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BT Graphite 1500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BT Graphite 1500 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Welcome… to your BT Graphite 1500 Digital Cordless Telephone Answering Machine • Up to 12 minutes digital recording time. • Access your messages remotely from any other Touchtone™ phone. • Caller Display shows you who’s calling before you answer the phone and stores a list of your last 40 callers.
  • Page 3 Only use the telephone line cord supplied. • 2 x AAA NiMH *Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 8 pence per minute. rechargeable batteries A Call Set-Up Fee of up to 6 pence per call applies to calls from Residential lines.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Paging....... 19 BT Graphite 1500 multipack users only ..7 Using the phonebook .
  • Page 5 Outgoing messages ....31 to your BT Graphite 1500 base ... 43 Select outgoing message.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Location WARNING Do not place your BT Graphite 1500 in You need to place your BT Graphite 1500 base within 3 metres the bathroom or other humid areas. of a mains power socket and 2 metres of the telephone wall Handset range socket so that the cables will reach.

  • Page 7: Preparing Your Handset

    Please note that new NiMH rechargeable batteries do not reach full capacity until they have been in If you have purchased a BT Graphite 1500 multiple pack, you normal use for several days. will need to prepare any additional handsets and charger for See ‘Battery performance’...

  • Page 8: Connect To The Telephone Line

    So, once charged, are ready for use. will need replacing. For details on how to obtain spare batteries, call the BT Graphite 1500 Helpline on Connect to the telephone line 0870 242 6652*. 4. Plug the telephone line cord into the socket marked on the...

  • Page 9: Set The Answering Machine Day And Time

    Press to confirm. The full time and day will be announced. Your BT Graphite 1500 is now ready for use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652*...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Use to make internal calls and transfer calls to other handsets registered to Recall – used with the base, pages 22-23. switchboard services and certain BT Calling Features. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652*...

  • Page 11: Standby Screen

    Getting to know your phone Standby screen Range indicator Battery level Handset name Handset number Handset display icons Phone off-hook. Alarm has been set. Indicates signal strength. Handset ringer volume set to off. Flashes when handset is not More options available, registered to the base.

  • Page 12: Using The Menu

    Getting to know your phone Using the menu All your phone’s functions and settings can be accessed through the main menu. The menu map below shows all the menu options you can choose from. Press to enter the menu. Press to scroll through the menu options.

  • Page 13: Answering Machine Base

    Getting to know your phone Answering machine base Message indicator Shows the number of messages. If new messages have been received, the number of new messages will be Volume Up displayed flashing. Ans/On/Off Raise base If there are no new messages, the counter will Switches Stop Play...

  • Page 14: Using Your Phone

    Using your phone Switch the handset on/off Out of range warning During a call, if you start to move the 1. To switch off, press and hold until the display goes off. handset out of range of the base, the flashes and you hear a beep in the earpiece every 3 seconds.

  • Page 15: Receiving Calls

    Using your phone Receiving calls Caller Display If you have subscribed to your 1. When the phone rings, the display flashes network’s Caller Display service, the CALL caller’s number (or name, if an exact icon. Press to answer the call. number match is found in the phonebook) will also be displayed.

  • Page 16: Secrecy / Mute

    Using your phone Secrecy / Mute You can stop your caller from hearing you while you talk to someone else close by. 1. During a call, press . The handset microphone is muted and the display shows MUTE 2. Press again to resume your call.

  • Page 17: Answer A Call Handsfree

    Using your phone Answer a call handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press to answer the call then press again. The call is transferred to the loudspeaker. Switch to handsfree during a call 1. During a call: press to put the call on the loudspeaker. To switch handsfree off and return the call to the earpiece, press again.

  • Page 18: Copy A Redial Number To The Phonebook

    Using your phone If you enter a name that already exists Copy a redial number to the phonebook in the phonebook the display shows DOUBLE NAME for 2 seconds before 1. Press then scroll through the list to the returning to the name screen. entry you want.

  • Page 19: Keypad Lock

    Using your phone IMPORTANT Keypad lock You cannot call emergency numbers (999 / 112) when the keypad You can lock the handset keypad to prevent accidental dialling is locked. while carrying it around. You do not need to unlock the keypad to answer a call, just press 1.

  • Page 20: Using The Phonebook

    Using the phonebook characters long and each number up to 24 digits long. You can store up to 50 name and number entries on each BT Graphite 1500 handset registered to your base. If you enter a name that already...

  • Page 21: View And Dial Entries

    Using your phone View and dial entries 1. Press . The first entry is displayed. 2. Press to scroll through the list. When the name you want is displayed, you can switch between the name and number by pressing 3. Press to display more digits - if there are any - or the name again.

  • Page 22: Delete An Entry

    Internal calls You can have up to 5 GAP compatible handsets registered to your BT Graphite 1500 base, see page 43. If you have more than one handset registered to your base, you can: • make internal calls between handsets •...

  • Page 23: Make An Internal Call

    Using your phone • hold a conference call between two internal handsets and an external call • make an internal call between two handsets while a third is on an external call Make an internal call 1. Press If you have two handsets, the second handset is called. If you have more than 2 handsets, enter the handset number (1–5) you want OR press to call all handsets (the first...

  • Page 24: Way Call

    Using your phone 3 Way call You can talk simultaneously with an external caller and another internal handset user. 1. During an external call, press . Your caller is put on hold and all the other handset numbers are displayed on the screen. 2.

  • Page 25: Caller Display And The Calls List

    For more information on Caller Display displayed as well. and BT’s other Calling Features, call BT on Freefone 0800 800 150. Caller Display information contains the full telephone number, including the area code.

  • Page 26: View The Calls List

    Caller Display and the calls list View the Calls list If the telephone number is longer then 12 digits, press to toggle between 1. From standby, press to open the Calls list. the rest of the number and the received time and date. 2.

  • Page 27: Delete An Entry

    Caller Display and the calls list Delete an entry 1. Press then scroll through the list to the entry you want. 2. Press and scroll DELETE ENTRY 3. Press to confirm or to cancel. Delete the entire Calls list 1. Press 2.

  • Page 28: Call Waiting

    Caller Display and the calls list Call Waiting With Call Waiting, during a call, if another caller is trying to reach you, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds. If you have also subscribed to a Caller Display Service, the caller’s number (or name if stored in the Phonebook) will be shown on the display for 20 seconds, after this time the display will return to your first caller’s details.

  • Page 29: Using The Answering Machine

    Using the answering machine Your BT Graphite 1500 answering machine uses voice prompts Ready to record The answering machine is pre-set to to guide you simply through its operation. ON, so it’s ready to record messages as soon as the base is plugged in.

  • Page 30: Delete All Old Messages

    Using the answering machine 2. Press again to hear all your messages, including old ones. During playback press: to skip forward to the next message. once to replay the message, twice to play the previous message. to delete the current message to stop playback If there are no messages, the machine announces “You have no messages”...

  • Page 31: Base Loudspeaker Volume

    The answering machine is pre-set to Answer & Record mode. Your BT Graphite 1500 gives you a choice of two To listen to the current outgoing pre-recorded outgoing messages, one for Answer & Record message, press when in standby.

  • Page 32: Select Outgoing Message

    Using the answering machine Answer only Callers hear an announcement but cannot leave a message. The pre-recorded message is, “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, and you cannot leave a message, so please call later.” Select outgoing message Set your machine to play the Answer &...

  • Page 33: Play Your Outgoing Message

    Using the answering machine Play your outgoing message 1. When in standby, press . Your current outgoing message is played. Re-instate the pre-recorded outgoing message You cannot delete the pre-recorded You can delete your own outgoing message and return to the outgoing messages.

  • Page 34: Ring Delay And Security Pin

    What is Time Saver? Time Saver can save you the cost of a Ring delay is the number of times your BT Graphite 1500 rings call when you want to ring in from another phone to find out if you have before the answering machine picks up calls and starts playing new messages (see ‘Remote access’,...

  • Page 35: Call Screening

    Using the answering machine 5. After pressing to confirm the third digit, the machine returns to standby and your ring delay and security PIN are set. Call screening When the answering machine is switched on, you can use the loudspeaker to listen to callers leaving their messages. You can interrupt the caller and speak in person by pressing on the handset.

  • Page 36: Remote Access

    Operating your answering machine from another phone security code.” Enter the correct PIN. The default PIN code is 000. 1. Call your BT Graphite 1500. When you hear the outgoing After the 2nd incorrect attempt, you will message, press the button.
  • Page 37 Using the answering machine To hear the menu options. To play your messages. To play new messages only. Once to repeat the current message; twice to skip back to previous messages. To delete the current message. Once to skip to the next message; twice to skip to the message after.

  • Page 38: Settings

    Settings Handset and base ringer volume Choose from 5 levels and Off. 1. Press , scroll SETTINGS 2. Press to display and press or scroll to HANDSET TONE and press BASE TONES 3. Display shows . Press RING VOLUME 4. The current setting is displayed and played. 5.

  • Page 39: Keypad Beep On / Off

    Settings Keypad beep on / off When you press a button on the handset, you hear a beep. You can switch these beeps on or off. 1. Press , scroll SETTINGS 2. Press to display and press HANDSET TONE 3. Scroll .

  • Page 40: Auto Answer

    Settings Auto answer Your phone is set to answer calls by lifting the handset off the base or charger. You can switch this feature off so that calls always have to be answered by pressing 1. Press , scroll and press SETTINGS 2.

  • Page 41: Set The Alarm

    Settings Set the alarm You can set your handset to give you an alarm call. 1. Press , scroll . Press CLOCK/ALARM 2. Scroll and press ALARM 3. If required, press to select ALARM OFF ALARM ONCE then press ALARM DAILY 4.

  • Page 42: Select Alarm Clock Melody

    Settings Select alarm clock melody There are 3 melodies to choose from. The alarm clock melodies are different from the ringer melodies. 1. Press , scroll . Press CLOCK/ALARM 2. Scroll and press . The current setting is ALARM TONE displayed and played.

  • Page 43: Additional Handsets

    HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2 etc. If you buy new handsets to use with your BT Graphite 1500 they Each additional handset you buy must will have to be registered to the base before you can use them.

  • Page 44: Register A Different Manufacturer's Handset To Your Bt Graphite 1500 Base

    Additional handsets Register a different manufacturer’s handset to your IMPORTANT DECT GAP Profile only guarantees that BT Graphite 1500 base basic calling-functions will work correctly between different 1. At the base: Press and hold for 5 seconds until you hear makes/types of handset and base.

  • Page 45: Change Master Pin

    Redial List EMPTY to cancel. Phonebook memory UNCHANGED Reset to default Calls list EMPTY This resets your BT Graphite 1500 to its default settings. TARM functions SUNDAY 1. Press , scroll and press ADVANCED SET Time 12.00AM 2. Scroll...

  • Page 46: Help

    Help Phone does not work • Have you installed the batteries correctly? See page 7. • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. No dial tone • Is the telephone cord of the base plugged into the phone socket? •...
  • Page 47 You hear the busy tone when you press • Make sure the handset is in range of the base. • Another handset registered to your BT Graphite 1500 base may be on the line. Answering machine does not record any messages •...
  • Page 48 • Have you connected the telephone line correctly? • Is the base ringer set to off? • You may have a faulty line or socket. Try using another socket or line. Call BT on 151 if you still experience problems.

  • Page 49: General Information

    Safety information IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency • Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Graphite telephone call when the power fails. Alternative 1500 range. Using an unauthorised power supply will arrangements should be made for access to invalidate your guarantee and may damage the emergency services.

  • Page 50: Cleaning

    General information • Your product may interfere with other electrical • There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms and by an electrical storm. We recommend that you computers if placed too close. It is recommended that unplug the power and telephone line cord during an you place your product at least one metre away from electrical storm.

  • Page 51: Guarantee

    Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will of a defect occurring, please follow the Helpline’s provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s instructions for replacement or repair. discretion, the option to replace the BT Graphite 1500...

  • Page 52: Technical Information

    Radio Equipment and one telephone line. Your BT Graphite has a REN of 1. Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 53: Connecting To A Switchboard

    (Private Branch Exchange), contact your PBX supplier for further information. The recall function is set to timed break recall and is also used for BT Calling Feature. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 242 6652*...
  • Page 54 © British Telecommunications plc 2007. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China. BT Graphite 1500 UG (12/07) Issue 1...

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