Page 3 - At a glance
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 At a glance 1 INT MENU 1 4 9 WXYZ 7 PQRS 8 TUV GHI 3 DEF 5 JKL 2 ABC 6 MNO 0 R 1 Microphone Hash/Keyguard Hold down to switch thekeypad guard on and of f. Extra Directory Used to store 10additional names andnumbers. Keypad Red phone Press to end a ...
Page 5 - In this guide; Hints and tips boxes
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 3 In this guide At a glance 1 Main menu structure 4 Messages 5 Quick guide to handset 6 Quick guide to handsetdisplay icons 7 Introduction 8 Unpacking your BT Diverse 5250 8 For your records 8 Safety information 9 Setting up 10 Using the telephone ...
Page 6 - Main menu
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 4 Main menu SMS Write message Incoming Outgoing Settings Service Centres Service Centre 1 -> Service Centre 5 Select Services Withhold Number For All Calls Call Divert All Calls No Answer When Busy Call Waiting On Off Cancel Ringback Calendar/Cl...
Page 7 - Messages; Note; RED PHONE; Main menu continued
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 5 Messages Press to get to your Mailbox and access your text messages, voicemail and Calls list.The following functions are available: Note If you make a mistake, you can return to the previous menu by pressing the RED PHONE button. If you keep pre...
Page 8 - Quick guide to handset
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 6 Quick guide to handset Switch the handset OFF/ON: Hold down. (default is ON) Switch Keyguard Hold down. on/off Switch handset Hold down. ringer off Make a call or or Redial a number to scroll through the list to dial. Copy a displayed to display ...
Page 9 - Helpline; OK
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 7 Quick guide to handsetdisplay icons MENU C Redial, lists up to the last 10 dialled number. Flashes to indicate new messages (e.g. Calls or SMS).Remains constant when you have old messages stored. For calling other handsets. Opens the menu. Shows ...
Page 10 - Introduction; For your records
– + DEL BT Diverse 5250 Play/Stop Skip Skip Page INT MENU 1 4 9 WX YZ 7 PQR S 8 TUV GH I 3 DE F 5 JKL 2 AB C 6 MN O 0 R 1 BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 8 Introduction Unpacking your BT Diverse 5250 If anything is missing, please contactyour place of purchase immediately. One BT...
Page 11 - Safety information
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 9 Safety information Safety information General Only use the power supply includedwith the product. Using anunauthorised power supply willinvalidate your guarantee and maydamage the telephone. Power supplynumber is C3928 0-Z4-C478. For the handset ...
Page 12 - Connect the base station; Plan the location; Setting up; WARNING
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 10 1 Connect the base station Plug the power supply cable into thepower socket on the underside of yourbase. Plan the location Situate your product close enough tothe telephone and mains power socketsso that the cables will reach. Make sure it is a...
Page 13 - Insert the batteries
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 11 WARNING Under no circumstances should non-rechargeable batteries be used. Only use AAA 1.2V Nickel MetalHydride (NiMH) rechargeablebatteries with a minimum capacity of650 mAh.Using inappropriate batterieswill invalidate your guarantee andmay dam...
Page 14 - Battery level icons; Battery performance; If the icons on the display
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 12 Out of range? If you go out of range of a base stationfor a long time while your handset isswitched ON, it may take more than20 minutes to ‘find’ the base stationagain when you come back withinrange. However, by simply switchingthe handset OFF f...
Page 15 - Setting the date and time; Time Mode
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 13 4 Connect the telephoneline cord to the base andplug into the wall socket Ensure that each end of the line cord isfitted into the cor rect socket. Fit the belt clip onto the back of thehandset. Your BT Diverse 5250 is now ready for use. S Sllo o...
Page 16 - To make an external call; Using the telephone; Preparatory dialling; Making and ending calls; To end a call; Call timer
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 14 To make an external call Ensure the handset isswitched ON. Press the GREEN PHONE button. You will hear the dialtone. Dial the number. Using the telephone Preparatory dialling Enter the phone number first. If you make a mistake pressthe C options...
Page 17 - To receive an external call; To make a handsfree call; Handsfree; volume
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 15 To receive an external call Press the GREEN PHONE button to answer the call. Or If the handset is on the base,simply lift it up and speak.You do not need to press the GREEN PHONE button. This is called Autotalk. Youcan switch autotalk of f so yo...
Page 18 - To answer a call in handsfree; New Entry; Using the directory
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 16 Note If you need to replace the handset inthe base station during a call, forexample, because the batter y is flat,hold down the HANDSFREE button. To switch to handsfree duringa call During a call you can switch tohandsfree mode: Press the HANDS...
Page 19 - Character map
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 17 USING Note The first letter of each name, and thefirst letter after a punctuation markare automatically shown as capitals.Letters are always added to the left ofthe cursor. Press to switch between capitalsand lower case. Press to move the cursor...
Page 20 - To view directory entry; To edit a directory entry; Edit Entry; Save Entry
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 18 USING To dial a name and number inthe directory Press the DIRECTORY button. Press the DOWN navigation button to scroll through thenames which are listed inalphabetical order. Or Enter the first letter of thename you want, e.g. for Emma,press 3 t...
Page 21 - To delete an entry; Delete Entry; To delete the entire directory; Delete List; Redial; Extra directory
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 19 USING To delete an entry Press the DIRECTORY button and open the director y. Press the DOWN navigation button to scroll to the entr yyou want to delete. Press the MENU options button. Press the DOWN navigation button until the display shows Dele...
Page 22 - Copy to Directory; Secrecy; To switch secrecy on/off
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 20 USING To copy numbers shown inthe redial list to the directory Press the REDIAL options button. Press the DOWN navigation button to scroll to the numberyou want to copy. Press the MENU options button. Press the DOWN navigation button until the d...
Page 23 - Paging and internal calls; Call all handsets
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 21 USING Paging and internal calls You can aler t handset users that theyare wanted, or locate a missing handset. If you have multiple handsetsregistered to the base you can makeinternal calls between handsets. Press the INT options button. A list ...
Page 24 - Back; reject
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 22 USING To put an external call on holdwhile you make an internal call This enables you to ask anotherhandset user a question andthen get straight back to yourcaller. During a call: Press the INT options button to display the list of handsets.Your...
Page 25 - IMPORTANT; WITHHELD; Calls list
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 23 B T C ALLING FEA TURES Caller Display and otherBT Calling Features IMPORTANT To use Caller Display and Call Waitingyou must first subscribe to the Servicesfrom your Network Provider. For moreinformation on BT’s Calling Featurescall BT free on 08...
Page 26 - To view the Calls list; Date and Time; Status
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 24 B T CALLING FEA TURES To view the Calls list When you have new calls, the icon flashes in the display. Press the ENVELOPE button. Press the DOWN navigation button until the display shows,e.g. Calls List: 03+07 . In this example, you havereceived...
Page 28 - To accept a waiting call; Accept Call; Call Waiting; Options before you make a call
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 26 B T CALLING FEA TURES To accept a waiting call During a call when you hearthe Call Waiting beeps: The number (or name if storedin the director y) of the secondcaller will flash on the display. Press the MENU options button. Display shows Accept ...
Page 29 - To switch Call Waiting on/off
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 27 B T C ALLING FEA TURES To switch Call Waiting on/off You can choose whether to haveyour Call Waiting ser viceswitched on or of f depending onwhat you are doing i.e. if youare using the Internet via yourPC and do not want Call Waitingto interrupt...
Page 30 - To set Call Divert
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 28 B T CALLING FEA TURES To set Call Divert You can diver t all incomingcalls to another number whereyou can be reached. You can diver t calls: • All calls – calls are put straight through to the numberyou have set. • No answer – calls are for ward...
Page 31 - Entry Saved; Voice Mail; Additional features
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 29 ADDITIONAL FEA TURES To set one-touch access toyour messages Press the MENU options button. Press the DOWN navigation button until the display shows Voice Mail . Press the OK options button. The display shows Set Key 1 . Press the OK options but...
Page 33 - Audio Settings; Audio Settings
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 31 HANDSET SETTINGS To change the earpiece volumeand handsfree volume You can choose from: • 3 earpiece volume levels • 5 handsfree loudspeakervolume levels. Press the MENU options button. Press the DOWN navigation button until the display shows Au...
Page 34 - Set melody; Handset Settings
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 32 HANDSET SETTINGS Press the LEFT or RIGHT navigation button to set theringer level you want. Press the OK options button. Press the DOWN navigation button to select the ringermelody. Press the OK options button. Select whether external calls orin...
Page 35 - To switch auto talk on or off; Handset Settings
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 33 HANDSET SETTINGS To switch off your handset’sbeeps and tones You can switch of f and on: • Key beeps when you press each button on your handset • Confirmation beeps when you have finished making a settingor action on your handset. • Batter y Low...
Page 36 - To reset a handset; To switch keyguard on and off
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 34 HANDSET SETTINGS To reset a handset You can restore a handset toits factor y settings. The handset’s registration, theDirector y and the Calls list arenot af fected. Press the MENU options button. Press the DOWN navigation button until the displ...
Page 38 - Base station settings; To change the ringer volume
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 36 Base station settings M E N U O K O K O K O K B ASE S ETTINGS O K M E N U O K O K O K Base station audiosettings Using the audio settings menu you canchange the following settings on yourbase station: loudspeaker volume,ringer volume, ringer mel...
Page 39 - To change the ringer melody
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 37 To change the ringer melody Press the MENU options button. Press the DOWN navigation button until the display shows Base Settings . Press the OK options button. The display shows Audio Settings . Press the OK options button. Press the DOWN navig...
Page 40 - To reset the base
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 38 To change the basestation PIN Press the MENU options button. Press the DOWN navigation button until the display shows Base Settings . Press the OK options button. Press the DOWN navigation button until the display shows System PIN . Press the OK...
Page 41 - To set repeater mode; Base Settings
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 39 B ASE S ETTINGS To set repeater mode You can extend the range ofyour base station bypurchasing a BT Diverserepeater. This boosts thesignal and allows you to useyour handset fur ther awayfrom the base station. If youwant to use a BT Diverserepeat...
Page 42 - Outgoing messages; Answer and Record
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 40 Setting up andpersonalising youranswering machine You can operate your BT Diverse 5250answering machine from: • The base unit • The handset • Remotely from any external Touchtone TM telephone. The factor y setting for the answeringmachine is ON,...
Page 43 - Recording too short!; Answer Only
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 41 To record your own outgoingmessage Press the MENU options button. Press the Down button until the display shows Voice Mail . Press the OK options button. Press the DOWN button until the display shows Announcements . Press the OK options button. ...
Page 46 - Answer Delay; Delete Announce Only
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 44 Answer Delay Answer delay sets the number of timesyour BT Diverse 5250 will ring beforethe answering machine picks up a calland star ts playing the outgoingmessage. You can choose for the answeringmachine to pick up immediately, after10 seconds,...
Page 47 - Setting the message length; To adjust the message length
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 45 To change the answer delaysetting Press the MENU options button. Press the DOWN button until the display shows Voice Mail . Press the OK options button. Press the DOWN button until the display shows Ring Delay . Press the OK options button. Pres...
Page 48 - Call screening; To use call screening; Voice Mail; Quick access button setting
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 46 Call screening From your base station or handset, youcan listen in to a caller leaving theirmessage. This feature can be switchedon or of f on either the handset or onthe base station. The factor y settingis on. To use call screening Press the M...
Page 49 - ANSWERING
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 47 Using the BT Diverse5250 answering machinevia the base unit You can operate and use the mainanswering machine functions via thebuttons on the base, when the handsetis in standby mode. For more advanced functions you willneed to refer to the inst...
Page 50 - To playback messages; New message indicator; ANSWERING MACHINE
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 48 To adjust the loudspeakervolume during playback Press the – button to decrease the volume. Press the + button to increase the volume. To playback messages Press the ■ button. During playback: Press the button to repeat the cur rent message. Pres...
Page 51 - To interrupt a call
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 49 Using the BT Diverse5250 answering machinevia the handset Note If the answering machine is beingoperated from the base or it is recording a message, it cannot be operated from the handset at the same time. To switch the answeringmachine on and o...
Page 52 - To listen to your messages; Playing messages; Continue
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 50 ANS WERING MA CHINE Note If 2 or more seconds have alreadybeen recorded when you take the call,the call will still be displayed as anew message. To listen to your messages Press the ENVELOPE button. Press the DOWN button until the display shows ...
Page 53 - Delete all; To delete all messages
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 51 ANS WERING MACHINE Note If playback is stopped for more than aminute the answering machine returnsto the idle screen. Press the MENU options button. ‘Pause’ is announced. Press the DOWN button until the display shows Delete all . Press the OK op...
Page 55 - Remote access
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 53 To switch on your answeringmachine from another phone If you forget to switch youranswering machine on, youcan do it from another phone. Dial your telephone numberand let the phone ring forapproximately 1 minute. When you hear theannouncement ‘P...
Page 58 - To de-register a handset; deregister
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 56 To de-register a handset Press the INT options button to display the list of internalhandsets registered to the base. Press the UP or DOWN navigation button to select thehandset you want to de-register. Press the MENU options button. Press the D...
Page 59 - Help
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 57 Help Tr y these solutions to the most common problems. Problem Possible cause Solution Handset not registering. The base is not powered. Make sure that the power supply There are no batteries in the is plugged in at the base and handset. switche...
Page 61 - General information; Guarantee
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 59 General information Within the 12-month guarantee period: If you experience dif ficulty using theproduct, prior to returning yourproduct, please read the Help sectionbeginning on page 57, or contact theBT Diverse Helpline on 08457 908070 for ass...
Page 62 - To set the dialling mode
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 60 Switchboard compatibility Generally this telephone may beconnected to switchboards. In the eventof any dif ficulties please consult yourswitchboard Ser vice Provider. Technical information How many telephones can you have onthe line? All items o...
Page 63 - To set the recall time; Tone dialling
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 61 Helpline If you are experiencing dif ficulty, please call the BT Diverse Helpline on 08457 908070 . To set the recall time You need only adjust this settingif your switchboard requires adif ferent recall time to the pre-set recall time of 100ms....
Page 64 - To set a pause before dialling; Entry; Setting pauses
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 62 Note If you want to inser t a pause into atelephone number you are storing inyour director y, star t storing thenumber (see page 16) and where apause is needed press and hold the RECALL button, the pause is added and stored with the number. To s...
Page 65 - Index
BT Diverse 5250 ~ 5th Edition ~ 20th May ’03 ~ 5187 63 A dditional handset and bases 54 Answering machine answer and record 40 answer delay 44 answer only 41 on/of f 47, 49 outgoing messages 40 delete 43 play 42, 48, 50 select 43 recording outgoing message 41 using via handset 41 Auto talk on/of f 3...
