Page 4 - At a glance; Page; Base unit for handset 1
1 At a glance Synergy 500 Charging Power /In Use DECT Page Page Allows you to pagethe handset(s) to aler t anotheruser or to locate a handset Charging light Comes on whenthe handsetbatteries are beingcharged Power/In use Comes on whilethe mains power isswitched on.(Mains powermust be on for thephone...
Page 5 - Handset
2 GHI 4 1 ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 PQR S 7 R 2 2 2 2 R Redial S DEF 3 MNO 6 WXY Z 9 Vo l Syne rgy 500 Qu ickdial Intercom Con ference Redial To redial the lastnumber called Recall For use with a Switchboard/PBX and BT Select Ser vices Keypad Talk Use to make, receive and end calls Intercom To make intern...
Page 6 - Quick guide
Quick guide Function Key combination Store a number in Memor y location 0-9 Tel no. the memory Dial a memory store Memor y location 0-9 Handset ringer melody setting 1-5 Handset ringer volume setting 0-3 Base unit ringer melody setting 1-5 Base unit ringer volume setting 0-3 Check handset number Che...
Page 7 - In this guide; Hints and tips boxes
4 In this guide At a glance 1 Key features 5 Introduction 6 Unpacking your Synergy 500 7 For your records 7 Safety instructions 8 Setting up 9 Using your Synergy 500 12 Making and receiving calls 12 Redial 13 Secrecy 13 Paging 13 Recall 13 Using the 10 number memory 14 Handset settings 15 Base stati...
Page 8 - Key features
5 Up to five handsets work from one base You can make internal callsbetween handsets, transfer an external caller to another handsetor hold three way calls between twohandsets and an external caller. 10 number memory Store up to 10 of your mostimpor tant or frequently dialled numbers in the memor y....
Page 9 - Introduction; Important
6 Please read the instr uctions carefullybefore use and retain this user guidefor future reference. DECT By purchasing the Synergy 500 younow own a product which combinesthe advantages of cordless operationwith the per formance of a high qualitycorded telephone. It complies with theDigitally Enhance...
Page 10 - For your records; Enter your Base Station PIN here; Unpacking your Synergy 500
7 For your records For war ranty purposes, proof ofpurchase is required, so please keep your receipt. Enter your Base Station PIN here See page 16 for more information. Date of purchase: Place of purchase: Serial number (on the underside of telephone base): Purchase price: Synergy 500 Charging Power...
Page 11 - Safety instructions
8 Safety instructions Use only the approvedbatter y pack supplied. Sparebatteries – Item Code: 872261 are available from BT Shops and theSynergy 500 Helpline 0845 769 7146 . Do not tr y to use any other powersupply unit except the one provided,other wise you may permanentlydamage your Synergy 500. I...
Page 12 - Setting up; Follow these steps to set up your Synergy 500 ready for use; Please note
9 Plan the location of yourSynergy 500 Your Synergy 500 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 located the better. An upstairs roomis ideal. ...
Page 14 - Free; Your Synergy is now ready for use.; Customer Helpline
11 If you do not have modern phonesockets, call Free fone 0800 800 150 and ask for a BT engineer to comeand fit the cor rect type. This is achargeable ser vice. Your Synergy is now ready for use. 5 Connect the telephone line cord Customer Helpline 0845 769 7146 The telephone line cord is alreadyconn...
Page 15 - Making and receiving calls; Or; Or; To receive a call
12 Using your Synergy 500telephone Press the green TALK button. You hear the dial tone. DIAL Enter the number you wantand it is dialled. Making and receiving calls Press the green TALK button. Or Place the handset back onthe base. To make an external call To end a call When the phone rings thegreen ...
Page 16 - To redial the last number; To switch secrecy on/off; Secrecy
Press the green TALK button. Press the REDIAL button. The last number called is dialled. Press the PAGE button on the base station. Your handset(s) will ring. To stop paging press anybutton on your handset orpress the PAGE button again on the base. All handsetswill stop ringing. 13 To redial the las...
Page 17 - To dial a number in the memory; Note
14 Press the green TALK button. Press the QUICKDIAL button. KEYPAD Enter the memor y location number under which the number is stored. The number will be dialled. You can store up to 10 of your mostimpor tant or frequently dialled numbersin your Synergy’s memor y. Stored numbers can be up to 24 digi...
Page 18 - Handset settings; Internal handset ringer
15 Handset settings You can choose from 5melodies. The pre-setmelody is 1 . Press the QUICKDIAL button. Press the ✱ button, then the 3 button. Choose between the KEYPAD dif ferent melodies 1-5 (the ringer melodies can beheard during selection). Press the QUICKDIAL button. You will hear aconfirmation...
Page 19 - Base station settings; To adjust the base ringer melody; To change the base station PIN
Base station settings You can use your handset to change the melody on thebase. You can choose from 5 melodies. The pre-set melody is 3 . Press the QUICKDIAL button. Press the ✱ button, then the 5 button. Choose between the KEYPAD dif ferent melodies 1-5 (the melodies can be heardduring selection). ...
Page 20 - Using additional handsets
17 Using additional handsets Registering an additional Synergy handset with the basestation or de-registering a handset As well as your original handset, you can register up to a fur ther 4additional handsets to your Synergy500 base station. Each additional handset you purchasemust be registered to ...
Page 21 - To register a handset; To de-register a handset; To check your handset number
Press and hold the PAGE button on the base until youhear a double beep. The following procedureshould be followed on thehandset you wish to register. Press the QUICKDIAL button. Press the ✱ button and then the # button. Enter the number of the KEYPAD desired base unit. If you have one base unit the ...
Page 22 - During an external call:; To make an internal call
19 You can talk to one externalcall and another internalcaller at the same time onyour Synergy handset. During a call with anexternal caller: Press the INTERCOM button. Your caller can heara waiting tone. KEYPAD Enter the handset numberto which you want totransfer the call (If thehandset is not answ...
Page 23 - One handset can only receive calls
Operating with additionalbase stations You can use up to five handsets oneach Synergy 500 base station, and upto four base stations with yourhandset to build up a comprehensivecordless telephone system. You can register a handsetwith up to 3 other basestations. Press and hold the PAGE button on the ...
Page 24 - Press the; Then press
21 You can check the basenumber your handset isregistered to. Press the QUICKDIAL button. Press the ✱ button. KEYPAD Then press 7 and 2 . Press the QUICKDIAL button. The number of shor t beepsheard cor responds to thebase number. To check your base stationnumber Q ui ck di a l Q ui ck di a l
Page 25 - To use Call Waiting; BT Select Services; Call Waiting; button; fone
You can answer the secondcall, without disconnectingyour first caller, by pressingthe R (Recall) button. The first caller will be put on hold. When you have spoken tothe second caller you canreturn to the first caller bypressing the R (Recall) button again. You can switch backand for th between the ...
Page 26 - General information; . Calls are charged at local call; for information on; Guarantee; Switchboard compatibility
General information Pack the unit securely, preferably inthe original packaging. All par ts mustbe returned including the mains poweradaptor. We cannot take responsibilityfor goods damaged in transit. This product is intended for usewithin the UK for connection to thepublic telephone network andcomp...
Page 27 - To set the dialling mode; Switchboard access codes
Press the QUICKDIAL button. Press the ✱ button, then the 2 button. Press either 0 for TONE dialling or 1 for PULSE dialling. Press the QUICKDIAL button to confirm. With some switchboards itmay be helpful to dial apause after entering thePSTN pre-fix code, e.g. 9 , 11 etc. to enable you to get anouts...
Page 29 - Wall mounting the charger; ) slides into the holes
Wall mounting the charger C B B A Lower charger onto wall bracketensuring that ( A ) slides into the holes indicated by ( B ) of the charger. Push backwards to lock into place. Allow the power cable to dropthrough the back indicated by ( C ). Connect the charger to the bracket Attach the bracket to ...
Page 30 - Help and Advice; Emergency calls; or; plugged in to the charger
Help and Advice No dial tone Is the telephone line cord plugged intothe phone socket? Check that the base station is connectedto the mains power and switched on. No ring on the handset or base station The ringer volume may be switched tosilent. To adjust the ringer volume onthe handset, see page 15,...
Page 31 - Index
Index 28 A dditional handsets 17-19 B ase station additional 20 check number 21 melody 16 PIN number 16 register to another base 20 ringer volume 16 select which base station 20 Batteries charging 10 installing 10 low warning 11 per formance 11 C alls end 12 internal 19 make 12 receive 12 redial 13 ...
