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  • Page 1: User Guide

    BT Hudson 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 or email addresses that are referenced. Simply hover the cursor over the page number,...
  • Page 2: Got Everything

    Small mains power adaptor • (item code 039955) * 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

    Make a handsfree call Handset ringer off/on Answer a call handsfree Ring melody Switch to handsfree during a call Keypad beep Redial the last number called If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on Freephone 0808 100 6556* or visit www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 4 Remote access on / off If you forget to switch on your answering machine before leaving home 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 answering machine is switched on and will default to ‘Answer and record’ mode. Peel the protective film away from the base counter lens. 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

    The handset number is shown in the display. ADSL microfilter may cause problems with this product and your Broadband service. 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 quarterly 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

    Press to play messages during to replay the to the next messages. playback. current message, message during twice to play playback. the previous message. 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 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

    Press SeleCt. phoneBook 2. Scroll and press SeleCt. eDit entry 3. Press to select the entry you want to edit and press SeleCt. 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 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

    SeleCt. 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 23: Keypad Beep

    SeleCt. 3. Scroll to select the wallpaper you want and press 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 24: Backlight Time

    2. Scroll hAng-up, press SeleCt. Auto 3. Scroll to display and press 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 25: Auto Answer

    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 26: Clock & Alarm

    SeleCt. DAte forMAt 4. Scroll to highlight and press ok. DD/MM MM/DD 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 27: Set Alarm

    AlArM voluMe 3. Scroll to display the 3 appropriate settings and press ok. 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 28: Alarm Snooze

    Snooze off, Snooze on and press SeleCt. Snooze on 10 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 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

    Recording a message or memo (scrolling one segment at a time) Speaker volume level, displayed when you press Vol- or Vol+ Answer machine in Answer only mode 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

    Your new message will be played back. be taken at the moment and you cannot leave a message, so please call later”. 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

    SeleCt During playback you can also press to switch playback to the earpiece. 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

    3. Scroll SCreening. Press SeleCt. 4. Scroll to choose or off. Press SeleCt. 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 36: Call Screening At The Handset

    3. Scroll ACCeSS. Press SeleCt. reMote 4. Scroll or DeACtivAte. Press ok. 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: If You Forget To Switch On Your Answering Machine Before Leaving Home

    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

    4. Display shows Press to confirm or ConfirM? BACk to cancel. 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

    Remote access Time format 24 hr Base Playback Volume Set Alarm Base Screening Volume Alarm Tone Alarm Melody 1 Incoming message length 3 minutes 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 A Hudson 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 550mAh 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 Hudson 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

    Safety information Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Hudson 1500 range. Using an unauthorised power • supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone. The item code for the base mains power supply is 039956.
  • 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 Hudson 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

    Your BT Hudson 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. With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.
  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformance

    Declaration of Conformance Hereby, CCT declares that this BT Hudson 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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