BT EDGE 2500 User manual

BT Edge 2500 – Issue 2 – Edition 1 – 25.08.05 – 7032
User Guide
BT EDGE 2500
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Section
16 Minutes digital recording time.
100 Name and number directory.
Caller Display* lets you see who is calling and keep track
of unanswered calls.
With Call Waiting*, when you are on a call a soft beep
alerts you to another waiting call.
Register up to 5 handsets to the base without the need
for additional wiring, giving you a complete phone
system on a single line.
* You must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display or Call Waiting
service for these features to work. A quarterly fee is payable.
Please note that this equipment is not designed for making emergency
telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made
for access to emergency services.
Welcome…
to your BT Edge 2500 digital
cordless telephone answering
machine
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Section
This User Guide provides you with all
the information you need to get the
most from your phone.
You must first set up your phone
before you can use it. This doesn’t
take long and is easy to do. Just
follow the simple instructions on the
next few pages.
Need help?
If you have any problems setting up or using your BT
Edge 2500, contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047.
Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the
back of this guide.
Got everything?
BT Edge 2500 handset
BT Edge 2500 base unit
Mains power adaptor
(Item code: 022072)
Telephone line cord
2xNiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
If you have purchased
aBT Edge 2500 multiple
pack you will also
receive the following for
each additional handset.
BT Edge 2000 handset
BTEdge 2000 charger
Mains power
adaptor for charger
(Item code: 021299)
2xNiMH AAA
rechargeable batteries
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Getting started
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Handset display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Character map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the phone
Make an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Receive a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Earpiece volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
100 Name and number directory . . . . .19
Store a name and number . . . . . . . . . .19
View and dial a name and number . . . .20
Edit a name and number . . . . . . . . . . .21
Delete a name and number . . . . . . . . .21
Redial the last number called . . . . . . . .22
Redial a number from the redial list . . .22
Copy a number from the redial list
to the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Delete a redial number . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Delete all numbers from the
redial list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Base settings
Base ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Base ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Changing the base PIN code . . . . . . . .26
Restore default settings . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Handset settings
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Set the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Handset ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Handset warning tones . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Handset language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
BT Calling Features
Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Call list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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View and dial from the Calls list . . . . . .33
Copy a Calls list number
to the directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Delete a Calls list number . . . . . . . . . .35
Delete the whole Calls list . . . . . . . . . .35
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Setting up the answering machine
Base display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Switch the answering machine
ON/OFF using the base . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Switch the answering machine
ON/OFF using the handset . . . . . . . . .39
Base loudspeaker volume . . . . . . . . . .40
Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Tochange the answer delay
setting via the base unit . . . . . . . . . . .40
Check the answer delay setting . . . . . .41
Tochange the answer delay
setting via the handset . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Audible message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Toset audible message alert
via the base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
To set audible message alert
via the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
To record your own outgoing
message via the base . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
To record your own outgoing
message via the handset . . . . . . . . . . .44
Check your outgoing message . . . . . . .45
Select the outgoing message
answer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Re-instate the pre-recorded
outgoing message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using the answering machine
via the base
Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Using the answering machine
via the handset
Message playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Remote access
Change the remote access PIN code . .54
Switch your answering
machine on remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
To check for messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
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Using additional handsets
Registering your handset . . . . . . . . . . .57
Select a base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
De-register a handset . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Transferring calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
3-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Help ..........................61
General information
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Returning your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
How many telephones can
Ihave? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Declaration of Conformance . . . . . . . .72
Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .73
Insert a pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
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WARNING
Do not place your BT Edge 2500
in the bathroom or other humid
areas.
Handset range
The BT Edge 2500 has a range of
300m outdoors when there is a
clear line of sight between the base
and the handset. When there is no
clear line of sight between the
handset and the base, e.g. the
base is indoors and the handsets is
either indoors or outdoors, the
range could be reduced to 50m.
Thick stone walls will severely
affect the range.
Signal strength
The symbol on your handset
indicates when you are in range.
When you are out of range a beep
will sound every minute.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until your handset is fully charged.
The base station must be plugged
into the mains power at all times.
Getting started
Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket
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Location
You need to place your BT Edge 2500 within 2 metres of
the mains power socket and telephone socket so that the
cables will reach.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other
electrical appliances to avoid interference.
Your BT Edge 2500 works by sending radio signals
between the handset and base. The strength of the
signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it
as high as possible ensures the best signal.
Setting up
1. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into the
handset .Slide the battery compartment into place .
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Getting started
The red Charging light stays on
even when the batteries are fully
charged.
Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, fully
charged handset batteries should
give about 10 hours talk time or
100 hours standby time on a single
charge.
BATTERY LOW WARNING
If the symbol is empty and
flashing, and you hear a warning
beep every 10 -15 seconds, you
will need to recharge your handset
before you can use it.
Battery performance
To keep your batteries in the best
condition, leave the handset off
the base for a few hours at a time
(after the initial 24 hour charge).
New NiMH batteries do not reach
full capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days.
Running the batteries right down
at least once a week will help them
last as long as possible.
The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will reduce
with time as they wear out, so
reducing the talk/standby time of
the handset. Eventually they will
need to be replaced. New batteries
can be obtained from the BT Edge
Helpline 0870 605 8047.
2. Plug the mains power cord into the underside of the base
and into the mains power. The green Power/In use light
comes on.
3. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 24
hours. The red Charging light comes on. When the
handset is fully charged the display shows the symbol.
4. After 24 hours, plug one end of the telephone line cord
into your BT Edge 2500 base and the other end into the
telephone wall socket.
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Additionally, if you have purchased a BT Edge 2500
multiple pack.
For each additional handset and charger:
1. Connect the power adaptor to the charger and switch on.
2. Insert the 2 x AAA NiMH batteries supplied into
the handset.
3. Place the handset on the charger and charge for at
least 24 hours. The red charging light will come on.
Your BTEdge 2000 additional handset comes pre-
registered to the base. The handset number will be
shown on the display.
Your BT Edge 2500 is now ready to use.
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10 Getting started
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To set the day
1. Press or until the display shows Answer
Settings
and press OK option button.
2. Press or until the display shows
Day Setting
and press OK option button.
3. Display shows
Sunday .Use or to scroll to the
correct day and press OK option button.
To set the time
1. Press or until the display shows Handset
Settings
and press OK option button.
2. Display shows
Time Setting .Press OK option button.
3. The first digit will be flashing. Enter the current time in
24 hour format, e.g.
08:24 and press OK option button.
You will hear a confirmation beep.
4. Press and hold to exit and return to standby.
It is very important to set the day
as any messages left will announce
the day before playback.
Please note that the day is not
updated by Caller Display.
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Getting to know your phone 11
Handset buttons
Keypad
Recall/Call Waiting/Intercom
For use with a switchboard/PBX
and BTCalling Features, page 33.
For use with Call Waiting, page 36.
Use to make internal calls, page 59.
Talk / Handsfree
Press to make or receive calls,
page 16.
Also used to switch
handsfree on and off, page 18.
Option buttons
Let you select options shown on
the display, page 14.
Menu/Volume/Up and Down
Press to access and scroll through
the menu options, page 14.
Use to adjust the handset volume,
page 29.
End Call/Clear
Press to end a call, page 16.
Press and hold to exit the menu
and return to standby.
Redial/Pause
Use to redial any of the last 20
numbers called, page 22.
Press to enter a pause in a
number, page 73.
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12 Getting to know your phone
Handset name
The handset name is displayed in standby mode.
Handset number
The handset number is displayed in standby mode.
Battery levels
Shows handset battery status. Scrolls when the
handset is charging in the base.
Directory
Select icon to view the directory.
Calls list*
Flashes to indicate new Calls list entries.
When the icon flashes the number of new entries is
displayed above. When the icon is not flashing, the
total number of calls is displayed.
Range
Displayed in standby mode to indicate handset
is in range of the base. Flashes if you go out
of range.
Handset display icons –These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s screen.
*You must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service for this feature to work.
09:30
02
Sec
BT Edge HS1
Edge 2500
HS1
Ext
Ext
Int
Int
Keypad lock
Displayed when the keypad is locked.
External
Displayed when an external call is being
received or in progress.
Internal
Displayed when an internal call is being
received or in progress.
Handsfree
Displayed when in handsfree mode.
Answering machine
Displayed when answering machine is set to on.
Answering machine messages
Indicates the number of messages you
have received.
Secrecy (Displayed when on a call only)
The option to switch secrecy on.
02
02
02
Battery level
Handsfree
Answering machine on
Range
Handset number
Number of answering
machine messages
Directory
Time
Handset name
Calls list
Keypad lock
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13Getting to know your phone
Base
§Skip
Lets you skip backwards
through your messages
and memos.
Use to switch the audible
message alert on or off.
Use to select your
Answer and Record
outgoing message.
Stop
To stop message
playback.
Skip ©
Lets you skip forward
through your messages
and memos.
Use to set the answer
delay, see page 40.
Use to select your
Answer Only outgoing
message.
Play
Lets you play and pause
your messages.
Page
Press to page handset(s),
see page 19. Also used
when registering
handsets, see page 57.
Messages/LED
Indicates the number of
messages you have on
the answering machine.
Volume + –
Use to adjust the
loudspeaker volume.
OGM
Press to hear your
current outgoing
message. Press and hold
to record your own
outgoing message.
Ans On/Off
Switches the answering
machine on and off.
Power/In Use light
(Green)
Flashes when the
handset is in use. Delete
Deletes recorded
messages and memos.
Charging light (RED)
Comes on when the
handset is charging on
the base.
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Navigating the menus
Your BT Edge 2500 has an easy to use menu system.
Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on
the menu map on the following page.
When the handset is switched on and in standby:
1. Press to open the main menu then press or
to scroll to the menu option you want.
2. The buttons below the display allow you to select
options within each menu.
Character map
The following table shows you where each letter and
punctuation character can be found. This will be helpful
when storing a name in the directory, see page 19.
Menu
RLNR
Select the option displayed by
pressing the button underneath it.
Exit or go back one level in
the menu
Press to go back one level
or press and hold to return
to standby.
If no buttons are pressed for 20
seconds, the handset reverts to
standby automatically.
Button Upper Lower
case case
@-1 @-1
ABC2 abc2
DEF3 def3
GHI4 ghi4
JKL5 jkl5
MNO6 mno6
Button Upper Lower
case case
PQRS7 pqrs7
TUV8 tuv8
WXYZ9 wxyz9
,.* ,.*
Space + & 0 Space + & 0
##
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Menu map
A
An ns sw we er ro of ff fo on n
R
Re ec co or rd dM Me em mo o
A
An ns sw we er rS Se et tt ti in ng gs s
Answer Mode
Outgoing Message
Day Setting
Answer Delay
Message Alert
Security Code
H
Ha an nd ds se et tS Se et tt ti in ng gs s
Time Setting
Handset Ringer Volume
Handset Ringer Melody
Auto Answer
Handset Name
Language
Warning Tones
Base Settings
Base Ringer Volume
Base Ringer Melody
PIN Code
Dial Mode
Restore Settings
R
Re eg gi is st tr ra at ti io on n
Register Base
Select Base
De-Register Handset
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16 Using the phone
Press to delete any incorrect
digits.
The symbol on the display
indicates when you are in range of
the base. If the symbol flashes and
you hear a warning beep, you are
out of range and will need to move
closer to the base.
Call timer
Your handset will automatically
time the duration of all external
calls. The handset display shows
the call duration both during and
for a few seconds after your call.
Press to delete any incorrect
digits.
Caller Display
If you have subscribed to your
network’s Caller Display service, the
caller’s number (or name if stored in
the directory) is displayed. See page
33 for more information.
Make an external call
1. Lift the handset and press .
The green In Use light on the base flashes and the
Ext
icon appears on the handset display whilst the
green In Use light also illuminates.
2. When you hear the dialling tone, dial the number
you want.
Preparatory dialling
1. First enter the number to be dialled. The number
is shown on the display.
2. Press to dial the number. The display
shows
Dialling .
End a call
1. Press .
Or
Place the handset back on the base.
Receive a call
When the phone rings External Call is displayed.
1. If your handset is on the base, pick it up to answer
the call.
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17Using the phone
Or
If your handset is off the base, press .
Earpiece volume
During a call you can adjust the volume of the
earpiece/handset receiver.
1. Press or to increase or decrease the volume.
As you increase or decrease the volume, the boxes on
the display show the volume level.
Maximum volume
Mid volume
Minimum volume
Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without
your caller hearing.
1. Select Sec option.
Secrecy On appears in the display and your caller is put
on hold and cannot hear you.
2. Select Off option again to return to your caller.
Auto answer
As long as you have auto answer
set to ON you can just pick the
handset up off the base to answer
the call. If you have switched it off,
you will need to press the .
Auto answer is the default setting.
If auto answer is set to off, you will
need to press at all times, see
page 31.
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Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding
the handset. It also enables other people in the room to
listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker.
Make a call in handsfree
1. Dial the number then press .
2. Press again. The icon is displayed and you hear
your call over the loudspeaker.
3. Press to end the call.
Answer a call in handsfree
When the phone rings:
1. Press twice. The call is transferred to
the loudspeaker.
Switch to handsfree during a call
During a call:
1. Press .The call is transferred to the loudspeaker.
2. Press to end the call.
During a handsfree call, press
or to change the volume.
To switch handsfree off and
return to the handset at any time,
press .
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Paging
You can alert a handset user that they are wanted or
locate a missing handset.
1. Press on the base. The handset(s) rings.
2. Press to stop the paging ring.
Or
Press any button on the handset.
100 Name and Number Directory
You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the
Directory. Names can be up to 13 characters long and
numbers up to 20 digits.
There is a character map on page 14 to help you when
entering names.
Store a name and number
1. Select option, then New option.
Enter Name is displayed.
2. Enter the name using the keypad.
3. Select OK option to confirm.
Enter Number is displayed.
Paging calls cannot be answered
by a handset.
The paging ring will stop
automatically after one minute
if no button is pressed and your
handset will return to standby.
Entering names
Use the keypad letters to enter
names, e.g. to store TOM:
Press once to enter T.
Press three times to enter O.
Press once to enter M.
Writing tips
Press to delete the last
character or digit.
Use the middle option button to
toggle between upper and lower
case characters, i.e. A-a icon
inputs upper case letters and a-A
inputs lower case letters.
Press to insert a space.
Use , , and for
other punctuation characters, see
page 14 for full character map.
You MUST enter a name and a
number, otherwise the display will
show Error and then return to the
number entry display.
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To search alphabetically
Press the relevant keypad button,
e.g. for TOM, press 8then scroll
through the entries under T.
4. Enter the telephone number. (Enter the full telephone
number including the dialling code if you subscribe to a
Caller Display service and want the name of your caller
displayed instead of the number.)
5. Select OK option to confirm.
6. The handset ringer melody options are displayed. Use the
or to scroll through the options. You will hear a
sample melody. Press Save to confirm the setting.
Display shows
Entry Saved .
7. Press and hold to exit and return to standby.
View and dial a name and number
1. Select option.
The first directory entry is displayed.
If there are no entries stored
Directory Empty will be
displayed.
2. Use or to scroll and find the entry you want or
search alphabetically.
3. Press button to dial the displayed number.
The ringer melody option means
that when you receive a call from
a number stored in your directory
the ringtone you choose will be
played.
To enter a pause in a directory
number, press the button.
For more information on pauses,
see page 73.
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