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The default setting is on.

4

.  The current setting will be displayed. Use the 

 or 

 

buttons to select either 

On

 or 

Off

 and press 

 to confirm.

Remote access

When switched on, you can call in from another phone to listen to 
your messages and operate your answering machine.

Switch remote access on or off

1

.  Press the 

 button. 

Answer

 

Machine

 will be displayed, 

press 

.

2

Answer

 

Mode

 will be displayed, press 

 to scroll to 

Answer

 

Settings

 and press 

.

3

Answer

 

Delay

 will be displayed, scroll 

 to display 

Remote

 

Access

 and press 

.

4

.  The current setting will be displayed. Use the 

 or 

 

buttons to select either 

On

 or 

Off

 and press 

 to confirm.

Set/change the remote access security code

The default code is 000 but you can change this to a 3-digit 
code of your choice to help prevent unauthorised access to your 
answering machine.

1

.  Press the 

 button. 

Answer

 

Machine

 will be displayed, 

press 

.

2

Answer

 

Mode

 will be displayed, press 

 to scroll to 

Answer

 

Settings

 and press 

.

3

Answer

 

Delay

 will be displayed, scroll 

 to display 

Remote

 

Access

 and press 

.

4

.  Press 

 to scroll to 

Set

 

Remote

 

PIN

 and press 

.

5

Enter

 

Old

 

PIN

 will be displayed. Enter the old code (default 

code is 000) and press 

.

6

Enter

 

New

 

PIN

 will be displayed. Enter a 3-digit code of your 

choice and press 

.

7

Re-Enter

 

PIN

 will be displayed. Enter the new code again and 

press 

. The display will show 

Completed

 and then return to 

standby.

Summary of Contents for Decor 2500

Page 1: ... user guide lets you navigate easily through the pages and allows you to be directed straight to any websites or email addresses that are referenced Simply hover the cursor over the page number website or email reference and click when the hand icon changes to the icon ...

Page 2: ... need to get the most from your phone Before you make your first call you will need to set up your phone Follow the simple instructions in Getting started on the next few pages Need help If you need any assistance with your phone or wish to view answers to Frequently Asked Questions please www bt com producthelp IMPORTANT Only use the telephone line cord supplied Hearing aid The BT Decor 2500 is f...

Page 3: ...rectory 11 Delete a number in the redial list 11 Delete the entire redial list 12 Mute 12 Directory Store a name and number in the directory 13 View dial an entry in the directory 13 Insert a pause in a number 13 Edit an entry in the directory 14 Delete an entry in the directory 14 Delete the entire directory 14 Caller Display and the calls list Calls list 15 New calls 15 View the Calls list 15 Di...

Page 4: ...swer settings 24 Answer delay 24 Record time 24 Timed answer 25 Switch timed answer on and off 25 Message alert 25 Remote access 26 Switch remote access on or off 26 Set change the remote access security code 26 If you forgot to switch your answering machine on before leaving home 27 Operating your answering machine remotely 27 General information Safety 28 Cleaning 28 Product disposal instruction...

Page 5: ...cause problems with this product and your Broadband service BT ADSL microfilters are available at www bt com shop and most shops also stock ADSL filters Getting started Location You need to place your BT Decor 2500 within 3 metres of a telephone line socket so that the cable will reach Connect the mains power adaptor 1 Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on the underside of the base...

Page 6: ...s Use the keypad to enter the time using 2 digits for the hour and 2 digits for the minutes If the 12 hour format is set you can use the or buttons to alternate between AM and PM Press to confirm Set the date 1 Press the button Answer Machine is displayed 2 Press or to scroll to Date and Time and press 3 Time is displayed press to display Date and press 4 The current date is displayed with the fir...

Page 7: ...rough the menu directory or Calls list Calls Down Press to access the Calls list Use to scroll down through the menu directory or Calls list OK Press to confirm a menu selection Mute with LED indicator During a call mutes your voice so your caller cannot hear you The red LED illuminates when the mute function is on Vol Use to increase or decrease the handset or loudspeaker volume Handsfree with LE...

Page 8: ...sages Skip back Press once to repeat the message or press and hold to skip back to the previous message Skip forward Press to skip forward to the next message Ans On off Use to switch the answering machine on and off Stop Stop message playback Play Press to play messages During playback press to pause a message press again to resume playback Answering machine buttons ...

Page 9: ...Preparatory dialling lets you view the telephone number on the display before it s dialled out A maximum of 32 digits will be displayed 1 Enter the telephone number first If you make a mistake press the button to delete 2 Lift the handset or press the button to dial the number End a call 1 Replace the handset on the base or if using handsfree mode press the button Receive a call 1 When you receive...

Page 10: ...ndsfree mode 1 Press the button and then enter the telephone number to be dialled Answer a call in handsfree mode 1 When the phone rings press the button to answer the call Switch to handsfree mode during a call 1 During a call press the button and replace the handset on the base 2 To switch back to using the handset simply pick the handset up Adjust the handsfree volume Use the buttons to increas...

Page 11: ...e button to dial the number Save a redial number to the directory 1 Press the button 2 Use the or buttons to scroll to the number you want 3 Press the button Save Number is displayed Press 4 Enter Name is displayed Use the keypad to enter the name and press 5 Enter Number is displayed followed by the redial number you wish to save press Entry saved is displayed Delete a number in the redial list 1...

Page 12: ...y will show Entries Deleted Mute When on a call use the mute feature to talk to someone in the same room without your caller hearing 1 During a call press and release the Mute button to mute the handset microphone The red LED on the mute button will illuminate to indicate that the mute feature is on Your caller now cannot hear you speak 2 To switch mute off press and release the Mute button again ...

Page 13: ...mes and telephone numbers in the directory Each name stored can be up to 16 characters and each number up to 24 digits Directory entries are stored alphabetically Store a name and number in the directory 1 Press the button If the directory is empty the display will show Directory Empty for 2 seconds and then Add Entry Press the button Or if there are already entries stored the first alphabetical e...

Page 14: ...r new characters When the name is correct press 5 The number is displayed Use the button to delete and the keypad to enter new digits When the number is correct press 6 Entry Saved is displayed briefly and then the screen will return to the directory list Delete an entry in the directory 1 Press the button then use the or buttons to scroll to the entry you want 2 Press the button Add New Entry is ...

Page 15: ...forth until you change the display information Caller Display and the Calls list If you have subscribed to a Caller Display service you will be able to see your caller s number on the display provided it is not withheld prior to answering the call If the caller s name matches an entry you ve stored in the directory you will also see the caller s name on the display Calls list The Calls list holds ...

Page 16: ...s Entry Saved is displayed Delete an entry in the Calls list 1 Press the button to view the list 2 Press or to scroll to the entry you want 3 Press the button Save Number will be displayed 4 Press to scroll to Delete entry and press 5 Delete entry Are You Sure is displayed press to confirm 6 Entry Deleted is displayed and then the screen will return to the Calls list Delete the entire Calls list 1...

Page 17: ...l indicate when you have received a voice mail by the display showing Msgs Dial 1571 BT Answer 1571 and Call Minder are invisible answer machines located at your local exchange which will take messages when you are out engaged on another call or on the Internet To enable your BT Decor 2500 to let you know you have messages you must first subscribe to a BT messaging service BT Answer 1571 is a basi...

Page 18: ...al a pre stored BT service 1 Lift the handset or press 2 Press the button BT Answer 1571 is displayed 3 Press or to scroll to the service you want to dial and then press The number will be dialled automatically Add a new service 1 Press the button BT Answer 1571 is displayed 2 Press or to scroll to Service 1 or 2 and press 3 Use the keypad to enter a name for the new service and press 4 Use the ke...

Page 19: ...aracters and press 5 Use the button to delete and the keypad to enter new digits and press Entry Saved is displayed Delete a service 1 Press the button BT Answer 1571 is displayed 2 Press or to scroll to the service you want to delete and press 3 Press or to scroll to Deleted Entry and press The display will show Entry Deleted Restore all services 1 Press the button BT Answer 1571 is displayed 2 P...

Page 20: ... Ringer melody There are 3 standard ringer and 6 polyphonic ringer melodies to choose from 1 Press the button Answer Machine is displayed 2 Press or to scroll to Ringer Tone and press 3 The current setting is displayed and heard Press or to select the ringer melody you want On each press you will hear an example ring 4 Press to confirm Display contrast There are 8 display contrast levels to choose...

Page 21: ...d messages If you have not already set the time and date you will need to do this so that you will know when each message was received see page 6 Switch the answering machine on off 1 Press the button to switch between Answer On and Answer Off The selected setting will be announced Set the answer mode There are 2 answer modes to choose from Answer Record and Answer Only When set to Answer Record y...

Page 22: ... the microphone on the base located on the bottom right of base 5 To end recording release the button Your message will be played back to you Play check your outgoing message 1 Press the button Answer Machine will be displayed press 2 Answer Mode will be displayed press to scroll to Outgoing Message and press 3 Play OGM will be displayed press Your outgoing message will be played Reinstate the pre...

Page 23: ...the previous message Press to delete the message being played Press to stop message playback and return to standby When all messages have been played back you will hear End of message and the display will show Press Delete to Delete All If you want to delete all the messages press or to keep the messages just let the machine return to standby on it s own Call screening When the answering machine i...

Page 24: ...umber of times your BT Decor 2500 will ring before the answer machine picks up the call and starts playing the outgoing message You can change the setting to between 2 9 rings or Time Saver The default setting is 5 rings 1 Press the button Answer Machine will be displayed press 2 Answer Mode will be displayed press to scroll to Answer Settings and press 3 Answer Delay will be displayed press 4 The...

Page 25: ...using the keypad If the clock has been set to 12 hour mode then use the button to select AM or PM Press to confirm 6 Set OFF time is displayed Enter the hh mm using the keypad If the clock has been set to 12 hour mode then use the button to select AM or PM Press to confirm 7 Frequency Daily is displayed use the or buttons to scroll to the frequency setting you want either Daily Mon to Fri Saturday...

Page 26: ...splayed Use the or buttons to select either On or Off and press to confirm Set change the remote access security code The default code is 000 but you can change this to a 3 digit code of your choice to help prevent unauthorised access to your answering machine 1 Press the button Answer Machine will be displayed press 2 Answer Mode will be displayed press to scroll to Answer Settings and press 3 An...

Page 27: ... it remotely 1 Dial your telephone number When you hear your outgoing message press You will hear 2 beeps and then Please enter your security code 2 Enter your 3 digit security code the default code is 000 3 If you have new messages you will hear You have x new messages and your messages will start to play If there are no new messages you will hear You have no new messages You can now use the keyp...

Page 28: ... household polish as this will damage the product Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE...

Page 29: ...after the guarantee period has ended the repair must meet the approval requirements for connection to the telephone network We recommend that you contact BT s approved repair agent Discount Communications Ltd on 0800 980 8999 or a local qualified repairer Returning your phone Where possible pack the product in its original packaging Please remember to include all parts including the telephone line...

Page 30: ...ling Features or other services available from your network provider R TTE This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone network and compatible switchboards This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC Declaration of Conformance Hereby A Team declares that this B...

Page 31: ...bject to British Telecommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract British Telecommunications plc 2011 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 Printed in China Designed and produced by The Art Design Partnership Ltd BT Decor 2500 11 11 Issue 1 ...

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