BT BT4500 Quick Setup And User Manual

Designed to block nuisance calls
Quick Set-up and User Guide
BT4500
Big Button Cordless Phone with Answer Machine
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Important – please read first2
• 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 42-43.
Inductive coupler
The BT4500 has an in-built inductive coupler for use with digital hearing aids.
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Check box contents
Handset Base
Telephone line cord
(pre-installed)
Handset
Charger
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 550 mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
Mains power adaptor
(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 BT4500 if you use any other type of batteries.
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)
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Where to put your phone
• Place the base within
3 metres of a mains power socket and 3 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.
IMPORTANT
• 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.
1. Plug the mains power adaptor into the base.
2. Plug the other end of the power adaptor into the wall power socket and switch on.
Quick set-up guide4
1 Plug in
The phone line cord is pre-installed but don’t plug the other end into the wall socket yet.
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Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, the handset batteries should give up to 16 hours talk time or 180 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.
Battery Low warning
The
icon will flash, you’ll
see the message
Battery
Low in the display and hear a
warning beep every minute, to indicate that you need to recharge your handset. You can remove the display message by selecting
Hide. If the battery
charge completely runs out, the display will show
Charge
Batteries!. 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.
2. The Power on animation will start up and then the handset will check for a link with the base station, once found the screen will show
Set time and
date
. The set-up wizard will take you through the steps for: setting the time and date, recording your outgoing message for the answer machine, using Caller Display, setting call blocking and adding contacts to your phonebook.
Select
Yes by pressing the Left option button if you
want to follow the set-up wizard prompt or select
No by pressing the Right option button to continue
to the next prompt until set up is complete.
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Battery performance
• 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*.
3. 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.
Set up your additional handsets (multi packs only)
1. For additional handsets and chargers: plug the 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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2. Activate the batteries as explained on page 5. If you set the time and date on the first handset then it will be shared with all other handsets in your multi pack once you activate the batteries.
3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for 24 hours.
If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply slide open the battery compartment cover and ease out the batteries.
3 Go!
Your BT4500 is now ready for you to use
• For instructions on making a call, go to page 21.
• For help personalising your phone’s settings, go to page 53.
• For instructions on using the answer machine, go to page 39.
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Using your BT4500 on a broadband line?
If so, you need to fit an ADSL microfilter between the phone line cord and the phone socket. You can get BT ADSL microfilters from
bt.com/shop
If you use BT Infinity you will not need to use an ADSL microfilter. For other types of broadband, please check with your provider if a microfilter is required.
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Please note, other products connected to the line are not compatible with this feature and will still ring.
You must subscribe to a Caller Display service from your network provider for the block nuisance calls feature to work. Charges may apply.
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4 Block nuisance calls
The BT4500 can block calls from certain call types, e.g. international calls or from specific numbers to help prevent nuisance calls. You can store up to 10 specific blocked numbers. Calls from numbers stored in your blocked calls list cannot leave a message on your answer machine but calls blocked by call type can.
1. Select
Menu, scroll to Call control and
press
OK.
2. Press
until Block calls is displayed and press
OK. You now have 2 choices:
i) To block calls by type, when
By call type is
displayed, press
OK. Press or to display
the call type you want:
Int. national, Withheld
numbers
, No Caller ID or Payphone and press
OK. Then press or to display Allowed or Blocked and press OK to save.
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ii) To block calls by a specific number, press to display
By number and press OK. You will enter the
block calls list, select
Add and enter the number you
want to block (or you can select
Options and select
a number from the phonebook or calls list) and select
Save.
For more information on Call control settings, go to page 27.
5 Help
Most problems can be fixed with a few simple checks, you may find the answer in the Help section on page 69 or see our online frequently asked questions at 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.
For more information and general advice on handling unwanted calls please go to
bt.com/unwantedcalls
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Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons ..............................14
Handset display/display icons ...........16
Finding your way around your phone 17
Menu map .......................................18
Base ................................................20
Using the phone
Switch the handset on or off .............21
Make an external call .......................21
Preparatory dialling .........................21
End a call.........................................21
Receive a call ...................................21
Call Waiting .....................................22
Mute ...............................................22
Incoming speech/Handsfree volume .23
Amplify ...........................................23
Make a handsfree call .......................23
Answer a call handsfree ....................24
Switch to handsfree during a call ......24
Redial .............................................24
Voicemail (1571) .............................24
Record a call ....................................25
Play a recorded call ..........................25
Lock/unlock the keypad ...................26
Turn the handset ringer on or off .......26
Finding handset (paging) .................26
Call control settings
Set-up Do not disturb ......................27
Block nuisance calls .........................27
Phonebook
Store a contact ................................29
Character map .................................30
Assign a ringtone to a contact ...........30
View/dial a contact ..........................31
Edit a contact ..................................31
Delete a contact ..............................32
Delete all contacts ...........................32
View the contact memory status .......32
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Speed dial
Save a speed dial entry .....................33
Dial a speed dial entry ......................33
Edit a speed dial entry ......................34
Delete a speed dial entry ..................34
Caller Display and the Calls list
Caller Display ...................................35
Calls list ...........................................35
Missed call notification .....................36
View and access options in
the Calls list .....................................36
Save a Calls list entry to your contacts 37 Delete an entry in or the
entire Calls list .................................37
Answer machine
Using the answer machine from
the handset .....................................39
Switch the answer machine on or off . 39
Set the answer mode .......................39
Outgoing messages..........................40
Record your own outgoing message..40 Play the current outgoing message ...41 Reinstate the pre-recorded
outgoing message ...........................41
Record a memo ...............................42
Answer delay ...................................42
Set the answer delay ........................43
Set the maximum message length .....43
Set the message alert on or off .........44
Call screening ..................................44
Turn call screening on or off ..............44
Using call screening .........................45
Message playback using the handset 45
Delete a message .............................47
Delete all old (played) messages .......47
Save a number in the answer phone
message list to your contacts ............47
Using the answer machine from
the base ..........................................48
Switch the answer machine on or off . 48
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Message playback using the base ......48
Delete all old (played) messages .......49
Remote access .................................50
Set the remote access PIN for the
first time .........................................50
Change the remote access PIN ..........51
Turn remote access on or off .............51
If you forget to switch on your
answer machine ...............................51
Operating your answer
machine remotely ............................52
Settings
Set the handset ringtone for
external or internal calls ...................53
Set the handset ringer volume ..........53
Adjust the handset ringer tone .........54
Turn the handset tones on or off .......54
Change the handset display contrast .54
Turn the screensaver on or off ...........55
Change the handset name ................55
Change the call settings ...................55
Set the base ringtone melody ...........56
Set the base ringer volume ...............56
Set a PBX access code ......................57
Change the system PIN.....................57
Reset the handset or base settings ....58
Clear the handset or base user data ...58
Clock/Alarm
Set the time format (12 or 24 hour) ..59
Set the time and date .......................59
Set an alarm ...................................60
Stopping the alarm when it goes off . .60
BT Calling Features
Pre-stored numbers in the Calling
Features menu .................................61
Using Call Diversion ..........................61
Cancel Ringback ..............................62
Using Call Waiting ...........................62
Using Reminder call .........................63
Using Call barring .............................63
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Using Anonymous call reject .............64
Using additional handsets
Registering an additional handset .....65
De-register a handset ......................66
Make an internal call between
handsets .........................................67
Transfer a call ...................................67
Hold 3-way call ...............................68
Help ...............................................69
General information
Safety information ...........................73
Cleaning ..........................................74
Environmental .................................74
Product disposal instructions ............74
Guarantee .......................................75
Technical information .......................76
Connecting to a switchboard ............76
Switchboard compatibility ................76
Recall (R) .........................................76
R&TTE .............................................76
Declaration of Conformance .............76
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Handset buttons
Left option button
In idle mode, press to enter the main menu.
Also use to access sub menus and confirm options shown on the display above the button.
3.5mm Headset socket (on side of handset)
Up/Volume
From home screen, press to change the ringer volume, see page 53.
In talk mode, press to increase the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options.
Handsfree
In idle mode, press to make or receive calls handsfree, see page 23.
Talk
In idle mode, press to make and receive calls, see page 21.
Calls/Down
From home screen, press to open and scroll through the Calls list, see page 36.
In talk mode, press to decrease the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll down through the options.
1 (Speed dial)
From home screen, press and hold to dial BT 1571
or your stored speed dial number, see page 33.
When answer machine message is playing, press to repeat the message from the beginning.
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When answer machine message playing, press to skip back to the previous message.
Press and hold to turn the handset ringer on or off.
When answer machine message playing, press to replay the message slowly.
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Red LED Indicator
R (Recall)
R (Recall) for use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a switchboard/PBX.
Right option button
Press to confirm the option displayed on the screen above the button, to delete or go back to the previous screen.
In answer machine mode, deletes the current message playing.
Amplify (on side of handset)
During a call, press to boost the incoming speech volume.
Phonebook
In idle mode, press to access your stored Contacts.
End call/on or off
Press to end a call. In idle mode, press and hold to switch the handset on or off, see page 21.
In menu mode, press to return to home screen.
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When answer machine message is playing, press to delete the message.
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When answer machine message playing, press to skip forward to the next message.
2-9 (Speed dial)
From home screen, press and hold buttons 2-9 to dial a stored speed dial number, see page 33.
Press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad.
Record
During a call, press to record the conversation. In idle mode, press to play recorded calls.
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Handset display
Shows handset battery status.
Scrolls when the handset is charging.
Empty frame flashes when battery needs recharging.
UnMute/Mute Indicates when Mute is on or off.
The keypad is locked.
Handset ringer is switched off.
Handset display icons
Handset name
* For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your
network provider.
Time
Indicates the number of new (missed) calls received*
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Finding your way around your phone
Your BT4500 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map on the next page.
When the handset is switched on and at the home screen:
1. Select
Menu by pressing the Left option button to open the main menu.
2. Use the
or button to scroll through the available menu options.
3. When the menu you want is displayed, select
OK by pressing the Left
option button.
4. Use the
or button to scroll through the available sub menu options.
When the sub menu you want is displayed, select
OK by pressing the Left
option button. Select the
Back option if you want to return to the previous screen.
To exit a menu and return to the home screen, press
.
If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the handset returns to the home screen automatically.
Left option button
Press to select the
option displayed on the
screen above the button.
Right option button
Press to select the option displayed on the screen above the button.
Up and Down navigation buttons
Scroll up or down through the menu options.
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Menu map
Answer Phone Messages (x new)
Press Options
Play message Play msg. slowly Delete message
Play all messages
Delete old msgs
Outgoing message Answer & record
Answer only Record memo Ans. phone on/off On
Off Answer mode Answer & record
Answer only Answer settings Answer and record Answer delay
Play msg options Maximum msg length
Message alert Answer only Answer delay Call screening On/Off Remote access Set remote access Pin
Recorded calls Call control Do not disturb On/Off
Block calls By call type
By number
Int. national
Withheld numbers
No Caller ID
Payphone
Allowed Blocked
Clock/Alarm Alarm
(Off, On once, On daily, Monday to Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Time & date Set time and Set Date Time format 12 Hours or 24 Hours
Record message Play message Use default msg
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Speed Dial List 1. 1571 2-9 Empty (Options or Add)
Calling Features Call diversion Divert all calls
Divert when busy Divert if unanswered
(Set up diversion, Cancel diversion, Check diversion)
Cancel Ringback Call waiting (Turn On, Turn Off, Check) Reminder call (Set up reminder, Cancel reminder, Check reminder) Call barring (Set up barring, Cancel barring, Check barring) Anon call reject (Turn On, Turn Off, Check Status)
Settings Sounds
Handset name
Ringing External ringtone
Internal ringtone Ringing volume
(Melody 1-15) (Melody 1-15) (Ringer Off or Level 1-5)
Tone adjustment Standard, Increase treble, Increase bass
Keypad tones Confirmation tone
Handset tones
Display Contrast (Level 1-5)
Screen saver (On or Off)
Call settings Auto answer
Auto end call Auto join calls First ring
(On or Off)
Base settings Ringing Ringtone Melody 1-5)
Ringing volume (Ringing Off or Level 1-5)
PBX code
Software version Registration Register handset
Deregister HS
Change system PIN
Reset Handset settings
Base settings Delete user data
Contacts menu Accessed by pressing the
button,
then Options
Add contact Edit contact Assign ringtone Delete contact Memory status Del all contacts
Calls list Menu accessed by pressing , then Options.
Play message* Save number Delete call Block number Delete all calls
* If a message has been left on the answer machine.
(On or Off) (Tones on or Tones off) (Tones on or Tones off)
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Base
Answer on/off
Press to turn the answer
machine on or off.
When set to On, the text
‘On’ will light up on
the button.
Vol-
Decrease the speaker
volume during playback,
the call screening volume
during idle and the base
ringer volume.
Vol+
Increase the speaker
volume during playback,
the call screening volume
during idle and the base
ringer volume.
Power In use light
On when there is
power to the base.
Flashes when the line
is in use or registration is
taking place.
Stop
Press to stop
message playback.
Skip<<
During playback, press
once to skip back to
the start of the current message. Press twice to skip back to the start of
the previous message.
Delete
Press once to delete the message during playback. In idle mode, press to delete all old messages.
Skip>>
During playback, press to skip forward to the start of the next message.
Red charging light
Battery charging light. On when the handset is in the base charging.
Play
When you have new
messages, the button
will flash. Press once to
play new messages.
Press during playback
to pause playback.
Slow Play
Press to play messages
back slowly. If messages are
already playing you can press
this button to play them in
slow play mode (to switch
back to normal speed,
press the button).
Find Phone
Press to ring all registered handsets, helpful for finding a missing handset, see page 26.
Also used during the registration
process, see page 65.
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When you make a call, the green In use light on the base flashes.
Auto end
If auto end is set to On you can end a call by placing the handset back in the base If auto end is set to Off, you’ll need to press
to end the call. Auto end On is the default setting. See page 55-56.
Auto answer
If auto answer is set to On you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base. If auto answer is set to Off, you’ll need to lift the handset off the base and press
too. Auto answer On is the default setting. See page 55-56.
To switch the handset off
1. Press and hold
until the handset turns off.
To switch the handset on
1. Press and hold
until the handset turns on.
Make an external call
1. Press
.
2. When you hear the dial tone, enter the number.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake select
Clear by pressing the Right option button to delete
the last digit.
2. Press
to dial.
End a call
1. Press
.
Receive a call
When you receive a call, the phone rings and the display shows
Incoming call. If you’ve got 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 phonebook’s contact list.
1. Press
to accept the call. Or, to accept the call in
handsfree mode, press
.
Using the phone
Call timer
Your handset will automatically time your outgoing and incoming calls. The handset shows the length of time both during and for a few seconds after your call.
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You can also press to switch between calls.
Out of range warning
When the handset is 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. After 60 seconds the display will show No base link. Check base. 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.
Call Waiting
If you’ve got a call waiting service and it is switched on, your phone will alert you to a second incoming call if you’re already engaged on an external call.
To switch your call waiting service on or off, see page 62.
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. Select
Switch by pressing the Left option button
to answer the new call and your first caller is put on hold.
3. Select
Switch to toggle between the two callers.
4. Press
to hang up the current call.
Mute
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing.
1. During a call, select
Mute by pressing the Right
option button. The display shows
Call muted and
your caller can’t hear you.
2. Select
Unmute to return to your caller.
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Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset and means that other people in the room can listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker.
During a handsfree call, press
or to change
the volume.
Incoming speech / Handsfree volume
During a call, you can adjust the handset incoming speech or loudspeaker volume. There are five levels. The default setting is Level 3.
1. Press
or to increase or decrease the volume. The first press will present the Call volume screen so you can see the current volume level. Subsequent presses will change the volume, you will hear the volume level with each press.
Amplify
During a call you can boost the incoming speech volume by pressing the Amplify button on the side of the handset. To turn off, press the button again. The volume will only be boosted during the call, once the call has ended the incoming speech volume will return to the previously set level.
Make a handsfree call
1. Enter the number then press
. is displayed. You hear your call over the handset loudspeaker. Press
to switch the call between the earpiece
and the loudspeaker.
2. Press
to end the call.
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Answer a call handsfree
When the phone rings:
1. Press
to answer the call. You will hear your
caller over the loudspeaker.
Switch to handsfree during a call
1. During a call, press
to put the call on the loudspeaker. To switch handsfree off and return the call to the earpiece, press
again.
Redial
Telephone numbers that you have called are saved in the Calls list. There is not a separate redial list, all calls are saved in the Calls list. The Calls list holds up to 50 incoming (missed and answered) calls and 30 outgoing calls.
To redial a number see, ‘View and access options in the Calls list’ on page 36. You can also save a number you’ve called to your contacts, delete a number you’ve called or delete all numbers from the Calls list, see page 37-38.
Voicemail (BT 1571)
1. If you have subscribed to BT Answer 1571 you can press and hold
to listen to your messages.
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