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BT BT8500 User Manual

BT BT8500
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Quick Set-up and User Guide

Table of Contents

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BT BT8500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBT
ModelBT8500
CategoryCordless Telephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Box contents and important notes

Included items list

Lists the items included in the phone's box, such as handset, base, and accessories.

Additional handset contents

Details items provided for extra handsets in multi-packs.

Power and battery usage guidelines

Warns about using only supplied power adaptors and batteries for proper product function.

Navigating the phone's menu

Answer phone features

Manages answer phone messages and settings.

Call control features

Manages calls, blocking, and VIP lists.

Calls list and contacts

Accesses call history and the contact list.

Clock and alarm settings

Configures time, date, and alarms.

Text messaging functions

Handles sending and receiving text messages.

Speed dial setup

Configures speed dial entries for quick dialing.

BT Calling Features

Manages additional call services.

General settings

Adjusts handset and base settings.

Quick set-up guide

Step 1: Connecting power and line

Instructions for connecting the telephone line cord and power adaptor.

Step 2: Activating handset batteries

Guide on activating the handset batteries and initial setup animation.

Step 3: Charging the handset

Instructions for charging the handset batteries for 24 hours.

Step 4: Connecting the phone line

Details on plugging the telephone line cord into the wall socket.

Step 5: Using the setup wizard

Steps to guide the user through setting time, date, and basic features.

Step 6: Setting up additional handsets

Instructions for setting up extra handsets included in multi-packs.

Understanding your phone

Navigating the menu system

Explains how to use the menu buttons and navigate options on the handset.

Handset button functions

Details the function of each button on the phone handset.

Handset display icons

Explains the icons and indicators shown on the handset's screen.

Base unit features

Describes the functions of the base unit and its indicator lights.

BT Call Guardian for nuisance calls

Caller Display requirement for Guardian

States that Caller Display service is needed to use BT Call Guardian features.

Call Guardian modes

Explains the four modes: Announce, International, Ans Phone, and Custom.

Recording announce message

Guides on personalizing the BT Call Guardian greeting.

Managing calls with Guardian

How to accept, block, or send calls to answer phone based on Guardian prompts.

Customizing Guardian modes

Instructions to change default Guardian modes like Announce, International, or Custom.

Managing Block and Allow lists

Steps to add numbers directly to Block or Allow lists via Call Control menu.

Phone usage basics

Making, ending, and receiving calls

How to initiate, conduct, and terminate phone calls.

Volume control and mute function

Adjusting speech and ringer volume, and using the mute function.

Handsfree calling and handset power

How to make calls handsfree and switch the handset on/off.

Keypad lock and ringer control

Instructions for locking the keypad and turning the handset ringer on/off.

Call Waiting and Voicemail access

Using the Call Waiting feature and accessing Voicemail (BT 1571).

Finding handsets via paging

Using the paging feature to locate misplaced handsets.

Contact management

Storing new contacts

Guide on adding up to 200 contact names and numbers to the phone.

Viewing and dialing contacts

How to browse and make calls from the saved contact list.

Editing and deleting contacts

Steps to modify or remove existing contact information from the list.

Speed dial functionality

Saving and dialing speed dial entries

How to assign numbers to speed dial buttons and make calls using them.

Editing and deleting speed dial entries

Procedures to modify or remove existing speed dial entries.

Caller Display and Call Lists

Viewing and dialing from the Calls list

How to view incoming/outgoing calls and dial numbers from the list.

Missed call notification and deletion

Explains missed call icon and how to delete entries from the call list.

Saving call list entries to contacts

How to save numbers from the call list as new or existing contacts.

Call control settings

Setting up Do Not Disturb mode

How to enable Do Not Disturb for silent calls with minimal notification.

Managing outgoing call restrictions

Controls for blocking or allowing outgoing calls based on type (e.g., mobile).

Assigning VIP contacts

How to designate contacts as VIPs to ensure their calls ring through.

Changing the access PIN

Steps to change the 4-digit PIN used for Call Control and Remote Access.

Answer machine operation

Playing and deleting messages (handset)

Instructions for listening to and deleting answer phone messages on the handset.

Playing and deleting messages (base)

How to play, pause, skip, and delete messages using the base unit buttons.

Setting answer modes and outgoing messages

Setting the answer mode (Ans & Rec, Answer Only) and recording a custom message.

Answer delay and message alerts

Configuring the number of rings before the answer machine takes a call.

Message length and alerts

Configuring maximum message length and setting message alerts.

Call screening feature

Enabling and using call screening

How to turn on call screening and manage callers during message recording.

Remote access for answer machine

Setting and changing remote access PIN

Guide on setting up and modifying the PIN for remote answer machine operation.

Enabling and using remote access

Steps to turn remote access on and switch the answer machine on remotely.

Device settings configuration

Handset settings (ringtones, volume, display)

Customizing handset ringtones, volume, alert tones, display, and name.

Base settings (ringtone, volume, PBX)

Setting base ringtones and volume, and configuring PBX access codes.

System PIN and data reset

Changing the system PIN and resetting handset/base settings or user data.

Clock and alarm functions

Setting time, date, and alarms

Configuring the time format, date, and setting alarms with melodies.

Stopping and snoozing alarms

Procedures for stopping an alarm or activating the snooze function.

BT Calling Features

Overview and Call Diversion

Information on subscribing to and setting up Call Diversion.

Other Calling Features

Details on Cancel Ringback, Call Waiting, Reminder Call, and Anonymous Call Reject.

Text messaging services

Registering for text messaging

Steps to register the phone for sending and receiving text messages.

Sending and managing text messages

How to compose, send, save, read, and delete text messages.

Editing templates and service numbers

How to edit text templates and manage service centre numbers.

Additional handset management

Registering and de-registering handsets

Steps to add or remove additional handsets from the base.

Internal calls and call transfers

Making internal calls between handsets and transferring external calls.

Help and troubleshooting

Contacting support and sales

Phone numbers for technical support, sales, and text message advice.

Troubleshooting phone issues

Steps to resolve common problems like no dial tone, call issues, or no ring.

General information

Product guarantee and warranty

Details on the 12-month guarantee, terms, conditions, and exclusions.

Recycling, warnings, and compliance

Information on recycling electronic equipment, safety warnings, and R&TTE compliance.

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