BT 6150 - Manual

WARNING Do not place your BT Diverse 6150base in the bathroom or otherhumid areas. Handset range The BT Diverse 6150 has a range of 300 metres outdoors when thereis a clear line of sight between thebase and the handset. When thereis no clear line of sight between thebase and the handset, e.g. basein...

8 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment. Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries. 3. Charge the handset batteries for at least 16 hours by placing the handset on the base. The screen shows thebattery icon filling...

Providing you have subscribed to your network’s CallerDisplay service, the day and time is automatically setwhen you receive your first incoming call. However, you can also set the day and time manually, see page 61 . BT Diverse 6150 multiple packowners only Location You need to place your BT Divers...

Getting to know your phone Navigation Up/Down/Volume/Redial/Calls list Lets you scroll through menu options. During a call, adjusts the earpiece and handsfree volume, page 18 . Up also displays the Redial list page 20. Down also opens the Calls list page 32. Menu (in standby mode) Press to open the ...

Handset 1 01 / 01 12:03pm Menu Dir 12 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Getting to know your phone Main display icons Base In range. Flashes when you are out of range. Keypad lock on. Shows current battery level. Handset ringer off. 2 Page Stop Press to stopplayback or cancelthe currentf...

14 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Go back one level You can go back to the previous menu level by pressing BACK . Exit menu If you want to exit a menu or the phone book, press BACK . If you want to go straight to the standby screen press the button. Press the MENU button to access men...

15 Getting to know your phone BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 SMS TextMessaging Write Message Inbox Drafts Outbox Templates SMS Settings Answer Machine Play Messages Delete AllMessages Answer On/Off Answer Settings Record Memo Handset Settings Ringer Melody Ringer Volume Name Handset C...

Dialling numbers quickly Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page24), the Calls list (page 32) or the redial list (page 20) Call timer Your handset automatically times the duration of everycall. The time is shown during the call and for a fewseconds after the call has ended. Auto-answe...

17 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Switch handset on/off 1. Press and hold to switch handset off. 2. Press and release to switch it on. Make an external call Press , listen for the dial tone then dial the number. Preparatory dialling Enter the number first. If you make a mistake press ...

18 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Press to answer the call, or if the handset is on the base or charger, simply lift it up to speak. If you have subscribed to a Caller Display Service yourcaller’s number (and name if stored in the Directory) willbe shown. See page 31 for more informat...

During a call: Use the navigation button to select volume 1-5. The current setting is shown. When you end the call thesetting will remain at the last selected level. Secrecy During a call, you can talk to someone nearby withoutyour caller hearing you. 1. During the call press SECRECY . Display flash...

20 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Using the phone If the number is already in thedirectory the SAVE option will not be shown. Redial a number from the list Press to open the Redial list, the last number called is highlighted. Press UP or DOWN on the navigation button to scroll through...

Pressing will stop that handset only. Deleting a redial entry Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you want. Press OPTION . DELETE ENTRY is highlighted. Press OK . Delete entire redial list Press to open the redial list. Press OPTION . DELETE ENTRY is highlighted. Press DOWN to highlig...

22 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Keypad lock You can lock the keypad so that numbers are not dialledaccidentally whilst carrying the handset around. 1. Press and hold . Display confirms KEYPAD LOCKED and then reverts to the standby screen and displays . 2. Press UNLOCK , then press w...

Directory When there are no entries in the directory the display shows NEW ENTRY . # button When entering text, if you press the button the following characters are available: (space), (.), (,), (#) and ( ✱ ). You can store up to 50 names and numbers in thedirectory of each handset. Each entry conta...

30 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Name and set melody for a group You can rename a group and change the melody. 1. Press MENU , then DOWN to display HANDSET SETTINGS . Press OK . 2. Scroll DOWN to CALL GROUPS and press OK . Press UP or DOWN to highlight the group you want and press OK...

Caller Display Caller information not available With some incoming calls, the telephone number of thecaller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed. In this case your BT Diverse 6150 provides you withsome explanatory information: UNAVAILABLE – The number is unavailable. WITHHELD – The cal...

32 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Each call is numbered: 01 = the oldest call in the Calls list. So in a full Calls list, 30 would be the most recent call. Ringback calls will display the number dialled when yourequested the ringback service. Sample Calls list screen Missed = call inf...

Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Diverse 6150.The SMS Service is provided by BT. Your BT Diverse 6150 can send and receive messages toany mobile phone from participating mobile networksand compatible landline telephones in the UK. The fixed line SMS service is provided under BT’s termsand c...

35 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 SMS texting Send an SMS text message 1. Press MENU , then OK twice . 2. Use the keypad to write your message then press OPTION . 3. You can now scroll UP or DOWN to chose between: SEND TO – press OK and either enter the number you want or press SEARCH...

36 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 SMS texting Sent messages are stored in the Outbox Your BT Diverse 6150’s outbox is like a redial list. It holds a copy of the last 5 messages sent. If yourmessage did not get through, a copy is stored in theoutbox so you can send it later. The newest...

Special characters When writing texts the and button let you add punctuation. . , ' ? ! " 1 – ( ) @ / : ; space 0 + & _ $ £ € ¥ < > = # * space . , # ✱ Writing tips If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last character or digit to the left of the cursor. 1. Press to insert a ...

40 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Press OK , scroll to the message you want and press OK . The template message is added to your text. Whenready, press OPTION . These three choices are displayed again. DELETE – deletes current message. DELETE ALL – deletes all messages in the Draft me...

42 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Reading SMS texts When you receive a new text message, the display shows NEW SMS MESSAGE . To read it later, press CLEAR . The display returns to standby and shows instead of the date and time. 1. Press MENU . Display shows SMS TEXT MESSAGING . Press ...

44 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Switch SMS text alert on/off 1. Press MENU , then OK . Scroll DOWN to SMS settings and press OK . 2. Scroll DOWN to SMS ALERT ON/OFF and press OK . A ✔ indicates the current setting. Press UP or DOWN to highlight ON or OFF , then press OK . SMS Servic...

3. Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the option you want and press OK . The pre-set number (1470P17094009) is stored under Send 1 . 4. You can now enter a new number or edit an existing number. Press SAVE . Adding or changing a Receive Service number You can store up to 3 numbers of SMS Service Centres...

You can operate your BT Diverse 6150 answeringmachine from: the base the handset Remotely from any external Touchtone™ telephone. The factory setting for the answering machine is ON. Until you change your outgoing message, your callerswill be greeted with the pre-recorded message ‘Hello, your call c...

During operation via the handset,you will hear prompts that guideyou through each step. During recording, rA flashes on the base display. Outgoing messages This is the message your caller hears when the answeringmachine picks up their call. Your BT Diverse 6150 comeswith two pre-recorded outgoing me...

50 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 1. On the handset, press MENU , scroll DOWN to ANSWER MACHINE and press OK . 2. Scroll DOWN to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK . Scroll DOWN to OUTGOING MESSAGE . Press OK . Display shows RECORD OUTGOING MESSAGE . Press OK . 3. Press UP or DOWN to select...

54 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 2. Display shows PLAY MESSAGES . Press OK . Your messages are played. Screen shows details of the message beingplayed. You can now press: or PREV once to replay the current message or twice to hear the previous message. or NEXT to hear the next messag...

3. Press OK to record another memo or BACK to return to standby. Call screening You can listen while your answering machine takes a callvia the handset or the base speaker. This lets you identifythe caller and decide whether to take the call. Call screening using a handset When the answering machine...

You can keep a note of yourRemote Access PIN by writing it inthe space provided on page 86. The messages are played, starting with the first messagereceived. New messages are always played first. During playback, press: to delete the current message. twice to delete all messages. once to repeat the ...

58 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 2. Scroll DOWN to ANSWER SETTINGS and press OK . Scroll DOWN to REMOTE ACCESS PIN . Press OK . 3. Enter the current PIN (original setting 0000). Press OK . 4. Enter the new PIN, press OK . Enter it again and press OK to confirm. The new PIN is saved. ...

60 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Base display Display Meaning (BLANK) Power off. — — Power on, answering machine off. 00-XX Answer machine ON, number of messages stored. 01-XX (flashing) Answer machine ON, number of messages stored andat least one new message. 01-XX alternating Answe...

If you do not set the date, time and day the base display will continually flash CL . Time and date do not show on the display when there are missedcalls/messages. Day, date and time If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service,the date and time are set automatically on all handsetswhen...

64 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Auto Answer When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting thehandset off the base station. This is called auto answer.When you switch auto answer off, all calls must beanswered by pressing . 1. Press MENU . Scroll DOWN to HANDSET SETTINGS . Pr...

Alarm You can set a BT Diverse 6150 handset to give an alarmring. Switch alarm on or off 1. Press MENU . Scroll DOWN to TIME & DATE SETTINGS and press OK . 2. Scroll DOWN to ALARM and press OK . Display shows ALARM ON/OFF . Press OK . 3. The current setting is indicated by a ✔ . Press UP or DOWN...

66 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Additional handset settings Setting melody for the alarm 1. Press MENU . Scroll DOWN to TIME & DATE SETTINGS and press OK . 2. Scroll DOWN to ALARM and press OK . Display shows ALARM ON/OFF . 3. Scroll DOWN to SET MELODY and press OK . The current...

BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Base settings Ringer melody You can set your base to play one of 5 different ringermelodies. 1. Press MENU . Scroll DOWN to BASE SETTINGS . Press OK . Display shows RINGER MELODY . 2. Press OK . Scroll UP or DOWN to the melody you want and press SAVE . R...

68 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 It is possible to switch from pulseto tone by pressing . 2. Scroll DOWN to HANDSET PRIORITY and press OK . Use UP or DOWN to select between: ALL HANDSETS – all handsets ring together. Press OK to confirm. SELECTED HANDSET – one handset rings before th...

70 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Base settings To change the PIN 1. Press MENU . Scroll DOWN to display BASE SETTINGS and press OK . Scroll DOWN to CHANGE SYSTEM PIN and press OK . 2. Enter the current PIN and press OK . 3. Display shows ENTER NEW PIN . (Original setting 0000). Enter...

BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 If Registration fails, try again. If you still cannot get your handsetto register, call the BT DiverseHelpline on 0870 240 3962. Registering new handsets You can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Diverse6150 base. If you have purchased a Twin, Trio or...

2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the handset you want to transfer the call to, then press OK . Alternatively, just press the number of the handset you want, e.g. tocall handset 2 press . The external party is put on hold and the called handset rings. 3. When the second handset answers you wil...

BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge morequickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing. For spare AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries please contact t...

76 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Help No display appears ■ The handset may be switched off. ■ Press and release the button to switch the handset on. ■ The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted. Recharge, replace or renew thebatteries. No dial tone ■ Make sure your hands...

Help ■ Check that the base station is plugged into the phone socket and mains power andswitched on. Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer ■ Sometimes your BT Diverse 6150 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it isplaced too close. ■ It is recommended that you place your BT Diverse 6150...

78 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 Help Cannot send text ■ Check service centre number is correct including 1470 prefix. ■ Check call barring (option 4) is not activated on your line if you have the call barringservice rented from BT. Cannot receive text ■ Check service centre number i...

Help ■ BT Business customers – call 154, choose option 2, when prompted by the FaultManagement Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and waitto speak to a customer adviser. ■ For other telephone service providers, please contact their customer services. General sales enquir...

80 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 ■ Turns off the opt out option. ■ Turns on permanent voice text message delivery to your phone. This means all incoming text is delivered as voice text. ■ Turns off permanent voice text message delivery. If you are sending a message from a fixed line ...

81 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 You must subscribe to your network provider’s caller display service before some of thefeatures on your BT Diverse 6150 will work. A quarterly fee is payable. IMPORTANT This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power...

82 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 General information It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expertbefore using this product. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the releaseof highly toxic chemicals....

General information Technical information How many telephones can you have? All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is usedto calculate the number of items which may be connected to any other telephone line.Your BT Diverse 6150 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 ...

84 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 General information Connecting to a switchboard Switchboard compatibility This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephonenetwork and compatible switchboards, which support tone dialling, timed break recall orearth...

General information Guarantee Your Diverse 6150 handset is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date ofpurchase. Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s discretion the option to replace the Diverse 6150, or any componentther...

86 BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 General information In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helplines’ instructions forreplacement or repair. Outside of the 12 month guarantee period: If your product needs repair after the guarantee period has ended, the repai...

General information Additional/Replacement Items For a full range of items, including additional handsets for either the BT Diverse 6000range or BT Freestyle 2000, 4000 and 7000, please call 0870 240 3962 . R&TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telepho...

BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604 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 o...