Base | BT 450 specs

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Base

Off hook light	Power light
Flashes when the handset is	On: power on.
taking or making a call.

Text message light On: you have new messages.

Flashing: sending message

Off: all messages have been read.

Del

Delete answering machine messages.

2-position charging contacts Handset can be placed flat on the base or raised for easier pick up and viewing.

Find

Press to ring all registered handsets, helpful for finding a missing handset, page 22. Also used during the registration process, page 63.

Answering machine display

-- Answering machine off.

0-99Answering machine on, number of messages stored.

Flashes when you have new, unplayed messages.

rA Displayed while a handset is accessing the machine.

rE Displayed while recording a message.

On/Off	I SKIP	Vol + / Vol –	SKIP I	Stop
Switch answering	Press once to	Increase or	Skip forward to the	Stop play back.
machine on or off.	repeat the current	decrease speaker	next message.
	message, twice to	volume during
	play the previous	play back.
	message.

Play

Play messages.

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

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BT 450 manual Base

Contents

BT Verve Welcome… Need help? This guide Using the phoneGetting started Getting to know your phone BT Network services SettingsDate / Time / Alarm Sounds Answering machine Operating your answering Machine remotely Using additional handsetsText messaging Help General information Getting started Setting upLocation Battery low warning When the battery is fully charged, plug one endBattery performance Using your BT Verve 450 on a Broadband line? Setting up for multiple packsFor each additional handset and charger Your BT Verve 450 is ready for use Set date and time manuallyDate and time Handset buttons Getting to know your phone Display icons Handset displayHandset name/number Time Date Base Navigating the menus Menu map Text Answer machine Sound SettingsDisplayed Directory Switch handset on or off Using the phoneMake an external call Preparatory dialling Receive a call When you receive a call, the phone rings. The display showsCaller’s number if available or the caller’s name if it Matches an entry in the phonebook. If you do not have a Secrecy Mute Earpiece / handsfree volumeHandsfree Make a handsfree call Redial Switch to handsfree during a callAnswer a call handsfree Redial the last number called Save a number from the redial list to the directory Redial a number from the redial listDelete a redial number Delete all redial numbers Keypad lockTo lock the keypad To unlock the keypad Find handset Paging Message & Call inbox Store a name and number DirectoryWriting tips View directory capacity View an entryFrom standby, press . The directory is displayed Dial an entry Copy an entry Edit a name and number Delete an entry Copy all entries Edit call group name Delete entire directory Directory entry in and press OK Speed dialChange call group ringtone To copy a Directory entry to a Speed dial To delete a Speed dial To edit a Speed dial To dial using a Speed dial On or Off SoundsHandset ringer Handset beeps Scroll to Out of range. Press or to select Scroll to Battery low. Press or to select Handset settings SettingsDisplay contrast / Handset name Auto answer Handset reset Base settingsRinger Handset priority Dialling mode System PIN PBX/switchboard access code System reset Hour Date/Time/AlarmSet date and time Stop alarm ring Set alarm callDaily, Once or Off Caller Display Calls listsCalls list View call details Copy a Calls list number to the directory Dial from the Calls list To Select group and press Calls list settingsScroll to New call alert Delete entire Calls list Voicemail Pre-stored BT Services numbers BT Network ServicesBT 118500 Directory Enquiries BT Verve 450 Helpdesk Call Waiting on/off/check Call Divert on/off/check Switch the answering machine on / off Using the answering machine from the handsetAnswering machine Voice prompts Record your own outgoing message Outgoing messagesCheck or delete your outgoing message Answer and Record Answer only or Ans & Rec Answer settings Call screening Message playback Switch on/off Using the answering machine at the baseDelete all old messages Message playback To Remote access and press OK Remote accessTo enable/disable remote access Prompt to press Operating your answering machine remotely If you forget to switch on your answering machine Answering machine Cost of the fixed line service Subscribe to the text messaging serviceText messaging Send Sending messagesStore Template Sent and saved texts are stored in the Outbox Using the OutboxTemplates Reply Receiving messagesRead messages Press Option to Send ForwardCall number Store number Add or change Service Centre numbers Service Centre numbers Message alert Select Send Service Centre Switch new message alert on or off Registering Using additional handsetsRegistering an additional handset De-register a handset Select base Call another handset Internal callsTransfer a call Way conference call Help No display You hear the busy tone when you pressIcon flashes Icon not scrolling No Caller Display number/name displayed Cannot access your messages from another phoneCannot register a handset to a base Base unit does not ring, but the lights are on Customer Helpline Possible problems with text messagingCannot send text Cannot receive text Further help and advice for text queries on BT lines Billing enquiries General sales enquiriesRefer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill You keep hearing an error beep General information Replacing the handset battery Product disposal instructions Guarantee TTE Page Page Ofﬁces worldwide