BT BT6610 Specification sheet

Block
Nuisance
Calls
Block
Nuisance
Calls
Designed to block nuisance calls
Quick Set-up and User Guide
Nuisance
Calls
Nuisance
Nuisance
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Nuisance
Calls
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Quick Set-up and User Guide
BT6610 Nuisance Call Blocker
Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine

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Important – please read first2
• Only use the line cord, power supply 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 24
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.
Answer machine – handy hint
Make sure the telephone is set to ‘Answer and record’ and that the Ring delay
is set to answer before any voicemail service i.e. BT Answer 1571, or similar.
The default setting is four rings. If you want to change this, please see page 47-48.
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Check box contents
Handset Base
Telephone line cord
(pre-installed)
Handset Charger Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
(pre-installed)
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
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 BT6610 if you use any other type of batteries.
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)

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Where to put your phone
• Place the base within
3 metres of a mains power
socket and 3 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.
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.
Quick set-up guide4
1 Plug in
The phone line cord is pre-installed but don’t
plug the other end into the wall socket yet.
Turn the cable when clipping into the groove so
that the narrow part fits between the clips before
turning cable back to secure.
1
2

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Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, the
handset batteries should give
up to 22 hours talk time or
240 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, you’ll
see the message Battery low in
the display and hear a warning
beep every minute, to indicate
that you need to recharge your
handset. You can remove the
display message by selecting
Hide. If the battery charge
completely runs out, the display
will show Batteries flat. Please
charge. You must recharge
the handset batteries before
you can use the handset. If the
charge completely runs out the
handset will switch off. Place
the handset on the base or
charger to charge.
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2 Activate the batteries
and charge
1. Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab
away from the bottom of the handset.
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 24 hours before use.
2. The BT logo will appear on the screen, followed by
the set up wizard screen displaying Please set the
time and date to start using your telephone. Don’t
follow these instructions yet. Place your handset on
the base to charge first.
3. Place the handset on the base and leave to charge
for 24 hours.
IMPORTANT
Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your
phone might not work.

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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 145 6789*.
Hide
Line cord error.
Please check.
If your screen displays this message,
don’t worry. This is normal and
will continue to be displayed until
you connect the phone line cord
in step 4.
4. After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the
phone wall socket.
3 Follow the set up wizard
Follow the set up wizard to set the time and date,
record your outgoing message for the answer
machine, set up call blocking and add contacts.
Select YES by pressing the Left option button
if you want to follow the set-up wizard
prompt or select NO by pressing the Right option
button to continue to the next prompt until
set-up is complete.

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Using your BT6610
on a broadband line?
To avoid problems with your
broadband or noise on your
phone line, you might need to
plug it 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:
4 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. If you
set the time and date on the first handset then it
will be shared with all other handsets in your multi
pack once you activate the batteries.
3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for
24 hours.

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If you ever need to remove the batteries, place
your fingers in the groove at the bottom of the
handset and lift the cover up to release it.
Then, gently ease
the batteries out.
5 Go!
Your BT6610 is now ready for you
to use
• For instructions on making a call, go to page 22.
• For help personalising your phone’s settings,
go to page 59.
• For instructions on using the answer machine,
go to page 44.

Please note, other products
connected to the line are not
compatible with this feature
and will still ring.
You must subscribe to a Caller
Display service from your
network provider for the block
nuisance calls feature to work.
Charges may apply.
Blocked will be displayed with
no backlight on the handset
when a blocked call is received.
The handset or base will
not ring.
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6 Block nuisance calls
The BT6610 blocks numbers in two separate ways
to help you avoid nuisance calls, firstly by type e.g
withheld or international and also by your choice of
specific numbers (you can store up to 100 numbers
of your own choice).
1. Select Menu, scroll to Call Control and
press Select.
2. Follow the instructions to set your PIN for the first
time and select OK, (see page 55).
3. Incoming calls is displayed, press Select.
4. Press to highlight Block calls and press
Select. You now have 2 choices:
i) To block calls by type, when By call type is
highlighted, press Select. Select Blocked or
Allowed for each of the call types by highlighting
each one using and ,: International,
Withheld number, No Caller ID and Payphone,
then select Save.
ii) To block calls by a specific number, press
to highlight By number and press Select. You will
enter the blocked numbers list, press Options and

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select Add. Enter the number you want to block (or
you can select Options and select a number from
your contacts or calls list) then select Save.
The Block button
The block call button can be used in 3 ways:
On incoming calls, during a call and in idle mode,
see page 30 under Call control settings.
7 Help
Most problems can be fixed with a few simple
checks, you may find the answer in the Help
section on page 80 or see our online frequently
asked questions at bt.com/producthelp
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.
For more information and
general advice on handling
unwanted calls please go to
bt.com/unwantedcalls
Please note, other products
connected to the line are not
compatible with this feature
and will still ring.
For more information on Call
control settings, go to page 28.
No PIN number is required
when using the block call
button when there is an
incoming call or during a call.
If you cannot find the answer
to your problem in this user
guide, then please call our free
Helpline on 0800 145 6789*.
Our dedicated advisors are
more likely to be able to help
you than the retailer where you
made your purchase.

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Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons ..............................15
Handset display/display icons ...........17
Finding your way around your phone 18
Menu map .......................................19
Base ................................................21
Using the phone
Switch the handset on or off .............22
Make an external call .......................22
Preparatory dialling .........................22
End a call.........................................22
Call timer .........................................22
Receive a call ...................................22
Call Waiting .....................................23
Mute ...............................................24
Incoming speech/Handsfree volume .24
Handsfree .......................................25
Make a handsfree call .......................25
Answer a call handsfree ....................25
Switch to handsfree during a call ......25
Redial .............................................25
Voicemail (1571) .............................26
Keypad lock .....................................26
Turn the handset ringer on or off .......27
Finding handset (paging) .................27
Call control settings
Set-up Do not disturb ......................28
Block nuisance calls .........................29
The block button .............................30
Set Parental Controls ........................32
Assign VIPs ......................................32
Change the access PIN .....................33
Contacts
Store a contact name and number ....34
Character map .................................35
View/dial a contact ..........................35
Edit a contact entry ..........................36
Delete selected or all contacts...........36
View the contact memory status .......37

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Speed dial
Save a speed dial entry .....................38
Dial a speed dial entry ......................38
Edit a speed dial entry ......................39
Delete a speed dial entry ..................39
Caller Display and the Calls list
Caller Display ...................................40
Calls list ...........................................40
Missed call notification .....................41
View and access options in
the Calls list .....................................41
Save a Calls list entry to your contacts 42
Delete an entry in or the entire
Calls list ...........................................43
Answer machine
Using the answer machine from
the handset .....................................44
Switch the answer machine on or off
and set the answer mode..................44
Outgoing messages..........................45
Record your own outgoing message..45
Play the current outgoing message ...46
Reinstate the pre-recorded
outgoing message ...........................46
Record a memo ...............................47
Answer delay ...................................47
Set the answer delay ........................48
Set the maximum message length .....48
Set the message alert on or off .........49
Call screening via the handset ...........49
Turn call screening on or off ..............49
Using call screening .........................50
Message playback using the handset 50
Delete a message or delete all old
(played) messages ...........................52
Save a number in the answer phone
message list to your contacts ............52
Send a text to a number in the
answer phone message list ...............53
Using the answer machine from
the base ..........................................53
Switch the answer machine on or off .53

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Message playback using the base ......54
Delete all old (played) messages .......55
Remote access .................................55
Set the remote access PIN for the
first time .........................................55
Change the remote access PIN ..........56
Turn remote access on/off ................56
If you forget to switch on your
answer machine ...............................57
Operating your answer
machine remotely ............................58
Settings
Set the handset ringtone for external or
internal calls and the ringer volume ..59
Turn the alert tones on or off ............59
Turn the handset tones on or off .......60
Change the handset display contrast .60
Change the handset name ................60
Change the call settings (auto answer,
Autoend call, Autojoin and first ring) .61
Set the base ringtone melody
and volume .....................................61
Set a PBX access code ......................62
Change the system PIN.....................62
Turn Eco mode on or off ...................63
Reset the handset or base settings ....63
Clear the handset or base user data ...64
Clock/Alarm
Set the time and date .......................65
Set the time format (12 or 24 hour) ..65
Set an alarm ...................................66
Stopping the alarm when it goes off ..66
BT Calling Features
Pre-stored numbers in the Calling
Features menu .................................67
Using Call Diversion ..........................67
Cancel Ringback ..............................68
Using Call Waiting ...........................68

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Text messaging
Register to the text
messaging service ............................69
Send a text message ........................70
Receiving text messages ...................71
Reading messages ...........................72
Accessing the Inbox, Drafts folder
or Sent folder ..................................73
Edit a template ................................74
Turn new text message alert
on or off ..........................................74
Service centre numbers ....................75
Change the service centre numbers ...75
Using additional handsets
Registering an additional handset .....76
De-register a handset ......................77
Make an internal call
between handsets ............................78
Transfer a call ...................................78
Hold a 3-way call .............................79
Help ...............................................80
General information
Safety information ...........................87
Cleaning ..........................................88
Environmental .................................88
How to recycle your equipment ........88
Guarantee .......................................89
Technical information .......................90
Connecting to a switchboard ............90
Recall (R) .........................................90
R&TTE .............................................90
Declaration of Conformance .............90

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Handset buttons
Left option button
In idle mode, press to enter the main menu.
Also use to access sub menus and confirm options shown on the display above the button.
Up/Volume
In idle mode, press to change the ringer volume, see page 59.
In talk mode, press to increase the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options.
Contacts
In idle mode, press to access your stored Contacts.
Talk/Handsfree
In idle mode, press to make and receive calls, see page 22.
In talk mode, press to switch handsfree on and off, see page 25.
Calls/Down
In idle mode, press to open and scroll through the Calls list, see page 40.
In talk mode, press to decrease the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll down through the options.
1 (Speed dial)
In idle mode, press and hold to dial BT 1571
or your stored speed dial number, see page 38.
Press and hold to turn the handset ringer on or off.
0
Press to enter a space.

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Call Block
In idle mode, press to enter the Call Control menu.
When receiving a call, press to send the call to the answer machine, or during a call, press to
end the call. If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service and the Caller ID is displayed,
the number will be blocked and added to the blocked numbers list, see page 30.
Right option button
Press to confirm the option displayed on the screen above the button, to delete or go back
to the previous screen.
In answer machine mode, deletes the current message playing.
OK
In idle mode, press to access a highlighted event e.g. missed calls, answer phone messages
and text messages on the display.
R (Recall)
R (Recall) for use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a switchboard/PBX.
Left/Right
In idle mode, press to move left or right between the new events highlighted on the display
e.g. missed calls, answer phone messages and text messages. During menu navigation, use
to change settings. In text edit/entry mode, press to move the cursor.
End call/on or off
Press to end a call.
In idle mode, press and hold to switch the handset on or off, see page 22.
In menu mode, press to return to idle screen.
2-9 (Speed dial)
In idle mode, press and hold buttons 2-9 to dial a stored speed dial number, see page 38.
Press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad.

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Handset display
Shows handset battery status.
Scrolls when the handset is charging.
Empty frame flashes when battery
needs recharging.
On – missed call(s) in the Calls list*.
With number of calls displayed.
On – answer machine message(s) received
with number of messages displayed.
On – text message(s) received with
number of messages displayed.
On – Eco mode is on (for that handset).
On – answer machine on.
Off – answer machine off.
Flashing – new answer machine message
Memory full displayed when the answer
machine memory is full.
UnMute/Mute Indicates when Mute is on or off.
On – alarm is set.
Flashing – alarm time has been reached.
Off – alarm off.
The keypad is locked.
Handset ringer is switched off.
Handset display icons
Handset name
* For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your
network provider.
Time

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Finding your way around your phone
Your BT6610 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 idle 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, select by pressing the Left option button
or press .
4. Use the or button to scroll through the available sub menu options.
When the sub menu you want is highlighted, select by pressing the Left
option button or press .
Select the Back option if you want to return to the previous screen.
To exit a menu and return to the idle screen, press .
If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the handset returns to the idle
screen automatically.
Left option button
Press to select the
option displayed on the
screen above the button.
Left and Right
navigation buttons
Use to select settings.
Right option button
Press to select the option
displayed on the screen above
the button.
Up and Down navigation buttons
Scroll up or down through the
menu options.

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Menu map
Answer Phone View Messages
Messages Play all Delete message
Save number
Send text
Delete old msgs
Outgoing msg Ans. & record
Answer only
Record memo
Answer mode Answer on/off
Answer mode (On or Off) (Ans. & Rec or Answer only)
Settings Text alert On/Off
Ans. & record Answer delay
Max. msg length
Message alert
(2-10 rings or Time saver)
(1-3 minutes)
(On or Off)
Answer only Answer delay (2-9 rings or Time saver)
Call screening (On or Off)
Auto on/of On/Off
Remote access On/off
Change PIN
Call Control Incoming calls Do Not Disturb On/Off On
Off
Timed
On time
Off time
VIP calls Allowed Not Allowed
Block calls By call type
By number International Withheld number
No Caller ID
Payphone
Allowed
Blocked
Parental control Mobile calls
International
Premium rate calls
All dialled calls
(Allowed or Not Allowed)
VIP list
Change PIN
Clock/Alarm Alarm Alarm
Time AM/PM
Melody
(Off, On once, On daily, Mon to Fri, Sat & Sun)
(AM or PM)
(Melody 1-15)
Time and date Time AM/PM
Date (AM or PM)
Time format (12 Hours or 24 Hours)
Record message
Play message
Use default msg

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Text Messages Write Message
Inbox
Drafts
Sent folder
Templates
Settings Please Cal.., I’ll be th.., What time.., I’ll call.., Happy Birt..) Message alert
Service centres
Re-register
(On or Off)
(Send centre or Receive centre)
Speed Dial List 1. 1571 2-9 Empty (Edit or Delete)
BT Calling Features Call Diversion All calls
When busy
Not answered (Set up, Cancel, Check status)
Cancel Ringback
Call Waiting (Turn On, Turn Off, Check status)
Settings Sounds Ringing External
Internal
Volume
(Melody 1-15)
(Melody 1-15)
(Ringer Off or Level 1-5)
Alert Tones Voice message
Text message (On or Off)
Handset tones Keypad tones
Confirmation
Display Contrast Level 1-5
Handset name
Call settings Auto answer
Auto end call
Auto join calls
First ring
(On or Off)
Base settings Ringing Ringtone (Melody 1-5)
Volume (Ringer Off or Level 1-5)
PBX Code
S/Ware version
Registration Register
De-register (Handset 1-5)
Change Sys. PIN
Auto-ECO (on/off)
Reset H/set settings
Base settings
Clear user data
Contacts menu
Accessed by pressing
the button
then Options.
Add new contact
Edit contact
Delete
Memory status
Calls list Menu
accessed by
pressing
Play message*
Save number
Delete call
Send text
Block number
Delete all
* If a message has been left on the answer machine.