BT DECTfax Fax machine and digital telephone system - Manual (Page 28)

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Using your handset
Switching the handset on and off
Your handset must be switched on before you
can use it to make or receive calls.
To switch the handset on
1 Open the cover by pressing the catch on the
left-hand side of the handset.
2 Press and release the On/Off button. The
display shows the handset number. You can
now make and receive calls.
To switch the handset off
• Press and hold the On/Off button until the
screen goes blank. The handset is now
switched off. When switched off, the handset
cannot receive calls.
Making and receiving calls
When making a call, your handset must be in
radio contact with the base station; the display
will show the handset’s registration number,
for example
- 1 -.
To make a call
1 If the handset is not switched on, press the
On/Off button.
2 Press the TALK button. The display shows
the TALK icon. The base unit display shows
HANDSET ON LINE.
3 Listen for a dialling tone and then dial the
number you require.
IMPORTANT
In order to use your DECTfax handset the radio
module must be connected to the base unit and the
base unit must be connected to both the telephone
line and power socket (see steps 4 & 5 of ‘ Setting
up ’ on pages 10 & 11).
IMPORTANT
The new handset may not be charged. It takes up to
12 hours to charge completely.