BT Studio 4100 Plus User Manual

User Guide

BT Studio Plus 5100

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Got everything?

• BT Studio Plus 5100

handset

• BT Studio Plus 5100 base

• 2 x NiMH AAA 500mAh

rechargeable batteries
(already tted)

• Battery compartment cover

(already tted)

• Mains power adaptor

(item code 048610)

• Telephone line cord

If you have purchased a BT
Studio Plus 5100 multiple
pack you will also have the
following for each handset:

• BT Studio Plus 5100

handset

• BT Studio Plus 5100

charger

• Battery compartment cover

(already tted)

• 2 x NiMH AAA 500mAh

rechargeable batteries
(already tted)

• Mains power adaptor

for the charger
(item code 048610)

This User Guide provides you with all the
information you need to get the most
from your phone.

You must rst set up your phone before
you can use it. This doesn’t take long as
it is easy to do. Just follow the simple
instructions on the next few pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Studio Plus
5100, please call our Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182*
or email [e-mail]. Our dedicated advisors
are more likely to be able to help you than the retailer where you
made your purchase.

Alternatively, you may nd the answer in the ‘Help’ section at the
back of this guide or online at www.bt.com/producthelp.

Hearing aid?

Please note that the BT Studio Plus 5100 works by sending radio
signals between the base and handset. These signals may interfere
with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.

* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free.

Mobile and International call costs may vary.

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In this guide

Getting started

Location 5

Setting up 5

Set the time format: 24 or 12hr 6

Set the date and time 7

Setting up the charger 8

Getting to know your phone

Handset 9

Handset display icons 10

Base 11

Navigating the menus 12

Menu map 13

Default 14

Default settings table 14

Using the phone

Switch the handset on/off 15

Make a call 15

Preparatory dialling 15

End a call 15

Receiving calls 15

Earpiece volume 16

Handsfree 16

Make a call in handsfree 16

Answer a call in handsfree 16

Switch to handsfree during a call 16

Adjust the volume while in handsfree mode 16

Secrecy 17

Redial 17

To copy a redial number to the phonebook 17

To delete a number from the redial list 17

To delete the entire redial list 18

Keypad lock 18

Handset ringer volume on/off 18

Page the handset(s) 18

Making internal calls 18

Receiving internal calls 19

Transferring calls 19

3-Way conference calls 19

Phonebook

Store a number 20

Entering names 20

Writing tips 20

Dial/view a number 21

Edit a phonebook entry 21

Delete a phonebook entry 22

Delete all phonebook entries 22

Handset settings

Handset ringer melody 23

Handset ringer volume 23

Handset tones on/off 24

Handset name 24

Display 25

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Alarm 25

When the alarm goes off 25

Auto answer 26

Base settings

Base ringer melody 27

Base ringer volume 27

Change PIN code 28

Delete handset 28

Caller Display and the Call list

Call list 29

View/dial a number 29

To copy a Call list number to the phonebook 29

View Call details 30

Delete a number 30

Delete the entire Call list 30

BT Services

BT Helpdesk 31

BT 118500 (Directory Enquiries) 31

Call Divert on 31

Call Divert off/check 32

Call Waiting on/off/check 32

Add an entry 32

Dial a stored entry 32

Delete an entry or delete all entries 32

Registering additional handsets 33

Help 34

General information

Safety 36

Cleaning 36

Environmental 37

Product disposal instructions 37

Switchboard compatibility 38

Recall (R) 38

Guarantee 38

How many telephones can you have? 40

R&TTE 40

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Warning

Do not place your BT Studio Plus
5100 in the bathroom or other humid
areas.

Handset range

The BT Studio Plus 5100 has a range
of 300 metres outdoors when there is
a clear line of sight between the base
and the handset. Any obstruction
between the base and handset will
reduce the range signicantly.
With the base indoors and handset
either indoors or outdoors, the range
will normally be up to 50 metres.
Thick stone walls can severely affect
the range.

Signal strength

The

symbol on your handset
screen indicates when you are in
range. When you are out of range,
the

symbol ashes, and the

screen displays

Searching.

You should move closer to the base
if this happens to ensure the full
functionality of your phone.

Important

Do not connect the telephone line
until at least one of the handsets is
fully charged.

The base station must be plugged
into the mains power at all times.

Which socket?

: Power socket

: Telephone line socket

Talk/Standby time

Under ideal conditions, fully charged
handset batteries should give about
10 hours talk time or 100 hours
standby time on a single charge.

Getting started

Location

You need to place your BT Studio Plus 5100 base within
2 metres of a mains power and telephone socket so that the
cables will reach.

Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical
appliances to avoid interference.

Your BT Studio Plus 5100 works by sending radio signals between
the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on
where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures the
best signal.

Setting up

1. Plug the mains power cable (item code 048610) into the power

socket marked

on the back of the base and secure the cable

behind the retaining clip. Plug the other end into the mains
socket and switch on.

2. Remove the protective lm from the

handset screen and activate the
batteries by pulling the plastic tab
away from the back of the handset.

Mains power cable Cable retaining clip

Telephone line cord
(pre-installed)

Rechargeable batteries

already fitted

Remove this tab

and charge batteries

for 24 hours before use.

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Battery low warning

If the

symbol is ashing, you will
need to recharge your handset before
using it.

If the battery icon is ashing and
scrolling digits

the battery is
very low and you will need to charge
it for 24 hours before use to ensure
maximum battery performance.

Battery performance

To keep your batteries in the best
condition, leave the handset off the
base for a few hours at a time (after
the initial 24 hour charge).

New NiMH batteries do not reach
full capacity until they have been in
normal use for several days. Running
the batteries right down at least once
a week will help them last as long
as possible.

IMPORTANT

Only use the power supply and
telephone line cord supplied with
your BT Studio Plus 5100 otherwise
the telephone may not work.

Under no circumstances use
non-rechargeable batteries. Only
use NiMH rechargeable batteries
with a capacity of 500mAh. Using
inappropriate batteries will invalidate
your guarantee and may damage
the telephone.

The charge capacity of rechargeable
batteries will reduce with time as
they wear out, so reducing the
talk/standby time of the handset.
Eventually they will need to be
replaced. New batteries can be
obtained from the BT Studio
Helpline 0800 218 2182*.

3. Place the handset on the base to charge the batteries for

at least 24 hours.

The main handset is pre-registered to the base as Handset 1.

This is shown on the display. When the handset is fully charged
the display shows the

symbol.

4. After 24 hours plug the telephone line cord into the telephone

wall socket.

Note: If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply slide open
the battery compartment cover and using the nger holes grip
the batteries and pull them out.

Set the time format: 24 or 12hr

1. Press the

button to open the main menu.

2. Press

or

until the display shows hS SeTTingS and

press

soft key. DaTe & TiMe is displayed, press the

soft key again.

3.

TiMe FOrMaT is displayed. Press the soft key and the

current format is displayed. Press

or

to change

between 24hr and 12hr. Press the

soft key, you will hear a

conrmation tone.

4. Press the

button to return to standby.

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Set the date and time

1. Press the

button to open the main menu.

2. Press

or

until the display shows hS SeTTingS and

press the

soft key. DaTe & TiMe is displayed, press the

soft key again.

3. Press

or

until the display shows

SeT TiMe and press

the

soft key.

4. The current time setting is displayed, enter 2 digits for the

hour and 2 for the minute using the 24hr format (eg for

10.54pm, press

) and press the soft key,

you will hear a conrmation tone.

5. Press

and

SeT DaTe is displayed. Press the soft key.

6. The current date setting is displayed, enter 2 digits for the day,

2 for the month and 2 for the year using the dd-mm-yy format
(eg for 23rd May 2008 press

) and

press the

soft key, you will hear a conrmation tone

7. Press the

button to return to standby.

Your BT Studio Plus 5100 is now ready for use.

Batteries and handset may become
warm during charging. This is normal.
If you have more than one handset
registered to your base, you only
need to set the date and time on one
handset and the other handsets will
be automatically updated.

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BT Studio Plus 5100 multiple pack
owners only

Location

You need to place your BT Studio Plus 5100 charger close enough
to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach.

Setting up the charger

1. Plug the power adaptor cable (item code 048610) into the

underside of the charger and secure the cable behind the
retaining clip.
Plug the other end into the mains wall socket and switch the
power on.

2. Remove the protective lm from the handset screen and

activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from
the back of the handset.

3. Place the handset on the charger and charge for at least

24 hours.

Your BT Studio Plus 5100 multiple pack is now
ready for use.

Mains power cable

Cable retaining clip

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Getting to know your phone

Handset

Left soft key/Menu

Use with icons displayed

above the key.

Press to open the menu,

page 12.

Press to select menu options.

Up/Redial list

Press to display the Redial

list, page 17 and to move

up through menu options.

Use to increase the volume,

page 16.

Talk

Press to make and receive

phone calls, page 15.

Use to switch handsfree

on/off, page 16.

Down/Calls list

Press to display the Calls list,

page 29, and to move down

through menu options.

Use to decrease the volume,

page 16.

Press and hold to turn the

ringer on/off, page 18.

Recall

Used when connected to

a switchboard/PBX,

page 38, and with some

BT Calling Features.

Phonebook

Press to open the
phonebook, page 20.

Right soft key/Secrecy

Use with icons displayed
above the key.

During a call press to mute
your voice so your caller
cannot hear you, page 16.

End call

Press to end the call in
progress, page 15.

Press and hold for 5 seconds
to turn the handset off,
page 15.

Press and hold to insert a
Pause in the number to be
dialled, page 20.

Press and hold to lock/
unlock the keypad, page 18.

Press to make an
internal call, page 18.

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Handset display icons

These are the symbols you will see on your handset’s display.

Battery

Battery full
Battery 2/3 full
Battery 1/3 full
Low battery, needs charging

Handset
Steady – handset in use
Flashing – incoming call

Speaker

Handsfree in use

Int
Steady – internal calls connected
Flashing – incoming internal call or on hold

Alarm
On – alarm set
Flashing – alarm time reached

Keypad lock

Keypad lock on

Ringer

Handset ringer turned off

Antenna
On – in range
Flashing – edge of range

Left/right
Characters off the display to the left/right
Press

button to scroll through

the number

Up/down
Menu options exist above/below those

shown on the display

Clear (Right soft key)
Mute/unmute a call
Clears characters when in entry mode
Stops the alarm

Back (Right soft key)
Return to previous menu
Cancel current action

Menu (Left soft key)
Open the main menu
Press to conrm options

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Base

Find

Press to page/
locate a handset, page 18.

Green Power In Use LED

Flashes when the phone rings,
during a call and during
handset registration.

Red Battery charging indicator

On when the handset is charging
on the base.

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Navigating the menus

Your BT Studio Plus 5100 handset features an easy to use menu
system. Have a look at the menu map on the next page.

When the handset is switched on and in standby:

1. Press the

button to open the main menu and press

or

to scroll through the menu options.

Left soft key

Right soft key

Up and Down keys

Menu navigation

Press

or

to scroll through the menu options.

Press Left soft key

to select a displayed option.

Press Right soft key

to go back to the previous display screen.

Press and hold Right soft key

to return to the standby

display screen.

Press Right soft key

to delete characters or numbers.

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Menu map

CALL LIST*

DETAILS

STORE NUMBER

DELETE

DELETE ALL

PHONEBOOK*

ADD

VIEW

EDIT
DELETE
DELETE ALL
CAPACITY

BS SETTINGS

BASE RINGER

RING VOLUME

DELETE HS

CHANGE PIN

HS SETTINGS

DATE & TIME

ALARM

RINGER

TONES

HS NAME

DISP LAY

AUTO ANSWER

BT SERVICES

HELPDESK

BT 118500

DIVERT ON

DIVERT OFF

DIVERT CHECK

C WAIT ON

C WAIT OFF

C WAIT CHK

REGISTRATION

RESET

*You will need to press the Left soft key to open the
sub menu.