BT Essential Digital Home Phone User Manual

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Essential Digital Home Phone
© British Telecommunications plc 2019
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EDHP 1.0 (Type B)
Making emergency calls
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First things rst
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More help online
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bt.com/help/digital-voice
1 Power up
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2 Activate the batteries
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All done.
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Charge up
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Handsets set up but not working?
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3 Link the handset
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Software downloads
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Now add some contacts
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Job No. 4558
Client BT
Project Essential Digital Home Phone Type B QSG
Revision 14-DR
Modied 24/05/19
Created 09/10/18
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Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Please remove this tab
before use
OK
Register the
handset to
the Hub
Your phone
is set up and
ready to go
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BT Essential Digital Home Phone Specifications

General

Caller ID	Yes
Call blocking	Yes
Handsets	1
Backlit Display	Yes
Type	Cordless Phone
Phonebook capacity	50 contacts
Maximum Indoor Range	50 meters
Maximum Outdoor Range	300 meters

Summary

Setting Up Your Phone

First Things First Prerequisites

Ensure your BT Hub is set up and powered on before proceeding with phone setup.

Power Up and Connect Charger

Connect the charger base to power using the provided supply unit and plug into the wall.

Activate Handset Batteries

Remove the plastic tab from the handset to activate its rechargeable batteries.

Link Handset to BT Hub

Register the handset to the Hub by pressing OK and holding the Hub's WPS button.

Follow-Up Setup Actions

Allow software downloads, add contacts, and fully charge the handset on its base.

Emergency Call Safety

Note that emergency calls may not work during power cuts or broadband issues.

Online Support Resources

Find helpful videos for setup and troubleshooting at bt.com/help/digital-voice.