Page 5 - At a glance
Talk Press to make andanswer calls or to usein handsfree mode. End Press to end a call.Press to step backthrough options menu. Keypad Power/Secrecy Switches the handseton and of f. During a call, mutesyour voice so yourcaller cannot hearyou, and you can talkprivately to someoneelse in the room. Lock...
Page 6 - Base
Power light Comes on while themains power isswitched on. Flashesto indicate Day/Timeneeds setting. In use light* Comes on when theline is in use. Flasheswhen a message hasbeen left or a call hasbeen logged. Charging light Comes on when the handset batteriesare being charged and goes of f whenthey ar...
Page 7 - M E N U S T R U C T U R E
VIP View Delete old Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 HS setting Ext ringer Int ringer Language Deutsch English Francais Key tone On Off On Off Base 1-4 Melody Volume Melody Volume Melody Volume No priority Handset 1-5 NO HS PSTN PBX 100MS Others Tone Pulse Notepad View Save Base setting TAM s...
Page 8 - M E N U S T R U C T U R E F O R T H E A N S W E R I N G M A C H I N E; Answering machine features
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Tam setting Speaker Volume 0123 Day/Time Day: 1234567 Time: 00:00 TAM mode Ans/Record Announce Ans/Record Ring counts 246 Play Change Verbal on off Remote PIN PIN: 0000 Delete Play Change Delete Answer only Answer only *TAM off M E N U S T R U C T U R E F O R ...
Page 9 - In this guide; Hints and tips boxes; In this user guide, we’ve included helpful tips and
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 4 In this guide At a glance 1 Key features 5 Introduction 7 Unpacking your Synergy 2150 8 For your records 8 Safety instructions 9 Setting up 10 Using your Synergy 2150 13 Making and receiving calls 13 Using the notepad 17 Using the phonebook 18 Using your Syn...
Page 10 - Key features
20 name and number directory Store up to 20 of your mostimpor tant or frequently dialled names and numbers in thephonebook. It’s then easy to displayand dial numbers in the phonebook.Each handset has an individualdirector y. Enhanced call clarity Highly advanced digitaltechnology (DECT) ensures much...
Page 12 - DECT; Building up a phone system; Introduction; Important
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 7 Please read the instr uctions carefullybefore use and retain this user guidefor future reference. DECT By purchasing the Synergy 2150 younow own a product which combinesthe advantages of cordless operationwith the per formance of a high qualitycorded telepho...
Page 13 - For your records; Enter your Base Station PIN here; Serial number; Unpacking your Synergy 2150; Belt clip
For your records For war ranty purposes, proof ofpurchase is required, so please keepyour receipt. Enter your Base Station PIN here See pages 12 and 38 for moreinformation. Enter your remote access security PINcode here. See page 26 for more information. Int 9 7 8 6 4 5 3 1 2 0 R Options LNR Del Syn...
Page 14 - Safety instructions
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 9 Safety instructions Use only the approvedbatter y pack supplied. Sparebatteries – Item Code: 871996 are available from BT Shops and theSynergy Helpline 0845 602 1041 . Do not tr y to use any other powersupply except the one provided,other wise you may perman...
Page 15 - Connect the power cable; Setting up; Follow these steps to set up your Synergy 2150 ready for use.; The Synergy 2150 has a range of
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 10 Plan the location of yourSynergy 2150 Your Synergy 2150 works by sendingand receiving radio signals betweenthe base station and the handset. The strength of the signal can dependon where you site the base station.Generally, the higher the base stationis loc...
Page 16 - Battery performance; Once the handset is fully; Battery levels
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 11 Battery performance To keep your batter y in the bestcondition, leave the handset of f thebase station for a few hours at a time(after the initial 16 hour charge). After charging your Synergyhandset for the first time,subsequent charging time for thebatter ...
Page 17 - Customer Helpline; Free; Your Synergy is now ready for use.; Connect the telephone line cord
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 12 Pre-set PINs Your Synergy 2150 comes with apre-set PIN which you will need touse to per form various functions onyour phone. Base station PIN is 0000 – used when adjusting base station settingsand registration of new handsets. Customer Helpline 0845 602 104...
Page 18 - Searching; To lock and unlock the keypad; Please note; It is not possible to make emergency; Making and receiving calls; Or; To make a call; Or; To end a call
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 13 Using your Synergy 2150telephone Press buttons in the order shown Press and hold the POWER button until the display goes blank. The handset isnow of f. Press the POWER button again. You hear two beeps.The display flashes Searching and then shows the standby...
Page 19 - External; TALK; To receive a call; OPTIONS; OPTIONS; Call monitoring
14 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 SETTING UP This function lets you keepyour hands free, for example,to take notes, or to dial anumber. It also enablesothers in the same room tohear and join in the call. Press to get a line. When making your call the L is displayed on the handset. This has ...
Page 20 - To redial the last number; Mute; Secrecy; VOLUME; To adjust the earpiece volume
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 15 USING Y OUR PHONE The last number called isdisplayed. To dial the number. To redial the last number LNR Pause This lets you talk to someone else close bywithout your caller hearingthe conversation. During your call: Press the SECRECY button. Display shows M...
Page 21 - Go to Tone; Dialling mode; Go back
Your Synergy 2150 is presetto TONE dialling which mostmodern exchanges use. On some older exchanges orPBX’s it may be necessar y tochange the dialling mode toPULSE. Until the display flashes BASE SETTING . Enter the 4-digit base station PIN PIN. Original setting 0000 . Until the display flashes DIAL...
Page 22 - View; Notepad; Using the notepad; To store a notepad number; To exit the options menu at any time,; END; button; To use the recall button
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 17 USING Y OUR PHONE Press the OPTIONS button. Until the display flashes Notepad . Press the OPTIONS button. Until the display flashes View . The notepad number isdisplayed. To dial the number, if required. To view and dial a notepadnumber Options Options Del ...
Page 23 - Using the phonebook; DEL
18 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 USING Y OUR PHONE You can store up to 20 of your mostimpor tant or frequently dialled numbersin your Synergy’s phonebook. Stored numbers can be up to 25 digitslong and each one must have a nameallocated to it. The maximum numberof characters in the name fie...
Page 24 - To edit an entry in the phonebook; Phone book
19 When storing the number,press the REDIAL/PAUSE button at the point where youwant to enter the Pause. To enter a pause in a storednumber LNR Pause Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 USING Y OUR PHONE Press the OPTIONS button. Until the display shows Phone book . Until the display shows Change...
Page 26 - TAM setting; Waiting; Speaker; To set the base speaker volume
21 Using your Synergy 2150answering machine USING Y OUR ANS WER MA CHINE As soon as the base station isconnected and fully charged, youranswering machine is ready for use. It comes with a pre-recorded answer/record announcement: “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so pleaseleave your me...
Page 27 - TAM Settings; To set the day and time
Press to open the main menu. Press the UP and DOWN ar rows until the displayflashes TAM Settings . Press the OPTIONS button to confirm. Press the UP and DOWN ar rows until the displayflashes Day/Time . Press the OPTIONS button to confirm. Display will show Day: 1234567 Time: 00:00 Use to scroll thro...
Page 28 - Setting the answer mode; An; Indicates that the answering
23 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 USING Y OUR ANS WER MA CHINE Answer only Your Synergy 2150 will play a pre-recorded announcement but will notallow your caller to leave a message.However, you can record your ownannouncement if you wish. Setting the answer mode Your Synergy 2150 has 2 answe...
Page 29 - To record your own announcement; To delete an announcement
24 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 USING Y OUR ANS WER MA CHINE Options Del To record your own announcement You can record an announcement of up to 3 minutes long to invite your caller to leave a message.A typical announcement for Ans/Record for example may be: “Hello, I cannot take your cal...
Page 30 - Ring counts; Time saver; Deleting your own announcement; To adjust the base speaker volume
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 USING Y OUR ANS WER MA CHINE 25 You can select the number of rings from 2, 4 or 6 beforeincoming calls are answered. Press to open the main menu. Press until the display flashes TAM setting . Press the OPTIONS button to confirm. Waiting will flash for one seco...
Page 31 - Message playback; Memory full; New msg; Answer Machine Message indications
26 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 When listening to your messages: Display shows Volume 1 2 3 . To select the volume. 1 is quiet and 3 is loud. Press the OPTIONS button to confirm. Del Del Options To adjust the handset speakervolume Message playback USING Y OUR ANS WER MA CHINE Press the OP...
Page 32 - To play your messages
27 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 USING Y OUR ANS WER MA CHINE Press the OPTIONS button. Until display flashes Message . Press the OPTIONS button to confirm. Waiting will be displayed for one second and then: New is the number of new messages received. TOT is the total number of old and new...
Page 33 - To delete old messages; To record a memo; To use Call Screening; Message
28 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 USING Y OUR ANS WER MA CHINE If you want to delete all of your messages: Press the OPTIONS button. Display will flash Message . Press the OPTIONS button to confirm. Waiting will be displayed for 1 second. Press the OPTIONS button. Display will flash Play . ...
Page 34 - see page; Time Saver; “Answer of f ”; “To play all
29 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 USING Y OUR ANS WER MA CHINE You can switch on and operate youranswering machine from any otherTouchTone telephone to play yourmessages and memos. To keep your messages private, youwill need to enter your 4-digit securityPIN code before you can access yourm...
Page 35 - To select Answer only.; Remote access quick guide
30 Press once to go to the star tof the cur rent message.Press twice to go back to the previous message. Play/ pause. During pause display will show Pause ... Skip to the next message. Delete the cur rent message. Record a memo or announcement. Stop. Turn the Synergy 2150 of f. To select Ans./record...
Page 36 - BT Select Services; new call; In Use; Using Caller Display; New Msg; Call indications
31 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 SELECT SER VICES BT Select Services If you are connected to a digitalexchange, you can subscribe to arange of BT Select Ser vices. If youwish to subscribe to any of theseser vices contact us on Free fone 0800 800 152 business, 150 residential, 8am to 6pm, M...
Page 37 - Data Empty; Save
Press the OPTIONS button. Until display flashes Caller ID. Press the OPTIONS button to confirm. Display will flash Waiting for 1 second and then View will flash. Press the OPTIONS button to confirm. The screen will show how many numbers have been stored. NOTE: If no calls have been received the scre...
Page 38 - Caller ID; VIP; To store a VIP number; To delete old numbers
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 33 SELECT SER VICES Press the OPTIONS button. Press until Caller ID is flashing. Press the OPTIONS button. Press until VIP is flashing. Press the OPTIONS button. Press until VIP 1 is flashing. Press the OPTIONS button. Enter the telephone number. Follow exactl...
Page 39 - Other services; fone; To use Call Waiting; CALL WAITING; button again. You can switch
34 Other services • Call my bill• Call Bar ring• Call Diversion• Charge Advice• Reminder Calls• Three-way Calling• Call Return 1471 For more information about theseSelect Ser vices, call BT on Free fone 0800 800 150 for residential or 152 for business. If you are not on the BT network, please ask yo...
Page 40 - Optional Settings; HS setting
35 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 optional settings Optional Settings You can choose from 6melodies. The pre-set melodyis 4 . You can also set dif ferentmelodies for external callsand internal calls (i.e. callsfrom other handsetsregistered to the base station) Press the OPTIONS button. Unti...
Page 41 - To switch the keytones off and on; The current language
36 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 optional settings To switch the keytones off and on When you press a button onthe handset, you hear abeep. You can switch thesebeeps of f. Until the display flashes HS setting . Until the display flashes Key tone . Until the display flashes ON or OFF . To c...
Page 42 - Base station settings; To adjust the base ringer melody; To adjust the base ringer volume
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Base station settings To adjust the base ringer melody You can use your handset tochange the melody. Until the display flashes Base setting . PIN Enter the 4-digit base stationPIN. Original setting 0000 . Until the display flashes Base ringer . Until the displ...
Page 43 - To set the handset priority; HS Priority; To change the base station PIN; Base setting; Change PIN; Retype
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 To set the handset priority If you are using more thanone handset on your basestation, you can select onehandset to ring before all theothers. You can then set thenumber of rings it will makebefore the other handsetsstar t ringing. Until the display flashes Ba...
Page 44 - To set call barring
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 To set call barring You can bar calls with up tofive dif ferent prefixes, makingit impossible to dial out if atelephone number ispreceded by one of theseprefixes. This could be aninternational dialling code or a premium rate ser vice.You can also specifyindivi...
Page 45 - Show base; Until the display shows; Set new name; To confirm the setting.; To change the base station name
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 If you choose to display thebase station name on yourhandset (see above), you cangive each base a dif ferentname. For example, ‘Of fice’or ‘Home’. Until the display shows Show base . Until the display shows Set new name . Until the base name you wishto change ...
Page 46 - Using additional handsets; Not SUB; Registration; PAGE; To register a handset
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Using additional handsets Registering an additional Synergy handset with the base stationor de-registering a handset. As well as your original handset, you can register up to a fur ther 4additional handsets to your Synergy2150 base station. The system allows i...
Page 47 - If the registration process fails, the; Remove HS; To de-register a handset; Internal; To call another handset
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Please note If the registration process fails, the handset display shows Not SUB and you should begin the process again. Press buttons in the order shown You can use your handset tode-register another handsetfrom a base station. Youcannot de-register thehandse...
Page 48 - Press and hold the; To hold a three-way conversation
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 You can talk to one externalcall and another internalcaller at the same time onyour Synergy handset. During a call with an externalcaller: Your caller is put on hold andyou hear a tone. KEYPAD Enter the handset number towhich you want to transferthe call. When...
Page 49 - as
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Operating with additionalbase stations You can use up to five handsets oneach Synergy 2150 base station, andup to four base stations with yourhandset to build up a comprehensivecordless telephone system. The handset supplied with each basestation is already re...
Page 50 - Connecting to a switchboard; Dial mode; To change the dialling mode; Network
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Connecting to a switchboard When connecting your Synergy 2150to a switchboard/PBX, you may needto change the dialling mode fromTONE to PULSE. The dialling mode is set toTONE when the product issupplied. To change to PULSE. Until display flashes Base setting . ...
Page 51 - To enter a PSTN pre-fix code; Until the display flashes; PSTN prefix
46 Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 To enter a PSTN pre-fix code Please note Each time the PSTN pre-fix code is dialled a pause will automatically be inser ted before the telephone number is dialled. With some switchboards it may be helpful to dial a pause after entering the PSTN pre-fix code...
Page 52 - Maintenance; Within guarantee; for information on; General
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Maintenance Simply clean your Synergy 2150 witha damp cloth (not wet) or an antistaticwipe. Never use a dr y cloth as thismay cause a static shock. Pack the unit securely, preferably inthe original packaging. All par ts mustbe returned including the mains powe...
Page 53 - Help; Emergency calls; No display appears; If the display shows; No ring on the handset or base station
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Help Emergency calls The emergency services can be contacted in the UK by dialling 999 or 112 which is valid in any countr y that is a member of the European community. Please note If your Synergy 2150 is connected to a switchboard/PBX, you may have to dial an...
Page 54 - If you are still experiencing dif ficulty,; In the event of a mains power failure,
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Check that that the base station isplugged into the mains power andswitched on. Buzzing noise on my radio, TV,computer or hearing aid Sometimes, your Synergy 2150 caninter fere with other electricalequipment if it is placed too close. It is recommended that yo...
Page 55 - Technical information; Environment; Warning; The apparatus is designed to be
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Technical information Environment Your Synergy 2150 should be kept freeof dust, moisture, high temperature,vibration and should not be exposedto direct sunlight. Do not stand it oncarpets or other sur faces whichgenerate fibres or place it in locationswhich pr...
Page 56 - Technical specification
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Technical specification 51 Standard DECT, GAP Number of channels 120 duplex channels Radio frequency range 1880 MHz to 1900 MHz Duplex method Time-division multiplexing. 10 ms frame length Channel spacing 1728 kHz Bit rate 1152 kbit/s Modulation GFSK Voice cod...
Page 57 - Index
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 Index 52 A nswering machine answer mode 23 base speaker volume 21 call monitoring 14 call screening 28 delete announcement 24 delete old messages 28 handset speaker on/of f 25 handset speaker volume 26 memor y full 26 number of rings 25 on/of f 23 play message...
Page 60 - APPROVED; Offices worldwide
Synergy 2150 - Edition 7 – 30th May ’00 APPROVED for connection to telecommunication systems specified in the instructions for use subject to the conditions set out in them 610384 CE compliant to 89/336/EEC(EMC Directive) & 73/23/EEC(Low Voltage Directive) Offices worldwide The telecommunication...
