
over
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 24 hours before use.
turn 
Please 
Your BT Studio 4500 is now ready for use.
compartment cover and using the nger holes grip the batteries and pull them out. 
If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply slide open the battery 
3 Place the handset on the charger to charge for 24 hours.
shown above.
2 Remove the protective lm from the handset screen and activate the batteries as 
power on. 
retaining clip and plug the other end into the mains wall socket and switch the 
048610) into the socket on the back of the charger, secure the cable behind the 
1 For each additional handset and charger: plug the mains power adaptor (item code 
clip on back of base. 
cable behind retaining 
Secure power adaptor 
(item code 048611). 
ring on the connector 
adaptor with the blue 
2 Plug in the mains power 
(already in handset)
rechargeable batteries 
2x AAA NiMH 500mAh 
caused to your BT Studio 4500 by using any other type of batteries. 
batteries must be of the same type. BT accepts no responsibility for damage 
supplied in this box, or this product may not work. Any replacement rechargeable 
Important: Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries 
(item code 048610)
Handset Charger Mains power adaptor 
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 Studio 4500 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 4500, 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
or your phone may not work. 
Important: Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours 
telephone wall socket.
the plastic tab away from the back of the handset. 
and the base lens and activate the batteries by pulling 
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).
For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity 
please refer to www.bt.com/producthelp
Set up your additional handsets (multipacks only)
and switch on. 
into the wall socket 
the power adaptor 
3 Plug the other end of 
3 After 24 hours, plug the telephone line cord into the 
2 Place the handset on the base to charge.
1 Remove the protective lm from the handset screen 
 2  Charge
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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.
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the wall socket yet. 
plug the other end into 
is pre-installed but don’t 
1 The telephone line cord 
(already in handset)
rechargeable batteries 
2x AAA NiMH 500mAh 
(item code 048611)
(pre-installed)
Telephone line cord 
Base
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)
Handset Mains power adaptor 
 1  Plug in
Check box contents
BT Studio 4500
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 0800 218 2182*
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and International call costs may vary.

Your phone
Handset
Soft key: Use with icons displayed 
on the screen above the key.
move up menu options.
Make/receive phone calls.
move up menu options.
Used when connected to a 
switchboard/PBX, and with some 
The answer machine handset controls on buttons 
work when a message is being played on the handset.
Base
Page/locate 
a handset.
Green In use 
LED indicator
Adjust speaker 
volume during 
playback.
Opens menu.
Selects menu options.
Display Redial list and 
Increase volume.
Display Call list and 
Decrease volume.
Replay message.
Press and hold to turn 
ringer on/off.
BT Calling Features.
Delete messages 
during playback.
Message display  
showing number of 
messages and answering 
machine status. 
Digits ash when there 
are new messages.
Stop message  
during playback.
Play messages.
Open phonebook.
Soft key: Use with icons displayed 
on the screen above the key. 
During a call press for 2 seconds 
to mute your voice so your caller 
cannot hear you.
End a call. 
Press and hold for 5 seconds  
to turn handset on/off.
Stop playback of current message.
Delete message.
Skip to next message.
Press and hold to lock/ 
unlock keypad.
Make internal calls.
Press and hold to insert a Pause 
in number to be dialled.
Switch answering 
machine on/off.
Red battery 
charging LED 
indicator
 and   will only 
Repeat current 
message.
Skip forward during 
message playback.
 3  Go!
Set time and date 
Press   to open the main menu. 
Press 
Press 
minute using the 24hr format and press   soft key. You will hear a conrmation tone. 
Press 
dd-mm-yy format and press  . You will hear a conrmation tone. 
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 
Secrecy
Press the 
prevent the caller hearing anything from your end. Press the  soft key for 2 seconds again 
to resume your call.
Redial (up to last 10 numbers called)
Press 
through the list.
Press 
Phonebook
Storing new phonebook entries (up to 50)
Press   to open the phonebook. The rst entry (or 
Press the 
the keypad, enter the name, then press  . You may need to press the same button 
a few times until the letter you want is displayed. For example, press   once for A,  
or twice for B. 
If you make a mistake, press  to delete the last digit or letter entered.
Press 
and press   to conrm. Press   to return to standby.
Dialling a phonebook entry
Press 
Or, search alphabetically using the keypad to enter the rst letter of the name you want 
then scroll   or   to the exact entry and press   to dial.
Caller Display and the Call list
You must subscribe to a Caller Display service for this feature to work. Your network 
provider may charge you for this service.
View and dial from the Call list
Press 
The 
standby screen until they have all been viewed in the calls list.
The 
the screen. Press   to allow you to scroll through the rest of the number.
Press 
Copy a Call list number to the phonebook
Press 
Press 
Enter a name using the keypad and press  . The number is displayed, press to conrm.
You will hear Melody 1 played, press 
played when this caller rings you and then press 
 to scroll to hs 
 to 
set tiMe
, 
set dAte
settings
 and press   soft key. 
dAte & tiMe
 is displayed, press  .
 and press   soft key. Enter 2 digits for the hour and 2 for the 
 is displayed. Press  . Enter the day, month and year using the 
. 
 soft key for 2 seconds during a call to activate secrecy mode, if you want to 
 to open the list of most recently dialled numbers. Press   or   to scroll 
 to redial the number displayed or press to access the options menu.
 left soft key, 
nuMBer
 is displayed, enter the phone number for the entry and press  . 
Add
 is displayed. press  . 
list eMPty
nAMe
 is displayed. Using the letters on 
) is displayed.
 or   to select a ringtone you want to be played when this caller rings you 
. Scroll   or   to the entry you want. Press   to dial. 
, then   or   to scroll through the last 40 incoming calls.
 indicates new missed calls. The number of New Calls to the handset is shown on the 
 icon is displayed when the phone number is too long to be fully shown on 
 to dial the number displayed.
, then   or   to the entry you want and press  .
 until 
stOre nuMBer
 is displayed and then press  . 
nAMe
 is displayed. 
 or   to choose a ringtone you want to be 
.
Answering machine
Your answering machine is on and ready to record messages. The controls are shown 
in the base diagram to the bottom left and the features can also be accessed via the 
handset 
Ans MAchine
 menu.
Recording your own outgoing message
Press 
Press 
Press 
Press 
Press 
. The display shows 
 to scroll to 
 to scroll to 
 or   to select either 
 to scroll to 
When prompted, speak your message into the handset. When nished press 
Ans MAchine
Ans settings
OutgOing Msg
Ans & recOrd
recOrd Msg
 and press   to record your message.
, press  .
 and press  .
 and press  .
 or 
Answer Only
 and press  .
. 
Your message will be played back to you. Press  if you want to delete the message.
Set the answer delay
To set the number of rings that are played before the answer machine picks up:
Press 
Press 
Press 
Press 
. The display shows 
 to scroll to 
 to scroll to 
 or   to select the number of rings before the answer machine answers: 
2-9 rings or time saver and press 
Ans MAchine
Ans settings
Answer delAy
.
, press  .
 and press  .
 and press  .
For detailed instructions on all the answering machine features see the full  
user guide online at www.bt.com/producthelp
Help 
Problem Solution
No dial tone Only use the cables and batteries supplied. 
Poor speech quality Make sure the product is not located too close to other 
Using broadband on the same 
phone line?
Answer machine not 
answering calls
Most problems can be xed with a few simple checks. 
Make sure both the mains power adaptor cable and 
telephone line cord are plugged into the correct sockets. 
electrical appliances. This can also help improve the 
handset range from the base.
Battery icon ashing 
and scrolling digits
The battery charge is very low. 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
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 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@ 
vtecheurope.com. 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 0800 218 2182*.