BT 1500 manual Using the phone, Making and receiving calls

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Using the phone

Switch handset on or off

To switch off

1. Press and hold for about 5 seconds.

2. Switch off HS? is displayed, press Yes to confirm. To switch on

1. Press and hold until the screen appears.

Making and receiving calls

Make an external call

1. Press .

2. When you hear the dial tone, dial the number.

Preparatory dialling

1. Dial the number first. If you make a mistake press the left soft key Clear to delete the last digit.

2. Press to dial.

End a call

1. Press .

Receive a call

When you receive a call, the phone rings. The display shows the caller’s number and if it matches an entry in your phonebook, it shows the name also. If you do not have a Caller Display service, the screen shows External call.

1. Press .

Earpiece / handsfree volume

During a call you can adjust the volume of the earpiece or loudspeaker. There are 5 levels.

1. Press or to increase or decrease the volume.

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When you make a call, the light on the base flashes.

Call timer

Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external calls. The handset display shows the call duration both during and for a few seconds after your call.

Out of range warning

When the handset goes out of range of the base, the flashes. If you are on a call, the line will hang up. Move back within range. The handset will automatically re-connect to the base.

Auto answer

As long as you have auto answer set to ON you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base. If you have switched auto answer off, you will need to press as well. Auto answer ON is the default setting. See page 25.

For more information on Caller Display, see page 30.

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0800 218 2182* or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com

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Contents User Guide Got everything? Need help?Hearing aid? BT Inspire 1500 handsetGetting started Using the phoneThis guide Getting to know your phoneSounds BT Network servicesSettings Answering machineText messaging SMS Using additional handsetsGeneral information HelpGetting started Setting upBest signal LocationUsing your BT Inspire 1500 on a Broadband line? Setting up the chargerBattery performance LocationSet date and time manually Your BT Inspire 1500 is ready for useGetting to know your phone Handset buttonsOff any messages have been read Display iconsTo enter the Menu On missed call in the Calls list Base Message light On when the answer machine is on Increase or decrease Switch answering Also used during the registration process,Left and Right soft keys Navigating the menusTo exit a menu and return to standby, press Left soft keyEmpty Displayed Menu mapBT menu Calls list Redial list Or Press PhonebookUsing the phone Making and receiving callsHandsfree Call WaitingSecrecy Redial the last number called HeadsetRedial Redial a number from the redial listDelete a redial number Keypad lockSave a number from the redial list to the phonebook Delete all redial numbersTo unlock the keypad Find handset PagingPhonebook Store a name and number in the phonebookDial an entry in the phonebook View an entry in the phonebookView phonebook capacity Edit a name and number in the phonebookPress Names Scroll or to the entry you want Copy all phonebook entries to another handsetDelete an entry in the phonebook Memory FullChange call group ringtone Delete entire phonebookEdit call group name Delete a Speed Dial entry Speed DialCopy a phonebook entry to a Speed Dial button If the Speed Dial is empty No number is displayed and thenCall group names cannot exceed 10 characters Edit a Speed Dial entryDial a Speed Dial entry Sounds Handset ringer volume including ringer offSet to quiet mode Handset beepsSelect base SettingsHandset settings Display contrast / Handset nameBase ringer melody and volume Base settingsHandset reset De-register a handsetSystem PIN Recall modeHandset ringing priority Press Back to return to the previous menuSet date and time Date/Time/AlarmReset base Set alarm call Stop alarm ringCaller Display BT Calling Features call BT free on 0800 800Calls list View call detailsCopy a Calls list number to the phonebook Calls list settings Category and New Call alertDial from the Calls list Press Options. Scroll to Call Number and press OKDelete entire Calls list VoicemailDelete an entry BT Network Services Pre-stored BT Services numbersShow/Edit/Delete BT Services numbers Answering machine Using the answering machine from the handsetSwitch the answering machine on / off Outgoing messagesCheck or delete your outgoing message Answer settingsRecord your own outgoing message Record Message is highlighted. Press OKFrequency is highlighted, press OK. Press Record a memoCall screening During playback you have the following options Message playbackDelete all old messages To enable/disable remote access Remote accessSwitch on/off Remote accessIf you forget to switch on your answering machine Operating your answering machine remotelyText messaging SMS Subscribe to the text messaging serviceCost of the fixed line service Sending messagesView messages in the Outbox Read messages Using the DraftboxReceiving messages Press OK. Add more text if requiredEdit or delete templates Service Centre numbersPress to cancel at any time and return to standby Press OK and follow instructionsSwitch new text message alert on or off Add or change Service Centre numbersSelect Send Service Centre Message alertUsing additional handsets Call another handset Registration of an additional handset when baseInternal calls At the baseHandsets, press Transfer a callWay conference call Help Icon flashes You hear the busy tone when you pressCannot access your messages from another phone Answering machine messages have the wrong date and timeYou keep hearing a beep Cannot register a handset to a baseBase unit does not ring, but the lights are on Cannot send text Possible problems with text messagingCustomer Helpline Cannot receive textFurther help and advice for text queries on BT lines User Guide formats General sales enquiriesBilling enquiries Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone billReplacing the handset batteries Safety informationGeneral information Cleaning EnvironmentalProduct disposal instructions GuaranteeConditions of this guarantee are Product disposal instructions for residential usersFor your records Within the 12 month guarantee periodTechnical information How many telephones can I have?Declaration of Conformance Connecting to a switchboardUser Guide formats Inserting a pauseWorking together, supporting energy saving products Offices worldwide
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