BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Section Welcome… to your BT Calypso digital cordless colour screen telephone and answering machine • Transfer phonebook entries between your mobile SIM card and BT Calypso handset. • Handset operated answering machine with up to 20 minutes recording time. • • • • SMS text messaging. Send and receive texts. • Register up to 5 handsets to a base without the need for additional wiring.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Got everything?Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. You 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? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Calypso, contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047. Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 4 In this guide Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 BT Calypso multiple pack . . . . . . . . . . .9 Getting to know your phone . . . . . . .11 Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Display icons . . . . . . . . .
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 In this guide Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Receiving and reading text messages . . .34 Open Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Open Inbox from standby screen . . . . .36 SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .36 To change the SMS Service Centre phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Set SMS text alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 User areas . .
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 6 In this guide Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Menu colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . .63 Additional handsets and bases . . . . . .72 Register a new BT Calypso handset . . .
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Getting started Location You need to place your BT Calypso within 2 metres of a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. Your BT Calypso works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible can help to ensure the best signal. Setting up 1.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 8 Getting started Replacing batteries Use only rechargeable 750mAh or higher AAA NiMH batteries. 2. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset. Slide the battery compartment cover into place. Only replace with rechargeable NiMH batteries. When charging, the battery level bars are animated. When batteries are fully charged the display shows 3 green bars.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Getting started 4. After 24 hours, plug the telephone line cord into the wall socket and your BT Calypso base. Battery performance To keep your batteries in the best conditions, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time (after the initial 24 hour charge). Please note however, that new NiMH batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in normal use for several days. Telephone line cord Your BT Calypso is now ready for use.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 10 Getting started On each additional handset: Helpline If you have any difficulties setting up your BT Calypso, please call the BT Calypso Helpline on 0870 605 8047. 2. Insert the batteries. 3. Charge the handset for at least 24 hours. Your BT Calypso additional handset(s) comes pre-registered to the base as Calypso 2, Calypso 3, Calypso 4 etc. and this is shown on the display. Your BT Calypso multiple pack is now ready for use.
BT Calypso – Edition 02 – 15.03.05 – 6343 Getting to know your phone 11 Handset buttons On-screen option button From standby, opens the main menu. Select the options shown on the screen, page 14. Talk Press to make calls, page 17. Handsfree Press to enter handsfree mode, page 18. Scroll/Dialled Calls list/Volume Scroll through options. Press ▲ to open Dialled Calls list, page 56. During a call, press to increase volume. ✱ If set to Pulse dialling, press and hold ✱ to switch back to tone dialling.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 12 Getting to know your phone Base Answering machine/ new calls indicator Off Answering machine off No missed calls or new messages On Answering machine on No missed calls or new messages New SMS indicator Lights up if you have new text messages, page 34. Flashing You have missed calls, new messages or both. (Handset display will also indicate if you have new messages and/or missed calls).
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Getting to know your phone Handset display icons The Answering machine icon is displayed when the answering machine is switched on. Current time Alarm set, page 67. Battery status Handset idle The phone is not in use Range indicator Flashes when out of range Handset ringer off, page 60. Handset identity The number of the handset is displayed at all times. You can change the name on the handset(s) from Calypso to eg. Michael, Kitchen, Office etc.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 14 Getting to know your phone Navigating the menu Your BT Calypso has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. The menu map is shown on page 16. Select the option displayed by pressing the button underneath it. For example, select Names by pressing the option button below it. When the handset is switched on and in standby, press the option button under Menu to open the main menu.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Getting to know your phone Set date and time If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the time and date will be set automatically when you receive your first call. You can also set the time and date manually. to Time Settings 1. On the handset, press Menu. Scroll and press OK. Scroll to Set Date & Time and press OK. 2. Enter the date, e.g. Press OK. for 16th April. 3. Enter the time, e.g. for 9:30am. Press OK.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 16 Getting to know your phone Menu map These are the options under each menu heading.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the phone 17 Simple and easy. Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch the handset off. You can only switch the phone off from the standby screen. again or place it in the base to switch the 2. Press 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 to dial. Call timer 1.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 18 Using the phone 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 You can switch to handsfree at any time during a call. Just press . Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the phone Answer a call in handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press . The call comes through the handset loudspeaker. If you want to switch the call to the earpiece, press . Redial (dialled calls) You 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 instead, see phonebook, page 24. Redial a number from the list 1. Press to enter the redial list.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 20 Using the phone Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you. 1. During the call, press Secrecy. Display shows Secrecy On. Your caller cannot hear you. 2. Press Off to return to your caller. Paging You can use the button on the base to alert handset users that they are wanted or find a missing handset. 1. Press on the base. The handset(s) ring. Display shows Paging. Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset. 2.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the phone Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling while carrying the handset around. until the screen shows Keypad 1. Press and hold Locked and the padlock symbol appears. 2. Press Unlock then YES to use the keypad again. You cannot make any calls, including 999 and 112 emergency calls while the keypad is locked. Answer incoming calls by pressing as normal. The icon is displayed while the keypad is locked.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 22 Using the phone 1. During an external call, press your caller is put on hold. Enter the handset number you want (1– 5). 2. When the other handset answers, press and hold start the conference call. If the other handset does not answer, press speak to your external caller. 3. Press to again to to hang up. Transfer a call You can transfer an external call to another handset. During the call: 1. Press . Your caller is put on hold.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the phone Caller on hold You can put an external caller on hold, talk to another handset user, then resume your external call. Other handsets may display a different message. 1. During a call, press your caller is put on hold. Enter the handset number you want. 2. Press to end the internal call and return to your external caller. The other handset presses Talk Off to end the call.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 24 Phonebook 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. Your own directory, stored in a handset. Each Calypso handset can store up to 200 names and numbers. Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers up to 20 digits.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Phonebook Edit name and number 1. Press Names then scroll or want, then press Options. Scroll press OK. to the name you to Edit Entry and 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 Save. 3. Edit the number and press Save. Display returns to the list of names. 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby. View details 1. Press Names then scroll want, then press Options. 2.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 26 Phonebook Delete an entry 1. Press Names then scroll want, then press Options. 2. Scroll or to the name you to Delete Entry and press OK. 3. Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby. When you copy the whole phonebook or SIM card, it will add to the entries already stored. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD THE PHONEBOOK FROM 3G SIM CARDS. The SIM card reader in the BT Calypso base is not compatible with 1.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Phonebook 2. Press Names then Options. to Copy From SIM and press OK. The Copy From SIM screen is displayed. 3. Scroll 4. Enter the SIM card PIN code if requested and press OK. During copying, the screen shows the name of each entry as it is copied. When finished you will see Done displayed briefly. If you enter the wrong PIN twice, Copy SIM Failed is displayed and the screen returns to standby.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 28 SMS text messaging IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display Service in order to use SMS text messaging. A quarterly fee may be payable. You must not have your telephone number withheld for this service to work. You may also send messages to landline phones that are NOT SMS compatible. Messages to noncompatible lines will be connected to voice text and delivered in spoken words to the telephone as a call.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 SMS text messaging Cost of the fixed line service There is no subscription charge (other than the subscription to Caller Display). Visit the BT.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 Services) you can send and receive text messages up to 160 characters long. Write an SMS text message 1. Press . The SMS screen is displayed. 2.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 30 SMS text messaging FasTxT predictive text FasTxT lets you write messages more quickly. To switch between upper and lower case letters, press For example, to write Hello: 1. Press then 2. Now press . FasTxT predicts the next letter will be E. 3. Press 4. Press to display H. to complete the word Hello. to enter a space. With FasTxT, press OPTIONS to scroll through and select the character option available under each button.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 SMS text messaging Writing tips Deleting text When writing, press Clear. When reading, press Options, select Delete then OK. Character map Pressing the buttons for normal message writing will give you the following characters with each successive press of the button.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 32 SMS text messaging In addition, the following characters appear in lower case only: Button Character à è ì ò ø ß ù Use or to move the cursor. If you make , , a mistake or want to delete text press Clear. To read through your message if it is too long to fit on one screen, scroll or . Using options While writing press Options to access the following options: Sending When you are sending a text, the screen shows Sending SMS. Send To – press OK.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 SMS text messaging Insert Symbol – scroll to Insert Symbol then press OK to display the symbol chart. Scroll or , , to select, then OK to insert. Symbols When writing a message, you can select a symbol from the options list. User Name – You can send from the default user name or select your own user area so that the receiver knows who has sent the text. To set a user area scroll to User Name then press OK.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 34 SMS text messaging Deleting You can delete all messages from the Inbox or Outbox folder, or delete All Messages from all folders. 1. From the standby screen, press SMS to open the SMS menu. Scroll down to Delete Messages and press OK. or to select the folder you want or All Messages. Press OK. The appropriate screen is displayed. 2. Scroll 3. Press OK to confirm or Back to cancel. 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 SMS text messaging Delivery of SMS messages The system will always try and deliver the message to a text enabled phone in written format, only if there is a problem with delivery will the message be delivered as voice text, with the exception of forced voice text messages. 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.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 36 SMS text messaging Open Inbox from standby screen 1. From the standby screen, press to open the SMS menu. Scroll to Inbox and press OK. 2. You can now scroll or to the message you want and press Read to open it. You can now open the options menu to reply, forward or delete. SMS settings The SMS settings menu lets you: Select alternative service centres. Set the Terminal number. Switch SMS Alert on or off.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 SMS text messaging 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: 1470P1709400 The Receive SMS Service number is: 0800 587 52 To change the SMS Service Centre phone numbers 1. From the standby screen, press SMS to open the SMS menu. Scroll to Settings and press OK. 2. Press OK to open Service Centres menu.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 38 SMS text messaging 2. Scroll The default setting is Morse. to SMS Alert. Press OK. to Set Alert and press OK. or to select the type of alert you want – Morse, Discreet or Polyphonic. 3. Scroll Scroll 4. Press OK to confirm or Back to return to the previous menu. 5. Scroll or to set the alert On or Off and press OK to confirm the setting. 6. Press and hold Back to return to standby. User areas You can receive text messages into a user area or mailbox.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 SMS text messaging Set personal user area 1. From the standby screen, press 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 press OK. Your user screen is displayed. 4. You will be assigned a terminal number 0-8.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 40 SMS text messaging PIN protected If you have protected your text messages with a security PIN you will have to enter the PIN each time you open your Inbox to read your messages Keep track of your PIN You can keep a record of the current security PIN in the space provided at the back of this guide. If you enter a PIN incorrectly the screen returns to standby. Delete user area 1. From the standby screen, press SMS to open the SMS to menu.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the answering machine You can operate your BT Calypso answering machine: from the handset During operation, you will hear prompts to guide you through each step. remotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone. The default setting for the answering machine is On. Until you change your outgoing message, your callers will be greeted with the pre-recorded message ‘Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone’.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 42 Using the answering machine Outgoing messages This is the message your callers hear when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Calypso comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages, one for Answer & Record and one for Answer Only modes. Answer & Record mode This invites your caller to leave a message. The pre-recorded message is ‘Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone’.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the answering machine 4. Press OK. Answer Mode is highlighted. 5. Press OK. The current setting is highlighted. 6. Press or to switch between Answer & Record and Answer Only. 7. Press OK to set the highlighted option. The machine announces the settings selected. Record your own outgoing message Your outgoing messages can be up to 3 minutes long. It will automatically replace the pre-recorded outgoing message.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 44 Using the answering machine 6. Press Save to stop recording. Your message is played back. 7. Press OK to use the outgoing message or Delete to erase the recording and revert to the old outgoing message. If you delete your own recorded outgoing message, the pre-recorded message is re-instated. You cannot delete the pre-recorded message. Incoming messages can be up to 3 minutes long. A maximum of 59 messages can be stored on your answering machine.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the answering machine Answer delay Answer delay sets the amount of time before your BT Calypso answering machine answers a call. The default setting is 6 rings. You can select an answer delay of 2–9 rings or Time Saver. With Time Saver if you have new messages, your answering machine answers after 2 rings.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 46 Using the answering machine Audible message alert Your BT Calypso can be set to beep every few seconds to indicate that you have new messages. The default setting is off. 1. Press Menu, scroll to Answer Machine and press OK. 2. Scroll to Answer Settings and press OK. 3. Scroll to Message Alert and press OK. 4. Press or Off. or to highlight the setting you want, On 5. Press OK to confirm.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the answering machine Memory full The memory becomes full either because the maximum recording time of 20 minutes has been used up or the maximum number of messages – 59 – has been reached. If the maximum message length of 3 minutes is reached while recording an incoming message the caller will hear “Thank you for calling” and the machine automatically hangs up.
BT Calypso – Edition 02 – 15.03.05 – 6343 48 Using the answering machine Messages are played back in the order they were received. Before playback the machine announces “You have X new messages” and begins to play them. New messages are played first. You cannot delete unplayed messages. Play messages To play messages at any time, press Menu, scroll to Answer Machine and press OK. Screen highlights Play Messages. Press OK. The message will be played over the handset loudspeaker.
BT Calypso – Edition 02 – 15.03.05 – 6343 Using the answering machine Delete all messages 1. Press Menu, scroll to Answer Machine and press OK. 2. Scroll to Delete Messages and press OK. Display shows Delete All Old Messages? 3. Press Delete to confirm or Back to cancel. Record a memo You can record a memo message on the answering machine for other users to hear. 1. Press Menu, scroll 2. Scroll to Answer Machine and press OK. to Record Memo. 3.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 50 Using the answering machine Call screening During screening, any other handsets registered to the base display Screening ongoing. You can listen while your answering machine takes a call. This lets you identify the caller and decide whether to take the call yourself. 1. When the answering machine takes a call, press Screen to listen in to your caller leaving a message. 2. Press to switch between the earpiece and the handset speaker. 3.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the answering machine Remote access Security code You can operate your answering machine from any modern phone by calling your BT Calypso and entering a 3-digit security code. You can keep a note of your Remote Access Security PIN by writing it in the space provided on page 85. The pre-set code is 000. You can change this to help prevent unauthorised callers from listening to your messages. Set remote access security code 1.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 52 Using the answering machine Switch answering machine on remotely If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you can do it from another phone. 1. Dial your phone number and let it ring. After 20 rings, your answering machine will switch on. Time saver If you have set the Answer Delay to Time Saver, your answering machine will answer after 2 rings if you have new messages or 6 rings if you do not have new messages.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Using the answering machine Use the buttons on the keypad to operate your answering machine: hear main menu. play all messages. play new messages only. once to repeat the current message, twice to play previous message. delete the message being played. play next message. set answer mode. play your outgoing message. record a new outgoing message. switch answering machine off/on.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 54 BT Calling Features IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to the service from your network provider. A quarterly fee may be payable. For more information, call BT free on 0800 800 150. Caller information not available. With some incoming calls, the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed. In this case your BT Calypso provides you with some explanatory information.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 BT Calling Features To access Calls Lists via the menu 1. Press Menu then scroll to Calls Lists and press OK to open the Calls list screen. 2. The Received calls list is highlighted. Scroll to highlight the Missed or Dialled Calls list. Press OK. 3. If the name of the caller has been stored in the phonebook it is displayed. 4. Press Options. You can now select: Delete – to delete the entry. Show Details – to view the number.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 56 BT Calling Features Dialled calls 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. Save Number – to create an entry in the phonebook. Enter the name, press OK. The number is displayed. Press OK to store the number. Delete Calls lists 1.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 BT Calling Features Call Diversion Divert an incoming call to another number where you can be reached. 1. Press Menu then scroll press OK. 2. Press or Call Diversion is a chargeable service. Check with your network provider for details. For BT, call 0800 800 150. to Calling Features and to select: Call Diversion On Call Diversion Off Call Diversion Check Press OK. The Call Diversion service number is dialled. Follow the prompts given.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 58 BT Calling Features The name of the waiting caller will be displayed if you have stored their details in the phonebook and have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service. To accept the second call, press . The first call is put on hold. You can switch between callers using the button. 1. Press Menu then scroll press OK. 2. Press or to Calling Features and to select: Call Waiting On Call Waiting Off Call Waiting Check Press OK to confirm.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 BT Calling Features 3. Press OK. The Reminder Call service number is dialled. Follow the prompts given. Edit number This will enable you to edit the number dialled to access Call Diversion, Call Waiting or Reminder Call services.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 60 Handset settings The Handset menu lets you set a number of preferences for each handset. Handset ringtone The default ringtone for external calls is Melody 5. The default ringtone for internal calls is Melody 5. You can choose from 10 melodies. You can set different melodies for internal and external calls. 1. Press Menu, scroll to Handset and press OK. or to 2. Ringtone is highlighted. Press OK. Press switch between Internal or External and press OK. 3.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Handset settings Handset name You can change the name displayed on your handset’s screen, e.g. to Peter, Kitchen etc. The name can be up to 8 characters long. The handset number is not altered. 1. Press Menu then scroll 2. Scroll to Handset and press OK. to Handset Name, then press OK. 3. Enter the handset name you want. If you make a mistake press Clear. Press OK to confirm. 4. Press and hold Back to return to standby.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 62 Handset settings Available pictures Picture Choose the picture for your standby display. Ball of Fire Beach Sunset 1. Press Menu then scroll to Handset and press OK. 2. Press to highlight Picture and press OK. 3. Press or to highlight the picture you want. 4. The picture is displayed. Press OK to confirm or Back to cancel. 5. Press and hold back to return to standby. Rhinocerous Menu colour You can select Blue, Green or Pink. 1.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Handset settings Auto talk Handset default settings 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 to press the button. You can also end a call by placing the handset back on the base.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 64 Base settings What’s your fancy? The default base ringtone is Melody 5. Ringtone Choose from 5 standard ringer melodies. 1. Press Menu then scroll press OK. to Base Settings and or to 2. Press OK select Base Ringtone. Scroll select the ringtone you want. As you highlight each option, you hear a quick sample. 3. Press OK to set the ringtone. The default base ringer volume is 5. Ringer volume There are five ringer volume levels and Off.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Base settings 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 answered at one handset first. to Base Settings and 1. Press Menu then scroll press OK. Press to highlight Handset Priority then press OK. Display highlights All Handsets. Press OK to select All Handsets to make all handsets ring together.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 66 Base settings When entering a PIN the digits are shown as asterisks. 2. Enter the current PIN (default setting: 0000) and press OK. 3. Enter the new PIN, press OK. Confirm New PIN is displayed. Enter your new PIN again. If you enter the PIN incorrectly the screen shows Incorrect Pin. 4. Press OK to confirm.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Time settings 67 Use your phone as an alarm clock. Set the date and time and use your BT Calypso to give you a reminder alarm. You 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.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 68 Time settings Alarm tone From a choice of 4, you can set which ringtone is played for your alarm. to Time Settings and press 1. Press Menu then scroll OK. Press OK to select Alarm. 2. Press to highlight Set Alarm Tone, and press OK. 3. Scroll or to select the Alarm Tone you want then press OK to confirm. Switch alarm off 1. When the alarm sounds, press any button on the handset to switch it off. Set date and time 1.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Time settings Set day This enables your BT Calypso to announce the day alongside the time and date of recorded messages. 1. Press Menu, scroll to Time Settings and press OK. 2. Scroll to Set Day and press OK. 3. Press or to highlight the correct day. 4. Press OK to confirm.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 70 Games It’s time for fun Your BT Calypso comes with 5 games. Rabbit Runner Dodge the traffic to collect carrots. 1. Press Menu, scroll to Games and press OK. 2. Press OK to select Hungrabbit. Press Start to display the game menu which includes instructions. 3. Press Back or the right hand option button to exit. Hector Drop the ball into the hole. Not as easy as it sounds. 1. Press Menu, scroll to Games and press OK. 2. Scroll to Hector and press OK.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Games 2. Scroll to Royal Bowling and press OK. Press Start to display the game menu which includes instructions. 3. Press Back or the right hand option button to exit. Insects Hunt Get rid of the insects by feeding them before they reach your door! 1. Press Menu, scroll to Games and press OK. 2. Scroll to Insects Hunt and press OK. Press Start to display the game menu which includes instructions. 3. Press Back or the right hand option button to exit.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 72 Additional handsets and bases Expanding your system is easy You can create phonebook entries and adjust some handset settings such as ringer melody and volume on an unregistered handset or out of range handset. Up to five handsets can be registered and operated from the BT Calypso. IMPORTANT Before registration, make sure the handset batteries are fully charged and that you are close to the base. Each handset can be registered on up to four bases.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Additional handsets and bases 5. Enter the base’s SYSTEM PIN (original setting 0000) and press OK. The handset screen then shows Handset Registered. The handset reverts to standby and is given the first available handset number. You can now use the handset. Register handset with an additional base A handset registered with one base can then be registered with up to three more bases, e.g. at work, at home, at a relative’s home. 1.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 74 Additional handsets and bases Select base You can switch your BT Calypso handset between bases. You can also set it to automatically select the base with the strongest signal. The handset must first be registered with each base individually. 1. Press Menu then scroll to Registration and press OK. 2. Scroll to Select Base then press OK. The current base being used is highlighted. 3.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Help 75 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 BT Calypso Helpline 0870 605 8047. Remove the battery compartment cover and remove existing batteries. Insert new batteries and replace the compartment cover.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 76 Help Problems Possible cause You cannot link up with the base Is icon flashing in the display? Check that the base is connected to the mains power and switched on. Are you are out of range? Move the handset closer to the base. Are the batteries low or flat? If so, charge the batteries or replace them if necessary. If using more than one base, check that you are connected to the correct base, see page 76.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Help Problems Possible cause Check that you are using the correct power adaptor plug. BT Calypso base – Item Code 021604 BT Calypso Twin charger – Item Code 021299 Check that the handset has slotted correctly into the base. Check that the handset batteries have been correctly fitted. Cannot adjust an option in the base Someone else might be making changes using another handset. Try again when the other handset user has finished.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 78 Help Problems Possible cause Your SMS memory might be full. Delete unwanted text messages, see page 34. 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 BT. Cannot receive text Check Service Centre number is correct.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Help Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser. BT Business customers – call 154, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 80 Help Turns off the opt out option. Turns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone. This means all incoming text is delivered as voice text. Turns off permanent voice text message delivery. If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone. Forces a message sent to be delivered as voice text even though the recipient may have an SMS enabled phone and usually receives written text.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 General information IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. • Your product may interfere with other electrical equipment, eg. TV and radio sets, and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you place your product at least 1 metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 82 General information • There is a slight chance that your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that you unplug the power adaptor and telephone line cord from the base for the duration of the storm.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 General information Set the PABX access code 1. Press Menu then scroll press OK. 2. Scroll to Handset and to PABX access code and press OK. 3. Display shows Set Code. Press OK. 4. Enter your PABX access code and press Save. 5. Scroll to ON and press OK. 6. Press and hold Back. to return to standby.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 84 General information Guarantee Your BT Calypso 225 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 Calypso 225 or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 General information For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number: For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt. Enter your base PIN here: [ / / / ] (See page 65 for more information.) Enter your remote access code here: [ / / / ] (See page 51 for more information.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.
BT Calypso 225 – Edition 03 – 20.10.05 – 6875 Visit us at www.bt.com 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 Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2005. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
