
over
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 24 hours before use.
turn 
Please 
Your BT Hudson 1500 is now ready for use.
to pull them out. 
compartment cover and insert your nger nail under the end of the batteries 
If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply slide open the battery 
The base power light will come on. 
The answering machine will switch on and default to ‘Answer and record’ mode. 
BT Hudson 1500 by using any other type of batteries. 
be of the same type. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your  
or this product may not work. Any replacement rechargeable batteries must 
Important: Only use the cables and rechargeable batteries supplied in this box, 
3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for 24 hours.
explained above.
2. Remove the protective lm from the handset screen and activate the batteries as 
into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. 
connector (item code 039955) into the back of the charger and plug the other end 
1 For additional handsets and chargers: plug the mains power adaptor with the red 
Set up your additional handsets (multipacks only)
or your phone may not work. 
Important: Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours 
cord into the telephone wall socket.
3 After 24 hours, plug the telephone line 
2 Place the handset on the base to charge.
tab away from the back of the handset. 
activate the batteries by pulling the plastic 
handset screen and the base lens and 
1 Remove the protective lms from the 
 2  Charge
wall socket and switch on. 
power adaptor into the 
3 Plug the other end of the 
(item code 039956). 
power adaptor 
2 Plug in mains 
end into the wall socket yet. 
but don’t plug the other 
line cord is pre-installed 
1 The telephone 
 1  Plug in
(already in handset)
rechargeable batteries 
Ni-MH 550mAh 
2x AAA 
(already in handset)
rechargeable batteries 
2x AAA Ni-MH 550mAh 
(item code 039956)
power adaptor 
Mains 
(item code 039955)
(pre-installed)
Telephone line cord 
Charger Mains power adaptor 
Base
Handset
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)
Handset
Check box contents
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 
www.bt.com/producthelp
Guarantee
Your BT Hudson 1500 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 Hudson 1500, 
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 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/producthelp
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 landll.
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.
Warning
This equipment is not designed for making  
emergency telephone calls when the power fails. 
Alternative arrangements should be made for 
access to emergency services.
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).
If you would like a copy of the Declaration of 
Conformance, go to www.bt.com/producthelp
BT & 
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BT & British Gas have joined forces to help our customers nd new ways to save energy 
around the home, so we can all do our bit for the environment & save money too!
Ofces worldwide
The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be 
modied from time to time. Services and equipment are supplied subject to 
British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. 
Nothing in this publication forms any part of a contract.
© British Telecommunications plc 2009. 
Registered Ofce: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. 
Registered in England No. 1800000.
Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd.
Printed in China / Issue 1 / ADP10-09
BT Hudson 1500
User Guide
1 Plug in
2 Charge
3 Go!
Setting up is easy. Just follow the simple steps in this guide.
If you need further assistance, please visit our website www.bt.com/producthelp  
to view our advanced user guide or call our helpdesk on 0808 100 6556*
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and International call costs may vary.

Your phone
MENU
NAMES
1 JUL
15:30
Hudson   1
Handset
Answer machine on. Flashes 
when you have new messages.
Flashes to indicate new 
missed calls.
Battery status indicator.
Opens Redial list.
Scroll up.
Increase volume.
Opens main menu.
During a call, press to open 
Switch handsfree/on/off.
Recall for use with switchboard/ 
PBX and BT Calling Features.
Call another handset or during 
a call put a caller on hold.
Base
Press to ring 
all registered 
handsets.
Select options.
the phonebook.
Make/receive calls.
Press and hold to switch 
handset ringer on/off.
Decrease base 
speaker volume. 
Toggle between 
answer and record, 
answer only and 
answer off.
Alarm set.
Keypad lock on
Handsfree in use.
Handset ringer off.
Range indicator: 
On=in range. 
Flashing=out of range or not 
registered to base. 
Opens phonebook. 
Move back up a menu. 
Mutes your voice during a call.
Opens/scrolls through Calls list. 
Scroll down. 
Decrease volume.
End a call. 
Switch handset off/on. 
Return to standby.
Press and hold to lock/ 
unlock keypad. 
When storing a number, press 
and hold to enter a Pause. 
Press and hold to switch 
between upper and lower case 
when entering text.
Indicates answer  
machine status. 
Number ashes 
to indicate 
new messages.
Increase base 
speaker volume. 
 3  Go!
Set date and time 
Press 
MENU
, scroll   to 
SET DATE/TIME
 is displayed, press 
Enter correct time in 24 hour format and date using the keypad and press 
Making calls 
Press   then dial the phone number. Press   to end the call.
Answering calls 
If you have subscribed to Caller Display, the caller’s details will be displayed 
before you answer (see below and also the full user guide online at 
www.bt.com/producthelp for details).
Lift the handset from the base or charger to answer incoming calls. If the handset is 
not on the base or charger, press 
Auto talk is set to On as the default. If you lift the handset to answer 
and then press 
Handsfree
Press 
 during a call to switch call between earpiece and loudspeaker.
Mute (Secrecy)
MUTE
Press 
 during a call to activate secrecy mode. Press 
Redial 
Press 
, scroll   or   to scroll through the last 20 numbers dialled from the handset. 
Choose the number you want and press   to redial it.
Phonebook
Storing new phonebook entries manually (up to 100)
Press 
MENU, PHONEBOOK
press 
SELECT
.
Enter the name and press 
the letter you want is displayed. For example, press   once for A, or twice for B. 
Enter the number and press 
to assign to the entry, press 
Dialling a phonebook entry
NAMES
Press 
, scroll   or to the entry you want. Press   to dial the number.
Copy phonebook to another handset
You can quickly transfer the handset phonebook to another handset registered to the base, 
using the PBK Transfer option from the Phonebook menu. Please see the full user guide 
online at www.bt.com/producthelp
Caller Display and the Calls list
You must subscribe to a Caller Display service for this feature to work. Your network 
provider may charge you for this service.
CLOCK & ALARM
, press 
SELECT
SELECT
.
. Current date and time is displayed.
.
the loudspeaker will be activated.
UNMUTE
 is displayed, press 
OK
. You may need to press the same button a few times until 
OK
. Scroll   or   to choose the ringer melody you want 
SELECT
SELECT, NEW ENTRY
.
 to resume your call.
 or 
ADD ENTRY
OK
 to conrm.
 is displayed, 
Answering machine
Your answering machine is on and ready to record messages. The controls are shown in 
the base diagram on the bottom left.
For detailed instructions on all the answering machine features see the full  
user guide online at www.bt.com/producthelp
Recording your own outgoing message
On the handset, press 
Press 
scroll 
Press 
 to scroll to 
 or   to choose 
 to scroll to 
After the long beep, speak your message into the handset. When nished, press 
MENU
, scroll   to 
OUTGOING MSG
ANSWER & RECORD
RECORD OGM
 and press 
ANSWER MACHINE
, press 
SELECT
 or 
SELECT
, press 
SELECT
.
. The current setting is highlighted, 
ANSWER ONLY
 and press 
SELECT
.
.
STOP
Your message will be played back to you.
Ring delay (sets number of rings before answer machine picks up the call)
MENU
Press 
Press 
Press 
and press 
, scroll   to 
 to 
ANS SETTINGS
 or   to choose the setting you want (between 2-9 rings or Time Saver) 
SELECT
ANSWER MACHINE
.
, press 
SELECT. RING DELAY
, press 
SELECT
.
 is displayed, press 
SELECT
.
Set answer mode and switch on / off
MENU
Press 
Scroll 
Scroll 
, scroll   to 
 to 
ANSWER MODE
 or   to:
ANSWER & RECORD
ANSWER ONLY
 – press 
ANSWER MACHINE.
 – press 
SELECT
SELECT
 Press 
 and press 
SELECT
SELECT
.
.
 to switch on and allow callers to leave a message.
 to switch on and enable callers to hear an outgoing 
message only.
ANSWER Off
Press 
 – press 
BACK
 to return to the previous menu level.
SELECT
 to switch answering machine off.
Help Most problems can be xed with a few simple checks. 
Problem Solution
No dial tone Only use the cables and batteries supplied. 
Make sure both the mains power adaptor cable and 
telephone line cord are plugged into the correct sockets. 
Poor speech quality Make sure the product is not located too close to other 
electrical appliances. This can also help improve the handset 
range from the base.
 Battery icon not full/ 
handset dead
Using broadband on the 
same phone line?
Answer machine not 
answering calls
What is the base default PIN? Base default PIN = 0000
Make sure you charge the batteries for 24 hours before use 
to ensure maximum battery performance.
Make sure you plug the phone into 
the wall socket via an ADSL microlter 
(not supplied), otherwise you may 
have problems with this product and 
your broadband service.
Check the answer machine is on and set to Answer & Record. 
Also check that the ring delay is set to answer before any 
voicemail service (e.g. 1571) on the line.
ADSL 
microlter
. 
Delete messages 
during playback.
Press once to replay 
current message, 
twice to play 
previous message.
Stop playback.
Skip forward to 
next message 
during playback.
Plays messages.
View and dial from the calls list
The 
icon ashes to indicate a new missed call, you must open the item in the 
calls list to stop it ashing in the standby screen. Once all new calls have been 
viewed, the icon will stop ashing.
Press
, the rst entry in the list is displayed, press 
SELECT
 to open the entry and see 
details of the call, e.g. time and date.
Press 
Press 
 to scroll through the last 30 incoming calls.
 to dial a displayed entry.
Find out more
• New Frequently Asked Questions available at www.bt.com/producthelp
• If you need more detailed instructions, a full user guide is available to  
download from www.bt.com/producthelp
• If you cannot nd the answer to your problem in the full online user guide, 
then please call the free Helpline on 0808 100 6556*. Our dedicated advisors are 
more likely to be able to help you than the retailer where you made your purchase.
• This document is also available in other formats, such as Large print, Braille 
and Audio CD. If you would like a copy, please call 0808 100 6556*.