BT Graphite 1500, User Manual

Page 1: ...BT Graphite 1500 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...asks during a call 50 Name and number phonebook for storing your most frequently used numbers 10 last number redial Use up to 5 handsets with one base and one phone line Make internal calls and transfer external calls between handsets Please note This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency ...

Page 3: ...verything BT Graphite 1500 handset BT Graphite 1500 base Battery compartment cover 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries Mains power adaptor Item code 039956 Telephone line cord If you have purchased a BT Graphite 1500 multiple pack you will also have the following for each handset BT Graphite 1500 handset BT Graphite 1500 charger Battery compartment cover 2 x AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries Mains p...

Page 4: ...dsfree call 16 Answer a call handsfree 17 Switch to handsfree during a call 17 Redial a number 17 Copy a redial number to the phonebook 18 Delete a number from the redial list 18 Delete the entire redial list 18 Keypad lock 19 Paging 19 Using the phonebook 20 Add an entry 20 View and dial entries 21 Edit an entry 21 Delete an entry 22 Delete entire phonebook 22 Internal calls 22 Make an internal c...

Page 5: ...s Handset and base ringer volume 38 Handset and base ringer melody 38 Keypad beep on off 39 Handset name 39 Auto answer 40 Date and time 40 Set the date and time 40 Set the alarm 41 Change alarm time 41 Select alarm clock melody 42 Additional handsets Register a new BT Graphite 1500 handset to your BT Graphite 1500 base 43 Register a different manufacturer s handset to your BT Graphite 1500 base 4...

Page 6: ... wall socket until the handset is fully charged The base station should be plugged into the mains power socket at all times Location You need to place your BT Graphite 1500 base within 3 metres of a mains power socket and 2 metres of the telephone wall socket so that the cables will reach Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference Your BT Graphite ...

Page 7: ...wer adaptor into the power socket on the back of the charger and plug the other end into the mains power wall socket 7 Getting started WARNING Never use non rechargeable batteries Only use the approved batteries Using unapproved batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone Talk Standby time Under ideal conditions the handset batteries should give up to 10 hours talk time o...

Page 8: ...lied taking note of the polarity markings inside the battery compartment then slide the battery compartment shut The display will show the handset number 2 to show it is registered to the base iii Place the handset on the charger It will beep when placed in and the battery icon on the handset will flash to indicate charging You should let the batteries charge continuously for at least 24 hours Any...

Page 9: ...or am or P for pm Press to confirm 4 The current day setting is announced Press or to set the day which is announced Press to confirm The full time and day will be announced Your BT Graphite 1500 is now ready for use 9 Getting started Press to cancel and return to standby Handset date and time Providing you have subscribed to your network s Caller ID service the date and time on the handset will b...

Page 10: ... call page 16 Keypad lock Press and hold to lock unlock the keypad to prevent accidental dialling page 19 R Recall used with switchboard services and certain BT Calling Features If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652 Secrecy Clear Back During a call mutes your voice so your caller cannot hear you page 16 Press to return to the previous menu Use to delete character...

Page 11: ...e base Phonebook open Handsfree speaker in use New number s in Call list Alarm has been set Handset ringer volume set to off More options available scroll up or down Battery 30 100 charged Battery 10 30 charged Battery under 10 charged Icon will flash Battery level Handset number Range indicator Handset name This features requires subscription to your network provider s Caller Display service A qu...

Page 12: ... again To select an option press To return to the previous menu display press Menu map 12 Getting to know your phone If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652 PHONEBOOK Menu only appears when phonebook is empty When entries stored press again to enter the menu ADD ENTRY MODIFY ENTRY DELETE ENTRY DELETE ALL CLOCK ALARM DATE TIME ALARM ALARM TONE SETTINGS HANDSET TONE ...

Page 13: ...ld to delete all messages page 30 Skip forward During playback press to play the next message page 30 Press and hold to record a memo page 30 In standby press to set call screening on or off page 35 Volume Down Lower base loudspeaker volume page 31 In standby press and hold to set the time and weekday for the answering machine Ans On Off Switches answering machine on off page 29 Message indicator ...

Page 14: ...he handset on off 1 To switch off press and hold until the display goes off 2 To switch the handset on press and hold Make a call 1 Press When you hear the dial tone enter the phone number using the keypad Preparatory dialling 1 Enter the phone number first The number is shown in the display 2 Press to dial the number If you make a mistake as you enter the number press to delete a digit End a call...

Page 15: ...g automated telephone services e g telephone banking Dial a chain number 1 Enter the first part of the number as usual using the keypad or from the phonebook Press 2 Either enter the additional part of the number using the keypad or press scroll to the phonebook entry containing the next number sequence and press to dial the number 15 Using your phone Caller Display If you have subscribed to your ...

Page 16: ...he volume Make a handsfree call 1 Dial the number then press 2 Press again The icon is displayed and you hear your call over the handset loudspeaker Press to switch the call between the earpiece and the loudspeaker 3 Press to end the call 16 Using your phone If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652 Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the...

Page 17: ...o switch handsfree off and return the call to the earpiece press again Redial Redial a number The last 10 numbers dialled are stored in the redial list Each entry can be up to 24 digits long 1 Press to open the redial list The most recently dialled number is displayed If the number matches an entry stored in the handset phonebook the name is displayed 2 Scroll or to the number or name you want 3 P...

Page 18: ...by screen Delete a number from the redial list 1 Press then scroll or to the entry you want 2 Press and scroll to DELETE ENTRY 3 Press to confirm or to cancel Delete the entire redial list 1 Press to open the redial list 2 Press and scroll to DELETE ALL 3 Press Display shows CONFIRM 4 Press to confirm or to cancel 18 Using your phone If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 ...

Page 19: ...hows KEYS LOCKED 2 To unlock the keypad press and hold again or replace the handset in the base Paging You can alert handset users that they are wanted or locate a missing handset Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset 1 Press on the base All handsets registered to the base will ring with the Paging ringtone for 30 seconds To stop the ringing press any button on a handset or press again on t...

Page 20: ...entries on each BT Graphite 1500 handset registered to your base You open the phonebook with the button Add an entry 1 From the standby screen press PHONEBOOK is displayed press 2 If there are already entries stored in the phonebook the first entry will be displayed and you will need to press again The displays shows ADD ENTRY Press 3 The displays shows ADD NAME Use the keypad to enter the name an...

Page 21: ...gain 4 Press to dial the entry displayed or press to return to standby Edit an entry 1 Press PHONE BOOK is displayed 2 Press Scroll or to the entry you want to edit 3 Press and scroll to MODIFY ENTRY 4 Press Press to delete characters and use the keypad to edit the name 5 Press Press to delete digits and use the keypad to edit the number 6 Press to confirm 21 Using your phone If you experience any...

Page 22: ...yed 2 Press and scroll to DELETE ALL 3 Press Display shows CONFIRM 4 Press to confirm or to cancel Internal calls If you have more than one handset registered to your base you can make internal calls between handsets transfer an external call from one handset to another 22 Using your phone If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652 You can have up to 5 GAP compatible ...

Page 23: ...nsfer an external call You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to your base 1 During an external call press Your caller is put on hold and all the other handset numbers are displayed on the screen 2 Enter the handset number you want or press to speak to your external caller again 3 When the other handset user answers you can announce the incoming call Press to transfer the ...

Page 24: ...is put on hold and all the other handset numbers are displayed on the screen 2 Enter the handset number you want 3 When the other handset user answers you can announce the incoming call 4 Press and hold for 2 seconds the display will show CONFERENCE 24 Using your phone If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652 ...

Page 25: ...ernational call OPERATOR Call from operator Caller Display Caller Display shows who is calling and if the caller s number matches an entry stored in the phonebook the name will be displayed as well Caller Display information contains the full telephone number including the area code So when storing numbers in the phonebook remember to include the area code otherwise the caller s number will not ma...

Page 26: ...e list to the entry you want 2 Press to dial the displayed entry Copy a number to the phonebook 1 Press then scroll or through the list to the entry you want 2 Press The displays shows ADD ENTRY Press again 3 Use the keypad to enter or edit the name then press 4 Edit the number if necessary then press to confirm The entry is stored Caller Display and the calls list If the telephone number is longe...

Page 27: ...roll to DELETE ENTRY 3 Press to confirm or to cancel Delete the entire Calls list 1 Press 2 Press and scroll to DELETE ALL 3 Press Display shows CONFIRM 4 Press to confirm or to cancel Caller Display and the calls list 27 If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652 ...

Page 28: ...time the display will return to your first caller s details Instead of the engaged tone the second caller will hear an announcement to hold as you are aware that they are waiting To use Call Waiting To answer the second call without disconnecting from your first caller 1 Press The first caller will be put on hold 2 Press again to return to the first caller and then press it each time you want to s...

Page 29: ... your phone please see page 9 Switching the answering machine on off 1 Use the button to switch the answering machine on or off By pressing you can scroll around the 3 options Answer only Answer off and Answer and record Listening to your messages When you have messages recorded on your answering machine the number of messages will be displayed on the base message counter Play messages 1 Press New...

Page 30: ...ou have no messages when you press Delete all old messages 1 When the machine is in standby press and hold The machine will announce All messages deleted or Message deleted Record a memo You can record memo messages for other users which can be played back just like normal messages 1 When in standby press and hold Speak your message after the long beep Speak clearly close to the answering machine ...

Page 31: ...ord and one for Answer Only Answer Record Callers hear the announcement and are able to leave a message for you The pre recorded message is Hello your call cannot be taken at the moment so please leave your message after the tone Using the answering machine 31 Personalise your OGM To record your own outgoing message see Record your own outgoing message see page 32 The answering machine is pre set ...

Page 32: ...or your outgoing message Answer only Answer off or Answer and record When the Answer Only outgoing message is set the message counter shows AO Record your own outgoing message s 1 When in standby press and hold Speak your message after the long beep Speak clearly close to the answering machine base 2 Press to end recording Your message is played back To re record your message repeat these steps Us...

Page 33: ...ng message is played 2 During playback press Your own recorded outgoing message is deleted and the pre recorded message reinstated Memory full indicator If the recording memory becomes full while a message is being recorded the machine will announce Answering Machine Full When the recording memory is full new callers will hear the Answer Only outgoing message Play and delete messages to free up me...

Page 34: ... 2 9 rings or tS for Time Saver The display shows the setting 3 Press to confirm The first digit of your remote control PIN is displayed If you do not wish to change your remote access PIN please leave the unit for a few seconds to time out Your new ring delay setting will be preserved 4 Press or to change the digit then press to confirm and display the next digit Repeat for the second and third d...

Page 35: ...g their messages You can interrupt the caller and speak in person by pressing on the handset 1 When your answering machine is switched on and is in standby press to display the current call screening mode Use or to switch between call screening On or Off Display shows C0 Call screening Off C1 Call screening On 2 Press to confirm Using the answering machine 35 If you experience any problems please ...

Page 36: ...1500 When you hear the outgoing message press the button 2 The machine announces Please enter your security code Use the phone s keypad to enter your 3 digit PIN default PIN 000 The machine announces You have x new messages and they are played 3 Using the phone s keypad you can replay pause skip or delete messages and adjust settings If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 ...

Page 37: ...ack to previous messages To delete the current message Once to skip to the next message twice to skip to the message after To stop incoming message playback To change between answer record answer only and answer off modes 37 Using the answering machine If you experience any problems please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652 ...

Page 38: ... VOLUME Press 4 The current setting is displayed and played 5 Press or to select the volume 1 5 or OFF 6 Press to confirm or to return to the previous menu Handset and base ringer melody Choose from 5 melodies 1 Press scroll to SETTINGS 2 Press to display HANDSET TONE and press or scroll to BASE TONES and press 3 Scroll to RING MELODY Press 4 The current melody is played 5 Press or to select the v...

Page 39: ...ANDSET TONE and press 3 Scroll to KEY TONES Press The current setting is displayed 4 Press or to select ON or OFF 5 Press to confirm or to return to the previous menu Handset name You can give your handset a name up to 10 characters eg Michael or Kitchen The name appears in the display 1 Press scroll to SETTINGS and press 2 Scroll to HANDSET NAME and press The current name is displayed 3 Press to ...

Page 40: ... and press to confirm Date and time Set the date and time 1 Press scroll to CLOCK ALARM and press 2 DATE TIME is displayed Press 3 Use the keypad to enter the date in the format DD MM e g 12 08 for 12th August If you make a mistake press to delete 4 Press Use the keypad to enter the time in the 24 hour format e g 17 25 for 5 25pm 5 Press to confirm Settings If you have subscribed to your network s...

Page 41: ... 24 hour format e g 0830 for 8 30am 5 Press to confirm or to cancel Change alarm time 1 Press scroll to CLOCK ALARM Press 2 Scroll to ALARM and press 3 If required press or to display ALARM ONCE or ALARM DAILY then press The current setting is displayed 4 Use the keypad to enter the new time in the 24 hour format e g 07 30 for 7 30am 5 Press to confirm or to cancel Settings 41 If you experience an...

Page 42: ...CLOCK ALARM Press 2 Scroll to ALARM TONE and press The current setting is displayed and played 3 Press or to change the setting 4 Press to confirm or to cancel When the alarm is set the icon is displayed in standby To switch the alarm off when it sounds press any button on the handset Settings The alarm clock melodies are different from the ringer melodies ...

Page 43: ...1500 handset to your BT Graphite 1500 base 1 At the base Press and hold for 5 seconds until you hear continuous beeping You now have 60 seconds to register the handset 2 At the handset press scroll to ADVANCED SET and press 3 Scroll to REGISTRATION and press 4 Enter the 4 digit master PIN default setting 0000 and press The display flashes WAITING 5 A list of available handset numbers is displayed ...

Page 44: ...andset to de register another handset You cannot de register the handset you are using 1 Press scroll to ADVANCED SET and press 2 Scroll to DE REGISTER and press 3 Enter the PIN code default setting 0000 and press 4 A list of available handset numbers is displayed Enter the number of the handset you want to de register 5 Press to confirm or to cancel Additional handsets IMPORTANT DECT GAP Profile ...

Page 45: ...ster PIN The master PIN is used for handset registration and de registration The PIN is 4 digits long with a default setting of 0000 1 Press scroll to ADVANCED SET and press 2 Scroll to PIN CODE and press 3 Enter the PIN code default setting 0000 and press 4 Enter the new PIN and press If you make a mistake press 5 Enter the new PIN again and press to confirm or to cancel Reset to default This res...

Page 46: ...ted The batteries may need recharging Has there been a power cut If so place the handset back on the base for 10 seconds and try again If it still does not work disconnect the batteries and mains power for 10 minutes then reconnect and try again You have a dial tone but the phone will not dial out If you are connected to a switchboard check whether you need to dial an access code Handset does not ...

Page 47: ...registered to your BT Graphite 1500 base may be on the line Answering machine does not record any messages The memory may be full Play and delete old messages see page 29 30 The answering machine might be switched off or set to Answer only See page 29 Answering machine messages have the wrong date and time Have you set the date and time See page 9 The answering machine and handset time and date ar...

Page 48: ...are at least one metre away from other electrical equipment to avoid 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 Call BT on 151 if you still experience problems Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment ...

Page 49: ...ry domestic refuse BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Graphite 1500 by using any other types of batteries Safety information Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Graphite 1500 range Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone The item code for the base mains power supply is 039956 If you have purchased a multiple pa...

Page 50: ... conditions such as bathrooms Do not expose your product to fire explosive or other hazardous conditions 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 Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electro...

Page 51: ...ntee does not affect your statutory rights Within the 12 month guarantee period Prior to returning your product please read the Help section beginning on page 46 or contact them on 0870 242 6652 for assistance In the unlikely event of a defect occurring please follow the Helpline s instructions for replacement or repair Outside of the 12 month guarantee period If your product needs repair after th...

Page 52: ... you have purchased a BT Graphite 1500 multiple pack the item code for the charger mains power supply is 039955 Only use approved batteries These products are available from the BT Graphite 1500 Helpline on 0870 242 6652 R TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards This equipment complies with the essential requirem...

Page 53: ...an outside line so you will need to enter a pause in the dialling sequence Press and hold to insert a pause P before entering the telephone number You may also need to enter a pause when storing international numbers or charge card numbers Recall R You may need to use the recall function if you are connected to a switchboard PBX Private Branch Exchange contact your PBX supplier for further informa...

Page 54: ...ect to British Telecommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract British Telecommunications plc 2007 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 Designed and produced by The Art Design Partnership Ltd Printed in China BT Graphite 1500 UG 12 07 Issue 1 ...