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Answer machine
When the message alert is set
to On, the base will beep at
regular intervals. The default
setting is On.
The default setting is call
screening Off.
When Auto-answer is set to
ON (see page 61) and Call
Screening is set to OFF, you
can intercept the caller leaving
a message by picking up the
phone from the base without
the need to press any keys.
Set the message alert on or off
1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press
Select.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
press
Saved will be displayed.
Call screening via the handset
When call screening is turned on and the answer
machine takes a call, you can listen to the caller
leaving a message. You can then identify the caller
and decide whether to take the call in person.
Turn call screening on or off
1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press
Select.
2. Press
3. Press
press Select.
4. Press
Saved will be displayed.
If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp
until Settings is displayed, press Select.
to highlight Ans. & record and press Select.
to display Message alert and then
or
to select On or Off and select Save.
until Settings is displayed, press Select.
to highlight Call screening on/off
or
to display On or Off and select Save.
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How to cancel unwanted telephone calls
To cancel unwanted telephone calls on the BT6600, follow these steps:
1. Enable Nuisance Call Blocking:
- Ensure you subscribe to a Caller Display service from your network provider (charges may apply).
- The BT6600 allows you to block calls by type (e.g., withheld or international) and specific numbers (up to 100 numbers).
2. Set Up Call Blocking:
- Select Menu on the handset.
- Scroll to Call Control and press Select.
- Set your PIN for the first time and select OK (if required). Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Choose Blocking Options:
- You can highlight whether VIP calls are Allowed or Not Allowed.
- Blocked numbers will display "Blocked" with no backlight when a blocked call is received, and the handset or base will not ring.
4. Use the One-Touch Blocking Button:
- Press the dedicated call-blocking button on the handset to quickly block specific numbers.
For further assistance, refer to the manual or contact the BT helpline.
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