BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604
User Guide
BT DIVERSE 6150
BT Diverse 6150 – Edition 3 – 02.03.05 – 6604
Got everything?
This User Guide provides you with all
the information you need to get the
most from your phone.
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BT Diverse 6100
handset
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BT Diverse 6150 base
Mains power adaptor
Telephone line cord
Belt clip
You must first set up your machine
before you can use it. This doesn’t
take long as it is easy to do. Just
follow the simple instructions on the
next few pages.
2 x AAA rechargeable
batteries
If you have purchased
a BT Diverse 6150
multiple pack you will
also have the following
for each additional
handset:
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Need help?
If you have any problems setting up or using your
BT Diverse 6150, contact the Helpline on 0870 240
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BT Diverse 6100 charger
Alternatively, you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the
back of this guide.
2 x AAA NiMH
rechargeable batteries
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Mains power adaptor for
the charger
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Hearing aid?
Please note that the BT Diverse 6150 works by sending
radio signals between the base and handset. These
signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a
humming noise.
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In this guide
Getting started
Internal calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Battery low warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Directory
Entering names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Add a new directory entry . . . . . . . . . .24
Dial from the directory . . . . . . . . . . . .24
View an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Edit an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Delete entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Copying directory entries . . . . . . . . . . .26
Copy to another handset . . . . . . . . . . .27
Set groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Name and set melody for a group . . . .30
Getting to know your phone
Handset buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the phone
Dialling numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Call timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Auto-answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Backlit display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Switch handset on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Make an external call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Preparatory dialling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
End a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Earpiece and handsfree volume . . . . . .18
Secrecy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Keypad lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Caller Display
Caller information not available . . . . . .31
Using Caller Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
View / dial a number from the Calls list . .32
Save a number to the directory . . . . . .33
Delete an entry in the Calls list . . . . . .33
Delete the entire Calls list . . . . . . . . . .33
SMS texting
To subscribe to the SMS text
messaging service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Cost of the fixed line service . . . . . . . .34
Send an SMS text message . . . . . . . . .35
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Writing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
SMS template messages . . . . . . . . . . .38
Edit SMS templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Delete SMS templates . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Read, edit and send draft SMS
Record own outgoing message . . . . . .49
Play outgoing message . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Select answer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Reinstate pre-recorded
outgoing message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Answer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Audible message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Play, repeat, delete and skip . . . . . . . .53
Delete all messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Record a memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Call screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Operating from the base . . . . . . . . . . .56
Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Adjust loudspeaker volume . . . . . . . . .56
Play, repeat, delete and skip . . . . . . . .56
Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Set security PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Switch answering machine
text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Read, edit and send messages
from your outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Incoming call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Reading SMS texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Delete an SMS text message . . . . . . . .43
Delete all SMS text messages . . . . . . .43
Switch SMS text alert on/off . . . . . . . . .44
SMS Service Centre numbers . . . . . . . .44
Adding or changing a Send Service
number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adding or changing a Receive Service
number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Selecting a Send Service number . . . . .46
on remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Time saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Operating from another phone . . . . . .59
Base display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Answering machine
Day, date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Operating from a handset . . . . . . . . . .48
Switch on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Outgoing messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Answer & Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Answer Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Additional handset settings
Day, date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Handset name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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In this guide
Adjust contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Backlight on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Auto answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Key beeps on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Handset default settings . . . . . . . . . . .66
General information
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
How many telephones can you have? . .83
Connecting to a switchboard . . . . . . . .84
Access code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Insert a pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
For your records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Additional replacement items . . . . . . .87
R&TTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Base settings
Ringer melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Handset priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Dial mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Recall mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Base PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Base setting defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Additional handsets and bases
Registering new handsets . . . . . . . . . .71
De-registering a handset . . . . . . . . . . .72
Transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
3-Way calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Using additional bases . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Help
Replacing handset batteries . . . . . . . . .75
Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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WARNING
Location
Do not place your BT Diverse 6150
base in the bathroom or other
humid areas.
You need to place your BT Diverse 6150 base station
close enough to a mains power and telephone socket so
that the cables will reach.
Handset range
The BT Diverse 6150 has a range
of 300 metres outdoors when there
is a clear line of sight between the
base and the handset. When there
is no clear line of sight between the
base and the handset, e.g. base
indoors and handset either indoors
or outdoors, the range could be
reduced to 50 metres. Thick stone
walls can severely affect the range.
Make sure it is at least 1 metre away from other
electrical appliances to avoid interference.
Your BT Diverse 6150 works by sending radio signals
between the handset and base. The strength of the
signal depends on where you site the base. Putting it as
high as possible ensures the best signal.
Signal strength
The symbol on your handset
screen indicates when you are in
range. When you are out of range,
it flashes and the screen displays
OUTOFRANGEand there is a beep.
Setting up
1. Plug the mains power adaptor into the power socket on
the underside of the base. Plug the other end into the
mains socket. The Power/In Use and message indicator
lights up.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the telephone line
until at least one of the handsets is
fully charged.
The base station must be plugged
into the mains power at all times.
Which socket?
Power socket
Telephone line socket
Power adaptor cable
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Getting started
Battery low warning
When the batteries need
recharging, the handset beeps and
2. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
the display shows
.
3. Charge the handset batteries for at least 16 hours by
placing the handset on the base. The screen shows the
battery icon filling up.
Battery level
The battery symbol shows the
current level
4. Connect the telephone line cord to the base and plug the
other end into the wall socket.
Battery performance
To keep your batteries in the best
condition, leave the handset off
the base for a few hours at a time
(after the initial 16 hour charge).
Running the batteries right down
at least once a week will help them
last as long as possible.
On a full charge, your BT Diverse
6150 handset gives up to 12 hours
talk time or up to 120 hours
standby.
Telephone line cord
The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will reduce
with time as they wear out, giving
the handset less talk/standby time.
Eventually they will need to be
replaced.
Your BT Diverse 6150 is ready for use.
Batteries and handset may
become warm during charging.
This is normal.
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Providing you have subscribed to your network’s Caller
Display service, the day and time is automatically set
when you receive your first incoming call.
Under no circumstances use non-
rechargeable batteries. Only use
NiMH rechargeable batteries with
a recommended capacity of
750mAh. Using inappropriate
batteries will invalidate your
guarantee and may damage the
telephone.
However, you can also set the day and time manually,
see page 61.
Helpline
BT Diverse 6150 multiple pack
owners only
If you are having any difficulties
setting up or using your BT Diverse
6150, please call the BT Diverse
Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email
Location
You need to place your BT Diverse 6150 charger close
enough to a mains power socket so that the cable will
reach.
Setting up the charger
1. Plug the power adaptor cable into the underside of the
charger.
Power adaptor cable
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2. Plug the power adaptor into the mains wall socket and
switch the power on.
3. Batteries will come inserted in the battery compartment.
Pull the plastic tag as instructed to activate the batteries.
4. Place the handset in the charger and charge the handset
for at least 16 hours.
Follow instructions on page 71 for registering additional
handsets to the BT Diverse 6150 base.
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Handset buttons
Navigation
Up/Down/Volume/Redial/Calls list
Lets you scroll through menu
options.
Incoming call light
Flashes when the handset is
ringing.
During a call, adjusts the earpiece
and handsfree volume, page 18.
Up also displays the Redial list
page 20.
Directory (in standby mode)
Press to open the Directory and
select from up to 50 names and
numbers you can program into the
handset, page 23.
Down also opens the Calls list
page 32.
Menu (in standby mode)
Press to open the on-screen Menu
and select the displayed option
page 13.
End call
Press to end a call, page 17.
Press and hold to switch the
handset off, page 17.
Talk
Press to make and receive calls,
(page 17), lets you switch to
Keypad lock
Handsfree (page 18) and also
switches the handset on (page 17).
Prevents accidentally dialling
numbers when carrying the
handset around, page 22.
Star
Mutes the handset ringer.
Int
Recall
Used with some BT Calling
Features.
Lets you make internal calls
between handsets, page 22.
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Getting to know your phone
Main display icons
In range. Flashes when
Shows current battery level.
you are out of range.
Handset ringer off.
Handset
1
01/01 12:03pm
Keypad lock on.
Menu
Dir
Base
On/Off/Ans
Power/In Use
indicator
On when the
power
Switches your
answering machine
on/off, page 56.
is connected.
Flashes when line
is in use.
Page
Rings all registered
handsets, so you
can find them.
Vol + –
Adjust the speaker
volume, page 56.
Used to register
additional
handsets.
2
Skip <
Press once to
Play
repeat current
message, press
again to play the
previous message,
page 57.
Stop
Skip >
Press once to play
the next message,
Del
Message Counter
Press to stop
playback or cancel
the current
Press to delete
messages.
Shows the number
of messages on
your answering
machine.
page 57.
function, page 57.
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Navigating the menus…
Navigation button
Your BT Diverse 6150 has a menu system which is easy
to use. Each menu leads to a list of options. Have a look
at the menu map on page 15.
Press MENU to open the main menu and use the
navigation button to scroll up or down to the menu you
want. Press the OK option button to access the features
in the menu.
… and selecting menu options
Once the menu list you want is open, use the navigation
button to scroll up or down through the options, then
press OK to select the option you want. For example, to
adjust the handset ringer melody for external calls:
As you get deeper into the menu
you will find that multiple options
are shown in the handset display.
The highlighted option will be
selected when you press OK.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to HANDSETSETTINGSand
press OK. Display shows RINGERMELODY.
2. Press OK. Display highlights EXTERNAL.
Scroll UP or DOWN to choose either EXTERNALor
INTERNALand press OK. The current melody is displayed
and played.
3. Scroll UP or DOWN to the melody you want and press OK.
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Getting to know your phone
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.
Handset
1
01/01 12:03pm
Menu
Dir
Press the MENU button to access menus or the DIR
button to open the directory.
Scroll to display menu options. Then press OK to select.
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Menu map
SMS Text
Messaging
Answer Machine Handset Settings Base Settings
Time & Date
Settings
Registration
Play Messages
Ringer Melody
Ringer Volume
Name Handset
Call Groups
Write Message
Inbox
Ringer Melody
Ringer Volume
Handset Priority
Dial Mode
Set Date & Time Register Handset
Delete All
Messages
Set Day
Alarm
De-Register
Handset
Drafts
Answer On/Off
Answer Settings
Record Memo
Outbox
Key Beeps On/Off
Auto Talk On/Off
Display Contrast
Backlight On/Off
Select Base
Templates
SMS Settings
Recall Mode
Change System
PIN
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Using the phone
Dialling numbers quickly
Numbers can be dialled direct from the Directory (page
24), the Calls list (page 32) or the redial list (page 20)
Call timer
Your handset automatically times the duration of every
call. The time is shown during the call and for a few
seconds after the call has ended.
Auto-answer
You can answer a call just by lifting the handset off the
base. If you would rather press
to receive a call when
the handset is on the base, you need to switch Auto-talk
off, page 64.
You can disable the backlight if you
wish, see page 63.
Backlit display
When you press any button or receive a call/message, the
display lights up. If no button is pressed for 10 seconds,
the light is switched off.
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Switch handset on/off
1. Press and hold
to switch handset off.
to switch it on.
2. Press and release
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
CLEAR to delete. Press
to dial.
End a call
Press
or place the handset back on the base.
Receiving calls
When the telephone rings the display may show the
number or name of the calling party.
Or show ExternalCallif Caller Display is not subscribed to.
Or HandsetXif it is an internal call where Xis the number
of the handset calling.
The handset icon will also flash.
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Using the phone
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 your
caller’s number (and name if stored in the Directory) will
be shown. See page 31 for more information.
Handsfree
Handsfree lets you talk to your caller without holding
the handset. It also enables other people in the room to
listen to both sides of your conversation.
Switch to handsfree before a call.
1. Press
Display shows
the handset speaker.
. Display shows
press
again.
and you can hear the dial tone over
2. Press to switch handsfree off.
Switch to handsfree during a call.
Press . To switch handsfree off, press
again.
Earpiece and handsfree volume are
independent of each other but
instructions for adjusting are the
same for both.
Earpiece and handsfree volume
You can adjust the earpiece and the handsfree
loudspeaker volume.
There are 5 levels to choose from.
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During a call:
Use the navigation button to select volume 1-5.
The current setting is shown. When you end the call the
setting will remain at the last selected level.
Secrecy
During a call, you can talk to someone nearby without
your caller hearing you.
1. During the call press SECRECY. Display flashes Secrecy
on. Your caller cannot hear you.
2. Press OFF to return to your caller.
Redial
You can redial up to 5 of the last numbers called.
If you have stored a name in the Directory to go with the
number, the name will be displayed instead, see page 23.
Redial the last number
Press
to open the Redial list. The last number
to dial the number.
dialled is highlighted. Press
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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 the list. When the number you
want is highlighted, press
,
Empty
If there are no numbers in the Redial list, the display shows
RedialListEmpty.
If the number is already in the
directory the SAVE option will not
be shown.
Copy a number from the redial list
You can copy a number from the redial list into the
directory. The redial list holds up to 5 of your most
recently dialled numbers.
1. Press
to open the redial list. Scroll UP or DOWN to
the number you want and press OPTION.
2. Scroll DOWN to highlight SAVENUMBER. Press OK.
3. Display shows ENTERNAME. Use the keypad to enter a
name (see page 24 for entering text) and press SAVE.
Display shows EDITNUMBER.
If necessary, use the keypad to change the number, then
press SAVE to confirm.
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Deleting a redial entry
Press to open the redial list. Scroll to the entry you
want. Press OPTION. DELETE ENTRYis highlighted.
Press OK.
Delete entire redial list
Press
to open the redial list. Press OPTION.
DELETEENTRYis highlighted. Press DOWN to highlight
DELETEALL. Press OK. Press DELETE to confirm or
SAVE to cancel.
Page
You can alert handset users that they are wanted or
locate a missing handset by paging the handsets,
(paging calls cannot be answered by a handset).
Press
PAGING CALL. Press
ringing or press
on the base. The handsets ring. Display flashes
Pressing
handset only.
will stop that
again to stop the handsets
on the handset.
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Keypad lock
You can lock the keypad so that numbers are not dialled
accidentally 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 whilst Press To
UnlockKeys is shown in the display.
.
#
While the keypad is locked you can still answer incoming
calls and make 999 or 112 calls to the emergency
service. But you cannot call other numbers or use the
menus.
Internal calls
If you are making an internal call,
and you receive an external call,
any handset not in use will ring.
You can call the other handsets registered to your
BT Diverse 6150 base.
The handsets that are being used
will beep in the earpiece. To take
1. Press
. The other handset numbers are displayed.
Press the navigation button to highlight the handset
number you want, then press OK.
the call, press
to finish the
internal call, then press TALK to
take the new call.
2. To end the call, press
.
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You can store up to 50 names and numbers in the
directory of each handset. Each entry contains a name
and phone number. Names can be up to 15 characters
long and numbers up to 24 digits.
Entering names
When there are no entries in
the directory the display shows
NEW ENTRY.
1. Use the keypad letters to enter names, e.g. to store
TOM:
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
once to enter T
three times to enter O
once to enter M
.
.
.
Writing tips
1. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last
# button
When entering text, if you press
character or digit.
the
button the following
characters are available: (space),
(.), (,), (#) and (✱).
2. Press
once to insert a space.
Available characters are displayed at the bottom of the
screen. Keep pressing the button to scroll through the
characters.
The cursor automatically moves to the next space after
a couple of seconds.
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Directory
When entering names you can select upper case, lower
case or numerics by pressing
.
An A aor 1will appear in the display to indicate the
,
current selection.
Add a new directory entry
When the phone is in standby:
1. Press DIR. Any entries are displayed in alphabetical
order. Press OPTION. Display highlights NEW ENTRY.
Press OK. Display shows ENTER NAME.
2. Use the keypad to enter a name, then press SAVE.
Display shows ENTER NUMBER.
3. Enter the number you want and press SAVE. Display
shows ENTRY SAVED. You can now add another entry.
Or press BACK to go back to the previous menu level.
Dial from the directory
1. Press DIR. Entries are displayed in alphabetical order.
2. Either scroll UP or DOWN through the directory to
highlight the entry you want, then press
number is displayed and dialled.
. The
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Or you can search alphabetically by pressing the relevant
button, e.g. to find TOMpress
entries under T, then press
and scroll through
to dial.
View an entry
You can display a name and number together.
Press DIR. Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the entry you
want, then press OPTION. Scroll DOWN to SHOWNUMBER
and press OK.
Edit an entry
2. Press DIR. Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the entry you
want, then press OPTION. Scroll DOWN to EDITENTRY
and press OK.
3. Display shows the name and EDITNAME. Use CLEAR
and the keypad to change the name, then press SAVE.
4. Display shows EDITNUMBER. Use CLEAR and the keypad
to change the number and press SAVE to confirm.
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Delete entries
You can delete individual entries or the entire directory.
1. Press DIR. Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the entry you
want, then press OPTION. Scroll DOWN to DELETE
ENTRYor DELETEALLand press OK.
2. Display asks you to confirm. Press DELETE to confirm or
SAVE to cancel.
Copying directory entries
Save time adding entries by copying from one handset
to another. So you only have to enter names and
numbers once!
Whilst copying entries between two handsets if you press
the
button copying will be stopped.
When the whole directory is copied, it will overwrite any
existing entries on the other handset.
If the directory on the handset you are copying to
becomes full, the receiving handset displays DIRECTORY
FULL. The sending handset displays COPYDIRECTORY
ENTRYFAILEDfor 2 seconds.
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Copy an entry to another handset
You can copy individual entries or the whole directory
from one handset to another providing both handsets are
registered to your base.
1. Press DIR and then scroll UP or DOWN to select the
entry you wish to copy. Press OPTION. Scroll DOWN to
COPYENTRY. Press OK.
2. Display shows COPYTOHANDSETand the available
handset numbers. Press UP or DOWN to select the
handset you want.
3. Press OK. Display shows COPYINGTOHANDSET X.
The receiving handset shows RECEIVEDIRECTORYENTRY?
If you press YES the entry is copied. If you press NO,
then the copying is aborted. When copying is finished,
the display returns to standby.
Copy directory from one handset to another
1. Press DIR, then OPTION. Scroll DOWN to COPY
DIRECTORY. Press OK.
2. Display shows COPYTOHANDSETand the available
handset numbers. Press UP or DOWN to select the
handset you want.
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3. Press OK. Display shows COPYINGTOHANDSET X.
The receiving handset shows RECEIVEDIRECTORY?If you
press YES the directory is copied. If you press NO then
the copying is aborted. When copying is finished, the
display returns to standby.
Incoming call while copying
An incoming call cancels copying. If you are copying the
whole directory, any entries transferred before a call
interrupts will be stored.
If the other handset is in use
If any handset is in use you cannot use the copy function.
Your handset’s display shows NOTAVAILABLEwhen you
select a copy option, before returning to standby.
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Set groups
You can create ringing groups by selecting entries from
your directory. For example, you can create a group for
family members and assign a ringer melody to that
group. When one of that family group calls you will be
able to identify which group from the ringer melody.
You can create up to 3 groups.
1. Press DIR. Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the entry you
want to store in a group. Press OPTION.
2. Scroll DOWN to SETCALLGROUPand press OK.
Scroll DOWN to highlight the group you want.
Press OK. The display shows ADDEDTOGROUPX.
Select NOGROUPto remove a name from a group.
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Directory
Name and set melody for a group
You can rename a group and change the melody.
1. Press MENU, then DOWN to display HANDSETSETTINGS.
Press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to CALLGROUPSand press OK.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the group you want and
press OK.
3. If required, use UP or DOWN to select SETMELODY(see
page 66 for selecting melody options) or EDITGROUP
NAME. Press OK.
4. Press CLEAR to delete the existing name, then enter the
new name and press SAVE.
5. Press BACK to return to standby.
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IMPORTANT
Caller information not available
To use Caller Display you must first
subscribe to your network provider’s
Caller Display service. A quarterly
fee is payable.
With some incoming calls, the telephone number of the
caller is not available and cannot therefore be displayed.
For more information on BT’s
Calling Features, call BT free on
0800 800 150.
In this case your BT Diverse 6150 provides you with
some explanatory information:
UNAVAILABLE– The number is unavailable.
WITHHELD– The caller has withheld their number.
RINGBACK– Ringback call.
OPERATOR– The call has been made via the operator.
PAYPHONE– The caller is ringing from a payphone.
INTERNATIONAL– International call.
Using Caller Display
If you subscribe to a Caller Display service, you can see
your caller’s number (provided it is not withheld) on your
handset display before you answer the call.
When a call is received your caller’s telephone number
will be stored in a Calls list. The Calls list holds up to 30
calls. When the Calls list is full, the oldest call will be
replaced by a new call, but the latest call will always be
at the top of the list.
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If you have any unanswered calls in
the list a icon will be shown on
Each call is numbered:
the handset display.
01= the oldest call in the Calls list. So in a full Calls list,
30 would be the most recent call.
The icon will disappear when you
have viewed the missed calls in the
Calls list.
Ringback calls will display the number dialled when you
requested the ringback service.
Sample Calls list screen
Missed = call information has not been viewed before
Call number 5
Date and
time of call
of 8 (the higher
the number the
newer the call)
03/10 02:14pm
012346789
Back
05/08
Option
Calling number
(or Directory
name if it
Caller’s number (if available)
matches a
stored number)
To view / dial a number from the Calls list
1. Press to open the Calls list. Details of your most
recent call are displayed.
2. Scroll UP or DOWN through the list. Press
to dial
the number displayed.
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Save a Calls list number to the directory
1. Press . If necessary, scroll UP or DOWN to the
entry you want.
2. Press OPTION. Display highlights SAVENUMBER.
Press OK.
3. Use the keypad to enter a name. Press SAVE.
If necessary, use the keypad to change the number.
Press OK. Display shows ENTRYSAVED.
Delete an entry in the Calls list
1. Press
. If necessary, scroll UP or DOWN to the
entry you want.
2. Press OPTION. Display highlights DELETECALL.
Press OK.
Delete the entire Calls list
1. Press
. Press OPTION. Scroll DOWN to highlight
DELETEALL. Press OK.
2. Press DELETE to confirm or SAVE to cancel.
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SMS texting
SMS stands for Short Messaging
Service.
Welcome to the BT Text Service on your BT Diverse 6150.
The SMS Service is provided by BT.
IMPORTANT
Your BT Diverse 6150 can send and receive messages to
any mobile phone from participating mobile networks
and compatible landline telephones in the UK.
You must subscribe to your
Network Provider’s Caller Display
Service so that you can use SMS
text messaging. A quarterly fee
may be payable. Please contact
your network provider for more
details.
The fixed line SMS service is provided under BT’s terms
and conditions for telephone service. These can be found
by visiting the BT.com website at:
When you are using SMS text
messaging you must not withhold
your telephone number or the
service will not allow you to
connect.
To subscribe to the SMS text messaging service
You may also send messages to
landline phones that are NOT SMS
compatible. Messages to non-
compatible lines will be connected
to voice text and delivered in
spoken words to the telephone as
a call. Please note that the
conversion can translate common
abbreviations and smileys etc, but
to ensure maximum clarity of
message delivery, abbreviations
etc should be used sparingly.
When you send your first SMS text message from your
BT Diverse 6150 you will automatically be registered for
the service.
On receipt of your first SMS through the service, the
system will send you a welcome SMS message back.
You may also register by sending the word Register to 00000
upon which you will receive a confirmation message.
Some other network provider lines
may not be compatible with this
SMS service.
Cost of the fixed line service
There is no subscription charge (other than the
subscription to Caller Display). Visit the BT.com website
text message (depends upon your call package).
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Send an SMS text message
You can send and receive SMS text
messages of up to 160 characters.
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:
If your BT Diverse 6150 is
connected to a switchboard, you
may not be able to use text message
services.
SEND TO– press OK and either enter the number you
want or press SEARCH to display your Directory, then
scroll to the entry you want. Now press SEND.
SAVE– you can save a text in the Draft Messages box for
sending later. Press OK to save.
USE TEMPLATE– these are pre-stored messages.
Press OK and scroll to the message you want and press
OK. The template message is added to your text at the
cursor. When ready, press OPTION. These three choices
are displayed again.
4. When sending a message, the display briefly shows
TRANSFERRING SMSbefore returning to standby.
If there is a problem, the display shows MESSAGE FAILED
and the message is stored in the outbox. Press CLEAR to
return to the standby display or press READ to open the
message and send again.
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Sent messages are stored in the Outbox
All handsets use the same inbox,
outbox and drafts folder.
Your BT Diverse 6150’s outbox is like a redial list.
It holds a copy of the last 5 messages sent. If your
message did not get through, a copy is stored in the
outbox so you can send it later. The newest messages
replace the oldest messages in the outbox.
When the outbox is full the newest messages replace the
oldest messages in the outbox.
Saved messages are stored in the Drafts folder
If you want to save a message to complete and/or send
later you can store it in the drafts folder. Your BT Diverse
6150’s drafts folder can store up to 5 messages.
Entering text
1. Use the keypad letters to write, e.g. to write TOM:
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
once to enter T
three times to enter O
once to enter M
.
.
.
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Special characters
When writing texts the
add punctuation.
and
button let you
.
,
0
.
'
+
,
?
&
#
!
"
1
£
–
(
)
@
>
/
:
;
space
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 space.
2. Press UP to move the cursor left.
3. Press DOWN to move the cursor right.
4. Press
to change between upper, lower case and
numeric characters.
Available characters are displayed at the bottom of the
screen, keep pressing the button to scroll through the
characters.
The cursor automatically moves to the next space after
a couple of seconds.
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SMS template messages
Use a template to add pre-set statements to make your
texts easier to write.
The templates are:
Pleasecall
I’llbebackat
HappyBirthday
There is one spare template shown as EMPTYfor you to
write your own message. You can also change or delete
the pre-set ones.
Edit SMS templates
You can overwrite the existing templates with your own
messages.
1. Press MENU, then OK and scroll DOWN to TEMPLATE
and press OK. The available templates are displayed.
Scroll to the template you want and press OK.
2. Display highlights EDITTEMPLATE. Press OK and write
your own template. Use CLEAR to delete any existing
text you don’t want, then press SAVE. You can now
insert the new template into any text message.
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Delete SMS templates
1. Press MENU, then OK and scroll DOWN to TEMPLATE
and press OK. The available templates are displayed.
Scroll to the template you want and press OK.
2. Press DOWN to highlight DELETETEMPLATEand press OK.
When you delete a template it is
shown in the display as EMPTY.
Press DELETE to confirm or SAVE to cancel.
Read, edit and send draft SMS text messages
If you have saved a message you have written for
sending later, you can view, edit and send it from the
Draft Messages box.
1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll DOWN to DRAFTSand
press OK. The date and time of the latest draft message
is displayed. Press READ.
2. The message is displayed. Press OPTION.
3. You can now scroll UP or DOWN to choose between:
SEND TO– press OK and either enter the number you
want or press SEARCH to display your Directory, then
scroll to the entry you want. Now press SEND.
If you are editing a message which
has already been assigned a number
you will be asked if you want to
edit the number already entered.
SAVE– you can save it again to send later.
Press OK to save.
USE TEMPLATE– these are pre-stored messages.
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Press OK, scroll to the message you want and press OK.
The template message is added to your text. When
ready, press OPTION. These three choices are displayed
again.
DELETE– deletes current message.
DELETE ALL– deletes all messages in the Draft
messages box.
Read, edit and send messages from your outbox
You can check on the last 5 messages you have sent.
Your outbox will also store messages that did not get sent,
giving you a chance to send them again later. The oldest
stored message is automatically replaced with the newest.
1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll DOWN to OUTBOXand
press OK. The display indicates messages NOTSENTif
the message previously failed or SENTif the message was
sent successfully.
2. Scroll UP or DOWN to the message you want and press
READ. Press OPTION.
3. You can now scroll UP or DOWN to choose between:
SEND TO– press OK and either enter the number you
want or press SEARCH to display your Directory, then
scroll to the entry you want. Now press SEND.
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SAVE– you can save a text in the Draft Messages box for
sending later. Press OK to save.
USE TEMPLATE– these are pre-stored messages.
Press OK, scroll to the message you want and press OK.
The template message is added to your text.
When ready, press OPTION. These three choices are
displayed again.
USENUMBER– ring the sender’s number.
DELETE– deletes current message.
DELETEALL– deletes all messages in the Outbox.
Incoming call
If you are writing a text message and receive a call, your
handset will let you answer the call. When your
conversation is finished, the display shows CONTINUE
WRITINGSMSMESSAGE?. Press YES to continue where
you left off or NO to delete your message.
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Reading SMS texts
You will not be able to receive text
messages until you have first sent
a message. The first sent message
registers you with the text service.
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
date and time.
instead of the
1. Press MENU. Display shows SMS TEXT MESSAGING.
Press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to INBOX, then press OK. Now scroll UP or
DOWN to the message you want. Press READ.
3. Scroll UP or DOWN to read through the message.
If you have no messages in your text inbox, the handset
display shows NO MESSAGES.
You can now press OPTION and scroll to:
DELETE– deletes current message.
REPLY– write a reply to the message.
FORWARD– forward the message to another number.
USENUMBER– press the
button to ring the sender’s
number.
SAVENUMBER– save number to the directory (if the
number is already stored, this is not displayed).
DELETEALL– delete all messages in the Inbox.
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4. Follow the on screen prompts to save, write, send or
delete the messages. Or press BACK to go back to the
previous menu level.
Received messages are stored in the Inbox
Your BT Diverse 6150’s inbox can store up to 40 text
messages. The oldest message is listed as 01. 40 would
be the most recent message. The inbox is in the base not
the handset.
All handsets use the same inbox,
outbox and drafts folder.
Delete an SMS text message
1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll to either INBOX, DRAFTSor
OUTBOXand press OK.
2. If necessary, scroll to the message you want, then press
READ to display the message, then OPTION. Scroll
DOWN to DELETE and press OK. Confirm by pressing
DELETE.
Delete all SMS text messages in a box
1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll to either INBOX, DRAFTSor
OUTBOXand press OK.
2. Press READ then OPTION. Scroll DOWN to DELETEALL
and press OK. Confirm by pressing DELETE.
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Switch SMS text alert on/off
1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll DOWN to SMSsettings and
press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to SMSALERTON/OFFand press OK.
A ✔ indicates the current setting. Press UP or DOWN to
highlight ONor OFF, then press OK.
SMS Service Centre numbers
To send and receive SMS text messages you need the
telephone number of your Network’s SMS Centre.
If you accidentally delete the SENDor RECEIVESMS
Service Centre numbers you will need to re-enter them
in order for your SMS Service to work.
The SEND SMS Service number is: 1470P17094009.
The RECEIVE SMS Service number is: 0800587529.
Adding or changing a Send Service number
When you enter a new number it
must be prefixed by 1470P
(P=Pause, press and hold the
button to enter a pause).
1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll DOWN to SMS SETTINGS
and press OK. Display shows SELECTSMSSENDSERVICE
CENTRE.
Example, if the new number is
0123456789, then you should
enter 1470P0123456789.
2. Either press UP or DOWN to display SMSSENDING
SERVICECENTRES. Press OK.
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3. Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the option you want and
press OK. The pre-set number (1470P17094009) is
stored under Send1.
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
that you receive messages from. You need to have these
numbers stored in your BT Diverse 6150 so that it can
recognise that an incoming call is a text message
(otherwise it will ring and the message will not be
received). SMS Receive 1 is pre-set to the BT number
(0800587529). You can add two others and edit all
numbers.
1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll DOWN to SMSSETTINGS
and press OK. Display shows SELECTSMSSENDSERVICE
CENTRE.
2. Either press UP or DOWN to display SMSRECEIVING
SERVICECENTRES. Press OK.
3. The pre-set number is stored under SMSReceive1.
Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the option you want and
press OK.
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4. You can now enter a new number or edit an existing
number. Press SAVE.
In some cases the numbers for the provider’s SMS
transmission and reception centre will be the same.
Selecting a Send Service number
If you have two Service Centre numbers stored you can
choose which one you use to send a message.
Your BT Diverse 6150 is pre-set to send using Send 1.
1. Press MENU, then OK. Scroll DOWN to SMSSETTINGS
and press OK. Display shows SELECTSMSSENDSERVICE
CENTRE.
2. Press OK. A ✔ indicates the current provider.
3. Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the provider you want
and press OK.
4. Any messages sent will go via the selected provider.
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You can operate your BT Diverse 6150 answering
machine 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 callers
will be greeted with the pre-recorded message ‘Hello,
your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please leave
your message after the tone’.
Day, date and time
An announcement of day, date and time of recording
will be added automatically to each message and memo.
If you do not set the day and the date and time the base
display will flash CLto remind you that it has not been
set. The date and time is also displayed on each handset.
The day, date and time are set using a handset.
If you subscribe to your network
provider’s Caller Display service, the
date and time are set automatically
when your BT Diverse 6150
receives its first call, but you will
also need to set the day using a
handset.
Setting day, date and time using a handset
1. Press MENU. Scroll to TIMEANDDATESETTINGSand
press OK. Display shows SETDATE&TIME. Press OK.
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2. Use the keypad to enter the date, e.g.
=
3rd June. Press Save.
3. Enter the time e.g.
= 3.30pm. Press
Save.
4. Press DOWN, display shows SetDay. Press OK.
5. Scroll UP or DOWN until the current day is highlighted,
then press Save.
The new time will not appear on the other handsets until
they go on-line or a call is received.
Operating the answering machine
from a handset
You can use any registered BT Diverse 6150 handset
to switch your answering machine on and off, hear your
messages and adjust the answering machine settings.
Switch on/off
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
2. Scroll UP or DOWN to ANSWERON/OFFand press OK.
Press UP or DOWN to highlight the setting you want.
The current setting is ticked. Press OK.
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Outgoing messages
This is the message your caller hears when the answering
machine picks up their call. Your BT Diverse 6150 comes
with two pre-recorded outgoing messages to choose
from.
Answer & Record
This allows your caller to leave a message for you.
The pre-recorded message is “Hello, your call cannot be
taken at the moment, so please leave your message after
the tone.”
Answer Only
This does not allow your caller to leave a message.
The pre-recorded message is “Hello, your call cannot be
taken at the moment, and you cannot leave a message, so
please call later.”
Record your own outgoing message
Your message can be up to 2 minutes long. It replaces
the pre-recorded outgoing message, but you can
reinstate this at any time.
During operation via the handset,
you will hear prompts that guide
you through each step.
During recording, rAflashes on the
base display.
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1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to ANSWERSETTINGSand press OK. Scroll
DOWN to OUTGOINGMESSAGE. Press OK. Display shows
RECORDOUTGOINGMESSAGE. Press OK.
3. Press UP or DOWN to select ANSWER & RECORDor
ANSWER ONLY. Press OK. Display shows RECORDING.
4. Record your message after the announcement. Press SAVE
to end recording. Your message is played back. Press OK
to stop the playback.
Play outgoing message
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to ANSWER SETTINGSand press OK. Scroll
DOWN to OUTGOING MESSAGE. Press OK.
Scroll DOWN to PLAYOUTGOINGMESSAGE. Press OK.
3. Press UP or DOWN to select ANSWER&RECORDor
ANSWERONLY. Press OK. Display shows PLAYINGand
your message is played.
4. Press OK to hear it again or BACK to return to the
previous level.
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Select answer mode
Set your answering machine to Answer & Record or
Answer Only.
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to ANSWERSETTINGSand press OK.
Display shows ANSWERMODE. Press OK.
3. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the setting you want –
ANSWER&RECORDor ANSWERONLY. The current setting
is ticked.
4. Press SAVE to choose the highlighted setting or BACK
to return to the previous level.
Reinstate a pre-recorded outgoing message
This means deleting your own recorded outgoing
message.
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to ANSWER SETTINGSand press OK. Scroll
DOWN to OUTGOING MESSAGE. Press OK. Scroll DOWN
to PLAY OUTGOING MESSAGE and press OK.
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3. Press UP or DOWN to select ANSWER&RECORDor
ANSWERONLY. Press OK. Display shows PLAYING.
4. Whilst the display shows PLAYING, press DELETE.
The pre-recorded message is reinstated and played.
Answer delay
Answer delay sets the number of times your BT Diverse
6150 will ring before the answering machine picks up
your call. The default setting is 6 rings. You can change
this setting to 2, 4, 6, 8 rings or time saver.
Time Saver can save you the cost of a call when you want
to ring in to find out if you have new messages. If your
answering machine answers after 2 rings, you have new
messages. If you have no new messages it will answer
after 6 rings. So if you hear a third ring, you can hang up
before you are connected, saving you the cost of a call.
Check and set answer delay
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to ANSWERSETTINGSand press OK. Scroll
DOWN to ANSWERDELAY. Press OK.
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3. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the option you want.
The current setting is ticked.
4. Press SAVE to confirm or BACK to return to the
previous level.
Audible message alert
When this feature is switched On, your BT Diverse 6150
will beep every 10 seconds to indicate new messages.
The default setting is Off.
When you have messages stored
on your answering machine, the
handset screen displays
.
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to ANSWER SETTINGSand press OK.
Scroll DOWN to MESSAGE ALERT. Press OK.
3. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the setting you want.
The current setting is ticked.
4. Press SAVE to choose the highlighted setting or BACK
to return to the previous level.
Play, repeat, delete and skip
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
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A message marked NEWhas not
been played back before.
2. Display shows PLAYMESSAGES. Press OK. Your messages
are played. Screen shows details of the message being
played. You can now press:
A message marked OLDhas
already been played back.
or PREV once to replay the current message or
twice to hear the previous message.
or NEXT to hear the next message.
to delete the message being played.
Delete all messages
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to DELETEALLMESSAGES. Press OK.
Press DELETE to confirm or SAVE, then BACK to cancel.
Record a memo
You can record a message for other users. It is played
back just like a normal message.
Memos can be any length up to
the available recording capacity
(max. 15 minutes). Memos are
stored in the same way as
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
incoming messages and the
message counter on the base will
increase by 1.
MACHINEand press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to RECORDMEMO. Press OK and record your
memo message. Press SAVE to end recording.
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3. Press OK to record another memo or BACK to return
to standby.
Call screening
You can listen while your answering machine takes a call
via the handset or the base speaker. This lets you identify
the caller and decide whether to take the call.
Call screening using a handset
When the answering machine takes a call, press SCREEN
to hear your caller leaving their message. If you want to
talk to your caller, press
automatically.
. Recording stops
Call screening at the base
When the answering machine takes a call, press
to set
the required volume so that you can hear your caller
leaving their message. If you want to talk to your caller,
press
on a handset. Recording stops automatically.
You can also adjust the speaker volume when the
machine is idle, the current setting is shown in the
display. To switch call screening off, set the volume to 00.
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Using the answering machine at
the base
Switch on/off
Press
. The machine announces On or Off.
Adjust loudspeaker volume
Volume for message playback ranges from 01-05 and
call screening ranges from 00-05. 00 = Off and 05 =
Maximum.
1. Message Playback
During message playback on the base, press
set the desired volume.
or
to
2. Call screening
Whilst the machine is idle or a message is being
recorded, press
or . When the highest or lowest
level is reached you hear two beeps.
Play, repeat, delete and skip
The display shows the total number of messages and
memos recorded.
Press MESSAGES. The machine announces the number
of messages and whether they are new or old.
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The messages are played, starting with the first message
received. New messages are always played first.
During playback, press:
to delete the current message.
twice to delete all messages.
once to repeat the current message, twice to play
the previous message.
to play the next message.
to stop playback.
Remote access
You can keep a note of your
Remote Access PIN by writing it in
the space provided on page 86.
Set security PIN
You can operate your answering machine from any
modern phone by calling your BT Diverse 6150 and
entering a 4-digit security code.
The pre-set code is 0000. You can change this to help
prevent unauthorised callers from listening to your
messages.
1. On the handset, press MENU, scroll DOWN to ANSWER
MACHINEand press OK.
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2. Scroll DOWN to ANSWERSETTINGSand press OK. Scroll
DOWN to REMOTEACCESSPIN. 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.
5. Press BACK to return to standby.
If you enter your security code
incorrectly, after the second
Switch answering machine on
attempt, your BT Diverse 6150 will
announce: “Thank you for calling”
and will hang up.
remotely
If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you
can do it from another phone.
Dial your phone number and let it ring. After 20 rings,
your answering machine will switch on.
Time saver
If you have set the answer delay to Time Saver, your
answering machine will answer after 2 rings if you have
new messages. If you do not have new messages it will
not answer until 6 rings. This enables you to hang up
before you are connected, saving you the cost of a call.
To set the answer delay, see page 52.
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Operate your answering machine
from another phone
1. Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing
message, press
security code”.
. You will hear “Please enter your
2. Enter your 4-digit code. If you have new messages, your
machine announces “You have (n) new messages”, and
they are played. Or you will hear “You have no new
messages. To hear main menu, press 1.”
Use the buttons on the keypad to operate your
answering machine:
hear the main menu
play all messages
play new messages
press once to repeat the message or twice to play
the previous message
delete the message being played
skip forward to the next message
set answer mode
play your outgoing message
record a new outgoing message
switch answering machine off/on.
3. If you don’t give any instructions for 8 seconds, you will
hear, “Thank you for calling”, and your BT Diverse 6150
will hang up.
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Answering machine
Base display
Display
(BLANK)
— —
Meaning
Power off.
Power on, answering machine off.
Answer machine ON, number of messages stored.
00-XX
01-XX(flashing) Answer machine ON, number of messages stored and
at least one new message.
01-XXalternating Answer machine ON, number of messages stored and
with Ao
set to Answer Only mode.
Answering machine being accessed by a
handset or another telephone.
rA(flashing)
F(flashing)
Memory full.
CL(flashing)
Date, day and time not set.
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Day, date and time
If you do not set the date, time
and day the base display will
continually flash CL.
If you subscribe to your network’s Caller Display service,
the date and time are set automatically on all handsets
when your BT Diverse 6150 receives its first call. If new
handsets are then registered to the base, they will also
receive the current date and time. However, to enable the
answer machine to ‘date stamp’ your messages, you also
have to set the day. The day has to be set manually using
a handset. The date and time can also be set manually
using a handset. If the mains power to the base is cut,
the day, date and time are lost and will need to be reset.
Setting day, date and time using a handset
Time and date do not show on
the display when there are missed
calls/messages.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to TIME&DATESETTINGSand
press OK. Display shows SETDATE&TIME. Press OK.
2. Use the keypad to enter the date, e.g.
=
3rd June. Press SAVE.
3. Enter the time e.g.
= 3.30pm.
Press SAVE.
4. Press DOWN, display shows SETDAY. Press OK.
5. Scroll DOWN until the current day is highlighted then
press SAVE.
The new time will not appear on the other handsets until
they go on line or a call is received.
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Additional handset settings
Ringer melody
You can set your handset to different ringer melodies
for External and Internal calls. Choose from 10 ringer
melodies.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to HANDSETSETTINGS.
Press OK. Display shows RINGERMELODY.
2. Press OK. If required scroll UP or DOWN to select
INTERNALor EXTERNAL. Press OK. The current melody is
displayed and played.
3. Scroll UP or DOWN to the melody you want and press
SAVE.
Ringer volume
You can choose between 5 volume levels and Off.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to HANDSET SETTINGS.
Press OK. Scroll DOWN to RINGER VOLUME.
2. Press OK. Scroll UP or DOWN to select the volume level,
which is played. Press SAVE.
If you use the CLEAR button to
delete a handset name then press
SAVE the handset will return to its
original name, e.g. Handset 1.
Handset name
You can give each handset a name up to a maximum of
12 characters, for example “kitchen”. It will still display
its handset number.
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1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to HANDSET SETTINGS.
An indication of text or number
mode will show at the bottom of
the screen between CLEAR and
SAVE.
Press OK. Scroll DOWN to NAME HANDSET.
2. Press OK. Use CLEAR and the keypad to enter the name
you want, then press SAVE.
Adjust contrast
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to HANDSET SETTINGSand
press OK
2. Scroll DOWN to DISPLAY CONTRASTand press OK.
3. Select the contrast setting by scrolling UP or DOWN
through the 8 levels displayed. Press SAVE to select the
setting you want.
Switch backlight on or off
The handset display is backlit on all three handset
options. You can choose whether you want the backlighting
on or off.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to HANDSETSETTINGSand
press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to BACKLIGHTON/OFFand press OK.
3. The current setting is indicated by a ✔. Press UP or DOWN
to highlight the setting you want and press SAVE.
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Auto Answer
When you receive a call, you can answer it by lifting the
handset off the base station. This is called auto answer.
When you switch auto answer off, all calls must be
answered by pressing
.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to HANDSET SETTINGS.
Press OK. Scroll DOWN to AUTO TALK ON/OFF.
2. Press OK. Press UP or DOWN to select ONor OFFthen
press OK.
If the key beeps are set to ON, the
handset will emit a beep whenever
a button is pressed.
Key beeps on/off
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to HANDSET SETTINGS.
Press OK. Scroll UP to KEY BEEPS ON/OFF.
2. Press OK. Press UP or DOWN to select ONor OFF, then
press OK.
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Alarm
You can set a BT Diverse 6150 handset to give an alarm
ring.
Switch alarm on or off
Alarm setting will only affect the
handset it was set on.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to TIME & DATE SETTINGS
and press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to ALARMand press OK. Display shows
ALARMON/OFF. Press OK.
3. The current setting is indicated by a ✔. Press UP or
DOWN to highlight the setting you want and press OK.
4. If you press ON, you can now enter the time at which
you want your phone to ring using the 24 hour clock e.g.
for 7.30pm and press SAVE.
When the alarm is set a bell icon is shown on the handset
display. To silence the alarm press any key. The alarm
will sound daily until you switch it off via the Time
Settings menu.
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The default melody for the alarm
is Beeps.
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
melody is displayed and played.
4. Scroll UP or DOWN to the melody you want and press
SAVE.
Handset default settings
Settings
Options
Default setting
Ringer melodies
External
10 ringtones
Melody 1
Melody 2
Internal
Handset ringer
volume (both)
5 levels and off
5 levels
5
Earpiece volume
Auto answer
Display contrast
Backlight
3
On/Off
On
5
8 levels
On/Off
On
On
Key Beeps
On/Off
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Ringer melody
You can set your base to play one of 5 different ringer
melodies.
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.
Ringer volume
You can choose between 5 volume levels and Off.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to BASE SETTINGS.
Press OK. Scroll DOWN to RINGER VOLUME.
2. Press OK. Scroll UP or DOWN to select the volume level
which is played. Press SAVE.
Handset priority
Your BT Diverse 6150 is preset so that when you receive
an incoming call, all handsets will ring. You can change
this so that one handset will ring 2, 4, 6, or 8 times
before the others.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to display BASE SETTINGS
and press OK.
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2. Scroll DOWN to HANDSETPRIORITYand press OK.
Use UP or DOWN to select between:
ALLHANDSETS– all handsets ring together.
Press OK to confirm.
SELECTEDHANDSET– one handset rings before the
others. Display shows SELECTHANDSETand the handset
numbers. Use UP or DOWN to select the handset that
you want to ring before the others. Press OK. Display
shows RING DELAY. Press UP or DOWN to choose 2, 4,
6, or 8 rings before the other handsets ring, then press
OK to confirm.
It is possible to switch from pulse
to tone by pressing
Dial mode
.
Your BT Diverse 6150 is pre-set to Tone dialling.
You can switch to Pulse dialling which may be necessary
if you are using your BT Diverse 6150 with an older style
switchboard.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to display BASE SETTINGS
and press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to DIALMODEand press OK. The current
setting is indicated with a ✔. Press UP or DOWN to
highlight TONEor PULSEand press OK to confirm.
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Recall mode
Recall is used with some switchboard features and some
BT Calling Features.
It is pre-set to Timed Break which is correct for direct
exchange lines and most switchboards. For some
switchboards you may need to select Earth (consult your
switchboard supplier). When pulse dialling is chosen only
earth break recall is available.
To change the recall type
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to display BASESETTINGS
and press OK.
2. Scroll DOWN to RECALL MODEand press OK.
The current setting is indicated with a . Press UP or
✔
DOWN to highlight TIMED BREAKor EARTHand press OK
to confirm.
Base PIN
Your base uses a 4-digit PIN as a security code when
registering and de-registering new handsets. The original
setting is 0000.
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To change the PIN
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to display BASESETTINGS
and press OK. Scroll DOWN to CHANGESYSTEMPINand
press OK.
2. Enter the current PIN and press OK.
3. Display shows ENTERNEWPIN. (Original setting 0000).
Enter your new 4-digit PIN and press SAVE.
4. Enter the new PIN again to confirm and press SAVE.
Display shows SYSTEMPINCHANGED.
Base setting defaults
Setting
Options
Default
1
Base ringer melody
Base ringer volume
Dial mode
5 melodies
5 levels and off
Pulse and Tone
5
Tone
System PIN
0000
Recall mode
Timed Break and Earth
Time Break
All handsets
Handset priority
All handsets or an
individual handset
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Registering new handsets
If Registration fails, try again.
If you still cannot get your handset
to register, call the BT Diverse
Helpline on 0870 240 3962.
You can register up to 5 handsets to your BT Diverse
6150 base.
If you have purchased a Twin, Trio or Quad the
handsets in these packs are already pre-registered to
the main base.
However, if you purchase additional Diverse 6150
handsets separately you will need to register them to the
base for them to work.
1. When you switch on a new Diverse 6150 handset,
the display shows REGISTER HANDSET?Press OK.
Display shows SELECT BASE.
2. Press UP or DOWN to select the base number and press
OK. If the handset is new, then choose Base1. If it has
been registered to other bases, choose the first number
not marked with a *
3. Enter the base PIN (original setting 0000) and press OK.
4. Press and hold the button on the base for around 10
seconds. When the base beeps, release the button.
.
The handset is automatically assigned the next available
handset number. The handset will beep when
registration has taken place.
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Additional handsets and bases
Customer Helpline
De-registering a handset
If you experience any difficulties
please call the Helpline on
0870 240 3962 or email
You can de-register any handset from a base using any
handset registered to an in range base.
1. Press MENU. Scroll DOWN to REGISTRATIONand press
OK. Display shows REGISTER HANDSET.
Press DOWN to display DE-REGISTER HANDSETand
press OK.
2. Enter the 4 digit base PIN (original setting 0000) and
press OK. Press UP or DOWN to select the handset you
want to de-register.
3. Press OK. Display asks you to confirm de-registration.
Press OK. Display confirms de-registration.
Transferring calls and 3-Way calls
When you are on a call you can transfer it to another
BT Diverse 6150 handset. You can also bring another
handset in on the call to have a 3-way call.
Transferring a call
When you are on a call:–
You can’t use the
until the caller timer is shown in
the display.
button
1. Press
, the display shows CALLHANDSETand the
other handset numbers.
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UP or DOWN buttons to select the handset you
2. Use the
want to transfer the call to, then press OK. Alternatively,
just press the number of the handset you want, e.g. to
call handset 2 press
hold and the called handset rings.
. The external party is put on
If the other handset doesn’t
answer you can stop the ringing
and retrieve the original call by
pressing Switch.
3. When the second handset answers you will be able to
speak to them without the external party hearing. To
transfer the call just hang up on the originating handset.
3-Way calls
When you are on a call:–
You can’t use the
button
until the caller timer is shown in
the display.
1. Press
, the display shows CALLHANDSETand the
other handset numbers.
UP or DOWN buttons to select the handset you
2. Use the
want to bring in on the call, then press OK. Alternatively,
just press the number of the handset you want, e.g. to
call handset 2 press
. The external party is put on
hold and the called handset rings.
If the other handset doesn’t
answer you can stop the ringing
and retrieve the original call by
pressing Switch.
3. When the second handset answers you will be able to
speak to them without the external party hearing.
4. You can now speak to either party individually, pressing
Switch to alternate between the two, or press Join to
bring all three parties together. Either handset can leave
the call at any time just by hanging up.
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Additional handsets and bases
Using additional bases
Selecting another base.
You can use your handsets with up to 4 different bases.
When you have registered a handset to more than one
base, you can switch between bases.
1. Press MENU. Press DOWN to scroll to HANDSET
SETTINGS. Press OK, then scroll DOWN to SELECTBASE
and press OK. All bases your handset is registered with
are displayed. The current base is ticked.
2. Scroll DOWN to the base you want to use and press OK.
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Replacing the handset batteries
After a time, you may find that the handset batteries are running out of charge more
quickly. This is a standard sign of wear and the batteries will need replacing.
For spare AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries please contact the BT Diverse Helpline 0870
240 3962.
Slide off the battery compartment cover. Install the batteries as shown.
–
+
+
–
Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.
Do not immerse the batteries in water, throw them onto a fire, or dispose of them with
ordinary domestic refuse.
Never use non-rechargeable batteries. Only fit rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
AAA. Using the wrong type of batteries will invalidate your guarantee and may damage
the phone.
BT accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your BT Diverse 6150 by using any
other type of battery.
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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 the
batteries.
No dial tone
■
■
■
Make sure your handset is registered to the base and within range of the base.
Is the telephone cord of the base plugged into the phone socket?
Check that the base station is connected to the mains power and switched on.
You cannot link up with the base station
■
Does the display show Out of Range? If so, you are out of range of the base the handset
is registered to or power is off at the base.
■
■
Batteries could be low or flat.
If using more than one base station, check that you have the correct base selected.
Handset does not ring
■
The ringer volume may be switched off (if it is there will be a
icon on the display).
Press and hold
to switch it off and on. To adjust the ringer volume on the handset,
see page 62.
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■
Check that the base station is plugged into the phone socket and mains power and
switched on.
Buzzing noise on my radio, TV, computer
■
■
Sometimes your BT Diverse 6150 can interfere with other electrical equipment if it is
placed too close.
It is recommended that you place your BT Diverse 6150 handset at least one metre away
from such appliances to avoid any risk of interference.
Possible problems with SMS
SMS messages cannot be sent and screen displays UNABLETOSEND
■
The base station power supply or telephone line cord might not be properly connected.
Check that the base station power supply is plugged into the mains socket and switched
on and that the telephone is plugged into the telephone wall socket.
■
■
There might be a fault on the line. Check your telephone line is working properly.
You might have deleted the server number in error. Refer to pages 44-45 for instructions
on how to enter the number.
■
■
Your SMS memory might be full. Delete unwanted text messages, see page 43.
More than one SMS product plugged into the line. Remove other products.
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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 barring
service rented from BT.
Cannot receive text
■
■
Check service centre number is correct.
Ensure you have subscribed to a Caller Display service and that it is active. You can
check this by noting if your phone displays data regarding your caller’s number when you
receive an incoming call.
Handset is registered to the SMS service and text has been previously sent and
received but you are now only receiving incoming messages as voice text
■
■
This may be due to your handset being de-registered. All you need to do is type Register
and send it to 00000. You will receive a confirmation message back. This assumes that
your Caller Display service is active and working on your line.
Messages sent to 00000 are not charged for.
Further help and advice for SMS related queries on BT lines:
■
BT Residential customers – call 151, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault
Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait
to speak to a customer adviser.
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■
■
BT Business customers – call 154, choose option 2, when prompted by the Fault
Management Service select option 2, input your phone number on the handset and wait
to speak to a customer adviser.
For other telephone service providers, please contact their customer services.
General sales enquiries:
■
■
BT Residential lines – call 150. BT Business lines – call 152.
For other telephone service providers, please contact their customer services.
Billing enquiries:
■
Refer to the telephone number shown on your telephone bill.
Other functions and services available from the SMS service
■
■
■
By sending the following commands to the BT text self administration facility you can
control functions and capabilities in your SMS phone and the way messages are handled.
Press MENU, then OK twice. Type in the following commands (depending upon what
you wish to do) and send to 00000.
This will enable you to opt out from receiving voice text messages.
Note: Messages sent to 00000 are not charged for.
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■
■
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 phone to another fixed line phone.
■
■
Forces a message sent to be delivered as voice text even though the recipient
may have an SMS enabled phone and usually receives written text.
This command is inserted at the start of the message and applies only to that message,
e.g.
“Hello I will be home late”.
If you are sending a message from a fixed line phone and require a status report.
■
Will allow a status report to be sent back to you when you have sent a
message to confirm delivery. Place
at the start of your text message. Write
the message and send it. You will receive a reply text back to your phone giving the
status report for that message.
Customer Helpline
If you experience any difficulties please call the BT Diverse Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or
email [email protected]
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You must subscribe to your network provider’s caller display service before some of the
features 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
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.
Safety
General
Only use the power supply suitable for the BT Diverse 6150 base or chargers. Using an
unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.
Use only the approved rechargeable batteries supplied. Spare rechargeable batteries are
available from the Diverse Helpline 0870 240 3962.
If the keypad is locked, it is still possible to make emergency calls to 999 and 112
numbers.
Radio signals transmitted between the handset and base may cause interference to
hearing aids.
It is recommended that advice from a qualified expert is sought before using this product
in the vicinity of emergency/intensive care medical equipment.
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General information
It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert
before using this product.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release
of highly toxic chemicals.
Cleaning
Simply clean the handset and base 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.
The product may heat up when the batteries are being recharged or during prolonged
periods of use. This is normal. However, we recommend that to avoid damage you do not
place the product on antique/veneered wood.
Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp or humid
conditions, such as bathrooms.
Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other hazardous conditions.
There is a slight chance your phone could be damaged by an electrical storm. We
recommend that you unplug the power and telephone line cord from the base for the
duration of the storm.
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Technical information
How many telephones can you 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 other telephone line.
Your BT Diverse 6150 has a REN of 1. A total REN of 4 is allowed. If the total REN of 4 is
exceeded, the telephone may not ring.
With different telephone types there is no guarantee of ringing, even when the REN is
less than 4.
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Connecting to a switchboard
Switchboard compatibility
This product is intended for use within the UK for connection to the public telephone
network and compatible switchboards, which support tone dialling, timed break recall or
earth recall. If in doubt please consult your service provider.
Switchboard external line access code
You may need to enter an access code (e.g. 9) in order to get an outside line. So that the
switchboard has time to pick up an outside line, you may also need to add a ‘pause’ after
the access code.
Insert a ‘pause’ in a stored number
If you need to add a pause in the dialling sequence, follow the example given below:
9
P
0870 240 3962
Switchboard code for
an outside line
Pause inserted in
dialling sequence
Rest of number
When storing a number, at the point you want to insert a pause, press and hold 0 until P
is displayed. You can enter as many pauses as required.
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Guarantee
Your Diverse 6150 handset is guaranteed for a period of 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 Diverse 6150, or any component
thereof, (other than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below standard, or as a
result of inferior workmanship of materials. Products over 28 days old from the date of
purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or repaired product.
The conditions of this guarantee are:
The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee period.
Proof of purchase is required.
The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed.
This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear
and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair
other than through approved agents.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Within the 12 month guarantee period:
If you experience difficulty using the product, prior to returning your product, please read
the Help section beginning on page 75 or contact the BT Diverse Helpdesk for assistance
9.00am-5.30pm Mon-Fri and 9.30am-2.30pm Saturdays.
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In the unlikely event of a defect occurring, please follow the Helplines’ instructions for
replacement or repair.
Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:
If your product needs repair after the guarantee period has ended, the repair must meet the
approval requirements for connection to the telephone network. We suggest that you call
our recommended repair agents on 08702 405029.
For your records
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
For guarantee purposes, proof
of purchase is required, so please
keep your receipt.
Enter your BT Diverse 6150
Enter your base PIN here:
Remote access code here:
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(see page 69 for more information)
(see page 57 for more information)
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Additional/Replacement Items
For a full range of items, including additional handsets for either the BT Diverse 6000
range 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 telephone
network and compatible switchboards.
This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (1999/5/EC). In demonstration with the
Essential Requirement for efficient use of the radio spectrum, the product complies with
EN301 406. For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity please contact the BT Diverse
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Offices worldwide
The telecommunications 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. Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract.
© British Telecommunications plc 2005.
Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
Registered in England No. 1800000.
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