Do you have a question about the 4000 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Joy
February 25, 2025
Has new phone but incoming volume too !ow,and amplify button does seem to be making any differance
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Mr. Anderson
February 25, 2025
To increase the incoming volume on a BT4000 phone if the amplify button is not working, follow these steps:
1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the DOWN button to highlight AUDIO SET and press OK. 3. The display will show H/SET VOL (Handset Volume). Press OK to confirm. 4. Use the UP button to increase the volume to the desired level. 5. Press OK to save the setting.
This will adjust the earpiece volume for calls.
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June Haynes
March 8, 2025
Can’t get the mute off, what button do we have to press to get the phone unmuted
1 comments:
Mr. Anderson
March 8, 2025
During a call, press the Right option button to select Unmute. This will return the call audio to normal.
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June Haynes
March 8, 2025
I can see information on the mute on, but not clear on how to switch it off
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Mr. Anderson
March 8, 2025
To turn off the mute function on the BT 4000, select Unmute during a call.
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Graham Barnes
March 29, 2025
My BT 4000 additional handset is not pairing with the BT4600 base phone. How can I make this work?
1 comments:
Mr. Anderson
March 29, 2025
To pair your BT4000 additional handset with the BT4600 base phone, follow these steps:
1. On the additional handset, press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to "Settings" and press OK. 3. Scroll to "Registration" and press OK. 4. Select "Register Handset" and press OK. 5. The display will show "Press & hold ‘Find Phone’ on base". 6. On the BT4600 base, press and hold the "Find" button until you hear a beep and the "In use" light starts flashing. 7. The handset will display "Registering handset...". Wait until the process completes.
You have 2 minutes to complete the registration. If it fails, try again.
Digital cordless phone with easy call blocking and answer machine (64 pages)
Summary of Contents for BT 4000
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Designed to block nuisance calls Quick Set-up and User Guide BT4000 Big Button Cordless Phone 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 1 09/04/2013 15:03...
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The BT4000 has an in-built inductive coupler for use with digital hearing aids. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 2...
Any replacement rechargeable batteries must be of the same type. BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT4000 if you use any other type of batteries. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 3...
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• The base station should be plugged into the mains power socket all the time. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 4 09/04/2013 15:03...
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Place the handset on the base or charger to charge. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 5 09/04/2013 15:03...
For details on how to get replacement batteries, call the helpline on 0800 145 6789*. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 6 09/04/2013 15:03...
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• For instructions on making a call, go to page 21. • For help personalising your phone’s settings, go to page 38. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 7 09/04/2013 15:03...
No Caller ID Payphone . Then press to display Allowed and press to save. Blocked If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 8 09/04/2013 15:03...
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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 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 9 09/04/2013 15:03...
Block nuisance calls ......26 Call Waiting ........22 Phonebook Mute ..........22 Store a contact ........28 Incoming speech/Handsfree volume .23 Character map .........29 If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 10 09/04/2013 15:03...
Change the call settings ....40 Calls list ...........34 Set the base ringtone melody ...41 Missed call notification .....35 If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 11 09/04/2013 15:03...
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BT Calling Features ..........54 Help Pre-stored numbers in the Calling Features menu .........46 Using Call Diversion ......46 Cancel Ringback ......47 If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 12 09/04/2013 15:03...
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Guarantee ........60 Technical information .......61 Connecting to a switchboard ....61 Recall (R) .........61 R&TTE ..........61 Declaration of Conformance .....61 If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 13 09/04/2013 15:03...
32. Press and hold to turn the handset ringer on or off. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 14...
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Red LED Indicator R (Recall) R (Recall) for use with some BT Calling Features and when connected to a switchboard/PBX. Right option button Press to confirm the option displayed on the screen above the button, to delete or go back to the previous screen.
* For full details of who has called you please make sure you have subscribed to Caller Display from your network provider. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 16...
Up and Down navigation buttons Scroll up or down through the menu options. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 17 09/04/2013 15:03...
Call barring (Set up barring, Cancel barring, Check barring) Anon call reject (Turn On, Turn Off, Check Status) If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 18 09/04/2013 15:03...
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Delete call button, Assign ringtone Block number then Options Delete contact Delete all calls Memory status Del all contacts If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 19 09/04/2013 15:03...
Power / In use Charging Phone If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 20 09/04/2013 15:03...
1. Press to accept the call. Or, to accept the call in See page 40. handsfree mode, press If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 21 09/04/2013 15:03...
The display shows Call muted your caller can’t hear you. 2. Select to return to your caller. Unmute If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 22 09/04/2013 15:03...
During a handsfree call, and the loudspeaker. press to change 2. Press to end the call. the volume. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 23 09/04/2013 15:03...
1. If you have subscribed to BT Answer 1571 you can press and hold to listen to your messages. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 24 09/04/2013 15:03...
2. To stop the ringing, press on the base again or by a handset. select End or press on any handset. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 25 09/04/2013 15:03...
2. Press to display and press Block calls general advice on handling unwanted calls please go to bt.com/unwantedcalls If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 26 09/04/2013 15:03...
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Options nuisance calls feature to work. from your phonebook or calls list) and press Charges may apply. Save If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 27 09/04/2013 15:03...
To enter a recall in a contact number When storing a number, press and hold in the place where you want the recall. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 28 09/04/2013 15:03...
(Normal, Melody 1-15) and press to select the one you want. Ringtone will be displayed. save If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 29 09/04/2013 15:03...
Clear and enter any new ones, then select Save The display will show Contact saved If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 30 09/04/2013 15:03...
3. The display will show how many contacts have been saved and the maximum number that can be saved e.g. 4 contacts (100 max.). If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 31 09/04/2013 15:03...
Speed dial button or select If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 32 09/04/2013 15:03...
Delete speed dial press is displayed, select Are you sure? Speed will be displayed. dial x deleted If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 33 09/04/2013 15:03...
= call from a Payphone payphone = a ringback call Ringback If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 34 09/04/2013 15:03...
3. To dial an entry, when the entry you want is displayed, press If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 35 09/04/2013 15:03...
. To delete the entire list, simply select Options Options If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 36 09/04/2013 15:03...
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If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 37 09/04/2013 15:03...
As a quick way to turn the or turn the ringer off. Press to save. handset ringer off, press and hold If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 38 09/04/2013 15:03...
There are 5 contrast levels press to choose from. The default setting is Level 3. 2. Press to display and press Display If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 39 09/04/2013 15:03...
The default setting for all call press settings is On. 2. Press to display and press Call settings If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 40 09/04/2013 15:03...
Ringing volume Press to increase the volume or to decrease or turn the ringer off. Press to save. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 41 09/04/2013 15:03...
4. Enter the new 4 digit PIN again and select The display will show saved. New system PIN If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 42 09/04/2013 15:03...
(or to cancel). is displayed. Once finished, Deleting user data… All user data deleted is displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 43 09/04/2013 15:03...
Time & date 3. Enter the time and select . Enter the date and Next select is displayed. Save Saved If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 44 09/04/2013 15:03...
(except ). You can set snooze Stop as many times as you want until you select Stop If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 45 09/04/2013 15:03...
Cancel , the service will be diversion Check diversion called, follow the spoken instructions or listen for confirmation/status. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 46 09/04/2013 15:03...
If you’ve subscribed to Caller Display, the display will show the caller’s details as well. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 47 09/04/2013 15:03...
Follow Check barring and # calls and Premium the spoken instructions or listen for confirmation/ rate calls. status. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 48 09/04/2013 15:03...
. The service will be Check unwanted calls please go to called. Follow the spoken instructions or listen for bt.com/unwantedcalls confirmation/status. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 49 09/04/2013 15:03...
Your external call will be Call put on hold. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 52 09/04/2013 15:03...
3. Select and all callers will be joined in a Join 3-way call. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 53 09/04/2013 15:03...
• Block nuisance calls may be switched on, see page 26. • Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 50. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 54...
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• An exact name/number match was not found in your contacts. Check that you’ve stored the full STD dialling code. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 55...
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• Is the base ringer set to off? • You may have a faulty line or socket. Try using another socket or line. If you are a BT customer then please call 0800 800 151 or your network provider if you still have problems.
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General sales enquiries • BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152. • For non BT line customers, call 0800 800 150 (residential) or 0800 800 152 (business). • Additional handsets available to purchase from the Helpdesk on 0800 145 6789*.
• Only use the power supply suitable for the BT4000. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the phone. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 58 09/04/2013 15:03...
We recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord during an electrical storm. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 59 09/04/2013 15:03...
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 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 60 09/04/2013 15:03...
Enter your base system PIN here: supports time break recall but not earth loop recall. [ / / / ] If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp 1662 BT4000 UG [3].indd 61 09/04/2013 15:03...
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Do you have a question about the 4000 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Has new phone but incoming volume too !ow,and amplify button does seem to be making any differance
To increase the incoming volume on a BT4000 phone if the amplify button is not working, follow these steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the DOWN button to highlight AUDIO SET and press OK.
3. The display will show H/SET VOL (Handset Volume). Press OK to confirm.
4. Use the UP button to increase the volume to the desired level.
5. Press OK to save the setting.
This will adjust the earpiece volume for calls.
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Can’t get the mute off, what button do we have to press to get the phone unmuted
During a call, press the Right option button to select Unmute. This will return the call audio to normal.
This answer is automatically generated
I can see information on the mute on, but not clear on how to switch it off
To turn off the mute function on the BT 4000, select Unmute during a call.
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My BT 4000 additional handset is not pairing with the BT4600 base phone. How can I make this work?
To pair your BT4000 additional handset with the BT4600 base phone, follow these steps:
1. On the additional handset, press the Menu button.
2. Scroll to "Settings" and press OK.
3. Scroll to "Registration" and press OK.
4. Select "Register Handset" and press OK.
5. The display will show "Press & hold ‘Find Phone’ on base".
6. On the BT4600 base, press and hold the "Find" button until you hear a beep and the "In use" light starts flashing.
7. The handset will display "Registering handset...". Wait until the process completes.
You have 2 minutes to complete the registration. If it fails, try again.
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Will bt4000 phone work plugged into my bt server
HOW DO I STOP NUISANCE CALLS
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