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Summary of Contents for BT ESPRIT 1250
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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide BT ESPRIT 1250... -
Page 2: Telephone Answering Machine
• Expandable system. You can have up to 5 GAP compatible handsets registered to your BT Esprit 1250 base and you can use your handset with up to 4 other GAP compatible bases. Make internal calls between two handsets while a third is on an external call. - Page 3 Need help? following for each If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Esprit additional handset: 1250, contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047. The • BT Esprit 1250 charger Helpline is also pre programmed into the BT Services •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
In this guide Getting started ....8 Finding a handset (Paging) ..22 Location ..... . .8 Call Waiting . - Page 5 Play/delete outgoing message ..38 BT Calling Features ....51 Set answer delay ....39 Product Helpline/Directory Enquiries .
- Page 6 In this guide Writing tips for standard text entry . . .59 Games ..... . .74 Predictive T9 ® text entry ...60 Handset settings .
- Page 7 Additional handsets and bases ..87 Register a new BT Esprit 1250 handset to your BT Esprit 1250 base ..87 Register your handset to another base ....88 Select a base to use .
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Page 8: Getting Started
WARNING Location Do not place your BT Esprit 1250 in the bathroom or other humid You need to place your BT Esprit 1250 base close areas. enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that Handset range the cables will reach. - Page 9 Please note however, that new NiMH batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in normal use for several days. Your BT Esprit 1250 is ready for use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...
- Page 10 BT Esprit 1250 multiple pack Helpline 0870 605 8047. owners only Location You need to place your BT Esprit 1250 charger close enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will Helpline reach. If you have any difficulties setting...
- Page 11 4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset for at least 24 hours. Your BT Esprit additional handset(s) comes pre-registered to the base as Handset 2, Handset 3, Handset 4 etc. and this is shown on the handset display.
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Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone
Press and hold to switch the ringer Press and hold to lock the keypad, on/off. page 24. Quick access to a range of BT Calling Features, page 51. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047... -
Page 13: Handset Display Icons
Getting to know your phone Handset navigation buttons (located under the handset display) Redial/Up Right In standby, press to open In standby, press to open your the Redial List, page 22. text message inbox, page 63. During a call - press to increase When entering digits/characters, the volume, page 18. -
Page 14: Base
New Text Find handset Rings all registered handsets, Power/In Use so you can find them, page 22. Used to register additional handsets, Find page 87. BT Esprit 1250 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047... -
Page 15: Navigating The Menus
Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus… Exit menu Your BT Esprit 1250 has a menu system which is easy to To exit a menu, either press and the display will return to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look at standby, or press Back until the the menu map on the following page. -
Page 16: Menu Map
• Copy Entry • Copy Phonebook • SIM Copy • Memory Status • Delete All Games Answer Machine BT Services • Concentration • Play Messages • Product Helpline • Air Hockey • Delete Messages • Dir. Enquiries • Mars Lander •... -
Page 17: Using Your Phone
Using your phone Call timer Switch handset on and off Your handset automatically times the duration of every external call. 1. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to switch the handset The call timer activates 5 seconds off. The display goes blank. into a call and continues to display the time until a few seconds after 2. -
Page 18: Receive A Call
Using your phone Display/keypad backlight Receive a call When any button is pressed, the display backlight comes on. If no When you receive an incoming call, your phone rings and button is pressed for 30 seconds, the backlight will dim to preserve the green button flashes. -
Page 19: Headset (Not Provided)
Using your phone Headset (not provided) You can purchase a compatible headset by calling the Helpline 1. Peel back the rubber bung on the side of the handset on 0870 605 8047. and plug the headset supplied into the socket. 2. -
Page 20: Receiving An External Call While Engaged On An Internal Call
Using your phone Receiving an external call while engaged on an internal call If an internal call is in progress and an external caller is trying to get through, beeps will be heard through the earpiece of both internal handsets. If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service via your network provider, the caller’s details will also be displayed. -
Page 21: Put A Caller On Hold And Call Another Handset
Using your phone Put a caller on hold and call another handset 1. During an external call, press . Your caller is put on hold. 2. If you have two handsets, the other handset will ring automatically. If you have more handsets, press to select the handset number you want (or enter the handset number using the keypad) and press... -
Page 22: Finding A Handset (Paging)
1. Press Find on the base. Any handsets registered to your BT Esprit 1250 base will ring and display Paging Call You can use the paging ring to locate a misplaced handset. 2. To stop the paging ring, press... -
Page 23: Save A Redial Number To The Phonebook
Using your phone 3. Press . The number is deleted. Press to return to standby. Save a redial number to the phonebook 1. Press . The last number dialled is displayed. Scroll to the number you want. 2. Press Options and scroll Save Number . -
Page 24: Send A Text Message To A Redial Number
Using your phone Text messaging Send a text message to a redial number Refer to the text messaging section on page 55 for full 1. Press . The last number dialled is displayed. Scroll instructions on sending text to the number you want. messages. -
Page 25: New Text Messages
Using your phone buttons to see details of new missed calls or new text messages. New calls and text messages are indicated on all registered handsets until viewed. New text messages 1. Press to enter your Inbox. 2. Scroll through the message list and press Read to read the message. -
Page 26: Phonebook
Phonebook For an entry to be stored, you must You can store up to 255 names in the phonebook, each enter a name and at least one with 3 contact numbers: home, mobile and work. One of contact number. these numbers can be set as the default number. You Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits can also personalise entries with individual ringtones... - Page 27 Phonebook Insert a pause in a number 3. Scroll to Default Number and press You may need to do this if you are select either the Home, Mobile or Work number as the connected to a switchboard. When entering a number, usually after default number.
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Page 28: Phonebook Character Map
Phonebook Character map Assigned Characters and Symbols Button Case ¡ ¿ ‘ ä æ å à ç Ä Æ Å Ç è é É ì ö ø ò ñ Ö Ø Ñ ß ù ü Ü Space When writing a text message Space &... -
Page 29: Dial From The Phonebook
Phonebook Search for a name alphabetically Dial from the phonebook Press Names then enter the first letter of the name you want e.g. 1. Press Names then scroll to the entry you for Emma, press 3 twice to display want or search alphabetically. names beginning with E, then scroll using to the... -
Page 30: Copy An Entry To Another Handset
Handset X Failed or Copy Phonebook failed. Stored ringtones and pictures that you have assigned to phonebook Copy the entire phonebook to another handset entries are specific to the BT Esprit 1250 and will therefore not be 1. Press Names then Options copied to another type of handset. -
Page 31: Edit An Entry
Phonebook IMPORTANT 4. At the receiving handset the screen shows Replace Copying the entire phonebook will Phonebook? Press replace any existing entries stored in the receiving handset. 5. The receiving handset screen shows Copying From If you receive an incoming call Handset X while the phonebook is being copied, only the entries that had... -
Page 32: Delete An Entry
Phonebook Delete an entry 1. Press Names and scroll to the entry you want then press Options 2. Scroll Delete Entry and press Delete XXXX? is displayed (where XXXX is the name). Press to delete or to cancel. 4. Press to return to standby. -
Page 33: Store A Vcard
Phonebook devices. Information transferred in vCards can be automatically added to your BT Esprit 1250 phonebook. Store a vCard If you are receiving multiple 1. When you receive a single vCard you will see Store vCards simultaneously they will vCard? on your handset display. -
Page 34: Copy To Or From A Sim Card
Phonebook If copying is unsuccessful you will 1. Press Names and scroll to the entry you want then see Unable to Connect or Infrared press Options Transfer failed. 2. Scroll Copy Entry Copy Phonebook press 3. Press to display <via Infrared> and press . -
Page 35: Check Phonebook Memory Capacity
If you have problems copying 1. Press Names then Options phonebook entries from your SIM onto the BT Esprit 1250 place the 2. Scroll Memory Status and press SIM back into your mobile and confirm that the directory entries 3. The display shows the memory status, e.g. -
Page 36: Using The Answering Machine
Outgoing messages This is the message your callers hear when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Esprit 1250 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages, one for If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047... -
Page 37: Set Answer Mode
Using the answering machine Answer & Record mode Answer & Record and one for Answer Only modes. This invites your caller to leave a The default Answer mode is Answer and Record. message. The pre-recorded message is ‘Hello, your call cannot be taken at the Set answer mode moment, so please leave your message after the tone’. -
Page 38: Play/Delete Outgoing Message
Using the answering machine 5. Follow the instructions you hear and speak your message If you delete your own recorded outgoing message, the pre- clearly close to the handset microphone. While recording recorded message is re-instated. the display shows Recording You cannot delete the pre-recorded message. -
Page 39: Set Answer Delay
Answer delay If you set time saver and call remotely to check for messages, Answer delay sets the amount of time before your BT your answering machine will answer after 2 rings if you have Esprit 1250 answering machine picks up a call. -
Page 40: New Message Display
Play messages messages – 59 – has been reached. When you select to play messages, your BT Esprit 1250 If the maximum message length of will announce, ‘You have X new messages’, and then play 3 minutes is reached while back any new messages first. - Page 41 Using the answering machine To free up more space for new 1. Press Menu , then press to highlight the icon messages, play and delete and press messages stored on your machine. At the handset: Play Messages is highlighted, press .
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Page 42: Delete All Messages
You can record a memo message on the answering machine for Record a memo other users of your BT Esprit 1250 to hear. Menu 1. Press , then press to highlight the... -
Page 43: Call Screening
Remote access Security code You can operate your answering machine from any modern phone by calling your BT Esprit 1250 and entering a 3-digit security code. The pre-set code is 000. You can change this to help prevent unauthorised callers from listening to your messages. -
Page 44: Set Remote Access Security Code
Using the answering machine Set remote access security code 1. Press Menu , then press to highlight the icon and press Play Messages is highlighted, scroll Answer Settings and press Answer Mode is highlighted, scroll Security Code . Press Clear to delete the existing digits. -
Page 45: Operating Your Answering Machine From Another Phone
Using the answering machine Delay, see page 39. Operating your answering machine from another phone Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press . You will hear ‘Please enter your The default security code is 000. security code’. Once you enter your security code, you will hear announcements to Enter your 3-digit code. -
Page 46: Caller Display
If you have stored a name to go with the number in your For more details on BT’s Calling handset phonebook and an exact match is found, the Features, call BT free on 0800 800 150. name and the number will be displayed. -
Page 47: View The Received And Missed Calls Lists
Menu to open the main menu, then the be displayed. navigation button to highlight the icon and press In this case your BT Esprit 1250 provides you with some explanatory information: Received Calls is displayed, press to view all received... -
Page 48: Dial From The Calls List
Caller Display To view the caller’s number, press Options , then to highlight View Number and press 3. Scroll through the list. 4. Press to return to standby. Dial from the Calls list 1. Press to open the Calls list. Press Menu to open the main menu, then the... -
Page 49: Delete An Entry In The Calls List
Caller Display 5. Press to select the type of number you want to store - Home, Mobile or Work and press . Enter a name for the entry and press Save 6. If required scroll Ringtone and press hear and assign a ringtone to the number. Picture 7. -
Page 50: Delete The Entire Calls List
Caller Display Delete the entire Calls list You can delete the Received Calls 1. Press Menu to open the main menu. list, Missed Calls List, Dialled Calls List (Redial List) or you can delete 2. Use the navigation button to highlight the all the Calls lists. -
Page 51: Bt Calling Features
By pressing the button on the handset your BT To use BT Calling Features you Esprit 1250 gives you easy access to a range of useful must first subscribe (if required) pre-stored numbers and BT Calling Features. to the relevant service from your network provider. -
Page 52: Check Divert
BT Calling Features 2. Listen for confirmation of your instructions. Check Divert 1. Press then scroll Check Divert and press Call Waiting lets you know if 2. Listen to hear the status of your Call Divert. another person is trying to contact you while you are on a call. -
Page 53: Add/Edit Bt Calling Features
. Enter the name for the Each handset registered to your new service, then press and enter the number for BT Esprit 1250 base can store a different set of service numbers. the new service and press Save XXXX Saved is displayed (where XXXX is the name). -
Page 54: Text Messaging
IMPORTANT Welcome to the BT text messaging Service on your BT You must subscribe to your Esprit 1250. Your BT Esprit 1250 can send and receive Network Provider’s Caller Display service so that you can use text text messages from participating mobile networks and messaging. -
Page 55: Send A Text Message
Text messaging For more information on personal Send a text message user areas, see page 67. 1. Press Menu , the icon is highlighted, press 2. If you have set up personal user areas, press highlight the user area you want and press . - Page 56 Text messaging Insert Emoticon – use to insert a picture icon into your text message. Press to display the choice of icons. Scroll to the icon you want and press . The icon is added to your text at the cursor. Insert Template –...
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Page 57: Receiving A Call While Writing A Text
Sent messages are stored in the Outbox when you try to send a text message, you will see Line in Use Your BT Esprit 1250’s outbox is like a redial list. It holds and the message will be stored in the Outbox with the message Not a copy of the latest sent messages up to a maximum of Sent. -
Page 58: Entering Text
Text messaging Entering text There are 2 text entry modes on your BT Esprit 1250, standard text entry and predictive text entry. The text entry mode is shown in the top right of the display. A single text can be up to 160 characters. The number of characters still available to use is shown in the top left corner of the display as you enter each character. -
Page 59: Standard Text Entry
Text messaging Standard text entry With standard text entry you can enter a word by pressing each letter button a number of times to display the character you want on the screen. For example, to write the word “Hello”, press Writing tips for standard text entry 1. -
Page 60: Predictive T9 ® Text Entry
If your BT Esprit 1250 cannot find a word based on the characters you have entered, you can select Spell... -
Page 61: Templates
Text messaging 2. Press to display alternative letter combinations. (If there are alternative letter combinations available the text will be underlined.) Press Previous to go back to the previous text selection. 3. Press and hold as a shortcut to the ‘insert symbol’ See page 59 for the complete symbol table. -
Page 62: Delete Templates
Text messaging 3. The available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press Edit Template is highlighted, press . Press Clear delete characters then enter your own template and press Save Template Saved is displayed. You can now insert the new template into any text message. -
Page 63: Read, Edit And Send Draft Text Messages
Text messaging shown in the top line manually and the symbols will automatically convert to those shown in the bottom line. Read, edit and send draft text messages If you have saved a message you 1. Press Menu , the icon is highlighted, press have written for sending later, you can view, edit and send it from the... - Page 64 Text messaging Press Menu , the icon is highlighted, press . Scroll Inbox and press 2. If you have set up personal user areas, press highlight the User area you want and press . Enter your mailbox PIN and press If you have not set up any user areas continue to point 3.
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Page 65: Text Alert
Or press Back to return to the Inbox capacity previous menu level. Your BT Esprit 1250 can store up to 50 received text messages. 6. Press to exit and return to standby. If there are no new messages and... -
Page 66: Adding Or Changing Send Service Centre Numbers
If you have more than one ‘Send The SEND Service number is: 1470P1709400. Service Centre’ stored on your BT Esprit 1250 you will need to select The RECEIVE Service number is: 080058752. which one you want to use for sending, see next section. -
Page 67: Set A User Area
User Areas Your BT Esprit 1250 is pre-set to make all text messages available to every user. To keep your messages private, you can set up to 3 PIN IF you set-up user areas you must tell people your user area number. -
Page 68: Open A User Area
Text messaging 6. Scroll Mailbox PIN . Enter your PIN if you have changed this from the factory setting of 0000 and PIN protection is set to ON. 7. Press Save . The screen shows your named user area. How callers send a text to a user area When your caller sends a text, by simply adding your 1- digit sub-address number on the end of your telephone number, the text will automatically be stored in your... -
Page 69: Sounds & Pictures
Sounds & Pictures Handset ringtones There are 10 polyphonic and 5 standard ringtones to choose from. The ‘Sounds & Pictures’ menu lets you select ringtones to use as your external or internal handset ringer melody, record your own ringtone or send a ringtone via Infrared to another compatible phone or computer. -
Page 70: Record A Ringtone
Sounds & Pictures then press Save Delete Ringtone – Press then to confirm or cancel. Memory Status – Press to view Memory Used and Memory Free. 4. Press Back to return to the previous menu or return to standby. Record a ringtone If you record your own ringtone directly onto the phone, If you are interrupted by an incoming call when recording a... -
Page 71: Receiving Pictures/Ringtones Via Infrared
Receiving pictures/ringtone via Infrared If another device attempts to send a picture/ringtone to your BT Esprit 1250 via Infrared: You need to line up the red infra 1. When the handset display shows Receive file? -
Page 72: Handset Pictures
Sounds & Pictures If your Picture/Ringtone memory is Handset pictures full, the error message Transfer Failed Memory Full will be The ‘Sounds & Pictures’ menu lets you rename and displayed. You will need to delete delete pictures, select one of the pictures as your some of your existing ringtones/pictures before new ones handset wallpaper or send a picture via Infrared to... - Page 73 Sounds & Pictures Delete Picture – Press then to confirm or cancel. Memory Status – Press to view Memory Used Memory Free 4. Press Back to return to the previous menu or return to standby. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...
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Page 74: Games
Games There are 5 games to play on your BT Esprit 1250 handset: • • Concentration Air Hockey • • Mars Lander Solitaire • Apples and Pears 1. Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move to highlight the icon and press 2. -
Page 75: Handset Settings
Ringer melody and volume external calls is 1. The default ringer melody for Your BT Esprit 1250 has 10 polyphonic and 5 standard internal calls is 2. ringer melodies to choose from or if you prefer you can The default ringer volume is record your own ringtone or transfer them via Infrared. -
Page 76: Change The Look Of Your Handset Display
Handset settings The default wallpaper is BT Change the look of your handset display eclipses. The default menu colour is slate. You can change the display wallpaper and menu colour and set the time the backlight comes on for when keypad... -
Page 77: Switch Infrared On/Off
Handset settings Switch infrared on/off To be able to receive pictures and ringtones and copy phonebook entries between your BT Esprit 1250 and See page 71 for correct format of ringtones and page 72 for pictures. other devices using the Infrared feature, Infrared must be set to On to allow the files to be transferred. -
Page 78: Keypad Beeps
Handset settings move the cursor. 5. Use the keypad to enter the name you want and press Save Saved is displayed. 6. Press to return to standby or Back to go one step back in the menu. Keypad beeps 1. Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move to highlight... -
Page 79: Access Code
Menu then use the navigation buttons to move to highlight Settings and press If your BT Esprit 1250 is connected to a switchboard, you may need to Handset Settings is highlighted, press enter an access code in the dialling sequence to be able to connect to... -
Page 80: Base Settings
Base settings Ringtone and volume 1. Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move Choose from 5 base ringtones and 5 volume levels plus Off. to highlight and press 2. Scroll Base Settings and press The default base ringtone is 1. The default base volume is off. -
Page 81: Handset Priority
Base settings 3. Press Save to keep the displayed settings. 4. Press to return to standby or Back to go one step back in the menu. Handset priority Normally, if you have more than 1. Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move one handset registered to your to highlight and press... -
Page 82: System Pin (Personal Identification Number)
Base settings Your System PIN can help prevent System PIN (Personal Identification Number) unauthorised users from changing the settings on your phone. 1. Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move to highlight and press 2. Scroll Base Settings and press . -
Page 83: Reset Base
Base settings 6. Press to return to standby or Back to go one step back in the menu. Reset base The reset will only revert the 1. Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move settings of the handset and base to Settings to highlight and press... -
Page 84: Time Settings
Time settings Alarm You can use your handset as an alarm clock and set an alarm to sound at the same time every day of the week (On Daily), or at the same time every day from Monday to Friday. The alarm can be switched On or Off. When an alarm is set the icon is shown in the top line The default setting is Off. -
Page 85: To Stop The Alarm
Time & date If you have more than one handset You can set the time and date on your BT Esprit 1250 registered to your BT Esprit 1250 using following the procedure shown. However, if you... - Page 86 Time settings The format you choose will affect 6. Press to highlight Format , then press how the time is displayed on the display either 12 Hour 24 Hour idle screen and when calls and text messages are received. 7. Press Save to keep the displayed settings.
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Page 87: Additional Handsets And Bases
If you have bought a multiple pack any additional handsets are also pre-registered to the base. If you buy new handsets to use with your BT Esprit 1250 they will have to be registered to the base before you can use them. -
Page 88: Register Your Handset To Another Base
Additional handsets and bases At the base: Find 2. Press and hold until the base beeps. You now have 1 minute to complete the registration procedure. The Power/In Use Light on the base flashes during registration. 3. The handset display shows Registration in Progress When the handset is registered it will display the standby screen and will be assigned the next available handset... -
Page 89: Select A Base To Use
Additional handsets and bases If registration is unsuccessful, the At the base: message Registration Failed will be displayed and you will need to Find 5. Press and hold for about 10 seconds until you hear repeat the registration procedure. a beep. The base is now in registration mode. The handset screen displays Registration in Progress Handset Registered... -
Page 90: De-Register A Handset
Additional handsets and bases De-register a handset You need to use another handset to de-register the handset you are using. A handset cannot de-register itself. 1. Press Menu then use the navigation buttons to move Registration to highlight and press 2. -
Page 91: Help
Forgotten your PIN number • Try entering the default PIN = 0000. If you have changed the number and cannot remember it, contact the BT Esprit Helpline on 0870 605 8047 No display • Check that the handset batteries are charged. If necessary, replace the batteries. - Page 92 Help No connection between handset and base • You may be out of range of the base. The icon and Searching will flash. Move closer. • Ensure that the power is connected and switched on. Handset on the base does not charge •...
- Page 93 Cannot send text • Check service centre number is correct including 1470P prefix (this is for BT lines. If you have another network provider please check the prefix number with them). In order to send and receive text messages you must not withhold your number. If you normally withhold your number the 1470 prefix presents your number for you.
- Page 94 BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152. • For non BT line customers, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152 (business). • Additional handsets are available from the Helpdesk on 0870 605 8047.
- Page 95 Other functions and services available from the text messaging 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. 1. Press...
- Page 96 Help If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone and require a status report • 3 # Will allow a status report to be sent back to you when you have sent a message to confirm delivery. •...
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Page 97: General Information
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of Safety information highly toxic chemicals. • Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Cleaning Esprit 1250 range. Using an unauthorized power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may •... -
Page 98: Product Disposal Instructions
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Dialling mode (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in • Your BT Esprit 1250 is set to Tone dialling. Some place to recycle products using best available switchboards may require Pulse dialling. To recovery and recycling techniques to minimise... -
Page 99: Additional/Replacement Items
• Proof of purchase is required. telephone network. We suggest that you call our • The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as recommended repair agent on 08702 405029. instructed. Additional/Replacement Items •... -
Page 100: How Many Telephones Can You Have
Serial number: The BT Esprit 1250 has a total REN of 1, i.e. for a base and up to 5 handsets. Any other instrument provided by BT may be... - Page 104 Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2006. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. BT Esprit 1250 (01/06) Issue 2 Edition 1 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China...