller Display network provider.

  • Page 46: Calls Lists

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 46 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 BT Calling Features Calls lists Your BT Equinox 1200 lets you view details of your last calls. Received calls – shows details of all recent callers.

  • Page 47: Redial

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 47 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 BT Calling Features Redial 1. From the standby screen, press . The redial list is displayed. Press to scroll through the list.

  • Page 48: Delete

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 48 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 BT Calling Features Save Number – to store the number in the phonebook. Press to select the option you want then press OK.

  • Page 49: Call Waiting

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 49 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 BT Calling Features 2. Press to select: – switch Call Diversion on. – switch Call Diversion off. Check – see the number calls will be diverted to.

  • Page 50: Reminder Call

    The Call Waiting service number is dialled. Follow the prompts given. Reminder Call Reminder Call is a pay as you use service. You can request a BT reminder call for any time of day or night. Calling Features 1. Press MENU then scroll press OK.

  • Page 51: Personalise The Handset

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 51 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset It’s your phone, make it work the way you want. The Personalise menu lets you set a number of preferences for each handset and for any Call Groups you have set.

  • Page 52: Ringer Volume

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 52 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset Ringer volume There are five handset ringer volume levels and off. If you If you select Ringer off, the icon is shown on the display.

  • Page 53: Language

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 53 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset Language Choose the display language – English, Français or Deutsch. 1. From the standby screen, press MENU then scroll Personalise and press OK.

  • Page 54: Menu Colour

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 54 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset Menu colour You can select Blue, Green or Pink. 1. Press MENU then scroll Personalise and press OK. Press again to open the Handset list.

  • Page 55: Keybeep

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 55 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset 4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby. Key beep Each time you press a button the handset beeps.

  • Page 56: Call Groups

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 56 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset Call groups Create a call group by combining a list of entries stored in the phonebook. For example, Friends, Family and Work.

  • Page 57: Handset Default Settings

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 57 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Personalise the handset Picture – select a picture for the group. Scroll VIEW through the list. Press to see the picture and press to select the picture.

  • Page 58: Base Settings

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 58 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Base settings What’s your fancy? Ringtone Choose from 5 standard ringer melodies. 1. Press MENU then scroll Base Settings press OK.

  • Page 59: Handset Priority

    Press to confirm. Dial mode Your BT Equinox 1200 is set to Tone dialling. You can switch to Pulse dialling. 1. Press MENU then scroll to Base Settings and press OK.

  • Page 60: System Pin

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 60 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Base settings System PIN Protecting your settings When entering a PIN the digits are The System PIN is used for registering and deregistering shown as asterisks.

  • Page 61: 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 Equinox 1200 to date and time will be set give you a reminder alarm.

  • Page 62: Alarm Tone

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 62 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Time settings Alarm tone From a choice of 4, you can set which ringtone is played for your alarm. 1. Press...

  • Page 63: Games

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 63 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Games It’s time for fun. Your BT Equinox 1200 comes with 3 games. Rabbit Runner Dodge the traffic to collect carrots.

  • Page 64: Bowling

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 64 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Games Bowling Can you achieve a perfect strike rate? 1. Press MENU then scroll Games and press OK. Bowling 2. Scroll to select .

  • Page 65: Additional Handsets And Bases

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 65 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Additional handsets and bases Expanding your system is easy. Up to five handsets can be registered and operated from You can create phonebook entries and adjust some handset settings the BT Equinox 1200.

  • Page 66: Register Handset With An Additional Base

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 66 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Additional handsets and bases 5. At the base: press and hold until you hear the base Page beep. The handset screen will show the base ID number.

  • Page 67: Select Base

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 67 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Additional handsets and bases Select base You can switch your BT Equinox handset between bases. You can also set it to automatically select the base with the strongest signal.

  • Page 68: 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 Equinox Helpline 0870 605 8047.
  • Page 69 6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 69 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Help Problems Possible cause You cannot link up Is the display flashing ? Check that the base is with the base connected to the mains power and switched on.
  • Page 70 6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 70 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Help Problems Possible cause Check that you are using the correct power adaptor plug. BT Equinox 1200 base – Item Code 005391 BT Equinox 1200 Twin charger –...
  • Page 71 6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 71 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 Help Problems Possible cause More than one SMS product plugged into the line. Remove other products. Cannot send text Check Service Centre number is correct including 1470 prefix.
  • Page 72 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 73: Helpline

    BT Equinox Helpline 0870 605 8047 Call the dedicated BT Equinox Helpline: if you are having difficulties using your BT Equinox 1200 or Twin if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead Lines open 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday...

  • Page 74: General Information

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 74 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 General information Important This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone call when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.

  • Page 75: Cleaning

    6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 75 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product.

  • Page 76: Guarantee

    Guarantee Your BT Equinox 1200 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 Equinox 1200 or any component...

  • Page 77: Returning Your Phone

    Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please read the Help section beginning on page 68, or contact the BT Equinox Helpline on 0870 605 8047, 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

  • Page 78: How Many Telephones Can You Have

    Your BT Equinox 1200 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring.

  • Page 79: Access Code And Entering A Pause

    Access code and entering a pause If you are connecting your BT Equinox 1200 to a switchboard/PBX you may need to prefix stored numbers with 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.

  • Page 80: Declaration Of Conformance

    Declaration of Conformance Hereby, Suncorp Technologies declares that this BT Equinox 1200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Equinox 1200 is published on the website: http://www.suncorptech.com/bt R&TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards.
  • Page 81 6215 Equinox 1200 UG 9/6/04 11:27 am Page 81 BT Equinox 1200 – Edition 6 – 28.05.04 – 5757 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.

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