UK’s best selling phone brand User Guide BT Diverse 7150 Plus Digital Cordless Phone With Answering Machine
This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Got everything? Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’, on the next few pages or refer to the quick set-up guide enclosed in the box if you haven’t already done so.
In this guide Getting started Location 6 Setting up 6 Set date and time manually 7 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons 8 Handset display / display icons 9 Base 10 Navigating the menus 11 Menu map 12 Using the phone Switch handset on or off 13 Make an external call 13 Preparatory dialling 13 End a call 13 Receive a call 13 Earpiece / handsfree volume 13 Call Waiting 14 Secrecy 14 Handsfree 14 Make a handsfree call 14 Answer a call handsfree 14 Switch to handsfr
Dial a Speed Dial entry 23 Sounds Handset ringer melody (for external or internal calls) 24 View call details 30 Dial from the Calls list 31 Copy a Calls list number to the phonebook 31 Calls list settings: Category and New Call alert 31 Handset ringer volume (including ringer off) 24 Delete an entry 32 Set to quiet mode 24 Delete entire Calls list 32 Handset beeps 24 Voicemail 32 Settings BT Network services Select base 25 Pre-stored BT Services numbers 33 Display contrast / H
Using the answering machine at the base 39 Transfer a call 48 Switch on / off 39 3-way conference call 48 Message playback 39 Help 49 Remote access 39 To enable / disable remote access 39 If you forget to switch on your answering machine 40 Operating your answering machine remotely 40 Text messaging (SMS) Subscribe to the text messaging service 41 Cost of the fixed line service 41 Send a text message 41 View messages in the Outbox 42 Using the Draftbox 43 Receiving messages 4
Getting started Location Place your BT Diverse 7150 Plus within 2 metres of the power socket and telephone 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 Diverse 7150 Plus works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. The strength of the signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as high as possible ensures the best signal. Setting up 1.
3. Place the handset on the base to charge for at least 24 hours. 4. When the batteries are fully charged, plug the end of the telephone line cord into the telephone wall socket. Set date and time manually Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the date and time is set automatically when you receive your first call. To set the date and time manually, follow the procedure below. 1. Press the right soft key press the right soft key (Menu) and scroll (OK). to Settings, 2.
Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Right soft key In standby, press to enter the menu. Use to confirm options displayed on screen. BT Press to open the BT Services menu, page 33. Up/Volume up/Redial In standby, press to open and scroll through the Redial list, page 15. In talk mode, press to adjust the earpiece volume. In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options. Left soft key In standby, press to access names in the phonebook. Use to select options displayed on screen.
Handset display Handset 1 Handset name/number Time 13:00 16/03 Names Menu Press the left soft key to enter the Phonebook. Indicates you can scroll up or down for further menu choices. Display icons On – displayed in standby mode to indicate handset is in range of the base. Flashing – to warn you are moving out of range. Off – out of range or cannot connect to the base selected. On – new text message received.* Flashing – mailbox is full. Off – any messages have been read. On – during a call.
Base Find Press and release to ring all registered handsets, helpful for finding a missing handset, page 17. Also used during the registration process, page 46 Power/In use light Green light flashes when the phone rings, during a call and during handset registration. Answering machine display - - Answering machine off. 0-99 Answering machine on, displays number of messages (old or new). Flashes when you have new, unplayed messages. Steadily lit when there are old messages stored.
Navigating the menus Left and Right soft keys Your BT Diverse 7150 Plus has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map on the following page. When the handset is switched on and in standby: 1. Press the right soft key 2. Then use the or available options. 3. Press the right soft key option or the left soft key the previous screen. Press to select the option displayed on the screen.
Menu map Text Answer Machine Sound Settings Write Message Inbox Outbox Draftbox Template Settings Play Messages Delete Msgs. Answer On/Off Record Memo Outgoing Msg. Ans.
Using the phone Switch handset on or off To switch off light on Call timer 1. Press and hold for about 5 seconds. 2. Switch off HS? is displayed, press Yes to confirm. To switch on 1. Press and hold until the screen appears. Making and receiving calls Make an external call 1. Press When you make a call, the the base flashes. . Your handset will automatically time the duration of all external calls. The handset display shows the call duration both during and for a few seconds after your call.
Call Waiting Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Call Waiting service and it is switched on, your BT Diverse 7150 Plus will alert you to a second incoming call while you are already engaged on an external call. 1. You will hear the call waiting tone, then the display will show Call Waiting and the telephone number of the caller, or the stored name and number if it matches an entry in your phonebook. to answer the new call and your first caller is put 2. Press on hold. 3. Press 4.
Headset A suitable headset is available to purchase from the BT Helpline button followed by 0800 218 2182*, just press the the button to call them. The headset port should also be compatible with any other Headset/Microphone combination terminated with a 2.5mm plug with three metal contact bands (poles). The headset socket is located on the side of the handset, peel back the rubber bung and plug the headset into the socket. You can then make and receive calls as normal.
Save a number from the redial list to the phonebook 1. Press then scroll 2. Press Options and scroll or to the number you want. Press Clear to delete any unwanted digits and then enter new ones using the keypad. to Store Number. 3. Press OK. Use the keypad to enter a name. 4. Scroll to Number. The number is displayed. Press OK. 5. Group is displayed. If required, scroll a group. Press OK. Display shows Saved. or to select 6. Press Back to return to the standby screen.
To unlock the keypad: 1. Press and hold . The handset beeps and Keypad Unlocked is displayed for 2 seconds before returning to the standby screen. The will disappear. Find handset (Paging) You can ring a handset to help locate it. 1. Press and release on the base. All handsets registered to the base will ring for up to 60 seconds. Paging cannot be answered by a handset as a normal call. The handset will ring even if the handset ringer has been turned off.
Phonebook Entering names You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the phonebook. Names can be up to 15 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. You must enter both a name and a number. Store a name and number in the phonebook 1. From standby, press the left soft key The phonebook menu is displayed. (Names). 2. New Entry is highlighted. Press OK. Or, if entries are already stored you will need to press to highlight New Entry and then press OK. 3.
3. The number of entries used/available is displayed, e.g. 20/100. 4. Press Back to return to the previous menu level. Dial an entry in the phonebook 1. In standby, press Names. The first entry is displayed. To search alphabetically 2. Scroll or alphabetically. Press the relevant keypad button, e.g. for the entries beginning with T press once then scroll or through the entries. 3. Press to the entry you want or search to dial. Edit a name and number in the phonebook 1. Press Names. 2.
Copy all phonebook entries to another handset 1. Press Names. The first entry is displayed. 2. Press Options and scroll to Copy All and press OK. 3. Press or to select the handset you want to copy all entries to and press OK. At the receiving handset: 4. Display shows Accept entries. Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 5. When successful the display shows ✓ Finished. Copy SIM Copy entries to and from compatible mobile phone SIM cards.
Copy SIM card entries to the phonebook 1. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card tray on the side of the base. The SIM card should have the gold chip facing upwards. 2. Press Names. 3. If no phonebook entries are present, scroll to SIM Copy or to and press OK. If phonebook entries exist, scroll any entry and press Options. Scroll to SIM Copy and press OK. 4. Select SIM to Phone and press OK. 5. A list of SIM entries is displayed. 6.
Edit call group name 1. Press Names. 2. Scroll Scroll to any phonebook entry and press Options. or to Edit Call Gp. and press OK. 3. Scroll or 4. 5. 6. 7. Call group names cannot exceed 10 characters. to the call group you want. Press Options. Display highlights Rename Group. Press OK. Press Clear to delete the current name and enter a new name. Press OK to save. Press Back to return to the previous menu level.
Delete a Speed Dial entry 1. Press Names. 2. Press Options and scroll to Speed Dial and press OK. 3. Scroll or to select the Speed Dial button number you want to delete and press OK. 4. The name and number is displayed, press Options and scroll to Delete. 5. Press OK to confirm, Deleted is displayed. 6. Press Back to return to the previous menu level. Edit a Speed Dial entry 1. Press Names. 2. Press Options and scroll 3. Scroll or and press OK. to Speed Dial and press OK.
Sounds You can set different ringtones for external calls and internal calls. The following sounds settings are for the handset, see page 26 to change the base ringer volume and melody. Handset ringer melody (for external or internal calls) 1. Press Menu, scroll to Sound and press OK. 2. Ringer is highlighted. Press OK. 3. External is highlighted, either press OK to select or scroll to Internal and then press OK. 4. Press press OK.
Settings Handset settings Select base You can use this feature if you've registered your handset to two different bases. 1. Press Menu, scroll 2. Scroll to Settings and press OK. to HS Settings and press OK. 3. Select Base is displayed, press OK. 4. Press or to select the base and press OK. Display contrast / Handset name 1. Press Menu, scroll 2. Scroll to Settings and press OK. to Display and press OK. 3. Contrast is displayed. Either: Press OK, then setting and press OK.
You cannot de-register the handset you are using. De-register a handset 1. Press Menu, scroll to Settings and press OK. 2. Scroll to HS Settings and press OK. 3. Scroll to De-register and press OK. 4. Enter the 4-digit system PIN code (default 0000) and press OK. 5. Press or to select the handset number you want to de-register and press OK. For information on changing the system PIN, see page 27. 6. The display will show De-register Handset X? Select either Yes to confirm or No to cancel.
Handset ringing priority 1. Press Menu, scroll to Settings and press OK. 2. Scroll to BS Settings. Press OK. 3. Scroll to Ring Priority. Press OK. 4. All Handsets is highlighted. Press OK for all handsets to ring together. Or Scroll to Select Handset. Press OK then press or to select the handset you want to ring first. Press OK. or to set The ring delay option is highlighted. Press the number of rings before the other handsets ring. Press OK.
PBX access code If you are connected to a switchboard you may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) before each number is dialled. Your BT Diverse 7150 Plus can store an access code which is automatically dialled before each number. Set the PBX access code 1. Press Menu, scroll If an extension number of six digits or less, or a local number without the dialling code is entered in the phonebook then an access code and Pause will prefix the number when dialled out. to Settings and press OK. 2.
4. Scroll to Date Format and press OK. Press to select DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY and press OK. or 5. Scroll to Enter Time and press OK. Enter the time using the keypad in 24 hour mode only, e.g. 17:30 for 5.30pm. Press OK. 6. Scroll to Enter Date and press OK. Enter the date e.g. 09 04 2011 (displayed as 09/04/2011) for 9 April 2011 and press OK. 7. Press Back to return to the previous menu level. Set alarm call 1. Press Menu, scroll to Settings and press OK. 2. Scroll to Alarm. Press OK. 3.
Calls list IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to the service from your network provider. A quarterly fee may be payable. For more information on Caller Display If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service, you will be able to see your caller’s number on your handset display (provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call. If your caller’s name is stored in the phonebook and a number match is found, you will see the caller’s name and number on the display.
Dial from the Calls list 1. Press , the most recent entry is at the top of the list. 2. Press or 3. Press to scroll through the list. to call the number. Or 1. Press . 2. Press or you want. to scroll through the list to the entry 3. Press Options. Scroll to Call Number and press OK. Copy a Calls list number to the phonebook 1. Press . 2. Press or you want. to scroll through the list to the entry 3. Press Options.
Delete an entry 1. Press . 2. Press or you want. to scroll through the list to the entry to Delete and press OK. Delete? 3. Press Options. Scroll is displayed, press Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 4. Press Back to return to the previous menu level. Delete entire Calls list 1. Press . 2. Press Options. Scroll to Delete All and press OK. 3. Delete All? is displayed, press Yes to confirm or No to the previous menu level. Voicemail 1.
BT Network Services By selecting the BT Services menu you can access a range of useful pre-stored numbers and further BT Calling Features. Pre-stored BT Services numbers: • Helpdesk • Check divert • BT 118500 (directory enquiries) • Call wait on • Divert on • Call wait off • Divert off • Check call wait (a short press only). 2. Helpdesk is highlighted. Press (a short press only). 2.
Show/Edit/Delete BT Services numbers 1. Press (a short press only). 2. Scroll or press Options. To reset the BT Services numbers back to the pre-stored numbers you can reset the handset to it's original factory default settings, see page 28. to select the entry you want and 3. Scroll or to Show Details and press OK. The number allocated to that entry is displayed. Press Back to return to the previous menu level. 4. From step 2 above you can also scroll to Edit Entry, Delete Entry or Delete All.
Answering machine Your BT Diverse 7150 Plus can digitally record up to 27 minutes of messages. Each incoming message can last up to a maximum of 3 minutes. When the memory is full the handset displays Memory Full and the base display shows FF. You will need to play your messages and then delete some before any more messages can be recorded, see page 38.
Record your own outgoing message 1. Press Menu. Scroll 2. Scroll to Answer Machine. Press OK. to Outgoing Msg. and press OK. 3. Record Message is highlighted. Press OK. 4. Scroll or to highlight Ans & Record or Answer Only and press OK. 5. Speak your announcement after the long beep. Press Save to stop recording. 6. Your message is then played back. If you want to delete it, press Delete during playback. Or press OK to save.
Switch the answering machine on/off at pre-set times 1. Press Menu. Scroll to Answer Machine. Press OK. 2. Scroll to Answer Settings and press OK. 3. Scroll to Timed Answer and press OK. Use Timed Answer to set up your answering machine to be turned on and off at selected times. 4. Frequency is highlighted, press OK. Press or to select Off, Daily, Mon to Fri, Saturday or Sunday and press OK. 5. Scroll press OK. or to Set Time on or Set Time off and 6.
Message playback 1. Press Menu. Scroll to Answer Machine. Press OK. 2. Play Messages is highlighted. Press OK. 3. The handset displays the number or name of the caller if available, the date and time it was received and whether the message is new (not been listened to) or old (already listened to). The message is played automatically. During playback you have the following options: to hear the message through the handset earpiece. Press to play back through the handset loudspeaker again.
Using the answering machine at the base Switch on/off 1. Press . The setting is announced and the display briefly displays On or Off. Message playback 1. Press . New messages are played first. During playback: to delete the current message. once to repeat the message. twice to play the previous message. to play the next message. to stop playback. adjust the speaker volume + or – during playback. At the end of playback press and follow the voice prompt to again to delete all old messages.
If you forget to switch on your answering machine 1. Call your number from another phone and let it ring. After 20 rings the machine will switch on and answer your call. 2. Press and enter your system PIN when prompted. Play back your messages as shown below in ‘Operating your answering machine remotely’. If you do not choose to switch your answering machine On, it will switch off when the call is ended. * Operating your answering machine remotely 1. Dial your phone number.
Text messaging (SMS) IMPORTANT Welcome to the BT text messaging service on your BT Diverse 7150 Plus. Your BT Diverse 7150 Plus can send and receive text messages from participating mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in the UK. You must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display service so that you can use text messaging and you must not withhold your telephone number. A quarterly fee may be payable, please contact your network provider for more details.
Or press Options to select a number from the Phonebook, Redial list or Calls list. Scroll or to the option you want and press OK. Scroll to the entry or number you want and press OK. Press OK again to send. Store as Draft Press OK to save the message in the Draftbox for sending later. Template To insert a template, press OK. The template options are displayed. Press or to highlight the template you want then press OK to insert the template into your text. 4.
Using the Draftbox Draft texts you store are kept in the Draftbox. 1. Press Menu, Text is displayed. Press OK. 2. Scroll to Draftbox. Press OK. 3. Scroll or press Options. to the message you want and 4. Press or OK and press . to select Read, Delete or Delete All 5. If you select Read, you can edit the message, then press Options and scroll or to select Save, Send, Delete or Delete All and press OK to confirm. 6. Press to return to standby.
Delete Press OK. Display shows Delete? Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel. Delete All Press OK. Display shows Delete All? Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel. Call Number Press OK and follow instructions. Store Number Press OK and follow instructions. Store as draft Press OK. The display will show Saved. 5. Press to cancel at any time and return to standby. Edit or delete templates 1. Press Menu, Text is displayed. Press OK. 2. Scroll to Template and press OK. 3.
Add or change Service Centre numbers 1. Press Menu, Text is displayed, press OK. 2. Scroll or to Settings and press OK. 3. Text Centre is highlighted press OK. 4. Scroll If you have more than one ‘Text Centre’ stored on your BT Diverse 7150 Plus you will need to select which one you want to use for sending (see next section below). or to Send Centre 1 or 2 or Rcv. Centre 1 or 2 and press OK. 5. If necessary, press Clear to delete the current number.
Using additional handsets You can use up to five BT Diverse additional handsets with your BT Diverse 7150 Plus base to extend your phone system without needing to install telephone extension sockets for each new phone. Your BT Diverse 7150 Plus handset can also be registered to up to four other bases. You can then select the base you would prefer to use. If you have purchased an additional handset you must register it to your BT Diverse 7150 Plus base before it can be used.
Registration of an additional handset when base PIN changed (i.e. if PIN changed from default setting of 0000) At the handset: 1. Press Menu, scroll to Settings and press OK. 2. Scroll to HS Settings and press OK. 3. Scroll or to Register and press OK. 4. Press or to select the base you want (1-4). You should only select a base that has a * displayed beside it. Press OK. 5. Enter the 4-digit system PIN then press OK. The display shows Overwrite the registration on Base x? Press Yes. 6.
Transfer a call You can transfer an external call to another handset registered to the base. 1. During your call, press . Your external caller is put on hold. 2. If you have one other handset it will ring. If you have extra handsets, press or to select the handset (1-5) you want, then press OK. 3. When the other handset answers you can announce the caller. 4. Press Switch to switch between the two callers if required.
Help Phone does not work • Have you removed the pull tab and are the batteries installed correctly? See page 6. • Check that the power is correctly connected. No dial tone • Is the telephone cord of the base plugged into the phone socket? • Only use the telephone cord supplied with the phone. • Check that the power is correctly connected. Cannot dial out or receive calls • Check that the power is correctly connected.
icon flashes • Is the handset registered correctly to the base, see page 46. • Check that the power is correctly connected. • Check that the handset is within range of the base. • The batteries are low, place the handset on the base/charger to recharge. You hear the busy tone when you press • Another handset registered to your BT Diverse 7150 Plus base may be on the line. Answering machine messages have the wrong date and time • Have you set the date and time? See page 7.
Cannot register a handset to a base • You can register a total of 5 handsets to your BT Diverse 7150 Plus base and you can register your BT Diverse 7150 Plus handset to up to 4 bases. Check that you have not exceeded the limits. • Check that you have entered the correct system PIN number (default PIN 0000). • Check that you are at least one metre away from other electrical equipment to avoid interference when registering.
Customer Helpline If you are still experiencing difficulties please call the BT Diverse 7150 Plus Helpline on 0800 218 2182* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp. Possible problems with text messaging Text messages cannot be sent and screen displays Message not sent • The base station power supply or telephone line cord might not be properly connected. • Check that the base station power supply is plugged into the mains socket and switched on and that the telephone is plugged into the telephone wall socket.
I want to use more than one text (SMS) enabled product on my telephone line It is possible to connect more than one SMS product to the same telephone line and for both of them to send and receive Text messages, but you must amend the final digit of both the Send and Receive Service Centre telephone numbers first.
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 from the Helpdesk on 0800 218 2182*. Billing enquiries • Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill.
General information IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone call when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge more quickly.
Safety information • Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Diverse 7150 Plus range. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item code for the base power supply is 048611. If you have purchased a Diverse additional handset the item code for the charger power supply is 048610. • Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the BT Diverse 7150 Plus Helpline on 0800 218 2182*.
• Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humid 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.
• This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than through approved agents. • This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Technical information How many telephones can I have? 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 one telephone line. Your BT Diverse 7150 Plus has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephones may not ring. With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.
For a Better Future We’re always looking to make our products last longer and use less power, so we don’t have such a big impact on the environment. To find out about what we are doing, visit bt.com/betterfuture Offices worldwide The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract.
