BT BT3570 Specification sheet
Block Nuisance Calls
Quick Set-up and User Guide
BT3570 Nuisance Call Blocker
Digital Cordless Phone with Answer Machine
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Important2
• Only use the line cord, power supply and rechargeable batteries that come with
your phone.
• Make sure the power supply is connected to a socket that you know works.
• Connect your phone to the power supply and let the batteries charge for 16 hours
before connecting your phone to the phone socket.
• The base should always be plugged in to the mains power supply.
Your Answer Machine
Make sure the phone is set to Answer + Rec and that the ring delay is set to
If you want to change it, take a look at page 41.
Where to put your phone
To make sure your handset gives you the best range and reception, avoid
interference by placing it away from any large metal objects like fridge-freezers,
microwave ovens, or electronic products such as computers and TVs.
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Check the box contents
Play
Skip
Skip
Volume
Delete
Find
Answer
On
Handset Base
Phone line (this comes
already installed)
Extra
handset
Charger Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
Two rechargeable
batteries, AAA NiMH
550mAh (already
installed in the handset)
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
Two rechargeable
batteries, AAA NiMH
550mAh (already
installed in the handset)
If you bought more than one handset you’ll also get
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 BT3570 if you use any other type of batteries.
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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.
• Make sure it’s at least
a metre away from
other electrical appliances
to avoid interference.
• 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
• Don’t connect the phone line
to a phone socket until the
handset is fully charged.
• The base station should
be plugged into the mains
power socket all the time.
Quick set-up guide4
1Plug in
1. Your phone will come with the phone line cord
2. Plug the mains power adaptor into the base, with
the cable clipped in the groove provided.
3. Plug the other end of the power adaptor into the
wall power socket and switch it on.
1 2 3
Quick set-up guide 5
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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
You will hear a warning beep
every 2 minutes during a call
and the
You must recharge the handset
batteries before you can use
the handset. If the charge
completely runs out the handset
handset on the base or charger
to charge.
Quick set-up guide 5
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 16 hours before use.
2Charge
1. Activate the batteries by pulling
the plastic tab away from the
bottom of the handset.
2. The handset will then check for a
link with the base station. When it’s
found it, follow the prompt to set
the date and time on the phone.
3. Place the handset on the base and let it charge
for 16 hours.
IMPORTANT
Charge the handset batteries for 16 hours or your
phone might not work.
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.
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Battery performance
• To keep the batteries in the
best condition, leave the
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
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 145 6789*.
2. Activate the batteries as explained on page 5.
3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for
16 hours.
TIP
If you need to take the batteries out, place your
and lift the cover up to release it. Then gently take
the batteries out.
Quick set-up guide
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3Go!
Your BT3570 is now ready
for you to use
• For help setting the date and time, go to page 54.
• For instructions on making a call, go to page 18.
• For help personalising your phone’s settings, go to
page 48.
• For instructions on using the answer machine,
go to page 38.
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Alternatively, call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789*.
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and
international call costs may vary.
Using your BT3570 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
If your main phone
socket has a single
socket, you do need
like this:
phone socket where you’ve got
a maximum of four per line –
including alarm sytems and digital
TV boxes.
from bt.com/shop
You don’t
if your main phone socket has two
separate sockets, like these:
Quick set-up guide 7
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8Contents
Quick set up guide.............................. 4
Getting to know your phone.............12
Handset buttons ...............................12
Handset display ................................14
Finding your way around your phone.15
Menu map ........................................16
Base buttons.....................................19
Using the phone ...............................20
......20
Making an external call......................20
Preparatory dialling...........................20
Ending a call .....................................20
Receiving a call .................................20
Mute ................................................21
Incoming speech/Handsfree volume..21
Handsfree.........................................21
Answer a call using handsfree............22
Switching to handsfree during a call ..22
Voicemail (1571) ..............................22
Redial ...............................................22
Redialling the last number.................22
Viewing and dialling a number in the
redial list...........................................23
Saving a redial number to
the phonebook .................................23
Deleting a number from the redial list 23
Deleting the entire redial list .............23
Do not disturb...................................24
.................24
..24
Finding your handset (paging)...........25
Call Block .........................................26
Blocking calls by type........................26
Adding a number to the Blacklist.......27
Viewing the Blacklist.........................27
Editing a number in the Blacklist .......28
Deleting a number from the Blacklist.28
Deleting all of your Blacklist ..............29
Changing your PIN ............................29
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Contents 9
Phonebook.......................................30
Store a phonebook entry...................30
Character map ..................................31
Viewing/dialling a phonebook entry ..31
Searching alphabetically for a
phonebook entry ..............................32
Editing a phonebook entry ................32
Adding a pause to a saved number.....33
Viewing a phonebook entry during
a call.................................................33
Deleting a phonebook entry ..............33
Deleting the entire phonebook..........34
Storing a speed dial number ..............34
Dialling a speed dial entry .................35
Caller display and the Calls List.........36
Caller display.....................................36
The Calls List .....................................36
Viewing or dialling an entry in the
Calls List ...........................................37
Saving a Calls List entry to your
phonebook .......................................37
Deleting an entry in the Calls List.......38
Deleting all of the Calls List................38
Answer machine...............................39
Using the answer machine from
the handset ......................................39
Switching the answer machine
............................................39
Outgoing messages...........................39
Recording your own
outgoing message.............................40
Playing the current
outgoing message.............................
Recording a memo ............................41
Setting the Answer Mode..................42
Setting the answer delay...................42
Call screening....................................43
Playing messages using the handset..44
Message playback .............................44
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Deleting all old played messages .......45
Using the answer machine from
the base............................................46
Switching the answer machine
..........................46
Playing messages using the base .......46
Message playback on the base...........46
Deleting all played messages.............47
Remote access ..................................47
Setting or changing the remote
access PIN.........................................47
.........48
Operating your answer
machine remotely .............................48
Settings ...........................................49
Setting the handset ringtone.............49
Setting the handset ringer volume ....49
...
Changing the handset name..............50
..........51
Changing the call settings .................51
Base settings....................................52
Setting the base ringtone..................52
Setting the base ringer volume..........52
Change the system PIN......................52
Reset ................................................53
Clock/Alarm .....................................54
Setting the time................................54
Setting an alarm ...............................54
.....................54
Using additional handsets ................55
Registering an additional handset .....55
De-registering a handset...................55
Making an internal call
between handsets.............................56
Transferring a call..............................56
Holding a three-way call ...................57
Help .................................................58
General information .......................... 62
Safety...............................................62
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Cleaning ...........................................63
Environmental ..................................63
.........63
Guarantee.........................................64
Technical details................................65
Connecting to a switchboard .............65
R&TTE...............................................65
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12 Getting to know your phone
Menu/Left option
options shown on the display above the button
Up/Calls
Press to enter the Call Log and press up or down
to enter the Call List or Answ Machine menu.
Move through menu options.
Increase volume.
Redial
Open redial list.
Talk
In standby mode make and receive calls.
Down/Phonebook
Access saved contacts.
Move down through menu options.
Decrease volume.
1 to 9 Speed dial buttons
In standby, press and hold to dial a saved speed dial number.
*
Long press to make internal calls to other
handsets registered to the base.
Handset buttons
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Getting to know your phone 13
Do not disturb
Press during a call to silence the ringer.
If Do not disturb is set to on, your caller can leave a message.
Mute/Right option
Delete or go back to the previous screen. Press during a call to mute your caller.
R (Recall)
Press and hold to enter a pause (P) when dialling.
End call button
0
Add a space when typing.
#
Press and hold to toggle between uppercase and
lowercase characters when typing.
Getting to know your phone
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Handset display
Shows you how much charge is left on the handset.
Will appear if you’re on, or starting, a call.
Shows when a new missed call has been received.
Lets you know the Phonebook is open.
Shows when you’ve set an alarm clock.
Shows when handsfree is switched on.
Lets you know the answer machine is on.
Flashes if you have new answer machine messages.
Lets you know the signal range from your new phone’s base
Handset name
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Getting to know your phone 15
Finding your way around your phone
Your new phone’s menu is easy to navigate. Each menu has a list of options, which
you can see on the next page.
When the handset is switched on and at the home screen
1. Choose menu by pressing .
2. Use the or buttons to scroll through the available menu options.
3. When the menu you want is on the screen, press the .
4. Use a to scroll through the available menu options. To go back,
press . To return to the home screen menu, press . If you don’t
press anything for 30 seconds, the handset will automatically return to the
home screen.
Left option button
Press to select the option
displayed on the screen above
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.
Getting to know your phone
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Menu map
Phonebook List Entry Edit
Delete
View VIP
New Entry
Delete All
Direct Memory Key 1
Key 2
Key 3
Key 4
Key 5
Key 6
Key 7
Key 8
Key 9
Call Block By Call Type Intern’l On
Withheld On
Unavailable On
Payphone On
Blacklist Block Mode
Block all Always on
Start & end
Allow VIP Always on
Start & end
Block list Always on
Start & end
Block Number View
Add new
Change PIN
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Getting to know your phone 17
Clock/Alarm Date & Time
Set Alarm
On once
On daily
Alarm Tone Melody 1
Melody 2
Melody 3
Auto Clock On
Personal Set Handset Tone Ring Volume High
Boost
Progressive
Low
Medium
Ring Melody Melody 1-10
Key Tone On
Docking Tone On
Base Tone Base Melody Melody 1-5
Base Volume Low
Medium
High
Handset Name
Auto Pick-up On
Auto Hang-up On
Backlight On
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Getting to know your phone 18
Advanced Set Calls List All Calls
Missed Calls
Conference Auto
Register
Unregister
PIN
Reset
Answ Machine Play
Delete All
Record Memo Recording
Play
Answer Mode Answer + Rec
Personalized
Answer Only
Personalized
On
Answ Setting Ring delay 2-9 Rings
Time Saver
Remote Acc. Deactivate
Change PIN
Activate
Hs Screening On
Bs Screening On
Calls menu Call Log Calls List
Answ Machine
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Play
Skip
Skip
Volume
Delete
Find
Answer
On
Answer on/o
Press to turn the answer
it’s set to on, ‘On’ will
light up.
Delete
Press once to delete
a message when
you’re playing it. When
your phone is in idle
mode, long press to
delete all old messages.
Skip<<
During playback,
press to skip back to
previous message.
Skip>>
During message
playback, press to skip
forward to the start of
the next message.
Base light
Lights up constantly when the phone
is on the base. Flashes when the
handset is on a call.
Play
Green light on the
you have a new message.
Press to play messages.
Press it to stop messages
during playback.
Find
Press to ring all registered
handsets. This is helpful for
more about this on page 25.
- Volume +
Decrease or increase the
speaker volume during
playback and the
call screening volume
during idle mode.
Base buttons
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Switching the handset on and o
1. Press and hold
Making an external call
1. Press .
2. When you hear the dial tone, type the number.
When the call begins, the light on the phone’s base
Preparatory dialling
mistakes before the call is connected. If you make
a mistake, press to delete the last digit.
2. Press to dial.
Ending a call
Press .
Receiving a call
When you get a call, your phone will ring and the
caller display service, the caller’s number will show
on the display. Press to answer the call.
Using the phone
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.
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 In use
Auto Hang-up
If auto hangup is set to On you
can end a call by placing the
handset back in the base.
you’ll need to press to end
the call.
Auto hang-up On is the default
setting. See page 51.
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