BT BT DECOR 310 USER GUIDE 310 User manual

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User Guide
BT DE OR 310
This product is intended for connection to analogue
public switched telephone networks and private
switchboards in the United Kingdom.
*YOU MUST
SUBSCRIBE TO A
COMPATIBLE CALLER
DISPLAY, CALL WAITING AND
VOICE MESSAGING SERVICE BEFORE
THESE FEATURES WILL WORK.
A QUARTERLY FEE IS PAYABLE.
Please note that battery is
not included. You will need
1xPP3 9Volt battery.

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guide to our BT Decor 310

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At a glance
Volume button
Use to adjust the
volume during
handsfree operation.
Arrow buttons
Use to move through the menu options.
Also used when entering or editing
names and numbers.
Recall button
For use with a switchboard/PBX
and BT Calling Features.
Redial button
Redials the last number called.
Also, used to enter a pause in a
stored number.
Secrecy/Clear button
Press to mute the call so your caller
cannot hear you. When pressed
music will be played to both you and
your caller.
Also used as a clear button to delete
digits or characters when entering
or editing names and numbers.
Handsfree button
Allows you to hold a conversation
over the loudspeaker without
lifting the handset.
Call indicator light
Lights up to indicate an
incoming call.
Handsfree indicator light
Lights up to indicate that
handsfree is in use.
Dial button
Press to automatically dial a
number stored in the calls list or
directory. Also used when
preparatory dialling.
Menu/Enter button
Press to enter and select
the menu options.
Calls list button
Press to enter the
Calls list.
Directory/Exit button
Use to view the names and numbers in the
directory. Also used to exit the menu.

Explanation of display icons
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1Time. 2D te.
The time and date can be set
manually, see page 13. Alternatively,
if you have subscribed to a Caller
Display service, the first call you
receive will automatically update the
time and date. The time and date will
also be displayed in the calls list to
indicate when each call was received.
3B ttery low indic tor.
This will be displayed to indicate
when the battery is low and needs
replacing.
4Ringer Off.
This will be displayed to remind you
the ringer is set to off.
5Al rm set.
5This will be displayed when the alarm
is set to ON.
6C ll W iting.
This will flash to indicate you have
a caller waiting. This will also be
displayed in the calls list to indicate
the entry was a waiting caller.
7Phone in use/C ll nswered.
This will be displayed when the phone
is in use. It will also be displayed in
the calls list to indicate the call was
answered.
8New unviewed c lls in the c lls list.
Displays the number of new calls
received since you last viewed the
calls list. It will also display the total
number of calls stored in the calls list.
9Voice mess ge w iting.
This will be displayed to indicate
that you have a voice message.
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In this guide
At a glance 1
Introduction 4
Unpacking your BT Decor 310 4
For your records 4
Safety information 4
Setting up 5
Using the telephone 6
Call timer 6
ast number redial 7
Secrecy/Music on hold 7
Handsfree talking 8
Recall 8
Name and number directory 9
Alarm clock 13
Caller Display 16
Calls list 16
New call indicator 17
Call Waiting 18
Voice mail indication 20
Help 22
General information 23
Guarantee 23
Technical information 24
Switchboard compatibility 24
Wall mounting 25
Inde 26

Unpacking your
BT ecor 310
If anything is missing, please contact
your place of purchase immediately.
BT Decor 310 telephone
with telephone line
attached.
Screws, wall plugs and
plinth for wall-mounting.
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For your records
For guarantee purposes, proof of
purchase is required, so please keep
your receipt.
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number
(on the underside of the base unit):
Purchase price:
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Introduction
Your BT Decor 310 h s been designed for e se of use nd m de to
the high st nd rds set by BT. You c n expect your BT Decor 310 to
give you m ny ye rs of trouble-free service.
Please read the instructions carefully
before use and keep this User Guide
for future reference.
Safety information
General
Simply clean your BT Decor 310 with
a damp (not wet) cloth, or an antistatic
wipe.
Never use household polish as this may
damage the product.
Never use a dry cloth as this may cause
static shock.
Do not open the BT Decor 310. This
could expose you to high voltages or
other risks.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There
is a serious risk of explosion and/or the
release of highly toxic chemicals.
Environmental
Do not expose to direct sunlight.
We recommend that you do not place
the product on antique/veneered wood
to avoid damage.
Do not stand your product on carpets or
other surfaces which generate fibres, or
place it in locations preventing free flow
of air over its surfaces.
Do not submerge any part of your product
in water and do not use it in damp or
humid conditions, such as in bathrooms.
Do not expose your product to fire,
explosive or other hazardous conditions.

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Setting up
Plan the location of your
BT ecor 310
Situate your BT Decor 310 close
enough to a phone socket so that the
line cord will reach.
You can wall mount your BT Decor 310,
for more information see page 25.
Your BT Decor 310 is now ready for use.
2Plug your BT ecor 310
into the telephone socket
Please note you will require1xPP3 9Volt
battery. This is not included.
Lift the battery cover and insert the
battery as shown.
1Insert the back up battery
Battery Low Warning
The battery low icon is displayed
when the battery is nearing the end of
its useful life or when the batteries are
completely flat.
Note
You will still be able to make and
receive calls via the handset without
a battery fitted. However, the full
features of your BT Decor 310 will
not be available.
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Using the telephone
To make a call
Press buttons in the order shown
Lift the handset and wait for
the dial tone.
Dial the telephone number.
The icon will be shown on
the display to indicate that the
phone is in use.
Or
Preparatory dialling.
Dial the telephone number.
It is shown on the display but
not dialled.
Press the DIAL button. The
number will be dialled
automatically using handsfree.
If you wish to speak to your
caller privately you can pick up
the handset at any time.
To end a call
Replace the handset.
To receive a call
When the telephone rings, the
call indicator light will flash to
indicate that there is an
incoming call. Simply pick up
the handset.
Call timer
Your BT Decor 310 automatically
times the duration of all outgoing and
incoming external calls. The call
duration will be shown both during the
call and for a few seconds after it is
completed.
Dial
Note
If you enter any digits
incorrectly, use the LEFT or
RIGHT arrow button to
move to the digit and press
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To redial the last number
called
Lift the handset.
Press the REDIAL button.
The last number called is
dialled automatically.
If the REDIAL button is
pressed when the handset is
down, the display will show
the number and REDIAL.
Press the DIAL button and the
number will be dialled
automatically using handsfree.
To switch secrecy on and off
During a call press and release
the SECRECY button.
Your caller will be put on hold
and both you and the caller
will hear music until the
SECRECY button is pressed
again.
You can now talk to someone
in the room without your
caller hearing you. The display
will flash SECRECY to indicate
that secrecy is on.
Press and release the
SECRECY button to return to
your caller.
Secrecy/Music on hold
When on a call you can talk to someone
in the same room, without your caller
hearing.
Redial
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If there is no number stored
in the redial memory, the
display will show NO REDIAL.
Dial
Last number redial
Your BT Decor 310 stores the last
number called which enables quick and
easy redialling. A redial number can be
no longer than 32 digits.

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To make a handsfree call
Press the HANDSFREE button.
The handsfree light will come
on and HANDSFREE will be
displayed for 5 seconds. You
will hear the dial tone.
Dial the telephone number.
To end your call, press the
HANDSFREE button.
You can pick up the handset
at any time if you wish to speak
to your caller privately.
Handsfree talking
The handsfree feature allows you to
use the phone without picking up the
handset, giving you more freedom
when you are speaking on the phone.
You can hear the caller’s voice through
the in-built speaker.
You can also switch to handsfree mode
during a call by pressing the
HANDSFREE button and replacing the
handset.
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To change the volume when
using handsfree
You can adjust the speaker
volume when you are on a
handsfree call.
Press the VOLUME button.
The volume level will be shown
on the display VOLUME .
There are 5 levels to choose
from. The display will show
the volume level as you adjust
it. The selected volume level
will remain until changed.
To receive a call in handsfree
mode
Press the HANDSFREE button
when the phone rings.
Handsfree
Note
You can only change the volume of
a call when using handsfree.
You may need to use the
RECALL button if you are
connected to a switchboard/
PBX (Private Branch
Exchange), contact your PBX
supplier for further information.
The RECALL button is also
used for BT Calling Features.
For more information on
BT’s Calling Features call BT
on Freefone 0800 800 150.
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Entering names:
Use the keypad letters to
enter names. To move to the
next character press the
RIGHT arrow button once.
(Maximum 15 characters.)
For example, if you wish to
store the name TOM:
To enter the letter T, press the
8button once.
Press the RIGHT arrow button.
To enter the letter O, press the
6button three times.
Press the RIGHT arrow button.
To enter the letter M, press the
6button once.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm the entry.
The display will show ENTER
NUMBER.
Enter the telephone number
you want to store. (Maximum
18 digits.)
Press the ENTER button to
confirm the entry.
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To store a name and number
in the directory
Press the ENTER button.
The display will show
ADD ENTRY, press the ENTER
button again.
The display will show how many
entries are stored already, e.g.
ENTRIES: 10.
The display will then show
ENTER NAME, followed by a
flashing cursor.
Enter the name using the
letters on the keypad.
Note
If the directory is full, the
display will show MEMORY
FULL.
Name and number
directory
You can store up to 30 of your most
frequently used names and numbers in
the directory.
You can also select a group under which
you want to store the number, e.g.
NORMAL, FAMILY, FRIENDS or VIP.
You can then select a different ring tone
for each group, see ‘To set the ringer tone’,
page 12.
Note
If you enter a character or
digit incorrectly you can use
the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to move the cursor to
the character and delete it by
pressing the CLEAR button.

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The display will show END OF LIST
if you reach the end of the directory.
You can exit the directory and return
to the normal display by pressing the
EXIT button at any time.
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To dial a number from the
directory
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow
button to find the entry you
want to dial.
Press the DIAL button to dial
the number.
The number will be dialled
automatically using handsfree.
You can pick up the handset at
anytime if you wish to speak to
your caller privately.
Note
To search alphabetically,
press the relevant keypad
number, for example to find
TOM, press the 8button
once and scroll through the
entries under T.
The display will show e.g.
GROUP: NORMAL.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to select the ringer tone
group you wish to store your
entry in (NORMAL, FAMILY,
FRIENDS or VIP.)
Press the ENTER button to
confirm. The display will show
SAVED and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
The display will show ADD
ENTRY.
Press the ENTER button again
to store another entry in the
directory
Or
Press the EXIT button to
return to the normal display.
Note
You can also select a
different ring tone for each
group, see ‘To set the ringer
tone’, page 12.
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To delete an entry from the
directory
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow
button to find the entry you
want to delete.
Press the CLEAR button twice.
The display will show DELETE
ENTRY? Press the CLEAR
button again to confirm.
The display will show
DELETED and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
Press the EXIT button to
return to the normal display.
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To edit directory names and
numbers
Press the DIRECTORY button.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow
button to find the entry you
want to edit.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT or
RIGHT arrow buttons to move
to the digits or letters you
want to edit. The selected digit
or character will flash.
Use the CLEAR button to
delete numbers or letters and
enter new ones using the
numbers/letters on the keypad.
Press the ENTER button to
store the new entry.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to select the ringer tone
group, e.g. NORMAL,
FAMILY, FRIENDS or VIP.
Press the ENTER button.
The display will show SAVED
and you will hear a confirmation
tone.
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To set the ringer tone
There are 4 ringer tones to
choose from: TYPE 1-4. The
default setting is TYPE 1.
You can select a different ring
tone for each group in your
directory so you will have an
indication of who is calling you
when the phone rings, e.g.
NORMAL, FRIEND, FAMILY
or VIP.
Press the MENU button.
Use the DOWN arrow button
to scroll to RINGER TYPE.
Press the ENTER button. The
display will show the ring group
and tone, e.g: NORMAL TYPE
1. You will hear a sample tone.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to select the required
tone for the ringer group
displayed. (TYPE 1-4). You will
hear a sample tone.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm the tone you want.
The display will show SAVED
and you will hear a confirmation
tone.
The display will show the
next caller group, e.g: FRIEND
TYPE 2.
Repeat these instructions to set
the ring tones for the remaining
caller groups.
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To adjust the ringer volume
There are 3 volume levels to
choose from: HIGH, LOW or
OFF. The default setting is
HIGH.
Press the MENU button.
Use the DOWN arrow button
to scroll to RINGER LEVEL.
Press the ENTER button. The
display will show HIGH, LOW,
OFF and the current setting
will flash.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to select the required
level.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm. The display will show
SAVED and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
Press the EXIT button to
return to the normal display.
Note
If the ringer is set to OFF the
display will show RINGER
OFF. The call indicator light
will still flash to indicate
someone is calling you.

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Alarm clock
You can use your BT Decor 310
telephone as an alarm clock. You must
set the date and time before the alarm
will work.
To set the date and time
Press the MENU button.
Use the DOWN arrow button
to scroll to SET DATE TIME.
Press the ENTER button.
ENTER HOUR will be displayed
and the hour digits will flash.
Enter the hour (12 hour clock).
Press the ENTER button to
confirm the entry. ENTER
MINUTE will be displayed and
the minute digits will flash.
Enter the minutes.
Follow these instructions for
changing any of the other
ringer group names.
To change the name of a
ringer group
You may wish to change the
names of the ringer groups, for
example you may want to name
one of them WORK if you
work from home. (Maximum
7 characters.)
Press the MENU button.
Use the DOWN arrow button
to scroll to RINGER TYPE.
Press the ENTER button.
Press the UP or DOWN arrow
button to select the group
name you wish to change.
Press and hold the CLEAR
button for 6 seconds. The
selected group name is deleted.
Enter a new name using the
letters on the keypad.
Press the ENTER button twice.
The display will show SAVED
and you will hear a confirmation
tone.
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Press the EXIT button at any
time to return to the normal
display.
Note
You can change the name of a ringer
group if you wish, see below.
Note
If you have subscribed to a Caller
Display Service, the first call you
receive will automatically update the
time and date.

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To set the alarm
Press the MENU button.
Use the DOWN arrow button
to scroll to SET ALARM.
Press the ENTER button.
The display will show ALARM
ON OFF.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to select either ON or
OFF.
If you select OFF, the display
will flash OFF. Press the
ENTER button to confirm.
The display will show SAVED.
If you select ON, press the
ENTER button. ENTER HOUR
will be displayed and the hour
digits will flash.
Enter the hour (12 hour clock).
Press the ENTER button to
confirm the entry. ENTER
MINUTE will be displayed and
the minute digits will flash.
Enter the minutes.
Note
If the alarm setting is
currently ON, the alarm time
set will be displayed and ON
will flash.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm the entry. The display
will flash AM or PM.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to select either AM or PM.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm the entry. ENTER DAY
will be displayed and the day
digits will flash.
Enter the day, e.g. 20 for the
20th.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm the entry. ENTER
MONTH will be displayed and
the month digits will flash.
Enter the month, e.g. 12 for
December.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm. The display will show
SAVED and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
Press the EXIT button to
return to the normal display.

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Note
The alarm will ring daily at the time
set until the setting is turned off.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm entry. The display will
flash AM or PM.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to select either AM or PM.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm. The display will show
SAVED and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
Press the EXIT button to
return to the normal display.
The alarm clock icon will be
displayed to indicate the alarm
is set to ON.
To switch the alarm off
The alarm will ring at the set
time, and the alarm clock icon
will flash.
To switch the alarm off press
the CLEAR button or lift the
handset.
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Caller Display
IMPORTANT
To enable your BT Decor 310 to
display this information, you will first
have to subscribe to a Caller Display
and Call Waiting Service.
For more information on BT’s
Calling Features call BT Free on
0800 800 150 or call your Network
Provider for more information.
Your BT Decor 310 receives and
displays caller information, which is
transmitted over the network. This
information will include the date and
time the call is received, and in most
cases the caller’s phone number.
If the name of the person calling you
has been stored in your BT Decor 310’s
directory, the name of the caller will
also be displayed.
Your BT Decor 310 will also display the
caller’s details when you are engaged
on another call. See also page 18.
The date and time will be set
automatically the first time you receive
a call, provided that you have
subscribed to a Caller Display Service.
Calls list
Whether you take a call or not, the
caller’s details are automatically stored
in the calls list. The calls list holds a
maximum of 99 calls. You can display,
scroll through and dial numbers in the
calls list and copy them into the
directory.
If a call is received when the calls list
is full then the oldest entry will be
deleted automatically so the new call
can be stored.
Note
Please ensure that you have stored
the full telephone number, including
the area code, otherwise the name
will not match the number stored in
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To view the calls list
Press the CALLS LIST button.
The most recently received
number will be displayed.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow
button to scroll backwards and
forwards through the calls list.
If you reach the end of the list,
the display will show END OF
LIST.
To dial a number from the
calls list
Press the CALLS LIST button.
The most recently received
number will be displayed.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow
button to find the number you
want to dial.
When the number you wish
to call is displayed, press the
DIAL button.
The number will be dialled
automatically.
Dial
The new calls indicator displays the
number of unanswered calls you have
received, and which have not been
viewed yet, e.g. the display will show
NEW
CALLS 03. Once you have viewed a call in
the calls list it will be removed from the
new call indicator. If there are no new
unanswered calls, the display will show,
e.g. CALLS 25.
Note
If the call was answered,
the icon will appear on
the display. If the call was a
waiting caller, CALL WAITING
will appear on the display.
To copy a number from the
calls list into the directory
You can add a name to a
number, so when they call
again both the name and
number will be shown on the
display.
Press the CALLS LIST button.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow
button to find the number you
want to copy.
Press the ENTER button.
The display will show ENTER
NAME.
New call indicator

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To delete a number in the
calls list
Press the CALLS LIST button.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow
button to find the number you
want to delete.
Press the CLEAR button twice.
The display will show DELETE
ENTRY?
Press the CLEAR button to
confirm. The display will show
DELETED and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
To delete the entire calls list
Press the CALLS LIST button.
Press and hold the CLEAR
button for about 6 seconds.
The display will show
DELETE ALL?
Press the CLEAR button to
confirm.
The display will show LIST
EMPTIED.
Call Waiting
If you subscribe to your Network
Provider’s Call Waiting Service, you will
be able to know if another caller is
trying to get through to you whilst you
are already on a call.
If an incoming call arrives while you
are already engaged on a telephone call,
you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds
(this beep is not audible to the person
you are speaking to).
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Enter the name using the
letters on the keypad.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
The display will show GROUP:
NORMAL.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to select the ringer tone
group you wish to store your
entry under (NORMAL,
FAMILY, FRIENDS or VIP).
You will hear a sample tone.
Press the ENTER button to
confirm. The display will show
SAVED and you will hear a
confirmation tone.
The name and number is now
stored in the directory.
Note
If you do not wish to delete the calls
list, release the CLEAR button within
6 seconds.