At a glance Display Displays the status of your handset. Used to make internal calls and access the call barring options. Display buttons Lets you access the functions displayed Green phone on the screen. Used to make and answer calls. Control button Switches from handsfree mode...
In this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips and important notes. They are shown in boxes like this. If you experience any difficulties with your BT Diverse 5400, please call the BT Diverse Helpline on BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
Please note that you will only see all the below menu options if you are registered to a BT Diverse 5410 base station. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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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. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
. When user answers, press then to select handset . When finished press is selected, press to display to display enter date enter time e to select BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
For guarantee purposes proof of charger purchase is required so please keep your receipt. One BT Diverse 5400 handset One power supply for the charger Two AAA rechargeable batteries One belt clip Battery compartment cover BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
Setting up Please note that your handset is NOT registered to a base station. The BT Diverse 5400 handset will be easily registered once you complete the steps 1 to 3 below. Situate your product close enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will reach.
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Insert the two batteries supplied, To register your handset to a BT Diverse as indicated inside the battery 5410 or 5450 base station, place it in the compartment and slide the main BT Diverse 5400 base station with battery compartment the display facing upward.
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After approximately one minute the handset will display its internal number. The handset is now registered and the handset display will return to the idle screen. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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OFF for a moment, then completed. Charge the handset until ON again, it will find the base station the batteries register full again. From within a few seconds. then on the display will be correct. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press to select However, the year setting will have to be changed manually. See opposite. Press to confirm. Display shows Press to return to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
The display shows the current function is shown directly above each button. Lets you access the last 10 numbers dialled. Confirms menu function or entry. Opens SMS text menu Deletes characters from right to left Takes you one menu level back. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press the To exit a menu at any time, press the button to dial the number. button. This will take you back one step. Keep pressing the button to return to the idle screen. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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You can test the handsfree function by dialling the BT speaking clock on 123. Press the button to answer the call. Dial the number.
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Press the button. A list of all the handsets that are registered to the base are listed. You can select any of them. Your handset is identified by BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press the button to display a list of handsets. Your Press to scroll to caller is put on hold and hears the handset you want to call. musical tones. Press to call. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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The other handset user’s screen shows Press Press the Press to scroll to button. Press the to exit Press the conversation. Press to scroll to Press Enter the System PIN (original setting BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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29. Press to confirm. Press to return to the idle display. Press the button. Please refer to the section ‘Add Display shows Birthday Alert’, page 25. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press to see the entry If the name is correct, press details. display button. Press to return is displayed to the idle display. Press to confirm. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press the display button. Press the display button. Display shows Press to confirm. Press to return You can either delete another to the idle display. entry, or Press to return to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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To view/edit or delete entries from Enter the telephone number. the Extra directory, press the button and then follow instructions Scroll to Enter Name. on pages 24 and 25. Enter the name. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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After the phone starts ringing, your Diverse 5400 recognises the caller's number and changes the ring to the VIP melody you have selected. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Scroll Display shows Enter birthday details if Press to confirm. required. Press to return Press the display button. to the idle display. Press to return to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press to confirm. Press to return to the idle display. You will only be able to copy directory entries if you are using the Diverse 5300 or 5400 handset. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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VIP settings or voice commands Press to open the cannot be copied. menu. Press to highlight Press button to move the cursor and make the changes you want. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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20 seconds until the called number rings. If the called person does not answer, the call will be terminated after approx. 30 seconds. Your BT Diverse 5400 will attempt to redial up to 10 times. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press and follow the If the name is not recognised, simple on-screen prompts to the display shows record the person's name. . Repeat Voice Press to return dialling. to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Enter the User name you Either scroll to more names in want, e.g. your name. the list. Press to confirm. Press to return Press to return to the idle display. to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Diverse 5400 will announce the name you have recorded. For the announcement to work, the number must be received by your network’s Caller Display service. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press to open the directory. Scroll to any entry. Press to open the Options list. Scroll Press . The number of entries available is shown. Press to return to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
INT or the name assigned If a call is received when the Calls list is to that handset. full then the oldest entry will be deleted automatically. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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The default setting is to Press to dial the display missed calls only. number displayed. Press the button. Press the button to Press to scroll scroll to Calls List. through the list. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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‘Copying numbers’, page 29. Press the display button. Display shows For instructions on using the SMS Press functionality, please refer to the separate Press the buttons ‘Using SMS user guide’. to switch between callers. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press the button to Press to return open the menu. to the idle display. Press the button to scroll to Press highlighted. Press Enter the telephone number you want to call. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Scroll You can divert: Press to select • – calls are put straight through to the Press to return number you have set. to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
‘BT Answer’ voice mail service. Enter your pin followed by a Press the button. , e.g. 0000#. Press . Display shows The entire number should look like this: Press to return to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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If your handset is registered to an to the idle display. answering machine base i.e. BT Diverse 5450 you will be given the choice of accessing your answering machine messages or Network If you store your security PIN as part Messaging Service.
12 and 24 hour switch between clock. Press to confirm. Press to confirm. Press to return Press to return to to the idle display. the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Enter the time of the the alarm clock function appointment – hours, minutes, Display shows . Press the e.g. for 3.30pm button. Scroll Press to return Press the display button. to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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You can view Press to scroll to and delete entries in this list. Press the button to open the menu. Press . Display shows Press to scroll to Press . Display highlights Press Scroll BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press and hold the right hand Scroll side of the button. Press to adjust Display shows and the the earpiece volume. keypad is locked. Press to confirm. Press to return to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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(this is only available under the open the menu. Ext. Calls menu). Press to scroll to Press the display button to see the time control Press screen. Press to scroll to Press . Display highlights BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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If you want to switch the handset ringer off quickly you can also press and hold the ✱ button. The display shows then reverts to the idle screen with the icon displayed. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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You can increase the quality of If you accidentally select the wrong melodies 4-10. language: Press the button to open the menu. Press , then choose the right language Press to scroll to BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press to switch Key Tones Scroll to Confirm. Press to switch confirmation tones Scroll Press to switch the battery tones Press to confirm. Press to return to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Appointment name Press to scroll to Redial list Room monitor Room monitor Press . Display shows sensitivity Scroll Press Press to confirm or to exit. Press to return to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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The listening handset then rings either the receiving handset selected or the phone number you have set. You can then listen. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Press to delete the current number. Either Enter a new external number You can use any two BT Diverse 5400 Press the button. handsets as walkie talkies providing Display shows they are registered to the same base station.
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Scroll Scroll Press Press Scroll Press Press switch Room Monitor On. Scroll Scroll Press appears by Press to select Press to confirm. Press to return to the idle display. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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The handset will then return to walkie talkie mode. Always check handsets used as room monitors for level sensitivity and to confirm that the connection works. BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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 BT Diverse 5400, instructions for replacement or repair.
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The BT Diverse 5410 or 5450 (with up to 6 handsets) has a total REN of 1. Any other instrument provided by BT may be assumed to have a REN of 1 unless stated otherwise.
26, 27 delete a call delete an entry delete complete list dial a number dial a number from edit an entry view extra directory BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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Making calls Secrecy Melody Setting up Memory available Shortcut buttons Music on hold echnical information etwork Mailbox Three-way conversation n/off Time – set alarm clock Transferring calls auto talk BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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IP ringing Voice dialling Voice Mail retrieve messages set one-touch access set up quick access behind switchboard Volume earpiece handset ringer handsfree 18, 46 alk and talk BT Diverse Helpline – 08457 908 070...
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