BT Big Button 100 User Guide
Welcome… to your BT Big Button 100 phone n n n Large buttons for easy dialling. Handsfree – make and receive calls using the loudspeaker. One-touch 1571 button dials your network answering service. n Easy grip handset. n Adjustable earpiece and microphone volume . n 3 one-touch buttons for easy dialling of your most important numbers. n Store up to 10 more numbers in the memory. n Last number redial. n Secrecy – stop your caller hearing you talk to someone else in the room.
Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages.
In this guide Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Insert batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Connect telephone line . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Connect plinth for desk mounting . . . .6 One-touch memory buttons Store a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Dial a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Edit a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Delete a number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Getting to know your phone Front . . .
Getting started Location You need to place your BT Big Button 100 within 2 metres of the telephone socket so that the cable will reach. 5 WARNING Do not place your BT Big Button 100 in the bathroom. You can also mount your BT Big Button 100 phone on the wall using the screws and wall plugs provided. For wall mounting instructions, see page 24. 1. Install 4 x AA back-up batteries Place batteries on top of red ribbon.
Getting started 3. Connect the plinth for desk mounting If you are going to place your product on a desk or table then attach the plinth in the desk mounting position as shown below. Slide the plinth into the lugs marked DESK on the underside of the product. Lock/unlock switch Desk mounting lugs Once correctly inserted, turn the switch to lock the plinth into place. Desk mounting position For wall mounting instructions, see page 24. If you need any assistance with your product, please visit www.bt.
Getting to know your phone 7 Front Store (Button located under the label.) Used to store numbers in the memory, pages 15 and 17. One-touch buttons Dial a stored number by pressing one button. page 15. AB C M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M0 R DE F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 GH I PQ J KL TU V R Secrecy lume Vo Handsfree Volume Adjust the speaker volume, page 10. Adjust the volume of your voice to help your caller hear you, page 9. Redial Redial the last number called, page 10.
WALL 8 Getting to know your phone Underside Ringer volume Set the ringer volume High, Low, Off. Ringer tone Lets you set the tone of the ringer, High, Mid or Low. Hi Lo Off Incoming/Outgoing volume switch Lets you adjust the volume for your caller’s voice or your voice, page 9. Ringer Volume Amplify R1 R2 R3 Mode selector Lets you interact with exchange services. Normal setting is TB. Ringer Tone In TE Out TB Mode BATTERY LOCK If you need any assistance with your product, please visit www.bt.
Using the phone 9 Making calls 1. Lift the handset. 2. Dial the number you want. When the caller answers, simply speak as normal. 3. To end a call, replace the handset. Receiving calls 1. When the phone rings, lift the handset. Incoming/Outgoing handset volume Incoming – adjust the volume of your caller’s voice in the earpiece. Hi R1 Outgoing – adjust the volume of Lo your voice for R2 your R3 Off caller’s earpiece. Ringer Ringer Volume of the base Tone to Incoming 1.
Using the phone Handsfree calls 1. Press Handsfree . You can hear the dial tone. 2. Dial the number. When the caller answers, speak close to the phone. The loudspeaker has 5 volume levels. The default setting is 3. The handset has five volume levels to adjust the incoming voice and three volume levels to adjust the outgoing voice, the default setting is minimum. Adjust speaker volume lume Vo 1. During a handsfree call, press Vol or lower the speaker volume.
Using the phone 1571 Message waiting Providing you have subscribed to your network’s answering service (e.g. BT Answer 1571 or Call Minder), callers can record messages if you do not answer your phone. BT Answer 1571 and Call Minder are automated services located at your local telephone exchange which will take messages when you are out, engaged on another call or on the Internet. BT Answer 1571 is a basic answering service and is completely free of charge to BT customers.
Using the phone BT Big Button 100 To listen to your voice messages: Store 1. If you have new messages, the 1571 button on your AB DE BT Big Button 100 flashes. C F GH I JKL MN PQ R TU V WX lu Vo me Handsfree Redial 1571 Indicator light YZ Secrecy Memory O R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M0 Messages 1571 Volum e 2. To listen to your messages, lift the handset or press Messages Handsfree , then press . Ringer volume There are three settings, Hi, Mid or Off. 1.
Using the phone Ringer tone There are three settings, R1, R2 or R3. 1. On the underside of your BT Big Button 100, set the Ringer tone switch to the setting you want. Hi Lo Off Ringer Volume R1 R2 R3 Ringer Tone Recall In TE The R button is used to access a range of switchboard TB Out services, for example, to transfer calls and with some Mode Amplify BT Calling Features or services available via your network provider. A pause can be stored in the 3 one-touch and 10 memory phone numbers.
Using the phone Default settings Feature Default settings Ringer volume High Ringer tone R1 Speaker volume Level 3 (of 5) Handset amplifier Level 1 (minimum) If you need any assistance with your product, please visit www.bt.
One-touch memory buttons You can store up to three numbers using the one-touch buttons. Each stored phone number can be up to 32 digits long. Store a number in the one-touch memory 1. Remove the one-touch memory label as the store button is located underneath. Lift the handset or press Handsfree . 2. Press Store then press the one-touch button, you will hear a button press confirmation tone throughout the process. 3. Enter the number you want to store. 4. Press Store . You hear a longer confirmation beep.
One-touch memory buttons Delete a number in the one-touch memory 1. Lift the handset or press Handsfree . 2. Press Store then the one-touch button. 3. Press Store to confirm. You hear a confirmation beep. 4. Replace the handset or press Handsfree . If you need any assistance with your product, please visit www.bt.
10 Number memory You can use the buttons on the keypad to store and dial a total of 10 phone numbers. Each stored phone number can be up to 32 digits long. 17 Store a number in the 10 number memory You can make a note of your memory numbers on the label underneath the handset. There is also an enlarged label at the back of this guide if you prefer. Remove the one-touch number memory label to reveal the Store button. To cancel storing a number, replace the handset. 1. Lift the handset or press 2.
10 Number memory Edit a number in the 10 number memory 1. To change a stored number, simply store a new one. This will overwrite any existing stored number. Delete a number in the 10 number memory 1. Lift the handset or press 2. Press Store then the to delete. 3. Press Store - Handsfree . memory location you want to confirm. You hear a confirmation beep. 4. Replace the handset or press Handsfree . If you need any assistance with your product, please visit www.bt.
Help Flashing 1571 button, but no messages n The batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries. No dial tone n Check that the telephone line cord is plugged into the phone socket, see page 5. Phone does not ring n n Check that the Ringer Volume is not set to Off?, see page 12. You may have too many phones, fax machines and/or answering machines plugged in which might be overloading the sockets. See ‘Technical Information’, page 22.
General information This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. Safety n n Do not open the BT Big Button 100 phone. 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. Cleaning Simply clean your BT Big Button 100 with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.
General information Guarantee Your BT Big Button 100 is guaranteed for a period of 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 Big Button 100 or any component thereof, which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship of materials.
General information In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please return the product with the receipt, to the place of purchase. Outside of the 12 month guarantee period: If your product needs repair after the guarantee period has ended, the repair must meet the approval requirements for connection to the telephone network. We recommend that you contact BT’s approved repair agent, TecLogic on 08702 405029 or a local qualified repairer.
General information Switchboard compatibility This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards, which support tone dialling and timed break recall. If in doubt please consult your service provider. R&TTE Directive This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards.
Wall mounting Screw hole 73mm 1. Turn the handset clip around. This prevents the handset from falling off when your phone is wall-mounted. 2. Hold the template against the wall and use a pencil to mark the screw hole. You have the choice of either 100mm or 73mm apart. 100mm 24 Wall plug Screw Wall Screw holes 3. Drill the holes using a 5mm drill bit. 4. Insert the wall plugs if necessary. If you need any assistance with your product, please visit www.bt.
Wall mounting 5. Attach the plinth to the BT Big Button 100 by sliding the plinth into the lugs marked WALL on the underside of the product as shown below. Desk mounting lugs Lock/unlock switch Once correctly inserted, turn the switch to lock the plinth into place. 6. Use the screws supplied to fix the BT Big Button 100 to the wall. If you need any assistance with your product, please visit www.bt.
If you need any assistance with your product, please visit www.bt.
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M0 If you need any assistance with your product, please visit www.bt.
Offices worldwide The 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 Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2009. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd.
