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  • Page 1 Home Phone with Answering Machine Sonus 1500 Quick set-up and user guide...
  • Page 2 The default setting is five rings. If you want to change this, please see page 53. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 3: Check Box Contents

    Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Sonus 1500 if you use any other type of batteries. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 4 • The base station should be plugged into the mains power socket all the time. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 5 3. After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the handset before you can use it. phone wall socket. IMPortAnt Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your phone might not work. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 6 0800 24 hours. 218 2182*. If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply slide open the battery compartment cover and ease out the batteries. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 7 Alternatively, call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and international call costs may vary. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Delete all entries ......28 Switch to handsfree during a call ..21 Edit a call group name ......28 Redial list ........21 Change a call group ringtone ....29 If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 9 Copy a Calls list number to Set the date and time .......35 your contacts........44 Main menu display format ....36 Delete an entry in the Calls list ..44 Handset name .........36 If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 10 Using the answering machine from Using the answering machine at the handset ........50 the base ..........57 Switching the answering machine Switching on or off ......57 on or off ..........50 If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 11 Making internal calls R&TTE ..........70 between handsets ......61 Declaration of Conformance .....70 Transferring a call ......62 For your records .......70 3-Way conference call ......62 ..........63 Help If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Press and hold to turn the ringer on or off. r (recall) For use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a switchboard/PBX. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 13 In menu mode, press to scroll down through the options. Press and hold to lock or unlock the keypad. Intercom Use to make internal calls, see page 61. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 14: Handset Display / Display Icons

    * You need Caller Display for this to work and you must subscribe to your network provider. A fee may be payable. Find out more at www.bt.com/callingfeatures If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 15: Base

    Press to skip a message message from the Play during playback. beginning. Press Press once to play new twice to skip message. backward to play the previous message. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 16: Finding Your Way Around Your Phone

    Left option button Menu Names Press to select the option navigation buttons displayed on the screen Scroll left and right. above the button. Scroll up and down. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 17: Menu Map

    Date & Time Handset Ringer Helpdesk Display Base Ringer BT118500 Handset Advisory Tones Diverts Base Call Waiting Anon Call Rej Ringback Reminder Call <Empty> <Empty> <Empty> If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 18: Using The Phone

    Caller Display service, the display shows the within range. caller’s number if it’s available or the caller’s name if it matches an entry in your contacts list. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 19: Call Waiting

    Earpiece volume During a call, you can adjust the handset earpiece volume. There are five levels. 1. Press to increase or decrease the volume. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 20: Mute

    2. Press to end the call. Answering a call handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press . The call is transferred to the handset loudspeaker. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 21: Switch To Handsfree During A Call

    2. Press to highlight the number you want and press Option. 3. Scroll to highlight Call Number then press OK. The number will be dialled. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 22: Store A Number From The Redial List To Your Contacts

    Press Option. 2. Scroll to highlight Delete All and press OK. 3. The display shows Delete All? Press Yes to confirm. The number will be deleted. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 23: Voicemail (Bt 1571)

    1. Press and hold until Keypad Unlocked is briefly on again. displayed before returning to standby. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 24: Handset Ringer On/Off

    Paging calls can’t be answered to 30 seconds. by a handset. 2. Press on the base again to stop the ringing or press any button on any handset. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 25: Contacts

    . 0 , / : ; “ ‘ ! ¡ ? ¿ * + - % \ ^ ~ | want the pause. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 26: View An Entry

    Dial an entry 1. Press Names. The first entry is displayed. 2. Scroll to the entry you want. 3. Press to dial. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 27: Edit An Entry

    2. Press Option and scroll to Delete Entry. 3. Press OK. Display shows Delete? 4. Press Yes to confirm deletion or No to cancel. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 28: Delete All Entries

    4. Press Clear to delete the current name and enter a Call group names cannot new name. exceed 10 characters. 5. Press OK to save. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 29: Change A Call Group Ringtone

    1. Press Names. Press Option and scroll Speed Dial and press OK. 2. Scroll to the Speed Dial button you want (button ) and press OK. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 30: Delete A Speed Dial Entry

    3. The name and number is displayed, press Option and scroll to Delete, press OK. 4. Delete? is displayed, press Yes to confirm. Deleted is displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 31: Edit A Speed Dial Entry

    1. Press and hold the Speed dial button ( that holds the number you wish to dial. 2. The display shows the icon and the number being dialled. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 32: Sound

    Internal Call. Press OK and you’ll hear the current melody. 4. Scroll or to hear different melodies and press OK to save your choice. Saved will be shown. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 33: Setting The Ringer Volume

    Quiet Mode. Press OK. 4. Scroll or to turn select Beep or Off and press OK to save your choice. Saved will be shown. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 34: Handset Tones On/Off

    3. Ringer is highlighted, press OK. 4. Use the or buttons to choose the ringer melody 1-5 and press OK. Saved will be shown. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 35: Settings

    Set Time/Date and press OK. 4. Enter the time using the keypad and press OK. 5. Enter the date using the keypad and press OK. Saved will be displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 36: Main Menu Display Format

    Display and press OK. 3. Scroll to Screensaver and press OK. 4. Use the or buttons to select On or Off press OK . Saved will be shown. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 37: Contrast

    4. Use the or buttons to select On or Off and need to lift the handset off the press OK. Saved will be shown. base and press too. Auto answer is the default setting. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 38: Reset Handset

    Press or to set the number of rings before the before the others. other handsets ring. Press OK. Ring delay options; 2, 4, 6 or 8 rings. Saved will be shown. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 39: Change System Pin

    4. Enter the number you want (single digit only) and and Pause will prefix the press OK. Saved will be shown. number when it’s dialled out. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 40: Reset Base

    Reset base and press OK. 4. Enter the 4 digit system PIN (default=0000) and press OK. 5. Press Yes to confirm the change. Saved will be shown. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 41: Alarm Clock

    7. Press Back to return to the previous menu. To set other alarms, highlight another alarm at step 2 above then follow the same steps. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 42: Stopping The Alarm When It Rings

    If an alarm is reached during a call, the alarm icon will flash but the ring will be disabled. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 43: Calls Lists

    If the number calling is 4. The display shows the phone number (and name if from abroad, International stored in your contacts) date and time of the call. displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 44: Dial From The Calls List

    3. Scroll to Delete Entry and press OK. oldest call to the newest. 4. Press Yes to delete the entry. Saved will be shown. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 45: Delete Entire Calls List

    . New Call calls list to stop it. Alert is displayed, press or to choose either On or Off and press OK. will be shown. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 46: Bt Services

    Calling Bt 118500 (Directory Enquiries) 1. Press Menu, scroll to and press OK. 2. Scroll to BT118500 and press to call. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 47: Using Call Divert

    If you’ve also subscribed to spoken instructions, or listen for confirmation/ Caller Display, the screen will status of your instructions. show the caller’s details. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 48: Using Anonymous Call Reject

    Reminder or Cancel Reminder and press one-off call to remind you of a call. Follow the spoken instructions, or listen for specific event confirmation/status of your instructions. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 49: View/Edit A Bt Services Number

    2. Scroll to Empty and press Edit. 3. You can now enter a new name and number, press OK to save. Saved will be shown. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 50: Answering Machine

    2. Scroll to Answer On/Off. Press OK. 3. Scroll or to highlight On or Off and press OK. Saved will be shown. Answer Machine On If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 51: Outgoing Messages

    1. Press Menu and scroll to . Press OK. a message. 2. Scroll to Outgoing Message and press OK. 3. Scroll to Play OGM and press OK. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 52: Select Male Or Female Outgoing Message Voice

    3. Follow the voice prompts to record. To end recording, press Save. 4. Your memo is then played back. If you want to delete it, press Delete during playback. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 53: Answer Settings

    For compatibility with BT 1571 (or another voicemail service) do not set the ring delay to more than 6 rings. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 54: Setting The Recording Time For Messages

    4. Use or buttons to select On or Off and press OK. Saved will be shown and the screen will return to the previous menu. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 55: New Message Alert On/Off

    4. Use or buttons to select On or Off and press OK. Saved will be shown and the screen will return to the previous menu. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 56: Message Playback Using The Handset

    At the end of playback the handset will return to standby. The messages are renumbered to take account of any deleted messages. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 57: Delete All Old Messages

    Press to delete the current message. Press once to repeat the message. Press twice to play the previous message. Press to play the next message. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 58: Operating The Answer Machine With Remote Access

    4. Use or buttons to turn select On or Off and press Saved will be shown and the screen will return to the previous menu. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 59: Operating Your Answering Machine Remotely

    Play all messages Skip back during playback Delete a message during playback Skip forward during playback To turn answer machine on To turn answer machine off If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 60: Using Additional Handsets

    The handset handset before you can register will automatically be assigned the next available the new one. handset number and registration is now complete. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 61: De-Register A Handset

    2. If you’ve extra handsets, press then scroll to the handset you want to call and press OK. 3. Press to end the call. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 62: Transferring A Call

    OK. 3. When the other handset answers you can announce the call. 4. Press Conf to join all callers. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 63: Help

    • The ringer volume may be switched off, see page 24. • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. • Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 60. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 64 You hear the busy tone when you press • Make sure the handset is in range of the base. • Another handset registered to your BT Sonus 1500 base may be on the line. Answering machine doesn’t record any messages •...
  • Page 65 STD dialling code. Can’t register a handset to a base • You can register up to five handsets to your BT Sonus 1500 base and you can register your BT Sonus 1500 handset to up to four bases. Check that you’ve not exceeded the limits.
  • Page 66 • Sometimes your BT Sonus 1500 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it’s placed too close. We recommend that you place your BT Sonus 1500 at least one metre away from electrical appliances or metal obstructions to avoid any risk of interference.

  • Page 67: General Information

    There is a risk of explosion if incorrect batteries are fitted. • It is recommended that you place your product at least one metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 68: 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 need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 69: Guarantee

    Where possible, pack the product in its original packaging. Please remember to include all parts, including the line cords, power supply units and the original batteries. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...

  • Page 70: Technical Information

    The BT Sonus 1500 Enter your base system PIN code here: supports time break recall but not earth loop recall. If you need some help, call us on 0800 218 2182* or go to www.bt.com/producthelp...
  • Page 72 Registered in England No. 1800000. Printed in China. Designed by The Art & Design Partnership Available in other formats including braille, large print or audio CD. If you would like a copy, please call 0800 218 2182* BT Sonus 1500 (01/12) Issue 2...

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