BT 2300 manual

U s e r G u i d e B T S TUDIO 2300[...]

Section If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 SMS text messaging. Send and receive texts. Large, easy to read colour screen. 150 Name and number phonebook. Use Caller Display to see who is calling and keep track of unanswered calls. (Requires subscription to a Caller Display service.) Register up to 5 handsets to[...]

Section If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Y ou 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? I[...]

Getting started ................. .7 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 B T Studio multiple pack . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Getting to know your phone ...... .11 Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Base . . . [...]

5 In this guide If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .32 T o change the SMS Service Centre phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Set SMS text alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 User areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Set personal user a[...]

General information ............. .60 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Returning your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 How many telephones can you have? . .[...]

WARNING Do not place your B T Studio 2300 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The B T Studio 2300 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and handset. When there is no clear line of sight between the base and handset, e.g. base indoors and handset either indoors or outdoors, the range [...]

The red Charging light stays on while the handset is on the base, even when the batteries are fully charged. T alk/Standby time Under ideal conditions, fully charged handset batteries should give up to 8 hours talktime or 80 hours standby on a single charge. Battery low warning The handset battery symbol is empty and you will hear a war ning beep. [...]

Range indicator The symbol on your handset display indicates when you are in range of the base. If the symbol flashes and you hear a warning beep, you are out of range and will need to move closer to the base. The display shows Base and the number of the base last used. Set date and time. If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display se[...]

Ensure the charger is connected to the mains at all times. Additionally, if you have purchased a B T Studio 2300 multiple pack On each charger: 1. Connect the power adaptor to the charger and switch on. On each additional handset: 2. Insert the batteries. 3. Charge the handset for at least 24 hours. Y our BT Studio 2300 additional handset(s) comes [...]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R Int D i g i t a l C l a r i t y G H I P Q R S A B C J K L T U V D E F M N O W X Y Z Getting to know your phone Redial Opens the redial list, page 18 . Allows you to scroll through entries. Also increases the volume. On-screen options Open the menu and select the options you require, page 14 . T alk/Handsfree Press to make call[...]

12 Getting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Base buttons and LEDs C h a r g i n g P o w e r / I n U s e P age DE CT Digital Clarity B T S t u d i o 2 3 0 0 Page Press to page handset(s), page 19 . Also used when registering handsets, page 51 . P ower/In use indicator On = Power on Flashes [...]

13 G etting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 * F or this feature to work you must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee may be payable. Handset identity The number of the handset is displayed at all times. Y ou can change the name on the handsets, e[...]

Navigating the menu Y our BT Studio 2300 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. The menu map is shown on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby, press Menu to view the menu options. Pressing will scroll through the menu options, press OK to select the menu option you wish to configu[...]

15 G etting to know your phone If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Menu map These are the options under each menu heading. SMS (page 25) • Write Message • Inbox • Outbox • Delete Messages • Settings Calls lists (page 37) • Received calls • Missed calls • Dialled calls • Delete Calls List Hands[...]

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 Press to dial. Call timer 1. The display sho[...]

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[...]

Answer a call in handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press twice . The call comes through the handset lo uds pea ke r. If you want to switch the call to the earpiece, press . Redial Y ou 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 as well as the number, [...]

2. Press OFF to return to your caller. P aging Y ou can use the button on the base to alert handset users that they are wanted or locate 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 butto n on the handset. Keypad lock Y ou can lock the keypad to prevent accid[...]

holding an internal call while a third is making an external call. Call another handset 1. Press then the handset number you want (1-5). 2. T o end the call press or replace the handset back on the base. 3-W ay call Y ou can put an external caller on hold, talk to another handset user, then hold a call between all three. 1. During an external call,[...]

T ransfer a call Y ou can transfer an external call to another handset. During the call: 1. Press . Y our caller is put on hold. Ente r the ha ndset number you want (1-5). 2. When the other handset answers you can tell them they have a call, then press . The external caller is transferred. If the other handset does not answer or you decide not to t[...]

If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, and want the names in your Phonebook displayed instead of the phone numbers, you must store the full telephone number including the national code. Y our own directory, stored in a handset. Each Studio handset can store up to 150 names and numbers. Names can be up to 16 characters long and[...]

23 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Edit name and number 1. Press Names then scroll or to the name you want, then press Options . Scroll to Edit Entry and press OK . 2. Edit Entry screen is displayed. Press Clear to delete or use or to position the cursor. Use the keypad to change the name. Press OK . 3. Edi[...]

24 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Delete an entry 1. Press Names then scroll or to the name you want, then press Options . 2. Scroll to Delete Entry and press OK . 3. Press Ye s to confirm or No to cancel. 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Vo l Phonebook[...]

25 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 W elcome to the B T T ext Service on your B T Stu dio 230 0. The SMS Service is provided by B T . Y our B T S tud io 2 300 can send and receive messages to any mobile phone from participating mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in the UK. The fixed line SMS [...]

26 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Cost of the fixed line service There is no subscription charge (other than the subscription to Caller Display). Visit the B T .com website (www.bt.com) to find out how much it costs to send a text message (depends upon your call package). Using SMS With SMS (Short Message [...]

Writing tips T o switch between uper and lower case characters, press the button. Int SMS text messaging 27 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Character map Pressing the buttons for normal message writing will give you the following characters with each successive press of the button. Button Character 0@ &[...]

28 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 In addition, the following characters appear in lower case only: Use or to move the cursor. If you make a mistake or want to delete text press Clear . T o read through your message if it is too long to fit on one screen, scroll or . Using options While writing press Option[...]

Save – scroll to Save then press OK to save the message for sending later. Insert Symbol – scroll to Insert Symbol then press OK to display the symbol chart. Scroll or to sele ct, then OK to insert. User Name – Y ou can send from the default user name or select your own user area so that the receiver knows who has sent the text. T o set a use[...]

30 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Deleting Y ou can delete all messages from the Inbox or Outbox folder, or delete All Messages from all folders. 1. From the standby screen, press MENU then OK . Scroll down to Delete Messages and press OK . 2. Scroll or to select the folder you want or All Messages . Press[...]

as voice text, with the exception of forced voice text messages. See the Help section on page 58-59 . Once registered, SMS message delivery is 24 hours. Open Inbox 1. Press Read then scroll or to select the message you want to read then press OK . 2. When reading your messages press Options to access the following options: Reply – press OK to sen[...]

32 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Open Inbox from standby screen 1. From the standby screen, press Menu and then SMS to open the SMS menu. Scroll to Inbox and press OK . 2. Y ou can now scroll or to the message you want and press Read to open it. Y ou can now open the options menu to reply, forward or dele[...]

If you accidentally delete the Send or Receive SMS Service Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order for your SMS Service to work. The Send SMS Service number is: 1 1 4 4 7 7 0 0 P P 1 1 7 7 0 0 9 9 4 4 0 0 0 0 The Receive SMS Service number is: 0 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 5 5 8 8 7 7 5 5 2 2 T o change the SMS Service Centre phone numbers 1. From[...]

34 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 2. Scroll to SMS Alert . 3. Press OK . 4. Scroll to Set Alert and press OK. Scroll or to select the type of alert you want – Morse , Discreet or Polyphonic . 5. Press OK to confirm or Back to return to the [...]

Set personal user area 1. From the standby screen, press Menu then select SMS to open the SMS menu. Scroll to Settings and press OK . Scroll to Users and press OK . 2. If necessary, scroll to Add User and press OK . Enter the user name and press OK . 3. Enter a password between 1 and 5 digits and press OK . Enter the password again to confirm and p[...]

R eceiving Service Centre 1 0800 58752 Sending Service Centre 1 1470P1709400 Predictive T ext Off Set SMS Alert Melody Morse User Area None set Password protection Off Default user PIN 0000 36 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Delete user area 1[...]

37 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Helping you manage your calls. Caller Display If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can see who is calling you on your handset display, as well as the time and date of their call. If you have store[...]

38 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 An next to a number in the Calls list indicates a new caller. Y ou can display, scroll through and dial numbers in the Calls lists and copy them into the phonebook. If a call is received when the Calls list i[...]

Redial 1. From the standby screen, press . The redial list is displayed. Press or to scroll through the list. 2. Press to dial a number or Options then select: Delete – to delete the number. Show Details – if a name is displayed, this shows the number as well. Save Number – to create an entry in the phonebook. Enter the name, press OK . The n[...]

40 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Call Diversion is a chargeable service. Check with your network provider for details. For B T, call 0800 800 150. Call Diversion Divert an incoming call to another number where you can be reached. 1. Press Me[...]

1. Press Menu then scroll to Calling Features and press OK . 2. Press or to select: Call Waiting On Call Waiting Off Call Waiting Check Press OK to confirm. The Call Waiting service number is dialled. Follow the prompts given. Reminder Call Y ou can request a BT reminder call for any time of day or night. 1. Press Menu then scroll to Calling Featur[...]

42 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Edit number This will enable you to edit the number dialled to access Call Diversion, Call Waiting or R eminder Call services. Default settings B T Calling Features Call Diversion on ✱ 21 ✱ Call Diversion[...]

It’s your phone, make it work the way you want. The Handset menu lets you set a number of preferences for each handset. Handset ringtone Y ou can choose from 5 melodies. Y ou can set different melodies for internal and external calls. 1. Press Menu , scroll to Handset and press OK . 2. Ringtone is highlighted. Press OK . Press or to switch betwee[...]

44 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Handset name Y ou can change the name displayed on your handset’s screen, e.g. to P eter, Kitchen etc. The name can be up to 8 characters long. The handset number is not altered. 1. Press Menu then scroll t[...]

1. Press Menu then scroll to Handset and press OK . 2. Scroll to Menu Colour , then press OK . 3. Scroll or to highlight the colour you want and press Save . 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby. Auto talk When the handset is on the base and the phone rings, you can answer a call just by picking the handset up from the base, without having t[...]

What’s your fancy? Ringtone Choose from 5 standard ringer melodies. 1. Press Menu then scroll to Base Settings and press OK . 2. Press OK select Base Ringtone . Scroll or to select the ringtone you want. As you highlight each option, you hear a quick sample. 3. Press OK to set the ringtone. Ringer volume There are five ringer volume levels and Of[...]

47 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Handset priority Normally, if you have more than one handset registered to your base, they all ring at the same time. However, you can set one of them to ring before the others, so that calls can always be an[...]

48 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 2. Enter the current PIN (Original setting 0000) and press OK . 3. Enter the new PIN, press OK . Confirm New PIN is displayed. Enter your new PIN again. 4. Press OK to confirm. Default base settings Base sett[...]

Use your phone as an alarm clock. Set the date and time and use your B T Studio 2300 to give you a reminder alarm. Y ou can have a different alarm setting for each handset registered to your base. The alarm rings only at the handset, not at the base or any other handset. Set alarm 1. Press Menu then scroll to Time Settings and press OK . Press OK t[...]

50 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Alarm tone From a choice of 4, you can set which ringtone is played for your alarm. 1. Press Menu then scroll to Time Settings and press OK . Press OK to select Alarm . 2. Press to highlight Set Alarm Tone , [...]

Y ou can create phonebook entries and adjust some handset settings such as ringer melody and volume on an unregistered handset or out of range handset. IMPOR T ANT Before registration, make sure the handset batteries are fully charged and that you are close to the base. Y ou can purchase additional handsets for your B T Studio 2300 by calling the B[...]

52 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 4. If you have more than one base, scroll or to select the base. Press OK . 5. Enter the base’s SY S TEM PIN (original setting 0000). Press OK . Register handset with an additional base A handset registered[...]

Select base Y ou can switch your BT Studio handset between bases. Y ou can also set it to automatically select the base with the strongest signal. The handset must first be registered with each base individually and you must be in range of the base unit. 1. Press Menu then scroll to Registration and press OK . 2. Scroll to Select Base then press OK[...]

Help Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. For spare 2 x AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries, please contact the B T Studio Helpline 0870 605 8047. Remove the battery compartment cover and remove[...]

55 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Help Problems Possible cause Y ou cannot link up Is the display flashing ? Check that the base is with the base connected to the mains power and switched on. Are you are out of range? Move the handset closer [...]

56 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Help Problems Possible cause Check that you are using the correct power adaptor plug. B T Studio 2300 base – Item Code 021604 B T Studio 2300 T win charger – Item Code 021299 Check that the handset has sl[...]

Help Problems Possible cause More than one SMS product plugged into the line. Remove other products. Cannot send text Check Service Centre number is correct including 1470 prefix. Check call barring (option 4) is not activated on your line if you have the call barring service rented from B T . Cannot receive text Check Service Centre number is corr[...]

58 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Help Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines: B T Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the F ault Management Service select option 2, input your phone numb[...]

Help BT Studio Helpline 0870 605 8047 Call the dedicated B T Studio Helpline: if you are having difficulties using your B T Studi o 23 00 if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead Lines open 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9.30am – 2.30pm, Saturday T urns off the opt out option. T urns on permanent voice text message delivery to [...]

Important This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone call when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. Safety General Only use the power supply i[...]

61 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product. Y our product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alar[...]

62 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions. There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. W e recommend that you unplug the power and telep[...]

Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please read the Help section beginning on page 54, or contact the B T Studio Helpline on 0870 605 8047, 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 2.30pm Saturday. In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s[...]

64 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 T echnical information How many telephones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any o[...]

Access code and entering a pause If you are connecting your B T Studio 2300 to a switchboard/PBX you may need to prefix stored numbers with an access code (e.g. 9) in order to get an outside line. So that the switchboard has time to pick up an outside line, you may also need to add a Pause after the access code. P ABX access code 1. Press Menu then[...]

66 B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 605 8047 General information B T accessories and replacement items For a full range of accessories and replacement items for B T products please call 0870 240 5522, or visit: Enter your B T Studio 2300 base PIN here: [...]

B T Studio 2300 – Issue 2 – Edition 01 – 19.09.05 – 7087 Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British T elecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing i[...]