BT 1500 Got everything?, Need help?, IMPORTANT, Hearing aid?

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

Got everything?

• BT Inspire 1500 handset

• BT Inspire 1500 answering

machine base

• 2 x NiMH AAA 600mAh

rechargeable batteries

(already ﬁtted)

• Power adaptor

(item code 048611)

• Telephone line cord

• Base plinth

(already attached)

If you have purchased a BT

Inspire 1500 multiple pack you

will also have the following for

each handset:

• BT Inspire 1500 handset

• BT Inspire 1500 charger

• 2 x NiMH AAA 600mAh

rechargeable batteries

(already ﬁtted)

• 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.Before you make your ﬁrst call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages or refer to the quick set-up guide enclosed in the box if you haven’t already done so.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Inspire

1500 please call the 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.

Alternatively, you may ﬁnd the answer in the ‘Help’ section

at the back of this guide.

IMPORTANT

Only use the power adaptor and telephone line cord supplied,

or this product may not work.

Hearing aid?

Please note that the BT Inspire 1500 works by sending radio

signals between the base and handset. These signals may interfere

with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.

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

Mobile and International call costs may vary.

Contents

Main User Guide BT Inspire 1500 Got everything? Need help? IMPORTANT Hearing aid? In this guide Getting started Getting to know your phone Using the phone Phonebook Sounds Settings Calls list BT Network services Answering machine Text messaging (SMS) Using additional handsets Help General information Getting started Location Setting up BT Inspire 1500 multiple pack owners only Location Setting up the charger Set date and time manually Your BT Inspire 1500 is ready for use. Getting to know your phone Handset buttons 13:00 Handset 1 16/03 Handset 1 13:00 16/03 Names Menu Base BT Inspire Handset 1 Navigating the menus Menu map The following menus can be accessed by pressing the relevant button: Using the phone Switch handset on or off Making and receiving calls Make an external call Preparatory dialling Call Waiting Secrecy Handsfree Make a handsfree call Answer a call handsfree Headset Redial Redial the last number called Redial a number from the redial list Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook Keypad lock To lock the keypad: To unlock the keypad: Find handset (Paging) Phonebook Store a name and number in the phonebook View an entry in the phonebook View phonebook capacity Dial an entry in the phonebook Edit a name and number in the phonebook Copy an entry from the phonebook to another handset Copy all phonebook entries to another handset Delete an entry in the phonebook Delete entire phonebook Edit call group name Change call group ringtone Speed Dial Copy a phonebook entry to a Speed Dial button Delete a Speed Dial entry Edit a Speed Dial entry Dial a Speed Dial entry Sounds Handset ringer melody (for external or internal calls) Handset ringer volume (including ringer off) Set to quiet mode Handset beeps Settings Handset settings Select base Display contrast / Handset name Auto answer Base settings Base ringer melody and volume Handset ringing priority Recall mode System PIN Reset base Date/Time/Alarm Set date and time Set alarm call Stop alarm ring Calls list Caller Display Calls list View call details Dial from the Calls list Copy a Calls list number to the phonebook Calls list settings: Category and New Call alert Delete an entry Delete entire Calls list Voicemail BT Network Services Pre-stored BT Services numbers: BT Inspire 1500 Helpdesk BT 118500 (Directory Enquiries) Call Divert on/off/check Show/Edit/Delete BT Services numbers Answering machine Using the answering machine from the handset Switch the answering machine on / off Outgoing messages Record your own outgoing message Check or delete your outgoing message Answer settings Switch the answering machine on/off at pre-set times Record a memo Call screening Message playback Delete all old messages Using the answering machine at the base Switch on/off Message playback Remote access To enable/disable remote access If you forget to switch on your answering machine Operating your answering machine remotely Text messaging (SMS) Subscribe to the text messaging service Cost of the xed line service Sending messages Send a text message View messages in the Outbox Using the Draftbox Receiving messages Read messages Edit or delete templates Service Centre numbers Add or change Service Centre numbers Select Send Service Centre Message alert Switch new text message alert on or off Using additional handsets Easy registration of a new additional Inspire handset Registration of an additional handset when base PIN changed Internal calls Call another handset Transfer a call 3-Way conference call Help Page Cannot register a handset to a base Base unit does not ring, but the lights are on Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby You keep hearing a beep Customer Helpline Possible problems with text messaging Text messages cannot be sent and screen displays Message not sent Cannot send text Cannot receive text I want to use more than one text (SMS) enabled product on my telephone line Further help and advice for text queries on BT lines: General sales enquiries Billing enquiries Other functions and services available from the text messaging service If you are sending a message from a xed line phone to another xed line phone User Guide formats General information IMPORTANT Replacing the handset batteries WARNING Safety information Cleaning Environmental Product disposal instructions Product disposal instructions for residential users Product disposal instructions for business users Guarantee The conditions of this guarantee are: Technical information How many telephones can I have? R&TTE Declaration of Conformance Connecting to a switchboard Inserting a pause Recall BT & Working together, supporting energy saving products