UK’s best selling phone brand† Quick User Guide BT7600 Nuisance Call Blocker Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine
Check box contents 8:00pm Menu Telephone line cord (pre-installed) Calls Handset Base Mains power adaptor (item code 066773) 2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh rechargeable batteries (already in handset) Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only) 8:00pm Menu Calls Handset Charger Mains power adaptor (item code 066773) 2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh rechargeable batteries (already in handset) Important Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries supplied in this box or this prod
Contents Quick set up .................................5 Getting to know your phone Finding your way around your phone................................ 16 Handset buttons ........................ 17 Base.......................................... 18 Using the phone Block nuisance calls ................... 19 Block calls by type ..................... 19 Block calls by number ................ 20 Making calls .............................. 21 Make an external call ................. 21 End a call.................
Menu map Answer Phone View Messages Outgoing msg Record memo Answer mode Settings Messages Ans. & record Answer only Answer on/off Answer mode Text alert Ans. & record Answer only Call screening Remote access Call Control Access PIN Incoming calls Parental control VIP list Change PIN Clock/Alarm Alarm Time and date Time format (24 or 12 hour) Text Messages Write Message Inbox Drafts Sent folder Templates Settings Speed Dial List 1.
Chapter Quick set up guide 5 1 Plug in 1 1 The telephone line cord is already fitted but don’t plug the other end into the wall socket yet. 2 Plug the mains power adaptor into the base, with the cable clipped in the groove provided. 2 3 Turn the cable when clipping into the groove so that the narrow part fits between the clips before turning the cable back to secure. 3 Plug the other end of the power adaptor into the wall power socket and switch on.
Quick set up guide 2 Activate the batteries 1. Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from the back of the handset. I Rechargeable batteries already fitted Remove this tab and charge batteries for 24 hours before use. 2. The start-up animation will appear on the screen and the handset will check for a link with the base station. Once found the screen will show Please set the time and date. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to bt.
Quick set up guide 3 Charge Place the handset on the base and leave to charge for 24 hours. Set up Please set the time and date to start using your telephone OK Important Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your phone might not work. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to bt.
Quick set up guide 4 Connect the phone line cord After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the phone wall socket. If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply slide open the battery compartment cover and ease out the batteries. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to bt.
Quick set up guide 5 Follow the set up wizard Set the time and date 1. Select OK by pressing the Left option button under the screen. The set up wizard will begin. Follow the prompts to complete the set up process. Tip: when prompted to select OK you can button in the centre of the press the keypad if you prefer. 2. Use the or button to select the time format, 12 Hour or 24 Hour (if you select and 12 Hour you will also need to scroll select AM or PM). 3.
Quick set up guide Complete the set up tasks 6. If you wish to continue following the set up wizard, select Yes. (If you don’t want to follow the wizard, select No and you can start using your phone straight away. You can always set up tasks via the menu later). Set up Would you like us to guide you through some set up tasks? Yes Record your outgoing message 7. If you wish to complete this step, select Yes (or No to continue to the next step). 8. Record message is highlighted, press Select. 9.
Quick set up guide Register for text messaging 14. If you wish to complete this step, select Yes (or select No to continue to the next step). 15. If you selected Yes, a text message will be sent to BT to register you to BT’s text messaging service. You will see a confirmation message that the text has been sent (and in due course you will receive a confirmation text message in return).
Quick set up guide Set up call blocking 17. If you want to set up call blocking by call type now, select Yes (or select No to continue to the next step). 18. Follow the instructions to set up your 4 digit Access PIN for the first time. This PIN will be the same one that you will need for Remote Access as well. Press OK. Set up Do you want to set up call blocking now? Yes No By call type 19.
Quick set Contents up guide Add contacts 20. If you want to add some contact numbers now, select Yes (or select No to continue to the next step). Set up Do you want to add some contacts now? Yes No 21. Enter the contact name using the keypad . and press 22. Enter the home phone number. You can then press and enter a mobile number and then a work number if you want to. 23. Select Save when you’ve finished.
Quick set up guide 24. Select Yes if you want to enter more contacts or No if you don’t want to for now. Follow steps 21, 22 and 23 on page 13 for instructions on how to add a contact. Set up Do you want to add another contact? Yes No 25. Select OK to complete the set up wizard. You can now start using your phone. Please read the rest of this Quick User Guide for instructions on how to use the most popular features of your BT7600 phone. Set up Set up complete. Please read the quick start guide.
Quick set up guide 6 Set up your additional handsets (multi packs only) 1. For additional handsets and chargers: plug the mains power adaptor into the back of the charger and plug the other end into the mains wall socket and switch on the power. 2. Activate the batteries as explained on page 6. If you set the time and date on the first handset then it will be shared with all other handsets in your multi pack once you activate the batteries. 3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for 24 hours.
Getting to know your phone Finding your way around your phone Your BT7600 has an easy to use menu system. When the handset is switched on and at the home screen: 1. Select Menu by pressing the Left option button 2. Use the or to open the main menu. button to scroll through the available menu options. 3. When the menu you want is displayed, select by pressing the Left option or press . button 4. Use the or button to scroll through the available sub menu options.
Getting to know your phone 17 Handset buttons Left option button See page 16. Right option button In answer machine mode, deletes current message playing. Up/Volume Move up through menu options, increase volume, page 22. Contacts Access stored Contacts, page 23. OK From home screen, press to access a highlighted event e.g. missed calls, answer phone messages and text messages on the display. R (Recall) R (Recall) for use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a switchboard/PBX.
Getting to know your phone Getting to know your phone Base Green In use light On when base is connected to power. Flashes when phone rings, during a call and registration. Play Green light on button flashes when there are new messages. Press to play messages. Red charging light On when handset is in base charging. Skip<< Repeat current message. Skip>> Press twice to skip to previous message. Skip forward to start of next message during playback.
Using the phone 19 Block nuisance calls For information on more Call control settings, see the full online user guide at bt.com/producthelp Block calls by type (e.g. withheld or international numbers) to Call control 1. Select Menu, scroll and press OK. You must subscribe to a Caller Display service from your network provider for the block nuisance calls feature to work. Charges may apply. Please check with your telephone service provider. 2.
Using the phone 6. Use the and buttons to select either Blocked or Allowed for International calls and then press By call type and follow the same procedure for Withheld number, No Caller ID and Payphone number, International then select OK. < Allowed > Block calls by number 1. Press Calls, highlight the number you wish to block and select Options. to Block number and press OK. 2. Scroll If you haven’t set up your access PIN yet, you will be prompted to follow the instructions.
Using the phone Making calls Make an external call 1. Press . 2. When you hear the dial tone, enter the number. End a call 1. Press . Dial number: 0123I Options Clear Receive a call When you receive a call, the phone rings and the display shows Incoming call and . If you’ve got a caller display service, the display shows the incoming call, the caller’s number (if available) or the caller’s name. to accept the call. 1. Press Mute 1. During a call, select Mute by pressing the Right option button.
Using the phone Incoming speech / Handsfree volume 1. Press or to increase or decrease the volume. Subsequent presses will change the volume, you will hear the volume level with each press. Call volume Hide From the home screen, you can press to change the Ringer volume settings too. Dial number: 0123I Options Clear Make a handsfree call twice. 1. Enter the number then press is displayed. You hear your call over the handset loudspeaker. 2.
Using the phone Contacts Store a contact 1. From the home screen, press . 2. Select Options. Add contact is highlighted, press Select. 3. Enter the new contact name using the keypad then press and enter the home and phone number. You can then press enter a mobile number and then a work number if you want to. Select Save when you’ve finished. The display will show Contact saved. View/dial a contact to open 1. From the home screen, press your contact list. 2. Press or to scroll through and view the entries.
Using the phone Caller Display and the Calls list For Block Calls, Caller Display and the Calls list, you must subscribe to a Caller Display service for these features to work. Your network provider may charge you for this service. View and dial from the Calls list (up to 50 incoming and 30 outgoing calls) or select Calls. The most recent entry 1. Press is at the top of the list. (If there are no entries List empty will be displayed.) or to scroll through and view 2. Press the list. 3.
Using the phone Save a Calls list entry to your contacts 1. Press or select Calls, then press to highlight the entry you want or and select Options. 2. Highlight Save number and press OK. 3. You now have two options: i) To save this as a new contact, highlight New contact and press OK. Highlight the type of number, then press OK. Enter the contact name and select Save. ii) To add to an existing contact, highlight Add to contact and press OK. Scroll to highlight the entry you want and press OK.
Using the phone Set the time and date 1. Select Menu, scroll and press OK. to display Clock/Alarm to highlight Time and date and 2. Press press OK. 3. Enter the digits for the time, (you will also need to select AM or PM if 12 hour format has been and enter set using or ). Then press the date. Select Save. Clock/Alarm Alarm Time and date Time format OK Back Set Parental control 1. Select Menu, scroll to Call control and press OK. 2. Enter the access PIN and select OK.
Using the phone Answer machine Message playback using the handset 1. Highlight the answer phone icon on the home screen and press , or i. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK. ii. View Messages will be displayed, press OK. 8:00pm Lounge 1 1 Menu 2. A list of your answer phone messages will be displayed with the most recently received highlighted at the top. 3. Use or to scroll through the list to highlight the message you wish to listen to and press . i.
Using the phone 4. As each message is played, the handset will display the number or the name if you have Caller Display and a name/number match and the time and date it was received. If you have any old (already listened to) messages these will be played after your new messages. During playback you have the following options: or to adjust the playback volume. to switch private playback through the handset to handsfree playback. or once to repeat the current message playing from the beginning.
Using the phone 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 pause and resume playback. Press to delete the message being played. Press to skip forward to the start of the next message. Press to skip back to the start of the current message. Press twice to skip back to the start of the previous message.
Help Phone doesn’t work • Have you activated the batteries correctly? See page 6. • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. No dial tone or line cord error message displayed on screen • Is the telephone cord plugged into the base and phone wall socket? • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. • Only use the telephone cord supplied with the phone. Can’t make or receive calls • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. • The batteries may need recharging.
General information For information on safety instructions, cleaning, technical information or connecting to a switchboard, please refer to the ‘General Information’ section in the full user guide at bt.com/producthelp Guarantee Your BT7600 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
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