Designed to block nuisance calls Quick Set-up and User Guide BT4600 Premium Nuisance Call Blocker Big Button Cordless Phone with Answer Machine You need a Caller Display service from your network provider to use Call Blocking and other Caller Display enabled features. Charges may apply.
Check box contents Telephone line cord (pre-installed) Block Phone Book Vol. R Calls 1 2 3 ABC DEF 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO 7 8 9 PQRS TUV WXYZ Ringer 0 Lock Record Handset Base Mains power adaptor (item code 066270) 2 x AAA Ni-MH 750 mAh rechargeable batteries (already in handset) Contents for each additional handset (multipacks only) Block Phone Book Vol.
In this guide Quick set up ....................................... 7 BT Call Blocking ................................18 Record your Announce message ....... 19 The Block button.............................. 20 How do you accept, block or send a call to the answer phone?....................... 21 How do I change the different BT Call Blocking modes? .............................. 22 3 Menu map ....................................... 30 Base ................................................
Check box contents Lock/unlock the keypad ................... 38 Dial a speed dial entry ...................... 47 Turn the handset ringer on or off ...... 38 Edit a speed dial entry ...................... 48 Finding handset (paging).................. 38 Delete a speed dial entry .................. 48 Call control settings Set-up Do not disturb ...................... 39 Caller Display and the Calls list Caller Display ................................... 49 Set outgoing calls control .............
Check box contents Play the current outgoing message... 55 Delete all old (played) messages ....... 63 Reinstate the pre-recorded outgoing message............................ 55 Remote access ................................. 64 Record a memo ................................ 56 Set the remote access PIN for the first time .......................................... 64 Answer delay ................................... 56 Change the remote access PIN .......... 65 Set the answer delay ..................
Check box contents Set the base ringtone melody ........... 70 Set the base ringer volume ............... 70 Set a PBX access code....................... 71 Change the system PIN..................... 71 Make an internal call between handsets .......................................... 80 Transfer a call ................................... 80 Hold 3-way call ................................ 81 Reset the handset or base settings ... 72 Help ................................................
Quick set up guide 1 Plug in 7 2 1 1. Plug the mains power adaptor into the base. 2. Plug the other end of the power adaptor into the wall power socket and switch on. The phone line cord is pre-installed but don’t plug the other end into the wall socket yet. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.
Chapter Quick set up guide 2 Activate the batteries 1. Activate the batteries by pulling the plastic tab away from the back of the handset. Set up Rechargeable batteries already fitted Remove this tab and charge batteries for 24 hours before use. Set time and date OK 2. The BT logo will appear on the screen, followed by the set up wizard screen displaying Please set the time and date. Don’t follow these instructions yet. Place your handset on the base to charge first.
Quick set up guide 3 Charge Place the handset on the base and leave to charge for 24 hours. Set Up Set time and date Important Charge the handset batteries for 24 hours or your phone might not work. OK Block Phone Book R Vol. Calls 1 2 3 ABC DEF 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO 7 8 9 PQRS TUV WXYZ Ringer 0 Lock Record If your screen displays this message, don’t worry. This is normal and will continue to be displayed until you connect the phone line cord in Step 4.
Quick set up guide 4 Connect the phone line cord After 24 hours, plug the phone line cord into the phone wall socket. If you ever need to remove the batteries, simply slide open the battery compartment cover and ease out the batteries. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.
Check Quickbox set contents up guide 5 Follow the set up wizard Set the time and date 1. Select OK by pressing the Left option button under the screen. The set up wizard will begin. Follow the prompts to complete the set up process. 2. Use the keypad to enter the time using the 24 hour clock format e.g. for 3:32 pm you need to enter 15:32. 3. Press Next enter the date in the format DD/MM/YYYY. 4. Press Save. Saved is displayed.
Quick set up guide 5. Complete the set up tasks If you wish to continue following the set up wizard, select Yes. (If you don’t want to follow the wizard, select No and you can start using your phone straight away. You can always set up tasks via the menu later). Record your answer phone outgoing message 6. If you wish to complete this step, select Yes (or No to continue to the next step). 7. Follow the voice prompt and record your message into the phone after the tone. 8.
Quick set up guide BT Call Blocking 11. Continue to read and follow the prompts. 12. Press OK. 13. Press OK. Set up You need Caller Display OK You need to have a Caller Display service from your network provider to use all the features available e.g. Call Blocking, Visual Voicemail, Calls List, Text Messaging and other Caller Display enabled features. Charges may apply. 14. Select Yes or No, and follow the prompts.
Quick set up guide Add contacts 15. If you want to add some contact numbers now, select Yes (or select No to continue to next step). By adding contacts, you will always know that their calls will get straight through to you, without the need to go through the BT Call Blocking annoucement. Please make sure you always add the full telephone number when you save a contact. If you have important numbers that will always need to get through e.
Quick set up guide You now have the option to make your contact a VIP, this means that when you use features like “Do not Disturb or Outgoing Call Control” you will always be able to make and receive calls to these numbers. (e.g If you barred Outgoing Calls to Mobiles, those that are set as a VIP will still be allowed to be dialled.) 18. VIP status : Press or VIP status: On. All calls allowed Back Save to choose between Off or On. All calls allowed and select Save. 19.
Quick set up guide 20. You can now start using your phone. Please read the rest of this User Guide for instructions on how to use the most popular features of your BT4600 phone. Set up complete If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.
Chapter Quick set up guide 6 Set up your additional handsets (multi packs only) 1. For additional handsets and chargers: plug the mains power adaptor into the back of the charger and plug the other end into the mains wall socket and switch on the power. 2. Activate the batteries as explained on page 8. Once you’ve set the time and date on the first handset then it will be shared with all other handsets in your multi-pack after you activate the batteries. 3.
BT Call Blocking The best way to stop unwanted calls, is to know who’s at the other end of the phone before you decide if you want to take it. You need Caller Display This will help you get the most out of your BT Call Blocking. You can get it from your phone service provider (Charges may apply). Your BT4600 has two BT Call Blocking modes to help you easily manage your incoming calls in different ways.
BT Call Blocking In Announce mode (default setting), the BT4600 will filter all first time calls from numbers that are not yet saved in your Contacts, Speed dial list or already on your allowed list. By doing this, you gradually build up your lists of allowed and blocked numbers and your BT4600 will know how to deal with the call the next time it comes in. Record your Announce message You can personalise the BT Call Blocking greeting, by adding your name to the Announce message. 1.
BT Call Blocking The Block button You can use your block call button in three ways. 1. In idle mode Press as a shortcut to the BT Call Blocking menu. 2. Incoming call When you have an incoming call, before answering, look at the display to see who’s calling. If you know you want to block the call, press . The number will be blocked and added to the blocked calls list if Caller ID is displayed. For calls with no caller number, withheld or unavailable you can also use the Block button to reject the call.
BT Call Blocking How do you accept, block or send a call to the answer phone? 1. BT Call Blocking answers a call for you and asks the caller to say (“announce”) who they are. 2. Your BT4600 then rings with the Announced call on the display and tells you the caller’s name when you pick up. (e.g. “You have a call from Mark”). 3.
BT Call Blocking How do I change the different BT Call Blocking modes? Your BT4600 has two Call Blocking settings, Announce and Answer phone. To change to Announce or Answer phone: 1. In idle mode, press . 2. BT Call Blocking menu is shown. Press OK. 3. Scroll to Blocking mode, press OK and then select the mode you want to use and press OK. Switch BT Call Blocking on/off When BT Call Blocking is set to On, it is On for whichever mode you’re using (e.g. Announce mode).
BT Call Blocking What happens when you allow a number (caller) When you get an allowed call, you’ll see the caller’s number (if available). If you don’t answer a call from an allowed number, it will go through to your answer phone (if it’s on) or eventually it will hang up if unanswered. What happens when you block a number (caller) A caller calling from a blocked number will hear a message telling them that their call has been blocked.
BT Call Blocking To add a number to the Blocked list 1. In idle mode, press . 2. BT Call Blocking menu is shown. Press OK. 3. Scroll to Block numbers and press OK. 4. Choose Add number. Press OK. 5. Enter the telephone number you want to block (make sure you enter the full dialling code) and press Save. 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. To add a number to the Allow list In idle mode, press . BT Call Blocking menu is shown. Press OK. Go to Allow numbers and press OK. Choose Add number. Press Select.
BT Call Blocking Deleting your Blocked and Allowed lists When in the Block and Allow number menus, you also have the choice to delete the whole list. Remember, if you do this, all calls previously blocked and allowed, will now be able to contact you. To block numbers by area code You can also block numbers by area code. This means that any calls beginning with that code, will be blocked. 1. In idle mode, press . 2. BT Call Blocking menu is shown. Press OK. 3. Scroll to Block numbers and press OK. 4.
Getting to know your phone Handset buttons Left option button In idle mode, press to enter the main menu. Also use to access sub menus and confirm options shown on the display above the button. 3.5mm Headset socket (on side of handset) Up/Volume From home screen, press to change the ringer volume, see page 67. In talk mode, press to increase the incoming speech volume. In menu mode, press to scroll up through the options. Phonebook In idle mode, press to access your stored Contacts.
Getting to know your phone Block Phone Book R Vol. Calls 1 2 3 ABC DEF 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO 7 8 9 PQRS TUV WXYZ Ringer 0 Lock Record Red LED Indicator Call Blocking menu One touch call blocking and access to the Call Blocking features, see page 18. Right option button Press to confirm the option displayed on the screen above the button, to delete or go back to the previous screen. In answer machine mode, deletes the current message playing.
Getting to know your phone Handset display Time Call Blocking Handset name Indicates the number of new (missed) calls received* Handset display icons Shows handset battery status. Scrolls when the handset is charging. Empty frame flashes when battery needs recharging. UnMute/Mute Indicates when Mute is on or off. The keypad is locked. Handset ringer is switched off. Call Blocking is on.
Getting to know your phone Finding your way around your phone Your BT4600 has an easy to use menu system. Each menu has a list of options, which you can see on the menu map on page 30 and 31. When the handset is switched on and at the home screen: 1. Select Menu by pressing the Left option button to open the main menu. 2. Use the or button to scroll through the available menu options. 3. When the menu you want is displayed, select OK by pressing the Left option button. 4.
Getting to know your phone Menu map Answer Phone Messages (x new) Press Options Play message Play msg. slowly Delete message Play all messages (if messages are stored) Delete old msgs (if messages are stored) Outgoing message Record memo Ans.
Getting to know your phone Speed Dial List 1.
Base Find Phone Answer on/off Press to ring all Press to turn the answer VolVol+ registered handsets, machine on or off. Decrease the speaker Increase the speaker When set to On, the volume during playback, volume during playback, helpful for finding a missing handset, text ‘On’ will light up the call screening volume the call screening volume see page 38. on the button. during idle. during idle. Also used during the registration process, see page 78.
Using the phone To switch the handset off 1. Press and hold until the handset turns off. To switch the handset on 1. Press until the handset turns on. Make an external call 1. Press . 2. When you hear the dial tone, enter the number. Preparatory dialling 1. Enter the number first. If you make a mistake select Clear by pressing the Right option button to delete the last digit. 2. Press to dial. End a call . 1. Press Receive a call When you receive a call, the phone rings and the display shows Incoming call.
Using the phone You can also press to switch between calls. Out of range warning When the handset is out of range of the base, the display will show Searching for base…, the backlight will turn up to 100% to indicate the alert message and you will hear a warning tone. After 60 seconds the display will show No base link. Check base. You need to move back within range of the base station. If you move out of range when you’re on a call, you’ll lose your connection.
Using the phone Incoming speech / Handsfree volume During a call, you can adjust the handset incoming speech or loudspeaker volume. There are five levels. The default setting is Level 3. or to increase or decrease the volume. 1. Press The first press will present the Call volume screen so you can see the current volume level. Subsequent presses will change the volume, you will hear the volume level with each press.
Using the phone Answer a call handsfree When the phone rings: 1. Press twice to answer the call. You will hear your caller over the loudspeaker. Switch to handsfree during a call to put the call on the 1. During a call, press loudspeaker. To switch handsfree off and return the again. call to the earpiece, press Redial Telephone numbers that you have called are saved in the Calls list. There is not a separate redial list, all calls are saved in the Calls list.
Using the phone Record a call 1. During a call, press . The ® icon will appear on the display next to the call timer to indicate that the call is now being recorded but there will be no audible notification given. . 2. To stop recording, select Stop or press Recorded call saved will be displayed. Play a recorded call You can either, press when the handset is in idle mode or: 1. From the home screen, press Menu. 2. Press until Recorded Calls is displayed and press OK.
Using the phone You can lock the keypad so that it can’t be used accidentally while you’re carrying it around. With the keypad locked, you can still call the emergency services on 999 and 112 using preparatory dialling and you can still answer incoming calls and operate the in call features as normal. When the call is ended, comes on again. the If you get an incoming call while you’re paging a handset, the incoming call takes priority and paging will stop.
Call control settings To enter the Call control menu you need to enter your remote access PIN. This will need to be set the first time you try and enter the menu, simply follow the on screen instructions. If you have already changed the remote access PIN when setting your remote access then you will not need to set it again as this PIN is used for both Call control and Remote access. Set-up Do not disturb Do not disturb allows calls to be received silently with minimal notification. The default is off. 1.
Call control settings Set Outgoing calls control Outgoing call control lets you ‘Allow’or ‘Bar’ certain types of calls from being made from your BT4600, e.g Premium Rate and Mobiles. (The default setting is that ALL outgoing calls are allowed) 1. In idle mode, press . 2. BT Call Blocking menu is shown. 3. Scroll to Outgoing call control and press OK. 4. Outgoing calls control settings are PIN protected, so follow the instructions to set your PIN or enter your PIN and select OK. 5.
Call control settings Remember, any contacts that you have made VIP will still be able to be called, when outgoing call control is on. Assign VIPs You can set some of your contacts to be VIPs, so that they can always get through when Do Not Disturb is switched on, or so they can always be called when Outgoing call control is set to on, see page 40. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.
Call control settings Change the access PIN 1. In idle mode, press . 2. Scroll to Outgoing call control and press OK. 3. Enter the existing 4 digit remote access PIN and press OK. Press to highlight Change PIN and press OK. 4. Enter the existing 4 digit access PIN and select OK. 5. Enter the new 4 digit access PIN and select OK, then enter it again when prompted and select OK. Access PIN saved will be displayed. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.
Phonebook You can store up to 200 entries in your list of phonebook contacts. Contact entries will automatically be copied to any other handsets you have registered to the base. Any change made on one handset will be updated on all other handsets. The handset will come with a special number pre-stored. This will include Your BT Product Helpline, All handsets (if you have more than two handsets registered) and a list of the handsets registered to the base. Store a contact . 1. From the home screen, press 2.
Phonebook Character map There are 15 melodies to choose from (Melody 1-15) or Normal which is the standard ringtone that is first assigned when you save a contact in your phonebook. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 & .
Phonebook View/dial a contact 1. From the home screen, press to open your contact list. or to scroll through and view 2. Press the entries. when the entry 3. To dial an entry, press is displayed. Edit a contact 1. From the home screen, press . 2. Press or to scroll to the entry you want to edit and select Options. to display Edit contact and press OK. 3. Press 4. Edit the name by pressing Clear to delete characters and use the keypad to enter new ones.
Phonebook Delete a contact 1. From the home screen, press , then select Options. until Delete contact is displayed and 2. Press press OK. 3. Delete from all h/sets? will be displayed, press Yes to confirm (or No to cancel). Contact deleted will be displayed. Delete all contacts , then select 1. From the home screen, press Options. until Delete all contacts is displayed and 2. Press press OK. 3. Delete from all h/sets? will be displayed, press Yes to confirm. All contacts deleted will be displayed.
Speed dial Save a Speed dial entry 1. From the home screen, enter the telephone number you want to store. 2. Then, either: Press and hold the Speed dial button to you want to store the number under. Or, Select Options, scroll to display Set to the speed as speed dial and press OK. Scroll dial location number you want (1-9) and select Save. The display will show Saved as speed dial x (x being the Speed dial button). Dial a Speed dial entry to 1.
Speed dial Edit a Speed dial entry 1. Select Menu, scroll to display Speed Dial List and press OK. or to display the entry you want to 2. Press edit and select Options. 3. Edit speed dial is displayed, press OK. 4. Edit the number by selecting Clear to delete digits and then enter any new digits. Select Save. Saved as speed dial x will be displayed. Delete a Speed dial entry to display Speed Dial List 1. Select Menu, scroll and press OK. or to display the entry you want to 2.
Caller Display and the Calls list Caller Display If you’ve subscribed to a Caller Display service, you’ll be able to see your caller’s number on your handset display (provided it’s not withheld) before you answer a call. If your caller’s name is stored in your contacts list and it matches the number calling, you’ll see the caller’s name instead. If you haven’t subscribed to a Caller Display service Incoming call will be displayed when you receive a call.
Caller Display and the Calls list Calls list indicators Displayed on top line: Missed = missed incoming call Answered = incoming call received and answered Dialled = outgoing call made Blocked = blocked call (for incoming calls only) Displayed next to the time: = caller left a voice message ® = some part of the call was recorded When the Calls list is open, press to scroll from the newest call to the oldest, or press to scroll from the oldest call to the newest.
Caller Display and the Calls list Block or Allow a calls list entry To block or allow an entry in the calls list, scroll through the list and when the number you want is to either displayed, select Options and scroll Block number or Allow number or Block contact or Allow contact for call list entry that displays contact names, press OK and follow the prompts. Save a Calls list entry to your contacts then press or to display the entry 1. Press you want and select Options. 2.
Caller Display and the Calls list Delete an entry in or the entire Calls list 1. Press , then if you want to delete just one entry, or to display the entry and select press Options. to display either Delete call or Delete all 2. Press calls and press OK. Call deleted will be displayed if you have deleted one entry, if you chose to delete all then you will need to confirm by selecting Yes. If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.
Answer machine 53 Your BT4600 can digitally record up to 60 minutes of messages. You can operate your answer machine from: the handset, the base or remotely from any other Touchtone™ telephone (see page 64). Using the answer machine from the handset Switch the answer machine on or off 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK. 2. Press until Ans. phone on/off is displayed, press OK. or to display On or Off and press OK 3. Press to select. Ans.phone on or Ans.
Answer machine Answer & Record The pre-recorded Answer & Record outgoing message that allows your caller to leave a message is, “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave your message after the tone”. Answer Only The pre-record Answer Only outgoing message, where callers hear an announcement but can’t leave a message, is “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment and you cannot leave a message, so please call later”.
Answer machine Play the current outgoing message 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK. 2. Press until Outgoing message is displayed, press OK. or to display the outgoing message 3. Press mode you want: Answer & record or Answer only and press OK. to display Play message and press OK to 4. Press hear the outgoing message. If the current outgoing message being played is your recorded message you can delete it if you want to by selecting Delete. Reinstate the pre-recorded outgoing message 1.
Answer machine 4. Press to display Use default message and press OK. or to display On and press OK. Press 5. Press or to display Female voice or Male voice and press OK. Saved will be displayed. You can record a memo message on the answer machine for other users to hear when they listen to messages. You can only record memos using the handset. Memo messages are played back in exactly the same way as normal answer machine messages, see page 56, 59 and 62. Record a memo 1.
Answer machine Set the answer delay 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK. 2. Press until Answer settings is displayed, press OK. or to display either Answer & record 3. Press or Answer only and press OK. 4. Answer delay is displayed, press OK. Press to display the number of rings you want or (2-10 rings or Time saver) and press OK. Saved will be displayed. Set the maximum message length You can set the maximum length that an answer machine message can be: 1 minute, 2 minutes or 3 minutes.
Answer machine When the message alert is set to On, the base will beep at regular intervals. The default setting is On. Set the message alert on or off 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK. 2. Press until Answer settings is displayed, press OK. 3. Answer and record is displayed , press OK. to display Message alert and press OK. 4. Press or to display On or Off and Then press press OK. Saved will be displayed. The default setting is call screening Off.
Answer machine Using call screening When the phone rings, wait for the answer machine to take the call. When the caller begins to leave a message the left soft key will be labelled Listen, press Listen to listen to the caller leaving a message or press End to stop listening in. If you want to talk to take the call. This will stop to the caller, press the recording if it’s started. Message playback using the handset 1. From the home screen, select Play. Or Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK.
Answer machine New (unplayed) messages are played first (oldest to most recent) and then old (played) messages (oldest to most recent). You can still enter the answer phone menu and playback your messages, however, you will see a warning message Memory full. No messages can be left before you enter the menu and Memory full will be announced before new or old messages are played back. Message playback is stopped if you receive an incoming call.
Answer machine Delete a message 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK. 2. Messages is displayed, press OK. 3. Press or to display the message you want to delete then press Options. to display Delete message and press OK. 4. Press Are you sure? will be displayed if it’s an old message or Without listening? if it’s a new message, press Yes to confirm. Delete all old (played) messages 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK. 2. Press to display Delete old msgs and press OK. 3.
Answer machine 4. Enter the contact name and press Next. 5. The number will be displayed, (edit if necessary by selecting Clear to delete digits and enter any new ones). Select Save to save the entry. Using the answer machine from the base When the answer machine is switched On, the text ‘On’ will light up on the button. Memory full If there is only 10 seconds of memory capacity left when a caller is leaving a message they will hear, “Please complete your message within 10 seconds.
Answer machine Press to skip forward to the start of the next message. to skip back to the start of the current Press message. twice to skip back to the start of the Press previous message. to increase or decrease the playback Press volume level. At the end of playback the base will return to idle mode and messages will be renumbered to take into account any deleted messages. Delete all old (played) messages 1. In idle mode, press .
Answer machine Remote access With remote access you can operate your answer machine from any Touchtone™ phone, even if you forget to turn on your answer machine before you go out. You need to set a remote access PIN first and then you will need to turn remote access On if you want to use this feature. If you have already changed the access PIN when setting your Outgoing call control then you will not need to set it again as this PIN is used for both Call control and Remote access.
Answer machine Change the remote access PIN 1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK. until Answer settings is displayed, 2. Press press OK. 3. Press to display Remote access and press OK. to display Change PIN and press OK. 4. Press 5. Enter your old 4 digit PIN and select OK. 6. Enter the new 4 digit PIN, select OK, then enter the new PIN again and select OK. The display will show New PIN saved. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn remote access on or off Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press OK.
Answer machine * 2. When you hear the announcement, press and enter your 4 digit remote access PIN when prompted. Your answer phone will announce if you have any messages before playing remote access options. If you do not choose to switch your answer machine On, it will switch off when the call is ended. Operating you answer machine remotely 1. Dial your phone number. 2. When you hear your outgoing message, press and enter your 4 digit remote access PIN. 3.
Settings Handset settings Set the handset ringtone for external or internal calls to display Settings and press 1. Select Menu, scroll OK. 2. Sounds is displayed, press OK. Ringing is displayed, press OK. or to display either External ringtone 3. Press or Internal ringtone and press OK. or to display and listen to the melodies 4. Press and press OK to select your choice. Saved will be displayed. Set the handset ringer volume to display Settings and press 1. Select Menu, scroll OK. 2.
Settings There are two handset tones: keypad tones and confirmation tones. You can turn these on or off, the default setting is On. Keypad tones: when turned on, you will hear a beep after each button press. Confirmation tones: when turned on, you will hear a tone after each successful action or after an error has occurred.
Settings 3. Contrast is displayed, press OK. 4. Press or to select the level you want, then select OK. Turn the screensaver on or off to display Settings and press 1. Select Menu, scroll OK. to display Display and press OK. 2. Press 3. Press to display Screen saver and press OK. 4. Press or to display On or Off and press OK to save. Change the handset name 1. Select Menu, scroll to display Settings and press OK. to display Handset name and press OK. 2. Press 3.
Settings If Auto answer is set to On you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base. If it’s set to Off, you’ll need to lift the handset off the base and then press . If Auto end is set to On you can end a call by placing the handset back in the base. If Auto end is set to Off, to you’ll need to press end the call. With Auto join calls set to On you can automatically join an existing call from another registered handset without being invited to join the call, you can simply press to join. 3.
Settings PBX access code If you’re connected to a switchboard, you might need to enter an access code (e.g.9) before each number is dialled. Your BT4600 can store an access code which is automatically dialled before each number. Set a PBX access code to display Settings and 1. Select Menu, scroll press OK. 2. Press to display Base settings and press OK. to display PBX code and press OK. 3. Press 4. Enter the number you want (maximum of 4 digits) and select Save.
Settings If you reset the handset settings all the handset settings will return to their default settings, e.g. the handset name, ringer melody, all volume levels, display and alarm settings. If you reset the base settings all the base settings will return to their default settings, e.g. the base ringer melody, all volume levels, PBX access codes and answer machine settings.
Clock/Alarm Set the time and date 1. Select Menu, scroll to display Clock/Alarm and press OK. to display Time & date and press OK. 2. Press 3. Use the keypad to enter the time using the 24 hour clock format e.g. for 3:32 pm you need to enter 15:32. press Next. 4. Enter the date in the format DD/MM/YYYY. 5. Press Save. Saved is displayed. Set an alarm to display Clock/Alarm and 1. Select Menu, scroll press OK. 2. Alarm is displayed, press OK. 3.
Clock/Alarm If an incoming call is received while the alarm is going off, the alarm notification will immediately stop and the incoming call will be shown on the display. The alarm will not resume. Stopping the alarm when it goes off When the alarm goes off, the selected melody will play at an ascending volume, the handset backlight will flash and the display will show the alarm time.
BT Calling Features You can easily access a number of BT Calling Features using the Calling Features menu. Pre-stored numbers in the Calling Features menu Call Diversion Cancel Ringback Call Waiting Call Barring Using Call Diversion: set up, cancel or check status 1. Select Menu, scroll to display Calling Features and press OK. 2. Call diversion is displayed, press Options. 3. Press or to display the diversion option you want: Divert all calls, Divert when busy or Divert if unanswered and press OK.
BT Calling Features With the ring back feature you can get an automatic call back from an engaged number. No need to dial a busy number over and over again. Just dial 5 on hearing the engaged tone, wait for a confirmation message and hang up. Your phone will keep trying the busy number for up to 45 minutes. Call Waiting lets you know if another person is trying to call you while you’re on another call. If a second caller rings, you will hear a beep in the handset earpiece.
BT Calling Features Using call barring 1. Select Menu, scroll to display Calling Features and press OK. until Call barring is displayed and press 2. Press Options. or to display either: Set up barring, 3. Press Cancel barring or Check barring and press OK. 4. If you selected Set up barring you will need to press or to display the type of calls you want to bar then press OK. If you selected Cancel or Check barring the service will be called. Follow the spoken instructions or listen for confirmation/status.
Using additional handsets You can register up to 6 GAP compliant handsets to your BT4600 base to extend your phone system without needing to install telephone extension sockets for each new phone. If a handset becomes un-registered it will need to be registered to the base again. Register handset will be displayed, select OK then follow the instructions starting from point 4 below. You have 2 minutes to complete the registration process. After 2 minutes the In use light on the base will stop flashing.
Using additional handsets De-register a handset 1. Select Menu, scroll to display Settings and press OK. to display Registration and press OK. 2. Press 3. Press to display Deregister HS and press OK. 4. Press or to display the handset you wish to de-register and press Select. 5. If the system PIN is not 0000 then you will be prompted to enter it, then select OK. If it is 0000, you will continue straight to point 6. 6. The display will show will show Please wait…. and once successful De-registered.
Using additional handsets You can also choose All handsets if you want to call all handsets registered to the base. If a handset answers, the handset name will be displayed on your screen. If an external call is received while an internal call attempt is being made, the internal call will be abandoned and all handsets registered to the base will ring and display the external call information.
Using additional handsets 3. When the other handset answers you can announce to the call and then select Trans or press transfer the call. Hold a 3-way call Using your handset, you can hold a 3-way call with two external callers. Or, you can hold a 3-way call between 2 internal handsets and 1 external caller. Once the 3-way call is in progress other handsets registered to the base can join the call by . pressing 1. During a call, select Options. Multi call is displayed, press OK. 2.
Help Phone doesn’t work • Have you activated the batteries correctly? See page 8. • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. No dial tone or line cord error message displayed on screen • Is the telephone cord plugged into the base and phone wall socket? • Check that the mains power is correctly connected. • Only use the telephone cord supplied with the phone. • • • • Can’t make or receive calls Check that the mains power is correctly connected. The batteries may need recharging.
Help • • • • • • No display The batteries may be flat, dead or incorrectly inserted. Recharge or replace the batteries. Make sure the handset is registered to the base, see page 78. Check that the mains power is correctly connected to the base. Check that the handset is within range of the base. If the batteries are low, place the handset on the base/charger to recharge. You hear the busy tone when you press • Make sure the handset is in range of the base.
Help No Caller Display number/name displayed • Have you subscribed to a Caller Display service from your network provider? See page 49. • The caller may have withheld their number. • Network may not have the callers number information. • An exact name/number match was not found in your contacts. Check that you’ve stored the full STD dialling code. Can’t register a handset to a base • You can register up to six handsets to your BT4600 base. Check that you’ve not exceeded the limits.
Help Buzzing noise on my phone or on other electrical equipment nearby • Sometimes other electrical equipment can interfere with your BT4600 if it’s placed too close. We recommend that you place your BT4600 at least one metre away from electrical appliances or metal obstructions to avoid any risk of interference. Customer Helpline If you’re still having problems, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp General sales enquiries • BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152.
General information Important This equipment is not designed for making emergency phone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services. This product is intended for connection to analogue public switched telephone networks and private switchboards in the United Kingdom. Replacing the handset batteries After a time, you might find that the handset batteries run out of charge more quickly.
General information • Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. Cleaning • Clean the handset and base (or charger) with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock. Environmental • Do not expose to direct sunlight.
General information Guarantee Your BT4600 is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. 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 BT4600 or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.
General information Technical information How many telephones can I have? All items of telephone equipment have a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is used to calculate the number of items which may be connected to any one telephone line. Your BT4600 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is exceeded, the telephones may not ring. With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is less than 4.
For a Better Future We’re always looking to make our products last longer and use less power, so we don’t have such a big impact on the environment. To find out about what we are doing, visit bt.com/betterfuture Offices worldwide The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract.
