User Guide BT STUDIO 1500
Section Welcome… to your BT Studio 1500 Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine 12 Minutes digital recording time with a capacity for up to 59 messages. Access your messages from any other modern telephone. Use Caller Display to see who is calling before you pick up the phone and keep track of incoming calls with the 30 number Calls list. Use the phonebook to store and dial up to 30 of most frequently used phone numbers.
Section This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. 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. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Studio 1500 please contact the Helpline on 0870 605 8047. Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.
In this guide Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting up the base and handset . . . . . 6 Dial a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Delete a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . 20 Edit a phonebook entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sample screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Base buttons and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In this guide To change the ringer melody . . . . . . . . 34 To change the ringer volume . . . . . . . . 35 Reset handset and base . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Reset if you have forgotten your PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using the answering machine Switching the answering machine on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Set day and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Play all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Play new messages only . . . . . . . . .
Getting started WARNING Do not place your BT Studio 1500 in the bathroom or other humid areas. If you have purchased a BT Studio 1500 multiple pack please follow instructions A and B Handset range The BT Studio 1500 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and the handset. When there is no clear line of sight between the base and the handset, e.g. base indoors and handset either indoors or outdoors, the range could be reduced to 50 metres.
Getting started 3. Install the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied. Then slide the battery compartment cover into place. Talk/Standby time In ideal conditions, the handset batteries should give about 10 hours talk time or 100 hours standby on a single charge. The base must remain plugged in to the mains and switched on at all times. Note that new batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in normal use for several days.
Getting started Battery performance To keep your batteries in the best condition, leave the handset off the base for a few hours at a time Running the batteries right down at least once a week will help them last as long as possible. The charge capacity of rechargeable batteries will reduce with time as they wear out, giving the handset less talk/standby time. Eventually they will need to be replaced. New batteries are available from the BT Studio 1500 Helpline on 0870 605 8047.
Getting started Setting up the charger 1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the charger. 2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. 3. Install the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied into the handset. 4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset for at least 16 hours. The red Charging light on the charger comes on. Once the batteries are charged, the the handset display.
Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Dig ita l ty ari Cl Redial/P Opens the redial list, page 16. Enters a Pause when storing numbers, page 18 & 66. In-use light Comes on when you make/receive a call. Select /Menu Press to access and select menu options, page 13. Clr./Secrecy Delete characters, page 18. D Delete redial numbers, page 17. Delete calls list entries, page 23. During a call, press to stop your caller hearing you, page 16.
Getting to know your phone Sample screen – These are where the handset icons will appear. Phone/Person Envelope Phonebook Menu Key lock External call Signal Internal call EXT § © © INT STUDIO 1 Displayed when you are dialling or storing numbers in the phonebook, page 18. Indicates a call is in progress, page 14. EXT Flashes when you receive an external call. Stays on during the conversation, page 14. INT Flashes when you receive an internal call.
Getting to know your phone Base buttons and LEDs Ans On/Off Switches the answering machine on/off, page 37. Skip Replays current message and skips back to previous messages, page 38. § Use when selecting/recording your outgoing message, page 40. Use when recording a memo, page 43. Stop Stops playback and recording, page 39. Page Press to page handset(s), page 51. Also used when registering handsets, page 50. Use when setting/checking day and time, page 37.
Getting to know your phone Navigating the menus Your BT Studio 1500 handset has a menu system to guide you through the handset and base options. Refer to the menu map below for the available options. When the handset is displaying the idle screen: 1. Press 2. Use Vol Menu to open the main menu. and to scroll through the menu list. 3. When the menu item you want is displayed, press select and view the sub-menus available.
Using the phone Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can also be dialled using the phonebook (page 20), and from the calls list (page 23). Switching the handset power on/off Press and hold the R button. Make an external call If you subscribe to Caller Display and your Caller's details are available, then their number will be shown, or their name if their number is stored in the directory. 1. Press listen for the dial tone then dial the number. The display shows the icons. Preparatory dialling 1.
Using the phone If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the caller’s number, or name (if an exact name/number match is found in the phonebook) will also be displayed, See page 23. Call timer Your handset automatically times the duration of all calls, showing the time on the display during your call and for a few seconds after it has finished. Earpiece volume There are 8 volume levels to select from. The default is 4. You can only adjust the earpiece volume during a call. 1.
Using the phone Handset ringer volume The default level is 3. There are 3 volume levels to select from, or you can set the volume to off. While the phone is ringing: 1. Press to increase or to decrease the ringer volume. The display shows the set volume. Vol Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without your caller hearing you. 1. During your call, press caller cannot hear you. 2. Press Secrecy Clr Secrecy Clr . MUTE is displayed and your again to resume your call.
Using the phone If a name/number match is found in the phonebook the name will be displayed instead of the number. Press Menu 3. Press to toggle between the name and number. to dial the number. Last number redial 1. Lift the handset and press 2. Press P Redial . . The last number called is redialled. Delete a redial number With the name or number you want to delete displayed: 1. Press 2. Press Secrecy Clr Menu . DELETE? is displayed. to confirm.
Phonebook icon is displayed while you are using the phonebook. You can use the phonebook to store up to 30 names and numbers for easy dialling. Each number can be up to 20 digits and each name up to 12 characters long. Using the phonebook with additional handsets If you are using more than one handset, each handset has a separate phonebook, so you can store 30 entries per handset. Deleting characters/digits If you make a mistake, press Secrecy Clr Store a phonebook entry .
Phonebook Character map Digit button 1 BLANK - 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S T U V 8 W X Y Z ABC 2 EF D 3 G HI 4 5 JKL NO M 6 PQ RS 7 7 TUV 8 XYZ W 9 9 19
Phonebook Dial a phonebook entry Phonebook entries are listed alphabetically. 1. Press . 2. Use or to scroll through the entries or enter the first letter of the name you want using the keypad, then scroll to the exact entry using or . Vol If the number has more than 12 digits, press again to display the remaining digits. Menu Vol 3. Press to dial the number. Delete a phonebook entry . Display shows PHONE BOOK. 1. Press Menu 2. Press Menu 3.
Phonebook Edit a phonebook entry 1. Press Menu . Display shows PHONE BOOK. 2. Press Menu . 3. Press Vol or to select MODIFY ENTRY and press 4. Scroll to the entry you want using Menu . Vol or Menu . and press 5. Use or to move through the name, and edit using the keypad, then press Menu . Vol Secrecy Clr 6. Use to delete digits and enter new numbers using the keypad, then press Menu . To delete digits Press .
Caller Display and the calls list IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to the service from your network provider. A fee may be payable. For more information on BT’s Calling Features, call BT on Freefone 0800 800 150. Caller information not available Occasionally the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed.
Caller Display and the calls list View and dial a calls list entry 1. Press or repeatedly to open the calls list and then scroll through the entries. For each entry, the caller’s number is displayed, or their name if a name/number match is found in the phonebook. Vol 2. When viewing an entry press Menu repeatedly to view the details for the entry: the caller’s number, and the date and time the call was received. 3. Press to dial the displayed number. Or Press screen.
Caller Display and the calls list Delete all calls list entries 1. Press Vol or 2. Press and hold 3. Press Menu to open the calls list. Secrecy Clr until DELETE ALL? is displayed. to confirm (or to cancel). Copy a calls list entry to the phonebook 1. Press or repeatedly to open the calls list and scroll to the entry you want to copy. Vol 2. Press Menu twice. Add? is displayed 3. Press Menu . NAME? is displayed. 4. Enter the name, then press Menu . 5.
Caller Display and the calls list Call Waiting Providing you have subscribed to your network provider’s Call Waiting service, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds if an incoming call arrives while you are already on the phone. This beep is not audible to the person you are speaking to. The second caller’s number (and name if stored in the phonebook) will appear on the handset display. Instead of the engaged tone, the second caller will hear an announcement asking them to hold the line.
Handset settings Section You can choose a range of settings to suit your personal preferences. Handset ringer melody and volume You have a choice of 3 melodies and 3 volume levels (or OFF). You can change the external ringer (ring for an external incoming call) or the internal ringer (ring for an internal call). The default setting is 1. You can also assign a different ringer melody to entries in your phonebook, see page 18. To change the external ringer melody 1. Press Menu 2. Press Vol 3.
Handset settings To change the external ringer volume 1. Press Menu 2. Press Vol 3. Press press 4. Press Vol Menu Vol The default setting is 3. . or until HANDSET is displayed and press Menu . or until EXT RING VOL is displayed then . The current volume is shown and played. or to select a volume then press Menu . To change the internal ringer melody 1. Press Menu 2. Press Vol 3. Press press 4. Press Vol Menu Vol . or The default setting is 1.
Handset settings The default setting is 3. To change the internal ringer volume 1. Press Menu 2. Press Vol 3. Press press 4. Press Vol Menu Vol . or until HANDSET is displayed and press Menu or until INT RING VOL is displayed then . The current setting is played. or to select a volume then press Menu . Key beeps The default setting for all key beeps is ON. Your BT Studio 1500 handset emits beeps to alert you to certain situations. You can set the handset to beep: If the battery is low.
Handset settings Switch beeps on/off 1. Press Menu 2. Press Vol . or until HANDSET is displayed and press 3. BEEP is displayed, press Menu Menu . . 4. Press or to display the type of beeps you want, then press Menu . Vol KEYTONE – for handset button beeps LOW BATTERY – for low battery warning beeps OUT RANGE – for out of range warning beeps 5. Press Vol or to select ON or OFF then press Menu . Auto Answer The default setting is ON.
Handset settings 3. Press press 4. Press Vol Menu Vol or . until AUTO ANSWER is displayed then or to select ON or OFF then press Menu . Selecting a language 1. Press Menu . 2. Press Vol or until HANDSET is displayed and press 3. Press Vol or until LANGUAGE is displayed and press 4. Press Vol or until the language you require is shown. Menu Menu Choose from ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ITALIANO, ESPANOL, NEDERL, DK/NOR/SVE. 5. Press Menu to confirm. . .
Handset settings The default setting is OFF. Key lock WARNING While key lock is switched on, it is NOT possible to make calls, including to emergency numbers (999/112). You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be used accidentally while carrying the handset around. You will still be able to receive calls. To switch key lock on: 1. Press Menu 2. Press Vol . or until HANDSET is displayed and press 3. Press Vol or until KEY LOCK is displayed then press Menu .
Handset settings To switch key lock off: 1. Press any key and the display shows PRESS *. 2. Press and the display returns to the idle screen. Naming a handset Each handset registered to the base is assigned a number. You can give a handset a name as well as a number to match the user or location e.g. ANNE or OFFICE. The name can be up to 10 characters long. 1. Press Menu 2. Press Vol or until HANDSET is displayed and press Vol or until NAME is displayed then press 3. Press . Menu Menu .
Base settings 33 You can choose a range of settings to suit your personal preferences. Security PIN Your BT Studio 1500 has a security PIN code which you will need to change some of the base settings. The default setting is 0000. You may want to change this to prevent unauthorised changes to your settings. To change the base PIN code 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press press Menu Vol Vol Menu . or until SETUP is displayed then press or . until PIN CODE is displayed then Menu . 4.
Base settings De-register a handset from the base You cannot de-register the handset you are using. One handset must remain registered to the base at any time. 1. Press 2. Press press 3. Press press Menu Vol Menu Vol Menu . or . until SETUP is displayed then or . until DEL HANDSET is displayed then 4. Display shows PIN? Enter your 4 digit PIN then press Menu 5. Display shows HANDSET? Enter the handset you want to de-register then press Menu . twice to return to the idle screen. 6.
Base settings 5. Press twice to return to the idle screen. To change the ringer volume 1. Press 2. Press press Menu Vol Menu . or . The default setting is 3. until SETUP is displayed then 3. BASE VOLUME is displayed then press 4. Press press Vol Menu 5. Press or . Menu . to select and play a ringer volume then twice to return to the idle screen. Reset the handset and base 1. Press Menu 2. Press press Menu 3. Press press Menu Vol Vol . or . until SETUP is displayed then or .
Base settings Reset if you have forgotten your PIN code 1. Press and hold R to switch the handset off and remove the handset batteries, see page 14. 2. Press and hold as you replace the batteries. Wait until the display shows DEFAULT. 3. Press Menu to confirm. After a few seconds the base will beep and the handset and base will reset.
Using the answering machine Your BT Studio 1500 answering machine uses voice prompts to guide you simply through its operation. You can operate your answering machine from: The base. 37 Ready to record The answering machine is pre-set to ON, so it’s ready to record messages as soon as the base is plugged in. (Remember to charge the handset for at least 16 hours first). Remotely, from any other Touchtone® telephone, see page 46.
Using the answering machine 2. Press and release or repeatedly to scroll through the days. After the correct setting is announced press . The day is announced followed by the current hour setting. Skip To scroll through days / hours / minutes rapidly, press and hold or . After the desired setting is announced, release the or and press to confirm. Skip Skip Skip Skip Skip Stop Stop or repeatedly to scroll 3. Press and release through the hours.
Using the answering machine During playback: Cancel operation Press to end any operation at any time. Stop Play Skip Skip Del Stop Pause/resume playback. Once repeats the current message, twice plays the previous message. Once plays the next message, twice plays the message after that. Deletes the current message and you hear “Message deleted”. Stops playback, machine goes back to Answer On. At the end of playback: The machine announces “End of messages. To delete all messages, press delete”.
Using the answering machine Outgoing messages Personalise your OGM To record your own outgoing message, see ‘Record your own outgoing message’, see page 41. The outgoing message (OGM) is the greeting a caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Studio 1500 gives you a choice of two pre-recorded outgoing messages, one for Answer and Record and one for Answer Only. Answer and Record The answering machine is pre-set to Answer and Record mode.
Using the answering machine 2. For Answer and Record, press or for Answer Only press . The selected message is played. Skip Skip Record your own outgoing message(s) 1. At the base, press and hold select outgoing message.” OGM until you hear “Please Your own outgoing message can be up to 3 minutes long. 2. Press and keep holding to select Answer and for Answer Only, Record or press and keep holding until you hear “Please speak after the tone. To end recording release the button.” Skip Skip 3.
Using the answering machine Answer delay What is Time Saver? Time Saver can save you the cost of call when you want to ring in to find out if you have new messages. (See ‘Remote access’, page 46). If you have new messages, your answering machine answers after 2 rings. If you do not have new messages, it answers after 6 rings. This gives you a chance to hang up before the line is connected.
Using the answering machine Repeat this step to set and confirm the second and third digits. 4. Press Del to confirm. Your machine announces “Your security code is…”. Record a memo You can record a message at the base which can be listened to and deleted just like any received message. 1. Press and hold the tone.” 2. Release Skip Skip until you hear “Please speak after to end recording.
Using the answering machine Memory full during a call When there is approximately 30 seconds of recording memory left, the caller will hear “Please complete your call within 30 seconds.” If the memory runs out or the maximum message length of 3 minutes is reached while a caller is leaving a message, they will hear “Thank you for calling” before the call is ended. Call screening Loudspeaker volume Use the Vol and Vol buttons.
Using the answering machine The settings after a power failure will be: Outgoing message . . . . . . . . . As last set by you Answer Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As last set by you On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As last set by you Message indicator . . . . . . . . . . Flashing, if any messages have been recorded Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saved Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Level 5 PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote access You can operate your answering machine from any modern Touchtone® phone by calling your BT Studio 1500 and entering a 3-digit security PIN. Using a PIN code prevents other people from accessing your machine without permission. Switch on your answering machine from another phone If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you can do it from another phone. 1. Dial your phone number and let it ring. After 20 rings, your answering machine will switch on.
Remote access Operating your answering machine from another phone 1. Dial your number. When you hear the outgoing message, press . 2. The machine announces “Please enter your security code”, use the phone’s keypad to enter your 3-digit PIN. The machine announces “You have ‘n’ new messages” and they are played. If you make a mistake when entering your PIN you will hear “Incorrect security code, please enter your security code.” and enter the correct PIN.
Remote access To set a new security PIN. Follow the voice prompts. To set the day and time. Follow the voice prompts when you are asked to “Enter the Day and Time after the tone”. Enter the day: 1= Sunday to 7 = Saturday. Enter hours then minutes using the 24-hour clock, e.g. 1340 for 1:40pm.Then press . To delete all messages, press at the end of playback. when prompted 4. Hang up the phone to end remote access.
Remote access To select Answer and Record OGM. To select Answer Only OGM. To hear OGM menu again. To hear main menu again. 2. When you have selected the option you want, follow the simple voice prompts.
Using additional handsets IMPORTANT You must choose a handset that is GAP compatible to use with your BT Studio 1500. If you purchase a new handset to use with your BT Studio 1500 it will have to be registered to the base. You will need to do this before you can use it. If you have purchased a BT Studio 1500 multiple pack each additional handset will come pre-registered to the base. With additional handsets, you can make internal calls, page handsets and transfer external calls between your handsets.
Using additional handsets Internal calls You can make internal calls between two BT Studio 1500 handsets. 1. Press . Int 2. Enter the other handset number using the keypad ( or 4 ). The other handset will ring 2 , 3 and show the calling handset's number. D 1 , G HI EF ABC If there is no response, press handset. to end the call at your Receiving internal calls 1. When the handset rings, press 2. Press to answer. again to end the call.
Using additional handsets Transferring calls You can transfer an external call to another handset. During an external call: If, after 1 minute 45 seconds, the other handset has not answered, you will be automatically re-connected to the caller. 1. Press Int . Your caller is put on hold and the other handset will ring. Press Int and the number of the handset you want to transfer the call to. Your caller is put on hold and the other handset will ring. 2. When the handset answers, press the call.
Using additional bases 53 Your BT Studio 1500 handset can be registered to up to 4 other bases. IMPORTANT You can only register your BT Studio 1500 handset to another base if it is GAP compatible. Registering your BT Studio 1500 handset to another base You will not be able to register your BT Studio 1500 handset to a BT Studio or BT Studio 500 base as these products are not GAP compatible. On the base: 1. Press and hold mode.
Using additional bases When the base is located, you will hear a confirmation tone and PIN? will be displayed. The default PIN code is 0000. 7. Enter the base PIN code and press Menu . You hear a tone to confirm you have entered the correct code and the handset returns to idle mode. If registration is unsuccessful, after 1 minute, the handset will display the list of registered bases and you can try again or select another base to use.
Using additional bases Or Press Vol or to select AUTO. When the handset locates the selected base you will hear a confirmation tone. If AUTO is selected the handset will automatically link to another base with a strong signal, if the signal it is currently receiving from its present base becomes very poor.
Help Many common problems are caused by the telephone and power cables being incorrectly connected, not connected at all, or the power being turned off. Please check that your BT Studio 1500 has been correctly set up, see page 6, before ringing the BT Studio 1500 Helpline. Problem Possible cause No display The batteries may be flat or dead. Recharge or replace the batteries, see page 7.
Help Problems Possible cause No ring on the handset Check that the base station is plugged into the phone socket and that the mains power is switched on. The ringer volume may be set too low for you or it may be switched off. See page 16 to adjust the volume. Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer or hearing aid Sometimes your BT Studio 1500 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close.
Help Problems Possible cause Caller’s number is not displayed even though you have subscribed to Caller Display service The number has been withheld by the caller, is unavailable or is an international call, see page 22. BT Studio Helpline 0870 605 8047 Call the dedicated BT Studio Helpline: if you are having difficulties using your BT Studio 1500 if you need replacement batteries or mains power lead Lines open 9am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. 9.30am – 2.30pm, Saturdays.
General information Safety General Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item code for the base mains power supply is 005391 (black) or 016115 (white). If you have purchased a BT Studio 1500 multiple pack, the item code for the charger mains power supply is 021299 (black) or 016116 (white). For the handset use only approved Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.
General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product. Your product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you place your product at least one metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference. Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
General information Environmental Do not expose to direct sunlight. The product may heat up when the batteries are being recharged. This is normal. However, we recommend that you do not place the product on antique/veneered wood to avoid damage. Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces. Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp conditions, such as bathrooms.
General information Guarantee For your records Your BT Studio 1500 digital cordless telephone answering machine is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
General information Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning it, please read the ‘Help’ section beginning on page 56, or contact the BT Studio 1500 Helpline on 0870 605 8047, 9am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9.30am–2.30pm, Saturday. In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s instructions for replacement or repair.
General information Technical information How many telephones can you 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 other telephone line. Your BT Studio 1500 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring. With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.
General information Declaration of Conformance Hereby, Suncorp Technologies, declares that this BT Studio 1500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Studio 1500 is published on the website: http://www.suncorptech.
General information A Pause lasts 3 seconds. You can Pause dialling at any time by pressing the P button. For more information on storing numbers see ‘Store a phonebook entry’ on page 18. To insert a pause 1. Begin storing a number and press needed. P is shown in the display. P Redial where a pause is Pause You may also need to insert a pause when storing international dialling codes, charge card numbers and with other tele-banking facilities.
General information 4. Press Menu . 5. Press Vol or to select either TONE or PULSE then press twice to return to the idle screen. Temporary change to dialling mode If you have set your BT Studio 1500 to Pulse dialling, you can temporarily switch to Tone dialling during a call. 1. Press , then press normal. , then dial the number as Your BT Studio 1500 will switch to Tone dialling only for the duration of this call.
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