How to recycle your equipment
The symbol shown here and on the product  
means that the product is classed as electrical  
or electronic equipment, so DO NOT put it in  
your normal rubbish bin. 
It’s all part of the Waste Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment (WEEE) Directive to recycle products in 
the best way – to be kinder to the planet, get rid of 
dangerous things more safely and bury less rubbish 
 
in the ground.
You should contact your retailer or supplier for 
advice on how to dispose of this product in an 
environmentally friendly way.
Warning
You won’t be able to call 999 from this phone if  
there’s a power cut, so make sure you’ve got  
another way to call for help in an emergency.
R&TTE Directive & Declaration of Conformity
This product is intended for use within the UK for 
connection to the public telephone network and 
compatible switchboards.
This equipment complies with the essential 
requirements for the Radio Equipment and 
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 
(1999/5/EC).
For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity
 
please refer to bt.com/producthelp
BT1200
Digital Cordless Phone
General information
For information on safety instructions, 
cleaning, technical information or 
connecting to a switchboard, please refer 
to the ‘General information’ section in the 
full user guide at bt.com/producthelp
Guarantee
Your BT1200 is guaranteed for a period of 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 BT1200, or any 
component thereof, (other than batteries), which is 
identied as faulty or below standard, or as a result of 
inferior workmanship or materials. Products over 28 
days old from the date of purchase may be replaced 
with a refurbished or repaired product.
The conditions of this guarantee are:
•  The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur 
within the 12 month guarantee period.
•  Proof of purchase is required.
•  The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as 
instructed.
This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects 
caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, 
 
neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any  
attempt at adjustment or repair other than through 
approved agents.
This guarantee does not aect your statutory rights.
To nd out what to do, if your phone is in or outside
 
of the 12 month guarantee, please look in the full user 
guide at bt.com/producthelp
What’s in the box
Handset Mains power adaptor 
(item code 066773)
Telephone line cord 
(pre-installed)
2x AAA NiMH 500mAh 
rechargeable batteries 
(already in handset)
Base
Important: Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries 
supplied in this box, or this product may not work. Any replacement rechargeable 
batteries must be the same type. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to 
your phone by using any other type of batteries.
Handset Charger Mains power adaptor 
(item code 066773)
2x AAA NiMH 500mAh rechargeable 
batteries (already in handset)
For each additional handset (if you’ve bought a multipack)
  1  Plug in
066773
2
1  The telephone line cord is already tted, 
plug the other end into the wall socket.
2  Plug the mains power adaptor into 
the base, with the cable clipped in the 
groove provided.
3  Plug the other end of the power 
adaptor into the wall power socket 
and switch on.
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 2 Charge
1  Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from the  
back of the handset.
2  Place the handset on the base and leave to charge the batteries  
for 16 hours. The handset gives a conrmation tone.
Important: you should charge the batteries for 16 hours before 
using the handset for the rst time.
Set up your additional handsets (if you’ve bought a multipack)
1  For each additional handset and charger: plug the mains power adaptor into the 
socket on the underside of the charger, secure the cable behind the retaining clip and 
plug the other end into the wall power socket and switch on.
2  Activate the batteries as shown above. Then place the handset on the charger  
to charge for 16 hours.
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 16 hours before use.
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
16 hrs
Your BT1200 is now ready to use.
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Oces worldwide
© British Telecommunications plc 2016 
Registered Oce: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ 
Registered in England No. 1800000
Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership (ADP).
Printed in China / Issue 1 / ADP05-16
Free Technical Help & Support
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bt.com/producthelp
Call us or go online if you have any
difficulties with your phone 
0800 218 2182
If you need to remove the batteries, slide open the battery compartment cover  
and using the nger hole, grip the batteries and gently pull them out.