BT BT6610 Quick Setup And User Manual

BT BT6610 Quick Setup And User Manual

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  • Page 1 Block Nuisance Nuisance Nuisance Nuisance Nuisance Nuisance Nuisance Calls Calls Calls Calls Calls Calls Calls Designed to block nuisance calls Quick Set-up and User Guide Quick Set-up and User Guide BT6610 Nuisance Call Blocker Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine...
  • Page 2 The default setting is four rings. If you want to change this, please see page 47-48. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 3 Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT6610 if you use any other type of batteries. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 4 • The base station should that the narrow part fits between the clips before be plugged into the mains turning cable back to secure. power socket all the time. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 5 Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your charge completely runs out the handset will switch off. Place phone might not work. the handset on the base or charger to charge. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 6 For details on how to get button to continue to the next prompt until replacement batteries, set-up is complete. call the helpline on 0800 145 6789*. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 7 3. Place the handset on the charger to charge for 24 hours. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 8 • For instructions on making a call, go to page 22. • For help personalising your phone’s settings, go to page 59. • For instructions on using the answer machine, go to page 44. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 9 To block calls by a specific number, press to highlight By number and press Select. You will enter the blocked numbers list, press Options and If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 10 Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and international call costs may vary. you than the retailer where you made your purchase. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Make a handsfree call .......25 Delete selected or all contacts...36 Answer a call handsfree ....25 View the contact memory status ..37 Switch to handsfree during a call ..25 If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 12: In This Guide

    Using the answer machine from Outgoing messages......45 the base ..........53 Record your own outgoing message..45 Switch the answer machine on or off .53 If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 13 Cancel Ringback ......68 Change the handset name ....60 Using Call Waiting ......68 Change the call settings (auto answer, Autoend call, Autojoin and first ring) .61 If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 14 Registering an additional handset ..76 De-register a handset ......77 Make an internal call between handsets ......78 Transfer a call ........78 Hold a 3-way call ......79 If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Phone

    38. Press and hold to turn the handset ringer on or off. Press to enter a space. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 16 R (Recall) R (Recall) for use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a switchboard/PBX. Left/Right In idle mode, press to move left or right between the new events highlighted on the display e.g.
  • Page 17: Handset Display/Display Icons

    On – Eco mode is on (for that handset). * For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your network provider. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 18: Finding Your Way Around Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Finding your way around your phone Your BT6610 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 idle screen: 1.
  • Page 19: Menu Map

    Clock/Alarm Time AM/PM (AM or PM) Melody (Melody 1-15) Time and date Time AM/PM (AM or PM) Date Time format (12 Hours or 24 Hours) If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 20 Delete call button pressing Memory status Send text then Options. Block number Delete all * If a message has been left on the answer machine. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 21: Base

    Blue light on when the handset is in the the previous message. base charging. Flashes when the line is in use or registration is taking place. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 22: Using The Phone

    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. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 23: Receive A Call

    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. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 24: Mute

    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. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 25: Handsfree

    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. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 26: Voicemail (1571)

    Keypad unlocked is briefly as normal. When the call is ended, the comes on again. displayed before returning to idle. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 27: Turn The Handset Ringer On Or Off

    Paging calls can’t be answered by a handset. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 28: Call Control Settings

    On, Off or Timed. If you will display DO NOT DISTURB select Timed you need to select the on and off times instead of the handset name. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 29: Block Nuisance Calls

    To block calls by type, when By call type is highlighted, press Select. Select Blocked or Allowed for each of the call types by highlighting each one using ,: International, If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 30: The Block Button

    The default for all Parental control settings is Allowed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 31 No to go back to the caller. 3. In idle mode Press as a shortcut to the Call Control menu (see page 28). If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 32: Set Parental Controls

    . Select additional contacts if required by VIP list menu. You can then select to add further Options repeating above. VIPs, remove VIPs or assign a VIP ringtone. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 33: Change The Access Pin

    4. Enter the new 4 digit access PIN and select OK, then enter it again when prompted and select OK. Access PIN saved will be displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 34: Contacts

    Select Save when you’ve When storing a number, press in the place where you finished. The display will show Contact saved. want the recall. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 35: Character Map

    If the entry has more than one number You can then scroll through the filtered list. saved under it you will need to highlight the number you want and then press again. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 36: Edit A Contact Entry

    32. 2. Press until Delete contact is highlighted and You cannot delete the press Select. special contact entries that are pre-programmed in the contacts list. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 37: View The Contact Memory Status

    2. Press until Memory status is highlighted and press Select. 3. The display will show the percentage of the contact memory used, e.g. 35% Full. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 38: Speed Dial

    . The number will Speed dial button or select be dialled automatically. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 39: Edit A Speed Dial Entry

    Options. 3. Scroll to highlight Delete and press Select. 4. Delete speed dial x? is displayed, select Yes. Speed dial x deleted will be displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 40: Caller Display And The Calls List

    Payphone Calls are listed in chronological order with the most payphone recently received/made call at the top of the list. = a ringback call Ringback If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 41: Missed Call Notification

    Options, Play message is the complete calls list. highlighted, press Select. The message will be played. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 42: Save A Calls List Entry To Your Contacts

    2. Highlight Save number and press Select. it will be saved on all handsets. 3. You now have two options: If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 43: Delete An Entry In Or The Entire Calls List

    Yes. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 44: Answer Machine

    Ans. & Rec or Answer only and then select Save. Answer mode saved will be displayed and the current answer mode will be announced. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 45: Outgoing Messages

    If your answer machine is full OK if you’re happy with it or you can delete it by you will not be able to record selecting Delete. your outgoing message. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 46: Play The Current Outgoing Message

    3. Press to highlight the outgoing message mode you want: Ans. & record or Answer only and press Select. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 47: Record A Memo

    You can choose from 2–10 rings or Time saver. The default setting is 4 rings. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 48: Set The Answer Delay

    Ans. & record and press Select. 4. Press to display Max. msg length and then press to select the length you want and select Save. Saved will be displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 49: Set The Message Alert On Or Off

    4. Press to display On or Off and select Save. the need to press any keys. Saved will be displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 50: Using Call Screening

    If you have more than one message stored and want to listen to them all, select Options. Play all will be highlighted, press Select. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 51 Unless you delete a message, it’s automatically saved. displayed. The answer phone icon on the idle screen will be renumbered to take into account any deleted messages. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 52: Delete A Message Or Delete All Old (Played) Messages

    To save this as a new contact, highlight New contact and press Select. Highlight the type of number, then press Select. Enter the contact name and select Save. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 53: Send A Text To A Number In The Answer Phone Message List

    On, the text ‘On’ will Switch the answer machine on or off light up on the button. Press to toggle between On and Off. The setting is announced. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 54: Message Playback Using The Base

    To delete old (played) messages, see page 52 and 55. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 55: Delete All Old (Played) Messages

    5. Enter a 4 digit PIN of your choice and select OK. 6. Enter the 4 digit PIN again to confirm and select OK. The display will show Access PIN saved. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 56: Change The Remote Access Pin

    On until you have set a remote access PIN. 3. Press to highlight Remote access and The default setting is Off. press Select. 4. On/Off is displayed, press Select. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 57: If You Forget To Switch On Your Answer Machine

    58 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. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 58: Operating Your Answer Machine Remotely

    To play your outgoing message To record a new outgoing message To set to Answer Only, or Answer & Record To hear the main menu options If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 59: Set The Handset Ringtone For External Or Internal Calls And The Ringer Volume

    On receive a text message. or Off for the Text message alert and select Save. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 60: Turn The Handset Tones On Or Off

    . To revert back to the Kitchen the characters, then enter the new name and default handset name (Handset x), delete all the characters and select Save. select Save If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 61: Change The Call Settings (Auto Answer, Autoend Call, Autojoin And First Ring)

    Save to save your choices. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 62: Set A Pbx Access Code

    4 digit PIN, then press OK. (Or, if If you make a mistake, select the current PIN is not 0000, you will be prompted Clear to delete a digit. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 63: Turn Eco Mode On Or Off

    Save. Reset the handset or base settings 1. Select Menu, scroll to display Settings and press Select. 2. Press to highlight Reset and press Select. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 64: Clear The Handset Or Base User Data

    5. Delete data on all handsets and base? is displayed, select Yes. 6. Deleting all user data… is displayed. Once finished, All user data deleted is displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 65: Clock/Alarm

    12 hour. and press Select. 2. Press to highlight Time format and press Select. 3. Press to display 12 hours or 24 hours and press Save. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 66: Set An Alarm

    To activate a ten minute snooze, select Snooze or any not resume. other button (except or Stop). You can set snooze as many times as you want until you select Stop. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 67: Bt Calling Features

    Set up. If you chose Cancel or Check status, the are not answered. service will be called, follow the spoken instructions or listen for confirmation/status. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 68: Cancel Ringback

    Follow the spoken instructions earpiece. If you’ve subscribed or listen for confirmation/status. to Caller Display, the display will show the caller’s details as well. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 69: Text Messaging

    You can register following these instructions: 1. Select Menu, scroll to display Text messages and press Select. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 70: Send A Text Message

    To insert a symbol in your message, press the by scrolling to highlight button then use the navigation buttons to highlight Insert Symbol and pressing the symbol you want then select Use. Select. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 71: Receiving Text Messages

    The total number of messages received will be displayed on the screen e.g. for two messages the icon is displayed with the number of text messages received underneath it. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 72: Reading Messages

    Options. Send to will be highlighted, press Select. Enter the telephone number (or press , select a number from your contacts and press Select) then select Send. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 73: Accessing The Inbox, Drafts Folder Or Sent Folder

    Accessing the Inbox, Drafts folder or Sent folder are marked with the • icon. Once 1. Select Menu, scroll to display Text messages read, the icon will be removed. and press Select. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 74: Edit A Template

    2. Press until Settings is highlighted, press Select. 3. Message alert is highlighted, press Select. 4. Press to highlight On or Off and select Save. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 75: Service Centre Numbers

    Select. Highlight either Send centre or Receive centre and select Edit. 4. Select Clear to delete the digits, then enter the new number and select Save. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 76: Using Additional Handsets

    The handset will then synchronise before you can register the data with any other registered handsets, e.g. contacts, new one. speed dials, handset names and text messages. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 77: De-Register A Handset

    6. The display will show De-registering handset and make and receive calls on the once successful the display will confirm the handset additional handset. has been de-registered. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 78: Make An Internal Call Between Handsets

    Call and it will ring. Your external call will be put on hold. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 79: Hold A 3-Way 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. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 80: Help

    • Do Not Disturb may be switched on, see page 28. • Block nuisance calls may be switched on, see page 29. • Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 76. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 81 You hear the busy tone when you press • Make sure the handset is in range of the base. • Another handset registered to your BT6610 base may be on the line and Auto Join is switched off, please see page 61.
  • Page 82 STD dialling code. Can’t register a handset to a base • You can register up to six handsets to your BT6610 base and your BT6610 handset can only be registered to one base. Check that you’ve not exceeded the limits.
  • Page 83 Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby • Sometimes other electrical equipment can interfere with your BT6610 if it’s placed too close. We recommend that you place your BT6610 at least one metre away from electrical appliances or metal obstructions to avoid any risk of interference.
  • Page 84 Cannot send text • Check service centre number is correct including 1470P prefix (this is for BT lines. If you have another network provider please check the prefix number with them), see page 75. In order to send and receive text messages you must not withhold your number.
  • Page 85 For example, for the Send number, go to Menu - Text messages - Settings - Service centres - Send centre - Edit - amend the last digit and then press Save…. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 86 Fault Management Service select option 2, enter your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser. • BT Business Customers – call 152, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault Management Service select option 2, enter your phone number on the handset and wait to speak to a customer adviser.
  • Page 87: General Information

    Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic your guarantee and may damage the phone. The item chemicals. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 88: Cleaning

    Radio Equipment and during an electrical storm. Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (1999/5/EC). For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity please refer to bt.com/producthelp If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 89: Guarantee

    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. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 90: Technical Information

    [ / / / ] Enter your remote access PIN here: [ / / / ] If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 91 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. BT6610 (12/15) Issue 1...

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