How to recycle your equipment
The symbol shown here and on the product
means that the product is classed as electrical
or electronic equipment, so DO NOT put it in
your normal rubbish bin.
It’s all part of the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive to recycle products in
the best way – to be kinder to the planet, get rid of
dangerous things more safely and bury less rubbish
in the ground.
You should contact your retailer or supplier for advice
on how to dispose of this product in an environmentally
friendly way.
Warning
You won’t be able to call 999 from this phone if there’s a
power cut, so make sure you’ve got another way to call
for help in an emergency.
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).
For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity
please refer to bt.com/producthelp
BT2700
Digital Cordless Phone with Answer Machine
General information
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
bt.com/producthelp
Guarantee
Your BT2700 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 BT2700, or any
component thereof, (other than batteries), which is
identied 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 aect your statutory rights.
To nd out what to do, if your phone is in or outside
of the 12 month guarantee, please look in the full user
guide at bt.com/producthelp
What’s in the box
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
Telephone line cord
(pre-installed)
2x AAA NiMH 550mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
1 Plug in 2 Charge
1 Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from
the bottom of the handset.
2 The handset will check for a link with the base station.
Once found, follow the prompt to set the date and time.
3 Place the handset on the base to charge the batteries for 16 hours.
Important: you should charge the batteries for 16 hours before
using the handset for the rst time.
16 hrs
Your BT2700 is now ready to use.
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Important: Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries
supplied in this box, or this product may not work. Any replacement rechargeable
batteries must be the same type. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to
your phone by using any other type of batteries.
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
2x AAA NiMH 550mAh rechargeable
batteries (already in handset)
For each additional handset (if you’ve bought a multipack)
Set up your additional handsets (if you’ve bought a multipack)
1 For each additional handset and charger: plug the mains power adaptor into the
socket on the underside of the charger, secure the cable behind the retaining clip
and plug the other end into the wall power socket and switch on.
2 Activate the batteries as shown above. Then place the handset on the charger
to charge for 16 hours.
Troubleshooting
Most problems can be xed with a few simple checks.
Problem Solution
No dial tone Only use the cables supplied.
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged in correctly.
Handset not charging Make sure the handset is turned on before placing on the
base or charger to charge.
Phone ringer does not ring The ringer volume may be set to Ringer o. Adjust the
handset Ring volume. Check that Block mode or Do Not
Disturb is not switched on.
Using broadband on the
same phone line?
To avoid problems with your broadband or noise on your
phone line, you might need to plug your telephone line
cord into the wall via a microlter (not supplied).
If your main phone socket
has a single socket,
as shown, you’ll
need to use
microlters.
You don’t need to use
microlters if your main
phone socket has two
separate sockets, like
either of these:
Play
Skip
Skip
Volume
Delete
Find
Answer
On
Handset Base
Handset
1 The telephone line cord is already tted,
plug the other end into the wall socket.
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.
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 16 hours before use.
If you 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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Charger
Answer machine
Your answer machine is on and ready to record messages. You can control it using the
buttons on the base (see above) or using the handset Answ Machine menu.
Record your own outgoing message
1 Press . Press to display Answ Machine, press .
2 Scroll to Answer Mode, press .
3 Scroll or to display Answer + Rec or Answer only and press . Scroll to
Personalized, press .
4 Scroll to display Record and press . Recording is displayed and you’ll hear a beep.
Speak your message, then press to end recording.
Set the answer delay
For compatibility with BT1571 or another voicemail service make sure the answer delay
is set to answer before the service, e.g. for BT1571 do not set to more than 5 rings.
1 Press . Press to display Answ Machine, press .
2 Scroll to Answ Setting and press . Ring delay is displayed, press .
3 Scroll or to display the number of rings you want (2-9) or Time Saver and press .
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and international call costs may vary.
† Requires a subscription to a Caller Display service from your network provider. Charges may apply.
Menu / Left option button
Press to enter the main menu, access
sub-menus and conrm options.
Enter Call log.
Move up through menu options.
Increase volume.
Open redial list.
In standby mode, make/receive phone calls.
In talk mode switch handsfree on/o.
Access your stored phonebook.
Move down through menu options.
Decrease volume.
Long press to make an internal call to
another handset registered to the base
if only two handsets are registered.
Long press to enter intercom
handset select list if there are more
than two handsets registered to the base.
Do Not Disturb
In standby mode, press to silence all calls
including those in your VIP list. Press again
to switch this mode o.
Mute / Right option button
Press to conrm the option above the
button, to delete or go back to the
previous screen.
Press during a call to mute your caller.
Press again to speak to your caller.
Recall (R) used when connected to
a switchboard/PBX and with some
BT Calling Features.
Press and hold to enter a Pause (P).
End a call.
Press and hold to turn handset on/o.
Handset buttons and display icons
Phonebook open
New missed call received
Line is in use
Flashing – incoming call
Battery charge status
Empty and ashing when
needs recharging
Alarm is set
Handsfree on
Handset ringer o
Answer machine on
Flashing – new messages
Signal strength
Handset name
You’ll need Caller Display
To get the most from your nuisance call blocker phone and for all the features to work,
you’ll need to subscribe to a Caller Display service from your network provider.
Charges may apply.
Making and receiving calls
Make and end a call
Press green then dial the phone number. Press red to end the call.
Answer a call
Press green when the phone is ringing.
To answer a call without having to press , you can set Auto Pick-Up to On. To do this,
press , scroll to Personal Set, press . Scroll to Auto Pick-Up and press . Scroll
to On and press .
Mute
Press during a call. Press to return to your caller.
View or dial a number in Calls list†
The Calls list stores details of the last 50 incoming calls.
1 Press , then . Press or to scroll through the list.
2 Press to dial the number.
3 Using your phone
Phonebook
Store entry in phonebook (up to 50)
1 Press , scroll to Phonebook and press again. Scroll to New Entry, press .
2 Enter name using keypad and press .
3 Enter phone number and press to save.
4 Add to VIP? is displayed. Press if you want to add to your VIP list. Saved!
is displayed. Or, press to save as a normal contact without adding to the VIP list.
To save a number to your phonebook from the Calls list, press , then . Scroll to the
number and press . Save Number is displayed, press . Enter name and press .
Edit the number if required, press to save.
Dial entry in phonebook
1 From the home screen, press .
2 Scroll or to display the entry and press to dial.
Using the keypad
• When entering letters you may need to press the same button a few times until the
letter you want is displayed, e.g. press once for A, twice for B, three times for C
• To enter a space, press .
• To toggle between upper and lowercase characters, press and hold .
Need some help?
Frequently asked questions and a full user guide are available online.
bt.com/producthelp
If you cannot nd the answer to your question in the full online user guide,
call our free Helpline. Our dedicated advisors are more likely to be able to
help you than the retailer where you bought your phone.
0800 145 6789*
This user guide is also available in other formats: large print, Braille and audio CD.
Call the helpline for a copy.
Using the menu
• Press to open the main menu, scroll through using or . When the menu
you want is displayed, press . Press or to scroll through the sub menus and
press to select.
• and buttons let you select options displayed above the buttons on the display.
• Use to exit a menu or go back.
• If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds the handset will return to the idle screen.
Handset volume and sounds
Incoming speech volume
During a call, press or to increase or decrease the volume of your caller’s voice.
Handset ringer volume
1 Press , scroll to Personal Set, press .
2 Handset Tone is displayed, press .
3 Ring Volume is displayed, press .
4 Scroll or to adjust the volume, press to save.
Handset ringtone
1 Press , scroll to Personal Set, press .
2 Handset Tone is displayed, press .
3 Scroll to Ring Melody, press .
4 Press or to hear ringtones, press to save.
to Speed dial buttons
In standby, press and hold to dial
a stored speed dial number.
Play
Skip
Skip
Volume
Delete
Find
Answer
On
Skip
Press to skip back to
previous message.
In use charging light
Blue light is on and ashes when phone rings
(if Do Not Disturb mode is o) or the handset is in use.
Blue light is steady on when handset is on charge.
Answer
On
Turn answer machine on/o.
Red light on the button is on
when the answer machine is on.
Delete
During playback, press to delete
message playing.
In idle, long press to delete all
old messages.
Volume
Adjust speaker volume.
Play
Button ashes when there are new messages.
Press to play messages, and stop message
during playback.
Skip
Skip forward to start of next
message during playback.
Find
Answer
On
Press to locate handsets.
Base buttons
Nuisance Call Blocking
†
Block an incoming call number in your Call list
1 Press to enter the Call Log. Call List is displayed, press . Then scroll to the entry
you want to block and press .
2 Scroll down to Call Block, press .
3 Screen will show the number that will be blocked. Press and number will be blocked
as soon as call blocking is turned on following the instructions below.
Turn call blocking on to enable block list
1 Press , scroll to Call Block and press again. Enter default PIN 0000.
2 Scroll to Blacklist and press . Then scroll to Block mode and press again.
3 Scroll to Block List and press .
4 Scroll to Always On to enable the block list feature. Or, you can set the feature to
block calls from your block list between set times, using the Start & end options.
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