UK’s best selling phone brand User Guide BT Decor 2500 Corded Phone
This User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your phone. Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone. Follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting started’, on the next few pages.
In this guide Getting started Directory Location 5 Store a name and number in the directory 13 Connect the mains power adaptor 5 View/dial an entry in the directory 13 Connect the telephone line 5 Insert a pause in a number 13 Set the time and date on the display 6 Edit an entry in the directory 14 Getting to know your phone 7 Delete an entry in the directory 14 Delete the entire directory 14 Using your phone Make a call 9 Call timer 9 Preparatory dialling 9 End a call 9 R
Settings General information Ringer volume 20 Safety 28 Ringer melody 20 Cleaning 28 Display contrast 20 Product disposal instructions 28 Guarantee 29 Technical information 29 How many telephones can I have? 29 Switchboard compatibility 29 Switchboard external line access code 30 To insert a pause 30 Recall 30 Using the answering machine Switch the answering machine on/off 21 Set the answer mode 21 Outgoing messages 21 Record your own outgoing message 22 Play/check you
Getting started Location You need to place your BT Decor 2500 within 3 metres of a telephone line socket so that the cable will reach. Connect the mains power adaptor 1. Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on the underside of the base. Plug the other end into the mains socket and switch the power on. Power socket IMPORTANT Only use the telephone line cord supplied otherwise your telephone may not work. Connect the telephone line 1.
If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service the time and date will be set automatically when you receive your first call. Set the time and date on the display You will need to set the correct time and date so that you know when each answering machine message was received. The time and date will be shown on the display when in standby. The default time format is 24 hour, but you can change this to 12 hour if you want to, see below for instructions. Set the time 1. Press the 2. Press button.
Getting to know your phone Menu Press to access the menu. When viewing the Calls list or directory, press to access the sub menu list. 3 Line display In standby, displays the date and time, messages received and any calls in the calls list. Calls light Red light flashes to indicate an incoming call. Directory Use to store and dial directory entries. BT Use to access a range of useful pre-stored numbers and further BT Calling Features.
Answering machine buttons Del During playback, press to delete the message being played. Skip (back) Press once to repeat the message or press and hold to skip back to the previous message. Skip (forward) Press to skip forward to the next message. Stop Stop message playback. Play Press to play messages. During playback, press to pause a message, press again to resume playback. After playback, press to delete all messages. Ans. On off Use to switch the answering machine on and off.
Using your phone Making and receiving calls Make a call 1. Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone (or press the button). When the handset is off the hook or Handsfree is in use the display will show the icon. 2. Enter the telephone number. Call timer Your phone automatically times the duration of every call. The timer will activate 5 seconds into a call and will continue to display the time until 5 seconds after the call has ended.
Handsfree Handsfree mode lets you talk to your caller without holding the handset. It also allows other people in the room to listen to your conversation over the loudspeaker. The green LED on the button icon will will illuminate when handsfree mode is in use and the be displayed on the screen. Make a call in handsfree mode 1. Press the to be dialled. button and then enter the telephone number Answer a call in handsfree mode 1. When the phone rings, press the button to answer the call.
Redial a number from the redial list 1. Press the 2. Use the you want. button. or buttons to scroll through to the number 3. Lift the handset or press and the number will be dialled. Or 1. Lift the handset or press , then press the 2. Use the you want. or 3. Press the button to dial the number. button. buttons to scroll through to the number Save a redial number to the directory 1. Press the 2. Use the you want. 3. Press the button. or buttons to scroll to the number button.
Delete the entire redial list 1. Press the 2. Use the . press button, then the or button. buttons to scroll to Delete All and 3. The display will show Delete All? Are you sure? Press to confirm. The display will show Entries Deleted. Mute When on a call use the mute feature to talk to someone in the same room without your caller hearing. 1. During a call, press and release the Mute button to mute the handset microphone.
Directory You can store 100 names and telephone numbers in the directory. Each name stored can be up to 16 characters and each number up to 24 digits. Directory entries are stored alphabetically. Store a name and number in the directory 1. Press the button. If the directory is empty, the display will show Directory Empty for 2 seconds and then Add Entry. Press the button. Or, if there are already entries stored, the first alphabetical button, Add New entry will be displayed.
Edit an entry in the directory 1. Press the button, then use the scroll to the entry you want. 2. Press the 3. Press or buttons to button. Add New Entry is displayed. to scroll to Edit Entry and press . If the telephone number is longer than 16 digits, the first 16 digits will be displayed for about 3 seconds and then the screen will scroll to display the remaining digits. After 3 seconds the screen reverts back and continues to scroll back and forth until you change the display information. 4.
Caller Display and the Calls list If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service, you will be able to see your caller’s number on the display (provided it is not withheld) prior to answering the call. If the caller’s name matches an entry you’ve stored in the directory, you will also see the caller’s name on the display.
Copy a number in the Calls list to the directory 1. Press the 2. Press button to view the list. or 3. Press the . press to scroll to the entry you want. button. Save Number will be displayed, 4. Use the keypad to enter a name and press . 5. Use the keypad to edit the number if necessary and then press . Entry Saved is displayed. For help with entering names, see page 13. Use to delete incorrect digits. Delete an entry in the Calls list 1. Press the 2. Press button to view the list. or 3.
1571 Voice mail indication If you have subscribed to BT Answer 1571 or Call Minder, your BT Decor 2500 will indicate when you have received a voice mail by the display showing Msgs – Dial 1571. BT Answer 1571 and Call Minder are invisible answer machines located at your local exchange which will take messages when you are out, engaged on another call or on the Internet.
BT Services By selecting the BT Services menu using the button you can access a range of useful pre-stored numbers and further BT Calling Features. There are 2 empty memory locations so you can add 2 extra services of your choice and you can also delete or edit the pre-stored numbers and add further numbers of your choice.
Edit a service 1. Press the button. BT Answer 1571 is displayed. 2. Press or and press . to scroll to the service you want to edit 3. Edit Entry? is displayed, press . 4. Use the button to delete and the keypad to enter new characters and press . 5. Use the button to delete and the keypad to enter new digits and press . Entry Saved is displayed. Delete a service 1. Press the button. BT Answer 1571 is displayed. 2. Press or and press . to scroll to the service you want to delete 3.
Settings Ringer volume There are 3 volume settings to choose from: High, Low or Off. The default setting is High. 1. Press the 2. Press button. Answer Machine is displayed. or to scroll to Ringer Volume and press . 3. The current volume is displayed and heard. Press or to select the ringer volume you want. On each press you will hear an example ring. 4. Press to confirm. Ringer melody There are 3 standard ringer and 6 polyphonic ringer melodies to choose from. 1. Press the 2. Press button.
Using the answering machine Your BT Decor 2500 can digitally record up to 30 minutes of messages. It comes with two pre-recorded outgoing messages, Answer & Record or Answer Only, alternatively you can record your own version of each. When first plugged in, your BT Decor 2500 answering machine is ready to go. It is set to answer calls and record messages. If you have not already set the time and date, you will need to do this so that you will know when each message was received, see page 6.
Record your own outgoing message Your own outgoing message can be up to 2 minutes long. It will replace the pre-recorded outgoing message. You can re-instate the pre-recorded message if you want to, see below. 1. Press the . press button. Answer Machine will be displayed, 2. Answer Mode will be displayed, press Outgoing Message and press . to scroll to 3. Scroll to display Record OGM and press and hold button. down the 4.
Message playback When you receive new messages, the display will show Msgs – Press Play. The red LED will flash and you will hear a beep if the Message alert is switched on (see page 25). The total number of messages will also be displayed (new and old), i.e. if you have 3 messages MSG:03. Play messages 1. Press . Your messages will be played. During playback, you can: Press to pause the message, press resume playback. Press Press again to to decrease or increase the loudspeaker volume.
2. Answer Mode will be displayed, press to scroll to Record Memo and press and hold down the button. 3. After the beep, speak your message clearly into the microphone on the base (located on the bottom right of base). 4. To end recording, release the button. Answer settings Answer delay Answer delay sets the number of times your BT Decor 2500 will ring before the answer machine picks up the call and starts playing the outgoing message. You can change the setting to between 2-9 rings or Time Saver.
Timed answer You can set the answering machine to be turned on and off at selected times. You can select: Daily, Mon to Fri, Saturday or Sunday. Select timed answer set or timed answer off 1. Press the . press button. Answer Machine will be displayed, 2. Answer Mode will be displayed, press Settings and press . to scroll to Answer 3. Answer Delay will be displayed, scroll Answer and press . to display Timed 4. The current setting will be displayed.
4. The current setting will be displayed. Use the buttons to select either On or Off and press or to confirm. Remote access When switched on, you can call in from another phone to listen to your messages and operate your answering machine. Switch remote access on or off 1. Press the . press button. Answer Machine will be displayed, 2. Answer Mode will be displayed, press Settings and press . to scroll to Answer 3. Answer Delay will be displayed, scroll Remote Access and press . to display 4.
If you forgot to switch your answering machine on before leaving home 1. Dial your telephone number from another phone and let it ring. After 20 rings the answering machine will switch on. 2. You can hang up and the answering machine will switch on and answer calls. Operating your answering machine remotely If you answering machine is switched on you can then operate it remotely. 1. Dial your telephone number. When you hear your outgoing message, press .
General information Safety - Only use the telephone line cord supplied otherwise your telephone may not work. - Do not open the handset or base of the telephone. This could expose you to high voltages or other risks. - Do not stand your product on carpets or other surfaces that generate fibres, or place it in locations preventing the free flow of air over its surfaces. - Do not expose to direct sunlight.
Product disposal instructions for business users Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract and ensure that this product is not mixed with other commercial waste for disposal. Guarantee Your BT Decor 2500 is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
Switchboard external line access code When connected to an internal switchboard, you may need to enter an access code e.g. 9 to get an outside line. So that the switchboard has time to pick up an outside line, you may also need to add a Pause after the access code. A Pause lasts 2.5 seconds. To insert a pause 1. When storing a number in the directory, press the button in the place you want a pause inserted. Recall The button is used when connected to certain switchboards e.g.
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