BT 5500 manual Switch your answering machine on remotely, Play messages

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Answering machine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time saver

 

Switch your answering machine on remotely

 

When you ring in to access your messages

 

If you forget to switch your answering machine on, you can do it remotely from

 

remotely, if your answering machine is set to

 

 

time saver and you have new messages it will

 

another phone.

 

answer after 2 rings, if you do not have any new

 

 

 

 

messages, it will answer after 6 rings. This means

1. Dial your telephone number and let it ring. After 20 rings you will hear your

 

you can hang up after 3 rings knowing you have

 

 

outgoing message.

 

no new messages, saving you time and the cost

 

 

of the call.

2.

Press

, then enter your security code. (Default setting = 0000)

 

You cannot use this feature if you have BT Answer

 

 

 

*

 

1571 or Call Minder active as the call will be

3.

Press

 

intercepted before the 20 rings.

0 and your answering machine will switch on ready to answer incoming

 

 

calls.

 

 

Your handset will automatically return to standby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

if no button is pressed for 8 seconds or more.

 

 

 

 

If you have any new messages they will be played

 

Play messages

 

after you have entered your security PIN code.

1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press *.

 

If you enter an incorrect PIN code you will hear

 

2.

Enter your 4 digit PIN.

 

‘Incorrect security code. Please enter your

 

 

 

 

security code’. You can try entering the code

3. Use the keypad to operate your answering machine:

 

again. If it is still incorrect you will hear the voice

 

 

 

 

 

prompt and your BT Synergy will hang up.

 

1

To hear main menu

 

If no button is pressed for 8 seconds or more your

 

 

 

2

To play messages

 

BT Synergy will hang up.

 

 

 

 

3

To play new messages

 

 

 

4

To skip back during messages

 

 

 

5

To delete during messages

 

 

 

6

To skip forward during messages

 

 

 

7

To set to answer only (or answer and record) depending upon the

 

 

 

 

Answer Mode status of the product at that time.

 

 

 

8

To record a new outgoing message

 

 

 

9

To set answer off

 

 

 

0

To set answer on

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Contents User Guide Welcome Need help? This guide BT Services Answering machine Using additional handsetsAgenda Calls listsCleaning Environmental Help General informationRecall Setting up Signal strengthGetting started LocationSetting up for multiple packs Your BT Synergy 5500 is ready for use Date and timeRemoving the batteries Getting to know your phone Handset buttonsAn alarm is set Keypad is locked Standby screenDisplay icons You have missed calls.*†Message counter LED SIM Card slotDelete StopNavigating the menus OptionsOption buttons Answer machine Calls Lists Agenda Network Services Menu mapClock & Alarm Settings Registration Names menu Date & Time Set Handset Register HandsetMemory Status Delete PhonebookUsing the phone Make a callReceive a call To answer the callAdjust the earpiece /receiver volume Switch to handsfree during a callSecrecy Answer a call handsfreeRedial a number from the redial list Save a number from the redial list to the phonebookDelete a redial number/delete all redial To lock the keypadName and number phonebook Store a name and numberView an entry Dial an entryEdit a name and number Edit ringtoneDelete an entry Search alphabeticallyDelete entire phonebook Copy an entry to another handsetCopy the entire phonebook to another handset Memory statusCopy an entry to a SIM card Copy all entries to or from a SIM cardChange the dialling code Local codeHandset settings Handset ringer volumeReceiver volume Handset ringtonePress Menu, scroll To Settings and press Select Light timeoutHandset name Display languagePabx access code Auto talkKey beep Base settings Base ringer volumeDialling mode Base ringtoneRecall mode Ring priorityScroll To Ring Priority and press Select Press To highlight All Handsets or Select Handset thenRestore default settings First ringClock & alarm Set alarmAlarm on /off Date & timeSwitch off alarm ring When the alarm goes off, press StopTime format Switch off agenda ring AgendaAdd a new event Show agenda details Edit agendaSend agenda as a text message Delete agendaDelete all agendas Calls lists Caller DisplayNew calls alert View new missed callsPress Dial to call the number Copy a Calls list number to the phonebookScroll Send a text message to a Calls list numberCalls list Delete all entriesCall Waiting Call WaitingBT Services Pre-stored BT Services numbersBT Helpline BT 118500 Directory EnquriesCall Divert on/off/check Call Waiting on/off/checkAdd or edit an entry Dial a stored entry Answering machine Outgoing messages Record your own outgoing message via the handsetSelect outgoing message mode via the base Check or delete your outgoing messageCall screening Message playback via the basePress . New messages are played first. During playback Message playback via the handset Remote access Switch remote access PIN On or OffChange the remote access PIN Scroll To Remote Access and press SelectSwitch your answering machine on remotely Play messagesSubscribe to the text messaging service Cost of the fixed line service Send a text messageText messaging Writing tipsStandard text entry Receiving and reading text messagesRead a new message Edit or send texts in the Drafts box Forward or delete texts in the Outbox Edit templatesService Centre numbers Add or change Service Centre numbersDeleting texts Set send centre Message alert toneSet message size Using additional handsets Registering an additional handsetSelect a base Was previously registered to. ScrollDe-register a handset Internal calls Call another handsetTransfer a call Way conference callHelp You hear the busy tone when you press Cannot access your messages from another phoneNo display Icon flashesNo Caller Display number/name displayed Cannot register a handset to a baseBase unit does not ring, but the lights are on Customer HelplinePossible problems with text messaging Cannot send textCannot receive text Further help and advice for text queries on BT lines General sales enquiriesBilling enquiries Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone billYou keep hearing an error beep Safety information General informationProduct disposal instructions TTE Working together, supporting energy saving products