BT BT8600 Specification sheet

Block up to 100% of Nuisance Calls
Quick Set-up and User Guide
BT8600 Premium Nuisance Call Blocker
Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine
You need a Caller Display service from your network provider to use Call Guardian and other Caller Display
enabled features. Charges may apply.

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• What is Call Guardian?
Call Guardian puts you back in control by allowing you to choose the calls
you want to take and those you want to block. This means that any caller
not on your contact list or already blocked is required to announce their
name prior to getting through, allowing you to choose which calls to
accept or reject.
• IfyouturnCallGuardianO,allcallswillbeallowedthrough,evenif
they’re already on your blocked list. See page 21 to change settings.
• You can customise BT Call Guardian to block certain types of call e.g.
International, Number Withheld etc. See page 26 to change settings.
• 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.
• Visit bt.com/producthelp for more information and Troubleshooting tips.
Top Tips

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3Check 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)
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 BT8600 if you use any other type of batteries.
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)

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Menu map.............................................6
Quick set up guide .................................7
Getting to know your phone .................18
Handset buttons ..................................... 18
Base ....................................................... 19
Finding your way around your phone....... 20
BT Call Guardian ..................................21
SwitchBTCallGuardianon/o................. 22
Personalise your announce message........ 22
How do you accept, block or send
a call to the answer phone? ..................... 23
The Block button..................................... 24
HowdoIchangethedierent
BT Call Guardian modes? ......................... 25
Custom mode.......................................... 26
Here’s how to customise settings for
certain types of call................................. 26
What happens when you allow
a number (caller)..................................... 27
What happens to my VIP numbers? ......... 27
What happens when you block
a number (caller)..................................... 27
How to add numbers straight to
your Blocked and Allow lists .................... 28
To add a number to the block list ............. 28
To block numbers by area code ................ 29
To add a number to the allow list ............. 29
Deleting your blocked and allowed lists ... 29
Call control settings .............................30
Set-up Do not disturb ............................. 30
Set Outgoing calls control ....................... 31
Assign VIP status to a contact.................. 32
Change the access PIN............................. 33
Using the phone ..................................34
Making calls............................................ 34
Make an external call............................... 34
End a call ............................................... 34
Receive a call .......................................... 34
Mute ...................................................... 35
Incoming speech / Handsfree volume ...... 35
Make a handsfree call.............................. 36
Make an internal call between handsets
(if you have more than one handset)........ 36
Transfer a call.......................................... 37
Hold a 3-way call .................................... 37
Contacts ................................................. 38
Store a contact (up to 200) ..................... 38
Edit a contact ......................................... 39
Delete selected or all contacts ................. 39
View/dial a contact ................................. 40

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Speed dial............................................... 40
Save a Speed dial entry............................ 40
Dial a Speed dial entry............................. 41
Edit a Speed dial entry............................. 41
Delete a Speed dial entry......................... 42
Caller Display and the Calls list ................. 42
Missedcallnotication............................ 42
View and dial from the Calls list (up to
50 incoming and 30 outgoing calls) ........ 43
Save a Calls list entry to your contacts...... 44
Delete an entry in the Calls list,
or the whole list ...................................... 45
Set the time and date.............................. 45
Set an alarm............................................ 46
Answer machine ..................................47
Message playback using the handset ....... 47
Set the answer delay ............................... 48
Setthemessagealertonoro ................ 49
Remote access ........................................ 50
Set the remote access PIN
forthersttime...................................... 50
Change the remote access PIN................. 50
Turnremoteaccessonoro.................... 51
If you forget to switch on
your answer machine .............................. 51
BT Calling Features ..............................52
Call Diversion .......................................... 52
Cancel Ringback...................................... 53
Call Waiting............................................. 53
Settings .............................................54
Handset ringtone and volume ................. 54
Alerttonesonoro................................ 54
Handset display options .......................... 55
Handset name......................................... 55
Call settings ............................................ 55
Base ringtone melody and volume........... 56
PBX access code...................................... 56
ChangethesystemPIN(dierentto
the Call control & Remote access PIN)...... 57
Reset the handset or base settings .......... 57
Clear the handset and base user data....... 57
Help...................................................58
General information.............................59
Guarantee............................................... 59
How to recycle your equipment ............... 59
R&TTE Directive & Declaration
of Conformity ......................................... 60
Contents

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6Menu map
Answer phone View Messages Messages
Outgoing msg Ans. & record
Answer only
Record memo
Answer mode Answeron/o
Answer mode
Settings Text Alert
Ans. & record
Answer only
Call screening
Auto on/of
Remote access
Call control
Calls List
BT Call Guardian
Do Not Disturb
Outgoing calls
VIP list
Change PIN
Save number
Allow number
Block number
Delete call
Send text
Delete all
Guardian settings
Announce msg
Block numbers
Allow numbers
On/o
VIP calls
Mobile calls
International
Premium rate
All dialled calls
Add VIPs
Remove VIPs
VIP ringtone
Clock/Alarm Alarm Alarm
Time AM/PM
Melody
Time and date Time AM/PM
Date
Time format 12 Hours or 24 Hours
Text Messages Write Message
Inbox
Drafts
Sent folder
Templates
Settings
Speed Dial List 1. 1571 2-9 Empty
Calling Features Call Diversion
Cancel Ringback
Call Waiting
Settings Sounds Ringing
Alert tones
Handset tones
Display Colour theme
Wallpaper
Contrast
Screen saver
Handset name
Call settings Auto answer
Auto end call
Auto join calls
First ring
Base settings Ringing
PBX Code
S/ware version
Registration Register
De-register
Change Sys. PIN
Reset H/set settings
Base settings
Clear user data
Contacts menu
accessed by pressing
the button
Add new contact
Edit contact
Delete
Memory status
Calls list Menu accessed
by pressing
Play message*
Save number
Allow number
Block number
Delete call
Send text
Delete all
*Onlyoeredifcallerleftamessageontheanswermachine.
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Quick Set-up and User Guide
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Quick set up guide
1 Plug in
1 The telephone line cord is already
tted but don’t plug the other
end into the wall socket yet.
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 on.
If you bought a multipack you
can use either power adaptor.
3
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Quick set up guide
2 Activate the batteries
1. Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from the bottom
of the handset.
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.
Placeyourhandsetonthebasetochargerst.
Set up
OK
Please set the
time and date
to start using
your telephone
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3Charge
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.
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.
Hide
Line cord error.
Please check.
Set up
OK
Please set the
time and date
to start using
your telephone
Quick set up guide 9
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Quick set up guide
4Connect the phone line cord
After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the phone wall socket.
If you ever need to remove the
batteries,placeyourngersinthe
groove at the bottom of the handset
and lift the cover up to release it.
Then, gently ease the batteries out.

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Quick set up guide
Set the time and date
1. Select OK by pressing the Left option button
under the screen. The set up wizard will
begin. Follow the prompts to complete the set
up process.
Tip: when prompted to select OK you can
press the button in the centre of the
keypad if you prefer.
2. Use the keypad to enter the time using the 12
hour clock format e.g. for 3:32 pm you need to
enter 03:32.
3. Press press or to select AM or PM.
4. Press enter the date in the format
DD/MM/YYYY.
5. Press Save. Saved is displayed.
5Follow the set up wizard
Set up
OK
Please set the
time and date
to start using
your telephone
Set up
Save Back
Time
HH:MM
AM
AM/PM

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You need to have a Caller Display service from your network provider
to use all the features available e.g. Call Guardian,Visual Voicemail,
Calls List, Text Messaging and other Caller Display enabled features.
Charges may apply.
BT Call Guardian
6. Continue to read and follow the prompts.
Call Guardian is already set to On. If you wish to
switch it O, see page 22.
7. Press OK.
BT Call Guardian
OK
Your phone’s set
to announce
unknown caller’s
names when you
answer so you...

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Quick set up guide
8. Press OK.
To allow calls from a contact/ number to ring
as normal, follow the instructions on page 29
to add a number to your Allow list.
To allow a number to bypass Call Guardian and
Do Not Disturb mode, add it to your VIP list.
See page 32 for instructions.
9. Select Yes or No, and follow the prompts. Set up
Yes
Do you have
Caller Display?
No
BT Call Guardian
OK
...can decide
how to deal with
calls. Change
settings via Call
Control.
Back

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Complete the set up tasks
10. If you wish to continue following the set
up wizard, select Yes. (If you don’t want to
follow the wizard, select No and you can
start using your phone straight away. You can
always set up tasks via the menu later).
Record your answer phone
outgoingmessage
11. If you wish to complete this step, select Yes
(or No to continue to the next step).
12. Record message is highlighted, press Select.
13. Follow the voice prompt and record your
message into the phone after the tone.
14. Select Savewhenyou’venished.
15. Your message will be played back to you.
16. Select OK (or Delete if you want to replace it).
17. Select Done, to continue with the set
up wizard.
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Set up
Yes No
Would you like
us to guide you
through some
set up tasks?
Set up
Yes No
Do you want to
record your
answer phone
outgoing
message now?

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Quick set up guide
Add contacts
18. It’s a good idea to add your contact numbers
now so their calls are allowed to go straight
through to you, otherwise these callers will
have to go through Call Guardian. Select Yes
(or select No to continue to next step).
Please make sure you always add the full
telephone number when you save a contact.
Ifyouhaveimportantnumbersthatwill
always need to get through e.g Doctors
surgery, National Floodline, Carer Line
numbers etc, make sure you’ve added
them to your Contacts or Allowed list.
You can also make any of your contacts
a VIP, see page 32.
19. Enter the contact name using the keypad and
press .
20. Enter the home phone number. You can then
press and enter a mobile number and
then a work number if you want to. Press
then or to select a ringtone.
21. Select Savewhenyou’venished.
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Set up
Do you want to
add contacts
now, so their calls
are allowed?
Yes No
Add contact
Name
Home
Mobile
Save Back
I
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22. Select Yes if you want to enter more contacts
(or No if you don’t want to for now).
Follow steps 19, 20 and 21 on page 15
for instructions on how to add a contact.
If you want to add contacts at a later time,
see page 38 for instructions.
23. Select OK to complete the set up wizard.
You can now start using your phone.
Please read the rest of this User Guide for
instructions on how to use the most popular
features of your BT8600 phone.
Set up
Do you want to
add another
contact?
Yes No
Set up
OK
Set up
complete.
Please read the
quick start
guide.
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6 Set up your additional
handsets (multi packs 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 8. Once you’ve set the time
anddateonthersthandsetthenitwillbesharedwithallotherhandsets
in your multi pack after you activate the batteries.
3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for 24 hours.
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18 Getting to know your phone
Block Button
Access Call Guardian features, page 24.
Right option button
In answer machine mode, deletes
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 and right navigation buttons.
In text edit/entry mode, press to move cursor.
End call/on or o
End a call, page 34.
Pressandholdtoswitchhandseton/o.
In menu mode, press to return to home screen.
2-9 (Speed dial)
Press and hold buttons 2-9 to dial a stored
speed dial number, page 40.
Press and hold to lock/unlock keypad.
Toggle between upper/lower case characters.
Handset buttons
Left option button
Up/Volume
Move up through menu options,
increase volume, page 35.
Contacts
Access stored Contacts, page 38.
Talk/Handsfree
Make/receive calls, page 34.
Switchhandsfreeon/o,page36.
Calls/Down
Enter calls list, page 42, decrease
volume, page 35 and move down
through menu options.
1 (Speed dial)
Press and hold to dial BT 1571
or a stored speed dial number.
Press to enter symbols when entering a
contact name or text message.
Press and hold to turn handset ringer
on/o.
0
Press to enter a space.

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Getting to know your phone
Base
Vol+
Increase the speaker volume
during playback and the call
screening volume during idle.
Vol-
Decrease the speaker volume
during playback and the call
screening volume during idle.
Light indicator
Blue light on when the handset
is in the base charging.
Flashes when the line is in use,
registrationistakingplaceor
you’ve received a text message.
Play/Stop
When you have new
messages, the button
willash.Pressonceto
play new messages and
again to stop playback.
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.
Delete
Press once to delete the
message during playback.
In idle mode, press to delete
all old messages.
Skip>>
During playback, press to
skip forward to the start
of the next message.
Answer On
Press to turn the answer
machineonoro.
When set to On, the
text ‘On’ will light up
on the button.
Find
Press to ring all registered
handsets, helpful for
ndingamissinghandset.
Also used during the
registration process.

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20 Getting to know your phone
Finding your way around your phone
Your BT8600 has an easy to use menu system.
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 home screen, press .
If no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds, the handset returns to the home
screen automatically.
Use the to access the BT Call Guardian settings.