BT BT1700, Quick Setup And User Manual

Page 1: ...Block Nuisance Calls Quick Set up and User Guide BT1700 Digital Cordless Phone with Answer Machine ...

Page 2: ...working socket Connect your phone to the power supply and allow the batteries to charge for 16 hours before connecting the line cord to your telephone socket To make sure you get the best range and reception from your handset avoid interference by placing the base unit away from large metal objects such as fridge freezers and microwave ovens or electronic products such as computers and TVs If you ...

Page 3: ...able batteries must be of the same type BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT1700 by using any other type of batteries Contents for each additional handset multipacks only Handset Handset Mains power adaptor item code 066773 Mains power adaptor item code 066773 Telephone line cord pre installed 2x AAA NiMH 500mAh rechargeable batteries already in handset 2x AAA NiMH 500mAh rech...

Page 4: ...andset and base The strength of the signal depends on where you position the base Putting it as high as possible can help give you the best signal IMPORTANT The base station should be plugged into the mains power socket all the time Quick set up guide 4 1 Plug in 1 Plug the mains power adaptor into the base with the cable clipped in the groove provided 2 Plug the other end of the power adaptor int...

Page 5: ...andset batteries before you can use the handset Place the handset on the base or charger to charge When a handset is charging from a low charge the display shows four characters scrolling in a circle on the bottom line of display Quick set up guide 5 2 Activate the batteries 1 Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from the back of the handset 2 The handset will check for a link wi...

Page 6: ...e subsequent charging time for the batteries is approximately 8 hours The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will go down over time which will reduce the talk and standby time Eventually they ll need replacing For details on how to get replacement batteries call the helpline on 0800 218 2182 3 Once set up is complete your handset will display the handset name place the handset on the base t...

Page 7: ...the battery compartment cover then gently ease the batteries out Using your BT1700 on a line with broadband To avoid problems with your broadband or noise on your phone line you might need to plug your telephone line cord into the wall socket via a microfilter not supplied If your main phone socket has a single socket you do need to use microfilters like this You ll need a microfilter for every ph...

Page 8: ...answer machine go to page 32 Or you may find the answer in the Help section on page 52 or see our online frequently asked questions at bt com producthelp Alternatively call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182 Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free Mobile and international call costs may vary If you cannot find the answer to your problem in this user guide then please call our free Helpl...

Page 9: ...e 21 Redial 21 Voicemail 1571 22 Turn the handset ringer on or off 22 Finding handset paging 22 Phonebook Store entry in phonebook 23 Dial entry in phonebook 23 Character map 24 View dial entry in phonebook 24 Edit entry in phonebook 25 Delete entry in phonebook 25 Delete all entries in phonebook 26 View the phonebook memory status 26 Call Blocking Block incoming call number in your Calls list 27 ...

Page 10: ...swer Record or Answer Only 34 Set the answer delay 34 Set the maximum message length 35 Call screening 35 Message playback using the handset 36 Delete all old played messages 36 Using the answer machine from the base 37 Switch the answer machine on or off 37 Message playback using the base 37 Delete all old played messages 38 Remote access 39 Change the remote access PIN 39 Turn remote access on o...

Page 11: ...d date 47 Set an alarm 47 Stopping the alarm when it goes off 48 Using additional handsets Register an additional handset 49 De register a handset 50 Make an internal call between handsets 50 Transfer a call 50 Hold a 3 way call 51 Help 52 General information Safety information 56 Cleaning 57 Environmental 57 How to recycle your equipment 57 Guarantee 58 Technical information 59 Connecting to a sw...

Page 12: ...ssage or press twice to skip backward to the previous message Press and hold to turn the ringer on or off Mute Right option button Press to confirm the option displayed above the button to delete or go back to the previous screen Press during a call to mute your caller R Recall Used when connected to a switchboard PBX and with some BT Calling Features End Standby End a call Press and hold to turn ...

Page 13: ...Missed call in the Calls list On line in use Flashing there s an incoming call On answer machine is on Flashing new messages received Call block mode or call block type is switched on Handset ringer is switched off On alarm is set Flashing alarm time has been reached HANDSET 1 Handset name Current time For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display fr...

Page 14: ...nu you want is displayed press the Left option button 4 Use the or button to scroll through the available sub menu options When the sub menu you want is displayed press the Left option button Select Back by pressing the Right option button To exit a menu and return to the home screen press If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds the handset returns to the home screen automatically HANDSET 1 Left ...

Page 15: ...NS MACHINE MSG PLAYBACK DEL ALL OLD CONFIRM TAM ON OFF ON OFF TAM SETTINGS ANSWER MODE ANS REC ANSWER ONLY OGM SETTINGS ANS REC PLAYBACK RECORD ANSWER ONLY PLAYBACK RECORD ANSWER DELAY TIME SAVER 2 RINGS 4 RINGS 6 RINGS 8 RINGS RECORD TIME 60 S 120 S 180 S UNLIMITED BS SCREENING ON OFF REMOTE ACC ON OFF CHANGE PIN OLD PIN NEW PIN CONFIRM ...

Page 16: ...DE BLOCK ALL ALLOW VIP ALWAYS ON TIMED Enter time on Enter time off BLOCK BLIST OFF CALL TYPE WITHHELD ON OFF INTERNAT L ON OFF UNAVAILABLE ON OFF PAYPHONE ON OFF CALL LIST DETAILS ADD TO PB ADD TO BLIST DELETE DELETE ALL CONFIRM PHONEBOOK ALL CONTACTS ADD NAME NUMBER MELODY Optional VIP mark with ADD TO VIP VIEW EDIT NAME NUMBER MELODY Optional DELETE DELETE ALL CONFIRM PB STATUS VIP VIEW DELETE ...

Page 17: ...E OFF DELETE HS PIN HANDSET 1 Option Show Hide own handset HANDSET 2 HS SETTINGS ALARM ON HH MM OFF RING SETUP EXT RING MELODY 1 MELODY 10 INT RING MELODY 1 MELODY 10 RING VOLUME VOLUME 5 Ring volume level not wrap round VOLUME OFF TONE SETUP KEY TONE ON OFF BATTERY TONE ON OFF OUT OF RANGE ON RENAME HS DATE TIME DATE FORMAT DD MM YY SET TIME SET YEAR SET DATE REGISTRATION PIN DEFAULT PIN CONFIRM ...

Page 18: ...skip forward to the start of the next message In use Charging light Blue light is on and flashes when phone rings or the handset is in use Play Green light on the button flashes when there are new messages Press to play messages Find Press to ring all registered handsets helpful for finding a missing handset see page 22 Also used during the registration process see page 49 Volume Decrease or incre...

Page 19: ...e handset turns off To switch the handset on 1 Press and hold until the handset turns on Using the phone Call timer Your handset will automatically time your outgoing and incoming calls The handset shows the length of time both during and for a few seconds after your call Auto end By default you can end a call just by putting the handset back in the base If you switch the phone off and on again th...

Page 20: ...ows CALL and If you ve got a caller display service the display shows the caller s number if it s available or the caller s name if it matches an entry stored in your contacts list 1 Lift the handset from the base or charger to accept the call If the handset isn t on the base or charger you ll need to press green Call Waiting If you ve got a call waiting service and it is switched on your phone wi...

Page 21: ...ess to return to your caller Incoming speech volume 1 Press or to increase or decrease the volume The first press will present the Call volume screen so you can see the current volume level Subsequent presses will change the volume you will hear the volume level with each press Redial Telephone numbers that you have called are saved in the Redial list The Redial list holds up to 20 outgoing calls ...

Page 22: ... 1571 1 If you have subscribed to BT Answer 1571 you can press and hold to listen to your messages Turn the handset ringer on or off 1 Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the handset ringer on or off The display will briefly show RINGER ON or RINGER OFF before reverting to the home screen with the icon displayed if the ringer is off Find handset Paging You can ring a handset to help find it 1 Pre...

Page 23: ...d numbers in your list of phonebook Names can be up to 12 characters and numbers up to 24 digits Store entry in phonebook up to 50 1 In idle mode press EMPTY is displayed if there are no numbers 2 Press to select ADD Enter name using keypad and press 3 Enter phone number and press to save 4 Press to select ring melody then to save To save a number to your phonebook from the incoming Calls list pre...

Page 24: ... beginning with S press four times then scroll through the entries Character map 1 SPACE _ 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 9 0 0 View dial entry in phonebook 1 From the home screen press The first entry will be displayed 2 Press or to scroll through and view the entries 3 To dial an entry press when the entry is displayed ...

Page 25: ...EDIT and press 4 Edit the name using to delete characters and use the keypad to enter new ones then press 5 Edit the number using to delete numbers and use the keypad to enter new ones then press 6 Press to select ring melody then to save Delete entry in phonebook 1 From the home screen press 2 Press or to scroll to the entry you want to delete and select by pressing 3 Press until DELETE is displa...

Page 26: ...ed Select by pressing 2 Press until DELETE ALL is displayed and press 3 CONFIRM is displayed press to confirm delete all The display will show EMPTY and you will hear a confirmation tone View the phonebook memory status 1 From the home screen press The first entry will be displayed Select by pressing 2 Press until PB STATUS is displayed and press 3 The display will show the total number of contact...

Page 27: ... incoming call number in your Calls list 1 Press scroll to the entry and press DETAILS is displayed 2 Scroll to ADD TO BLIST blacklist and press 3 Enter name using keypad press The number is displayed press to save You will hear a confirmation tone Turn call blocking on to enable blacklist 1 Press scroll to CALL BLOCKER and press 2 Scroll to SETTINGS press 3 Scroll to BLOCK MODE and press 4 Select...

Page 28: ...ew edit or delete in your blacklist Or go to step 4 to add a number to your blacklist 4 Press and scroll or to ADD VIEW EDIT DELETE or DELETE ALL and press 5 Follow the on screen instructions Block incoming call by call type 1 Press scroll to CALL BLOCKER and press 2 Scroll to SETTINGS press 3 Scroll to CALL TYPE press 4 Scroll to the call type you want to block WITHHELD INTERNAT L UNAVAILABLE or ...

Page 29: ...ibed to a Caller Display service you ll be able to see your caller s number on your handset display provided it s not withheld before you answer a call If your caller s name is stored in your contacts list and it matches the number calling you ll see the caller s name on the display instead If you haven t subscribed to a Caller Display service Incoming call will be displayed when you receive a cal...

Page 30: ...ls will be shown e g 10 new calls You can clear the notification by viewing the calls list on any handset registered to the base View dial an entry in the Calls list 1 Press The most recent entry is at the top of the list If there are no entries EMPTY will be displayed 2 Press or to scroll through and view the list 3 To dial an entry when the entry you want is displayed press Save a Calls list ent...

Page 31: ...st 1 Press then press or to scroll to the entry you want to delete and select by pressing 2 Press until DELETE is displayed and press You will hear a confirmation tone Delete the entire Calls list 1 Press then display any entry and select by pressing the button 2 Press until DELETE ALL is displayed then press You will hear a confirmation tone ...

Page 32: ...allows callers to leave a message Answer Record and one that simply answers the call Answer Only or you can record your own The default is Answer Record Answer Machine You ll need to set the date and time if you ve not already done so so that the answer machine can correctly announce when each message was received To set the date and time manually see page 47 When the answer machine is switched On...

Page 33: ...l be played back to you If you are not happy with it you can delete by pressing Play the current outgoing message 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in Record your own outgoing message above 2 Press or to display the outgoing message mode you want ANS REC or ANSWER ONLY and press 3 Press to display PLAYBACK and press to hear the outgoing message If the current outgoing message being played is your recorded mes...

Page 34: ...until TAM SETTINGS is displayed press 3 Press to display ANSWER DELAY and press 4 Press or to display the number of rings you want 2 8 rings or Time saver and press to save your new setting Time saver When you ring in to access your answer machine remotely if you have set Time saver as the answer delay and you have new messages it will answer after 4 rings If you don t have new messages it will an...

Page 35: ...ECORD TIME and press 4 Press or to select the length you want and press to save your new setting Call screening When call screening is turned on and the answer machine takes a call you can listen to the caller leaving a message You can then identify the caller and decide whether to take the call in person Turn call screening on or off 1 Press ANS MACHINE is displayed press 2 Press until TAM SETTIN...

Page 36: ... new messages will be displayed press Your messages will now be played with the most recent first Delete all old played messages 1 Press ANS MACHINE is displayed press 2 Press until DEL ALL OLD is displayed press 3 CONFIRM is displayed press to confirm You will hear a confirmation tone While screening you can adjust the volume by pressing or on the handset or on the base Each message is played bac...

Page 37: ...h the answer machine on or off Press to toggle between On and Off The setting is announced When the answer machine is On the text On will light up on the button Message playback using the base Press If you have messages they will be played new unplayed messages first followed by old played messages During playback Press to stop playback The base will return to idle Press to delete the message bein...

Page 38: ...hear Messages saved Memory full If there is only 10 seconds of memory capacity left when a caller is leaving a message they will hear Please complete your message within 10 seconds If a caller is still leaving a message when the memory expires they will hear Memory full Thank you for calling and the call will be ended If your answer machine memory becomes full and it is set to Answer and record it...

Page 39: ...if you want to use this feature Change the remote access PIN 1 Press ANS MACHINE is displayed press 2 Press until TAM SETTINGS is displayed press 3 Press until CHANGE PIN is displayed press 4 Enter your old 4 digit PIN and press 5 Enter the new 4 digit PIN press and then enter the new PIN again and press You will hear a confirmation tone Turn remote access on or off 1 Press ANS MACHINE is displaye...

Page 40: ...ck your messages as shown on the next page in Operating your answer machine remotely If you do not choose to switch your answer machine On it will switch off when the call is ended Operating you answer machine remotely 1 Dial your phone number 2 When you hear your outgoing message press and enter your 4 digit remote access PIN 3 Follow the voice prompts to Replay current message Play all messages ...

Page 41: ...s on 0800 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp Answer Machine 41 Skip forward during playback Listen to current outgoing message Record new outgoing message Play main menu options again Switch between Answer Only and Answer Record ...

Page 42: ...ess scroll to HS SETTINGS and press 2 ALARM is displayed scroll to RING SETUP press 3 EXT RING is displayed press Or press to display INT RING and then press The current ringtone will be played 4 Press or to hear the different ringtones and press to save your choice you will hear a confirmation tone Set the handset ringer volume 1 Press scroll to HS SETTINGS and press 2 Scroll to RING SETUP press ...

Page 43: ...press to display BATTERY TONE or OUT OF RANGE TONE and then press 4 Press or to select ON or OFF then press to save you will hear a confirmation tone There are three handset tones keypad tones battery tones and out of range tones You can turn these on or off the default setting is On Keypad tones when turned on you will hear a beep after each button press To alert you that the battery needs chargi...

Page 44: ...s 2 ALARM is displayed press until RENAME HS is displayed and press 3 Edit the name by selecting Del to delete the characters then enter the new name and press to save You will hear a confirmation tone Change the call settings 1 Press scroll to HS SETTINGS and press 2 ALARM is displayed press until AUTO ANSWER is displayed and press 3 Press or to select ON or OFF then press to save you will hear a...

Page 45: ...e all the digit by selecting Del then press to save Set the base ringer volume 1 Press scroll to BS SETTINGS and press 2 BS RINGER is displayed press until RING VOLUME is displayed and press 3 The current base ringtone will play at the current volume Use the or button to increase or decrease the volume or turn the ringer off You will see the volume level change on the display 4 Press to save your ...

Page 46: ...tings e g the handset name ringer melody all volume levels display and alarm settings Change the system PIN 1 Press scroll to BS SETTINGS and press 2 BS RINGER is displayed press until CHANGE PIN is displayed and press 3 You will be prompted to enter the current 4 digit PIN then press 4 Enter the new 4 digit PIN again and press 5 Enter the new 4 digit PIN again to confirm and press You will hear a...

Page 47: ...mode Set the time and date 1 Press scroll to HS SETTINGS and press 2 Scroll until DATE TIME is displayed and press SET TIME is displayed press 3 Enter the time using the keypad Press or to toggle between A for AM or P for PM and press 4 Enter the year using the keypad and press 5 Enter the date using the keypad and press You will hear a confirmation tone Set an alarm 1 Press scroll to HS SETTINGS ...

Page 48: ...ll immediately stop and the incoming call will be shown on the display The alarm will not resume 5 Press or to turn the snooze ON or OFF press to confirm your choice You will hear a confirmation tone Stopping the alarm when it goes off When the alarm goes off the selected ring tone will play and ALARM ON will flash To stop the alarm press any key If snooze function is activated the alarm will soun...

Page 49: ...egistration will fail You must de register another handset before you can register the new one If you ve bought a BT1700 multiple pack any additional handsets come pre registered to the base However if you purchase an additional handset separately you must register it to your BT1700 base before it can be used Register an additional handset 1 Press and hold the button on the base for 5 seconds The ...

Page 50: ...ress or to display the handset you wish to de register and press You will hear a confirmation tone Make an internal call between handsets If you have more than one handset registered to the base you can make internal calls between two handsets 1 Press and scroll or to registered handset you want to call 2 Press to call the selected handset 3 Press to end the call Transfer a call You can transfer a...

Page 51: ...be returned to your external caller to transfer the call to press to establish internal call 3 Press to complete call transfer Hold a 3 way call You can hold a 3 way call between 2 handsets if you have more than 1 registered to your base and 1 external caller 1 During a call press the button INTERCOM is displayed 2 Press and scroll or to handset you want to transfer the call to press to establish ...

Page 52: ... make or receive calls Check that the mains power is correctly connected The batteries may need recharging Has there been a power cut If so place the handset back on the base for ten seconds and try again If it still doesn t work disconnect the batteries and mains power for ten minutes then reconnect and try again You have a dial tone but the phone won t dial out If you re connected to a switchboa...

Page 53: ...f the base If the batteries are low place the handset on the base charger to recharge You hear the busy tone when you press Make sure the handset is in range of the base Another handset registered to your BT1700 base may be on the line No Caller Display number name displayed Have you subscribed to a Caller Display service from your network provider See page 29 The caller may have withheld their nu...

Page 54: ...interference when registering Base unit does not ring but the lights are on Have you connected the telephone line correctly Is the base ringer set to off You may have a faulty line or socket Try using another socket or line If you are a BT customer then please call 0800 800 151 or your network provider if you still have problems Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby Som...

Page 55: ...00 218 2182 or go to bt com producthelp General sales enquiries BT Residential lines call 150 BT Business lines call 152 For non BT line customers call 0800 800 150 residential or 0800 800 152 business Additional handsets are available to purchase from the Helpdesk on 08002182182 Billing enquiries Please see the phone number shown on your BT bill ...

Page 56: ...tion Only use the power supply suitable for the BT1700 Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the phone The item code for the base mains power supply is 066773 Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the BT1700 Helpline on 0800 218 2182 Don t open the handset except to replace the handset batter...

Page 57: ...onditions There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm We recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord during an electrical storm How to recycle your equipment The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as electrical or electronic equipment so DO NOT put it in your normal rubbish bin It s all part of the Waste Electrical...

Page 58: ...statutory rights Within the 12 month guarantee period Prior to returning your product please read the Help section beginning on page 52 or contact the BT1700 Helpline on 0800 218 2182 Additional answers to frequently asked questions are available from bt com producthelp In the unlikely event of a defect occurring the helpdesk will issue a Fault Reference Authorisation FRA number and instructions f...

Page 59: ...r switchboard Service Provider Recall R Recall is used when connected to certain switchboards PBXs and some BT Calling Features or those services available via your network provider The BT1700 supports time break recall but not earth loop recall R TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards This equipment complies wi...

Page 60: ...ffice 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 Printed in China Designed by The Art Design Partnership Available in other formats including braille large print or audio CD If you would like a copy please call 0800 218 2182 Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free Mobile and international call costs may vary BT1700 06 16 Issue 1 We re always looking to make ...