To change the external ringer melody . 26
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To change the internal ringer melody . 27
To change the internal ringer volume . 28
Do not place your BT Studio 1500 in
the bathroom or other humid areas.
Handset range
The BT Studio 1500 has a range
of 300 metres outdoors when there
is a clear line of sight between the
base and the handset. When there
is no clear line of sight between the
base and the handset, e.g. base
indoors and handset either indoors
or outdoors, the range could be
reduced to 50 metres. Thick stone
walls can severely affect the range.
Signal strength
The icon on your handset
indicates when you are in range.
When it flashes, you are out of
range.
When you move out of range of
the base, you will hear the out of
range tone. This tone is repeated
until you move back into range.
TANT
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The base station must be plugged
into the mains power socket at all
times.
Do not connect the telephone line
until the handset is fully charged.
Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket
If you have purchased a BT Studio 1500 multiple
pack please follow instructionsand
Location
You need to place your BT Studio 1500 close enough to
a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables
will reach.
The strength of the handset signal depends on where
you site the base. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away
from other electrical appliances to avoid interference.
Setting up the base and handset
1. Plug the power adaptor and telephone cable into the
back of the base.
2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and
switch the power on. When connected correctly, the
green Power light on the base comes on.
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3. Install the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied.
Then slide the battery compartment cover into place.
With batteries installed the display will show:
STUDIO1
The icon will flash while the handset searches for
the base.
4. Place the handset in the base to charge, the red
charging light comes on and the icon begins
scrolling.
Talk/Standby time
In ideal conditions, the handset
batteries should give about 10
hours talk time or 100 hours
standby on a single charge. The
base must remain plugged in to
the mains and switched on at all
times.
Note that new batteries do not
reach full capacity until they have
been in normal use for several
days.
Battery symbols
– Battery fully charged
– Battery half charged
– Battery low
Battery low warning
If the battery charge becomes low
during a call you will hear a
warning beep every minute
(provided the battery warning tone
is set to on, see page 29). If the
battery runs out you will be cut off.
You will need to recharge the
handset before using it again.
During charging, the (battery) icon
will scroll in the display.
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Battery performance
To keep your 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.
The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will reduce
with time as they wear out, giving
the handset less talk/standby time.
Eventually they will need to be
replaced. New batteries are
available from the BT Studio 1500
Helpline on 0870 605 8047.
After charging your handset for the
first time, subsequent charging
time is about 6–8 hours a day.
Batteries and handset may become
warm during charging. This is
normal.
Handset numbers
Once registered with the base,
each handset will display its
handset number, , , ,
respectively.
When the handset has linked with the base the idle
display will be shown:
STUDIO1
You should charge the handset for at least 16 hours on
first charge.
5. Once fully charged, plug the telephone line cord into the
telephone wall socket.
BT Studio 1500 multiple pack owners only
Location
You need to place your BT Studio 1500 charger close
enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will
reach.
You will need to do the following for each additional
handset:
Setting up the charger
1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of
the charger.
2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and
switch the power on.
3. Install the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied into
the handset.
4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset
for at least 16 hours. The red
charger comes on.
Once the batteries are charged, the icon will flash in
the handset display.
Once the handset registers with the base, the icon
stops flashing.
Charging light on the
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Handset buttons
Opens the redial list, page 16.
ause when storing numbers,
Enters a P
page 18 & 66.
Clr./Secrecy
Delete characters, page 18.
Delete redial numbers,
Delete calls list entries,
During a call, press to stop your
caller hearing you,
Press to make, receive and end calls,
Press and hold to switch key lock on,
Press any button then ✱ to switch off.
Switch the handset on/off, page 14.
switchboard/PBX
Power / R (Recall)
Used when connected to a
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Redial/P
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page 23.
page 16.
Talk
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page 31.
In-use light
Comes on when you make/receive
a call.
Select /Menu
Press to access and select menu
options, page 13.
Calls list/Scroll/Volume
Opens the Calls list and lets you scroll
through the entries, page 23.
Also used to adjust the volume when
on a call, page 15.
Cancel/Phonebook
Go back one level/exit the menu,
✱
page 13.
Press to dial a phonebook entry,
page 20.
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Use to make an internal call, page 51.
Or to transfer a call to an additional
BT Studio 1500 handset, page 52.
Your BT Studio 1500 handset has a menu system to
guide you through the handset and base options.
Refer to the menu map below for the available options.
When the handset is displaying the idle screen:
1. Press to open the main menu.
2. Use and to scroll through the menu list.
3. When the menu item you want is displayed, press to
select and view the sub-menus available.
Menu map
PHONEBOOK
ADD ENTRY
DELETE ENTRY
MODIFY ENTRY
SET UP
BASE VOLUME
BASE MELODY
DEL HANDSET
PIN CODE
DIAL MODE
DEFAULT
HANDSET
BEEP
INT RING VOL
EXT RING VOL
INT MELODY
EXT MELODY
AUTO ANSWER
NAME
LANGUAGE
KEY LOCK
REGISTER
SELECT BASE
REG BASE
Press to exit a menu.
Keep pressing to return to the idle
screen at any time.
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Dialling numbers quickly
Numbers can also be dialled using
the phonebook (page 20), and
from the calls list (page 23).
If you subscribe to Caller Display
and your Caller's details are
available, then their number will
be shown, or their name if their
number is stored in the directory.
Auto-answer
If you have switched auto-answer
off (see page 29) then you will need
to press after lifting the handset
to take the call.
Switching the handset power on/off
Press and hold the button.
Make an external call
1. Press listen for the dial tone then dial the number.
The display shows the icons.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press
to delete the last digit.
2. Press to dial.
End a call
1. Press or place the handset back on the base.
Receiving calls
The base and handset will ring, the icon flashes and
CALL
is displayed.
1. Press to answer the call or, if the handset is on the
base, simply lift it and speak.
If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display
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name/number match is found in the phonebook) will also
be displayed,
See page 23.
Call timer
Your handset automatically times the duration of all
calls, showing the time on the display during your call
and for a few seconds after it has finished.
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Earpiece volume
There are 8 volume levels to select from. The default is 4.
You can only adjust the earpiece volume
1. Press to increase or to decrease the earpiece
volume. The display shows the set volume, e.g.
during a call.
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The earpiece volume will remain at
the level set for all calls until
changed.
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The default level is 3.
Each redial number can be up to a
maximum of 32 digits long.
Only the last 12 digits of the
number will be displayed.
If there are no numbers saved in
the redial list
displayed.
EMPTY
will be
Handset ringer volume
There are 3 volume levels to select from, or you can set
the volume to off.
While the phone is ringing:
1. Press to increase or to decrease the ringer volume.
The display shows the set volume.
Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without
your caller hearing you.
MUTE
1. During your call, press .
is displayed and your
caller cannot hear you.
2. Press
again to resume your call.
Redial
Your handset automatically saves the last 5 numbers you
dialled into a redial list.
1. Press .
2. Press or to scroll and display the number
you want.
If a name/number match is found in the phonebook the
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name will be displayed instead of the number.
Press to toggle between the name and number.
3. Press to dial the number.
Last number redial
1. Lift the handset and press .
2. Press . The last number called is redialled.
Delete a redial number
With the name or number you want to delete displayed:
1. Press .
DELETE?
is displayed.
2. Press to confirm.
Delete the redial list
With any number from the redial list displayed.
1. Press
and hold.
DELETE ALL?
is displayed.
2. Press to confirm.
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Press to exit a menu.
Keep pressing to return to the idle
display at any time.
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icon is displayed while you are
using the phonebook.
Using the phonebook with
additional handsets
If you are using more than one
handset, each handset has a
separate phonebook, so you can
store 30 entries per handset.
Deleting characters/digits
If you make a mistake, press .
Cancel storing
Press once to return to
ADD ENTRY.
Press repeatedly to exit.
Entering names:
For example, to enter the name
Tom:
Press 8 for T
Press 6 three times for O.
Press 6 for M.
The maximum length for names is
12 characters.
You cannot store a name without
a number.
Inserting a Pause
You can insert a Pause in the
dialling sequence. This can be
useful if your phone is connected
to an internal switchboard, see
page 66.
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Store a phonebook entry
You can use the phonebook to store up to 30 names and
numbers for easy dialling. Each number can be up to 20
digits and each name up to 12 characters long.
1. Press to display
PHONE BOOK
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2. Press to confirm.
3. Display shows
4. Display shows
ADD ENTRY
NAME?
character map, page 19)
5. Display shows
NUMBER?
, press .
Enter a name using the keypad (see
, then press .
Enter the telephone number,
then press .
6. Use or to select a ringer melody (
1 to 3), then
press . You hear a confirmation beep.
If you have Caller Display enabled on your line and your
caller’s details are matched to an entry in the phonebook
then your handset will ring with the melody selected.
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Phonebook entries are listed
alphabetically.
If the number has more than 12
digits, press again to display
the remaining digits.
Dial a phonebook entry
1. Press .
2. Use or to scroll through the entries or enter the
first letter of the name you want using the keypad, then
scroll to the exact entry using or .
3. Press to dial the number.
Delete a phonebook entry
1. Press . Display shows
2. Press to confirm. Display shows
3. Press or to select
PHONE BOOK
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ADD ENTRY
DELETE ENTRY
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and press .
4. Press or to select the entry you want to delete.
5. Press to confirm.
CONFIRM?
is displayed.
6. Press to confirm. You will hear a confirmation beep.
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1. Press . Display shows PHONE BOOK.
2. Press .
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4. Scroll to the entry you want using or and press
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5. Use or to move through the name, and edit using
the keypad, then press .
6. Use to delete digits and enter new numbers using
the keypad, then press .
7. Select a ringer melody (
1 to 3) using or , then
press . You hear a confirmation beep.
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To delete digits
Press .
To change individual characters
Use or to move the cursor
underneath the letter you want to
change, then overtype the correct
letter.
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Caller Display and the calls list
IMPORTANT
To use Caller Display you must first
subscribe to the service from your
network provider. A fee may be
payable.
For more information on BT’s
Calling Features, call BT on
Freefone 0800
Caller information not available
Occasionally the telephone number
of the caller is not available and
cannot therefore be displayed.
In this case, your BT Studio 1500
will show one of the following
explanatory messages:
If the telephone number is longer
than 12 digits, then only the last
12 digits will be displayed.
800 150.
If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can see
your caller’s number on your handset’s display (unless
it has been withheld) before you answer the call. If you
have stored the caller’s name and number in the
phonebook they will be shown alternately in the display.
Whether you answer a call or not, the caller’s phone
number is stored in the calls list.
When you have new entries in the calls list the icon
will flash in the display.
When all the entries have been viewed, the icon
will disappear.
Up to 30 phone numbers can be stored in the calls list.
When the calls list is full, a new call replaces the oldest.
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View and dial a calls list entry
1. Press or repeatedly to open the calls list and then
scroll through the entries. For each entry, the caller’s
number is displayed, or their name if a name/number
match is found in the phonebook.
2. When viewing an entry press
repeatedly to view the
details for the entry: the caller’s number, and the date
and time the call was received.
3. Press to dial the displayed number.
Or
Press to exit the calls list and return to the idle
screen.
Delete a calls list entry
1. Press or to open the calls list and scroll to the
entry you want.
2. Press .
DELETE?
is displayed.
3. Press to confirm. The display will return to the
idle screen.
Using the calls list with additional
handsets
If you are using more than one
handset, each handset has a
separate calls list.
What type of call?
The icon indicates a new call
waiting to be viewed.
icon will be displayed for
The
calls that you answered.
The icon will be displayed for
unanswered calls.
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Delete all calls list entries
1. Press or to open the calls list.
2. Press
and holduntil
DELETE ALL?
is displayed.
3. Press to confirm (or to cancel).
Copy a calls list entry to the phonebook
1. Press or repeatedly to open the calls list and scroll
to the entry you want to copy.
2. Press
Add?
3. Press .
twice.
is displayed
NAME?
is displayed.
4. Enter the name, then press .
5. You can edit the number (if required), then press .
6. Select a ringer melody (1 to 3), then press .
You will hear a confirmation beep.
Call Waiting
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Providing you have subscribed to your network provider’s
Call Waiting service, you will hear a soft beep every
5 seconds if an incoming call arrives while you are
already on the phone. This beep is not audible to the
person you are speaking to. The second caller’s number
(and name if stored in the phonebook) will appear on the
handset display.
Instead of the engaged tone, the second caller will hear
an announcement asking them to hold the line.
Speak to a second caller
1. Press to answer the second call and put your current
caller on hold. Press again to return to your first caller
and to switch between both callers.
Or
2. If you want to end the current call and pick up the
waiting call, press . The handset will ring. Press
again to connect to the waiting caller.
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from the second you answer, not
while they are waiting to be
connected.
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Handset settings
You can choose a range of settings to suit your personal
preferences.
Handset ringer melody and volume
You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels
(or OFF). You can change the external ringer (ring for an
external incoming call) or the internal ringer (ring for an
internal call).
The default setting is 1.
You can also assign a different
ringer melody to entries in your
phonebook, see page 18.
To change the external ringer melody
1. Press .
2. Press or until
3. Press or until
HANDSET
EXT MELODY
is displayed and press .
is displayed then
press . The current melody is played.
4. Press or to select a melody then press .
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To change the external ringer volume
1. Press .
2. Press or until
3. Press or until
HANDSET
EXT RING VOL
is displayed and press .
is displayed then
press . The current volume is shown and played.
4. Press or to select a volume then press .
To change the internal ringer melody
1. Press .
2. Press or until
3. Press or until
HANDSET
INT MELODY
is displayed and press .
is displayed then
press . The current melody is played.
4. Press or to select a melody then press .
The default setting is 3.
The default setting is 1.
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The default setting is 3.
The default setting for all key
beeps is ON.
To change the internal ringer volume
1. Press .
2. Press or until
3. Press or until
HANDSET
INT RING VOL
is displayed and press .
is displayed then
press . The current setting is played.
4. Press or to select a volume then press .
Key beeps
Your BT Studio 1500 handset emits beeps to alert you
to certain situations. You can set the handset to beep:
If the battery is low.
If you go out of range of the base.
To beep as confirmation each time a handset button
is pressed.
These beeps can be switched ON or OFF.
However, beeps which confirm settings cannot be
switched off.
Switch beeps on/off
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1. Press .
2. Press or until
BEEP
3.
is displayed, press .
HANDSET
is displayed and press .
4. Press or to display the type of beeps you want,
then press .
KEYTONE
LOW BATTERY
OUT RANGE
5. Press or to select
– for handset button beeps
– for low battery warning beeps
– for out of range warning beeps
ON
or
OFF
then press .
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Auto Answer
When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the
handset off the base station, this is called auto answer.
When you switch auto answer off, all calls must be
answered by pressing .
1. Press .
2. Press or until
HANDSET
The default setting is ON.
is displayed and press .
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3. Press or until
AUTO ANSWER
is displayed then
press .
4. Press or to select
ON
or
OFF
then press .
Selecting a language
1. Press .
2. Press or until
3. Press or until
HANDSET
LANGUAGE
4. Press or until the language you require is shown.
Choose from
ENGLISH,FRANCAIS,DEUTSCH,ITALIANO
ESPANOL,NEDERL,DK/NOR/SVE
5. Press to confirm.
is displayed and press.
is displayed and press.
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Key lock
You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used
accidentally while carrying the handset around.
To switch key lock on:
1. Press .
2. Pressoruntil
3. Pressoruntil
HANDSET
KEY LOCK
The icon is displayed on the idle screen while the
keypad is locked.
or
Quick key lock on
1. Press and holdfor 3 seconds.
is displayed and press.
is displayed then press.
The default setting is OFF.
WARNING
While key lock is switched on, it is
NOT possible to make calls,
including to emergency numbers
(999/112).
You will still be able to receive calls.
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To switch key lock off:
1. Press any key and the display shows
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2. Press and the display returns to the idle screen.
Naming a handset
Each handset registered to the base is assigned a
number. You can give a handset a name as well as a
ANNE
number to match the user or location e.g.
OFFICE
. The name can be up to 10 characters long.
1. Press .
2. Press or until
3. Press or until
HANDSET
NAME
is displayed and press.
is displayed then press .
4. Use the button to delete the existing name and
enter a new name using the keypad, then press .
NAME
will be shown in the display until the product
returns to standby when the set name will be shown.
The new handset name will replace the handset name in
the display. The handset number will be shown on the far
right hand corner of the display.
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Base settings
You can choose a range of settings to suit your personal
preferences.
Security PIN
Your BT Studio 1500 has a security PIN code which you
will need to change some of the base settings. The
default setting is 0000. You may want to change this to
prevent unauthorised changes to your settings.
To change the base PIN code
1. Press .
SETUP
2. Press or until
3. Press or until
press .
4. Display shows
PIN?
press .
5. Display shows
NEW PIN
press .
6. Display shows
RETYPE
for verification then press .
7. Press
twice to return to the idle screen.
is displayed then press .
PIN CODE
is displayed then
Enter your old 4 digit PIN then
. Enter your new 4 digit PIN then
. Enter your new 4 digit PIN again
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You cannot de-register the handset
you are using. One handset must
remain registered to the base at
any time.
De-register a handset from the base
1. Press .
SETUP
2. Press or until
is displayed then
press .
3. Press or until
DEL HANDSET
is displayed then
press .
PIN?
4. Display shows
5. Display shows
Enter your 4 digit PIN then press .
HANDSET?
Enter the handset you want to
de-register then press .
6. Press
twice to return to the idle screen.
Base ringer melody and volume
You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or
volume OFF).
The default setting is 1.
To change the ringer melody
1. Press .
SETUP
2. Press or until
3. Press or until
is displayed then press .
BASE MELODY
is displayed then
press . The current melody is played.
4. Press or to select a melody then press .
5. Press twice to return to the idle screen.
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To change the ringer volume
1. Press .
SETUP
2. Press or until
is displayed then
press .
BASE VOLUME
3.
is displayed then press .
4. Press or to select and play a ringer volume then
press.
5. Presstwice to return to the idle screen.
Reset the handset and base
1. Press .
SETUP
2. Press or until
press .
3. Press or until
press .
4. Display shows
Display shows
PIN?
CONFIRM?
Studio 1500 will reset itself to the default settings and
you will hear a confirmation beep.
is displayed then
DEFAULT
is displayed then
Enter your 4 digit PIN then press .
Press again. Your BT
Base settings
The default setting is 3.
WARNING
If you reset the handset and base,
you will lose any names or
numbers stored in the phonebook,
redial list and calls list.
Any other settings will also be set
back to the factory default.
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1. Press and holdto switch the handset off and remove
the handset batteries,
see page 14.
2. Press and holdas you replace the batteries. Wait
until the display shows
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3. Press to confirm. After a few seconds the base will
beep and the handset and base will reset.
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Your BT Studio 1500 answering machine uses voice
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You can operate your answering machine from:
The base.
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telephone, see
Before first using your answering machine you should
set the correct day and time.
Switching the answering machine on/off
1. Press . The machine announces “Answer on” or
“Answer off”. The messages light comes on when the
answering machine is switched on.
Set day and time
You will need to set the day and time so that you know
when each message was received.
Once a message has been played back, the machine will
announce, for example,
“Tuesday, four fifty, pm.”
1. Press and holduntil you hear the current setting.
Ready to record
The answering machine is pre-set to
ON, so it’s ready to record messages
as soon as the base is plugged in.
(Remember to charge the handset
for at least 16 hours first).
Default day and time
The default date and time is
Saturday, 12.01pm. If the power
to the base is lost, the date and
time will revert to this default
our messages will be
setting. Y
unaffected.
To check current day and time
setting
Press thebutton.
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minutes rapidly, press and hold
or . After the desired
setting is announced, release
theor and press
to confirm.
2. Press and releaseor repeatedly to scroll
through the days. After the correct setting is announced
press . The day is announced followed by the current
hour setting.
3. Press and releaseor repeatedly to scroll
through the hours. After the correct setting is announced
presss to select. The day and hour are announced
followed by the current minutes setting.
4. Press
and releaseor repeatedly to scroll
through the minutes. After the correct setting is
announced presssto select. The newly set day
and time is announced.
How many messages have I got?
Listening to your messages
Play all messages
1. Press . The number of messages is announced,
The messages light ( ) on the
base will flash when there are
messages.
and the oldest message is played first.
Play new messages only
1. Press and holduntil you hear “You have ‘n’ new
messages.”
Your new messages will be played.
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During playback:
Pause/resume playback.
Cancel operation
Pressto end any operation at
any time.
Once repeats the current message, twice plays
the previous message.
Once plays the next message, twice plays the
message after that.
Deletes the current message and you hear
“Message deleted”.
Loudspeaker volume
You can adjust the base loudspeaker
volume at any time. In standby,
you hear a beep which gets louder
or softer. A double beep signifies
the highest or lowest setting.
Use the and buttons.
Stops playback, machine goes back to
Answer On.
At the end of playback:
The machine announces “End of messages. To delete all
messages, press delete”
. The machine gives you 8
seconds during which you can press:
to delete
all messages;
or
to cancel message deletion. This will also restore
any messages you have selected individually for
deleting.
Any messages not deleted are saved.
You will hear a beep to signal when 8 seconds
have elapsed.
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Personalise your OGM
To record your own outgoing
message, see ‘Record your own
outgoing message’, see page 41.
The answering machine is pre-set
to Answer and Record mode.
Outgoing messages
The outgoing message (OGM) is the greeting a caller
hears when the answering machine picks up their call.
Your BT Studio 1500 gives you a choice of two
pre-recorded outgoing messages, one for Answer and
Record and one for Answer Only.
Answer and Record
Callers hear the announcement and are able to leave a
message for you.
The pre-recorded message is
taken at the moment, so please leave your message after
the tone.”
Answer only
Callers hear an announcement but cannot leave a message.
The pre-recorded message is
taken at the moment, and you cannot leave a message, so
please call later.”
“Hello, your call cannot be
“Hello, your call cannot be
If you only want to hear the
current message just press the
button.
Select and play outgoing message
1. Press and holduntil you hear “Please select
outgoing message.”
2. For Answer and Record, press or for Answer Only
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Record your own outgoing message(s)
1. At the base, press and holduntil you hear “Please
select outgoing message.”
2. Press and keep holdingto select Answer and
or press and keep holding for Answer Only,
Record
until you hear
“Please speak after the tone. To end
recording release the button.”
3. After the beep, record your message. Release the button
to end recording. Your new outgoing message is played
back.
Delete your outgoing message(s)
1. At the base, press and holduntil you hear “Please
select outgoing message.”
2. Press to select Answer and Record or press
Answer Only. The selected message is played.
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3. Press . The machine will revert to and play the prerecorded version of the outgoing message you deleted.
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Your own outgoing message can
be up to 3 minutes long.
You can only delete your own
recorded outgoing message.
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What is Time Saver?
Time Saver can save you the cost
of call when you want to ring in to
find out if you have new messages.
(See ‘Remote access’, page 46).
If you have new messages, your
answering machine answers after
2 rings. If you do not have new
messages, it answers after 6 rings.
This gives you a chance to hang up
before the line is connected.
Answer delay
Answer delay is the number of times your BT Studio 1500
rings before the answering machine picks up the call and
starts playing the outgoing message.
You can choose between 2 – 9 rings, or Time Saver.
The default setting is Time Saver.
Adjust answer delay
1. Press . The machine announces “Calls will be
answered after X rings.”
2. Press and hold. The machine announces the
settings in turn.
answer delay you want. The new setting is announced.
Release the button when you hear the
IMPORTANT
You should change the security PIN
from the original setting of 000 .
Change the security PIN
Your 3-digit PIN lets you access your answering machine
from another phone. It should be changed from the
original setting of
000.
1. Press . The current PIN is announced.
2. Press
and hold. The machine announces “Security
code setting”
and then “First digit.”
3. Press or to change the first digit, then press
to confirm. You then hear
“Second digit.”
Repeat this step to set and confirm the second and
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4. Press to confirm. Your machine announces
security code is…”
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“Your
Record a memo
You can record a message at the base which can be
listened to and deleted just like any received message.
1. Press
and holduntil you hear “Please speak after
the tone.”
2. Releaseto end recording.
Memory full
When the recording memory has been used up or a
maximum of 59 messages have been received, no more
messages can be taken. The machine will switch to
Answer Only mode and play the message
cannot be taken at the moment and you cannot leave a
message, so please call later.”
You must delete existing messages before new ones can
be taken.
“Hello your call
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When the answering machine
memory is full the message light
on the base will flash steadily every
half a second.
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Use the and buttons.
Memory full during a call
When there is approximately 30 seconds of recording
memory left, the caller will hear
“Please complete your call
within 30 seconds.”
If the memory runs out or the maximum message length
of 3 minutes is reached while a caller is leaving a
message, they will hear
“Thank you for calling” before
the call is ended.
Call screening
When the answering machine is switched on, you can
use the loudspeaker to listen to callers leaving their
messages.
1. Press to interrupt and speak to the caller.
Any message they have already recorded will be kept.
Power failure
If the mains power is lost, your answering machine will
keep many personalised settings when it is switched on.
The settings after a power failure will be:
Outgoing message . . . . . . . . . As last set by you
Answer Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As last set by you
On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As last set by you
Message indicator . . . . . . . . . . Flashing, if any messages
You can operate your answering machine from any
modern Touchtone
and entering a 3-digit security PIN.
Using a PIN code prevents other people from accessing
your machine without permission.
Switch on your answering machine from
another phone
If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you
can do it from another phone.
1. Dial your phone number and let it ring. After 20 rings,
your answering machine will switch on.
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phone by calling your BT Studio 1500
Operating your answering machine from
another phone
1. Dial your number. When you hear the outgoing
message, press .
2. The machine announces
“Please enter your security code”,
use the phone’s keypad to enter your 3-digit PIN. The
machine announces
“You have ‘n’ new messages” and
they are played.
3. Using the phone’s keypad you can replay, pause, skip or
delete messages and adjust settings.
To hear the menu options.
To play/pause/restart your messages.
To play new messages only.
Once to repeat the current message;
Twice to skip back to previous messages.
To delete the current message.
Once to skip to the next message;
Twice to skip to the message after.
To switch the answering machine on or off.
To play the outgoing message menu, see
‘Outgoing message menu’ on the following page.
Remote access
If you make a mistake when
entering your PIN you will hear
“Incorrect security code, please enter
your security code.” and enter the
correct PIN.
If you make a mistake again, you
will hear
“Thank you for calling.”
and the machine will hang up.
If you leave the machine on pause
for over I minute it will announce
“Thank you for calling.” and hang up.
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To set a new security PIN. Follow the voice
prompts.
To set the day and time. Follow the voice prompts
when you are asked to
after the tone”.
Enter the day: 1= Sunday to 7 = Saturday.
Enter hours then minutes using the 24-hour clock,
e.g.
1340 for 1:40pm.Then press .
To delete all messages, press when prompted
at the end of playback.
4. Hang up the phone to end remote access.
Outgoing message menu
You can record an outgoing message (OGM) and set the
message type from another telephone.
1. During message playback, press . The machine
announces
“Outgoing message menu:” which is:
To play OGM.
To record Answer and Record OGM.
To record Answer Only OGM.
“Enter the Day and Time
To select Answer and Record OGM.
To select Answer Only OGM.
To hear OGM menu again.
To hear main menu again.
2. When you have selected the option you want, follow the
simple voice prompts.
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Using additional handsets
IMPORTANT
You must choose a handset that is
GAP compatible to use with your
BT Studio 1500.
If the handset does not locate the
base, the handset will return to the
previous menu. Try to register
again by using a different available
base number. Ensure that you are
in close vicinity of the base.
If you purchase a new handset to use with your
BT Studio 1500 it will have to be registered to the base.
You will need to do this before you can use it.
If you have purchased a BT Studio 1500 multiple pack
each additional handset will come pre-registered to the
base.
With additional handsets, you can make internal calls,
page handsets and transfer external calls between your
handsets.
Registering a new GAP compatible handset to your
BT Studio 1500 base
At the new handset:
1. Follow the new handset’s user guide to set the handset
in registration mode.
At the BT Studio 1500 base:
1. Press
and hold the base button for at least 10
seconds, until you hear the validation tone (two beeps),
release the button.
then
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1. Press .
2. Enter the other handset number using the keypad (,
,or ). The other handset will ring
and show the calling handset's number.
If there is no response, press to end the call at your
handset.
Receiving internal calls
1. When the handset rings, press to answer.
2. Press again to end the call.
Paging
You can alert handset users that they are wanted or
locate a missing handset. Paging calls cannot be
answered by a handset.
1. Press on the base. The handset(s) and base will ring
for 30 seconds.
2. Press any button on the handset, or press
again
on the base to stop the paging ring.
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The icon are displayed on both
handsets during an internal call.
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If, after 1 minute 45 seconds, the
other handset has not answered,
you will be automatically
re-connected to the caller.
Transferring calls
You can transfer an external call to another handset.
During an external call:
1. Press . Your caller is put on hold and the other
handset will ring. Press and the number of the
handset you want to transfer the call to. Your caller is put
on hold and the other handset will ring.
2. When the handset answers, press to transfer
the call.
If the other handset does not answer, press to talk
to the caller again.
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Your BT Studio 1500 handset can be registered to up to
4 other bases.
Registering your BT Studio 1500 handset to
another base
On the base:
1. Press
and holdto put the base into registration
mode.
The base beeps and the In use light flashes while the
handset is being registered.
On the handset:
2. Press .
3. Press or until
4. Press or until
REGISTER
REG BASE
is displayed then press .
is displayed then
press .
BASE 1 2 3 4
5.
will be displayed.
The base that you are currently registered to will flash.
6. Enter the number of the base you want to register to.
SEARCH 1
is displayed (where 1 is the base number you
are searching for).
IMPORTANT
You can only register your BT
Studio 1500 handset to another
base if it is GAP compatible.
You will not be able to register
your BT Studio 1500 handset to a
BT Studio or BT Studio 500 base
as these products are not GAP
compatible.
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The default PIN code is 0000.
If registration is unsuccessful, after
1 minute, the handset will display
the list of registered bases and you
can try again or select another
base to use.
If you are in an environment
where there is a lot of electrical
interference you may experience
difficulty registering to a base.
When the base is located, you will hear a confirmation
tone and
PIN?
will be displayed.
7. Enter the base PIN code and press .
You hear a tone to confirm you have entered the correct
code and the handset returns to idle mode.
Once registered you will hear a confirmation tone and
the next available handset number is allocated and
shown in the display.
Selecting a base to use
If your handset has been registered to more than one
base you can select which one it uses.
1. Press .
2. Press or until
REGISTER
is displayed then
press .
3. Press or until
SELECT BASE
is displayed then
press .
4. All bases that your handset is registered to will be
displayed, e.g.
BASE 1 2 3 4
The base that you are currently registered to will flash.
5. Enter the number of the base you want to use.
Or
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When the handset locates the selected base you will hear
a confirmation tone.
Using additional bases
If AUTO is selected the handset
will automatically link to another
base with a strong signal, if the
signal it is currently receiving from
its present base becomes very
poor.
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Help
Many common problems are caused by the telephone and power cables being incorrectly
connected, not connected at all, or the power being turned off.
Please check that your BT Studio 1500 has been correctly set up, see page 6, before
ringing the BT Studio 1500 Helpline.
ProblemPossible cause
No display
No dial toneIs the telephone line cord plugged into the telephone
You cannot link up Is the icon flashing in the display?
with the base station
The batteries may be flat or dead.
Recharge or replace the batteries, see page 7.
wall socket?
Check that the base station is connected to the mains
power and switched on.
The mains power cable may not be connected at the
base or switched on.
Are you in range of the base? Move closer to the base.
The batteries could be low or flat.
Recharge or replace the batteries.
ProblemsPossible cause
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No ring on the handset
Buzzing noise on my Sometimes your BT Studio 1500 can interfere with other
radio, TV, computer electrical equipment if it is placed too close.
or hearing aid
The handset charger Check that the power adaptor is properly plugged into
is not workingthe charger.
Check that the base station is plugged into the phone
socket and that the mains power is switched on.
The ringer volume may be set too low for you or it may
be switched off. See page 16 to adjust the volume.
It is recommended that you place your BT Studio 1500
at least one metre away from such appliances to avoid
any risk of interference.
Make sure your handset has slotted correctly into the
charger.
Check the batteries are fitted correctly into the handset.
Check the base is plugged in to a working mains power
socket and that the power is switched on.
Are you using the correct power adaptor?
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ProblemsPossible cause
Caller’s number is not
The number has been withheld by the caller, is unavailable
displayed even though or is an international call, see page 22.
you have subscribed to
Caller Display service
BT Studio Helpline
0870 605 8047
Call the dedicated BT Studio
Helpline:
if you are having difficulties
using your BT Studio 1500
if you need replacement
batteries or mains power lead
Lines open
9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
9.30am – 2.30pm, Saturdays.
BT Accessories and
Replacement Items
For a full range of accessories and
replacement items for BT products
please call 0870 240 5522, or visit:
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Safety
General
Only use the power supply included with the product.
Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your
guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item
code for the base mains power supply is 005391 (black)
or 016115 (white). If you have purchased a BT Studio
1500 multiple pack, the item code for the charger mains
power supply is 021299 (black) or 016116 (white).
For the handset use only approved Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Never use other batteries
or conventional alkaline batteries. They could lead to a
short circuit or destroy the battery casing.
Recommended batteries should have a power rating
of 550mAh 1.2V. Batteries are available from the
BT Studio 1500 Helpline
Do not open the handset or base (other than to change
batteries. This could expose you to high voltages or
other risks. Contact the helpline for all repairs.
It is recommended that advice from a qualified medical
expert be sought before using this product in the vicinity
of emergency/intensive care medical equipment.
0870 605 8047.
Hearing aid?
Please note that the BT Studio
1500 works by sending radio
signals between the handset and
base. These signals may interfere
with some hearing aids, causing a
humming noise.
IMPORTANT
This equipment is not designed for
making emergency telephone calls
when the power fails. Alternative
arrangements should be made for
access to emergency services.
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It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted
you check with a medical expert before using this
product.
Your product may interfere with other electrical
equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and
computers if placed too close. It is recommended that
you place your product at least one metre away from
such appliances to minimise any risk of interference.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk
of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.
Cleaning
Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet)
cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish
as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as
this may cause a static shock.
Environmental
Do not expose to direct sunlight.
The product may heat up when the batteries are being
recharged. This is normal. However, we recommend that
you do not place the product on antique/veneered wood
to avoid damage.
Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces
which generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing
the free flow of air over its surfaces.
Do not submerge any part of your product in water and
do not use it in damp conditions, such as bathrooms.
Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other
hazardous conditions.
There is a slight chance that your phone could be
damaged by an electrical storm.
We recommend that you unplug the power and
telephone line cord for the duration of the storm.
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For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
For guarantee purposes proof of
purchase is required so please
keep your receipt.
Enter your base PIN here:
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Guarantee
Your BT Studio 1500 digital cordless telephone answering
machine 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 Studio 1500, 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.
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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.
Within the 12 month guarantee period:
If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to
returning it, please read the ‘Help’ section beginning on
page 56, or contact the BT Studio 1500 Helpline on
0870 605 8047, 9am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday and
9.30am–2.30pm, Saturday.
In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow
the Helpline’s instructions for replacement or repair.
Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:
If your product needs repair after the guarantee period
has ended, the repair must meet the approval
requirements for connection to the telephone network. We
recommend that you contact BT’s approved repair agent,
TecLogic on
Returning your phone
If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they
will ask you to return the product. Where possible, pack
the product in its original packaging. Please remember
to include all parts, including the line cords, power
supply units and the original batteries. (Please note that
we cannot take responsibility for goods damaged in
transit.) Please obtain and keep proof of posting from
the Post Office.
08702 405029 or a local qualified repairer.
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Technical information
How many telephones can you have?
All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate
the number of items which may be connected to any
other telephone line. Your BT Studio 1500 has a REN of
1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is
exceeded, the telephone may not ring. With different
telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even
when the REN is less than 4.
Only use the approved base mains power supply, item
code 005391 (black) or 016115 (white).
Only use the approved charger mains power supply
(BT Studio 1500 multiple packs only), item code 021299
(black) or 016116 (white) .
Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.
R&TTE
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.
Declaration of Conformance
Hereby, Suncorp Technologies, declares that this
BT Studio 1500 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Studio 1500
is published on the website:
http://www.suncorptech.com/bt
Switchboard compatibility
This product is intended for use within the UK for
connection to public telephone network and compatible
switchboards, which support tone dialling and timed
break recall. If in doubt please consult your network
service provider.
Switchboard external line access code
You may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) in order to
get an outside line. So that the switchboard has time to
pick up an outside line, you may also need to add a
Pause after the access code.
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A Pause lasts 3 seconds. You can Pause dialling at any
time by pressing the
P button.
For more information on storing
numbers see ‘Store a phonebook
entry’ on page 18.
Pause
You may also need to insert a
pause when storing international
dialling codes, charge card
numbers and with other
tele-banking facilities.
To insert a pause
1. Begin storing a number and press where a pause is
P
needed.
is shown in the display.
Recall
The R button is used when connected to certain
switchboards, e.g. to transfer calls, and for some
BT Calling Features or those services available via
your network provider.
Dialling mode
Your BT Studio 1500 is set to tone dialling. If required
you can switch it to pulse dialling.
1. Press .
SETUP
2. Press or until
press .
3. Press or until
press .
is displayed then
DIAL MODE
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4. Press or to select either
TONE
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PULSE
then press
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5. Press
twice to return to the idle screen.
Temporary change to dialling mode
If you have set your BT Studio 1500 to Pulse dialling,
you can temporarily switch to Tone dialling during a call.
1. Press , then press , then dial the number as
normal.
Your BT Studio 1500 will switch to Tone dialling only for
the duration of this call.
Alternatively, you can store a phonebook number so
that it will temporarily switch to Tone dialling each time
it is dialled.
2. Press
and holdbefore you store the number in the
d
phonebook.
is displayed.
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