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BT Synergy 2150 User Manual

BT Synergy 2150 User Manual

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Synergy 2150
Digital cordless telephone and answering machine featuring DECT
User Guide
This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone 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.

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  • Page 1 Synergy 2150 Digital cordless telephone and answering machine featuring DECT User Guide This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone 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...

  • Page 2: At A Glance'

    Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Synergy 2150.
  • Page 3 Please open this page for a further ‘at a glance’guide to your Synergy 2150.
  • Page 4 Please open this page for a further ‘at a glance’guide to your Synergy 2150.

  • Page 5: At A Glance

    Press to redial the last number called. Inserts a Pause when storing a number in the memory. Synergy 2150 Options Opens the set up menu. Confirms setting you want. Lets you make an internal call or transfer a call.
  • Page 6 Display symbols In use light* Comes on when the line is in use. Flashes when a message has been left or a call has Synergy 2150 been logged. *Will also flash in registration mode. Charging Power light In Use Comes on while the...
  • Page 7 Call Screen Message Caller ID Synergy 2150 Phone book Options Notepad HS setting Base setting TAM settings Select base Show base Registration M E N U S T R U C T U R E Only when TAM is answering...

  • Page 8: Answering Machine Features

    M E N U S T R U C T U R E F O R T H E A N S W E R I N G M A C H I N E Tam setting Answering machine features Handsfree Skip backward Delete (messages)

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    In this guide At a glance Key features Introduction Unpacking your Synergy 2150 For your records Safety instructions Setting up Using your Synergy 2150 Making and receiving calls Using the notepad Using the phonebook Using your Synergy 2150 answering machine...

  • Page 10: Key Features

    With the maximum of five handsets registered to the base station, your Synergy 2150 lets you use all of them together. One handset can be making an external call while the other four handsets are being used to make separate internal calls.
  • Page 11 Remote access You can call your Synergy 2150 from another TouchTone telephone to switch it on or play back your messages. Last 5 number redial Display and redial any of the last five numbers called from your handset. Keypad guard This prevents accidental dialling while carrying the handset around.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Your Synergy 2150 has been designed for ease of use and made to the high standards set by BT. Please read the instructions carefully before use and retain this user guide for future reference. DECT By purchasing the Synergy 2150 you...

  • Page 13: Unpacking Your Synergy 2150

    Unpacking your Synergy 2150 If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately. ● Synergy 2150 handset. ● Synergy 2150 base station. ● Handset Battery pack. ● Plug mounted, 13 amp mains adaptor. ● Telephone line cord ●...

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Do not try to use any other power supply except the one provided, otherwise you may permanently damage your Synergy 2150. It may also invalidate approval of this apparatus. To get a replacement Synergy 2150 base station power supply unit – Item Code 872073 –...

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    Setting up Follow these steps to set up your Synergy 2150 ready for use. Plan the location of your Synergy 2150 Your Synergy 2150 works by sending and receiving radio signals between the base station and the handset. The strength of the signal can depend on where you site the base station.
  • Page 16 Charge the handset battery for at least 16 hours Before you use your Synergy 2150 for the first time, it is important to have the handset battery fully charged. We recommend that you leave the Synergy 2150 on charge for at least 16 hours.
  • Page 17 Connect the telephone line cord If you do not have modern phone sockets, call Freefone 0800 800 150 and ask for a BT engineer to come and fit the correct type. This is a chargeable service. Your Synergy is now ready for use.

  • Page 18: Using Your Synergy 2150

    Using your Synergy 2150 telephone To switch your handset ON and OFF Press buttons in the order shown Press and hold the button until the display goes blank. The handset is now off. Press the POWER again. You hear two beeps.

  • Page 19: Caller Display

    2.) Press the OPTIONS Options to confirm. Caller display The Synergy 2150 can let you know who’s calling before you answer the telephone. With BT’s Caller Display service, your Synergy base station receives caller information which is transmitted over the BT network, for more information, see page 31.
  • Page 20 To switch off : Press and hold for 1 second. The loudspeaker symbol will disappear from the display. Press to end the call. To adjust the earpiece volume During a call you can adjust the volume of the handset receiver. Press the arrow buttons.
  • Page 21 Dialling mode Your Synergy 2150 is preset to TONE dialling which most modern exchanges use. On some older exchanges or PBX’s it may be necessary to change the dialling mode to PULSE. Options Until the display flashes BASE SETTING. Options Enter the 4-digit base station PIN.

  • Page 22: Using The Notepad

    To exit the options menu at any time, press the button display returns to standby. Using the notepad You can store a telephone number in your Synergy 2150 notepad memory during a conversation. To store a notepad number Options Options (recall)

  • Page 23: Using The Phonebook

    To store a notepad number in the phonebook You must include a name to go with the number. Options Until the display flashes Notepad Options Until the display flashes Save Options Display shows Name: Use the keypad to enter the name you want.
  • Page 24 To store a name and number in the phonebook Press the OPTIONS Options Until the display shows Phone book Options Until the display shows New entry Display shows Options Use the keypad to enter the name you want. For example, to enter the name ANNE: Press once to enter 2ABC...
  • Page 25 To dial a number stored in the phonebook The first entry is displayed. Press to scroll through the entries until the one you want is displayed. To dial the number. To delete an entry from the phonebook Press the OPTIONS Options Until the display flashes Phone book.

  • Page 26: Using Your Synergy

    (see page 24). As well as recording incoming messages your Synergy 2150 can record memos for other users (see page 28) and allows you to skip through or delete your messages.

  • Page 27: Please Note

    It is important to set the Day and Time in preparation for using your answering machine. Please note If your Synergy 2150 is disconnected from the power, for example during a power cut, when power is restored the display will show Searching...
  • Page 28 Press the OPTIONS Options to confirm. Setting the answer mode Your Synergy 2150 has 2 answer modes. Ans/record Your Synergy 2150 has a pre-set announcement that allows your caller to leave a message, however, you can record your own announcement if you wish, see page 24.
  • Page 29 To record your own announcement You can record an announcement of up to 3 minutes long to invite your caller to leave a message. A typical announcement for Ans/Record for example may be: “Hello, I cannot take your call at the moment, so please leave a message after the tone”.
  • Page 30 Options Press to confirm. Time saver When the number of rings is set to 4, the Synergy 2150 will answer after 2 rings if new messages are left, and after 4 rings if there are no new messages. This is for...

  • Page 31: Message Playback

    28. Message playback button. The following table provides a guide to the possible message indications you may see on your Synergy 2150 in button certain situations. For example, if you have new messages and the answering machine...
  • Page 32 To play your messages Press the OPTIONS Options Until display flashes Message. Press the OPTIONS Options to confirm. Waiting will be displayed for one second and then: New: TOT:05 LSP:1 New is the number of new messages received. TOT is the total number of old and new messages.
  • Page 33 To delete old messages If you want to delete all of your messages: Press the Options OPTIONS Display will flash Message. Options Press the OPTIONS to confirm. Waiting will be displayed for 1 second. Options Press the OPTIONS Display will flash Play. Until display flashes Delete old.

  • Page 34: Remote Access

    Remote access You can switch on and operate your answering machine from any other TouchTone telephone to play your messages and memos. To keep your messages private, you will need to enter your 4-digit security PIN code before you can access your messages.

  • Page 35: Remote Access Quick Guide

    Pause... Skip to the next message. Delete the current message. Record a memo or announcement. Stop. Turn the Synergy 2150 off. To select Ans./record. To select Answer only. To select Memo. To select Ans./record. To select Answer only.

  • Page 36: Bt Select Services

    BT Select Services If you are connected to a digital exchange, you can subscribe to a range of BT Select Services. If you wish to subscribe to any of these services contact us on Freefone 0800 800 152 business, 150 residential, 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Page 37 Please note If someone has called several times only the last day and time will be recorded. The number of times the caller has tried to contact you will be shown on the right side of the screen. 01 Call 04 04/02 0944 To view stored numbers Press the...

  • Page 38: Call Waiting

    To delete old numbers Options Until display flashes Caller ID. To confirm. Options Display will flash Waiting for 1 second and then View will flash. Until display flashes Delete old. To confirm. Options Display shows Delete old? Options To delete. To cancel and return to the menu without deleting the numbers.

  • Page 39: Other Services

    • Reminder Calls • Three-way Calling • Call Return 1471 For more information about these Select Services, call BT on Freefone 0800 800 150 for residential or 152 for business. If you are not on the BT network, please ask your telecommunications supplier for information on their services.

  • Page 40: Optional Settings

    Optional Settings To adjust the handset ringer volume The volume levels range from where = maximum. The pre-set level is You can also set the handset to ring at different volumes for external calls and internal calls (i.e. calls from other handsets registered to the base station).
  • Page 41 To hear and switch between the different melodies Press the OPTIONS Options to confirm the setting displayed. To switch the keytones off and on When you press a button on the handset, you hear a beep. You can switch these beeps off.

  • Page 42: Base Station Settings

    Base station settings To adjust the base ringer melody You can use your handset to change the melody. Options Until the display flashes Base setting Options Enter the 4-digit base station PIN. Original setting 0000. Options Until the display flashes Base ringer Options Until the display flashes...
  • Page 43 To set the handset priority If you are using more than one handset on your base station, you can select one handset to ring before all the others. You can then set the number of rings it will make before the other handsets start ringing.
  • Page 44 To set call barring You can bar calls with up to five different prefixes, making it impossible to dial out if a telephone number is preceded by one of these prefixes. This could be an international dialling code or a premium rate service. You can also specify individual handsets on which you want to set call barring.
  • Page 45 To change the base station name If you choose to display the base station name on your handset (see above), you can give each base a different name. For example, ‘Office’ or ‘Home’. Options Until the display shows Show base Options Until the display shows Set new name...

  • Page 46: Using Additional Handsets

    Using additional handsets Registering an additional Synergy handset with the base station or de-registering a handset. As well as your original handset, you can register up to a further 4 additional handsets to your Synergy 2150 base station. The system allows internal calls between two handsets while a third is making an external call.
  • Page 47 The handset is automatically registered with the next available handset number. This number is shown on the display as HS 2 Please note If the registration process fails, the handset display shows Not SUB and you should begin the process again. To de-register a handset Press buttons in the order shown You can use your handset to...
  • Page 48 To hold a three-way conversation You can talk to one external call and another internal caller at the same time on your Synergy handset. During a call with an external caller: Your caller is put on hold and you hear a tone. Enter the handset number to KEYPAD which you want to transfer...

  • Page 49: Operating With Additional Base Stations

    Operating with additional base stations You can use up to five handsets on each Synergy 2150 base station, and up to four base stations with your handset to build up a comprehensive cordless telephone system. The handset supplied with each base station is already registered as HS1.

  • Page 50: Connecting To A Switchboard

    Connecting to a switchboard When connecting your Synergy 2150 to a switchboard/PBX, you may need to change the dialling mode from TONE to PULSE. To change the dialling mode The dialling mode is set to TONE when the product is supplied.
  • Page 51 PSTN pre-fix code eg: 9,11 etc. to enable you to get an outside line. However, your Synergy 2150 can enter a pause automatically for you. Please note Each time you dial out on a PSTN number you must still dial the pre-fix code i.e.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Maintenance General Simply clean your Synergy 2150 with a damp cloth (not wet) or an antistatic wipe. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock. Service Within guarantee If you experience a problem with your Synergy 2150 you should contact the...

  • Page 53: Help

    European community. Please note If your Synergy 2150 is connected to a switchboard/PBX, you may have to dial an access number before contact the emergency services. Some switchboards cannot dial out during a power failure.
  • Page 54 Sometimes, your Synergy 2150 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is placed too close. It is recommended that you place your Synergy 2150 and other Synergy handsets at least one metre away from such appliances to avoid any risk of interference.

  • Page 55: Technical Information

    Technical information Environment Your Synergy 2150 should be kept free of dust, moisture, high temperature, vibration and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Do not stand it on carpets or other surfaces which generate fibres or place it in locations which prevent the free flow of air over its surfaces.

  • Page 56: Technical Specification

    Technical specification Standard Number of channels Radio frequency range Duplex method Channel spacing Bit rate Modulation Voice coding Transmitted power Range Power supply Power consumption base station Operating time, mobile unit (with fully charged battery) Permitted ambient conditions for operation (maximum) Permitted storage temperature Signalling method Signal key function...

  • Page 57: Index

    Index nswering machine answer mode base speaker volume call monitoring call screening delete announcement delete old messages handset speaker on/off handset speaker volume memory full number of rings on/off play messages record memo record own annoucement remote access save caller’s number into phonebook security PIN select day/time prompts...
  • Page 58 old numbers Dialling mode change pulse tone Display symbols nd a call o back option Guarantee andset additional call another handset de-register display which base station earpiece volume keytones melody menu monitor on/off register ringer volume ringer priorities three-way call transfer external call transfer Handsfree...
  • Page 59 Receive a call Record memo own announcement Redial Remote access Remote access PIN REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) 50 Returning your Synergy 2150 afety instructions Secrecy Security PIN for remote access Select services caller display VIP feature call waiting Service...
  • Page 60 Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Designed by: The Art & Design Partnership Limited. Printed in China. Synergy 2150. Issue 1 (5/00) 7 Printed on paper which meets international environmental standards. CE compliant to 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) &...

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