BT BT1700 Specification sheet

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Quick Set-up and User Guide
BT1700
Digital Cordless Phone with Answer Machine

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Important – please read first2
• Only use the line cord, power supply (item code: 066773) and rechargeable
batteries supplied with your phone.
• Make sure that the power supply is connected to a known working socket.
• Connect your phone to the power supply and allow the batteries to charge for
16 hours before connecting the line cord to your telephone socket.
• 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.
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IMPORTANT
Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries supplied in this box, or this
product may not work. Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type. BT accepts
no responsibility for damage caused to your BT1700 by using any other type of batteries.
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)
Handset
Handset
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066773)
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066773)
Telephone line cord
(pre-installed)
2x AAA NiMH 500mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
2x AAA NiMH 500mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
Base
Charger

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Where to put your phone
• Place the base within
3 metres of a mains power
socket and 1.8 metres of a
phone socket so the cables
will reach.
• Don’t place the phone or
base in a bathroom or
other humid area.
• 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
• The base station should
be plugged into the mains
power socket all the time.
Quick set-up guide4
1Plug in
1. Plug the mains power
adaptor into the base,
with the cable clipped
in the groove provided.
2. Plug the other end
of the power adaptor
into the wall power
socket and switch on.
3. The telephone line cord is already fitted, plug the
other end into the wall socket.
066773
1
2
3

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Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, the
handset batteries should give
up to 10 hours talk time or
100 hours standby on a single
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, you’ll
hear a warning beep every
minute, to indicate that you
need to recharge your handset
before you can use it.
If the battery charge completely
runs out, you must recharge the
handset batteries before you
can use the handset. Place the
handset on the base or charger
to charge.
When a handset is charging
from a low charge, the display
shows four characters scrolling
in a circle on the bottom line of
display.
Quick set-up guide 5
2Activate the batteries
1. Activate the batteries by pulling
the plastic tab away from the
back of the handset.
2. The handset will check for a
link with the base station.
Once found, the screen will
show the handset name i.e.
HANDSET 1 .
Press the Left option button on the handset
to set up date and time. You can press the Right
option button to skip any further options
until setup is complete (you can always set these
up later).
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 16 hours before use.
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
HANDSET 1

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Quick set-up guide6
Battery performance
• To keep the batteries in the
best condition, leave the
handset off the base for a
few hours at a time.
• Running the batteries right
down at least once a week
will help them last as long
as possible.
• After charging your handset
for the first time, subsequent
charging time for the
batteries is approximately
8 hours.
• The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will
go down over time, which
will 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*.
3. Once set-up is complete your handset will display
the handset name, place the handset on the base
to charge.
4. After 16 hours, plug the phone line cord into the
phone wall socket.
IMPORTANT
Charge the handset batteries for 16 hours or your
phone might not work.

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Set up your additional handsets (multipacks only)
1. For additional handsets and chargers: plug the
mains power adaptor into the underside 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
16 hours.
If you ever need to remove the batteries, slide
open the battery compartment cover then gently
ease the batteries out.
Using your BT1700 on a line
with broadband?
To avoid problems with your
broadband or noise on your
phone line, you might need to
plug your telephone line cord
into the wall socket via a
microfilter (not supplied).
If your main phone
socket has a single
socket, you do need
to use microfilters,
like this:
You’ll need a microfilter for every
phone socket where you’ve
got equipment plugged in – up
to a maximum of four per line
– including alarm sytems and
digital TV boxes.
You can get BT ADSL micro filters
from bt.com/shop
You don’t need to use microfilters
if your main phone socket has
two separate sockets, like these:
BT1200

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3Go!
Your BT1700 is now ready for you to use
• For help setting the date and time, go to page 47.
• For instructions on making a call, go to page 19.
• For help personalising your phone’s settings, go to
page 42.
• For instructions on using the answer machine,
go to page 32.
Or, you may find the answer in the Help section
on page 52 or see our online frequently asked
questions at bt.com/producthelp
Alternatively, call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182*.
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and
international call costs may vary.
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.

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9In this guide
Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons..............................12
Handset display and icons ................13
Finding your way around
your phone......................................14
Menu map.......................................15
Base................................................18
Using the phone
Make an external call .......................19
Preparatory dialling .........................19
End a call.........................................19
Switch the handset on or off.............19
Receive a call...................................20
Call Waiting .....................................20
Mute...............................................21
Incoming speech volume..................21
Redial .............................................21
Voicemail (1571) .............................22
Turn the handset ringer on or off.......22
Finding handset (paging) .................22
Phonebook
Store entry in phonebook.................23
Dial entry in phonebook...................23
Character map .................................24
View/dial entry in phonebook...........24
Edit entry in phonebook...................25
Delete entry in phonebook ...............25
Delete all entries in phonebook.........26
View the phonebook memory status..26
Call Blocking
Block incoming call number in
your Calls list ...................................27
Turn call blocking on to enable..........27
blacklist
Add, view, edit or delete a number
in your blacklist ...............................28
Block incoming call by call type ........28
Caller Display and the Calls list
Caller Display...................................29
Calls list...........................................29

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Missed call notification.....................30
View/dial an entry in the Calls list......30
Save a Calls list entry to your
contacts ..........................................30
Delete an entry in the Calls list..........31
Delete the entire Calls list .................31
Answer machine
Using the answer machine from
the handset.....................................32
Switch the answer machine on or off.. 32
Outgoing messages..........................32
Record your own outgoing message..33
Play the current outgoing message ...33
Set the answer mode
(Answer & Record or Answer Only)....34
Set the answer delay ........................34
Set the maximum message length.....35
Call screening ..................................35
Message playback using
the handset.....................................36
Delete all old (played) messages .......36
Using the answer machine from
the base ..........................................37
Switch the answer machine on or off..37
Message playback using the base......37
Delete all old (played) messages .......38
Remote access.................................39
Change the remote access PIN..........39
Turn remote access on/off ................39
If you forget to switch on your
answer machine...............................40
Operating your answer
machine remotely............................40
Settings
Set the handset ringtone for external
or internal calls ................................42
Set the handset ringer volume..........42
Turn the handset tones on or off .......43
Change the handset name................44
Change the call settings ...................44

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Set the base ringtone.......................44
Set the base ringer volume ...............45
Set a PBX access code ......................45
Change the system PIN.....................46
Reset the handset or base settings ....46
Clock/Alarm
Set the time and date.......................47
Set an alarm ...................................47
Stopping the alarm when it goes off .. 48
Using additional handsets
Register an additional handset..........49
De-register a handset ......................50
Make an internal call
between handsets............................50
Transfer a call...................................50
Hold a 3-way call.............................51
Help ...............................................52
General information
Safety information ...........................56
Cleaning..........................................57
Environmental.................................57
How to recycle your equipment ........57
Guarantee .......................................58
Technical information.......................59
Connecting to a switchboard ............59
Recall (R).........................................59
R&TTE .............................................59
Declaration of Conformance .............59

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Handset buttons
HANDSET 1
Menu / Left option button
Press to enter the main menu, access
sub-menus and confirm options.
Scroll up / Vol. up / Calls list
Enter Calls list.
Move up through menu options.
Increase volume.
Phonebook
Access your phonebook and add new
contacts.
Talk
In standby mode make/receive
phone calls.
1 (Speed dial)
In standby, press and hold to dial
BT 1571.
4
When answer machine message
playing, press to replay the current
message, or press twice to skip
backward to the previous message.
Press and hold to turn the ringer on
or off.
Mute / Right option button
Press to confirm the option displayed
above the button, to delete or go
back to the previous screen.
Press during a call to mute your caller.
R (Recall)
Used when connected to a switchboard/
PBX and with some BT Calling Features.
End / Standby
End a call.
Press and hold to turn handset on/off.
Scroll down / Vol. down / Redial list
In standby mode, press to see redial list.
Move down through menu options.
Decrease volume.
2
When answer machine message
playing, press to delete message.
6
When answer machine message playing,
press to skip forward to next message.
5
When answer machine message playing,
press to stop playback.

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Handset display and icons
Handset battery charge status.
Scrolls when the handset is charging.
Flashes empty when the battery
needs recharging.
Signal strength (from handset to base).
Missed call in the Calls list†.
On – line in use.
Flashing – there’s an incoming call.
On – answer machine is on.
Flashing – new messages received.
Call block mode or call block type
is switched on.
Handset ringer is switched off.
On – alarm is set.
Flashing – alarm time has been reached.
HANDSET 1
Handset name
Current time
†For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your network provider.
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Finding your way around your phone
Your BT1700 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:
1. Select
Menu by pressing the Left option button to open the main menu.
2. Use the or button to scroll through the available menu options.
3. When the menu you want is displayed, press the Left option button .
4. Use the or button to scroll through the available sub menu options.
When the sub menu you want is displayed, press the Left option button .
Select Back by pressing the Right option button .
To exit a menu and return to the home screen, press .
If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the handset returns to the home
screen automatically.
HANDSET 1
Left option button
Press to select the option
displayed on the screen above
the button or to confirm entry.
Right option button
Press to select the option
displayed on the screen above
the button or to go back a step.
Navigation buttons
Scroll up or down through
the menu options.

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Menu map
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ANS. MACHINE MSG PLAYBACK
DEL ALL OLD CONFIRM?
TAM ON/OFF ON
OFF
TAM SETTINGS ANSWER MODE ANS & REC
ANSWER ONLY
OGM SETTINGS ANS & REC PLAYBACK
RECORD
ANSWER ONLY PLAYBACK
RECORD
ANSWER DELAY TIME SAVER
2 RINGS
4 RINGS
6 RINGS
8 RINGS
RECORD TIME 60 S
120 S
180 S
UNLIMITED
BS SCREENING ON
OFF
REMOTE ACC ON
OFF
CHANGE PIN OLD PIN? NEW PIN? CONFIRM?

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Menu map continued
CALL
BLOCKER
BLACK LIST ADD NAME NUMBER
VIEW
EDIT
DELETE
DELETE ALL CONFIRM?
SETTINGS BLOCK MODE BLOCK ALL
ALLOW VIP ALWAYS ON
TIMED > Enter time on > Enter time off
BLOCK BLIST
OFF
CALL TYPE WITHHELD ON
OFF
INTERNAT'L ON
OFF
UNAVAILABLE ON
OFF
PAYPHONE ON
OFF
CALL LIST DETAILS
ADD TO PB
ADD TO BLIST
DELETE
DELETE ALL CONFIRM?
PHONEBOOK ALL CONTACTS ADD NAME NUMBER MELODY
(Optional)
(VIP mark
with "*")
ADD TO VIP
VIEW
EDIT NAME NUMBER MELODY
(Optional)
DELETE
DELETE ALL CONFIRM?
PB STATUS
VIP VIEW
DELETE
DELETE ALL CONFIRM?

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BS SETTINGS BS RINGER MELODY 1
MELODY 2
…
MELODY 5
RING VOLUME VOLUME 5
VOLUME 4
…
VOLUME 1
VOLUME OFF
DELETE HS PIN? HANDSET 1 Option: Show/Hide own handset
HANDSET 2
…
HS SETTINGS ALARM ON HH:MM
OFF
RING SETUP EXT. RING MELODY 1
…
MELODY 10
INT. RING MELODY 1
…
MELODY 10
RING VOLUME VOLUME 5 (Ring volume level not wrap round).
…
VOLUME OFF
TONE SETUP KEY TONE ON
OFF
BATTERY TONE ON
OFF
OUT OF RANGE ON
RENAME HS
DATE & TIME DATE FORMAT DD-MM-YY
SET TIME SET YEAR SET DATE
REGISTRATION PIN?
DEFAULT PIN? CONFIRM?

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Base
Answer on/off
Press to turn the answer machine
on or off. When set to On, the text
‘On’ will light up on the button.
Skip
During playback, press
once to skip back to
the start of the current
message. Press twice to
skip back to the start of
the previous message.
Stop
Press to stop
message playback.
Skip
During playback,
press to skip forward
to the start of the
next message.
In use / Charging light
Blue light is on and flashes
when phone rings or the
handset is in use.
Play
Green light on the button flashes
when there are new messages.
Press to play messages.
Find
Press to ring all registered
handsets, helpful for finding a
missing handset, see page 22.
Also used during the registration
process, see page 49.
Volume
Decrease or increase
the speaker volume
during playback, the
call screening volume
during idle and the
base ringer volume.
Delete
Press once
to delete the
message during
playback. In idle
mode, press to
delete all old
messages.

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Make an external call
1. Press green .
2. When you hear the dial tone, enter the number.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake select
Del. by pressing the Right option button to
delete the last digit.
2. Press to dial.
End a call
1. Press red .
To switch the handset off
1. Press and hold until the handset turns off.
To switch the handset on
1. Press and hold until the handset turns on.
Using the phone
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.
Auto end
By default you can end a call
just by putting the handset
back in the base.
If you switch the phone off and
on again, the phone will need to
be charged for some time, before
the true charge status can be
recalculated by the phone and
accurately displayed.
When dialling a number,
*is displayed as and # is
displayed as .

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Auto answer
By default, auto answer is set
to On, so you can answer a call
just 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 too.
See page 44.
Out of range warning
When the handset is out of
range of the base, the display
will show
OUT OF RANGE , you will
hear a warning tone. You need
to move back within range 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.
Receive a call
When you receive a call, the phone rings and the
display shows
CALL and . If you’ve got a caller
display service, the display shows the caller’s
number if it’s available or the caller’s name if it
matches an entry stored in your contacts list.
1. Lift the handset from the base or charger to accept
the call. If the handset isn’t on the base or charger,
you’ll need to press green .
Call Waiting
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.
1. You’ll hear the call waiting tone and if you also
have caller display the display will show the number
of the caller, or the name if it matches an entry in
your contacts.
2. Press to answer the new call. Your first caller is
put on hold.
3. Press to toggle between the two callers.
4. Press to hang up the current call.
5. 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.