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- Page 1 BT Stratus 1500 User Guide...
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Page 2: Telephone Answering Machine
• Speed dial – assign a number stored in the Phonebook to a 2-9 keypad button for dialling with one touch. • Quick access to a range of BT Services including directory enquiries and call divert. • Caller Display lets you see who’s calling and your phone stores details of the last 30 callers in a Calls list. - Page 3 Need help? If you have purchased a BT If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Stratus 1500 please call our Stratus 1500 multiple pack you free Helpline on 0808 100 6556*. Our dedicated avdisors are more likely to be will also have the following able to help you than the retailer where you made your purchase.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
In this guide Getting started Phonebook Location ................7 Store a name and number ..........19 Setting up ...............7 View an entry ..............19 Setting up for multiple packs ...........8 Dial an entry ..............19 Set date and time manually ..........9 Edit a name and number ..........20 Edit the assigned ringer melody ........20 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons ............10... - Page 5 Handset / Answering machine default settings ....34 New text message alert ..........46 Read a text message ............46 BT Network services Pre-stored BT Services numbers ........35 Text message options .............46 Open BT Services menu ..........35 View, edit and send a template message......47 Call Waiting ..............36...
- Page 6 In this guide Help ................55 General information Safety information ............59 Cleaning ................59 Environmental ...............60 Product disposal instructions ..........60 Guarantee ..............60 Technical information .............61 R&TTE ................61 Declaration of Conformance ...........61 Connecting to a switchboard ..........62 Inserting a pause ............62 Recall ................62 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0808 100 6556*...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Do not place your BT Stratus 1500 in the bathroom or other humid areas. Place your BT Stratus 1500 within 2 metres of the mains power socket and Handset range telephone socket so that the cables will reach. Make sure it is at least 1 metre away The BT Stratus 1500 has a range of 300 metres from other electrical appliances to avoid interference. -
Page 8: Setting Up For Multiple Packs
6–8 hours a day. Batteries and handset may become warm during charging. This is normal. If you have purchased a BT Stratus 1500 multiple pack, you will need to prepare any additional handsets and chargers for use. Using your BT Stratus 1500 on a Broadband line? -
Page 9: Set Date And Time Manually
You can set the time format to the 12 or 24 hour clock. You can also change the date format to Your BT Stratus 1500 is ready for use. present the day or the month first, see page 27. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0808 100 6556*... -
Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone
In a menu, press to scroll through the options. During a call, press to decrease the volume. Press to open the BT Services menu, page 35. */RINGER Press and hold to switch the handset ringer on or off. -
Page 11: Handset Display / Display Icons
Getting to know your phone Handset display Stratus Handset name and number 8 AUG 12:30 Date Time MENU NAMES Display icons Shows handset battery status. Handsfree is in use. Scrolls when the handset is charging Handset ringer is switched off. Flashes when less than 15 minutes talk On - Answering machine is switched on. -
Page 12: Base
Getting to know your phone Base Message counter Find Indicates answer machine status Press to ring all registered handsets, and number of messages received. helpful for finding a missing handset, page18. Also used during registration, page 51. Answer LED indicators Vol.- /+ Play <Skip... -
Page 13: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the menus Press to select the option displayed on screen. Your BT Stratus 1500 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options which you can see on the menu map on the following page. -
Page 14: Menu Map
- CONFIRM TONE - ANSWER & DELETE ALL PRODUCT BACKLIGHT TIME RECORD DIRECT MEMORY HELPLINE DIM MODE - ANSWER ONLY BT 118500 AUTO HANG-UP - ANSWER OFF CANCEL AUTO ANSWER CALLBACK ANS SETTINGS WITHHOLD ID - RING DELAY - REMOTE ACCESS... -
Page 15: Using The Phone
Using the phone Switch handset on or off When you make a call, the In use light on the base flashes. To switch off: Call timer Your handset will automatically time the duration 1. Press and hold until the handset switches off, after about 5 seconds. of all external calls. -
Page 16: Receiving A Call
Using the phone Receiving a call When the phone rings the display shows the caller’s number if available or the caller’s name if it matches an entry in the phonebook. If you do not have a Caller Display service, the screen shows externAl CAll. -
Page 17: Answer A Call Handsfree
Using the phone Answer a call handsfree 1. Press twice. The call is transferred to the handset 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: Delete A Redial Number
Using the phone Delete a redial number 1. Press 2. Scroll to the number you want. 3. Press SeleCt, then when the entry is selected, press and scroll Menu and press SeleCt, then press ok. Delete 4. Press to return to the previous menu level. BACk Delete entire redial list 1. -
Page 19: Phonebook
Phonebook Entering names You can store up to 100 names and numbers in the directory. Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store Tom: Names can be up to 14 characters long and numbers up to 24 digits. Press once to enter T. -
Page 20: Edit A Name And Number
Phonebook Edit a name and number 1. Press Menu. is displayed. Press SeleCt. phoneBook 2. Scroll and press SeleCt. eDit entry 3. Press to delete the name, if required, and enter the new name. Press ok. CleAr 4. Press to delete the phone number then enter a new number. Press ok. CleAr 5. -
Page 21: Delete An Entry
Phonebook Delete an entry 1. Press nAMeS. Scroll to the entry you want and press SeleCt. 2. Press Menu, is displayed. Press SeleCt. phoneBook 3. Scroll and press ok. Delete entry 4. Press to return to standby. BACk Delete Phonebook 1. -
Page 22: Dial A Direct Access Number
Phonebook Dial a direct access number 1. Once you have stored a number, press and hold the 1-9 button you want. The number stored is displayed and dialled. Delete a direct access number 1. Press Menu. is displayed. Press SeleCt. phoneBook 2. -
Page 23: Handset And Base Settings
Handset and base settings Handset settings Ring volume There are five volume levels (plus Off) or choose Ascending for a gradually increasing volume. 1. Press Menu, scroll and press SeleCt. hAnDSet SettingS 2. Scroll and press SeleCt. hAnDSet toneS is displayed, press SeleCt. ring voluMe 4. -
Page 24: Keypad Beep
Handset and base settings keypad beep When you press a button on the keypad, you hear a beep. You can switch this beep on or off. 1. Press Menu, scroll and press SeleCt. hAnDSet SettingS 2. Scroll toneS, press SeleCt. hAnDSet 3. -
Page 25: Auto Hang Up
Handset and base settings Auto hang-up With Auto hang up switched on, you can end a call by placing the handset on the base or charger. If you switch this off, you must always press to hang up. Default setting is On. 1. -
Page 26: Base Settings
Handset and base settings Base settings Ring volume There are five volume levels (plus Off) or choose Ascending for a gradually increasing ring volume. 1. Press Menu, scroll and press SeleCt. BASe SettingS is displayed. Press SeleCt. ring voluMe 3. Scroll to the ringer volume you want and press ok. -
Page 27: Clock & Alarm
Clock & alarm Set date/time 1. Press Menu, scroll and press SeleCt. CloCk & AlArM is displayed. Press SeleCt. Set DAte/tiMe 3. Use the keypad to enter the current time and date then press ok. If you make a mistake, press BACk to delete. 4. -
Page 28: Set Alarm
Clock & alarm Set alarm You can set your alarm to ring once or at the same time every day. If you want to stop the alarm setting, select Off. 1. Press Menu, scroll and press SeleCt. CloCk & AlArM 2. -
Page 29: Caller Display And The Calls List
A quarterly fee may be payable. For more answering the call. information on BT Calling Features call BT free on 0800 800 150. If your caller’s name is stored in the phonebook and a number match is found, To ensure the caller’s name is displayed, make... -
Page 30: View And Dial From The Calls List
Calls list View and dial from the Calls list 1. Press . The Calls list screen is displayed. 2. The first entry is indicated by an arrow, press to open the entry to SeleCt see details of the call, e.g. time and date. If the call has not been viewed, it is marked as by the icon. -
Page 31: Delete Entire Calls List
Calls list Delete entire Calls list 1. Press . The Calls list screen is displayed. 2. Press to open any entry, press Menu. SeleCt 3. Scroll and press SeleCt. Delete All is displayed. Press to confirm or to cancel. Delete All? BACk 5. -
Page 32: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings Change PIN The default PIN is 0000. You will need to enter the PIN for setting Call barring and during registration and de-registration. For security reasons, you can change the PIN to your own preferred 4-digit code. 1. Press Menu, scroll and press SeleCt. -
Page 33: Set Call Barring Number
Advanced settings Set call barring number You can enter up to four numbers to be barred. 1. Press Menu, scroll and press SeleCt. ADvAnCeD Set 2. Scroll BArring, press SeleCt. CAll 3. Enter the system PIN (default setting 0000) and press ok. Receiving a call from a barred number 4. -
Page 34: Handset / Answering Machine Default Settings
Advanced settings SMS default Centre Centre 1 Handset default settings Handset Ringer Volume Set 1st Ring Handset Ringer Melody MELODY 1 SMS center – Outgoing number 1470P17094009 Handset Earpiece Volume SMS center – Handset Speaker Volume Incoming number 0800587529 Handset Key Beep Phonebook memory Empty Battery Low Tone... -
Page 35: Call Waiting
BT Network Services IMPORTANT By selecting the BT Services menu you can access a range of useful pre-stored To use BT Services and BT Calling Features you numbers and further BT Calling Features. must first subscribe (if required) to the relevant service from your network provider. -
Page 36: Call Waiting
BT Network services Call Waiting You must subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service for Call Waiting to work. A quarterly fee may be payable. 1. During a call, you hear a soft beep in the earpiece and the display shows the number of the caller or the name if it matches an entry in your phonebook. -
Page 37: Answering Machine
Answering machine You will need to set the day, date and time (if Your BT Stratus 1500 can digitally record up to 12 minutes of messages or up to you have not already done so) so that you will 59 messages. The maximum incoming message can be up to 1 minute. -
Page 38: Outgoing Messages
Answering machine Answer and Record Outgoing messages The pre-set Answer and Record outgoing message, that allows your caller to leave a message, is “Hello, your call cannot be taken at The outgoing message is the message a caller first hears when the answering the moment, so please leave your message after machine picks up their call. -
Page 39: Message Playback
Answering machine 4. Scroll and press to play the message. Delete SeleCt 5. Press to return to the previous menu level. BACk Message playback 1. Press Menu, scroll AnSwer MAChine. Press SeleCt. is displayed. Press to play your messages. plAy During playback, scroll –... -
Page 40: Answer Settings
Ring delay 1. Press Menu, scroll Answer delay AnSwer MAChine. Answer delay sets the number of times your BT Press SeleCt. Stratus 1500 will ring before the answer machine picks up your call and starts playing the outgoing 2. Scroll and press SeleCt. -
Page 41: Using The Answer Machine At The Base
“Thank you for calling” and the answering machine will hang up. Any new callers will hear the Answer only message. If the memory is full you must delete messages before your BT Stratus 1500 can begin recording again. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0808 100 6556*... -
Page 42: Message Playback
Answering machine Each message is played back with the day and Message playback time of the call announced. 1. Press . The number of messages is announced and they are played back. During playback, press: to play a message. to play the previous message. to play the next message. -
Page 43: Remote Access
“Thank you for calling”, and your BT Stratus 1500 will hang up. If you do not press 2. Enter your system PIN (original setting 0000). Play back your messages as any button for more than 10 seconds, your BT shown below in ‘Operating your answering machine remotely’. -
Page 44: Operating Your Answering Machine Remotely
Answering machine Operating your answering machine remotely If the * is not recognised it may be because you have deactivated the remote access feature, see 1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press page 43 “Remote Access on / off” for details. You will hear, “Please enter your security code”. -
Page 45: Text Messaging
Text messaging Welcome to the BT text messaging service on your BT Stratus 1500. Your BT Your BT Stratus 1500 can store a total of 60 text messages: Stratus 1500 can send and receive text messages from participating mobile networks and compatible landline telephones in the UK. -
Page 46: New Text Message Alert
Text messaging When writing a text, if you do not press a button If selecting a Phonebook number, press phoneBook, scroll for 30 seconds, the handset will return to the entry you want and press SeleCt. standby. If the message does not get sent, the screen shows text not Sent! If the text is not 4. -
Page 47: View, Edit And Send A Template Message
Text messaging Enter the name, press ok. – press to delete the message. Delete SeleCt – press to delete all messages in the inbox. Delete All SeleCt Press to confirm. 2. Press to return to the previous menu level. BACk Templates There are five pre-set templates: View, edit and send a template message... -
Page 48: Text Settings
– press to send the text. SenD SeleCt must delete receive service centre number from one of the base stations. To do this on your BT – press to delete the text. Delete SeleCt Stratus 1500, see opposite. -
Page 49: Service Centre Numbers
Text messaging Service centre numbers To send and receive text messages you need the telephone number of your Network’s text Centre. If you accidentally delete the Outgoing or Incoming Service Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them in order for your text Service to work. -
Page 50: Set A Send Service Centre
Text messaging Set a Service Centre The default setting is Service Centre 1. 1. From standby, press Press Menu, scroll and press SeleCt. text MeSSAge 2. Scroll and press SeleCt. SettingS 3. Scroll and press SeleCt. DefAult Centre 4. Scroll and enter the service ServiCe Centre number you want. -
Page 51: Using Additional Handsets
Using additional handsets You can use up to five BT Stratus 1500 additional handsets with your BT Stratus 1500 base to extend your phone system without needing to install extension sockets for each new phone. Your BT Stratus 1500 handset can also be registered to up to four other bases. -
Page 52: De-Register A Handset
Using additional handsets Immediately, after de-registering, you can press De-register a handset to jump to the Registration menu. 1. Press Menu, scroll ADvAnCeD Set press SeleCt. 2. Scroll to De-regiSter, press SeleCt. 3. Enter the system PIN (default setting 0000) and press ok. All handsets available for de-registration are listed. -
Page 53: Internal Calls
Using additional handsets Internal calls Call another handset Only possible when more than one handset is registered to the base. 1. Press . All available handsets are displayed. 2. To call the handset, press the handset number you want. If the handset is already in use, you will hear the busy tone. 3. -
Page 54: Start A Conference Call
Using additional handsets Start a conference call 1. During a call with an external caller, press . Your caller is put on hold and all available handsets displayed. 2. Enter the handset number you want to call. 3. When the other handset answers press and hold to initiate a 3-way conference call. -
Page 55: Help
• If you are connected to a switchboard, check whether • Make sure the handset is in range of the base. you need to dial an access code. • Another handset registered to your BT Stratus 1500 base may be on the line. Handset does not ring •... - Page 56 Cannot register a handset to a base • You can register a total of 5 handsets to your BT Stratus 1500 base and you can register your BT Stratus 1500 handset to up to 4 bases. Check that you have not exceeded the limits.
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Page 57: Possible Problems With Text Messaging
• Check service centre number is correct including 1470P prefix (this is for BT lines. If you have another network provider please check the prefix number with them). In Further help and advice for text queries on BT lines: order to send and receive text messages you must not •... - Page 58 Help 3. Enter the number 00000 then press SELECT. General sales enquiries • BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – 4. Press OK .SenD is highlighted. call 152. 5. Press OK. Display shows SenDing MeSSAge. • For non BT line customers, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152 (business).
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Page 59: General Information
Safety information • Clean the handset and base (or charger) with a damp (not wet) cloth, • Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Stratus 1500 range. or an anti-static wipe. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee Never use household polish as this will damage the product. -
Page 60: Environmental
Subject to the terms listed below, the conditions. guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s • There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged by an discretion, the option to replace the BT Stratus 1500 or any electrical storm. -
Page 61: Technical Information
Within the 12 month guarantee period: Prior to returning your product, please read the Help section beginning on page 55 or contact the BT Stratus 1500 Helpline on How many telephones can I have? 0808 100 6556* for assistance. In the unlikely event of a defect All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence occurring, please follow the Helpline’s instructions for replacement... -
Page 62: 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 Features. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0808 100 6556*... - Page 63 © British Telecommunications plc 2008. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Printed in China Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. BT Stratus 1500 (07/08) Issue 1...