BT QUARTET 1500 User manual

Quartet 1500 User Guide – Edition 4.2 – 16.11.00
Quartet 1500
User Guide
Combined Cordless Telephone & Digital Answering Machine
This equipment is not designed for making emergen y telephone alls when the power fails.
Alternative arrangements should be made for a ess to emergen y servi es.
This produ t is intended for onne tion to analogue publi swit hed telephone networks
and private swit hboards in the United Kingdom.

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guide to your Quartet 1500

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‘at a glance’ guide to your Quartet 1500

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M1/M2 buttons
Allows you to store and
dial one touch numbers.
Aerial
Can be extended.
In Use/Battery Low light
Indicates when the handset
rings, is in use or, if the
handset battery needs
recharging.
Talk button
Press to make or receive
a call.
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Volume control
buttons
Adjusts the handset
ringer and earpiece
speech volume.
Recall button
For use with a
switchboard/PBX and
BT Select Services.
Quickdial button
Allows you to store and
dial up to 10 numbers in
the memory.
Redial button
Redials the last number
called. Also, press to
enter a pause in a
stored number.
Secrecy / Music on hold
Press to mute the call so
your caller cannot hear you.
When pressed music will
be played to both you and
your caller.
Charging contacts
Intercom/Channel button
Enables communication
between the handset and
base unit.
Selects an alternative radio
frequency if interference
occurs during a call.
Screen/Menu buttons
Allows you to hear a caller
leaving a message. You
can then choose to take
the call or not.
Also, allows you to
access the answering
machine menu.

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Press to make or answer an
intercom call. In use light
flashes when an intercom call
is ringing and during the call.
Volume
Adjusts the loudspeaker
volume.
Delete
Deletes recorded
messages and
memos.
LEDs
Charging - comes
on when the handset
battery is being charged.
In Use - Comes on
when the line is
in use.
VIP
You can give important callers a
VIP code so when they call a
different ring tone will alert you.
Microphone
Skip
Lets you skip backward
and forward through your
memos and messages.
Stop
To stop message playback.
Play/Pause
Lets you play -
and pause - your
messages.
Answer on/off
Switches the answering
machine on and off. Also
allows access to the outgoing
message recording facility.
Mail oxes 1 & 2
Gives callers two additional
options as to where messages
are left. For example,
business messages in
mailbox 1 and personal
messages in mailbox 2.
Mains power socket Telephone line cord socket

Digital answering machine
No tape to worry about.
Up to a maximum of 15
minutes recording time, including
your outgoing message. Pre-recorded
outgoing messages let you use your
Quartet 1500 straight away with the
option of recording your own outgoing
message at any time.
Additional handsets
Up to 3 additional
handsets can be added to
your Quartet 1500.
3 Pre-recorded messages
You can use any of the
three pre-recorded
messages or if you wish you can
record your own.
2 Mailboxes
Messages and memos can
be recorded in 2 separate
mail boxes.
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VIP facility
You can give important
callers your VIP code.
When a VIP calls, a different ring tone
will be heard to alert you that a VIP
is calling.
Memo facility
Allows you to leave memo
messages for other users.
2 One touch memories
Allows you to store two
important numbers so they
can be dialled at the touch of a button.
0 Quickdial memories
Allows you to store up to
10 of your most frequently
used numbers in the memory so they
can be easily dialled.
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Key features

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At a glance 1
Key features 3
Introduction 5
Safety information 6
Setting up 7
Using your Quartet 1500 10
Making and receiving calls 10
Internal call 11
Last number redial 11
Secrecy / Music on hold 12
One touch memories 12
Quickdial memories 13
all Waiting 16
Using your Quartet 1500
answering mac ine 17
Setting up your
answering machine 18
Outgoing messages 18
Incoming messages 22
Using your answering
machine from the base station 23
Answer delay 24
Message alert 25
Using your answering machine
from the cordless handset 25
all screening 26
Memos 27
Voice mailboxes 28
VIP access 29
Remote access 30
Time saver 31
Operating the answering
machine 31
Using additional andsets 34
Registering your handset 34
Transferring calls 36
General information 37
Guarantee 37
Technical information 37
all security 38
Switchboard compatibility 38
Help and advice 40
Wall mounting 43
Index 44
Wall mounting template 45
In t is guide

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Your Quartet 1500 is designed for
ease of use and made to the high
standards set by BT.
You can expect your Quartet 1500 to
provide many years of quality service.
Please read the instructions carefully
before use and keep this user guide
for future reference.
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For your records
For warranty purposes proof of
purchase is required, so please keep
your receipt.
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
(on the underside of the base unit)
HELPLINE
If you have problems with your
phone, call the Quartet 1500
Helpline on 08 5 769 71 6.
Unpacking your
Quartet 500
Check that your Quartet 1500 is
complete. If anything is missing,
please contact your place of purchase
immediately.
Quartet 1500 handset
Quartet 1500 base unit
with answering machine.
Mains power supply unit.
Wall mounting screws.
Line cord.
Adhesive Quickdial
memory label.
Introduction

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General
Only use the power supply
unit included with the product.
Using an unauthorised power
supply unit will invalidate your
warranty and may damage the
telephone. The item number
for the power supply unit is
872264. Radio signals
transmitted between the handset
and base may cause interference
to some hearing aids.
Do not open the handset or
base station (other than to
change the handset batteries).
This could expose you to high
voltages or other risks. Contact
the helpline for repairs.
Never dispose of batteries in a
fire. There is a serious risk of
explosion and/or the release of
highly toxic chemicals.
Cleaning
Simply clean the handset and
base station with a damp (not
wet) cloth, or an antistatic wipe.
Never use household polish as
this will damage the product.
Never use a dry cloth as this
may cause a static shock.
Environmental
Do not expose to direct
sunlight.
The product may heat up
when the batteries are being
recharged. This is normal.
However, to avoid damage,
we recommend that you do
not place the product on
antique/veneered wood.
Do not expose your product
to fire, explosive or other
hazardous conditions.
There is a slight chance that
your phone could be damaged
by an electrical storm. We
recommend that you unplug the
power and telephone line cord
for the duration of the storm.
Safety information

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Plan the location
Situate your Quartet 1500 close
enough to 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 products to
minimise interference.
Do not situate the product in the
bathroom or other humid areas.
Your Quartet 1500 works by sending
and receiving radio signals between
the base unit and the handset.
The strength of the signal depends
on where you site the base unit and
how the aerial is deployed.
The higher the base unit is located,
the better. An upstairs room is ideal.
Your product can be wall mounted,
for more information see page 43.
Handset aerial
Your Quartet 1500 handset uses a
compact aerial which we recommend
be pulled out to obtain the best signal
and reception available.
2Plug the power supply
cord into the bottom of
the base unit
Setting up
Follow these steps to set up your Quarter 1500 ready for use.