A T AN O YO TE F U XT O D A YO YO CAL M M R S U E M Q UR U LER ST SS S M U AR TE U D SU AG TE LE ST ISP BS ING RL PH NO LA CR Y ON T Y IB FE E W SE E R E I IS NU TH VIC PA MB HO E YA ER LD BL . E. BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 User Guide BT DIVERSE 5450 This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Please open this page for an ‘At a glance’ guide to your BT Diverse 5450.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 At a glance Display INT Used to make internal calls and access the call barring options. Displays the status of your handset. Display buttons Lets you access the functions displayed on the screen. Green phone Used to make and answer calls. Control button Switches from handsfree mode back to handset. Allows voice dialling. Lets you display options from the menus. Handsfree Use to answer calls or make a call in handsfree mode.
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BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 In this guide Copying numbers Redial Voice dialling Announcing the caller Available memory Please refer to the separate Using SMS User Guide for instructions on using the SMS functionality.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Using the answering machine via the handset Switching on/off New message indicator Using mailboxes Voice commands 65 65 66 68 69 Using the BT Diverse 5450 answering machine via the base unit Switching on/off New message indicator Playing messages Helpline If you experience any difficulties with your BT Diverse 5450, please call the BT Diverse Helpline on 08457 908 070.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Main Menu When using your SMS mailbox without a PIN SMS Write message Incoming Outgoing Settings Service Centres Service Centre 1> Service Centre 5 SMS Mailboxes 1>3 Notify Number Notify Type Missed Calls On Ans.Mach Off For further information, please refer to your SMS user guide.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 H/Settings Auto Answer Language Register H/Set Select Base Base 1> Base 4 Best Base Screen Picture (Please refer to your SMS user guide) Reset Handset Base settings Audio settings Loudspeaker Vol Ringer Settings Key Tones System PIN Base Reset Add. Features Dialling Mode Tone Pulse Tone-Earth Recall 80ms to 800ms Repeater Mode Access Code Add. Emerg No.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Directory and Extra directory menus When you have Directory entries stored: Press the or button. New Entry is displayed followed by an alphabetical list of all directory entries. Use to scroll to the entry you want and then press list of options.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Quick guide to handset Page no Switch the handset OFF/ON: (default is ON) Hold down. 17 Switch Keyguard on/off Hold down. 47 Switch handset ringer off/on Hold down. 48 Make a call or Redial a number to scroll through the list Copy a displayed number in the redial list to the directory Menu to dial. 30 to display Copy to directory OK to display Calls List OK 29 .
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Quick guide to handset display icons Shows the status of the handset battery. In range signal strength. Redial, lists up to the last 10 dialled numbers. SMS Opens the SMS menu. Flashes to indicate new messages (e.g. Calls, SMS or Answering machine). Remains on, when you have old messages stored. INT MENU For calling other handsets. Opens the menu. Scroll through the menu. OK Confirms function displayed.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Introduction Unpacking your BT Diverse 5450 For your records Date of purchase: If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately. ............................................. ............................................. ............................................. ............................................. ............................................. ............................................. ........................
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Safety information Safety information General Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. Power supply number is C39280 -Z4 -C478. If the Keyguard is switched on, it is NOT possible to make calls, including emergency numbers (999/112). Environmental Do not expose to direct sunlight. The product may heat up when the batteries are being recharged.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Setting up Plan the location 2 Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical products to avoid interference. SETTING UP Do not situate the product in the bathroom or other humid areas.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 3 Registering and charging the handset The display is protected by a plastic film. Remove the protective plastic film from the display. SMS WARNING Under no circumstances should non-rechargeable batteries be used. Only use AAA 1.2V Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries with a minimum capacity of 700 mAh.Using inappropriate batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 If the icons on the display flash continuously... It means that the handset is not registered with the base station. Ensure you have correctly carried out step 3. If the product has still not registered, please see “Registering manually” on page 78. All additional handsets you purchase will need to be individually registered with the base station before they will work with the BT Diverse 5450. SETTING UP Leave the handset for approx.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 4 Connect the telephone line cord to the base and plug into the wall socket Setting the date and time Press the RIGHT options button. Ensure that each end of the line cord is fitted into the correct socket. Press the DOWN navigation button until the display shows Calender/Clock. OK Press the OK options button. Press DOWN until display shows Date/Time. OK Press the OK options button. Enter the day/month/year, e.g. 05 10 03 for 5th October 2003.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Using the telephone Control button Display buttons The control button lets you open menus and gives you shortcuts to different functions such as Voice Dialling.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 For example, To adjust the handsfree loudspeaker volume To switch the handset power on and off Press and hold the RED PHONE button to switch the handset off. Press RIGHT to open the main menu. Press DOWN to scroll to Audio Settings. OK Press RIGHT or the OK display button. OK Confirm Handset Volume by pressing RIGHT or the OK display button. SAVE Making and ending calls To make an external call Ensure the handset is switched on.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Handsfree To end a call Press the RED PHONE button. Call timer Your handset automatically times the duration of all external calls, showing it on the display during your call and for a few seconds after it is finished. Handsfree allows you to talk to your caller without holding the handset and enables other people in the room to listen to the conversation. Your hands are left free, for example, to take notes.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To answer a call in handsfree To switch secrecy on and off During a call: When the phone rings: Press LEFT. The microphone is switched off. Your caller hears a melody. Press the HANDSFREE button. ➤ To switch to handsfree during a call You can switch to handsfree at any time during a call. Press the HANDSFREE button. The call is transferred to the loudspeaker.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Press the handset number you want to call on the keypad. Press the GREEN PHONE button to call. When the other handset answer can tell them you are transferring the call. Or Call All Select Call All to ring all the handsets registered to the base and press the GREEN PHONE button. Your call will be taken by the first handset user to answer. Note You can also page all handsets by pressing the PAGE button on the base station.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Press the handset number you want to call on the keypad to the base and press the GREEN PHONE button. To answer a waiting call during an internal call If you are making an internal call and hear the Call Waiting tone you can immediately take the incoming call. You can now speak with the other handset user. To return to your external call: END Press END. You are re-connected.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 OK OK Press OK. Listening In with a indicates it is switched on. Press the OK display button. Enter the telephone number. Or Scroll DOWN to Enter Name. Press OK again to switch off, the disappears. Enter the name. Press RED PHONE to return to the idle display. Enter the name using the letters on the keypad.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Note The first letter of each name, and the first letter after a punctuation mark are automatically shown as capitals. Letters are always added to the left of the cursor. Press to switch between capitals and lower case. Press to move the cursor. C 1 Press to delete from right to left. Press 1 to enter a blank space. Character map USING THE TELEPHONE These are the characters you can use when storing a directory entry.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To dial a name and number in the main directory To edit entries in the main directory Press DIRECTORY to open the list. Scroll DOWN to the entry you want Press the DIRECTORY button. Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the entry name you want. VIEW Press the VIEW display button to see the entry details. EDIT Press the EDIT display button. C Edit the number, if necessary using the LEFT/RIGHT and DELETE buttons.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To add a birthday alert to an entry You can save birthdays in the directory along with a reminder alarm to help you remember them. When the birthday date and time you have set arrives, the handset will automatically alert you. Press the DIRECTORY button. Birthday alert signal A birthday alarm is signalled by showing the directory entry and icon. If you have set a ringer alert, the melody selected is played.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To delete the entire main directory Scroll DOWN to Enter Key. Press LEFT/RIGHT to select a button number, 0 or 2-9 under which to store the entry. Press the DIRECTORY button. Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the entry name you want. Press RIGHT. Press DOWN to scroll to Delete List. OK Press the OK display button. Display asks Delete all entries? USING THE TELEPHONE YES or NO Press YES to confirm or NO to exit.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To delete the entire Extra directory To mark a directory/Extra directory entry as a VIP Press the DIRECTORY button. Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the entry name you want. Press RIGHT. OK You must have Caller Display working in order for this feature to work. Press DOWN to scroll to Delete List. Press the DIRECTORY button. Press the OK display button. Display asks Delete all Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the entry name you want.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Copying numbers To copy a number from an SMS text message to the directory To copy numbers to the directory from the Redial and Calls list Press the ENVELOPE button. OK Scroll DOWN to the SMS you want. When the Redial or Calls list telephone number is displayed: USING THE TELEPHONE OK Press RIGHT to open the Options list. READ Press READ. The message is displayed. Scroll DOWN to Copy to Directory. MENU Press MENU to open the menu.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To copy an SMS sender’s phone number To copy a directory entry or the whole directory list to another handset Press the ENVELOPE button. OK Press DIRECTORY to open the directory. Press OK to open the SMS list. Scroll DOWN to the SMS you want. MENU Scroll DOWN to the entry you want. Press MENU to open the menu. Press RIGHT to open the Options list. Scroll DOWN to Copy to the directory. OK Scroll DOWN and select either: Press OK.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To copy and change a directory entry Press DIRECTORY to open the directory. Scroll DOWN to the entry you want. Redial Your handset automatically saves the last 10 telephone numbers dialled into a redial list. To dial a number in the redial list Press RIGHT to open the Options list. Press the REDIAL display button. The last number dialled will be displayed. Scroll DOWN to Copy and Edit. OK Press the OK display button.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To delete a number in the redial list Press the REDIAL display button. The last number dialled will be displayed. Press DOWN to scroll to the number you want. Press RIGHT to open the menu. Press DOWN to highlight Delete Entry. OK Press the REDIAL button. Scroll DOWN to the number you want to redial MENU Press MENU. Automatic Redial is displayed. OK Press OK to confirm. The display will show e.g.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Voice dialling Note Up to four different users can record names for voice dialling. If your recording sounds too similar to another recording, a message tells you. ➤ You can make calls by speaking the name of the person you want into your handset. Press RETURN to go back to the start of voice recording. A total of 29 names can be recorded for voice dialling.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To assign or change a user name To play your Voice dialling recording Press DIRECTORY to open the directory. Instead of having to remember which user you are – User 1-4 – you can set your own name for Voice dialling. Press DIRECTORY to open the directory. Scroll DOWN to the entry you want. VOICE Scroll DOWN to the entry you want. VOICE Press DOWN to scroll to the User you want. OK Press VOICE. If necessary scroll DOWN to select the User you want.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To delete a Voice dialling name VOICE To switch the caller announcement on/off Press DIRECTORY to open the directory. Press RIGHT to open the menu. Scroll DOWN to the entry you want. Scroll DOWN to Audio Settings. Press VOICE. OK USING THE TELEPHONE If necessary, press DOWN to scroll to the user you want. OK Press OK. Scroll DOWN to Ringer Settings. Press RIGHT. Voice dialling entries have a displayed. OK Press OK. Display shows Ext.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Available memory The memory is shared by the main and Extra directories. The total memory available is displayed. To access available memory Press DIRECTORY to open the directory. Scroll DOWN to any entry. Press RIGHT to open the Options list. Scroll DOWN to Available memory. USING THE TELEPHONE Press RIGHT. The number of entries available is shown. Press RED PHONE to return to the idle display.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Caller Display and other BT Calling Features Note IMPORTANT To use Caller Display and Call Waiting you must first subscribe to the Services from your Network Provider. For more information on BT’s Calling Features call BT free on 0800 800 150. If you have a new call in your Calls list, the icon will flash on the handset display.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 The button lets you open: OK • Calls list. Press RIGHT to open the menu. • Answering machine messages. • Text messages (SMS). Press the DOWN button to scroll to Calls Settings. OK The Calls list screen Type of Calls list: Missed Calls or All Calls. • Most recent call is displayed first. • Number of calls. Press OK. The most recent call is displayed. Press OK. The current setting Missed Calls or All Calls is ticked.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Press RIGHT to open the menu. To view, call or delete numbers in the Calls list Press DOWN to scroll to Delete Calls List. Press the ENVELOPE button. Scroll DOWN to Calls List or SMS. OK DELETE Press OK. Details of the most recent incoming call are displayed. Press DELETE to clear the entry and see the next one. Or BT CALLING FEATURES ANSWER Press ANSWER to dial the number displayed. OK Press OK to confirm.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To accept a waiting call To withhold your number from being sent During a call when you hear the Call Waiting beeps: The number (or name if stored in the directory) of the second caller will flash on the display. MENU Press the MENU display button. 1 4 GHI 1 Press the RIGHT button to open the menu. Press OK. Press the DOWN button to scroll to Select Services. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to switch between callers.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To switch Call Waiting on/off OK Press the DOWN button to scroll to Ringback Off. The default setting is on. Press the RIGHT button to open the menu. Press the DOWN button to scroll to Select Services. OK OK You can divert all incoming calls to another number where you can be reached. Press OK. Press OK. Note BT CALLING FEATURES Press the DOWN button to scroll to Call Waiting. OK Press OK.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 OK Press OK. Press the DOWN button to scroll to Call Divert. OK Press OK. Press LEFT/RIGHT to select All calls, No answer or When busy. Scroll DOWN to Call no. Press RIGHT. Display shows Phone Number:. Enter the telephone number to which you want calls diverted. MENU Press OK to save the entry. BT CALLING FEATURES OK Press the MENU button. Scroll DOWN to Status. Press RIGHT to select On or Off. Press RED PHONE to return to the idle display.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Additional features IF Network Mailbox is selected: Answering Machine/ Voice Mail You can set the 1 button as a quick access button to either the answering machine or your voice mail service if you have Call Minder or another network messaging service on your telephone line. Enter the telephone number of your messaging service. For example, 1571 to access the ‘BT Answer’ voice mail service. OK Press the OK options button. Display shows Entry Saved.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Enter your extension number followed by a #, e.g. 1234#. R Press and hold the RECALL button until P is displayed to enter another pause in the dialling sequence. Enter your pin followed by a # , e.g. 0000#. The entire number should look like this: 7000P1234#P000000# OK Press OK. Note If you store your security PIN as part of a quick access number, anyone with access to the handset will be able to retrieve your messages.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Handset settings You can choose a range of settings to suit your personal preferences. To set the date and time If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service your BT Diverse 5450 will automatically set the correct date and time when you receive your first call. You can also set the date and time manually. Alarm clock Providing the date and time has been set, your BT Diverse 5450 provides alarm clock functions.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To switch the alarm off When the alarm goes off, it will ring for 30 seconds. SILENCE Press the SILENCE display button to switch the alarm off. Appointments You can use your handset to remind you of up to 5 appointments. To set an appointment reminder call Note Press the RIGHT button to open the menu. The alarm clock will ring only if the handset is in idle mode.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 If required, scroll DOWN to another appointment setting 1-5. Enter the name or place, up to 16 characters. OK SAVE Press OK. Press SAVE to confirm. OK Press LEFT/RIGHT to switch the appointment Off. Press RED PHONE to return to the idle display. SAVE Note HANDSET SETTINGS Appointment details will only be displayed when the handset is in idle mode. It will not be shown if the handset is being used as a room monitor or while a call is being made.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 OK Press OK. IMPORTANT Scroll DOWN through the list. A missed appointment has a symbol. A missed birthday has a symbol. DELETE Press DELETE to delete the entry. An incoming call automatically switches the keypad on again. Once the call is ended, the keypad reverts to off. Emergency numbers cannot be dialled while the keypad guard is switched on. Press RED PHONE to return to the idle display.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 If you wish, you can scroll down to select individual ringer and volume settings for Internal calls, Appointment reminder calls, Alarm calls or for All calls. To change the ringer melody and volume You can choose from: • 5 ringer volumes (original setting = 3). • Crescendo ring (increasing volume). Set melody and volume: OK • 10 ringer melodies. Press LEFT/RIGHT to select the volume you want.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To turn the handset ringer back on, press and hold the ✱/BELL. The display shows All ringer tones on, then the idle screen without the RINGER MUTE symbol. Press LEFT/RIGHT to switch between On and Off. Scroll DOWN to From. Enter the start time e.g. 2330 for 11.30pm. Scroll DOWN to Until. Enter the end time e.g. 0730 for 7.30am. Scroll DOWN to To switch the current ring off . Press LEFT/RIGHT to set the volume.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To switch the first ringer tone off The first ringer tone of an incoming SMS text message is automatically switched Off. You can change this to On. However, if the first ringer tone is switched on, and you answer an SMS call on the first ringer tone, the SMS text message will be lost as your phone will not have had the time to receive it all. OK Press DOWN to scroll to Ringer Echo. OK HANDSET SETTINGS 0 Press the RIGHT button to open the menu.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To switch auto talk on or off To switch off your handset’s beeps and tones When you receive a call, you can answer it simply by lifting the handset off the base station. This is called auto-talk. When you switch auto-talk off, you answer all calls by pressing the GREEN PHONE button. You can switch off and on: Press DOWN to scroll to H/set Settings. Press the RIGHT button to open the menu. OK Press OK. Display highlights Auto Answer.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To reset a handset You can restore a handset to its factory settings. The handset’s registration, the main Directory, Extra directory, SMS directory and the Calls list are not affected. Note To cancel the reset at any time, press RED PHONE button. HANDSET SETTINGS Press the RIGHT button to open the menu. Press DOWN to scroll to H/set Settings. OK Press OK. Display shows Auto Answer.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Base station settings Press RED PHONE to return to the idle display. To change the System PIN Your Diverse 5450 is supplied with 0000 as the system PIN but you may want to change this to prevent unauthorised use of the handset(s). If you change your PIN, keep a record of the new number by writing it in the space provided on page 10. Call barring To set call barring Press the RIGHT button to open the menu.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 OK Enter the system PIN (original setting 0000). Press the RIGHT button to open the menu. Press OK. The Call Barring options are displayed. Press DOWN to scroll to Base Settings. Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the option you want. Press LEFT/RIGHT to confirm. A shows it has been selected. Press RED PHONE to return to the idle display. OK Press DOWN to scroll to Add. Features.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Enter the name you want, up to 16 characters. To view and dial an emergency number SAVE Press the GREEN PHONE button. EMERCALL Scroll DOWN through the numbers to highlight the one you want. OK Press RED PHONE to return to the idle display. Press the EMERCALL display button. If only one emergency number is set, it is dialled. If there is more than one number: Press SAVE.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 YES NO Press YES to reset or NO to cancel. To set repeater mode You can use a repeater to boost the range and reception of your base station. A repeater must be registered with the base station and you have to switch the repeater function On.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Setting up and personalising your answering machine You can operate your BT Diverse 5450 answering machine from: • The base unit. • The handset. • Remotely from any external TouchtoneTM telephone. You will need to set the date and time (if you have not already done so) so that you will know when each message was received.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 You choose to have up to 3 individual mailboxes for messages. If you do, you will need to record an appropriate outgoing message. For example, ‘Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment. To leave a message for John, press 1, for Suzy press 2, for Alan press 3 and then speak after the tone’.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 END Press END when you’ve finished recording. To hear your outgoing message The display shows Recording saved, you hear a confirmation tone and your message is played back to you. Press and hold the RED PHONE to return to the idle screen. Note Press the RIGHT button. Press DOWN to scroll to Voice Mail. OK Press DOWN to scroll to Announcements.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To select the outgoing message your callers will hear OK Press OK. A shows Answer Only mode is selected. Note You can choose between Answer and Record or Answer Only. If you have not recorded an Answer Only outgoing message the display will show Announce only not available! However, you must have recorded an Answer Only message in order to select Answer Only mode, see page 58. Press and hold the RED PHONE to return to the idle screen.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Press DOWN to scroll to Set Ans. Mode. OK To delete your outgoing message Press OK. The display shows Answer and Record. If you delete your own outgoing message: Press DOWN to scroll to Answer Mode Time. OK In Answer and Record mode: Press OK. Display shows Answer Mode Time. The pre-recorded outgoing message is automatically reinstated. Enter the time you want to start, e.g. 0800 for 8am In Answer Only mode: Scroll DOWN to Until.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 The display shows Scroll DOWN to Base. Are you sure? YES Press YES to confirm. The display shows Announcement deleted! Press and hold the RED PHONE to return to the idle screen. Press OK to switch on the base station loudspeaker. You can pick up the call at any time during recording: Press the GREEN PHONE or ACCEPT to talk to the caller. Press RED PHONE to switch off call screening.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Quick access button setting Your BT Diverse 5450 comes preset so that you can quickly access your answering machine messages by pressing the ENVELOPE button. If you have Call Minder or a Network Messaging Service set up on your BT Diverse 5450 you may want to change this setting, so that when you press the ENVELOPE button you have quick access to your mailbox, instead of to the built-in answering machine.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Setting the message length You can specify the time limit your callers have to leave a message. The choices are 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 120 seconds (this is the factory setting) or Maximum (remaining recording time). To adjust the message length ANSWERING MACHINE OK Recording quality With High Quality the total recording time is 9 minutes, with Long Play the total recording time extends to 15 minutes.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Using the 5450 answering machine via the handset When switched ON, the is displayed and the ON light on the base comes on. Note If the answering machine is being operated from the base or it is recording a message, it cannot be operated from the handset at the same time. IMPORTANT Press SAVE to confirm. Press and hold the RED PHONE to return to the idle screen.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 off. You must delete old messages (see page 67) to free up more memory. New message indicator If you have a new message stored on your answering machine, the icon on the handset display will flash to alert you. This will still happen even when the answering machine is switched off. Playing messages ANSWERING MACHINE The date and time of each call is recorded. If you have Caller Display service the number or name of the caller will be displayed.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To play the message after next: Press DOWN twice. To delete the current message: DELETE Press DELETE. To delete all messages: You can only delete old messages, so you must listen to your messages – for at least 3 seconds – before you can delete them. Press RIGHT. ‘Pause’ is announced.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Using Mailboxes SAVE Press and hold the RED PHONE to return to the idle screen. You can set up to 3 individual mailboxes and record an announcement that tells callers which mailbox to select for their message. For example, an announcement could be ‘Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment. To leave a message for John, press 1, for Suzy press 2, for Alan press 3 and then speak after the tone’.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Note OK Remember to amend your Answer and Record outgoing message to reflect the number of mailboxes you have selected. If necessary, scroll DOWN to the User you want. OK Voice commands You can use voice commands to control message playback. Four different users can save their commands, so that the BT Diverse 5450 answering machine can recognise their voices. Press OK. Display highlights User 1.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To use voice commands during playback To change a User name You can give each user a name, John, Suzy etc. so you know who has recorded voice commands. Providing you have switched voice commands on (page 69), a user who has pre-recorded their commands (page 69) can control playback by giving one-word commands. Press the ENVELOPE button. Press the RIGHT button. Press DOWN to scroll to Voice Mail. OK Press DOWN until the display shows, e.g.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To record a memo You can record a message from your handset which can be listened to and deleted just like other received messages. Note If your BT Diverse 5450 answering machine has mailboxes in use, you must select the mailbox where you want to save a message. Press the RIGHT button. OK ANSWERING MACHINE Press DOWN to scroll to Voice Mail. Press OK. Press DOWN to scroll to Record Memo. OK Press OK. Or If more than one mailbox has been set.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Using the 5450 answering machine via the base unit Note If the answering machine is being operated from a handset or it is recording a message, it cannot be operated from the base station at the same time.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 New message indicator If you have a new message stored on your answering machine, the ANSWERING MACHINE button light on the base flashes to alert you. This will still happen, even when the answering machine is switched off. To adjust the loudspeaker volume during playback. – Press – to decrease the volume. + Press + to increase the volume. To play back messages Play/Stop / Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Remote access You can operate your answering machine from any external TouchtoneTM phone by phoning your BT Diverse 5450 and entering your base station PIN. When you hear the announcement ‘Please enter your PIN’, enter the base PIN (must be different to 0000). Using this code prevents other people from accessing your answering machine functions without your permission. The recording time left will be announced. Any messages are played back to you.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To control the answering machine function during playback: 1 To repeat the current message. Press twice to skip back to the previous message. 2 ABC To pause/resume playback. 3 DEF To skip forward to the next message. Press twice to skip to the following message. 0 To delete the current message. REMOTE ACCESS To start using voice commands. To play new messages only. If you are using the machine’s mailboxes: To switch between mailboxes.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Using additional handsets and bases Up to six handsets can be registered and operated from the BT Diverse 5450 base station. This allows you to make internal calls between two handsets while a third is making an external call.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Note If all internal numbers have been assigned then the internal number 6 will be re-assigned. To manually register a BT Diverse 5400 handset to another base station. If you want to register your handset to another base station you will need to manually register it. its internal number. The handset is now registered and the handset display will return to the idle screen.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 After a short period of time the handset will be registered. The BT Diverse 5450 will be allocated the next available handset number. Note To check that the handset has been registered successfully to the base, press the PAGE button, all handsets will ring. ADDITIONAL HANDSETS To de-register a handset INT M Press the INT button. Display lists the registered handsets. Press UP/DOWN to highlight the handset you want to de-register. OK Press MENU.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 OK Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to Add. Features. OK Press OK. Display highlights Room Monitor. OK Press OK. Display shows the Room Monitor setting. Press RIGHT to switch the Room Monitor setting On To change an external or internal number on the room monitor You can select another telephone to use as a listening device. MENU Scroll DOWN to Add. Features. Scroll DOWN to Call to. Press RIGHT. Either enter the internal number of a handset.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To switch off the room monitor If you receive a room monitor alert call, you can then switch off the room monitor function. Accept the room monitor alert call: 9WXYZ Press 9 then #. The room monitor is switched off after about 90 seconds and no more alert calls will be sent. ADDITIONAL HANDSETS At the monitoring handset: OFF IMPORTANT Two handsets will have an active range between them of up to 300 metres.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To switch Walk and Talk on/off MENU SAVE Press SAVE to confirm. The room monitor function is switched on and the other handset will be called if the monitoring handset detects a noise. OFF Press the OFF button on the monitoring handset to switch room monitoring off. The handset will then return to walkie talkie mode. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to Add. Features. OK Press OK. Scroll DOWN to Walk and Talk. OK Press OK. Display shows Walk and Talk.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Help Try these solutions to the most common problems. Problem Possible cause Solution Handset not registering. The base is not powered. There are no batteries in the handset. Make sure that the power supply is plugged in at the base and switched on. Make sure that the rechargeable batteries (included) are fitted in the handset correctly. Switch the handset off and then back on again, place the handset on to the base again and leave for approx.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 The incoming caller’s number is not displayed even though you have Caller Display. The caller’s number has been withheld. Caller has to allow their number to be sent. The handset or base station does not ring. The ringer has been switched off. Switch the ringer back on. Handset, see page 48. Call Diversion has been set to All Calls Switch off Call Diversion, see page 40. You keep hearing the error beep (a descending tone).
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 General information Within the 12-month guarantee period: Guarantee Your BT Diverse 5450 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Technical information How many telephones can you? All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line. Switchboard compatibility Generally this telephone may be connected to switchboards. In the event of any difficulties please consult your switchboard Service Provider.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 OK Press OK to confirm. A appears next to the setting selected. To set the recall (flash) time You only need to adjust this setting if your switchboard requires a different recall time to the pre-set time of 100ms. Press RED PHONE to return to the idle display. Press the RIGHT button to open the menu.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To set a prefix for getting an outside line To set a pause before dialling You can insert a pause to allow your switchboard time to get a line before your BT Diverse 5450 dials the number. You can set your Diverse 5450 to automatically dial a prefix e.g. 9 to get an outside line before dialling the telephone number. Press the RIGHT button to open the menu. Press the RIGHT button to open the menu. Enter the code 8916.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 To change the duration of the dialling pause Providing you have already saved a dialling prefix e.g. 9. The original pause setting is 3 seconds. If you need to change this: Press the RIGHT button to open the menu. Enter the code 8916. Enter the number for the pause length (e.g.
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Index Additional handset and bases Base station PIN Base station name Base station selection Base station reset Batteries charging installing performance replacing warning beeps 53 55 80 55 13 13 14 13 14 Beeps and tones Belt clip Birthday alert signal 51 15 25 Call barring 53 62 18 38 36 36 40 36 36 38 39 40 39 42 36 38 29 38 38 38 38 Call screening Call timer Call Waiting Caller Display Calling Features Call Divert Caller Display Calls list Ca
INDEX BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 secrecy three-way transferring Character map Copying numbers 19 21 20 23 28, 29 Date set Delete all directory numbers Calls list call complete Calls list directory entry extra directory entries outgoing messages redial list De-register handset Dialling mode Directory – main and extra birthday alert signals character map copy entry to another handset delete all entries delete an entry dial a number edit an entry extra directory main directory s
BT Diverse 5450 ~ 6th Edition ~ 29th August ’03 ~ 5199 Playing messages Power connection Preparatory dialling Pulse dialling 66, 73 12 17 85 Quick guide display icons handset settings 9 8 Range warning Safety information Secrecy Setting up Shortcut buttons 14 56 86 18 71 58 30 31 29 31 30 30 76 13 77 74 85 56 Technical information Telephone line cord Three-way conversation Time – set Tone dialling Transferring calls VIP ringing Voice commands answering machine Voice dialling Voice Mail retrieve mes
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