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Summary of Contents for BT HALO
- Page 1 B T H A L O ® U S E R G U I D E...
- Page 2 Welcome to your new BT Halo ® The phone that keeps you connected. The phone that keeps you connected. It’s a useful bit of kit that lets you take It’s a useful bit of kit that lets you take your mobile calls through your home...
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Page 3: Check Box Contents
Check box contents Handset Base Telephone line cord Mains power adaptor 2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh (pre-installed) (item code 066270) rechargeable batteries (already in handset) Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only) Handset Charger Mains power adaptor 2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh (item code 066270) rechargeable batteries (already in handset) -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
....Using the phone ..... Getting to know your BT Halo ® .. - Page 5 Contents Contacts Answer machine ..........Adding a contact Message playback using the .
- Page 6 ....Turning alert tones on or off ..Changing BT Calling Features Turn the handset tones on or off ..
- Page 7 ....Halo ........
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Page 8: Quick Set-Up
Remove this tab and charge batteries for 16 hours before use. 2. The BT logo, then the set-up Set up Please set the time and date to start using wizard will appear. Before you start... -
Page 9: Connecting Your Phone
Set up It will also help you pair your mobile Please set the with BT Halo . Refer to the next page time and date ® to start using your telephone for more details on this. -
Page 10: Syncing Your Mobile To Your Bt Halo ® Using Bluetooth
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. - Page 11 Quick set-up 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.
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Page 12: Getting To Know Your Bt Halo
Getting to know your BT Halo ® Menu map Answer Phone View messages Messages Outgoing msg Ans. & record Answer only Record memo Answer mode Answer on/off Answer mode Settings Text alert On/Off Number to text Ans. & record Answer delay... - Page 13 Getting to know your BT Halo® Menu map continued Call Control VIP list Add VIPs Remove VIPs VIP ringtone Change PIN Calls List Save number Allow number Block number Delete call Send text Delete all Clock/Alarm Alarm Alarm Time AM/PM...
- Page 14 Getting to know your BT Halo® Menu map continued Menu map continued Calling Features Call Diversion All calls Contacts menu Add new contact When busy Edit contact Not answered Accessed by pressing Delete Cancel Ringback button, then Memory status Call Waiting...
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Page 15: The Handset Buttons
Getting to know your BT Halo® The handset buttons Up/Down Scroll up or down through Block button menu options. In idle, UP will Gives you access to your call adjust Ringer volume and DOWN blocking features. See page 20. will enter the Calls list. -
Page 16: The Handset Display
On idle screen, this indicates Bluetooth device 2 is connected. † 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... -
Page 17: Calls List Screen
Getting to know your BT Halo® Calls list screen Call matched to Bluetooth device 1 Outgoing call contacts list Answer machine message received Call matched to Bluetooth device 2 Caller blocked contacts list VIP caller Missed call Incoming call... -
Page 18: Base At A Glance
Getting to know your BT Halo® Base at a glance Find button USB charging port 1 and 2 Use to find (page) You can use these ports a handset(s) to attach your charging cables for any devices e.g. your smartphone. -
Page 19: Bt Call Guardian
BT Call Guardian 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. -
Page 20: The Block Button
• or if you don’t want to take the call, press the red button. Switching it on and off When BT Call Guardian is switched on, it’s on for whichever mode you’ve chosen. When it’s off, all incoming calls will get through. -
Page 21: To Switch Bt Call Guardian Off
1. Press when you’re on the home screen. 2. BT Call Guardian is PIN protected, so it’ll ask you to set or confirm your PIN (the default PIN is 0000). When you’ve done that, press OK. 3. You’ll see BT Call Guardian. Press Select or OK. -
Page 22: Call Control Settings
Your Blocked and Allowed lists are the numbers that BT Call Guardian should either block or always let through to you. Your Halo phone’s saved contacts are automatically allowed. You can add numbers to a list as they come through or by using the Call Control menu. -
Page 23: Do Not Disturb
Call control settings 3. Use to scroll through to Do Not Disturb and press Select. 4. Use to choose whether you want it on, off or timed. If you choose timed, you’ll be asked to set the time. 5. Choose whether you want calls from VIP numbers to be allowed or barred and then press Save. -
Page 24: Change The Access Pin
Call control settings 3. Follow the instructions on the screen by pressing Info and then Yes. Your contact list will show. 4. Find the contact you want and press OK. If you want to add more than one, repeat the steps above and on page 28 to find the contacts. 5. -
Page 25: Using The Phone
, and then dial the number when you hear the tone. Or, you can enter the number you want to dial and then press . If you’ve pre-dialled the number or dialled from the phonebook, your BT Halo will ask ®... -
Page 26: Changing The Call Volume
3. To end one of the calls, connect to it and press Voicemail (BT 1571) If you’re subscribed to BT Answer 1571, press and hold to listen to your messages. Locking or unlocking the keypad Press and hold . -
Page 27: Turning The Handset Ringer On Or Off
Using the phone Turning the handset ringer on or off To turn the ringer on or off, press and hold . Whichever option you’ve switched to will show on the display screen and if you’ve turned it off, the icon will show on the screen. -
Page 28: Contacts
finished. Contact saved will show. For BT Call Guardian to work properly, make sure you enter the full dialling codes when saving contacts. Any changes you make to the contacts list, including adding new numbers, will be copied to any other handsets you have registered to the base. -
Page 29: Deleting Contacts
Delete Selected. 5. You’ll be asked to confirm, press Left option button Please note: There are three phonebooks in your Halo: one for Home contacts and one for imported contacts from each paired mobile device. To search for a contact, navigate to the required phonebook (See ‘View imported contacts’... -
Page 30: Bluetooth Contacts
Contacts Bluetooth contacts If you would like to know how to import your mobile phone contacts to Halo, please refer to the instructions on page 53. To view previously imported contacts 1. When you’re on the home screen, press . This will display the Home phonebook. - Page 31 * Please note: When using these options, it may take up some time. When importing or removing contacts and the process is complete, your Halo will display a success message, but will still need to synchronise with the base and other handsets.
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Page 32: Speed Dial
Speed dial You can save numbers from your home contacts to speed dial, by linking them with the 1-9 buttons on your handset. The 1 button is set-up to call 1571, but you can change this if you want to. Saving a speed dial entry 1. -
Page 33: Delete A Speed Dial Entry
Speed dial 2. Use the button again to get to the entry you want to change and press Left option button 3. When you see Edit, press Left option button 4. Edit the number and press Left option button to save. Save as speed dial x is displayed (where x is the speed dial location number). -
Page 34: Caller Display And The Calls List
Caller Display and the Calls list To get the most out of your BT Halo , you’ll need Caller Display from your ® network provider. A fee may be payable. View and dial from the Calls list You can view up to 50 incoming and 30 outgoing calls. -
Page 35: Deleting An Entry, Or All Of The Calls List
Caller Display and the Calls list Deleting an entry, or all of the Calls list 1. Press Right option button or Down on the button to get to the calls list. 2. Use the button to get to the calls list entry you want, if you only need to delete one. -
Page 36: Answer Machine
Answer machine Message playback using the handset 1. Press Left option button . When you see Answer Phone, press it again. 2. View messages will show on the display screen if there are messages. Press Left option button 3. A list of your messages will be displayed on the screen, most recent first. Highlight the one you want to listen to using the button. -
Page 37: Saving A Number In The Answer Phone Message List To Your Contacts
Answer machine Saving a number in the answer phone message list to your contacts 1. Press Left option button to open the main menu. When you see Answer Phone, press it again. 2. View messages is displayed, press Left option button 3. -
Page 38: Playing Your Messages Through The Base
Answer machine 5. Type your message and then press Left option button Press the Left option button again to select Send to. The number will be pre-populated. Press the Left option button to send. You can find more on sending text messages on page 57. Playing your messages through the base Press on the base to play your messages. -
Page 39: Outgoing Messages
Answer machine Outgoing messages The outgoing message is the message a caller first hears when the answer machine picks up their call. There are two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from, one that lets callers leave a message (Answer & Record) and one that answers the call (Answer Only). -
Page 40: Going Back To The Pre-Recorded Outgoing Message
Answer machine Going back to the pre-recorded outgoing message 1. Open the main menu and press Left option button when you see Answer Phone on the display screen. 2. Press Down on the button until Outgoing msg is highlighted. Press Left option button again. -
Page 41: Setting The Answer Delay
Left option button to save. If you’ve got BT 1571 (or another voicemail service), make sure the answer delay is set for your answer machine to answer before the voicemail service does. The answer delay should be less than on your voicemail service. -
Page 42: Turning The Message Alert On Or Off
Answer machine Turning the message alert on or off 1. Use the steps above to navigate to the Answer Phone menu and press Left option button 2. Press Down on the button until you see Settings and press Left option button 3. -
Page 43: Remote Access
Remote access With remote access you can operate your answer machine all the time, even if you forget to turn on your answer machine before you go out. You’ll need to set a remote access PIN first and then you’ll need to turn remote access on. -
Page 44: If You Forget To Switch On Your Answer Machine
Remote access 2. Press Down on the button until Settings is highlighted, press Left option button 3. Press Down on the button again to get to Remote access and press Left option button 4. When you see On/off, press Left option button 5. -
Page 45: Settings
Settings Changing the handset ringtone and volume 1. Open the main menu and then press Down on the button until you get to Settings. Press Left option button 2. When you see Sounds, press Left option button 3. Ringing will be highlighted. Press Left option button 4. -
Page 46: Handset Display Options
Settings 2. You’ll see Sounds. Press Left option button 3. Press Down on the button until you get to Handset tones, press Left option button 4. Press Left or Right on the button to turn Keypad tones on or off. 5. -
Page 47: Call Settings
The user will have to ® additionally press the button. • ON - When BT Halo receives a call, picking the Handset up from the BT Halo ® ® base, will cause the call to be answered. -
Page 48: Changing The Base Ringtone Melody And Volume
PBX access code If you’re connected to a switchboard, you might need to enter an access code, like 9, before you dial a number. Your BT Halo can store an access code to be ® automatically dialled before each number. -
Page 49: Changing The System Pin (Different To The Call Control & Remote Access Pin)
Settings Changing the system PIN (different to the Call control & Remote access PIN) 1. When you’ve opened the main menu and then the Settings menu, press Down on button until you see Change Sys. PIN. 2. Press Left option button . -
Page 50: Clock/Alarm
Clock/Alarm Setting the time format (12 or 24 hour), time and date The default time format is 12 hour. 1. Open the main menu, then press Down on the button until Clock/Alarm is highlighted. Press Left option button 2. Press Down on the button to highlight Time and date or Time format and press Left option button 3. -
Page 51: Bt Calling Features
BT Calling Features You’ll need to subscribe to BT Calling Features to use some of these services. You might have to pay a fee. Go to bt.com/callingfeatures for more info. Changing BT Calling Features settings 1. Open the main menu and then press Down on the... -
Page 52: Call Waiting
BT Calling Features Call Waiting 1. Press Down on the button until Call Waiting is highlighted. Press Left option button 2. Use to choose between Turn on, Turn off or Check status and press Left option button . Follow the voice prompts that follow. -
Page 53: Bluetooth
BT Halo ® 2. Then go to the Bluetooth settings menu on your mobile to look for your BT Halo ® It might take a few seconds for your BT Halo to appear in the list. When it does, ®... -
Page 54: Viewing Already Paired Devices
® the home screen allowing you to use all the Bluetooth features. 4. You’ll then be asked if you want to edit the name of your mobile from BT Halo ® Make your changes and press Left option button 5. -
Page 55: Removing A Paired Device
3. Select the device your want to remove, press Left option button and select Delete device. Reconnecting your mobile with BT Halo ® If you move in/out of range of the BT Halo base, or switch your mobile’s ® Bluetooth off/on, your mobile should automatically re-connect with BT Halo ®... -
Page 56: Changing The Bluetooth Pin
Bluetooth® Changing the Bluetooth PIN The default PIN for your BT Halo is 0000. Here’s how to change it. ® 1. Open the main menu, scroll to Bluetooth, press Left option button 2. Press Down on the button to get to Bluetooth PIN. Press Left option button 3. -
Page 57: Text Messaging
Text messaging If you’ve got a compatible landline and network, your BT Halo can send ® and receive text messages. Find out more about fees and compatibility at bt.com/terms Changing text messaging settings 1. Open the main menu then press Down on the button until you see Text Messages. -
Page 58: Accessing The Inbox, Drafts Folder Or Sent Folder
Text messaging 3. Send to will be highlighted. To send your message, press Left option button , type the phone number, then press Left option button again to send. Other options • To save your message to drafts, press Down on the button to get to Save, then press Left option button •... -
Page 59: Editing A Template
Text messaging Editing a template 1. When you are in Text Messages, press Down on the button until you see Templates. Press Left option button 2. Press Up or Down on the button until you get to the template you want to edit. -
Page 60: Using Additional Handsets
Using additional handsets If you’ve bought a BT Halo multipack, they’ll come already registered to the ® base. But if you buy another handset separately, you’ll need to register it before you can use it. Registering an additional handset 1. Open the main menu and then press Down on the button until you get to Settings. -
Page 61: Transfer A Call
Using additional handsets 4. Use the arrow buttons to find the handset you want to de-register, then press Left option button 5. You’ll be asked to enter your system PIN if it was changed from the default 0000. When you’ve done it, press Left option button Transfer a call 1. -
Page 62: Common Questions
I am unable to import my mobile phone contacts to BT Halo ® • Check if your mobile phone is correctly paired and connected to BT Halo ® checking if the Bluetooth icon ( ) is present on the home screen. - Page 63 Common questions How many contacts can I save? Your phone has three phone books and you can save 1000 contact numbers in each book. How do I change my access PIN? 1. When you’re on the home screen, press 2. Type in your current PIN and press the Left option button 3.
- Page 64 For compatibility with BT Answer 1571 Make sure your answer delay is set for your answer machine to pick up the call before the voicemail service does. For BT Answer 1571, don’t set your answer delay to more than five rings.
- Page 65 Common questions 4. You can then save the number as a new contact or add to an existing one. a. To save it as new, use the button to find New contact and press Select. b. To add to an existing contact, find Add to contact and press Select. Then use the button to find the contact and press Select again, then follow the instructions on the screen.
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Page 66: Help
(i.e. not BT), please contact their customer service team. General sales enquiries BT residential lines – call 150 (BT business lines – call 152). If you don’t use a BT line, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152 (business). - Page 67 Help Questions about your bill Please see the phone number shown on your BT bill. Calls to 0800 numbers made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and international call costs may vary. Phone doesn’t work • Have you activated the batteries correctly? See page 8.
- Page 68 • Check your BT Call Guardian settings, see page 19. • Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 60. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp * Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free.
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Page 69: General Information
12 months from the date of purchase. ® Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s discretion the option to replace the BT Halo , or any component ®... -
Page 70: How To Recycle Your Equipment
This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (1999/5/EC). For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity please refer to bt.com/producthelp. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp... - Page 71 Printed in China. Written and designed by Muse Publishing and The Art and Design Partnership Ltd. BT Halo® is a registered trade mark of British Telecommunications plc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by BT is under license.
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