2 Navigating the menus
Your BT Aqua has an easy to use menu system through which you can access many of the
phones features and settings. These are shown in the menu map below.
1. From the standby screen, press
Menu to open the main menu and then use the
and buttons to scroll up and down through the menu options displayed.
2. Press OK to select a menu option or Back to go back to the previous screen.
Press and hold
or close the handset to exit a menu at any time and return to standby.
Menu map
3 Making and receiving calls
Make/end a call
1. Open the handset and press . Listen for the dialling tone, then dial the number.
To end the call, press
, or close the handset.
Preparatory dialling
1. Open the handset and dial the number first. If you make a mistake press
Clear to delete
the last digit. Press
to dial.
Handsfree
1. Press
to switch the call between the earpiece and the handset loudspeaker.
Secrecy
You can mute the handset microphone and talk without your caller hearing you.
1. During a call, press Secrecy.
Secrecy On
is displayed and you can talk without your caller
hearing you. Press
Off to switch secrecy off and resume your call.
Receiving calls
1. Open the handset to answer the call. Or, if the handset is already open, press .
Redial
Your BT Aqua stores the last 20 numbers you have dialled. You can then select any of the
numbers to redial, delete or copy to the phonebook.
1. Press
, the most recently dialled number is displayed. Press or to scroll
through the list and press
to redial the number displayed.
4 Special features
Your BT Aqua has some special features, these include a 250 name and number phonebook,
a SIM card reader/writer, an answering machine and SMS text messaging.
Phonebook
You can store up to 250 names and numbers in the phonebook to make dialling quick and easy.
Store a new phonebook entry
1. From standby, press
Names to open the phonebook menu. Press to scroll down to
Add Entry
and press Select.
2. Using the letters on the keypad enter the name, then press
OK. You may need to press
the same button a few times until the letter you want is displayed. For example, press
2
once for
A
,or twice for
B
. If you make a mistake, press Clear.
3. Enter the telephone number and press Save.
4. Press or to select a melody for your new phonebook entry and press Save
to confirm. The display shows
<NAME> Saved
and returns to the phonebook menu.
5. Press
Back to return to the previous menu level or close the handset.
Dial a phonebook entry
1. Press
. The first entry is displayed.
2. Press
or to scroll through the phonebook, or press the relevant keypad
button to search alphabetically. Press
to dial the selected number.
Or you can press
Options to view more details, copy or delete the entry, or delete
the entire phonebook.
1 Getting started
Place your BT Aqua within 2 metres of the mains power socket and telephone socket so that
the cables will reach.
The handset range is up to 300 metres outdoors and 50 metres indoors (in ideal conditions).
Try to position the phone at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid
interference and help maximise the handset range. The
icon indicates when you are in
range; the handset will beep if you go out of range.
Setting up
1. Plug the large mains power adaptor (item
code 040497) into the socket marked
on the underside of the large base and
plug the other end into the mains power
socket and switch the power on.
2. Plug the telephone line cord into the
socket marked
. Only use the cables
provided with the product.
3. Plug the small mains power adaptor into
the socket marked
on the underside of
the charger and plug the other end into
the mains power socket and switch the
power on.
4. Insert the 2 batteries supplied into the handset, taking note of the
+
and
–
markings
inside the handset. Slide the battery compartment cover into place.
5. Place the handset on the charger to charge. You must charge the handset batteries for
at least 24 hours before use.
6. When the handset batteries are fully charged, the display will show the full battery
icon . Now you can plug the telephone line cord into the telephone wall socket.
Set up your additional handsets (multiple pack owners only)
1. For each additional handset and charger: Plug the small mains power adaptor (item
code 032765) into the socket marked
on the underside of the charger and plug the
other end into the mains power socket and switch on.
2. Insert the 2 batteries supplied and charge the handset batteries for at least 24 hours as
detailed in points 4 and 5 above.
Set the date and time
The date and time is recorded with each answering machine message you receive, so before
you receive your first message you need to set the correct date and time.
1. Press
Menu and press to scroll down to
Clock & Alarm
, then press Select.
2.
Date & Time
is highlighted. Press Select.
3. Enter the correct date using the format DD/MM/YY, eg.
09 06 07 for 9th June 2007.
4. Enter the current time, you can select 12 or 24-hour format, and press Save
.
5. Press or close the handset cover to return to standby.
Your BT Aqua is now ready for use.
Text
messaging
Write
Message
Inbox
Drafts
Outbox
Templates
Delete
Messages
Text
Settings
Larger
mains power
adaptor
Telephone
line cord
Answer
machine
Play
Play All
Answer
On/Off
Record
Memo
Outgoing
Message
Delete
Messages
Answer
Settings
Calls Lists
Missed Calls
Received Calls
Dialled Calls
Delete calls
Agenda
Add event
Show Details
Edit Event
Send as a Text
Delete Event
Delete All
Events
Network
Services
BT Helpline
BT 118500
Divert on
Divert off
C wait on
C wait off
C wait check
Clock &
Alarm
Date & Time
Alarm
Time Format
Settings
Set Handset
Ringtone
Ringer Volume
Receiver Volume
Handset Name
Language
Wallpaper
Menu colour
Screensaver
Light Timeout
Display Contrast
Auto Talk
Key Beep
Redial Length
PABX Access Code
Set Base
Ringtone
Ringer Volume
Dialling Mode
Ring Priority
Recall Mode
First Ring
System PIN
Master Reset
Registration
Register
Handset
Select Base
De-register
Welcome
This Quick Start Guide provides all the information
you need to get your product up and running.
Please fully unfold this guide and follow the numbered
steps below. If you need more detailed instructions,
a full user guide is available to download in PDF format
from www.bt.com/help/userguides
We haven’t printed a full user guide as we’re working to make our
products greener, so please consider the environment before printing.
If you cannot find the answer to your problem in the full online
user guide, then please call the Helpline on 0871 594 1200
*
or
email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com
* Calls cost 6 pence plus 10 pence per minute from a BT
residential landline. See www.bt.com/pricing for details.
Mobile and other providers’ costs may vary.
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