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BT Aura 1500 User Manual

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User Guide
BT Aura 1500
Home Phone With Answering Machine

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BT Aura 1500 Specifications

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BrandBT
ModelAura 1500
CategoryTelephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

BT Aura 1500 User Guide

Product Introduction

Overview of the BT Aura 1500 Home Phone with Answering Machine.

Important Setup and Safety Information

Initial Setup Guidelines

Crucial information for initial setup, battery charging, and placement.

Package Contents

Included Accessories and Battery Details

Lists items in the box and battery specifications.

Quick Setup Guide

Step 1: Plug In and Base Placement

Instructions for connecting the power adapter and positioning the base unit.

Charging the Handset

Step 2: Battery Activation and Charging

Steps to activate handset batteries and charge them for 24 hours.

Additional Handset Setup

Registering Multipack Handsets

Guide for setting up additional handsets included in multipacks.

Getting Started

Using Your Phone with Broadband

Advice on connecting the phone to a broadband line, requiring an ADSL microfilter.

Getting to Know Your Phone

Handset Button Functions

Explanation of the functions of each button on the BT Aura 1500 handset.

Sound and Settings Customization

Adjusting Ringer and Phone Settings

Options for customizing sound preferences and general phone settings.

BT Services and Answering Machine

Utilizing Network Services and Answering Features

Information on BT services and operating the answering machine.

General Information and Help

Safety, Guarantee, and Technical Details

Overview of safety, guarantee, and technical specifications.

Handset Button Operations

Detailed Button Functions

Explains specific button functions like Redial, Option, OK, and Talk.

Handset Navigation and Controls

Navigation Keys and Call Handling

Explains right option button, ending calls, and navigating menus.

Handset Display Information

Understanding Display Icons and Symbols

Guide to interpreting icons shown on the handset display.

Base Unit Features

Base Controls and Message Playback

Details the functions of the base unit, including message playback controls.

Navigating the Phone's Menu

Using the Menu System and Navigation

Instructions on how to navigate through the phone's menu system.

Menu Structure Overview

Key Menu Sections: Contacts, Alarm, Settings

Visual map of the menu structure, highlighting key sections.

Basic Phone Usage

Making, Receiving, and Ending Calls

Step-by-step guide to turning the phone on/off, making calls, and ending them.

Call Handling Features

Managing Call Waiting and Volume

Instructions for handling incoming calls during an active call and adjusting earpiece volume.

Handsfree and Mute Operation

Using Handsfree and Mute Modes

How to activate handsfree mode and use the mute function during calls.

Call Switching and Redial List

Switching to Handsfree and Redialing

Procedures for switching to handsfree and using the redial list.

Redial List Management

Saving and Deleting Redial Entries

Steps to save numbers from redial to contacts or delete entries.

Voicemail and Keypad Security

Accessing Voicemail and Locking the Keypad

How to access BT 1571 voicemail and lock/unlock the keypad.

Handset Ringer and Location

Ringer Control and Handset Paging

Instructions for turning the handset ringer on/off and using paging.

Managing Phone Contacts

Storing New Contact Entries

Detailed steps for storing new names and numbers in the contact list.

Contact List Operations

Viewing, Dialing, and Contact Capacity

How to view contact details, dial entries, and check contact capacity.

Editing and Deleting Contacts

Modifying and Removing Contact Entries

Procedures for editing and deleting contact entries.

Contact Call Groups

Managing Call Groups and Ringtones

How to manage call groups, edit names, and assign ringtones.

Contact Personalization and Speed Dial

Setting Emoticons and Speed Dial Entries

Guide to setting emoticons and copying entries to speed dial buttons.

Speed Dial Management

Deleting Speed Dial Entries

Instructions on how to delete specific entries from the speed dial list.

Speed Dial Operations

Editing and Dialing from Speed Dial

How to edit speed dial entries and dial using speed dial buttons.

Sound Customization

Setting Handset Ringer Melodies

How to set different melodies for internal and external calls.

Ringer Volume and Quiet Mode

Adjusting Ringer Volume and Quiet Mode

Instructions for setting ringer volume and enabling quiet mode.

Handset Tones and Base Ringer

Configuring Tones and Base Ringtones

How to turn handset tones on/off and select base ringer melodies.

Handset Settings

Setting Date and Time Format

Steps to configure the date and time format on the handset.

Display Settings

Adjusting Brightness, Color Scheme, and Menu Format

How to adjust screen brightness, color scheme, and menu format.

Personalizing Handset Display

Setting Handset Name, Wallpaper, and Screensaver

Options for customizing handset name, wallpaper, and screensaver.

Base and Auto Answer Settings

Configuring LCD Backlight and Auto Answer

How to adjust LCD backlight, select a base, and configure auto answer.

Handset Reset and Ring Priority

Resetting Handset and Setting Ring Priority

Instructions for resetting the handset and managing ring priority.

System PIN and PBX Access

Changing PIN and Setting PBX Access Code

How to change the system PIN and configure a PBX access code.

Base Unit Reset

Resetting the Base Unit to Factory Settings

Procedure for resetting the base unit to its original factory settings.

Alarm Clock Functionality

Setting and Customizing Alarms

How to set up multiple alarms with custom melodies and frequencies.

Managing Alarms

Stopping the Alarm Ring

Instructions on how to stop the alarm once it starts ringing.

Call Lists and Caller Display

Viewing Call Details and Caller Information

How to view call history, details, and information provided by Caller Display.

Call List Operations

Dialing and Managing Call List Entries

Steps for dialing from the call list, copying to contacts, and deleting entries.

Call List Configuration

Managing Call List Type and Alerts

How to set call list type and configure new call alerts.

BT Services Access

Using Pre-stored BT Service Numbers

How to access BT services like Helpdesk and Directory Enquiries.

Call Management Services

Call Divert and Call Waiting Features

Instructions for setting up call divert and managing call waiting.

BT Calling Features

Anonymous Call Reject, Ring Back, Reminder Call

How to use features like Anonymous Call Reject, Ring Back, and Reminder Call.

Managing BT Service Numbers

Editing and Adding Service Numbers

How to view, edit, or enter new service numbers.

Answering Machine Operation

Handset Control of Answering Machine

How to switch the answering machine on/off using the handset.

Answering Machine Messages

Managing Outgoing Messages

How to record, check, and delete your own outgoing message.

Answering Machine Voice Options

Voice Selection and Recording Memos

How to select voice for outgoing messages and record memos.

Answering Machine Settings

Configuring Answer Mode and Delay

How to set the answer mode and adjust the answer delay.

Message Recording and Call Screening

Setting Recording Time and Call Screening

How to set recording time and turn call screening on or off.

New Message Alerts

Enabling/Disabling New Message Alerts

How to turn the new message alert tone on or off.

Message Playback via Handset

Playing Back Messages on the Handset

Detailed steps for playing back recorded messages using the handset.

Base Unit Answering Machine Control

Managing Memory and Base Playback

How to delete old messages and play back messages using the base unit.

Remote Answering Machine Access

Enabling and Using Remote Access

How to turn remote access on/off and operate the answering machine remotely.

Remote Operation Scenarios

Remote Access PIN and Operations

Instructions for remote access when forgetting to switch on the machine or operating it remotely.

Adding Additional Handsets

Registering a New Handset to the Base

Step-by-step guide to registering a new handset to the base.

Managing Additional Handsets

De-registering and Internal Calls

How to de-register a handset and make internal calls.

Advanced Handset Features

Call Transfer and Conference Calls

Instructions for transferring external calls and setting up conference calls.

Troubleshooting Phone Issues

Resolving Dial Tone and Call Issues

Solutions for problems like no dial tone, call connection, or ringing issues.

Troubleshooting Display and Answering Machine

Resolving Display Errors and Message Problems

Solutions for display errors, busy tone, and answering machine message issues.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Remote Access and Caller Display Problems

Solutions for issues accessing messages remotely or Caller Display problems.

Customer Support and Contact Information

Contacting Helpdesk and Sales

Details on how to contact customer support, sales, and billing departments.

General Product Information

Battery Replacement and Safety Precautions

Guidance on replacing handset batteries and important safety information.

Product Care and Environment

Cleaning and Environmental Considerations

Instructions for cleaning the product and environmental advice.

Product Guarantee and Returns

Guarantee Terms and Return Procedures

Details the guarantee period, conditions, and how to return the product.

Technical Specifications and Compliance

REN, Switchboard, and Declaration of Conformance

Information on REN, switchboard compatibility, and R&TTE compliance.

Company Information and Sustainability

BT's Commitment to Sustainability

Information about BT's sustainability initiatives.

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