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User Guide
BT EQUINOX 1200

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Section

Welcome…
to your BT Equinox digital cordless
colour screen telephone

Large, easy to read screen.
Assign pictures and ringtones to entries in the phonebook.
SMS text messaging. Send and receive texts .
Write text messages using predictive text or standard text.
Range of up to 300 metres outside and up to 50 metres
indoors.
200 Name and number phonebook.
Use Caller Display to see who is calling and keep track of
unanswered calls.
Easy settings for Call Diversion, Call Waiting and
Reminder Call.
Register up to 5 handsets to a base without the need for
additional wiring.
Transfer phonebook entries between your mobile SIM
card and BT Equinox handset.

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This User Guide provides you with all
the information you need to get the
most from your phone.
You must first set up your machine
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.

Got everything?
Section
BT Equinox 1200 base
BT Equinox 1200
handset
2 x NiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
Battery compartment
cover
Mains power adaptor
Belt clip
Telephone line cord
In addition

Need help?

If you purchased the
BT Equinox 1200 Twin:

If you have any problems setting up or using your
BT Equinox 1200, contact the Helpline on
0870 605 8047.

BT Equinox 1200
handset

Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the
back of this guide.
Hearing aid?
Please note that the BT Equinox works by sending radio
signals between the base and handset. These signals
may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a
humming noise.

BT Equinox 1200
charger
2 x NiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
Battery compartment
cover
Mains power adaptor
Belt clip

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In this guide
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
BT Equinox Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Call another handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3-Way call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Transfer a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Caller on hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using a headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Getting to know your phone . . . . . . .11
Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Add entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Edit name and number . . . . . . . . . . . .24
View details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Delete an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Select ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Copy entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Copy phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Copy from SIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Phonebook full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Using the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Switch handset on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Call timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Earpiece/handsfree volume . . . . . . . . .17
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

SMS text messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
To subscribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Cost of the fixed line service . . . . . . . .30
Using SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Write an SMS text message . . . . . . . .30
FasTxT predictive text . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Standard text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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In this guide

Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Drafts folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Save to drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Send from drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Changing templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Delete template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Receiving and reading
text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Open Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Open Inbox from
standby screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . .39
To change the SMS Service Centre
phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Set SMS text alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
User areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Set personal user area . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Send text message from a user area . .42
Default user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Delete user area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Default SMS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

BT Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Calls lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Missed and calls received . . . . . . . . . .46
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
All calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Call Diversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Reminder call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Personalise the handset . . . . . . . . . .51
Ring tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Menu colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Keybeep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
PABX access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Call groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . .57
Base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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In this guide

Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
System PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Default base settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Set alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Alarm tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Set time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Games
Rabbit runner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Hector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Additional handsets and bases . . . . .65
Register a new BT Equinox handset . . .65
Register handset with an
additional base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Select base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
De-register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Replacing handset batteries . . . . . . . .68
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Returning your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
How many telephones
can you have? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .78
Access code and entering a pause . . .79
Dialling mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . . .80
R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Accessories and spares . . . . . . . . . . . .80
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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Getting started
Location
You need to place your BT Equinox 1200 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 Equinox 1200 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 ensures the best signal.

Setting up
1. Plug the mains power cable into the base.

7
WARNING
Do not place your BT Equinox
1200 in the bathroom or other
humid areas.
Handset range
The BT Equinox 1200 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 could be
reduced to 50 metres. Thick stone
walls severely affect the range.
Signal strength
The
symbol on your handset
screen indicates when you are in
range. When you are out of range,
it flashes.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until at least one of the handsets is
fully charged.
The base must be plugged into the
mains power at all times.

Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket

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Getting started

The red Charging light stays on
while the handset is on the base,
even when the batteries are fully
charged.

2. Insert 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the handset.
Slide the battery compartment covers into place.

Talk/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 flashing and you will hear
a warning beep. Start recharging
your handset right away.

When charging the battery, level
bars are animated.

3. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours by placing it on
the base. The red Charging light comes on. The handset
is pre-registered to the base as Handset 1. The screen
shows the standby display.
08:16

Replacing batteries
Use only rechargeable 750mAh or
higher AAA NiMH batteries.
Battery performance
When batteries are fully charged
the display shows red, orange and
yellow level bars.
To keep your batteries in the best
conditions, leave the handset off
the base for a few hours at a time
(after the initial 16 hour charge).
Please note however, that new
NiMH batteries do not reach full
capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days.

Equinox 1

Names

4. After 16 hours, plug the telephone line cord into the wall
socket and your BT Equinox 1200 base.

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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.

Running the batteries right down
at least once a week will help them
last as long as possible.
The charge capacity of rechargeable
batteries will reduce with time as
they wear out, so reducing the
talk/standby time of the handset.
Eventually they will need to be
replaced. New batteries can be
obtained from the BT Equinox
Helpline 0870 605 8047.

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
manually.
1. On the handset, press MENU. Scroll
to Time
Settings and press OK. Scroll
to Set Date & Time
and press OK.
2. Enter the date, e.g. 1
Press OK.

MNO

WXYZ

GHI

for 16th April.

DEF

0
3. Enter the time, e.g. 0
for 9:30am.
3
9
Press OK. This overwrites the current setting. If you make
a mistake press CLEAR to delete.

The time and date is saved.
4. Press and hold CLEAR to return to standby.

Helpline
If you have any difficulties setting
up your BT Equinox 1200, please
call the BT Equinox Helpline on
0870 605 8047.

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Getting started

Your BT Equinox 1200 is now ready for use.

Additionally, if you have purchased
the BT Equinox 1200 Twin
Ensure the charger is connected to
the mains at all times.

1. Connect the mains power adaptor to the charger and
switch on.

2. Insert the batteries.
3. Charge the handset for at least 16 hours.
Your BT Equinox 1200 additional handset comes
pre-registered to the base as Handset 2 and this is shown
on the display.
Your BT Equinox 1200 Twin is now ready for use.

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Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons

Power on/off
Press and hold to switch handset
on or off, page 16.

Digital Clarit

Volume/Scroll/Redial/Calls list
Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume
page 17; handset and base
volume, pages 52 and 58.
Open redial list, page 18.
Open missed calls list, page 46.
Scroll through the directory, menu
options, redial and calls list.

On-screen options
Open the menu and select the
options you require, page 14.

On-screen options
Open the phone book and select
the options shown on the screen.

SMS
Opens the text messaging menu,
page 29.

Headset socket
Use to make and receive calls
without having to hold the
handset, page 22.

R
For use with a switchboard, page 78
and BT Calling Features, page 45.

Keypad lock
Press to lock the keypad, page 20.
SMS

1
4

2
GH
I

AB C

JKL

T UV

PQR
S

Talk
Press to make calls, page 16.
During a call, press to enter
handsfree mode, page 17.

End
End a call, page 16.

MN O

W XY Z

8
0

DEF

Int

Int
Lets you make calls between
handsets registered to the base,
page 20.
Also used to switch between upper
and lower case characters.

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Getting to know your phone
Base
Page
Press to page handset(s)
registered to the base,
page 19.

Charging
ON = handset on
base/charging.
Missed Calls
Lights up if you have new
missed calls.
Power / In use
ON = power on, line
ready for use.

Page

New SMS
Lights up if you have new
text messages.

FLASHING = incoming call/
line in use.

Missed C
alls

rging
Cha

New SM
S

/ In Use
we
Po

SIM Card reader
Remove and insert
your SIM card for
copying, see page 27.

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Getting to know your phone

Standby screen – These are where the handset icons will appear.

Handset display icons – The number of the handset is displayed at all times. You can change
the name on the handsets, e.g. Michael, Kitchen, Office etc.
These are the main display icons you will see.
On hook

In range indicator (flashes when out of range).

Off hook

Alarm

Missed call alert. Check Calls list.

Ringer off.

You have new SMS messages.

Keypad locked.

Battery status

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Getting to know your phone

Navigating the menu
Your BT Equinox 1200 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
the option button under MENU to open the main menu.
Press the
or
button to scroll to the menu option
you want. Then press OK to select further options or
confirm the setting displayed.
For example to change the handset ringer volume:
1. Press MENU then scroll

to Personalise and press OK.

2. Press OK to select Handset, scroll
then press OK.

to Ring Volume

3. The current setting is displayed. Press
to increase or
to decrease the volume, the ringtone is played at each
level you select. Press OK to confirm.
Select the option displayed by
pressing the button underneath it.
For example, select Names by
pressing the option button below it.

Exit or go back one level in the menu
To the previous level in the menu, press BACK.
To cancel and return to standby at any time, press
If no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the handset
returns to standby automatically.

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Getting to know your phone

Menu map

SMS
•Write message •Inbox •Drafts •Outbox
•Delete Messages •Templates •Settings
Calls Lists
•Received calls •Missed calls •Dialled calls
•Delete calls list
Personalise
•Handset •Call Groups

Base Settings
•Base Ringtone •Base Volume •Handset Priority
•Dial Mode •System PIN
Time Settings
•Alarm •Set Date & Time

Calling Features
•Call Diversion •Call Waiting •Reminder Call

Registration
•Register Handset •Select Base •De-register

Games
•Rabbit Runner •Hector •Bowling

Phonebook
(once an entry has
been stored)
•Add entry
•Show details
•Delete entry
•Edit entry
•Ringtone
•Picture
•Copy from SIM
•Delete all
phonebook
•Copy entry
•Copy all names

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Using the phone
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
to dial.
Call timer
1. The display shows the duration of all external calls.
After you hang up, the total call time is shown.
End a call
1. Press

or place the handset back on the base.

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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
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the
handset. It also enables other people in the room listen
to both sides of your conversation.
Make a handsfree call
1. Press
twice. The display shows
. Dial the number.
Your call can be heard over the handset’s loudspeaker.
2. To switch back to the handset at any time, press
again. Press
to end the call.
You can switch any call to handsfree by pressing
during the call.
Adjust earpiece/handsfree volume
1. During a handsfree call, press
volume 1-5.

to select

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Using the phone

During a call you can open the
phonebook by pressing Names and
add, see details, delete or edit an
entry in the phonebook.
This can be useful with handsfree
calling.
To use the phonebook, see page 23.

Answer a call in handsfree
When the phone rings:
1. Press
twice. The call comes through the handset
loudspeaker. Press
again to transfer back the
earpiece.

Redial
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 23.
Redial a number from the list
1. Press
to enter the redial list. Scroll
number you want is displayed.
2. Press

to dial the number.

until the

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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 locate a missing handset.
Page

1. Press

Page

on the base. The handset(s) ring. Display shows

Paging.
2. Press
to stop the handsets ringing or press any button
on the handset.
Page

Paging calls cannot be answered
by a handset.

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Using the phone
You cannot make any calls,
including 999 and 112 emergency
calls while the keypad is locked.
Answer incoming calls by pressing
as normal.

Keypad lock
You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling
while carrying the handset around.
1. Press and hold
until the screen shows Keypad
Locked and the padlock symbol appears.
2. Press Unlock then YES to use the keypad again.

Internal calls
If you have two or more handsets registered to your
base, you can make internal calls. Two handsets can be
holding an internal call while a third is making an
external call.
Call another handset
1. Press
2. Press

Int

then the handset number you want.
to end the call.

3-Way call
You can put an external caller on hold, talk to another
handset user, then hold a call between all three.

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1. During a call, press Int your caller is put on hold. Enter
the handset number you want.
2. Press JOIN and then
. All three callers can talk.
Press
to end the internal call. Press
to hang up the
call.
Transfer a call
You can transfer an external call to another handset.
During the call:
1. Press Int . Your caller is put on hold. Enter the handset
number you want.
2. Scroll
to the handset you want and press
.
You can speak to the other handset user then press
to transfer the call.
Caller on hold
You can put an external caller on hold, talk to another
handset user, then resume your external call.
1. During a call, press Int your caller is put on hold. Enter
the handset number you want.
2. Press Int to end the internal call and return to your
external caller. The other handset presses Talk Off to
end the call.

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Using a headset (not supplied)
The headset lets you make and receive calls without
having to hold the handset.
1. Plug the headset into the socket on the side of the
handset. You can now make and receive calls as normal.

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Your own directory, stored in a handset.
Each Equinox handset can store up to 200 names and
numbers. Names can be up to 16 characters long and
numbers up to 20 digits.

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.

Add entry
1. Press NAMES.

Writing tips
Entering names

2. If the Phonebook is empty, Add Entry is highlighted.
Press OK.

1. Press

Or
3. If names have been stored, they are listed.
Press OPTIONS. Add Entry is highlighted. Press OK.
4. Use the keypad to enter the name, then press SAVE.
5. Use the keypad to enter the number, then press SAVE.
The screen shows the Names list.

Dial
1. Press NAMES.
2. Scroll
or
to the name you want or use the keypad
to enter the first letter of the name, e.g. press 7
four
times for names beginning with S.
PQR

to dial.

2. Press

3. Press

TUV

once to enter T.

MNO

three times to enter O.

MNO

once to enter M.

If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR to delete the last character
or digit.
Press Int to switch between upper
and lower case letters.
The
icon will be displayed when
you have selected upper case.

6. Press and hold Back to return to standby.

3. Press

Use the keypad letters to enter
names, e.g. to store TOM:

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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 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
or
want, the press OPTIONS.
2. Scroll

to the name you

to Show Details and press OK.

3. Displays shows the name, number and any call group or
ringtone you may have assigned to the entry.
4. Press and hold Back to return to standby.

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Delete an entry
1. Press NAMES then scroll
or
want, then press OPTIONS.
2. Scroll

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.
Select ringtone
You can choose which ringer melody is played when you
receive a call from selected numbers in the phonebook.
1. Press NAMES then scroll
or
want, then press OPTIONS.

You can assign a specific ringtone
to a caller, but in order for it to
work you must subscribe to your
network’s Caller Display Service.

to the name you

2. Scroll
to Ringtone and press OK. The Ringtone
screen is displayed and the current setting is highlighted.
3. Scroll
or
to the ringtone you want. A sample is
played. Press OK. The display shows Ringtone Saved
then returns to the phonebook list.
4. Press and hold Back to return to standby.
Picture
You can select a picture to be displayed on screen when
you receive a call from a number stored in the phonebook.

You can assign a picture to a caller,
but in order for it to work you must
subscribe to your network’s Caller
Display Service.

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1. Press NAMES then scroll
then press OPTIONS.

to the name you want,

2. Scroll
to Picture and press OK. The Picture screen
is displayed and the current setting is highlighted.
3. Scroll
or
to the picture you want and press VIEW.
The picture is displayed. Press BACK to return to the
picture list or press USE to assign the picture to the entry
you have selected.
4. Press and hold Back to return to standby.
Copy entry
You can copy an entry to another BT Equinox handset
registered to your BT Equinox 1200 base.
1. Press NAMES then scroll
then press OPTIONS.

to the name you want,

2. Scroll
to Copy Entry and press OK. The Copy Entry
screen shows all registered handsets.
3. Scroll
to the handset you want to copy to, then
press OK.
4. Press OK again to copy another number or press and
hold Back to return to standby.

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Copy phonebook
You can copy the whole phonebook to another
BT Equinox handset registered to your BT Equinox 1200
base.

When you copy the whole
phonebook or SIM card, it will add
to the entries already stored.

1. Press NAMES then OPTIONS.
to Copy All Names and press OK. The Copy All
Names screen shows all registered handsets.

2. Scroll

3. Scroll
OK.

to the handset you want to copy to, then press

4. Press and hold Back to return to standby.
Copy from SIM
You can copy complete phonebook lists from compatible
mobile phone SIM cards. The SIM phonebook is copied
to the handset you are using.
1. Insert the SIM card into the slot on the base.

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DOWNLOAD THE PHONEBOOK
FROM 3G SIM CARDS.
The SIM card reader in the BT
Equinox base is not compatible with
1.8V SIM cards (only available with
3G phones, at the time of writing).

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WARNING
Keep SIM cards away from small
children as they are a possible
choking hazard.

2. Press NAMES then OPTIONS.

Handset memory full
If the handset memory becomes
full during copying, not all the
entries will be transferred.

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 see Done.

The maximum number of entries
is 200. If your handset phonebook
already contains 140 entries, only
the first 60 entries on the SIM card
will be copied.
Your BT Equinox 1200 checks all
available directory memory spaces
on your mobile SIM card.

3. Scroll
to Copy From SIM and press OK. The Copy From
SIM screen is displayed.

If you enter the wrong PIN twice, Copy SIM Failed is
displayed and the screen returns to standby.
If the handset memory becomes full during copying the
screen shows Memory Full. Not All Copied.
5. Press and hold Back to return to standby.

During copying, the charging light
on the base will flash.
If you forget your PIN or if the
SIM card becomes locked because
the wrong code has been entered,
contact your mobile phone provider.

Phonebook full
If the phonebook becomes full when adding or copying
entries, the screen shows Phonebook Full and then
returns to the previous screen.

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Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Equinox 1200.
The SMS Service is provided by BT.
Your BT Equinox 1200 can send and receive messages to
any mobile phone from participating mobile networks
and compatible landline telephones in the UK.
The fixed line SMS service is provided under BT’s terms
and conditions for telephone service. These can be found
by visiting the BT.com website at:
http://www.bt.com/terms/tor.htm
To subscribe to the SMS text messaging service
When you send your first SMS text message from your
BT Equinox 1200 you will automatically be registered for
the service.
On receipt of your first SMS through the service, the
system will send you a welcome SMS message back.
Please note that if you set up different user areas you
will need to send a message from each user area to
register them.
You may also register by sending the word Register to 00000
upon which you will receive a confirmation message.

IMPORTANT
You must subscribe to your
Network Provider’s Caller Display
Service in order to use SMS text
messaging.
A quarterly fee is 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. Please note that the
conversion can translate common
abbreviations and smileys etc, but
to ensure maximum clarity of
message delivery, abbreviations
etc should be used sparingly.
Some other network provider lines
may not be compatible with this
SMS service.

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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
Helpline
If you have any difficulties sending
or receiving SMS text messages,
please see page 72 for the relevant
Helpline number.

With SMS (Short Message Services) you can send and
receive text messages up to 160 characters long.
You can type in messages using the keypad as normal or
you can use FasTxT (predictive text) which makes writing
SMS messages quicker and easier.
Your phone is pre-set for predictive text.
Write an SMS text message

When using SMS for the first time,
it is recommended that you send a
message to yourself on the
telephone number your BT Equinox
1200 is connected to. If you do
this you can see how messages are
both sent and received.

1. Press MENU. The SMS screen is displayed. Press OK.
2. Press OK again to select Write Message. The screen
indicates the type of writing method in use FasTxT or
Standard.
3. Press and hold
Standard.

to switch between FasTxT or

You can write text messages two ways: FasTxT or
Standard text.

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FasTxT predictive text
FasTxT lets you write messages more quickly.
To switch between upper and lower case letters,
press INT.
For example, to write Hello:
GHI

1. Press 4

2. Now press 3
3. Press 5
4. Press

JKL

to display H.

then
DEF

JKL

. FasTxT predicts the next letter will be E.
6

MNO

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.
These are also displayed at the top of the screen.
Standard text
You can enter a word by press each letter button a
number of times to display the character you want on the
screen.
GHI

4
To write the word “Hello”, press 4
, 5
, 6
5
5
5
5
5
JKL

JKL

GHI

MNO

, 3
6

DEF

MNO

3
6

DEF

MNO

,
.

(CHARACTERS)
Counts down the number of
characters available from 160 to 0
so you always know how much
more text you can write.

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Deleting text
When writing, press CLEAR. When
reading, press OPTIONS, select
Delete then YES.

Writing tips
Character map
Pressing the buttons for normal message writing give
you the following characters with each successive press
of the button.
Button

Character

;

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

2
3

–

(

PQR

✱

€

6
7

MNO

TUV

WXYZ

’

”

)

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
.

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Using options
While writing press OPTIONS to access the following
options:

Send To – press OK. Enter the number when prompted
or press SEARCH to open the phonebook.
You can send a message to an individual entry.

Sending
When you are sending a text, the
screen shows Sending Message
then Message Sent.

Save – scroll

Symbols
When writing a message, you can
select a symbol from options list.

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 select, then OK to insert.
Insert Emoticon – scroll

to Insert Emoticon then
press OK to display the emoticons. Scroll
or
,
,
to select, then OK to insert.

Emoticons
Emoticons are a fun, shorthand
way of expressing your feelings.
You can select the most
appropriate Emoticon from the
grid and add them to your
message.

to Insert Template then
press OK to display the templates. Scroll
or
to
select, then OK to insert.

Templates
Your BT Equinox provides a
selection of common, ready to use
statements which are easy to insert
into your message.

Users – You can send from the default user name or

These are:

Insert Template – scroll

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. Scroll
or
to select the name,
then OK to confirm, see page 41.

Please call
I’ll be there at
What time will you be home?
I’ll call you
Happy Birthday!
You can change these templates
and replace them with your own.
See page 36.

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Drafts folder
Save to Drafts
If you want to send your message later, you can save it
in the Drafts folder.
1. When writing a message, select OPTIONS then scroll
to SAVE and press OK. Your message is saved in the
Drafts folder.
Send from Drafts
1. From the standby screen, press SMS then OK to open
the SMS menu. Scroll down to Drafts and press OK.
2. Screen shows the first line of each message saved. Scroll
or
to the message you want and press READ. You
can now open the Options menu to edit, send, delete or
assign a user name to your message.

Outbox
Sent messages are stored in the Outbox.
You can read, forward and delete messages in your
Outbox.

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If forwarding a message to another person, you can edit
the message before finally sending it.
1. From the standby screen, press MENU then OK.
Press OK again to open the SMS menu. Scroll down to
Outbox and press OK.
2. Scroll
or
to select the message you want then
press READ. You can now open the Options menu to
Edit, Send To, Delete or assign a user name to the
message.
Deleting
You can delete all messages from the Inbox, Drafts 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 YES to confirm or NO to cancel.
4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.

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Changing templates
To insert a template, see Using options, page 33.
1. From the standby screen, press SMS to open the SMS
menu. Scroll down to Templates and press OK.
2. Scroll to the template you want and press OK.
Enter the new template using
standard text. Predictive text is
available for writing templates.

3. Edit Template is highlighted. Press OK.
Use CLEAR to delete characters or
and
,
,
to move the cursor. Use the keypad to enter the new
template then press SAVE. The new template replaces
the old one.
Delete template
1. From the standby screen, press SMS to open the SMS
menu. Scroll down to Templates and press OK.
2. Scroll to the template you want and press OK. Scroll
to Delete Template. Press OK.

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Receiving and reading text messages
When you receive a message it is stored automatically in
the Inbox.
The screen alerts you to a new message then displays the
new message icon along with the number of new
messages in your Inbox. On the base, the New SMS light
comes on. You can also set an audible alert, see page 40.
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. See the Help section on page 70.
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:

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When replying to or forwarding a
message you have access to the
same Options menu used for
writing a text message.
When you open the SMS menu,
new messages in the Inbox are
marked with an ✱.

Reply – press OK to send a reply.
Forward – scroll
to Forward then press OK to
forward the message to another number. Enter the
number when prompted or press SEARCH to open the
phonebook. You can send a message to an individual
entry.
Delete - scroll

to Delete then press OK to delete the

message.

Use Number - scroll

to Use Number then press OK to

call the number.

Save Number - scroll
to Save Number then press OK
to store the number in the phonebook.
3. Press BACK to return to the Inbox screen and to
standby.
Open Inbox from standby screen
1. From the standby screen, press SMS 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, delete or save it.

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SMS settings
The SMS settings menu lets you:
Select alternative service centres.
Set the Terminal number.
Switch SMS Alert on or off.
Set different users so that each handset can have its own
text mailbox.

SMS Service Centre numbers
To send and receive SMS text messages you need the
telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre.
These numbers have been pre-loaded into the
BT Equinox 1200.
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: 1470P17094000
The RECEIVE SMS Service number is: 0800 587 529

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To change the SMS 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. Scroll
setting you want and select OK.

to the

Set Send Centre – lets you set the number of the
message sending service, see page 44 for the pre-set
Service Centre numbers.
Set SMS text alert
Your handset can play a different melody, a morse beep
or a discreet tone to announce a new text message.
The default setting is Off.
1. From the standby screen, press SMS to open the SMS
menu. Scroll
to Settings and press OK.
2. Scroll

to SMS Alert.

3. Press OK.
to Set Alert and press OK.
or
to select the type of alert you want –
Morse, Discreet or Polyphonic.

4. Scroll
Scroll

5. Press OK to confirm or BACK to return to the previous
menu.

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6. Scroll
or
to set the alert On or Off and press OK
to confirm the setting.
7. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.

User areas
You can receive text messages into a user area or
mailbox. The default user area setting is 9.
All handsets can see the default User Area. You can set
your own private user area which is protected by a PIN
number. Your private user area can be accessed from
any registered handset once the correct PIN number
has been given.
Up to 5 user areas are available (default +4). However,
you can allocate any number between 0-9 to them.
The terminal number is automatically allocated but it
can be changed.
Set personal user area
1. From the standby screen, press 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.

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3. Enter a 4-digit password 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. To see your
Terminal Number scroll
to Terminal Number and
press OK.
5. Press BACK to return to the previous menu.
Send text message from a user area
1. From the standby screen, press SMS then OK.
2. When you have written your message, press OPTIONS
and scroll
to User Name.
3. If required, scroll to the user area you want and press OK.
Enter your PIN number and press OK.
4. The options menu is displayed again. You can now scroll
to the next option you want, e.g. Send To.
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

Default user
You can allow or prevent individual handsets access to
the default user area.
1. On the handset you want press SMS to open the SMS
to
menu. Scroll
to Settings and press OK. Scroll
Users and press OK.

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2. If necessary, scroll
to Add User and press OK.
Scroll
to Default User and press OK.

Keep track of your PIN
You can keep record of the current
security PIN in the space provided
at the back of this guide.

3. Enter the 4-digit system PIN and press OK.

If you enter a PIN incorrectly three
times, the screen returns to standby.

4. Select either Denied or Allowed and press OK.
Delete user area
1. From the standby screen, press SMS to open the SMS
to
menu. Scroll
to Settings and press OK. Scroll
Users and press OK.
2. Scroll
to Delete User and press OK. Scroll
to select the user you want and press OK.

3. Enter the 4-digit system PIN (that was previously
allocated) and press OK to delete. The display returns to
the previous menu.

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Default settings for SMS text
messaging
Receiving Service Centre 1

016127459

Receiving Service Centre 2

0800 58752

Sending Service Centre 1

1470P0911023502

Sending Service Centre 2

1470P1709400

Select Send Centre

Send 2

Templates

Please call
I’ll be there at
What time will you be home?
I’ll call you
Happy Birthday!

Predictive Text

Off

Set SMS Alert Melody

Morse

User Area

Password protection

Off

Default user PIN

0000

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BT Calling Features
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 stored a name to go with the number in your
handset phonebook, the name will be displayed as well.
Please store the full telephone number, including the area
code, otherwise the name will not match the number
stored in the phonebook and any picture or ringtone you
have selected will not be used.
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 Equinox 1200 provides you with
some explanatory information.

Unavailable – The number is unavailable.
Withheld – The caller has withheld their number.
Ringback – Ringback call.
Operator – The call has been made via the operator.
Payphone – The caller is ringing from a payphone.
Int’l – International call.

IMPORTANT
To use Caller Display you must first
subscribe to the service from your
network provider. A quarterly fee is
payable.
For more information, call BT free
on 0800 800 150.

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BT Calling Features

Calls lists
Your BT Equinox 1200 lets you view details of your
last calls.
Received calls – shows details of all recent callers.

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Missed calls – shows details of calls that were not
answered.
Dialled calls – list shows details of the last 20 calls made
from your handset.
A combined total of 50 calls can be stored in the
Received and Missed calls.
Missed and received calls
You can access the Calls list using the navigator button
or the menu.

An ✱ next to a number in the Calls
list indicates a new caller.
You 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 is full, the oldest entry will be
replaced with details of the new
caller.
You can view, dial, delete and add
entries to the phonebook.

To use the navigator button:
1. From the standby screen, press
. New calls are
indicated with an ✱. Press
or
to scroll through the
list. A beep is played when you reach the first and last
calls in the list.
2. Press
to dial a number or OPTIONS to delete the
entry, see further details or add the number to the
phonebook.

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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.

Save Number – to create an entry in the phonebook.
Enter the name, press SAVE. The number is displayed.
Press SAVE to store the number.
All Calls
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.

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Save Number – to store the number in the phonebook.
Press
to select the option you want then press OK.
Or press BACK to return to the previous screen.
Delete Calls lists
1. Press MENU the scroll
to Calls Lists and press OK
to open the Calls list screen.
2. Scroll
to Delete Calls Lists and press OK. Press
or
to select the list you want to delete:

Received Calls
Missed Calls
Dialled Calls
All Calls
Press OK.
3. Press YES to delete or NO to cancel.

Call Diversion is a chargeable
service. Check with your network
provider for details.
For BT, call 0800 800 150.

Call Diversion
Divert an incoming call to another number where you
can be reached.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Calling Features and
press OK. Press OK select Call Diversion.

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2. Press
or
to select:
On – switch Call Diversion on.
Off – switch Call Diversion off.
Check – see the number calls will be diverted to.
Press OK. The Call Diversion service number is dialled.
Follow the prompts given.
Call Waiting
If an incoming call arrives while you are already on the
phone, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds. This
beep is not audible to the person you are speaking to.
The second caller’s number (and name if stored in the
phonebook) will appear on the handset display.
Instead of the engaged tone, the second caller will hear
an announcement to hold on as you are aware that there
is a second call.
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.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Calling Features and
press OK. Press
to highlight Call Waiting then
press OK.

Call Waiting is a subscription
service. Please check with your
network provider for details.
For BT, call 0800 800 150.

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2. Press

to select:

On – switch Call Waiting on.
Off – switch Call Waiting off.
Check – see the current setting.
Press OK to confirm. The Call Waiting service number is
dialled. Follow the prompts given.
Reminder Call is a pay as you use
service.

Reminder Call
You can request a BT reminder call for any time of day
or night.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Calling Features and
press OK. Press
to highlight Reminder Call then
press OK.
2. Press

to select:

Set – switch Reminder Call on.
Cancel – switch Reminder Call off.
Check – hear the current setting.
Press OK. The Reminder Call service number is dialled.
Follow the prompts given.

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Personalise the handset
It’s your phone, make it work the way you want.
The Personalise menu lets you set a number of
preferences for each handset and for any Call Groups
you have set.
Ringtone
Choose from 10 ringer melodies 1-8 polyphonic,
9-10 standard. Set different melodies for internal and
external calls.
1. From the standby screen, press MENU then scroll
to
Personalise and press OK. Press OK again to open the
Handset list.
2. Press OK to highlight Ringtone. Press OK to select
External Calls. Or scroll
to Internal Calls, then
press OK.
3. Scroll
and
to the melody you want – a sample is
played. Press OK to select or BACK to return to the
previous menu.
4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.

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Ringer volume
If you select Ringer off, the
is shown on the display.

icon

There are five handset ringer volume levels and off. If you
select off, calls will still ring at the base and your handset
screen will indicate incoming calls.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Personalise and press
OK. Press OK again to open the Handset list.
2. Scroll

to Ring Volume and press OK.

3. The current setting is displayed. Press
to increase or
to decrease the volume. Press OK to confirm.
4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.
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
to Personalise and press
OK. Press OK again to open the Handset list.
2. Scroll

to Handset Name, then press OK.

3. Enter the handset name you want. If you make a mistake
press CLEAR. Press SAVE to confirm.
4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.

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Language
Choose the display language – English, Français or
Deutsch.
1. From the standby screen, press MENU then scroll
to
Personalise and press OK. Press OK again to open the
Handset list.
2. Press
to highlight Language and press OK. Press
or
to highlight the language you want and press OK
to select or BACK to return to the previous menu.
3. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.
Picture
Set the picture that forms the background to your
handset’s standby screen.
1. From the standby screen, press MENU then scroll
to
Personalise and press OK. Press OK again to open the
Handset list.
2. Scroll
to Picture and press OK. Scroll
the picture you want and press VIEW.

3. Press USE to select or BACK to return to the picture list.
4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.

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Menu colour
You can select Blue, Green or Pink.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Personalise and press
OK. Press OK again to open the Handset list.
2. Scroll

to Menu Colour, then press OK.

3. Scroll
or
press Save.

to highlight the colour you want and

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 to press the
button. You can
also end a call by placing the handset back on the base.
By switching Auto Talk off you have to press the
button to answer a call and
to hang up.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Personalise and press OK.
Press OK again to open the Handset list.
2. Scroll
to Auto Talk, then press OK.
The current setting is highlighted.
3. Scroll
or
to switch between On and Off.
Press OK to confirm your selection.

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4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.
Key beep
Each time you press a button the handset beeps.
You can switch these beeps on or off.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Personalise and press
OK. Press OK again to open the Handset list.
2. Scroll

to Key Beep and press OK.

3. Scroll

to select On or Off and press OK.

4. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.
PABX access code
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Personalise and press
OK. Press OK again to open the Handset list.
2. Scroll

to PABX Access Code.

3. Display shows Set Code. Press OK.
4. Enter in your PABX access code, e.g.
SAVE.
5. Scroll

WXYZ

and press

to On and press OK.

6. Press and hold BACK to return to standby.

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Call groups
Create a call group by combining a list of entries stored
in the phonebook. For example, Friends, Family and Work.
You can then set a ringtone and picture for each group to
help you identify the type of call.
You can create up to 4 call groups.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Personalise and press
OK. Press
to highlight Call Groups then press OK.
2. Scroll
or
to highlight the Call Group you want,
Friends, Family, Work, Other and press OK.
3. Scroll
or
to highlight the option you want from the
list and press OK.

View Entries – see who’s in your call group.
Scroll

Add Entries – add a name from the phonebook to
your Group. Scroll
press ADD.

to select an entry then

Remove Entries – remove names from your Group.
Scroll

to select an entry then press REMOVE.

Ringtone – select a ringtone for the group. Scroll
to hear the options then press OK.

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Picture – select a picture for the group. Scroll
or
through the list. Press VIEW to see the picture and press
USE to select the picture.
Edit Group Name – set a new name for the Group.
Press CLEAR to delete the current name and enter the
new name. Press SAVE.

Clear Group – delete the group. Press YES to confirm or
NO to cancel. All entries will be deleted from the group
but not the phonebook.
Handset default settings
Handset ringer volume

Handset name

Equinox

Earpiece volume

Ringer melody
(external and internal)

Display colours

Blue

Auto Talk

Call groups

Family
Friends
Work
Other

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Base settings
What’s your fancy?
Ringtone
Choose from 5 standard ringer melodies.
1. Press MENU then scroll
press OK.

to Base Settings and

or
to select
2. Press OK select Base Ringtone. Scroll
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 Off.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Base Settings and press
OK. Press
to highlight Base Volume then press OK.
2. Scroll
to increase volume or
then OK to confirm.

to decrease volume

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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.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Base Settings and
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.
Or
2. Scroll
to Select Handset and press OK. Scroll
to the handset you want to ring first. Press OK.

3. Scroll
or
to select the number of rings at the
handset before the other handsets start ringing. Press OK
to confirm.
Dial mode
Your BT Equinox 1200 is set to Tone dialling. You can
switch to Pulse dialling.
1. Press MENU then scroll to Base Settings and press OK.
Scroll
to Dial Mode and press OK.
2. Press
or
to confirm.

to highlight Pulse or Tone and press OK

Connecting to a
switchboard/PBX?
For Access code, Recall and Dial
mode settings see, Connecting to
a switchboard, page 78.

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Protecting your settings
When entering a PIN the digits are
shown as asterisks.
Keep track of your PIN
If you change the System PIN,
keep a record of new number by
writing in the space provided on
page 80. You need your System
PIN for registering handsets and
for some other optional settings.

System PIN
The System PIN is used for registering and deregistering
handsets and some other optional settings. The default
System PIN is 0000.
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Base Settings and press
OK. Press
to highlight System PIN then press OK.
2. Enter the current PIN (Original setting 0000) and press OK.
3. Enter the new PIN, press OK and enter it again.

If you enter the PIN incorrectly the
screen shows Incorrect Pin.

4. Press OK to confirm.
Default base settings
Base ringtone

Standard melody 1

Base ringer volume

Dial mode

Tone

System PIN

0000

Handset priority

All handsets

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Time settings

Use your phone as an alarm clock.
Set the date and time and use your BT Equinox 1200 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.
Set alarm

IMPORTANT
If you have subscribed to your
network’s Caller Display service the
date and time will be set
automatically when you receive
your first call and you will not need
to set the date and time manually,
although this is an option.

When the alarm is switched on, the
standby icon shows the
icon

1. Press MENU then scroll
to Time Settings and press
OK. Press OK to select Alarm.
2. Press OK to select On/Off. Scroll
the option you want:

to highlight

On Once – alarm goes off just once.
On Daily – alarm goes off same time each day.
Off – alarm off.
Press OK to confirm.
3. If you are setting an alarm, the screen shows
Time. Enter the time you want the alarm to go off,
e.g. 0
for 7.30am, then press OK
7
0
3
to confirm.
PQR

DEF

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Time settings

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.
to highlight Set Alarm Tone, and press OK.

2. Press

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 if off.
Set date and time
1. Press MENU then scroll
to Time Settings and press
OK. Press
to highlight Set Date & Time then press OK.
2. Enter the date,
e.g. 2
0
2
to confirm.
ABC

ABC

3. Enter the time,
e.g. 1
4
3
confirm.
GHI

DEF

ABC

for 22nd February. Press OK

for 2.30pm then press OK to

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Games

It’s time for fun.
Your BT Equinox 1200 comes with 3 games.

Rabbit Runner
Dodge the traffic to collect carrots.
1. Press MENU then scroll

to Games and press OK.

2. Press OK to select Rabbit Runner. 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 then scroll

to Games and press OK.

2. Scroll
to Hector and press OK. Press START to
display the game menu which includes instructions.
3. Press BACK or the right hand option button to exit.

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Games

Bowling
Can you achieve a perfect strike rate?
1. Press MENU then scroll

to Games and press OK.

2. Scroll
to select Bowling. Press OK to start
to display the game menu which includes instructions.
3. Press BACK or the right hand option button to exit.

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Additional handsets and bases
Expanding your system is easy.
Up to five handsets can be registered and operated from
the BT Equinox 1200.
You can make internal calls between two handsets while
third is making an external call.
Each handset can be registered on up to four bases.
If you buy new handsets to use with your BT Equinox
1200 they will have to be registered to the base before
you can use them.
Register a new BT Equinox handset
1. Press MENU, then scroll down to Registration and
press OK.
2. Register Handset is highlighted. Press OK.
3. If you have more than one base, scroll
the base. Press OK.

to select

4. Enter the base’s SYSTEM PIN (original setting 0000).
Press OK.

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.

IMPORTANT
Before registration, make sure the
handset batteries are fully charged
and that you are close to the base.

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5. At the base: press and hold
until you hear the base
beep. The handset screen will show the base ID number.
Press OK to confirm. 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.
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Register handset with an additional base
To register a GAP compatible
handset to your BT Equinox base,
please refer to the instructions
supplied with the handset you are
trying to register.
All the bases that a handset can be
linked to are indicated by an ✱.

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. Press MENU then scroll

to Registration and press OK.

2. Register Handset is highlighted. Press OK.
3. Scroll

to select the base. Press OK.

4. Enter the selected base’s SYSTEM PIN (original setting
0000). Press OK.
5. At the base: press and hold
until you hear the base
beep. The handset screen shows the base ID number,
press OK. The handset reverts to standby and
is given the first available handset number. It is now
registered to the new base and ready for use.
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Select base
You can switch your BT Equinox 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. Scroll
or
to select the base you want or Automatic
to connect to the base with the strongest signal. Press OK.
De-register a handset
Use one handset to de-register another handset from the
same base.
1. Press MENU then scroll

to Registration and press OK.

2. Scroll down to De-Register. Press OK.
3. Enter the system PIN (original setting 0000) then press
OK. The screen lists all handsets registered to the base.
4. Scroll
or
to select the handset you want to
deregister and press OK.
5. Press YES to confirm or BACK to return to the previous
screen listing the handsets.

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Help
Section

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 Equinox Helpline
0870 605 8047.
Remove the battery compartment cover and remove existing batteries. Insert new batteries
and replace the compartment cover.
NOTE: BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Equinox handset by
using any other type of batteries.

Problems

Possible cause

No display

The batteries may be dead. Recharge or replace the
batteries.
Is the handset switched off? To switch the handset on,
see page 16.

No dial tone

Check that the telephone line cord is plugged into the
phone socket.
Check that the base is connected to the mains power
and switched on.

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Problems

Possible cause

You cannot link up
with the base

Is the display flashing
? 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 67.

No ring on the handset

Check that the ringer volume is switched on, see page 52.
Check that the base is plugged into the phone socket
and that it is also connected to the mains power and
switched on.

Buzzing noise on my
radio, TV, computer
or hearing aid

Sometimes, your BT Equinox 1200 and other DECT GAP
compatible handsets can interfere with other electrical
equipment if placed too close. Try moving it at least one
metre away from such appliances.

The charging does not
appear to be working

Check that the base is plugged into the mains socket
and switched on.

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Problems

Possible cause
Check that you are using the correct power adaptor plug.
BT Equinox 1200 base – Item Code 005391
BT Equinox 1200 Twin charger – Item Code 003313
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.

SMS messages
cannot be sent and
screen displays
Unable To Send

The base station power supply or telephone line cord
might not be properly connected. Check that the base
station power supply is plugged into the mains socket
and switched on and that the telephone is plugged into
the telephone wall socket.
There might be a fault on the line.
Check your telephone line is working properly.
You might have deleted the server number in error.
Refer to page 40 for instructions on how to enter the
number.
Your SMS memory might be full.
Delete unwanted text messages, see page 35.

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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 BT.

Cannot receive text

Check service centre number is correct.
Ensure you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service and
that it is active. You can check this by noting if your phone
displays data regarding your caller’s number when you
receive an incoming call.

Handset is registered
to the SMS service
and text has been
previously sent and
received but you are
now only receiving
incoming messages
as voice text

This may be due to your handset being de-registered.
All you need to do is type Register and send it to 00000.
You will receive a confirmation message back. This
assumes that your Caller Display service is active and
working on your line.
Note: Messages sent to 00000 are not charged for.

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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.
For other telephone service providers please contact their customer services.
General sales enquiries:
BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152.
For other telephone service providers please contact their customer services.
Billing enquiries:
Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill.
Other functions and services available from the SMS service
By sending the following commands to the BT text self administration facility you can
control functions and capabilities in your SMS phone and the way messages are handled.
Press MENU. Press MENU again to select SMS. Press MENU to display New message
and press MENU. Type in the following commands (depending upon what you wish to
do) and send to 00000.
1

This will enable you to opt out from receiving voice text messages.

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Turns off the opt out option.

1
2

ABC

Turns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone.
This means all incoming text is delivered as voice text.

ABC

Turns off permanent voice text message delivery.

If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone to another fixed line phone.
3

DEF

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.
This command is inserted at the start of the message and applies only to
3
that message, e.g.
“Hello I will be home late”.
DEF

If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone and require a status report.
0

Will allow a status report to be send back to you when you have sent a
0
message to confirm delivery. Place
at the start of your text
message. Write the message and send it. You will receive a reply text back
to your phone giving the status report for that message.

BT Equinox Helpline

0870 605 8047
Call the dedicated BT Equinox Helpline:
if you are having difficulties using your BT Equinox 1200 or Twin
if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead
Lines open 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

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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 included with the product. Using an unauthorised power
supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item number
for the power supply used with the base is 005391. The item number for the power
supply used with the charger is 003313 (only applicable when you have purchased the
Equinox 1200 Twin).
Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries are
available from the BT Equinox Helpline 0870 605 8047.
Do not open the handset (except to replace the handset batteries) or the base. This could
expose you to high voltages or other risks. Contact the Helpline for all repairs.
Radio signal transmitted between the handset and base may cause interference to
hearing aids.
It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert be sought before using this
product in the vicinity of emergency/intensive care medical equipment.

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It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert
before using this product.
Your product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets,
clock/alarms and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you place your
product at least one metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of
interference.
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 the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.
Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this
may cause a static shock.
Environmental
Do not expose to direct sunlight.
The produce may heat up when the batteries are being recharged or during prolonged
periods of use. This is normal. However, we recommend that to avoid damage you do not
place the product on antique/veneered wood.
Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres, or place it
in locations preventing the free flow of air over its surface.
Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humid
conditions, such as bathrooms.

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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. We
recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord from the base for the
duration of the storm.

Guarantee
Your BT Equinox 1200 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 Equinox 1200 or any component
thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a
result of inferior workmanship of materials. Products over 28 days old from the date of
purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or repaired product.
The conditions of this guarantee are:
The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee
period.
Proof of purchase is required.
The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed.
This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair
wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or
repair other than through approved agents.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

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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 68, or contact the BT Equinox Helpline on 0870 605 8047,
9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s instructions for
replacement or repair.
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 01672 564444 or a local qualified
repairer.
Returning your phone
If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they will ask you to return the product.
Where possible, pack the product in its original packaging. Please remember to include
all parts, including the line cords, power supply units and the original batteries. (Please
note that we cannot take responsibility for goods damaged in transit.) Please obtain and
keep proof of posting from the Post Office.

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Technical 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 other telephone line.
Your BT Equinox 1200 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is
exceeded, the telephone may not ring.
With different telephone types there is not guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is
less than 4.
Only use the approved power adaptor and charger.
Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.

Connecting to a switchboard
This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to public telephone network
and compatible switchboards, which support tone dialling and timed break recall. If in
doubt please consult your service provider.

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Access code and entering a pause
If you are connecting your BT Equinox 1200 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.
A pause is entered when storing a number in the phonebook (see page 23) or PABX access
code (see page 55) by pressing and holding the
button until the display shows P.
Dialling mode
With some switchboards/PBXs you may need to switch the dial mode from Tone to Pulse,
otherwise you should not need to adjust this setting.
1. Press MENU then scroll
Mode then press OK.
2. Press

to Base Settings and press OK. Press

to highlight Dial

to highlight the setting you want. Press OK to confirm.

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Declaration of Conformance
Hereby, Suncorp Technologies declares that this BT Equinox 1200 is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Equinox 1200 is published on the website:
http://www.suncorptech.com/bt

R&TTE
This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone
network and compatible switchboards.
This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.

For your records

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Enter your BT Equinox 1200 base
PIN here:

[

]

(see page 60 for more information)
Serial number:

For guarantee purposes proof
of purchase is required so please
keep your receipt.

Enter your BT Equinox 1200 text
message security code here:

[

]

(see page 42 for more information)

BT accessories and
replacement items
For a full range of accessories and
replacement items for BT products
please call 0870 240 5522, or visit:

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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 2004.
Registered Ofﬁce: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
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