BT GLIDE User Manual
BT GLIDE User Manual

BT GLIDE User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Welcome… ® to your BT Glide Bluetooth Cordless Home Phone • Stylish slide-design phone – slide the handset open to reveal the hidden keypad. • Large, full colour screen with icons. • Phonebook to store up to 200 names each with home, mobile and work numbers for easy dialling.
  • Page 3 Hearing aid user? handset: Please note that the BT Glide works by sending radio • signals between the base and handset. These signals BT Glide charger may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Make a call ....15 Using your BT Glide with a PC ..27 End a call....15 Transferring images and Receiving calls .
  • Page 5 In this guide Text messaging Answer delay ....53 Subscribe to the text Message alert on/off ... 53 messaging service .
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Location WARNING Do not place your BT Glide in the You need to place your BT Glide within 2 metres of bathroom or other humid areas. a mains power and telephone socket so that the Handset range cables will reach.
  • Page 7 Only use the telephone line cord supplied. On a full charge, your BT Glide handset gives you up to 7 hours talk time or up to 72 hours standby.
  • Page 8: Set The Time And Date Manually

    Enter the date, eg. for 30 September 2005, press 6. Press the Save option button to confirm. Your BT Glide is ready to use. Helpline If you are having difficulties setting up or using your BT Glide, please call the BT Glide Helpline on 0870 605 8047.
  • Page 9 3. Place the handset on the charger and let the battery charge for at least 24 hours. The Charging light will come on. Your BT Glide additional handset comes pre-registered to the base. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...
  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Connection point for wrist strap, page 8 Full colour screen Headset socket (on side of handset), page 16. Option buttons Press to confirm options Select the option displayed displayed on the screen. on screen directly above the button, page 13.
  • Page 11: Base

    Getting to know your phone Base SIM card reader Enables you to copy the directory from a compatible GSM mobile phone SIM card to a handset, page 20. Find Press to ring a handset if you have misplaced it, page 17. Power light Charging light In Use light...
  • Page 12: Standby Screen And Icons

    Getting to know your phone Handset standby screen and icons Handsfree on Handset ringer off Answering machine on Keypad locked Bluetooth range indication Battery status Handset name If you wish, the handset name can be changed, page 58. You have new text message(s) You have new answering You have missed calls machine message(s)
  • Page 13: Navigating The Menus And Selecting Options

    Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus and selecting options Your BT Glide has a handset menu system that is easy to use. The menus are shown as icons on the display. Each menu leads to a list of options, which can be seen on the following page.
  • Page 14: Handset Menu

    Network Services (page 63) (page 48) (page 33) Mars Lander Play Messages Helpline Number Apples and Pears Delete Messages BT 1471 Solitaire Answer On/Off Call Diversion On Outgoing Message Call Diversion Off Call Diversion Check Call Waiting On Call Waiting Off...
  • Page 15: Using The Phone

    Using the phone Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch the handset off. 2. Press again to switch the handset back on. Make a call Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct 1. Slide the handset open and enter the telephone from the phonebook (page 19), the Calls list (page 31) or the number using the keypad.
  • Page 16: Handsfree

    Using the phone Handsfree Handsfree switches on the handset loudspeaker so you can talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation. To make a handsfree call: 1.
  • Page 17: Secrecy

    Using the phone Secrecy During a call, use secrecy to talk to someone If you are using your Bluetooth headset the secrecy function nearby without your caller hearing you. will not work, it only applies to handset and handsfree usage. 1.
  • Page 18: Using The Phonebook

    Using the phonebook Each BT Glide handset can store up to 200 names along with home, mobile and work numbers. You can store new entries in many ways: • Adding an entry manually (see below) • Copy phonebook from another BT Glide handset (see page 20) •...
  • Page 19: Dial A Phonebook Entry

    Using the phonebook Dial a phonebook entry Quick-search the phonebook If you have many stored entries 1. Press Names, scroll to the person you want you can search the phonebook alphabetically. Use the keypad to to call and press enter the first letter of the name, eg.
  • Page 20: Delete All Phonebook Entries

    You can copy the SIM directory of a compatible numbers stored on your SIM card. If fewer numbers than you GSM mobile phone to a BT Glide handset. Entries expect copy into your BT Glide, are copied one by one from the SIM card.
  • Page 21: Send An Entry From One Bt Glide Handset To Another

    Select If the handset phonebook becomes full during copying, begin copying. Memory full is displayed and copying stops. Send an entry from one BT Glide handset to another BT Glide handset 1. Press Names and scroll to the entry you want to send and press Options.
  • Page 22 • copy your mobile directory to the BT Glide • send and receive vCards with any Bluetooth device – it does not have to be paired with the BT Glide. Pairing Pairing is the process for connecting two Bluetooth IMPORTANT...
  • Page 23: Using Bluetooth

    3. The display shows Make Headset Discoverable 4. Put your Bluetooth headset into discoverable mode. Your headset will flash. 5. On your BT Glide handset, press to confirm. 6. Enter the PIN code for your headset (will depend on your headset, eg. 0000).
  • Page 24: Using Your Bluetooth Headset

    You cannot initiate calls via your Bluetooth headset, but if you have received or initiated a call via the BT Glide handset you can transfer the call to a paired Bluetooth headset. 1. Whilst in a call, press the...
  • Page 25: Send A Vcard To Another Bluetooth Device

    . Your mobile will search for devices and find ‘BT Glide’. Select Send 5. Your BT Glide will show the name of the entry sent. Press Yes. Display shows Entry Saved If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...
  • Page 26: Synchronisation

    You can also set your BT Glide so they can be used together. to sync phonebooks automatically every 12 hours. See page 22 for the ‘pairing’ procedure. Once you have paired your BT Glide with a mobile: 1. Press Menu and use the Navigation...
  • Page 27: Using Your Bt Glide With A Pc

    The In Use light on the front of the base will flash indicating that the unit is discoverable. 4. Wait for the BT Glide Phone Manager to detect the The base is usually detected quickly, but it can take a Glide base.
  • Page 28: Transferring Images And Ringtones Via A Pc

    3. On the PC, click Send, a pop-up box appears offering Bluetooth devices which you can transfer to. Select BT Glide and click OK. A progress bar is displayed and the image/ringtone begins to transfer via Bluetooth. 4. A progress bar appears on the handset display.
  • Page 29: Register Another Bt Glide Handset

    Using Bluetooth ® Additional BT Glide handsets Register another BT Glide handset 1. Press Menu and use the Navigation buttons to Select highlight the Bluetooth menu. Press 2. Scroll Register Handset and press Select 3. The display shows Press and hold the button on the base until it beeps.
  • Page 30: Call Another Handset

    Using Bluetooth ® Internal calls If you have two or more handsets registered to your base, you can make internal calls. Two handsets can be holding an internal call while a third handset is making an external call. You can have two handsets in conference with an external call, or transfer an external call between handsets.
  • Page 31: Using The Calls List

    If you are away from your phone and miss a call, therefore be displayed. In this the handset will display the icon showing the case your BT Glide provides you number of missed calls you have received. with some explanatory information.
  • Page 32: Deleting Calls Lists

    Using the calls list Save – to save to phonebook. Send a Message – to send a text message to the number (see page 36 for more information). Details – to view the number, time and date and duration of the call. Delete –...
  • Page 33: Bt Calling Features

    BT Calling Features Your BT Glide has a range of pre-stored numbers Many of these Calling Features require subscription from your in the Calling Features sub-menu to help you take network provider and in most advantage of BT services. These are: cases a quarterly fee is payable.
  • Page 34: Call Diversion

    BT Calling Features Call Diversion 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to You can set incoming calls to be diverted to another number highlight the Network Services menu and where you can be reached. press Select 2. Scroll to one of the following options: Call Diversion On –...
  • Page 35: Reminder Call

    BT Calling Features Reminder Call 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to You can set your phone to ring at a specific time, for example, to highlight the Network Services menu and remind you of an appointment. press Select 2.
  • Page 36: Text Messaging

    Text messaging Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Glide. IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your The service is provided by BT. Your BT Glide can Network Provider’s Caller send and receive text messages from participating Display service so that you can use text messaging.
  • Page 37: Entering Text

    Text messaging Writing and sending text messages Entering text There are 2 text entry modes on your BT Glide, All handsets use the same Inbox, Outbox and Drafts folder. standard and predictive. The text entry mode is shown in the top right of the display. To switch...
  • Page 38: Text Character Map

    46. video, press repeatedly to display the alternative words. If your BT Glide cannot find a word based on the characters you have entered, press and use standard text entry to spell the word out, then press OK.
  • Page 39: Write And Send A Text Message

    Text messaging Write and send a text message 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to highlight Text Messaging menu and press Select 2. Scroll Write Message and press Select. 3. Use the keypad to write your message using During text input, press and hold at any time to switch standard text input, or use the predictive...
  • Page 40: Read Messages In Your Inbox

    Text messaging Reading text messages Received messages are stored in the Inbox. Up to IMPORTANT You will not be able to receive a total of 50 messages can be stored in the Inbox. text messages until you have When the Text memory is full, the display shows first sent a message.
  • Page 41: Use A Template

    Text messaging Using text message templates Your BT Glide has pre-set message templates you can use to save time writing common or repetitive messages, for example ‘Meet me at’ or ‘I’m at work’. Use a template 1. Start a new text message and press Options.
  • Page 42: Checking Your Outbox

    Text messaging Checking your Outbox Your BT Glide’s outbox is like a redial list. It holds Message storage The BT Glide can store 50 a copy of the message you send. Each message messages. These are shared has details of the time and date it was sent.
  • Page 43: Set Sending Service Centre Number

    Text messaging Service Centre numbers To send and receive text messages you need the telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre. If you accidentally delete the Send or Receive Service Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order for your text Service to work. Set Sending Service Centre number 1.
  • Page 44: Add A User Area

    Text messaging User areas Your BT Glide is pre-set to make all text messages The default user area is 9. In this user area all text messages available to every user. However, to keep your are available to every user.
  • Page 45: Edit A User Area

    Text messaging Edit a user area 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to highlight Settings menu and press Select 2. Scroll Text Messaging and press Select. 3. Scroll Users and press Select. 4. Use to select the user you want to edit and press Select.
  • Page 46: Set The Font Size For Messages

    Text messaging Text message settings Set the font size for messages 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to highlight Select Settings menu and press 2. Scroll Text Messaging and press Select. 3. Scroll Options and press Select. 4. Scroll Font size and press Select.
  • Page 47: Set The First Ring On/Off

    Text messaging 4. Scroll Message Alert and press Select. 5. Use the buttons to select press Save to confirm. Set the first ring on/off 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to highlight The default First Ring setting is ON. Settings menu and press Select With some connections to the...
  • Page 48: Using The Answering Machine

    Using the answering machine Your BT Glide can digitally record up to 15 minutes Each message can be up to 3 minutes long. of messages. You can also record memos for other users of your phone. You control your answering machine and listen to your messages with the handset.
  • Page 49: Playing Messages

    Using the answering machine Listening to your messages When you have received new answering machine messages, the handset will display the icon showing the number of messages received. Also, the message light on the base will flash if a answering machine message, or text, is received. Playing messages 1.
  • Page 50: Delete All Old Messages

    Using the answering machine Delete all old messages 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to highlight the menu and press Select 2. Scroll Delete Messages and press Select. 3. The display shows Delete All Old Messages? You cannot delete new messages.
  • Page 51: Select Answer Mode

    Using the answering machine Outgoing message (OGM) This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Glide comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from. You can also record your own outgoing messages.
  • Page 52: Record Your Own Ogm

    Using the answering machine Record your own outgoing message 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to Your Answer and Record message can be up to 3 highlight the menu and press Select minutes and the Answer Only message up to 15 minutes. 2.
  • Page 53: Answer Delay

    Using the answering machine Answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your BT Glide will ring before the answering machine picks up your call. The default setting is 6 rings. You can change this setting to 2 – 9 rings.
  • Page 54: Remote Access

    You can operate your answering machine remotely IMPORTANT It is recommended that you ™ from any Touchtone phone by calling your BT Glide change the security PIN to a and entering a 4-digit security code. The pre-set 4-digit code of your own for code is 0000.
  • Page 55: Operate Your Answering Machine Remotely

    Using the answering machine Operate your answering machine remotely 1. Dial your BT Glide phone number and when the OGM starts to play, press the button. 2. The answering machine announces “Please enter Incorrect PIN If you enter the incorrect PIN your security code”.
  • Page 56: Personalise Your Phone

    Personalise your phone Use the options in the Images & Sounds and You can change the available pictures and ringtones using Settings menus to change your BT Glide’s BT Glide Phone Manager, see handset wallpaper, ringer melodies and ringer page 28. volumes.
  • Page 57: Internal Ringer Melody/Volume

    Personalise your phone Internal ringer melody 1. From the Images & Sounds menu, scroll Melodies and press Select. 2. Press to select a melody and press Options. 3. Scroll Use for intercom and press Select. Internal ringer volume 1. From the Settings menu, scroll Handset and press Select.
  • Page 58: Handset And Base Settings

    Handset and base settings Use the Settings menu to change your BT Glide’s handset and base settings such as the handset name, display contrast etc. 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to highlight Settings menu and press Select Handset settings Change the handset name 1.
  • Page 59: Auto Talk On/Off

    Handset and base settings 3. Press to select a select from 5 volume levels and press Save. Auto talk on/off 1. From the menu, scroll Handset press Select. 2. Scroll Auto Talk 3. Press to select either and press Save to confirm.
  • Page 60: Display Contrast

    Handset and base settings Display contrast 1. From the menu, scroll Handset press Select. 2. Scroll Display Contrast 3. Press to select a select from 5 contrast levels and press View. 4. Scroll to change the setting, then press followed by Save. Base settings Base name Base...
  • Page 61: Pabx (Switchboard) Code

    Handset and base settings PABX (switchboard) code 1. From the menu, scroll Base and press Select. 2. Scroll PABX Status 3. Press to select either PABX Code 4. If you selected On: scroll Save enter the one digit PABX code. Press confirm.
  • Page 62 Handset and base settings Default settings 0000 PIN code Base volume level 5 Handset internal ringer volume level 5 Handset external ringer volume level 5 BT Glide Handset name Earpiece volume level 3 Language English Handsfree volume level 3 Headset volume level 3...
  • Page 63: Games

    Games Use the Games menu to access the three built-in games on your BT Glide. 1. Press Menu, use the Navigation buttons to highlight the menu and press Select 2. Press to the game you want to play and press Select. Follow the instructions...
  • Page 64 Games Apples & Pears The player is presented with a board filled with different types of fruit. The objective is to get 3, 4 or 5 fruits in a row, horizontally or vertically, the more fruits the higher the score. Use the navigation buttons to move the cursor around and highlight a fruit and press to select it.
  • Page 65 Games Use the navigation button to move the cards around the screen. On the 7 piles: 1. The next card must not be the same colour as the previous card. 2. The next card must be the next lower number. 3.
  • Page 66: Help

    Many common problems are caused by the telephone and power cables being incorrectly connected, or the power being switched off. Please check that your BT Glide has been correctly set up, see page 6, before ringing the Helpline. Alternatively, you may also find a solution to your problem in this section.
  • Page 67 Help Handset on the base does not charge • Maximum charging power is only possible when no calls are being made. • Make sure the handset is placed properly on the base. When charging, the battery light comes on. Incoming caller’s number is not displayed even though you have subscribed to Caller Display •...
  • Page 68 Further help and advice for text messaging queries on BT lines • BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, enter your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
  • Page 69 Help If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone Forces a message you send to be delivered as a voice text even though the recipient may have an text enabled phone and usually receives written text.
  • Page 70: General Information

    This could expose you other surfaces which generate fibres, or to high voltages or other risks. Contact the place it in locations preventing the free flow BT Glide Helpline on 0870 605 8047 for all of air over its surfaces. repairs. •...
  • Page 71: Technical Information

    Your BT Glide has a REN of 1. A total The Waste of Electrical and Electronic REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) exceeded, the telephone may not ring.
  • Page 72: Guarantee

    Guarantee If your product needs repair after the guarantee period has ended, the repair Your BT Glide is guaranteed for a period of must meet the approval requirements for 12 months from the date of purchase. connection to the telephone network. We Subject to the terms listed below, the recommend that you contact BT’s approved...
  • Page 73 General information For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number: For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt. Enter your remote access PIN here: (See page 54 for more information) If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047...
  • Page 76 © British Telecommunications plc 2006. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. BT Glide (01/06) 7 Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China T9™ Text Input is a trademark or a registered trademark of Tegic Communications.

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