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BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 User Guide BT DIVERSE 6250...
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BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Welcome… to your BT Diverse 6250 digital cordless telephone answering machine Directory lets you store up to 100 names and numbers ■ for easy dialling. Copy the whole directory or individual entries to and ■...
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BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. You must first set up your machine before you can use it. This doesn’t take long as it is easy to do.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Getting started WARNING Do not place your BT Diverse 6250 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Handset range The BT Diverse 6250 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when there is a clear line of sight between the base and the handset.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 3. Charge the handset batteries for at least 16 hours by placing the handset on the base.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Getting started Under no circumstances use non- rechargeable batteries. Only use NiMH rechargeable batteries with a recommended capacity of 750mAh. Using inappropriate batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.
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BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and switch the power on. 3. Install the 2 x AAA rechargeable batteries supplied into the handset.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Getting to know your phone Handset Display Shows the status of your handset. Menu/Options Opens the menu, page 15. Selects on screen options. Talk/Handsfree Press to make a call, page 17.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Getting to know your phone Main display icons Answering machine on. Handset ringer off. Angled – during a call In range. Flashes when Moving – incoming call you are out of range.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Getting to know your phone Base On/Off/Ans Switches your answering machine on/off, page 69. Find Rings all registered handsets, so you can find them. Used to register additional handsets.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Navigating the menus… Your BT Diverse 6250 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 the following page.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Getting to know your phone Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the directory, either press until the display returns to standby, or press until the standby screen appears.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Using your phone Switch handset on and off 1. Press and hold to switch the handset off. 2. Press and hold again to switch it back on.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Using your phone Handsfree Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also enables other people in the room to listen to both sides of your conversation.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Volume 1. During a call, press the navigation button to increase or decrease the call volume. Secrecy When on a call, you can talk to someone in the same room without your caller hearing.
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BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Using your phone Delete a redial number 1. Press . The last number dialled is displayed. Scroll DOWN to the number you want. 2. Press OPTIONS, DELETE CALL 3.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 3. Press to confirm or to cancel. Press the return to standby. Keypad lock You can lock the keypad to prevent accidentally dialling numbers while carrying it around.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Using your phone Messages on the answering machine 1. Press . Screen highlights 2. Scroll DOWN MESSAGES . Press OK. 3. Message playback will begin. Use through the speaker.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Open the directory 1. Press NAMES. Stored entries are displayed alphabetically. Entering names Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store TOM: Press once to enter...
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 6. To add another entry, press OPTIONS return to standby. Insert a pause into a directory entry You may need to do this if your BT Diverse 6250 is connected to a switchboard.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Using your phone IMPORTANT Copying an entire directory will replace any existing entries stored in the receiving handset. 3. The name, number and ringtone are displayed. 4. Press to return to standby.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 4. At the receiving handset the screen shows DIRECTORY? Press YES. 5. The receiving handset screen shows HANDSET X Edit an entry 1. Press NAMES and scroll DOWN then press OPTIONS.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Using your phone If a copied name has more than 16 characters, your BT Diverse 6250 will store the first 16 characters only. If the copied entry has more than 24 digits, your BT Diverse 6250 will store the first 24 digits only.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 3. Scroll DOWN SIM COPY and press OK. 4. Enter the SIM Card PIN and press OK. The screen displays SIM TO PHONE/PHONE TO SIM If copying to the SIM Card, scroll PHONE TO SIM 5.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Using your phone Call another handset 1. Press . If you have two handsets, the other handset will ring. If you have more handsets, all available handsets are displayed. Scroll handset you want and press OK.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 2. If you have two handsets, the other handset will ring. If you have more handsets, select the handset number you want to call and press OK.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Caller Display IMPORTANT To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A quarterly fee is payable. For more details on BT’s Calling Features, call BT free on 0800 800 150.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Dial from the Calls list 1. Press CALLS to open the Calls list. 2. Scroll DOWN to the name or number you want. 3. Press to dial.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Caller Display Delete the entire Calls list 1. Press CALLS to open the Calls list. 2. Press OPTIONS and scroll DOWN Press OK. DELETE ALL CALLS? 3. Press to confirm or to cancel.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 BT Calling Features By pressing the button on the handset your BT Diverse 6250 gives you easy access to a range of pre-stored BT Calling Features. These are: BT Dir.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 BT Calling Features Call Diversion services may allow other divert options. Check with your network provider for details. For further information, see the BT Calling Features User Guide supplied when you subscribe to the services of your choice.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Check Call Waiting 1. Press then scroll DOWN press 2. Listen to hear the status of your Call Waiting. BT Helpdesk 1. Press then scroll DOWN press 2.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 SMS text messages SMS stands for Short Messaging Service IMPORTANT You must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display service so that you can use SMS text messaging. A quarterly fee may be payable, please contact your network provider for more details.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Cost of the fixed line service There is no subscription charge (other than the subscription to Caller Display). Visit the BT.com website (www.bt.com) to find out how much it costs to send a text message (depends upon your call package).
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 SMS text messages A single text message can be up to 160 characters. If your message is longer it will automatically be sent as linked messages. Up to 4...
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Your BT Diverse 6250’s outbox is like a redial list. It holds a copy of the last 5 messages sent. The newest messages replace the oldest messages in the outbox.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 SMS text messages To use a template, see Send an SMS text message, page 39. Writing tips If you make a mistake, press character or digit to the left of the cursor.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Edit SMS templates You can overwrite the existing templates with your own messages, up to 32 characters long. 1. Press MENU, SMS MESSAGES is highlighted, press TEMPLATES...
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 SMS text messages Read, edit and send draft SMS messages If you have saved a message you have written for sending later, you can view, edit and send it from the Draft Messages box.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 DELETE – press then DELETE ALL – press to delete all messages stored in the Drafts folder. Press to confirm or Reading SMS text messages 1. When you receive a new text message the display shows YOU HAVE NEW .
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 SMS text messages 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to save, write, send or delete the messages. Or press previous menu level. SMS alert Your handset will beep when you receive an SMS text message.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Adding or changing SMS Service Centre numbers 1. Press MENU, SMS MESSAGES is displayed, press scroll DOWN SMS SETTINGS SERVICE CENTRES is highlighted. Press OK. Service Centre 1 contains the pre-set send number.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 SMS text messages The GENERAL user area is assigned the sub-address of 9. SMS User Areas Your BT Diverse 6250 is pre-set to make all text messages available to every user.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 6. Press LEFT RIGHT to select your sub-address number 7. Scroll DOWN PIN PROTECTION RIGHT to select PIN CODE 8. Scroll DOWN . Enter your PIN if you have changed this from the factory setting of 0000 and PIN protection is set to ON.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Handset settings Ringer melody and volume You can set separate ring melodies for external and internal calls. Each setting has a choice of 5 standard and 10 polyphonic melodies.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 3. Press LEFT RIGHT to select 4. Press LEFT RIGHT to select the contrast level. 5. Press SAVE. 6. Press to return to standby or back in the menu.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Handset settings The default setting for auto talk is On. Handset beeps on/off 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN and press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN KEYPAD and press OK.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Select base You can register your BT Diverse 6250 handset to up to 4 bases. If your handset has been registered to more than one base you can select which one it uses.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Base settings Ringer melody and volume Choose from 5 melodies and 5 volume levels plus Off. 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN press OK. Display shows RINGER 2.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Music on hold Choose whether an external caller will hear musical tones if you put them on hold, e.g. while transferring them to another handset. The default setting is On.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Base settings 4. Press SAVE. The display shows 5. Press to return to standby or back in the menu. Repeater mode You can use a repeater to boost the range and reception of your base.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Calendar/Clock Use the Calendar and Clock functions to: Set up to 5 appointment reminder calls. ■ Set an alarm call. ■ Set the time & date. ■...
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Calendar/Clock When the time appointed arrives, the handset will ring. Press STOP to cancel the alarm. The handset display will return to the standby screen. 7. Enter the date of the appointment and press DOWN.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Time & Date 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN press OK. 2. Scroll DOWN TIME & DATE 3. Enter the correct time then scroll DOWN. 4. Enter the correct date and scroll DOWN.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Answering machine You can operate your BT Diverse 6250 answering machine from: the base the handset remotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone. The default setting for the answering machine is Off.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Operating the answering machine from a handset You can use any registered BT Diverse 6250 handset to switch your answering machine on and off, hear your messages and adjust the answering machine settings.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Answering machine Set answer mode Set your answering machine to Answer & Record or Answer Only. See Answering Machine Settings, page 68. Answer & Record This invites your caller to leave a message.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 3. Press then use DOWN ANSWER & RECORD ANSWER ONLY 4. Press OK. Follow the voice prompt to begin recording after the tone. Press SAVE to stop recording or to cancel.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Answering machine Set answer delay To adjust your answer delay setting, see Answering Machine Settings, page 68. Set audible message alert To switch message alert on or off, see Answering Machine Settings, page 68.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Quick access to your messages You can view all SMS, Answering Machine and missed Calls stored on your BT Diverse 6250. To play messages stored on your answering machine.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Answering machine Memos can be any length up to the available recording capacity (max. 20 minutes). Memos are stored in the same way as incoming messages and the message counter on the base will increase by 1.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 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 yourself.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Answering machine You can keep a note of your Remote Access Security PIN by writing it in the space provided on page 82. Answering machine settings The Answer Machine settings menu lets you set the: Answer Mode –...
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 8. Press to return to standby or back in the menu. Memory full When the message memory capacity is full, the base display will flash and total number of messages.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Answering machine Message indicator When you have new messages, the green PLAY light flashes. The display shows the total number of messages and/or memos stored. Play, repeat, skip and delete 1.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Answering machine Remote access Security PIN You can operate your answering machine from any modern phone by calling your BT Diverse 6250 and entering a 4-digit security code.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Answering machine new messages. This gives you time to hang up before you are connected, saving you the cost of a call. To set Answer Delay, see Answering machine settings, page 68.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 set answer mode. play your outgoing message. record a new outgoing message. switch answering machine off. If you don’t give any instructions for 8 seconds, your BT Diverse 6250 will hang up.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Additional handsets and bases Up to 6 handsets can be registered and operated from the BT Diverse 6250 base. This allows you to hold internal calls even while another handset is making an external call.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 screen and will be assigned the next available handset number. Register your handset to another base On the handset: 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN REGISTER HANDSET press OK.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Additional handsets and bases Select a base On the handset: 1. Press MENU then scroll DOWN and press OK. Scroll DOWN 2. Press OK. Display shows BASE 2 the base you want and press OK.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Help Handset not registering Check that the base is plugged into the mains power and switched on. ■ Check that there are charged batteries in the handset and that they are fitted correctly.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Help Handset does not ring Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. ■ Check that the handset ringer has not been switched off, see page 50. ■...
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BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Cannot send text Check service centre number is correct including 1470P prefix. ■ Cannot receive text Check service centre number is correct. ■ Ensure you have subscribed to a Caller Display service and that it is active. You can check ■...
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BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Help For other telephone service providers please contact their customer services. ■ General sales enquiries BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152.
You have pressed the wrong button in a sequence. Check the prompts in the display or ■ refer to instructions in this user guide. Customer Helpline If you experience any difficulties please call the BT Diverse Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com at the start of your text message. Write Help...
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 Help For your records Date of purchase: Place of purchase: For guarantee purposes, proof of purchase is required, so please keep your receipt. Enter your system PIN here: For more information on your system PIN, see page 55.
This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. Safety information Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Diverse 6250 range. Using an unauthorised ■ power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.
BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 6604 General information Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release ■ of highly toxic chemicals. Cleaning Simply clean the handset and base with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe.
To change the dialling mode, see Dialling mode, page 54. Guarantee Your BT Diverse 6250 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 BT Diverse 6250, or any component...
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If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning your product, please read the Help section beginning on page 77 or contact the BT Diverse Helpdesk for assistance on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com. The helpline is open from 9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Fri and 9.30am-2.30pm Saturdays.
The BT Diverse 6250 has a total REN of 1, i.e. for a base and up to 6 handsets. Any other instrument provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless stated otherwise.
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BT Diverse 6250 – Issue 2 – Edition 03 – 07.02.05 – 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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