BT AQUA User manual

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 [email protected]
* 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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Quick Start Guide
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Answering machine
After following the Getting started section, your BT Aqua answering machine will be set to
‘Answer and Record’ and is ready to start receiving messages.
You can select one of the pre-recorded outgoing messages – Answer & Record or Answer
Only or you can record your own personalised outgoing message. You can also record memo
messages for other users, screen calls and you can operate the answering machine remotely.
All answering machine features are accessed via the handset menu. See the Answer
Machine menu shown in Section 2. For detailed instructions on all the answering machine
features see the online user guide at www.bt.com/help/userguides
Switch answering machine on/off
When the answering machine is on, the icon is shown in the handset display.
1. Press Menu, scroll to
Answering Machine and press Select.
2. Scroll to
Answer On/Off and press Select.
3. Press or to highlight On or Off and press Select.
Listening to your messages/memos via the base
When you have new messages or memos the icon will be displayed showing the
number you have recieved.
1. Press Menu, scroll to
Answering Machine and press Select.
2. Play is highlighted. Press Select to choose which messages you want to play or scroll
to Play All and press Select to play all messages. During playback, press:
to pause to resume
to repeat to play the to delete the
the message previous message current message
to play next message
SIM card reader/writer
Your BT Aqua has a SIM card reader/writer which allows you to copy individual or all entries
from a SIM card to the Aqua phonebook and from the Aqua phonebook to a SIM card.
Copy all phonebook entries to or from a SIM card
1. Insert the SIM card into the SIM READER slot on the side of the base.
2. At the handset, press Names. Then scroll to
Copy Phonebook and press Select.
3. Scroll to either
From SIM or To SIM and press Select. If requested, enter your SIM
card PIN then press OK. Display shows
Copying and the name of each entry.
4. When copying is complete the display will show the number of entries. Press Back to
return to the previous menu level or close the handset.
Text messaging
Before you can send and receive text messages you need to subscribe to the text messaging
service (no subscription charge) and to Caller Display (a quarterly fee may be payable, check
with your network provider). Please see the online full user guide for details.
To subscribe to the text messaging service
You will be automatically registered when you send your first text message or you can send
the word ‘Register’ to 00000. You will receive a welcome message back as confirmation.
To access the text messaging menu:
To quickly send a text message, press . Or to access the text menu press Menu.
Text
Messaging
is displayed, press Select. Now use or to scroll through the menu
options: Write Message, Inbox, Drafts, Outbox, Templates, Delete Messages, Text Settings.
For a full explanation of features and instructions, please see the main
user guide online at www.bt.com/help/userguides
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 www.bt.com/help/userguides
Guarantee
Your BT Aqua 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 BT Aqua, or any
component thereof, (other than batteries), which is
identified 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 affect your statutory rights.
For further information within and outside the 12
month guarantee, please refer to the full user guide
at www.bt.com/help/userguides
Product disposal instructions
The symbol shown here and on the product means
that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic
Equipment and should not be disposed with other
household or commercial waste at the end of its
working life.
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in
place to recycle products using best available
recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the
impact on the environment, treat any hazardous
substances and avoid the increasing landfill.
Product disposal instructions for residential users
When you have no further use for it, please remove
any batteries and dispose of them and the product
as per your local authority’s recycling processes. For
more information please contact your local authority
or the retailer where the product was purchased.
Product disposal instructions for business users
Business users should contact their suppliers and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract and ensure that this product is not mixed
with other commercial waste for disposal.
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).
The Declaration of Conformity is published on
the website http://www.suncorptech.com/bt
General information
A full user guide can be downloaded in PDF format
from www.bt.com/help/userguides
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BT Aqua
Troubleshooting
Most problems are caused by something very simple and can be fixed with a few simple checks:
• Make sure both the mains power adaptor cable and telephone line cord are plugged into
the correct sockets and plugged in at the wall.
• Make sure you use all the cables and batteries that came in the box, not those from a
previous product.
• If you experience poor speech quality or interference, make sure the product is not
located too close to other electrical appliances. This can also help improve the handset
range from the base.
• Make sure you charge the batteries for at least 24 hours before first use to ensure
maximum battery performance. The charge capacity of the batteries will decrease
over time.
Using your BT Aqua on a broadband Internet enabled line?
Remember to plug the phone into the wall socket via an ADSL microfilter if you have
broadband Internet on your phone line, otherwise you may have problems with this
product and your broadband service. Additional BT ADSL microfilters can be purchased
from www.shop.bt.com
This guide can
be recycled.
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