BT 4500 Big Button Digital Cordless Phone

Designed to block nuisance calls
Quick Set-up and User Guide
BT4500
Big Button Cordless Phone with Answer Machine
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If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp
Important – please read first2
• Only use the line cord, power supply and rechargeable batteries supplied with
your phone.
• Make sure that the power supply is connected to a known working socket.
• Connect your phone to the power supply and allow the batteries to charge for 24
hours before connecting the line cord to your telephone socket.
• To make sure you get the best range and reception from your handset, avoid
interference by placing the base unit away from large metal objects such as
fridge freezers and microwave ovens or electronic products such as computers
and TVs.
Answer machine – handy hint
Make sure the telephone is set to Answer and record and that the Ring delay
is set to answer before any voicemail service i.e. BT Answer 1571, or similar.
The default setting is four rings. If you want to change this, please see page 42-43.
Inductive coupler
The BT4500 has an in-built inductive coupler for use with digital hearing aids.
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Check box contents
Handset Base
Telephone line cord
(pre-installed)
Handset Charger Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 550 mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
Mains power adaptor
(item code 066270)
2 x AAA Ni-MH 550 mAh
rechargeable batteries
(already in handset)
Important
Only use the mains power adaptors, cables and rechargeable batteries supplied in this box or this
product might not work. Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type.
BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT4500 if you use any other type of batteries.
Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only)
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Where to put your phone
• Place the base within
3 metres of a mains power
socket and 3 metres of a
phone socket so the cables
will reach.
• Make sure it’s at least a
metre away from other
electrical appliances to avoid
interference.
• Don’t place the phone or
base in a bathroom or other
humid area.
• The product works by
sending radio signals
between the handset and
base. The strength of the
signal depends on where you
position the base. Putting it
as high as possible can help
give you the best signal.
IMPORTANT
• Don’t connect the phone line
to a phone socket until the
handset is fully charged.
• The base station should
be plugged into the mains
power socket all the time.
1. Plug the mains
power adaptor
into the base.
2. Plug the other end
of the power adaptor
into the wall power
socket and switch on.
Quick set-up guide4
1 Plug in
The phone line cord is pre-installed but don’t
plug the other end into the wall socket yet.
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2
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Quick set-up guide 5
Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, the
handset batteries should give
up to 16 hours talk time or
180 hours standby on a single
charge. (This doesn’t mean you
can unplug the base or leave
the handset for this length of
time without charge).
PleasenotethatnewNi-MH
rechargeablebatteriesdon’treach
full capacityuntil they’vebeenin
normal useforseveral days.
Battery Low warning
The icon will flash, you’ll
see the message Battery
Low in the display and hear a
warning beep every minute,
to indicate that you need to
recharge your handset. You can
remove the display message by
selecting Hide. If the battery
charge completely runs out,
the display will show Charge
Batteries!. You must recharge
the handset batteries before
you can use the handset. If the
charge completely runs out the
handset will switch off. Place
the handset on the base or
charger to charge.
2 Activate the batteries and
follow the Set-up wizard
1. Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab
away from the back of the handset.
Rechargeable batteries
already fitted
Remove this tab
and charge batteries
for 24 hours before use.
2. The Power on animation will start up and then the
handset will check for a link with the base station,
once found the screen will show Set time and
date. The set-up wizard will take you through the
steps for: setting the time and date, recording your
outgoing message for the answer machine, using
Caller Display, setting call blocking and adding
contacts to your phonebook.
Select Yes by pressing the Left option button if you
want to follow the set-up wizard prompt or select
No by pressing the Right option button to continue
to the next prompt until set up is complete.
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Quick set-up guide6
Battery performance
• To keep the 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.
• After charging your handset
for the first time, subsequent
charging time for the
batteries is approximately
8 hours.
• The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will
go down over time, which
will reduce the talk and
standby time. Eventually
they’ll need replacing.
For details on how to get
replacement batteries, call
the helpline on 0800 145
6789*.
3. Once set-up is complete your handset will display
Please check line cord, place the handset on the
base to charge until step 4.
4. After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the
phone wall socket.
Important
Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your
phone might not work.
Set up your additional handsets (multi packs only)
1. For additional handsets and chargers: plug the
mains power adaptor into the back of the charger
and plug the other end into the mains wall socket
and switch on the power.
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2. Activate the batteries as explained on page 5. If you
set the time and date on the first handset then it
will be shared with all other handsets in your multi
pack once you activate the batteries.
3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for
24 hours.
If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply
slide open the battery compartment cover and ease
out the batteries.
3 Go!
Your BT4500 is now ready for you
to use
• For instructions on making a call, go to page 21.
• For help personalising your phone’s settings,
go to page 53.
• For instructions on using the answer machine,
go to page 39.
Using your BT4500
on a broadband line?
If so, you need to fit an
ADSL microfilter between
the phone line cord and the
phone socket. You can get
BT ADSL microfilters from
bt.com/shop
If you use BT Infinity you
will not need to use an ADSL
microfilter. For other types of
broadband, please check with
your provider if a microfilter
is required.
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Quick set-up guide
Please note, other products
connected to the line are not
compatible with this feature
and will still ring.
You must subscribe to a Caller
Display service from your
network provider for the block
nuisance calls feature to work.
Charges may apply.
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4 Block nuisance calls
The BT4500 can block calls from certain call types,
e.g. international calls or from specific numbers
to help prevent nuisance calls. You can store up to
10 specific blocked numbers. Calls from numbers
stored in your blocked calls list cannot leave a
message on your answer machine but calls blocked
by call type can.
1. Select Menu, scroll to Call control and
press OK.
2. Press until Block calls is displayed and press
OK. You now have 2 choices:
i) To block calls by type, when By call type is
displayed, press OK. Press or to display
the call type you want: Int. national, Withheld
numbers, No Caller ID or Payphone and press
OK. Then press or to display Allowed or
Blocked and press OK to save.
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If you cannot find the answer
to your problem in this user
guide, then please call our free
Helpline on 0800 145 6789*.
Our dedicated advisors are
more likely to be able to help
you than the retailer where you
made your purchase.
ii) To block calls by a specific number, press to
display By number and press OK. You will enter the
block calls list, select Add and enter the number you
want to block (or you can select Options and select
a number from the phonebook or calls list) and
select Save.
For more information on Call control settings,
go to page 27.
5 Help
Most problems can be fixed with a few simple
checks, you may find the answer in the Help
section on page 69 or see our online frequently
asked questions at bt.com/producthelp
Alternatively, call the Helpline on 0800 145 6789*
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and
international call costs may vary.
For more information and
general advice on handling
unwanted calls please go to
bt.com/unwantedcalls
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10 In this guide
Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons...............................14
Handset display/display icons............16
Finding your way around your phone.17
Menu map........................................18
Base.................................................20
Using the phone
Switch the handset on or off..............21
Make an external call........................21
Preparatory dialling..........................21
End a call.........................................21
Receive a call....................................21
Call Waiting......................................22
Mute................................................22
Incoming speech/Handsfree volume..23
Amplify............................................23
Make a handsfree call........................23
Answer a call handsfree.....................24
Switch to handsfree during a call.......24
Redial..............................................24
Voicemail (1571)..............................24
Record a call.....................................25
Play a recorded call...........................25
Lock/unlock the keypad....................26
Turn the handset ringer on or off........26
Finding handset (paging)..................26
Call control settings
Set-up Do not disturb.......................27
Block nuisance calls..........................27
Phonebook
Store a contact.................................29
Character map..................................30
Assign a ringtone to a contact............30
View/dial a contact...........................31
Edit a contact...................................31
Delete a contact...............................32
Delete all contacts............................32
View the contact memory status........32
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Speed dial
Save a speed dial entry......................33
Dial a speed dial entry.......................33
Edit a speed dial entry.......................34
Delete a speed dial entry...................34
Caller Display and the Calls list
Caller Display....................................35
Calls list............................................35
Missed call notification......................36
View and access options in
the Calls list......................................36
Save a Calls list entry to your contacts.37
Delete an entry in or the
entire Calls list..................................37
Answer machine
Using the answer machine from
the handset......................................39
Switch the answer machine on or off..39
Set the answer mode........................39
Outgoing messages..........................40
Record your own outgoing message..40
Play the current outgoing message....41
Reinstate the pre-recorded
outgoing message............................41
Record a memo................................42
Answer delay....................................42
Set the answer delay.........................43
Set the maximum message length......43
Set the message alert on or off..........44
Call screening...................................44
Turn call screening on or off...............44
Using call screening..........................45
Message playback using the handset.45
Delete a message..............................47
Delete all old (played) messages........47
Save a number in the answer phone
message list to your contacts.............47
the base...........................................48
Switch the answer machine on or off..48
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Message playback using the base.......48
Delete all old (played) messages........49
Remote access..................................50
Set the remote access PIN for the
first time..........................................50
Change the remote access PIN...........51
Turn remote access on or off..............51
If you forget to switch on your
answer machine................................51
Operating your answer
machine remotely.............................52
Settings
Set the handset ringtone for
external or internal calls....................53
Set the handset ringer volume...........53
Adjust the handset ringer tone..........54
Turn the handset tones on or off........54
Change the handset display contrast..54
Turn the screensaver on or off............55
Change the handset name.................55
Change the call settings....................55
Set the base ringtone melody............56
Set the base ringer volume................56
Set a PBX access code.......................57
Change the system PIN.....................57
Reset the handset or base settings.....58
Clear the handset or base user data....58
Clock/Alarm
Set the time format (12 or 24 hour)...59
Set the time and date........................59
Set an alarm ....................................60
Stopping the alarm when it goes off...60
BT Calling Features
Pre-stored numbers in the Calling
Features menu..................................61
Using Call Diversion...........................61
Cancel Ringback...............................62
Using Call Waiting ............................62
Using Reminder call..........................63
Using Call barring..............................63
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Using Anonymous call reject..............64
Using additional handsets
Registering an additional handset......65
De-register a handset.......................66
Make an internal call between
handsets..........................................67
Transfer a call....................................67
Hold 3-way call................................68
Help................................................69
General information
Safety information............................73
Cleaning...........................................74
Environmental..................................74
Product disposal instructions.............74
Guarantee........................................75
Technical information........................76
Connecting to a switchboard.............76
Switchboard compatibility.................76
Recall (R)..........................................76
R&TTE..............................................76
Declaration of Conformance..............76
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14 Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons
Left option button
In idle mode, press to enter the main menu.
Also use to access sub menus and confirm options shown on the display above the button.
3.5mm Headset socket (on side of handset)
Up/Volume
From home screen, press to change the ringer volume, see page 53.
In talk mode, press to increase the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options.
Handsfree
In idle mode, press to make or receive calls handsfree, see page 23.
Talk
In idle mode, press to make and receive calls, see page 21.
Calls/Down
From home screen, press to open and scroll through the Calls list, see page 36.
In talk mode, press to decrease the incoming speech volume.
In menu mode, press to scroll down through the options.
1 (Speed dial)
From home screen, press and hold to dial BT 1571
or your stored speed dial number, see page 33.
When answer machine message is playing, press to repeat the message from the beginning.
4
When answer machine message playing, press to skip back to the previous message.
Press and hold to turn the handset ringer on or off.
When answer machine message playing, press to replay the message slowly.
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Red LED Indicator
R (Recall)
R (Recall) for use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a switchboard/PBX.
Right option button
Press to confirm the option displayed on the screen above the button, to delete or go back
to the previous screen.
In answer machine mode, deletes the current message playing.
Amplify (on side of handset)
During a call, press to boost the incoming speech volume.
Phonebook
In idle mode, press to access your stored Contacts.
End call/on or off
Press to end a call.
In idle mode, press and hold to switch the handset on or off, see page 21.
In menu mode, press to return to home screen.
3
When answer machine message is playing, press to delete the message.
6
When answer machine message playing, press to skip forward to the next message.
2-9 (Speed dial)
From home screen, press and hold buttons 2-9 to dial a stored speed dial number, see page 33.
Press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad.
Record
During a call, press to record the conversation. In idle mode, press to play recorded calls.
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Handset display
Shows handset battery status.
Scrolls when the handset is charging.
Empty frame flashes when battery needs recharging.
UnMute/Mute Indicates when Mute is on or off.
The keypad is locked.
Handset ringer is switched off.
Handset display icons
Handset name
* For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your
network provider.
Time
Indicates the number of new
(missed) calls received*
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Finding your way around your phone
Your BT4500 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options,
which you can see on the menu map on the next page.
When the handset is switched on and at the home screen:
1. Select Menu by pressing the Left option button to open the main menu.
2. Use the or button to scroll through the available menu options.
3. When the menu you want is displayed, select OK by pressing the Left
option button.
4. Use the or button to scroll through the available sub menu options.
When the sub menu you want is displayed, select OK by pressing the Left
option button.
Select the Back option if you want to return to the previous screen.
To exit a menu and return to the home screen, press .
If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, the handset returns to the home
screen automatically.
Left option button
Press to select the
option displayed on the
screen above the button.
Right option button
Press to select the option
displayed on the screen above
the button.
Up and Down navigation buttons
Scroll up or down through the
menu options.
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Menu map
Answer Phone Messages (x new) Press Options Play message
Play msg. slowly
Delete message
Play all messages
Delete old msgs
Outgoing message Answer & record
Answer only
Record memo
Ans. phone on/off On
Off
Answer mode Answer & record
Answer only
Answer settings Answer and record Answer delay
Play msg options
Maximum msg length
Message alert
Answer only Answer delay
Call screening On/Off
Remote access Set remote access Pin
Recorded calls
Call control Do not disturb On/Off
Block calls By call type
By number
Int. national
Withheld numbers
No Caller ID
Payphone
Allowed
Blocked
Clock/Alarm Alarm (Off, On once, On daily, Monday to Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Time & date Set time and Set Date
Time format 12 Hours or 24 Hours
Record message
Play message
Use default msg
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Speed Dial List 1. 1571 2-9 Empty (Options or Add)
CallingFeatures Call diversion Divert all calls
Divert when busy
Divert if unanswered
(Set up diversion, Cancel diversion, Check diversion)
Cancel Ringback
Call waiting (Turn On, Turn Off, Check)
Reminder call (Set up reminder, Cancel reminder, Check reminder)
Call barring (Set up barring, Cancel barring, Check barring)
Anon call reject (Turn On, Turn Off, Check Status)
Settings Sounds
Handset name
Ringing External ringtone
Internal ringtone
Ringing volume
(Melody 1-15)
(Melody 1-15)
(Ringer Off or Level 1-5)
Tone adjustment Standard, Increase treble, Increase bass
Keypad tones
Confirmation tone
Handset tones
Display Contrast (Level 1-5)
Screen saver (On or Off)
Call settings Auto answer
Auto end call
Auto join calls
First ring
(On or Off)
Base settings Ringing Ringtone Melody 1-5)
Ringing volume (Ringing Off or Level 1-5)
PBX code
Software version
Registration Register handset
Deregister HS
Change system PIN
Reset Handset settings
Base settings
Delete user data
Contacts menu
Accessed by pressing
the button,
then Options
Add contact
Edit contact
Assign ringtone
Delete contact
Memory status
Del all contacts
Calls list Menu accessed by
pressing , then Options.
Play message*
Save number
Delete call
Block number
Delete all calls
* If a message has been left on the answer machine.
(On or Off)
(Tones on or Tones off)
(Tones on or Tones off)
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Base
Answer on/off
Press to turn the answer
machine on or off.
When set to On, the text
‘On’ will light up on
the button.
Vol-
Decrease the speaker
volume during playback,
the call screening volume
during idle and the base
ringer volume.
Vol+
Increase the speaker
volume during playback,
the call screening volume
during idle and the base
ringer volume.
Power In use light
On when there is
power to the base.
Flashes when the line
is in use or registration is
taking place.
Stop
Press to stop
message playback.
Skip<<
During playback, press
once to skip back to
the start of the current
message. Press twice to
skip back to the start of
the previous message.
Delete
Press once to delete
the message during
playback. In idle mode,
press to delete all old
messages.
Skip>>
During playback, press to
skip forward to the start
of the next message.
Red charging light
Battery charging light.
On when the handset is
in the base charging.
Play
When you have new
messages, the button
will flash. Press once to
play new messages.
Press during playback
to pause playback.
Slow Play
Press to play messages
back slowly. If messages are
already playing you can press
this button to play them in
slow play mode (to switch
back to normal speed,
press the button).
Find Phone
Press to ring all registered
handsets, helpful for finding a
missing handset, see page 26.
Also used during the registration
process, see page 65.
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When you make a call, the
green In use light on the
base flashes.
Auto end
If auto end is set to On you
can end a call by placing the
handset back in the base If auto
end is set to Off, you’ll need to
press to end the call.
Auto end On is the default
setting. See page 55-56.
Auto answer
If auto answer is set to On you
can answer a call by lifting the
handset off the base. If auto
answer is set to Off, you’ll need
to lift the handset off the base
and press too. Auto answer
On is the default setting.
See page 55-56.
To switch the handset off
1. Press and hold until the handset turns off.
To switch the handset on
1. Press and hold until the handset turns on.
Make an external call
1. Press .
2. When you hear the dial tone, enter the number.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake select
Clear by pressing the Right option button to delete
the last digit.
2. Press to dial.
End a call
1. Press .
Receive a call
When you receive a call, the phone rings and the
display shows Incoming call. If you’ve got a caller
display service, the display shows the caller’s number
if it’s available or the caller’s name if it matches an
entry stored in your phonebook’s contact list.
1. Press to accept the call. Or, to accept the call in
handsfree mode, press .
Using the phone
Call timer
Your handset will automatically
time your outgoing and
incoming calls. The handset
shows the length of time both
during and for a few seconds
after your call.
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You can also press to
switch between calls.
Out of range warning
When the handset is out of
range of the base, the display
will show Searching for
base…, the backlight will turn
up to 100% to indicate the alert
message and you will hear a
warning tone. After 60 seconds
the display will show No base
link. Check base. You need
to move back within range of
the base station.
If you move out of range when
you’re on a call, you’ll lose your
connection. The handset will
automatically re-connect to
the base when you move back
within range.
Call Waiting
If you’ve got a call waiting service and it is switched
on, your phone will alert you to a second incoming
call if you’re already engaged on an external call.
Toswitchyourcallwaitingserviceonoroff,seepage62.
1. You’ll hear the call waiting tone and if you also have
caller display the display will show the number of
the caller, or the name if it matches an entry in
your contacts.
2. Select Switch by pressing the Left option button
to answer the new call and your first caller is put
on hold.
3. Select Switch to toggle between the two callers.
4. Press to hang up the current call.
Mute
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby
without your caller hearing.
1. During a call, select Mute by pressing the Right
option button. The display shows Call muted and
your caller can’t hear you.
2. Select Unmute to return to your caller.
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Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your
caller without holding the
handset and means that other
people in the room can listen
to your conversation over the
loudspeaker.
During a handsfree call,
press or to change
the volume.
Incoming speech / Handsfree volume
During a call, you can adjust the handset incoming
speech or loudspeaker volume. There are five levels.
The default setting is Level 3.
1. Press or to increase or decrease the volume.
The first press will present the Call volume screen so
you can see the current volume level. Subsequent
presses will change the volume, you will hear the
volume level with each press.
Amplify
During a call you can boost the incoming speech
volume by pressing the Amplify button on the
side of the handset. To turn off, press the button
again. The volume will only be boosted during the
call, once the call has ended the incoming speech
volume will return to the previously set level.
Make a handsfree call
1. Enter the number then press . is displayed.
You hear your call over the handset loudspeaker.
Press to switch the call between the earpiece
and the loudspeaker.
2. Press to end the call.
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Answer a call handsfree
When the phone rings:
1. Press to answer the call. You will hear your
caller over the loudspeaker.
Switch to handsfree during a call
1. During a call, press to put the call on the
loudspeaker. To switch handsfree off and return the
call to the earpiece, press again.
Redial
Telephone numbers that you have called are saved
in the Calls list. There is not a separate redial list, all
calls are saved in the Calls list. The Calls list holds up
to 50 incoming (missed and answered) calls and 30
outgoing calls.
To redial a number see, ‘View and access options
in the Calls list’ on page 36. You can also save a
number you’ve called to your contacts, delete a
number you’ve called or delete all numbers from
the Calls list, see page 37-38.
Voicemail (BT 1571)
1. If you have subscribed to BT Answer 1571 you can
press and hold to listen to your messages.
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When recording a call, you
will be notified if there is only
1 minute of recording time
left in the memory by an error
tone and the display will show
Memory full in 1 minute.
Record a call
1. During a call, press . The ® icon will appear
on the display next to the call timer to indicate that
the call is now being recorded but there will be no
audible notification given.
2. To stop recording, select Stop or press .
Recorded call saved will be displayed.
Play a recorded call
You can either, press when the handset is in
idle mode or:
1. From the home screen, press Menu.
2. Press until Recorded calls is displayed and
press OK.
3. Press or to scroll to the call you want to play
and press Options.
4. Press or to display either Play call or Play
call slowly and press OK. The call will be played.
Press Stop to stop playback or Delete to delete it.
In the Recorded calls menu you
can also delete a recorded call
or delete all recorded calls.
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If you get an incoming call
while you’re paging a handset,
the incoming call takes priority
and paging will stop.
If the handset ringer is switched
off on a handset, it will be
temporarily switched back on so
the handset can be found.
Paging calls can’t be answered
by a handset.
To lock the keypad
1. Press and hold for 2 seconds. The handset gives
a confirmation tone and Keypad locked is briefly
displayed before returning to the idle screen with
the icon displayed.
To unlock the keypad
1. Press and hold for 2 seconds. The handset gives
a confirmation tone and Keypad Unlockd is briefly
displayed before returning to idle.
Turn the handset ringer on or off
1. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the
handset ringer on or off. The display will briefly
show Ringer on or off before reverting to the idle
screen with the icon displayed if the ringer has
been turned off.
Find handset (Paging)
You can ring a handset to help find it.
1. Press on the base. All handsets registered to
the base will ring and the screen will show Here I
am! for up to 2 minutes.
2. To stop the ringing, press on the base again or
select End or press on any handset.
You can lock the keypad so that
it can’t be used accidentally
while you’re carrying it around.
With the keypad locked, you
can still call the emergency
services on 999 and 112 using
preparatory dialling and you
can still answer incoming calls
and operate the in call features
as normal. When the call is
ended, the comes on again.
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Under the call control menu are the features Do not
disturb and Block calls. Do not disturb allows calls
to be received silently with minimal notification.
Set-up Do not disturb
press OK.
2. Do not disturb is displayed, press OK.
3. Press or to display On or Off and press OK to
select. The chosen setting will be displayed and you
will hear a confirmation tone.
Block nuisance calls
The BT4500 can block calls from certain call types,
e.g. international calls or from specific numbers
to help prevent nuisance calls. You can store up to
10 specific blocked numbers. Calls from numbers
stored in your blocked calls list cannot leave a
message on your answer machine but calls blocked
by call type can.
select OK.
2. Press to display Block calls and press OK.
When set to On, the base and
handset ringer volumes (on
all handsets registered to the
base) will be set to Off. The
handset backlight will not come
on when the phone rings and
the only tones that the handset
will emit are the battery low
and out of range warnings. The
base call screening volume and
message alert will also be set
to Off.
You can set Do not disturb to
On or Off. The default setting
is Off.
When set to On, the idle screen
will display DO NOT DISTURB
instead of the number of
missed calls or the handset
name if there are no missed
calls presented.
Please note, other products
connected to the line are not
compatible with this feature
and will still ring.
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The default setting is Allowed
for all call types.
If you select Allowed, calls from
this type of number will ring as
normal. If you select Blocked,
calls from this type of number
will be presented silently.
When you enter the block
calls list you can also edit or
delete numbers you’ve stored
previously by selecting Options
and then pressing or
to display either Edit number or
Delete number and pressing OK.
You must subscribe to a Caller
Display service from your
network provider for the block
nuisance calls feature to work.
Charges may apply.
You now have 2 choices:
i) To block calls by type, when By call type is
displayed, press OK. You can now select which types
of call you want Allowed or Blocked by using or
to display the call type: Int’l calls, Withheld
numbers, No Caller ID and Payphone, pressing
OK, then using or to display Allowed or
Blocked and pressing OK to save.
ii) To block calls by a specific number, press to
display By number and press OK. If the block calls
list is empty, press Add and use the keypad to enter
the number (or press Options to select a number
from your phonebook or calls list) and press Save.
If there are numbers saved already, select Options.
Add blocked number is displayed, press OK, enter
the number (or press Options to select a number
from your phonebook or calls list) and press Save.
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You must enter a name and a
number for the contact to be
stored.
Names can be up to 14
characters and numbers up
to 24 digits.
Entering names
Use the keypad letters to enter
names, e.g. to store Tom: Press
once to enter T. Press
three times to enter o. Press
once to enter m.
Writing tips
To delete the last digit/
character entered, select Clear.
Press to switch between text
entry modes: sentence case
(Abc), upper case ABC), lower
case (abc) or numeric (123).
Press to insert a space.
To enter a pause in a
contact number
When storing a number, press
and hold in the place where
you want the pause.
To enter a recall in a
contact number
When storing a number, press
and hold in the place
where you want the recall.
You can store up to 100 entries in your list
of phonebook contacts. Contact entries will
automatically be copied to any other handsets you
have registered to the base. Any change made on
one handset will be updated on all other handsets.
The handset will come with some special numbers
pre-stored. These will include Your BT Product
Helpline, BT 118500, All handsets (if you have
more than two handsets registered) and a list of the
handsets registered to the base according to their
default name/number (e.g. Handset 2 or 3 etc) or
name if you have stored one.
Store a contact
1. From the home screen, press .
2. Select Options. Add new contact is displayed,
press OK.
3. Enter the new contact name using the keypad (see
note opposite for help) then press Next and enter
the number and press Save. The display will show
Contact saved.
Phonebook
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Character map
1 & . , ‘ ? ! @ 1
2 a b c 2 à á â ã æ ç
3 d e f 3 è é ê ë ë
4 g h i 4 î ï ì í
5 j k l 5 £
6 m n o 6 ö ô ò ó õ ø ñ
7 p q r s 7 $ ß
8 t u v 8 ü ù ú û
9 w x y z 9
0 space 0 + £ $ # *
* *
# Changes text entry mode (sentence case, upper, lower
or numeric)
Assign a ringtone to a contact
You can assign a specific ringtone to a contact you
have saved so the ringtone will play when that
contact calls you.
1. From the home screen, press . Press or
to display the contact you want to assign a specific
ringtone to and then select Options.
2. Press until Assign ringtone is displayed and
press OK.
3. Press or to scroll through and listen to the
available ringtones (Normal, Melody 1-15) and
press OK to select the one you want. Ringtone
save will be displayed.
There are 15 melodies to
choose from (Melody 1-15) or
Normal which is the standard
ringtone that is first assigned
when you save a contact in your
phonebook.
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Searching alphabetically
You can alpha search for contact
names by entering multiple
characters, the search will be
carried out on the beginning
of the name only. e.g. enter
Ja and names beginning with
these two letters will be filtered.
You can then scroll through the
filtered list.
View/dial a contact
1. From the home screen, press to open your
contact list.
2. Press or to scroll through and view
the entries.
3. To dial an entry, press when the entry
is displayed.
Edit a contact
1. From the home screen, press .
2. Press or to scroll to the entry you want to
edit and select Options.
3. Press to display Edit contact and press OK.
4. Edit the name by pressing Clear to delete
characters and use the keypad to enter new ones.
Then press Next to display the number and edit if
necessary, using Clear to delete unwanted digits
and enter any new ones, then select Save.
The display will show Contact saved.
You cannot edit the special
contact entries that the handset
has pre-programmed in the
memory.
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Delete a contact
1. From the home screen, press , then select
Options.
2. Press until Delete contact is displayed and
press OK.
3. Delete from all h/sets? will be displayed, press
Yes to confirm (or No to cancel). Contact deleted
will be displayed.
Delete all contacts
1. From the home screen, press , then select
Options.
2. Press until Del all contacts is displayed and
press OK.
3. Delete from all h/sets? will be displayed, press Yes
to confirm. All contacts deleted will be displayed.
View the contact memory status
1. From the home screen, press , then
select Options.
2. Press until Memory status is is displayed and
press OK.
3. The display will show how many contacts have been
saved and the maximum number that can be saved
e.g. 4 contacts (100 max.).
You cannot delete the
special contact entries that
are pre-programmed in the
contacts list.
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33Speed dial
If you try to save a Speed
dial entry under a Speed dial
button that has already been
populated, the display will
show Replace number? and you
will hear an error tone. You can
either overwrite the existing
entry by selecting Yes or you
can press and hold a different
Speed dial button or select No.
Save a Speed dial entry
1. From the home screen, enter the telephone number
you want to store.
2. Then, either:
Press and hold the Speed dial button to you
want to store the number under.
Or,
Select Options, scroll to display Set
as speed dial and press OK. Scroll to the
speed dial location number you want (1-9) and
select Save.
The display will show Saved as speed dial x (x
being the Speed dial button).
Dial a Speed dial entry
1. Either, press and hold the Speed dial button to
under which the entry you want to dial is stored.
Or, Select Menu, scroll to display Speed Dial
List and press OK. Scroll to display the entry
you want then press . The number will be
dialled automatically.
You can allocate a name and
number to each of the Speed
dial buttons to . Button
is pre-programmed with
1571 but you can delete this
and replace it with an entry
of your choice. Once a Speed
dial entry has been stored
you can simply press and
hold the Speed dial button to
automatically dial the number
stored under it.
When you save a Speed dial
entry it is individual to the
handset you are saving it on, it
will not be copied to any other
handsets you have registered to
the base.
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Edit a Speed dial entry
1. Select Menu, scroll to display Speed Dial List
and press OK.
2. Press or to display the entry you want to
edit and select Options.
3. Edit speed dial is displayed, press OK.
4. Edit the number by selecting Clear to delete digits
and then enter any new digits. Select Save. Saved
as speed dial x will be displayed.
Delete a Speed dial entry
1. Select Menu, scroll to display Speed Dial List
and press OK.
2. Press or to display the entry you want to
delete and select Options.
3. Scroll to display Delete speed dial and
press OK.
4. Are you sure? is displayed, select Yes. Speed
dial x deleted will be displayed.
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You’ll need to subscribe to
your network provider’s Caller
Display service for this feature
to work. You might have to pay
a fee. For more information on
BT Calling Features, call BT free
on 0800 800 150.
To make sure the caller’s name
is displayed, make sure you’ve
stored the full telephone
number in your contacts list,
including the dialling code.
You can store more than one
number for the same caller.
There are some incoming
calls where a number is not
displayed and a network
message is recorded instead:
Unavailable = number
is unavailable
Withheld = number has
been withheld
International = international
number
Operator = call from the
operator
Payphone = call from a
payphone
Ringback = a ringback call
Caller Display
If you’ve subscribed to a Caller Display service,
you’ll be able to see your caller’s number on your
handset display (provided it’s not withheld) before
you answer a call. If your caller’s name is stored
in your contacts list and it matches the number
calling, you’ll see the caller’s name instead. If
you haven’t subscribed to a Caller Display service
Incoming call will be displayed when you receive
a call. If you receive a call from a number you have
stored in your Blocked calls list Blocked will be
shown on the top line of the display when you view
the call in the calls list.
Calls list
The Calls list holds up to 50 incoming (missed and
answered) calls and 30 outgoing calls. The date
and time of the call is also stored. If you haven’t
subscribed to a Caller Display service, No number will
be displayed in the Calls list for incoming calls but the
time and date will still be recorded.
Calls are listed in chronological order with the most
recently received/made call at the top of the list.
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Calls list indicators
Displayed on top line:
Missed = missed incoming call
Answered = incoming call
received and answered
Dialled = outgoing call made
Blocked = blocked call (for
incoming calls only)
Displayed next to the time:
= caller left a
voice message
® = some part of the call
was recorded
When the Calls list is open, press
to scroll from the newest
call to the oldest, or press
to scroll from the oldest call to
the newest.
When the list is full and a new call is received/made,
the oldest entry will be deleted automatically. The
Calls list can hold numbers up to 24 digits and
names up to 14 characters.
Missed call notification
If an incoming call has been missed (i.e. not
answered), the handset display will indicate this
with the message 1 new call. You can clear the
notification by viewing the calls list on any handset
registered to the base. The Missed notification will
still be presented on the top line of the display for
missed calls in the calls list so you can differentiate
between calls. See Calls list indicators opposite.
View and access options in the Calls list
1. Press . The most recent entry is at the top of the
list. (If there are no entries Calls list empty will be
displayed.
2. Press or to scroll through and view the list.
3. To dial an entry, when the entry you want is
displayed, press .
To play an answer message, when the entry you want
is highlighted, select Options, Play message is
displayed, press OK. The message will be played.
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If you have more than one
handset registered to the base,
all data is synchronised across
handsets. Therefore, if you save
a calls list entry to your contacts
it will be saved on all handsets.
To block the number, when the entry you want
is displayed, select Options, scroll to Block
number and press OK. Blocked number saved will
be displayed.
The number you selected to block is highlighted,
select Save.
Save a Calls list entry to your contacts
1. Press then press or to display the entry
you want and select Options.
2. Save number is displayed (or press to display
Save number if needed), press OK.
3. Enter the contact name and press Next.
4. The number will be displayed, (edit if necessary by
selecting Clear to delete digits and enter any new
ones). Select Save to save the entry.
Delete an entry in or the entire Calls list
1. Press , then if you want to delete just one entry,
press or to display the entry and select
Options. To delete the entire list, simply select
Options.
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If you have more than one
handset registered to the base,
data is synchronised across
all handsets. Therefore, if you
delete a calls list entry on one
handset it will be deleted on
all handsets.
2. Press to display either Delete call or Delete
all calls and press OK. Call deleted will be
displayed if you have deleted one entry, if you
chose to delete all then you will need to confirm by
selecting Yes.
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39Answer machine
You’ll need to set the date and
time (if you’ve not already done
so during set-up) so that the
answer machine can correctly
announce when each message
was received. To set the date and
time manually, see page 59.
When the answer machine is
switched on, the text On will
light up on the button.
The default answer mode is
Answer & Record using the
female voice.
Your BT4500 can digitally record up to 60 minutes
of messages. You can operate your answer machine
from: the handset, the base (see page 48) or
remotely from any other Touchtone™ telephone
(see page 50).
If you receive a call from a number you have stored
in your Blocked calls list, the caller will not be able
to leave an answer phone message.
the handset
Switch the answer machine on or off
1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK.
2. Press until Ans. phone on/off is displayed,
press OK.
3. Press or to display On or Off and press OK
to select. Ans.phone on or Ans.phone off will be
displayed and announced to you.
Set the answer mode
2. Press until Answer mode is displayed and
press OK.
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Answer & Record
The pre-recorded Answer &
Record outgoing message
that allows your caller to leave
a message is, “Hello, your
call cannot be taken at the
moment, so please leave your
message after the tone”.
Answer Only
The pre-record Answer Only
outgoing message, where
callers hear an announcement
but can’t leave a message, is
“Hello, your call cannot be
taken at the moment and you
cannot leave a message, so
please call later”.
When recording your Answer
Only message, remember to
let your caller know that they
won’t be able to leave
a message.
The default outgoing message
mode is Answer & Record using
the female voice.
3. Press or to select Answer & record or
Answer only and press OK. Saved will be displayed
and the answer mode will be announced.
Outgoing messages
The outgoing message is the message a caller first
hears when the answer machine picks up their
call. There are two pre-recorded male and female
outgoing messages to choose from, one that allows
callers to leave a message (Answer & Record) and
one that simply answers the call (Answer Only) or
you can record your own.
Record your own outgoing message
2. Press until Outgoing message is displayed and
press OK.
3. Press or to display the outgoing message
mode you want: Answer & record or Answer only
and press OK.
4. Record message is displayed, press OK.
Follow the voice prompt to record your message
and select Save when you’ve finished.
5. Your message will be played back to you. Select
OK if you’re happy with it or you can delete it by
selecting Delete.
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Reinstating the pre-recorded
outgoing message will not
delete your recorded outgoing
message. It will be retained
incase you want to use it in
the future.
Play the current outgoing message
2. Press until Outgoing message is displayed,
press OK.
and press OK.
4. Press to display Play message and press OK to
hear the outgoing message. If the current outgoing
message being played is your recorded message you
can delete it if you want to by selecting Delete.
Reinstate the pre-recorded outgoing message
2. Press until Outgoing message is displayed,
press OK.
and press OK.
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You can record a memo
message on the answer
machine for other users to hear
when they listen to messages.
You can only record memos
using the handset. Memo
messages are played back in
exactly the same way as normal
answer machine messages, see
page 45 and 48.
4. Press to display Use default message and
press OK.
5. Press or to display On and press OK. Press
or to display Female voice or Male voice
and press OK. Saved will be displayed.
Record a memo
2. Press until Record memo is displayed, press OK.
3. Follow the voice prompt to record your memo and
select Save when you’ve finished.
4. Your memo will be played back to you. Select OK
if you’re happy with it or you can delete it by
selecting Delete.
Answer delay
The answer delay setting sets how many times the
phone will ring before the answer machine takes
the call. You can choose from 0-9 rings or Time
saver. The default setting is 4 rings.
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Time saver
When you ring in to access your
answer machine remotely, if
you have set Time saver as the
answer delay and you have new
messages it will answer after 10
seconds. If you don’t have new
messages it will answer after
20 seconds. This means you
can hang up knowing that you
have no new messages, saving
you the time and the cost of
the call.
For compatibility with BT 1571
(or another voicemail service)
Make sure the answer delay is
set for your answer machine
to answer before the voicemail
service. Therefore, the answer
delay should be less than on
your voicemail service. For BT
1571 do not set the answer
delay to more than 5 rings.
Set the answer delay
2. Press until Answer settings is displayed,
press OK.
3. Press or to display either Answer & record
or Answer only and press OK.
4. Answer delay is displayed, press OK. Press
or to display the number of rings you want
(2-10 rings or Time saver) and press OK. Saved will
be displayed.
Set the maximum message length
You can set the maximum length that an answer
machine message can be: 1 minute, 2 minutes or 3
minutes. The default setting is 3 minutes.
press OK.
3. Answer and record is displayed, press OK.
4. Press to display Maximum msg length and
press OK. Press or to select the length you
want and press OK. Saved will be displayed.
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When the message alert is set
to On, the base will beep at
regular intervals. The default
setting is On.
Set the message alert on or off
press OK.
3. Answer and record is displayed , press OK.
4. Press to display Message alert and press OK.
Then press or to display On or Off and
press OK. Saved will be displayed.
Call screening
When call screening is turned on and the answer
machine takes a call, you can listen to the caller
leaving a message. You can then identify the caller
and decide whether to take the call in person.
Turn call screening on or off
press OK.
3. Press to display Call screening and press OK.
4. Press or to display On or Off and select OK.
Saved will be displayed.
The default setting is call
screening Off.
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While screening, you can
adjust the volume by pressing
or on the handset or
on the base.
You can also stop a caller
leaving a message by pressing
on the base during message
recording. The caller will hear,
“Thank you for calling”, and the
call is automatically ended.
When you receive new
messages, the home screen will
display the number of messages
stored. The button on the
base will flash and the message
alert on the base will beep.
The number of messages
displayed includes all messages
stored, new and old (played).
When a message is deleted
the display message will be
updated accordingly.
Each message is played back
with the day, date and time it
was received announced.
Using call screening
When the phone rings, wait for the answer machine
to take the call. When the caller begins to leave a
message, the display will show Screening? If you
want to talk to the caller, press to take the call.
This will stop the recording if it’s started.
Message playback using the handset
1. From the home screen, select Play.
Or
Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK.
Press to display Play all messages and
press OK.
2. Your messages will start to play and the handset
will display the number or the name if you have
Caller Display and a name/number match and the
time and date it was received. If you have any old
(already listened to messages) these will be played
after your new messages.
3. During playback, you can select Delete to delete
the message or Stop to stop message playback.
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New (unplayed) messages are
played first (oldest to most
recent) and then old (played)
messages (oldest to most
recent).
If the memory is full, the answer
phone icon on the home screen
will display Full underneath it.
You can still enter the answer
phone menu and playback your
messages, however, you will see
a warning message Memory full.
No messages can be left before
you enter the menu and Memory
full will be announced before
new or old messages are played
back.
Message playback is stopped if
you receive an incoming call.
You can toggle between private
playback through the handset
and handsfree playback by
pressing the button. The
default is private playback.
You can’t delete messages that
you’ve not played yet.
Unless you delete a message,
it’s automatically saved.
During playback you have the following options:
or to adjust the playback volume.
to switch private playback through the
handset to handsfree playback.
or once to repeat the current message
playing from the beginning.
to delete the message.
or twice within a second to skip back to the
previous message.
or once to skip forward to the next
message.
press to replay the message slowly.
At the end of playback, you will hear, “End
of messages,” and the same message will be
displayed. The answer phone icon on the home
screen will be renumbered to take into account any
deleted messages.
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To cancel deletion, when you
see the confirmation question,
select No.
Delete a message
2. Messages <x new> is displayed, press OK.
3. Press or to display the message you want to
delete then press Options.
4. Press to display Delete message and press OK.
Are you sure? will be displayed if it’s an old message
or Without listening if it’s a new message, press Yes
to confirm.
Delete all old (played) messages
2. Press to display Delete old msgs and press OK.
3. Are you sure? is displayed, select Yes to confirm
(or No to cancel).
Save a number in the answer phone message list to
your contacts
2. Messages <x new> is displayed, press OK. Press
or to display the number you want to store then
press Options.
3. Press to display Save number and press OK.
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When the answer machine is
switched On, the text ‘On’ will
light up on the button.
Memory full
If there is only 10 seconds of
memory capacity left when a
caller is leaving a message they
will hear, “Please complete your
message within 10 seconds.” If
a caller is still leaving a message
when the memory expires they
will hear, “Memory full. Thank
you for calling”, and the call will
be ended.
4. Enter the contact name and press Next.
5. The number will be displayed, (edit if necessary by
selecting Clear to delete digits and enter any new
ones). Select Save to save the entry.
the base
Switch the answer machine on or off
Press to toggle between On and Off.
The setting is announced.
Message playback using the base
Press or to play messages back slowly.
If you have messages they will be played, new
(unplayed) messages first followed by old (played)
messages.
During playback:
Press to stop playback. The base will return
to idle.
Press to pause and resume playback.
Press to delete the message being played.
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If your answer machine
memory becomes full and it is
set to Answer and record it will
automatically switch to Answer
only mode. Once messages
have been deleted and there
is memory available again, the
machine will revert to Answer
and record mode (unless
you have changed the mode
yourself to Answer only using
the handset menu).
You will need to delete
messages before your answer
machine will be able to record
new ones. To delete old (played)
messages, see page 47 and 49.
If you don’t press within
3 seconds you will hear,
“Messages saved”.
Press to skip forward to the start of the next
message.
Press to skip back to the start of the current
message.
Press twice to skip back to the start of the
previous message.
Press to increase or decrease the playback
volume level.
At the end of playback the base will return to idle
mode and messages will be renumbered to take into
account any deleted messages.
Delete all old (played) messages
1. In idle mode, press . The base will announce,
“To delete all old messages, press Delete”, press
again within 3 seconds to delete all old
messages. You will hear, “All old messages deleted.”
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50
Remote access
With remote access you can operate your answer
machine from any Touchtone™ phone, even if you
forget to turn on your answer machine before you
go out. You need to set a remote access PIN first
and then you will need to turn remote access On if
you want to use this feature.
Set the remote access PIN for the first time
press OK.
3. Press to display Remote access and
press OK.
4. Set remote access Pin is displayed, press OK.
5. New PIN: is displayed. Enter a 4 digit PIN of your
choice and select OK.
6. Confirm PIN: is displayed. Enter the 4 digit PIN
again and select OK. The display will show Access
PIN saved.
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You cannot turn Remote access
On until you have set a remote
access PIN.
The default setting is Off.
Remote Access must first be
enabled to allow you
to switch on the answer
machine remotely.
Select Clear if you need to
delete any digits.
Change the remote access PIN
press OK.
3. Press to display Remote access and press OK.
4. Press to display Change PIN and press OK.
5. Enter your old 4 digit PIN and select OK.
6. Enter the new 4 digit PIN, select OK, then enter the
new PIN again and select OK. The display will show
New PIN saved.
Turn remote access on or off
press OK.
3. Press to display Remote access and press OK.
4. On/Off is displayed, press OK.
5. Press or to display On or Off and select
Save. Saved will be displayed.
If you forget to switch on your answer machine
1. Call your number from another phone and let it
ring. After 20 rings the machine will switch on and
answer your call.
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2. Press *and enter your 4 digit remote access
PIN when prompted. Play back your messages as
shown below in, ‘Operating your answer machine
remotely’. If you do not choose to switch your
answer machine On, it will switch off when the call
is ended.
Operating you answer machine remotely
1. Dial your phone number.
2. When you hear your outgoing message, press *and enter your 4 digit remote access PIN.
3. Follow the voice prompts to:
Play main Menu
Play all messages
Skip back during playback
Delete a message during playback
Skip forward during playback
Turn answer machine on
Turn answer machine off
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53
Choose from 15 handset
ringtones: 10 polyphonic and 5
standard. The default external
ringtone is Melody 1 and the
internal ringtone is Melody 2.
There are 5 handset ringer
volume levels plus Ringer Off.
The default setting is Level 3.
If you turn the ringer off, the
icon will be displayed on the
home screen.
As a quick way to turn the
handset ringer off, press
and hold .
Handset settings
Set the handset ringtone for external or
internal calls
1. Select Menu, scroll to display Settings and
press OK.
2. Sounds is displayed, press OK. Ringing is
displayed, press OK.
3. Press or to display either External
ringtone or Internal ringtone and press OK.
4. Press or to display and listen to the
melodies and press OK to select your choice.
Saved will be displayed.
Set the handset ringer volume
press OK.
2. Sounds is displayed, press OK. Ringing is
3. Press to display Ringing volume and press OK.
Press to increase the volume or to decrease
or turn the ringer off. Press OK to save.
Settings
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There are two handset tones:
keypad tones and confirmation
tones. You can turn these on or
off, the default setting is On.
Keypad tones: when turned on,
you will hear a beep after each
button press.
Confirmation tones: when
turned on, you will hear a tone
after each successful action
or after an error has occurred.
This does not include the
battery charging tone when the
handset is placed on the base/
charger, low battery or out of
range warnings or tones used in
calls such as Call Waiting or
Call Intercept.
There are 5 contrast levels
to choose from. The default
setting is Level 3.
Adjust the handset ringer tone
press OK.
2. Sounds is displayed, press OK. Press to display
Tone adjustment and press OK.
3. Press or to display either Standard,
Increase treble or Increase bass and press OK.
Saved is displayed.
Turn the handset tones on or off
press OK.
2. Sounds is displayed, press OK. Press to display
Handset tones and press OK.
3. Press or to display Keypad tones or
Confirmation tone and press OK.
4. Press or to display Tones on or Tones off
and press OK. Saved is displayed.
Change the handset display contrast
press OK.
2. Press to display Display and press OK.
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A handset name can be a
maximum of 12 characters.
If you name your handset,
the handset number will be
removed, e.g. instead of saying
Kitchen 1 the name would
just be Kitchen. To revert back
to the default handset name
(Handset x), delete all the
characters and select Save.
The default setting for all call
settings is On.
3. Contrast is displayed, press OK.
4. Press or to select the level you want, then
select OK.
Turn the screensaver on or off
press OK.
2. Press to display Display and press OK.
3. Press to display Screen saver and press OK.
4. Press or to display On or Off and press OK
to save.
Change the handset name
press OK.
2. Press to display Handset name and press OK.
3. Edit the name by selecting Clear to delete
the characters, then enter the new name and
select Save.
Change the call settings
press OK.
2. Press to display Call settings and press OK.
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If Auto answer is set to On you
can answer a call by lifting the
handset off the base. If it’s set
to Off, you’ll need to lift the
handset off the base and then
press . If Auto end is set to
On you can end a call by placing
the handset back in the base.
If Auto end is set to Off,
you’ll need to press to
end the call.
With Auto join calls set to
On you can automatically
join an existing call from
another registered handset
without being invited to join
the call, you can simply press
to join.
3. Press or to display either Auto answer,
Auto end call, Auto join calls or First ring
and press OK.
4. Press or todisplayOnorOffandpressOKtosave.
Base settings
Set the base ringtone melody
Choose from5baseringtones.ThedefaultisMelody1.
press OK.
2. Press to display Base settings and press OK.
3. Ringing is displayed, press OK.
4. Ringtone is displayed, press OK. Press or to
display and listen to the melodies and press OK
to save your choice.
Set the base ringer volume
There are 5 base ringer volume levels plus Ringer
off. The default is Level 3.
press OK.
3. Ringing is displayed, press OK.
4. Press to display Ringing volume and press OK.
Press to increase the volume or to decrease
or turn the ringer off. Press OK to save.
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With First ring set to Off, an
incoming external call will be
displayed visually before the
handset(s) start to ring for the
second burst of ringing.
If you wish to revert to not
using a PBX access code, you
need to go into the PBX code
menu and delete all the digits
by selecting Clear, then select
Save.
The default system PIN is 0000.
You can change this to your
own preferred 4-digit code.
The system PIN is used when
changing certain settings and
for registration/de-registration.
If you make a mistake, select
Clear to delete a digit.
PBX access code
If you’re connected to a switchboard, you might need
to enter an access code (e.g.9) before each number is
dialled. Your BT4500 can store an access code which
is automatically dialled before each number.
Set a PBX access code
press OK.
3. Press to display PBX code and press OK.
4. Enter the number you want (maximum of 4 digits)
and select Save.
Change the system PIN
press OK.
2. Press to display Change system PIN and
press OK.
3. If the current PIN is 0000, you will be prompted
to enter the new 4 digit PIN, then press OK. (Or, if
the current PIN is not 0000, you will be prompted
to enter the old (current) 4 digit PIN first and then
select OK. Then follow the prompts and enter the
new 4 digit PIN).
4. Enter the new 4 digit PIN again and select OK.
The display will show New system PIN saved.
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If you reset the handset settings
all the handset settings will
return to their default settings,
e.g. the handset name, ringer
melody, all volume levels,
display and alarm settings.
If you reset the base settings all
the base settings will return to
their default settings, e.g. the
base ringer melody, all volume
levels, PBX access codes and
answer machine settings.
If you delete the handset and
base user data all your contacts
and the calls list will be deleted
and your recorded outgoing
messages and all received
answer machine messages will
be deleted.
Reset the handset or base settings
press OK.
2. Press to display Reset and press OK.
3. Handset settings is displayed, press OK or press
to display Base settings and then press OK.
4. Handset settings? or Base settings? is
displayed, select Yes.
5. Resettings settings is displayed while the reset
takes place. Once finished <Handset or Base>
settings reset is displayed.
Delete the handset and base user data
press OK.
2. Press to display Reset and press OK.
3. Press to display Delete user data and
press OK.
4. If the current system PIN is not 0000 you will be
prompted to enter the PIN then press OK. If it is
0000, you will continue straight to step 5.
5. Delete from all h/sets? is displayed, select Yes
to confirm (or No to cancel).
6. Deleting user data… is displayed. Once finished,
All user data deleted is displayed.
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59Clock/Alarm
The default time format is
12 hour.
You must enter the full date:
day, month and year.
If you didn’t set the time and date when you first
set-up your phone then you will need to do so
before you can set an alarm. The clock will also be
displayed on the handset screen in idle mode.
If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service the
time and month will be set when you receive your
first call but you will still need to set the year.
Set the time format (12 or 24 hour)
1. Select Menu, scroll to display Clock/Alarm and
press OK.
2. Press to display Time format and press OK.
3. Press or to display either 12 Hours or 24
Hours and press OK. Saved is displayed.
Set the time and date
press OK.
2. Press to display Time & date and press OK.
3. Enter the time and select Next. Enter the date and
select Save. Saved is displayed.
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60
If you select Off the display will
show Alarm off and you will
hear a confirmation tone.
If you set an alarm the display
will show the time and
frequency setting after you
select Save.
If an incoming call is received
while the alarm is going off,
the alarm notification will
immediately stop and the
incoming call will be shown
on the display. The alarm will
not resume.
Set an alarm
press OK.
2. Alarm is displayed, press OK.
3. Press or to display the alarm frequency you
want: Off, On once, On daily, Monday to Friday
or Saturday & Sunday then press OK.
4. Enter the alarm time and select Save. Press or
to select the alarm melody and press OK. Alarm
on <time> is displayed.
Stopping the alarm when it goes off
When the alarm goes off, the selected melody will
play at an ascending volume, the handset backlight
will flash and the display will show the alarm time.
The alarm will sound for 30 seconds and then
the handset will return to idle, if the alarm isn’t
stopped or set to snooze, it will sound once more
after 1 minute.
To stop the alarm, press or select Stop.
To activate a ten minute snooze, select Snooze or any
other button (except or Stop). You can set snooze
as many times as you want until you select Stop.
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You need to subscribe to the
specific BT Calling Feature to
be able to use some of these
services. You might have to pay
a fee.
For more details on BT’s
Calling Features, go to
bt.com/callingfeatures, refer to
the user guide supplied when
you subscribed to the services
of your choice or call BT free on
0800 800 150.
If you’re not connected to the
BT network, some of these
features may not be available.
Call diversion services might
allow other divert options.
Please contact your telephone
network provider for details.
Call Diversion will divert
incoming calls to another
number of your choice. You can
choose all calls to be diverted or
calls only to be diverted when
the line is busy or only calls that
are not answered.
You can easily access a number of BT Calling
Features using the Calling Features menu.
Pre-stored numbers in the Calling Features menu
Call Diversion Reminder call
Ringback Anonymous Call Reject
Call Waiting
Using Call Diversion: set up, cancel or check status
1. Select Menu, scroll to display Calling
Features and press OK.
2. Call Diversion is displayed, press OK.
3. Press or to display the diversion option you
want: Divert all calls, Divert when busy or
Divert if unans.. and press OK.
4. Press or to display either: Set up
diversion, Cancel diversion or Check
diversion and press OK.
5. If you selected Set up diversion, you will need
to enter the telephone number to divert to (or
press and select the number from your
contacts), then select Set up. If you chose Cancel
diversion or Check diversion, the service will be
called, follow the spoken instructions or listen for
confirmation/status.
BT Calling Features
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With the ring back feature you
can get an automatic call back
from an engaged number. No
need to dial a busy number over
and over again. Just dial 5, wait
for a confirmation message and
hang up. Your phone will keep
trying the busy number for up
to 45 minutes.
Call Waiting lets you know if
another person is trying to call
you while you’re on another
call. If a second caller rings, you
will hear a beep in the handset
earpiece. If you’ve subscribed
to Caller Display, the display will
show the caller’s details as well.
Cancel Ringback
2. Press display Cancel Ringback and press OK.
3. The service will be called and the display will show
Cancelling. Follow the spoken instructions or
listen for confirmation/status.
Using Call Waiting
2. Press until Call waiting is displayed, press OK.
3. Press or to display either Turn on, Turn
off or Check and press OK. The service will be
called. Follow the spoken instructions or listen for
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Reminder call lets you book an
alarm call. Like an alarm clock,
except it lets you book an alarm
call days in advance. Set repeat
reminders every day or as a
one-off call to remind you of a
specific event.
The type of calls you can bar
are: All outgoing calls, Int’l.
Nat & Mobile calls, Bar Int’l
calls, Operator calls & texts, *
and # calls and Premium
rate calls.
Using Reminder call
2. Press until Reminder Call displayed, press OK.
3. Press or to display either: Set up reminder,
Cancel reminder or Check reminder and press
OK. The service will be called. Follow the spoken
instructions or listen for confirmation/status.
Using call barring
2. Press until Call barring is displayed and press
OK.
3. Press or to display either: Set up barring,
Cancel barring or Check barring and press OK.
4. If you selected Set up barring you will need to
press or to display the type of calls you
want to bar then press OK. If you selected Cancel
or Check barring the service will be called. Follow
the spoken instructions or listen for confirmation/
status.
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Anonymous call reject
blocks calls from withheld or
anonymous numbers. If a caller
withholds their number, they
won’t be able to get through
to you.
Using Anonymous Call Reject
2. Press until Anony call Reject is displayed,
press OK.
3. Press or to display either: Turn on, Turn
off or Check and press OK. The service will be
called. Follow the spoken instructions or listen for
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65Using additional handsets
You can register up to five GAP
compliant handsets to your
BT4500 base to extend your
phone system without needing
to install telephone extension
sockets for each new phone.
If a handset becomes
un-registered it will need to be
registered to the base again.
Please register this handset will
be displayed, select OK then
follow the instructions starting
from point 4 below.
You have 2 minutes to complete
the registration process. After 2
minutes the In use light on the
base will stop flashing.
If registration isn’t successful
the first time, please try again
incase the base registration
period ran out of time.
If there are already five
handsets registered to the
base, the registration will fail.
You must de-register another
handset before you can register
the new one.
If you’ve bought a BT4500 multiple pack, any
additional handsets come pre-registered to the
base. However, if you purchase an additional
handset separately, you must register it to your
BT4500 base before it can be used.
Register an additional handset
press OK.
2. Press to display Registration and press OK.
3. Register handset is displayed, press OK.
4. Press & hold ‘Find Phone’ on base is displayed.
5. Press and hold on the base until you hear a
beep and the In use light starts to flash.
6. The handset will display Registering handset...
to indicate the base is in registration mode. If the
system PIN is not 0000 then you will be prompted
to enter it, then select OK.
7. Once registration is successful the handset will show
Handset x registered (with X being the assigned
handset number). The handset will then synchronise
data with any other registered handsets, e.g. contacts,
speed dials and handset names.
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Registering another make
of handset to your BT4500
base
If you want to register another
make of handset (i.e. not a
BT4500 handset) to your
BT4500 base you will need
to follow the Registration
instructions that came with
the handset first and then
continue with the base part of
the registration procedure (as
shown in point 4 on page 65).
Please note that registering
other types of handset will only
provide limited compatibility
i.e. you may only be able to
make and receive calls on the
additional handset.
De-register a handset
press OK.
2. Press to display Registration and press OK.
3. Press to display Deregister HS and press OK.
4. Press or to display the handset you wish to
de-register and press OK.
5. If the system PIN is not 0000 then you will be
prompted to enter it, then select OK. If it is 0000,
you will continue straight to point 6.
6. The display will show will show Please wait…. and
once successful De-registered.
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You can also choose All
handsets if you want to call
base. If a handset answers, the
handset name will be displayed
on your screen.
If an external call is received
while an internal call attempt
is being made, the internal
call will be abandoned and
base will ring and display the
external call information.
You can also choose All
handsets if you want to call
base. If a handset answers, the
handset name will be displayed
on your screen.
If the internal call is not
answered after 30 seconds you
will see Handset not available
on your display and you will be
returned to your external caller.
Make an internal call between handsets
If you have more than one handset registered
to the base, you can make internal calls between
two handsets.
1. Press , then press to scroll through
and display the handset you want to call, then
press .
2. The receiving handset will ring and your handset
name will be presented on the screen. To answer
they need to press . If it is not answered after
30 seconds, you will see Handset unavailable on
your display.
3. Press to end the call.
Transfer a call
You can transfer an external call to another handset
registered to the base.
1. During a call, select Options, then press to
display Transfer call and press OK.
2. If you have one other handset it will ring, if you
have more than one other handset you can press
or to display the handset you want, then
select Call and it will ring. Your external call will be
put on hold.
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3. When the other handset answers you can announce
the call and then select Transfer or press to
transfer the call.
Hold a 3-way call
Using your handset, you can hold a 3-way call
with two external callers. Or, you can hold a 3-way
call between 2 internal handsets and 1 external
caller. Once the 3-way call is in progress other
handsets registered to the base can join the call by
pressing .
1. During a call, select Options. Multi call is
2. Either enter the number you want to call or press
and scroll to the number you want or the
internal handset you want and then press to
call. When the second call is answered, the first
external caller will be put on hold.
3. Select Join and all callers will be joined in a
3-way call.
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69Help
Phone doesn’t work
• Have you activated the batteries correctly? See page 5.
• Check that the mains power is correctly connected.
No dial tone or line cord error message displayed on screen
• Is the telephone cord plugged into the base and phone wall socket?
• Only use the telephone cord supplied with the phone.
Can’t make or receive calls
• The batteries may need recharging.
• Check that product call barring is not active – see page 63.
• Has there been a power cut? If so, place the handset back on the base for ten
seconds and try again. If it still doesn’t work, disconnect the batteries and mains
power for ten minutes, then reconnect and try again.
You have a dial tone, but the phone won’t dial out
• If you’re connected to a switchboard, check whether you need to dial an
access code, see page 57.
Handset doesn’t ring
• The ringer volume may be switched off, see page 53.
• Do Not Disturb may be switched on, see page 27.
• Block nuisance calls may be switched on, see page 27.
• Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 65.
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No display
• The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted.
• Recharge or replace the batteries.
Range icon flashes
• Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 65.
• Check that the mains power is correctly connected to the base.
• Check that the handset is within range of the base.
• If the batteries are low, place the handset on the base/charger to recharge.
You hear the busy tone when you press
• Make sure the handset is in range of the base.
• Another handset registered to your BT4500 base may be on the line and
Auto Join is switched off, please see page 55.
Answering machine doesn’t record any messages
• The memory may be full. Play and delete old messages, pages 45-46 and 48-49.
Answering machine messages have the wrong date and time
• Have you set the date and time? See page 59.
Can’t access your messages from another phone
• Have you changed the remote access PIN? See page 51.
Always keep a note of the new PIN in a safe place.
• Has Remote access been turned off? To turn remote access on, see page 51.
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No Caller Display number/name displayed
• Have you subscribed to a Caller Display service from your network provider?
See page 35.
• The caller may have withheld their number.
• Network may not have the callers number information.
• An exact name/number match was not found in your contacts. Check that you’ve
stored the full STD dialling code.
Can’t register a handset to a base
• You can register up to five handsets to your BT4500 base and you can register
your BT4500 handset to up to four bases. Check that you’ve not exceeded the
limits.
• Check that you’ve entered the correct system PIN number (default PIN 0000).
• Check that you’re at least one metre away from other electrical equipment to
avoid interference when registering.
Base unit does not ring, but the lights are on
• Have you connected the telephone line correctly?
• Do Not Disturb may be switched on, see page 27.
• Block nuisance calls may be switched on, see page 27.
• Is the base ringer set to off?
• You may have a faulty line or socket. Try using another socket or line.
If you are a BT customer then please call 0800 800 151 or your network provider
if you still have problems.
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Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby
• Sometimes other electrical equipment can interfere with your BT4500 if it’s
placed too close. We recommend that you place your BT4500 at least one metre
away from electrical appliances or metal obstructions to avoid any risk
of interference.
Customer Helpline
If you’re still having problems, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to
bt.com/producthelp
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 available to purchase from the Helpdesk on 0800 145 6789*.
Billing enquiries
Please see the phone number shown on your BT bill.
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73General information
Important
This equipment is not designed for making emergency
phone calls 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 might find that the handset batteries
run out of charge more quickly. This is a standard sign
of wear and the batteries will need replacing.
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Lift the battery out and remove the batteries.
Replace with two new AAA Ni-MH 550mAh
rechargeable batteries.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Caution
Don’t immerse batteries in water, throw them into a fire
or dispose of them with ordinary domestic refuse.
BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your
BT4500 by using any other types of batteries.
There is a risk of explosion if incorrect batteries are fitted.
Safety information
• Only use the power supply suitable for the BT4500.
Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate
your guarantee and may damage the phone. The item
code for the base mains power supply is 066270 . If
you’ve bought a multiple pack, the item code for the
charger mains power supply is 066270.
• Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied.
Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the
BT4500 Helpline on 0800 145 6789*.
• Don’t open the handset (except to replace the
handset batteries) or the base. This could expose you
to high voltages or other risks. Contact the Helpline
on 0800 145 6789* for all repairs.
• If the keypad is locked, it is still possible to make calls
to 999 and 112 emergency numbers by dialling the
number then pressing .
• Radio signal transmitted between the handset and
base may cause interference to hearing aids.
• It is recommended that advice from a qualified
expert be sought before using this product in
the vicinity of emergency/intensive care medical
equipment.
• 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.
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• Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious
risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic
chemicals.
Cleaning
• Clean the handset and base (or charger) with a
damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.
Never use household polish as this will damage the
product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a
static shock.
Environmental
• Do not expose to direct sunlight.
• The handset may become warm when the batteries
are being charged or during prolonged periods of
use. This is normal. However, we recommend that to
avoid damage you do not place the product on any
surface susceptible to heat 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 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.
How to recycle your equipment
The symbol shown here and on the product
means that the product is classed as electrical
or electronic equipment, so DO NOT put it in
your normal rubbish bin.
It’s all part of the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive to recycle products in
the best way – to be kinder to the planet, get rid of
dangerous things more safely and bury less rubbish
in the ground.
You should contact your retailer or supplier for advice
on how to dispose of this product in an environmentally
friendly way.
Warning
You won’t be able to call 999 from this phone if there’s
a power cut, so make sure you’ve got another way to
call for help in an emergency.
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Guarantee
Your BT4500 is guaranteed for 12 months from the
date of purchase.
Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee
will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s
discretion, the option to replace the BT4500 or any
component thereof, (other than batteries), which is
identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of
inferior workmanship or materials. Products over 28
days old from the date of purchase may be replaced
with a refurbished or repaired product.
Guarantee conditions
• The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur
within the 12 month guarantee period.
• Proof of purchase is provided.
• The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as
instructed.
• This guarantee doesn’t 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.
Within the 12 month guarantee period
Prior to returning your product, please read the Help
section beginning on page 69 or contact the BT4500
Helpline on 0800 145 6789*. Additional answers to
frequently asked questions are available from
bt.com/producthelp
In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, the helpdesk
will issue a Fault Reference Authorisation (FRA) number
and instructions for replacement or repair. Please note
you will need the FRA number before returning the
product. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Outside of the 12 month guarantee period
If your product needs repair after the guarantee
period has ended, the repair must meet the approval
requirements for connection to the telephone network.
We recommend that you contact BT’s recommended
repair agent Discount Communications on 0800 980
8999 or a local qualified repairer.
Returning your phone
If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they
will issue a Fault Reference Authorisation number and
ask you to return the product to your original place
of purchase. Where possible, pack the product in its
original packaging. Please remember to include all
parts, including the line cords, power supply units and
the original batteries.
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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 BT4500 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.
Any additional handsets and chargers that you register
have a REN of 0.
Connecting to a switchboard
Switchboard compatibility
This telephone may be connected to most types of
switchboard, however in the event of any difficulties,
consult your switchboard Service Provider.
Recall (R)
Recall is used when connected to certain switchboards/
PBXs and some BT Calling Features, or those services
available via your network provider. The BT4500
supports time break recall but not earth loop recall.
R&TTE
This product is intended for use within the UK for
connection to the public telephone network and
compatible switchboards.
This equipment complies with the essential
requirements for the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
(1999/5/EC).
Declaration of Conformance
Hereby, BT declares that this BT4500 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
If you would like a copy of the Declaration of
Conformance, please visit bt.com/producthelp
For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
For guarantee purposes, proof of purchase is required,
so please keep your receipt.
Enter your base system PIN here:
[ / / / ]
Enter your remote access PIN here:
[ / / / ]
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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. Nothing in this publication forms
any part of any contract.
© British Telecommunications plc 2013.
Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
Registered in England No. 1800000.
Printed in China.
Designed by The Art & Design Partnership.
Available in other formats including braille, large print or audio CD.
If you would like a copy, please call 0800 145 6789*.
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free.
Mobile and international call costs may vary.
BT4500 (04/13) Issue 1
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
Minimum:
H: 12mm
W: 26.523
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