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BT BT2600 User Manual

BT BT2600
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Quick Set-up and User Guide
Quick Set-up and User Guide
BT2600
Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine

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BT BT2600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Handsets1
Caller IDYes
Answering MachineNo
TypeCordless Phone
RangeUp to 300 meters outdoors
Phonebook Memory50 entries

Summary

BT2600 Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine

Important Safety and Setup Instructions

Answer Machine Setup Hint

Tip for configuring the answer machine to avoid voicemail conflicts.

Box Contents and Important Warnings

Contents for Additional Handsets

Details items included with extra handsets in multipacks.

Quick Setup Guide

Phone Placement Recommendations

Advice on optimal placement of the base unit for best signal reception.

Power Connection Steps

Instructions for connecting the power adapter and plugging into the socket.

Charging Pre-requisite

Critical instruction to charge handset batteries fully before connecting the line cord.

Activating Batteries and Setup Wizard

Battery Performance and Warnings

Information on expected battery life and low battery indicators.

Battery Maintenance and Additional Handset Setup

Additional Handset Setup

Guide for setting up additional handsets included in multipacks.

Getting Started and Broadband Use

Broadband Line Setup Advice

Recommendations for using the phone with a broadband connection, requiring a microfilter.

Getting to Know Your Phone

Handset Button Functions

Detailed explanation of each button on the BT2600 handset.

Using the Phone and Managing Contacts

Instructions for making calls and managing contact information.

Speed Dial and Answering Machine

Speed Dial Operations

How to save and dial numbers using the speed dial feature.

Answering Machine Guide

Comprehensive instructions for operating the BT2600's answering machine.

Settings and BT Calling Features

Handset and Base Settings

Customizing ringtones, volumes, names, and display contrast.

BT Calling Features Overview

Introduction to call management services like Call Diversion and Barring.

Help and General Information

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for problems like no dial tone, no ringing, or display errors.

Product Usage Information

General details on product usage, safety, and environmental considerations.

Getting to Know Your Phone: Handset Buttons

Handset Button Descriptions

Specific descriptions and actions for each button on the BT2600 handset.

Phone Controls and Features

Call Control Button Functions

Details the operational uses of the call control button in various modes.

Keypad Controls and Recall

Explains the function of the right option, Recall, and End Call buttons.

Handset Display and Icons

Handset Display Overview

Description of the main handset screen elements and information.

Understanding Handset Display Icons

Definitions and meanings of all icons displayed on the handset screen.

Navigating the Phone Menu

Finding Your Way Around the Phone

Instructions for accessing and browsing menu options using handset buttons.

Phone Menu Map

Menu Hierarchy Diagram

A visual map illustrating the organization and flow of the phone's menu options.

Menu Navigation for Settings, Contacts, and Calls

Accessing Settings and Sounds

How to configure sound, ringtone, and display settings through the menu.

Managing Contacts and Calls Lists

Procedures for accessing and managing contact entries and call history.

BT2600 Base Unit Functions

Base Unit Controls Overview

Describes the functions of Answer, Delete, Volume, Find, and Skip buttons.

Base Unit Indicator Lights

Explanation of the 'In use / Charging' light on the base unit.

Using the Phone: Calls and Power

Handset Power Management

Procedures for turning the handset off and on.

Making and Ending External Calls

Steps for initiating and terminating external phone calls.

Call Timer and Auto End Feature

Information on call duration tracking and automatic call termination.

Call Handling and Range Warnings

Auto Answer and Call Waiting Configuration

How to set up auto answer and manage call waiting services.

Out of Range and Call Reception

Handling range warnings and answering incoming calls with caller display.

Call Management Features

Mute Functionality

How to use the mute button to silence the microphone during a call.

Adjusting Call Volume and Handsfree

Steps for adjusting incoming speech volume and making handsfree calls.

Advanced Call Features

Handsfree Call Operations

Answering calls handsfree and switching between earpiece and speakerphone.

Redial and Voicemail Access

How to redial numbers from the call list and access voicemail.

Do Not Disturb Feature

Understanding Do Not Disturb

How 'Do Not Disturb' affects incoming calls and notifications.

Enabling and Disabling Do Not Disturb

Step-by-step guide to activating or deactivating the 'Do Not Disturb' function.

Answer Machine and Keypad Security

Directing Calls to the Answer Machine

How to manually redirect an incoming call to the answer machine.

Keypad Locking and Unlocking

Instructions for securing the keypad against accidental use.

Ringer Control and Handset Paging

Handset Ringer On/Off Control

Method to silence or enable the ringer for incoming calls.

Using Handset Paging

Guide to using the paging feature to locate a misplaced handset.

Managing Phone Contacts

Entering Contact Names and Numbers

Tips for using the keypad to enter contact details.

Storing New Contacts

Step-by-step process for adding new contacts to the phonebook.

Contact List Navigation

Character Map for Input

Table showing keypad characters for name entry.

Viewing, Dialing, and Searching Contacts

How to browse, call, and alphabetically search stored contacts.

Editing and Deleting Contacts

Editing Existing Contact Entries

Procedure for modifying existing contact details.

Deleting Individual Contacts

Steps to remove a single contact from the phone's memory.

Contact Management and Memory Status

Deleting All Contacts

How to erase all stored contacts from the phone.

Checking Contact Memory Capacity

Viewing the total number of contacts stored and the maximum capacity.

Copying Contacts Between Handsets

Transferring a Single Contact

Guide to copying one contact to other registered handsets.

Contact List Synchronization

Copying Entire Contact List

Steps to transfer the complete contact list to other registered handsets.

Speed Dial Functionality

Saving Speed Dial Entries

Step-by-step process for storing a number on a speed dial button.

Managing Speed Dial Entries

Dialing via Speed Dial

How to initiate a call using a pre-programmed speed dial number.

Editing and Deleting Speed Dial Numbers

Procedures for modifying or removing speed dial entries.

Caller Display and Call History

Understanding Caller Display

How Caller Display shows incoming caller information on the handset.

Call List Contents and Management

Details on the size, content, and chronological order of the call history.

Call List Operations

Missed Call Notifications

How the phone indicates missed incoming calls.

Viewing, Dialing, and Saving Calls

Browsing call history, making return calls, and saving entries to contacts.

Managing Call List Entries

Deleting Individual Call Entries

Procedure for removing a single entry from the call history.

Clearing the Entire Call List

How to erase all entries from the call history.

Answering Machine: Operation and Messages

Handset Operation of Answering Machine

How to control the answering machine features using the handset.

Outgoing Message Options

Explanation of pre-recorded and user-recorded outgoing messages.

Answering Machine: Custom Messages

Recording Custom Outgoing Messages

Step-by-step guide to record a personalized outgoing message.

Playing Current Outgoing Message

How to listen to the currently set outgoing message.

Answering Machine: Message Playback and Defaults

Playback of Recorded Messages

How to play back recorded messages and manage playback controls.

Reinstating Default Outgoing Message

Procedure to switch back to the pre-recorded outgoing message.

Answering Machine: Memos and Answer Modes

Recording Memo Messages

How to record and play back short memo messages for other users.

Setting the Answer Mode

How to choose between 'Answer & Record' or 'Answer Only' modes.

Answering Machine: Delay and Message Length

Configuring Answer Delay Settings

How to set the number of rings before the answer machine activates.

Setting Maximum Message Length

How to set the duration for incoming messages.

Answering Machine: Alerts and Call Screening

Message Alert Configuration

How to enable or disable audible alerts for new messages.

Call Screening Setup

How to listen to callers leaving messages and decide whether to answer.

Answering Machine: Call Screening and Handset Playback

Using Call Screening Effectively

How to listen to callers and decide whether to take the call.

Playing Messages on Handset

Steps to listen to new and old messages using the handset.

Answering Machine: Message Playback and Deletion

Deleting Old (Played) Messages

Procedure to clear previously listened-to messages from the answering machine.

Answering Machine: Base Unit Operation

Base Unit Control of Answering Machine

Instructions for operating the answering machine using the base unit controls.

Base Unit Message Playback

How to play back messages using the base unit controls.

Answering Machine: Memory and Remote Access

Handling Full Answer Machine Memory

What happens when the answer machine's memory is full and how to resolve it.

Remote Access Introduction

Introduction to accessing the answer machine remotely via phone, requiring PIN setup.

Answering Machine: Remote Access PIN Management

Setting Up Remote Access PIN

Guide to establishing a PIN for remote answer machine access.

Changing Remote Access PIN

Instructions for modifying the existing remote access PIN.

Answering Machine: Remote Access Control

Enabling/Disabling Remote Access

Steps to enable or disable remote access to the answer machine.

Remote Activation if Left Off

Procedure to activate the answer machine remotely when it was left off.

Operating Answering Machine Remotely

Remote Answering Machine Commands

Step-by-step instructions for using voice prompts to manage messages remotely.

Handset Settings: Ringtones and Volume

Setting Handset Ringtones

How to select different ringtones for incoming calls.

Adjusting Handset Ringer Volume

Adjusting the loudness of the handset ringer.

Handset Settings: Tones and Controls

Controlling Handset Tones

How to enable or disable keypad and confirmation tones.

Handset Settings: Naming and Display

Changing Handset Name

How to assign a custom name to a handset.

Adjusting Display Contrast

Adjusting the screen contrast for better readability.

Call Settings and Base Ringtone

Configuring Call Settings

Adjusting auto answer, auto end call, auto join calls, and first ring.

Setting the Base Ringtone

How to select a ringtone for the base unit.

Base Settings: Volume and PBX Code

Setting Base Ringer Volume

Adjusting the loudness of the base unit's ringer.

Configuring PBX Access Code

How to store an access code for switchboard usage.

System PIN Management

Changing the System PIN

Procedure for setting a new 4-digit system PIN.

Resetting Settings and User Data

Resetting Handset or Base Settings

How to revert handset or base settings to factory defaults.

Clearing Handset or Base User Data

How to delete all stored contacts, call lists, and messages.

Eco Mode and User Data Management

Enabling/Disabling Eco Mode

How to activate power-saving eco mode on the handset.

Clock and Alarm Settings

Setting Time Format (12/24 Hour)

Choosing between 12-hour and 24-hour time display.

Setting Current Time and Date

Steps to manually set the current time and date.

Alarm Configuration and Operation

Setting Up Alarms

How to configure alarm frequency, time, and melody.

Managing Alarm Events

How to stop the alarm or use the snooze function.

BT Calling Features Overview

Accessing Pre-stored Calling Features

List of pre-programmed services like Call Diversion and Barring.

BT Calling Features: Diversion and Ringback

Configuring Call Diversion

How to set up call diversion for different scenarios.

Using the Ringback Feature

How to use the Ringback feature for automatic callbacks.

BT Calling Features: Call Waiting and Reminders

Managing Call Waiting

How to enable or disable the Call Waiting feature.

Booking Reminder Calls

How to book alarm calls or reminders.

BT Calling Features: Call Barring and Reject

Configuring Call Barring

How to set up or cancel call barring for outgoing calls.

Implementing Anonymous Call Reject

How to block calls from withheld or anonymous numbers.

Registering Additional Handsets

Process for Registering a Handset

Step-by-step process to add a new compatible handset to the base.

Managing Additional Handsets

De-registering Handsets

How to remove a handset from the BT2600 base.

Registering Third-Party Handsets

Notes on registering non-BT2600 handsets with limited compatibility.

Inter-Handset Communication

Making Internal Calls Between Handsets

How to place calls between registered handsets.

Transferring External Calls

Steps to transfer an external call to another handset.

Advanced Handset Communication

Holding a 3-Way Call

Procedure for managing a conference call with multiple participants.

Troubleshooting Phone Issues

Resolving 'Phone Doesn't Work' Issues

Checks for basic phone functionality problems.

Addressing No Dial Tone or Line Errors

Solutions for connection problems and line error messages.

Troubleshooting Call Making/Receiving

Steps to resolve issues with making or receiving calls.

Handset Ringing Problems

Reasons why the handset might not be ringing and how to fix it.

Troubleshooting Display, Answering Machine, and Time

Resolving 'No Display' Issues

What to check if the handset screen is blank.

Answering Machine Faults

Solutions for answer machine not recording or showing incorrect message times.

Troubleshooting Remote Access, Caller ID, and Registration

Remote Message Access Problems

Solutions for issues accessing answer machine messages remotely.

Caller Display and Handset Registration Issues

Reasons for no Caller Display info and failures in handset registration.

Troubleshooting Base Unit and Interference

Resolving Base Unit Ringing Issues

Steps to diagnose why the base unit isn't ringing despite lights being on.

Mitigating Electrical Interference

How to reduce buzzing noise caused by nearby electrical equipment.

Customer Support and Sales Contacts

Contact details for customer support and purchasing additional handsets.

General Information: Safety and Battery Replacement

Product Safety and Usage Warnings

Critical notes on emergency calls, connection types, and safe usage practices.

Replacing Handset Batteries

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the handset batteries.

Battery and Product Safety Precautions

Warnings regarding battery disposal, water immersion, and using non-approved accessories.

General Information: Cleaning, Environment, and Recycling

Product Cleaning Guidelines

How to clean the handset and base unit safely and effectively.

Environmental Care and Recycling

Advice on product placement, disposal, and recycling of electronic equipment.

Emergency Call Warning

Important warning about making emergency calls during a power cut.

Guarantee and Product Returns

Understanding the Product Guarantee

Information on the 12-month guarantee period and its applicable terms.

Returning Your Phone for Service

Instructions on how to return the product for repair or replacement under warranty.

Technical Specifications and Compliance

Technical Specifications (REN, Connectivity)

Details on Ringer Equivalence Number, line capacity, and switchboard compatibility.

R&TTE Directive and Conformity

Compliance information regarding Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive.

For Your Records: Purchase and PINs

Section for noting purchase details and system/remote access PINs.

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