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Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine
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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 41.
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Check box contents
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Base
Telephone line cord
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(item code 066270)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 550 mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
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(item code 066270)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 550 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 BT2500 if you use any other type of batteries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Battery
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in the display and hear a
warning beep every minute,
to indicate that you need to
recharge your handset before
you can use it.
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
follow the Set-up wizard
1. Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab
away from the back of the handset.
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 24 hours before use.
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The handset will check for a link with the base
station, once found the screen will show
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set
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time
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date
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through the steps for setting the time and date,
recording your outgoing message for the answer
machine and adding contacts.
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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*.
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Once set-up is complete your handset will display
Please
check
line
cord
, place the handset on the
base to charge until step 4.
4. After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the
phone wall socket.
IMPORTANT
Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your
phone might not work.
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mains power adaptor into the back of the charger
and plug the other end into the mains wall socket
and switch on the power.
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Activate the batteries as explained on page 5.
3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for
24 hours.
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If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply
slide open the battery compartment cover and
ease out the batteries.
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For help setting the date and time, go to page 58.
• For instructions on making a call, go to page 19.
• For help personalising your phone’s settings, go to
page 50.
• For instructions on using the answer machine,
go to page 37.
Or, you may find the answer in the Help section
on page 68 or see our online frequently asked
questions at www.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.
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microfilter between the phone
line cord and the phone
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ADSL microfilters from
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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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Finding your way around your phone15
Menu map.......................................16
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Make an external call .......................19
Preparatory dialling .........................19
End a call.........................................19
Receive a call...................................20
Call Waiting .....................................20
Mute...............................................21
Incoming speech/Handsfree volume .21
Handsfree .......................................21
Make a handsfree call.......................21
Answer a call handsfree....................22
Switch to handsfree during a call ......22
Redial .............................................22
Voicemail (1571) .............................23
Do not disturb .................................23
Keypad lock.....................................24
Turn the handset ringer on or off.......24
Turn Eco mode on or off ...................25
Finding handset (paging) .................25
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View/dial a contact ..........................27
Edit a contact entry..........................28
Delete a contact entry......................28
Delete all contacts ...........................28
View the contact memory status.......28
Copy a contact (only available if you
have more than one handset) ...........30
Copy all contacts (only available if you
have more than one handset) ...........31
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Edit a speed dial entry......................33
Delete a speed dial entry..................33
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Calls list...........................................34
View/dial an entry in the Calls list......35
Save a Calls list entry to your contacts35
Delete an entry in the Calls list ..........36
Delete the entire Calls list .................36
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Switch the answer machine on or off.37
Outgoing messages..........................37
Record your own outgoing message..38
Play the current outgoing message ...38
Reinstate the pre-recorded
outgoing message ...........................39
Record a memo ...............................40
Set the answer mode
(Answer & Record or Answer Only)....40
Set the answer delay........................41
Set the maximum message length.....41
Set the message alert on or off .........42
Call screening ..................................42
Message playback using the handset 43
Delete all old (played) messages .......44
Using the answer machine from
the base ..........................................45
Switch the answer machine on or off.45
Message playback using the base......45
Delete all old (played) messages .......46
Remote access.................................46
Set the remote access PIN for the
first time .........................................47
Change the remote access PIN..........47
Turn remote access on/off ................48
If you forget to switch on your
answer machine...............................48
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Set the handset ringer volume..........50
Turn the handset tones on or off .......51
Change the handset name................52
Change the handset display contrast.52
Change the call settings ...................53
Set the base ringtone.......................53
Set the base ringer volume ...............54
Set a PBX access code ......................55
Change the system PIN.....................56
Reset the handset or base settings ....56
Reset the handset or base user data ..57
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Set the time and date.......................58
Set an alarm ...................................59
Stopping the alarm when it goes off..59
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Using Call Diversion..........................61
Using Ringback................................61
Using Call Waiting ...........................62
Using Reminder call .........................62
Using Call Barring ............................63
Using Anonymous call reject.............63
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De-register a handset ......................65
Make an internal call
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Transfer a call...................................66
Hold a 3-way call.............................67
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Cleaning..........................................73
Environmental.................................73
Product disposal instructions............73
Guarantee .......................................74
Technical information.......................75
Connecting to a switchboard ............75
Recall (R).........................................75
R&TTE .............................................75
Declaration of Conformance .............75
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Shows handset battery status.
Scrolls when the handset is charging.
Empty frame flashes when battery
needs recharging.
On – missed call in the Calls list*.
On - incoming call received.
On - outgoing call made.
On – handsfree speaker on.
On – Eco mode is on.
The keypad is locked.
Handset ringer is switched off.
On – answer machine on.
Off – answer machine off.
Flashing – new answer machine message.
Memory
full
shows if answer machine memory
is full.
On – alarm is set.
Flashing – alarm time has been reached.
Off – alarm off.
When on, indicates that you are listening
to answer phone messages or recorded memos.
When on, indicates that you are recording
a new outgoing message or memo.
UnMute/Mute
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Outgoing Message
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Answer mode
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Ringing External Ringtone
Internal Ringtone
Ringing Volume
Handset Tones Keypad Tones On
Off
Confirmation Tones On
Off
Handset name
Display Contrast Level 1-5
Call Settings Auto Answer
Auto End Call
Auto join calls
First Ring
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Base Settings Ringing
PBX Code
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Registration Register Handset
De-register handset
Change System PIN
Reset Settings
Clear user data
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Delete Contact
Copy contacts (only available if
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0
Z
"
4
6
s out of
range of the base, the display
will show
Searching
for
base…
,
the backlight will turn up to
100% to indicate the alert
message and you will hear a
warning tone. You need to
move back within range of the
base station.
If you move out of range when
you’re on a call, you’ll lose your
connection. The handset will
automatically re-connect to
the base when you move back
within range.
g
+
^
+
;
-
+
^
+
¦
display shows
Incoming
call
and
*
a
:
;
-
^
caller display service, the display shows the caller’s
number if it’s available or the caller’s name if it
matches an entry stored in your contacts list.
1. Press
+
+
+
*
C
Waiting
a
:
;
-
^
+
^
+
+
on, your phone will alert you to a second incoming
call if you’re already engaged on an external call.
1. You’ll hear the call waiting tone and if you also
have caller display the display will show the number
of the caller, or the name if it matches an entry in
your contacts.
2. Press
+
Switch
by pressing
answer the new call and your first caller is put on hold.
3. Press
+
Switch
by pressing
toggle between the two callers.
4. Press
-
+
-
+
*
5. If you hang up a current call, your phone will ring
back to reconnect you to your original call if that
caller is still connected.
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