BT Synergy 4500 Quick Start Manual

Welcome
This Quick Start Guide provides all the information
you need to get your product up and running.
Please fully unfold this guide and follow the numbered
steps below. If you need more detailed instructions,
a full user guide is available to download in PDF format
from www.bt.com/help/userguides
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If you cannot find the answer to your problem in the full online
user guide, then please call the
email bt.helpdesk@suncorptech.com
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Mobile and other providers' costs may vary.
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Getting started

Place your BT Synergy 4500 within 2 metres of the mains power socket and telephone
socket so that the cables will reach.
The handset range is up to 300 metres outdoors and 50 metres indoors (in ideal conditions).
Try to position the phone at least 1 metre away from other electrical appliances to avoid
interference and help maximise the handset range. The
range; the handset will beep if you go out of range.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power adaptor with
the clear plug (item code 032763) and
telephone cable into the underside of the
the base. Only use the cables provided.
2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains power
socket and switch the power on. The green
Power/In use indicator will light up and
the answering machine is switched on. The
message counter will flash 0 then C alternately
to indicate that the clock needs setting.
3. Rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the handset. You need to activate them by
pulling the plastic tab away from the bottom of the handset.
4. Place the handset on the base to charge. The red charging light comes on. You must
charge the handset batteries for at least 24 hours before first use.
5. When the handset batteries are fully charged, the display will show a full battery icon .
Now you can plug the telephone line cord into the telephone wall socket.
Set up your additional handsets (2, 3 and 4-Pack owners only)
1. For each additional handset and charger: Plug the mains power adaptor with the red
connector (item code 032765) into the back of the charger and plug the other end into
the mains wall socket and switch the power on.
2. Activate the batteries in the handset as detailed in point 3 above. Then place the handset
on the charger to charge for at least 24 hours before first use.
Additional handsets supplied as part of a multipack are pre-registered to the base so once
charged, are ready for use. Each handset will display its own handset number: 1, 2, 3 and so on.
Set the date and time
The date and time is recorded with each answering machine message you receive, so before
you receive your first message you need to set the correct date and time.
Set the time
1. Press until
Date & Time Settings
2. Press until is displayed, then press OK. The first digit is highlighted.
Set Time
3. Enter the correct time in 24-hour format, eg. for 9:24pm enter 2124, then press OK.
You will hear a confirmation tone. Press
Set the date
1. Press until
Date & Time Settings
2. is displayed, press OK. The first digit is highlighted.
Set Date
3. Enter the current date (dd/mm/yy), eg. for 15th February 2007, enter
press OK. You will hear a confirmation tone. Press
Your BT Synergy 4500 is now ready for use.
Helpline on 0871 594 1200 or
*
icon indicates when you are in
Mains power
adaptor (with
clear plug)
is displayed, then press OK.
to exit and return to standby.
is displayed, then press OK.
07, then
15 02
to exit and return to standby.

Navigating the menus

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Your BT Synergy 4500 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options,
which you can see on the menu map below.
1. From the standby screen, press
through the menu options displayed.
2. Press OK to select a menu option or
Press and hold
Menu map
Answer Record Answer
Memo Settings
Off
Back Answer
On
Mode
OK
Outgoing
Message
Answer
Delay
Message
Alert
Remote
Access Code
Press to access the calls list to view received and missed calls.
Press to access answering machine messages from the handset.

Making and receiving calls

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Make/end a call
1. Press , listen for the dialling tone, then dial the number. To end the call, press
replace the handset on the base or charger.
Preparatory dialling
1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press
2. Press to dial.
Handsfree
1. Press to switch the call between the earpiece and the loudspeaker.
Secrecy
You can mute the handset microphone and talk without your caller hearing you.
1. During a call, press Sec.
hearing you. Press
Receiving calls
Telephone
line cord
1. To answer a call press
Redial
The last 20 numbers dialled are stored in the redial list. You can then select any of the
numbers to redial, delete or copy to the phonebook.
1. Press to open the redial list, the most recently dialled number is displayed.
Press or
2. Press to redial the number. Or press
or to delete the number from the list.
Del

Special features

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Your BT Synergy 4500 has some special features, these include a 255 name and number
phonebook, a SIM card reader/writer, an answering machine and SMS text messaging.
Phonebook
You can store up to 255 names and numbers in the phonebook to make dialling quick and easy.
Store a new phonebook entry
1. Press . When storing the first entry
When storing further entries the first entry will be displayed: press Opt,
highlighted, press OK.
2. is displayed. Using the letters on the keypad enter the name, then press OK.
Enter Name
You may need to press the same button a few times until the letter you want is displayed.
For example, press
3.
Enter Number
4. The ringer melody options are displayed. Scroll
new phonebook entry and press
5. Press to exit and return to standby.
Dial a phonebook entry
1. Press . The first entry is displayed.
2. Press or
button to search alphabetically. Press
or to open the main menu and to scroll
Back to go back to the previous screen.
to exit a menu at any time and return to standby.
TXT Menu Handset Base Date & Time
Settings Settings Settings
Write
Message Handset Base Ringer Set Date
Ringer Volume Volume
Inbox Set Time
Handset Base Ringer
Outbox Set Alarm
Ringer Melody Melody
TXT Settings
Handset Ear PIN Code
Volume
Dial Mode
Auto Answer
Restore
Handset Name Settings
Language
Warning Tones
is displayed and you can talk without your caller
Secrecy On
Off to switch secrecy off and resume your call.
. Or simply lift the handset if it is on the base or charger.
to scroll through the list.
Copy to copy the number to the phonebook
is highlighted, press OK.
Add Entry
2 once for ,or twice for B.
A
is displayed. Enter the telephone number using the keypad, then press OK.
or
to confirm.
Save
Entry Saved
to scroll through the phonebook, or press the relevant keypad
to dial the selected number.
Registration Phonebook
Register
Press , then
Base
to access
Opt
Select Base the menu:
De-Register
Add entry
Handset
Show Details
Edit Entry
Delete Entry
Copy Entry
Copy Phonebook
SIM Copy
Access Code
SIM code
, or
to delete the last digit.
is
Add Entry
to select a melody for your
is displayed.