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General| Type | Cordless Telephone |
|---|---|
| Number of Handsets | 1 |
| Caller ID | Yes |
| Answering Machine | Yes |
| Range (Outdoors) | 300 meters |
| Range (Indoors) | 50 meters |
| Call Waiting | Yes |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| Frequency | DECT |
| Phonebook Capacity | 200 entries |
| Battery Life (Standby) | 240 hours |
| Battery Life (Talk Time) | 21 hrs |
Instructions for connecting the telephone line cord and power adapter.
Steps to activate the rechargeable batteries in the handset.
Guidance on charging the handset batteries for 24 hours.
Procedure for connecting the phone line cord to the wall socket.
Instructions for setting the time and date using the setup wizard.
Steps to configure the BT Call Guardian feature during initial setup.
Guidance on adding contact numbers to the phone during setup.
Instructions for setting up extra handsets in multi-pack purchases.
Explanation of the Call Guardian feature and its benefits.
Details on the function of each button on the telephone handset.
Description of the base unit's features and indicators.
Guide to navigating the phone's menu system and options.
Procedure for enabling or disabling the BT Call Guardian feature.
How to record a personalized greeting for the Call Guardian.
Instructions on how to use the block button for call management.
How to select and change between different Call Guardian modes.
Steps to customize call handling based on call types in Custom mode.
Adding numbers directly to the Blocked and Allow lists.
How to block incoming calls based on their area code.
Procedure for adding specific numbers to the allowed list.
Configuration options for the Do Not Disturb feature.
Settings to control outgoing call types like mobile and international.
How to mark contacts as VIP for special call handling.
Procedure for changing the remote access and call control PIN.
Instructions on how to make outgoing phone calls.
How to terminate an ongoing phone call.
Procedure for answering incoming phone calls.
Adjusting call volume and using the mute feature.
Making calls using handsfree mode or between handsets.
How to transfer calls or set up a 3-way conference call.
Steps to save new contact information into the phone's memory.
Procedures for modifying or removing existing contacts.
How to access and call contacts from the phone's list.
Setting up and using speed dial numbers for quick dialing.
Editing, deleting, and managing speed dial entries.
Viewing incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
Adding entries from the call list to your contacts.
Removing specific entries or the entire call list.
Configuration for the phone's clock, date, and alarm functions.
How to listen to messages left on the answer machine.
Configuring the number of rings before the answer machine activates.
Enabling or disabling alerts for new answer machine messages.
Procedures for setting and modifying the remote access PIN.
Enabling or disabling the remote access feature for the answer machine.
Instructions for remotely switching the answer machine on/off.
Setting up call diversion to other numbers or services.
Procedure for cancelling the ringback service.
Managing call waiting notifications and settings.
Customizing handset ringtones and adjusting volume levels.
Configuring alert tones for messages and keypad tones.
Adjusting display options like color theme and setting handset name.
Configuring call handling settings such as auto-answer.
Customizing ringtones and volume for the base unit.
Setting up an access code for use with a switchboard (PBX).
Changing the system PIN and resetting handset or base settings.
Procedure for deleting all user data from the handset and base.
Troubleshooting steps for when the phone does not function.
Resolving issues related to dial tone absence or line cord errors.
Steps to resolve issues with making or receiving calls.
Troubleshooting problems related to dialing out or call barring.
Steps to resolve issues with the handset not ringing.
Details regarding the product's guarantee period and terms.
Information on how to recycle the electronic equipment responsibly.
Important safety warnings, including emergency call limitations.
Information on the product's compliance with radio and telecommunications directives.
