Using Your Handset - BT DECTfax Fax machine and digital telephone system User Manual

Using your handset

IMPORTANT
In order to use your DECTfax handset the radio
module must be connected to the base unit and the
base unit must be connected to both the telephone
line and power socket (see steps 4 & 5 of 'Setting
up ' on pages 10 & 11).
IMPORTANT
The new handset may not be charged. It takes up to
12 hours to charge completely.
Switching the handset on and off
Your handset must be switched on before you
can use it to make or receive calls.
To switch the handset on
Open the cover by pressing the catch on the
1
left-hand side of the handset.
Press and release the
2
display shows the handset number. You can
now make and receive calls.
26
button. The
On/Off
To switch the handset off
Press and hold the
• On/Off
screen goes blank. The handset is now
switched off. When switched off, the handset
cannot receive calls.
Making and receiving calls
When making a call, your handset must be in
radio contact with the base station; the display
will show the handset's registration number,
for example - 1 -.
To make a call
If the handset is not switched on, press the
1
button.
On/Off
Press the button. The display shows
2 TALK
the icon. The base unit display shows
TALK
HANDSET ON LINE.
Listen for a dialling tone and then dial the
3
number you require.
button until the