At a glance Displayed when the handset ringer has been switched off. Incoming calls will not cause the handset to ring. Shows the status of the handset battery. When the battery is fully charged, the icon is completely shaded. As the battery is used, the shaded area is reduced.
Quick Guide to the Menu Structure If you make a mistake you can return to the previous menu by pressing the pressing the button you will return to the idle screen. button. If you keep...
In this guide At a glance Quick Guide to menu structure Introduction Unpacking your handset For your records Safety information Setting up Registering your handset Using additional handsets and bases Registering Classic handsets Registering your handset to a fax Using the telephone Making and ending calls Call timer Handsfree...
Introduction If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately. One BT On-Air charger. One BT On-Air 2000 Classic handset. One NiMH rechargeable battery pack and battery compartment cover. One handset belt clip. Three removable fascias. Self adhesive label.
Setting up Please note that your handset must be registered to the base before use. Situate your product close enough to the mains power sockets so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical products to avoid interference.
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Note that the battery charge icon does not indicate the correct level when the batteries are first installed. The batteries must first be fully charged. If you are experiencing difficulty, please call the BT On-Air Helpline on There are 3 removeable handset fascias to choose from.
Each additional handset you purchase must be registered to a base. If you are registering to a BT On-Air 1300, 1250, 2250 or 2300 base you will need to press the Skip button instead of the button on the base.
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On the handset:- Press the button until the display shows Press the button. The display will show Press the button. The display will show Press the button until displayed. The available bases will be displayed. Use the button to select the base you want to register your handset to.
The display will show Press the button. The display will show Press to confirm. button until the If you are experiencing difficulty, please call the BT On-Air Helpline on On the handset:- Press the button until the display shows Press the button.
Using the telephone Press and hold the until the display check sequence has happened and only the battery icon is displayed. If you release the button before this has happened the handset will remain switched off. Press and hold the switch the handset off.
During a call you can switch to handsfree mode. Whilst on a call press the button. When handsfree is active you see the symbol flashing To switch handsfree off, press the button again. To adjust the volume use the button to increase or decrease the volume. When you end your call the handsfree volume will return to the default setting of volume level 2.
2000 Classic’s menu is only available if you have an On-Air 2250 or 2300 telephone answering machine. It allows you to use the answering machine via your On-Air 2000 Classic handset. Please refer to your main On-Air answering machine user guide for instructions.
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Entering names Use the keypad letters to enter names by using a long press of the button, i.e. if you press and hold the characters appear, , , . You can enter names of up to 8 characters. For example, if you wish to store the name TOM: To enter the letter T, press automatically move to the right and display...
If you have multiple handsets registered to a base you can make internal calls between handsets. Intercom Press the button. Enter the number of the handset you want to call. ✱ Enter the digit if you want to call all the handsets.
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Press the display shows Press the button. Press the button until the display shows Press the button. Use the either The display will show the indicate a silent ring. Press to confirm. The display will show Press the button twice to exit. When silent ring is switched on the handset will not ring or emit any keypad beeps.
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Press the button until the display shows Press the button. Press the button until the display shows Press the button. The display will show . Press the button twice. The display will show the current date. Press the button to display the time.
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 On-Air 2000 Classic, or any component thereof, (other than...
A total REN of 4 is allowed per telephone line. (For example: if the BT On-Air Classic is used in conjunction with three extension telephones, each with a REN of 1, then the total REN = 4) Only use approved power supply item code: 872101.
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Press the display shows Press the button. Press the display shows Press the button. The display will show . Press the button. Press the button. Press the button. Enter the switchboard external line access code, e.g. . You can enter codes up to 8 digits in length. Press to confirm, Press the...
Index nswer Automatic end call atteries charge install low warning performance Belt clip all timer Calls internal make receive redial secrecy transfer Calls waiting Cleaning view Delete directory entry redial list De-register classic handset Directory delete dial edit store arpiece volume ax machine registering eneral information...
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Receiving calls Redial list delete Registering classic handsets fax machine Returning your product Ringer melody afety information Secrecy Setting Up Silent ring Store a number Switchboard compatibility Switchboard external line access code echnical information Time view Timer Tone dialling Transfer calls olume beeps earpiece...
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