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  • Page 1 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 User Guide BT DIVERSE 6150...
  • Page 2 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Welcome… to your BT Diverse 6150 digital cordless telephone answering machine Directory lets you store up to 50 names and numbers for ■ easy dialling. Send and receive SMS text messages.
  • Page 3 Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide. Hearing aid? ■ Please note that the BT Diverse 6150 works by sending radio signals between the base and handset. These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Keypad lock .....22 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Internal calls ....22 Directory Entering names .
  • Page 5 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Special characters ....37 Writing tips .....37 SMS template messages .
  • Page 6 Replacing handset batteries ..75 Helpline ..... . .80 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 General information Safety .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Getting started Location You need to place your BT Diverse 6150 base station close enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid interference.

  • Page 8: Battery Low Warning

    Batteries and handset may become warm during charging. This is normal. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.

  • Page 9: Owners Only

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Display service, the day and time is automatically set when you receive your first incoming call. However, you can also set the day and time manually, see page 61.
  • Page 10 Getting started BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. 3. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Phone

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Navigation Up/Down/Volume/Redial/Calls list Lets you scroll through menu options. During a call, adjusts the earpiece and handsfree volume, page 18. Up also displays the Redial list page 20.

  • Page 12: Display Icons

    Press to stop again to play the playback or cancel previous message, the current page 57. function, page 57. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Handset 01/01 12:03pm Menu Skip > Press once to play the next message, page 57.

  • Page 13: Navigating The Menus

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Navigating the menus… Your BT Diverse 6150 has a menu system which is easy to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look at the menu map on page 15.
  • Page 14 Getting to know your phone BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Go back one level You can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK. Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the phone book, press BACK.

  • Page 15: Menu Map

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Menu map SMS Text Answer Machine Handset Settings Messaging Play Messages Ringer Melody Write Message Delete All Ringer Volume Inbox Messages Name Handset Drafts Answer On/Off Call Groups Outbox Answer Settings...

  • Page 16: Using The Phone

    Using the phone You can disable the backlight if you wish, see page 63. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page 24), the Calls list (page 32) or the redial list (page 20)

  • Page 17: Switch Handset On/Off

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch handset off. 2. Press and release to switch it on. Make an external call Press , listen for the dial tone then dial the number.

  • Page 18: Handsfree

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Press to answer the call, or if the handset is on the base or charger, simply lift it up to speak.

  • Page 19: Secrecy

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 During a call: Use the navigation button to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown. When you end the call the setting will remain at the last selected level.
  • Page 20 If the number is already in the directory the SAVE option will not be shown. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Redial a number from the list Press to open the Redial list, the last number called is highlighted.

  • Page 21: Paging

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Deleting a redial entry Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you want. Press OPTION. DELETE ENTRY Press OK. Delete entire redial list Press to open the redial list. Press OPTION.

  • Page 22: Keypad Lock

    TALK to take the new call. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that numbers are not dialled accidentally whilst carrying the handset around.

  • Page 23: Directory

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Directory You can store up to 50 names and numbers in the directory of each handset. Each entry contains a name and phone number. Names can be up to 15 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits.

  • Page 24: Add A New Directory Entry

    Directory BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 When entering names you can select upper case, lower case or numerics by pressing will appear in the display to indicate the current selection. Add a new directory entry When the phone is in standby: 1.

  • Page 25: View An Entry

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Or you can search alphabetically by pressing the relevant button, e.g. to find press entries under , then press View an entry You can display a name and number together.

  • Page 26: Delete Entries

    Directory BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Delete entries You can delete individual entries or the entire directory. 1. Press DIR. Scroll want, then press OPTION. Scroll ENTRY DELETE ALL 2. Display asks you to confirm. Press SAVE to cancel.

  • Page 27: Copy To Another Handset

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Copy an entry to another handset You can copy individual entries or the whole directory from one handset to another providing both handsets are registered to your base. 1. Press and then scroll entry you wish to copy.
  • Page 28 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Directory 3. Press OK. Display shows COPYING TO HANDSET X The receiving handset shows RECEIVE DIRECTORY? If you press the directory is copied. If you press then the copying is aborted. When copying is finished, the display returns to standby.

  • Page 29: Set Groups

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Set groups You can create ringing groups by selecting entries from your directory. For example, you can create a group for family members and assign a ringer melody to that group.

  • Page 30: Name And Set Melody For A Group

    Directory BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Name and set melody for a group You can rename a group and change the melody. 1. Press MENU, then DOWN Press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN CALL GROUPS Press DOWN press OK.

  • Page 31: Caller Display

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Caller Display Caller information not available With some incoming calls, the telephone number of the caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed. In this case your BT Diverse 6150 provides you with...

  • Page 32: View / Dial A Number From The Calls List

    The icon will disappear when you have viewed the missed calls in the Calls list. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Each call is numbered: = the oldest call in the Calls list. So in a full Calls list, 30 would be the most recent call.

  • Page 33: Save A Number To The Directory

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Save a Calls list number to the directory 1. Press . If necessary, scroll entry you want. 2. Press OPTION. Display highlights Press OK. 3. Use the keypad to enter a name. Press SAVE.

  • Page 34: Sms Texting

    SMS service. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Diverse 6150. The SMS Service is provided by BT. Your BT Diverse 6150 can send and receive messages to any mobile phone from participating mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in the UK.

  • Page 35: Send An Sms Text Message

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Send an SMS text message 1. Press MENU, then OK twice. 2. Use the keypad to write your message then press OPTION. 3. You can now scroll UP or DOWN to chose between: SEND TO –...

  • Page 36: Entering Text

    Saved messages are stored in the Drafts folder If you want to save a message to complete and/or send later you can store it in the drafts folder. Your BT Diverse 6150’s drafts folder can store up to 5 messages.

  • Page 37: Special Characters

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Special characters When writing texts the add punctuation. " 0 + & _ $ £ € space ✱ space Writing tips If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit to the left of the cursor.

  • Page 38: Sms Template Messages

    SMS texting BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 SMS template messages Use a template to add pre-set statements to make your texts easier to write. The templates are: Please call I’ll be back at Happy Birthday There is one spare template shown as write your own message.

  • Page 39: Delete Sms Templates

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Delete SMS templates 1. Press MENU, then OK and scroll DOWN to and press OK. The available templates are displayed. Scroll to the template you want and press OK. DELETE TEMPLATE 2.

  • Page 40: Read, Edit And Send Messages From Your Outbox

    SMS texting BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Press OK, scroll to the message you want and press OK. The template message is added to your text. When ready, press OPTION. These three choices are displayed again.

  • Page 41: Incoming Call

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 SAVE – you can save a text in the Draft Messages box for sending later. Press OK to save. USE TEMPLATE – these are pre-stored messages. Press OK, scroll to the message you want and press OK.

  • Page 42: Reading Sms Texts

    The first sent message registers you with the text service. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Reading SMS texts When you receive a new text message, the display shows NEW SMS MESSAGE .

  • Page 43: Delete An Sms Text Message

    Received messages are stored in the Inbox Your BT Diverse 6150’s inbox can store up to 40 text messages. The oldest message is listed as 01. 40 would be the most recent message. The inbox is in the base not the handset.

  • Page 44: Switch Sms Text Alert On/Off

    Example, if the new number is 0123456789, then you should enter 1470P0123456789. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Switch SMS text alert on/off 1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll DOWN to press OK.

  • Page 45: Adding Or Changing A Receive Service Number

    You can store up to 3 numbers of SMS Service Centres that you receive messages from. You need to have these numbers stored in your BT Diverse 6150 so that it can recognise that an incoming call is a text message (otherwise it will ring and the message will not be received).

  • Page 46: Selecting A Send Service Number

    SMS texting BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 4. You can now enter a new number or edit an existing number. Press SAVE. In some cases the numbers for the provider’s SMS transmission and reception centre will be the same.

  • Page 47: Answering Machine

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Answering machine You can operate your BT Diverse 6150 answering machine from: the base the handset Remotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone. The factory setting for the answering machine is ON.

  • Page 48: Operating From A Handset

    Answering machine BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 2. Use the keypad to enter the date, e.g. 3rd June. Press Save. 3. Enter the time e.g. Save. 4. Press DOWN, display shows 5. Scroll DOWN then press Save.

  • Page 49: Outgoing Messages

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Your BT Diverse 6150 comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from.

  • Page 50: Play Outgoing Message

    Answering machine BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll MACHINE and press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN ANSWER SETTINGS OUTGOING MESSAGE DOWN RECORD OUTGOING MESSAGE 3. Press DOWN ANSWER ONLY . Press OK. Display shows 4.

  • Page 51: Select Answer Mode

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Select answer mode Set your answering machine to Answer & Record or Answer Only. 1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll MACHINE and press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN ANSWER SETTINGS...

  • Page 52: Answer Delay

    Answering machine BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 3. Press DOWN ANSWER ONLY . Press OK. Display shows 4. Whilst the display shows The pre-recorded message is reinstated and played. Answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your BT Diverse 6150 will ring before the answering machine picks up your call.

  • Page 53: Audible Message Alert

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 3. Press DOWN to highlight the option you want. The current setting is ticked. 4. Press SAVE to confirm or BACK previous level. Audible message alert When this feature is switched On, your BT Diverse 6150 will beep every 10 seconds to indicate new messages.

  • Page 54: Delete All Messages

    1. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 2. Display shows PLAY MESSAGES are played. Screen shows details of the message being played.

  • Page 55: Call Screening

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Answering machine 3. Press to record another memo or BACK to return to standby. Call screening You can listen while your answering machine takes a call via the handset or the base speaker. This lets you identify the caller and decide whether to take the call.

  • Page 56: Operating From The Base

    Answering machine BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Using the answering machine at the base Switch on/off Press . The machine announces On or Off. Adjust loudspeaker volume Volume for message playback ranges from 01-05 and call screening ranges from 00-05.

  • Page 57: Remote Access

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 The messages are played, starting with the first message received. New messages are always played first. During playback, press: to delete the current message. twice to delete all messages. once to repeat the current message, twice to play the previous message.

  • Page 58: Switch Answering Machine On Remotely

    If you enter your security code incorrectly, after the second attempt, your BT Diverse 6150 will announce: “Thank you for calling” and will hang up. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 2. Scroll DOWN ANSWER SETTINGS DOWN REMOTE ACCESS PIN 3.

  • Page 59: Operating From Another Phone

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Operate your answering machine from another phone 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press . You will hear “Please enter your security code”. 2. Enter your 4-digit code. If you have new messages, your machine announces “You have (n) new messages”, and...

  • Page 60: Base Display

    Answering machine BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Base display Display Meaning (BLANK) Power off. Power on, answering machine off. — — 00-XX Answer machine ON, number of messages stored. 01-XX (flashing) Answer machine ON, number of messages stored and at least one new message.

  • Page 61: Additional Handset Settings

    If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service, the date and time are set automatically on all handsets when your BT Diverse 6150 receives its first call. If new handsets are then registered to the base, they will also receive the current date and time.

  • Page 62: Ringer Melody

    SAVE the handset will return to its original name, e.g. Handset 1. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Ringer melody You can set your handset to different ringer melodies for External and Internal calls. Choose from 10 ringer melodies.

  • Page 63: Adjust Contrast

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN Press OK. Scroll DOWN NAME HANDSET 2. Press OK. Use CLEAR and the keypad to enter the name you want, then press SAVE. Adjust contrast 1.

  • Page 64: Auto Answer

    If the key beeps are set to ON, the handset will emit a beep whenever a button is pressed. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Auto Answer When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the handset off the base station.

  • Page 65: Alarm

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Alarm You can set a BT Diverse 6150 handset to give an alarm ring. Switch alarm on or off 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN and press OK. ALARM 2. Scroll DOWN and press OK.

  • Page 66: Handset Default Settings

    Additional handset settings The default melody for the alarm is Beeps. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Setting melody for the alarm 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN and press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN ALARM ALARM ON/OFF 3.

  • Page 67: Base Settings Ringer Melody

    Press SAVE. Handset priority Your BT Diverse 6150 is preset so that when you receive an incoming call, all handsets will ring. You can change this so that one handset will ring 2, 4, 6, or 8 times before the others.

  • Page 68: Dial Mode

    Dial mode Your BT Diverse 6150 is pre-set to Tone dialling. You can switch to Pulse dialling which may be necessary if you are using your BT Diverse 6150 with an older style switchboard. 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN and press OK.

  • Page 69: Recall Mode

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Recall mode Recall is used with some switchboard features and some BT Calling Features. It is pre-set to Timed Break which is correct for direct exchange lines and most switchboards. For some switchboards you may need to select Earth (consult your switchboard supplier).

  • Page 70: Base Setting Defaults

    Base settings BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 To change the PIN 1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN and press OK. Scroll press OK. 2. Enter the current PIN and press OK. 3. Display shows ENTER NEW PIN Enter your new 4-digit PIN and press SAVE.

  • Page 71: Additional Handsets And Bases

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Additional handsets and bases Registering new handsets You can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Diverse 6150 base. If you have purchased a Twin, Trio or Quad the handsets in these packs are already pre-registered to the main base.

  • Page 72: De-Registering A Handset

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 De-registering a handset You can de-register any handset from a base using any handset registered to an in range base.

  • Page 73: 3-Way Calls

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 DOWN buttons to select the handset you 2. Use the want to transfer the call to, then press OK. Alternatively, just press the number of the handset you want, e.g. to call handset 2 press .

  • Page 74: Using Additional Bases

    Additional handsets and bases BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Using additional bases Selecting another base. You can use your handsets with up to 4 different bases. When you have registered a handset to more than one base, you can switch between bases.

  • Page 75: Help

    Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Only fit rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) AAA. Using the wrong type of batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the phone. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Diverse 6150 by using any other type of battery. –...
  • Page 76 Press and hold to switch it off and on. To adjust the ringer volume on the handset, see page 62. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 button to switch the handset on. icon on the display).

  • Page 77: Possible Problems With Sms

    Sometimes your BT Diverse 6150 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is ■ placed too close. It is recommended that you place your BT Diverse 6150 handset at least one metre away ■ from such appliances to avoid any risk of interference.
  • Page 78 ■ Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines: BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault ■ Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
  • Page 79 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 BT Business customers – call 154, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault ■ Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.

  • Page 80: Helpline

    You will receive a reply text back to your phone giving the status report for that message. Customer Helpline If you experience any difficulties please call the BT Diverse Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604...

  • Page 81: General Information

    Safety General Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Diverse 6150 base or chargers. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries are available from the Diverse Helpline 0870 240 3962.

  • Page 82: Cleaning

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.

  • Page 83: How Many Telephones Can You Have

    Your BT Diverse 6150 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephone may not ring.

  • Page 84: Connecting To A Switchboard

    When storing a number, at the point you want to insert a pause, press and hold 0 until P is displayed. You can enter as many pauses as required. BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Pause inserted in...

  • Page 85: Guarantee

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 General information Guarantee Your Diverse 6150 handset is guaranteed for a period of 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 Diverse 6150, or any component...

  • Page 86: For Your Records

    08702 405029. Enter your BT Diverse 6150 Remote access code here: (see page 57 for more information) BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase:...

  • Page 87: Additional Replacement Items

    BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 General information Additional/Replacement Items For a full range of items, including additional handsets for either the BT Diverse 6000 range or BT Freestyle 2000, 4000 and 7000, please call 0870 240 3962. R&TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards.
  • Page 88 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide The telecommunications 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...

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