Page 2 - Welcome...
Section BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 12 Minutes digital recording time with a capacity for upto 59 messages. Access your messages from any other modern telephone. Use Caller Display to see who is calling before you pickup the phone and keep track of incoming calls with the30 number C...
Page 4 - In this guide
Getting started Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Setting up the base and handset . . . . 6 Getting to know your phone Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Sample screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Base buttons and LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . 12Navigating t...
Page 6 - Plug the power adaptor and telephone cable into the; Getting started
If you have purchased a BT Studio 1500 Twinplease follow instructions and Location You need to place your BT Studio 1500 close enough to a mains power and telephone socket so that the cableswill reach. The strength of the handset signal depends on whereyou site the base. Make sure it is at least 1 m...
Page 7 - STUDIO
7 Getting started Talk/Standby time In ideal conditions, the handsetbatteries should give about 10hours talk time or 100 hoursstandby on a single charge. Thebase must remain plugged in tothe mains and switched on at alltimes. Note that new batteries do notreach full capacity until they havebeen in n...
Page 8 - Once fully charged, plug the telephone line cord into the; BT Studio 1500 Twin pack owners only; Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of
BT Studio 1500 Twin handset Your BT Studio 1500 handsets are the same, so instructionsthroughout this guide apply to both. Handset numbers Once registered with the base,each handset will display itshandset number, and respectively. Battery performance To keep your batteries in the bestcondition, lea...
Page 10 - Getting to know your phone; Handset buttons
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Getting to know your phone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R Int Clr Redial Dig ita l Cla rit y P Ca lls GH I PQ RS ABC JKL TUV DEF MN O WXY Z Vol Menu Secrecy Redial/P Opens the redial list, page 16 . Enters a Pause when storing numbers, page 18 & 66 . Clr./Secr...
Page 11 - STUDIO 1; Sample screen; – These are where the handset icons will appear.
11 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 STUDIO 1 EXT INT Getting to know your phone Sample screen – These are where the handset icons will appear. * For these features to work you must subscribe to your Network Provider’s Caller Display and/or Call Waiting service. Indicates a call is in ...
Page 12 - Base buttons and LEDs
12 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Getting to know your phone Base buttons and LEDs Play Del O G M O n / O ff A ns Chargi ng Pow er / In U se Skip Sto p S k ip V o l Vo l DECT Digital Clarity Page BT Studio 1500 Ans On/Off Switches the answering machine on/off, page 37 . Use when select...
Page 13 - Menu map; When the handset is displaying the idle screen:
PHONEBOOK ADD ENTRYDELETE ENTRYMODIFY ENTRY SET UP BASE VOLUMEBASE MELODYDEL HANDSETPIN CODEDIAL MODEDEFAULT HANDSET BEEPINT RING VOLEXT RING VOLINT MELODYEXT MELODYAUTO ANSWERNAMELANGUAGEKEY LOCK REGISTER SELECT BASEREG BASE 13 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Menu map Navigating the me...
Page 14 - Switching the handset power on/off; Make an external call; Using the phone
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Switching the handset power on/off Press and hold the button. Make an external call 1. Press listen for the dial tone then dial the number. The display shows the icons. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake, press to delete...
Page 15 - during a call; EAR VOL 2
15 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 If you have subscribed to your network’s Caller Displayservice, the caller’s number, or name (if an exactname/number match is found in the phonebook) will alsobe displayed, See page 23 . Call timer Your handset automatically times the duration of allca...
Page 16 - Handset ringer volume; While the phone is ringing:; Secrecy; again; EMPTY
16 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Handset ringer volume There are 3 volume levels to select from, or you can setthe volume to off. While the phone is ringing: 1. Press to increase or to decrease the ringer volume. The display shows the set volume. Secrecy During a call, you can talk to...
Page 17 - Last number redial; Lift the handset and press; Delete a redial number; With the name or number you want to delete displayed:; Delete the redial list; With any number from the redial list displayed.
17 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Press to exit a menu. Keep pressing to return to the idledisplay at any time. If a name/number match is found in the phonebook thename will be displayed instead of the number. Press to toggle between the name and number. 3. Press to dial the number. La...
Page 18 - Phonebook
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Store a phonebook entry You can use the phonebook to store up to 30 names andnumbers for easy dialling. Each number can be up to 20digits and each name up to 12 characters long. 1. Press to display PHONE BOOK . 2. Press to confirm. 3. Display shows ADD EN...
Page 19 - Character map; Digit button
19 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Character map Digit button BLANK - 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 9 WXY Z 8 TUV 7 PQ RS 6 MN O 5 JKL 4 GH I 3 DEF 2 ABC 1 Phonebook
Page 21 - Edit a phonebook entry; PHONE BOOK; MODIFY ENTRY
21 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 To delete digits Press . To change individual characters Use or to move the cursor underneath the letter you want tochange, then overtype the correctletter. Vol Clr Secrecy Edit a phonebook entry 1. Press . Display shows PHONE BOOK . 2. Press . 3. Pres...
Page 22 - Caller Display and the calls list
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 If you subscribe to a Caller Display service you can seeyour caller’s number on your handset’s display (unless it has been withheld) before you answer the call. If youhave stored the caller’s name and number in thephonebook they will be shown alternately ...
Page 23 - View and dial a calls list entry; repeatedly; Delete a calls list entry
23 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Using the calls list with additionalhandsets If you are using more than onehandset, each handset has aseparate calls list. What type of call? The icon indicates a new call waiting to be viewed. The icon will be displayed for calls that you answered. Th...
Page 24 - Delete all calls list entries; Copy a calls list entry to the phonebook
24 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Delete all calls list entries 1. Press or to open the calls list. 2. Press and hold until DELETE ALL? is displayed. 3. Press to confirm (or to cancel). Copy a calls list entry to the phonebook 1. Press or repeatedly to open the calls list and scroll to...
Page 25 - Call Waiting; Speak to a second caller; Or
25 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 The second caller is only chargedfrom the second you answer, notwhile they are waiting to beconnected. Call Waiting Providing you have subscribed to your network provider’sCall Waiting service, you will hear a soft beep every 5 seconds if an incoming c...
Page 26 - Section; Handset ringer melody and volume; To change the external ringer melody; Handset settings
Section BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 The default setting is 1. You can also assign a differentringer melody to entries in yourphonebook, see page 18. You can choose a range of settings to suit your personalpreferences. Handset ringer melody and volume You have a choice of 3 melodies ...
Page 27 - To change the external ringer volume
27 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Handset settings The default setting is 1. To change the external ringer volume 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed and press . 3. Press or until EXT RING VOL is displayed then press . The current volume is shown and played. 4. Press or t...
Page 28 - To change the internal ringer volume; Key beeps
28 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Handset settings To change the internal ringer volume 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed and press . 3. Press or until INT RING VOL is displayed then press . The current setting is played. 4. Press or to select a volume then press . Key ...
Page 29 - Auto Answer
29 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Handset settings The default setting is ON. Switch beeps on/off 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed and press . 3. BEEP is displayed, press . 4. Press or to display the type of beeps you want, then press . KEYTONE – for handset button bee...
Page 30 - Selecting a language
30 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 3. Press or until AUTO ANSWER is displayed then press . 4. Press or to select ON or OFF then press . Selecting a language 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed and press . 3. Press or until LANGUAGE is displayed and press . 4. Press or unti...
Page 31 - Key lock; To switch key lock on:
31 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Key lock You can lock the keypad so that it cannot be usedaccidentally while carrying the handset around. To switch key lock on: 1. Press . 2. Press or until HANDSET is displayed and press . 3. Press or until KEY LOCK is displayed then press . The icon...
Page 32 - To switch key lock off:; Naming a handset; ANNE
32 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 To switch key lock off: 1. Press any key and the display shows PRESS * . 2. Press and the display returns to the idle screen. Naming a handset Each handset registered to the base is assigned anumber. You can give a handset a name as well as anumber to ...
Page 33 - Security PIN; To change the base PIN code; twice; Base settings
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 The default setting is 0000. You can choose a range of settings to suit your personalpreferences. Security PIN Your BT Studio 1500 has a security PIN code which youwill need to change some of the base settings. Thedefault setting is 0000. You may want to ...
Page 34 - De-register a handset from the base; Base ringer melody and volume; To change the ringer melody
34 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Base settings De-register a handset from the base 1. Press . 2. Press or until SETUP is displayed then press . 3. Press or until DEL HANDSET is displayed then press . 4. Display shows PIN? Enter your 4 digit PIN then press . 5. Display shows HANDSET? E...
Page 35 - To change the ringer volume; Reset the handset and base; SETUP
35 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Base settings The default setting is 3. WARNING If you reset the handset and base,you will lose any names ornumbers stored in the phonebook,redial list and calls list. Any other settings will also be setback to the factory default. 5. Press twice to re...
Page 36 - Reset if you have forgotten your PIN code; DEFAULT
36 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Base settings Reset if you have forgotten your PIN code 1. Press and hold to switch the handset off and remove the handset batteries, see page 14. 2. Press and hold as you replace the batteries. Wait until the display shows DEFAULT . 3. Press to confir...
Page 37 - see; Switching the answering machine on/off; “Answer on”; Set day and time; Using the answering machine
Your BT Studio 1500 answering machine uses voiceprompts to guide you simply through its operation. You can operate your answering machine from: The base. Remotely, from any other Touchtone ® telephone, see page 46 . Before first using your answering machine you should set the correct day and time. S...
Page 38 - Listening to your messages; Play all messages
2. Press and release or repeatedly to scroll through the days. After the correct setting is announcedpress . The day is announced followed by the current hour setting. 3. Press and release or repeatedly to scroll through the hours. After the correct setting is announcedpresss to select. The day and ...
Page 39 - At the end of playback:; “End of messages. To delete all
39 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 During playback: Pause/resume playback. Once repeats the current message, twice playsthe previous message. Once plays the next message, twice plays the message after that. Deletes the current message and you hear “Message deleted”. Stops playback, mach...
Page 40 - Outgoing messages; Answer and Record; The pre-recorded message is; Answer only; Callers hear an announcement but; Select and play outgoing message
Outgoing messages The outgoing message (OGM) is the greeting a callerhears when the answering machine picks up their call.Your BT Studio 1500 gives you a choice of two pre-recorded outgoing messages, one for Answer andRecord and one for Answer Only. Answer and Record Callers hear the announcement an...
Page 42 - Answer delay; Adjust answer delay
Answer delay Answer delay is the number of times your BT Studio 1500rings before the answering machine picks up the call andstarts playing the outgoing message. You can choose between 2 – 9 rings, or Time Saver. The default setting is Time Saver. Adjust answer delay 1. Press . The machine announces ...
Page 43 - Record a memo; until you hear; Memory full
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 43 Using the answering machine When the answering machinememory is full the message lighton the base will flash steadily everyhalf a second. Repeat this step to set and confirm the second and third digits. 4. Press to confirm. Your machine announces “Your...
Page 44 - Memory full during a call; “Please complete your call; Call screening; to interrupt and speak to the caller.; Power failure
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 44 Using the answering machine Loudspeaker volume Use the and buttons. Vol Vol Memory full during a call When there is approximately 30 seconds of recordingmemory left, the caller will hear “Please complete your call within 30 seconds .” If the memory run...
Page 45 - The settings after a power failure will be:
45 Using the answering machine BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 The settings after a power failure will be: Outgoing message . . . . . . . . . As last set by you Answer Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As last set by you On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As last set by yo...
Page 46 - Remote access
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 You can operate your answering machine from anymodern Touchtone ® phone by calling your BT Studio 1500 and entering a 3-digit security PIN. Using a PIN code prevents other people from accessingyour machine without permission. Switch on your answering mach...
Page 48 - “Enter the Day and Time; Outgoing message menu; “Outgoing message menu:”
48 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 To set a new security PIN. Follow the voiceprompts. To set the day and time. Follow the voice promptswhen you are asked to “Enter the Day and Time after the tone”. Enter the day: 1= Sunday to 7 = Saturday. Enter hours then minutes using the 24-hour clo...
Page 50 - Follow the new handset’s user guide to set the handset; Using additional handsets
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 IMPORTANT You must choose a handset that isGAP compatible to use with yourBT Studio 1500. If you purchase a new handset to use with your BT Studio 1500 it will have to be registered to the base.You will need to do this before you can use it. If you have p...
Page 51 - Internal calls
51 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Using additional handsets Internal calls You can make internal calls between two BT Studio 1500handsets. 1. Press . 2. Enter the other handset number using the keypad ( or ). The other handset will ring and show the calling handset's number. If there i...
Page 52 - Transferring calls
52 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Using additional handsets Transferring calls You can transfer an external call to the other handset. During an external call: 1. Press . Your caller is put on hold and the other handset will ring. Press and the number of the handset you want to transfe...
Page 53 - REGISTER; Using additional bases
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 IMPORTANT You can only register your BTStudio 1500 handset to anotherbase if it is GAP compatible. You will not be able to registeryour BT Studio 1500 handset to aBT Studio or BT Studio 500 baseas these products are not GAPcompatible. The default PIN code...
Page 54 - Selecting a base to use
54 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Using additional bases On the base: 7. Press and hold to put the base into registration mode. The base beeps and the In use light flashes while thehandset is registered. Once registered you will hear a confirmation tone andthe next available handset nu...
Page 55 - AUTO
55 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Using additional bases If AUTO is selected the handset will automatically link to anotherbase with a strong signal, if thesignal it is currently receiving fromits present base becomes verypoor. Or Press or to select AUTO . When the handset locates the ...
Page 56 - Help
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Problem Possible cause No display The batteries may be flat or dead. Recharge or replace the batteries, see page 7. No dial tone Is the telephone line cord plugged into the telephone wall socket? Check that the base station is connected to the mainspower ...
Page 58 - Problems; The number has been withheld by the caller, is unavailable; displayed even though; or is an international call,
58 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Help BT Accessories and Replacement Items For a full range of accessories andreplacement items for BT productsplease call 0870 240 5522, or visit: BT Studio Helpline 0870 605 8047 Call the dedicated BT StudioHelpline: if you are having difficultiesusin...
Page 59 - Safety; General; General information
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Safety General Only use the power supply included with the product.Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate yourguarantee and may damage the telephone. The itemcode for the base mains power supply is 005391. If youhave purchased the BT Studio 15...
Page 60 - Cleaning
60 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fittedyou check with a medical expert before using thisproduct. Your product may interfere with other electricalequipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, clock/alarms andcomputers if placed to...
Page 61 - Environmental; Do not expose to direct sunlight.
61 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Environmental Do not expose to direct sunlight. The product may heat up when the batteries are beingrecharged. This is normal. However, we recommend thatyou do not place the product on antique/veneered woodto avoid damage. Do not stand your product on ...
Page 62 - Guarantee; The conditions of this guarantee are:; Proof of purchase is required.
62 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Guarantee Your BT Studio 1500 digital cordless telephone answeringmachine is guaranteed for a period of 12 months fromthe date of purchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee willprovide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’sdiscret...
Page 63 - or a local qualified repairer.; Returning your phone
63 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Within the 12 month guarantee period: If you experience difficulty using the product, prior toreturning it, please read the ‘Help’ section beginning onpage 56, or contact the BT Studio 1500 Helpline on 0870 605 8047 , 9am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9...
Page 64 - Technical information; How many telephones can you have?; Only use approved AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.
64 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Technical information How many telephones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a RingerEquivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculatethe number of items which may be connected to anyother telephone line. Your BT Studio 1500 has a R...
Page 65 - Declaration of Conformance; Switchboard compatibility
65 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Declaration of Conformance Hereby, Suncorp Technologies, declares that this BT Studio 1500 is in compliance with the essentialrequirements and other relevant provisions of Directive1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformance for the BT Studio 1500 is pub...
Page 66 - To insert a pause; Recall
66 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 A Pause lasts 3 seconds. You can Pause dialling at anytime by pressing the P button. To insert a pause 1. Begin storing a number and press where a pause is needed. P is shown in the display. Recall The R button is used when connected to certain switchb...
Page 67 - Temporary change to dialling mode
67 BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 4. Press or to select either TONE or PULSE then press . 5. Press twice to return to the idle screen. Temporary change to dialling mode If you have set your BT Studio 1500 to Pulse dialling, you can temporarily switch to Tone dialling during a call. 1. ...
Page 68 - Offices worldwide
BT Studio 1500 – Edition 3 – 27.07.04 – 5876 Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publicationare subject to availability and may be modified from time to time.Services and equipment are provided subject to BritishTelecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of...
