BT Halo User Manual

BT Halo User Manual

Call blocking cordless home phone with bluetooth
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You need a Caller Display service from your network provider to use Call Blocking and other Caller Display
enabled features. Charges may apply.
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  • Page 1 B T H A L O ® U S E R G U I D E You need a Caller Display service from your network provider to use Call Blocking and other Caller Display enabled features. Charges may apply.
  • Page 2 To switch BT Call Blocking on/off To switch BT Call Blocking on/off When BT Call Blocking is set to On, it is On for whichever mode you’re using When BT Call Blocking is set to On, it is On for whichever mode you’re using (e.g.
  • Page 3 Welcome to your new BT Halo ® The phone that keeps you connected. It’s a useful bit of kit that lets you take your mobile calls through your home phone using Bluetooth. It blocks nuisance calls too. The phone’s set-up wizard will help you get started.
  • Page 4: Quick Setup

    1. Pull plastic tab away from 2. Plug other end into wall socket bottom of handset. and switch on. 2. BT logo will appear on screen 3. Phone line cord is already fitted then the set-up wizard screen. but do not plug other end into wall socket yet.
  • Page 5 1. Plug phone line cord into date, record your outgoing phone socket. message, add some contacts and pair your mobile with your BT Halo using Bluetooth. ® Set up Please set the time and date...
  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone The handset buttons Up/Down scroll up or down through menu options. in idle, Up adjusts ringer volume and Down enters Calls list Block button gives you access to your call Right Option button blocking features. See page 10. use to select option on the screen above.
  • Page 7: Menu Map

    Call screening Settings Sounds Ringing Alert tones Auto on/of Handset tones Remote access Display Colour theme Call control BT Call Blocking Blocking settings Wallpaper Announce msg Contrast Block numbers Screen saver Allow numbers Handset name Do Not Disturb On/Off Call settings...
  • Page 8 Then type 0000 and press the relevant button on your mobile to start pairing. 3. A message will show on your BT Halo’s screen to let you know when it’s done. If you want to you can change the display name for your mobile. This can be up to 10 characters long.
  • Page 9 Getting to know your phone Base at a glance Find button USB charging port 1 and 2 Use to find (page) You can use these ports a handset(s) to attach your charging cables for any devices e.g. your smartphone. Output per port: 1A Delete button Play button Deletes messages if you...
  • Page 10 Getting to know your phone The Block button The block button can be used in three ways to block nuisance calls to your phone. • Incoming call – when you get a call, it’ll show on the display screen. Pick up the handset to hear the caller’s announcement. If you don’t want to take the call, press .
  • Page 11: Using Your Phone

    , and then dial the number when you hear the tone. Or, you can enter the number you want to dial and then press . If you’ve pre-dialled the number or dialled from the phonebook, your BT Halo will ask which device you want ®...
  • Page 12 Using your phone BT Call Blocking BT Call Blocking lets you block nuisance calls by the press of a button. You’ll need to subscribe to Caller Display from your network provider (charges may apply). When someone calls your BT Halo they will hear a message that asks them ®...
  • Page 13 1. Press when you’re on the home screen. 2. BT Call Blocking is PIN protected, so it’ll ask you to set or confirm your PIN. When you’ve done that, press OK. 3. You’ll see BT Call Blocking. Press Select or OK.
  • Page 14 Using your phone My Blocked and Allowed lists Your Blocked and Allowed lists are the numbers that BT Call Blocking should either block or always let through. Your BT Halo phone’s saved contacts are ® automatically allowed. You can add numbers to a list as they come through or by using the Call Control menu.
  • Page 15: Do Not Disturb

    Using your phone Do Not Disturb When Do Not Disturb is switched on, your calls will get through and show on the screen but your handset won’t ring and the handset display won’t light up. Here’s how to switch it on: 1.
  • Page 16: Common Questions

    Common questions How do I charge my phone? To charge your BT Halo , place it on the base. You can place your phone into the ® base facing either way, so you can see the digital display or so it’s facing the base.
  • Page 17 For compatibility with BT Answer 1571 Make sure your answer delay is set for your answer phone to pick up the call before the voicemail service does. For BT Answer 1571, don’t set your answer delay to more than five rings.
  • Page 18 Common questions How do I view, dial or save from my calls list? You’ll only be able to call from the list of numbers that have called, or been called on your home phone line (not your mobile). Here’s how to look at them: 1.
  • Page 19: General Info

    – to be kinder to the planet, get rid of below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at dangerous things more safely and bury less rubbish in BT’s or its agent’s discretion the option to replace the BT the ground. Halo , or any component thereof (other than batteries), ®...
  • Page 20 Registered in England No. 1800000. Printed in China. Written and designed by Muse Publishing and The Art and Design Partnership Ltd. BT Halo is a registered trade mark of British Telecommunications plc. ® Available in other formats including braille, large print or audio CD.

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