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BT Diverse 2000 User Manual

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Diverse 2000

Additional Handset

user guide
This handset is also compatible with the
Diverse 2-Line and Diverse ISDN.
Please refer to main user manual for
instruction.
The Diverse 2000 Additional Handset is
not compatible with the Diverse 1000.
To be used with Diverse 2000 base
station or Diverse 2000 Handset
Charger.

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  • Page 1: Additional Handset

    This handset is also compatible with the Diverse 2-Line and Diverse ISDN. Please refer to main user manual for instruction. The Diverse 2000 Additional Handset is not compatible with the Diverse 1000. To be used with Diverse 2000 base station or Diverse 2000 Handset Charger.

  • Page 2: Rechargeable Batteries

    My Additional Handset PIN is: See page 26 for more information about your handset PIN. Please open this page for a further ‘ A t a glance’ guide to your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset.

  • Page 3: At A Glance

    Used to end a call Intercom Enables internal communication and call transfer between handsets Recall For use with switchboards and BT Select Services Rechargeable battery compartment cover PQRS WXYZ Belt clip Memory speed dial Enables quick dialling of 10 numbers stored...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    In this guide At a glance Introduction Setting up Registering a new Diverse 2000 Additional Handset with the base station Using the Diverse 2000 Additional Handset Optional settings Operating with additional base stations Maintenance Help Technical information Index Hints and tips boxes In this user guide, we have included helpful tips and important notes.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Building up a phone system You can add further handsets to build up a comprehensive and easy-to-use cordless telephone system. You can use up to six separate handsets (8 with the Diverse 2-Line and Diverse ISDN) with each Diverse base station and up to four base stations with each handset.
  • Page 7 It will also result in non-compliance with EN41003: 1993, and will invalidate the approval given to this apparatus. 4 Do not use non-BT Diverse charging units; this could damage the batteries. 5 Research has shown that in certain cases, medical equipment can be affected by cordless telephones.
  • Page 8 WARNING cont. placed too close. It is recommended you place your Diverse handset at least one metre away from such appliances to avoid any risk of interference. 7 If you wear a hearing aid, please note that the Diverse works by sending radio signals between the base station and handset.
  • Page 9 Panasonic P-60 AA/1P Philips R6 NC-P UCAR RC6 DAIMON ACCU 1000 Varta Accu Plus Ni-Cd 1.2V No. 5006 Sanyo N-3U Energizer Eveready RC 6 GP 60AA KC Batteries can be obtained from the Diverse Helpline on your local BT shop. 0345 908070...

  • Page 10: Setting Up

    600mAh capacity in order to achieve the specified operating time. Never use other batteries or conventional alkaline batteries. They could result in a short circuit or destroy the battery casing. Recommended rechargeable batteries are available from the and the 908070 Diverse Helpline 0345 BT Shop...
  • Page 11 It will come on again occasionally to indicate that the battery is being topped up. When the handset has been charging for 16 hours, the Diverse 2000 Additional is ready for use. light CHARGING...
  • Page 12 Battery performance After charging your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset for the first time, subsequent charging time for the handset batteries is approximately 4-5 hours. Batteries and case may become warm during charging. This is normal and not dangerous. Under ideal conditions, the handset...
  • Page 13 Battery low warning An LCD on the handset display shows the current charging level. When the batteries are almost f lat a beep sounds and the display shows the empty battery symbol. Displays showing that charging is in progress are listed below: Batteries fully charged Batteries at 66% Batteries at 33%...
  • Page 14 If the symbol flashes continuously, it means the handset is either out of range or is not registered with the base station. To register, follow the steps on page 13. All additional handsets you purchase will need to be individually registered with the base station before they will work.

  • Page 15: Registering A New Diverse 2000 Additional Handset With The Base Station

    Diverse 2-Line or Diverse ISDN. If your base station is anything other than Diverse 2000 series (Diverse 2010/2015), please refer to your base station user guide for registering instructions.
  • Page 16 To register your new handset The handset must be switched OFF. At the base station: • Press and hold down the button until you hear beep (after about 10 seconds). You now have up to 1 minute to register the handset, during this period the beeps will continue.
  • Page 17 If you need to find your handset’s own internal number, simply press INT and the number will be shown on the handset display, then press END CALL to return to standby. To remove a handset registered at the base station •...

  • Page 18: Using The Diverse 2000 Additional Handset

    Using the Diverse 2000 Additional Handset On/Off and Protected modes The handset can be operated in one of three different modes. Phone calls can not be made and the handset does not respond to incoming calls. • To switch ON, press and hold down the PWR button until the display is activated.
  • Page 19 PROTECTED This setting stops you accidentally operating the handset’s keypad when carrying it around. You can still receive incoming calls but you can not make calls. • To switch to PROTECTED when the handset is ON, press and release the PWR button quickly, your display will show —...

  • Page 20: Making And Receiving Calls

    Making and receiving calls To make an external call With the handset switched ON: • Press the dial tone. • Dial the number you want. The phone calls the number and the display shows the number you have dialled. Alternatively, you can dial the phone number you want first, check that it’s correct, and then press the button to dial.
  • Page 21 To receive an external call When the phone rings the display flashes: • Press the PHONE handset and speak. • If the handset is on the base station or charger, simply lift it up and speak. You do not need to press any buttons. •...

  • Page 22: Intercom Calls

    Intercom calls If you have multiple handsets registered with a Diverse base station two (or more depending on your base station) handsets can talk to each other on an internal call, while a third handset can be on an external call. (If you have a Diverse 2-Line or ISDN, you may have more than one external call in progress.) To make an internal intercom call to...
  • Page 23 To make an internal call to all handsets You can call all handsets registered to the base station. • Press the your handset number. • Press the handsets registered. All handsets will ring. The first handset to answer will take the call. To put an outside call on hold and speak to another internal handset •...
  • Page 24 Transferring and holding calls You can transfer an external call to another handset, or put the call on hold while you talk to another handset. To transfer an external call between handsets While you are on an external call: • Press the EXT INT.
  • Page 25 Using the memory to store and dial numbers Your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset can store 10 phone numbers, each up to 22 digits long, which can then be speed dialled. Stored numbers can include...
  • Page 26 If the memory location is empty, the display shows — — — . If there is another number stored already, that number will be displayed. If you do not want to change it, press the confirm the number. To speed dial a number stored on the memory The handset must be switched ON.

  • Page 27: Optional Settings

    Optional settings You can adjust the ringer and handset volumes on your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset. You are also able to prevent unauthorised use of your handset and accidental changes to its settings. Call Barring To bar and cancel an individual...
  • Page 28 To contact emergency services when outgoing calls have been blocked In case of emergencies you can still dial the European Emergency Number, even when call barring has been activated. • Press the • DIAL R112 the emergency services. To change the handset PIN Changing your PIN (personal identification number) prevents unauthorised persons from making...

  • Page 29: Volume Controls

    Volume controls To change the handset volume The handset volume can be set at three different levels. The standard setting is 1. • Press the • Press • Press the volume. • Press the To change the ringer volume The ringer volume can be set at six different levels.

  • Page 30: Advanced Features

    Advanced features There are further options which you may wish set on your handset, including additional advisory warning beeps. Please refer to your Diverse base station user guide for instructions on how to set these features.

  • Page 31: Operating With Additional Base Stations

    Operating with additional base stations It is possible to use your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset as part of a much larger phone system with the addition of up to 3 extra base stations. When planning to use a handset at more...
  • Page 32 How to set up multiple base stations and handsets To register additional Diverse 2000 handsets at more than one base station You can use up to six handsets on each Diverse base station and up to four base stations with your Diverse handset.
  • Page 33 At the base station: • Press and hold down the paging button until you hear the beeps (after about 10 seconds). You now have up to 1 minute to register the handset, during which the beeps will continue. At the handset: •...
  • Page 34 To set/clear the base station number display from a handset The standard setting is for the handset not to show the number of the base station to which it is registered. If your handset is connected to more than one base we recommend that you activate this display.
  • Page 35 To set your handset for automatic base selection If you are moving around, and likely to lose contact with your base station, your handset can be set to automatically switch to the best available base station. This means that if you are in an area where the signals of two base stations overlap, your handset will select the strongest signal.
  • Page 36 To set your handset for manual base selection (with an automatic search default) This setting tells your handset to search for a specific base signal for 30 seconds. If the signal cannot be found, the handset reverts to automatic selection of the base with the best signal.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    12 month period. Please ask them for details. Outside the warranty period If your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset needs repair after the warranty period has ended, the repair must meet the approval requirements for connection to the telephone network.

  • Page 38: Help

    Help Your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset has been designed for ease of use. If you do experience any difficulties, please refer to the following section before contacting the Diverse Helpline on 0345 908070. Emergency Calls The emergency services can be contacted...
  • Page 39 Please note that the lifespan of NiCad rechargeable batteries depends on how heavily they are used. However, over time, their capacity to recharge will begin to diminish and they will eventually need replacing. Full charged batteries do not indicate full power when put into a handset When you replace handset batteries with ones that have been fully charged,...
  • Page 40 Diverse Helpline on 0345 908070 BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset by the use of unsuitable batteries. No display appears Is the handset switched on? The battery may be flat or dead.
  • Page 41 Is the handset out of range? To check this press the whilst symbol is flashing, you will hear four short beeps from the handset. Please note: a base station for a long time while your handset is switched ON, it may take more than 20 minutes to ‘find’...
  • Page 42 Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, answering machine or PC Diverse is too close, causing interference. Move it further away. The radio signals from the handset to base station can cause unpleasant interference for people with hearing aids. If you are still experiencing difficulty, please call the Diverse Helpline on 0345 908070.
  • Page 43 Approval Connection to the BT telephone network Your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset is fully approved for connection to the BT network provided it is used according the the instructions in this guide. The telephone lines must provide Loop Disconnect (Pulse) or Multi-frequency (Touch Tone) dialline capabilities.

  • Page 44: Technical Information

    Technical information Environment Your Diverse 2000 Additional Handset 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 45: Index

    Index Access code At a glance Base station automatic base selection to set/clear base station number manual base selection multiple base station Batteries approved types batteries low charging installing Belt clip Call barring Emergency calls Help Intercom calls Maintenance Making and receiving calls Memory to clear to dial...
  • Page 46 Notes...
  • Page 47 © British Telecommunications plc 1998. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Printed in Germany. Diverse 2000 Additional Handset Issue 2 (6/98) 1. Designed by The Art & Design Partnership Limited. Order no. A30852 -X1100-B157-2-7619...

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