Quick Set-up and User Guide BT1500
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1. If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 48 Handset settings There are three handset tones Key beeps Battery low and Out of range You can turn these on or off the default setting is On Key beeps when turned on you will hear a beep after each button press Battery low when turned on you will hear a tone when the battery is low Out of range when turned on you will hear a tone when the handset is out of range with the base A handset name can bea maximum of 12 characters If you name your handset the handset number will still be displayed on the idle screen Turn the handset tones on or off Select Menu scroll K to HS settings and select W Press W to display Tores and select A Press Raa or to display Ringer volume and select Y Press R or WH to select the tone you want Key beers Batters lon or Gut of ranae and select w Press il or to display either Or or Gf and select 4f to confirm You will hear a confirmation tone Change the handset name Select Menu scroll to HS settings and select HW Press FJ to display Handset name and select w The current handset name is displayed Select Del to delete characters and use the keypad to enter the new name then select 4 You will hear a confirmation tone If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Turn auto answer on or off Select Menu scrol2. Only use the telephone cord supplied with this phone Can t make or receive calls Check that the mains power is correctly connected The batteries may need recharging Has there been a power cut If so place the handset back on the base for ten seconds and try again If it still doesn t work disconnect the batteries and mains power for ten minutes then reconnect and try again Handset doesn t ring The ringer volume may be switched off see page 47 Check that the mains power is correctly connected Make sure the handset is registered to the base see page 56 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Help 61 No display The batteries may be flat dead or incorrectly inserted Recharge or replace the batteries F icon flashes Make sure the handset is registered to the base see page 56 Check that the mains power is correctly connected Check that the handset is within range of the base If the batteries are low place the handset on the base charger to recharge icon not scrolling Try cleaning the charging contacts see page 65 Check that the mains power is correctly connected You hear the busy tone when you press Make sure the handset is in range of the base Another handset registered to your BT1500 base may be on the line Answer machine doesn t record any messages The memory may be full Play and delete old messages see page 32 and 40 Answer machine messages have
3. UK s best selling phone brandt Quick Set up and User Guide BT1500 Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine Important please read first e Only use the line cord power supply item code 066773 and the rechargeable batteries supplied with your phone e Make sure that the power supply is connected to a known working socket e Connect your phone to the power supply and allow the batteries to charge for 24 hours before connecting the line cord to your telephone socket e To make sure you get the best range and reception from your handset avoid interference by placing the base unit away from large metal objects such as fridge freezers and microwave ovens or electronic products such as computers and TVs Answer machine handy hint Make sure that the telephone is set to Answer and record and that the number of rings on the ring delay is set to answer before any voicemail service i e BT Answer 1571 or similar The default setting is five rings If you want to change this please see page 38 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Check box contents 3 O Ji 2 x AAA 500mAh Handset g rechargeable batteries Mains power adaptor already in handset item code 066773 Contents for each additional handset multipacks only a O ji aa 2 x AAA 500mAh Handset Charger Mains power adaptor rechargeable batteries item code 066773 already in hands
4. 34 Answer machine When the answer machine is switched On the red light onthe button will light up and the ESB icon will be displayed on the handset screen Answer amp Record The pre recorded Answer amp Record outgoing message that allows your caller to leave a message is Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment so please leave your message after the tone Answer Only The pre record Answer Only outgoing message where callers hear an announcement but can t leave a message is Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment and you cannot leave a message so please call later When recording your Answer Only message remember to let your caller know that they won t be able to leave a message Using the answer machine from the handset Switch the answer machine on or off Select Menu Answer rhone is displayed select 4 Scroll until Ariswer ontott is displayed and select Y Press R amp S or to display Gr or Off then select 4 to save The chosen setting will have a next to it Outgoing messages The outgoing message is the message a caller first hears when the answer machine picks up their call There are two pre recorded outgoing messages to choose from one that allows callers to leave a message Answer amp Record and one that simply answers the call Answer Only or you can record your own You have the choice of either a male or female voice for these mes
5. e There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm We recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord during an electrical storm General information Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimize the impact on the environment treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill Product disposal instructions for residential users When you have no further use for this phone please remove any batteries and dispose of them and the product as per your local authority s recycling processes For more information please contact your local authority or the retailer where the product was purchased Product disposal instructions for business users Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract and ensure that this product is not mixed with other commercial waste for disposal If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 65 66 General information Guarantee Your BT1500 is guaranteed for 12 months from the dat
6. hear music When the other handset answers press to transfer the call If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Make a conference call Using your handset you can hold a conference call with an external caller and other internal handsets registered to the base Or you can hold an internal conference call between all the handsets registered to the base During an external call select Menu by pressing the Left option button then scroll down until Intercom is displayed and select w All handset numbers registered will be displayed Enter the handset number you want to join the conference call or press to call all handsets The other handset s will ring and display your handset number Your external caller will be put on hold and hear music The other handset s should answer by pressing R Press and hold J for 2 seconds the display will show Conf rence Your external caller and internal handset s will all be connected to the conference call Any caller can leave the conference by pressing 8 Using additional handsets 59 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Help Phone doesn t work Have you activated the batteries correctly See page 5 Check that the mains power is correctly connected No dial tone Is the telephone cord plugged into the base and phone wall socket Check that the mains power is correctly connected
7. mode you want Ans amp Record or Answer onla and select AH Press R or to display Record msa and select w Follow the voice prompt in the handset earpiece to record your message and select w when you ve finished Your message will be played back to you Play the current outgoing message Select Menu Answer rhone is displayed select w Scroll E until Ans settings is displayed and select Y Scroll until Gutsoirs mss is displayed and select Y Press K or to display the outgoing message mode you want Ans amp Record or Answer onla and select AH If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Answer machine 37 Plas message is displayed select A to listen to the current outgoing message set through the handset earpiece Reinstate the pre recorded outgoing message Select Menu Arisuer rhone is displayed select 4 This will delete the outgoing Scroll until Ars settings is displayed and message yourecorded select AH Scroll E until Gutsoirs mss is displayed and select AH Press K or to display the outgoing message mode you want s amp Record or Answer only and select w Flay message is displayed select w When the outgoing message starts to play select Del The outgoing message you recorded will be deleted and the pre recorded message will be reinstated If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 38 An
8. by pressing the Left option button Add is displayed select 4 Hame is displayed Enter the name see note opposite for help and select 4 Humber is displayed Enter the phone number and select w to save You will hear the confirmation tone Character map a def3e ghi4iiii jkIi5 mno66606 or e d pqars7 B B tuv8iiudda wxyz9 space O0 OLWOLOINID W BPIWIN e Changes text entry mode upper lower sentence case If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp View dial a contact From the home screen press ga The first entry will be displayed Press or R to scroll through and view the entries To dial an entry press R when the entry is displayed To view the number for an entry select W when the entry is displayed Edit a contact entry From the home screen press MEA The first entry will be displayed Press WS or EGS to scroll to the entry you want to edit and select w Press to display Edit and select YW Edit the name by selecting Del to delete characters and use the keypad to enter new ones then select 4 Edit the number using Del to delete characters and use the keypad to enter new ones then select a to save Contacts 25 To enter a pause ina contact number When storing a number press and hold in the place where you want the
9. instructions that came with the handset first and then continue with the base part of the registration procedure as shown in point 3 on page 56 Please note that registering other types of handset will only provide limited compatibility i e you may only be able to make and receive calls on the additional handset If two handsets are engaged on an internal call and an external incoming call is received beeps will be emitted in the earpiece of both handsets and the incoming call details will be shown on the handset display The internal call has to be ended before the external call can be answered If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 58 Using additional handsets If you only have one other handset registered to the base the other handset will be called automatically If the other handset is unavailable your handset will display Handset not available and you will be returned to the external caller Transfer a call You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to the base During an external call select Menu by pressing the Left option button then scroll until Intercom is displayed and select 4 All handset numbers registered will be displayed Enter the handset number you want to transfer the call to or press to call all handsets The other handset s will ring and display your handset number Your external caller will be put on hold and
10. intensive care medical equipment 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 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp e Never dispose of batteries in a fire There is a serious risk of explosion and or the release of highly toxic chemicals Cleaning e Clean the handset and base or 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 e Do not expose to direct sunlight e The handset may become warm when the batteries are being charged 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 e Donotstand your product on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres or place it in locations preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces e Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humid conditions such as bathrooms e Do not expose your product to fire explosive or other hazardous conditions
11. the wrong date and time Have you set the date and time See page 44 45 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 62 Help Can t access your messages from another phone Have you changed the remote access security PIN See page 41 Always keep a note of the new PIN ina safe place Has Remote access been turned off To turn Remote access on see page 41 No Caller Display number name displayed Have you subscribed to a Caller Display service from your network provider See page 28 The caller may have withheld their number An exact name number match was not found in your contacts Check that you ve stored the full STD dialling code Can t register a handset to a base You can register up to five handsets to your BT1500 base and you can register your BT1500 handset to up to four bases Check that you ve not exceeded the limits Check that you ve entered the correct system PIN default PIN 0000 Check that you re at least one metre away from other electrical equipment to avoid interference when registering If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Help 63 Base unit does not ring but the lights are on e Have you connected the telephone line cord correctly e ls the base ringer set to off See page 50 e You may have a faulty line or socket Try using another socket or line If you are a BT customer then please call 0800 800 151 or your netw
12. to confirm BT Services 55 You can also scroll down to display either isn or Edit to view and edit stored service numbers If you accidentally delete all the service numbers you can restore them by resetting the phone see page 52 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp ea Using additional handsets If there are already five handsets registered to the base the registration will fail You must de register another handset before you can register the new one see Delete a handset on page 51 for instructions The default 4 digit system PIN is 0000 If you enter a digit incorrectly select Del to delete it You have 2 minutes to complete the registration process If registration isn t successful the first time please try again incase the base registration period ran out of time You can register up to five GAP compliant handsets to your BT1500 base to extend your phone system without needing to install telephone extension sockets for each new phone If you ve bought a BT1500 multiple pack all additional handsets come pre registered to the base However if you purchase an additional handset separately you must register it to your BT1500 base as shown on Page 6 before it can be used If a handset becomes un registered it will need to be registered to the base again Register an additional handset a alls P Select Menu scroll BA or J to Resistrat
13. 00 can digitally record up to 20 minutes of messages You can operate your answer machine from the handset the base or remotely from any other Touchtone telephone see page 41 Using the answer machine from the base Switch the answer machine on or off Press H to toggle between On and Off The setting is announced Message playback using the base Press GBM If you have messages they will be played new unplayed messages first followed by old played messages During playback Press E to stop playback The base will return to idle Press to delete the message being played Press to skip forward to the start of the next message If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Answer machine 33 Press to skip back to the start of the current message Press twice to skip back to the start of the previous message Press to increase or decrease the playback volume level At the end of playback the base will return to idle mode and messages will be renumbered to take into account any deleted messages Memory full If the answer machine memory becomes full when a caller is leaving a message your caller will hear Memory full thank you for calling The answer machine will automatically switch to Answer only mode You must delete messages to allow for new messages to be recorded see page 32 and 40 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp
14. D EB then select s You will hear a confirmation tone Set an alarm or turn on or off If you turn the snooze function wanes F on when the alarm sounds and If you didn t set the time and date when you first you pressany butfoniostop set up your phone then you will need to do so it the alarm will turn off for 10 before you can set an alarm see page 44 45 minutes and then sound again after 10 minutes for 7 30am press CB GB EB CB and select v You now have the option to turn the Snooze function on or off press or Bio display Gr or Off and select v The Q will be displayed on the idle screen to indicate that the alarm has been set If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 46 Handset settings Stopping the alarm when it goes off When the alarm goes off it will sound at the handset volume level set If the handset ringer has been set to Off the alarm will still sound at level 3 The Q icon and Alara On will flash on the display To stop the alarm press any button on the handset even if the keypad lock has been turned on If snooze has been turned on and you press any button to stop the alarm snooze will be activated for 10 minutes it will sound again at the end of the snooze period To stop the alarm and the snooze function press and hold If an alarm goes off during a call the 4 icon and Alarm On will flash on the display and you will hear a beep in the earp
15. andset settings The default time format is 24 hour AUNE AUNE Set the time format Select Menu scroll K to HS settings and select W Dote and tine is displayed select W Time format is displayed select 4 Press Raa or to display either 12 hour or 24 hour and select M to confirm You will hear a confirmation tone Set the time Select Menu scroll to HS settings and select w Dote and time is displayed select 4 Press to display Set tine and select v The current time set is displayed and the cursor will blink at the first digit Enter the time in 24 hour format 2 digits for the hour and 2 for the minute e g for 10 54pm press AB CB GD GD then select MW You will hear a confirmation tone If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp AUNE AUNE Select Menu scroll RS to HS settings and select v Press W to display Alarin and select 4 or Wto display either Gri or Off and select w Ifyou select Gr enter the time in 24 hour format e g Handset settings 45 Set the date Select Menu scroll RS to HS settings and select w Dote and time is displayed select 4 Press W to display Set date and select w The current date set is displayed and the cursor will blink at the first digit Enter the date in dd mm yy format 2 digits for the day 2 for the month and 2 for the year e g for 5th January 2013 press 3 GB CD CD G
16. 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 2012 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 Printed in China Designed by The Art amp Design Partnership Available in other formats including braille large print or audio CD If you would like a copy please call 0800 218 2182 t UK s No 1 Phone Brand based on sales Source GFK RT UK Landline Phone sales Volume and Value Sales Jan 2000 Aug 2012 Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free Mobile and international call costs may vary BT1500 08 12 Issue 1 BT
17. ble to use some of these services You might have to pay a fee For more details on BT s Calling Features go to bt com callingfeatures refer to the user guide supplied when you subscribed to the services of your choice or call BT free on 0800 800 150 If you re not connected to the BT network some of these features may not be available Call diversion services might allow other divert options Please contact your telephone network provider for details If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 54 BT Services Call Diversion will divert incoming calls to another number of your choice If you always divert your calls to the same number you can change the service number for convenience Follow steps 1 and 2 opposite and select oA Scroll to Edit select 7 twice and after the existing number enter the number you usually divert to followed by do not delete any of the digits that are already there Select oA to confirm Then when you call Divert on your divert will be set up without having to enter any additional digits Call Waiting lets you know if another person is trying to call you while you re on another call If a second caller rings you will hear a beep in the handset earpiece If you ve subscribed to Caller Display the display will show the caller s details as well Call Divert on Select Menu scroll K to BT services and select Y Press to
18. caller s name is displayed make sure you ve stored the full telephone number in your contacts list including the dialling code There are some incoming calls where a number is not displayed and a network message is recorded instead Unavailable number is unavailable Withheld number has been withheld International international number Urerator call from the operator Fasehone call froma payphone Riraback a ringback call Caller Display If you ve subscribed to a Caller Display service you ll be able to see your caller s number on your handset display provided it s not withheld before you answer a call If your caller s name is stored in your contacts list and it matches the number calling you ll see the caller s name and number on the display If you haven t subscribed to a Caller Display service Incomina call will be displayed when you receive a call Calls list The Calls list holds up to 50 numbers The date and time of the call is also stored if available Both answered and unanswered calls are stored Calls are listed in chronological order with the most recently received call at the top of the list When the list is full and a new call is received the oldest entry will be deleted automatically The Calls list can hold numbers up to 24 digits and names up to 14 characters If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Caller Display and the Ca
19. d and the total amount of contacts that can be stored e g 22 50 used If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Speed dial You can allocate a phone number to each of the Speed dial buttons 9 to GB Button OD is pre programmed with 1571 but you can replace it with an entry of your choice Once a Speed dial entry has been stored you can simply press and hold the Speed dial button to automatically dial the number stored under it To delete or edit a Speed dial entry simply follow the instructions to store a new number and this will overwrite the old entry Save or edit a Speed dial entry 1 From the home screen enter the phone number you want to store 2 Press and hold the Speed dial button 49 to you want to store the number under You will hear a confirmation tone once the number has been successfully stored 3 To change any of the numbers that you have stored just repeat 1 and 2 above Dial a Speed dial entry 1 Press and hold the Speed dial button to under which the entry you want to dial is stored The number will be dialled automatically If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Caller Display and the Calls list You ll need to subscribe to your network provider s Caller Display service for this feature to work You might have to pay a fee For more information on BT Calling Features call BT free on 0800 800 150 To make sure the
20. de 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 recommended repair agent Discount Communications on 0800 980 8999 or a local qualified repairer Returning your phone If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they will issue a Fault Reference Authorisation number and ask you to return the product to your original place of purchase 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 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Technical information How many telephones can I 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 one telephone line Your BT1500 has a REN of 1 A total REN of 4 is allowed If the total REN of 4 is exceeded the telephones may not ring With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing even when the REN is less than 4 Any additional handsets and chargers that you register have a REN of 0 Connecting to a switchboard Switchboard compatibility This telephone may be connected to most types of switchboard however in the event of any difficulties consu
21. display Divert or and press to call the service and then enter the number you want to divert calls to Call Divert off check Select Menu scroll RS to ET services and select Y 2 Press FJ to display either Divert off or Divert check and press J to call the service Follow the spoken instructions or listen for confirmation status of your instructions Call Waiting on off check Select Menu scroll to ET services and select AH 2 Press Fi to display either Call wait on Call wait off or Call wait chk and press R to call the service Follow the spoken instructions or listen for confirmation status of your instructions If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp mm BR WwWN Store a new service number Select Menu scroll RS to ET services and select w Press W to display Emets and select 4 Adel is displayed select A Enter the name you want and select 4 Enter the number you want and select 4 The number is saved Dial a service number Select Menu scroll RS to ET services and select HW Scroll to display the entry you want to dial and press J Delete a service number or all service numbers Select Menu scroll RS to ET services and select w Scroll J to display the entry you want to delete or any entry if you want to delete all entries and select v Press to display either Delete or Delete All and select MW If prompted select W again
22. e 22 Keypad lock cccscccsssecsseecsseeeseeee 22 Turn the handset ringer on or off 23 Find handset Paging scsceee 23 Contacts Store a contact name and number 24 Character Map scssssscsseessesseeees 24 View dial a contact seeeceeeeeeees 25 Edit a contact entry scesesseeeees 25 Delete a contact ENntry sseeceeees 26 Delete all contacts csccssceeseeeees 26 View the contact memory status 26 Speed dial Save a speed dial entry eeeeee 27 Dial a speed dial entry ceccceee 27 Caller Display and the Calls list Caller Display ccssccsccssessesseeees 28 CANIS E E AA 28 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Missed call notification s000008 29 View dial an entry in the calls list 29 View the call details cccsceeeees 29 Save a Calls list entry to your contacts30 Delete an entry in the Calls list 30 Delete the entire Calls list 0 31 Answer machine Using the answer machine from the base ccscsssesseeseceseeeeees 32 Switch the answer machine on or off 32 Message playback using the base 32 Memory full cscessesssessecsseeseees 33 Using the answer machine from the handset s s scssescsssvedesvesesveceavess 34 Switch the answer machine on or off 34 Outgoing MeSSAGES eeeeeeeeceeee 34 Set the answer mode Ans
23. e 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 BT1500 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 Guarantee conditions e The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee period e Proof of purchase is provided e The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed e This guarantee doesn t 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 e This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights Within the 12 month guarantee period Prior to returning your product please read the Help section beginning on page 60 or contact the BT1500 Helpline on 0800 218 2182 Additional answers to frequently asked questions are available from bt com producthelp In the unlikely event of a defect occurring the helpdesk will issue a Fault Reference Authorisation FRA number and instructions for replacement or repair Please note you will need the FRA number before returning the product This does not affect your statutory rights Outsi
24. e of the base station If you move out of range when you re on a call you ll lose your connection The handset will automatically re connect to the base when you move back within range 1 a Using the phone Switch the handset on or off Press and hold until the handset switches On Off Make an external call Press amp When you hear the dial tone enter the number Preparatory dialling Enter the number first If you make a mistake select Del by pressing the Right option button to delete the last digit Press J to dial End a call Press Receive a call When you receive a call the phone rings the amp icon will flash and Incoming call will be displayed The In use light on the base will also flash If you ve subscribed to a caller display service the display shows the caller s number if it s available and also the caller s name if it matches an entry stored in your contacts list Press to accept the call If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Call Waiting instructions If you ve got a call waiting service and it is switched on your phone will alert you to a second incoming call if you re already engaged on an external call To switch your call waiting service on or off see page 54 You ll hear the call waiting tone and if you also have caller display the display will show the number of the caller and the name if it
25. ed into the mains power socket all the time If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Charge 1 Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from the back of the handset 2 Place the handset on the base to charge 3 After 24 hours plug the phone line cord into the phone wall socket IMPORTANT We recommend that you charge the handset batteries for 24 hours before first use Quick set up guide Talk Standby time Under ideal conditions the handset batteries should give up to 12 hours talk time or 120 hours standby on a single charge This doesn t mean you can unplug the base or leave the handset for this length of time without charge Please note that new Ni MH rechargeable batteries don t reach full capacity until they ve been in normal use for several days Battery low warning The icon will flash and you will hear a warning beep every minute to indicate that you need to recharge your handset before you can use it If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 5 Quick set up guide Battery performance To keep the batteries in the best condition leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time After charging your handset for the first time subsequent charging time for the batteries is approximately 6 8 hours The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will go down over time which wil
26. ed to use an ADSL microfilter For other types of broadband please check with your provider if a microfilter is required If you cannot find the answer to your problem in this user guide then please call our free Helpline on 0800 218 2182 Our dedicated advisors are more likely to be able to help you than the retailer where you made your purchase If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 7 In this guide Getting to know your phone Handset DUttONS scescceseesseeeeees 12 Handset display and icons 14 BOSC iscsszcehdavenstecesiesscaasectesestaxess estes 15 Finding your way around your phone16 Menu MAP cscsiscessccesscevessveeecvsdecoseese 17 Using the phone Switch the handset on or off 18 Make an external call csccceeee 18 Preparatory dialling cscsseeeees 18 End a Call ccssccssscessceesseesseeeceees 18 Receive a Call cssccssessecesesseeseees 18 Call Waiting cessecseceseesseeseeseeees 19 Incoming speech volume s 000 19 MUtC cccccccssssstecsececessssrseeceeseeees 20 Redial eee es 20 View or dial a number in the fedial list zeucax sisvsedsaveccsecsestecesess dents 20 Copy a redial number to YOUP CONTACTS cscscssnscvssccvesscvsarceseess 21 Delete a number in the redial list 21 Delete the entire redial list 22 Voicemail BT 1571 ce eeeeeeeeee
27. es You can only record memos using the handset Memo messages are played back in exactly the same way as normal answer machine messages see page 32 and 40 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 40 Answer machine When you receive new messages you will be notified by a message on the handset display the icon on the display will flash and the green light on the button on the base will flash If there are no messages new or old when you press GED you will hear You have no messages Each message is played back with the date and time it was received announced Message playback using the handset Select Menu Answer rhone is displayed select w Plas message is displayed select w to start message playback New unplayed messages are played first oldest to most recent and then old played messages oldest to most recent During playback you have the following options or WH to adjust the playback volume PD to stop playback CD once to repeat the current message playing from the beginning GD twice to skip back to the previous message GB to skip forward to the next message to delete the current message playing Delete all old played messages Select Menu Arisuer Phone is displayed select 4 Scroll until Del old ws3 s is displayed and select Y Del old msa s Conrm is displayed select s to confirm If you need some help cal
28. es priority tne Dase wi mug and display Pasins If the handset ringer is switched To stop the ringing press onthe base again or off on a handset it will be press any button on any handset This will stop all temporarily switched back on so handsets ringing the handset can be found Paging calls can t be answered by a handset If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp ma Contacts If you try and store a contact when the contact list is full you will hear an error tone and Contact list full will be displayed You will need to delete an entry before another can be stored Entering names Use the keypad letters to enter names e g to store Tom Press once to enter T Press GB three times to enter o Press GB once to enter m Writing tips To delete the last digit character entered select Del by pressing the Right option button If the next letter is on the same button that you have just pressed wait until the cursor moves to the right before trying to enter it Press to switch between text entry modes sentence case Abc upper case ABC lower case abc or numeric 123 Press to insert a space You can store up to 50 names and numbers in your list of contacts Names can be up to 14 characters and numbers up to 24 digits Store a contact name and number From the home screen press d a The first entry or List empta will be displayed Select Heru
29. essage playing ed g In idle press and hold ie sup Play gt skom stove to delete all lt Find Volume old messages BT ES A Answer on off Find Play Volume Volume Turn answer Press to page Green light on the button Adjust speaker volume machine on off locate a handset also flashes when there are during playback Red light on the button used for registering new new messages is on when the answer handsets to the base Press to play messages machine is on If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 16 Getting to know your phone Finding your way around your phone Your BT1500 has an easy to use menu system Each menu has a list of options which you can see on the menu map on the next page When the handset is switched on and at the home screen Select the Menu option by pressing the Left option button to open the main menu Use the or fj button to scroll through the available options When the menu you want is displayed select by pressing the Left option button or the Back option by pressing the Right option button to return to the previous screen To exit a menu and return to the home screen press Bg If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds the handset returns to the home screen automatically Right option button Press to select the option displayed on the screen above the button Ha
30. et IMPORTANT Only use the mains power adaptors cables and rechargeable batteries supplied in this box or this product might not work Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT1500 if you use any other type of batteries If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Quick set up guide Where to put your phone Plug in e Place the base within 3 metres of a mains power gadtatand 2D ananesats 1 Plug the mains power 2 Plug the other end phone socket so the cables adaptor item code of the power adaptor will reach 066773 into the into the wall power e Make sure it s at least a base with the cable socket and switch on metre away from other li dinth electrical appliances to clipped In the grooves avoid interference provided e Don t place the phone or base in a bathroom or other humid area e The product works by sending radio signals between the handset and base The strength of the signal depends on where you position the base Putting it as high as possible can help give you the best signal IMPORTANT e Don t connect the phone line to a phone socket until the handset is fully charged The phone line cord is already fitted but don t plug the other end into the wall socket yet a x e The base station should be plugg
31. ge 24 When you press SA to confirm a selection you will hear a confirmation tone If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 22 Using the phone With the keypad locked you can still call the emergency services on 999 and 112 and you can still answer incoming calls and operate the in call features as normal When the call is ended the comes on again Delete the entire redial list Press M to open the redial list With any number in the redial list displayed select Menu Press J to display Delete All and select M4 Delete all is displayed select w to confirm deletion of the entire list List emet is shown Voicemail BT 1571 If you have subscribed to BT Answer 1571 you can press and hold to listen to your messages Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that it can t be used accidentally while you re carrying it around To lock the keypad Press and hold until the is displayed To unlock press and hold again If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Using the phone 23 Turn the handset ringer on or off Press and hold J to turn the handset ringer on or off The dx icon will be displayed when the ringer is off Find handset Paging You can ring a handset to help find it If you get an incoming call f while you re paging a handset ee o a handsets registered to the incormina caltak
32. he handset name 0 48 Turn auto answer on or Off 0065 49 Select a base ooo cesseesecesseeseesteeseeees 49 Base settings Set the base ringtone ssssceeceee 50 Set the base ringer volume 065 50 Delete a handset cssccssesseeeees 51 Change the system PIN cceecceees 51 Reset your BT1500 ee eeeeeeeeeeeeee 52 BT Services Pre stored numbers in the BT Services M NU cssessceceeeeseseee 53 Call the BT1500 Helpline 53 Call BT 118 500 Directory Enquiries 53 Call Divert ON cccsssccscsssecessreeeees 54 Call Divert off check ccecesseeeeees 54 Call Waiting on off check 00 54 Store a new service number 55 Dial a service NUMDET escceeeeee 55 Delete a service number or all service NUMDETS sceesseeescseesseeees 55 Using additional handsets Register an additional handset 56 Make an internal call between handsets cssccesseceeees 57 Transfer a Call ccscecsscecsseecsseecssees 58 Make a conference Call c cc0000 59 Help 60 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp General information Safety information ccsscesseees 64 CIES G assectesscasntedccasceticecacsesteeccenes 65 Environmental ccscssscssecsseeseees 65 Product disposal instructions 65 Guarantee sssssssissssissssrssrsrssisissrsss
33. herefore saving you the cost of a call See Set the answer delay section on page 38 If you do not choose to switch your answer machine On it will switch off when the call is ended Hew PIH is displayed enter your new 4 digit PIN and select M Cariirm is displayed enter your new PIN again and select 4 If you forget to turn on your answer machine before leaving home Call your number from another phone and let it ring After 20 rings the machine will turn on and answer your call Press amp and enter your 4 digit security PIN when prompted Press to turn the answer machine On Check for messages Call your number from another phone When you hear your outgoing message press Gand enter your 4 digit security PIN when prompted The machine will announce To hear main menu press 1 Press to listen to the menu options or press to play all messages If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Remote access menu When you ve accessed your answer machine you can operate it using the keypad buttons on the phone you are using B To hear the remote access menu To play all messages To skip back to previous message To delete current message To skip forward to next message To turn the answer machine on To turn the answer machine off Answer machine If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 43 ma H
34. iece The alarm will not sound during ringing or paging The alarm is set for a single event only so once the alarm has been stopped the alarm time will need to be set again if required If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Set the handset ringtone for external or internal calls Select Menu scroll ES to HE settings and select Y Press to display Rirrser and select w Press KS or W to display either External rina or Internal rina and select w The current ringtone will be played Press R amp S or W to hear the different ringtones and select M to save your choice You will hear a confirmation tone Set the handset ringer volume Select Menu scroll E to HS settinas and select Y Press to display Rinser and select w Press K or to display Finser volume and select s The current ringtone will be played at the current volume setting Press K or 4 to display and hear the different volume levels or Off and select s to save your choice You will hear a confirmation tone Handset settings 47 Choose from 5 handset ringtones The default external ringtone is Melody 1 and the internal ringtone is Melody 2 There are 5 handset ringer volume levels plus Volume Off The default setting is volume level 5 If you turn the ringer off the dx icon will be displayed on the standby screen As a quick way to turn the handset ringer off press and hold Q
35. ion and select AH a alls Scroll B or B to select the base you want and select Y Enter PIH is displayed Enter the 4 digit system PIN and select w The handset will display Please wait 4 Press and hold the button on the base for approximately 5 seconds until you hear a long beep and the green In use light begins to flash Once registration is successful the handset will display Handset x with x being the assigned next available handset number If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Make an internal call between handsets If you have more than one handset registered to the base you can make internal calls between two handsets From the home screen select Intercon by pressing the Right option button If you only have one other handset registered to the base the other handset will be called automatically If you have more than one handset registered all handset numbers will be displayed Enter the handset number you want to call or to call all handsets press GQ The other handset s will ring and display your handset number so they know who is calling When a handset answers hold your conversation as normal 3 Press to end the call Using additional handsets 57 Registering another make of handset to your BT1500 base If you want to register another make of handset i e nota BT1500 handset to your BT1500 base you will need to follow the Registration
36. l reduce the talk and standby time Eventually they ll need replacing For details on how to get replacement batteries call the helpline on 0800 218 2182 Set up your additional handsets multipacks only 1 For additional handsets and chargers plug the mains power adaptor into the back of the charger and plug the other end into the mains wall socket and switch on the power 2 Activate the batteries as explained on page 5 3 Place the handset on the charger to charge for 24 hours If you ever need to remove the batteries simply slide open the battery compartment cover and ease out the batteries If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp J Go Your BT1500 is now ready for you to use For help setting the date and time go to page 44 45 For instructions on making a call go to page 18 For help personalising your phone s settings go to page 44 For instructions on using the answer machine go to page 32 Or you may find the answer in the Help section on page 60 or see our online frequently asked questions at bt com producthelp Alternatively call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182 Quick set up guide Using your BT1500 on a broadband line If so you need to fit an ADSL microfilter between the phone line cord and the phone socket You can get BT ADSL microfilters from bt com shop If you use BT Infinity you will not ne
37. l RS to HE settinas and select Y Press to display Auta answer and select w Press R or W to display either Gr or ff and select 4f to confirm You will hear a confirmation tone Select a base Select Menu scroll RS to HE settings and select Y 2 Press W to display Select base and select YW The current base in use will have a next to it Press K or 8 to display the base you want and select M to confirm Handset settings 49 If auto answer is set to On you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base If it s set to Off you ll need to lift the handset off the base and then press p The default setting is Auto answer On If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp my Base settings Choose from 5 base ringtones The default base ringtone is 1 Melody 1 2 3 1 There are 5 base ringer 2 volume levels plus Volume Off The default setting is volume level 5 Set the base ringtone Select Menu scroll K to BS settings and select W Base ringer is displayed select 4 The current ringtone will be played Press K or to hear the different ringtones and select x to save your choice You will hear a confirmation tone Set the base ringer volume Select Menu scroll ES to ES settings and select YW Press J to display Fina volume and select A The current ringtone will be played at the current volume setting Press M or to di
38. l us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Answer machine 41 Remote access With remote access you can operate your answer machine from any Touchtone phone by calling your phone and entering a 4 digit security PIN even if you forget to turn on your answer machine before you go out Turn remote access on or off Select Menu Answer Phone is displayed select w The default setting is remote Calls ae 3 ats access Off Scroll until Ans settings is displayed and select AH select w Press R or BM to display Or or OF and select w Change the remote access security PIN Select Menu AnsHer Phone is displayed select 4 Scroll E until Ans settings is displayed and select v Scroll until Chanae PIN is displayed and select the default PIN setting is 0000 Old FIH is displayed enter the current PIN and select w If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 42 Answer machine If you enter the incorrect security PIN you will hear Incorrect security code Please enter your security code You have 2 chances to enter the correct code before your answer machine hangs up Time saver feature If you have set the answer delay to Time saver your answer machine will answer after 2 rings if you have new messages If you do not have new messages it will answer after 6 rings This enables you to hang up if you hear more than 2 rings before you are connected t
39. lls list 29 Missed call notification A the Calls list is open press f P A M to scroll from the newest When incoming calls have been missed the number Cito the oldest or press iK of new calls will be shown e g 2 nen calls The to scroll from the oldest call to notifications can be cleared by viewing all of the the newest handsets registered to the base The amp will still be presented for missed calls in the calls list so that you can differentiate between calls in the calls list View dial an entry in the Calls list Press button to display Calls list The most recent entry is at the top of the list If there are no entries List emt will be displayed Press or K to scroll through and view the list When the entry you want is displayed press E View the call details Press button to display Calls list Press WS or E to scroll through to the entry you want and select Meru Details is displayed select w Details of the date and time of the call will be displayed Press G9 to see more details about the call If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 30 Caller Display and the Calls list Save a Calls list entry to your contacts 1 Press button to display Calls list 2 Press WS or E to scroll through to the entry you want and select Menu 3 Press to display Store number and select w 4 Hame is displayed Enter a name and select w 5 The number is displa
40. lt your switchboard Service Provider Recall R Recall is used when connected to certain switchboards PBXs and some BT Calling Features or those services available via your network provider The BT1500 supports time break recall but not earth loop recall General information 67 R amp 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 Declaration of Conformance Hereby Vtech declares that this BT1500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC If you would like a copy of the Declaration of Conformance please visit bt com producthelp For your records Date of purchase Place of purchase For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt Enter your base system PIN here Enter your remote access security PIN here If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp For a Better Future We re always looking to make our products last longer and use less power so we don t have such a big impact on the environment To find out about what we are doing visit bt com betterfuture Offices worldwide The services described in this publication are subject to
41. matches an entry in your contacts Press EM or select Suitch by pressing the Left option button to answer the new call and your first caller is put on hold Press EM or select Suitch to toggle between the two callers 4 Press EJ to hang up the current call If you hang up a current call your phone will ring back to reconnect you to your original call if that caller is still connected Incoming speech volume During a call you can adjust the handset incoming speech volume There are five levels The default setting is Level 3 Using the phone 19 Auto answer If auto answer is set to On you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base If auto answer is set to Off you ll need to lift the handset off the base and press ico If you wish to turn the handset ringer off when the phone is ringing select Mute by pressing the right option button The display will show Ringer mute If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 20 Using the phone Numbers in the redial list are arranged in date time order with the most recent at the top of the list If a redial number is stored in your Contacts the name will be displayed instead of the number The gt icon is displayed when the number is too long to be shown fully Press EB to scroll through the rest of the number A Calls 1 During a call press KA or to increase or decrease the volume The first pre
42. ndset 1 3 22PM 03N Left option button Press to select the Navigation buttons option displayed on the oN Scroll up or down through screen above the button the menu options If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Answer phone Call list Contacts BS settings Menu map Play message HS settings Delete all old messages Memo Answer on off Ans settings Details Store number Delete BT services Delete all Add View Edit Delete Delete all Capacity Base ringer Ri MINO mE Registration Enter PIN Delete handset Change PIN Reset Enter PIN You will need to press the Left soft key to open the sub menu Date and time Alarm Ringer Tones Handset name Auto answer Select base Helpdesk BT 118500 Divert on Divert off Divert check Call wait on Call wait off Call wait check Empty Empty If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Call timer Your handset will automatically time your outgoing and incoming calls The handset shows the length of time both during and for a few seconds after your call When you make a call the green amp In use light on the base comes on Out of range warning The icon on the display indicates when you are in range of the base When the handset is out of range of the base the Y icon flashes and the display shows Searching You need to move back within rang
43. o display the length you wanti 2 or Z minutes or Unlimited and select Y If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Turn call screening on or off Select Menu Answer Phone is displayed select 4 Scroll until Ans settings is displayed and select AH Scroll E until Screenina is displayed and select 4 Press R or WH to display Gn or Off and select w Using call screening When the phone rings wait for the answer machine to take the call You will hear the caller leaving their message over the base loudspeaker the handset display will also show Screernina If you want to talk to the caller press to take the call This will stop the recording if it s started Record a memo Select Menu Answer rhone is displayed select 4 Scroll until Meio is displayed and select 4 The voice prompt in the handset earpiece will tell you when to start speaking The display will show Hemo recordins Select w when you have finished and the memo will be saved and played back to you Answer machine 39 While screening you can adjust the volume by pressing Va oa on the handset or GREED on the base You can also stop a caller leaving a message by pressing on the base during message recording The caller will hear Thank you for calling and the call is automatically ended You can record a memo message on the answer machine for other users to hear when they listen to messag
44. ork provider if you still have problems Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby e Sometimes your BT1500 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it s placed too close We recommend that you place your BT1500 at least one metre away from electrical appliances or metal obstructions to avoid any risk of interference Customer Helpline If you re still having problems call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp General sales enquiries e BT Residential lines call 150 BT Business lines call 152 e For non BT line customers call 0800 800 150 residential or 0800 800 152 business e Additional handsets are available from the Helpdesk on 0800 218 2182 Billing enquiries Please see the phone number shown on your BT bill If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp General information Important You won t be able to call 999 from this phone if there s a power cut so make sure you ve got another way to call for help in an emergency This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom Replacing the handset batteries After a time you might find that the handset batteries run out of charge more quickly This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Lift the battery out and remove the ba
45. pause To enter a recall in a contact number When storing a number press and hold BEB in the place where you want the recall Searching alphabetically Press the relevant keypad button e g to search for a contact beginning with S press Calls four times then scroll through the entries For help entering names see notes on page 24 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 26 Contacts When you delete all contacts they will only be deleted on the handset you are using If you have more than one handset registered to the base and wish to delete all contacts from them all you will need to manually follow the Delete all contacts procedure using each handset Delete a contact entry From the home screen press a j The first entry will be displayed Press W or K to scroll to the entry you want to delete and select s Press until Delete is displayed and select w Delete is displayed select W to confirm Delete all contacts From the home screen press d a The first entry will be displayed select s Press until Delete all is displayed and select w Delete all is displayed select w to confirm View the contact memory status From the home screen press d a The first entry will be displayed select 4 Press until Caracitys is displayed and select w The display will show the total number of contacts store
46. sages If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Set the answer mode Answer amp Record or Answer Only Select Menu AnsHer Phone is displayed select 4 Scroll E until Ans settings is displayed and select A Arnsuer mode is displayed select w Press K or to display the outgoing message mode you want Ans amp Record or Answer onla and select v Select male or female outgoing message voice Select Menu Answer rhone is displayed select w 2 Scroll until Ans settings is displayed and select v Scroll until GM voice is displayed and select w Press R amp S or to display Hale or Female then select sf to save Answer machine 35 The default outgoing message mode is Answer amp Record using the female voice If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 36 Answer machine If you record your own outgoing message it will replace the pre recorded outgoing message but you can delete it and reinstate the pre recorded message later if you want to When recording your Answer Only message remember to let your caller know that they won t be able to leave a message Record your own outgoing message Select Menu Answer rhone is displayed select w Scroll E until Ans settings is displayed and select Y Scroll until Gutsoirs mss is displayed and select v Press K or to display the outgoing message
47. splay and hear the different volume levels or Off and select s to save your choice You will hear a confirmation tone If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Delete a handset Deleting a handset will de register it from the BT1500 base station For more information on using additional handsets and to register a handset see page 56 Select Menu scroll S to ES settings and select Y Press to display Delete handset and select w Enter PIN is displayed Enter the 4 digit system PIN and select s All handsets registered to the base will be displayed Press R or ISM to select the handset you want to delete and select s Change the system PIN Select Menu scroll to ES settiras and select HW 2 Press W to display Change FIH and select w Old PIN is displayed Enter the existing 4 digit PIN and select HZ Hen PIH is displayed Enter a new 4 digit PIN and select AH Contr is displayed Enter the new PIN again and select x You will hear a confirmation tone Base settings The default 4 digit system PIN is 0000 You cannot delete the handset you are using to carry out this action Once a handset is deleted it will be removed from the list of registered handsets and the F icon will disappear from the display and Resister will be shown The default 4 digit system PIN is 0000 If you enter a digit incorrectly select Del to delete it If
48. srsss 66 How many telephones can you have 67 Connecting to a switchboard 67 PGCE ASES EEA E AE 67 Declaration of conformance 67 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp In this guide 11 mm Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Home screen Left option button Press to enter the main menu access sub menus and confirm options shown on the display above the button Redial Vol Up From the home screen press to enter the redial list see page 20 In talk mode press to increase the earpiece volume In menu mode press to scroll up through the options Contacts Press to access your stored Contacts Talk From the home screen press to make and receive calls see page 18 Calls Down From the home screen press to enter the Calls list see page 29 In talk mode press to decrease the earpiece volume In menu mode press to scroll down through the options 1 Speed dial From the home screen press and hold to dial BT 1571 or your network s voicemail service 2 Press to stop playback The answer machine handset controls on buttons B Gi GB and GB will 4 only work when a message is being Press to replay the message from the beginning played on the handset see page 40 Press twice to skip back to the previous message If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp at n BSA Intercom Getting
49. ss will present the call volume screen so you can see the current volume level Subsequent presses will change the volume you will hear the volume level with each press Mute During a call you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing During a call select Mute by pressing the Right option button The display shows tiute and your caller can t hear you Select Un Mute to return to your caller Redial Telephone numbers that you have called are saved in the Redial list The Redial list holds up to 20 numbers View or dial a number in the redial list 1 Press fill to open the redial list 2 Press RS or to scroll through the list 3 To dial a number when it is highlighted press If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Copy a redial number to your contacts Press K to open the redial list Press K or to scroll through to the number you want and select Menu by pressing the Left option button Store number is displayed select s 4 Hame is displayed Enter a name and select s The number is displayed select W to confirm Delete a number in the redial list Press R to open the redial list 2 Press R amp S or to scroll through to the number you want to delete and select Menu Press BM to display Delete and select w Delete is displayed select W to confirm deletion Usingthephone 21 For help entering a name see pa
50. swer machine Time saver When you ring in to access your answer machine remotely if you have set Time saver as the answer delay and you have new messages it will answer after 2 rings If you don t have new messages it will answer after 6 rings This means you can hang up knowing that you have no new messages saving you the time and the cost of the call For compatibility with BT 1571 or another voicemail service Make sure the answer delay is set for your answer machine to answer before the voicemail service For BT 1571 do not set the answer delay to more than 5 rings The default setting is 3 minutes When the allocated time is reached your caller will hear Thank you for calling and the answer machine will hang up Set the answer delay The answer delay setting sets how many times the phone will ring before the answer machine takes the call You can choose from 2 9 rings or Time saver The default setting is 5 rings Select Menu Arisuer Phone is displayed select 4 Scroll until Ans settings is displayed and select WZ Scroll until Ariswer delas is displayed and select Y Press M or Kto display the number of rings you want 2 9 or Time saver and select Set the maximum message length Select Menu Arisuer Phone is displayed select 4 2 Scroll until Ans settinas is displayed and select Y Scroll E until Hessase lenath is displayed and select Y Press fll or t
51. t gt amp Ringer Handset ringer turned off Antenna On handset is in range of the base Flashing edge of range Off handset is out of range of the base Left right Characters off the display to the left right Press B key to scroll through the number Up down Menu options exist above below those shown on the display Calls list Shown to indicate missed calls in the calls list Del Right soft key Press to clear a character when in entry mode or to stop the alarm Back Right soft key Press to go back to the previous menu level or cancel the current action Mute Unmute Right soft key During a call press to mute unmute the call Intercom Right soft key From the home screen press to make an internal call or access the intercom list aS Left soft key Press to confirm options Menu Left soft key Press to select menu options Press Press to see more details about the call If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Getting to know your phone 15 Base Green In use light On when the base is connected to the power i44 Skip Flashes when the phone Repeat current message Skip DPI Red charging light rings during a call and Press twice to skip to Skip forward during On when the handset is during registration previous message message playback in the base charging Delete Stop During playback Stop message press to delete the during playback m
52. to know your phone 13 Right option button Press to confirm the option displayed on the screen above the button to delete or go back to the previous screen R Recall R Recall for use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a switchboard PBX End call on or off Press to end a call From the home screen press and hold to switch the handset on or off see page 18 In menu mode press to return to standby 2 9 buttons Speed dial From the home screen press and hold buttons 2 9 to dial a stored speed dial number see page 27 6 Press to skip to the next message 5 Press to delete the message X Press and hold to turn the ringer on or off 0 Press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad When entering characters press to toggle between upper and lower case If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 14 Getting to know your phone Handset display and icons Battery Battery full gt Battery 3 4 full gt Battery 1 2 full gt Battery 1 4 full gt Low battery needs charging Handset Steady handset in use Flashing incoming call B Answer machine On answer machine is on Flashing new message received Off answer machine is off Q Alarm On alarm set Flashing alarm time reached f Keypad lock On keypad lock on Y 8 lt Bk ORD EL gt a Vv Press v Menu Un Mute Del Back Intercom dx T l
53. tteries Replace with two new AAA Ni MH 500mAh rechargeable batteries 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Manufacturer Model Rating Battery Corun NI MHAAAJ500 500mAh GPI VT50AAAHC 500mAh Caution Don t immerse batteries in water throw them into a fire or dispose of them with ordinary domestic refuse BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT1500 by using any other types of batteries There is a risk of explosion if incorrect batteries are fitted Safety information Only use the power supply suitable for the BTL500 Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the phone The item code for the base mains power supply is 066773 If you ve bought a multiple pack the item code for the charger mains power supply is 066773 Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the BT1500 Helpline on 0800 218 2182 Don t 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 on 0800 218 2182 for all repairs If the keypad is locked it is still possible to make calls to 999 and 112 emergency numbers 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
54. wer amp Record or Answer Only 35 Select male or female outgoing MESSAGE VOICE eeeeeeecesseceeeseceeeeeees 35 In this guide Record your own outgoing message 36 Play the current outgoing message 36 Reinstate the pre recorded OUTGOING MESSAGE eeeeeeeceeereeeeeee 37 Set the answer delay s csecseees 38 Set the maximum message length 38 Turn call screening on or off 39 Using call screening scsscccsseeeeees 39 Record a MEMO sceseeseesseeseeessees 39 Message playback using the handset 40 Delete all old played messages 40 Remote ACCESS ecceeeereeeesseceeceeeees 41 Turn remote access on or Off 41 Change the remote access s c rity PIN isisisi 41 If you forget to turn on your answer machine before leaving home 42 Check for MessaGeS scssccessesseeees 42 Remote access MENU cesseceeceseees 43 If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 10 In this guide Handset settings Set the time format s ccesecees 44 Set the time ccccccssscessceesseesseees 44 Set the datescscsscavsscatessavsssasesenvescvesse 45 Set an alarm or turn on or off 45 Stopping the alarm when it goes off 46 Set the handset ringtone for external or internal calls 000 47 Set the handset ringer volume 47 Turn the handset tones on or off 48 Change t
55. yed select W to confirm Delete an entry in the Calls list 1 Press button to display Calls list 2 Press W or R amp S to scroll through to the entry you want to delete and select Menu 3 Press to display Delete and select w 4 Delete is displayed select W to confirm If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Caller Display and the Calls list 31 Delete the entire Calls list 1 Press button to display Calls list 2 With any entry displayed select tiern Calls 3 Press W to display Delete all and select v 4 Delete all is displayed select MW to confirm If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Answer machine You ll need to set the date and time if you ve not already done so so that the answer machine can correctly announce when each message was received To set the date and time manually see page 44 45 When the answer machine is switched On the red light on the EER button will light up and the ESB icon will be displayed on the handset screen When you receive new messages you will be notified by a message on the handset display the WB icon on the display will flash and the green light on the button on the base will flash If there are no messages new or old when you press GMB you will hear You have no messages Each message is played back with the date and time it was received announced Your BT15
56. you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp 52 Base settings The default 4 digit system PIN is 0000 If you enter a digit incorrectly select Del to delete it Reset your BT1500 You can reset your BT1500 back to the factory default settings All settings will be reset but it will not delete your stored contact entries Select Menu scroll K or ES to Reset and select YW Enter PIH is displayed Enter the 4 digit system PIN and select HZ Reset settings is displayed select W to confirm The display will return to the idle screen and your BT1500 s default settings will be restored If you need some help call us on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp BT Services You can easily call a range of useful pre stored numbers and BT Calling Features using the BT Services menu There are two empty entries in the menu where you can store your own numbers if you wish to Pre stored numbers in the BT Services menu Helpdesk Call wait on BT 118500 Call wait off Divert on Call wait chk Divert off Empty Divert check Empty Call the BT1500 Helpline 1 Select Menu scroll to ET services and select W 2 Heledesk is displayed press J to call the BT1500 Helpline Call BT 118500 Directory Enquiries 1 Select Menu scroll to ET services and select W 2 Press to display BT 118588 and press to call You need to subscribe to the specific BT Calling Feature to be a
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