At a glance In use light Display Lights up to indicate an Displays the status of incoming call, an alarm your handset. call or when the handset is in use. Option buttons The light also flashes to Lets you select from indicate that you have the menu options shown new messages on your...
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When in mode Press the left side of the Press the right side of the button for and right side of button to confirm (OK) the button for when going menu selection. through the menu options. buttons allow you to select options within each menu that are shown on the display.
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If you experience any dif ficulties with your Diverse 4016 Classic, please call the BT Diverse Helpline In this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips and important notes. They are shown in boxes like this.
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If you make a mistake, you can return to the previous menu by pressing the button. If you keep pressing the button you will return to the idle screen.
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Hold down Hold down Hold down Select one of last 5 numbers Enter number Enter name Call all or Handset no. (e.g. 2) Enter date Enter time Enter the alarm time To select AM/PM...
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Hold down Hold down then press Hold down then press Hold down then press Hold down then press record your message...
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If you experience any dif ficulties with your Diverse 4016 Classic, please call the BT Diverse Helpline on...
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One power supply codes see page 35. for the base station One telephone If you experience any dif ficulties line cord with your Diverse 4016 Classic, please call the BT Diverse Helpline Two AA rechargeable batteries One belt clip Battery...
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Only use the power supply included Simply clean the handset and base with the product. Using an station with a damp (not wet) cloth, or unauthorised power supply will an anti-static wipe. Never use household invalidate your guarantee and may polish as this will damage the product.
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Please note that your handset is NOT registered to the base station. The Diverse 4016 handset will be easily registered once you complete the steps 1 to 3 below. Situate your product close enough to the telephone and mains power sockets Do not connect the telephone line cord so that the cables will reach.
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All additional handsets you purchase packaging with the batteries. will need to be individually registered with the base station before they will work with the Diverse 4016 Classic. Under no circumstances should Leave the handset for approx. 16 hours non-rechargeable batteries be used.
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However, by simply switching be replaced. New batteries can be the handset OFF for a moment, then obtained from any BT shop or from the Diverse Helpline 08457 908070. ON again, it will find the base station within a few seconds.
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Use the keypad to enter the time in 12-hour clock format (HH/MM). After entering the time in the 12-hour clock format, press Your Diverse 4016 Classic is now button. ready for use. However, If you experience any difficulties Press the...
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If you subscribe to a Caller Display Service the time and date will be set with the first incoming call. However, the year setting will have to be changed manually, see page 15. The handset’s default setting is 12-hour clock. To change the clock to the 24-hour setting: Press the options...
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Your Diverse 4016 Classic has a menu driven display. The buttons below the display allow you to select options within each menu and make adjustments to their settings. When the phone is in idle mode, press the button to enter the main menu. During...
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Your handset automatically times the duration of all external calls, showing it You can store up to 20 of your most on the display during your call and for frequently used names and numbers, a few seconds after it is finished. each up to 22 digits long.
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If you wish, you can use the If you experience any dif ficulties keypad to enter the first letter with your Diverse 4016 Classic, of the name, for example to please call the BT Diverse Helpline find , press the button.
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This is an additional directory where you are able to store up to 10 names and numbers. It can be used for special Press the button. numbers, i.e. Doctor, Dentist, takeaway Use the keypad to enter the numbers etc. first letter of the name. Use the button to find the entry you want.
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Enter the name to the number you want to copy into the directory. Your handset automatically saves the last five telephone numbers dialled into Press to confirm. a redial list. The display will show and the name of the entry. You can dial this number by pressing the button or return to the idle...
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Press to confirm. You can the display and press the now speak to your caller again. button. If you experience any dif ficulties with your Diverse 4016 Classic, please call the BT Diverse Helpline...
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You can transfer an external call You can allow your Diverse to another handset registered 4016 to hold 3-way calls between to the base. handsets. Press the options button. Press the options button. Enter the number of the handset to which you wish to transfer the Press the options call.
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You can use your handset as an alarm You can talk to one external clock. You must set the date and time caller and another internal caller before the alarm will work. The alarm will at the same time on your Diverse ring daily until the setting is turned off.
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When the alarm goes off it sounds like an incoming call and lasts for about 30 seconds. Press any button to switch the alarm off. If you experience any dif ficulties with your Diverse 4016 Classic, please call the BT Diverse Helpline...
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Calls list, as there is no telephone For more information on number sent via the network. BT’s Select Services call BT free If you subscribe to a Caller Display Service you can see who is calling you The Calls list contains the telephone on your handset display, as well as the numbers of your last 30 callers.
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Press the options button. Press the options Press the button to button. A flashing envelope highlight indicates new calls. New calls Press the options button. are displayed immediately. The date and time of the call If there are no new entries, are displayed.
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Press the button to confirm. The display shows If you experience any dif ficulties with your Diverse 4016 Classic, please call the BT Diverse Helpline When any number is displayed, press the options button.
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If you also subscribe to a Call Waiting Service, when you are on a call and You can choose whether to another person tries to call you, the have your Call Waiting service second caller’s number will appear on switched on or off depending the handset display and you will hear an on what you are doing i.e.
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Select your required option and press the options button, is displayed. You can divert all incoming calls to another number where you can be Press the options button reached. again. Enter the phone number where you want the calls to be Call Divert requires subscription from diverted to.
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Press the options button. Enter the telephone number If you experience any dif ficulties you want to call. with your Diverse 4016 Classic, please call the BT Diverse Helpline Press the options button, the number will be dialled but your number will not be sent to your caller.
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If you want to switch the handset ringer off quickly you can also press You can choose from 5 levels and hold the button. The ( – ), a ‘crescendo’ ring ( ) icon is displayed. To turn the handset that increases in volume, or ringer back on press and hold down you can switch the ringer off...
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To switch autotalk on: Press the button. Press the button. There are 3 volume levels to Press the button again. choose from and you can even adjust the volume during a call. To switch autotalk off: Press the options button. Press the button.
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You hear a confirmation tone and the handset is now unlocked. If the keyguard is active, the emergency numbers NOT be dialled. If you experience any dif ficulties with your Diverse 4016 Classic, please call the BT Diverse Helpline...
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Press the button to confirm. Display shows Press the button Your base station PIN has a default to return to the idle screen. setting of but you may want to change this to prevent unauthorised use of your handset(s). If you change your PIN keep a record of the new number by writing it in the space provided on page 10.
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It will delete the Calls list. It will not reset: If you experience any dif ficulties The base station PIN. with your Diverse 4016 Classic, Handset registration settings. please call the BT Diverse Helpline...
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Press the options There is also a loudspeaker on your button. Diverse 4016 Classic which gives you the Press the button until choice of listening to messages via the the display shows loudspeaker or privately via your handset.
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The pre-recorded outgoing message is used until you The maximum outgoing message record your own. You can always length is 2 minutes and 50 seconds. go back to the pre-recorded message by deleting your own If you pause during recording for message.
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From your base station, you can listen into a caller leaving their message. This feature can be switched on or off. The If you delete your own outgoing factory setting is on. message, the pre-recording message is automatically reinstated. Press the options button.
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If you experience any dif ficulties with your Diverse 4016 Classic, Playback begins with the last please call the BT Diverse Helpline message received. When all new messages have been played, old messages will follow.
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The display will show and you will hear a confirmation tone. Press the button until you reach the idle screen. You can set how many times the answering machine will ring before it takes the call. You can choose between 2-9 rings You can specify the time limit or time saver.
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Press the options button to confirm. If you experience any dif ficulties The display will show with your Diverse 4016 Classic, and you will hear a confirmation please call the BT Diverse Helpline tone. Press the button...
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You can operate your answering machine from any external Touchtone™ Dial your number. phone by phoning your Diverse 4016 When you hear your outgoing Classic and entering your base station message: PIN. Press the button. Using this code prevents other people from accessing your answering machine Enter your base PIN.
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If you purchase new handsets to use handsets while a third is making an with your current Diverse 4016 Classic, external call. they will not be pre-registered to a base station. You will need to do this before you can use them.
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If the base is not a Diverse 4016 or 4010 you will need to follow the user guide for the base station you are registering the Diverse 4000 If you want to register your handset to. handset to another base station you will need to manually register it.
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Press the button. Enter the name you want. Press the options button. Press the button to confirm. Press the button Press the button to select the handset to be until you reach the idle screen. de-registered ( Press the options button. Press the button until the display shows...
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If you experience any dif ficulties with your Diverse 4016 Classic, please call the BT Diverse Helpline on...
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*With the Diverse 3016, although you will hear the beeps when a call is waiting, the number or name of the waiting caller will not be shown on the handset display. The list below details the approved rechargeable batteries that can be used in your Diverse 4016 Classic handset. Only use the approved batteries.
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Subject to the terms listed below the guarantee will provide for the repair of, In the unlikely event of a defect or at BT’s or its agent’s discretion the occurring, please follow the Helpline’s option to replace the Diverse 4016 instructions for replacement or repair.
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Service Provider. one telephone line. The Diverse 4016 Classic has a REN of 1. Any other instrument provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless stated otherwise. A total REN of 4 is allowed. (For example: if Diverse 4016...
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You need only adjust this setting if your switchboard If you are using pulse dialling requires a different recall time with your switchboard but to the pre-set recall time of need tone dialling to use 100 MS. certain functions on your Diverse 4016 you can switch to Press the button.
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You can set the length of a If you want to insert a pause into a pause that is inserted after telephone number you are storing in pressing the button. your directory, start storing the number (see page 18) and where a pause is Press the button.
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internal dditional handset and bases making Alarm clock on hold Answering machine on/off receiving Autotalk on/off redial ase station reset secrecy Base station PIN three-way Base station options transferring loudspeaker on/off ate set ringer melody Delete ringer volume all directory entries Batteries calls list approved list...
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naming ange warning on/off Recall time reset Receiving calls ringer Recording quality Handset quick guide Redial Help copy to directory Holding calls delete dial number in redial list nternal calls Registering additional handsets eyguard Registration aking calls de-register Menu structure 4 -6 manual Message length adjust...
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