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  • Page 1: User Guide

    BT Edge 1500 User Guide This new interactive user guide lets you navigate easily through the pages and allows you to be directed straight to any websites that are referenced. Simply hover the cursor over the page number or website reference and click...
  • Page 2: Got Everything

    Small mains power adaptor • (item code 052300) * Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and International call costs may vary. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ring volume Answer a call handsfree Handset ringer off/on Switch to handsfree during a call Ring melody Redial the last number called Handset name If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 4 Remote access Delete an entry in the calls list Remote access on / off Delete entire Calls list Operating your answering machine remotely 37 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 5 Internal calls Call another handset Conference call Conference on / off Join a conference call To invite another handset to start a conference call If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    The base emits a beep and the indicator lights up. The answering machine is switched on and will default to ‘Answer and record’ mode. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 7: Setting Up For Multiple Packs

    Broadband service. The handset number is shown in the display. Additional BT ADSL microfilters can be purchased from www.shop.bt.com If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 8: Set Date And Time Manually

    If the time or date format is adjusted then only the handset being used will be updated, all others will need to be changed independently if required. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Phone

    During a call, press to put a caller on hold and to make an internal call, page 45. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 10: Handset Display / Display Icons

    The keypad is locked. † For this feature to work you must subscribe to your network provider’s Caller Display service. A fee may be payable. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 11: Base

    LED off = Answer machine set to off. Flashing = New answer machine message(s) received or when you are on a call. Flashing fast = Answer machine full. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    4. To exit a menu and return to standby, press Main menus & icons Phonebook Handset settings Base settings Clock and Alarm Advanced Set Network Services Answer Machine If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 13: Menu Map

    - ANSWER & RECORD - ANSWER ONLY - ANSWER OFF ANS SETTINGS - RING DELAY - REMOTE ACCESS - HS SCREENING - ICM LENGTH If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 14: Using The Phone

    2. Scroll to the entry you want. 3. Press to see the number. SeleCt 4. Press to return to the previous menu level. BACk If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 15: Receiving A Call

    1. Press twice. The call is transferred to the handset handset to answer and then press the loudspeaker. button the loudspeaker will be activated. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 16: Switch To Handsfree During A Call

    SeleCt Caller Display service. 6. Press to return to the previous menu level. BACk If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 17: Delete A Redial Number

    Other handsets will button on any handset. still ring if you have multiple handsets so this could help you find them. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 18: Phonebook

    3. Press to select the entry you want to edit and press Use the buttons to move SeleCt. the cursor if required. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 19: Edit The Assigned Ringer Melody

    SeleCt. Delete All is displayed press to confirm or Delete All? BACk to cancel. 4. Press to return to the previous menu. BACk If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 20: Copy The Phonebook To Another Bt Edge 1500 Handset

    The display returns to the Speed dial menu and shows the new entry. 6. Press to return to the previous menu level. BACk If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 21: Dial A Speed Dial Number

    You can scroll to the Phonebook list to assign another entry if required or press to return to standby. BACk If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 22: Handset And Base Settings

    CleAr The maximum length of then enter the new name. Press to confirm. characters is 12. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 23: Keypad Beep

    1. Press Menu, scroll hAnDSet SettingS press SeleCt. 2. Scroll to wAllpAper, press SeleCt. 3. Scroll to select the wallpaper you want and press SeleCt. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 24: Backlight Time

    1. Press Menu, scroll hAnDSet SettingS press SeleCt. 2. Scroll hAng-up, press SeleCt. Auto 3. Scroll to display and press SeleCt. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 25: Auto Answer

    SeleCt. 2. Scroll MeloDy, press SeleCt. ring 3. Scroll to the ringer melody you want, you will hear a sample, then press SeleCt. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 26: Clock & Alarm

    2. Scroll and press SeleCt. Set forMAt 3. Scroll and press SeleCt. DAte forMAt 4. Scroll to highlight and press ok. DD/MM MM/DD If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 27: Set Alarm

    CloCk & AlArM press SeleCt. 2. Scroll and press SeleCt. AlArM voluMe 3. Scroll to display the 3 appropriate settings and press ok. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 28: Alarm Snooze

    SeleCt. 2. Scroll and press SeleCt. Snooze 3. Scroll to select either Snooze off, Snooze on and press SeleCt. Snooze on 10 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 29: Caller Display And The Calls List

    If the call has not been viewed, it is marked as new by the icon. 3. Scroll to see the next entry. 4. Press to dial the entry displayed. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 30: Save A Number To The Phonebook

    Press to confirm or Delete All? BACk to cancel. 5. Press at any time to return to the previous menu level. BACk If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 31: Answering Machine

    – Fast flashing Answer machine message memory full – LED Off Answer machine set to OFF If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 32: Recording Memory Full

    1. Providing the base speaker volume is set loud enough, you can hear a caller leaving a message. If you want to interrupt and speak to the caller, press on the handset. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 33: Using The Answering Machine From The Handset

    5. Speak your announcement after the long beep. Press Your own Answer Only message will Stop replace the pre-recorded message. stop recording. Your new message will be played back. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 34: Play The Outgoing Message

    Delete SeleCt – press to stop playback. Stop SeleCt 3. Press to return to the previous menu level. BACk If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 35: Delete All Messages

    The default setting is Off. 1. Press Menu, scroll MAChine. Press SeleCt. AnSwer 2. Scroll and press SeleCt. AnS SettingS If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 36: Call Screening At The Handset

    3. Scroll ACCeSS. Press SeleCt. reMote 4. Scroll or DeACtivAte. Press SeleCt. ACtivAte 5. Press to return to the previous menu level. BACk If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 37: Operating Your Answering Machine Remotely

    Stop playback during messages Press repeatedly to select the answering machine mode: AnSwer & reCorD, AnSwer only AnSwering MAChine off. Play main menu If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 38: Advanced Settings

    You can set four different barring pre-fixes each containing up to 4 digits. If a restricted number is dialled, the call will not be connected and the user hears an error beep. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 39: Call Barring On/Off

    BACk to cancel. the phonebook menu, see page 19. 5. Press again. All settings are reset to their defaults, see the following page. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 40: Handset Default Settings

    DD-MM-YY Base playback volume Time format 24 hr Base screening volume Set alarm Incoming message length 3 minutes Alarm tone Alarm Melody 1 If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 41: Bt Network Services

    Open the BT Services menu 1. Press Menu, scroll network ServiCeS and press SeleCt. 2. Scroll to choose the option you want and press SeleCt. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 42: Call Waiting

    3. Scroll nuMBer. Press SeleCt. 4. Enter the Voicemail number and press ok. 5. Press to return to the previous menu level. BACk If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 43: Using Additional Handsets

    . You will need to re-register the handset to handset number. whichever base you want to use. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 44: De-Register An Edge Handset

    The default setting is off. 1. To change the conference call setting, press Menu, scroll and press SeleCt. ADvAnCeD Set If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 45: Join A Conference Call

    2. Select the handset number you want to call. 3. When the other handset answers, you can announce the caller. 4. Press to transfer the call. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 46: Help

    • by an incorrect type. Only use rechargeable NiMH 750mAh batteries as per the type supplied. Dispose of batteries according to the instructions. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • 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 Edge 1500 base may be on the line, or interacting with the • base. Answering machine does not record any messages The memory may be full.
  • Page 48 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. Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby •...
  • Page 49: General Information

    WARNING Do not immerse batteries in water or throw them into a fire, or dispose of them with ordinary domestic refuse. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Edge 1500 by using any other types of batteries.
  • Page 50: Cleaning

    There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. We recommend that • you unplug the power and telephone line cord during an electrical storm. If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 51: Product Disposal Instructions

    Guarantee Your BT Edge 1500 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s...
  • Page 52: Technical Information

    All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any one telephone line. Your BT Edge 1500 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephones may not ring.
  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformance

    Declaration of Conformance Hereby, CCT declares that this BT Edge 1500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. If you would like a copy of the Declaration of Conformance, please visit www.bt.com/producthelp Connecting to a switchboard This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards, which support tone and pulse dialling and timed break recall.
  • Page 54 Working together, supporting energy saving products BT & British Gas have joined forces to help our customers find new ways to save energy around the home, so we can all do our bit for the environment & save money too!

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