BT 5100 manual Getting started, Setting up, Location

6Getting started

WARNING	Location
Do not place your BT Synergy 5100 in the	You need to place your BT Synergy 5100 base within 2 metres of the mains
bathroom or other humid areas.
Handset range	power socket and telephone socket so that the cables will reach.
The BT Synergy 5100 has a range of up to 300	Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid
metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight	interference. Your BT Synergy 5100 works by sending radio signals between
between the base and handset. Any obstruction
between the base and handset will reduce the	the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site
range significantly. With the base indoors and	the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal.
handset either indoors or outdoors, the range will
normally be up to 50 metres. Thick stone walls
can severely affect the range.	Setting up
Signal strength
The icon on your handset indicates when you	Connect the base
are in range. When out of range of the base the
icon will flash and the out-of-range tone will	1. Plug the mains power cable into the socket marked	on the underside of
sound every minute. This tone is repeated until
you move back into range.	the base and plug the other end into the mains power wall socket and switch
	the power on.
IMPORTANT	The telephone cable is pre-installed in the base but do not connect the other
The base station must be plugged into the mains
	end to the telephone wall socket yet.
power at all times. Do not connect the telephone
line cord into the wall socket until the handset is
fully charged. Only use the power and telephone	Telephone line cord
cables supplied with the product.
	(pre-installed)

If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789* or email bt.helpdesk@sgweurope.com