Bt BT8600 User Manual

Block up to 100% of Nuisance Calls

Quick Set-up and User Guide

BT8600 Premium Nuisance Call Blocker

Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine

You need a Caller Display service from your network provider to use Call Blocking and other Caller Display enabled features. Charges may apply.

2 Top Tips

What is BT Call Blocking?

BT Call Blocking puts you back in control by allowing you to choose the calls you want to take and those you want to block. This means that any caller not on your contact list or already blocked is required to announce their name prior to getting through, allowing you to choose which calls to accept or reject.

•IfyouturnBTCallBlockingoff, allcallswillbeallowedthrough,evenifthey’realreadyonyourblocked list. See page 19 to change settings.

•You can customise BT Call Blocking to block certain types of call e.g. International, Number Withheld etc. See page 22 to change settings.

•For compatibility with BT 1571 (or another voicemail service), make sure the answer delay is set for your answer machine to answer before the voicemail service. For BT 1571 do not set the answer delay to more than 5 rings.

•Visit bt.com/producthelp for more information and Troubleshooting tips.

BT Call Blocking

ToswitchBTCallBlockingon/off

WhenBTCallBlockingissettoOn,itisOnforwhichevermodeyou’reusing(e.g.Announcemode). IfyouturnCallBlockingOff, allcallswillbeallowedthrough,eveniftheyarealreadyonyour blocked list.

1.In idle mode, press .

2.On/Offis displayed. Press OK and then scroll and select either On or Offand press OK.

Check box contents

3

Telephone line cord (pre-installed)

		2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh
Handset	Base	rechargeable batteries
	Mains power adaptor	(already in handset)
	(item code 066270)

Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)

			2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh
Handset	Charger	Mains power adaptor	rechargeable batteries
		(item code 066270)	(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 BT8600 if you use any other type of batteries.

4 Contents

Menu map.....................................................	6
Quick set up guide .........................................	8
Getting to know your phone .........................	16
Handset buttons ..............................................	16
Base ................................................................	17
Finding your way around your phone................	18
BT Call Blocking...........................................	19
SwitchBTCallBlockingon/off..........................	19
Personalise your announce message .................	20
How do you accept, block or send a call to the
answer phone?.................................................	20
The Block button..............................................	21
HowdoIchangethedifferentBTCall
Blocking modes?..............................................	22
Custom mode...................................................	22
Here’showtocustomisesettingsforcertain
types of call .....................................................	22
What happens when you allow a number (caller)23
What happens to my VIP numbers? ..................	23
What happens when you block a number (caller)23
How to add numbers straight to your Blocked
and Allow lists..................................................	24
To add a number to the block list ......................	24
To block numbers by area code .........................	24
To add a number to the allow list ......................	24
Deleting your blocked and allowed lists ............	24

Call control settings .....................................	25
Set-up Do not disturb ......................................	25
Set Outgoing calls control ................................	25
Assign VIP status to a contact...........................	26
Change the access PIN......................................	26
Using the phone ..........................................	27
Making calls.....................................................	27
Make an external call........................................	27
End a call ........................................................	27
Receive a call ...................................................	27
Mute ...............................................................	27
Incoming speech / Handsfree volume ...............	28
Make a handsfree call.......................................	28
Make an internal call between handsets
(if you have more than one handset).................	28
Transfer a call...................................................	29
Hold a 3-way call .............................................	29
Contacts ..........................................................	29
Store a contact (up to 200) ..............................	29
Edit a contact ..................................................	30
Delete selected or all contacts ..........................	30
View/dial a contact ..........................................	30
Speed dial........................................................	31
Save a Speed dial entry.....................................	31
Dial a Speed dial entry......................................	31

Contents 5

Edit a Speed dial entry......................................	31
Delete a Speed dial entry..................................	31
Caller Display and the Calls list ......................	32
Missedcallnotification.....................................	32
View and dial from the Calls list (up to
50 incoming and 30 outgoing calls) .................	32
Save a Calls list entry to your contacts...............	32
Delete an entry in the Calls list, or the whole list 33
Clock/Alarm................................................	33
Set the time and date.......................................	33
Set an alarm.....................................................	33
Answer machine ..........................................	34
Message playback using the handset ................	34
Delete a message or delete all old
(played) messages............................................	35
Switchtheanswermachineonoroffandset
the answer mode .............................................	35
Record your own outgoing message .................	36
Record a memo................................................	36
Set the answer delay ........................................	36
Setthemessagealertonoroff.........................	37
Remote access .................................................	37
SettheremoteaccessPINforthefirsttime.......	37
Change the remote access PIN..........................	37
Turnremoteaccessonoroff.............................	38
If you forget to switch on your answer machine 38

BT Calling Features ......................................	38
Call Diversion ...................................................	39
Cancel Ringback...............................................	39
Call Waiting......................................................	39
Settings .....................................................	39
Handset ringtone and volume ..........................	40
Alerttonesonoroff.........................................	40
Handset display options ...................................	40
Handset name..................................................	40
Call settings .....................................................	40
Base ringtone melody and volume....................	41
PBX access code...............................................	41
ChangethesystemPIN(differentto
the Call control & Remote access PIN) ...............	41
Reset the handset or base settings ...................	41
Clear the handset and base user data................	42
Help...........................................................	42
General information.....................................	43
Guarantee........................................................	43
How to recycle your equipment ........................	43
R&TTE Directive & Declaration of Conformity....	43

6 Menu map

Answer

View messages

Messages

Phone

Outgoing msg

Ans. & record

Record message

Play message

Use default msg

Answer only

Record message

Play message

Record memo

Use default msg

Answer mode

Answeron/off

Answer mode

Settings

Text alert

Ans. & record

Answer delay

Max. msg length

Message alert

Answer delay

Call screening

Autoon/off

Remote access

On/Off

Call

Change PIN

BT Call Blocking

Blocking settings

On/Off

Control

Blocking mode

Announce msg

Record name

Play message

Use default msg

Block numbers

Add number

Area codes

Delete all

Allow numbers

Add number

Delete all

Do Not Disturb

On/Off

VIP calls

Outgoing calls

Mobile calls

International

Premium rate

All dialled calls

VIP list

Add VIPs

Remove VIPs

Change PIN

VIP ringtone

Calls List Save number Allow number Block number Delete call Send text Delete all

Clock/Alarm Alarm

Time and date

Time format

Text Write Message

Messages Inbox Drafts Sent folder Templates Settings

Speed Dial List 1. 1571, 2-9 E

Calling Call Diversion

Features

Cancel Ringback

Call Waiting

Menu map 7

Alarm Time AM/PM Melody

Time AM/PM Date

12 Hours or 24 Hours

mpty

All calls

When busy

Not answered

Turn on

Turnoff

Check status

Settings

Sounds

Ringing

External call

Internal call

Announced calls

Volume

Alert tones

Voice message

Text message

Handset tones

Keytone tones

Confirmation

Display

Colour theme

Wallpaper

Contrast

Screen saver

Handset name

Call settings

Auto answer

Auto end call

Auto join calls

First ring

Base settings

Ringing

Ringtone

Volume

PBX code

S/ware version

Registration

Register

De-register

Change Sys. PIN

Reset

H/set settings

Base settings

Contacts menu accessed by

Clear user data

Add contact

pressing the

button

Edit contact

Delete

Calls list Menu accessed

Memory status

Play message*

by pressing

Save number

Allow number

Block number

Delete call

Send text

Delete all

*Onlyofferedifcallerleftamessageontheanswermachine.

8 Quick set up guide

1 Plug in

2

1

3

1The telephone line cord is alreadyfitted but don’t plug the other end into the wall socket yet.

2Plug the mains power adaptor into the base, with the cable clipped in the groove provided.

3Plug the other end of the power adaptor into the wall power socket and switch on.

If you bought a multipack you can use either power adaptor.

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Quick set up guide 9

2Activate the batteries

1.Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from the bottom of the handset. Remove the protective plastic from the screen.

Set up

Please set the time and date

to start using your telephone

OK

3 Charge

Place the handset on the base and leave to charge for 24 hours.

	Important
time and date	Charge the
Set up
Please set the	handset
OK
to start using
your telephone
	batteries for
	24 hours or your phone
	might not work.

2.The BT logo will appear on the screen, followed by the set up wizard screen displaying Please set the time and date to start using your telephone. Place your handset on the base

tochargefirst.

If your screen displays thismessage,don’tworry.

This is normal and will continue to be displayed until you connect the phone line cord in Step 4.

Line cord error. Please check.

Hide

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10 Quick set up guide

4 Connect the phone line cord

After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the phone wall socket.

If you ever need to remove the batteries, place your fingers 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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Quick set up guide 11

5 Follow the set up wizard

Set the time and date

1.Select OK by pressing the Left option button under the screen. The set up wizard will begin. Follow the prompts to complete the set up process.

Tip: when prompted to select OK you can press the button in the centre of the keypad if you prefer

2.Use the keypad to enter the time using the 12 hour clock format e.g. for 3:32 pm you need to enter 03:32.

3.Press press or to select AM or PM.

4.Press enter the date in the format DD/MM/YYYY.

5.Press Save. Saved is displayed.

You need to have a Caller Display service from your network provider to use all the features available e.g. Call Blocking, Visual Voicemail, Calls List, Text Messaging and other Caller Display enabled features. Charges may apply.

BT Call Blocking

6.Continue to read and follow the prompts. Call Blocking is already set to On. If you wish to switch it Off, see page 23.

7.Press OK.

Set up

Please set the time and date

to start using your telephone

OK

Set up

Time

HH:MM

AM/PM

AM

Save Back

BT Call Blocking

Your phone’s set to announce unknown caller’s names when you answer so you...

OK

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12Quick set up guide 8. Press OK.

		BT Call Blocking
To allow calls from a contact/ number to ring as normal, follow the instructions		...can decide
		how to deal with
on page 24 to add a number to your Allow list.		calls. Change
		settings via Call
To allow a number to bypass Call Blocking and Do Not Disturb mode, add it to			Control.
		OK	Back
your VIP list. See page 26 for instructions.

9. Select Yes or No, and follow the prompts.

Set up

Do you have

Caller Display?

Complete the set up tasks

10.If you wish to continue following the set up wizard, select Yes.(Ifyoudon’t want to follow the wizard, select No and you can start using your phone straight away. You can always set up tasks via the menu later).

Yes No

Set up

Would you like us to guide you through some set up tasks?

Yes No

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Quick set up guide 13

	Recordyouranswerphoneoutgoingmessage
11.	If you wish to complete this step, select Yes (or No to continue to the next step).		Set up
12.	Record message is highlighted, press Select.
13.	Follow the voice prompt and record your message into the phone after the tone.	Do you want to
			record your
14.	Select Save whenyou’vefinished.	answer phone
15.	Your message will be played back to you.		outgoing
		message now?
16.	Select OK (or Delete if you want to replace it).	Yes	No
17.	Select Done, to continue with the set up wizard.

Add contacts

18.It’sagoodideatoaddyourcontactnumbersnowsotheircallsareallowedtogo straight through to you, otherwise these callers will have to go through Call Blocking. Select Yes (or select No to continue to next step).

Please make sure you always add the full telephone number when you save a contact.Ifyouhaveimportantnumbersthatwillalwaysneedtogetthrough e.gDoctorssurgery,NationalFloodline,CarerLinenumbersetc,makesureyou’ve added them to your Contacts or Allowed list. You can also make any of your contacts a VIP, see page 26.

19.Enter the contact name using the keypad and press .

20.Enter the home phone number. You can then press and enter a mobile

number and then a work number if you want to. Press then or to select a ringtone.

21.Select Save whenyou’vefinished.

Add contact Name Abc

I

Home

Mobile

Save Back

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14 Quick set up guide

22. Select Yes if you want to enter more contacts (or No ifyoudon’twanttofor			Set up
	now). Follow steps 19, 20 and 21 on page 13 for instructions on how to add
	a contact.
		Do you want to
	If you want to add contacts at a later time, see page 39 for instructions.	add another
			contact?
		Yes	No

23. Select OK to complete the set up wizard. You can now start using your phone.

Please read the rest of this User Guide for instructions on how to use the most popular features of your BT8600 phone.

Set up

Set up complete. Please read the quick start guide.

OK

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