BT 79483 Owner's manual

BT’s toughest phone with 1km outdoor range

Quick Set-up and User Guide

BT Elements 1K

Digital Cordless Phone with Answer Machine

BT’s toughest phone with 1km outdoor range

Quick Set-up and User Guide

Elements 1K

Digital Cordless Phone with Answer Machine

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Important – please read ﬁrst2

• Only use the line cord, power supply and rechargeable battery supplied with

your phone.

• Make sure that the power supply is connected to a known working socket.

• Connect your phone to the power supply and allow the battery to charge for 24

hours before connecting the line cord to your telephone socket.

• To make sure you get the best range and reception from your handset, avoid

interference by placing the base unit away from large metal objects such as

fridge freezers and microwave ovens or electronic products such as computers

and TVs. Putting the large base as high as possible can help give you the

best range.

• The antenna attached to your handset is suitable for the majority of user

scenarios. However, if you want to ensure the full 1km range, you’ll need to

attach the long range antenna provided instead. See page 7 for instructions.

Answer machine – handy hint

Make sure the telephone is set to Answer and record and that the Ring delay

is set to answer before any voicemail service i.e. BT Answer 1571, or similar.

The default setting is four rings. If you want to change this, please see page 41-42.

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Check box contents

Handset Base

Telephone line cord

(pre-installed)

Handset Charger

2 x Mains power adaptors

(item code 066270)

Li-ion 3.7V

550mAh battery

(already in handset)

Important

Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries supplied in this box or this

product might not work. Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type. BT accepts

no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Elements 1K if you use any other type of batteries.

Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)

Charger

Screws and plugs

Belt clip

(pre-installed)

Belt clip

(pre-installed)

Li-ion 3.7V

550mAh battery

(already in handset)

Mains power adaptor

(item code 066270)

Long range

antenna

Screws and plugs

Long range

antenna

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Where to put your phone

• Place the large base close

enough to a mains power

and telephone socket so that

the cables will reach.

• Make sure it’s at least a

metre away from other

electrical appliances to avoid

interference.

• Don’t place the phone or

base in a bathroom or other

humid area.

• The product works by

sending radio signals

between the handset and

base. The strength of the

signal depends on where you

position the base. Putting it

as high as possible can help

give you the best range.

IMPORTANT

• Don’t connect the phone line

to a phone socket until the

handset is fully charged.

• The base station and charger

should be plugged into

the mains power socket

all the time.

Quick set-up guide4

1 Plug in

1 Plug the mains power

adaptor into the base,

with the cable clipped

in the groove provided.

Turn the cable when

clipping into the groove

so that the narrow part

ﬁts between the clips

before turning the

cable back to secure.

2 Plug the other end of the

power adaptor into the

wall power socket and

switch on. You will hear a

conﬁrmation tone.

1

2

The phone line cord is pre-installed but don’t

plug the other end into the wall socket yet.

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Talk/Standby time

Under ideal conditions, the

handset batteries should give

up to 10 hours talk time or

250 hours standby on a single

charge. (This doesn’t mean you

can unplug the charger or leave

the handset for this length of

time without charge).

Please note that a new Li-ion

rechargeable battery won’t reach

full capacity until it’s been in

normal use for several days.

Battery low warning

The

icon will ﬂash, you’ll

see the message Battery low in

the display and hear a warning

beep every minute, to indicate

that you need to recharge your

handset. You can remove the

display message by selecting

Hide. If the battery charge

completely runs out, the display

will show Batteries ﬂat. Please

charge. You must recharge the

handset battery before you

can use the handset. If the

charge completely runs out the

handset will switch off. Place

the handset on the charger

to charge.

Quick set-up guide 5

2 Follow the set-up wizard

and charge

1 Plug the remaining mains power adaptor into the

back of the charger and plug the other end into the

mains power wall socket and switch the power on.

2 Remove the handset wrap and place the handset on

the charger. The red charging light will come on and

the handset will switch on and check for a link with

the base station. Once found, the screen will show

Please set the time and date.

The set-up wizard will take you through the

steps for setting the time and date, recording

your outgoing message, registering for the text

messaging service, blocking nuisance calls and

adding contacts.

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Battery performance

• Running the battery right down

once every 3-6 months will help

it last as long as possible.

• After charging your handset

for the ﬁrst time, subsequent

charging time for the battery is

approximately 8 hours.

• The charge capacity of a

rechargeable battery will go

down over time, which will

reduce the talk and standby

time. Eventually it will need

replacing. For details on how to

get replacement batteries,

call the Helpline on

0800 145 6789*.

If you ever need to remove the

battery, unscrew the belt clip and

battery cover and gently lift the

battery out of the compartment.

Please screw the battery cover back

on ﬁrmly but not over-tightened after

replacing the battery to maintain the

IP67 waterproof rating.

Caution

Don’t immerse battery in water,

throw it into a ﬁre or dispose with

ordinary domestic refuse. BT accepts

no responsibility for damage caused

to your BT Elements 1K by using any

other type of battery. There is a risk

of explosion if an incorrect battery

is ﬁtted.

Select Yes by pressing the Left option button if you

want to follow the set-up wizard prompt or select

No by pressing the Right option button to continue

to the next prompt until set-up is complete.

3 Once set up is complete your handset will display

Line cord error. Please check, press Hide and leave

the handset on the base to charge for 24 hours.

4 After 24 hours plug the telephone line cord from

the base into the telephone wall socket.

IMPORTANT

Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your

phone might not work.

Set up your additional handsets (multi packs only)

1 Connect the power adaptor as explained on page 5.

2 Remove the handset wrap and place the handset

on the charger to charge for 24 hours. If you set the

time and date on the ﬁrst handset it will be shared

with all other handsets in your multi pack once the

handset has turned on and the set-up wizard has

started.

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Using the long range antenna

To achieve the full 1km range from your handset,

you’ll need to attach the long range antenna provided.

Simply unscrew the smaller antenna on the handset

and replace with the long range antenna.

3 Go!

Your BT Elements 1K is now ready for you to use

• For instructions on making a call, go to page 19.

• For help personalising your phone’s settings,

go to page 52.

• For instructions on using the answer machine,

go to page 38.

4 Help

Most problems can be ﬁxed with a few simple

checks, you may ﬁnd the answer in the Help

section on page 74 or see our online frequently

asked questions at bt.com/producthelp

Alternatively, call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789*

The 1km range is achieved in

ideal conditions. Obstacles

between the handset and

location base, such as

buildings, will affect the range

performance.

Using your BT Elements 1K

on a broadband line?

If so, you need to ﬁt an

ADSL microﬁlter between

the phone line cord and the

phone socket. You can get

BT ADSL microﬁlters from

bt.com/shop

If you use BT Inﬁnity you

will not need to use an ADSL

microﬁlter. For other types of

broadband, please check with

your provider if a microﬁlter

is required.

* Calls made from within the UK

mainland network are free.

Mobile and international call

costs may vary.

£

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8 In this guide

Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons ..............................12

Handset display/display icons ...........14

Finding your way around your phone 15

Menu map .......................................16

Base ................................................18

Using the phone

Switch the handset on or off .............19

Make an external call .......................19

Preparatory dialling .........................19

End a call.........................................19

Receive a call ...................................19

Call Waiting .....................................20

Mute ...............................................20

Incoming speech/Handsfree volume .21

Handsfree .......................................21

Make a handsfree call .......................21

Answer a call handsfree ....................21

Switch to handsfree during a call ......22

Redial .............................................22

Voicemail (1571) .............................22

Keypad lock .....................................23

Turn the handset ringer on or off .......23

Finding handset (Paging) .................23

Call control settings

Set-up Do not disturb ......................24

Block nuisance calls .........................25

Set Parental Controls ........................26

Assign VIPs ......................................27

Change the access PIN .....................27

Contacts

Store a contact ................................28

Character map .................................29

View/dial a contact ..........................29

Edit a contact entry ..........................30

Delete selected or all contacts...........30

View the contact memory status .......31

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Speed dial

Save a speed dial entry .....................32

Dial a speed dial entry ......................32

Edit a speed dial entry ......................33

Delete a speed dial entry ..................33

Caller Display and the Calls list

Caller Display ...................................34

Calls list ...........................................34

Missed call notiﬁcation .....................35

View and access options in

the Calls list .....................................35

Save a Calls list entry to

your contacts .....................................36

Delete an entry in or the

entire Calls list .................................37

Answer machine

Switch the answer machine on or off

and set the answer mode..................38

Outgoing messages..........................39

Record your own outgoing message..39

Play the current outgoing message ...40

Reinstate the pre-recorded

outgoing message ...........................40

Record a memo ...............................41

Answer delay ...................................41

Set the answer delay ........................42

Set the maximum message length .....42

Set the message alert on or off .........43

Call screening ..................................43

Turn call screening on or off ..............43

Using call screening .........................44

Message playback using the handset 44

Delete a message or delete all old

(played) messages ...........................46

Save a number in the answer phone

message list to your contacts ............46

Send a text to a number in the

answer phone message list ...............47

Remote access .................................48

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Set the remote access PIN for the

ﬁrst time .........................................48

Change the remote access PIN ..........49

Turn remote access on or off .............49

If you forget to switch on your

answer machine ...............................50

Operating your answer

machine remotely ............................51

Settings

Set the handset ringtone for external or

internal calls and the ringer volume ..52

Turn the alert tones on or off ............52

Turn the handset tones on or off .......53

Change the handset display contrast .53

Change the handset name ................53

Change the call settings ...................54

Set the base ringtone melody

and volume .....................................54

PBX access code ..............................55

Set a PBX access code ......................55

Change the system PIN.....................55

Reset the handset or base settings ....56

Clear the handset or base user data ...57

Clock/Alarm

Set the time format (12 or 24 hour),

time and date ..................................58

Set an alarm ...................................59

Stopping the alarm when it goes off ..59

BT Calling Features

Pre-stored numbers in the Calling

Features menu .................................60

Using Call Diversion ..........................60

Cancel Ringback ..............................61

Using Call Waiting ...........................61

Using Reminder call .........................62

Using Anonymous call reject .............62

Text messaging

Register to the text

messaging service ............................63

Send a text message ........................64

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Receiving text messages ...................65

Read messages ................................66

Accessing the Inbox, Drafts folder

or Sent folder ..................................67

Edit a template ................................68

Turn new text message alert

on or off ..........................................68

Service centre numbers ....................69

Change the service centre numbers ...69

Using additional handsets

Register an additional handset..........70

De-register a handset ......................71

Make an internal call between

handsets .........................................72

Transfer a call ...................................72

Hold a 3-way call .............................73

Help ...............................................74

General information

Safety information ...........................81

Cleaning ..........................................82

Environmental .................................82

How to recycle your equipment ........82

Guarantee .......................................83

Technical information .......................84

Connecting to a switchboard ............84

Switchboard compatibility ................84

Recall (R) .........................................84

R&TTE .............................................84

Declaration of Conformance .............84

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12 Getting to know your phone

Handset buttons

Left option button

In idle mode, press to enter the main menu.

Also use to access sub menus and conﬁrm options shown on the display above the button.

Up/Volume

From home screen, press to change the ringer volume, see page 52.

In talk mode, press to increase the incoming speech volume.

In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options.

Talk/Handsfree

In idle mode, press to make and receive calls, see page 19.

In talk mode, press to switch handsfree on and off, see page 21.

Calls/Down

From home screen, press to open and scroll through the Calls list, see page 35.

In talk mode, press to decrease the incoming speech volume.

In menu mode, press to scroll down through the options.

1 (Speed dial)

From home screen, press and hold to dial BT 1571

or your stored speed dial number, see page 32.

Press and hold to turn the handset ringer on or off.

Contacts

In idle mode, press to access your stored Contacts.

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OK

In idle mode, press to access a highlighted event e.g. missed calls, answer phone messages

and text messages on the display.

Right option button

Press to conﬁrm the option displayed on the screen above the button, to delete or go back

to the previous screen.

In answer machine mode, deletes the current message playing.

Left/Right

In idle mode, press to move left or right between the new events highlighted on the display

e.g. missed calls, answer phone messages and text messages. During menu navigation, use

to change settings. In text edit/entry mode, press to move the cursor.

End call/on or off

Press to end a call.

In idle mode, press and hold to switch the handset on or off, see page 19.

In menu mode, press to return to home screen.

2-9 (Speed dial)

From home screen, press and hold buttons 2-9 to dial a stored speed dial number, see page 32.

Press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad.

R (Recall) for use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a switchboard/PBX.

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Handset display

Shows handset battery status.

Scrolls when the handset is charging.

Empty frame ﬂashes when battery

needs recharging.

On – missed call(s) in the Calls list*.

With number of calls displayed.

On – answer machine message(s) received

with number of messages displayed.

On – text message(s) received with

number of messages displayed.

On – answer machine on.

Off – answer machine off.

Flashing – new answer machine message

Memory full displayed when the answer

machine memory is full.

UnMute/Mute Indicates when Mute is on or off.

On – alarm is set.

Flashing – alarm time has been reached.

Off – alarm off.

The keypad is locked.

Handset ringer is switched off.

Handset display icons

Handset name

* For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your

network provider.

Time

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Finding your way around your phone

Your BT Elements 1K has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of

options, which you can see on the menu map on the next page.

When the handset is switched on and at the home screen:

1. Select Menu by pressing the Left option button to open the main menu.

2. Use the

or button to scroll through the available menu options.

3. When the menu you want is displayed, select by pressing the Left option button

or press

.

4. Use the

or button to scroll through the available sub menu options.

When the sub menu you want is highlighted, select by pressing the Left

option button or press

.

Select the Back option if you want to return to the previous screen.

To exit a menu and return to the home screen, press

.

If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the handset returns to the home

screen automatically.

Left option button

Press to select the

option displayed on the

screen above the button.

Left and Right

navigation buttons

Use to select settings.

Right option button

Press to select the option

displayed on the screen above

the button.

Up and Down navigation buttons

Scroll up or down through the

menu options.

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Menu map

Answer Phone View Messages

Messages Play all

Delete message

Save number

Send text

Delete old msgs

Outgoing msg Ans. & record

Answer only

Record memo

Answer mode Answer on/off

Answer mode

(On or Off)

(Ans. & Rec or Answer only)

Settings Text Alert On/Off

Ans. & record Answer delay

Max. msg length

Message alert

(2-10 rings or Time saver)

(1-3 minutes)

(On or Off)

Answer only Answer delay (2-10 rings or Time saver)

Call screening (On or Off)

Auto on/off (Off, On, Once, Daily, Mon–Fri, Sat, Sun)

Remote access On/Off

Change PIN

Call Control Incoming Calls Do Not Disturb On/Off

Ontime

On

Off

Timed

Block calls Offtime

VIP calls

Allowed

Barred

By call type

By number

International

Withheld number

No Caller ID

Payphone

Allowed

Blocked

Parental Control Mobile calls

International

Premium rate

All dialled calls

(Allowed or Barred)

VIP list

Change PIN

Clock/Alarm Alarm Alarm

Time AM/PM - (AM or PM)

Melody

(Off, On once, On daily, Mon to Fri, Sat & Sun)

(Melody 1-15)

Time and date

Time Format

Time format (12 Hours or 24 Hours)

Time AM/PM - (AM or PM)

Date

(12 Hours or 24Hours)

Record message

Play message

Use default msg

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Text Messages Write message

Inbox

Drafts

Sent folder

Templates

Settings

Please cal.., I’ll be th.., What time.., I’ll call.., Happy Birt..)

Message alert

Service centres

Re-register

(On or Off)

(Send centre or Receive centre)

Speed Dial List 1. 1571 2-9 Empty (Edit or Delete)

Calling Features Call Diversion All calls

When busy

Not answered

(Set up, Cancel, Check status)

Cancel Ringback

Call Waiting (Turn on, Turn off, Check status)

Reminder Call (Set up, Cancel, Check status)

Anon Call Reject (Turn on, Turn off, Check Status)

Settings Sounds Ringing External call

Internal call

Volume

(Melody 1-15)

(Ringer Off or Level 1-5)

Alert tones Voice message

Text message

(On or Off)

Handset tones Keypad tones

Conﬁrmation

Display Contrast Level 1-5

Handset name

Call settings Auto answer

Auto end call

Auto join calls

First ring

(On or Off)

Base settings Ringing Ringtone (Melody 1-5)

Volume (Ringer Off or Level 1-5)

PBX code

S/ware version

Registration Register

De-register

(Handset 1-5)

Change Sys. PIN

Reset H/set settings

Base settings

Clear user data

Contacts menu

accessed by pressing

the

button

Add new contact

Edit contact

Delete contact

Memory status

Calls list Menu

accessed by

pressing

Play message*

Save number

Delete call

Send text

Block number

Delete all

* If a message has been left on the answer machine.

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Base

Red In use light

On when there is

power to the base.

Flashes when the line

is in use or registration

is taking place.

Find

Press to ring all registered

handsets, helpful for ﬁnding a

missing handset, see page 23.

Also used during the registration

process, see page 70.

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When you make a call, the

red light In use light on the

base ﬂashes.

Auto end

If auto end is set to On you

can end a call by placing the

handset back in the base If auto

end is set to Off, you’ll need to

press

to end the call. Auto

end On is the default setting.

See page 54.

Auto answer

If auto answer is set to On you

can answer a call by lifting the

handset off the base. If auto

answer is set to Off, you’ll need

to lift the handset off the base

and press

too. Auto answer

On is the default setting.

See page 54.

To switch the handset off

1. Press and hold

until the handset turns off.

To switch the handset on

1. Press and hold

until the handset turns on.

Make an external call

1. Press

.

2. When you hear the dial tone, enter the number.

Preparatory dialling

1. Enter the number ﬁrst. If you make a mistake select

Clear by pressing the Right option button to delete

the last digit.

2. Press

to dial.

End a call

1. Press

.

Receive a call

When you receive a call, the phone rings and the

display shows Incoming call and

. If you’ve got a

caller display service, the display shows the caller’s

number if it’s available or the caller’s name if it

matches an entry stored in your contacts list.

1. Press

to accept the call.

Using the phone

Call timer

Your handset will automatically

time your outgoing and

incoming calls. The handset

shows the length of time both

during and for a few seconds

after your call.

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You can also press

to

switch between calls.

Out of range warning

When the handset is out of

range of the base, the display

will show Searching for base…,

the backlight will turn up to

100% to indicate the alert

message and you will hear a

warning tone. After 60 seconds

the display will show No base

link. Check base. You need to

move back within range of the

base station.

If you move out of range when

you’re on a call, you’ll lose your

connection. The handset will

automatically re-connect to

the base when you move back

within range.

Call Waiting

If you’ve got a call waiting service and it is switched

on, your phone will alert you to a second incoming

call if you’re already engaged on an external call.

To switch your call waiting service on or off, see page 61.

1. You’ll hear the call waiting tone and if you also have

caller display the display will show the number of

the caller, or the name if it matches an entry in

your contacts.

2. Select Switch by pressing the Left option button

to answer the new call and your ﬁrst caller is put

on hold.

3. Select Switch to toggle between the two callers.

4. Press

to hang up the current call.

Mute

During a call, you can talk to someone nearby

without your caller hearing.

1. During a call, select Mute by pressing the Right

option button. The display shows Call muted and

your caller can’t hear you.

2. Select Unmute to return to your caller.

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