BT CALYPSO 225 User manual

BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875
User Guide
BTCALYPSO 225

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•Transfer phonebook entries between your mobile SIM card
and BT Calypso handset.
•Handset operated answering machine with up to
20 minutes recording time.
•SMS text messaging. Send and receive texts.
•Large, easy to read colour screen.
•200 Name and number phonebook.
•Use Caller Display to see who is calling and keep track of
unanswered calls. (Service requires subscription.)
•Register up to 5 handsets to a base without the need for
additional wiring.
•Easy settings for Call Diversion, Call Waiting and Reminder Call.
•Assign ringtones to entries in the phonebook.
•Range of up to 300 metres outside and up to 50 metres
indoors (in ideal conditions).
Welcome…
to your BT Calypso digital cordless
colour screen telephone and
answering machine

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This User Guide provides you with all
the information you need to get the
most from your phone.
You must first set up your phone before
you can use it. This doesn’t take long
and is easy to do. Just follow the simple
instructions on the next few pages.
Need help?
If you have any problems setting up or using your
BTCalypso, contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047.
Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the
back of this guide.
Hearing aid?
Please note that the BTCalypso works by sending radio
signals between the base and handset. These signals may
interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.
Got everything?
•BT Calypso base
•BT Calypso handset
•2 x NiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
•Battery compartment
cover
•Mains power adaptor
•Telephone line cord
If you have purchased a
BT Calypso multiple
pack, you will have the
following for each
additional handset:
•BT Calypso handset
•BTCalypso charger
•2 x NiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
•Battery compartment
cover
•Mains power adaptor

Getting started ..................7
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
BT Calypso multiple pack . . . . . . . . . . .9
Getting to know your phone .......11
Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Set date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Set day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using the phone .................17
Switch handset on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Call timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Earpiece/handsfree volume . . . . . . . . .18
Redial (dialled calls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Call another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3-Way call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Transfer a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Caller on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Phonebook .....................24
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Add entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Edit name and number . . . . . . . . . . . .25
View details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Delete an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Copy from SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Phonebook full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
SMS text messaging ..............28
Tosubscribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Cost of the fixed line service . . . . . . . .29
Using SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Write an SMS text message . . . . . . . . .29
FasTxT predictive text . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Standard text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Receiving and reading text messages . . .34
Open Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Open Inbox from standby screen . . . . .36
SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .36
Tochange the SMS Service Centre
phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Set SMS text alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
User areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Set personal user area . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Send text message from a user area . .39
Delete user area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Default SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the answering machine ......41
Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Answer & Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Answer Only mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Set Answer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Record your own outgoing message . . .43
Play/delete outgoing message . . . . . . .44
Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Audible message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
New message display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Memory full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Play messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Delete all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Security code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Set remote access security code . . . . .51
Switch answering machine on remotely . .52
Time saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Operating your answering machine
from another phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
BT Calling Features ..............54
Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Calls lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Missed calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Dialled calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Delete Calls Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Call Diversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Reminder call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Edit number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Handset settings ................60
Handset ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Menu colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . .63
Base settings ...................64
Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
SIM country code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Default base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Time settings ...................67
Set alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Alarm tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Switch alarm off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Set date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Set day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Games ........................70
Rabbit Runner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Hector .........................70
Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Insects Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Ti Aqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Additional handsets and bases ......72
Register a new BT Calypso handset . . .72
Register handset with an
additional base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Select base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
De-register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Help ..........................75
Replacing handset batteries . . . . . . . . .75
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
General information ..............81
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . .82
How many telephones can you have? . .82
Switchboard compatibility . . . . . . . . . .82
Access code and entering a pause . . . .82
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
R&TTE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Accessories and replacement items . . . .83
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Returning your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
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WARNING
Do not place your BT Calypso in the
bathroom or other humid areas.
Handset range
The BT Calypso has a range of 300
metres outdoors when there is a
clear line of sight between the base
and handset. Any obstruction
between the base and handset will
reduce the range significantly.
With the base indoors and handset
either indoors or outdoors, the
range will normally be up to 50
metres. Thick stone walls severely
affect the range.
Signal strength
The symbol on your handset
screen indicates when you are in
range. If the symbol flashes and
you hear a warning beep, you are
out of range and will need to move
closer to the base.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until at least one of the handsets is
fully charged.
The base must be plugged into the
mains power at all times.
Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket
Location
You need to place your BT Calypso within 2 metres of a
mains power and telephone socket so that the cables
will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical
appliances to avoid interference.
Your BTCalypso works by sending radio signals between
the handset and base. The strength of the signal
depends on where you site the base. Putting it as high
as possible can help to ensure the best signal.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power cable into the base. Then plug the
power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the
power on. The Power indicator on the base lights up.
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Power adaptor cable

When charging, the battery level
bars are animated.
When batteries are fully charged
the display shows 3 green bars.
The red Charging light stays on
while the handset is on the base,
even when the batteries are fully
charged.
Battery low warning
When the battery charge is low the
handset battery icon will be empty.
Place the handset back on the base
to recharge.
Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, fully charged
handset batteries should give up to
10 hours talktime or 88 hours
standby on a single charge.
See ‘Battery performance’ on the
following page.
2. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the
handset. Slide the battery compartment cover into place.
3. Charge the handset for at least 24 hours by placing it on
the base. The red Charging light comes on.
The handset is pre-registered to the base as Calypso 1.
The screen shows the standby display. Peel off the
screen label.
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Only replace with
rechargeable NiMH
batteries.
Replacing batteries
Use only rechargeable 750mAh or
higher AAA NiMH batteries.

4. After 24 hours, plug the telephone line cord into the wall
socket and your BT Calypso base.
Your BT Calypso is now ready for use.
Additionally, if you have purchased a BTCalypso
multiple pack
1. On each charger, connect the mains power adaptor to
the charger and switch on.
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Battery performance
To keep your batteries in the best
conditions, leave the handset off
the base for a few hours at a time
(after the initial 24 hour charge).
Please note however, that new
NiMH batteries do not reach full
capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days.
Running the batteries right down
at least once a week will help them
last as long as possible.
The charge capacity of rechargeable
batteries will reduce with time as
they wear out, so reducing the
talk/standby time of the handset.
Eventually they will need to be
replaced. New batteries can be
obtained from the BT Calypso
Helpline 0870 605 8047.
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Ensure the charger is connected to
the mains at all times.
Do not mix up the power adaptors
between the base and additional
handset charger.
Telephone line cord
Power adaptor cable

On each additional handset:
2. Insert the batteries.
3. Charge the handset for at least 24 hours.
Your BT Calypso additional handset(s) comes
pre-registered to the base as Calypso 2, Calypso 3,
Calypso 4 etc. and this is shown on the display.
Your BTCalypso multiple pack is now ready
for use.
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Helpline
If you have any difficulties setting
up your BT Calypso, please call
the BT Calypso Helpline on
0870 605 8047.

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Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons
On-screen option button
From standby, opens the main menu.
Select the options shown on
the screen, page 14.
Talk
Press to make calls, page 17.
Handsfree
Press to enter handsfree mode, page 18.
Scroll/Dialled Calls list/Volume
Scroll through options.
Press ▲to open Dialled Calls list, page 56.
During a call, press to increase volume.
✱
If set to Pulse dialling, press and
hold ✱to switch back to tone dialling.
R(Recall)
For use with a switchboard, page 83 and
BTCalling Features, page 54.
On-screen option button
From standby, opens the phonebook.
Select the options shown on
the screen, page 14.
End / Power on/off
End a call, page 17.
Press and hold to switch handset on/off, page 17.
SMS
Opens the text messaging menu, page 36.
Scroll/Missed Calls list/Volume
Scroll through options.
Press down to open Missed Calls list, page 55.
During a call, press to decrease volume.
Int
Use to make calls between handsets registered
to the base, page 21.
Also used to switch between upper and lower
case characters.

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Getting to know your phone
Base
SIM card reader
Insert your SIM card into the tray
to copy entries from your SIM card
to the phonebook, page 26.
IMPORTANT
3G SIM cards are not compatible
with this product.
Battery charging light
Lights up when the
handset is charging on
the base.
Answering machine/
new calls indicator
Off
Answering machine off
No missed calls or new messages
On
Answering machine on
No missed calls or new messages
Flashing
You have missed calls, new
messages or both. (Handset
display will also indicate if you
have new messages and/or
missed calls).
Find
Press to page or ‘find’
handset(s) registered to the
base, page 20.
Also used when registering
additional handsets, page 72.
Power / In use indicator
On:Power on, line ready for use.
Flashing:Incoming call/line in use.
New SMS indicator
Lights up if you have
new text messages,
page 34.

Getting to know your phone
Handset display icons
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Answering machine
The icon is displayed when
the answering machine is
switched on.
Handset identity
The number of the handset is
displayed at all times. You can
change the name on the
handset(s) from Calypso to
eg. Michael, Kitchen, Office
etc., page 61.
New Missed Calls
You have new (unread) entries in
the Missed Calls list, page 55.
Keypad locked,page 21.
Handset ringer off,page 60.
Current time Alarm set,
page 67.
Battery status
Range indicator
Flashes when out of range
Handset idle
The phone is not in use
Menu option
Press the button
below to open the
main menu, page 14.
Names option
Press the button
below to open the
phonebook, page 24.
New messages
You have received new
answering machine messages,
page 46.

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Navigating the menu
Your BT Calypso has a menu system which is easy to use.
Each menu leads to a list of options. The menu map is
shown on page 16.
When the handset is switched on and in standby, press
the option button under Menu to open the main menu.
Press the or button to scroll to the menu option
you want. Then press OK to select further options or
confirm the setting displayed.
For example to change the handset ringer volume:
1. Press Menu then scroll to
Handset and press OK.
2. Scroll to
Ring Volume then press OK.
3. The current setting is displayed. Press to increase or
to decrease the volume, the ringtone is played at
each level you select. Press OK to confirm.
Exit or go back one level in the menu
Togo back to the previous level in the menu, press Back.
To cancel and return to standby at any time, press and
hold Back.
If no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the handset
returns to standby automatically.
Getting to know your phone
Select the option displayed by
pressing the button underneath it.
For example, select Names by
pressing the option button below it.

Set date and time
If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display
service, the time and date will be set automatically
when you receive your first call. You can also set the
time and date manually.
1. On the handset, press Menu.Scroll to
Time Settings
and press OK.Scroll to Set Date & Time and press OK.
2. Enter the date, e.g. for 16th April.
Press OK.
3. Enter the time, e.g. for 9:30am.
Press OK.The time and date is saved.
4. Press and hold Back to return to standby.
Set day
This enables your BT Calypso to announce the day
alongside the time and date of recorded messages.
1. Press Menu,scroll to
Time Settings and press OK.
2. Scroll to
Set Day and press OK.
3. Press or to highlight the correct day.
4. Press OK to confirm.
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Getting to know your phone
Menu map These are the options under each menu heading.
SMS (page 28) • Write messages •Inbox •Draft •Outbox •Delete messages
•Templates •Settings
Answering machine (page 41) • Play Messages •Delete Messages •Answer On/Off
•Record memo •Answer Settings
Calls lists (page 54) • Received calls •Missed calls •Dialled calls •Delete Calls List
Handset (page 60) • Ringtone •Ring Volume •Handset Name •Language •Picture
•Menu Colour •Auto Talk •Key beep •PABX Access Code
Base settings (page 64) • Base Ringtone •Base Volume •Handset Priority
•Dial mode •System PIN
Time settings (page 67) • Alarm •Set Date & Time •Set Day
Calling Features (page 57) •BT1471 •Call Diversion •Call Waiting
•Reminder Call •Edit Number
Registration (page 72) • Register Handset •Select Base •De-register
Games (page 70) • Rabbit Runner •Hector •Bowling •Insects Hunt •Ti Aqua
Names menu (page 24) • Names •Options Add Entry •Show Details •Delete Entry
•Edit Entry •Ringtone •Picture •Copy from SIM
•Delete all Phonebook •Copy entry •Copy all names

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Simple and easy.
Switch handset on/off
1. Press and hold to switch the handset off.
2. Press again or place it in the base to switch the
handset back on.
Make a call
1. Press then dial the number you want.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press
Clear to delete. Press to dial.
Call timer
1. The display shows the duration of all external calls.
After you hang up, the total call time is shown briefly.
End a call
1. Press or place the handset back on the base.
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You can only switch the phone off
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Receiving calls
Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller
Display service, the caller’s number (and name if stored
in the phone book) is displayed.
1. Press or if the handset is on the base, simply lift
it up and speak.
Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the
handset. It also enables other people in the room listen
to both sides of your conversation.
Make a handsfree call
1. Press .Dial the number. Your call can be heard over
the handset’s loudspeaker.
2. To switch back to the handset at any time, press .
Press to end the call.
Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume
1. During a handsfree call, press or to select
volume 1–5.
Using the phone
You can switch to handsfree at any
time during a call. Just press .
When in ‘handsfree’, the display
shows the icon.

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Answer a call in handsfree
When the phone rings:
1. Press . The call comes through the handset loudspeaker.
If you want to switch the call to the earpiece, press .
Redial (dialled calls)
You can redial up to 20 of the last numbers called.
If you have stored a name in the phonebook to go with
the number, the name will be displayed instead, see
phonebook, page 24.
Redial a number from the list
1. Press to enter the redial list. Scroll or until
the number you want is displayed.
2. Press to dial the number.
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Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without
your caller hearing you.
1. During the call, press Secrecy.Display shows
Secrecy
On
.Your caller cannot hear you.
2. Press Off to return to your caller.
Paging
You can use the button on the base to alert handset
users that they are wanted or find a missing handset.
1. Press on the base. The handset(s) ring.
Display shows
Paging .
2. Press to stop the handsets ringing or press any
button on the handset.
Using the phone
Paging calls cannot be answered
by a handset.