BT SYNERGY 4500 User manual

2 Navigating the menus
Your BT Synergy 4500 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options,
which you can see on the menu map below.
1. From the standby screen, press or to open the main menu and to scroll
through the menu options displayed.
2. Press OK to select a menu option or Back to go back to the previous screen.
Press and hold to exit a menu at any time and return to standby.
Menu map
3 Making and receiving calls
Make/end a call
1. Press , listen for the dialling tone, then dial the number. To end the call, press , or
replace the handset on the base or charger.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press to delete the last digit.
2. Press to dial.
Handsfree
1. Press to switch the call between the earpiece and the loudspeaker.
Secrecy
You can mute the handset microphone and talk without your caller hearing you.
1. During a call, press Sec. Secrecy On is displayed and you can talk without your caller
hearing you. Press Off to switch secrecy off and resume your call.
Receiving calls
1. To answer a call press . Or simply lift the handset if it is on the base or charger.
Redial
The last 20 numbers dialled are stored in the redial list. You can then select any of the
numbers to redial, delete or copy to the phonebook.
1. Press to open the redial list, the most recently dialled number is displayed.
Press or to scroll through the list.
2. Press to redial the number. Or press Copy to copy the number to the phonebook
or Del to delete the number from the list.
4 Special features
Your BT Synergy 4500 has some special features, these include a 255 name and number
phonebook, a SIM card reader/writer, an answering machine and SMS text messaging.
Phonebook
You can store up to 255 names and numbers in the phonebook to make dialling quick and easy.
Store a new phonebook entry
1. Press . When storing the first entry
Add Entry is highlighted, press OK.
When storing further entries the first entry will be displayed: press Opt,
Add Entry is
highlighted, press OK.
2. Enter Name is displayed. Using the letters on the keypad enter the name, then press OK.
You may need to press the same button a few times until the letter you want is displayed.
For example, press 2 once for
A ,or twice for B .
3. Enter Number is displayed. Enter the telephone number using the keypad, then press OK.
4. The ringer melody options are displayed. Scroll or to select a melody for your
new phonebook entry and press Save to confirm.
Entry Saved is displayed.
5. Press to exit and return to standby.
Dial a phonebook entry
1. Press . The first entry is displayed.
2. Press or to scroll through the phonebook, or press the relevant keypad
button to search alphabetically. Press to dial the selected number.
1 Getting started
Place your BT Synergy 4500 within 2 metres of the mains power socket and telephone
socket so that the cables will reach.
The handset range is up to 300 metres outdoors and 50 metres indoors (in ideal conditions).
Try to position the phone at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid
interference and help maximise the handset range. The icon indicates when you are in
range; the handset will beep if you go out of range.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power adaptor with
the clear plug (item code 032763) and
telephone cable into the underside of the
the base. Only use the cables provided.
2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains power
socket and switch the power on. The green
Power/In use indicator will light up and
the answering machine is switched on. The
message counter will flash 0 then C alternately
to indicate that the clock needs setting.
3. Rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the handset. You need to activate them by
pulling the plastic tab away from the bottom of the handset.
4. Place the handset on the base to charge. The red charging light comes on. You must
charge the handset batteries for at least 24 hours before first use.
5. When the handset batteries are fully charged, the display will show a full battery icon .
Now you can plug the telephone line cord into the telephone wall socket.
Set up your additional handsets (2, 3 and 4-Pack owners only)
1. For each additional handset and charger: Plug the mains power adaptor with the red
connector (item code 032765) into the back of the charger and plug the other end into
the mains wall socket and switch the power on.
2. Activate the batteries in the handset as detailed in point 3 above. Then place the handset
on the charger to charge for at least 24 hours before first use.
Additional handsets supplied as part of a multipack are pre-registered to the base so once
charged, are ready for use. Each handset will display its own handset number: 1, 2, 3 and so on.
Set the date and time
The date and time is recorded with each answering machine message you receive, so before
you receive your first message you need to set the correct date and time.
Set the time
1. Press until
Date & Time Settings is displayed, then press OK.
2. Press until
Set Time is displayed, then press OK. The first digit is highlighted.
3. Enter the correct time in 24-hour format, eg. for 9:24pm enter 2124, then press OK.
You will hear a confirmation tone. Press to exit and return to standby.
Set the date
1. Press until
Date & Time Settings is displayed, then press OK.
2. Set Date is displayed, press OK. The first digit is highlighted.
3. Enter the current date (dd/mm/yy), eg. for 15th February 2007, enter 15 02 07, then
press OK. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press to exit and return to standby.
Your BT Synergy 4500 is now ready for use.
Answer
Off
On
Mains power
adaptor (with
clear plug)
Telephone
line cord
Phonebook
Press , then
Opt to access
the menu:
Add entry
Show Details
Edit Entry
Delete Entry
Copy Entry
Copy Phonebook
SIM Copy
Access Code
SIM code
Record
Memo
Back
OK
Answer
Settings
Answer
Mode
Outgoing
Message
Answer
Delay
Message
Alert
Remote
Access Code
TXT Menu
Write
Message
Inbox
Outbox
TXT Settings
Handset
Settings
Handset
Ringer Volume
Handset
Ringer Melody
Handset Ear
Volume
Auto Answer
Handset Name
Language
Warning Tones
Base
Settings
Base Ringer
Volume
Base Ringer
Melody
PIN Code
Dial Mode
Restore
Settings
Date & Time
Settings
Set Date
Set Time
Set Alarm
Registration
Register
Base
Select Base
De-Register
Handset
Press to access the calls list to view received and missed calls.
Press to access answering machine messages from the handset.
Welcome
This Quick Start Guide provides all the information
you need to get your product up and running.
Please fully unfold this guide and follow the numbered
steps below. If you need more detailed instructions,
a full user guide is available to download in PDF format
from www.bt.com/help/userguides
We haven’t printed a full user guide as we’re working to make our
products greener, so please consider the environment before printing.
If you cannot find the answer to your problem in the full online
user guide, then please call the Helpline on 0871 594 1200* or
email [email protected]
* Calls cost 6 pence plus 10 pence per minute from a BT
residential landline. See www.bt.com/pricing for details.
Mobile and other providers’ costs may vary.
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Quick Start Guide
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Answering machine
After following the ‘Getting started’ section, your BT Synergy 4500 answering machine will
be set to Answer and record and is ready to start receiving messages. Press
Ans.
On/Off
to switch
the answering machine on and off.
You can select one of the pre-recorded outgoing messages – answer & record or answer
only or you can record your own personalised outgoing message. You can also record memo
messages for other users, screen calls, set the answer delay and operate the answering
machine remotely. Most of these functions can be accessed through the handset Answer
Settings menu shown in Section 2. For detailed instructions on all the answering machine
features see the online user guide at www.bt.com/help/userguides
Listening to your messages/memos via the base
The message counter on the base shows the number of messages/memos you have.
Press . Your message(s) are played back to you. During playback, press:
or to adjust the loudspeaker volume.
to pause/resume playback, or to stop playback.
to play the next message. Press and hold to play the next message in ‘fast’ mode.
once to repeat the current message, twice to play the previous message.
to delete the current message, you will hear, “Message deleted”.
SIM card reader/writer
Your BT Synergy 4500 has a SIM card reader/writer which allows you to copy entries from a
SIM card to the Synergy phonebook and from the Synergy phonebook to a SIM card.
Copy phonebook entries to or from a SIM card
1. Slide out the SIM reader drawer from the side of the base and insert the SIM card.
2. At the handset, press , then Opt. Then scroll to
SIM Copy and press OK.
3. Press or to select either
Copy from SIM or Copy to SIM and select OK.
The display will show Please Wait while it checks your SIM card. If your SIM card is
PIN protected, enter the SIM card PIN and press OK.
Copying will be displayed. Once complete, the number of entries copied will be displayed.
Text messaging
Before you can send and receive text messages you need to subscribe to the text messaging
service (no subscription charge) and to Caller Display (a quarterly fee may be payable, check
with your network provider). Please see the online full user guide for details.
To subscribe to the text messaging service
You will be automatically registered when you send your first text message or you can send
the word ‘Register’ to 00000. You will receive a welcome message back as confirmation.
To access the text messaging menu:
1. Press or until
TXT Menu is displayed and press OK. You can now scroll through
the menu options: Write Message, Inbox, Outbox and Text Settings.
2. When the option you want is displayed, press OK and follow the menu options available.
Multi-handset functions
If you have bought a multiple pack and therefore have more than one handset registered
to the base, you can: make internal calls, transfer an external call from one handset to
another, hold a conference call and make an internal call between two handsets while a
third is on an external call.
For a full explanation of features and instructions, please see the main
user guide online at www.bt.com/help/userguides
For information on safety instructions,
cleaning, technical information or
connecting to a switchboard, please refer to
the ‘General Information’ section in the full
user guide at www.bt.com/help/userguides
Guarantee
Your BT Synergy 4500 is guaranteed for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase.
Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee
will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s
discretion the option to replace the BT Synergy
4500, or any component thereof, (other than
batteries), which is identified as faulty or below
standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship or
materials. Products over 28 days old from the date
of purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or
repaired product.
The conditions of this guarantee are:
• The guarantee shall only apply to defects that
occur within the 12 month guarantee period.
• Proof of purchase is required.
• The equipment is returned to BT or its agent
as instructed.
This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects
caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear,
neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any
attempt at adjustment or repair other than through
approved agents.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
For further information within and outside the 12
month guarantee, please refer to the full user guide
at www.bt.com/help/userguides
Product disposal instructions
The symbol shown here and on the product means
that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic
Equipment and should not be disposed with other
household or commercial waste at the end of its
working life.
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in
place to recycle products using best available
recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the
impact on the environment, treat any hazardous
substances and avoid the increasing landfill.
Product disposal instructions for residential users
When you have no further use for it, please remove
any batteries and dispose of them and the product
as per your local authority’s recycling processes. For
more information please contact your local authority
or the retailer where the product was purchased.
Product disposal instructions for business users
Business users should contact their suppliers and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract and ensure that this product is not mixed
with other commercial waste for disposal.
R&TTE Directive & Declaration
of Conformity
This product is intended for use within the UK for
connection to the public telephone network and
compatible switchboards.
This equipment complies with the essential
requirements for the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
(1999/5/EC).
The Declaration of Conformity is published on
the website http://www.suncorptech.com/bt
General information
A full user guide can be downloaded in PDF format
from www.bt.com/help/userguides
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BT Synergy 4500
Troubleshooting
Most problems are caused by something very simple and can be fixed with a few simple checks:
• Make sure both the mains power adaptor cable and telephone line cord are plugged into
the correct sockets and plugged in at the wall.
• Make sure you use all the cables and batteries (if supplied) that came in the box, not
those from a previous product.
• If you experience poor speech quality or interference, make sure the product is not
located too close to other electrical appliances. This can also help improve the handset
range from the base.
• Make sure you charge the batteries for at least 24 hours before first use to ensure
maximum battery performance. The charge capacity of the batteries will decrease
over time.
Using your BT Synergy 4500 on a broadband Internet enabled line?
Remember to plug the phone into the wall socket via an ADSL microfilter if you have
broadband Internet on your phone line, otherwise you may have problems with this
product and your broadband service. Additional BT ADSL microfilters can be purchased
from www.shop.bt.com
This guide can
be recycled.
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