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4		In this guide

		Getting started		Edit ringtone	20
		Location	7	Delete an entry	20
		Setting up	7	Delete entire phonebook	21
		Setting up for multiple packs	8	Copy an entry to another handset	21
		Date and time	9	Copy the entire phonebook to another handset	21
		Replacing the battery compartment cover	9	Copy an entry to a SIM card	22
		Getting to know your phone		Copy all entries to or from a SIM card	22
		Getting to know your phone		Change the dialling code	23
				Change the dialling code	23
		Handset buttons	10	Handset settings
		Standby screen	11	Handset settings
		Standby screen	11	Handset ringtone	24
		Display icons	11	Handset ringtone	24
		Display icons	11	Handset ringer volume	24
		Base	12	Handset ringer volume	24
		Base	12	Receiver volume	24
		Navigating the menus	13	Receiver volume	24
		Navigating the menus	13	Handset name	25
		Menu map/character map	14	Handset name	25
		Menu map/character map	14	Display language	25
				Display language	25
		Using the phone		Light timeout	25
		Switch the handset on / off	16	Auto talk	26
		Make a call	16	Key beep	26
		Preparatory dialling	16	PABX access code	26
		End a call	16	Base settings
		Receive a call	16	Base settings
		Receive a call	16	Base ringtone	27
		Adjust the earpiece/receiver volume	17	Base ringtone	27
		Adjust the earpiece/receiver volume	17	Base ringer volume	27
		Secrecy	17	Base ringer volume	27
		Secrecy	17	Dialling mode	27
		Make a handsfree call	17	Dialling mode	27
		Make a handsfree call	17	Ring priority	28
		Answer a call handsfree	17	Ring priority	28
		Answer a call handsfree	17	Recall mode	28
		Switch to handsfree during a call	17	Recall mode	28
		Switch to handsfree during a call	17	First ring	29
		Redial the last number called	17	First ring	29
		Redial the last number called	17	System PIN	29
		Redial a number from the redial list	18	System PIN	29
		Redial a number from the redial list	18	Restore default settings	29
		Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook	18	Restore default settings	29
		Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook	18
		Delete a redial number/delete all redial	18	Clock & alarm
		To lock/unlock the keypad	18	Date & time	30
		Paging/Find handset	18	Set alarm	30
		250 Name and number phonebook	19	Alarm on /off	30
		Store a name and number	19	Time format	31
		View an entry	19	Switch off alarm ring	31
		Dial an entry	19
		Edit a name and number	20

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 lists Help General information Cleaning EnvironmentalRecall Setting up Signal strengthGetting started Location Setting up for multiple packs Date and time Your BT Synergy 5500 is ready for useRemoving the batteries Getting to know your phone Handset buttons An alarm is set Keypad is locked Standby screenDisplay icons You have missed calls.*† Message counter LED SIM Card slotDelete Stop Options Navigating the menusOption buttons Answer machine Calls Lists Agenda Network Services Menu map Clock & Alarm Settings Registration Names menu Date & Time Set Handset Register HandsetMemory Status Delete Phonebook Using the phone Make a callReceive a call To answer the call Adjust the earpiece /receiver volume Switch to handsfree during a callSecrecy Answer a call handsfree Redial 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 keypad Name and number phonebook Store a name and numberView an entry Dial an entry Edit a name and number Edit ringtoneDelete an entry Search alphabetically Delete entire phonebook Copy an entry to another handsetCopy the entire phonebook to another handset Memory status Copy an entry to a SIM card Copy all entries to or from a SIM card Change the dialling code Local code Handset settings Handset ringer volumeReceiver volume Handset ringtone Press Menu, scroll To Settings and press Select Light timeoutHandset name Display language Auto talk Pabx access codeKey beep Base settings Base ringer volumeDialling mode Base ringtone Recall mode Ring priorityScroll To Ring Priority and press Select Press To highlight All Handsets or Select Handset then Restore default settings First ring Clock & alarm Set alarmAlarm on /off Date & time When the alarm goes off, press Stop Switch off alarm ringTime format Agenda Switch off agenda ringAdd a new event Show agenda details Edit agenda Delete agenda Send agenda as a text messageDelete all agendas Calls lists Caller DisplayNew calls alert View new missed calls Press Dial to call the number Copy a Calls list number to the phonebookScroll Send a text message to a Calls list number Calls list Delete all entries Call Waiting Call Waiting BT Services Pre-stored BT Services numbersBT Helpline BT 118500 Directory Enquries Call Waiting on/off/check Call Divert on/off/checkAdd or edit an entry Dial a stored entry Answering machine Outgoing messages Record your own outgoing message via the handset Select outgoing message mode via the base Check or delete your outgoing message Message playback via the base Call screeningPress . 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 Select Switch your answering machine on remotely Play messages Subscribe to the text messaging service Cost of the fixed line service Send a text messageText messaging Writing tips Standard text entry Receiving and reading text messages Read a new message Edit or send texts in the Drafts box Forward or delete texts in the Outbox Edit templates Add or change Service Centre numbers Service Centre numbersDeleting texts Message alert tone Set send centreSet message size Using additional handsets Registering an additional handset Was previously registered to. Scroll Select a baseDe-register a handset Internal calls Call another handsetTransfer a call Way conference call Help You hear the busy tone when you press Cannot access your messages from another phoneNo display Icon flashes No Caller Display number/name displayed Cannot register a handset to a baseBase unit does not ring, but the lights are on Customer Helpline Cannot send text Possible problems with text messagingCannot 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 bill You keep hearing an error beep Safety information General information Product disposal instructions TTE Working together, supporting energy saving products