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BT Synergy 700 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Synergy 700 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Synergy 700...
  • Page 3 Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 Please open this page for a further ‘at a glance’ guide to your Synergy 700.

  • Page 4: At A Glance

    Use to make, receive and end calls. Keypad Recall button For use with a switchboard/PBX and BT Select Services. Liquid Crystal Display Display shows you the name and number you have dialled and status of the handset. Handset Redial button To redial one of the 5 last numbers called.
  • Page 5 Skip backward Lets you skip backwards through your messages and memos, see page 40. Also allows you to switch the audible message alert on or off, see page 33. Allows you to select your Answer and Record outgoing message, see page 36. Answer on/off Switches the answering machine...
  • Page 6 Explanation of the display icons To personalise the name of your handset, see page 23. Icon Steady External line in use Internal call New call in Calls list 3 way conversation in progress Battery weak Battery half-full Battery full Phonebook Menu in use Handset linked to base station SYNERGY...

  • Page 7: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide enter the name enter the telephone number Press the during a call until the required level is reached. During a call, press enter handset number enter handset number - keep pressing to scroll. HANDSET to select volume RING VOL SETUP to select volume BASE VOL...
  • Page 8 Menu Structure...
  • Page 9 ✘ If you make a mistake you can return to the previous menu heading by pressing the button. If you press ✘ and hold the button at any time you will return to the idle screen. After 30 seconds if no buttons are pressed the handset will automatically return to the idle screen.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Setting up Using the telephone Handset settings Base settings BT Select Services Setting up and personalising your answering machine Using the Synergy 700 answering machine via the base unit Using the Synergy 700 answering machine via the handset Remote access...

  • Page 11: Key Features

    13 minutes recording time, including your outgoing message. Pre-recorded outgoing messages let you use your Synergy 700 straight away with the option of recording your own outgoing message at any time. Allows you to leave memo messages for other users.
  • Page 12 Display and redial the last 5 numbers called from your handset. Lets you know who is calling you before answering the telephone by displaying the caller’s telephone number (or name if it is stored in the directory), allowing you to decide whether or not to answer the call.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Please read the instructions carefully before use and retain this user guide for future reference. If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately. One Synergy 700 base station One Synergy 700 handset NiCad battery pack One power supply for base station...

  • Page 14: Setting Up

    Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other electrical products to avoid interference. Do not place your Synergy 700 product in the bathroom or other humid areas. Plug the power adaptor into the mains power socket and switch on. The green Power/In Use light comes on.
  • Page 15 10 seconds, you will need to recharge your handset before you can use it. Your Synergy 700 handset registers to the base automatically. The is shown on the display and SYNERGY HS1 will be displayed.
  • Page 16 0 and C until the day and time are set. The day and time must be set using the Synergy 700 handset. Your Synergy 700 automatically adds the day and time to all messages and memos received.
  • Page 17 31. The Synergy 700 answering machine will now be switched ON and set to its default settings so your Synergy 700 is now ready for use. Sunday 12:01 pm “Hello your call cannot...

  • Page 18: Using The Telephone

    Using the telephone Press and hold the button to switch the handset off. To switch the handset on, press and hold the button again. Press the You will hear the dial tone and the display will show the symbol. Enter the number you want. Enter the number to be dialled.
  • Page 19 When the phone rings the display will show CALL and the EXT symbol will flash. If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service, the number (and name if stored in the phonebook) will be displayed. Press the button to answer the call.
  • Page 20 Press the the redial list. Use the to scroll through the redial list. Press the the number (or name) you want to call is displayed. The number is dialled automatically. When on a call you can talk to someone in the same room, without your caller hearing.
  • Page 21 To enter M, press the once. If you enter a digit incorrectly, ✘ press the button to delete it. Press to confirm the name. You will hear a confirmation beep. The display shows NUMBER? Enter the telephone number you want to store. Press the button.
  • Page 22 You can scroll in either direction to search through the list. Press the button to enter the menu. Press the The display will show PHONEBK, press the Use the scroll to MODIFY and press button. Use the to find the name you want to edit.
  • Page 23 You can alert handset users that they are wanted, or locate a missing handset. (Paging calls cannot be answered by a handset). Please remove the handset from the base unit (to access button which is situated underneath the handset). Press the button on the Page base.

  • Page 24: Handset Settings

    Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 Handset settings Press the button to enter the menu. Use the scroll to HANDSET and press button. The display will show BEEP, press the button. The display will show KEYTONE, press the button.
  • Page 25 Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 There are 5 melodies to choose from and you have the option to choose a different melody for external and internal calls. Press the button to enter the menu.
  • Page 26 Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 The handset name is pre-set as SYNERGY, however, you can personalise each handset by giving it a name. Press the button to enter the menu. Use the scroll to HANDSET and press button.

  • Page 27: Base Settings

    Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 Base settings There are 5 levels to choose from ( ), or you can turn the ringer off altogether. Press the button to enter the menu. Use the...
  • Page 28 Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 If a handset is registered to more than one base station, you can select which base your handset will use. For more information on registering your handset to another base, see page 49.
  • Page 29 Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 Press the button to enter the menu. Use the button to scroll to SETUP and press the button. Use the button to scroll to DEFAULT and press button.

  • Page 30: Bt Select Services

    Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 BT Select Services To use Caller Display you must first subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display Service. For more information on BT’s Select Services, call BT free on...
  • Page 31 Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 Press the enter the Calls list. The symbol is displayed. Use the to scroll backwards and Volume forwards through the Calls list. If the ‘name’ of your caller has been stored in the phonebook, this will be displayed.
  • Page 32 Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 Press the enter the Calls list. Use the to scroll to the number you Volume want. When the number you want to delete is displayed press the button until DELETE is displayed.
  • Page 33 Synergy 700 user guide ~ 7th Edition ~ 13th May ’02 ~ 4411 The handset will then ring. Press the button again and continue with the second caller. The second caller will only be charged for their call from the...

  • Page 34: Setting Up And Personalising Your Answering Machine

    Setting up and personalising your answering machine Your Synergy 700 can digitally record up to 13 minutes of messages, with each message lasting a maximum of 3 minutes. As well as recording incoming messages, you can record memos for other users.
  • Page 35 When the volume reaches its highest or lowest levels two beeps will sound. Answer delay sets the number of times your Synergy 700 will ring before the answer machine picks up your call and starts playing the outgoing message. The default setting is for the answering machine to answer after 6 rings.
  • Page 36 When new messages have been received, your Synergy 700 will beep every 10 seconds (when audible message is switched ON). The volume of the beep is at the volume you have set for the loudspeaker.
  • Page 37 The outgoing message is the message a caller first hears when the answering machine picks up their call. Your Synergy 700 comes with 2 pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose from as follows: Answer and Record Your Synergy 700 has a pre-set...
  • Page 38 After the tone, speak your outgoing message into the handset. Press have finished. You will hear a long beep, (throughout recording r will flash on the base unit display). The prompt will announce, “Your outgoing message is” and then play your message. The display will flash p and after playing your message you will hear the menu once...
  • Page 39 Press and hold the button to return the handset to standby. You can check and play back your current outgoing message at any time via your Synergy 700 base unit. Press the button. The prompt will announce either: • “Answer on, your outgoing message is...”...
  • Page 40 Press the button twice. Press the button. To select Answer and Record outgoing message, press the button. The prompt will announce, “Your outgoing message is ...” followed by ... – To hear main menu, press . – To hear the outgoing message menu, press .
  • Page 41 Pick up the handset. Press the button twice. Press the button. The prompt will announce, “To play outgoing message, press 2”. Press the button. The selected outgoing message that you wish to replace will be played. Press the button to delete it. Whilst your outgoing message is being played you will hear a confirmation beep, followed by...

  • Page 42: Using The Synergy 700

    Using the Synergy 700 answering machine via the base unit Press the The prompt will announce, “You have (n) messages”. Your message(s) will be played back, starting with the first message received. At the start of each message, the number of the message is announced.
  • Page 43 During playback: Press the button to skip forwards to the next message. If you press and hold the button the current message will be played at 1 times the speed (fast playback). Press the button to return to the start of the current message.
  • Page 44 Make sure the volume on the base unit is set to an audible level, see page 32. Allow the incoming call to be answered by your Synergy 700 answering machine as normal. You will hear the caller begin to leave a message.

  • Page 45: Using The Synergy 700

    Using the Synergy 700 answering machine via the handset You can use your Synergy 700 for a variety of functions: to listen to your messages; delete, skip forward or backward; record a memo or new outgoing message, and to screen incoming calls.
  • Page 46 (Please see Remote access, page 46) Pick up the handset. Press the button twice. You will hear the main menu announcement from the handset earpiece. Press the button to play all messages. The prompt will announce, “You have (n) messages”. Your message(s) will be played back, starting with the first message received.
  • Page 47 A personal memo can be recorded on your Synergy 700 and left as a message for another user. Memos can be of any length, up to the maximum recording capacity (13 minutes), but you should try to keep them short to allow time for recording incoming messages.
  • Page 48 Make sure the volume is set to an audible level, see page 32. Allow the incoming call to be answered by your Synergy 700 answering machine as normal. You will hear the caller begin to leave a message. When your Synergy 700 starts...

  • Page 49: Remote Access

    Remote access You can turn your Synergy 700 answering machine on and off and listen to your messages from any Touchtone telephone. To protect your privacy, messages can only be accessed by entering a 3-digit security code. The pre-set code is 000 and can be changed.
  • Page 50 1”. You have 15 seconds to enter any other instructions before your Synergy 700 hangs up. If you enter your security PIN code incorrectly, after the second attempt, your Synergy 700 will announce: “Thank you for calling” and will then hang up.
  • Page 51 The main menu lets you operate a range of answering machine functions. Simply follow the instructions as announced: “To play all messages, press 2”. “To play new messages, press 3”. “To skip back during messages, press 4”. “To delete during messages, press 5”.

  • Page 52: Using Additional Handsets And Bases

    Using additional handsets and bases Up to 5 handsets can be registered and operated from any one Synergy 700 base. This allows you to make internal calls between two handsets while a third is making an external call. Each handset can be registered on up to 4 bases.
  • Page 53 symbol will flash as the handset tries to locate the base. When the handset locates the base, the handset will be automatically selected and shown on the display. (If the handset does not locate the base, the handset will return to the previous menu. Try to register again by using a different available base number.
  • Page 54 If you have multiple handsets registered to the base you can make internal calls between handsets. Press the Enter the number of the handset you wish to call, ( The handset will be called. To end the call, press the button.
  • Page 55 Please note that you can only use this feature with Synergy 600 and Synergy 700 handsets. During a call with an external caller: Press the button. Your caller is put on hold and you hear a tone.

  • Page 56: Help

    Do not immerse the battery pack in water or throw it into a fire, or dispose of it with ordinary domestic refuse. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your Synergy handset by using any other type of battery pack.
  • Page 57 Synergy 700 base station power supply is Item Code 005391. Is someone else making changes via another handset? Have you pressed the confirm your selection? If you are still experiencing difficulty, call the Synergy 700 Helpline on button to...

  • Page 58: General Information

    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 Synergy 700, or any component thereof, (other than the battery pack), which is identified...
  • Page 59 Pause after the access code. This is used when connected to certain switchboards and for some BT Select Services or those services available via your network provider.
  • Page 60 Press the button to enter the menu. Use the scroll to SETUP and press the button. Use the scroll to DIALMODE and press button. Use the select either TONE or PULSE. Press the button. You will hear a confirmation beep. With some switchboards it may be helpful to dial a pause after entering the switchboard...
  • Page 61 Accessories and spares for your Synergy 700 are listed below. All items are available from the Synergy Helpline on • Adaptor • Battery pack • Battery cover • User guide • Line cord...

  • Page 62: Index

    Index ccessories Additional handsets Answering machine answer delay audible message alert base unit loudspeaker call screening loudspeaker volume memos message display on base on/off outgoing messages pause playback set day and time skip backward/forward remote access Answer delay Answer on/off Audible message alert Auto-talk on/off ase ringer volume...
  • Page 63 Delete calls list messages via base messages via handset own outgoing message phonebook numbers De-register Dialling mode Display icons arpiece volume End a call ast message playback uarantee andset settings keypad beeps on/off language setting name handset on/off reset/default ringer melody ringer priority ringer volume Help...
  • Page 64 Receive a call Record outgoing message memo Redial Register handset to another base 49 Remote access REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) 56 Reset handset/base Returning your Synergy 700 Ring delay Ring priority Ringer melody Ringer volume afety information Screening calls Secrecy Select services...
  • Page 65 Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of Conformance. Hereby, Suncorp Technologies, declares that this Synergy 700 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformance for the Synergy 700 is published on the web site http://www.suncorptech.com/bt...
  • Page 66 British Telecommunications plc in the UK. © British Telecommunications plc 2002. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Designed by: The Art & Design Partnership Limited. Printed in China. Synergy 700. Issue 1 (5/02) 7...

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