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User Guide
BT PRELUDE 20 HEADSET
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Talk/Standby time
Range
Under ideal conditions, a fully
charged battery will give up to 5
hours talktime or up to 180 hours
standby.
Once paired with a Bluetooth phone/device, your
BT Prelude 20 Headset has a range of 10 metres. If you
go outside this range, the signal between the phone and
headset will be lost.
Battery low warning
When the battery needs recharging,
you will hear a warning beep on
the headset every 40 seconds and
the indicator light will flash RED.
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Charge the headset battery for 2 / hours
Battery performance
Your headset has a rechargeable
Li-Polymer battery.
1. Plug the Charger into your BT Prelude 20 Headset.
Plug the other end into the mains power and switch on.
Running the battery right down at
least once a month will help them
it as long as possible.
The charge capacity of a
rechargeable battery will reduce
with time as it wears out, so
reducing the talk/standby time of
the headset. Eventually it will need
to be replaced. New batteries can
be obtained from
2. During charging the red charger light comes on.
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Charge for at least 2 / hours or until the red charging
light goes off.
withandwithoutwires.com or call
0870 240 5522.
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Getting started
Get to know your headset
On/Off
Switches headset
on/off.
Earphone
Microphone
Indicator light
Volume up
Increase earphone
volume during a call.
Earphone
socket
Charging socket
Volume down
Decrease earphone
volume during a call.
Clip
Lets you clip the headset
unit to a shirt or blouse.
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Indicator light status
Indicator lights
Power off
Status
Off
Standby (ready for use)
Call in progress
Battery low
Green light, flashes every 3 seconds
Green light, flashes quickly
Red light flashes
Charging
Red light on
Charging finished
Pairing
Off
Green and red lights flash alternately
Wearing your BT Prelude headset
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Pairing
Before using your BT Prelude Headset, you must ‘pair’ it to a Bluetooth phone or other
compatible device.
1. Make sure your BT Prelude headset battery is fully charged.
2. Make sure your headset is switched off.
3. Press and hold the
button until the light flashes green and red alternately (after about
6 seconds). Your headset is now in pairing mode and will remain so for 1 minute.
4. If pairing with a BT Prelude phone:
The BT Prelude phone is always in Bluetooth reception mode. The phone’s screen should
list the BT Prelude 20 Headset as TECOM BT3061.
:
20 03
09 22
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If pairing with another phone:
Follow the steps shown in your Bluetooth phone’s user guide to start Bluetooth pairing.
On the phone, confirm pairing.
5. If your phone asks for a passkey or PIN, enter 1111 (this is the default passkey for your
BT Prelude 20) and confirm.
6. When pairing is successful, your headset will go to standby and the green standby
indicator light will flash every 3 seconds.
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Using the headset
Important
Before using your headset, it must be paired with a Bluetooth phone/device.
You must also be within 10 metres of the paired Bluetooth phone/device.
Connecting with other Bluetooth devices
Once paired and switched on, your BT Prelude 20 headset will automatically link with your BT Prelude phone
when it is within range. However, with some other phones/devices you may need to establish the link each time.
A link is usually established either by:
Selecting Establish Bluetooth Connection(or similar) on your Bluetooth phone/device.
Or
Pressing the headset’s
button when it is in standby.
If the link is successful, the green indicator light will flash rapidly every 3 seconds.
Switch headset on
1. Press and hold
on the headset until the green light starts flashing quickly and the
headset beeps.
The headset is switched on and in standby mode.
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Using the headset
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Switch headset off
1. Press and hold
on the headset until the red light flashes and the headset beeps.
Make a call
1. Use your phone to dial the number as normal. When the line is open, you will hear the
call through your headset.
Answer a call
1. When the phone rings: press
on your headset to answer the call.
Adjust volume
1. During a call: press
to increase or to decrease the earpiece volume.
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Using the headset
Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you.
1. During a call:
On your BT Prelude phone press
.
Or
On the headset press and hold
or
for about
6 seconds.
2. To resume your call, press
on your BT Prelude phone or
on your headset.
End a call
1. Press the
button on your headset.
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General information
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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
Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply
will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.
Use only the approved battery supplied.
Do not open the headset or charger except to replace the battery. This could expose you
to high voltages or other risks. Contact the Helpline for all repairs.
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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General information
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 headset and charger 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.
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.
Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions.
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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 Prelude 20 Headset 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 Prelude 20 Headset or any
component thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard,
or as a result of inferior workmanship or materials. Products over 28 days old from the
date of purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or repaired product.
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General information
The conditions of this guarantee are:
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The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee
period.
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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.
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This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
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 XX.
In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s instructions for
replacement or repair.
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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 headset
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 charger and battery. (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 Prelude phone 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.
For your records
Date of purchase:
BT accessories and replacement items
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
For a full range of accessories and
replacement items for BT products please
call 0870 240 5522,
or visit:
For guarantee purposes proof
of purchase is required so please
keep your receipt.
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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.
Registered in England No. 1800000.
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