BT HALO User manual

BT HALO
®
USER GUIDE

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Welcome to your new BT Halo®
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free.
Mobile and international call costs may vary.
The phone that keeps you connected.
It’s a useful bit of kit that lets you take
your mobile calls through your home
phone using Bluetooth®. It blocks
nuisance calls too.
The phone’s set-up wizard will help you
get started. Read this guide for more
on using your phone. Or for more help,
go to bt.com/producthelp or get in
touch with us on 0800 145 6789*.
om within the UK mainland network are free.
The phone that keeps you connected.
It’s a useful bit of kit that lets you take
your mobile calls through your home
. It blocks
The phone’s set-up wizard will help you
get started. Read this guide for more
on using your phone. Or for more help,
or get in
0800 145 6789
*.

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Check box contents
Handset Base Telephone line cord
(pre-installed)
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
Handset Charger Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)
IMPORTANT
Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries supplied in this box.
Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type.

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Quick set-up ..........................8
Plug in .................................8
Activate batteries and charge .........8
Connecting your phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Follow set-up wizard ..................9
Syncing your mobile to your
BT Halo®using Bluetooth ........... 10
Pair your phones using the
BT Halo®set-up wizard.............. 10
Getting to know your BT Halo®..... 12
Menu map ........................... 12
The handset buttons ................ 15
The handset display ................. 16
Calls list screen ...................... 17
Base at a glance ..................... 18
BT Call Guardian..................... 19
The Block button .................... 20
How do I accept, block or send a call
to the answer machine? ............. 20
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Call control settings ................ 22
My Blocked and Allowed lists ....... 22
Outgoing call control ............... 22
Do Not Disturb ...................... 23
The VIP list (allows certain calls
through on Do Not Disturb) ......... 23
Change the access PIN............... 24
Using the phone..................... 25
Making calls ......................... 25
Ending calls.......................... 25
Making a handsfree call ............. 25
Mute................................. 25
Changing the call volume............ 25
Call Waiting ......................... 26
Voicemail (BT 1571)................. 26
Locking or unlocking the keypad.... 26
Turning the handset ringer on
 ................................ 26
Finding the handset (Paging)........ 27
Contents

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Contacts............................. 28
Adding a contact .................... 
View/dial a contact ................. 28
Editing your contacts................ 28
Deleting contacts.................... 29
Bluetooth contacts .................. 30
Contacts options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Speed dial ........................... 32
Saving a speed dial entry ........... 32
Dialling a speed dial entry .......... 32
Editing a speed dial entry ........... 32
Delete a speed dial entry ............ 33
Caller Display and the Calls list ..... 34
View and dial from the Calls list ..... 34
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Deleting an entry, or all of the
Calls list .............................. 35
Saving a Calls list entry to
your contacts ........................ 35
Answer machine .................... 36
Message playback using the
handset .............................. 36
Deleting a message or delete all
old (played) messages ............... 36
Saving a number in the answer phone
message list to your contacts........ 37
Sending a text to a number in the
answer phone message list .......... 37
Playing your messages through
the base ............................. 38
Delete all old (played) messages
using the base ....................... 38
Answer machine settings............ 38
Outgoing messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Record your own outgoing message ..39
Playing your current
outgoing message ................... 39
Going back to the pre-recorded
outgoing message ................... 40
Record a memo ...................... 40

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Answer delay ........................ 40
Setting the answer delay ............ 41
Setting the maximum message
length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Remote access ...................... 43
Setting the remote access
................. 43
Changing the remote access PIN .... 43
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If you forget to switch on your
answer machine ..................... 44
Settings ............................. 45
Changing the handset ringtone
and volume .......................... 45
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Handset display options ............. 46
Handset name ....................... 46
Call settings.......................... 46
Changing the base ringtone melody
and volume .......................... 48
PBX access code ..................... 48
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to the Call control & Remote
access PIN)........................... 49
Resetting the handset or
base settings ........................ 49
Clear the handset and base
user data............................. 49
Clock/Alarm ......................... 50
Setting the time format (12 or
24 hour) time and date.............. 50
Setting an alarm..................... 50
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BT Calling Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing BT Calling Features
settings .............................. 51
Call Diversion ........................ 51
Cancel Ringback ..................... 51

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Call Waiting .......................... 52
Bluetooth ........................... 53
Pairing a new mobile and importing
your contacts ........................ 53
Viewing already paired devices...... 54
Removing a paired device ........... 55
Reconnecting your mobile with
Halo.................................. 55
Re-importing contacts .............. 55
Changing the Bluetooth PIN ........ 56
Text messaging ..................... 57
Changing text messaging settings .. 57
Registering to the text
messaging service ................... 57
Sending a text message ............. 57
Accessing the Inbox, Drafts folder
or Sent folder ........................ 58
Editing a template .................. 59
Turning the new text message
 ....................... 59
Changing the service centre
numbers ............................. 59
Using additional handsets .......... 60
Registering an additional handset .. 60
De-register a handset ............... 60
Transfer a call ........................ 61
Hold a 3-way call .................... 61
Common questions ................. 62
Help ................................. 66
General information ................ 69

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Plug in
1. Plug the mains power adaptor into
the base.
2. Plug the other end into your wall
socket and switch it on.
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but don’t plug the other end into the
wall socket yet.
Activate batteries and charge
1. Pull the plastic tab away from bottom
of the handset.
2. The BT logo, then the set-up
wizard will appear. Before you start
following it, place the handset on
the base to charge for 16 hours.
Quick set-up
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 16 hours before use. Set up
Please set the
time and date
to start using
your telephone
OK

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3. Plug the phone line cord into the
phone socket.
Follow set-up wizard
The set-up wizard will show you
how to set the time and date,
record your outgoing message and
add some contacts.
It will also help you pair your mobile
with BT Halo®. Refer to the next page
for more details on this.
Follow the set-up wizard to get
yourself started.
Set up
Please set the
time and date
to start using
your telephone
OK

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Syncing your mobile to your BT Halo®using Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth, you can sync all your contacts between your mobile and
BT Halo®and make and take your mobile calls. When following the set-up wizard,
you can only pair one mobile, but you can pair another later. You’ll need the
mobile handy when you’re going through the steps.
Pair your phones using the BT Halo®set-up wizard
When following the set-up wizard to pair your phones with BT Halo®, follow
these steps.
1. On your mobile phone, go to the Bluetooth Settings menu. Wait for the list of
available devices to load, then tap BT Halo®to pair.
2. Select your BT Halo®phone name from the list of available devices on
your mobile. Then type 0000 and press the relevant button on your mobile
to start pairing.
3. A message will show on your BT Halo’s screen to let you know when it’s done.
If you want to you can change the display name for your mobile. This can be up
to 10 characters long. Then press Save.
4. You’ll be asked if you want to import your contacts from your mobile. Press Yes
and the import will start. Press Stop at any time if you change your mind.
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many contacts have been imported. Only contacts with telephone numbers will
be imported.

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If you chose not to use the set-up wizard to add a mobile, follow the
instructions below:
1. When you’re on the home screen of your phone, press Menu.
2. Use to scroll through to Bluetooth on the main menu and press OK.
3. Use to get to Pair new device and press Select.
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Call Control BT Call Guardian Guardian settings
Announce msg
Block numbers
Allow numbers
Do Not Disturb 
VIP calls
Outgoing calls Mobile calls
International
Premium rate
All dialled calls
Answer Phone View messages Messages
Outgoing msg Ans. & record
Answer only
Record memo
Answer mode 
Answer mode
Settings Text alert 
Number to text
Ans. & record Answer delay 2-10 Rings
Time Saver
Max. msg length 1-3 Minutes
Message alert On

Answer only Answer delay 2-10 Rings
Time saver
Call screening Handset
Base
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On time AM/PM
 AM/PM
Remote access
Getting to know your BT Halo®
Menu map
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Getting to know your BT Halo®
Clock/Alarm Alarm Alarm
Time
AM/PM
Melody
Time and date Time
AM/PM
Date
Time format 12 Hours or 24 Hours
Text Messages Write message
Inbox
Drafts
Sent folder
Templates
Delete message
Reply
Forward
Save number
Delete msgs
Settings Message alert
Service centres Send centre
Receive centre
Re-register
Call Control VIP list Add VIPs
Remove VIPs
VIP ringtone
Change PIN
Menu map continued
Calls List Save number
Allow number
Block number
Delete call
Send text
Delete all
Speed Dial List 1 – 1571, 2-9 – Empty by default

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Settings Sounds Ringing
Alert tones
Handset tones
Display Colour theme
Wallpaper
Contrast
Screen saver
Handset name
Call settings Auto answer
Auto end call
Auto join calls
First ring
Base settings Ringing
PBX Code
S/ware version
Registration Register
De-register
Change Sys. PIN
Reset H/set settings
Base settings
Clear user data
Calling Features Call Diversion All calls
When busy
Not answered
Cancel Ringback
Call Waiting Turn on
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Check status
Bluetooth Paired devices Rename
Ringtone
Delete device
Pair new device
Bluetooth name
Bluetooth PIN
Menu map continuedMenu map continued
Calls list menu
Accessed by pressing
the Right option button
or pressing Down
on the button on the
idle screen
Play message*
Save number
Allow number
Block number
Delete call
Send text
Delete all
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left a message on the answer machine.
Contacts menu
Accessed by pressing
the button, then
press the Left option
button for the sub
menu options
Add new contact
Edit contact
Delete
Memory status

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The handset buttons
Up/Down
Scroll up or down through
menu options. In idle, UP will
adjust Ringer volume and DOWN
will enter the Calls list.
Right option button
Use to select option displayed on
the screen above the button.
Recall
Can be used with some
calling features.
Scroll right
OK
Access the main menu when the
phone is idle.
If there are event reminders on
the home screen, pressing OK will
open the selected event.
Red button
End calls.
Exit from menu back to
home screen.
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when held for 5 seconds.
Hold down to lock the phone.
Block button
Gives you access to your call
blocking features. See page 20.
Side buttons
In idle mode, turn the ringer up or
down. When you’re on a call, turn the
earpiece volume up or down. When
you’re on a handsfree call, turns the
speaker volume up or down.
Left option button
Use to select option displayed on the
screen above the button.
Contacts
Gives you access to saved numbers.
Scroll left
Green button
Make and answer calls.
Press again during a call
for handsfree.
Hold down to turn the handset
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The handset display
Shows handset battery status.
Scrolls when the handset is charging.
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needs recharging.
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On – missed call(s) in the Calls list†.
With number of calls displayed.
4
On – answer machine message(s) received
with number of messages displayed.
10
On – text message(s) received with
number of messages displayed.
On – answer machine on.
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Flashing – new answer machine message
Memory full displayed when the answer
machine memory is full.
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On – alarm is set.
Flashing – alarm time has been reached.
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The keypad is locked.
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On idle screen, this indicates Bluetooth device 1
is connected.
On idle screen, this indicates Bluetooth device 2
is connected.
Menu Calls
1410
Handset 1
02:59pm
1 2 Handset name
Time
†For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your network provider.
A fee may be payable. Find out more at bt.com/callingfeatures

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Calls list screen
Call matched to Bluetooth device 1
contacts list
Call matched to Bluetooth device 2
contacts list
Missed call
Incoming call
Outgoing call
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Answer machine message received
Caller blocked
VIP caller

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Base at a glance
USB charging port 1 and 2
You can use these ports
to attach your charging
cables for any devices
e.g. your smartphone.
Output per port: 1A
Play button
The Play button will
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message waiting, use
this button to play or
pause your messages.
Delete button
Deletes messages if you
press it when listening
to them.
Find button
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a handset(s)
Handset stand

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BT Call Guardian lets you block nuisance calls by the press of a button. You’ll need
Caller Display.
When someone calls your BT Halo®they will hear a message that asks them
to say their name and then press . The phone will then ring through to
you and announce the caller. You then need to follow the instructions in the
announcement.
Your BT Halo®has four Blocking modes to help you manage incoming calls:
• Announce – asks any callers not in your contacts, Allowed or VIP lists to say their
name. Callers from your Blocked list won’t get through.
• International – international callers will need to say their name. All other calls will
get through.
• Answer Phone – any callers on your Blocked list or not in your contacts, Allowed
or VIP lists are sent to the answerphone.
• Custom – lets you choose your own Blocking settings.
To switch BT Call Guardian o or to one of the above:
1. Press when you’re on the home screen.
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PIN is 0000).
3. When you see BT Call Guardian, press OK.
4. Select Guardian settings, press OK. Use Left or Right to scroll between On or O.
5. Use the button to scroll through to the BT Call Guardian mode you want to
choose. When you’ve found it, press Save.
BT Call Guardian

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The Block button
The Block button can be used in three ways to block nuisance calls to your phone.
• Incoming call – when you get a call, it’ll show on the display screen. Pick up the
handset to hear the caller’s announcement. If you don’t want to take the call,
press . The caller will be advised that their call is not accepted and the call will
be disconnected.
• During a call – if you’ve already answered an unwanted call, press .
If the number is displayed, you’ll be asked if you want to block it from calling
again. Pressing Yes will end the call and add the number to the Blocked list.
Press No to go back to your caller.
• In idle mode – use to get to the Call Control menu.
Note: The Block button cannot be used to block incoming calls from saved
contacts or speed dial numbers.
How do I accept, block or send a call to the answer phone?
When a call comes through and is announced:
• press to accept the call from this number once
• press to always accept calls from this number
• press or to block all calls from this number
• press to send the call to the answer machine
• or if you don’t want to take the call, press the red button.
Switching it on and o
When BT Call Guardian is switched on, it’s on for whichever mode you’ve chosen.
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